Too Traditional?

[MacGumerait]

Also, the "man in the center" and the "man on the right" are leaders of the Clan Macpherson, to include the gentleman on the left, Euan Macpherson of Glentruim, who is now deceased. My Chief, Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, TD, is in the center, and Alastair Macpherson of Pitmain is on the right.

The Clan Macpherson is also known as 'the clan of the three brethern,' which refers to the three leading branches and families of the Clan Macpherson. Our Chief and the other two Chieftains, are direct descendents of the original 'three brethern.'

Cheers,

creagdhubh ,

Great pic of the leaders of a great clan , The Clan Macpherson !

Very interesting piece of historical info as well regarding the " the three brethern " .

I had a few of my kilted friends over this evening for a small get together ( plus a few ales ) and a few of them brought up the subject of the pic of the Macpherson leaders , so we got on Xmarks and checked it out , all were impressed !

A couple of them asked about the difference between a Clan Chief and a Clan Chieftain as they didn't understand , so I explained it to them . This got me to thinking and the reason for this post .

Given that we have a picture of the Macpherson Clan Chief and the two Chieftains might provide a perfect scenario to help inform some folks of the difference between the titles of Chief and Chieftain .

I understand the difference between the titles , but thought it would not be proper and somewhat impolite for me to explain it here in a post . I thought perhaps this sharing of info would be more appropriate coming from you , as the visual aide to the explanation would be a picture of your Clan leaders not my Clan .

Just thought it might be a good teachable moment for some folks , I am sure many already know this info but some may not .

Best Regards ! Mike