Clan Forbes Society Blogs

Philip Stead received clearance from the ethics committee of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow to pursue his PhD study titled,...

Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947) was an influential artist of the Victorian Age. He is known for his paintings, and as the...

Against the backdrop of the struggle between supporters of the deposed Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots, and of her young son, James VI, the...

As the daylight hours shorten and the estate has its first covering of snow of the winter, our thoughts turn to the milder summer months...

If you’re a Clan Forbes member who enjoys holiday movies, you’ll want to watch “Christmas at the Castle” (originally released in 2019 as...

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Malcolm and Jinny, Lord and Lady Forbes, were honored guests at the formation parade of the newly...

Based on the real life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, this novel is a sweeping saga of an African princess in Victorian England and West...

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

The Clan Forbes Society has published a new clan guide that is clear and accurate -- unlike many other versions peddled by Scottish...

From recorded Scottish history in the13th century until today, members of the House of Forbes have amply demonstrated their military...

Excerpted from the National Museums of Scotland The Fettercairn Jewel is an exceptionally rare Renaissance gold pendant locket. Set with...

The uneasy truce between the Forbeses and Gordons was shattered against the backdrop of the abdication of a Queen, the Assassination of a...