Which Clan ?

[Swamp Yankee]

Thanks gents. Both lines I mentioned are my father's. The clans are Forbes, Erskine, Dunbar, Barclay , and maybe Stewart. My surname is Anglo Saxon ( English), and of no help. I don't know how interested I am in joining a society, hadn't thought of it. I'm more interested in clan loyalty, whose banner I should fly, y'know? Wich tartan to wear, which crest to use. Having a bit of an identity crisis.

[HeathBar]

Thanks gents. Both lines I mentioned are my father's. The clans are Forbes, Erskine, Dunbar, Barclay ......

There you go! Barclay, enough said. Just kidding of course. I do what I can to promote our small clan. If you ever want to discuss Barclay offline, just send me a PM.
The choice is purely your own. The one that is the fewest generations away would probably be the smartest. But no one will ever ask for your pedigree when making purchases of clan items. I'd be curious to hear what you choose.

[macwilkin]

Since you are interested in joining a society, I would also visit society web sites and/or clan tent and see which organization is the best fit for you.

T.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

I know the feeling. I can find 5 or 6 clans on my father's side, and several on my mother's. I also have an English surname which goes back to 1630 in NH and MA.

I chose to join the clan society of the closest one on my father's side, but it is not very active where I live.

I however married a Scott, and my fair lass is actively involved in Clan Scott activities. As an member of her clan society by default (by way of the ring and the back door?) I find myself helping her out at festivals and other things, and it's been very rewarding. Plus it's a neat shared activity. I just won't wear her clan crest.

I would suggest you check into a clan society. I think they all have good newsletters, and you can get a lot of information from them. How active you are is dependent on what you want to do.

Regards,
Dan