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The MacKay clan, also known as Clan MacAoidh, is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan's surname is derived from the Gaelic name Aoidh, meaning "fire". The traditional origin of the MacKay clan is traced back to the ancient kingdom of Moray. Their ancestral lands were primarily in Sutherland and had a long history of conflict and alliance with neighboring clans, most notably the Clan Sutherland and Clan Gunn.
The chiefship of Clan MacKay has been historically based at Tongue in Sutherland. The clan's emblem is
The MacKay clan has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional music, stories, and Gaelic traditions. Like many