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    Very clear and helpful, Alan. Thanks.
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
    There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the Scottish Clan system, Tartans and just about everything having to do with them.

    May I suggest you take a look at a few sources of information.

    The authoritative source on the Clan System today is The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. There are a lot of claims and misinformation on the web. Some that say or claim that this or that name are a Clan cannot be found on The Standing Council

    http://www.clanchiefs.org.uk

    You can be 100% Scottish and not be a member of a Clan. Just because you can trace your lineage to Scotland does not automatically make you a part of a Clan. Historically the Clan System was only in the Highlands. The majority of the population lived in the cities and the lowlands.

    There are two good sources for information on Tartan.

    The Scottish Register of Tartan is operated and maintained by the Scottish Govt. https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/

    Another site which has an alphabetical listing and pre-dates the Register is The Scottish Tartans Authority. http://www.tartansauthority.com/
    You have to click on the little "Tartan Ferret" to go to the search area.

    Take a look at the dates of the Tartans Most Tartans are not ancient.

    If you would like learn about heraldry such as Coats of Arms may I suggest you go to The Court of The Lord Lyon. www.lyon-court.com

    Many people are surprised to learn that under the Scottish system there is no such thing as a family coat of arms. You can also learn the definition of a Clan and how a Clan Chief is appointed.

    The best advice anyone can give is not to believe everything you see on the web. Go to the authoritative source.
    There is a lot of cross pollination in the modern world. I have met many Scots (Edinburgh mostly) who are happy to answer the answer the question "What Clan do you belong to", usually the answer is similar to "I have 27 Clans in my background ,I usually wear Mac Lean but my most of blood is form from Galloway , I have worn Mac Donald...."

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    Quote Originally Posted by nixonshaun View Post
    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
    If your surname is Nixon, why not join Clan Armstrong?
    http://www.armstrong.org/about-the-a...-clan-society/

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    Nixon name and Armstrong clan

    Hi David and Bruce,
    There is evidence of Nixons living on both sides of the border, I remember a lot of banter between my grandmother and grandfathers side of the family. She would accuse his side (English) as being a bunch of sheep stealers a joke didn't understand until I was an adult.
    Even though Nixons were on both sides of border, and there are also Irish Nixons - like Pres. Richard Nixon. My grandfather and his father were English. I haven't tracked the family tree beyond that. Thanks for the info on clan Armstrong.

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    The question posed is can I wear a clan kilt. So, my question in return is, do you feel you have to join a clan to wear a tartan?

    I wear three tartans: one is not family affiliated, one is maternal and one is paternal. I did not join any clans nor consider myself a member of any by birth.

    Joining a clan and wearing a tartan are not a direct correlation, IMO.

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