Quote Originally Posted by yoippari
As I have said before my most direct scottish link is my moms family with the name Gibson (Gibbs). I know they were a sept of Buchanan, Campbell, and McDuff at different times. The thing is that I don't want a Buchanan, Campbell, or McDuff clan badge I want a Gibson one. Where do I go to find a slightly obscure clan badge?
There may not be one. Since Gibson is a surname associated with these larger clans, and is not a full-fledged clan per se without a Chief, there may be no arms that exsist for that Chief of the name, and thereby, no crest (the crest of the Chief's arms is the device that is in the center of the clansman's badge, whilst the "buckle-and-strap" with the motto or slogan denote that the wearer is showing his loyalty to the Chief and clan.) To be quite honest, I've never seen one before, but who knows?

Even if there is a badge, reproducing it could be fairly expensive. And there is nothing wrong with wearing the badge of one of these other clans -- the Buchanans have no Chief at present, I'm not sure about the MacDuffs -- of course, the Campbells have MacCailein Mor, The Chief of the Campbells and the Duke of Argyll.

I hope I haven't confused you with my reply -- Matt, do you have a copy of Mike McLaren's book floating around there?

Cheers,

Todd