Its finally here, a Gathering of Carruthers will be held in Annan, Dumfriesshire, during the Annan Festival in August 24-25 of this year. Further details to follow, but please see the invitation from our Chief below.
Month: January 2024
CLAN CARRUTHERS: Rabbie Burns the Excise man.
As we approach the 25th of January, historically and traditionally, the day in which we celebrate the life and works of Rabbie Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, his time as an Exciseman springs to mind. Although he is described as the ploughman’s poet, he was never really that successful in farming and therefore chose another career… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Rabbie Burns the Excise man.
CLAN CARRUTHERS: Scottish Clan Chiefs, their roles and the ‘Heirs Project’, by Lord Charles Bruce.
This was taken from a communication issued by COSCA (Council of Scottish Clans & Associations) to its members, of which Carruthers is one, and reflects the piece by Lord Bruce, eldest son and heir of the Earl of Elgin, Chief of Bruce at the Scottish North American Community Conference in December, held in Alexander, VA.… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Scottish Clan Chiefs, their roles and the ‘Heirs Project’, by Lord Charles Bruce.
CLAN CARRUTHERS: DNA testing, with or without robust genealogy? An ongoing search for the truth.
DNA has become the buzz word for finding one’s ancestry. However, is it as accurate as some claim? The bottom line is if not using good quality testing, its accuracy it seems is so minimal it becomes worthless beyond a few generations. Whatever the results however, they need to be supported with accurate and robust… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: DNA testing, with or without robust genealogy? An ongoing search for the truth.