East Renfrewshire residents with links to a certain surname are being invited to attend a clan gathering.

The rallying call has been issued by Clan Buchanan, which is preparing to reunite for the inauguration of its first clan chief for more than 340 years.

John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, who is set to be officially made clan chief in October, is calling on clansfolk, affiliated families and supporters to gather for the historic occasion at its modern seat, the Cambusmore Estate, in Perthshire.

He said: “For centuries, our ancient clan was left without a chief or clan parliament but, this year, we are finally gathering in Scotland.

“This is a chance to restore Scottish traditions that have been confined to the history books for hundreds of years, bringing them back with a thoroughly modern twist.”

The last chief of Clan Buchanan was John Buchanan, who died in 1681 without a male heir.

With a global community of more than five million members, the new chief will lead the first Clan Parliament since the 17th century, exploring the future of Clan Buchanan and discussing how its traditions could be celebrated in the modern day.

There are 120 affiliated family surnames recognised as part of Clan Buchanan, including Watson and Harper.

In the modern day, these are known as affiliated families but were previously known as septs of the clan.

They are represented by the Buchanan Society, which was set up in 1725 to support members of the clan in times of hardship.

The Clan Chief Inauguration will take place on Saturday, October 8, as part of a four-day celebration running from October 7-10 that will also feature clan rituals and a stone throne carved by specialist craftsmen.

For more details, visit theclanbuchanan.com/inauguration.