Baird Clan Crest

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The Clan Baird is a proud Scottish clan with a rich history of strength and success. The family’s coat of arms proclaims the legend of its origin, which involves a feat of strength that saved the life of King William the Lion. According to the legend, the first Baird saved the king from a wild boar.
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The Baird name appears to be territorial, coming from lands held by the family in Lanarkshire near the village of Biggar. Henry Debard witnessed a deed between 1202 and 1228, and Richard Baird received land at Meikle and Little Kyp in Lanarkshire during the reign of Alexander III. The principal family of the name came to be that holding the lands of Auchmedden in Aberdeenshire. Their influence in the county was strengthened by marriage into the powerful Keith family, Earls Marischal of Scotland. James Baird, a younger son of the house of Auchmedden, became an advocate in Edinburgh and his son, John, was created a baronet and then a High Court judge under the title of Lord Newbyth. Sir David Baird, who succeeded his second cousin in the baronetcy of Newbyth, was one of the leading soldiers of his time and saw action in India and throughout the Napoleonic Wars. The name gained prominence in the 20th century through John Logie Baird, the pioneer of television. In 1926, he demonstrated the first television transmission and remained heavily involved in its development until his death in 1946. The Baird family is known for its strength, success, and proud heritage. Today, many members of the clan can trace their roots back to this proud Scottish family and continue to carry on its traditions and legacy. Whether through their military service, innovative contributions to society, or simply their strong sense of family and community, the Bairds continue to make their mark on the world.