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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom Scotland
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LOCHABER (District Council)
Additions : 1975 Ardnamurchan, Fort William, Lochaber
Incorporated into : 1996 Highland (Area Council)
I have no colour image of these arms. Any bette rimage is welcome !
Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted on August 24, 1976.
The arms are based on the arms of the Burgh of Fort William. The two Lochaber axes are typical for the district and recall the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645 between the Marquess of Montrose and the Campbells. The oak brnaches are taken from the badge of the Clan cameron, the main family in the area.
The motto "A D'h Aindeoin Co Theireadt E" means "Gainsay it who dare", and is taken from the clan Macdonald of Clanranald.
Literature : Urquhart, 1979
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