CLANS

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Scottish clans are kinship organizations. Historically, clans were sophisticated institutions which defined the political landscape of medieval Scotland. Clans were headed by chiefs and bonded by a common territory, and were as varied as the diverse geography of Scotland. They were integral to the feudal society of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, and were also present throughout the Lowlands, particularly in the Borders region. The word "clan" derives from the Gaelic clann, literally meaning children, showing how kinship (both real and fictional) was key to the understanding of Gaelic society. Rather than being limited to strict blood relation as we might today view it, however, clan kinship extended to include the whole community who were viewed as an extended family. The members of historical clans were closely bonded by shared territory, resources, and customs.  

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Today, Clan Organizations are modern social institutions with an interest in preserving history and traditions, exploring genealogy, and promoting global kinship ties. Clan Organizations have a mission of promoting a sense of shared history and identity among the Scottish diaspora. Like Scottish Festivals and Highland Games, they provide the opportunity to engage with your heritage and to forge connections in a modern world. 

Many Clans have a chief. Some, at present, do not because the genealogical connection to past Chiefs has been lost and await the day a Chief is identified or selected.

The Chiefship of a Clan is regulated by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland by regulation of arms.

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Participating Clans 2024

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1. Lamont

2. Hunter

3. Stewart

4. Hay

5. Buchanan

6. Cameron

7. Clan MacFarlane  -

Honored Clan 2024.

8. Bell

9. MacLeod

10. MacLeod

11. Wallace

12. Wallace 

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16. Grant

17. Johnston

18. MacNab

19. MacNab

20. McClellan

21. McClellan

22. Scottish District Families

23. Scottish District Families

24. Farquharson

25. Farquarson

26. Campbell

27. Alan Larsen Photo

28. Colquhoun

29. Watson

30. Watson

31. Arthur

32. Arthur

33. Gregor

34. Kincaid

35. Kincaid

36. McIntyre

37. McIntyre

38. Young

N3. Matheson

N4. Utah Scottish Association

N6. Chamber of Commerce