CLAN CARRUTHERS SOCIETY (INTERNATIONAL) Founded on a Royal Charter to Holmains, 1755.
The Official Home of the Border Clan and Family of Carruthers
CARRUTHERS; A proud Scottish Reiver family, from Annandale in the ancient West March of the Scottish Borders. This we already know, but what makes ‘us’ as a Society claim to represent our worldwide Scottish family and clan and the right to call ourselves the 'official home’ of Carruthers. Further, are you wishing to keep the… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The official home of Carruthers, but can we really make that claim?
It is always interesting to receive questions regarding our postings, especially if it’s based on weak information posted on the net. The Buchanan So the question we have received is: ‘did the inauguration of the Buchanan chief include a vote to choose him as chief'? The answer is quite simply No! The question arose based… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: What is the inauguration of a Chief ?
Another Scottish Chief is inaugurated this year, officiated by the Lord Lyon, without whose acceptance of the Chief's claims and his line, would not be recognised to bear the Arms of that clan and as such would not be recognised as a Scottish Clan Chief. MacBain/MacBean Chief On the death of the 21st Chief, Hughston… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Inaguration of the Chief of Clan MacBean/MacBain
A message from Commander of Clan MacEwen, Sir John R.H McEwen Bt. “If all goes according to plan, in June 2024 Clan MacEwen will have a Chief, for the first time since the 15th century. As Commander of the Clan I am required to seek out anyone who claims descent from our last Chief, Swene… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: From our friends at Clan MacEwen – an update on their search for a Chief.
This is taken from a post by Ross McEwan on Traditional Kilters, but along with many other chiefs, our own was present at the celebrations. Gathering of the Chiefs A fair bit of kilting today at the gathering of Clan Chiefs and Commanders at the inauguration of John Michael Bailie-Hamilton Buchanan, as the first Chief… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Buchanan’s Inauguration.
The Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA), the association for Scottish Clans and Families in the USA, have issued new guidance on what constitutes a Scottish Clan/Family Chief and their jurisdiction. This is an evidenced and updated piece of information which may help our readers understand who may become chief and the process ie… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: COSCA (USA) Update – Scottish Clan and Family Chiefs.
As a Scottish clan and family with a confirmed chief, CARRUTHERS is now recognised in Scots law as a noble incorporation. The right to bear Scottish arms, both for a clan chief or a clan armiger is controlled and regulated through the office of the Lord Lyon on behalf of the British Monarchy. Evidence supporting… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: the Letters Patent for the Arms of Gary John Carruthers, FSA Scot.
Scottish Clans and Families by their very nature are associated directly to Scotland, it’s history and it’s culture and many of us are proud to be of them. These names can be highland, lowland or border surnames, but they remain Scottish to the core. Whether or not this is through birth or ancestry or even… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Latest guidance from the Lord Lyon on Chief’s of Clans and Families.
Seal of the Lord Lyon LORD LYON KING OF ARMS AND THE LYON COURT So who is the Lord Lyon and what is his court. Simplistically, the Lyon has the full Heraldic authority for Scotland through the exercising royal prerogative powers in place of the Monarch. His counterparts in England are the College of Arms,… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: New Appointments at the Lyon Court.
Philip Farquharson, 17th of Invercauld The Chief, Peter Carruthers of Holmains and our Society send their heartfelt congratulations to Philip Farquharson of Invercauld, 17th of that line in his role as Chief of the Name and Arms of Farquharson, on the passing of his Great-Uncle Alwyne. This announcement was taken from the site of Clan… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: New Chief for Clan Farquharson.
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