Iain Gunn of Gunn, late Chief of Clan Gunn, photographed in 2016. Picture: Angus Mackay Photography<\/p>\n
A large congregation gathered in Edinburgh for a service of thanksgiving for the life of Iain Gunn of Gunn, late Chief of Clan Gunn, who died last year at the age of 91.<\/p>\n
Those attending the service on Friday at St Anne\u2019s Parish Church in Corstorphine included Clan Gunn members, close friends and family, and artists who had met Iain through North Lands Creative Glass in Lybster which he helped to establish.<\/p>\n
The service was also watched online via livestream by many people in Caithness and around the world.<\/p>\n
Many of the readings and memories at the service, delivered by the Rev James Griggs, reflected on Iain\u2019s life in Caithness and his passionate support for the area and community.<\/p>\n
The eulogy was given by his eldest son, John Gunn of Gunn, who became Chief of Clan Gunn on Iain\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n
St Anne\u2019s in Corstorphine has a close connection to the Gunn family and is the church where Iain\u2019s sister Eleanor was married.<\/p>\n
Clan Gunn\u2019s new chief, John Gunn of Gunn and Banniskirk, delivering the eulogy at the thanksgiving service in Edinburgh. Picture: Adrian Robinson<\/p>\n
On Saturday, the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh played host to a recognition ceremony for Clan Gunn\u2019s new chief, John Gunn of Gunn and Banniskirk.<\/p>\n
It was attended by Dr Joseph John Morrow, the Right Honourable the Lord Lyon King of Arms, with guests travelling from Caithness, across the UK, Europe, the USA and from as far away as New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Iain passed away peacefully in October 2024. At the time, a statement from his family said he \u201clived and breathed Clan Gunn\u201d<\/a>, having been instrumental in setting up the modern version of the Clan Gunn Society in 1960.<\/p>\nIain Gunn of Gunn, late Chief of Clan Gunn, in the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre in 2019. Picture: Alan Hendry<\/p>\n