Clan MacMillan North Central States

hough no longer concentrated in Scotland, MacMillans are still a clan, sharing common ancestors, a chief and a rich heritage reaching back to the Clan's 12th century progenitor, making Clan MacMillan one of Scotland's oldest clans. Regional and national branches of the clan are located in Britain, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Gatherings are held every few years bringing the international membership together. More about Clan MacMillan's branches and organizations is available at the Clan Centre's "Organizations" page.

Our branch, "Clan MacMillan North Central States" was initiated in 2000 at the suggestion of our Chief. Initially just Minnesota, we grew to include Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. In 2002 Illinois was added. Missouri joined us in 2006. Our mission is to create awareness among our clanspeople of their heritage, their clan and other MacMillans (of whatever spelling) through Highland games, social events and any forms of communication we can take advantage of. For more information contact one of our officers or the Clan Centre. Or see a page on how to join our branch.

Chief George MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap

George MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap is Clan MacMillan's chief (pictured at left at the 1991 Gathering at Finlaystone), a 23rd generation descendant of the clan's progenitor. George's father, Sir Gordon MacMillan, was accepted by the Lord Lyon as chief, the MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap in 1952 the first recognized chief of the clan since the death of Duncan MacMillan of Dunsmore in 1799.

Clan MacMillan International Centre

George resides in Finlaystone, Langbank Scotland overlooking the Clyde River near Glasgow. Here also is the Clan MacMillan International Centre, containing displays on clan history, genealogy and more current information. Especially of interest to those researching family genealogy is Project MAOL (MacMillan Ancestry On-Line), a growing compilation of MacMillan genealogy. MacMillans may add their research and use it to trace their own ancestors.


							Septs are branches of a clan that for various reasons use a different surname. Among the dozens of MacMillan septs are Baxter, Bell, Blue and Brown. More about MacMillan septs can be found on the Clan Centre's Septs page. MacMillan (of whatever spelling) originated as a Scottish name, not Irish as some assume (though many were Scots-Irish, Presbyterian Scottish Lowlanders who moved to Ulster in the 17th century and to the American Colonies between 1710 and 1775.) The recently initiated Clan MacMillan Y-DNA Test Project is a genetic approach to confirming one's genealogical connections. Click here to learn more. Clan MacMillan Centre (Langbank Scotland) website Other branches of Clan MacMillan: Glengarry and Ottawa Valley Branch of Clan MacMillan Society of North America Clan MacMillan Society of Australia Clan MacMillan, Southern California Branch Clan MacMillan, New Mexico For more information on our Clan: Clan MacMillan on Electric Scotland
		hough no longer concentrated in Scotland, MacMillans are still a clan, sharing common ancestors, a chief and a rich heritage reaching back to the Clan's 12th century progenitor, making Clan MacMillan one of Scotland's oldest clans. Regional and national branches of the clan are located in Britain, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Gatherings are held every few years bringing the international membership together. More about Clan MacMillan's branches and organizations is available at the Clan Centre's "Organizations" page. Clan MacMillan North Central States Our branch, "Clan MacMillan North Central States" was initiated in 2000 at the suggestion of our Chief. Initially just Minnesota, we grew to include Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas. In 2002 Illinois was added. Missouri joined us in 2006. Our mission is to create awareness among our clanspeople of their heritage, their clan and other MacMillans (of whatever spelling) through Highland games, social events and any forms of communication we can take advantage of. For more information contact one of our officers or the Clan Centre. Or see a page on how to join our branch. Chief George MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap George MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap is Clan MacMillan's chief (pictured at left at the 1991 Gathering at Finlaystone), a 23rd generation descendant of the clan's progenitor. George's father, Sir Gordon MacMillan, was accepted by the Lord Lyon as chief, the MacMillan of MacMillan and Knap in 1952 the first recognized chief of the clan since the death of Duncan MacMillan of Dunsmore in 1799. Clan MacMillan International Centre George resides in Finlaystone, Langbank Scotland overlooking the Clyde River near Glasgow. Here also is the Clan MacMillan International Centre, containing displays on clan history, genealogy and more current information. Especially of interest to those researching family genealogy is Project MAOL (MacMillan Ancestry On-Line), a growing compilation of MacMillan genealogy. MacMillans may add their research and use it to trace their own ancestors.
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