MacLaine (McLaine) Tartan Collection
MacLaine of Lochbuie Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacLaine of Lochbuie with a Scottish tartan tied to Moy Castle on the Isle of Mull — the fierce Siol Eachainn, kin yet rivals of the MacLeans of Duart, under the defiant motto Vincere vel Mori.
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About the MacLaine of Lochbuie Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacLaine of Lochbuie as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacLaine sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by red, a dignified pattern of the western isles, worn in both ancient and modern shades, with dress and hunting variations.
Clan MacLaine of Lochbuie, of the Isle of Mull, is a distinct clan with its own chief, recognised by the Lord Lyon, though closely kin to the MacLeans of Duart, with whom it shares descent from Gillean of the Battle-Axe. The clan motto Vincere vel Mori means "to conquer or die," making MacLaine tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacLaine of Lochbuie Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacLaine tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red — cool, dignified colours of Mull and the western seaboard. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper, with dress and hunting variations also worn.
MacLaine of Lochbuie Heritage
The MacLaines of Lochbuie descend from Hector Reaganach, "Hector the Stern," the elder brother of Lachlan Lubanach, from whom sprang the MacLeans of Duart; both were of the old line of Gillean of the Battle-Axe. About 1350 Hector received lands on Mull from John, first Lord of the Isles, and built Moy Castle at the head of Lochbuie, which remained the chiefs' seat for four centuries.
The two branches of Clan Gillean, Lochbuie and Duart, were often at feud, and Lochbuie history is rich in legend, from the imprisonment of John Og to the ghostly horseman Ewan of the Little Head, whose ride is said to foretell a Lochbuie death. The clan followed Montrose and Dundee, and later the Jacobite cause. The chief remains MacLaine of Lochbuie, Baron of Moy. The crest is a battle-axe between laurel and cypress, the motto Vincere vel Mori.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacLaine, McLaine and related MacLean descendants, families with Lochbuie or Mull roots, Hebridean heritage lovers and anyone looking for a handsome green and blue Scottish tartan with deep island meaning.
- ✓ MacLaine and McLaine family
- ✓ Lochbuie and Mull roots
- ✓ Clan Gillean heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacLaine Tartan
MacLaine tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, with dress and hunting variations, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal events and meaningful gifts.
MacLaine of Lochbuie Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacLaine tartan, the clan of Lochbuie and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacLaine tartan?
MacLaine of Lochbuie is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett with black and red, of the Isle of Mull.
Is MacLaine the same as MacLean?
They share descent from Gillean of the Battle-Axe, but MacLaine of Lochbuie is a distinct clan with its own chief, separate from the MacLeans of Duart.
Where is Clan MacLaine from?
From Lochbuie, on the southern end of the Isle of Mull, with the chiefs' seat at Moy Castle.
What does "Vincere vel Mori" mean?
It is Latin for "to conquer or die" — a defiant motto fitting for the fierce clan of Lochbuie.
Who is the chief of Clan MacLaine?
The chief is MacLaine of Lochbuie, Baron of Moy, recognised by the Lord Lyon and the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.
Who can wear MacLaine tartan?
People with MacLaine, McLaine or related MacLean ancestry, or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage, can wear MacLaine tartan.
Wear the Tartan of Clan MacLaine
Discover MacLaine of Lochbuie tartan clothing, accessories and gifts inspired by Moy Castle, the Isle of Mull and the defiant motto Vincere vel Mori.
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