In Scotland Coats of Arms are owned by an individual not a family, there are companies out there mis-selling coats of arms as 'family' coats of arms. Just to warn people who have just joined the group. The Clan/Family wear the clan crest - not the coat of arms (know its very confusing) - here's a post explaining more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishclans/permalink/10152869197823956/

Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
28 June 2015
Scottish Coats of Arms
I copied the following from the Scottish Clans and Families Facebook page:
In Scotland Coats of Arms are owned by an individual not a family, there are companies out there mis-selling coats of arms as 'family' coats of arms. Just to warn people who have just joined the group. The Clan/Family wear the clan crest - not the coat of arms (know its very confusing) - here's a post explaining more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishclans/permalink/10152869197823956/
In Scotland Coats of Arms are owned by an individual not a family, there are companies out there mis-selling coats of arms as 'family' coats of arms. Just to warn people who have just joined the group. The Clan/Family wear the clan crest - not the coat of arms (know its very confusing) - here's a post explaining more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishclans/permalink/10152869197823956/
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