Clan Inglis


Clan Inglis is a Scottish clan with origins dating back to 1153 during the reign of King David I. As the clan does not currently have a chief recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, it is considered an armigerous clan. Throughout history members of the Inglis Clan are known and respected for their military, political and judicial service.

History

Origins

The name Inglis is thought to originate from the Old English word for "Englishman". One of the earliest mentions of the name, Richard Anglicus, appears in the 12th century, recorded in a charter witnessed by David I for Melrose Abbey.
In 1296, when Edward I invaded Scotland, the names of John de Inglis, Walter de Inglis, and Philip de Inglis appear as significant landowners.
Alliance with Clan Douglas
By the early 14th century, an Inglis family resided in Douglasdale, Lanarkshire, alongside the Douglases. At the time, the area was under frequent English occupation. The Inglises earned the Douglases' gratitude when one family member overheard a plot to seize the castle and risked their life to warn them. As a reward, the Inglises were granted part of St. Bride's Church as their family burial site, and their coat of arms is still visible on the wall of the south transept today.
Strengthening their longstanding alliance with the Douglases, the Inglises added the three Douglas stars to their own coat of arms. Today the Inglis clan is a sect of the Douglas Clan.
Baronage of Manner
In 1395, during the reigns of Robert II and III, Sir William Inglis fought and killed the English champion Sir Thomas Struthers in a duel on the spot. In recognition of this, the family was awarded the Barony of Manner by royal charter in 1396.
The Barony of Manner was sold in 1709 during the leadership of Charles Inglis of Craigend, who died in 1743. In 1722, Nisbet mentioned cadet branches of the family, such as Inglis of Newtonleys and Inglis of St. Leonards, descendants of Murieston.
Baronage of Cramond
The Inglis family of Cramond gained prominence in Edinburgh, having acquired the lands of Cramond from the Bishop of Dunkeld in 1624. John Inglis of Cramond constructed Cramond House in 1680, where a tower from the Bishop's palace still stands today. The house became a social hub for the elite, and in 1860, the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victoria's mother, visited. Less than a year later, Queen Victoria herself stayed there en route to Balmoral.
Sir James Inglis of Cramond was granted a baronetcy in 1687, and his son Sir John Inglis, 2nd Baronet served as Post Master General of Scotland until 1725. The male line of the family ended with Sir John Inglis of Cramond, 5th Baronet, leading to the extinction of the baronetcy, and the estate passed to his daughter, Lady Torphichen.
The title became dormant on the death of the fifth Baronet in 1817. On 4 December 2018 the thirteenth Baronet proved his succession and was entered on the Official Roll of the Baronetage.
  • Sir William St Clair Inglis, 13th Baronet, succeeded 1970, claim admitted on 4 December 2018.
Cramond House now belongs to Cramond Kirk and is still in use.

Clan seats

Titles

The known Inglis baronets include:
Peerage of Scotland
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Notable members of the Inglis family

Inglis members are known mainly for their military, political, judicial and trade service.