Author Archives: The Official Clan and Family Society of Carruthers

Carruthers Gathering, Annan, Dumfrieshire, August 24-25, 2024

In conjunction with the Annan Festival, and a beer festival in the town, Carruthers will hold their first official Gathering over the weekend of August 24-25 in Annan, Dumfriesshire. Annan as a town is situated in the old West March it does of course take its name from Annandale and the river Annan which runsContinue reading “Carruthers Gathering, Annan, Dumfrieshire, August 24-25, 2024”

Passion and our Scottish Heritage

Here is an excellent piece taken from the COSCA Newsletter-Winter Edition, written by Andrew Morrison, 3rd Viscount Dunrossil, which is both an interesting read and covers the challenges many of us in Scottish clan and family society can sympathise with. We hope you enjoy it. Viscount Dunrossil Enthusiasm and Authenticity. I was born and raisedContinue reading “Passion and our Scottish Heritage”

Who owns the Clan/Family tartan

Sometimes, it is difficult understand information others have posted, especially on things it is obvious they know nothing or very little about. However, the evidence, rather than an agenda driven supposition is always available to be seen if you choose to look for it. With this in mind, today we will discuss and differentiate betweenContinue reading “Who owns the Clan/Family tartan”