Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

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, 161

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 attracting a younger generation. Baby boomers (born from about 1946 to 1964) have built an amazing Scottish heritage ecosystem of clan and family societies, local St. Andrew’s and Caledonian groups, and games associations. However, boomer leaders are having an increasingly difficult time adapting. They are also slowly fading away from these

By John McKinnon Between the 1730s and the American Revolution, more than 20,000 Scottish Highlanders arrived in Brunswick Town, North Carolina, as a result of the Highland Clearances in Scotland. The Scots settled in the “Sand Hills Region,” comprising Moore, Cumberland, and Scotland Counties, as well as the surrounding mountains. Today, that very ground will host a powerful tribute: the Cape Fear Scottish Immigration Memorial, a project born from the vision of The Scottish