Irvine Coat of Arms

The coat of arms of the various branches of the clan differ slightly, but in general (avoiding heraldic terms) consist of  leaves (green) upon a white (silver) field, spaced two and one. Legend has it that when Robert the Bruce was fighting the English, he was suddenly put to flight by his enemies with only a few of his aides to assist him. During the course of the exhausting flight, Robert slept under a holly tree while William de Irwyn stood guard. This event is alleged to the source of the Irvine coat of arms. Holly leaves are now a prominent feature in the Irvine coat of arms. 

Irvine Badge

Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens - Latin for Flourishing under Sun and Cloud

Irvine Tartan - There are several variations

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