Clan Marjoribanks Crest
|
|
CREST: A demi-griffin Proper, issuant from a crest coronet Or MOTTO: Et custos et pugnax TRANSLATION: Both a perserver and a champion VARIATIONS: N/A |
| The story begins with Princess Marjorie, the only daughter of Robert the Bruce, the renowned Scottish monarch. In 1316, Princess Marjorie married Walter, High Steward of Scotland, giving rise to the lineage of the royal Stewarts. As part of her marriage settlement, she received lands in Renfrewshire, known as Terre de Marorie, later transforming into Marjoribanks. The name, pronounced ‘Marchbanks,’ carries a unique charm, encapsulating the familial ties that would shape generations to come.
Nisbet, a heraldic expert, asserts that the Marjoribanks family’s coat of arms provides a bridge to their heritage. Incorporating a gold cushion and a star, this heraldic representation carries subtle connections to the Johnston Lords of Annandale. The presence of three gold cushions in the Johnston coat of arms and the star symbolizing a sparrowel—a significant emblem for Lord Annandale—paints a vivid portrait of ancestral bonds. |
|
 |
|
| Purchase @ Redbubble Purchase @ Amazon.com Purchase @ Amazon.co.uk |
|
| Fast-forwarding to the early sixteenth century, the Marjoribanks family gains prominence as Thomas Marjoribanks of that Ilk is appointed as an advocate before the Lords of Session. In a testament to their public-spirited nature, Thomas accepts the role of advocate ‘for the puir,’ representing the poor with dedication. This devotion leads him to become the Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1540, advocating for the city in Parliament.
The Marjoribanks family flourishes over time, with various branches making significant contributions to Scottish society. Notable figures like Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, later Baron Tweedmouth, leave their mark as Members of Parliament and holders of prestigious titles. Edward Marjoribanks, First Lord of the Admiralty and a Knight of the Thistle, adds to the family’s legacy as a dedicated public servant. The family’s legacy extends to places like Northfield House, adorned with historical wall and ceiling decorations, and to Alexander Marjoribanks, who surrenders his baronial rights for the establishment of Bathgate as a burgh. Ministers of religion and scholars further the Marjoribanks legacy, ultimately leading to William Marjoribanks’ ecological work on conservation projects in Sudan. |
|
Citations:
|
|
