The Inauguration Celebration of The Buchanan

7th – 10th October 2022, Callander Scotland

Chief inauguration
John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, Chief of the Name and Arms of Buchanan received his letters Patent from Lord Lyon Dr Joesph Morrow and Sir Crispen Agnew, with clan Pursuivant Malcom Buchanan

The celebration was held over 4 days, and we are forever grateful for the attendance, assistance, participation and enthusiasm of everyone. Here are some personal highlights

FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER
Golf tournament / Set up / Clan acquainances

Dinner at the Estate
Dinner at the Estate
Gold Day at Buchanan Golf Course
Gold Day at Buchanan Golf Course
Pipers first collaborative practice, in the garage
Pipers first collaborative practice, in the garage
Malcolm receiving formal recognition of his role
Malcolm receiving formal recognition of his role
Setting up the Marquee
Setting up the Marquee
Set up for the Morrows Chiefs lunch
Set up for the Morrows Chiefs lunch
Packing goddie bags
Packing goddie bags
Adding marquees and tents
Adding marquees and tents
Celebrating at the pub at days end
Celebrating at the pub at days end

SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER
Inauguration Celebration / Photos on the ground / Chiefs lunch / A traditional Ceilidh

As I received my Letters Patent from Lord Lyon, the Clan – led by my Seanchaidh and Pursuivant, Malcolm Buchanan – recited a clan oath:

  • We will strive to honour the traditions of our Scottish culture and heritage
  • We will act with honour and integrity in all matters
  • We will uphold our Clan Motto “Clarior Hinc Honos” (Brighter Hence the Honour).
Not a long speech
Not a long speech
Presenting the Letter Patent
Presenting the Letter Patent
Ceremony
Ceremony
A colourful audience
A colourful audience
Patent presented
Patent presented
Speeches
Speeches
A colourful audience
A colourful audience
Enter the Chief
Enter the Chief
Ian Buchanan from The Buchanan Society presenting his Banner
Ian Buchanan from The Buchanan Society presenting his Banner
Trumpeters from Callander Brass
Trumpeters from Callander Brass
Marching in
Marching in
Raptors from Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Raptors from Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
The Buchanans celebrate
The Buchanans celebrate
The Buchanans posing with Morrison’s Academy
The Buchanans posing with Morrison’s Academy
Clan chiefs mingling
Clan chiefs mingling
Clan Chiefs
Clan Chiefs
Gifts were presented
Gifts were presented
The Chief posed for many photographs
The Chief posed for many photographs
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Clanspeople from all over the globe
Clanspeople from all over the globe
Enjoyed by all
Enjoyed by all

SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER
Service / Parliament / Black Tie Dinner

Marched in by the Chiefs Pipers
Marched in by the Chiefs Pipers
Bridge over Allt a' Choire Bhric
Bridge over Allt a' Choire Bhric
Pipers at the ceremony
Pipers at the ceremony
Clan Chaplain Rev. Dr Andrew Buchanan
Clan Chaplain Rev. Dr Andrew Buchanan
Verses were spoken
Verses were spoken
Malcom Buchanan with Cadets
Malcom Buchanan with Cadets
Parliament assembles
Parliament assembles
The Chief’s Council
The Chief’s Council
The Chief’s Hound
The Chief’s Hound
Debate and discussion
Debate and discussion
A sample of Pedro Buchanan's Mezcal
A sample of Pedro Buchanan's Mezcal
Matthew Buchanan talked incessantly about marketing
Matthew Buchanan talked incessantly about marketing
Michael Richardson showing off Clan Jewels
Michael Richardson showing off Clan Jewels
Signed flags were presented to Standards bearers
Signed flags were presented to Standards bearers
Traditional local band enertaiment
Traditional local band enertaiment
... Black tie
... Black tie
... formal attire
... formal attire
Long table conversation
Long table conversation
Speaches, tanks and accolades
Speaches, tanks and accolades
Gifts
Gifts
Life-long connections
Life-long connections

MONDAY 10th OCTOBER
Lunch at Buchanan Golf Course

Lunch at Golf Course - Ken Buchanan
Lunch at Golf Course - Ken Buchanan
Richard Harris and Rod Buchanan sharing traditional and new ballads
Richard Harris and Rod Buchanan sharing traditional and new ballads
Buchanan Auld House – Ancient seat of Clan Buchanan
Buchanan Auld House – Ancient seat of Clan Buchanan
Buchanan Auld House – Ancient seat of Clan Buchanan
Buchanan Auld House – Ancient seat of Clan Buchanan
Daniel Buchanan
Daniel Buchanan
Paula Buchanan explaining the significance of the Coronet
Paula Buchanan explaining the significance of the Coronet
The Chief
The Chief
Speechs
Speechs
Clanspeople sharing
Clanspeople sharing
Trevor Paradis bearing flag
Trevor Paradis bearing flag
Paul and Shona Gibson

We are indebted to Paul and Dr Shona Gibson for organising this event. 

A celebration on a grand scale.

Of forgotten and antiquated custom.

From the other side of the world.

In the middle of a pandemic.

From myself, my family and my entire clan, many thanks.