Clan Erskine
Gaelic Name:Arascain
Crest:On a chapeau, Gules, furred Ermine a hand holding up a skene in pale, Argent, hilted and pommelled, Or
Motto: Je Pense Plus (I think more)
Origin of Name: Placename, Renfrewshire
Badge: Red Rose
Lands: Alloa
Historic Seat: Alloa Tower was the main seat of the chief of Clan Erskine.
Clan Chief: James Thorne Erskine, 14th Earl of Mar and 16th Earl of Kellie
Associated Names, Allies and Rivals
Names: First recorded as Erskin. Early spellings of the place include: Yrskin (1227); Ireskin (1262); Harskin (1300), and Irschen (1300)
Allies: Clan Bruce and Clan Stewart