joining the clan

[AcuteEnigma]

Now there you go. The very article you point to confirms that the Lord Lyon acknowledges the EXISTANCE of a clan with no chief.
"On May 16, 1989 Malcolm R. Innes of Edingight, CVO, WS Lord Lyon King of Arms Scotland, confirmed the right for Clan Young to have a Crest Badge for all members of Clan Young...."

Hector,

Gilmore is correct in his statement and is following Scots custom. If you search the Standing Council of Scottish Chief's web site, you should find no reference to a Chief of the Clan Young. However, the following article from electricscotland.com does shed some light on Clan Young's status with the Lyon Court:

http://www.electricscotland.com/webc...oz/young2.html

Many Scottish clans do not have a chief at present, yet this should not deminish the work of their clan societies; witness the Buchanan Society, one of the oldest clan societies (founded in the early 19th century in Scotland).

Regards,

Todd

[macwilkin]

Now there you go. The very article you point to confirms that the Lord Lyon acknowledges the EXISTANCE of a clan with no chief.
"On May 16, 1989 Malcolm R. Innes of Edingight, CVO, WS Lord Lyon King of Arms Scotland, confirmed the right for Clan Young to have a Crest Badge for all members of Clan Young...."

Of course, the $64,000 question is the status of the Buchanan chiefship with the Lyon Court -- at present, the chiefship of Clan Buchanan is dormant, and to my knowledge, no commander has been appointed by the Lyon Court.

That being said, the Buchanan Society does have a fairly long history, being one of the first clan societies established in 1725, as I mentioned before.

I'm sure Rathdown or Sketraw could add to this discussion.

Regards,

Todd

[Jack Daw]

Of course, the $64,000 question is the status of the Buchanan chiefship with the Lyon Court -- at present, the chiefship of Clan Buchanan is dormant, and to my knowledge, no commander has been appointed by the Lyon Court.

That being said, the Buchanan Society does have a fairly long history, being one of the first clan societies established in 1725, as I mentioned before.

I'm sure Rathdown or Sketraw could add to this discussion.

Regards,

Todd

Maybe under certain circumstances, anarchy is not such a bad thing.

Steve
A Buchanan of Sorts

P.S. - I have a buddy whose last name is Buchanan. He said the worst mispronunciation of the name he ever had to endure was, "Bush-Na-Na." He still has to endure it, but from me, now.

[Bugbear]

... P.S. - I have a buddy whose last name is Buchanan. He said the worst mispronunciation of the name he ever had to endure was, "Bush-Na-Na." He still has to endure it, but from me, now.

Hey! I think I just bought a pair of shoes made buy that Bush Na-Na guy!