Clan Listing
The Scottish Clans Association (based in Auckland) was formed to help Clans get established in NZ by empowering groups of enthusiastic and dedicated individuals start and maintain their ancient heritage.
Clan Keith - Clan of the Great Earls Marischal of Scotland
The family of Keith was amongst the oldest in Europe and after the Scots had a complete victory over the Danes, a young noble was rewarded by King Malcolm II with the Barony of Keith in East Lothian and the hereditary title of Marshal of Scotland until 1715 when the last Earl forfeited his estate and honours for supporting the rebellion thus ending their distinguished service of 700 years to the crown. Dunnottar Castle was the stronghold for the Keith family while their lands were concentrated around Aberdeen.
The Clan Keith in New Zealand is part of a worldwide family with a shared link to the Keith family, the Clan, and to the Earl of Kintore the hereditary Chief. Clan Keith in NZ has a web presence on Face Book.
Clan Buchanan
The family of Buchanan originates from Anselan Buey Okyan (or Ochahan) who was also present at the victory over the Danish invaders circa 1016, and was also rewarded by Malcolm II with lands from the River Endrick in the South to Inversnaid in the North and the entire area covered today by the Queen Elizabeth National Forest Park which includes the mountain of Ben Lomond. The 22nd Laird died in 1681 with no sons and huge debt that led to the purchase of the lands by the Duke of Montrose who built Buchanan Castle. The Chiefship is currently dormant.