Description:

Pictorial Map of Scotland's clans. The map shows the ancient territories of the principal clans in the 17th century and features Don Pottinger's (Islay Herald of Arms) distinctive and original artwork of Scottish arms and crest badges. Scotland is one of the few countries where a court of heraldry and genealogy operates on a daily basis, controlled and enforced by Scottish law.Based on a map originally conceived and illustrated by the late Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that ilk, bart., c.v.o., q.c., ph.d., Albany Herald of Arms and the late Don Pottinger, c.v.o., m.a., d.a., Islay Herald of Arms.

• Over 170 arms, the official insignia of clan chiefs, and crest badges.
• Territories map of principle clans at the beginning of the 17th century.
• Arms of the ancient Scottish principalities.
• Locations of the ancient territories held by the clans around the time of King James VI.

Updated edition Jun 2012