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The Clan MacKinnon Society is aware that rumors have been circulating through social media regarding attempts to challenge the chiefship of Clan MacKinnon, claiming that there are ten chiefs of the Clan, and disputing the rights of individuals to wear the tartan and badge of the Clan.
All matters pertaining to heraldry in Scotland, including coats of arms, clan badges, and clan headship, are governed by the Court of the Lord Lyon (www.courtofthe.... Through the Court of the Lord Lyon, the office of Chief of the Clan MacKinnon in Great Britain was bestowed upon Madam Anne Gunhild MacKinnon of MacKinnon. Until investigated and confirmed by the Court of the Lord Lyon, claims of other or multiple chiefs are false. Additionally, anyone who claims descent or fidelity to Clan MacKinnon is entitled to wear the tartan and badge of the Clan without special permission. While there are many Clan MacKinnon associations globally engaged in a variety of educational and promotional activities, any claims of other Chiefs are false.
The Clan MacKinnon Society (www.themackinn...) was founded in Scotland in 1891 and existed there until 1975, by which time membership had lagged and the Society was dissolved. In 1980, a petition was made to then-Chief Neil MacKinnon to reconstitute the Society. Since that time, it has been headquartered in the United States, currently in Michigan. We make no claim to be the sole source of all things MacKinnon. The CMS focuses on educational activities, community building among members and with other clan associations, and the propagation of our history and traditions. The CMS recognizes the decision of the Court of the Lord Lyon on matters relating to the Chief of Clan MacKinnon.
Our Vice Chair, Steve Mills, has prepared a short video which elaborates on this statement.