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MacThomas Clan Tattoos - Thomas, a Gaelic-speaking Highlander known as Tomaidh Mor, from whom the clan takes its name, was a descendent of the Clan Chattan Macintoshes, his grandfather having been the son of William, eighth chief of the Clan Chattan.

The early chiefs ruled from the Thom, on the east bank of the Shee Water opposite the Spittal of Glenshee, thought to be the site of the legendary Diarmid, of the Fingalian saga. In about 1600, when the fourth chief , Robert Mccomie of Thom, was murdered, the chiefship passed to his brother, John Mccomie of Finegand, who lived about three miles down the glen, and Finegand in turn became the seat of the chief. Finegand is the corruption of the Gaelic, 'feith nan ceann', meaning 'burn of the heads', which is said to be a reference to the fate of some unfortunate tax collectors who were killed and their head were tossed into the burn. The Macthomases consolidated their power in the glen and became well established at Kerrow and Benzian and up into Glen Beag.

Clan MacThomas Motto: Deo Juvante Invidiam Superabo
From Latin: With God's help I will overcome envy

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