A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boreland family of Scotland.
Reg. 3605 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
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)
“Barry of six ar. and sa. a boar ramp. ppr”
ScotlandInspector-General, c. 1800
Where the Boreland Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Boreland arms are recorded
The Boreland arms were recorded in Inspector-General, c. 1800.
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 III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1760–1801
Reigning in Scotland when the Boreland 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 Boreland Family in Scotland
The surname Boreland is a locational name that originated in Scotland, likely derived from the term "bordland," which historically referred to land held by a lord to provide food for his table. Families carrying this name were often associated with agricultural life or land management in the Scottish Lowlands. By the year 1800, records confirm that members of the Boreland family were well-established in Edinburgh. During this period, the city was undergoing a massive transformation known as the Scottish Enlightenment, which brought new opportunities in trade, law, and urban development. As residents of a growing capital city, these early family members likely participated in the vibrant social and economic life of the era, contributing to the local community as the city expanded beyond its medieval boundaries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bor
Old English term for a small dwelling or cottage.
This name
BorelandRefers to a person who lived near or worked at a small farm or cottage.
also spelled
Boreland
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
National Records of Scotland. Old Parish Registers, Births and Baptisms. 1800
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boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
