McCulloch Coat of Arms, Crest and Motto

Clan MacCulloch Shield
Vi Et Animo - By Strength and Courage

The MacCulloch Achievement of Arms is that of the Ancient Scottish Clan MacCulloch of Myreton and was drawn by an heraldic artist from information officially recorded in ancient heraldic archives. Documentation for the MacCulloch Achievement of Arms design can be found in Burke's General Armory.

Heraldic artists of old developed their own unique language to describe an individual Achievement of Arms. In their unique language, the MacCulloch Achievement of Arms or shield is described as follows: "Erm. fretty gu"

When translated the Arms description is: "Ermine; red trellis work." Above the shield and helmet is the Crest which is described as: "A hand throwing a dart ppr." A translation of the Crest description is: "A hand throwing a dart; natural colored." Family mottos are believed to have originated as battle cries in medieval times. The motto recorded with this Achievement of Arms is: "VI ET ANIMO" (By Strength And Courage)

Clan McCulloch - Crest of the Chief Badge

In Ancient Times, a Clan Chief wore into battle a distinguishing badge on his helmet ... a device which his followers could recognize in the heat of battle.

This is known as the CREST OF THE CHIEF and appears at the top of his Full Coat of Arms. Anyone bearing the same name as a Scottish Chief is a Clansman of the Chief and has the privilege of wearing his CREST surrounded by a STRAP AND BUCKLE GARTER to denote his Clan allegiance.

The great Scottish Clans included families who bore a different surname but were descended from the Chief through the female line. They are called SEPTS. Therefore anyone who has an ancestor bearing a Sept name or the Clan name itself has the privilege of wearing or displaying the Crest Badge and only they may legitimately wear this authentic ancient Scottish device.