The following is a list of surnames that are recognized septs of the Clan Donald, a Scottish clan of the Scottish Highlands. Also are included are notes on eligibility for membership of the clan.
Highland and Islands, can be of Clan Macdonald of Sleat (Clan Donald NORTH) or Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg (Clan Donald SOUTH). Many Beatons from Clan MacDonald of Keppoch
MacQuilken/an Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacQuilkans derive from: Gaelic Mac Cuilcein – "son of Wilkie". Islay and Kintyre – Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg (Clan Donald SOUTH)
Whannell Only those from West Highlands and Islands or Ulster and must have originally been a MACWHANNEL