About The Clan Association

Clan Moffat UK & Eire was formed in June 2000. Our aims are to achieve recognition of the role played by Moffats in the history and culture of Scotland and encourage research into those families bearing the Moffat surname, however it is spelt, through the mutual exchange of information and to give assistance where possible.

The group is open to anyone with Moffat ancestors: not only those bearing the name.

We produce a newsletter twice a year –in October and April – which is circulated to all ‘paid-up’ members. In this we keep you informed of events that may be of interest to you so that you may plan them into your diaries for the following six months and perhaps have articles about family histories, places or churches of interest to our members.

Clan Moffat UK & Eire is a non-profit making association and any surplus funds will be used to expand membership, purchase books or records of importance to the family historian and maintain a presence at relevant events.

To join, please complete the Membership Form and Pedigree Chart and send them together with your subscription to the Membership Secretary.

We look forward to hearing from you.

News Items

Summer DNA Offer From Family Tree Extended

Family Tree DNA have a summer offer on DNA Analysis which has been extended until 30th June for more information click here

Corehead - Devil's Beef Tub Appeal Update

On 19th June Mr Willie McGhee, Director of the Borders Forest Trust, wrote to tell us that The Borders Forest Trust had now reached the £700,000 fundraising total required to purchase Corehead. This would not have been possible without the generosity of the many individuals who donated to the appeal, and thanks are offered for your support. Read More here

Combined Moffat Database June Update

Colin Moffat has released another batch of information into the combined genealogical database. View his notes here

Moffat Town Hall Refurbishment

Plans are afoot to refurbish Moffat town hall, spearheaded by the Moffat Town Hall Development Trust. The building dates from 1827 and was orginally built as a spa. Read more here

Another Moffat Physicist

Another Moffat physicist has come to this web site's attendtion this week. Professor Keith Moffatt is Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge. Keith's area of interest lies in fluid dynamics, particularly magnetohydrodynamics and the theory of turbulence. Clan members may remember John Moffat Emeritus Professor of Physics at Toronto University.

Keith is also a bit of poet in his spare time. Here's a poem he wrote to mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of Scottish Physics Giant James Clerk Maxwell.

Article on Auldton, the home of the Moffats?

Auldton is a candidate for the the first home of William de Monte Alto, Norman adventurer, and his viking wife Gunhilda who are thought to have founded the Moffat dynasty. Read More

Read Colin Moffat's Account Of Origin of the name

Colin Moffat has produced an updated account of the origins of the name Moffat. click here

Archibald Moffat's House in Moffat

Mr. & Mrs. David Elliott are looking for information on Archbald Moffat who built the house in Moffat which they are restoring Read More

Combined Moffat Database Now Live!

2nd April 2008. The much awaited combined genealogical database for Clan Moffat UK and Eire and Clan Moffat Society is now live. Many thanks to Colin and Roger Moffat for their work in getting this up.

Moffat plays Rugby For Scotland.

Louise Moffat has won a cap for Scotland in the six nations tournament

The Gathering Edinburgh 2009

The Gathering 2009 on 25-26 July will be one of the major events of Homecoming Scotland.

It is primarily a celebration of the contribution that the clans have made to the culture and history of Scotland, and will be one of the largest Clan gatherings ever witnessed. A series of unique events is being designed to commemorate the occasion. It is estimated that there will be over 80 clan tents, with clan members from around the world. The special clan ceremony will take the form of a clan parade on the Royal Mile culminating in a unique clan pageant on the magnificent esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

It was agreed at the AGM held at Moffat in August 2007 that we should attend this memorable occasion, when all Scottish clans will be taking part. Put the date in your diary and keep it free to attend with members of Clan Moffat! We will have a Clan tent.

Do let us know if you are planning to attend.