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The word clann in Scottish Gaelic means 'offspring,
children, or descendants' .Each clan was a large
group of people, theoretically an extended family,
supposedly descended from one progenitor and all
owing allegiance to the clan chief. It also included a
large group of loosely-related septs– dependent
families - all of whom looked to the clan chief as their
head and their protector. They mostly shared the
same name. Most clans have their own tartan
patterns, usually dating from the 19th century. There
are over 350 clans of Scottish origin, eg. Cameron,
MacDonald, Campbell, Duncan, Gordon, MacLeod,
Montgomery, Ferguson or MacGregor.
A kilt is a knee-length type of male skirt, which
has became a part of the standard dress for the
Highlanders. Kilts are often worn instead of a
black tie and suit at formal occasions such as
weddings. It has its origin in an older garment
called the belted plaid. Different patterns of
tartan are used to identify the clan, family, or
