A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mclochlin family of Scotland.
Reg. 1151 · Scottish, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 fess az. and gu. in chief a lion ramp. or, betw. two swords erect ar. pommel and hilt of the third, in base three crescents of the fourth, two and one”
Scotlandc. 1748
Where the Mclochlin Arms Were Recorded
Edinburgh
Map of Scotland showing where the Mclochlin arms are recorded
The Mclochlin 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 Mclochlin 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 Mclochlin Family in Scotland
The surname Mclochlin is a variation of the Gaelic name Mac Lochlainn, which translates to son of Lochlann. This name originally referred to a person from the land of the lakes or a Norseman, reflecting the deep historical connections between the Gaelic people and Scandinavian settlers. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had firmly established a presence in Edinburgh. Records from 1748 confirm that members of the family were living and working in the city during a time of significant social and economic change in Scotland. As residents of a growing urban center, these early ancestors were part of the vibrant trade and intellectual life that defined Edinburgh during the Scottish Enlightenment. Their transition from rural roots to the capital city suggests that they were active participants in the modernization of Scottish society during the mid-1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mac Lochlainn
Son of the servant or devotee of the god Lochlann.
This name
MclochlinDerived from a Gaelic personal name associated with Norse invaders or Viking lands.
also spelled
McLochlin
MacLaughlin
MacLaghlin
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, Edinburgh Register of Sasines, 1748
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
swordJustice, and military honour
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
