A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Craigie family of Scotland.
Reg. 6304 · Scottish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Per pale az. and sa. a chev. ar. betw. three crescents or”
PerthKilgraston · Perth, c. 1748
Where the Craigie Arms Were Recorded
Perth
Map of Scotland showing where the Craigie arms are recorded
The Craigie arms were recorded in Perth, c. 1748.
Perth sat where the Highlands meet the Lowlands, and its families held land on both sides of that line. Estates passed down whole for centuries, and unbroken tenure is what puts a name in the register.
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 Craigie 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 Perth.
Origin & History of the Craigie Family in Scotland
The surname Craigie is a locational name that originated from the lands of Craigie in Scotland. People who lived on or near these rocky outcrops often took the name as their own to identify their home. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Perth. Records from 1748 show that members of the Craigie family were active participants in the local community during this period of Scottish history. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic life of the region. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who settled in growing urban centers while maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Creag
A Gaelic term referring to a rocky outcrop or crag.
This name
CraigieDerived from a place name in Angus, Scotland, signifying someone who lived near a rocky cliff.
also spelled
Cragie
Craigy
Related arms
Murrayrecorded with Craigie, same area
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, Register of Testaments, Commissariot of Dunkeld, 1748
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
