The clan motto is “Je Suis Prest”, which is ancient French for “I Am Ready“, as shown in the Clan Badge which can be used by all clansfolk.
The shield consists of three cinquefoils, or Fraises, as they have come to be known, in the first and fourth positions. The etymology of the name Fraser comes from the French word fraise meaning strawberry.
Clan Badge
Lovat Shield
Coat of Arms
Clan Badge
All members of the clan can wear this badge
Coat of Arms
Only the chief may use the full arms
Fraser motto
“Je Suis Prest” which means “I am ready” in ancient French
Sprig of Yew
Fraser’s of Lovat for centuries wore a sprig of a yew tree in their cap or on their lapel to be identified as a Fraser.
Fraser toast
Frisealach Air-Son Frisealach, Frisealach Air-Son MacShimidh! (A Fraser for a Fraser, a Fraser for Simon)
Pipe Tunes
There are numerous clan songs such as Lovats March and Lord Lovats Lament but this must not be played in his presence
Clan Battle Cry
“Caisteal Dhuni”, Castle Dounie, which refers to the ancestral Castle and Clan seat, which once existed near the present Beaufort Castle. “A Mhor-fhaiche” which means The Great Field which is where the clan would congregate before batter in front of Castle Dounie
Kilts
Traditionally green based hunting tartan is worn outdoors, while red based dress tartans are worn in the evenings as formal attire, but this is not a strict rule.
Skein Dhous
The highlanders dagger kept in the right hand sock as protection. Never to be unsheathed without drawing blood.
Sporrans
Kilts for men are not complete without a sporran which hangs over the pelvis as shown. Ladies do not traditionally wear sporrans.
Dirk
Much larger fighting sword worn on the side belt, but very uncommon in the modern day given their size and threat.
Kilt Jackets
There are many types of kilt jacket, both formal and casual, with no set rules of what one should wear and when. Kilt jackets only need be short cut so as not to hide the kilt itself.
Stockings
Kilt socks and garters are necessary with kilts to hold the Skein Dhous.
Plaid
Worn round the shoulder the plaid is very uncommon in the modern day, but extremely chic if worn properly.