Clan Gregor Society
Published: 23 February 2017
Can you trace your roots back to the Clan Gregor? The Clan Gregor Society is opening its doors to new members from the University of Glasgow.
The Clan Gregor Society is opening its doors to new members from Glasgow University who may originate from Clan Gregor.
Background
Clan Gregor Society is one of Scotland's oldest clan societies. It was formed in 1822 and is a registered charity. Its objectives include:
- Educational assistance to young persons, being sons and daughters of parents belonging to Clan Gregor, whether members of the Society or not
- The giving of aid to deserving persons of Clan Gregor, whether members of the Society or not
- Promotion of research into the origins and history of Clan Gregor
- Preservation of buildings and articles associated with Clan Gregor
- Preservation of musical, literary and artistic traditions of Clan Gregor and of Scotland.
The Society has approximately 750 members worldwide. Its patron is Sir Malcolm MacGregor, chief of the clan. His wife, Lady MacGregor, is Fiona Armstrong, Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries. The Annual Gathering takes place at the Lochearnhead Highland Games each July and every 4 years, approximately, the Society holds an International Gathering, where members from abroad tour Scotland and visit our historic sites.
The Society sponsors a Genealogy Project, a Piping competition, the Preservation of historic MacGregor grave stones at Dalmally and an Archaeological Dig near Loch Awe. Members participate at the dig under the supervision of professional archaeologists based in Glasgow. Clan Gregor will also be appearing, together with other clans, at this year's Royal Edinburgh Tattoo. - Greater detail on the society and its activities can be found on the official website at www.clangregor.com.
Membership and Benefits
Being part of a clan society provides links of kinship and friendship in whatever countries members may live. It also provides a focal point for people to learn of their past and of their clan's role in Scotland's history. It goes without saying that clans and the upkeep of the traditions thereto, are hugely important to Scotland in terms of tourism, industry and national identity.
Membership brings two Newsletters each year, the potential for international liaison, the opportunity to take part in any of the activities mentioned above and the chance to “do your bit for tourism and for Scotland” while enjoying yourself at the Lochearnhead Games, for example. Photographs of clan events are greatly valued by members abroad and the society’s Newsletters give members the opportunity to provide articles of interest. Those who join the Society are, therefore, encouraged to send photographs and contribute to the Newsletter.
The Society would be delighted if any member of the university staff descending from Clan Gregor would like to apply for membership.
Clan Gregor Society looks forward to a long and productive relationship with the University of Glasgow.
You can contact the Society via the Clan Gregor website or by email to clangregorsociety@gmail.com.
First published: 23 February 2017
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