Legend.—David dominvs lyndesay de balcarres.
[Books at Haigh Hall, Wigan.]
[The Earl of Crawford, Haigh Hall, Wigan.]
Crest.—A tent ppr., semée of stars or, with ASTRA CASTRA.
[Books at Haigh Hall, Wigan.]
[The Earl of Crawford, Haigh Hall, Wigan.]
David Lindsay (born c. 1586, died March 1640) was the son of John Lindsay, Lord Menmuir, second son of the ninth Earl of Crawford. David Lindsay succeeded his brother John in 1601, and in 1612 he was knighted. In 1633 he was created Baron Lindsay of Balcarres. He was the ancestor of the present Earl of Crawford. Lord Lindsay was a firm adherent of Charles I. He was fond of books and literature, besides being a man of science and scientific pursuits generally.
