Clan MacTavish (Scottish Gaelic: Na MacTàmhais), is an Ancient Highland Scottish clan with Irish origins. The MacTavish lands were in Argyll in the Western Highlands. Their current Chief is Steven Edward Dugald MacTavish of Dunardry, the 27th Hereditary Chief from an unbroken line, who is a member of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs .

History of Clan MacTavish The MacTavish families share a heritage rich in the early history of the Scottish Clans, lands, and migrations. Learn about the ancient and honorable Clan MacTavish and associated families.

Clan MacTavish is an ancient Highland Clan with origins in the period known as the high middle ages. Having roots that trace back to the early royal families of Ireland and the Dal Riada settlements in the Pictish world that would become known as …

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The clan can be traced back to the 12th Century where it was based around Dunrardarie in Argyll. the MacTavish clan was also known as ‘The Children of the Mist’, an acronym more commonly attributed to the clan MacGregor.

Members of Clan MacTavish have additionally anglicized their surname to more gentrified forms as well. Clan MacTavish is an independent clan, and is not connected to any other clan, as a sept, or cadet.

This is the official website of the ancient and honourable extended family of Clan Mactavish. This site and its contents are sanctioned by the 27th Hereditary Chief, Steven MacTavish of Dunardry, a member of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs .

The name MacTavish stems from Taviss (Taus) Coir, a son born to Colin MacDuine of Lochow (Colin Maol Maith-Good bald Colin) of the family MacDuine, and a daughter of Suibhne Rudah of Castle Sween (Lord and Toisech of Argyll).

The MacTavish Modern tartan is the same as the Thompson Red Modern. While Thompson is a Clan in its own right, it is also a sept of Clan MacTavish, which is why they share a tartan.

The name MacTavish stems from Taviss (Taus) Coir, a son born to Colin MacDuine of Lochow (Colin Maol Maith — Good bald Colin) of the family MacDuine, and a daughter of Suibhne Rudah of Castle Sween (Lord and Toisech of Kintyre, Knapdale).