"Modern Clans" Sorry I don't get it?

[Cygnus]

Most of my Scottish ancestors left Scotland willingly, usually for religious reasons, though there is at least one exception.

I think it's important to remember that a number of current clan chiefs are living outside the UK, in New Zealand, Australia, Zimbabwe, etc. Times weren't easy on the chiefs either, and when the chief has no recourse but to seek greener pastures, his clansmen will undoubtedly "be in the same boat".

I don't think the clan system was perfect, but I also don't see a reason for discounting and discouraging modern clan organizations based upon this. As you said, it is a place to find common roots and camaraderie.