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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.
Latest News & Updates
When Bella Stepped Onto the Field: A New Chapter in the Highland Games
By Jason and Shanna Jones (Bella's Parents) There are some moments as parents that you know you will remember for the rest of your lives. For us,...
Your Guide to Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
By Allen Robinson Heading up the mountain for the Clan Gunn AGM at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games? Whether it's your first trip or you're a...
Tartan, Tents, and Kin: It’s Highland Games Season!
Summer is here, and that means one thing for Clan Gunn families across the United States and Canada: it's time to find a tartan tent and gather with...
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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.