LEITH-HAY OF LEITH HALL
KENNETHMONT, ABERDEENSCHIRE, SCOTLAND — EST. 1380
Preserving Six Centuries of Scottish Ancestral History, Heraldry & Family Archives
Six Centuries of Ancestral Heritage
Welcome to the official online archive of the Leith-Hay family of Leith Hall in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire.
These records document the ancestral lineage descending from William Leith of Barns, Provost of Aberdeen in the mid-1300s, tracing the main line of the ancient family through medieval Lairds, distinguished military leaders, and global descendants worldwide into the 20th Century.
Pillars of the Ancestral Record
Explore the collections, archives, and heraldry of Leith Hall
The Hall - Past & Present
Explore the ancestral seat in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, preserved by the National Trust for Scotland.
The Family Archives
Online repository of historical charters, family papers, rare manuscripts, and military records.
Genealogy & Lineage
Tracing descendants from 14th century Provosts to Queensland, Australia and international lines.
Heraldry & Charters
Ancient armorial crests and original manuscript records of the family's Scottish charters.
"A Scots family from its rise and fall, honoring the individuals who shaped the history of Kennethmont."
Historic Milestones & Media Spotlight
Explore rare historical documentations and media coverage:
• About Britain (1979): Retrospective broadcast feature on Leith Hall.
• Pitsligo’s Horse (1745-46): Historical papers of Prince Charles Edward’s Jacobite army.
• Salamanca (1812): General Andrew Leith-Hay’s military service under Wellington.
The Official Hay & Leith Tartan Registry (1819)
The Scottish Tartan Register formally dates the Hay and Leith Tartan to January 1st, 1819, designed by Wilsons of Bannockburn.
The 1906 historical record in Tartans of the Clans and Septs of Scotland illustrates the traditional pattern worn by descendants of the clan worldwide.
Are You Connected to Leith Hall?
Contributions from anyone with a link to the Hall are warmly welcomed. This historical archive is dedicated to preserving the heritage of Aberdeenshire and connecting descendants across the globe.
LEITH-HAY FAMILY ARCHIVE & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
© Leith-Hay Family Records. Dedicated to preserving the ancestral history of Leith Hall, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.