{
  "version": "1.1-verification-audit",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-24",
  "policy_notice": "Clan associations and sept relationships can vary between historical sources and clan societies. Where differences exist, Kilt-Hire.co.uk aims to present the available evidence and identify disputed interpretations rather than present uncertain information as fact.",
  "confidence_levels": {
    "HIGH": "Direct clan surname, direct spelling variant, or strong source agreement.",
    "MEDIUM": "Commonly listed as associated/sept name, but geography, branch or source variation may matter.",
    "LOW": "Possible relationship included for discovery only; needs stronger confirmation before being treated as a firm association.",
    "DISPUTED": "Multiple recognised associations or significant ambiguity; user should verify family history and source context."
  },
  "source_hierarchy": [
    "Scottish Register of Tartans",
    "Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs",
    "Official Clan Societies",
    "Historic Clan References",
    "Academic Sources",
    "Heritage Organisations"
  ],
  "records": [
    {
      "surname": "Adamson",
      "slug": "adamson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Agnew",
      "slug": "agnew",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Aitken",
      "slug": "aitken",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Anderson",
      "slug": "anderson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Andrew",
      "slug": "andrew",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Beaton",
      "slug": "beaton",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Bell",
      "slug": "bell",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Bethune",
      "slug": "bethune",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Blackadder",
      "slug": "blackadder",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Boyd",
      "slug": "boyd",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Brown",
      "slug": "brown",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Burnett",
      "slug": "burnett",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Burns",
      "slug": "burns",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Caddell",
      "slug": "caddell",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Associated with Campbell of Cawdor/Calder material in reference lists; verify branch context before treating as a general Campbell link.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Calder",
      "slug": "calder",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Associated with Campbell of Cawdor/Calder material in reference lists; verify branch context before treating as a general Campbell link.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Campbell",
      "slug": "campbell",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Carmichael",
      "slug": "carmichael",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Clan Douglas"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in multiple clan/sept reference contexts. Do not treat as a single-certain clan association without family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Craig",
      "slug": "craig",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Cullen",
      "slug": "cullen",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Darroch",
      "slug": "darroch",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Denniston",
      "slug": "denniston",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Dickson",
      "slug": "dickson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Dingwall",
      "slug": "dingwall",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Donald",
      "slug": "donald",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Douglas",
      "slug": "douglas",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Douglas",
        "Douglass"
      ],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Douglass",
      "slug": "douglass",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Douglas",
        "Douglass"
      ],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Drysdale",
      "slug": "drysdale",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Douglas reference material or as direct spelling variant; some associated families may also stand independently.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Duthie",
      "slug": "duthie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fergie",
      "slug": "fergie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fergus",
      "slug": "fergus",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fergushill",
      "slug": "fergushill",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Ferguson",
      "slug": "ferguson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Ferguson",
        "Fergusson"
      ],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fergussill",
      "slug": "fergussill",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fergusson",
      "slug": "fergusson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
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        "Ferguson",
        "Fergusson"
      ],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Ferries",
      "slug": "ferries",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Forgan",
      "slug": "forgan",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Forgie",
      "slug": "forgie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Fraser",
      "slug": "fraser",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Fraser",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/fraser.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Fraser tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Fraser",
        "Frazer",
        "Frasier",
        "Frazier"
      ],
      "region": "Lowland Fraser and Highland Fraser of Lovat contexts",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Fraser surname or common spelling variant; note that Fraser and Fraser of Lovat contexts can differ.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fraser reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Frasier",
      "slug": "frasier",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Fraser",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/fraser.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Fraser tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Fraser",
        "Frazer",
        "Frasier",
        "Frazier"
      ],
      "region": "Lowland Fraser and Highland Fraser of Lovat contexts",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Fraser surname or common spelling variant; note that Fraser and Fraser of Lovat contexts can differ.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fraser reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Frazer",
      "slug": "frazer",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Fraser",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/fraser.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Fraser tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Fraser",
        "Frazer",
        "Frasier",
        "Frazier"
      ],
      "region": "Lowland Fraser and Highland Fraser of Lovat contexts",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Fraser surname or common spelling variant; note that Fraser and Fraser of Lovat contexts can differ.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fraser reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Frazier",
      "slug": "frazier",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Fraser",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/fraser.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Fraser tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Fraser",
        "Frazer",
        "Frasier",
        "Frazier"
      ],
      "region": "Lowland Fraser and Highland Fraser of Lovat contexts",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Fraser surname or common spelling variant; note that Fraser and Fraser of Lovat contexts can differ.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fraser reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Garden",
      "slug": "garden",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Geddes",
      "slug": "geddes",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Gillanders",
      "slug": "gillanders",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
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      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Gordon",
      "slug": "gordon",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Hamilton",
      "slug": "hamilton",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Independent or other clan/family tradition may apply"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
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      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in Douglas allied/sept-family lists, but the surname is also historically significant outside Douglas contexts. Treat as disputed pending family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Hardie",
      "slug": "hardie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Clan Campbell"
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      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
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      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in reference lists for more than one clan, including Fergusson/Ferguson and Campbell. Treat as disputed without family-location evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "Ask users to check geography, family records and clan society guidance before choosing a tartan.",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Hardy",
      "slug": "hardy",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Clan Campbell"
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      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
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      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
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      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in reference lists for more than one clan, including Fergusson/Ferguson and Campbell. Treat as disputed without family-location evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
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      "notes": "Ask users to check geography, family records and clan society guidance before choosing a tartan.",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Harris",
      "slug": "harris",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Huntley",
      "slug": "huntley",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Kenneth",
      "slug": "kenneth",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacKenzie",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacKenzie tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacKenzie",
        "Mackenzie",
        "McKenzie"
      ],
      "region": "Kintail and Ross-shire",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Mackenzie spelling variants are strong; other forms need family-history confirmation and are included for cautious discovery only.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Mackenzie reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Mackenzie",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "LOW records should be reviewed against official Clan Mackenzie society material before expansion.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Current evidence is discovery-level only and should not be promoted without stronger source verification.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Kenny",
      "slug": "kenny",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacKenzie",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacKenzie tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacKenzie",
        "Mackenzie",
        "McKenzie"
      ],
      "region": "Kintail and Ross-shire",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Mackenzie spelling variants are strong; other forms need family-history confirmation and are included for cautious discovery only.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Mackenzie reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Mackenzie",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "LOW records should be reviewed against official Clan Mackenzie society material before expansion.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Current evidence is discovery-level only and should not be promoted without stronger source verification.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Lawrie",
      "slug": "lawrie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Lennox",
      "slug": "lennox",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Lewis",
      "slug": "lewis",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Livingston",
      "slug": "livingston",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Loudon",
      "slug": "loudon",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Lyle",
      "slug": "lyle",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacArthur",
      "slug": "macarthur",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacBeth",
      "slug": "macbeth",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacClure",
      "slug": "macclure",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacColl",
      "slug": "maccoll",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Donald associated names/septs in reference material; confirm family geography and branch before choosing a tartan.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacCrimmon",
      "slug": "maccrimmon",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacDermid",
      "slug": "macdermid",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacDonald",
      "slug": "macdonald",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacDonald",
        "Macdonald"
      ],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacEachan",
      "slug": "maceachan",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacEachern",
      "slug": "maceachern",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacFergus",
      "slug": "macfergus",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ferguson",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/ferguson.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ancient Ferguson Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/ancient-ferguson.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ayrshire, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Perthshire, Dumfries and Galloway",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Fergusson names/septs or direct name variants; tartan details should be checked with the Scottish Register of Tartans.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Fergusson reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fergusson",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacGibbon",
      "slug": "macgibbon",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacIsaac",
      "slug": "macisaac",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacIver",
      "slug": "maciver",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacKellar",
      "slug": "mackellar",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacKenzie",
      "slug": "mackenzie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacKenzie",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacKenzie tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacKenzie",
        "Mackenzie",
        "McKenzie"
      ],
      "region": "Kintail and Ross-shire",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Mackenzie spelling variants are strong; other forms need family-history confirmation and are included for cautious discovery only.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Mackenzie reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Mackenzie",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "LOW records should be reviewed against official Clan Mackenzie society material before expansion.",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacKinney",
      "slug": "mackinney",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacKenzie",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacKenzie tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacKenzie",
        "Mackenzie",
        "McKenzie"
      ],
      "region": "Kintail and Ross-shire",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Mackenzie spelling variants are strong; other forms need family-history confirmation and are included for cautious discovery only.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Mackenzie reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Mackenzie",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "LOW records should be reviewed against official Clan Mackenzie society material before expansion.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Current evidence is discovery-level only and should not be promoted without stronger source verification.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacLeod",
      "slug": "macleod",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacLeod",
        "Macleod",
        "McLeod"
      ],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacMichael",
      "slug": "macmichael",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Clan Campbell"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in multiple clan/sept reference contexts. Do not treat as a single-certain clan association without family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacMurdoch",
      "slug": "macmurdoch",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacQueen",
      "slug": "macqueen",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacRory",
      "slug": "macrory",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Donald associated names/septs in reference material; confirm family geography and branch before choosing a tartan.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacSween",
      "slug": "macsween",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Donald/MacDonald reference material or as a direct spelling variant; branch and tartan selection should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "MacTaggart",
      "slug": "mactaggart",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Maxwell",
      "slug": "maxwell",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Independent or other clan/family tradition may apply"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in Douglas allied/sept-family lists, but the surname is also historically significant outside Douglas contexts. Treat as disputed pending family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "McKenzie",
      "slug": "mckenzie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacKenzie",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacKenzie tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacKenzie",
        "Mackenzie",
        "McKenzie"
      ],
      "region": "Kintail and Ross-shire",
      "evidence_summary": "Direct Mackenzie spelling variants are strong; other forms need family-history confirmation and are included for cautious discovery only.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Mackenzie reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Mackenzie",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "LOW records should be reviewed against official Clan Mackenzie society material before expansion.",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "McLeod",
      "slug": "mcleod",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "MacLeod",
        "Macleod",
        "McLeod"
      ],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Moir",
      "slug": "moir",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Gordon",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Gordon tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Aberdeenshire and north-east Scotland",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Gordon reference material or direct name; spelling variants and regional history should be checked.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Gordon reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Gordon",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Moodie",
      "slug": "moodie",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Norman",
      "slug": "norman",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacLeod",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "MEDIUM",
      "confidence_score": 72,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacLeod tartans",
        "MacLeod of Lewis tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Skye, Harris, Dunvegan, Lewis and Hebridean branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan MacLeod sept/reference material or direct spelling variant; Lewis can also be geographical or a separate surname context, so verify family history.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan MacLeod reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Associated Clan MacLeod Societies",
          "url": "https://www.clanmacleod.org/",
          "category": "Official Clan Societies",
          "tier": 3
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "For MacLeod, distinguish Dunvegan/Harris and Lewis traditions where relevant.",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association has official clan society support but should still be reviewed for branch/geographic context before being called definitive.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Paterson",
      "slug": "paterson",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Campbell",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/campbell.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Black Watch Tartan",
        "Ancient Campbell Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/black-watch.html",
        "../tartans/ancient-campbell.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Argyll and western Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Campbell names/septs or branch-related names in reference material. Exact branch and tartan choice may vary.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Campbell reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Campbell",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Queen",
      "slug": "queen",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Donald associated names/septs in reference material; confirm family geography and branch before choosing a tartan.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Rory",
      "slug": "rory",
      "primary_clan": "Clan MacDonald",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/macdonald.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "MacDonald tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Inner Hebrides, Isles and western seaboard",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed among Clan Donald associated names/septs in reference material; confirm family geography and branch before choosing a tartan.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Donald reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Donald",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Ross",
      "slug": "ross",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Clan association is strong; tartan recommendation is generic and should be improved with a direct tartan record URL.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Rutherford",
      "slug": "rutherford",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Independent or other clan/family tradition may apply"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in Douglas allied/sept-family lists, but the surname is also historically significant outside Douglas contexts. Treat as disputed pending family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Steuart",
      "slug": "steuart",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Stewart",
        "Stuart",
        "Steuart"
      ],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Stewart",
      "slug": "stewart",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Stewart",
        "Stuart",
        "Steuart"
      ],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Stuart",
      "slug": "stuart",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "HIGH",
      "confidence_score": 95,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [
        "Stewart",
        "Stuart",
        "Steuart"
      ],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "verified",
      "verification_classification": "PASS",
      "verification_issues": [],
      "unsupported_claims": []
    },
    {
      "surname": "Tulloch",
      "slug": "tulloch",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Turnbull",
      "slug": "turnbull",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Douglas",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Independent or other clan/family tradition may apply"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Douglas tartans"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lanarkshire, Borders, Angus, Moray, Galloway and Dumfriesshire",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in Douglas allied/sept-family lists, but the surname is also historically significant outside Douglas contexts. Treat as disputed pending family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Vass",
      "slug": "vass",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Ross",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Ross Red",
        "Ross Dress",
        "Ross Hunting"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Ross and northern Highlands",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Ross reference material or direct surname; some names may have independent or regional alternatives.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Ross reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Ross",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "Tartan association uses a generic tartan hub rather than a specific tartan page or direct SRT entry.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Walker",
      "slug": "walker",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [],
      "confidence_level": "LOW",
      "confidence_score": 45,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Listed in Clan Stewart reference material or as a direct spelling variant; Stewart branch context may matter.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "url": "https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/",
          "category": "Scottish Register of Tartans",
          "tier": 1
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "review-required",
      "verification_classification": "REVIEW",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Association appears in starter historic/reference material only; lower confidence until official clan society, Standing Council, academic or primary evidence is attached.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    },
    {
      "surname": "Young",
      "slug": "young",
      "primary_clan": "Clan Stewart",
      "primary_clan_url": "../clans/stewart.html",
      "alternative_clans": [
        "Clan Douglas"
      ],
      "confidence_level": "DISPUTED",
      "confidence_score": 35,
      "associated_tartans": [
        "Royal Stewart Tartan",
        "Hunting Stewart Tartan"
      ],
      "associated_tartan_urls": [
        "../tartans/royal-stewart.html",
        "../tartans/hunting-stewart.html"
      ],
      "alternative_spellings": [],
      "region": "Lowlands and Highlands, with major Stewart branches",
      "evidence_summary": "Appears in multiple clan/sept reference contexts. Do not treat as a single-certain clan association without family evidence.",
      "sources": [
        {
          "name": "Clan Stewart reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Stewart",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        },
        {
          "name": "Clan Douglas reference summary",
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Douglas",
          "category": "Historic Clan References",
          "tier": 4
        }
      ],
      "notes": "",
      "review_status": "disputed",
      "verification_classification": "DISPUTED",
      "verification_issues": [
        "Multiple or ambiguous clan associations are present; do not present as a single certain relationship.",
        "No official clan society source is attached to this surname record."
      ],
      "unsupported_claims": [
        "Historic/reference summary alone should not be treated as conclusive sept proof."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "last_verified": "2026-06-24"
}