Webinar: The Scottish Clan System / The Inauguration of a Clan Chief

Live online Webinar with the
Chief of Clan Buchanan

Saturday 12 March 2022

UK: 7:30 pm
US EST: 2:30 pm
US PST: 11:30 am
AU AEDT: 6:30 am Sunday 13 March

Organized in collaboration with Clan Colquhoun, its only available to active members of clans Buchanan, Colquhoun, Graham and MacFarlane (neighbouring clans around Loch Lomond)

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After registering (and after verification of a valid membership of one of the participating Clans), you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

A historic Scottish event, important enough for the B.B.C. to follow closely, is about to happen!

Our ancient Clan will have their first new Chief in 340 years. Come join this webinar and participate in an in-person discussion with The Buchanan and Lady Buchanan as they share this rare and exciting event, not likely seen again in our lifetime. This is history in the making.

John Michael Baille-Hamilton Buchanan, recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms of the Lyon Court of Scotland in 2018, will once again be formally Inaugurated as a Chief. The Buchanan as “New Chief” closes an old chapter and opens a new book for all of Scotland to witness.

The Buchanan explain the process of all this came about and you will learn about the ancient ceremony of the inauguration to be held at Cambusmore, Callander, Scotland.

Leading the discussion will be Van Calhoun and Michael Lloyd-Stern. We will be live-streaming the event to members of Clan Colquhoun, Clan Buchanan, Clan Graham, and Clan MacFarlane whose dues and memberships are up to date.

The first 100 people to register and join via Zoom will be able to participate in the live Q&A. (Please review your membership to be sure it is up to date before you register.)

About Buchanan, The Lady Buchanan and Hosts

The Buchanan

John Michael Buchanan of that Ilk and Arnprior was born in Edinburgh and grew up on his family’s estate Cambusmore, near Callander, Scotland. He has four children including heir apparent, Angus John Buchanan younger of that Ilk, Bruce, Lucy and Rory. Michael is an Engineering, with an MBA from Edinburgh University. Today he is the manager of the Cambusmore Estate - the Seat of Clan Buchanan

The Lady Buchanan

The Lady Buchanan is a qualified doctor. After practising medicine for several years, she then attended Oxford University to study for a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry. Paula is married to Michael Buchanan.

Host: Van William Calhoun

Van William Calhoun’s American-Scottish roots go deep with many forebears named William Calhoun. He is a self-trained architect, builder, and retired national mortgage banking business developer. Van is also a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain of the small Tugboat Betty June.

He has been deeply involved in town government planning on issues of energy, roads, zoning, and finance. He served as the past president of a local performing arts organization and the past commodore of a regional council of boat clubs. Currently he directs the restoration of an historic lighthouse in the Hudson River. He and his wife Environmental Studies Professor Emerita Dr. Susan Senecah live on his family farm settled in 1782 in New York State’s Hudson River Valley. Together, Van and Sue like to be outside whenever possible. They tend gardens, fields, and trails and love birding, wildlife viewing, and all animals. They also enjoy reading, music, history, experiencing different cultures, and travel especially to Scotland and Sweden.

Host Q&A Moderator: Michael Lloyd-Stern

A Yorkshireman, from Leeds in Northern England, Michael is the Executive Director for Clan Colquhoun and splits his time between Palm Springs California and London. Michael enjoyed a successful career in the Broadcasting and Media industry working at Channel 4 and Sky Television and owns a successful e-commerce business. At the invitation of Sir Malcolm Colquhoun, Michael began the process of establishing the Clan Colquhoun International Society and put in place the framework to further develop the Society. Michael is proud to be associated with the Clan Colquhoun International Society and is passionate in his involvement in establishing a global presence for it. When not involved with business or Clan Colquhoun, Michael enjoys gardening, DIY, travelling, and playing golf (badly).