Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

In theory, clan and family societies would be the natural partners with the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) for preserving and interpreting the historic sites that once shaped their ancestors’ lives. In fact, only a limited number of societies are supported by the NTS.

Scottish heritage societies are relying more on their social media and websites to attract and to sign up members. That’s why tracking how your website visitors find you is key. Understanding where your website traffic comes from is essential for optimizing marketing efforts, improving user experience, and increasing conversions. Google Analytics offers powerful tools to help website managers track referral traffic from specific websites and even individual webpages. Here's h

This article was written by Clan Buchanan Society International (CBSI) Genealogist Christine Conlon for the Buchanan Banner, the Society's digital newsletter. This was recently shared with the members of the new COSCA Genealogists Forum on the group's Facebook page. By Christine Conlon, Clan Buchanan Society International (CBSI) Genealogist Perhaps you’ve read some of the articles that I’ve submitted to the Banner over these last few months, or perhaps not. I try to speak to

The Clan MacKenzie Podcast provides an in-depth look at the Clan Mackenzie’s history and offers a broader survey of Scottish heritage and culture. In the 41st edition of the podcast, the new Clan McEwen Shennachie Ross McEwen discusses his perspective on clans, clan societies, and their roles in the modern world. Reviving a Legacy After 600 Years In a historic moment for Scottish heritage, Clan McEwen reinstated its chiefship after a 600-year absence. At a June gathering, 16

The inaugural meeting of the COSCA Genealogist Forum on September 21, 2025, marked a pivotal moment for Scottish clan and family genealogists across the country, bringing together seasoned researchers, newcomers, and organizational leaders to forge a shared path forward. Hosted by Christine Conlon and Sean Logan, the gathering served as both an introduction and a strategic planning session aimed at enhancing genealogical collaboration, education, and professional standards wi

Editor’s Note: As COSCA has reported earlier, many Scottish heritage societies are facing challenges in adapting to the modern world and...

By John McKinnon Between the 1730s and the American Revolution, more than 20,000 Scottish Highlanders arrived in Brunswick Town, North...

The Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) is flipping the script on heritage outreach with the launch of its bold new media campaign: “Tartan Crew.” Designed to resonate with Generation Z, the campaign swaps dusty tartan stereotypes for neon vibes, authentic voices, and digital-first storytelling. Rebranding Tradition: From “Join a Group” to “Hang with the Crew” At the heart of the campaign is a linguistic shift that speaks Gen Z’s language: “Hang” replaces “joi

Are you interested in discussing the duties and responsibilities of a Clan genealogist? Do you wish there was a forum to share best practices with your fellow genealogists? If so please join Sean Logan, Genealogists for Clan Logan, and Christine Conlon, Genealogist for Clan Buchanan, for a Zoom video conference call. On Sunday, September 21, they will host a 30-minute call to gauge the interest in creating a community of Clan Genealogists. In this session, Sean and Christine

Credit: Celtic Life International Magazine The Summer 2025 edition of Celtic Life International included an article on “State of the...

Artist impression only. Involvement of other clans is purely speculative. Image is Loch Lomond – From Black Hill near Gartocharn...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not have taken over the world (yet), but it’s made an initial foray on the Facebook pages of many clan...

Top: Camden Kay, Clan Scott Society; Madeline Bruce, Family of Bruce International; Caleb Logan, Clan Logan Society. Bottom: Isabella da...

As volunteer leaders of Sottish heritage societies, we are often overwhelmed with trying to accomplish too much with too few resources. Plus, we often do not have access to the skill sets required for many of those tasks. That is exactly where “artificial intelligence” can help. Whether you realize it or not, AI is already all around us. Some of the most common uses include autocorrect systems, autocomplete and predictive text tools, voice assistants, smart home devices, navi

By Kenneth T. Erwin, Treasurer, Clan Irwin Association (CIA) "You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever...

Norman Mackenzie Forbes IV, Treasurer of the Clan Forbes Society and Convener for North Texas with Clan Banner at the 2025 Sherman Celtic...

Click on image to visit https://www.gedmatch.com/ (Thanks to Clan Buchanan Society International for the permission to reprint this...

You can only encourage membership from people who know about you. Here are some ideas for raising awareness of people would want to join your Scottish heritage society. You are probably engaging in several ways already, such as leveraging social media by sharing stories, photos, and videos; building a strong website that is easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and employs search engine optimization; email marketing through regular newsletters and notices; and community engageme

Three candidates for the position of Clan Logan Commander faced a battery of questions from a moderator and from Logans who zoomed in to...

Every business, especially volunteer nonprofit societies, need Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to run smoothly. By documenting the...