Clan Bruce Resources
🔹 Official Clan Associations
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Family of Bruce International A non-profit organization established to create and promote kinship among Bruce family members and to encourage interest in the family’s history. Membership is open to individuals who qualify by surname, descent, or recognized septs.
https://familyofbruceinternational.org/familyofbruceinternational.org
🔹 Historical Resources
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Clan Bruce – Wikipedia Provides a detailed overview of the clan’s origins, history, and significant events.
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Bruce Family History – Family of Bruce International Explores the family’s rise from Normandy in the 11th century to becoming kings of Scotland and notable nobles.
https://familyofbruceinternational.org/bruce-family-history/familyofbruceinternational.org
🔹 Genealogical Resources
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Bruce Family Genealogy Project Site A dedicated platform focusing on Bruce genealogy worldwide, offering resources and information for individuals researching their Bruce ancestry.
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Family Research – The Family of Bruce International Provides genealogical information on the Bruce family, including a family history book focusing on the Bruce Family of Virginia and allied families.
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Book of Bruce; Ancestors and Descendants of King Robert of Scotland An historical and genealogical survey of the Scottish house of Bruce and its principal collateral families.
https://archive.org/details/bookofbruceances00weekInternet Archive
🔹 Notable Figures
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Robert the Bruce (1274–1329) King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329, renowned for leading Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_the_Brucede.wikipedia.org -
Edward Bruce (died 1318) Brother of Robert the Bruce, proclaimed High King of Ireland during the Bruce campaign in Ireland.
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Sir William Bruce (c. 1630–1710) A prominent architect responsible for the remodeling of Holyrood Palace and other significant buildings in Scotland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bruce_(architect)ScotClans
🔹 Community Engagement
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Family of Bruce International – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of Bruce descent.
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Clan Bruce – VisitScotland Provides information on Clan Bruce, including historical sites and events related to the clan in Scotland.
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/clan-bruce-p1475091
Clan Bruce is a lowland Scottish Clan originating in the Fife district of Scotland. The surname Bruce was derived from the French name de Bruis. The Scottish line of the Bruce family is believed to be descendant from Robert de Brus who assisted David I of Scotland reclaim the Scottish crown.
The motto of the clan is Fuimus which means we have been. The clan crest features a lion statant with its tail extended.
The clan has two historic seats Lochmaben Castle and Clackmannan Tower. Lochmaben Castle, located in the town of Lochmaben, was built by the Bruce family in 1160. Clackmannan Tower became the seat of the clan in 1359. Both castles were eventually abandoned and their ruins are scheduled monuments in Scotland. The current seat of the clan is Broomhall House. It was built in 1702 by Sir William Bruce and is still the residents of the Bruce family.
In 1306 Robert the Bruce of Clan Bruce was crowned King of Scotland after his victory in the Scottish war of Independence. The line of succession passed to the House of Stewart after Robert’s son David died without a male heir.
The Bruce International Society was formed in 1984. The society was created to promote kinship among clan members and to encourage interest in the clan. A tour of Broomhall House can be arranged where a museum boasts an extensive collection of Bruce artifacts.
