This clan claim descent from Gregor, a son of King Alpin, who ruled about 787. (...) The description informs us that the MacGregors overthrew their oppressors, the Colquhouns of Luss, at Glenfruin, in 1603, and for this they were outlawed.(...) Scott proved that the MacGregors were the real "Children of the Mist". MacGregor of MacGregor and Balquhidder, whose line holds a Baronetcy, has been officialy recognized as Chief of the clan". Scottish Tartans.