Arms of the Clan Hunter
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Arms of the Clan Chief
This image shows the Coat of Arms for our Clan Chief, Madam Pauline Hunter. In Scotland a Coat of Arms is granted by the Sovereign through Her Majesty’s Lord Lyon King of Arms. Since its creation in 1672, the Public Register of All Armorial Bearings held by the Court of Lord Lyon has contained all arms legally in use in Scotland. It is a criminal offence in Scotland to use a Coat of Arms that has not been properly recored in the Public Register.
The Grant of Arms record held by the Court of Lord Lyon shows a shield for a male and a lozenge for a female. As our Clan Chief is female, the Coat of Arms shows the lozenge. Above this is placed a ‘helm’ or helmet and on the top of this a Crest and Motto. The heraldic terms for our Clan Chief’s Arms are: Or, Three Hunting Horns vert, Garnished and stringed Gules.
You can find out more about coats of arms and how they originate at www.courtofthelordlyon.scot. A pdf explaining heraldry for Clan Hunter members can be downloaded here.
“Cursum Perficio – I will complete the course”
Clan Crest Badge
The Crest for the Chief of Clan Hunter is a Hunting Hound and the Motto is Cursum Perficio translated from Latin means I will complete the course/ Finish the race.
The Crest Badge is worn by the Clan members to indicate their allegiance to their Chief. However, the heraldic property contained within it (the hound and motto) belong to the Clan Chief.
Our Clan Chief gives approval for Clan members to reproduce the Crest Badge on personal items provided that the following wording is placed underneath:
“Crest Badge of a Member of Clan Hunter”
This indicates that the badge is not being misappropriated.
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Hunter Clan Standard
The heraldic standard first appeared in the mid-14th century in general use by personages of high rank.
The standard appears to have been adopted for a rallying point during a battle for those troops, retainers and followers wearing the livery badge of the Clan Chief.
Hunter Clan Pinsel
Hunter Clan Standard
The Pinsel
The Pinsel is the Chief’s personal Pennant deployed on the field of battle. This is a small triangular flag, granted by the Lord Lyon to signify a person who has been delegated authority. The Clan Crest is depicted on the Pinsel along with the clan motto and the title of the laird. The background is generally composed of the main livery colour of the chief’s arms – in our case gold that indicates a Royal appointment as the King’s Huntsman. The Pinsel also depicts the Clan motto ‘Curium Perficio’ and a stem of Sea Pink – Armeria Maritima – our designated Clan flower.
Clan Plant – Thrift
Sea Pink – Armeria Maritima
Clan Plant
Clan War Cry and Grace
Clan War Cry
Haud at hunds o’Hunterstoune!
This is Scots and translates as Persist Hounds of Hunterston.
Clan Grace
Hear our Clan Grace read on our YouTube channel.
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DIRECTIONS
You will find us off the A78 just north of West Kilbride. Look for our driveway marked by stone pillars and "Hunterston Estate"
ADDRESS
Hunterston KA23 9QG
Telephone: +44 7980 209060
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OPENING TIMES AND ACCESS
Acccess to Hunterston Castle is strictly by appointment. Note that as a historic monument, wheel chair access is limited. More visitor information is available on our visitors page . Please book to arrange a visit.
