Caledonian, St. Andrew, Scottish Societies, etc.

**ohiopiper** · 18th May 11, 05:04 AM

What societies are available for membership to those of us with no scottish blood? I married a gal from the MacKay clan, but happen to be a kraut myself. She's somewhat interested in joining up to some organization as a family.

**artificer** · 18th May 11, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

What societies are available for membership to those of us with no scottish blood? I married a gal from the MacKay clan, but happen to be a kraut myself. She's somewhat interested in joining up to some organization as a family.

You may find that not all St. Andrews' require Scottish Blood, our is "Scottish by descent, marriage or inclination".

I am the third, a square-headed kraut as well.

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**KD Burke** · 18th May 11, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

You may find that not all St. Andrews' require Scottish Blood, our is "Scottish by descent, marriage or inclination".

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Indeed! In Jacksonville the rule is:

"Any person, regardless of age, national origin, or religious belief who has, over an extended period of time, expressed and possessed both a genuine interest in the purposes and objective of the Society and a love of Scottish heritage and tradition, and who will work to uphold, promote, and encourage the perpetuation of Scottish heritage and tradition, all to the satisfaction of the membership committee is eligible to apply for membership."

**macwilkin** · 18th May 11, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by ohiopiper

What societies are available for membership to those of us with no scottish blood? I married a gal from the MacKay clan, but happen to be a kraut myself. She's somewhat interested in joining up to some organization as a family.

Ditto the comments made before; our society follows the philosophy of my mother-in-law about the three types of Cajuns: by blood, by ring and by the back door.

T.