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Clans and Families in Scotland

Dr. Bruce Durie
Apr 8, 2022
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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The Clan System
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Identification by Surname
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The Clan Acts
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Reinvention from 1782
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Y-DNA
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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Everyone from Scotland is in a Clan, right? Wrong. The Clan was a phenomenon of only certain parts of Scotland, and not the majority. Is your surname associated with a Highland or Borders Clan or a Lowlands Family? If so, what can you do about it?

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Dr. Bruce Durie
Dr. Bruce Durie is considered one of Scotland’s top genealogists, with an international reputation. He is perhaps best known for his eight-year BBC radio series, “Digging Up Your Roots” and “A House with A Past”, and he has authored over 30 books,
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    Ann Bennett
    2 years ago

    So enjoyed the replay! Thank you Dr. Durie!

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    Patricia Marsh
    2 years ago

    Wonderful! A taste of how to improve my Family History. Definitely going to add some of the ideas to my research. So exciting. Thank you. Patricia.

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    Traci S. Thysell-McPherson
    2 years ago

    Thank you so much Bruce! I learned so much, but I wish I could sit with you and ask questions. My Daddy walked Skye Castle for the MacPherson clan about 4 years ago now. He was so proud & looked so handsome in his kilt. The first time a MacPherson had represented in 400 years. He just passed at the end of last month at (82 years) & his trip to Scotland was one of the most precious in his life. He was quite proud to be a Scotsman. Thank you also, for the answer about the MacPherson(s) being a clan.

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    Kathryn Barber
    2 years ago

    The presentation was very helpful and extremely interesting. I would have been happy to listen for a couple of hours longer.

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    Nancy R Abish
    2 years ago

    Learned so much about clans and the structure of Scottish society!!

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    Sarah Mundt
    2 years ago

    Great information, clearing up myths or regularly assumed inaccuracies, and how to find your Scottish people. Thanks! Sarah M.

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    Ann Vanderwiel
    2 years ago

    Fantastic, so enlightening and interesting!

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    David Moody
    2 years ago

    controversial, but I agree.

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