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Below is an explanation of what the various parts of the
Coat of Arms represent.
Coronet with Pine Cones
Standard for all Arms granted to Community Councils.
Lions' Heads
The centuries-old connection of Braemar with the Royal families,
first of Scotland, and latterly of the United Kingdom.
Peak of the Chevron
The mountains of Braemar, the most mountainous parish
in Great Britain.
The Blue Colour of the Chevron
The background of the Saltire flag, and also the River Dee,
the fastest flowing river in Great Britain.
Three Jacobite Roses
The Jacobite connection and the 1715 Uprising, which started
in Braemar.
Scots Pine Tree
The Great Forest of Caledon, significant parts of which
still survive in the Braemar area.
The Motto
"Mak Siccar" (make sure, or make certain) was finally
chosen by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms, from a short list of
suggestions collected in boxes in the village over a number
of months. It stems from the days of Robert the Bruce in his
fight for Scottish independence.
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Braemar
Community Council
Coat of Arms
The Arms were designed by a working party of local people,
advised and assisted by Gordon Casely of Herald Strategy Ltd.
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