one clan, diverse roots

CLAN MACNEIL

association of america

What we do

Heritage & Culture

Scotland’s culture can be traced back almost a thousand years and it’s just as alive today as it has ever been.

Gatherings & Games

We celebrate our proud Scottish heritage through friendly association, the promotion of traditions and culture, and the sharing of information.

Genealogy & History

Our research extends from the roots of the Clan to the present-day life of the Macneils. Join us as we explore the clan Macneil around the world.

ABOUT US

Clan MacNeil Association of America

We celebrate our proud Scottish heritage through friendly association, the promotion of traditions and culture, and the sharing of information.

Latest Posts

Tracking Macneil and McNeill Family Migrations Through Historical Records
Tracking Macneil and McNeill Family Migrations Through Historical Records
The Macneil (and McNeill) name has traveled far beyond the shores of Barra, Colonsay, and Gigha. Today, descendants can be found across North America, Australia, and beyond. But how...
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What’s a Haplogroup Understanding Your Place on the Tree of Mankind wide
What’s a Haplogroup? Understanding Your Place on the Tree of Mankind
Let’s simplify something that sounds complicated: haplogroups. If you’ve taken a Y-DNA test or looked into your Macneil or McNeill ancestry, you’ve probably seen terms like R-M269 or...
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The Plantation of Ulster and the McNeill Legacy
The Plantation of Ulster and the McNeill Legacy
In the early 1600s, the British Crown launched the Plantation of Ulster—one of the most transformative episodes in Irish and Scottish history. Aimed at securing the region after Irish...
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