About Macintosh Tartan

The Mackintosh clan is a Scottish clan originating from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. The Gaelic name of the clan is "Mhic an Tòisich," which translates to "Son of the Chief." The clan is associated with the Chattan Confederation, an ancient community of clans. The MacIntoshes of Mackintosh-Torcastle are the chiefs of the Chattan Confederation.

The MacIntosh Tartan is the tartan associated with the Clan MacIntosh. It is available in various products such as kilts, trousers, accessories, scarves, and tartan cloth. The tartan can be found in different variations, including the Ancient MacIntosh Tartan and the MacIntosh Hunting Tartan. The MacIntosh Tartan features a plaid pattern with different colors and stripes.

What is the History of the MacIntosh Clan?

The MacIntosh Clan, also known as the Mackintosh Clan, has a rich and storied history dating back centuries. The MacIntosh Clan is said to have been founded by a son of MacDuff, the ancestor of the earls of Fife. The name MacIntosh, translated from Gaelic, means "Son of the Thane or Leader." The MacIntoshes assumed the Chiefship of Clan Chattan, an ancient community of clans. The Mackintoshes of Mackintosh-Torcastle are the chiefs of the Chattan Confederation. In the 14th century, there was a conflict between Clan Chattan and Clan Cameron over territory. The MacIntoshes led Clan Chattan in a battle against the Camerons, resulting in victory for Clan Chattan. In 1735, John Mor MacIntosh and two of his cousins migrated from Scotland to Savannah, America. Captain William MacIntosh, a descendant of John Mor MacIntosh, married the Princess and heiress of the Creek Indian Nation and became the father of William MacIntosh, Chief of the Creek Nation. The MacIntosh surname is widespread across the North of Scotland, with the highest populations found in Aberdeenshire.

What are the Variations of the Clan Macintosh Tartan?

There are several variations of the Clan MacIntosh Tartan, including:

The MacIntosh Clan Tartan is the primary tartan associated with the Clan MacIntosh. It features a pattern of red, navy blue, and forest green stripes with thin white and black stripes in between.

The Ancient MacIntosh Tartan features a lighter color palette and is meant to resemble the colors of an older tartan.

The MacIntosh Hunting Tartan features a pattern of green, brown, and black stripes with thin white and red stripes in between.

The MacIntosh Red Tartan features a pattern of red, black, and white stripes with thin yellow stripes in between.

The MacIntosh Dress Tartan features a predominantly black color palette with white and red stripes in between.

The MacIntosh Weathered Tartan features a faded and muted color palette to give the impression of a tartan that has been worn and weathered over time.

What are the Specific Colors used in the MacIntosh Tartan?

The MacIntosh tartan is a plaid pattern of these three colors. It is a traditional Scottish tartan and is associated with the Clan MacIntosh. The specific colors used in the MacIntosh tartan are:

• Red
• Navy blue
• Forest green