Elliot Clan Society
The Elliot Clan Society is a worldwide organization, with active branches in
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the
United States. In accordance with Scottish Clan Law, Clan membership includes
all Eliots, Elliots, Elliotts, those of whose mother or grandmother was so
named and their spouses. This also applies to Eliots of known Scottish descent.
The History of the Elliot Clan Society
In 1977, the Elliot Clan Society was formed by the Clan's late
hereditary Chief, Sir Arthur Eliott, 11th Baronet of Stobs and Laird of
Redheugh, the ancient seat of the Clan Chiefs. Our present Chief is Sir Arthur's
daughter, Margaret Eliott of Redheugh. The primary purposes of this Society,
which is headquartered in Redheugh, are to preserve the history and traditions
of the Clan, and to promote a spirit of kinship among its members. In the
words of Sir Arthur, "The tie is essentially a family one, transcending
national boundaries and disregarding distinctions of age, sex, wealth or
status. Thus our Clan Society is more than a club and more even than what is
generally understood by a 'Society'. It is above all, a family association and
has been formed for those of us who feel that this ancient tie is of special
interest and value to our modern world."
The Elliot Clan Society ~ Today
The overall goals and purpose of the Elliot Clan Society is to promote a spirit of kinship within
our clan by means of social gatherings (Scottish festivals & highland games)
and through newsletters and other methods of correspondence.
The society achieves these goals by:
- Sending newsletters and various correspondence periodically
- By hosting gatherings, which are held (by state and region)
- Assisting members to research their Elliot genealogy
- Supporting other organizations with objectives similar to ours
- Promoting our heritage through Scottish dance & bagpipe
- Providing information directing members to lineage and historical research
- Preserving the history and traditions of the Elliot Clan
The Benefits of Joining the Elliot Clan Society
It is obvious then, that to achieve these goals we encourage that the involvement of each individual ECS Clan member and
that new membership into the Elliot Clan Society is most welcomed!
Once you become a member of the society you will have access to information which will indubitably assist you in locating
resources which will benefit you in numerous ways. Each ECS Commissioner will offer you support in locating
historic resources related to the Elliot Clan. This "support" also includes
references to books, electronic media and various publications that are of significance. You may also
expect direct communication (via) newsletter from both your area commissioner, USA president and our
parent Society in Scotland.
Membership (Becoming an Elliot Clan member)
If you are a person of Scottish ancestry bearing the name Elliot, Elliott or Eliott (including the spouse or descendant of such person) and wish
to join the Elliot Clan Society please fill out the
ECS USA Membership 2010-2011 form(pdf) and mail
it to the address as instructed on form corresponding to the particular area you reside in. If you are visiting this site and are outside the USA, forms may be found on the "Official ECS Website" at: www.elliotclan.com.
For US residents, please make sure that you
send your completed ECS USA membership forms to the Membership/Treasurer. Once you join the
Society you will receive periodic newsletters from the ECS USA and our Parent
society in Scotland. The newsletters will inform you of gathering information,
Scottish festivals in your area and other announcements of importance to our
Clan - Furthermore it allow you to meet other Elliots with similar
interests our Scottish heritage.
