Clan Aiton
Clan Aiton is a Scottish clan from the Scottish Borders and Fife. It is recognized by the official heraldic authority in Scotland but currently has no clan chief, which makes it an armigerous clan.
| Clan Aiton | |
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| Motto | Decerptae Dabunt Odorum (Roses plucked will give sweet smell) |
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| District | Berwickshire (historic) Fife |
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| Clan Aiton no longer has a chief, and is an armigerous clan | |
| Historic seat | Ayton, Scottish Borders |
Their crest shows a hand pulling a rose, and the motto is "Decerptae Dabunt Odorum", which means “Roses plucked will give a sweet smell.” These symbols remind people of the clan’s proud and gentle spirit.
Further readings
- Way, George and Squire, Romily (1994). Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. HarperCollins Publishers.
