Clan Carruthers

Basic Info.

Carruthers Clan Crest

Carruthers

Crest: A seraphim volant, Proper
Motto: Promptus Et Fidelis (Ready and faithful)
Region: Lowlands
Clan Chief: Dr. Simon Peter Carruthers of Holmains

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Tartan

Carruthers Tartan

Carruthers Tartan (STR 11700)

Carruthers Clan tartan

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Clan History

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Carruthers History

The name is from the lands of Carruthers in Middlebie parish in Dumfrisshire.
In the 13th century the Carruthers were stewards of Annandale under the Bruces.
Simon Carruthers who was parson of Middlebie swore fealty to Edward I, and in 1320, Thomas Carutherys recieved a charter of the lands of Musfald and Appiltretwayt.

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