Reprinted from Family Tree Magazine Tombstones have a long history. The word “cemetery” is Greek for “sleeping chamber,” and (appropriately) Ancient Greeks were among the first to designate land at the edge of their cities for burying the dead. By…
(Excerpt from article appearing in The Claymore, newsletter of COSCA, June 2025 edition) On 20th March this year, by virtue of a signed Warrant by Scotland’s Lord Lyon King of Arms, Sir John Roderick Hugh McEwen of Marchmont and Bardrochat,…
The Forever Promise Project: Honoring and Remembering Fallen WWII American Soldiers in the Netherlands In 1945, following the end of WWII, a letter arrived at City Hall in Maastricht, Netherlands. It was from a young American war widow, Mabel Rose…
CONGRATULATIONS! Since the inception of Clan Irwin Association, we have had an excellent relationship with the resident owners of Bonshaw Tower and Manor House. The current Laird is Christopher Irving with his wife Claire and children. Christopher recently accepted the…
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE In the past, Clan Irwin Association has had a Facebook Group, not really a Facebook Page. Within the Facebook community there is a difference, and we learned that we needed to actually have a Page. We have recently…
RANSOMWARE ATTACK – Medusa As chairman of Clan Irwin Association, I want all our members to be aware of this recent cyber attack. The following is an excerpt from an online story from Forbes.com. There are other online stories as well.…
SCOTTISH AMERICAN HISTORY FORUM The Scottish American History Forum convenes “live” (free) monthly ZOOM meeting presentations on Scottish History, Scottish American History, and Scottish Culture conducted by global Scottish historians and notables. All are welcome to attend the presentations and…
CHANGE IN OFFICERS AT CLAN IRWIN ASSOCIATION As with most non-profit organizations, changes occur in the leadership from time to time. Our previous First Vice Chairman, Teresa Tucker, has resigned effective January 31, 2025, due to increased demands on her…
THE HIGHLAND GAMES AT LIGONIER PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL ACCOUNT – September 8th, 1990 will mark the sixth year of Clan Irwin Association participation in the annual Scottish Highland games at Ligonier, Pa., a few miles east of Pittsburgh on Route 30. The location is at…
The Gregg Fiddle Returns to New York An 18th-century fiddle thought to be played by Robert Burns will return to New York City in April thanks to a special partnership between Hoolie in the Hydro, the National Trust for Scotland,…