Falconer Clan Crest
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CREST: an angel in a praying posture Or, within an orle of laurel Proper MOTTO: Vive ut vivas TRANSLATION: Live that you have life VARIATIONS: N/A |
| Clan Falconer is a Scottish clan with a rich and interesting history that dates back to the medieval period. The clan takes its name from the office of falconer, which refers to someone who breeds or trains falcons or hawks for sport. Many great houses in Scotland would have maintained their own falconer, and the principal family claimed to be falconers to the king | |
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| The first recording of the Falconer name is Ranulph, son of Walter, who was a falconer to William the Lion around 1200. The Falconer family received lands in the Mearns, which were named Hawkerton, as a reference to their office. The family prospered and acquired lands at Newton and Balendro.
In the seventeenth century, the Falconer family achieved particular prominence. Sir David Falconer of Newton was appointed Lord President of the Court of Session in Edinburgh in 1682, while Sir Alexander Falconer of Halkertoun was appointed a judge of the Court of Session and took the title of ‘Lord Halkertoun’. The family also had military service, with The Honorable William Falconer killed at the Battle of Quebec in 1759. The Falconer family also saw some changes in titles over the years. Sir Alexander Falconer was raised to the peerage as Baron Falconer of Halkertoun in 1647, and the title of ‘Falconer’ is now borne as a subsidiary title of the Earls of Kintore, with Adrian, eighth Lord Falconer, succeeding his cousin George Keith, as Earl Marishal. Throughout their history, the Falconer clan has been associated with traits such as loyalty, bravery, and a passion for hunting. They were often found in positions of authority and service, whether in the military, the judiciary, or in the king’s court as falconers. Today, the Falconer name and crest can still be found in Scotland, and the clan’s history continues to be celebrated and remembered. Clan Falconer is a Scottish clan with a long and fascinating history that spans many centuries. Their association with the office of falconer and their subsequent rise to positions of power and authority in Scottish society is a testament to their resilience and determination. The Falconer name is still recognized and celebrated today, and the clan’s legacy continues to be an important part of Scottish history and culture. |
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