Crest Of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

What to buy here: Scottish crest badge.

If you spot an abundant display of textiles on mannequins, including dogs, creating a colorful scene outside a store on the Royal Mile, rest assured that you've reached the Crest of Edinburgh. This small souvenir shop sells Scottish and tartan clothing in its variety, plus a wide range of clan-crested Scottish items, such as cufflinks, sporrans, sgian dubhs, badges and many other kilt accessories. Among them, particularly noteworthy are Scottish crest badges.

This heraldic badge, representing a crest embodied with a motto and most often worn by representatives of Scottish clans, can make a great gift for your family or friends.

Crest badges are made of silver or white metal and constitute an important accessory of the Scottish traditional dress. Women tend to wear it as a brooch, usually on the left side. Even though clan crests are often bought and sold, the heraldic crest and slogan correspond only to the chief and never to the individual clan member. Prices vary from $20 to $150 apiece.