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Sometimes it is far too easy to forget the work that goes on in the background by those who give up their time on your behalf. This can be from manning a stand at festivals, carrying out extensive research, attending clan/historic functions or anything in between. Every action by our society is designed to promote… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Resurgence at the Geelong Highland Games.
Saturday 23rd May 2026 The hereditary office of the castle's Governor and hereditary keeper is held by the Earl of Mar, specifically James Erskine, the 14th Earl of Mar, 16th Earl of Kellie and Chief of Clan Erskine, who was present at the ceremony. The position of Governor has been associated with the castle for… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Court of Perambulation at Stirling Castle, 2026. Carruthers making history Pt 1 .
https://youtu.be/ROC2L9bX3kE?si=m0Z0_YYE8FdwNziJ After the success of the 2025 Edinburgh Tartan Parade, it was welcomed for the second year. The route began at Edinburgh City Chambers on the Royal Mile at 1pm, weaving its way down Cockburn Street, continuing across Waverley Bridge, past the Scott Monument and culminating at the picturesque Mound Precinct. At the end of… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The 2026 Edinburgh Tartan Parade.
Confusion still exists amongst certain quarters regarding the ownership of the fort (Caer) from which we take our name i.e, Caer Ruthers as being linked with Rydderch Hael. Evidence further suggests that 'the caer' was in existence on Birrens Hill during the time of the Roman occupation of Selgovae lands (in what was to later… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Urien Rheged, King of the kingdom of Rheged and the ancient lands of Carruthers.
Clan identity is usually designated by four things; origin, name, history and very importantly, a Chief recognised by the Lord Lyon. But what if it isn't that easy? What if two clans share the same name and the same origins, does this make them the same clan? This is a question we have been asked… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Four Scottish Clans: Shared Origins with Unique Identities.
Being a border family whom, after the introduction of the feudal system in Scotland, came under the Lordship of the family of Robert de Brus (Bruce). Interest was piqued after a conversation about the Norman influence on Scottish society and when it began. Of interest to us, the Lordship of Annandale was established in 1124… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The woman who eased the passage of Norman feudalism in Scotland.
Continuing from our blog on the use of feathers within a clan, a question has come up regarding in part, the use of the title 'Laird'. It seems some may think that it is equivalent to, or on par with a clan chief, more so if the individual has ownership of an ancient clan seat.… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding the Role of a Clan Seat in Scottish Heritage.
Any form of research, whether historical, anthropological or genealogical has moments of excitement and moments of despair. By following the main thrust of your hypothesis, tiny glimmers of light present themselves, only to be extinguished when the evidence either runs dry or does not exist at all. Good research accepts these nul-hypothesis and moves on,… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Truth About the ‘Kirkconnel Barony’ and Carruthers?
During research of another subject pertaining to our family, I came across a piece in a local newspaper published nearly 150 years ago, which covers the historic summary of Dalton parish. Having read it, I thought it may be of interest to us as a hub of Carruthers activity through such places as Carrutherstown, Rammerscales,… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: A Journey Through Dalton: The Legacy of the Carruthers Family
Traditionally the wearing of eagle feathers has indicated rank within a Scottish clan and it is the norm that a Chief would wear three (see right) and an Armiger would wear one, both of which are traditionally set in stone, but what of the use of two? Well, this is a bit more ambiguous although… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding Eagle Feather traditions in Scottish Clans, a modern recap.
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