Sir Lachlan Maclean, 12th Baronet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honourable Sir Lachlan Maclean Bt CVO DL
Maclean in 2010
28th Clan Chief 12th Baronet 8th Lord Maclean
In office 1990–present
Preceded by	Charles Maclean, Baron Maclean, father
Personal details
Born	Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean (1942-08-25) 25 August 1942 (age 82)
Spouses	Mary Helen Gordon ​ (m. 1966⁠–⁠2007)​ Rosemary Matheson ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	5 (4 living)
Residence	Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull
Education	Eton College

Sir Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean is a very important leader. He is the 28th chief of Clan Maclean. This means he is the head of a large Scottish family group. He was born on August 25, 1942. He also holds the title of 12th Baronet. This is a special inherited title.

About Sir Lachlan Maclean

Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean was born on August 25, 1942. He was the older child of Charles Maclean. His father later became a special kind of noble called a Baron Maclean. His mother was Elizabeth Mann.

Early Life and Education

Sir Lachlan went to a famous school called Eton. Many important people have studied there.

Family Life

On November 2, 1966, he married Mary Helen Gordon. They had five children together. Sadly, Mary passed away in 2007.

In 1990, his father passed away. Sir Lachlan then became the 12th Baronet. He also became the Chief of Clan Maclean. On September 8, 2010, he married Rosemary Matheson.

Special Recognitions and Titles

Sir Lachlan has received several special honours. These are awards for his service and position.

• Adjutant, Royal Company of Archers: This is a ceremonial role. The Royal Company of Archers is the King's bodyguard in Scotland.
• Deputy Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute: He was given this role in 1993. A Deputy Lieutenant helps the King's representative in a local area.
• Commander of the Royal Victorian Order: He received this honour in 1999. This award is given by the King or Queen for personal service.

Sir Lachlan's Children

Sir Lachlan has five children. Four of them are still living.

• Emma Mary Maclean (born 1967)
• Sara Elizabeth Elen Maclean (1969–1971)
• Malcolm Lachlan Charles Maclean (born 1972)
• Alexandra Caroline Maclean (born 1975)
• Andrew William Maclean (born 1979)

Family Coat of Arms

Arms of Sir Lachlan Maclean, 12th Baronet

Notes The symbols on the shield tell a story. The lymphad is a special ship. The embattled tower looks like a castle. The salmon and eagles' heads are also important symbols. The eagles' heads might show that Maclean chiefs gave hawks to Scottish kings. The rock could be a specific island called Cairnburgh. Crest A tower embattled argent. Escutcheon Quarterly, 1st. argent, a rock gules, 2nd, argent, a dexter hand fessewise couped gules holding a cross-crosslet fitchée in pale azure, 3rd, Or, a lymphad, oars in saltire, and sails furled, sable, flagged gules, 4th argent, a salmon naiant proper, in chief two eagles' heads respectant gules. Supporters Dexter, A seal proper. Sinister, an ostrich with a horseshoe in its beak proper. Motto Virtue mine honour.

A coat of arms is like a special family symbol. It is unique to a family or clan. The Maclean family has a very old and detailed coat of arms. It shows different pictures on a shield. These pictures represent the family's history and values.

Symbols on the Shield

The shield is divided into four parts. Each part has a different image:

• One part shows a rock.
• Another part has a hand holding a cross.
• A third part shows a lymphad, which is an old type of ship.
• The last part has a salmon and two eagles' heads.

Other Parts of the Coat of Arms

Above the shield is a crest, which is a tower. On each side of the shield are supporters. These are animals that look like they are holding up the shield. For the Maclean coat of arms, one supporter is a seal. The other is an ostrich holding a horseshoe.

Family Motto

The Maclean family motto is "Virtue mine honour." This means that doing what is right and good is the most important thing for their family's reputation.