MacBean Clan

Possibly derived from the Gaelic word bheahtain – meaning lively one – the MacBean clan are a Highland clan closely related to the Chattan clan.

The historic seat of clan MacBean is at Kinchyle in Inverness-shire. However, this building was sold in 1759.

The current clan chief of clan MacBean is James McBain of McBain. James has been chief since 19^th May 1977.

Clan products

Clan Single Malt Whisky 5cl

Clan Leather Keyring

Balmoral Clan Mug

Details

Septs: BEAN, BINNIE, MACBAIN, MACBEAN, MACILVAIN, MACILVEEN, MACVAIN, MACVANE, MACVEAN, MCBAIN, MCBEAN, MCILVAIN, MCILVEEN, MCVAIN, MCVANE, MCVEAN

Motto: TOUCH NOT A CATT BOT A TARGE

Translation: TOUCH NOT THE CAT WITHOUT A SHIELD

Crest: A grey demi-cat-a-mountain salient, on his sinister foreleg a highland tarhe, Gules.

MacBean Modern Tartan