While clan societies still exist and have a place in Scottish culture and identity, they face the challenge of declining membership as a result of historical and social changes. However, many clans are actively working to revitalise their communities and preserve their heritage for future generations. Is there a Scot anywhere in the world whose heart does not swell at the sight of kilt after tartan kilt swinging; at the sound of massed pipe bands; at the unforgettable rhythms of Scottish country dances; at the miracle of the tossing of the caber; and at the skill of the energetic youngsters at Highland Games anywhere in the world? If you want to learn more about the history and the traditions, or to meet and share cultural experiences, stories, friendships and conviviality with members of your own wider Clan, you surely cannot do better than become a member of your own Clan Society. There are dozens of these Clan Societies, all run largely by enthusiastic volunteers, and many of them, like the Murray Clan Society in the UK, are charities.

Every person who has the same surname as the Chief (MURRAY) is deemed to be a member of the clan. Equally, a person who has one of the surnames recognised as associated with the Murray Clan (Septs) [Balneaves, Dinsmore, Dunsmore, Fleming, Moray, Murrie, Murry, Neaves, Piper, Pyper, Smail, Smale, Small, Smeal, Spalding, and variations], or who is connected by marriage, ancestry, or descent with the Clan name, then they are already a member of the Murray Clan as part of their heritage. Affiliate Membership of the Murray Clan Society is available for anyone with an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of the Murray Clan and in the work of those who have borne the name Murray, or who simply wants to stay in touch.

• We will be organising regular events in Scotland which members and their guests are welcome to attend, including a formal Annual Dinner, usually held in Edinburgh, where you have the opportunity to meet old acquaintances and make new friends among like-minded supporters. Invitations to other social events and uniquely rewarding experiences will include an annual clan gathering at the Atholl Highlanders' Parade and Atholl Gathering Highland Games at Blair Castle in May. A Summer picnic with the chance to see a Murray home or historic site, which may not normally be open to the general public; and other fund-raising events periodically throughout the year. Our Autumn outing is expected to take place at Cally Palace (a former Murray property) in Dumfries and Galloway in October, offering a chance to connect with other Murrays and experience the beauty of the season in a stunning setting. 
• We will be producing an annual Journal & Newsletter packed full of information about the Murray Clan Society and containing articles of an historical or topical nature on matters of general or specific Murray interest and book reviews.
• You or a member of your family may be able to take advantage of the Society's Murray Scholarship, which will each year award a bursary (educational grant) to students who are Murrays (or with mothers who were Murrays), who are pursuing particular interests or studies in Scotland and the UK, worth up to £500.00 per student; and access to the Society's Benevolent Fund, which provides financial assistance to those of the Clan and the Septs who are in need.
• You will have access to a worldwide network of Murrays with whom you will have the bond not only of membership of the Society, but also of common ancestry and a shared heritage.
• You will have access to a unique library and archive. The Murray Clan Society of North America is planning an International Murray Clan Gathering in the coming years, at a place with a strong Murray connection in Scotland, with visits to places of Murray interest and events for the attendees, followed by a formal dinner and clan ceilidh (Highland dress and Murray tartan encouraged).
• The website has a great deal of information about the history of Murrays, tartans, and other items linked to the Murrays as well as specific information about Murrays families. It is the best place to keep up-to-date with Murray news and Society events. We also have a Facebook page, which proving popular around the world, and an X page [Twitter], and Instagram.
• Work is in hand to form a unique collection of books, pictures, and memorabilia relating to Murray history, through the generosity of members past and present.
• The long-term goal is to purchase a site, a small piece of ground - rough or marginal land - in the clan territory for members of the clan throughout the world to either scatter the remains of their loved ones or plant some native trees to provide a lasting and living legacy - a Clan Murray Wood or Garden of Remembrance.
• We are partnering with ScotlandShop, who are offering a 5% discount for members of the Murray Clan Society with an additional 5% commission for the Society on sales using the discount code, which is now set up and ready for members to use with a growing collection of high-quality, clan and tartan products made in Scotland. .

The Murray Clan Society is a registered charity; no matter how much you can afford to give, as a one-off donation, through regular giving, or by fundraising, your donation really matters.

We prefer you to pay by BACS (Bank Transfer) using the following account details:

Account name: The Murray Clan Society
Bank: Please email your name and address for the bank details to: themurrayclansociety@hotmail.com
Sort Code: Please email your name and address for the bank details.
Account number: Please email your name and address for the bank details.

• You MUST quote a reference for payment (name of donor).
• You cannot pay using a credit/debit card. 
• Anyone with a current account at a bank or building society in the UK can also give a Standing Order instruction to make an automated payment using the account details above.