A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Condie family of Scotland.
Reg. 5505 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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. three cinquefoils in pale gu. betw. two palets az. on a chief vert a lion pass. of the field”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Condie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Condie arms are recorded
The Condie 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 Condie 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 Condie Family in Scotland
The surname Condie is deeply rooted in the history of Scotland, specifically within the regions surrounding the city of Edinburgh and the county of Perthshire. While the name is often associated with the village of Condie in Perthshire, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Edinburgh by the mid-eighteenth century. During this era, individuals bearing the name were frequently involved in the city’s growing professional and trade sectors as Scotland underwent significant social and economic changes. The name itself is thought to be topographic, likely referring to someone who lived near a specific local landmark or a small stream. By 1748, the presence of the Condie family in Edinburgh suggests they were part of the stable urban population that helped shape the capital during the Scottish Enlightenment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cond
Derived from the Gaelic word for a head or a chief.
This name
CondieA Scottish habitational surname originating from the lands of Condie in Perthshire.
also spelled
Condy
Condey
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 of Edinburgh, OPR 685/1. 1748
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cinquefoilHope and joy
lionCourage, strength and royalty
