Arms of John Buchan
Arms of John Buchan
Blazon
Azure a fess between three lions’ heads erased Argent;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a baron;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of a baron;
Symbolism
Three lions’ heads are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the Scottish surname Buchan. These arms, with a change of colours and the addition of the horizontal band, were granted to Lord Tweedsmuir’s father, the Rev. John Buchan, by Lord Lyon King of Arms in 1895.
Crest of John Buchan
Blazon
A sunflower slipped and leaved proper;
Symbolism
A sunflower is commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the Scottish surname Buchan. This crest was granted to Lord Tweedsmuir’s father in 1896, replacing a different crest that had been granted with the arms the year before.
Motto of John Buchan
Blazon
NON INFERIORA SECUTUS;
Symbolism
This Latin expression means “I have not followed inferior things.” It is the motto of the chief of Clan Buchan.
Supporters of John Buchan
Blazon
Dexter a stag proper attired Or collared and unguled Gules, sinister a falcon proper jessed belled and beaked Or armed and collared Gules, both standing on a grassy mount set with thistles proper;
Symbolism
The stag refers to Lord Tweedsmuir’s interest in field sports such as hunting and to his Scottish heritage. The falcon alludes to the interest his son John, who would succeed to the title, had in falconry. The thistles allude to Lord Tweedsmuir’s Scottish origins.
