A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Binning family of Scotland.
Reg. 9831 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ar. on a bend engr. sa. a mullet of the first”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Binning Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Binning arms are recorded
The Binning arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Binning arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Binning Family in Scotland
The surname Binning is a locational name that originated in Scotland, specifically linked to the lands of Binning in the county of West Lothian. Families who took this name were often associated with the local geography, as the name itself likely refers to a settlement or a specific hill. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, which was a major hub for trade, law, and social life during the Scottish Enlightenment. Records from 1748 show that members of the Binning family were active participants in the city’s growing urban culture. During this period, the family likely integrated into the professional classes of the capital, contributing to the development of the city as it expanded beyond its medieval walls. Their presence in Edinburgh suggests they were part of the social shifts that defined Scotland during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bynning
Old English personal name derived from the word for a dweller.
This name
BinningRefers to the descendants or people of the settlement belonging to Bynna.
also spelled
Bynning
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh Register of Testaments, 1748
Johnston, James B., Place-Names of Scotland, 1934
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
