Clans

Clans

We are still looking for a Host and Honored Guest at the 54th Anniversary of the Alma Highland Festival and Games.

Each year the clans participate in the opening ceremony with a parade of tartans, then retreat to the Clan area to enjoy the remainder of the Festival. Back by popular demand, there will be a commemorative passport given to all children attending the Festival and we ask Clans to kindly participate with this activity by being a special place of interest of the Festival.

Interested in registering your Clan online? Copy and paste this link into your browser: almahighlandfestival.ticketleap.com/54th-alma-clans/

2023 Clans (as of April 7, 2023)

Arthur
Baird
Buchanan
Campbell
Donald
Donnachaidh
Fraser
Gunn
Hay
Henderson
Lamont
MacCallum/Malcom
MacIntyre
MacKay
MacLaren
MacLean
MacTavish
Young

2022 Best Clan

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Clan MacLean

2022 Best Clan Award Recipient

Hosted by Patricia Jackson and her sister Paula Stec, they got their start in 2014. While Pat has contributed most of their tent display, Paula has contributed some items also, but Paula is their decorating "Queen" and is responsible for their organization and pleasing look in their tent. Their first win was in 2015, and they were happy to add a second win in such a short time.

While Pat has been to Scotland in 2017 to attend the Clan's gathering on the island of Mull and meet the Clan Chief, Sir Lachlan MacLean, and explore the Duart castle, she has also accepted the position of Director of Region 3 for Clan Maclean Association in the United States. She is the Convener for their tent, and Paula is the Deputy Convener.
Clan MacLean has a long and interesting History. Marriages, attempted and successful murders, wars, and victories. and both Pat and Paula are happy to share stories of their Clan. The Duart castle is located on the Isle of Mull, and has been featured in movies. such as Entrapment starring Sean Conery, whos mother was a MacLean. The castle is currently under going restoration. It sits on a cliff overlooking two waterways, making it a strategic property during war. There are many famous MacLeans who were astornauts, authors, actors, and politicians.  So stop on by and visit with these ladies, and sign their guest book.

Please send registration & payment to :

ALMA HIGHLAND FESTIVAL

PO BOX 516 Alma, MI 48801