Clan Donnachaidh Society of the Carolinas

     Clan Donnachaidh, which means the children of Duncan, emerged from the union of the Scottish and Pictish kingdoms and counts amongst its forebears the Kindred of St. Columba.  The main clan name and that of the chiefs is Robertson, but many other names taken by those descending from the chiefs or belonging to families who lived on clan estates and sought the chief's protection can be considered septs of the clan.  The most prominent septs are Duncan and Reid but others that may be septs include:

CollierColyearConnochieConochieCunnison 
Dobbie DobbinDobieDobieson Dobieson 
Dobinson Dobson Donachie DonachyDuncan 
Duncanson Dunnachie Hobson Inches Kynoch 
MacConachie MacConchie MacConechy MacConich MacConnochie 
MacDonachie MacGlashan MacInroy MacIver MacIvor 
MacJames MacLagan MacCullich MacOnachie MacRobbie 
MacRobert MacRoberts MacRobie MacWilliam Read 
Reed Reid Robbie Roberts Robison 
Robson Roy Stark Tonnochy  


   
  Although the clan is ancient, the Clan Donnachaidh Society (pronounced "Donna-key") is relatively modern.  Clan Donnachaidh Society was formed in 1893 in Scotland to maintain and renew the family bond among a clan now scattered across the globe.  Its aims are benevolent, cultural and social.  The headquarters is now located in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland.  The present chief is Alexander Gilbert Heldane Robertson.

      It is said you are born into a Highland clan by virtue of your name or your ancestry.  You join a clan society to support your clan and to join others who share your common bond of kinship, and to help perserve this righ heritage.  The Carolinas Branch of the clan was formed in 2002.  We are an organization dedicated to bringing together the descendants of our noble and ancient family and preserving our Scottish heritage, history, genealogy and culture.  We promote social activities with our members and relationship with our fellow Scots throughout the Carolinas and throughout the world. 

      We set up our clan tent at various Highland games and gatherings of Scottish clans in North Carolina and South Carolina.  We love to chat about our clan and all things Scottish so be sure to stop by and visit us at our tent when you attend any of the Highland games.  Come join us.  We are your family.

Clan Motto:      Virtuis gloria merces           (Glory is the reward of valor)

Battle Cry:        Garg'n Uair Dhuisgear       (Fierce when roused) 


                                Donnachaidh Crest                             Coat of Arms