Which tartan for MacClive?

[creagdhubh]

It is often the case in the south west of Scotland that may 'Mac' name come from Ireland. My bet is that this is the case here see the link to counties Antrim and Down via the surname Mac Duinnshléibhe - http://www.sloinne.ie/surname/en/macleavy/. The claimed links with the Stewarts of Appin is tenuous and Nathan's suggestion of the Ayrshire tartan is logical.

Fantastic point here, Peter. Absolutely spot on. And I agree, I would more than likely go with the Ayrshire district tartan.

[Nathan]

While the Stewart of Appin link is indeed tenuous, the Clan Livingstone/MacLeay link may be valid. Compare what Peter shared about the Irish family with this from the Clan Livingstone site:

http://www.clanlivingstone.com/Dunsleve.htm

It is also worth noting how close a boat ride it is from Counties Down and Antrim to Ayr.