Rankings
The most powerful clans, ranked.
Power rankings of the great clans and houses of the British Isles. Each leaderboard scores sustained political, military and economic power across a defined window, with the editorial arguments laid out entry by entry.
All-time leaderboards
14th century to today
The 10 Most Powerful Scottish Clans of All Time
Top 10, plus a reserve bench.
14th century to today
The 10 Most Powerful Irish Clans of All Time
Top 10, plus a reserve bench.
14th century to today
The 10 Most Powerful Welsh Houses of All Time
Top 10, plus a reserve bench.
12th century to today
The 15 Most Powerful English Houses of All Time
Top 15, plus a reserve bench.