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acknowledge the source of any information used from these pages. Origin / History of the Clunes Name Clunes is of Scottish Gaelic origin and means ‘a resting place or meadow’ or 'a pleasant place'. Although it is said that all Clunes in the Sutherland area descend from Clunes of Neilston near Cromarty, a connection to this family line is still to be confirmed. Another meaning found is that The ancient and regional family name of Clunie derives from Clunie in the District of Stormont, Perthshire, although the name is often associated in Scotland with the Clan MacPherson, the Clan Chief being the Clunie-MacPherson. Historical records also show that in the 13th Century, William de Cluny of Perthshire rendered homage to his King, John Balliol in 1296, and that Sir William de Clunie was Chaplain to the Bishop of Brechin in 1305. The Clunies were supporters of the Jacobite cause in 1745. Alternative spellings: Clunie/s, Clunnies, Clunias, Clunas. Coat of Arms / Crest The Arms of Clunie are Argent with chief azure with the crest of a collared wolf, holding in the dexter paw, a trefoil. The chief zzure represents fidelity and veracity, the argent nobility, while the wolf, associated with the lands of Badenoch, is said to denote hard enterprise. The trefoil signifies ‘Perpetuity’ confirming ‘the just man shall never wither’. The motto is 'Amo Honests', which translated means "I admire honest deeds'.
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