Saturday 2 May 2009

The MacDougall of Dunollie Coat of Arms



The MacDougall's heritage from the Gaels and the Norse is shown in the present arms of the MacDougall Chiefs with the lion of the ancient Scottish Kingdom of Dalriada and the black royal galley of the Norse.

Above the coat of arms is the symbol for the MacDougall Clan Motto 'Buaidh no bas', Victory or Death. This is the arm holding the cross.

This coat of arms can tell us a lot about what the MacDougalls were trying to portray. Firstly their status, this is an exclusive area only certain people will be admitted into. It is also informing people of their history and descent from the ancient Scottish Kingdom along with their Norse heritage and power they once had with their naval forces.

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