Clan Elphinstone

Elphinstone Clan Crest

Elphinstone

Crest: A lady, from the waist upwards, richly habited in red, her arms extended, the right hand supporting a tower and the left holding a branch of laurel, all Proper
Motto: Cause Causit (Cause caused it)
Lands: Airth, Stirlingshire
Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Lord Elphinstone

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Elphinstone Tartan

Elphinstone Clan

Elphinstone Clan tartan

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Edinburgh Castle

Elphinstone History

The family who took the name Elphinstone may have originated from the lands of Airth in Stirlingshire. They were called de Erths and erected a castle nearby and through marriage inherited lands near Tranent in East Lothian. These lands came to be known as Elphinstone. Deeds dating from 1235 from this area bear the name ‘de Elfinstun’ and grants dating from 1250 record the name John de Elphinstone as a witness.

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Elphinstone Lands

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