MacNicol (McNicol) Tartan Collection
MacNicol Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacNicol with a Scottish tartan tied to Scorrybreac on the Isle of Skye and the far lands of Assynt — an ancient clan of the north and west, keepers of a proud island heritage.
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About the MacNicol Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacNicol — also Nicolson — as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacNicol sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white, a cool and dignified pattern of the Highlands and isles, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan MacNicol, in Gaelic MacNeacail, is an ancient clan long associated with the Isle of Skye and, in earlier times, with Assynt and Lewis in the far north-west. The clan slogan Sgorr a' Bhreac recalls the ancestral lands of Scorrybreac, making MacNicol tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacNicol Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacNicol tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white — cool, dignified colours of Skye and the northern seaboard. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper.
MacNicol Heritage
Tradition gives the MacNicols an ancient home in Assynt, between the mountains and the sea on the far north-west coast, and later a long association with Scorrybreac on the Isle of Skye, which they held for centuries as principal tenants. Twenty-eight chiefs are said to lie buried at Scorrybreac, in the burial ground known as MacNicol's Aisle.
After the fall of the Lordship of the Isles, the MacNicols followed the MacDonalds of Sleat, and fought for the royal and Jacobite cause. Several Nicolsons of Scorrybreac helped shelter Prince Charles in his flight through the isles after Culloden. The last chief to live at Scorrybreac emigrated to New Zealand, and the chiefship continues today. The crest is a hawk's head, the slogan Sgorr a' Bhreac.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacNicol and Nicolson descendants, related families, Skye and Assynt heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool green and blue Scottish tartan with deep Highland and island meaning.
- ✓ MacNicol and Nicolson family
- ✓ Skye and Assynt roots
- ✓ Scorrybreac heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacNicol Tartan
MacNicol tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacNicol Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacNicol tartan, Scorrybreac and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacNicol tartan?
MacNicol, also Nicolson, is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett with red and white lines.
Are MacNicol and Nicolson the same?
The Highland MacNicols, or MacNeacail of Scorrybreac, share the name in Gaelic; Nicolson is the common English form, though some Lowland Nicolsons are a separate family.
Where is Clan MacNicol from?
From Scorrybreac on the Isle of Skye, and anciently from Assynt and Lewis in the far north-west of Scotland.
What is the MacNicol slogan?
The slogan is Sgorr a' Bhreac, recalling the ancestral lands of Scorrybreac; the crest is a hawk's head.
Did the MacNicols help Bonnie Prince Charlie?
Yes — several Nicolsons of Scorrybreac helped shelter Prince Charles in the isles after Culloden.
Who can wear MacNicol tartan?
People with MacNicol or Nicolson ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear MacNicol tartan.
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