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HISTORY & HERITAGE

The Grahams have a rich history and heritage that we are proud to share with the world. Below are articles of interesting people, places and things. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for the PDF articles. More content will be added gradually to create an archive of resources for the clan.

The Great Grahams

TITLED GRAHAMS

• Dukes of Montrose

  Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose (1852-1925)
  James Graham, 6th Duke of Montrose (1878-1954)
  James Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose (1907-1992)
  James Graham, 8th Duke of Montrose (1935- ), Our current Chief of the Clan Graham

• Other Titled Grahams

  Sir William de Graham (12th century)
  Sir John Graham of Dundaff (13th century)
  James Graham - The Great Marquis of Montrose (1612-1650)
  Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham of Gartmore (1852-1936)

FAMOUS GRAHAMS

• "The Grahams" by Archie McKerracher
• "The First Graham of Netherby" by Jim Nethery (Pennsylvania)
• "Cosmetics tycoon Elizabeth Arden was a Graham" by Shirley Graham Fraser (PDF)
• "Controversial Reverend Sylvester Graham invents the graham cracker" by Jenny Fitzsimmons (link to Recipes)
• "Donald W. Graham adds his 'magic' and artistry to Disney’s Magic Kingdom" by Ekena B. Parkinson (PDF)
• Benjamin Graham - "The Father of Security Analysis changed the way investors view and evaluate stocks"
  (excerpt from T. Rowe Price Investor, March 2011) (PDF)

Significant Places

• "West Antarctica - Graham's Land"
• "Graham's Island (Ferdinandea)" by W. James (Jim) Nethery
• "Scots in the South and in Georgia" by Larry M. Nichols

Poetry

• "Poetry and Lyrics by and About Montrose" compiled by W. James (Jim) Nethery (PDF)
• "Murder of Charles I" by James Graham, Marquis of Montrose
• "The Ghost of Bonnie Dundee" by Father Andrew MacDonald Graham, Poet Laureate and Society Bard
• "To Doughty Deeds" by Father Andrew MacDonald Graham, Poet Laureate and Society Bard
• "Foundations" by Franka Rose (PowerPoint file)

Music

Click on the links below to see the lyrics and listen to the tunes from an external site.

• "Bonnie Dundee"
• "The Piper of Dundee"
• "Scotland the Brave"

Recipes

For clan cooks, here is a section especially for "Graham gastronomy." Click HERE to preview photos and get more information about the following recipes that contributing members have tested and tried so far. More recipes will be added soon. Ith gu leòir! (Scots Gaelic for "Eat plenty!").

FEATURED RECIPES

• Bannocks COMING SOON
• Black Bun
• Dundee Cake COMING SOON
• Graham Crackers
• Leek and Tattie Soup
• Montrose Tea Cakes
• Oat Cakes COMING SOON
• Scotch Eggs
• Shortbread

MISCELLANEOUS RECIPES

Click HERE to find links, references and resources to other Scottish and historical recipes.

General Scottish Roots

• Scottish New Year Traditions
• Scottish Thistle