Clan Aiton

Clan Aiton
MottoDecerptae Dabunt Odorum (Roses plucked will give sweet smell)
Profile
DistrictBerwickshire (historic)
Fife
Clan Aiton no longer has a chief, and is an armigerous clan
Historic seatAyton, Scottish Borders

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.

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.


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