Clan Baxter
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Clan Baxter (Baxter Tartan)
Crest: A lion rampant guardant, Sable
Motto: Vincit Veritas (Truth prevails
Origin of Tartan: 1856 : This threadcount matches that for a Buchanan tartan recorded by Logan, but it is also called 'Baxter'. D Macgregor Peter's 'Baronage of Angus & Mearns' 1856 describes it as Baxter. The principal branch of the clan is the Baxters of Earlshall who live at Leuchars in north Fife.
Origin of Name: From ‘bakester’, meaning ‘woman baker’
Lands: Mostly Fife but Baxters would have been all over Scotland.
Historic Seat: Kilmaron Castle, near Cupar in Fife
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan
1. Clan Baxter History
The moniker "Baxter" finds its roots in the term 'bakester', signifying a female baker in days of yore.
In ancient Latin scrolls, the name takes the form of 'pistor'. As far back as 1153 to 1177, William Pistor lent his witness to a grant by David Olifard to the Hospital of Soltre.
Moreover, in 1188 and 1202, Alfred Pistor stood as one of the witnesses to a charter of the kirk of Haddington.
Thomas, known as Baxter, a townsperson of Irvine, pledged support for a chaplain in the parish church of Irvine back in 1323. Also, Hutredus Pistor held the esteemed title of burgess of Roxburgh in 1330.
Back in 1312, William Baxtare wielded his crossbow skills at Edinburgh Castle, while in 1398, Robert Baxter took up duties as a town official in Aberdeen.
The surname is widespread, especially in Angus and Fife. Notably, a Baxter clan erected Kilmaron Castle near Cupar circa 1820.
In Kincaldrum, the Baxters pioneered power-weaving in Dundee, thriving and giving back to the city, notably with the creation of Baxter Park.
Meanwhile, a prominent Baxter family in Fochabers, Moray, found success with their delectable, locally sourced soups.
And who could forget the legendary Stanley Baxter, a beloved actor and comedian hailing from Glasgow, gracing both television screens and stage performances with his wit and charm?
2. Clan Baxter Tartans
While there isn't a stock woven tartan for Baxter, those belonging to the Baxter clan can opt to wear the MacMillan tartan since Baxter is a sept of MacMillan.
Interestingly, the thread count of the Baxter tartan matches that of a Buchanan tartan initially recorded by Logan, but later referred to as Baxter.
Threadcount A/4 G64 K4 A8 K4 Y16 K4 A8 K4 R64 W/8
Baxter
MacMillan Old
MacMillan Hunting
3. Clan Baxter Crest & Coats of Arms
3.1 Clan Baxter Crest
Worn by all of the name and ancestry
Crest Description:
A lion rampant guardant, Sable
3.2 Clan Baxter Coat of Arms
A note on Coats of Arms:
According to Scottish heraldic law, a coat of arms is granted to an individual, with the exception of civic or corporate arms. There's no concept of a "family coat of arms." The arms depicted below are personal arms, with the mentioned exceptions. Only the specific individual granted these arms has the right to use them.
BAXTER of Kincaldrum
Ermine, on a chevron engrailed, between three mullets, Gules, as many garbs, Or
4. Clan Baxter Places & People
4.1 Clan Baxter People
James ‘Jim’ Curran Baxter (29 September 1939 – 14 April 2001)
Hailing from Hill of Beath in bonnie Fife, Jim Baxter was a bonafide Scottish football legend. With his midfield magic, he graced the pitches of Raith Rovers, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and the mighty Rangers, not to mention representing the national team with pride.
In the hearts of many Scots, Baxter stands tall as one of the all-time football greats to wear the Scottish jersey.
5. Associated Names
Baxter is indeed recognized as a sept of Clan MacMillan, entitling individuals to wear the MacMillan crest and tartan.