We are very grateful to Dr Yulia Anya Guthrie, one of several contributors to this blog, for the following guest article regarding the royal imagery used in Peter McAuslane’s arms. Heraldry The Encyclopaedia Britannica noted that: “Heraldry originated when most people were illiterate but could easily recognise a bold, striking, and simple design. The use … Continue reading The Royal References in the Prestilloch McAuslanes’ Grants of Arms