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"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life".Richard Bach Hunterston Castle is the ancient seat of of Clan Hunter, whose history dates back to the 12th century and the invitation of Norman knights into Scotland by David I. The Hunters were granted… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Strengthening Clan Alliances in Scotland: A formal Bond of Friendship at Hunterston Castle.
https://youtu.be/a9LIkqlbzE4?si=wkTjlxhEoZvvZ5Zl The one o'clock gun Visitors and in fact some locals still get a bit if a shock when the one o’clock gun is fired. The gun has been fired during times of peace, every day, with some exceptions since the summer of 1861, in the month of June of that year to be exact.… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Edinburgh and the 1 o’clock gun.
Two men reviewing blueprints at a historic building construction site I received an interesting piece of information regarding a member of the Carruthers family who was a well-known Architect in Dumfriesshire. The piece came from another great Facebook page called 'Lockerbie past and present'. It touches on the laying of the foundation stone of Dryfesdale… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Legacy of Frank Carruthers – Architect of Dryfesdale Church
One of our American members asked me to comment on the history surrounding the Catholic-Protestant divide in Scotland. Although quite an intricate situation to unravel, we will try to cover the history behind it. So where did it begin: Until the 1500's Scotland was predominantly Roman Catholic. Protestantism spread to Scotland in a large part… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: William and Mary: A Turning Point in Scottish State Religion.
Research never ends. With all genealogical and historical research dating back further than the mid 1500's in Scotland, things become very blurry and this leaves many claims of lineage open to both criticism and ridicule. When we receive emails that people are claiming to be direct descendants of Rydderch of Caer Rydderch fame, the area… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Early Lineage of the Carruthers Chiefs: A Critical Reconstruction
During the middle ages, the church was seen as an integral part of daily life and carried a great deal of influence from the nobility down to the common folk, and all on those in between. As such many ancient Scottish clans and families, highland, lowland and border had their own prayers and graces that… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Medieval Scottish Prayers: A Linguistic Journey
When we first started researching the evidence relating to our name, we came across many anomalies surrounding it. Some, simply through weak research, some through what seems to be personal agenda to deliberately confuse and some for obvious commercial reasons. We are of course all aware that after the Grand Ball in 1922 attended by… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Are Highland terms accurate to describe Border families?
Following the route of many other Scottish clans, a chief is being sought for another ancient Scottish name and as is required, under the auspices of Lord Lyon. It was announced on the 11th of June 2026, that the Learned Kindred of Currie, led by the Commander of the Name Currie, Robert Currie, has been… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Learned Kindred of Currie seeks a Chief.
It is with great sadness that Laurie Carruthers Caron, Clan Commissioner for Canada and one of the clan’s senior genealogists, announces the passing of her uncle, Douglas George Carruthers, on April 25, 2026. Doug was predeceased by his sister, Laurie’s mother, Darlene Emily (Carruthers) Caron, who passed away in 2017. Doug made a significant contribution… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Douglas Carruthers – A life of Service.
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