Carruthers has two Councils, one chosen by the Convenor for the Society with input from the Chief and the Chiefs Council chosen by the Chief himself, with input from the Shennachie and Clan Convenor.
In the case of Carruthers, the Grand Council as of the Chief’s Inauguration held in Annan, Dumfriesshire, August 2024 is listed below:
Arms of the Heriditary Chief of the Clan and Family Carruthers
Chiefs Household
Hereditary Chief: Simon Peter Carruthers of Holmains,
Recognised by the British Sovereign through their Officer of Honour, the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Heir: Asher Carruthers – Holmains the Younger
Clan Representor’s primogeniture male heir. Acts as an Officer and advisor on the Chief’s Council.
Madam Holmains: Judith Carruthers of Holmains
Abigail Carruthers of Holmains – Dame Holmains
Carruthers Elders and Stewards
Outwith the direct family, Elders and Stewards of the Clan and Family who as members of the Chief’s Council, are also considered members of the Chief’s Household.
Dr George Carruthers FSAScot, Armiger
Shennachie to the Chief
Cécelia Mitchell-Carruthers, Armiger
Hereditary Banner Bearer to the Chief
Gail Carruthers White FSAScot
Honorary Member of the Chief's Household
Advisors to the Chief
Gary John Carruthers, FSAScot, Armiger
Advisor to the Chief
Dr George Haig, FSAScot, Armiger
Advisor to the Chief
Officers Appointed by Chief
Clan Convenor: Capt Michael Carruthers, FSAScot
Clan Carruthers Society (International)
Officers Appointed by the Chief on the recommendation of the Convenor
Ian Leslie Hewett Carruthers
Regional Commissioner for Africa
Craig Carrothers-Monument, FSAScot
Regional Commissioner for Australasia
Laurie Carruthers Caron, FSAScot
Regional Commissioner for Canada
Cécilia Mitchell-Carruthers
Regional Commissioner for Europe
Gregory Carruthers
Regional Commissioner for United Kingdom
Dana Caruthers Norton, FSAScot
Regional Commissioner for United States of America
Clan Genealogists have proven their expertise in the role and as a sign of appreciation for their tenacioty and accuracy, they have been honoured and accepted by the Chief as Senior Genealogists to the Carruthers name.
Gary John Carruthers, FSAScot
Director of Genealogy-Australia
Dana Caruthers Norton, FSAScot
Director of Genealogy-USA
Laurie Carruthers Caron, FSAScot
Director of Genealogy-Canada
Steve Colburn, FSAScot
Director of DNA Research