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The Kingdom of Strathclyde was a resilient Brythonic realm in the "Old North" approximately 1,500 years ago, which eventually included other smaller kingdoms. Inhabited by Cumbric-speaking Britons, it survived centuries of pressure from Picts, Scots, and Anglo-Saxons, outlasting many neighbouring kingdoms. After a devastating Viking siege in 870, the kingdom’s capital shifted to Govan, where… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Legacy of Carruthers: Roots in the Ancient Kingdoms.
Again, we recieve circular questions based simply on a real lack of knowledge and a total misunderstanding of Scottish history. This post is based on a question that accompanied this picture, which has been sent to us before, but again is doing the rounds it seems. This information is important those new to using gravestones… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding Scottish Grave Symbols for Family Research
The Irvings of Bonshaw, an ancient Border Reiver riding family of some repute, are historically close neighbours of Carruthers and are mentioned alongside us and 15 other Border families, in the 1587 Act of Parliament for the Suppression of Unruly Clans. Their mention was, like us, for their involvement in the tumultuous history of the… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Irvings of Bonshaw as per the Scottish Banner.
A Christmas Message from the Chief A Christmas Message from the Convenor and the Shennachie
Researching our family history and the subtleties and nuances behind it, is both time consuming and exciting. There is a well known 28 year border feud between the Hatfields and McCoys along the West Virginia - Kentucky border between 1863 and 1891, but it doesnt even come close to the one in the Anglo-Scottish border region of the… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Between the rock and the hard place.
On Friday October 31st 2025, in the Annandale Observer, part of DnG24 Media group, published an article announcing the arrival of Michael Carruthers and his family Sue and Karen, into the area. The piece by Zac Hannay was headed: Clan Headquarters plan for former Annan hotel, and went on to say; "A former Annan pub… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Convenor makes headlines in Annan
When a member of the Clan Carruthers Society (International) is honoured, either by the Chief himself or by an outside agency of high repute, it always reflects well on the individual's standing in the wider society of Scottish culture and heritage. This is even more important when that reputation is through the evidenced-based research which… Continue reading CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding FSAScot: A Prestigious Honour in Scottish Heritage.
The following piece by Ross McEwen, Shennachie to the Chief of McEwen (his personal arms are below), covers exactly what it means to hold the title ‘Chief of the Name and Arms of .................’ He writes:- The title sounds impressive, but what does it actually mean? As of 2025 there are approximately 155 lawfully recognised… Continue reading Clan & Family Carruthers: Understanding the title ‘Chief of the Name and Arms’ in Scottish Clan Society.
https://youtu.be/hkCbm4HH8ug?si=pfKlitK1vRV41aBn Scottish heraldry is highly respected worldwide, through its robust registration and granting process. It has come under the auspices of the office of the Lord Lyon King of Arms since 1672 and the initiation of the Public Records of all Arms and Bearings of Scotland. It is in this register that all Scottish arms… Continue reading CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Lord Lyon King of Arms honoured by the American College of Heraldry.
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