Clan Moffat

Clan Moffat
Crest: a crest coronet and issuing therefrom a cross crosslet fitchee Sable surmounted of a saltire Argent.
MottoSpero meliora (I hope for greater things)[1]
Profile
RegionBorders
DistrictDumfriesshire
Chief
Jean Moffat of that Ilk,[2][3]
Chief of the Name and Arms of Moffat.[3]
SeatSt Jasual, Wheeler End, Buckinghamshire
Rival clans

Clan Moffat is a Border Scottish clan of ancient origin. The clan was leaderless and obscure from the mid 16th century until 1983, when Francis Moffat of that Ilk was recognised as the hereditary chief of the clan by Lord Lyon King of Arms.[4]

  1. ^ Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. ^ Clan Moffat Profile scotclans.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  3. ^ a b Moffat of that Ilk, Chief of Moffat
  4. ^ Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 274 - 275.

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