Baron Glendevon, of Midhope in the County of Linlithgow, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 16 July 1964 for the Conservative politician Lord John Hope.[1] He was the younger twin son of Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow. As of 2017 the title is held by his younger son, the third Baron, who succeeded his elder brother in 2009.

Barons Glendevon (1964)

There is no heir to the title.

Arms

Coat of arms of Baron Glendevon
Crest
A Broken Sphere surmounted by a Rainbow proper issuant from two Bay-leaves slipped Vert on either side of the Sphere.
Escutcheon
Azure on a Chevron Or between three Bezants as many Bay-leaves paleways Vert.
Supporters
On either side a Female Figure denoting Hope their Hair dressed Sable and braided Vert garnished Or richly vested Argent garnished of Vert and sustaining bendwise in their exterior hands Light Lifeboat Anchors with long shafts Azure garnished with Chains Or.
Motto
Spes Mea Non Fracta (My hope is not broken).

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "No. 43383". The London Gazette. 17 July 1964. p. 6097.

References

  • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
  • Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
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