Getting Started with Clan Genealogy

Clan genealogy is more than tracing a surname, it is the work of connecting people, families, places, and historical records to build a clearer picture of a clan’s past. Whether you are establishing a clan genealogy program or expanding an existing one, COSCA provides guidance and resources to support your research.

Explore approaches to documenting family connections, working with Scottish and genealogical records, evaluating evidence, and preserving the stories and traditions that give a clan its history. Use these resources as a foundation for thoughtful, well-documented research and for helping others discover their place within the broader story of the clan