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1602-1983
This period saw the end of an era in the fortunes of the
Hannay family. From the early 18th century onward, the
connections with Galloway were centered around Kirkdale.
The Nineteenth Century
The Twentieth Century
Without a doubt credit for the founding of the Clan Hannay
Society goes to Pat Hanna, film star and impresario of
Melbourne, Australia. It was his enthusiasm and his untiring
efforts which brought consciousness to the clan.
In October of 1959 Pat Hanna met another enthusiast in
London, John Hannay, Deputy Mayor of Chelsea. From this meeting
the society was born. Pat Hanna then contacted Alex. Hannah,
FCII of Inverness, and Donald C. Hannah, FRICS of Edinburgh
where exploratory meetings were held in the latter's home on
March 8, 1960 and also at the home of Mrs. Bell at Sorbie on
June 28, 1960. As a consequence of these meetings it was decided
to form the society. A world-wide council was formed with John
Hannay as Convener, Alex. Hannah as Secretary and Donald Hannah
as Treasurer.
The first general meeting of the society was held on May 18,
1962 at the Commonwealth Club, London. On
September 8, 1962 the
society took part in a garden party organized by the Council of
Scottish Clan Societies at Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh. There a
number of interesting clan heirlooms were displayed in the clan
tent and about a dozen members of the clan attended.
Each year since then a gathering of our clan has been held at
Sorbie Tower and a business meeting of the council in Edinburgh.
There have twice been meetings in Northern Irleand where there
is a large concentration of Hannas.
In 1983 a Grant of Arms was made by the Lord Lyon to our
society.
Grant of Arms (click
on image to enlarge)
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