Scott Cadet Branches
What Are Cadet Branches?
In heraldry and history, a cadet branch consists of the male-line descendants of a patriarch’s younger sons (cadets). Such off-spring were not expected (required?) to produce any offspring - though of course many did so. In some cases the cadet branch would become successful and perhaps own land and be awarded titles - laird or a knighthood or even higher rank. Such significant branches often became associated with a particular geographic location and became acknowledged as (Surname) of "X". There are many younger sons in the Scott line who achieved such acknowledgement of their success - a selection of the Scotts who have been identified in this way and are regarded as Scott "Cadets" are listed below.
Scotts of Allanhaugh
Scotts of Ancrum
Scotts of Balcomie
Scotts of Balwearie
Scotts of Dryhope
Scotts of Dunninald
Scotts of Elie
Scotts of Gala
Scotts of Goudilands
Scotts of Harden
Scotts of Harperigg
Scotts of Hassendean
Scotts of Howpasley
Scotts of Hundleshope
Scotts of Lessudden
Scotts of Logie,
Scotts of Melby
Scotts of Malleny
Scotts of Melby
Scotts of Raeburn
Scotts of Scotstarvet
Scotts of Synton
Scotts of Thirlestane
Scotts of Todrig
Scotts of Tushielaw
Scotts of Tynedale