Hmmm. Clan MacQuarrie can trace it's roots all the way back to King Alpin with the first recorded clan chief dying in, I believe, 833 and is a VERY old and respected clan. The sad truth is that the last chief died in the early 1800's without any issue, but truth be told, as long as I'm alive, and able to trace my lineage back to King Alpin, Clan MacQuarrie remains a clan.