A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edington family of Scotland.
Reg. 0918 · Scottish, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Az. two lions pass. or”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Edington Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Edington arms are recorded
The Edington 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 Edington 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 Edington Family in Scotland
The surname Edington is a locational name that originated in Scotland, specifically derived from the town of Edington in Berwickshire. People often adopted these names during the Middle Ages to identify where they lived or held land. While the family name is tied to this specific region, members of the Edington family eventually spread across the country as they sought new opportunities. By 1748, records confirm that the family was well-established in Edinburgh, where they were active in the city’s growing urban life. During this period, the family participated in the social and economic shifts that defined Scotland as it moved toward the modern era. Their presence in the capital city suggests that they were part of the professional or merchant classes who helped shape the development of Edinburgh during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadwine
Old English elements meaning prosperous friend or wealthy protector.
This name
EdingtonDerived from a place name meaning the estate or settlement of Eadwine's people.
also spelled
Edinton
Edyngton
Edynton
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. Register of Edinburgh Marriages, 1701–1750. Reference OPR 685/1
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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