To determine which Scottish clan you belong to, you can search for your family or clan name in various online databases. Some websites, such as ScotClans, Clan.com, and VisitScotland, offer family finders that allow you to enter your surname or clan name to discover your clan and tartan. Clan societies, which are the modern-day equivalents of medieval clans, welcome anyone who has an ancestral link, a birth surname that is a spelling variation of the main clan name, descendants of one of the traditional “septs” or associated families, and anyone who has an interest or spiritual connection to the clan society.
Its important to note that the results you get may vary depending on the source you use. Clan Connections is not an exact science, and some family names have historic links to more than one clan. If you cant find anything for your surname, you can try looking up grandparents maiden names, your spouse or partners name, or even just find a tartan that you think looks nice.
