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Welcome Message

Clan Gunn Society of North America

President, Kris Wilson

Clan Gunn Society of North America is a nonprofit organization.

Our Mission: Clan Gunn Society of North America (CGSNA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to promote and preserve Scottish history, culture, and heritage and to preserve and distribute information of interest to those of the surname, Gunn and its families, regardless of spelling. We work closely with the Clan Gunn Society located in Scotland and our members to provide resources on our Scottish Cultural Heritage in the North American region.

Announcement: Chief, Iain A. Gunn of Gunn

I have the unenviable task of confirming the news coming out of Scotland that our Chief, Iain A. Gunn of Gunn has passed away.

Iain was instrumental in the resurgence of Clan Gunn. He was the Commander of the Clan Gunn Society for c.40 years before being named Chief. I cannot overstate how important he was to our current Clan Gunn societies. It was his great wish that all who claim a connection with the Clan Gunn, join together to honor our ancestral past. Those who fly our flag, wear our tartan and proudly proclaim, “Aut Pax Aut Bellum” owe Iain our deepest respect and gratitude.

On behalf of the Clan Gunn Society of North America, I know all of you join me in giving Iain’s wife Bunty, his son John, daughter Helen and their families our most sincere condolences.

Clan Gunn Society of North America President,

Kris Wilson

Sept Families

Membership

Regions

History

Norse Viking Scots

Clan Gunn is one of the oldest and most northerly clans in Scotland, claiming descent from the Norse “Jarls” of Orkney in the tenth century. The name “Gunn” is believed to come from “Gunni”, the grandson of Sweyn Asleifsson, the “Ultimate Viking” hero of the Orkneyinge Saga.

Clan Gunn Crest

Description: A dexter hand wielding a sword in a bend

Motto: Aut Pax Aut Bellum (Either peace or war).

Clan Gunn Tartans

Clan Gunn Modern Tartan

Clan Gunn Ancient Tartan

Clan Gunn Weathered Tartan

The Modern Gunn tartan is navy blue, green, black and red. The modern shown on this page is the main tartan for the family, although ancient and weathered variations are also popular with Clan members.