1442AD

In 1435AD James I confiscated the lands of Earl of Dunbar, the most powerful person in South East Scotland. The result was the destabilising of the whole area for about 100 years as local families fought each other for the pickings and with the monarch joining in.

Coldingham Priory was one of these pickings being one of the richest of the Border prizes.

It was the Homes who gained the upper hand over Coldingham although their fortunes did vary.

The arms of Home of Wedderburn are to be seen in a modern window within Coldingham Priory Church. When deciding the arms of the Homes, the Lord Lyon chose for the background green referring to 'the green fields of Home'.

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