Clan Forbes Society
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Free Monthly Newsletter
Stay in touch with the Society and its members by becoming an "Affiliate Member" and signing up for the free monthly email newsletter. Every month, you'll receive a summary of the latest Clan Forbes stories, find ways to contact with other members, shop the latest publications and store merchandise, meet the new Active and Patron Members, and keep updated on Scottish festival worldwide. Learn more here.
Highland Games and Scottish Festivals
Come meet Clan Forbes members at Highland games and Scottish festivals in the USA, Canada, Scotland, ad Australia. The Society keeps a list of all these events and where the Society will host a tent. If the Soceity does not have a tent at your local festival, you can sign up to become a Convener! Learn more.
Members-Only Section of the Website
As an Active Member or Patron Member of the Society, you can request access to the private side of the website that includes a directory of all other Site Members, links and promo codes for Member Discounts, the Clan Forbes Resource Library, special merchandise available only to members, the Society Archives, and Society business. See more here.
Society Organization and Leadership
Learn more about the mission of the Clan Forbes Society, how it is organized, the current leadership, and how you can participate. The Society is always looking for Conveners for Scottish festivals, writers to create history and heritage blogs, content creators for social media, researchers, and influencers to reach out to potential younger memebrs. Learn more here.
Active and Patron Membership
Active Membership connects you more with the Society, with access to the Members-only website and online library, online gatherings, discounts, annual report and survey, and voting. Make a deeper commitment to the Society’s mission while enjoying the convenience of a one-time payment. Patrons receive recognition on the website and in the annual report. Learn more here.
In this Section
Now Available: Forbes: A Story of Scotland
Now you can cherish the one book that brings that legacy to life more vividly, more intimately, and more powerfully than anything published before: Forbes: A Story of Scotland.
Clan Forbes: Official Guide
This comprehensive, authoritative guide brings together our origins, our cadet branches, our castles and estates, our notable figures, and the traditions that continue to bind us as a global community.
What Members Want for 2026
The Clan Forbes Society saw record engagement in its 2025 membership survey, with 117 participants—a 23% increase over last year. Members shared clear priorities for 2026 and offered thoughtful guidance on how to better connect with people under forty.
