Clan Gathering - 1977

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Here's more of a detailed explanation of Cluny's Standard and another image of it. This version was painted by Roderick Gordon Murdoch Macpherson, Niagara Extraordinary, and is on display at the Clan Macpherson Museum and House in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire. Enjoy.



The principal charge of the Cluny Arms on the "Shield" is a "Lymphad" (ancient galley-type of ship) which suggests an earlier connection with the Lord of the Isles.

Above the galley to the left is a hand holding a "Bloody Dagger" which is said to signify the part played by the Clan in eliminating the Comyns of Badenoch who were enemies of Robert the Bruce.

Above the galley to the right is a "Red Crosslet" which represents an ecclesiastical origin.

Crest: a Scottish wildcat sitting with three feet on the ground and the left paw raised with its face turned to the front. This is a large beast about twice the size of a fully-grown domestic cat with black markings and bars which are particularly pronounced on the tail.

Slughorn: "Creag Dhu" (Black Rock/Crag).

Plant badge: Sprigs of white heather.

Cheers,