
Council of Scottish Clans & Associations
Advancing Scottish Heritage Societies through Service, Education, and Advocacy
SOCIETY NEWS
Jan 23, 2023
Clan Logan Society announces new tartan competition
New tartan to be commissioned specifically for the Society and its members
Jan 20, 2023
Biographical fiction about the Mackenzie sisters just released
Book features Sibell (Lady Cromartie, 3rd Countess of Cromartie) and Constance (aka Lady Stewart-Richardson).
Jan 19, 2023
Scholarship Applications now available for Clan MacDougall Scholarships
Scholarship applications are being taken until March 31st, 2023.
Jan 8, 2023
Video posted about renovation of Braemar Castle (Farquharson Castle).
Braemar Castle, near Braemar in Aberdeenshire, is a possession of the chief of Clan Farquharson and is leased to a local charitable foundation.
Jan 3, 2023
ScotlandShop: Vote for your Clan
Scottish clothing purveyor opens elections for its "Clan of the Month" program
Dec 31, 2022
Learned Kindred of Currie Announces Sheldon Currie as the 2022 recipient of the “Inspire” Award
Recipient is a Nova Scotia author, poet and playwright with an impressive teaching tenure at St. Francis Xavier University.
Dec 31, 2022
House of Gordon Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The Charles O. Gordon Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to order to aid our youth in further studies of the Scottish arts and education.
Dec 14, 2022
HistoryScotland Magazine Features Clan Forbes Family History
Magazine has a two-page spread featuring the study of DNA genealogist Philip Stead, of the Genealogical Studies programme within the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Strathclyde.
Dec 6, 2022
Clan MacMillan Y DNA Project Publishes Dendrogram of Test Results
Diagram demonstrate the various groupings and branching of the Clan MacMillan.
Nov 21, 2022
McLeod Clan Seat Dunvegan Castle & Gardens is Scotland’s RHS 2022 Partner Garden Winner
Significant investment, time and collective hard work over the decades have been recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Nov 20, 2022
Clan Macpherson Museum Host Zoom Lecture
Author Ewen S.L. MacPherson Introduces His New Book ‘The Clan Macpherson: Trials, Triumphs & Treasures’
Nov 17, 2022
Learned Kindred of Currie Hosts 24th Pipes of Christmas Fundraiser
Ticket orders and Donations Are Now Being Accepted for this New York and New Jersey Event That Raises funds for Cultural Outreach and Scholarship Fund.
Nov 1, 2022
Clan Watson to Develop Sept Program with Clan Buchanan and Clan Forbes
Shane Watson of Clan Watson has agreed to help Clan Buchanan to expand their offering on the septs by using the Watsons as a template.
Oct 27, 2022
Ellon Castle Gardens Open after Restoration
Lights are now streaming forth from Ellon Castle, perhaps for the first time since Gordons dwelt within its walls two centuries ago.
Oct 25, 2022
Clan Forbes Posts New Video on Sempill Gauntlets at Craigievar Castle
Jamie, Lord Sempill, tells the story of the gauntlets on display at Craigievar Castle, worn at the 1513 Battle of Flodden by the First Lord Sempill.
Oct 17, 2022
Clan Cochrane Opens New Clan Web Store
Clan Cocharane will offer what they can but many items are one of a kind, especially in the Crafts and online auction.
Oct 14, 2022
New Scholarship Chairman for the House of Gordon
Tony T. Williams will be responsible for receiving & reviewing scholarship applications and submitting them to the Board
Oct 10, 2022
Inauguration Celebration of The Buchanan
For the first time in over 370 years, the Clan Buchanan welcomed a new chief: J. Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, Chief of the Name and Arms of Buchanan.
Oct 2, 2022
Clan MacKenzie Posts New Video on YouTube on Friendship, Wine, Poetry and Music
Video Reviews The Social Life of the Mackenzies in the 17th and 18th Centuries
Sep 29, 2022
Scotland's richest man steps in to save Clan Mackay's Highland museum from crisis
Anders Holch Povlsen, a Danish businessman who owns 12 estates in the Highlands, has secured the redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum, which tells the story of the history of Clan Mackay.
Sep 23, 2022
Clan Colquhoun Clan Chief will be joining the Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
Clan Chief Sir Malcolm and Lady Colquhoun will be joining the Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering November 4th & 5th
Sep 19, 2022
Historic Images of Old Kirk of New Aberdour Discovered
Historic Images of Old Kirk of New Aberdour, Home of the Baird Aisle, Discovered
Sep 7, 2022
Clan Forbes Society Releases New Video Highlighting Ancestral Tour
Clan Forbes Tour 2022 participants were joined by gifted Content Creator DHShields who recorded and edited a 7:50 video summary of the tour, which is now available on the DHShields YouTube Channel.
Sep 5, 2022
Clan Phail to commence selection of Clan Commander, as advised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms
Clan Phail to commence selection of Clan Commander, as advised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms
Aug 27, 2022
New Book: Clan Macpherson: Trials, Triumphs and Treasures
Author Ewen S.L. Macpherson introduced his new book: Clan Macpherson: Trials, Triumphs and Treasures through a Zoom presentation.
Aug 24, 2022
Clan Strachan opposes the Glendye Wind farm at Scottish Government hearing
Charles Robert Lund Strachan, Commander of the Honourable Clan Strachan, testifies at a Division of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) hearing to oppose the Glendye Wind farm
Aug 13, 2022
Clan Baird Society Worldwide to Turn Old Hotel into Society Centre
Society Purchases old Commercial/Dower Hotel in New Aberdour and is requesting ideas to create new Clan Baird Society Centre.
Jul 30, 2022
Clan Forbes Society Announces New Forbes DNA Study to be Published
The major DNA report is called the “Clan Forbes Family History Project: What Can yDNA and Autosomal DNA Analysis Conclude on the Degree of Relatedness among Clan Members and the Ancient Origins of the Chiefly Lineage?”
Jul 22, 2022
Clan Currie Conducts its "30 for 30" Anniversary Campaign on GoFundMe
Learned Kindred of Currie - Clan Currie Society is celebrating its first 30 years as a society by launching a GoFundMe fundraising campaign for a clan centre in Scotland, arts, music, research, and education.
Jul 17, 2022
Seven Clan Gregor Dalmally Stones are Finally Being Recovered
Gravestones of Chiefs of Clan Gregor are now being recovered, dated 1390 to 1528.
Jul 10, 2022
Clan Baird Society Worldwide Announces Installation of its Commander
New Clan Baird Commander Richard Holman Baird of Rickarton, Ury and Lochwood was formally installed at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games,
Jun 28, 2022
Clan Currie Sponsors U.S.A. National Scottish Harp Competition
Clan congratulates Champion Tiffany Schaefer
Jun 25, 2022
Clan Baird Honored Clan at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Clan Baird Honored Clan at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in July 2022
Jun 14, 2022
Ian and Michael Urquhart Awarded CBE
Ian and Michael Urquhart awarded Commanders of the Most Honorable Order of the British Empire (CBE).
Jun 6, 2022
Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon Featured on Clan MacKenzie Podcast
Clan MacKenzie Podcast presents swordsman Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon in its latest episode.
May 18, 2022
Clan Buchanan to Inaugurate First Chief in 340 Years
John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan becomes the first Clan Chief since 1681.
May 11, 2022
Arizona Native Richard McBain is the 23rd hereditary Chief of the Clan MacBean
Richard McBain of McBain, 23rd hereditary Chief of the Clan MacBean, succeeded his late father James McBain of McBain, on 7th March 2022.
May 1, 2022
Barclay Clan Seat For Sale
Clan Barclay International, in its Barclay Broadside May 2022, announced that the clan seat Towie Barclay was up for sale.