
Rutherford
Crest: A martlet, Sable
Motto: Nec Sorte, Nec Fato (Neither by chance, nor fate)
Origin of Name: Territorial, name of lands in Roxburghshire
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan
Associated Names
Rutherfords were allies of Clan Douglas. Like the Homes, Hopringles, Lauders and Nisbets, the Rutherfords were the ancestral escutifers [squires] of the Douglas chiefs.
Branches of Clan Rutherford Rutherfurd of Edgerston Rutherford of Hunthill Rutherford of Hundalee Rutherford of Fairnington