Interview with Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie

[davidlpope]

Kyle,

What is the silver badge that Cluny is wearing on his left lapel? It's rather small for me to clearly make out, but it appears to be a very buxom woman holding a sword aloft in her dexter hand?

S/F,

David

[Cygnus]

That is a great clip, Kyle - I quite like his attitude, his humility, and his tie!

Kyle,

What is the silver badge that Cluny is wearing on his left lapel? It's rather small for me to clearly make out, but it appears to be a very buxom woman holding a sword aloft in her dexter hand?

S/F,

David

I believe that 'buxom woman' is, in fact, a cat... could be wrong, though - maybe he changes out his lapel pin from time to time to see if anyone notices!

[creagdhubh]

Cheers gents!

You are all more than welcome. Yes, the link has brief interviews with other clan Chiefs to include the Lord Macdonald, the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Broun, the Duke of Rothsey's address to the clans and kin assembled, etc. It is a very interesting website and it is rather superb to hear and see several Chiefs speak about their respected clans and the clan system in general.

The badge that Cluny is wearing is the badge of Na Dionadairean Clann Mhuirich, "The Guardians of the Clan Macpherson", of which Cluny, myself, and many other members of the Clan Macpherson have earned the right to wear. The badge, and its heraldry, which pertains solely to the Clan Macpherson Association and not to any one individual in particular, has been approved for wear by those clansmen and clanswomen who have been awarded the badge in recognition of their tireless, diligent, and continued support to the Clan Macpherson Museum and House, located in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, as well to all business relevant to the Clan Macpherson Association. The badge is authorized for wear in lieu of an Armiger or Clansman's badge, if the wearer should so choose. I have posted close-up photos of the badge below, as well as two links explaining the Guradian badge in detail.

http://www.sonasmor.net/H04c.dionadaireanbadge.html
http://www.sonasmor.net/Panel102.html