For centuries, Clan Baillie stood as a proud and loyal Lowland name—stewards of justice, trusted royal agents, and keepers of quiet strength. Their saga is one of honor, law, and enduring tradition, rooted in the rolling braes of Linlithgowshire and, later, on the pine-topped ridge of Dunain above Inverness. From the ivy-clad tower of Lamington to the oak-paneled courts of Edinburgh, this booklet welcomes you into the legacy of a clan forever guided by the question “Quid Clarius?” — What Is Brighter? Inside you’ll discover — Baillies of Lamington The family’s ascent from 12ᵗʰ-century sheriffs under King David I to lairds whose measured judgment earned charters from Bruce and Stewart alike. - Motto & Mindset How the challenge “What Is Brighter?” forged generations devoted to clear reason—placing the light of truth above the clang of sword in council, kirk, and court. - Law, Crown & Kirk Lords of Session who helped codify Scotland’s civil law, royal commissioners who steadied parliaments through Reformation storms, and covenanting chaplains who preached fortitude from Linlithgow to Lorn. - Northward to Dunain The 17ᵗʰ-century branch that carried Baillie expertise to the Highlands—building Dunain House, draining peat-lands into fertile haughs, and guarding Inverness against Jacobite alarms. - Estates & Heartlands Stroll Lamington’s riverside meadows, trace the birch-lined drive to Dunain’s Georgian façade, and read Latin epigraphs on gravestones where the clan’s scales-of-justice crest still gleams. - Symbols of Pride The sunburst-above-scales badge, deep green-and-blue tartan barred with gold, and worldwide clan gatherings that keep Baillie fellowship vibrant from Linlithgow to Wellington. Whether you bear the name, seek Lowland roots, or simply relish tales of duty, legacy, and measured grace, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the realm of Clan Baillie —honorable, enduring, and forever asking: What is brighter than truth