MacLeish (McLeish) Tartan Collection
MacLeish Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the MacLeish name with a Scottish heritage tartan — an old ecclesiastical name, "son of the servant of Jesus," kin to the Gillies of Clan Macpherson, worn with the Macpherson tartan.
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About the MacLeish Family Tartan
The MacLeish name comes from the Gaelic Mac Gille Iosa, meaning "son of the servant of Jesus" — an ecclesiastical name of the old Gaelic world, in which families dedicated themselves to the service of the faith. The kindred Gillies name, of the same root, is a recognised sept of Clan Macpherson, and those of the MacLeish name are most fittingly matched with the Macpherson tartan.
Clan Macpherson, of which the Gillies and MacLeish names are reckoned kin, is a proud member of the Clan Chattan confederation and carries the motto Touch Not the Cat Bot a Glove. This collection brings the Macpherson tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts for the MacLeish family.
MacLeish Tartan Pattern and Colours
Worn with the Macpherson tartan, this collection draws on a handsome ground of grey, black, red and white — the distinctive and dignified sett of Clan Macpherson, fitting for the old ecclesiastical kindred of the MacLeish name.
MacLeish Heritage
Names like MacLeish and Gillies arose across the Gaelic Highlands wherever a family was dedicated to the service of the Church, taking the name Gille Iosa, "the servant of Jesus." The name is of great antiquity, and appears in the records of the Highlands from early medieval times, above all in the central and western Highlands.
Through the kindred Gillies name, the MacLeish are associated with Clan Macpherson of the Clan Chattan confederation, whose home was Badenoch in the central Highlands. From there the MacLeish name spread across Scotland and, with the great emigrations, to the wider world, keeping its old link to the faith and to its Highland roots.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the MacLeish and McLeish name, Macpherson and Gillies kin, families with Highland roots, and anyone who wishes to honour an old ecclesiastical name of Gaelic Scotland.
- ✓ MacLeish and McLeish family
- ✓ Macpherson and Gillies kin
- ✓ Central Highland roots
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Distinctive grey tartan style
How to Wear MacLeish Tartan
The Macpherson tartan worn by MacLeish works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The distinctive grey palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
MacLeish Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the MacLeish name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does MacLeish have its own tartan?
MacLeish is a family and sept name rather than a clan with its own chief, so it is most fittingly worn with the Macpherson tartan, through its kinship with the Gillies name.
What does the name MacLeish mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac Gille Iosa, "son of the servant of Jesus" — an ecclesiastical name of the old Gaelic world.
Which clan is MacLeish associated with?
Through the kindred Gillies name, a sept of Clan Macpherson, MacLeish is associated with Macpherson of the Clan Chattan confederation.
Is MacLeish the same as Gillies?
The two names share the root Gille Iosa, "servant of Jesus," and are reckoned kin; Gillies is a recognised Macpherson sept.
Who can wear the MacLeish tartan?
Anyone of the MacLeish or McLeish name, or of Macpherson and Gillies kin, can wear the Macpherson tartan.
Is MacLeish tartan a good gift?
Yes. A Macpherson-tartan MacLeish product makes a meaningful gift for the family and for those honouring their Scottish roots.
Carry the MacLeish Name with Pride
Discover Macpherson tartan clothing, accessories and gifts for the MacLeish family — honouring an old ecclesiastical name and the kindred of Clan Macpherson.
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