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Clan Kinnaird (Tartans, Crest) and The Story Behind

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Kinnaird

Clan Motto: Errantia Lumina Fallunt (Wandering lights deceive)

Lands: Perthshire

Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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Kinnaird Clan History

It derives from the same-named barony in Perthshire. Radulphus Ruffus was the first of the name to be recorded, receiving a charter of the lands from William the Lion around 1180. A royal confirmation (1204 - 1214) of a grant by Richard of Kinnaird, Radulphus' grandson, is documented. In 1296, Rauf de Kynard signed the Ragman Roll, pledging his allegiance to Edward I of England, and Richard de Kynard of Fife paid homage to the English king the same year.

In 1430, William de Kynnard was a notary of the diocese of St. Andrews, Thomas de Kynnard was a charter witness in 1431, and Andrew de Kynharde was a charter witness in Dundee in 1435.

In 1449, Alan de Kynnard granted a charter for the lands of Hill, and William Kynnard of that Ilk is mentioned in 1546.

In 1682, Charles II knighted George Kinnaird of Inchture for his loyalty during the civil wars and made him Lord Kinnaird of Inchture.

Patrick, the third Lord Kinnaird, was outspoken in his opposition to the unification of the Scottish and English parliaments in 1707, before his death in 1715.

The seventh Lord, George Kinnaird (1754-1805), was a representative peer in the House of Lords, and his brother was friends with noted poets Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, as well as helping to manage Drury Lane Theatre in London.

Arthur Kinnaird, the 11th Lord Kinnaird, was a prominent figure in the early years of the Football Association, serving as a committeeman, treasurer, and president for 33 years. He was also a footballer who appeared in a record nine F.A. Cup finals.

Aside from football, he was president of the English Y.M.C.A., a director of Barclays Bank, and Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1907 to 1909.

Kinnaird Places & People

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Kinnaird Tartans

Tartan of Kinnard

The tartans listed below are also appropriate.

Bruce the Elder

Bruce Contemporary

Ogilvie Ancient Hunting

Modern Ogilvie Hunting

Airlie's Ogilvie

Kinnaird Crest & Coats of Arms

Clan Kinnaird Crest

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

Coats of Arms of Kinnaird:

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.