A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Carnie family of Scotland.
Reg. 5712 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
Colours
ErmineMeans: Dignity
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)
“Erm. a chev. betw. three hunting horns strung sa”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Carnie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Carnie arms are recorded
The Carnie 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 Carnie 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 Carnie Family in Scotland
The surname Carnie is primarily rooted in the geography of Scotland, originating from the Gaelic word "càrn," which refers to a pile of stones or a rocky hill. Families bearing this name were likely associated with specific landmarks or high-altitude terrain in the eastern regions of the country. By the mid-eighteenth century, the name was firmly established in the urban landscape of Edinburgh, where records confirm family members were living and working by 1748. During this period, Edinburgh was a center of rapid social and economic change, and individuals named Carnie were often integrated into the city’s growing trade and professional networks. As the family moved from rural areas into the capital, they contributed to the vibrant history of a city transitioning into the Scottish Enlightenment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cairn
A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark.
This name
CarnieRefers to someone who lived near a prominent stone landmark or burial mound.
also spelled
Carney
Cairney
Kearney
Related arms
Carneyvariant spelling
Kearneyvariant spelling
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, Old Parish Registers of Edinburgh, 1748
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
hunting horn stringedOne who delights in the chase
