The Clan Lindsay Society
The Lindsay Family in Scotland originates from the Flemish family of Gilbert de Ghent who arrived in Britain in 1066 with Duke William, the Conqueror. He was given large areas of land around Lincoln in the Lindsey area of England and became known as Gilbert de Lindsey. Sometime after 1107 Walter de Lindsey, his son, visited Scotland with his close associate, David of Huntington, who later became David I, King of Scots in 1124.
The Clan Lindsay
Lindsay Websites
Around the world there are a number of initiatives supported by Lindsays or enthousiasts who have a particular interest in activities of the Lindsays past and present.
Some of these groups can be contacted through the links below.
A sample of the most common modern Lindsay Tartan setting is shown. Other versions are available including the ancient Lindsay and various faded colourings.
The Personal Banner of the Earl of Crawford hangs permanently in St Gilles Cathedral, Edinburgh, alongside the Banners of the other principal nobles of Scotland.
The Clan Lindsay Society was founded at a meeting held in George Street Edinburgh on 27th October 1897 under the direction of its first President, James Ludovic Lindsay, the 26th Earl of Crawford.
At this inaugural meeting Lord Crawford uttered the following words: - "The meeting today is the meeting of a family" reflecting the structure of the clan being predominately formed from descendents of those bearing the same name. His lordship further described it as the resuscitation of a family group.
Since its formation, the Society has endeavoured to hold Annual Meetings and Gatherings whenever possible.
Chief of the Clan Lindsay
Family of the Earl of Crawford, Chief of the Clan Lindsay, with his son Lord Balniel and grand daughter attending the Dirleton Castle Lindsay Gathering in September 2012.
Balcarres House, nestled in the woodlands of the Balcarres Estate in Fife, is the seat of the Earl of Crawford. This view was taken from the old Tower perched on the top of nearby Balcarres Crag.
- The Clan Lindsay Society.
This is the primary source of information regarding the Clan Lindsay worldwide. The Clan Chief presides over the Board of Management.
- The Clan Lindsay Association USA.
Representing the Lindsays of USA but welcomes Members from around the globe.
- The Clan Lindsay Society of Australia.
Representing Members from Australia and the southern hemisphere.
- The Lindsay International Website
This site is administered by Joe Lindsey and aims to address "everything Lindsay" including the Lindsay One Name Study.
- The Sir David Lyndsay Society.
A group organised through Edinburgh University to recognise and appreciate the Works of Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount.
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