Welcome
The Clan Society was formed in 1998 with the official approval of the Clan Chief, Madam Mac Dougall of Mac Dougall.
The Society is a fraternal, non-profit organization with an established constitution, whose aims are,
- Allegiance and loyalty to the Chief of the Clan Mac Dougall.
- Promotion of the Clan and its heritage, the Oban area and Scotland.
- Promotion and sustainability of the Clan Mac Dougall Society.
- Creating enterprising projects for members and younger members.
- Supporting the efforts of International Clan Mac Dougall Societies where we have strong links.
- Supporting the preservation of literary, historical and genealogical records, documents and relics relating to the Clan and Scotland.
- Developing educational scholarship programmes for students whose families are confirmed members of the Clan Society.
The Clan is one of the oldest in Scotland and takes its name from Dugall, son of King Somerled a warrior from a Norse royal house who held sway over a large portion of western Scotland and who controlled an impressive navy.
Over the years numerous castles were established and many still remain, the Clan seat is Dunollie, Oban, Scotland.
The Clan Society can provide more detailed information on the clan and clansfolk historically linked with this proud clan. Check our list, if your name or dependent name is listed you are entitled to qualify for membership of the Clan Society. In so doing you will have access to our international gateway that represents our "world family". Society benefits like invitations to events, gatherings, holidays, books, clan merchandise unique to your own clan, clan newsletter is also available to members. Our Clan gift shop offers a range of attractive products and special offers.
Your Society, in association with the Clan Chief at Dunollie, will support the planned Homecoming 2009 Scottish event in July 2009. We invite and encourage clan folk to join in the celebrations to be held at Dunollie and then at the Royal Holyrood Park Site in Edinburgh. Details are listed in our Website Events page.
In addition, as a member, you will have access to knowledge of your ancestral roots and the opportunity to meet fellow clanspersons and develop close friendships in this country and abroad. Click into our discussion page
Further details and news of the forth coming events this coming year are provided in this clan web site.
Clan Mac Dougall Society
Flat 0/2
5 Kennedy Court,
Braidholm Crescent
Giffnock
East Renfrewshire
G46 6HH
email:
mcdougalljam@aol.com
michele_mcdougall@hotmail.com
clanmacdougalleu@aol.com
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