Clan Belshes

Basic Info.

Belshes Clan Crest

Belshes

Crest: A greyhound’s head couped, Argent, collared, Azure
Motto: Fulget Virtus Intaminata (Virtue shines unstained)
Origin of Name: Territorial, from barony in Roxburghshire
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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Tartan

Belshes Tartan

Roxburgh District

Roxburgh District tartan (There is no registered tartan for this clan)

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Clan History

Jedburgh Abbey

Belshes History

The clan is named after the barony of the same name near Jedburgh, Roxburghshire which belonged to the monks of Jedburgh. The Barony was originally called Belasis. The seal of Richard de Belchis was attatched to his homage of 1296.

In 1530 Alexander Belchis was bailie of Edinburgh.

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