The Honourable Clan Ranald
of Lochaber has been a broken clan for the past 156 years, because there
has been no bloodline Chief to unite Keppoch clansmen and women across
the diaspora. Until now that is. Hereafter referred to as clansmen, male
or female.
Such an undertaking is
daunting, even today, with superior lines of communication open to us
compared
with that which existed 156 years ago. However, one big advantage in those
halcyon days, was the strength and loyalty of the clan that existed within
the extended family. The clan and the Chief worked close together in every
day living. After all that is what a clan is all about, FAMILY! And
Keppoch means: A davoch of land. Our Clann Duthchas or Territory.
One of the first things I
have done, is to create a Keppoch Clann website. The aim is to establish
a focal point of contact for clansmen across the diaspora. In other words,
a vechicle to promote communication to help draw our scattered family
together again, for the benefit of all. Details are available on our clan
website at
http://macdonaldofkeppoch.org.
At this juncture, I am in
need of your assistance, and hope and trust that you will rally to my
banner once again. My intention is to produce a copy of my personal crest
in the form of a badge, so that my clansmen can wear it proudly in all
social circumstances, be it Highland Games, or Gatherings, or simply
family re-unions etc. The badge has been designed by me, based on
historical fact, and not some fanciful fictitious idea. It has been duly
accepted by Lord Lyon Robin Blair as has my Ensigns Armorial, and is
registered in the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is
indeed my personal property, but I am willing and happy to share this
with you.
To help with the production
and marketing of these clan icons please complete the questionnaire below
to post your answers to me personally online. Online. My personal email is <chief@macdonaldofkeppoch.org>
if you wish to contact me on other matters.
Questionnaire
Thank you for your help in completing this questionnaire!
Ranald Alasdair MacDonald
of Keppoch
Chief of the Honourable Clan Ranald of Lochaber Mac Mhic Raonuill
PS Should there be a clansman out there
familiar with publishing a web site and would like to volunteer to help me
with our clan web site please get in touch! |