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Scotland of Old : Over 170 Arms, Official Insignia, Crests and Mottos of Scottish Clans

Scotland of Old : Over 170 Arms, Official Insignia, Crests and Mottos of Scottish Clans

Author: Collins Maps
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date: 01 May 2018
ISBN-13: 9780008225087
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Description


Discover the ancient territories of the principal Scottish clans in the 17th century.
The Collins Scotland of Old Clans Map is a unique pictorial map showing the ancient territories of the principal Scottish clans in the 17th century, and features Don Pottinger's (Islay Herald of Arms) distinctive and original artwork of Scottish arms and crest badges.

The map includes:
Over 170 arms, the official insignia of clan chiefs, and crest badges
Territories map of principal clans at the beginning of the 17th century
Arms of the ancient Scottish principalities
Locations of the ancient territories held by the clans around the time of King James VI

The map is ideal for those those with an interest in Scottish heraldry, clans and family history.

Did you know that Scotland is one of the few countries in the world where a court of heraldry and genealogy operates on a daily basis?

The map is based on the map originally conceived and illustrated by the late Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Bart., C.V.O., Q.C., Ph.D., Albany Herald of Arms, and the late Don Pottinger, C.V.O., M.A., D.A., Islay Herald of Arms.

Discover the other titles in the series, including Collins Tartans Map of Scotland, Castles Map of Scotland and Whisky Map of Scotland.


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