A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corrie family of Scotland.
Reg. 8669 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 chevs. interlaced gu. a chief chequy of the second and first”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Corrie Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Corrie arms are recorded
The Corrie 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 Corrie 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 Corrie Family in Scotland
The surname Corrie is rooted in the landscape of Scotland, as it is a topographical name derived from the Gaelic word *coire*, which describes a circular valley or a deep hollow carved into a mountainside. Families who lived near these distinct geological features often adopted the name to identify their place of origin. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Edinburgh, where records confirm their residence by 1748. During this era, Edinburgh was a center of rapid intellectual and social growth known as the Scottish Enlightenment. As the family settled in the city, they likely participated in the vibrant trade and professional life that defined the capital during this transformative period of Scottish history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Coire
A Gaelic term referring to a circular mountain hollow or cauldron.
This name
CorrieA topographic name for someone who lived near a mountain hollow or corrie.
also spelled
Correy
Corry
Cory
Related arms
Coreyvariant spelling
Corre, formerly Kervariant spelling
Correyvariant spelling
Corryvariant 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
National Records of Scotland. Edinburgh Register of Testaments. 1748
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
