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A Word from the Chief

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It has come to my attention that some members of Clan Leslie are, not surprisingly, confused about who is your Clan Chief and why.

In short, my elder brother, James, the 22nd Earl of Rothes, is not Clan Chief and I, his younger brother, am. The fact is that James is interested and passionate about other things than Clan history and all that involves.

My father Ian, the 21st Earl of Rothes, established the Clan Leslie Society with Alec Klieforth over 40 years ago and both were ardent supporters until their respective deaths.

Just before my father’s death, and recognising that the leadership and support for the Clan and the Society was at risk, he asked me to become Chief, as was his right, in order to continue his work. I had already been to several Highland Games in North America and was a keen apprentice.

So I became Clan Chief, with the blessing of my father, my brother and indeed the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, where I served as Vice Convenor for over 10 years.

I am delighted that the Clan Leslie Society is now a growing and vibrant community and I am equally delighted to be a part of it.

The Honourable Alexander Leslie, Chief of Clan Leslie