Following the extreme sadness of the passing of Donald MacLaren, Chief of Clan MacLaren we are honored to announce the 26th Chief of Clan Labhran, Florian MacLaren of MacLaren who was invested on July 25, 2026. Florian is the son of our late Chief and is duly poised to take the reins.
Florian’s education began at Balquhidder Primary School where each day started with a short walk past the old kirk with brother Louis to study and play at the foot of Boar’s Rock.
Then he went on to boarding school as his parents were posted abroad; he studied Classics at St Andrews University where he met his future wife Romilly before leaving to work and study trees at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.
Florian has worked in arboriculture ever since and currently runs a tree company in London. Romilly and Florian live in Buckinghamshire at the moment and have had three children together – Finnlay, William Wolf and Flora. Finn is buried next to his grandfather in Balquhidder.
Long live the Chief! Creag an Tuirc!
Welcome Chief Florian.
My husband and I are members of Clan MacLaren in Georgia, USA, as well as our adult children and their families.
We are heart broken over the sudden death of your father. Donald was a gentle man and seemed to embrace all of his clansmen.
My heart goes out to your beautiful mother as well as the rest of your family. I look forward to meeting you, your wife and children.
Terri (and Jim) Lowry
Welcome Chief Florian.
Really saddened by the passing of Donald Maclaren.
I was very fortunate to meet him in 2022 in Balquhidder Kirk. a wonderful man with a big smile and sense of Humour.
welcome Cheif Florian Maclaren.
David Lawson.