The CBSI was formed in 1970 as the “Clan Buchanan Society in America” to promote and grow the Clan Buchanan. It was founded at the Grandfather Mountain Games in North Carolina. The name was later changed to the Clan Buchanan Society International Inc., to reflect our society's expanded purpose and membership.
The society is currently divided into sixteen US and international regions with many members active throughout the United States and around the world. The wonderful thing about the CBSI is that any person who is of Buchanan descent or one of the Septs and Associated Family Names can join and celebrate their Scottish heritage with many links to Buchanan history, traditions, activities, and genealogy.
The CBSI Motto:
”Collegite Fragmenta Ne Pereant”
(Gather the pieces lest they be lost) guides us on our purpose of re-afirming the Clan Buchanan
The Rock
The Rock of the Clan Buchanan Society International, used to officiate Annual General Meetings.
A piece of Clairinch retrieved several decades ago and brought to the US.
The rock was presented to the Society at the "first annual fall meeting of the Society" held in Annapolis, Maryland on October 23, 1976: A stone from the Isle of Clarinch had been presented to the society by Commander Roland Willson.
"The Rock" as it would be called, was the official symbol of the president and, since its bestowal, had been present at every business meeting of the society, according to the 1976 minutes. Margretta Eagon (founder of the Society) says that, when Roland Wilson sent it to her, she "had it cleaved into two halves and a brass plate attached to each piece. One piece is the one being used ceremoniously and I have the other."
The Rock has since been used in the administration of the oath of office.
CBSI Purpose
The objectives of the Association are:
To foster and promote understanding and good fellowship among descendants of the peoples of Scotland, and
To study, preserve, and promote the culture, customs, and traditions of the people of Scotland, especially with regard to the Clan Buchanan, and
To foster and promote the Association by initiating goals and objectives consistent with our heritage and the desires of the membership.
Membership is available to any person who is of Buchanan descent, one of the Septs or affiliated families. or anyone wishing to explore Scottish heritage regardless of having a direct connection to the Clan Buchanan.
The Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. ( CBSI ) offers many benefits to its members, and is continually looking at ways to make membership more meaningful and benefical. Members views and ideas are solicited by officers in both formal and informal ways and are passed along to the executive council for consideration. Principal benefits are described below.
Pride in actively contributing to the Modern history of the clan
The right to call yourself a “warden” of the clan
Regular eNewsletter, the “Buchanan Banner”
Learn and participate in clan activities
Discover, attend and participate in events near you
Support of Cultural and Archaeological projects
Connect with clansfolk from around the world
Access the new, exciting and evolving Buchanan Genealogy database
Advice from Clans Geneologists
and much more...
When the CBSI was formed, it employed the Rampant Lion and added tears to represent our sadness at being without Chief. But, now we have a chief again, they are tears of joy!
Join Us! Become an active member
You’re probably already a member of Clan Buchanan, but become an Active member.
Full membership of the Clan Buchanan Society International Inc. is open to men and women that support our ideals and passion. The spouse of such person shall also be eligible for membership.
The Executive Council of the Clan Buchanan Society International may recognize such Septs/Affiliated Families as it deems proper, which have an historical and valid connection with the Clan Buchanan.
The Clan Buchanan Society International is a member of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations
and the Scottish Australian Heritage Council.
