These are one of the first quartered arms use in Scotland, and incorrect for these Lindsay's. These are of Lindsay's later than the Ercildoun Lindsay's. Marriage to an Abernathy heiress. These Lyons are properly from the Abbots of Nathy. You even show a simple Fess Check for his son, which is still not in use at this period. These first Lindsay's (of which you don't seem to have the latest work done our our origins), carried a Gold Eagle on Red Shield because they were descended from Gilbert de Ghent of Flanders. This Eagle because of their several lines of descent from Charlemagne. Gilbert was a Companion of William of Normandy, and 1st Cousin to his wife, who was a daughter of The Count of Flanders. The Flemish brought ships and men to William of Normandy's Invasion Fleet. Gilbert was awarded 172 English Manors and lands, for his service for his part in the Invasion and occupation of England. The Norman Lands of an estate with a similar name to Lindsay, were part of his Norman wife's(she was a Norman Countess) estate whom he gave control of to one his older brothers. Gilbert's third son Walter was living on his fathers land, a part of Lincolnshire that had been called in earlier times The Kingdom of Lindesia. (Lindsey in modern spelling). Walter Ist was the first to use Lindsay as 'Walter de Lindsay. as a surname. He was a member of Prince David Ist Council,, and moved to Scotland when David became King at his brother(Alexander) death. The Lindsay's now have over 900 years in Scotland and are now the Premier Earls of Scotland. Our Chief Robert Lindsay, is the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, Knight of the Thistle and Lord Lindsay. A member of the House of Lords who,s forefathers have been a member of the Scots and GB Parliaments since 1142 and held many Offices of the Government.
