Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Clan Kirkpatrick of Closeburn in Dumfries-shire, Scotland, where the family have held lands since the 9th century, the said lands being confirmed on Ivone de Kirkpatrick in a charter by Alexander II. The arms were granted to Roger Kirkpatrick for his part in aiding Robert the Bruce in the murder of Red Comyn, when he is said to have made the statement "I'll make sure." Arms confirmed 1683.
Arms: Argent, a saltire and chief azure, the last charged with three cushions or.
Crest: A hand holding a dagger in pale distilling drops of blood.
Motto: I make sure.