The Stewart Society

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St Andrews Students 2024/25

If you are a current St Andrews undergraduate  student with the last name Stewart/Stuart then the university has been in touch with you. The Trustees reception will take place at the Beacon Bar, Students' Union, St Andrews on March 19 at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you then.
If you are a Stewart/Stuart student in full time  higher or further edcation  elsewhere in Scotland including the Open University then you may be eligible for  a small grant  for activites such as attending a conference or  spending time abroad to support your studies.
Contact the Secretary to discuss. 

You can donate to the Stewart Society Benevolent Fund here. The Stewart Society Benevolent Fund

Society closure for the holidays

The Society will be closed for annual leave Friday 4 - Tuesday 8 April. 

Membership

It is time to renew your membership to The Stewart Society. Our memberships run from January to December, and we encourage you to rejoin us to enjoy the many benefits our Society offers, including exclusive events, access to unique historical resources, and a vibrant community of fellow Stewarts.

Easy Renewal Options:
PayPal Subscriptions: Convenient and secure.
Join for more than one year.
Join Here

You could also consider making a small donation towards the running costs of the Society - Make a donation to the Stewart Society

Important Note: If you joined the Stewart Society after 1st October 2024, your membership is already valid for 2025, and no further action is needed. If you are not sure of your status or think you have already paid then please contact the Secretary. Contact her here

Magazine and newsletter

We  welcome contributions from members to our newsletters  - please send anything to the  Secretary. The Spring edition  will be out April 2025.  Please let Jenn know if you have any annoucements/events/short articles to submit.

The Magazine 2024 has been sent to all members  You should have received an email with the link to the digitial version of the 2024 magazine.  
If you are interested in contributing to the magazine in 2025. Contributions are welcome on all topics with a Stewart/Stuart/Steuart connection - family histories, family trees and family research: prominenent characters in the past and the present day; places, buildings, works of art, objects literature, folklore, music and tartans.
Both academic and non-specialist articles are accepted. 
Before sending your article please contact  The editor. 

Please note contributions should be submitted by 30 April 2025.

Commissioners

We are looking for members who can attend Highland Games and other events, welcome new people to the Society and recruit new members. 

Do you live in : - 

Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana, Mississippi?  Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island & New Foundland?
Ontario? 

We are looking for  Commissioners to represent the Society in those places - if you are interested please contact the Commissioners' secretary - John Lansley -  email John here

If there is a Highland Games or other Scottish event in your area and you wish to represent the Society - get in touch!

 We would also welcome throughout the UK members to attend Highland Games and other events  to represent the Society and  recruit new members in 2025.

Contact Jenn to discuss - email Jenn here

Trustees

The Trustees of the Benevolent Fund are:-

Earl of Moray (2021),

Annie Stewart (2021),

Jamie Stewart ygr of Ardvorlich (2022)

Geordie Burnett Stuart of Crichie (2022)

Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair (2021).

Earl of Galloway (2021)

The Trustees of the Heritage Trust are:-

Earl of Moray (Chair, 2024)

Lachlan Stewart (2021),

Charles Steuart Fothringham (2024)

and Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair (2024)

The 2022 Accounts are available on the members' downloads.