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Scotland

AYRSHIRE

Incorporated into : 1975 Strathclyde Region

Origin/meaning :
Ayrshire was originally granted arms in 1890 (above left).
These showed a red cross and in a chief on gold, the arms of Bruce, Lord of Annandale. To these were added a paschal lamb from the arms of Ayr, and two lyres for the musical and artistic heritage of the County.
In 1931 the County Council replaced these arms with a new grant. The arms have four quarters. The first has a castle from the arms of Ayr, the second has a red chevron on silver for the Carrick district, the third has a black shakefork on white for the Cunninghame district and a blue and silver fess on gold (The Stewart arms) for Kyle.
The motto is GOD SHAW THE RICHT is from the tomb of Captain Thomas Crawford.

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