Clan Forbes Society Blogs

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

By Stuart Forbes Ship believed to be the Katherine Stewart Forbes. Source: Leconfield Wines Not only have many members of Clan Forbes...

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!...

The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 was one of the most consequential wars fought on Scottish soil. Popular myths abound to this day – such as...

Before the 2024 Clan Forbes Society Tour this past August, Clan Forbes Society President Bart Forbes and member Antonio Uribe Jr. visited the Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Family History Society Resource Centre at 158-164 King Street in the center of Aberdeen. The Centre assists and promotes the study of genealogy and family history based on the North-East corner of Scotland. The Centre also hold records for the whole of Scotland and a considerable amount of data on the re

The Forbes family of Boston were descended from the Forbes of Newe through a minister in East Florida. They married into the wealthy...