|
Newtonmore, 10th August
A VERY IMPORTANT figure is coming to visit the Clan Macpherson Museum in August.
David Sellar, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, will be visiting us during this year's Gathering on Saturday, August 10th. Mr Sellar is the current holder of a very old and important position.
The role of the Lord Lyon is to advise on and regulate the granting of armorial bearings (Coats of Arms) to Scottish applicants, to regulate aristocratic succession and to make public proclamations.
He is visiting us to open the recently revised heraldry section in the Museum, which has been built up over many years and whose shields are
the handiwork of Gordon Macpherson of Burlington, Canada. Gordon has been a valued supporter of the Association and the Museum over many years.
He is also a recognised expert on the subject of heraldry and holds the title of Niagara Herald, Extraordinary.
The opening of the new Heraldry Display will take place during the Museum "At Home", starting at 16:00.
The "Invereshie" book now available for download
The Invereshie Book is a unique Clan Treasure and is much sought after by both clan members and the good folks of Badenoch who want to research their family history. Hand written and leather bound, the book is popular because it gives details of individual branches of the Macpherson family and includes accounts of clan battles. This book has been transcribed into an electronic format and can be downloaded from this site. Follow the "Relevant Sources" link on the menu.
|
