==What is a "real" Clan?==

Your argument is interesting but despite popular belief there was little difference between most Lowland clans and Highland clans. The Lowlanders were involved in many clan battles and feuds too. The way Scotland was run you needed a clan to hold land and power. Of course some were more violent than others and some Lowland clans were not involved in any violent clan-like activitties at all but they are in the minority. It was centuries ago and we are all at peace now.