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Welcome to the Clan Campbell Society (North America)

Explore more than a thousand years of Clan Campbell history, Scottish genealogy, heritage, and Highland traditions while discovering the enduring cultural legacy of Scotland and its Highland clans.

The Clan Campbell Society (North America), founded in 1929 in San Francisco, California, is the oldest and largest Clan Campbell Society in the world and one of the oldest Scottish Clan Societies in North America.

The Society fulfills its charitable, educational, and scientific mission by preserving, studying, and promoting the history, genealogy, heraldry, and cultural heritage of Clan Campbell, its associated families, and its septs for the benefit of the public. Through education, historical and genealogical research, scientific inquiry, publication, and the dissemination of knowledge, the Society advances public understanding and appreciation of Scottish history, genealogy, heraldry, and cultural heritage.

Through historical education, genealogical research, genetic genealogy (DNA) research, peer-reviewed and ISSN-registered educational publications, and participation in Scottish cultural events and Highland Games, the Society encourages a deeper public understanding of Scottish history, genealogy, Heraldry, and Highland traditions.

The Society develops and makes its educational resources, peer-reviewed and ISSN-registered publications, genealogical research, and historical information available to members, researchers, educators, and the general public in support of lifelong learning, historical preservation, and scholarly inquiry.

The Clan Campbell Society (North America) sponsors the world’s largest Campbell surname Y-DNA project - the largest Clan Campbell genetic genealogy research initiative in the world - and supports the public study of Scottish genealogy, Heraldry, ancestry, and family history. Whether you are researching your Campbell roots, exploring Scottish clan history, or seeking to connect with Scottish heritage, the Society provides accessible educational resources, cultural programs, and a global community dedicated to preserving Scotland’s rich legacy.

Join the Clan Campbell Society (North America) and become part of an organization committed to preserving and sharing Scottish history, genealogy, culture, and Highland traditions for future generations. We invite you to explore our educational resources on this website, participate in Highland Games, support our public genetic genealogy research and educational initiatives, and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share a passion for Clan Campbell and Scottish heritage.

Annual membership dues sustain the Society's public educational programming, genealogy initiatives, the Campbell Y-DNA Project, scholarly publications, and historical preservation efforts. Your support advances educational, historical, and scientific research while helping preserve Scotland's rich cultural heritage for future generations.

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Learn more about Us: A Short History of the Clan Campbell Society in North America

Clan Campbell Tartans

Many a Campbell and member of a Campbell sept has sought the answer to that question upon first becoming interested in his or her Scottish heritage. There is only one authority on the correct tartan or tartans of a clan: the chief of that clan.

Chief of Clan Campbell

Torquhil Ian Campbell, Chief of Clan Campbell, the 13th (S) and 6th (UK) Duke of Argyll, inherited the title on 21 April 2001. The family's main seat is Inveraray Castle where the Duke and Duchess live with their three children.

Clan Campbell History

Historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Scottish Highland clans. Campbell lands started in Argyll in the west, east to Perth and Kinross, and extended to the north as far as Nairn. Clan Campbell origins are placed amongst the ancient Britons of Strathclyde.

Clan Campbell Education Foundation

Founded in 1992, the Clan Campbell Education Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt charitable and educational Foundation. The purpose of the CCEF is to educate the public regarding the Clan Campbell, Scots and Scotland, and to increase the understanding of the American public of the Scots and Scottish heritage.

Saint Andrew – Patron Saint of Scotland

The Apostle, the Saltire and the enduring spirit of Scotland

Saint Andrew, and St. Andrew's Day on November 30th, holds a special place in the history, faith and identity of Scotland. As the country's patron saint, his name and symbol have become inseparable from Scotland's national story. For Scots throughout the world, including members of the Clan Campbell Society, Saint Andrew represents an enduring connection to Scotland, its traditions and its proud heritage.

Governance

The Clan Campbell Society (North America) is committed to the highest standards of nonprofit management. To ensure the longevity of our heritage and the trust of our members, the Board of Trustees and Executive Council adhere to these foundational Principles of Good Governance:

Campbell DNA Project

The Campbell DNA Project was launched in October of 2002 with the purpose of trying to help genealogy researchers break through brick walls. The goal of the project was to attempt to get DNA samples of several Campbell reference lineages and to look at opportunities to link current genealogy research to these lines.

Clan Campbell Castles

While the history of Clan Campbell evolved in many places besides their great castles, the remains of such places are among the most evocative and interesting to visit today. Pictured here is Inveraray Castle, home of the Clan Chief, the Duke of Argyll.

Genealogy & DNA

The Society’s genealogy program and the Campbell DNA Project work together to help members trace their Campbell lineage. Our Genealogy / DNA Team can review your family research against a database of more than 250,000 names, guide you through Y-DNA testing, and point you to the records you need in North America and Scotland.