Scottish Clans
Events
Friday evening, June 11, the Scottish clans will hold a
Scottish Clans' Torchlight Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. You are invited to come to the Amphitheatre to see this impressive event. On Saturday all visitors to the Kansas City Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival are invited to visit the Clan booths centrally located on the grounds of E.H. Young Park. Enjoy the creativity and friendliness of the Clan Representatives. Learn about the Clans whose names you have heard. Check the list of names known to be associated with specific clans to see if your name is included. Many clans post these at their booth. Or, check the resources available at clan booths to see if your name is listed. You may learn that you have Scots heritage and just didn't know it.
The traditional
Parade of Tartans occurs at 12 noon on Saturday, followed by massed bands. Clan Banners will identify individual Clans.
Sunday morning we invite all clans and attendees to the
Kirkin' of the Tartans ceremony as part of the 9:30 worship services held at the park. The winner of the
Best Clan Award will be announced at the Kirkin’ of the Tartans.
Genealogy booth staffed by the new
Midwest Genealogical Library will join Clan Village. Genealogists Janice Schultz and Andrew McKinley will welcome questions from visitors about a possible Scottish heritage or Clan connections. In addition, we can discuss, plan, and arrange, air, car, and rail transportation, together with accommodations for all budgets.
Information and Registration
Many clans join us at Clan Village each year at the Kansas City Highland Games & Celtic Festival. If you belong to a clan that is interested in having a tent and booth, please check the registration details. Registration information and print-and-mail forms are available online. If you would like more information, please contact our Clan Village coordinator by E Mail to
clans@kcscottishgames.org.
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Hospitality
Saturday morning, June 12, Clan Representatives are invited to visit the
Clan Hospitality Tent for complimentary morning coffee and doughnuts. Expect to meet old friends and make new ones as Clan Village begins buzzing.
An Award for Best Clan
One clan will be named
BEST CLAN of this year's Games. Criteria for the award have been established and include the attractiveness of the booth display, creativity and originality, and friendliness to booth visitors. The recipient of the Best Clan Award will be chosen by a vote of all attending clans, and will be presented at the “Kirkin’ of the Tartan” ceremony during the Sunday morning worship service.
Clans Attending the 2010 Games
| Clan Baird |
Clan Macdougall |
| Clan Barclay |
Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. |
| Clan Cameron |
Clan MacGillivray |
| Clan Crawford |
Clan Mackenzie |
| Clan Davidson |
Clan Mackintosh |
| Clan Donald |
Clan MacLeod |
| Clan Douglas |
Clan Macpherson |
| Clan Donnachaidh |
Clan MacRae |
| Clan Elliot |
Clan Monro |
| Clan Ferguson |
Clan Montgomery |
| Clan Hay Society |
Clan Morrison |
| Clan Hope of Craighall Society |
Clan Murray of Athole |
| Clan Kerr |
Clan Scott |
| Clan Little |
Scottish-American Military Society |
| Clan MacBean |
Clan Stewart |
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Kansas City also welcomes
COSCA, the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, who provides help with heritage research. Visit them online at
www.cosca.net.
In Gaelic, "clann" means children - an important note, as the clan system of extended family units was truly more paternalistic than feudal. Clansmen were bound together and to their lands by personal loyalties, proud ancestral lineage, fierce feuds, ancient customs, rituals, and symbolism. From its Celtic origins, the clan system became a complex social, political, economic and cultural entity which determined the course of Scottish history for centuries.
Today, long after the dissolution of the ancient system, modern clans and family societies are dedicated to rekindling pride in family and perpetuating the rich, colorful and unique heritage these kinship bonds represent. These organizations provide not only a chance for social interaction, but many actively seek to preserve Scotland's ethnic traditions. Such efforts range from language and historical studies to folk arts and crafts.
