Clans
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2026 Honored Clan/Society
Clan MacLeod
Motto: I burn while I see (MacLeods of Lewis)
Motto: Hold Fast (MacLeods of Harris)
MacLeods of Harris
History
Clan MacLeod (pronounced MaCloud), a prominent and well storied Clan, can trace its roots back to the year 1200AD. The Clans historical lands were on the Isle of Skye and the Hebrides. Dunvegan Castle houses the current Chief today and is the oldest inhabited Castle in Scotland. Perched on a rocky stone outcrop, Dunvegan Castle is a formidable fortress and has represented MacLeods powerful presence in the highlands for over 800 years.
Clan MacLeod’s is separated in two main Branches. The Macleods of Lewis and The Macleods of Harris. The Clan MacLeod Society has members spanning the globe with the United States housing 13 member regions. The Great Lakes Region is Honored to be present at the Columbus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
2026 Clans & Societies
Clan MacDougall Society of North America
Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington
Scottish Society of Indianapolis
Family of Bruce International
Clan Bell of North America
Clan MacCleod
Clan MacNeil
Clan Donald
Clan Ramsey
Clan Gunn
Best Clan / Society Tent Awards
2025 Clan Gunn
2024 Greater Society of Bloomington
2023 Clan Thompson
2022 Clan Ramsey
2018 Clan McNeil
2017 Clan Wallace
2016 House of Burnett
2015 Clan Donald USA
2014 Clan Munro USA
2013 Clan MacLachlan Assoc of N. America
2012 Clan Rose Society of America
2011 Clan MacTavish
2010 Clan Moffat Society
2009 Clan Lamont Society
2008 Scottish Society of Louisville
2007 Clan Cunningham USA
2006 Clan Irwin
2005 Clan Baird
2004 Clan Davidson
2003 Clan Carmichael
Honored Clans / Societies
2025 Clan Gunn
2024 Clan Donald
2023 Clan Carmichael
2022 Clan MacFarlane
2019 House of Douglas
2018 Scottish Society of Greater Bloomington
2017 Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie
2016 Clan Ramsay
2015 Family of Bruce International
2014 Clan Thom(p)son
2013 Clan MacTavish
2012 Scottish Society of Louisville
2011 Clan Stewart
2010 Clan MacRae
2009 Clan Carmichael
2008 Clan Keith
2007 Clan MacDuff
2006 Clan Lockhart
