Arms of Mairi Christina Arthur
Arms of Mairi Christina Arthur
Blazon
Azure on a fess between three bears’ heads couped Argent muzzled, three acorns Gules;
Symbolism
The blue field with the three heads of bears are based on those of the chief of Clan Forbes of Scotland, Ms. Arthur’s birthplace, and Forbes being her birth name. The acorns signify strength and allude to oak trees surrounding her house. The red and white colours represent Canada, her country of residence.
Crest of Mairi Christina Arthur
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and bay leaves Gules a demi-stag proper;
Symbolism
The stag’s head based on the crest of the Chief of the Clan Forbes evokes Ms. Arthur’s maiden name. The bay leaves of the coronet are taken from the crest of Clan MacArthur and evoke her husband.
Motto of Mairi Christina Arthur
Blazon
ROBUR ET ELEGANTIA;
Symbolism
This Latin motto means “Strength and grace” and answers the Forbes’s motto of “Grace me guide”.
