Clan Arnott
Clan Arnott (Arnott Tartan)
Crest: A crescent, Or
Motto: Speratum Et Completum (Hoped for and Fulfilled)
Origin of Tartan: Arnott Tartan designed in 2017 by William Arnot, as a tartan for the Arnot(t) family
Origin of Name: From the place name: Arnot in the Portmoak Parish, Kinross-shire
Badge: A crescent, Or
Lands: Kinross-shire
Region: Portmoak Parish
Historic Seat: Arnott, Portmoak, Kinross-shire
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan
1. Clan Arnott History
The Arnot family, who settled in the mid-12th century in the lands of Arnot in the Portmoak Parish, Kinrossshire, is the source of the name Arnot (also spelled Arnote, Arnocht, and Arnatt).
The Arnots are associated with this area since 1105, according to historical records. Michael de Arnoth was the owner of the lands in 1284.
In 1296, David Arnot of Fyfe swore homage, demonstrating the loyalty of the family. About 1320, Matilda de Arnoth received the island of Ellenabot in Loch Lomond. Notably, Michael de Arnot was one of the 2,000 aristocratic landowners who pledged allegiance to England's King Edward I.
Michael de Arnot may be the same person mentioned in a letter from David de Manuel in 1340 about the land of Kynglassy. Michael de Arnot served in the garrison at Edinburgh Castle in 1337.
This family's influence and presence was further demonstrated in 1395 when Knight Henricus de Arnot witnessed the marches of Louchor and Kyrknes.
The early 1400s Arnot Tower probably took the place of earlier fortifications there. The building as it stands today was probably built in 1507, around the time that the Arnot family of that ilk received a charter raising the lands to the rank of barony.
The tower featured two upper stories, a hall above, and a spiral staircase that led from a vaulted cellar that was once collapsed. The Arnots abandoned their tower around 1700, allowing it to fall into ruin.
These days, weddings and other events are held at the castle and the gardens that surround it.
Poets and artists have found inspiration in Arnot Tower despite its run-down state.
Michael Bruce (1746–1767) wrote a poem in 1760 that described a romantic relationship—a la Romeo and Juliet—between members of the Arnot and Balfour families during their acrimonious conflict.
Historical documents document the existence of Arnotts in various domains. Edward Arnott reaffirmed his loyalty to the Irvine Burgh in 1472, and John de Arnutis purchased the Arnot lands in the Fyff sheriffdom in 1429.
Prominent individuals with the Arnot surname made their imprint in a variety of ways. Before becoming the Bishop of Galloway in 1502, David Ernot was the archdeacon of Lothian.
In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the name was also very common in Edinburgh, where George Arnot was made a merchant burgess in 1627.
Hugo Arnot published "A History of Edinburgh" in 1816, adding even more richness to the story of Scottish history.
2. Clan Arnott Tartans
The Arnott Tartan can only be made using a unique weaving technique because it is not commonly accessible as a stock woven tartan. It is customary to use the district tartan linked to the name's origin if there is no specific tartan.
This would normally entail Arnott using either the Perthshire District Tartan or the Ayrshire District Tartan. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any more help or if you're interested in purchasing the Arnott Tartan.
Arnott Tartan
Originating from a family that has been documented in Scotland since the 12th century, the Arnot(t) tartan has colors that are influenced by the family's history. In the design, the colors of the traditional family—red, white, and black—are represented, along with the earth (brown) and heather (purple and green). This mixture produces a tartan that honors the Arnot(t) family's rich heritage and beautiful surroundings.
Ayrshire District
Perthshire District
3. Clan Arnott Crest & Coats of Arms
3.1 Clan Arnott Crest
Worn by all of the name and ancestry
Crest Description:
A crescent, Or
3.2 Clan Arnott Coats of Arms
A note on Coats of Arms:
A person is awarded a coat of arms under Scottish heraldic law; civic or corporate arms are not granted. This law does not recognize the idea of a "family coat of arms." With the exceptions mentioned above, the arms pictured below belong to the person who received them. The only person authorized to use these weapons is the one who received them.
ARNOT of that Ilk
Argent, a chevron, Sable, between two mullets, in chief, and a crescent, in base, Gules.
4. Clan Arnott People & Places
4.1 Clan Arnott Places
Built by the Arnott family in the sixteenth century, Arnot Tower is a crumbling castle. The castle, which is located in Perthshire & Kinross, Scotland, was first built in about 1507, though earlier structures date to the fifteenth century. The castle was eventually abandoned after the Arnott family gave it up in the eighteenth century.
4.2 Clan Arnott People
4.2.1 Dr Neil Arnott (1788–1874)
Neil Arnott was a multifaceted person who held numerous positions, including author, lecturer, inventor, public health reformer, and physician. On January 5, 1838, he was granted a fellowship by The Royal Society in recognition of his contributions.
Born on May 15, 1788, in Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland, he was taught by his mother in his early years and later attended the Lunan parish school and Aberdeen grammar school.
After earning his MD from Marischal College Aberdeen in 1806, he went on to earn his MD the following year and a Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1813.
What Arnott referred to as the "four necessities of life"—Air, Warmth, Aliment, and Exercise—were the focus of his worries. His passion for heating and ventilation arose from his support of public health and the need for better ventilation in buildings.
He wrote "Warming and Ventilating," a book that explained the workings of the Arnott slow combustion stove, in 1838. In 1854, The Royal Society awarded him the Rumford medal in recognition of his pioneering work on smokeless fire grates and improvements in heating and ventilation systems.
Arnott's reputation as a pioneer in heating technology was cemented in 1855 when he published another article on smokeless fireplaces, adding to his already impressive list of accomplishments.
4.2.2 William Arnott - Gold Hunter and Baker
Countless Scots like William Arnott gave up their Scottish lives to follow the lure of gold in Australia. William, a young baker from Fife, left for Australia in October 1847 and arrived in Sydney on February 17, 1848, after a 135-day journey.
William and his younger brother David worked as confectioners and bakers for the following three years. But William's spirit of adventure drove him away from the bakery in 1851 to pursue his dreams of riches in the Turon River goldfields.
William was a good baker, but he was not so good at finding gold. He made an attempt, but was not successful in striking gold; instead, he was able to support himself by selling bread and pies to the gold miners.
Miners in the goldfields faced dangerous working conditions and long hours of labor, frequently spending hours upon hours in dim, wet pits. However, following two years of fruitless prospecting, William made the decision to go back to his baking roots.
He started a small bakery in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1865, setting the groundwork for the later-established biscuit empire.
By 1882, there was a demand for Arnott's biscuits, with shipments going as far as Sydney. William Arnott's vision was further realized in 1894 when he bought a factory in Sydney, giving hundreds of workers jobs and securing his place in Australian culinary history.