Quote Originally Posted by joshmccl View Post
Good day all,

Does anyone know when and why the MacKay clan became a sept of Clan MacDonald? I have come across this in my research, but no real specific details. I have MacKay, Donaldson, and MacDonald in my lineage and would love to try to understand the ancient co-relations. Thanks folks!
The Mackays are not a sept of the Clan Donald, but their own clan with their own chief, the Lord Reay.

http://www.clanmackaysociety.org/

Where did you find such a claim, if I may ask?

Regards,

Todd