Name Origin: (Baptismal) From the Hebrew Adama, meaning "Earth" was a popular given name from the early middle ages. Adams are claimed by the Gordons of the North East. Adam de Gordon held lands in Berwickshire in the 13th Century.
Crest: A cross crosslet fitchie, Gules (red), surmounted by a sword saltire, Proper.
Motto: Crux Mihi Grata Quies (The cross is my pleasing rest)
Tartan: Adam Clan
Lands: Blair Adam, Kinross / Lowlands
Clan Chief: None, Armigerous Clan
Blazon: Quarterly, 1st and 4th, argent. a mullet azure. pierced of the field between. three cross crosslets fitche gules.
Motto: Crux Mihi Grata Quies (The cross is my pleasing rest)
Tartan: Adam Clan
Lands: Blair Adam, Kinross / Lowlands
Clan Chief: None, Armigerous Clan
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| Clan Adam Crest Badge |
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| Adam Modern Tartan |
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| Gordon Modern Tartan |
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| Adam of Blair Adam Coat of Arms |
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| Blairadam, Kinross |
