Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Baron of Callendar
Baron of Callendar
The history of Callendar begins in Falkirk, where a family named the name of their lands. Malcolm de Callendar received the estate in the 13th century. When Patrick de Callendar supported Edward Balliol in the 14th century, King David II granted the possession to Sir William Livingstone. His marriage to Christian Callendar, Patrick’s daughter and heir, linked the two family histories.
The Livingstones made Callendar their headquarters for four centuries. In the 15th century, Sir Alexander Livingstone became the guardian of King James II. His descendants remained closely connected to the royal family. Callendar House, at that time a fortified structure, hosted Maria Stuart several times; family members accompanied and cared for the young queen.
Alexander, the seventh Lord Livingstone, together with his wife Eleanor Hay, cared for the children of James VI. For these services, he was raised to the title of Earl of Linlithgow in 1600. His younger son, Sir James Livingstone, followed a brilliant military career. He served in the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden before returning to Scotland. In 1633 he became Lord Livingstone of Almond; in 1634, King Callendar and adjacent estates were combined into a free barony. In 1641, he became Earl of Callendar.
Since James had no children, a new grant arranged the succession within the family. Through his nephews, the titles of Callendar and Linlithgow were united in 1695. James, fourth Earl of Callendar, supported the Jacobite uprising in 1715 and spent his later years on the continent. The estate subsequently changed hands several times and ended up in 1783 with the merchant William Forbes.
Callendar House was later expanded and taken over by Falkirk in the 20th century. Today, the restored house in the middle of the park tells the story of the Livingstones, royal guests and a baronage whose history intertwined with great events in Scotland over many generations.
Sources: Historic Environment Scotland, Falkirk Council, National Records of Scotland, The Scots Peerage
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Baron of Callendar
The depiction combines the Coat of arms Livingston and Callendar figures in the historically preserved shield engraving.
Quartered: Field one and four in silver; three red five-leaf clovers within a green double lily border; field two and three in black; a golden diagonal bar between six golden shingles; above the baron's crown and helmet a natural savage man with a spear and a snake; the ceiling is green-silver and black-golden.
Through the connection of the Livingstones with the heir of Callendar, both were Coat of arms united. The gentry of the Shield was led by the Lords and Earls of Callendar.
Sources: Alexander Nisbet, A System of Heraldry, The Scots Peerage, National Records of Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
