Simple answer… Yes. Although, let’s clarify that there is no evidence to support Watsons ever being part of the feudal highland clan system or what some traditionalists may claim to be a “proper” clan. Watsons, have for a long time been considered simply a sept of the Buchanan or Forbes clans. Whilst this was true in some geographic areas such as Dumbartonshire and Stirlingshire, or in the case of the Forbes clan, Aberdeenshire - we are infact recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon as being a clan in our own right, albeit an armigerous clan. This means we once had a Clan Chief, however no current Chief as recognised by Lord Lyon.
Are the Watsons a Scottish Clan?
Are the Watsons a Scottish Clan?
Are the Watsons a Scottish Clan?
Simple answer… Yes. Although, let’s clarify that there is no evidence to support Watsons ever being part of the feudal highland clan system or what some traditionalists may claim to be a “proper” clan. Watsons, have for a long time been considered simply a sept of the Buchanan or Forbes clans. Whilst this was true in some geographic areas such as Dumbartonshire and Stirlingshire, or in the case of the Forbes clan, Aberdeenshire - we are infact recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon as being a clan in our own right, albeit an armigerous clan. This means we once had a Clan Chief, however no current Chief as recognised by Lord Lyon.