The arms of Perth on a stained glass window, Perth Museum, Perth, Scotland

The coat of arms of Perth shows a paschal lamb holding a saltire, within a royal tressure. The shield is borne on the breast of a double-headed eagle. The motto is pro lege rege et grege (Latin for “for the law, king and people”).

The coat of arms dates back to at least the 14th century, and is first recorded, as described, on a seal of 1378. Red and silver are the colours of John the Baptist, the town’s patron saint, and the lamb is his symbol. The double-headed eagle, originally a Roman symbol, may refer to a former Roman settlement called “Bertha” near where Perth now stands.

The double-headed eagle was adopted as the supporter of the arms of Perth and Kinross when that council area was created in 1975.

Image Details
Date: 28 March 2026
Camera body: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm ƒ3.5-5.6G ED
Focal Length: 45mm
Aperture: ƒ/5.3
Shutter Speed: 1/640s
ISO: 400
Licensing: Image of a Perth Museum asset. This image cannot be licensed.