The MacAlisters are members of Clan Donald. Their ancestor's lineage goes back to Alister whom was the ancestor of the famous Somerled within the Isles. They were a part of Kintyre in the 14th century. Later, they were prevalent all over Bute and Arran. Bute as well as Arran. In 1481, Charles MacAlister was Steward of Kintyre. John MacAlister, his son John was called "John of the Loup" as well as his descendants make up the family's main lineage. Its colors for the MacAlister Tartan are red, forest-green blue, light green and white.