A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Duthie family of Scotland.
Reg. 3474 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Or, a lion ramp. gu. within a bordure az”
KincardineDrumlithie · Kincardine, c. 1773
Where the Duthie Arms Were Recorded
Kincardine
Map of Scotland showing where the Duthie arms are recorded
The Duthie arms were recorded in Kincardine, c. 1773.
Kincardineshire was a narrow strip of farmland between the hills and the North Sea. Its landed families were few but very long-settled, and long settlement brought arms.
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 Duthie 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 Kincardine.
Origin & History of the Duthie Family in Scotland
The surname Duthie is deeply rooted in the northeast of Scotland, particularly within the historic county of Kincardineshire. While the name is often associated with the Gaelic word *duth*, which relates to land or heritage, the family established a strong presence in the coastal and rural parishes of Kincardine by the mid-18th century. By 1773, records show Duthie families living and working in this region, likely as tenant farmers or tradespeople who were essential to the local economy. These early ancestors were part of a tight-knit community that relied on agriculture and fishing to survive in the rugged Scottish landscape. Over generations, the family name became a permanent fixture in the local parish registers, reflecting a history of stability and endurance in the Scottish Lowlands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Dubh
A Gaelic term meaning dark or black.
This name
DuthieDerived from a nickname for a person with dark hair or a dark complexion.
also spelled
Duthy
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
National Records of Scotland, Old Parish Registers, Kincardineshire
Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, 1946
Johnston, James B., Place-Names of Scotland, 1934
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bordureA difference between branches of one family
lionCourage, strength and royalty
