Joining A Clan?

[macwilkin]

I contacted my clan about this because I was curious, and they told me:

"Clan" means family. If you are a part of that family, then you are already a member of that clan. If you aren't a member of that family, there is no way to join that clan.

Now, many won't agree with this, but it's what I was told. I'm very happy that the XMarks clan has open membership

Hmm...here's what the Lord Lyon has to say:

Every person who has the same surname as the chief is deemed to be a member of the clan. Equally a person who offers allegiance to the chief is recognised as a member of the clan unless the chief decides that he will not accept that person's allegiance.*

*Emphasis mine.

I think I'd go with the Lyon Court's take -- it certainly follows historical prescedence.

Regards,

Todd