How a Site Map Explains the ACGS Navigation

On the American Clan Gregor Society website, the site map serves as a clear guide to both the primary navigation (the main menu items across the top of the page) and the secondary navigation (the dropdown items that appear when you hover over each main section).

Primary Navigation (Top-Level Categories)

These are the major sections visitors see immediately, such as:

  • History
  • Join
  • Current Events
  • Genealogy
  • Education
  • Links
  • Contacts
  • FAQ
  • Login

The site map lists each of these top-level menu items so users can quickly understand the main areas of the website.

Secondary Navigation (Dropdown Submenus)

Beneath many of the primary menu items are additional pages, which expand when a user hovers over that section. These secondary links provide deeper access to detailed information such as:

  • Meet Our Hereditary Chief
  • Castles and Historic Homes of Clan MacGregor
  • Clan Septs and Family Names
  • Genealogy resources and external archives
  • Educational links, scholarships, and guides
  • Instructions like “How to Measure a Kilt”

The site map displays these subpages clearly under their corresponding main categories, making the relationships easy to see at a glance.

Why This Matters for ACGS Visitors

Because the ACGS website contains a rich collection of historical, genealogical, educational, and organizational resources, a site map helps visitors:

  • Understand the structure of the website
  • Quickly find the pages they need
  • See where external links branch out to third‑party resources
  • Navigate both top‑level content and deeper informational pages
  • Gain confidence exploring the Society’s online tools and materials

In short, the site map offers a simplified overview of everything the website provides, showing how the ACGS organizes its extensive heritage, genealogy, and membership information into an easy-to-follow navigation system.

ACGS Website – Site Map with Descriptions

Menu – Basically Home button..

  • Message from the Chieftain — Official greetings, updates, and guidance from the Society’s Chieftain.

History

  • Meet Our Hereditary Chief — Background on the chief of Clan Gregor and the hereditary line.
  • Our Tartan — Information on Clan Gregor tartans, patterns, and usage.
  • MacGregor Clan Proscription — History of the name ban and its impact on the clan.
  • Battle of Glen Fruin — Overview of the 1603 battle central to MacGregor history.
  • Castles and Historic Homes of Clan MacGregor — Notable sites tied to Clan Gregor heritage.
  • Distinguished MacGregor’s — Profiles of notable MacGregors across history.

Join

  • How to Join the Society — Eligibility, documentation, dues, and application steps.
  • Clan Septs and Family Names — Recognized surnames and allied families related to Clan Gregor.

Current Events

  • Upcoming Activities & Gatherings — Dates, locations, and details for Society events and appearances including the yearly AGM.
  • Highland Games
  • Games & Participation — Where ACGS will attend, volunteer info, and how to connect on-site.

Genealogy

  • Clans, Families, and Scottish Kinship Traditions — How Scottish kinship and naming work in genealogy.
  • Genealogy Resources — Practical tools and guidance for building your family tree.
  • External Research Links (External Sites) — Trusted archives and databases:
    • U.S. National Archives — American historical records and research tools.
    • Resources for Researchers (UK) — UK archival guidance and catalogs.
    • Scottish Genealogy Society — Research assistance and Scottish records support.
    • Scotland’s People (UK) — Official Scottish BMD, census, and parish records.
    • MacGregor DNA Project — DNA matching and lineage insights for MacGregor descendants.

Education

  • University of Glasgow Online Resources (External Site) — Free Scottish history and culture learning materials.
  • Scholarship Resources — Academic and cultural funding opportunities (including piping).

Links

  • Site Map — One-stop overview of all major pages on the site.
  • External Resources (External Sites) — Authoritative organizations and records:
    • ACGS Society Records – University of Baltimore — Archival holdings of ACGS materials.
    • Council of Scottish Clans and Associations — Network of Scottish clan organizations.
    • The Court of the Lord Lyon — Scotland’s heraldic authority and clan recognition.

Contacts

  • How to Contact Council Members — Directory for officers and key points of contact.
  • ACGS By-Laws — Governing rules and structure of the Society.
  • Governance — Council roles, committees, and organizational operations.
  • Area Deputy Chieftains by State — Local contacts for regional support and events.
  • Privacy Policy — How the Society handles personal data.
  • Cookies Policy — Website tracking and cookie usage details.

FAQ

  • Answers to Common Questions — Quick help for membership, events, and site usage.
  • How-To Instructions — Practical guides:
    • Women Wear the Sash — Proper sash placement and protocol.
    • How to Measure a Kilt — Step-by-step measuring guide for accurate fit.

Login

  • Manage Your Member Account — Sign in to update details, access publications, and view member-only resources.