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Clan Baillie

Quid Clarius Astris (What is brighter than the stars)

The name Baillie most likely comes from the office of bailie or bailiff. William de Bailli, first recorded in 1311-12, is held to be the ancestor of the Baillies of Lamington, and other families of the name were seated at Polkemmet, Jerviswood, Dochfour and Dunain. No chief is currently recognised; the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs lists none for Baillie.

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Crest & Motto

Clan Baillie Crest Badge & Motto

The motto of Clan Baillie is Quid Clarius Astris (What is brighter than the stars). It appears on the Clan Baillie crest badge: the chief’s heraldic crest set inside a strap and buckle that carries the motto.

In Scotland a crest belongs to the chief, not to everyone with the surname. Clan members may wear the crest badge, with the crest inside the strap and buckle, to show that they belong to the clan. The plain crest without the strap remains the chief’s own.

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Tartan Identity

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The Baillie Story

  1. 1311-12

    William de Bailli sits on a jury inquest into forfeited lands[1]

  2. 1315

    William de Bailli witnesses a charter of John de Graham, Lord of Abercorn[1]

  3. 14th century

    David II grants Lamington to William de Bailli, who fought with him at Durham[1]

  4. 1452

    A Lamington son fights at Brechin; the Earl of Huntly rewards him with Dochfour[1]

  5. 1642

    George Baillie of Jerviswood acquires the Mellerstain estate[2]

  6. 1725-29

    William Adam designs a new mansion at Mellerstain for the Baillies[2]

  7. 1759

    George Hamilton inherits Mellerstain and takes the Baillie name[2]

  8. 1880

    The title Baillie of Lamington finally falls vacant[1]

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Map of Scotland with Baillie places marked1

Lamington, South Lanarkshire

Lands granted by David II to William de Bailli, ancestor of the Baillies of Lamington.[1]
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Mellerstain

Estate acquired in 1642 by George Baillie of Jerviswood; house by William Adam (1725-29) and Robert Adam (c.1770-78).[2]Open in Google Maps

Dochfour, near Inverness

Granted by the Earl of Huntly to a Baillie for his gallantry at the Battle of Brechin in 1452.[1]

Map outline: Natural Earth (public domain). Pins use official Historic Environment Scotland grid references.

Clan Baillie Today

ChiefNo chief currently recognised; the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs lists none for Baillie.

Surnames linked to Clan Baillie

These family names are connected with Clan Baillie. Each list says who records the link.

Associated, but disputed

  • Balliol

Balliol: COSCA lists it under Baillie, and some authorities derive Baillie from Balliol, but most link the name to the office of bailie.

Spellings of the name

  • Bailie
  • Bailey
  • Baily
  • Bayley
  • Baylie
  • Bailly

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Questions about Clan Baillie

Does Clan Baillie have a chief?

No chief is currently recognised; the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs lists none for Baillie.

What does the name Baillie mean?

Most authorities link it to the office of bailie or bailiff, an estate administrator or burgh magistrate. Some say it is a corruption of Balliol.

What is the Baillie motto?

Quid Clarius Astris, Latin for 'What is brighter than the stars'.

Where did the Baillies live?

The main early line held Lamington in Lanarkshire. Other families of the name were seated at Polkemmet, Jerviswood, Dochfour and Dunain, and George Baillie of Jerviswood acquired Mellerstain in the Borders in 1642.

Sources

  1. Baillie, Electric Scotland
  2. Mellerstain (Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, GDL00280), Historic Environment Scotland
  3. Find a clan: Baillie, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA)
  4. Chiefs (list of chiefs), Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs