A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mccasland family of Scotland.
Reg. 1799 · Scottish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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. sa. holding in his dexter paw a scymitar in bend ppr. betw. two mullets of the third pierced of the field in chief and a pheon pointing upwards az. in base”
LanarkNewlandmuir · Lanark, c. 1863
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Map of Scotland showing where the Mccasland arms are recorded
The Mccasland arms were recorded in Lanark, c. 1863.
Lanarkshire ran along the upper Clyde, farming country with coal beneath it. Its landed families were long-established, and long establishment is what brought them into 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.
Victoria
Sovereign of the period
Victoria
1837–1901
Reigning in Scotland when the Mccasland 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 Lanark.
Origin & History of the Mccasland Family in Scotland
The surname McCasland is a variation of the Scottish name McCausland, which traces its roots back to the ancient Gaelic regions of Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic phrase Mac Ausaláin, meaning son of Absalom. Historically, the family was associated with the lands of Lennox in the county of Dunbartonshire. By the mid-19th century, many families bearing this name began to migrate due to changing economic conditions and the search for new opportunities. The presence of the McCasland family in Lanark by 1863 suggests they were part of the broader movement of Scottish settlers who established roots in new communities during this era. These early family members were likely farmers or tradespeople who contributed to the development of the region while maintaining their distinct cultural heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac Auslan
Son of the son of Absalom
This name
MccaslandDerived from a Gaelic patronymic meaning son of the follower of Saint Fillan.
also spelled
Casland
Macasland
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. Statutory Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths. 1863
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
