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The arms were granted on January 10, 1935. | The arms were granted on January 10, 1935. | ||
The arms show a Viking longship, as the medieval history of the region is very much influenced by the Vikings. In the 11th century the region became part of the jarldom of Orkney, one of the most influential parts of the Norwegian Kingdom. The region remained under Viking influence for more than 300 years. The black raven was an important badge for the Vikings | The arms show a Viking longship, as the medieval history of the region is very much influenced by the Vikings. In the 11th century the region became part of the jarldom of Orkney, one of the most influential parts of the Norwegian Kingdom. The region remained under Viking influence for more than 300 years. The black raven was an important badge for the Vikings. | ||
The crest of a cock and the motto are those of the Sinclair Earls of Caithness (see image below); these were used on the seal adopted by the County Council in 189o. | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:caithness-earls.jpg|center]] <br/>The arms of the Earls of Caithness ([http://scotarmigers.net source]) | |||
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==Caithness District Council== | ==Caithness District Council== | ||