The Baillie clan is an esteemed lowland family, with origins tracing back to the French word "baillie," signifying bailiff or steward. Historical records first document the name in 1311 when William de Baillie served as a juror in a land dispute in Lothian. In 1368, Sir William Baillie of Hoprig received a royal charter to the barony of Lamington in Ayrshire, a title still held by the family today. Notably, the clan crest, featuring a boar's head, embodies strength, while the motto "Quid Clarius Astris" translates to "What is brighter than the stars?" The tartan itself was crafted in the 1700s for the "Baillie Fencibles," a regiment stationed in Inverness, and it appears in the 1819 Key Pattern Books of Wilson of Bannockburn.
Color Scheme & Pattern
The Baillie Tartan showcases a vibrant palette, featuring a dominant blue interspersed with green and yellow stripes, lending a cheerful touch to its overall design. Red and black stripes introduce depth and contrast, creating a striking checkered effect through thick and thin vertical stripes of varying widths. This tartan was designed by Mr. A. W. Geddes of Messrs William Anderson in Edinburgh in 1937, primarily for the Baillie Fencibles.
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