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Welcome to the Official Clan MacKinnon Society 

Since 1891
We are the only worldwide Clan MacKinnon organization founded with the permission of a MacKinnon Chief. We are so glad you are here!
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Welcome

The purpose of Clan MacKinnon Society is to promote and foster the spirit of Clan MacKinnon, to provide a focal point and means for expressing MacKinnon sentiment, and to aid members in establishing and maintaining contact with each other and with others of Scottish heritage. Society membership encourages, promotes, educates, and supports the preservation of Scottish and MacKinnon history, tradition, and cultural activities.

There is no requirement that one needs to be a MacKinnon by blood or ancestry to join Clan MacKinnon Society. We are an inclusive organization and welcome everyone!

Friends, cousins, and passersby... ceud mìle fàilte (a hundred thousand welcomes)! ​
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By the Numbers

As of January 2021, we boast 384 household memberships (accounting for 665 people). We have members in 14 countries around the world, and 40 states in the USA. ​Countries where you can find the largest concentration of Clan MacKinnon Society members are: the USA, France, Belgium, Canada, and Germany. U.S. states with the largest concentration of members are: Washington State, Texas, California, Minnesota, Michigan, and Tennessee. Help us grow our membership worldwide! Become a member today!

How It All Began

The Society was born on December 22, 1891 in Glasgow, Scotland. Sadly, during the 1960s, Society enrollment markedly declined. In 1975, Clan MacKinnon Society in the United Kingdom closed its books. Around this time, however, N. Joann MacKinnon Osborne in the United States was granted permission to establish a Clan MacKinnon Society in the U.S. by Neil MacKinnon of MacKinnon, then Chief of the Clan. By 1982, Clan MacKinnon Society of North America had 57 members.  

During a 2005 meeting attended by the Representative of the Chief and 20 others in Pleasanton, California, the spirit of Clan MacKinnon Society of North America was affirmed and the heritage of Clan MacKinnon Society of the United Kingdom acknowledged. At that meeting it was decided that a new constitution was required, a new board of directors was elected, and the Society’s goals expanded. 

Today Clan MacKinnon Society (no longer just of North America) is a recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States with members from all over the world. We strive to unite MacKinnons and grow an understanding and appreciation for the culture and history of Scotland. Join us! Become a member today!
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Become a Member

Help keep the ancient lineage and rich history of Clan MacKinnon alive for generations to come.
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Get Involved

Become a commissioner and connect with other MacKinnons in your state, region, or country.
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Delve into History

Learn more about the illustrious history of Clan MacKinnon -- there is so much to learn!
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John McKinnon, Board Chairman
​ClanMacKinnonSociety[a]gmail.com

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