Clan Muir...

**Improv1** · 13th November 06, 07:38 AM

Does anyone know the status of the Clan Muir? Historically, we became a sept of the Clan Gordon after the last chief died. There is an effort to resurect the clan, but the website <theclanmuir.org> is outdated. I can't get any response from the people listed as guardians or High Commisioners...

**macwilkin** · 13th November 06, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by Improv1

Does anyone know the status of the Clan Muir? Historically, we became a sept of the Clan Gordon after the last chief died. There is an effort to resurect the clan, but the website <theclanmuir.org> is outdated. I can't get any response from the people listed as guardians or High Commisioners...

There is no Chief of the Clan Muir listed on the Standing Council of Scottish Chief's web site, so their Chief may not be recognized by the Lord Lyon.

Is there a telephone number to call? That would be my recommendation.

Regards,

Todd

**Joe Gondek** · 13th November 06, 09:55 AM

Improv1

I am also a Muir, but not a member of the Clan Muir Society.
There was no Muir Clan booth set up at the Estes Park games this year.
The program for the games had Clan Muir listed with the same contact as the web site.

I agree that that the site has not been updated for a long time.

Andrew Green Is also a Muir and a member of the Clan Muir Society
He may have some information on what's the Clan staus

**macwilkin** · 13th November 06, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Joe Gondek

Improv1

I am also a Muir, but not a member of the Clan Muir Society.
There was no Muir Clan booth set up at the Estes Park games this year.
The program for the games had Clan Muir listed with the same contact as the web site.

I agree that that the site has not been updated for a long time.

Andrew Green Is also a Muir and a member of the Clan Muir Society
He may some information on what's the Clan staus

Many clan societies are all-volunteer organisations, especially the smaller ones. I wonder if the society officers are no longer in charge, or if the society has had troubles in the last several years. I know my own society has had some trouble after one of our founders died, and we've been rebuilding ever since.

I'm sure though, that some enterprising young "go-getters" who would be willing to step up and help out would be appreciated! :mrgreen:

T.

**Joe Gondek** · 13th November 06, 10:27 AM

Good points

**switchblade5984** · 13th November 06, 10:49 AM

good luck!

and keep us updated!

**Improv1** · 20th November 06, 05:42 AM

Many thanks! I will keep you posted... it may be a while because there are many irons in the fire at this point!

**Improv1** · 28th November 06, 06:41 AM

This clan is recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon as an Armigerous Clan, but is not a member clan of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs as it does not have a current Chief.

**MacSimoin** · 10th December 06, 07:24 AM

A link for the Clan Muir Society.

**Andrew Green** · 11th December 06, 08:52 PM

I thought that there was a chief? I think his name was Andrew Moore (a fine name to have in my opinion... given my first name, and my grandmother's name... eh, I'm biased). Of course, I believe he was elected, since there wasn't a direct descendant, if I recall correctly.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the guys operating stateside ran into financial hardships. If the group is all volunteer (which I am very inclined to believe), I could easily see it as not generating enough revenue to continue operations. This is disheartening from my perspective, cause I am totally stoked for learning more about the Muir line, where it has spread, and what influences Muirs have had over the years. The commissioner (or perhaps convener) for the region was working on a Clan history book (or shall I say a set of books) starting way, WAY back I think in the 250's A.D. and working his way forward. This was a really interesting piece to consider, but I have heard nothing of it since the Kelso games here in WA. I sent an email some months ago, but haven't heard much back myself.

If anyone digs anything up, please post!