The Scottish Heraldic Gazetteer

Roundel seal of Candida Casa (Whithorn) to left of doorway

GAZETTEER NO.

WIG_0004.03

ARMS

ROYAL BURGH OF WHITHORN (seal)

BLAZON

the figure of St Ninian enthroned, with his right hand raised in front in blessing and his left hand resting on a bible; on each side is a fetter consisting of two round links joined by an oblong one; and also on each side is a spray of laurel? Leaves

CREST

none

SUPPORTERS

none

MOTTO

S COMMUN CIBITATIS BURGI CANDIDA CASA

DATE OF ARMS

1511 charter

DATE OF BUILDING OR MEMORIAL

1862-63

CONDITION

Very Good

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