Clan Straiton
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Clan Straiton also called Straton or Stratton is a Lowland Scottish clan
. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an Armigerous clan
. The barony of Straiton lies in the county of Midlothian
on the outskirts of the city of Edinburgh
. There are also baronies of a similar name in Ayrshire
and in Fife
.
. Alexander Straiton of that Ilk and Andrew Straiton of Craig served in the inquest on the succession of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
to the estates of his grandfather.
Thomas de Straton of the shire of Edinburgh
appeared in the Ragman Rolls
in 1296. Alisaundre and James de Strachan also rendered homage. Alexander de Straton was a signatory to the Declaration of Arbroath
in 1320.
Black suggests that he may be the same Alexander de Straton who is described as ‘of our blood’ in a charter to him by King David II of Scotland
. John de Stratton ‘dominus ejusdem’ (of that Ilk) witnessed a charter of lands in 1351.
Alexander Straiton of Lauriston was killed leading the clan at the Battle of Harlaw
in 1411. The Straitons also held lands in Aberdeenshire and near Inverness. Cristina de Stratone granted a charter in 1451 in favour of the Friars Preachers in Aberdeen.
Scottish clan
Scottish clans , give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs recognised by the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which acts as an authority concerning matters of heraldry and Coat of Arms...
. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an Armigerous clan
Armigerous clan
An armigerous clan is a Scottish clan, family or name which is registered with the Court of the Lord Lyon and once had a chief who bore undifferenced arms, but does not have a chief currently recognized as such by Lyon Court...
. The barony of Straiton lies in the county of Midlothian
Midlothian
Midlothian is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy area. It borders the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and the City of Edinburgh council areas....
on the outskirts of the city of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. There are also baronies of a similar name in Ayrshire
Ayrshire
Ayrshire is a registration county, and former administrative county in south-west Scotland, United Kingdom, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Its principal towns include Ayr, Kilmarnock and Irvine. The town of Troon on the coast has hosted the British Open Golf Championship twice in the...
and in Fife
Fife
Fife is a council area and former county of Scotland. It is situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland boundaries to Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire...
.
History
According to Nisbet an old family of this name, designed ‘of that Ilk’, received their lands of Straiton from King David I of ScotlandDavid I of Scotland
David I or Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim was a 12th-century ruler who was Prince of the Cumbrians and later King of the Scots...
. Alexander Straiton of that Ilk and Andrew Straiton of Craig served in the inquest on the succession of Sir Alexander Fraser of Philorth
Frasers of Philorth
The Frasers of Philorth are a Scottish lowland family, originally from the Anjou region of France. Their family seat is in Sauchen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Since the time of Alexander Fraser, 11th Lord Saltoun, the heads of the Philorth family are the Lords Saltoun. The current head of the...
to the estates of his grandfather.
Thomas de Straton of the shire of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
appeared in the Ragman Rolls
Ragman Rolls
Ragman Rolls refers to the collection of instruments by which the nobility and gentry of Scotland subscribed allegiance to King Edward I of England, during the time between the Conference of Norham in May 1291 and the final award in favor of Baliol in November 1292; and again in 1296...
in 1296. Alisaundre and James de Strachan also rendered homage. Alexander de Straton was a signatory to the Declaration of Arbroath
Declaration of Arbroath
The Declaration of Arbroath is a declaration of Scottish independence, made in 1320. It is in the form of a letter submitted to Pope John XXII, dated 6 April 1320, intended to confirm Scotland's status as an independent, sovereign state and defending Scotland's right to use military action when...
in 1320.
Black suggests that he may be the same Alexander de Straton who is described as ‘of our blood’ in a charter to him by King David II of Scotland
David II of Scotland
David II was King of Scots from 7 June 1329 until his death.-Early life:...
. John de Stratton ‘dominus ejusdem’ (of that Ilk) witnessed a charter of lands in 1351.
Alexander Straiton of Lauriston was killed leading the clan at the Battle of Harlaw
Battle of Harlaw
The Battle of Harlaw was a Scottish clan battle fought on 24 July 1411 just north of Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. It was one of a series of battles fought during the Middle Ages between the barons of northeast Scotland against those from the west coast....
in 1411. The Straitons also held lands in Aberdeenshire and near Inverness. Cristina de Stratone granted a charter in 1451 in favour of the Friars Preachers in Aberdeen.
Clan Profile
- Arms: Argent, three bars counter embattled Azure.
- Crest: A falcon rising Proper
- Motto: Surgere tento (I strive to rise)
- Supporters: Dexter, a lion rampant Or; sinister, a bloodhound Sable