Lord of Balvaird
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Not to be confused with Lord Balvaird.
Lord of Balvaird or Baron of Balvaird[note 1] is a title of nobility in the Baronage of Scotland. It was originally confirmed by King Charles II in 1624 for Andrew Murray as a barony and later erected into a lordship in favour of David Murray, 5th Viscount of Stormont in 1673.
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![]() ![]() Arms: Parted per chevron Gules and Argent, two acorns slipped Or and in base a fleur-de-lys Azure. Crest: A demi lion rampant Or armed and langued Azure holding in its paws a swallow tailed Pennon Azure charged with a cross pattée Argent.[1] | |
Creation date | 1624[2] |
Creation | Baronage of Scotland |
Created by | Charles II |
First holder | Andrew Murray, Baron of Balvaird |
Present holder | Brady Brim-DeForest of Balvaird Castle, Baron of Balvaird |
Heir apparent | Huxley Byron Brim-DeForest, Younger of Balvaird |
Remainder to | heirs and assignees |
Status | extant |
Seat(s) | Balvaird Castle |
Motto | Un Cran Plus Loin (“One Step Further") |
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