ELGIN (Elginshire).

ELGIN (Elginshire). The Entry in Lyon Register is as follows: — "The Royall Burgh of Elgine bears Argent, Sanctus .lEgidius habited in his robes and mytred, holding in his dexter hand a pastoral staff, and in his left hand a clasped book, all proper. Supported by two angels proper, winged or, volant upwards, and the Motto, ' Sic itur ad astra' upon ane compartment suitabill to a Burgh Royal, and for their colours red and white. Recorded in terms of an Interlocutor of Lyon King of Arms of 2Sth November iS88, and agreeably to the blazon of James Skeen, Lyon Depute, of date gth October 167S. — (Signed) J. LORIMER, Lyon Clerk."

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