CLAN CARRUTHERS SOCIETY (INTERNATIONAL) Founded on a Royal Charter to Holmains, 1755.
Official Home of the Scottish Border Clan and Family of Carruthers. Honorary President: Dr Peter Carruthers of Holmains, Clan Chief
Scottish border reiver clan of the West March
Our Society welcomes stories regarding the history of a Carruthers. This blog celebrates the life of one of our own, James T Carruthers. It was written by his daughter Marie Carruthers, with input from her cousin Stewart Carruthers, from Haddington, who has carried out some background work on the family history. It therefore offers a… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: James (Jim) T. Carruthers, a quiet hero to his family.
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
Coming to the end of a horrific year for us all, we would however like to take this opportunity to wish all our family and friends, a very happy and healthy New Year, especially as we reflect on our Society's journey over these last 12 months. As a Society, the Clan Carruthers Society - International, authorised… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: CCS-I Successes and Achievements through 2020
The Border Reiver Clan and Family Carruthers - at a glance Chief's Arms: Gules two chevrons engrailed, between three fleurs de lis Or.Supporters: Two fallow deer bucks RampantCrest: A seraphim volant Proper.Motto: Promptus et Fidelis (ready and faithful)Badge: Gorse (Ulex europaeus)Origin of Name: Topographical - from the Brythonic, Caer Rydderch (fort of Ruthers)Area: Middlebie, West March. Lands: Western Scottish Borders, Dumfriesshire. Original Chiefs: Carruthers… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: At a Glance and FAQ’s
The Unicorn According to the Encyclopedia Brittanica, the Unicorn was a mythological animal resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead. The unicorn appeared in early Mesopotamian artworks, and it also was referred to in the ancient myths of India and China. The earliest description in Greek literature of a… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The Unicorn, Scotland and the Scottish Monarchy
An insight into the workings of the Trade Guilds of Glasgow. The Trades House of Glasgow was created at the time of reform of Glasgow's local government in 1605. At that time the electorate was essentially divided into two groups: the Merchants and the Craftsmen. The Craft Incorporations were led by the Deacon Convener… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The Trade Guilds of Glasgow – an insight.
As a Carruthers, in the same vein as many other Scottish names, we are more than aware of how poor research in the field of genealogy can muddy the historical waters. This manipulation, whether by accident or design is usually through inexperience, incompetence, laziness, frustration or simply to feed an ongoing agenda, commercial or otherwise. As… Continue reading CLAN CARRUTHERS: The Red Book of Scotland – History and Genealogy
THOMAS GEORGE CARRUTHERS This is the history of Thomas George Caruthers, born 14, March 1850 to the Reverend Richard Alexander and Nancy Cook Caruthers in Tylersburg, Clarion County Pennsylvania. His father Reverend R. A. Caruthers was a man of faith being a Circuit Rider with the Methodist Church. The family would stay in the Pennsylvania area… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: Thomas George Caruthers: The History of a Kansas Pioneer.
We are always asked about the tribal history of Scotland before the country was even recognised as such. In the intial part of this piece is a brief summary of the tribes that existed which was published in the Scotsman Newspaper, in October 2016, followed on by an excellent and more in-depth piece by the… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: the Ancient Tribes of Scotland.
As a Society we have always worked very hard to ensure our Name has achieved and continues to attain the international and historic recognition it deserves, but is that reason enough to support us......... we hope so. Therefore, with Christmas coming up, an Individual Membership, Family Membership or Life Membership would surely be a lovely… Continue reading Clan Carruthers: Why should I join a Clan Society?
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