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Clan Innes

Be Traist (Be faithful)

Clan Innes takes its name from the lands of Innes in Moray, confirmed by Malcolm IV to the Flemish knight Berowald around 1160; Berowald's grandson Walter was the first to take the surname and had the charter confirmed by Alexander II in 1226. The family later produced John Innes, Bishop of Moray, who rebuilt much of Elgin Cathedral in 1407-1414, and two Lords Lyon King of Arms, Sir Thomas Innes of Learney and Sir Malcolm Innes. No chief of the name is listed by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.

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Innes · Ancient

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Innes · Modern

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Innes · Ancient

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Innes · Ancient

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Innes · Modern Tartan

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Crest & Motto

Clan Innes Crest Badge & Motto

The motto of Clan Innes is Be Traist (Be faithful). It appears on the Clan Innes 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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The Innes Story

  1. c.1160

    Malcolm IV confirms the lands of Innes to Berowald of Flanders[1][5]

  2. 1226

    Alexander II confirms the lands to Walter, Berowald's grandson[5]

  3. 1407-1414

    Bishop John Innes rebuilds much of Elgin Cathedral[1]

  4. 1640-1653

    Sir Robert Innes, 20th chief, builds Innes House[1][3]

  5. 1981-2001

    Sir Malcolm Innes serves as Lord Lyon King of Arms[1]

Clan Innes Crest & Plant Badge

CrestA boar's head.
Plant badgeGreat bulrush

Visit the Innes Homeland

Map of Scotland with Innes places marked

Innes House, near Elgin, Moray

Category A listed house built 1640-53 by William Ayton for Sir Robert Innes, 20th chief, in Urquhart parish, Moray; still occupied.[3][1]

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

Clan Innes Today

ChiefNo chief of the name Innes is listed by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. The Innes Clan Society states that Sir Charles Innes-Ker, 11th Duke of Roxburghe, is the 31st Baron of Innes and a direct descendant of Berowald of Flanders.
Clan societyInnes Clan Society, 1984

Surnames linked to Clan Innes

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

Listed by the clan society or COSCA

  • Innis
  • Inch
  • Insch
  • Mitchell
  • Milne
  • Thain

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Questions about Clan Innes

Does Clan Innes have a chief?

No chief of the name is listed by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. The Innes Clan Society names Sir Charles Innes-Ker, 11th Duke of Roxburghe, as the 31st Baron of Innes and a direct descendant of Berowald of Flanders.

What is the Innes motto?

Be Traist, Scots for 'be faithful'.

Where was the Innes family seat?

Innes House near Elgin in Moray, a category A listed tower house built 1640-53 for the 20th chief, Sir Robert Innes.

Why is the Innes plant badge a bulrush?

The great bulrush is given as the clan's plant badge by both COSCA and the Innes Clan Society.

What did Bishop John Innes do at Elgin Cathedral?

As Bishop of Moray from 1407 to 1414, he oversaw much of the rebuilding of Elgin Cathedral after it was burned by the Wolf of Badenoch.

Sources

  1. Clan Information, Innes Clan Society
  2. Find a clan: Innes, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA)
  3. Innes House (LB14862), Historic Environment Scotland
  4. Members of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs
  5. The Scottish Nation: Innes, Electric Scotland
  6. Clan: Innes (motto and badge), Electric Scotland
  7. Innes Clan Society (home page, 'Founded in 1984'), Innes Clan Society