taxi4ballet Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi, I was wondering whether anyone with Scottish connections might be able to help... I've been trying to discover which one applies to the surname Roy, and on different searches it comes up with either Robertson or MacGregor, with a number of different patterns/colours and I am now very confused. Formal wedding-related, any advice gratefully received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm no genealogist, but you might want to try McIlroy or McElroy. I think you'll find that 'Mac' and/or 'Mc' are anglicised versions of the Gaelic 'Mhic,' meaning 'Son of.' The 'Roy' bit could derive from Gaelic 'ruadh' or 'red,' or, should you prefer, the French 'roi' or 'king.' .... or McInroy? http://www.kinlochanderson.com/tartan/mcinroy Don't worry too much about it - most tartan designs are of relatively recent origin. In fact, I'm not sure if the 1745/46 proscription on wearing kilts etc was ever lifted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Just looked in my "Clans and Tartans of Scotland" by Maria Costantino. Not sure how authentic this is as bought from a tourist shop. The only Roy mentioned in the index is Rob Roy and this took me to the MacGregor tartan - Rob Roy MacGregor. As you mention Roy is also listed as a surname with possible associations to Robertson but this does not appear in the list of surnames associated to MacGregor Have you checked out the price of a kilt? They are really expensive to hire let alone buy. Have you contacted a supplier of kilts, I presume they would have to know all this as part of their job, or you could spend hours lost in the internet Very envious of you, would love to attend a wedding in Scotland, all those men in kilts!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thinking further on this, as a British subject (as I take the liberty to assume that you are), you may wear the Royal Stewart tartan. Mainly in red, if that suits, and I fancy that you'd know the pattern on sight. At a guess, it might give you much more choice if hiring than the tartan of a less-known family. On the female side, I'd also suggest looking at the Dress version with a white background - very good for sashes and the like! http://www.kinlochanderson.com/tartan/stewart+royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks for the advice It is for a rather posh, almost 'Society' wedding in England (we are guests) at a venue with a very formal dress code, and since I don't have a full-length ball gown I was thinking totally laterally, and of wearing something completely unexpected... Will probably get something off eBay, as I doubt it will ever see the light of day again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 T4B: Your thread has proved a diversion from the History of No 10 Squadron. Until 20 minutes ago I'd no idea there was a 'Scottish Tartans Authority," though I rather suspect someone has awarded themselves the title. Nonetheless, in pursuit of 'something completely unexpected,' you may find inspiration in some of the changing images at top right! http://www.tartansauthority.com/highland-dress/scottish-weddings/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) If a particular name has been associated with different clans, you might want to do a bit of digging into your heritage to find out which branch of the family you belong to. That might help determine which of the two clans is the right one in your case. Edited October 24, 2014 by Melody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've done a lot of digging but can't get past 'George Roy, born Scotland' in the 1841 census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Very envious of you, would love to attend a wedding in Scotland, all those men in kilts!! I have: Dunblane Cathedral, in fact. And the Scottish dancing was fun. And yes, there were quite a few men in kilts, although I can't remember whether the groom wore one - I presume he did, but my photos are in storage so I can't check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I have: Dunblane Cathedral, in fact. And the Scottish dancing was fun. And yes, there were quite a few men in kilts, although I can't remember whether the groom wore one - I presume he did, but my photos are in storage so I can't check. By a coincidence, I've also been to a wedding in Dunblane (but in the RC church). I was, of course, bekilted (I have three) and, as you would expect, I thoroughly enjoyed the dancing - blowing my own trumpet, I was a sought-after partner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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