Welcome to the MacDubhsith Clan Commander Search Reference Site
This site has all the information you need about the search for a Clan MacDubhsith Commander.
Families covered by Clan MacDubhsith include MacDuffie, MacDuffee,MacDuffy, MacAfee, MacFee, MacFie, MacPhee, MacPhie and other accepted
cognates.
The MacDuffie, MacDuffee, MacDuffy, MacAfee, MacFee, MacFie, MacPhee, MacPhie families (and other cognates), which comprise the Clan, are actively seeking nominations for a Clan Commander. In order for a suitable candidate to be nominated and presented to the Lord Lyon, the Clan must first agree on a name since we did not have a recognised Clan name.
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In the summer of 2025 the families as listed above settled on the name Clan Macdubhsith. You can reference this process on the "Settling the Name" tab on this site.
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Now that the name has been settled, we are launching a worldwide search to find a suitable candidate for the vacant post of Commander.
Information on how to apply and eligibility requirements can be found on this site.
If a successful candidate is identified, preparations for a Clan MacDubhsith
Family Convention will be made for May 2026 in Scotland.
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All disputes will be settled under the Laws of Scotland.
Our
Objectives:
Open Communication
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Communicate a timeline to Clan members for the process of selecting suitable nominees for the Clan MacDubhsith Commander
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Clearly communicate eligibility requirements, duties and role of the Clan MacDubhsith Commander;
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Encourage all Clan members to review all available information on the process of nominating a Clan Commander
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Communicate this information worldwide via postings; and
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Select suitable candidates for Commander who are able to present their credentials at a Clan MacDubhsith Family Gathering in Scotland in May 2026.
Visit the Commander Search page on this site for details on process and applicable documents.
NOIs (Notices of Intent) for consideration are due by
30 November 2025.
Organization
Council of
Presidents
The Council of Presidents for our Clan Societies was formed in the Spring of 2023 to lead the process for finding a new Commander. The Council includes Vanessa Duffy (UK), Christer Hemberg (SWE), Gary MacPhie (CA), Kris Marsh (NZ), James McAfee (USA), Thomas McDuffee (USA), Barbara McPhee (AUS) and Treasurer Finlay McFee (UK).
Consultant to the Council of Presidents:
Dr. Bruce Durie
During our Gathering in Scotland in September 2023, Dr. Bruce Durie presented to the attendees what the process of finding a new commander and eventually a Chief would entail. He held a Q&A session for attendees as an integral part of communications. Since the Gathering in Scotland the Council has made considerable progress on behalf of all Clan members worldwide with the guidance of Bruce Durie.
Supervising Officer
Professor Gillian Black
The Lord Lyon King of Arms has appointed Carrick Pursuivant Ordinary, Professor Gillian Black, as Supervising Officer to the Family Convention.
Stay up-to-date!
Check back here for details and updates as we move through
searching for a Commander.