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Greetings and Welcome to Argyllshire!

My name is Darren McCathern, I am the County Coordinator for this project.

My family history is very deeply rooted in this region. My 33rd Great Grandfather was a man named Achaius who was King of Dalriada.

This man was the Grandfather of Kenneth MacAlpin. In all, I am directly descended from 12 Ancient leaders of Dalriada who were the descendants of Fergus The Great.

Fergus and his five brothers came from Ireland to assist their Grandfather Loarn whom was being oppressed by the Picts, and consequently vanquished the painted men from the land, which as a result afforded Fergus being elected the first absolute King of Alba and the Milesian Race.

I am also directly descended from Somerled Lord of the Isles (23rd Great Grandfather). Somerled's capital was the Island of Islay, by his keen sense of battle stratagem Somerled defeated and vanquished the Norse invaders from his lands and subsequently established the reign of the King of the Isles.

I am descended through his son Rognvald (Reginald) Lord of Argyll (1148-1207).



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On-Line Records Related Resources Regional Clans

Below is a partial list of Scottish clan societies with roots in the district.  Some have homepages on the internet. Many modern clan societies have appointed genealogists who can assist members in family research or at least help connect them with others who may be researching a common name.  Keep in mind that not all clan society members have a keen interest in genealogy. U.S. societies generally have open membership in order to maintain non-profit status; that is, you don't have to prove direct kinship to the clan.  (An interest in heritage and a small membership fee with application will normally admit you to the society.) 

Campbell:  Clan Campbell Society of N. A.
Fletcher:  Information about Clan Fletcher
Henderson:  Clan Henderson Society of the U.S.
MacAlister:  Clan McAlister of America
MacArthur:  Clan MacArthur Society
MacAulay:  Information about Clan MacAulay
MacDougall:  Clan MacDougall Society of N.A.
MacEwan:  Information about Clan MacEwan
MacGregor:  Clan Gregor Homepage
MacIver:  Information about the Clan MacIver
MacLachlan:  Clan MacLachlan North America
MacTavish:  Clan MacTavish Worldwide

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