
Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
the Chief is entitled to dress as he pleases, but nevertheless an interesting choice of attire. It leads one to wonder if he is not from these shores these days?
Some background, the 12th Chief William MacBean of Kinchyle lost his two oldest sons at Culloden, and the Clan lands were sold in 1760.
As I understand the current line is traced through a younger son who immigrated to Canada in the early 19th century.
The 21st Chief (Chief 1959-1977) Hughston McBain of McBain, purchased land near the village of Dores (near Inverness) and built McBain Memorial Park which has a cairn.
The 22nd Chief (Chief 1979-2022) James McBain of McBain (FSA Scot) was the first born in the USA, in 1928 at Evanston Illinois. He lived in Tucson (pronounced "TOO-sawn") Arizona. He and his wife Peggy were regulars in the local Scottish scene and were always on hand at the Tucson Highland Games. They were both avid RSCDS dancers.

His dress in the photo above, as you see, is traditional and restrained, though I have seen him a number of times over the years in more flamboyant outfits.
Here is his son Richard McBain of McBain, now 23rd Chief, and his wife at home in Arizona.
Last edited by OC Richard; 11th August 22 at 05:19 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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