Whitelaw
Whitelaw
Clan Whitelaw of that Ilk in Bowden, Scotland. First recorded when John de Wytelowe paid homage to Edward I of England in the Ragman Roll of 1296. Archibald Whitelaw was Archdeacon of St. Andrews and Secretary of State to James III. The clan lost their lands in Whitelaw when the heiress, Jean married Walter Burnside. The senior line then passed to the Whitelaws of Gartshore.
Arms: Sable, a chevron or, between three boars’ heads couped argent.
Crest: A bee erect proper.
Motto: Solertia ditat (Skill in riches).