MACKAY (MODERN) Choose:By the metre The Murrays of Elibank are

The Murrays of Elibank are decended from the Murrays of Blackbarony in Peebleshire

who was born around 1851 and was Registrar for Ballachulish and Corran of Ardgour 1874-1920

A bold yet soft balance of deep charcoal and slate threads combine to create a dramatic effect

The matter was settled by 'tanistry' and Duart was recognised as chief

MACKAY (MODERN) Choose:By the metre The Murrays of Elibank areThe pattern shows a marked similarity to the Gunn tartan in all but colour, suggesting a territorial origin for both. Recently historians of Scottish dress have tended to stress the geographical sources, rather than the clan associations of the earliest Highland tartans. A sample was signed and sealed by the Chief for Highland Society of London in 1816. The sett is known as the 'Green' Mackay.