Clans & Societies
Step back in time and trace your Scottish roots.
Do you want to talk Genealogy, Tartans, Family Crests, or just listen to some “old world” Gaelic? Then plan a visit to the Clans & Societies area at the Capital District Scottish Games.
Athletics, piping, fiddle, and harp contests began in the 11th century when chiefs and kings met to choose the most talented men for their courts, body guards and amusement.
The clan representatives traveled far to see and meet with you, as well as each other. New memberships are welcome, but not required when making rounds of the clan tents to talk, look, and learn. The representatives are eager to answer your questions about families, names, Scotland, and Scottish life and culture. Those with family or society connections are especially welcome.
Search your roots at the Games this year. You may be eligible to become part of the fun, fellowship, and proud heritage that all Scottish clans have to offer.
Over a hundred Scottish Clans and Societies are invited to attend here’s a list of previous attendees:
Clans: Anderson, Armstrong, Arthur, Buchanan, Cambbell, Cameron, Calquhoun, Cranston, Cunningham, Davidson, Donald, Donnachaidh, Durie, Frasier, Gordon, Graham, Grant, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hay, Lindsay, Lockhart, MacAllister, MacCallum-Malcolm, MacDougall, MacDuff, MacDuffee-MacFei, MacFarlane, MacKay, MacKenzie, MacLean, Macleod, MacNeil, MacPherson, MacTavish, Maxwell, Murray, Rose, Ross, Sinclair, and Sutherland
Societies:
St. Andrew’s Society of Schenectady
St. Andrew’s Society of Albany
St. Andrew’s Society of the Adirondacks
Schenectady Curling Club
Scottish District Families Association
St. David’s Welch Society
Capital District Scottish Country Dancers
For more information on the Clans and Societies area, be sure to purchase a games program at the entry gates on the day of the games.
