Chieftain for the Day
CHIEF OF CLAN GRANT
Sir Michael Grant of Grant, Lord Strathspey
Sir Michael Grant of Grant, Lord Strathspey, 34th Chief of Clan Grant was born in Edinburgh in 1953.
He spent his early years in Scotland, with family summer holidays in West Wittering, on the south coast of England.
Sir Michael attended Prep School in Gloucestershire, followed by Harrow (1964-70) and then Oriel College, Oxford (1971-74), where he graduated with an MA in Modern History.
A Chartered Surveyor by profession (MRICS), Sir Michael has enjoyed a career in Project Development, Asset Management, Sales and Lettings. He has travelled extensively, working on projects throughout Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Now retired, Sir Michael’s interests span a wide range of subjects including property, design, architecture and art. He has a particular passion for cars (old and new) and continues to enjoy walking, sailing and kayaking.
As a person who likes to travel and connect with people, Sir Michael’s vision is to “Think Global” when it comes to building and growing the Clan Grant community. His wish is to promote the Clan traditions throughout the world, strengthening bonds and preserving the Clan Grant history – for this generation and the next.
As the Chief of Clan Grant, Sir Michael takes particular pride in the Clan Grant history. Inspired by two 18th Century paintings of the Grant Champion and Piper by the artist Richard Waitt, he has reintroduced the Grant 1714 tartan, one of the earliest tartans on record.
Grant1714-Tartan
New Grant Tartan Inspired by Early 18th Century Portraits
Past Chieftain of the Bundanoon Highland Gathering Inc.1