A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blane family of Scotland.
Reg. 6642 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 fesse sa. betw. an anchor erect in chief, entwined by a serpent ppr. and in base a rose gu. a crescent betw. two mullets of the field”
AyrBlanefield · Ayr, c. 1812
Where the Blane Arms Were Recorded
Ayr
Map of Scotland showing where the Blane arms are recorded
The Blane arms were recorded in Ayr, c. 1812.
Ayrshire was farming country along Scotland's south-west coast, held in a great many small estates. Its lairds were numerous rather than rich, and each holding brought its own claim to arms.
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 III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in Scotland when the Blane 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 Ayr.
Origin & History of the Blane Family in Scotland
The surname Blane is deeply rooted in the history of southwestern Scotland, particularly within the region of Ayrshire. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "blàth," which translates to "flower" or "bloom," and it was often associated with early saints or figures of religious significance in the region. By the early 19th century, records confirm that the Blane family had established a firm presence in the town of Ayr. During this period, Ayr was a bustling center for trade and agriculture, and families like the Blanes were often involved in the local merchant classes or skilled trades that helped the town thrive. As the Industrial Revolution began to reshape Scotland, the Blane family members in Ayr were part of a growing community that balanced traditional Scottish heritage with the rapid changes of the modern era. Their presence in the town archives from 1812 serves as a clear marker of their long-standing connection to this historic coastal landscape.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaan
Derived from the Gaelic word for yellow or fair-haired.
This name
BlaneA Scottish surname originating from the name of Saint Blane, meaning yellow or fair.
also spelled
Blaine
Blayne
Blaney
Related arms
Blaenvariant spelling
Blaynevariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
