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By Jason C. Grant Captain John Robert Grant (1729–1790) remains a figure of significant historical interest within the Scottish diaspora of Atlantic Canada. A veteran of the Seven Years' War and a prominent United Empire Loyalist, Grant’s life exemplifies the transition of the Highland officer class into the landed gentry of the New World. While his military and civic achievements are well-documented in the annals of Nova Scotia, his specific genealogical origin within the Highlands remains a...

Sir Michael Grant of Grant, in traditional attire with a feathered bonnet, addresses the crowd as the 34th hereditary Chief of Clan Grant. ALL GRANTS WORLDWIDE ARE WELCOME AT THIS, AND EVERY GATHERING August 7th, to the 14th in Abernethy Games Field, Nethy Bridge, Scotland. The Right Honourable Sir Michael Grant of Grant, 7th Baron Strathspey, 34th hereditary Chief of Clan Grant, and the Clan Grant Society UK, extends a warm and open invitation to all Grants across Canada and around the world...

Each year on April 6, Canadians and people around the world celebrate Tartan Day—a day dedicated to Scottish heritage, culture, and the enduring spirit of a proud nation. The date itself is deeply significant. It marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, signed in 1320, one of the most important documents in Scottish history. Created during Scotland’s struggle for independence, the Declaration was a letter sent to Pope John XXII. In it, Scottish leaders made a bold and unified...