Clan Kinnear (Tartans, Crest) and The Story Behind

Kinnear

Clan Crest: A crescent rising from a cloud, with a star emerging from between its horns, all contained within two palm branches arranged in orle, Proper

Clan Motto: Errantia Lumina Fallunt (Wandering lights deceive)

Lands: Perthshire

Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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Kinnear Clan History

This name, also known as Kynnier, is derived from the lands of Kinnear near Wormit in Fife. The family is descended from Symon, son of Michael, who donated Cathelai land to the church of St. Andrews. King Malcom IV confirmed this grant.

The Kinnears were originally vassals of the Priory of St. Andrews in Kathlac, which they held until the early eighteenth century.

Sir John de Kyner paid homage in 1296, Petrus Kynior was elected common councilor of Aberdeen in 1477, John de Kyner was admitted burgess of Aberdeen in 1439, and Adam Kynnor was admitted burgess of Aberdeen in 1457.

In 1543, John Kynnier was returned as the heir of his father, David Kynnier de eodem.

In 1574, Henry Kinneir of Kinneir was appointed commendator of Balmerino Abbey, and John Kinneir of that Ilk was appointed bailie.

Kinnear Places & People

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Kinnear Tartans

There is no registered Kinnear Tartan, so this is the closest match:

District of Fife

Kinnear Crest & Coats of Arms

Clan Kinnear Crest

Crest Description: Two crossed anchors, Proper

Coats of Arms for Kinnear:

A word about Coats of Arms:

A coat of arms is granted to an individual under Scottish heraldic law (with the exception of civic or corporate arms). A 'family coat of arms' does not exist. With the exceptions noted above, the arms depicted below are personal arms. Only the person who has been granted these weapons has the right to use them.