The Mark of Hector

  • Battle axe among a branch of laurel (symbolizing integrity) and a branch of cypress (symbolizing life).

MacLean of Lochbuie Motto

  • Vincere vel Mori - To Conquer or Die

MacLean of Lochbuie Tartan

  • Created by the First Lady MacLean of Lochbuie, the blue represents the eye of providence which carefully guides and protects, the yellow the harvest, the red the protection of the blood of Christ, and black, war.

The Mark of Lachlan

  • A tower embattled argent.

MacLean of duart Motto

  • Virtue Mine Honour - Virtue is the mark of my honor.

MacLean of Duart Tartan

  • The field of green represents the forests of mull, the white, purity, and the black, strength and dignity.

Progenitor

  • Gilleain na Tuaighe, or Gillian of the Battle Axe was the first Chief of Clan MacLean and the hero of the battle of Largs in 1263, ending the Norse rule over the Isles. A possible descendent of the royal house of Lorn.

War Cry

  • Bàs no Beatha - Death or Life

Plant Badge

  • Scottish blaeberry - not to be confused with blueberry. Commonly found growing under heather in the Highlands.