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. Buy Clan Plaque Clan products Balmoral Scotland Mug View product Slate Coasters-Scottish Symbols View product Tartan Art Scottish Designs View product Scottish Wall Plaque-Pewter Crest View product Details 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