About the Clan
The Clan Anderson Society was formed many years ago to promote and to share
the pride and kinship of Anderson ancestry. Membership is open to anyone
who is interested in the Anderson name. The Society has over 500 members
worldwide and growing every year. Won't you join us. A list of e-mail addresses
can be found on this page. The Society regularly attends Scottish Highland
games and Scottish Festivals throughout the United States. Clan Society
sponsored tents provide Gathering places for all Andersons. A listing of
these events and sponsors can be found below on this home page. The Society
publishes a quarterly news letter, "Stand Sure" for members. Each publication
carries a genealogical column, and general news about Anderson history,
members of the Society, and other interests. The Society archives genealogies
of members of the Society. The Clan genealogist is available to answer
questions and direct you in researching your Anderson or Scottish heritage!
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Anderson Tartan
The Anderson Tartan is unique among all of the Scottish tartans. This
is because it is the only tartan to have seven colors. All other tartans
have six or less. Because of this, the Anderson tartan must be woven on
a special loom. The colors are primarily a rich blue with yellow, green
and red in the plaid. Three variations exist: The Ancient colors which
are derived from the color scheme set mostly by natural old world style
dyes, The Modern colors, shown above, and derived from the use of modern
chemical dyes and the Muted colors which simulate a " weathered " tartan.
The Royal Canadian Air Force tartan, which has only five colors, is an
officially registered variant of the Clan Anderson tartan. From a distance
it is difficult to distinguish between the two.
For weavers and others interested in the thread count of the Anderson
Tartan: Thread
Count
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Clan Anderson Crest
The Clan Crest is an oak tree encircled by a strap and buckle, and it
usually bears the Clan motto. The Motto on the Clan Anderson Crest is "STAND
SURE" and appropriately describes the pride and spirit we feel as we celebrate
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Our Scottish Heritage
Our Scottish Heritage is a common bond many of us share....... For centuries,
the Scots have made enormous contributions in the fields of science, literature,
mathematics, and religion Even the game of golf has its origins on the
moors of Scotland! Scots have spread over the globe throughout the years,
bringing with them the culture of hardy people, enriched with dress, music,
art and dance. Clan societies celebrate and maintain this heritage that
is Scottish alone. Descendants of Scots trace their family surname to a
specific family group in Scotland and generally affiliate with that CLAN
group. Membership in a clan society is a source of pride and kinship with
others. Anderson is one of the most ancient and common surnames from Scotland.
It has a special reference to St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.
The Christian name of Andrew is a Scottish favorite and "Anderson" is a
derivation of "Andrew's Son". Hence, the Anderson name is widely found
throughout Scotland.
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