Category: Chief
Clan Carruthers: Supporters Granted.
As a clan, our chiefly arms of Holmains, registered in 1672 by John Carruthers 9th of Holmains and recognised as those borne by our Chief through the centuries, have never to date been granted supporters. There are claims of arms with supporters on them, but they have no recognition nor official status as Carruthers arms.
Clan Carruthers: The Lord Lyon Confirms Carruthers Chief – The Decision
In the Court of the Lord Lyonin the PETITIONSbyJames Andrew Carruthers of Dormontclaiming to be entitled to recognition as Chief of the Name and Arms of Carruthers as “Carruthers of Holmains”andDr Simon Peter Carruthersclaiming to be entitled to recognition as Chief of the Name and Arms of Carruthers as “Carruthers of Holmains” FINDINGS AND REASONSIntroduction1. On… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: The Lord Lyon Confirms Carruthers Chief – The Decision
Clan Carruthers: Use of crest, show’s fealty and support of the Chief.
The Right to Bear Arms Scotland is the only country in the world that maintains an official legal registry of Armorial Bearings for individuals whose roots belong to that country. The science of Heraldry is complex and steeped in history, tradition and law. Any treatise on the subject confined to a few paragraphs would, of… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: Use of crest, show’s fealty and support of the Chief.
Clan Carruthers: Mitchell-Carruthers (Holmains)
As we cover the evidenced history of our family and now that we have our hereditary Chief in place, we thought it would be interesting to further introduce some close members of the Chiefs line. According to our research and the evidence available to us, we currently have two major lines in existence with living… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: Mitchell-Carruthers (Holmains)
CLAN CARRUTHERS: Confirmation of our Chief.
As we announced last week, after a gap of 210 years (and after 12 long years of research, hard work and waiting) Clan Carruthers has a chief, Dr Simon Peter Carruthers, who now becomes known as 'Carruthers of Holmains'. Simon Peter Carruthers' (known as Peter) claim to chiefship has been upheld by the Lord Lyon… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Confirmation of our Chief.
Clan Carruthers: Clan Gatherings and their Etiquette
Highland Games, Gatherings and Festivals are events usually held from the Spring to the Autumn (Fall). They are designed to celibrate our Scottish culture, heritage and traditions, not only in Scotland but in such places as Australia, Canada, the US and in fact anyplace where groups of expats Scots or their descendants gather. There are… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: Clan Gatherings and their Etiquette
Clan Carruthers: The College of Arms
College of Arms Much has been bandied about with regards the Jurisdiction of the College of Arms in London and that of the Lyon Court in Edinburgh. We have touched on the Lyon Court in the past and today we look at the English equivalent: the College of Arms. Needless to say they do not… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: The College of Arms
CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Mary Queen of Scots, a religious divide.
Mary I of Scotland was from the Royal House of Stuart and reigned over Scotland from the 14th December 1542 to 24 July 1567. Born on the 8th December 1542 at Linlithgow palace which is situated to the west of Edinburgh in Scotland to the powerful Stuart Dynasty, Mary was the only surviving child of James… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Mary Queen of Scots, a religious divide.
CLAN CARRUTHERS: Our Coat of Arms, where do they come from, what do they mean?
As a Carruthers, we are all very aware of the arms that we presume represents our family. These arms are the property of the Chief of our name and once confirmed by the Lyon, they then become theirs by proven birth right. They do not belong to our family in general. WHERE DO THEY COME… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Our Coat of Arms, where do they come from, what do they mean?