MacKenzie Tartan

Tartan: The regimental tartan of the Seaforth Highlanders, raised by the chief in 1778. It is thought that the tartan worn before this was probably a red one The tatan includes green representing forest and fields, blue for the sky and free sea, drawn through with white for purity and red for blood and bold fighters. All denote freedom, fairness, purity, honour and courage.

      This is the MacKenzie crest showing 5 flaming mountain peaks (signifying zeal) along with the motto:
      "LUCEO NON URO" (I Shine But Do Not Burn).
 
 
 
 

Another crest associated with the MacKenzie Clan is that of the Late Earl of Seaforth. This shows a stag's head on a blue background. The blue denotes loyalty and truth and the stag's head signifies purity. The motto emblazened on the shield was "CUIDICH 'N' RIGH" (Save The King)
 

Significance Of The Stag:

While on a lonely hunt, the Scottish King was surprised by a large angry stag. Unable to get a way, he was in grave danger. When a MacKenzie heard his cries and rescued him, the King gave him lands, a title and the rights to Kintail, the original home of the clan.
 

MacKenzie Coat of Arms

MacKenzie Clan Map
 

Castle Leod
 

Eilean Donan Castle
Built in 1220
Owned by the Mackenzies of Kintail