Stewart Society
@stewartsoc.bsky.social
The Stewart Society based in Edinburgh is open to Stewarts/ Stuarts/ Steuarts from all over the world.
Join us at www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #clan #scotland #stuart
Join us at www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #clan #scotland #stuart
Why join the Stewart Society?
Access to our events is one good reason.
Here is the piper standing at the foot of the stairs at the Caledonian Club piping guests into dinner at our recent London Dinner.
Access to our events is one good reason.
Here is the piper standing at the foot of the stairs at the Caledonian Club piping guests into dinner at our recent London Dinner.
June 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Why join the Stewart Society?
Access to our events is one good reason.
Here is the piper standing at the foot of the stairs at the Caledonian Club piping guests into dinner at our recent London Dinner.
Access to our events is one good reason.
Here is the piper standing at the foot of the stairs at the Caledonian Club piping guests into dinner at our recent London Dinner.
Three generations of London chairs at the London Dinner of the Stewart Society on Wednesday night.
Why not join us next year?
Why not join us next year?
May 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Three generations of London chairs at the London Dinner of the Stewart Society on Wednesday night.
Why not join us next year?
Why not join us next year?
This weekend, Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th we will be at the 162nd Annual Victoria Highland Games, at Topaz Park in Victoria BC. Our commissioner, Randy Stewart invites anyone in the area to stop by the Stewart Society tent.
#stewartclan #stewartsociety #victoriahighlandgames
#stewartclan #stewartsociety #victoriahighlandgames
May 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This weekend, Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th we will be at the 162nd Annual Victoria Highland Games, at Topaz Park in Victoria BC. Our commissioner, Randy Stewart invites anyone in the area to stop by the Stewart Society tent.
#stewartclan #stewartsociety #victoriahighlandgames
#stewartclan #stewartsociety #victoriahighlandgames
OTD in 1424 James I and his wife, Joan Beaumont entered into Edinburgh on Palm Sunday. James' return to Scotland after his long years of exile could be incorporated into the religious celebration taking place that day.
#stewartheritage #stewartmonarchy #scottishhistory
#stewartheritage #stewartmonarchy #scottishhistory
April 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
OTD in 1424 James I and his wife, Joan Beaumont entered into Edinburgh on Palm Sunday. James' return to Scotland after his long years of exile could be incorporated into the religious celebration taking place that day.
#stewartheritage #stewartmonarchy #scottishhistory
#stewartheritage #stewartmonarchy #scottishhistory
Pictures from a Stewart Society Gathering in the 1970s
Have you ever been to a Stewart Society Gathering?
#throwbackthursday
Have you ever been to a Stewart Society Gathering?
#throwbackthursday
April 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Pictures from a Stewart Society Gathering in the 1970s
Have you ever been to a Stewart Society Gathering?
#throwbackthursday
Have you ever been to a Stewart Society Gathering?
#throwbackthursday
OTD in history James VI was proclaimed King of England following the death of Elizabeth I.
His claim to the throne of England was through his great grandmother, Margaret Tudor ( Henry VIII's sister) who married James IV.
#stuartmonarchy
His claim to the throne of England was through his great grandmother, Margaret Tudor ( Henry VIII's sister) who married James IV.
#stuartmonarchy
March 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
OTD in history James VI was proclaimed King of England following the death of Elizabeth I.
His claim to the throne of England was through his great grandmother, Margaret Tudor ( Henry VIII's sister) who married James IV.
#stuartmonarchy
His claim to the throne of England was through his great grandmother, Margaret Tudor ( Henry VIII's sister) who married James IV.
#stuartmonarchy
The President and Stewart Society council with some of the Stewart Society bursary recipients at St Andrews.
Great to meet them.
Great to meet them.
March 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The President and Stewart Society council with some of the Stewart Society bursary recipients at St Andrews.
Great to meet them.
Great to meet them.
#otd 10 February 1567, Kirk o’ Field house in Edinburgh was destroyed by an explosion. The partially clothed bodies of Lord Darnley, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and his servant, William Taylor were found in a nearby orchard, apparently strangled but unharmed by the explosion.
February 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#otd 10 February 1567, Kirk o’ Field house in Edinburgh was destroyed by an explosion. The partially clothed bodies of Lord Darnley, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and his servant, William Taylor were found in a nearby orchard, apparently strangled but unharmed by the explosion.
#OTD 8 February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle; a scaffold had been erected in the Great Hall, with witnesses including George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury who had been her custodian for 16 years (1569-1585).
© National Galleries Scotland
© National Galleries Scotland
February 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#OTD 8 February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle; a scaffold had been erected in the Great Hall, with witnesses including George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury who had been her custodian for 16 years (1569-1585).
© National Galleries Scotland
© National Galleries Scotland
#QueenAnne born on this day 6 February 1665 and died August 1714. She was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 8 March 1702, and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland following the ratification of the Acts of Union 1707.
Queen Anne was the last #stuart monarch to sit on the throne.
Queen Anne was the last #stuart monarch to sit on the throne.
February 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#QueenAnne born on this day 6 February 1665 and died August 1714. She was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 8 March 1702, and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland following the ratification of the Acts of Union 1707.
Queen Anne was the last #stuart monarch to sit on the throne.
Queen Anne was the last #stuart monarch to sit on the throne.
#otd in 1649, Charles II became King of Scotland and Ireland after his father, Charles I was executed.
On 5th February 1649 the Scots parliament proclaimed him king.
#britishcivilwars #stewartmonarchy
On 5th February 1649 the Scots parliament proclaimed him king.
#britishcivilwars #stewartmonarchy
January 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#otd in 1649, Charles II became King of Scotland and Ireland after his father, Charles I was executed.
On 5th February 1649 the Scots parliament proclaimed him king.
#britishcivilwars #stewartmonarchy
On 5th February 1649 the Scots parliament proclaimed him king.
#britishcivilwars #stewartmonarchy
We have members all over the world.
Here are some of our Australian members gathered for a lunch.
Why not join us www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #stuart #stueart #stewartsinoz #stewartsociety
Here are some of our Australian members gathered for a lunch.
Why not join us www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #stuart #stueart #stewartsinoz #stewartsociety
January 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We have members all over the world.
Here are some of our Australian members gathered for a lunch.
Why not join us www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #stuart #stueart #stewartsinoz #stewartsociety
Here are some of our Australian members gathered for a lunch.
Why not join us www.stewartsociety.org
#stewart #stuart #stueart #stewartsinoz #stewartsociety
Last night was #burnsnight so here are some Burns written by him on a window in the Globe Inn, Dumfries to Polly #stewart
January 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Last night was #burnsnight so here are some Burns written by him on a window in the Globe Inn, Dumfries to Polly #stewart
Advent calendar day 20 - Eilean Donan castle
It was blown up during the 1719 Rising and restored in the 20th century.
It was blown up during the 1719 Rising and restored in the 20th century.
December 20, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Advent calendar day 20 - Eilean Donan castle
It was blown up during the 1719 Rising and restored in the 20th century.
It was blown up during the 1719 Rising and restored in the 20th century.
Advent calendar day 19- Edinburgh castle
he first fireworks display in Scotland took place at Edinburgh Castle. In 1507 fireworks formed part of a spectacular jousting tournament hosted by James IV.
he first fireworks display in Scotland took place at Edinburgh Castle. In 1507 fireworks formed part of a spectacular jousting tournament hosted by James IV.
December 19, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Advent calendar day 19- Edinburgh castle
he first fireworks display in Scotland took place at Edinburgh Castle. In 1507 fireworks formed part of a spectacular jousting tournament hosted by James IV.
he first fireworks display in Scotland took place at Edinburgh Castle. In 1507 fireworks formed part of a spectacular jousting tournament hosted by James IV.
Advent calendar day 18 - ceilidh!
The Stewarts love a party and an excuse to dress up.
#stewarts #stewartsociety #stewartclan
The Stewarts love a party and an excuse to dress up.
#stewarts #stewartsociety #stewartclan
December 18, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Advent calendar day 18 - ceilidh!
The Stewarts love a party and an excuse to dress up.
#stewarts #stewartsociety #stewartclan
The Stewarts love a party and an excuse to dress up.
#stewarts #stewartsociety #stewartclan
Advent calendar day 16 - the island of Inchnahome.
There is a 13th century effigy in the Priory which depicts Walter Stewart, earl of Mentieth and his wife.
In 1547 Mary, Queen of Scots, aged four, hidden here for a few weeks following the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
There is a 13th century effigy in the Priory which depicts Walter Stewart, earl of Mentieth and his wife.
In 1547 Mary, Queen of Scots, aged four, hidden here for a few weeks following the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
December 16, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Advent calendar day 16 - the island of Inchnahome.
There is a 13th century effigy in the Priory which depicts Walter Stewart, earl of Mentieth and his wife.
In 1547 Mary, Queen of Scots, aged four, hidden here for a few weeks following the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
There is a 13th century effigy in the Priory which depicts Walter Stewart, earl of Mentieth and his wife.
In 1547 Mary, Queen of Scots, aged four, hidden here for a few weeks following the defeat of the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
Advent calendar day 15 - Margaret Tudor, queen consort of James IV. After his death at Flodden in 1513, she married Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus in 1514. Following her divorce from Angus in 1527, Margaret married her third husband, Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven.
December 15, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Advent calendar day 15 - Margaret Tudor, queen consort of James IV. After his death at Flodden in 1513, she married Archibald Douglas, 6th Earl of Angus in 1514. Following her divorce from Angus in 1527, Margaret married her third husband, Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven.
Advent calendar day 14 - the Stewarts in Aubigny-sur-Nère.
Every year the town celebrates the Auld Alliance. In 2016, the Stewart Society joined in this celebration.
#aubignysurnere #stewartclan #stewartsociety
Every year the town celebrates the Auld Alliance. In 2016, the Stewart Society joined in this celebration.
#aubignysurnere #stewartclan #stewartsociety
December 14, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Advent calendar day 14 - the Stewarts in Aubigny-sur-Nère.
Every year the town celebrates the Auld Alliance. In 2016, the Stewart Society joined in this celebration.
#aubignysurnere #stewartclan #stewartsociety
Every year the town celebrates the Auld Alliance. In 2016, the Stewart Society joined in this celebration.
#aubignysurnere #stewartclan #stewartsociety
Advent calendar day 13 - the London Dinner of the Stewart Society is held at the Caledonian Club in May with an invited speaker.
It is always an entertaining and enjoyable evening.
It is always an entertaining and enjoyable evening.
December 13, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Advent calendar day 13 - the London Dinner of the Stewart Society is held at the Caledonian Club in May with an invited speaker.
It is always an entertaining and enjoyable evening.
It is always an entertaining and enjoyable evening.
Advent calendar day 8
Another #stewart Gathering in beautiful Portmahomack.
#stewartclan #stewartheritage #stewartsociety
Another #stewart Gathering in beautiful Portmahomack.
#stewartclan #stewartheritage #stewartsociety
December 8, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Advent calendar day 8
Another #stewart Gathering in beautiful Portmahomack.
#stewartclan #stewartheritage #stewartsociety
Another #stewart Gathering in beautiful Portmahomack.
#stewartclan #stewartheritage #stewartsociety
Advent calendar day,7
The Bishop's Palace Orkney
The home in the 16th century of the bad Stewart Earls of Orkney
The Bishop's Palace Orkney
The home in the 16th century of the bad Stewart Earls of Orkney
December 8, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Advent calendar day,7
The Bishop's Palace Orkney
The home in the 16th century of the bad Stewart Earls of Orkney
The Bishop's Palace Orkney
The home in the 16th century of the bad Stewart Earls of Orkney
Doune castle where the Society had the President's reception to kick off the Gathering this
It is also possible it might have started in a few films and TV series.
#stewart #stewartsociety
It is also possible it might have started in a few films and TV series.
#stewart #stewartsociety
December 4, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Doune castle where the Society had the President's reception to kick off the Gathering this
It is also possible it might have started in a few films and TV series.
#stewart #stewartsociety
It is also possible it might have started in a few films and TV series.
#stewart #stewartsociety
Mary of Guise was born at Bar-le-Duc in France on 22 November 1515 to an incredibly powerful stem of the House of Lorraine. As the eldest daughter of Claude, Duke of Guise, and his wife, Antoinette de Bourbon, Mary was an attractive candidate on the marriage market.
November 22, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Mary of Guise was born at Bar-le-Duc in France on 22 November 1515 to an incredibly powerful stem of the House of Lorraine. As the eldest daughter of Claude, Duke of Guise, and his wife, Antoinette de Bourbon, Mary was an attractive candidate on the marriage market.
November 21, 2024 at 7:21 AM