For centuries, Clan Ruthven stood as one of Scotland’s most enigmatic Lowland names—statesmen in council, soldiers on the field, and discreet keepers of royal trust. Their saga is one of soaring ambition, steadfast loyalty, and sudden catastrophe, rooted in the rolling acres of Perthshire and echoed in the shadowed corridors of Scotland’s Renaissance courts. From the red-stone ramparts of Ruthven Castle to the ornate galleries of Gowrie House, this booklet ushers you into the legacy of a clan forever commanded to “Deid Schaw” — Show Deeds . Inside you’ll discover — Rise of the Ruthvens: how William Ruthven’s valor at Flodden set a pattern of service that lifted the family from barons of Strathearn to Earls of Gowrie—shaping court policy under James VI. - Motto & Mindset: why the blunt charge Deid Schaw demanded that every Ruthven match bold words with bolder action—whether steering Parliament, guarding monarchs, or holding Perth against rebellion. - Plots & Power Plays: the audacious Raid of Ruthven (1582) that kidnapped a king, the mysterious Gowrie Conspiracy (1600) that upended the dynasty overnight, and the debate that still swirls around those fateful deeds. - Castles & Heartlands: explore ruined Ruthven Barracks atop the old castle mound, the vanished grandeur of Gowrie House, and Perthshire kirkyards where the clan’s carved stones still bear silent witness. - Legacy & Legend: the stag-head crest, crimson-and-black tartan, and modern gatherings that keep Ruthven history vivid—balancing honor, intrigue, and a cautionary tale of power pursued too boldly. Whether you bear the name, seek noble roots, or simply relish tales of honor, ambition, and royal intrigue, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the realm of Clan Ruthven —proud, fateful, and ever bold in deed.