The Australian Society was originally established in 1982 with the encouragement of Lord Strathspey Sir (Patrick) Trevor Grant, 32nd Chief of Grant. The original Convenor, Douglas Grant hosted Sir Trevor in Sydney in 1983, during a Scottish celebration on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. The Society saw a dwindling of members and activities and went into hibernation after a number of years.
The Society was re established by Olympian Bob Grant from Melbourne ,Victoria in 2004. The Society grew in numbers and activities centred around a strong Scottish community in Victoria. Members started to attend the International Gathering and annual Nethybridge Games in Scotland. 
The Society started to produce twice a year Newsletters until the death of key Society members again saw an aging and dwindling membership, spread across Australia and lack of activity essentially only provide two Newsletters to keep members connected. In addition with the death of key Members in 2024, also saw the loss of the Societies, collateral including Clan Tent, Flags and other artefacts.
The Society is currently in it’s third incarnation and is being regenerated primarily out of Queensland in 2025. The Society is now utilising social media and a strategic plan to rebuild the Society, reacquire collateral to grow membership across the Nation. The Society is hosting Sir Trevor’s second son, Lord Strathspey Sir Michael Grant, 34th Chief of Grants at the ‘Brigadoon’ Bundanoon Highland Games in April 2025. Sir Michael is actively looking to support worldwide Societies already visiting the USA early in his tenure. His visit to Australia is hoped to accelerate the Societies re birth and interest in the Society and form part of an International growth strategy to be discussed at the International Gathering in Scotland in August 2025.
The Society provides across a broad continent Clanship, with the Clan Society and will seek State co-ordinators to help increase connectivity across the Society and representation at Highland Gatherings and Games across Australia.
Participation in community heritage or Highland Gatherings/Games events with the Clan Grant Tent is encouraged and Clan updates are provided through Newsletters. Membership of the Clan is a modest $15.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families. The current Clan Society office bearers are as follows:
NOTE : Initial enquiries should be directed to Mr Brian Noble by email at brnoble@bigpond.com
President/Treasurer : Troy Grant
Telephone +61 408 073 876
Hon. Secretary : Greg Grant
Telephone +61 428 551 863
Membership/Ancestry : Brian Noble
Telephone : +61 03 98502849
Newsletter : Merv Grant
Telephone : +61 428 349 199
Web Social Media co-ordination: Troy Grant e: twg1102@gmail.com