A MESSAGE FROM SIR LACHLAN MACLEAN OF DUART AND MORVERN 28TH CHIEF OF THE CLAN MACLEAN “Clan Maclean Congress at the International Gathering in 2012 gave its unanimous support to help me raise funds to repair Duart Castle to make it watertight. I am very pleased to report that the Appeal, launched in 2014, has raised £1.57 million gross as at March 2024. I remain overwhelmed and very grateful to those donors for their strong support. However, more funds need to be raised. The final phase of the restoration (Phase 11) commences in April 2024. To finish the project in 2025, the Appeal needs to raise an additional £300,000. I believe many people, particularly from Clan Maclean and septs worldwide, feel that the imposing Duart Castle overlooking the Sound of Mull is such an important part of our Scottish heritage that should be kept for future generations to enjoy. My great-grandfather, Sir Fitzroy Maclean, said in 1912 that he “restored Duart for my family, the Clan”. This statement continues to be honoured today. I greatly appreciate your support.” If you are interested in finding out about becoming a regular donor please visit: http://www.maclean.org/duart-appeal
