Clan Irwin Association
Where do we come from - The Irwin Diaspora
Clan Irwin Association members come from a wide variety of roots in Scotland, Ulster and Ireland. Hailing from the Borders, Royal Deeside, the Orkneys, Ulster and the Republic of Ireland, we have been part of the great Scottish diaspora. From mostly humble beginnings, our emigrant forefathers settled in Canada, The United States, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. They have left their indelible mark on the world we inhabit that continues unabated! follow this link to variations of the name
Drum Castle
Bonshaw Tower
Necarne Castle
Early Traditions?
The Caput
Drum Castle on the Royal Deeside was granted to the Irvines by Robert the Bruce in 1323. Click the image below for more information
Bonshaw Tower in the borders region has been home to Irving’s for nearly than 900 years. Click on image below for more information
Necarne Castle, also known as Castle Irvine, is located near Irvinestown, in County Fermanagh, in Ulster. Click on image below for more information
Many legends and traditions regarding the history of the Irvings have been written. The morst definitive accounting is recorrdered in James Irvine's book linked below. Click on image below for more about these legends
The Caput of Drum Castle commemorates the grant of lands to the Irvine family by Robert the Bruce in 1323. Click on image below for more about the Caput
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View of the Harbor Irvine, North Ayrshire