Plant Badge: Heraldry for common Scots

[Matthew Siegmann]

They have olive trees in the Highlands?

Regards

Chas

That is amusing to read. However, from what I understand (and correct me if I'm wrong) most, if not all, plant badges for Scottish clans were chosen for some symbolic reason, not because they were something found locally in Scotland. Most cultures of the western world believe the olive sprigs and branches mean peace, or the offering of peace.

That's still funny to think about though.

~Matthew

[Chas]

That is amusing to read. However, from what I understand (and correct me if I'm wrong) most, if not all, plant badges for Scottish clans were chosen for some symbolic reason, not because they were something found locally in Scotland. Most cultures of the western world believe the olive sprigs and branches mean peace, or the offering of peace.

That's still funny to think about though.

~Matthew

My understanding is that Clan Plant Badges are a relatively modern invention and certainly long after the clan system had ceased to be.

Regards

Chas

[macwilkin]

Post deleted. Need more research.

T.