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Mackay, or Macaodh in Gaelic, means "son
of Hugh". Precisely who Hugh was, nobody seems sure. It might
have been the legendary "Opportunity Knocks" presenter
Hughie Green though, because he was a bit of a dark horse who eventually
owned up to being Paula Yates' father and allegedly shagged anything
in a skirt that moved. So it's entirely possible that he spawned
an entire clan of illegitimate sons of Hugh. And we "mean that
most sincerely folks".
Famous Mackays include;
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Dave Mackay
Uncompromising "hard man"
footballer for Tottenham Hotspur and Scotland in the
1960's.
Really good pals with Billy
Bremner.
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Fulton Mackay
Paisley born actor, best known
for his portrayal of the dour prison-warder in Ronnie
Barker's excellent comedy series "Porridge",
in which his character was called….er…..Mr
Mackay.
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Andy Mackay
Sublimely talented saxophonist
with Roxy Music.
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George Mackay Brown
Brilliant Scottish poet, 1921-1996,
who became known as The Bard of Orkney.
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Whyte & Mackay
Fairly average and uninspiring
blended Scotch whisky. Certainly not a patch on FirstFoot
10 year old Speyside Single Malt which is quite unique
and utterly magnificent.
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