Baillie Tartan Infomation

Crest: A boar’s head erased, Proper

Motto: Quid Clarius Astris (What is Brighter Than the Stars)

Origin of Tartan: The one most commonly worn was designed by Mr A W Geddes of Messrs William Anderson, Edinburgh, in 1937.

Origin of Name: French: ‘Baillie’ meaning ‘Bailiff’

Badge: A boar’s head erased, Proper

Lands: William de Bailli was also known as Baillie of Hoperig, acquired the lands of Lamington in Lanarkshire

Region: Earldom in Haddington and owned land by Lochness.

Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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