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

Join Us for Clan MacNeil's 2026 Ceilidh and Annual General Meeting
Summer is coming, and so is one of our favorite traditions: the Clan MacNeil Ceilidh and Annual General Meeting, held each year in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Friday,...
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Growing the Clan Tree: Why We Need More Testers
If you’ve already taken a Y-DNA test, that’s a great start—but the real power of DNA comes from numbers. More testers = more branches on the tree = more answers for all of us. This...
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Can DNA Solve a Mystery? Using Y-DNA for Brick Walls and Unknowns
Every family has a mystery. Maybe there’s a missing father in the records. A sudden surname change. A cousin with no known link. Or a family legend about being descended from...
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