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Clan MacAlpin(e) is a clan is without a Hereditary Clan Chief, but following a Petition to the Lord Lyon King of Arms a Family Convention (or Derbhfine) was held at Abbotsford House the home of Sir Walter Scott on September 10, 2016. The Family Conclave selected and recommended Michael Todd McAlpin Senior for the role of Commander. On April 19, 2017 Michael received his Commission   as Commander of MacAlpine from Dr. Joseph Morrow the Lord Lyon. This Commission has empowered him to do and perform all acts and functions proper for a period of ten years or until a Chief is named.