Month: July 2023

Braveheart is a 1995 Holywood blockbuster movie which was seen by some as a historical drama, which unfolded on the silver screen, accurately depicting part of the life of the Scottish hero, William Wallace. It was received with much acclaim, was a very enjoyable view, made loads of money, and did much for the Scottish… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Braveheart, the movie; Fact or Fiction.

Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine Last Sunday I was very saddened to learn of the sudden death, on 22 July, of Donald Maclaren of Maclaren and Achleskine, 25th Chief of Clan Labhran, and Convenor of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. He was participating at the Lochearnhead Highland Games as Chief of Clan Labhran… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: message from the Chief

We know that of the 17 clans mentioned in the Act of Parliament of 1587 regarding the suppression of Unruly Clans, that not all currently have a Chief ie they remain armigerous. Of these, those that have official clan status are Elliot, Carruthers, Graham, Irving, Jardine, Johnstone, Moffat and Scott. Some others however, are pursuing… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Irving of Bonshaw and Carruthers, the sharing of a historical path.

Here is a piece from the weavers of the Clan/Family Tartan of Carruthers ie the House of Edgar, which answers the occasional question we get relating to what is the best weight of cloth to make a kilt. Based on advise and accepting the worldwide spread of clans people and their climate, the CARRUTHERS tartan… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: How heavy should your kilt be.

Our clan and family are advertisers in the Scottish Banner and as such we have the advantage of sharing with you articles as they are published. This piece is of particular interest to us as Borderers as it describes to tradition of the Border Ridings. Common Ridings date back to the 13th and 14th centuries… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The Common Ridings.