Glen Noe runs north from the shores of Loch Etive into the Argyll hills. For generations it was associated with Clan MacIntyre, and that landscape still gives the family story a vivid setting. The Gaelic name Mac an t-Saoir means “son of the craftsman”; MacIntyre and McIntyre are familiar spellings of the same name. Browse Family Crest gifts for both spellings here, including apparel, blankets, mugs, ornaments, a garden flag and everyday accessories.
Clan tradition remembers a symbolic rent of a white calf and a snowball in midsummer. It is a memorable story of Glen Noe, while later records trace the family’s changing tenure. The name also belongs to the celebrated Gaelic poet Duncan Bàn MacIntyre. Born in Glen Orchy, he wrote In Praise of Ben Dorain, a work still associated with the Highland landscape. The motto Per Ardua, “Through Difficulties,” gives many of these Family Crest designs another connection to the clan’s heritage.
Choose a woven blanket or engraved serving board for a milestone, a mug or tumbler for a daily routine, or a shirt, ornament or necklace for a more personal keepsake. Explore the places, traditions and poetry in our MacIntyre history guide.