Earl of Lindsay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Earldom of Lindsay |
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Quarterly, 1st & 4th: Gules, a fess chequy argent and azure, in chief three mullets argent (Lindsay); 2nd & 3rd grand-quarter: counter-quarterly I & IV: Azure, a fess between three lozenges or (Bethune); II & III: Argent, on a chevron sable, an otter's head erased argent (Balfour) all within a bordure embattled or
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| Creation date | 8 May 1633 |
| Monarch | King Charles I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | John Lindsay, 10th Lord Lindsay |
| Present holder | James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay |
| Heir apparent | William Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock |
| Remainder to | the 1st Earl's heirs male |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Garnock Lord Lindsay of Byres Lord Parbroath Lord Kilbirny and Drumry |
| Status | Extant |
| Motto | Above the crest: Je ayme ("I love") Below shield: "Live but Dreid" |
The Earl of Lindsay is a special title in Scotland. It's part of the Peerage of Scotland, which is a system of noble ranks. This title was first given out in 1633.
The very first Earl of Lindsay was a man named John Lindsay. He was already known as the 10th Lord Lindsay. Later, he also inherited another very old title, the Earldom of Crawford.
For a long time, these two important titles, Earl of Lindsay and Earl of Crawford, were held by the same person. This continued until 1808. After that, the Earldom of Lindsay went to a different branch of the family. The Earldom of Crawford became "dormant," meaning no one could prove they had the right to it for many years.
Later, there was a disagreement about who should be the Earl of Lindsay. This was finally settled in 1878 by the House of Lords. They decided that Sir John Trotter Bethune should become the 10th Earl of Lindsay.
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What is an Earl?
An Earl is a very old and important noble title. It's one of the highest ranks in the British peerage system. People with these titles are part of the nobility. They often have a long family history connected to the title.
History of the Lindsay Earldom
The title of Earl of Lindsay began in 1633. It was created by King Charles I. The first person to hold this title was John Lindsay. He was already the 10th Lord Lindsay of Byres.
This John Lindsay later also became the 17th Earl of Crawford. This meant he held two major earldoms at the same time. This was quite unusual! The two titles stayed together for many years.
In 1808, the person who held both titles passed away. At this point, the titles split. The Earldom of Lindsay went to a relative named David Lindsay. The Earldom of Crawford became inactive for a while.
David, the 7th Earl of Lindsay, and his successor, Patrick, the 8th Earl, both died without sons. This caused a problem about who should inherit the title next. The House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament, had to decide. In 1878, they ruled that Sir John Trotter Bethune was the rightful 10th Earl of Lindsay.
Other Titles and Family Home
The Earl of Lindsay also has some other, smaller titles. These are called "subsidiary titles." They include:
- Viscount of Garnock (created in 1703)
- Lord Lindsay of The Byres (created in 1445)
- Lord Parbroath (created in 1633)
- Lord Kilbirnie, Kingsburn and Drumry (created in 1703)
The title "Viscount of Garnock" is used for the Earl's oldest son. It's like a special nickname that shows he is next in line to inherit the main title. This is called a "courtesy title."
The family's main home is Lahill House. It is located near a place called Upper Largo in Fife, Scotland.
Who are the Earls of Lindsay?
Here are some of the people who have held the title of Earl of Lindsay:
- John Lindsay, 1st Earl of Lindsay (around 1598–1678)
- William Lindsay, 2nd Earl of Lindsay (1644–1698)
- John Lindsay, 3rd Earl of Lindsay (died 1713)
- John Lindsay, 4th Earl of Lindsay (1702–1749)
- George Lindsay-Crawford, 5th Earl of Lindsay (1723–1781)
- George Lindsay-Crawford, 6th Earl of Lindsay (1758–1808)
- David Lindsay, de jure 7th Earl of Lindsay (died 1809)
- Patrick Lindsay, de jure 8th Earl of Lindsay (1778–1839)
- Henry Lindsay Bethune, de jure 9th Earl of Lindsay (1787–1851)
- John Trotter Bethune, 10th Earl of Lindsay (1827–1894)
- David Clarke Bethune, 11th Earl of Lindsay (1832–1917)
- Reginald Lindesay-Bethune, 12th Earl of Lindsay (1867–1939)
- Archibald Lionel Bethune, 13th Earl of Lindsay (1872–1943)
- William Tucker Lindesay-Bethune, 14th Earl of Lindsay (1901–1985)
- David Lindesay-Bethune, 15th Earl of Lindsay (1926–1989)
- James Randolph Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay (born 1955)
The current Earl is James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay. His son, William James Lindesay-Bethune, is next in line to inherit the title. He is known by the courtesy title of Viscount of Garnock.
