Edmonstone Clan Crest

Clan Edmonstone Crest	CREST: Out of a ducal coronet, Or, a swan’s head and neck, Proper MOTTO: Virtus Auget Honorem TRANSLATION: Virtue increases honour VARIATIONS: N/A
The Scottish Clan Edmonstone has a long and storied history, dating back to the 12th century. The name “Edmonstone” is thought to have originated from a combination of “tun,” meaning “noble residence” or “small village,” and “Aedmund,” possibly referring to Aedmund, son of Forn, who was a witness to a charter in 1150.

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The Edmonstones were prominent in the Edinburgh area, and their lands can still be found there today. Sir John de Edmonstone was an important figure at the court of David II, and was rewarded with the barony of Boyne in Banffshire. He also received the barony of Ednam, which became the family’s primary designation, from Robert II. His marriage to Isabel, widow of James, Earl of Douglas, who was the daughter of the king, cemented the family’s status at court. Over time, the Edmonstone family acquired the lands of Duntreath, and numerous cadet houses (or branches) of the family emerged. One of the most notable members of the family was Sir William Edmundstone of Duntreath, who was appointed captain of Doune Castle and steward of Monteith by James VI. The Edmonstones played an important role in Scottish history. Sir John de Edmonstone was employed on various embassies to England, and the family’s connections at court helped to further their influence. The family’s loyalty to the Scottish crown was also notable. Sir Archibald Edmonstone of the Duntreath line was created a baronet in 1774, and the fifth Baronet of Duntreath served as groom-in-waiting to Edward VII from 1907 to 1910. Today, the Edmonstone family continues to be an important part of Scottish history and culture. Their ancestral lands can still be found in the Edinburgh area, and the family’s many accomplishments and contributions to Scottish society are remembered and celebrated. The Clan Edmonstone is a testament to the enduring power and influence of Scottish heritage, and a reminder of the importance of family, tradition, and history in shaping our world.

Citations: – Descriptive catalogue of the clan tartans and family tartans of Scotland with a brief note on their antiquity: also roll of the landlords and Baillies of lands in the Highlands and isles, A.D. 1587: roll of the clans; badges of the clans, – John Catto and Company, King Street, Toronto, CanadaScottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia”, by Collins, HarperCollins Publishers 1994