Crest: A peacock’s head couped at the neck, Proper

Motto: Laus Deo (“Praise be to God”)

Origin of Tartan: Registered by Lord Lyon in 1962, based on Black Watch tartan

Origin of Name: From the place name Aberbothenoth

Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon The Viscount of Arbuthnott K.T.

Arbuthnot Associated Names Spelling variations include Arbuthnot, Arbuthnott, Arbuthnoth, Arbuthnat, Arbuthneth, Arbuthnet, Abirbuthenott, Aberbothenoth, Aberbuthenoth, Aberbuthnocht, Aberbuthno – there are many others
Clan Arbuthnot History

The name Arbuthnot originates from the ancient lands of Arbuthnot in Kincardineshire. These lands came [...]

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Clan Arbuthnot Tartans

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