The MacArthur Society was founded in 1974 in the United States. In 1986 independent Societies were established in Great Britain and Canada, and later similar bodies were formed in Australia, New Zealand and Southern Africa. Our future is our strength of membership - Please join us now.

OBJECTIVES:

The major objectives of the society are:

To cultivate a spirit of true kinship amongst our Clan folk and restore and maintain close ties with other MacArthurs wherever they may be.

To collect and preserve historical and genealogical data pertaining to Clan Arthur, the original name.

To inspire among our members the pride and spirit of our Scottish heritage and to foster those noble qualities that have been such an important factor in shaping our modern social structure.

To provide awards promoting the Scottish arts, particularly piping and dancing.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

Application may be made by:

Any person bearing the name MacArthur in any spelling variation.

Any person who is married to such a qualified applicant.

Any person who can claim descent from a MacArthur.


BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:

All members of the Society receive a quarterly newsletter; either 'The Wee Round Table' (Great Britain, Southern Africa, Australia & New Zealand) or 'The Round Table' (United States & Canada) along with whatever local newsletters the individual branches publish.

Access to the consultative help of the Society's Seannachie in Scotland.

The opportunity to meet and share our mutual heritage with fellow Clan folk at Highland Games and other Scottish events where we are represented.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP:

Associate membership is now open to anyone with an interest in Clan Arthur history and culture. Fifty per cent of associate membership fees are donated to the Clann Home Fund the remainder goes to MacArthur Society funds. All associate members are affiliated to the branch in Great Britain and receive the UK Society's quarterly newsletter, titled 'The Wee Round Table'.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORMS
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Email Your Enquiries To:
The Publicity Liaison Officer
The MacArthur Society in Britain
A Branch Of Clan Arthur

hugh.mcarthur@clannarthur.com