SCOTTISH CLANS

PARTICIPATING CLANS

Our Clan Circle can be found at the center of the park. In the middle of the circle you will see St. Andrews Cross flying above them. In each tent you will find Clan history, photos of Clan events, Clan members, and many other Scottish historical information about each Clan.

What if my Clan isn't represented?

(Or So you want to start a local Clan group?)

You have been to a Scottish festival or Highland Games and no one was there representing your family/clan. Now, you think you'd like to start a local group for your family/clan, and... what do you do?

If you are not sure which family/clan your surname is connected to, check with the state Scottish association. You may be the first to express interest in a local group for your family. Consulting the book "Tartan For Me" may place you with a clan, family, or District.

First, write or call the national president of your clan society. A national association for District families also exists. How do you find a clan address & number? State Scottish association leaders may have it. Check a library or bookstore for "Highlander" or “Scottish Country Life”, both magazines. “The Scottish Banner”, a newspaper for Scots not living in Scotland, may help. All list many clans’ national officers and information.

Now ask the national people for the name, address of who in your area represents the family. If no one does, ask to be the representative/ commissioner/ convener for your state. Have your pedigree sheets ready to send, establishing your clan connections. The national folks will give you a membership application, and you're on your way. Fees to join are low, usually $20 to $30 with a smaller annual renewal fee. A clan society newsletter or magazine is often part of joining.

You should also be sent clan history, information, etc. Consult Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia by GeorgeWay and Romilly Squire for more history. Tell the state Scottish association when your clan representative status is accepted by the national clan society. The Association will tell you of upcoming events & add you to their clans roster. It will greatly help you to join the state Scottish association and get on their email list. They can give you support and direction as you build you family's group. Ask questions. Volunteer to help. Many clans banded together accomplish more than any single family group.

See if anyone has represented your family here before. Find their number and address, then meet with them. When at festivals, keep a logbook of names, addresses, phone and email of those interested in your family. If no national society exists, consider starting one.

Costs of Scottish attire can seem imposing. It is not essential. Most start with clan T-shirts, adding items as resources allow. Some clothing can be home made (shirts, dresses, sporrans, bonnets, sgian dubhs, etc.). Check on patterns at fabric stores or online. Get to know other clans' members & network with them for tips, sources, & concerns.

Most of all, enjoy the camaraderie of other Scots, take pride in your family's heritage, and share it with others!

** Thanks to Bob Gallimore, Clan Morrison, for taking the time to compose this article.

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