The Melville clan are originally descended from Galfridus de Melville, a Norman knight who settled in Scotland in the twelfth century.
The family is famous for its impressive property, Melville castle – a three-story castle close to Dalkeith in Midlothian. This structure was built in the late 18th century.
Crest: (1) A demi-chevalier in complete armour, holding in his right hand a dagger point downwards Proper, pommel and hilt Or (Leslie) (2) A ratch hound's head erased, Proper, collared Gules (Melville).
