Representer of the Family, Chief of the name and Head of the Clan Urquhart. The Chief is a Patron of all branches; and he maintains contact with the branches through the Clan Commissioners who are appointed by him. Embodies the spirit of Clan in his Chiefly motto "Meane Weil, Speak Weil and Doe Weil" and inspires the Clan to "Trust and go forward". The Chief's position as Head of the Name is recognized by the Lord Lyon, the royal official in Scotland responsible for all matters involving clans and hereditary titles related to clans. The Chief's title as Head of the Name is based upon his well-established descent from William de Urchard, 1st Hereditary Chief of Clan Urquhart. Under Scottish tradition, the Chief is entitled to wear three silver eagle feathers with the crest badge on his bonnet. The Chief maintains his webesite at http://www.clanurquhart.com/

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