BECOME A MEMBER

We are keen to make the Clan Mackay into the once powerful highland force that it used to be. When you join, you will become a member of one of the oldest clan societies in Scotland, thus helping to ensure that the history and heritage of the clan continues for future generations.

Cost

Lifetime membership of the Clan Mackay Society is £100. You can pay for your membership through our Clan Shop.

Eligibility

Membership is open to anyone who:

Has the surname of Mackay, however spelled
Has a surname historically associated with our clan, associated families or ‘septs’ (see right)
Is connected by marriage to, or is descended from someone bearing any of those surnames
Believes they are affiliated with Clan Mackay.

How to Join

Visit our Clan Shop and purchase the Lifetime membership.
During the purchase process you will be asked to provide your personal details and your connection to the Clan Mackay
Once your information is processed you will be sent a welcome email and further membership details.

Please note membership applications can take 7-10 days to process as we are a small team of volunteers.

Associated Clan Names (Septs)

Allan; Allanson; Bain; Bayne; Kay; Key; Keyes; MacAllan; MacBain; MacCaa; MacCaw; MacCay; MacCrie; MacGaa; MacGow; MacGee; MacGhee; MacGhee; MacGhie; MacKay; MacKee; Mackey; Mackie; MacPhail; MacQue; MacQuey; MacQuoid; MacVail; MacVain; MacVane; McCoy; McKay; McKee; McKie; Morgan; Neilson; Nelson; Paul; Pole; Poleson; Pollard; Polson; Reay; Scobie; Williamson

Membership Secretary - Fiona McKay

Fiona's parents, the late Colin and Jean McKay, were members of the society, and actively involved in the 1990s – 2000s. Colin made the large clan crest that is on the wall of the MacKay room at Strathnaver Museum.Although Colin and Jean were both born and brought up in England (Nottingham and Leeds respectively), Colin knew that his McKay forebears were at Tarbat (Rosshire) while Jean’s mother was from Dornoch. Fiona is a Speech and Language Therapist working for the NHS.