The Dersa Highlanders wears the kilt of the “Mackenzie” clan with a modern twist:
- Green for meadows and forests
- Blue for the sky and the sea
- White for purity
- Red for the blood shed by the fighters
For those who would like to know more about the "tartan", here is a short version from “Wikipedia”.
"A Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]) is a special weaving pattern for fabrics, which in modern times is often used to represent membership in a Scottish clan. The check pattern (“tartan”) typical for tartan is created when weaving by using different colored threads. Tartans are now primarily used for kilts and other “ Scottish” clothing."
There are the following brief statements about the “Mackenzie” clan:
The Mackenzie clan has a long history; they are of Celtic origin. The name means “Son of Kenneth” and is derived from the original Gaelic name Mac Coineach (Son of the Handsome).
There are two versions about the actual origin of Clan Mackenzie:
One goes back to a 12th century Highlander, known as Gilleoin of the Aird.
The other, much broader version goes back to a 12th century Highlander, Geraldine of Ireland.
Colin of Kintail descended from one of the two lines. His grandson, Coinneach Mac Coinneach (Kenneth, son of Kenneth), 3rd Baron of Kintail, changed the Gaelic name to the English "Mackenzie".
Today, several variations of pronouncing and spelling the name Mackenzie exist. The most important, recognized as branches by the clan, are:
MacKenzie, McKenzie, Macenzie, McEnzie, Makenzie, MaKenzie, M'Kenzie, Kenny, Kenney, MacKenny, MacKenney, McKenny, McKenney, Mackinzie, McKinzie, MacKinney, McKinney
The motto of the “Mackenzie” clan is “LUCEO NON URO = I shine, I don’t burn”.
A mountain with fireplaces in a belt was taken as a “coat of arms”:
We would like to thank the Mackenzie clan for providing the information.
For further information, please have a look at the website of the German branch of the Mackenzie Clan.
