Clan MacNeil
Association of America

Heritage runs deep

What We Do

Heritage & Culture

From Kisimul Castle to the Highland Games tent, MacNeil heritage is living history. We preserve it, share it, and carry it forward for the generations that follow.

Gatherings & Games

We gather at Highland Games across North America at the clan tent, on the field, and in the stands. Come find your people and stay a while.

Genealogy & History

MacNeil roots run deep from the Scottish islands to distant shores. Our genealogy program helps you trace your line and find who came before you.

Your Name Has a Story

We are a community of MacNeils and MacNeills bound by a shared name and a proud Scottish heritage. Founded to connect clan families across North America, CMAA brings together members for fellowship at Highland Games, genealogy research, scholarships, and a publication that has served the clan for decades. If your name is Neill, O’Neill, Nelson, or any of the many sept names that trace back to the clan, you are part of this story too. If you are drawn to the heritage of Clan MacNeil, you are welcome here.

Latest Posts

Summer's End - The Gaelic Roots of Halloween
Long before plastic pumpkins and bags of candy, the last night of October meant something different in the Highlands and Islands. It was the hinge of the year, the end of the harvest...
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A Quick Membership Check In
October is one of our twice-yearly membership renewal campaigns, so it’s a good time for a quick membership check-in. Whether you’ve been a member for years, recently renewed,...
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The MacNeil Who Helped Change the American Workday
Labor Day weekend has become one of those markers on the American calendar that means several things at once. It is the unofficial end of summer, a three-day weekend, perhaps one...
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