Clan Gunn origin - again Note The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs' view -
A family or name group which has no recognised chief has no official position under the law of Scotland. http://www.clanchiefs.org.uk/what-is-a-clan/#more-47 accessed 22 October 20 The Clan Gunn has never had a Chief recognised by Lord Lyon. I have serious doubts as to whether Clan Gunn ever had Clan Gunn Chiefs, and if they did it was the MacRob line for no more than a couple of generations (and they may be better viewed as chieftains). I am also inclined to the idea that the first Gunn to come out of the mythic wilderness was Gunn Crowner (more accurately coroner) and he never had the first name 'George' (it's Gaelic speaking time!). The lack of a Clan Gunn Chief would make the Clan Gunn a brilliant exception in Scottish history. I suspect the Clan Gunn is best viewed by origin as a rare (unique?), Pictish, non-kindred group.... I have dealt with many of these issues elsewhere on this site. See http://clangunn.weebly.com/real-origin-of-the-clan-gunn.html and http://clangunn.weebly.com/on-the-non-existent-gunn-lsquochiefsrsquo-between-the-orkneys-and-before-gunn-coroner-for-orkney-gunns-see-the-next-column.html
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