It is with deep sorrow that I have to tell you of the death of Iain potter Thomson (Auld Iain), Honorary Vice President of the Society, who died peacefully on Monday 10 May 2021 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland.

Iain was a long standing and highly regarded member of the Clan. He became a member in 1974, more than 46 years before his death, following a chance meeting with Finegand at the bar of the now derelict Spittal of Glenshee Hotel on the night before our annual Gathering.

Through the remaining years of 1970’s, and into the 1980’s he, together with a small group of Scottish members, helped to make the early Gatherings hugely successful by liaising with the Spittal Hotel and the organisers of The Strathardle Highland Games. For many years he cared for and maintained the area around the Cockstane, cut the grass, maintained the fencing, gate and pathway. He also erected the signs, flagpoles and banners prior to the Annual Gatherings.

In 1992 he was appointed Commissioner for Scotland to act on behalf of the Chief in his absence from the country. He was Bannerman on several occasions and he served on the Society Council from 1977-1980 and again from 1993-2006. On retirement from the Council he was appointed Honorary Vice President.

He is survived by his children, Ian, Anne, Gordon and Neil, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His funeral will be held on Monday 24 May 2021 at:

Dundee Crematorium

McAlpine Road

Dundee

DD3 8SD

Tel: 01382 827258

The funeral arrangements are being made by undertakers:

Co-op Funeralcare

140a Arbroath Road

Dundee

DD4 7PU

Tel: 01382 204400

The Funeral service is private due to current restrictions. Charitable donations will be welcomed. Please contact the undertakers for details.

A full obituary will be published in the next edition of the Clach na Coileach magazine.

I am sure his family’s grief will be shared not only by his many friends but also by MacThomas Clansfolk throughout the world.

R.I.P.