i will keep it simple as i can. my great grandfather on my mothers side is a Sutherland born in Scotland in the county of ross . he was also a member of the Gordon highlanders and then the Canadian military after immigrating to Canada. my great grandmother on my dads side is was a Goudey and from my research was a sept of the Macpherson clan. would it be ok for me to choose my clan on my mothers side? i have been able to trace my Sutherland roots back to my great great great grand parents so far but all i have on my dads side is a name and i think they have been in Canada for many generations.