Where does the name MacMillan tartan shop come from?

MacMillan Tartan Shop. The Clan MacMillan has its roots in an ancient royal house and from the orders of the Celtic church. The progenitor of the clan was Gillie Chriosd, one of the sons of the Cormac, the Bishop of Dunkeld. As a Columban priest, his head would have been shaved over the front of his head, rather than in the more usual fashion.

Where does the last name MacMillan come from?

The Clan MacMillan has its roots in an ancient royal house and from the orders of the Celtic church. The progenitor of the clan was Gillie Chriosd, one of the sons of the Cormac, the Bishop of Dunkeld. As a Columban priest, his head would have been shaved over the front of his head, rather than in the more usual fashion.

Where did the MacMillans of Auchmar come from?

Buchanan of Auchmar, clan historian in the last century, worked out the descent of the MacMillans from Methlan, second son of Anselan, Chief of the Buchanans, but there is doubt around this claim. Others say the MacMillans held lands around Loch Arkaig during the 12th century and that they were later removed to Crown lands around Loch Tay.

How did the Campbells get the Macmillan charter?

The charter is said to have been inscribed on a rock. It is claimed that the Campbells destroyed the original charter. When the direct line of the Chiefship died out c.1665, the title passed to the Dunmore branch, and from them to the Lagalgarve branch, in which it is still vested.

What kind of tartan do hunting clans wear?

Some mills refer to the Weathered tartans as Muted. The Hunting Tartans are the camouflage plaids and some clans don’t have these variations because they are already predominantly green or brown and don’t need amendment to blend in with nature’s colors.

How many spellings of Macmillan are there in Scotland?

The MacMillans held the Castle until when it was then passed over to Clan Campbell in 1490. The Castle currently sits in ruins and is under the care of Historic Scotland. There are over 200 spellings of MacMillan and numerous septs including Bell, Blue, Baxter and Millan.