The Scrimgeour Clan Association was formed in 1971. It meets annually, on the first Saturday in June, when besides holding the Annual General Meeting, a programme of interest is arranged for members, especially those coming from abroad.

The Scrimgeour Clan Association, formed in 1971, is an obvious focal point for general information. A one day gathering is held in Scotland, usually at some location of historical interest, for all those who are able to attend.

There is a lot more about our history in the Skirmisher (see front page), and in the book “The Scrimgeours” published by the Clan Association (see Clan Goods).

The Scrimgeour Clan Association, established in 1971, will be able to hold its fiftieth anniversary in 2021. Would it not be appropriate at that time to publish a new account of more latter-day Scrimgeours?

Scrimgeour clan. It will take some time to unravel but my maternal grandfather arrived in South Africa from Scotland early in the 20th century. From: Jay Raley: Date: Mon Jul 18 23:21:35 2011: URL: jpraley@gmail.com: Message: Texas, USA - Just wanted to say that while researching all the various trees in my family, I came across the

Hugh Scrimgeour’s Lodging, St Andrews Now the Library of St. Leonard’s School, St- Andrews. Can be seen by visitors during term time between 10 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have lodged here and Charles II certainly did, in 1650.

The Scrimgeour Tartan. There are actually three tartans, however they are all based on the same design and are really only different colour tones. The design is known as “Scrimgeour of Glassary”. Also note that the Tartan is available in lighter and heavier weights, and that the lighter weight tartan has a smaller check size.

This brief summary, starting from the oldest point of origin documents the ancestral line in three different branches leading to well known clan association members in Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

SCRIMGEOUR CLAN ASSOCIATION. The Gathering began in New Lanark, where the Clan toured the mill, school and houses built by Robert Owen, who wished to give his staff good working and living conditions in the late 18 th and early 19 th Century. The AGM took place in the River Room of the Visitor Centre.

The week of August 16 - 19 was a most memorable one for those of us of the Scrimgeour Clan Association who were fortunate to take part in the Scottish World Festival held here in Toronto.