The crest on Plate 7, Image 1 (Pl. 7. cr. 1.) is described as a mountain (or hill) in flames (or burning), proper.
Surnames Associated with This Crest
- Chevnquer (England)
- Creverquere (England)
- Grand (Dalehapel)
- Grant (Aucherenich)
- Grant (Scotland)
- Grant (Grant)
- Grant (Feuchie)
- Kirkpatrick
- M’Kenzie (Fairburn)
- M’Kinald (Kintyre)
Symbolism of the Crest
Mountain/Hill: Represents steadfastness, constancy, and an elevated spirit or ambition; it is a symbol of firmness and immovability. Flames/Fire: Signifies zeal, intense passion, spiritual purification, and martial ardor; when combined as a burning mountain, it often alludes to a beacon of warning or a rallying point for the clan (specifically associated with the Clan Grant’s gathering place, Craigellachie), indicating readiness and the ability to withstand the heat of conflict.
General Symbolic Meaning
The image of the burning mountain suggests a family or clan that serves as a pillar of strength and a rallying point for others. It implies a nature that is both solid and immovable in its principles, yet passionate and fierce in its defense or pursuit of goals. It speaks to a legacy of endurance, signaling danger to enemies while providing a beacon of hope and gathering for allies.