# Celts and clans

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 25, 2004, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celts-and-clans/271059 "2004-10-25T15:47:54Z")\
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Is the notion of a clan exclusive to Scotland amongst the Celtic countries? For example, I’ve not heard of any from Ireland or Wales. Why is Scotland unique in that respect?