MacLean Hunting Tartan Sample

Description

HISTORY

The MacLean clan has many stories of original. Possibly the ancestor of this clan was Gilleain-na-Tuaighe, Gillian of the Battle Axe, a descendant of the Kinds of Dalriada. THe headless horseman ghost is said to be the murdered Eachin, the son of Iain ‘The Toothless’ MacLaine of Loch Buie, who rides to announce the forthcoming death of the MacLaine Chieftain of Lochbuie.

The MacLean Hunting tartan is a flattering shade of green with deep blue and a white stripe.

Crest: A tower with battlements.
Motto: Virtue mine honour
Badge: Crowberry
Lands:    Morven,Mull, Coll, Tiree
Origin of Name:    Gaelic, MacGhille-Eoin (Son of the servant of John)
Clan Chief: Sir Lachlan MacLean of Duart and Morven

ABOUT THE CARPET

Materials: All of our carpets are 80% British Wool and 20% Nylon. Woven 8 row Axminster with a heavy commercial quality.