A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bogle family of Scotland.
Reg. 2963 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Or, on a chev. az. betw. two roses in chief and an anchor paleways in base gu. three bezants”
AyrHamilton's Farm · Ayr, c. 1740
Where the Bogle Arms Were Recorded
Ayr
Map of Scotland showing where the Bogle arms are recorded
The Bogle arms were recorded in Ayr, c. 1740.
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 II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Bogle 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 Bogle Family in Scotland
The Bogle family name has deep roots in the southwestern region of Scotland, particularly within the historic town of Ayr. By the mid-eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this coastal burgh. The name itself is thought to be linked to the Scots language, where it historically referred to a spirited or lively person, though it also carried folklore associations with local legends. During the 1740s, the Bogles were integrated into the local economy and social life of Ayr, likely participating in the trade and mercantile activities that defined the town during that era. As the family grew, they became a recognizable part of the community, contributing to the development of the region long before the industrial changes of the following century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bogle
Derived from the Middle English term for a ghost or goblin.
This name
BogleA nickname for a person who was considered frightening, mischievous, or spectral in appearance.
also spelled
Boag
Boggill
Boggell
Related arms
M'Callrecorded with Bogle, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Paterson, James, History of the County of Ayr: With a Genealogical Account of the Families of Ayrshire, 1847
National Records of Scotland, Ayr Burgh Records, B6/12
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
