The Gunn Herald is the international journal of the UK-based Clan Gunn Society and, since December 2024, is also the official publication of the Clan Gunn Society of North America. The Gunn Herald is published three times a year and sent to over 1,200 members all around the world in either print or digital format.
First published in 1987, the Herald contains news on the latest Clan social events, updates from the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre, profiles of notable Gunns, Gunn history and genealogy articles plus current news from and historical guides to our Caithness homelands and Scotland.
The Gunn Herald underwent a major aesthetic transformation when Adrian Robinson became Editor in Spring 2021 and is now a full-colour, contemporary publication with a “something for everyone” outlook. His Editorial philosophy is to make the academic accessible and relevant to all.
Recent EXCLUSIVE articles have included interviews with former Norwich City and Scotland international goalkeeper Bryan Gunn, author Robin Jones Gunn whose ‘Father Christmas’ novellas became a trilogy of Hallmark Christmas movies, celebrated Scottish folk musician Gordon Gunn plus a world exclusive article on ‘Diana, Princess of Wales and Christmas’ written specifically for us by Diana’s friend and confidante Simone Simmons.
We have also carried occasional competitions with prizes including specially autographed books by footballer Bryan Gunn and a photo contest to win copies of the book Clanlands by TV show Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish, kindly supported by publisher Hodder & Stoughton.
Other organisations who have supported the Herald with interviews, articles, research and more include The Wick Society, Caithness Broch Project, Scottish Pagan Federation, the Glasgow ‘tent’ of Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society ‘Sons of the Desert’, Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, Highland Paranormal, Whittles Publishing and the Royal Artillery Museum.
On the occasion of Clan Chief Iain Gunn of Gunn’s 90th birthday, we carried special wishes in The Gunn Herald from then Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Jamie Stone M.P. and many more. UK TV celebrity Fred Dinenage penned a special tribute in celebration of our very own Bunty Gunn, to mark her 90th birthday.
The Gunn Herald is a vital tool for keeping members connected, fostering our spirit of kinship and for demonstrating the relevance of a modern Clan for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. We think of it as the “shop window” of the Clan Gunn Society and it celebrates the
diverse backgrounds and interests of our members worldwide.
The Gunn Herald is a not-for-profit publication available to members only.
Publisher: The Clan Gunn Society, Latheron, Scotland
Editor: Adrian Robinson (Since Spring 2021)