Hi,
i thought I would reach out for some professional advice regarding clans and clan history and whether I am able to wear a clan kilt associated with my direct family lineage.

On my father's side of the family:
My grandmother a Jameson belongs to clan Gunn and served as president of a chapter of the Caledonian Society in South Africa.
My grandfather came from Northumberland in the UK and as far as I know he has no Scottish heritage.

On my mother's side:
My grandfather was a Cunningham.
My grandmother was of Dutch descent.

I would imagine that typically membership in a clan would be passed down through the fathers side of the family. Does that mean my father cannot be a member of the Gunn clan considering his father was English and therefore I would be unable to be a member of the Gunn clan?

Or, am I able to join either clan, Cunningham or Gunn if they would have me. My grandmother on my fathers side is a more direct line and she was more involved. I would like to join the Gunn clan if possible.

thanks in advance for all the assistance.
shaun