A group of Scots got together in Biggar and organized the Clachan as a way and means to promote Scottish music, poetry, dances and traditions of Scotland. [1] Mrs. J. Foster was the 1st Noble Chief. [1] They met in the homes of their members for meetings which were followed with a social evening and lunch. The socials often included songs of Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Robert Burns. [2] From time to time they held dances and sometimes held a banquet on Robbie Burns Day that were open to the public. In 1956, the Clachan sponsored a Scottish Variety Concert with Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Dancing, Scots Skits and Solos. [3]
Courtesy Biggar Museum & Gallery

The Clachan had a Patron Saint, Saint Andrew. In honor of his anniversary the Clachan in 1958, paraded as a body to the evening service in the United Church. [4]

Mr. George Porteous painted beautiful scenes of Scotland which were shown at their Burns and St. Andrews dances. [1]

At the Biggar parade for the Coronation of King George VI the Clachan had a float of Glamis Castle.

Newspaper ad The Independent, April 3, 1958, page 8

The Clachan Badge.
Sources: 1. "The Clachan Celebrates 23rd Anniversary," The Independent, Biggar, Saskatchewan, April 12, 1956, page 1. 2.The Independent, Biggar, Sask., February 16, 1956. 3. The Independent, Biggar, Sask., May 31, 1956, page 1. 4. The Independent, Biggar, Sask., December 4, 1958, page 12.