A town with a rich history and modern supermarkets
This dot stands for an important aspect of Huntly's make-up
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However, the family element represents only one dot in a constellation of the town's characteristics
Once the various nodes are connected, they form a whole
The node model becomes a template (leitmotif) that illustrates diversity
The nodes can be applied to other fields, e.g. looking at subcultures within Huntly
Geographically, Huntly lies in a network of smaller towns
(There are more than only the ones shown)
The rural town are socially and economically interdependent
Huntly's identity is not made up of one singular element
The town was built where two rivers flow together
The recurring pattern resembles the very iconic form of a deer's antler
The stag's head is a prominent Scottish symbol, used locally and by the Gordon Highlanders, the Community Council and Huntly FC
There are other places called Huntly - in England, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
The contemporary design reflects the Scottish antler, a road map, social diversity, growth and energy
The previous coat of arms used in Huntly was granted by the Lord Lyon to the Huntly Provostship in 1936 and became defunct in the 1970's
The new proposed coat of arms for Huntly Community Council which is subject to permission from the Lord Lyon King of Arms, retains the original shield with Gordon boars, adds the antler motif and coronet (crown) reserved for community councils and replaces the Latin motto with one from the pen on Huntly poet, George MacDonald