Find out about this old Scots Border Clan – its origins, history and territory; and more on the Scottish Border Region and the Reiver Clans.
The Border Irvings & Irvines recognised as a Scottish Clan by Act of Parliament 1587 with its Chiefs descended from William Irving of Bonshaw 1506.
NB: Please note that all historical and genealogical articles on this website are sourced from and referenced through publicly accessible and original archive material by professionally accredited ASGRA researchers.
The Book of the Irvings
This rare book is the definitive guide to the Irving & Irvine Clan researched and authored by Colonel John Beaufin Irving of Bonshaw. The digital edition is now available to purchase and download online, and includes a preface by the present Clan Chief, Rupert Irving of Bonshaw.
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The Rough Wooing 1543-1551 and Its Impact on the Scottish Borders
The Rough Wooing was a series of military campaigns conducted by England against Scotland between 1543 and 1551, initiated by King Henry VIII.
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Border Reiver Clans and the Act of 1587: Scotland’s Legally Recognised Riding Clans
A common misconception is that the Border Reivers were later transformed into clans in imitation of the Highlands. In reality, the Border Reiver families functioned as kinship-based clans from their earliest development.
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Scotland: A Complete History from Prehistory to the Present
Throughout its history, Scotland has balanced regional diversity with a strong sense of national identity, producing influential contributions in politics, religion, philosophy, literature, science, and industry.
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