Scottish Clan question: Does a male marry into a scottish clan?

MelancholyMutt

MelancholyMutt

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say a guy who's not Scottish marries a Scottish girl. Does he actually marry into the clan and can be asked to wear a kilt, or are they just trying to con a chinaman into wearing a skirt?
 
Yes, I was told that marriage between clans is patriarchical...
They claim that one not belonging to any clan is taken into one.
but lets get something definitive so that said chinaman can go back and decline without offending...
 
Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Baronet, Queens Counsel, Rothesay Herald of Arms (i.e., one of the four most senior members of the Lord Lyon's court), states that the terms clan and family are interchangeable, and makes it clear that membership is determined by the chief of the clan or family, who can accept or reject those who offer their allegiance. Historically the clan was those living on the chief's territory, though certain of his immediate family owed him allegiance wherever they lived. With changes in clan boundaries or migration of families the clan could include members with other surnames. A chief could add to his clan by adopting other families, and also had the legal right to outlaw anyone from his clan, including members of his own family. In modern terms a chief can accept whom he wants to, or limit clan membership to those with particular surnames. Those who have the chief's surname are deemed to be clan members, and anyone who offers allegiance to the chief by joining his clan society or wearing his clan tartan is considered a member unless disallowed by the chief, individually or by name group. Many people nowadays wish to claim clan membership on their mother's side, and while Sir Crispin does not mention this situation, there seems to be no reason for them not to offer allegiance to the chief of their mother's clan.

So if they accept him, aye, he's family.
 
That is illegal, you must be able to give out fruit baskets at will. Every gathering has at least one group moon shot.
 
There should be a clan website at this point in time. just type in the surname and you should be able to find it. There will be much information on the site including contact info. If its clan McCrey I can help you.
 
Ah, thanks for the info...
I found the website and according to this particular clan, they extend membership on the basis that one accepts the chief, AND that the chief accepts them.

I suspect then, that there has to be some sort of communication between said individual and the chief...
 
Forget the kilt, work on the accent :

"I'm Melancholy McMutt, of the Clan McMutt and I am immortal." :D
 
hey Mutt, of course we will laugh. Just think of the advantages of the kilt. Think of how fast you could have a bridesmaid appetizer.:D
 
Nordic Viking said:
Forget the kilt, work on the accent :

"I'm Melancholy McMutt, of the Clan McMutt and I am immortal." :D
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Let me know!:p :p :p
 
whats the problem with a kilt-just think how easy it is to take a wizz,no buttons or zippers to deal with-

you will allways know what direction the wind is blowing-
easy access for the local dogs to sniff your butt-

tons of fun and kool reasons to wear a skirt errrr kilt
 
rosconey said:
you will allways know what direction the wind is blowing-
easy access for the local dogs to sniff your butt-
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I would imagine that with a kilt, the wind will always seem to be blowing UP.

That is, of course, assuming a verticle position, anything that approaches horizontal and all bets are off.

Jubei
 
MelancholyMutt said:
say a guy who's not Scottish marries a Scottish girl. Does he actually marry into the clan and can be asked to wear a kilt, or are they just trying to con a chinaman into wearing a skirt?
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I believe it depends on how much scotch is imbibed at the wedding ceremony. Hopefully they don't hold the ceremony in Glasgow or they have to drink from styrofoam cups with straws.


http://www.caledoniacalling.com/2006/01/nanny-state-bans-glass-from-pubs.html

Too funny!
 
If it is part of them accepting you into their family you should be happy to do it. We will, of course, need pictures ;)
 
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