Saturday, January 19, 2019

Clan Abercrombie

Name Origin: (Locational) The name comes from the Barony of Abercrombie in Fife, for which William de Abercromby swore fealty to Edward I in 1296.

Gaelic Name: Obar Crombach

Crest: A falcon rising belled, Proper
Motto: Petit Alta (He seeks high deeds)
Tartan: Abercrombie Modern, First recorded by James Logan in "the Scottish Gael", 1831
Lands: Abercrombie, Fife
Clan Chief: None, Armigerous Clan
Blazon: Argent (silver) A chevron Gules (red) between three boars heads erased Azure (blue) Crest- A falcon rising belled , Proper. Supporters- Two greyhounds Argent (silver) collared Gules (red). Mottoes: Above crest- Petit Alta (He seeks high deeds) Below shield- Vive ut Vivas (Live that you may live)


Clan Abercrombie Crest Badge
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Abercrombie Ancient Tartan














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Abercrombie of Birkenbog Crest