Clan Farquharson UK is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to promoting Scottish clan heritage, traditions, and culture, particularly those of Clan Farquharson, one of Scotland’s most prominent clans.
There are over 200 family names with ancestral links to Clan Farquharson, resulting in a diaspora of more than 5 million people worldwide who are connected to the clan. In addition to Clan Farquharson UK, there are affiliated societies in numerous countries, including the USA, Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Jamaica.
All Clan Farquharson societies are membership-based, operate independently, but collaborate openly to preserve the clan’s heritage and inspire an ever-growing audience.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Chief Philip Farquharson, 17th of Invercauld and Monaltrie, Chief of Clan Farquharson and Chieftain of the Ballater Highland Games, welcomed His Majesty King Charles III to Station Square in Ballater.
The King inspected the Laird’s banner, which displayed his new Coat of Arms, with explanations provided by Gordon Casley of the Heraldry Society of Scotland. The Arms were presented on banners by Clan Farquharson UK committee members, Colonels of the Invercauld Highlanders, Gary Humphries and Randall Finlay.
His Majesty then received a royal salute from Captain Fraser (Honorary Vice President, Ballater Highland Games), before inspecting the Highlanders on parade, which included troops from Invercauld, Monaltrie, Atholl, Lonach, Duff, and the Balaklava Company, 5 SCOTS. Music was provided by Scots College, Sydney, Australia.
Following the formal proceedings, the Chief and His Majesty mingled with large groups of guests and members of the public, both outside in Station Square and inside at a reception hosted by Clan Farquharson UK in Victoria Hall.