Clan Carruthers: The Battle of Arkinholm (Langholm)

October 7, 2018Clan Carruthers The Battle of Erkinholme was fought on the 1st of May, 1455. Red Douglas. Black Douglas (Supporters of James II) (Rebel forces) George Douglas Archibald Douglas, 4th Earl of Angus Earl of Moray Hugh Douglas Laird of Johnston. Earl of Ormonde John Douglas Lord of Balvenie The Battle of Erkinholme isContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: The Battle of Arkinholm (Langholm)”

Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?

October 2, 2018Clan Carruthers Courtesy of Mercury News There seems to be a great deal of confusion by some with regards, amongst other things, what a Scottish Clan or family is, what it isn’t and who can use the collective term. The first thing that needs to be said, which seems to be very obviousContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?”

Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?

  October 2, 2018Clan Carruthers   Courtesy of Mercury News There seems to be a great deal of confusion by some with regards, amongst other things, what a Scottish Clan or family is, what it isn’t and who can use the collective term. The first thing that needs to be said, which seems to beContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?”

MOUSWALD: ANCESTRAL HOME OF CLAN CARRUTHERS.

Brought to you by your Clan Society; Clan Carruthers Society-International •INTRODUCTION Although Carruthers lands extended far beyond Mouswald, it was the home of our chiefs for many years. This description, in part from the 1800’s paints a picture that would reflect what it was like in ancient times. •CURRENT DESCRIPTION The ancient parish of MouswaldContinue reading “MOUSWALD: ANCESTRAL HOME OF CLAN CARRUTHERS.”

The History of Yetholm

Name – originally there was a route through the hills to England, so Yetholm was the ‘place at the gate’, from the old Scots ‘yett’ meaning a gate, and ‘holm’ or ‘ham’ the Anglo-Saxon for a settlement. Graveyard Record – Recorded by the Borders Family History Society in their ‘Roxburghshire Monumental Inscriptions III’. The 2ndContinue reading “The History of Yetholm”