Vale

 Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine, 

25th Chief of Clan MacLaren.

It is with great sadness that we wish to inform you that our chief, Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine, passed away suddenly on Saturday 22 July 2023 after becoming ill at the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games.

His passion, energy and commitment to the Clan MacLaren was unmatched, and he will be hugely missed. On behalf of the membership of the Clan MacLaren Society, we would like to pass on our most sincere condolences to Maida his wife, their five children and their family.

Donald MacLaren Memorial Service

The memorial service for Donald MacLaren will be held on St Andrews day (Thursday 30 November) at St Bartholomew the Great church, West Smithfield, London at 1 pm.

We are pleased to announce that following Donald’s wishes his son Florian has been named as our next chief and we wish him well with the leadership of our clan.

 Creag an Tuirc

Caed Mile Failte

We will have a Clan Tent at the Clans on the Coast Highland Celtic Festival, Lakeside Sports Complex, Raymond Terrace, NSW on Saturday 23th September 2023.

looking forward to meeting you there.

Stay well.

Regards

CMSA Executive