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Laird (/ ˈlɛərd /) is a designation that applies to an owner of a large, long-established Scottish estate. In the traditional Scottish order of precedence, a laird ranked below a baron and above a gentleman. This rank was held only by those holding official recognition in a territorial designation by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
The following is a list of Scottish clans (with and without chiefs) – including, when known, their heraldic crest badges, tartans, mottoes, and other information. The crest badges used by members of Scottish clans are based upon armorial bearings recorded by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland .
Laird is a courtesy title for the owners of some long-established Scottish estates; the title is attached to the estate, not to the family of the owner. Traditionally, a laird is formally styled in the manner evident on the 1730 tombstone in a Scottish kirkyard (churchyard). It reads: "The Much Honoured John Grant Laird of
The sixth Laird of Drum and chief of Clan Irvine was a peacemaker, and was rewarded by King James V of Scotland for his efforts to suppress rebels, thieves, reivers, sorcerers and murderers in 1527. [5] [7] During the Anglo-Scottish Wars the sixth Laird's son was killed when the clan fought against the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in ...
Thomas the Rhymer. Sir Thomas de Ercildoun, better remembered as Thomas the Rhymer (fl. c. 1220 – 1298 [1]), also known as Thomas Learmont or True Thomas, was a Scottish laird and reputed prophet from Earlston (then called "Erceldoune") in the Borders. [2] Thomas' gift of prophecy is linked to his poetic ability.
16th century and Anglo-Scottish Wars. John Napier, 8th Laird of Merchiston, inventor of logarithms. John Napier's heir, Alexander, and also his grandson were both killed in 1513 at the Battle of Flodden. [ 2 ] Another Napier heir was killed at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547.
The Warden's son was Adam Johnstone who was the first Laird of Johnstone. [3] Adam Johnstone fought at the Battle of Sark in 1448. [3] Adam's son fought for James II of Scotland in the desperate struggle against the Clan Douglas and was instrumental in suppressing that rebellion against the Crown. [3]
Walter Campbell of Shawfield. Archibald Campbell (died 1868) James Clerk-Rattray. Adam Cockburn, Lord Ormiston. John Cockburn of Ormiston. Laird of Craigmillar. Alexander Crichton of Brunstane. Laird of Crookston.