Walter, 18th Lord Forbes, and the Coldstream Guards
Walter Forbes was born in 1798 at Crailing House in Palmood as the second son to James Ochoncar, 17th Lord Forbes, and his wife...
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Bart Forbes
- Jan 9
- 5 min
Prince William: Descendant of a Forbes Jacobite
William, Prince of Wales, is a direct descendent of John Forbes of Boyndlie who diverted the Aberdeenshire “cess,”or propery taxes, to...
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Bart Forbes
- Dec 22, 2022
- 5 min
Forbes of Rires
Forbes of Rires family members were fiercely loyal to Catholic Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century but became avid...
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Bart Forbes
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
HistoryScotland Magazine Features Clan Forbes Family History
The January / February edition of HistoryScotland magazine has just hit the virtual stands with a two-page spread featuring the study of...
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Bart Forbes
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Battle of Solway Moss
The 1542 Battle of Solway Moss led to the 1543 Treaty of Greenwich which promised that King Henry VIII’s son, the future Edward VI, would...
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Bart Forbes
- Nov 19, 2022
- 7 min
Forbes of Inverernan
John “Black Jock” Forbes of Inverernan played an integral part in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 and founded a cadet branch of the House...
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Bart Forbes
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Pittencrieff House
Pittencrieff House in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, was the birthplace of Brigadier General John Forbes, the forger of the Forbes Trail in...
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Bart Forbes
- Sep 16, 2022
- 1 min
Queen Elizabeth II
Few of us can remember a time when The Queen was not on the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Her very...
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Bart Forbes
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
Clan Forbes Tour 2022 Brilliantly Captured on Video by DHShields
Thanks to the generosity of member Dr. Mikal Barchenger, the Clan Forbes Tour 2022 participants were joined by gifted Content Creator...
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Bart Forbes
- Sep 3, 2022
- 2 min
Clan Forbes Society and the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
This year, the Clan Forbes Society was an active participant in the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games, “Scotland’s friendliest games.”...
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Bart Forbes
- Sep 2, 2022
- 6 min
House of Forbes Heritage Sites: Edinburgh
Most of the House of Forbes Heritage Sites are spread throughout Aberdeenshire, with some locations as far west as Culloden in Inverness...
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Bart Forbes
- Jul 30, 2022
- 7 min
New Forbes DNA Study Details the Origins of the Clan and Chief
Introduction Genealogy and biology have combined to provide more details about the origin of Clan Forbes and the connections between many...
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Bart Forbes
- Jun 29, 2022
- 6 min
The Forbes: Peerage and Protocol
“Respect is earned, not given.” (Pakistani King Hussein Nishah, 1538–1599) As members of Clan Forbes, we show respect for our Clan Chief...
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Bart Forbes
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
House of Forbes Estates
The highest density of people with the surname of Forbes (one person out of 250) is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This is not surprising...
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Bart Forbes
- Jun 18, 2022
- 11 min
Jacobite Letters to Lord Pitsligo 1745 - 1746
Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Pitsligo, became a key figure in the Jacobite attempts to overthrow the British government in 1745. He...
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Bart Forbes
- May 28, 2022
- 7 min
SS Clan Forbes
Clan Forbes was the name of a series of four ships (three steam ships and one motorized vessel) that were built or purchased by Clan Line...
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Bart Forbes
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
The Percy Forbes-Leith of Fyvie Tiffany Window Memorial
Only two Tiffany stained glass windows exist in Scotland. One is installed St. Cuthbert’s Church in the bustling capital of Edinburgh....
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Bart Forbes
- Mar 28, 2022
- 2 min
Cothiemuir Hill: Natural Burial Ground at Castle Forbes
If you feel a strong connection to your Clan Forbes heritage, you may wish to spend eternity in the land of your ancestors. Cothiemuir...
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Bart Forbes
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
Battle of Arbroath
Sir William Forbes, 1st laird of Pitsligo (circa 1385 - 1445), came to the aid of his allies, the Ogilvies, and this led to his demise....
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Leslie Furbish
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Katherine Mary Furbish (1834-1931).
March 8th is the annual date on which women are celebrated globally. However their influence and impact goes further and encompasses...
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