David MacKay VC (23 November 1831 – 18 November 1880) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to United Kingdom and Commonwealth forces.

His citation in the London Gazette dated 24 December 1858 reads: For great personal gallantry in capturing an enemy colour after a most obstinate resistance, at the Secundrabagh, Lucknow, on the 16th of November 1857.

Elected by the private soldiers of the Regiment[1] The whereabouts of the VC is unknown, Mackay sold it while he was still alive and it was auctioned around 1910.

Mackay was awarded the VC in 1857 but was buried in Lesmahagow cemetery in an unmarked grave.

A ceremony was held at the cemetery on 14 November 1998 to unveil a marker erected near the grave.