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Clan Heraldry: What you can and can’t wear and display.

Coming to Scotland in 2014? Attending the Clan Gathering? Want to get it right? Well aware that feathers may be ruffled and noses out-jointed, Dr Bruce Durie, Shenachie to the Chief of Durie, offers a straightforward guide…

Highland games, gatherings, processions and so on are marvellous opportunities to show allegiance to a Clan, Family or Name, a feeling for heritage and support for all things Scottish. However, when In Scotland, all things heraldic and armorial are a matter of law – not just custom and practice – so it make sense to know what the rules are and how to obey them.

Clans 2014 offer the solution>>>

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Permalink Reply by Russell Lynn Drysdale on April 23, 2013 at 0:08

Douglas, for instance, having no Chief, can never be a Clan ? .... Appoint Morton .

Permalink Reply by William Douglas on April 23, 2013 at 10:48

I have seen Durie's point about clans many times before, but he is not looking at reality, is he?

I hope folk will comment on this on Scot Clans' sister site, http://www.tartanfootprint.com/

Permalink Reply by Tony Stapleton on June 23, 2013 at 21:43

I am somewhat confused by all this, is a golf shirt with the clan crest allowed to be worn? I ask as I have one as well as a cap with the Urquhart crest on it.

tony

Permalink Reply by William Douglas on June 23, 2013 at 22:38

Tony, I don't think many will be paying too much attention to Durie! I do see that the Duke of Hamilton, for example, might be a bit upset if someone were to wear his personal coat of arms, but most will be wearing something general, and cause no offence.

I am not sure about the Urquhart cap (!) but I am sure you look good in your shirt.

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