Clan Forbes Society Blogs

This stunning maplewood and silver mazer (drinking bowl) was probably commissioned by William Forbes (1566 – 1627), son of William...

No trip to the National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh is complete without admiring this cannon which once defended the House of Forbes...

Everyone who visits Castle Forbes will notice an antique secretary overflowing with men’s shaving and grooming products. This line of...

Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Pitsligo Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Pitsligo, actively supported the efforts of the deposed James VII and II...

Alexander Forbes was born in 1564 as the son of John Forbes, 2nd laird of Ardmurdo, and his wife Helen Graham of Morphie. His grandfather...

If you love a good mystery and all things Scottish, you’ll want to immerse yourself in the imaginary world of “Loch Lonach” with Virginia...

The Monymusk Reliquary is an important eighth century religious artifact that was owned by the Forbes of Monymusk family in the...

While many wealthy members of the House of Forbes commissioned paintings of themselves, successful banker Sir William Forbes, 7th Baronet...

Looking for the perfect read for the Halloween season? Look no further than A Mirror for Witches by Esther Louise Forbes (1891 – 1967) ,...

The Clan Forbes Scotland Tour 2024 was a memorable week of visiting heritage sites, meeting clan members, and sharing fellowship! The...

The 16th-century tower house Crathes Castle is the ancestral seat of the Burnetts of Leys and includes reminders of the strong alliance...

I hope that this brief autobiographical history of my ancestors will add to the experience for those of you who visit Craigievar. I would...