8. A later seal of the same. An ornamental shield bearing arms :-On a bend three buckles, with initials I.L. at sides of the shield, and at top E.R. with a buckle between them. Motto, on an escroll beneath shield, MEMENTO.' Legend (caps.), S' IOHANNIS. E. ROSSEN AC · COMENDATARII · LVNDORS. Diameter 113 inches. Appended to Charter by John [Leslie], Bishop of Ross, to Robert Leslie and Janet Elphinstone his spouse, of the lands of Ardersier, etc., in Nairn and Inverness, dated 9th June 1573. Cawdor Charters. See Laing's Seals, vol. ii. No. 1070; Birch's British Museum Seals, No. 15,097. 9. Seal of Patrick, second son of Andrew, fourth Earl of Rothes, who was created Lord Lindores by Charter in 1600, and by Parliament in 1606. This seal is added though belonging to a time subsequent to the dissolution of the Abbey. A shield bearing arms:-Quarterly. 1st and 4th. On a bend three buckles (Leslie). 2nd and 3rd. A lion rampant (intended for Abernethy). In chief over the first and second quarters a label of two points. Surtout, a tower embattled (for the title of Lindores). Crest, on a helmet with mantling and wreath, an angel head with wings expanded. Motto, beneath shield, 'STAT PROMISSA FIDES.' Supporters, two griffins segreant. Legend (caps.), S' PATRICII DOMINI DE LVNDORIS. Diameter 21 inches. Appended to Precept of Clare Constat in favour of Alexander Irvine of Drum, dated 8th July 1615. Communicated by Lord Lindsay. See Laing's Seals, vol. ii. No. 621; Birch's British Museum Seals, vol. iv. No. 16,481. |