The Buchanan Society

Membership Application

Membership of the Buchanan Society is restricted by Royal Charter to those with the the surnames Buchanan, MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie and Risk.

The Buchanan Society invites all those bearing the surname Buchanan, MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie and Risk to join the society using the appropriate membership application form below. Alternatively, you can apply for a membership application form from the secretary either by post or by using the website contact form.

Membership of the Kindred of The Buchanan Society is open to those who do not bear one of the qualifying names but have or had a mother who was born with one of the qualifying names. Members of the Kindred receive all the Society communications but are unable to vote at a meeting or receive any charity or benefits from the Society.

Please read the Society's privacy policy.

Fee for Life Membership and Life Kindred Membership

£100 Sterling only for United Kingdom residents or £150 Sterling only for Overseas residents.

Overseas applicants should obtain a banker's draft or arrange a bank transfer in Pounds Sterling.

Membership Application Form
Print and complete this form to apply for membership of the Society. You are eligible to apply if you have the surname Buchanan, MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie or Risk by birth or adoption or by marriage.
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Kindred Membership Application Form
Print and complete this form to apply for Kindred membership of the Society. You are eligible to apply if your mother's maiden name is or was Buchanan, MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie or Risk.
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The completed application form should be posted to the secretary along with the appropriate life membership fee.