Scottish clans

Discover all about the Scottish Clans and Families history, symbols, organisation, and territories on the map. Read more about the clan system!

Clans of the Scottish Highlands. Illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, arms, tartans, armorial insignia.

The tartan holds a very important place in Scotland's clan symbols, amidst clan motto and clan's heraldic icons. It's basically a unique pattern, called a "sett", in a structured series of coloured threads and traditionally, each Scottish clan has its own tartan.

Clans in Scotland have played an important role in shaping the country's history, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural identity. Let's take a closer look at some of Scotland's most famous clans and what they're famous for.

For people who want to trace their family roots, one of the best places to look for clues is your surname. Every culture has a different naming convention. If you are of Scottish origin, your name may indicate what clan you belong to, your family’s trade, or your place of origin. However, your last name is just scratching the surface of your lineage in Scotland. Some of the most common surnames in Scotland’s registers actually come from the same family lineage but have different spellings.

There are a lot of similarities between Ireland and Scotland, including surnames. Here are our top ten Irish surnames that are actually Scottish. #Irishsurnames #Scottishsurnames #Irishnames #Scottishnames

Scottish clan crests as embroidered badges to display your clan link to Scotland

In an attempt to clean up the ‘unruly’ elements in Scotland in 1587, prior to the unification of the crowns, King James VI and his parliament put forward an Act to suppress the Unruly C…

Scotland has two national flags, the Saltire and the Lion Rampant. Discover the answer to the question Why Does Scotland Have Two Flags in this complete guide.