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Families who bore heraldic arms are often subjects of books or articles. See [[Scotland Genealogy]] and [[Scotland Nobility]].
Families who bore heraldic arms are often subjects of books or articles. See [[Scotland Genealogy]] and [[Scotland Nobility]].


==Clan heraldry==
==Clan Heraldry==
People who consider themselves to belong to a certain [[Scottish clan]] are permitted to use a clan badge. The clansmen's badge, consists of their chief's crest surrounded by a strap and buckle device on which the clan chief's motto or slogan is inscribed.
People who consider themselves to belong to a certain [[Scottish Clan]] are permitted to use a clan badge. The clansmen's badge, consists of their chief's crest surrounded by a strap and buckle device on which the clan chief's motto or slogan is inscribed.


In addition to the usual heraldry, there is also the matter of [[Scottish Tartans]]. Most families and areas in Scotland have a tartan of some kind, some of more recent origin than others.
In addition to the usual heraldry, there is also the matter of [[Scottish Tartans]]. Most families and areas in Scotland have a tartan of some kind, some of more recent origin than others.
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