Arms of Alastair William Gillespie
Arms of Alastair William Gillespie
Blazon
Azure a three-masted ship sails furled and flags flying, in chief a cross-crosslet fitché between a pelican in her piety and a hand fesswise holding a dagger Or, all within a bordure Purpure;
Symbolism
A ship, a hand holding a dagger, a cross and the colour combination of blue and yellow are all features commonly found in the arms of Scottish persons bearing the name Gillespie. The border is a Scottish method of differencing to indicate that Mr. Gillespie was descended from a younger son.
Crest of Alastair William Gillespie
Blazon
A demi-wildcat tail erect proper gorged of a collar Vert;
Symbolism
A leaping wildcat is the badge of the Scottish clan Chattan, of which many bearers of the name Gillespie are members.
Motto of Alastair William Gillespie
Blazon
QUI ME TANGET POENITEBIT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “He who touches me will regret it.” This conveys a similar idea to many other mottoes of members of Clan Chattan and related families, and also connects with the wildcat in the Crest.