Origin of Lindsay Tartan Kilt
Origins of the clan The Lindsays were prominent in both England and Scotland from the late 11th century. The name most likely derives from the region of Lindsey in England (the name of which comes from the Old English for "island of Lincoln") though it could also refer to the village of Limésy in Normandy. Sir Walter de Lindissie accompanied David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon to claim his throne. Walter's great-grandson, Sir William de Lindesay, sat in the Parliament of 1164 and was later a justiciar. William Lindsay held the lands of Crawford. The chief's premier title was later Earl of Crawford. Sir William Lindsay sat in Parliament as Baron of Luffness in East Lothian. He probably had two wives, and through his wife Alienora de Limesi came David de Lindsay.Sir William Lindsay's son was Sir David de Lindsay who married a member of the royal family named Marjory. David died in 1214 and was succeeded as Lord Crawford and High Justiciar of Lothian by his son who was also called David. This David also inherited the English estates of Limesay and Wolveray. One of his descendants was another Sir David Lindsay who was Chamberlain of Scotland in 1256.
Wars of Scottish Independence
The aforementioned David Lindsay's grandson was yet another David whose seal was appended to the letter of 1320 to the Pope, asserting the independence of Scotland, that was more often known as the Declaration of Arbroath. His second son, Sir James Lindsay, married Egidia, daughter of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and sister of Robert II of Scotland
Era of 14th, 15th and 16th AH
In 1390, Sir David Lindsay famously took part in a tournament at London Bridge, in the presence of Richard II of England. At the tournament Lindsay won the day and the admiration of the English king. Lindsay was created Earl of Crawford on 21 April 1398. In 1403, he was Lord High Admiral of Scotland and in 1406, he was sent as an ambassador to England.
Era of 17th AH and civil war
Ludovic Lindsay, 16th Earl of Crawford, learned his trade as a soldier on the Continent. He later fought for King Charles I during the civil war where he commanded a cavalry regiment at the Battle of Marston Moor. He was later captured supporting James, Marquis of Montrose at the Battle of Philiphaugh in 1645. The earldom of Crawford was succeeded to by his kinsman John Lindsay, Earl of Lindsay. The Crawford title remained with this branch of the family until it passed to the Earl of Balcarres in the 19th century, who were descended from a younger son of the ninth Earl of Crawford.
18th Century
The first Earl of Balcarres was made hereditary governor of Edinburgh Castle. He was also made Secretary of State for Scotland and High Commissioner to the General Assembly. His younger son was Colin Lindsay, 3rd Earl of Balcarres, who was a staunch Jacobite and fought during the Jacobite rising of 1715. He only escaped being attained for treason through the intervention of the Duke of Marlborough who was a lifelong friend of his
Lindsay Tartan Kilt - 8 Yard
The Lindsay Tartan Kilt provides the perfect balance between earthy green hues and rich cherry reds to bring you a subtle, yet charming tartan kilt. This kilt's pattern features three instances of red colors arranged in a square. The final panel of the square features a forest green hue. Running through all of the red and the green are thick and thin midnight blue lines. These help to unify the colors and tone down their vibrant nature. You can choose the buttons and hardware you would like while giving your waist and hip size, as well as your kilt length and fell measurement.
Origins of the clan The Lindsays were prominent in both England and Scotland from the late 11th century. The name most likely derives from the region of Lindsey in England (the name of which comes from the Old English for "island of Lincoln") though it could also refer to the village of Limésy in Normandy. Sir Walter de Lindissie accompanied David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon to claim his throne. Walter's great-grandson, Sir William de Lindesay, sat in the Parliament of 1164 and was later a justiciar. William Lindsay held the lands of Crawford. The chief's premier title was later Earl of Crawford. Sir William Lindsay sat in Parliament as Baron of Luffness in East Lothian. He probably had two wives, and through his wife Alienora de Limesi came David de Lindsay.Sir William Lindsay's son was Sir David de Lindsay who married a member of the royal family named Marjory. David died in 1214 and was succeeded as Lord Crawford and High Justiciar of Lothian by his son who was also called David. This David also inherited the English estates of Limesay and Wolveray. One of his descendants was another Sir David Lindsay who was Chamberlain of Scotland in 1256.
Wars of Scottish Independence
The aforementioned David Lindsay's grandson was yet another David whose seal was appended to the letter of 1320 to the Pope, asserting the independence of Scotland, that was more often known as the Declaration of Arbroath. His second son, Sir James Lindsay, married Egidia, daughter of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland and sister of Robert II of Scotland
Era of 14th, 15th and 16th AH
In 1390, Sir David Lindsay famously took part in a tournament at London Bridge, in the presence of Richard II of England. At the tournament Lindsay won the day and the admiration of the English king. Lindsay was created Earl of Crawford on 21 April 1398. In 1403, he was Lord High Admiral of Scotland and in 1406, he was sent as an ambassador to England.
Era of 17th AH and civil war
Ludovic Lindsay, 16th Earl of Crawford, learned his trade as a soldier on the Continent. He later fought for King Charles I during the civil war where he commanded a cavalry regiment at the Battle of Marston Moor. He was later captured supporting James, Marquis of Montrose at the Battle of Philiphaugh in 1645. The earldom of Crawford was succeeded to by his kinsman John Lindsay, Earl of Lindsay. The Crawford title remained with this branch of the family until it passed to the Earl of Balcarres in the 19th century, who were descended from a younger son of the ninth Earl of Crawford.
18th Century
The first Earl of Balcarres was made hereditary governor of Edinburgh Castle. He was also made Secretary of State for Scotland and High Commissioner to the General Assembly. His younger son was Colin Lindsay, 3rd Earl of Balcarres, who was a staunch Jacobite and fought during the Jacobite rising of 1715. He only escaped being attained for treason through the intervention of the Duke of Marlborough who was a lifelong friend of his
Lindsay Tartan Kilt - 8 Yard
The Lindsay Tartan Kilt provides the perfect balance between earthy green hues and rich cherry reds to bring you a subtle, yet charming tartan kilt. This kilt's pattern features three instances of red colors arranged in a square. The final panel of the square features a forest green hue. Running through all of the red and the green are thick and thin midnight blue lines. These help to unify the colors and tone down their vibrant nature. You can choose the buttons and hardware you would like while giving your waist and hip size, as well as your kilt length and fell measurement.
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