For centuries, Clan Rutherford stood as a proud and loyal Border name—bold warriors of the Marches and stalwart defenders of Scotland’s southern frontier. Their saga is one of courage, duty, and unshakable resolve, rooted in the windswept hills of Roxburghshire and anchored along the storied waters of the River Tweed . From the ancestral lands near Jedburgh to the rugged borderlands where law and loyalty were tested daily, this booklet opens the legacy of a clan ever defined by its defiant motto: “Nec Sorte Nec Fato” — Neither by Chance nor Fate. Inside you’ll discover — The Rutherfords of Edgerston Walk alongside the lairds of Edgerston, men whose rise came not from fortune but from fierce loyalty, martial skill, and service to crown and country in the volatile Borderlands. - Motto & Mindset Nec Sorte Nec Fato speaks to the core of Rutherford identity—valor earned, not gifted; honor claimed through choice, not circumstance. - Border Reivers & Royal Service Explore the clan’s role in the turbulent age of the Border Reivers—riding against enemies and rivals—and their later service as officers, knights, and statesmen across Britain and abroad. - Towers, Lands & Heartlands Visit the ruins of Edgerston Tower, trace the Rutherfords’ presence in Jedburgh and the Rule Water valley, and walk the glens where their name once commanded fear and respect. - Symbols of Pride The martlet crest, the bold red and green Rutherford tartan, and global clan societies that preserve and celebrate Rutherford heritage across generations and continents. Whether you bear the name, seek Border roots, or are drawn to stories of justice, valor, and proud independence, this insightfully written and richly illustrated booklet opens the world of Clan Rutherford —resolute, enduring, and proudly unmoved by chance or fate through every age.