Our Society
A little about what we do and who we are
Highland Games
We set up Clan booths at countless Games and Festivals across North America each year.
Scholarships
We encourage the promotion of Scottish and Celtic heritage through our scholarship program, which rewards youth each year for their hard work and effort.
MacDowall Names
Cole, Coyle, Coul(l), Dole, Dougal(l), Dowdle, Dowal(l), Dowel(l), Dowler, Dowling, Doyle, Dugal, Dugle, Duval(l), Duwal(l), Kyle, MacDewel(l), MacDill, MacDole, MacDool, Macdowal, McDowel(l), MacDowel, MacDowgal(l), McDowile, McDoual(l), M’Doual(l), MacDool, McDoll, Macdougal(l) (original ancient name), Mcdougal(l), MacDouyl, M’Douwille, Macduel, Mactheuel, McCoul, McDuhile, MacDull, Macduoel, MacDuyl, Mcduwel(l), Makdougal(l), M’Gowal(l), O’Dowil(l), Howell, MacHowell, McHowell, Wall, Wahl, and many more.
Genealogy
We are currently working away at updating our records to provide a greater picture of our history, not only in Scotland, but in North America as well.
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Clan Booths
Just a few of the Games/Festivals we attend. Check out our Games Calendar for the entire list!
About us
What we represent
Originally established in 1965, The Clan MacDougall Society of North America has been in operation for the past 50 years! We aim to ensure that people have a resource when it comes to finding out more about their heritage.
United States
Where we were founded
Canada
Home to the chief of Clan MacDowall
Scotland
Our ancestral home
The World
We are a global family
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Our Elected Officers
These volunteers spend countless hours making sure the Society runs smoothly
Scott MacDougald
Kyle Jones
Don MacDougall
Valerie McDougall
Lynne Borneman
Matt MacDougall
John McDowall
Chris MacDougall
Ashby McCown
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LATEST NEWS
President’s Page
Scott MacDougald president@macdougall.org In our mother tongue, fàilte oirbh gu Làrach-lìn Chomann Chlann MhicDhùghaill Ameireaca a Tuath. ‘S e rùn an làraich-lìn seo beagan dualchas nan Dùghallach a shealltainn dhuibh. Tha mi an dòchas gun còrd i ribh. On behalf of the members of the Clan MacDougall Society of North America, I would like to[…]
Update: Dunollie Castle Preservation
Dunollie tower with the Standard’s first flight at the International Gathering in 2009. Dunollie Castle is at the center of Lorn and its adjacent islands, the area in which MacDougalls and their associated families find their historical and cultural roots. The Castle, a symbol of our Clan heritage, holds a commanding position overlooking the Sound[…]
A New Look!
Welcome to the updated web page for the Clan MacDougall Society of North America. We have been working on a refresh of the site for some time, and it is finally ready to be unveiled. As with all web site refreshes, we expect there will be a few hiccups during the transition, so please bear[…]
MacDougall and MacDowall Books and DVDs
The MacDowalls By Fergus D. H. Macdowall Editor-in-Chief, William L. MacDougall Editor, Scott A. MacDougald Associate Editor, Suzanne O. McDougal Production Editor, and eight talented Contributing Writers. The MacDowalls became available in June 2009. The book traces glories, tragedies, and accomplishments of the MacDowall kindred from their beginnings in Scotland and Ireland to their emigrations[…]
Clan Names
CLAN NAMES AND FAMILIES Clan Names and Families Associated With Clan MacDougall of Argyll and Clan MacDowall of Galloway Welcome to the location of “The Clan Names and Families Associated with Clan MacDougall of Argyll and Clan MacDowall of Galloway”. We are presently constructing our presentation about the proud names who share our clan[…]
Update
Dunollie tower with the Standard’s first flight at the International Gathering in 2009. Dunollie Castle is at the center of Lorn and its adjacent islands, the area in which MacDougalls and their associated families find their historical and cultural roots. The Castle, a symbol of our Clan heritage, holds a commanding position overlooking the Sound[…]
The Clan MacDougall
Battle Cry: “Buaidh No Bas” Victory or Death Clan Badge: Bell Heather Clan Bird: the Raven The MacDougalls of Lorn are the senior branch of the royal house of Somerled, a famous warrior King of the Hebrides isles and ruler of Argyll until his death in 1164. Clan MacDougall is a very old Highland clan[…]
The Clan MacDowall
Battle Cry: “Vincere Vel Mori” To Conquer or Die Clan Badge: Oak Clan Bird: the Raven The MacDowalls are recognized as a clan by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Although there are many variations as described below, the official spelling of the clan name is MacDowall with the letter “D” capitalized. Fergus D. H.[…]
Brief History
MacDougalls of Lorn Mac means “son of” while the term “clan” comes from the Gaelic word for children. Thus, Clan MacDougall signifies the children of the son(s) of Dougall. Dougal or Dugall or Dougall derived from the Gaelic word Dubh meaning Black or Dark, the Gaelic word Gall meaning Stranger or Foreigner. Hence Dougal would[…]
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