Clan Forbes Society Blogs

The Clan Forbes Society is proud to announce the 2026 Grant and Scholarship Program—an inspiring opportunity for individuals dedicated to...

Are you in the market for a historic castle with a 1,000-acre estate worth £4.4m? Then the Forbes Heritage Site of Corsindae may be just right for you! Newly on the housing market, the Corsindae Estate includes the magnificent Corsindae House, its own private island, established fishing rights, and three holiday letting cottages.

Did you know that Clan Forbes has its own superhero? Marvel Comics has given the world gods, mutants, and billionaires in iron suits—but tucked between the panels of satire lies one of its most delightfully ridiculous creations: Forbush Man. A parody of superhero tropes and a mascot of Marvel’s self-deprecating humor, Forbush Man is more than a joke—he’s a symbol of comic book culture’s ability to laugh at itself.

The current Clan Forbes Society is built upon the foundation of an earlier Society founded in 1979 in Virginia, USA. The first society was based on in-person events and printed materials. The new Society, incorporated in 2018, combines this heritage with modern innovation to serve a new generation throughout the world.

If you’ve hit a brick wall in tracing your ancestors, you may need professional genealogical services. That’s where the Highland Archive...

John Forbes of Alford was a Scottish theologian and clergyman whose life spanned one of the most turbulent periods in the religious and political history of Scotland. A staunch Presbyterian and a man of principled conviction, Forbes is remembered for his unwavering dedication to the Reformed faith, his role in ecclesiastical conflicts with the monarchy, and the legacy he left through his writings.

A coat of arms is attributed to specific individuals and not to families or clans. However, clan members may be allowed to display a...

In the bustling port city of Helsingør during the height of the Sundtoldstiden (Sound Toll Era), one of the earliest documented Scots to settle in Denmark was William Forbes, also known as Willum Forbus. Forbes was born sometime before 1474 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His grandfather was likely Duncan Forbes, a “natural” (illegitimate) son of Sir William Forbes, 1st laird of Pitsligo. In about 1500, Forbes established himself as a merchant in Ålborg. He later became a Council

Not only have many members of Clan Forbes been seafarers (such as Admiral John Forbes, Captain Frederick E. Forbes and Captain Robert Bennet (Ben) Forbes) but many ships have also been named in honor of the clan.

Lady Angela St. Clair-Erskine at her debut By Jonathan Forbes, Viscount Forbes Lady Angela Forbes (1876–1950), was born to the St...

For those doing research or reading articles about Forbes, this is a great quick reference: “The Forbes Lairds of the Castles and Mansion...

The Clan Forbes Society has just secured a new members benefit – a 25% discount off the digital version of the Scottish Banner magazine!...