Clan Hay Socoiety - Clan Hay Website

Clan Hay Society - UK Branch

Chief MacGaradh Mor The Right Honourable 24th Earl of Erroll Lord Hay and Slains 32nd Chief of Clan Hay Lord High Constable of Scotland		Commissioner The Commissioner and Editor of the Newsletter Malcolm Hay of Seaton, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Treasurer Mrs Josephine Hay Bailey 21 Marina View Dogdyke, Lincoln LN4 4UT, England Membership - - - na at the moment - - - Secretary Mrs Melissa Cubitt 99 Harbord Street, London, SW6 6PN, England E-mail: ClanHaySec@clanhay.net
Please address all correspondence to the Secretary: ClanHaySec@clanhay.net

In 1951 the Chief in Clan Council decided to form a CLAN HAY SOCIETY with the following objects:-

The promotion of a spirit of kin and fellowship between all the various branches of the Clan all over the world, and encouraging friendly intercourse and reciprocal hospitality amongst them. The Sponsoring of Clan gatherings of all kinds, and making grants towards the expenses thereof. The establishment of a benevolent fund for the higher education of members and the administration of funds given or bequeathed for a specific charitable purpose. The fostering and maintenance of an interest in Scotland, as the land of our origin, and in her history and material prosperity. The collection and preservation of the history and traditions of the Clan and all its branches and of historical works of art, antiquities and relics connected therewith. The research into, collection and integration of the genealogies of the members. The publication of literature, and the reproduction of works of art, illustrative of the history and traditions of the Clan.
When funds permit; to acquire former Hay lands and settle members theron.

ELIGIBILITY

Those bearing the names HAY or MAC GARAIDH. Those bearing the names derived from (1) (e.g. De La Haye, Hayes, McGara, etc.) Those bearing the name of a sept or allied family, such as Erroll, Gifford, Leith, etc. Those claiming descent from families who lived on Hay lands, whos ancestors thus formed part of the Hay following (e.g. Beagrie.) Those claiming descent from families allied to the Hays by Bond of manrent (e.g. Leask.) Descent from or marriage to one of the above.
Associate membership is open to anyone interested in the activities of the Society, if recommended by a branch, or the Commissioner.

All members are subject to the approval of the Chief.