MEMBERSHIP
The membership benefits of joining the Clan Mackay Society include:
A membership certificate
Clan Mackay Society badge
A copy of our regular newsletter to keep you up-to-date
with society news and events
Attendance at society gatherings
Discount on goods from nominated retailers
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COST
​Annual membership: £25 Lifetime Membership: £100
You can pay for your membership through our Clan Shop
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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’
Is connected by marriage to, or is descended from someone
bearing any of those surnames
Believes they are affiliated with Clan Mackay
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HOW TO JOIN
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1. Visit our Clan Shop and purchase either Lifetime or Annual membership.
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2. During the purchase process you will be asked to provide your personal details and your connection to the Clan Mackay
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3. Once your information is processed you will be sent a welcome email and further membership details.
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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,
MURDO MACKAY
Murdo Mackay (or “Murchadh MacAoidh” in his native Gaelic) is originally from the Isle of Harris and now lives in Edinburgh. He has been involved with the Society since 2018 and a member of the CMS council since 2019. Murdo enjoys learning about Clan Mackay history, particularly in the North West of Scotland
MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLAN MACKAY SOCIETY
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.