What do
Landed Property, Clare Constat, and Sasine have to
do with the title of Chief?
Who
is the projenitor of Clan MacTavish?
Taus
Coir (grandson of Suibhne Ruadh - Sween the Red,
Lord of Knapdale and Thane of Glassary, found
of Castle Sween) was born to a union of
the daughter of Suibhne Ruadh and Colin Mael/Maol
Maith (Clan MacDuibhne) circa 1100-1110. Taus
was born into
prestigious lineage, descending
from Irish and Scottish Kings. His father
was killed as Dunstaffnage Castle, fighting for
King Alexander I. More . . .
What
is the proper way to address the Chief, either
verbally or in writing?
The
old style of address was that when a Chief had
charter lands, he was known by his lands' name:
Dundardry (pronounced: Duh-nar-dree). Alternatively,
he would formally be called by his name: Steven
MacTavish of Dunardry. Many times, we simply
call him "Chief." Respect is
shown in this manner and in celebration of our
Scottish Heritage.
What
is the significance of the eagle feathers? What
do the numbers mean?
Eagle
feathers, as within native tribes, are a mark
of high position. A CHIEF (head of a
CLAN such as ours) wears three. A Chieftain
or head of a family, if granted by Lord Lyon,
wears two eagle feathers to denote his position. An
Arminger, one who has petitioned for and been
granted a coat of arms by Lord Lyon, wears a
single eagle feather, as do individuals appointed
a position of honor in the Clan by the Chief.
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