Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | SCSC |
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| Formation | 1951 |
| Purpose | Represents Scottish chiefs |
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Region
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Scotland |
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Membership
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135 |
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Convenor
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Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, Chief of Clan Gregor |
The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs (SCSC) is an important group in Scotland. It represents many of the main leaders of Scottish clans, known as clan chiefs. These chiefs are like the heads of large families or groups of people who share a common history and name. The SCSC is considered the most important source of information about the Scottish clan system.
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History of the Council
How the SCSC Started
The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs was created in 1952. It was founded by Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll, who was the chief of Clan Hay. At that time, she also held a special role called the Lord High Constable of Scotland. Since it began, the council has met regularly to talk about important issues concerning the clan system.
Current Leadership
As of August 2023, Sir Malcolm MacGregor, who is the chief of Clan Gregor, is the acting leader of the council. This leader is called the Convenor. Sir Malcolm took on this role after Donald MacLaren, the chief of Clan MacLaren, stepped down in July 2023. Sir Malcolm had also been the Convenor before MacLaren.
What the Council Does
The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs is a group that does not get involved in politics. It has several main goals:
- To discuss topics that affect Scottish chiefs, their clans, and the names connected to them.
- To share their opinions and represent the interests of chiefs, clans, and names to different government groups. This includes the HM Government (the UK government) and the Scottish Government.
- To share their views and represent interests to local councils, the news, and the general public.
- To work with groups linked to clans and families, both in Britain and in other countries.
- To teach people about the historical rights, roles, and positions of Scottish chiefs and the clans they lead.
- To take necessary steps to protect the titles, coats of arms, or other symbols of chiefs from being used wrongly or for business without permission.
Chiefs Not in the Council
Some chiefs have chosen not to be members of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. They asked to be removed from the list. These include:
- James Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife - Chief of Clan Carnegie
- Charles Fergusson - Chief of Clan Fergusson
- Alexander Haig, 3rd Earl Haig - Chief of Clan Haig
- Robert Lindsay, 29th Earl of Crawford and 12th Earl of Balcarres - Chief of Clan Lindsay
- David Menzies - Chief of Clan Menzies
- Bruce Murray, 12th Duke of Atholl - Chief of Clan Murray
- Grey Ruthven, 2nd Earl of Gowrie - Chief of Clan Ruthven
See also
- Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains
