Chief, Clan Carruthers, Genealogy, Holmains, Lord Lyon

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Carruthers history in the making, the official inauguration of our Chief – August 24th, Annan, Dumfriesshire.

Brief History In 1809, the then Chief of the family, John Carruthers 12th of Holmains and 8th Baron died leaving the family without a head. As chiefs, the Holmains line has run continuously from 1548 after the extinction of their cousins, Carruthers of Mouswald. Mouswald are recognised as being our first Chiefs whose lineage dates… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Carruthers history in the making, the official inauguration of our Chief – August 24th, Annan, Dumfriesshire.

Border Reiver, Chief, Clan Carruthers, Genealogy, Holmains

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Carruthers Gathering: Itinerary August 24-25

 CARRUTHERS GATHERING  Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th AUGUST, 2024 Saturday 24th. August...... 'Gathering of the Clans', Everholm Sports Track, Annan, Dumfriesshire. Pipe Bands, Clanadonia tribal drum & pipe band, Teviotdale Steel Bonnets, The Time Bandits, Spectrum, Highland & Scottish Country Dancing, Advice on how to trace your ancestors & much more GATHERING ITINERARY (Incorporating the… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Carruthers Gathering: Itinerary August 24-25

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CLAN CARRUTHERS: The official home of Carruthers, but can we really make that claim?

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?

Clan Carruthers, Holmains

CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 3 From India to Ceylon

Mysore Maharajah Palace and Gardens During the time of the British rule in India (1757-1947) and after, many Scots to include members of our own family saw India as the place for expats to go. Employment came in various guises; the East India Company or its regiments, the British Army in India, independent British interests… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 3 From India to Ceylon

Clan Carruthers, Holmains

CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 2. From India to Ceylon.

During the time of the British rule in India (1757-1947) and after, many Scots to include members of our own family saw India as the place for expats to go. Employment came in various guises; the East India Company or its regiments, the British Army in India, independent British interests such as the tea trade… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 2. From India to Ceylon.

Clan Carruthers, Holmains

CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 1. From India to Ceylon.

LEAD Technologies Inc. V1.01 During the time of the British rule in India (1757-1947) and after, many Scots to include members of our own family saw India as the place for expats to go. Employment came in various guises; the East India Company or its regiments, the British Army in India, independent British interests such… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Snippets from a Carruthers Diary in India – part 1. From India to Ceylon.

Chief, Clan Carruthers, Holmains

CLAN CARRUTHERS: The House of Holmains – Our Chiefly line

HOLMAINS To understand the Chief's line, we need to understand how we got from Carruthers of Carruthers, which our records show date back to before the early 1200's, through Carruthers of Mouswald, which began in 1320 and onto Carruthers of Holmains. The latter of course was seeded through a charter from King David II of… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The House of Holmains – Our Chiefly line

Clan Carruthers, Holmains

CLAN CARRUTHERS: The 661 year old Charter of 1361 that started the Holmains Line.

It is always advantageous to be officially recognised by our Chief and through him, our clan and family. This allows us direct access to documents that only the family of Carruthers of Holmains have in their possession. Accepting that, we would again like to share with you a photo of the original Charter which started… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The 661 year old Charter of 1361 that started the Holmains Line.

Chief, Clan Carruthers, Holmains, Interview

CLAN CARRUTHERS: Interview with the Chief, by Clan MacEwen

 Dr Simon Peter Carruthers of Holmains, is Chief of Carruthers. his parents, Charles and Molly were married in St Jude's Church, South Kensington in London in 1951 and while working for a British tea company in India in 1954, their only child Simon Peter was born.  After returning home to the UK with his family… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: Interview with the Chief, by Clan MacEwen

Australasia, Clan Carruthers, Holmains

Clan Carruthers: The Lands and Barony of Holmains – Chiefs of Carruthers

This article has been compiled by Mr Gary J Carruthers, FSA Scot, our Regional Clan Commissioner for Australasia and Oceania.  Gary is also, along with Dana Caruthers Norton and Laurie Carruthers Canon, one of our most senior Clan Genealogists, as well as being a Carruthers armiger. His arms were granted through matriculation, by the Lord… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: The Lands and Barony of Holmains – Chiefs of Carruthers