Clan Lumsden Crest
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CREST: Issuant from a crest coronet Or a naked arm grasping a sword roper MOTTO: Amor partitur moras (Love endures delays) TRANSLATION: Love endures delays VARIATIONS: N/A |
| The story of Clan Lumsden begins in 1098 when King Edgar of Scots refounded Colkingham Priory and granted it several villages, including Lumsdene. The first recorded possessors of the land were Gillem and Cren de Lummisden. Over time, the Lumsden lands were divided into Easter and Wester Lumsden.
Gilbert de Lumisden, a prominent figure from the Lumsden lineage, married the Heiress of Blanerne in 1329, symbolizing the family’s rise in status. Gilbert’s eldest son, also named Gilbert, established branches of the family in Berwickshire and Fife, including Airdrie, Innergellie, Stravithie, Lathallan, and Rennyhill. |
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| The Lumsden family branched out into various regions, leading to the emergence of cadet houses. Thomas, the younger son of Adam de Lumisden, held lands in Fife and Aberdeenshire. His descendants became the northern Lumsdens of Cushine-Lumsden, Tillycairn, Clova, and Auchindior.
Meanwhile, the Burgess-Lumsden branch of Pitcaple descended through a female line. Other cadet branches, such as the Alexander Lumsden of Cushine and Sir James Lumsden of Innergellie, registered their arms, symbolizing their connection to the broader Lumsden lineage. The Lumsden clan produced individuals who excelled in various fields. Sir James Lumsden, a veteran of the Thirty Years’ War, served under King Gustavus Adolpuus of Sweden. He and his brother, William, also fought for the royalists in the English Civil War. The Lumsdens of Cushnie held parliamentary positions as barons of the north. Another notable figure, Andrew Lumsden, served as secretary to Prince Charles Edward Stuart during the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Despite his attaintment and subsequent exile, he played influential roles within the Jacobite court until his return to Scotland. The Lumsden legacy extends beyond the realms of war and politics. Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden of Belhelvie founded the renowned Lumsden’s Guides, a force that served on the North West Frontier of India. His introduction of the khaki uniform, derived from the Urdu word for “dust-colored,” proved influential and became widely adopted by the British Army. The Lumsden Castle of Tillycairn, lovingly restored by the present Baron of Cushnie, stands as a testament to the family’s enduring heritage. In 1972, the House of Lumsden Association was formed, uniting Lumsdens worldwide and fostering connections among family members. In 1985, the claim of the present hereditary chief was officially recognized in the Court of the Lord Lyon. |
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