Letters Patent registering the Heraldic Emblems of Henry Edward Macdonell of Lochgarry
Letters Patent registering the Heraldic Emblems of Henry Edward Macdonell of Lochgarry
Blazon
Or an eagle displayed Gules surmounted of a lymphad Sable sails furled proper, in the dexter chief a dexter hand couped fesswise Gules and in the sinister a cross-crosslet fitché, all within a bordure Azure;
Symbolism
The arms are those of the Chief of the Clan Macdonnell of Glengarry made unique by the addition of the border.
Crest of Henry Edward Macdonell of Lochgarry
Blazon
A raven proper perching on a rock Gules;
Symbolism
This is the crest of the Chief of the Clan Macdonnell of Glengarry with the colour of the rock changed from blue to red. It illustrates the motto CRAGGAN AN FHITHICH, meaning “The cliffs of the raven.”
Motto of Henry Edward Macdonell of Lochgarry
Blazon
CRAGGAN AN FHITHICH;
Symbolism
CRAGGAN AN FHITHICH is a Scots Gaelic phrase meaning “The cliffs of the raven” and is used by the Clan Macdonnell of Glengarry.
Motto of Henry Edward Macdonell of Lochgarry
Blazon
PER MARE PER TERRAS;
Symbolism
PER MARE PER TERRAS is a Latin phrase meaning “By sea and land” and is associated with the Clan Donald, of which the Clan Macdonnell of Glengarry is a branch.