Clans

2024 Clan Registration Closed

SCOTTISH CLANS AND SOCIETIES

Historians believe that the clan system has existed for 1,000 years emerging in the 11th century in Scotland. The word clan comes from the Scottish Gaelic clann, which means kindred. A huge part of the tradition of Scottish festivals and games is the gathering of the Clans. Each Clan has a unique tartan with a pattern that belongs exclusively to them.

Were my ancestors part of a clan?

Visiting the festival is the perfect opportunity to learn whether your surname or that of one of your ancestors is connected with a Scottish clan. Clan hosts can help you learn more about a clan, including their tartans, as well as welcome you into membership should you decide to officially join a clan.

In addition to more than 50 Scottish clans participating, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games features a number of cultural heritage organizations that can also help you become better acquainted with the history of the Scottish immigrants and Scots-Irish in east Tennessee.

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2024 Clans

American Clan Gregor Society
Clan Gunn Society of North America
Clan Irwin Association
Clan Keith Society USA, Inc
Kennedy Society of North America
Clan Kincaid
Clan Lamont Society
Clan Logan Society International
Clan MacAlister Society
Clan MacDougall
Clan MacDuff
Clan Macewen
International Clan MacFarlane Society
Clan MacGillivray

Clan Mackintosh of North America

Heritage Groups

Clan Ranald Trust for Scotland
Scottish Rite Masons
District Families Association
Kindgom of Rakknar
Maryville College
Scottish American Military Society
Scottish Society of Knoxville