Mackinnon Hunting Clan Collection

I. Introduction

Through the misty glens and rocky shores of Scotland’s western isles, Clan MacKinnon Hunting unfurls its tale, its tartan a muted shroud blending with the heather and hills. This hunting weave, born of practicality and pride, mirrors a clan forged in the crucible of nature and conflict, their legacy as enduring as the land they roamed.

II. Origins of Clan MacKinnon

Tracing their name to "MacFhionghuin," the MacKinnons claim descent from Alpin’s royal seed, their roots entwined with Dál Riata’s Gaelic kings. From their 1409 emergence in the Lord of the Isles’ records, they rose as island stewards, their hunting tartan a later echo of this rugged heritage.

III. Historical Evolution of Clan MacKinnon

A. Hebridean Strongholds

The MacKinnons thrived under the Lords of the Isles, their Dunakin Castle a toll gate on Skye’s shores. Their medieval role in the council foreshadowed a tenacity reflected in the hunting tartan’s earthy tones.

B. Jacobite Defiance

In 1745, Iain Og’s stand with Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden, followed by his aid in the prince’s escape, marked a zenith of courage. The hunting tartan, subdued yet strong, suits this era of stealth and survival.

C. Continuity Abroad

Post-1746 losses led to a chiefly shift to Antigua, but the Clan MacKinnon Society’s 1980 revival rekindled their spirit, the hunting tartan a bridge between past and present.

IV. Clan MacKinnon Hunting Tartan

Registered in 1960, the hunting tartan—browns, greens, and subtle reds—evokes the camouflage of Highland pursuits. Distinct from the dress weave, it honors the clan’s bond with their wild domain, a practical garb for a people of the land.

V. Crest, Motto, and Conclusion

With a boar’s head crest and the motto "Audentes Fortuna Juvat" ("Fortune favors the bold") the MacKinnons’ boldness finds a quieter echo in their hunting tartan.

This weave cloaks their history in the hues of resilience, a fitting mantle for a clan of hunters and heroes.