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{{uk}} | {{uk}}'''BRAEMAR''' (Community Council) | ||
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Area Council : [[Aberdeenshire]] | Area Council : [[Aberdeenshire]] | ||
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The pine tree symbolises the Great Forest of Caledon, significant parts of which still survive in the Braemar area. | The pine tree symbolises the Great Forest of Caledon, significant parts of which still survive in the Braemar area. | ||
The motto "Mak Siccar" (make sure, or make certain) was finally chosen by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms, from a short list of suggestions collected in boxes in the village over a number of months. It stems from the days of Robert the Bruce in his fight for Scottish independence. | The motto "Mak Siccar" (make sure, or make certain) was finally chosen by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms, from a short list of suggestions collected in boxes in the village over a number of months. It stems from the days of Robert the Bruce in his fight for Scottish independence.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
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