Clan Forbes Society Blogs

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...

Formation Parade of the 215 (Scottish) Multirole Regiment at Edinburgh Castle On Saturday, December 2, 2023, Malcolm and Jinny, Lord and Lady Forbes, were honored guests at the formation parade of the newly reconstituted 215 (Scottish) Multirole Medical Regiment at Edinburgh Castle. Regiment leaders requested to use the Forbes Modern Tartan as the official tartan, which Lord Forbes granted. The new regiment, Scotland’s only medical Army Reserve unit, was created from the comb

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...

The tour is now full! As noted in the January 2024 newsletter: "This is your last chance to join the 2024 Clan Forbes Society Tour to...

Pitfichie Castle, just seven miles from Castle Forbes, was built around 1560 by the Hurrie (or Urrie) family then sold in 1597 to John...