Badge Instead of Kilt Pin?

[Jock Scot]

To that point, I wondered about wearing the strap and buckle of a clan to which I claim a connection, however, did not claim any allegiance to the clan head. Rocky said it was unlikely I would be anywhere it was a consideration. Fast forward to now, another related group is working to gain recognized clan status and I am interested in attending the founding meeting in Scotland where this becomes official. I take oaths and such seriously. Am I over thinking this?

I think that generally you are overthinking this, but--------and here comes the tricky bit!

Some would say that as the USA claimed independence from the UK, including Scotland many many years ago, so to my mind and others, you as a citizen of the USA are not likely to be bound by taking oaths to a Scottish Clan.

Alright, perhaps I and others here in the UK are wrong? But ------------------?

[RGM1]

I think that generally you are overthinking this, but--------and here comes the tricky bit!

Some would say that as the USA claimed independence from the UK, including Scotland many many years ago, so to my mind and others, you as a citizen of the USA are not likely to be bound by taking oaths to a Scottish Clan.

Alright, perhaps I and others here in the UK are wrong? But ------------------?

My sense is that my ancestors in the Carolina militia made their position as disloyal subjects quite clear. While we still view Britain and the royal family in a very positive light, our first loyalties are elsewhere.

[Jock Scot]

My sense is that my ancestors in the Carolina militia made their position as disloyal subjects quite clear. While we still view Britain and the royal family in a very positive light, our first loyalties are elsewhere.

That, I quite understand.

[OC Richard]

...gain recognized clan status...I take oaths and such seriously.

An oath to whom?

Vowing to do what?