Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

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