Clan Cunningham Society's Programs and Projects Last Earl of Glencairn Memorial Fund When it was discovered that John Cunningham, 15th Earl of Glencairn's original tombstone was inexplicably missing from the wall behind his grave, CCSA designed, commissioned and had the Memorial erected, creating a focal point from which Clan Cunningham can look to on its journey to rise and reclaim its rightful place among the contemporary clans of Scotland. For more information about the Ceremony, please click here.   We still need your support. There is more Clan Cunningham work to be done in addition to this project. If you would like more information or wish to contribute to our noble cause please contact query@clancunningham.us .     St Cuthbert Church, Edinburgh. John Cunningham, 15th Earl of Glencairn's unmarked grave. Memorial Tombstone Design.   Sculptor Roger C. Seal carving the memorial.   Memorial Tombstone carving in progress.   Contributions   If you would like to contribute to this memorial using your credit card, press the button below to make a secure donation using Paypal.     Available for a $100.00 donation are limited numbered prints of the full color reproduction of the certified Lord Lyon King of Arms rendering of the Glencairn Arms. Also available now are the certified Cunningham strap-and-buckle crest badge renderings etched on clear coffee cups for $37.00. Glencairn Arms, rendered and certified by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Strap-and-Buckle Crest Badge, rendered and certified by the Lord Lyon King of Arms The etched badge is the same as the one which appears on the granite Clansmen Acknowledgement Plaque done by Adrian Dudley of Hillrose Colorado, which is mounted on the wall below John Cunningham's memorial at St Cuthburt's churchyard to recognize the generous contributions from CCSA members and the American Scottish Foundation which have helped make the memorial possible. The acknowledgement plaque is pictured below. Both images were commissioned specifically to be carved in granite on the 15th Earl's monument and Clansmen Acknowledgement Plaque and available only through CCSA. All proceeds from this merchandise will help defray project costs of the CCSA 15th Earl of Glencairn Monument Project. A Photo of the acknowledgement plaque is pictured below.   Earl of Glencairn Heir Search Upon the death of John Cunningham, the last Earl of Glencairn, without issue in 1796, the Earldom and our Chiefdom became dormant. One of our goals and that of our membership, is to discover who our rightful Chief may be and assist in whatever way possible in having the Earl of Glencairn, our rightful Chief, reinstated. There have been several unsuccessful claims to the title, none of which have been able to prove their claim to the Lord Lyon Court's satisfaction.   On November 25, 2003, the Lord Lyon said the following words of encouragement to Clan Cunningham Society: "The clan has been without a leader since the death of the Fourteenth Earl of Glencairn in 1796.  The clan of course is led by its present High Commissioner, but that is not the same as having a chief.  Of course there are a large number of other clans who do not have a chief at present. Any such clan has the disadvantage of not having a clear leader about whom the members of the clan can rally.  The Cunninghams are better placed than many in having a clan society that is active and serves to maintain the clan's history, memories, and fellowship."  For More of the Lord Lyon's Speech, click here. CCSA seeks to support the person with the appropriate genealogy to prove he is the closest relation to last Earl of Glenciarn. Once this person is found, a petition will be made to the Lyon Court and upon its approval, he will be established as the head of the Cunningham Clan. * Note: Many historians, genealogists and institutions refer to John as the 15th Earl.  For an explaination of this discrepancy, click here.http://www.geocities.com/clancunninghamusa/