[2] The Ruthven lands in Perthshire, Scotland take their name from the Scottish Gaelic, Ruadhainn which means Dun uplands.

[2] Between 1188 and 1199, Swein is recorded as giving lands that included Tibbermore to the Monks of Scone.

[2] In 1313, Perth was recaptured and Robert the Bruce appointed Sir William Ruthven to be sheriff of the royal burgh, which was then called St Johnston.

[2] The eldest of the sons was William, Master of Ruthven, who was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.

[3][2] The Charterises of Kinfauns are said to have received their lands as a reward for supporting Robert the Bruce against the English.

[4] John Charteris had been killed by the earl's heir on Edinburgh High Street in 1552.

[2] William returned and succeeded to the family title having received a royal pardon.

[2] The king was detained for ten months and, when he was finally released, he appeared forgiving but Gowrie was later arrested in 1584 and beheaded for treason.

[2] The Ruthven name was decreed out of existence in Scotland, with all members of the family required to choose new surnames.