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The Stewart Society congratulates King Charles and Queen Camilla on their coronation
Membership
Please renew your membership now.
Annual membership is from January to December each year. The easiest way to do it is here on the website. Contact the Secretary if you are not sure if you need to do or if you would like to set up a standing order or pay directly into our bank account.
You can now pay for your membership by PayPal.
If you are not a member and you are just browsing our website please join us - we welcome members from all over the world. You can join here
Would you like to give someone a gift membership? Email the secretary and she can arrange for a certificate .
Membership Certificate
Looking for a different present for a significant birthday, Stewart wedding or anniversary? Why not get a membership certificate?
You can order them here -Order your certificate here
Please note it can take our lovely calligrapher a little while to write them, so please be patient!
Office Closure
The Office will be closed on Friday 19 and Monday 22 May for Victoria Day.
The Office will be closed from Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June.
Members' Downloads
Available for download
*New*
The 2021 Online Burns Supper
- Index of the Magazine volumes
The library catalogue and a list of the family trees and other family information that we hold are also available
Commissioners
We are looking for members who can attend events, welcome new people to the Society and recruit new members.
Do you live in : -
Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana, Mississippi?
USA North West and Central?
Ohio-Pennsylvania & West Virginia?
We are looking for a Commissioner to represent the Society in those places - if you are interested please contact the Commissioner's secretary - email Sandy Stewart of Ardorvorlich Sandy Stewart of Ardvorlich' s email
As events open back up in Scotland, we would also welcome members to attend Higland Games and other events to represent the Society and recruit new members.
Contact Jenn to discuss - email Jenn here
Trustees
The Trustees of the Benevolent Fund are:-
Lord Stewart (2020)
Earl of Moray (2021),
Annie Stewart (2021),
Jamie Stewart ygr of Ardvorlich (2022)
Geordie Burnett Stuart of Crichie (2022)
The Trustees of the Heritage Trust are:-
Earl of Moray (Chair, 2020),
Guthrie Stewart (2020),
Lachlan Stewart (2021),
Charles Steuart Fothringham (2022)
and Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair 2021).
The 2021 Accounts are available on the members' downloads.
Events
Booking is now open for the 2023 Gathering
The 2023 Gathering will be in Edinburgh on the weekend of 6-8 October 2023.
The dinner and AGM will be at The Royal Scots Club, 29 - 31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh on Saturday 7 October
Your friends and family are very welcome to attend.
Book here Annual Gathering Booking Form
Wanted - An Hon Editor of the Magazine
Responsible for the overall look and content of the magazine. The editor is ex-officio a member of the Council of the Society Council and can attend meetings. If you are interested expressions of interest please to the Secretary, Jenn Chamberlain
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. 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
Council of the Stewart Society
The next meeting of the Council of the Stewart Society will be Monday 6 November at 53 George St, Edinburgh.
The meetings of Benevolent Fund and Heritage Trust will also take place that day.
Papers will be sent to all members and trustees.
Highland Games
Come and meet us in person!
24 and 25 June
East Selkirk, Manitoba
15 July
Glasgowlands Highland Festival
Northamption, MA
GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL - Home
15 July
Inverness Highland Games
Inverness, Scotland
https://www.visitinvernesslochness.com/highland-games
24 August
Oban Highland Games
Oban, Scotland
More to come
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?
