"The sportsman now roams o'er the Sutherland hills And down where the Naver runs clear; And the land a brave race had for centuries owned Is now trod by the sheep and the deer. The halls, where our ancestors first saw the light, Now blackened in ruins they lie. And the moss-covered cairns are all that remain Of the once pleasant homes of MacKay. Happy homes by an alien's base mandate o'erthrown Tender maidens and brave stalwart men Were ruthlessly scattered like leaves in a gale Far away from their dear native glen. Brave clansmen who fought in fair liberty's cause In the lowlands of Holland they lie. For bravest in battle and second to none Has aye been the Clan of MacKay Not yet are they silenced through peaceful they lie, And though far from the green mountain said, They meet in the City of famous renown On the banks of the dark flowing Clyde, Where hearts still undaunted and beating as true As when under a northern sky They grasped their claymores when the slogan they heard And followed the flag of MacKay. Unflinching they bore the proud ensign aloft When their foemen the penalty paid; And the same noble spirit inspires them to-day Their poor broken clansmen to aid. The aged and weak they have sworn to protect By the "Strong Hand" and kind watchful eye. For faithful in friendship and valiant in war Has aye been the Clan of MacKay. Then flock to the standard and join the roll call! Once more the banner's unfurled The slogan's been sounded, and kinship been claimed By clansmen all over the world. Exiled or at home, love of country and clan Are feelings we'll never let die; Defy and defend, stand true to the end, And honour the name of MacKay." - By Elizabeth MacKay Bridge of Allan 1889