I agree with MacSpadger on this one. I have said before I just don't get the attraction to the "new clan" system. I have one of those pretty plain, common Scottish surnames, Thomson. In fact I just read that it is the seventh most common surname in Scotland. If you check the "Sept" lists we could be members of Campbell, MacIntosh, MacTavish and probably many more. There is even a fairly new Clan Thom(p)son. An internet search will reveal some rather nasty internet bickering between them all about who has claim to us.

My Grandfather was born in Scotland 1879, his family from Inverness-shire as far as we know back to the dawn of time. He emigrated to Canada in 1919. He was very proud of his family, and his Scottish and Highland roots. He never mentioned any "Clan" connection that he was aware of. I too have read as much history on the subject as I can and have come to the conclusion it is mostly myth. However, we do have to recognize that myths have a lot of power if you choose to invest in them.