Clan Carruthers Society Australia

02/05/2026

CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Urien Rheged, King of the kingdom of Rheged and the ancient lands of Carruthers.

Confusion still exists amongst certain quarters regarding the ownership of the fort (Caer) from which we take our name i.e, Caer Ruthers as being linked with Rydderch Hael. Evidence further suggests that 'the caer' was in existence on Birrens Hill during the time of the Roman occupation of Selgovae lands (in what was to later to become Carruthers Parish…...

Confusion still exists amongst certain quarters regarding the ownership of the fort (Caer) from which we take our name i.e, Caer Ruthers as being linked with

30/04/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Four Scottish Clans: Shared Origins with Unique Identities.

Clan identity is usually designated by four things; origin, name, history and very importantly, a Chief recognised by the Lord Lyon. But what if it isn't that easy? What if two clans share the same name and the same origins, does this make them the same clan? This is a question we have been asked in the past with respect to Carruthers and its derivatives - are we all different?...

Clan identity is usually designated by four things; origin, name, history and very importantly, a Chief recognised by the Lord Lyon. But what if it isn't that

24/04/2026

18/04/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The woman who eased the passage of Norman feudalism in Scotland.

Being a border family whom, after the introduction of the feudal system in Scotland, came under the Lordship of the family of Robert de Brus (Bruce). Interest was piqued after a conversation about the Norman influence on Scottish society and when it began. Of interest to us, the Lordship of Annandale was established in 1124 by David I (r.1124-1153) and the Bruce family held it for nearly 200 years, with a break of only a year, when the family Comyn was in post....

https://clancarrutherssociety.org/2026/04/18/clan-family-carruthers-the-woman-who-eased-the-passage-of-norman-feudalism-in-scotland/

03/04/2026

CLAN AND FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding the Role of a Clan Seat in Scottish Heritage.

Continuing from our blog on the use of feathers within a clan, a question has come up regarding in part, the use of the title 'Laird'. It seems some may think that it is equivalent to, or on par with a clan chief, more so if the individual has ownership of an ancient clan seat. As such what is the role of a clan seat, and what does ownership or the lack of it, bring with it?...

27/03/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Truth About the ‘Kirkconnel Barony’ and Carruthers?

Any form of research, whether historical, anthropological or genealogical has moments of excitement and moments of despair. By following the main thrust of your hypothesis, tiny glimmers of light present themselves, only to be extinguished when the evidence either runs dry or does not exist at all. Good research accepts these nul-hypothesis and moves on, bad research is when nonsense is added to build an agenda to suit the author/s....

Any form of research, whether historical, anthropological or genealogical has moments of excitement and moments of despair. By following the main thrust of

27/03/2026

Attending Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival ceilidh with my daughter Kristie

23/03/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: A Journey Through Dalton: The Legacy of the Carruthers Family

During research of another subject pertaining to our family, I came across a piece in a local newspaper published nearly 150 years ago, which covers the historic summary of Dalton parish. Having read it, I thought it may be of interest to us as a hub of Carruthers activity through such places as Carrutherstown, Rammerscales, Kirkwood and of course Little Dalton Kirkyard, which is the burial ground of the Carruthers family of Holmains to name a few....

During research of another subject pertaining to our family, I came across a piece in a local newspaper published nearly 150 years ago, which covers the

16/03/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Understanding Eagle Feather traditions in Scottish Clans, a modern recap.

Traditionally the wearing of eagle feathers has indicated rank within a Scottish clan and it is the norm that a Chief would wear three (see right) and an Armiger would wear one, both of which are traditionally set in stone, but what of the use of two? Well, this is a bit more ambiguous although it has always been assumed to be the right of clan Chieftains only, but is this still the case?...

Traditionally the wearing of eagle feathers has indicated rank within a Scottish clan and it is the norm that a Chief would wear three (see right) and an

08/03/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: Carruthers in the Revolutionary War, a general overview.

We are aware that Carruthers were in the Americas during the War of Independence (American Revolution) and most certainly in the Southern Campaign (1778–1781). We know this through not only the ancestry of such as our very own Dana Caruthers Norton FSA Scot, who has evidence of the same but of records that still exist. The Southern Campaign itself was the phase of the American Revolutionary War in which Carruthers descendants are most clearly visible....

https://clancarrutherssociety.org/2026/03/08/clan-family-carruthers-carruthers-in-the-revolutionary-war-a-general-overview/

30/01/2026

CLAN & FAMILY CARRUTHERS: The Scottish Banner – Connecting Global Scots Through Heritage

Published for over 50 years, The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s international newspaper for ex-patriot Scots as well as those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition. The publication is available nationally across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and by world-wide subscription service, the Scottish Banner offers its readers stories on Scottish current affairs, regular feature columnists, history , heritage, genealogy, Scottish club society news, event listings, piping features, recipes, and much, much more....

Published for over 50 years, The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s international newspaper for ex-patriot Scots as well as those with an