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Society closure for the holidays
The Society office is open Monday-Thursday. The office is not open on Friday. We are not currently able to answer the telephone. Please email the Secretary if you wish to contact her.
The office is closed for staff leave on Wednesday 28 January - Wednesday 4 February 2026.
Your Clan. Your Story. Your Society
Join the Stewart Society — Help Us Reach 300!
The Stewart Society celebrates centuries of clan history, connection, and culture. We’re inviting 300 new members to join us in preserving this proud legacy.
Explore our archives, attend heritage events, and connect with Stewarts around the world.
Join Here
#StewartSociety #300StewartsStrong #ScottishHeritage
You could also consider making a small donation towards the running costs of the Society - Make a donation to the Stewart Society
If you are already a member - help us grow the Stewart Society by inviting other Stewarts, Stuarts or Steuarts, and those connected to our heritage to join. Whether through family, friends, or local communities, spreading the word about the Society ensures that our shared legacy continues to thrive.
St Andrews Students 2025/26
The trustees, some Council members and the President were very pleased to meet many of the receipents of the Benevolent Fund bursary at the Student Union in March. 2025 If you are attending St Andrews in 2025/26 as an undergraduate and are called Stewart (any spelling) then you should have received an email inviting you to register.
If you are a student with the last name Stewart/Stuart/Steuart at a Scottish university including the Open University or a full time student at a college of further education then you could be eligible for a small grant towards an activity such as attending a conference, competing in a sports event or time spent abroad for your course. Grants are not made solely for hardship
Contact the Secretary to discuss.
You can donate to the Stewart Society Benevolent Fund here. The Stewart Society Benevolent Fund
Magazine and newsletter
If you have anything to submit to the Spring newsletter than please send it to Jenn by Monday 23 February 2026.
If you are interested in contributing to the magazine in 2026. 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 2026.
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 : -
Ireland?
Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana, Mississippi?
South America?
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
Please note you must be a member to be a commissioner.
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 2026.
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 (2024),
Charles Steuart Fothringham (2024)
and Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair (2024)
The 2023 Accounts are available on the members' downloads.
US Shipments Temporarily Suspended
This step helps us avoid unexpected costs for our members while the new regulations are finalised.
We know many of you order Society items to stay connected with your heritage, and we’re working to restore service as soon as the situation becomes clear. Thank you for your patience and continued support of the Society.
Events
Highland Games and other events
Culloden Culloden Anniversary Commemoration - Saturday 18 April 2026
We will once again mark the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden There is a parade from the NTS centre to the memorial cairn of all the clans and then a service held by the Gaelic Society of Inverness.
The London Dinner of the Stewart Society 21 May 2026. Join Society members and friends for a convivial evening in one of the great London clubs - Caledonian Club, Halkin St, London. Booking will open very soon.
Inverness Highland Games – Saturday 11 July 2026
Join us in Inverness for the 2026 Highland Games - in the Clan tent or on the clan parade. Come in your finest tartan.
Lochearnhead Highland Games - Saturday 25 July 2026 tbc
A scenic location beside Loch Earn in the village of Lochearnhead, the Lochearnhead Games are a highlight of the summer - experience a traditional Highland Games including a clan march,piping and both light and heavy events.Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining for the first time, it’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate with fellow Stewarts.
Stewart Society Gathering - Falkirk. 25-27 September 2026.
Booking will very soon.
You can book your accommodation at the MacDonald Inchrya Hotel now. Call 0344 879 9044 and quote Clan Stewart Gathering.
Library Visits
We are pleased to say that we welcome visits to the Stewart Society again by members, researchers and Stewarts/Stuarts on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please email Jenn to check she is available before visiting. There is not normally anyone available on Friday.
You can also get in touch with Jenn and ask her advice on your research or see if she can find a particular article or book via email. Please be patient as Jenn is not in the office all the time so it may take a few days to answer a query or find something you are looking for.
Researchers if you have an urgent query , do get in touch and Jenn will try to help you.
If you would like to make a donation to the Stewart Heritage Fund which is the charity that buys the books for the library and maintains the archive, you can do so here Donate to the Heritage Fund
Newsletter
We have moved to three newsletters a year. Please make sure that we have your email so you don't miss out.
You can read it any time on any device you like and at time when postage grows ever more expensive save the Society money.
If you would like to make a donation to help with postage or any other adminstration costs to the Stewart Society then you can do so here. The Stewart Society is not a charity.
https://www.stewartsociety.org/make-a-donation.cfm
Make sure you don't miss anything
Why not take out a Standing order (UK bank accounts only) or a Paypal subscription then you will not have to remember to renew your membership.
You can download a standing order here
Are you interested in getting more involved in the Society?
Get in touch to see how you can help.
We are particularly keen to hear from people in the UK who might like to attend events or get involved in other ways. We have already committed to attending a few Highland Games in the UK so help on a stall would be welcome. Additionally it would be great to have more Stewarts at the Inverness Highland Games in July.
Get in touch with Jenn if you are interested.
You can also make a donation to the Stewart Society to help cover the running costs and other expenses on the website.
Leave a Legacy for the Stewart Society
For over a century, the Stewart Society has worked to preserve the history, traditions, and stories of the Stewarts/Stuarts. Much of what we’ve achieved has been made possible by the generosity of members who chose to leave a gift in their will.
Leaving a bequest is a powerful way to ensure that the Society continues to thrive — supporting research, publications, events, and the stewardship of our shared heritage for generations to come.
Why Consider a Bequest?
- Help safeguard Stewart history and archives
- Support future commemorations and educational outreach
- Ensure the Society remains a vibrant community for Stewarts worldwide
Even a modest gift can make a lasting difference.
If you’re thinking about including the Stewart Society, the Heritage Trust or Benevolent Fund in your will, we’d be honoured. Please take legal advice before changing your will. You can download a draft letter for your lawyer below.
Letter
Thank you for helping us keep the Stewart story alive.
Useful Links
Want help looking for your Stewart ancestors?
Try these links first. All helpfully gathered together in one place. Updated regularly so keep checking
Want to know more about the real history of tartan? Who wore what and when? How the Stuarts used tartan to help them with the Jacobite cause?
