Published for over 50 years, The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s international newspaper for ex-patriot Scots as well as those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition.
The publication is available nationally across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and by world-wide subscription service, the Scottish Banner offers its readers stories on Scottish current affairs, regular feature columnists, history , heritage, genealogy, Scottish club society news, event listings, piping features, recipes, and much, much more.
With writers and contributors based all over the world, the Scottish Banner gives its readers a true insight into the global Scottish perspective.
The Scottish Banner therefore connects a global audience of Scots through various platforms. It encourages readers to engage via social media and participate in discussions about Scottish culture and events. For those interested in Scottish heritage and community news, The Scottish Banner is a valuable resource.
It is used and supported by many clans who originate from the Scottish Highlands, Lowlands and Borders and we thought that we would highlight some of the border clans and families that utilise this paper as a medium to advertise their presence, and very successfully may we add.
The societal structure of border families, although similar in function and structure to Highland clans, remain separate and distinct to thier regions.
We have therefore chosen only those few that are our neighbours in Annandale, mentioned in the 1587 Act of Unruly clans from the West March and all, who like us, have a share in the rich tapestry of the Scottish Border Reiver tradition.
Please see below.
- BELL
Clan Bell is a Scottish clan that originated in the Borders region, particularly in Dumfriesshire, around the 11th century.
The clan is known for its historical involvement in the Border Reivers and has notable members, including Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. Clan Bell is currently armigerous – without a chief, but is working with the Lord Lyon to rectify this.
- CARRUTHERS
Clan Carruthers is a Scottish Border clan from Annandale in Dumfriesshire, known for its historical significance and connection to the ancient fort of Caer Rydderch.
The clan’s motto is “Promptus et Fidelis,” meaning “Ready and Faithful,” and it was officially recognized with a chief. Peter Carruthers of Holmains in 2019, after over 200 years without one.
- ELLIOT
Clan Elliot is a Scottish clan known for its history as a Border Reiver clan, with origins tracing back to the late 15th century.
The clan’s motto is “Fortiter et recte,” meaning “Boldly and rightly,” and its chief is currently Madam Margaret Eliott of Redheugh.
- IRVING
Clan Irving of Bonshaw is a proud Scottish clan, with roots tracing back to the 1100s. They have their origins solidly in the border region of Annandale, Dumfriesshire.
The clan is known for its historical significance during the turbulent times of the Border Reivers and has a lineage of chiefs dating back to William Irving of Bonshaw. The current chief is Ruper Irving of Bonshaw, 20th of his line.
- LITTLE
Clan Little is a Scottish border clan with historical roots and a presence in various regions, including North America and Australia.
The clan has a society dedicated to its heritage, and you can find more information about its tartan and history through resources like the Scottish Register of Tartans. Clan Little is armigerous – without a chief.
Missing from this list are Scott, Beattie(Batesons), Thomson, Glendenning, Graham, Johnstone, Jardine, Moffat and Latimer, see the chart below. .
All listed above are proud Reiver riding surnames, all are listed in the 1587 Act of Unruly Clans, all who have helped make up the history of both the Scottish borders and Scotland itself, while the pride of their actions and lives, still lives in the beating hearts of their descendants and is reflected in their membership of their individual clan societies.
In our case the official home of all Carruthers and derivatives of the name worldwide is:
CLAN CARRUTHERS SOCIETY (International)
