All a frazzle

[MacWage]

It depends on the clan. Most allow into full membership "all interested in the history and heritage of" (or some sort of phrasing) or "all who feel an affinity for" the clan in question. Others have an "associate" membership status for those interested, but not proven relations.

In short, most (all but the most anal retentive, and who wants to be one of them) allow membership of some form or another to ANYONE willing to pay the requested dues.

[macwilkin]

It depends on the clan. Most allow into full membership "all interested in the history and heritage of" (or some sort of phrasing) or "all who feel an affinity for" the clan in question. Others have an "associate" membership status for those interested, but not proven relations.

In short, most (all but the most anal retentive, and who wants to be one of them) allow membership of some form or another to ANYONE willing to pay the requested dues.

The Lord Lyon's web site has this very basic statement:

Every person who has the same surname as the chief is deemed to be a member of the clan. Equally a person who offers allegiance to the chief is recognised as a member of the clan unless the chief decides that he will not accept that person's allegiance.

-- www.lyon-court.com

[O'Neille]

I don't have enough time on my hands to think of a reason to be offended. My Great Grandmother was Scots-Irish, Russian, Eskimo. The ocean was not the only way to get to North America. Nathalia Dementieff Clarke would certainly have backed you up in your quest for a Clan affiliation. O'Neille

[CelticRanger66]

The Clan MacThomas will accept all who swears allegiance to our Chief, So your are welcome even if you aren't of Scottish Blood. But your CLAN sounds mighty interesting. Count me in!

[ccga3359]

I am clanless but loyal! Any takers?

[kiltedcossack]

This is me laughing and smiling

If you guys are really interested, Our clan has a tartan and crest, though, again, nothing officially Scottish.
If you are interested, please just email me at my email address, which is listed below (just convert it to the way an email address should look.)
I'll answer any questions, etc. you may have.







Now, if I can just get the Tartan woven and the badge minted, I'll be in good shape.

[michael steinrok]

I'm a chieftain in an Irish clan. There is nothing wrong with your signature. I'll join too! Some people just see things different

[gilmore]

<<<Quote:
Originally Posted by MacWage
It depends on the clan. Most allow into full membership "all interested in the history and heritage of" (or some sort of phrasing) or "all who feel an affinity for" the clan in question. Others have an "associate" membership status for those interested, but not proven relations.

In short, most (all but the most anal retentive, and who wants to be one of them) allow membership of some form or another to ANYONE willing to pay the requested dues.

The Lord Lyon's web site has this very basic statement:


Quote:
Every person who has the same surname as the chief is deemed to be a member of the clan. Equally a person who offers allegiance to the chief is recognised as a member of the clan unless the chief decides that he will not accept that person's allegiance.

-- www.lyon-court.com >>>


Being a "member of a clan," whatever that means in our post-clan, even post-feudal world, is one thing. What does it mean to "offer allegiance" to a clan chief? To offer to bear arms for a clan leader who by law cannot raise an army? Will he support you when you are out of work? Or your family if you are imprisoned for acts of violence committed on his behalf?

Being a member of a clan association is something else and, as MacWage points out varies with the organization. A few are quite restrictive in keeping membership to those born with the clan surname(s). Most will take anyone who pays annual dues, either as full or some kind of associate member.