CLAN CARRUTHERS SOCIETY (INTERNATIONAL) Founded on a Royal Charter to Holmains, 1755.
Official Home of the Scottish Border Clan and Family of Carruthers. Honorary President: Dr Peter Carruthers of Holmains, Clan Chief
CARRUTHERS IS A CARRUTHERS, IS A CARRUTHERS? As our Gathering quickly approaches, we have been asked by someone from the US, based on information they had found elsewhere: 'What or who constitutes a member of our clan and family'? The origins of Carruthers in Annandale have therefore to be at the forefront of our minds… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Who is a Carruthers?
CARRUTHERS GATHERING: AUGUST 24-25, ANNAN, DUMFRIESSHIRE, SCOTLAND Outwith the welcome speech by the Chief and his inauguration, we have organised four excellent speakers for the evening of the Gathering, prior to the evening's Ceilidh. The Speakers George Carruthers FSA Scot The first is our Clan and Family Convenor, Dr George Carruthers who will speak on… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Speakers at the 2024 Gathering.
It is always interesting to note claims that some of our colonial cousins feel the need to put up on the internet regarding our ancient family. Their statements are given as fact but sadly are never really substantiated by any solid or real evidence. We guess it is always easier to influence those who do… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Mouswald, the Bruce & King Arthur ?
What began as genuine query from our senior Genealogist, Laurie Caron in Canada relating to something called the Holmain Manuscript, led us on an exciting fact finding journey. The Manuscript is an ancient document relating to Scottish dance from Dumfriesshire, and the question was whether or not this was associated with our own chiefly line… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The ‘Holmain Manuscript’ – Our family’s involvement in the history of Scottish Country Dancing.
We are fully aware of the many brave men and women of our family who have served their country and for that we thank them. However, three stories were brought to our attention regarding the British Commandos during the Second World War and beyond. The Commandos were originally made up of volunteers from other military… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: British Commandos.
In 2013, a Scottish horror story was turned into a film. It starred David Hayman and was presented and premiered at the Glasgow Film Festival with David as a modern day taxi driver. The story line was taken from the horrific story of one Alexander ‘Sawney’ Bean and his large incestuous family from the late… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Sawney Bean, a savage and gruesome tale?
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