MacDonald, Clanranald, Basket Sword - Need help.

[CollinMacD]

Following received from Paul MacDonald, of email that I sent requesting information, I have a very high regard for his work.

Hi Allan,

My thanks for your mail and interest in my work.

In answer to your enquiry, no particular Clan ever had such a thing as a Clan pattern of sword or weapon. There is only one sword I know of with confirmed Macdonald ties which is the original sword of the Captain of Clanranald from the '45, which is in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland.

I can't find any images online at the moment, but an enquiry to the National Museum should yield results. I hope this is helpful for now. If I can be of any further assistance, please do let me know.
All the Best,

Paul Macdonald

Macdonald Armouries,
At the Sign of the Cross and Sword,
Brunswick Street Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5JA,
Scotland,
UK