CLAN ARMSTRONG TRUST

With a coat of arms, we are an ARMIGEROUS Society, appointed by Scotland's Lord Lyon, King of Arms. We are a charitable Trust and clan society and are the acknowledged voice of the Armstrongs on the English/Scottish border.

We have regular gatherings and like to think of ourselves as a family, but education is one of our remits and we have devoted the last 26 years to researching and preserving the heritage of the Armstrongs and uniting those with Armstrong connections. There are many inaccuracies published on the Armstrongs, but the Trust makes regular contact with universities and historical societies to discover more information.

We are constantly testing existing statements, legends and traditions. There will always be controversial areas. History is full of stories that have been accepted as fact, and while we would not wish to crush the myths completely (what a dull world that would be!) we strive for the truth.

Chairman:               Micheil Armstrong of Mungbyhurst

Vice Chairman:      Edmund Armstrong

Secretary:                Olive Richelieu-Blackburn

Treasurer:               Jennifer Margaret Armstrong

Registrar:               Jennifer Margaret Armstrong

Archivist:                 Edmund Armstrong

Editor:                      Fiona Armstrong of Byreburnfoot

Webmaster:           Derrick Hankey

WE MEET...
Every year, usually in August, we get together for an Armstrong Gather. All members are invited and it is generally held in the heart of Armstrong country, at Langholm. Director's reports on the work of the Trust and audited copies of the accounts are sent out to members beforehand. The Annual General Meeting is held here and votes are taken on important policy decisions. The directors may run the Trust during the year, but the members will decide whether they agree or not!

Also at this weekend gathering, we have a tour of Armstrong sites, or we attend the local Border Gathering. We have our own dinner and entertainment; there's always plenty of tartan on show and more often than not, there are pipes and dancing! ( Visit the Clan Events section for more details!)

WE SEND YOU...
Twice a year, you will receive a great magazine, devoted to the Armstrongs and border life. It is called The Milnholm Cross and we welcome articles and suggestions from new members... contact the EDITOR, Fiona.

We also keep you informed of Armstrong projects and events. If you are at the other side of the world, we are the people to keep you in touch with your roots.

• JOIN US AND YOU CAN...
  
• Have access to our museum in Langholm. We have the largest collection of Armstrong archives and artefacts anywhere in the world.
  
• Get help and guidance with tracing your ancestors.
  
• Meet other Armstrongs and make new friends across the world.
  
• Have a direct line to your roots. We are based right in the heart of reiving country.
  
• Attend gatherings and Armstrong events.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ARMSTRONGS, WE NEED YOU!

WE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY LORD LYON .... WE HAVE A REPUTATION SECOND TO NONE ... (Excuse the boasting, but we're very proud of our organization!) COME AND JOIN US! Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Armstrongs. It is not restricted to Armstrongs alone.

Registered as a charity by the Inland Revenue No: SCO 04341 (Scotland)

Registered Office: 6, St Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AD ( no mail to this address, please)
Museums and Galleries Commission Reg No. RD 1312

The Trust is a member of the Borders Museum Forum and the Scottish Museums Council.