Clan Armstrong
Origin of name - There is a traditional story that the progenitor of the clan was Fairburn, an armour bearer to a king of Scots, who rescued his monarch when his horse was killed under him in battle. In return the king granted him lands and the name ‘strong arm’
Heraldic badge - A muscular, bent arm
Gaelic name - Mac Ghillielaidir
Lands - Liddesdale, throughout the Borders
Armstrong - Ancient