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Question: Is it possible to join a Scottish Clan!?
I was wondering!. I have some Scottish blood in me, but do not know what Clan we are from (I tried researching it)!. I know clan membership is usually through the surname of the father (mine is Welsh), but would it be possible to join a clan by just offering allegiance!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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If your great grandmother's maiden name is Cumming, in most instances, her clan would happily welcome you as a member!. I'm a member of the Clan Donald (McDonald) and Clan Macquarrie since two of my great grandmothers were respectively named McDonald and McQuerry!.

The Clan Cumming Society of the United States of America's web site explains, "Membership is open to anyone of Scottish descent bearing the surname Cumming, or one of the 'sept' names traditionally associated with the Clan, or anyone descended from the same!." Similarly, the American Clan Cumming Association notes, that this kinship group "is comprised of American individuals of descent from the Clan Cumming, including the varying spellings of the name!."

There's even a tour you can take into Badenoch and the Earldom of Menteith, so you can trace your Cumming's roots!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

keep looking for your clan!. Go back until you find the surname of the people from Scotland - I had trouble finding mine at first, but eventually did!. You may want to ask a Scottish Organization to help you find out!. I don't believe you can just join one!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, it's not a club-- it's a matter of heritage!.My clan is one of the oldest in Scotland as is my Sicilian background in Sicily!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A Clan is a Clan you are either born into it, or you marry into it and I think that's about it!. Research your name and see if there is a Clan!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i doubt it a clan doesn't have as much meaning and if you tried to pledge your allegiance you would most likely get laughed at BIG TIMEWww@QuestionHome@Com