Bartholomew Coats of Arms and Clans
COAT OF ARMS
Historically, there was no coat of arms specifically assigned to or adopted by the Bartholomews of Linlithgow, Muiravonside or Duntarvie.
Coat of Arms
Bartholomew blazon:'[Or] A Demi-Goat Saliant Sable., Gorged with a Wreath of Laurel Proper'. Bartholomew Motto: Ad alta (To things high)
Most Bartholomews in the United States come from this branch and use this coat of arms. The use of the lion rampant, might suggest a Scottish connection, though this is highly speculative!
CLAN AFFILIATIONS
Though long established in Scotland from ancient times, like many Lowland families, the Scottish Bartholomew family groups were never clearly affiliated with any specific Highland clans.
Historically, clan membership could be acquired by blood and descent on male or female lines; by geographical association living on or farming the lands of a clan; or by military allegiance having bourn arms on behalf of the clan.
.These days, many clans have relaxed the membership criteria. Bearing or adopting the clan’s name or one of its associated families is usually enough to join and to be entitled to wear the clan’s tartan and insignia.