Derived from the Norman word ‘vere’, meaning ‘dam’, the Weir family would come to Scotland after being captured in Northumberland in 1174.
The clan is currently armigerous – meaning it has no current clan chief.
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Septs:
Motto: VERO NIHIL VERIUS
Translation: NOTHING TRUER THAN TRUTH
Crest: Upon a chapeau Gules furred Ermine a boar statant Azure armed Or.
Weir Ancient Tartan
Weir Modern Tartan