Rose Family Crest mug

The Rose Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.

The origin of the name Rose

Rose (Rose of Kilravock) is an ancient Gaelic and Anglo-Norman Scottish clan surname derived from Old French de Ros (referring to an ancestor originating from Ros in Normandy or Gaelic ros, meaning "a promontory" or "wooded hill"). Settling in Nairnshire in the Scottish Highlands during the 12th century, the clan established their royal ancestral seat at Kilravock Castle in 1293. Holding the hereditary Lordship of Kilravock for over seven centuries, the Chiefs of Clan Rose played prominent roles in Highland history, recorded in crown charters as allies to Scottish monarchs and custodians of Gaelic tradition.

The symbolism of the Rose coat of arms

Visually rich and historic, the Rose coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a central red wild boar's head erased, set between three water-bougets or leather water flasks (two in chief, one in base). In classical Highland heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity, elevation of mind, and royal favor, while the red boar's head represents untamed martial courage, fierce determination, and unyielding defense of Kilravock Castle. The three water-bougets signify military supply, endurance on long campaigns, and ancestral crusade service. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden Gaelic harp, serving as an iconic emblem of harmony, bards, and Celtic cultural heritage. Below, the motto scroll displays Constant and True. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland for Rose of Kilravock.

Historical figures

Hugh Rose, 1st Baron of Kilravock (13th Century): Founder of the feudal barony of Kilravock in Nairnshire.
Lady Margaret Rose of Kilravock (17th Century): Celebrated Highland matriarch and benefactor recorded in estate charters.
Hugh Rose, 15th Baron of Kilravock (1684–1732): Scottish nobleman, Member of Parliament, and High Sheriff of Ross-shire.

Product details

• High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.

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