Family History
The surname Currie is of Scottish territorial origin, deriving from places named Currie in Midlothian and other parts of Scotland. Over the centuries, many Currie families became associated with Clan Macpherson, where they earned a reputation for loyalty, resilience, and Highland tradition. Today, the surname remains a proud symbol of Scotland's enduring heritage.
Motto
Touch Not the Cat Bot a Glove
Motto Translation
Touch Not the Cat Without a Glove
Tartan & Heritage
The Currie Tartan
The tartan shown here is the pattern selected for the Currie
family design in our heritage collection. Scottish surnames may have
connections to more than one tartan through clan, regional or historical
associations. This pattern is presented as surname-heritage artwork and
is not a claim that it is the only tartan associated with every
Currie family line.
Crest Badge & Clan Heritage
The Currie Crest Badge
The design shown here is presented in the style of a Scottish clan crest
badge, combining a heraldic crest and motto within a strap and buckle.
In Scottish tradition, the strap and buckle represents a clansman or
clanswoman’s association with the chief whose crest and motto are
shown. A crest badge is distinct from a coat of arms and should not be
understood as personal arms belonging to everyone who shares the
surname. Historical associations and heraldic designs may vary between
family branches and sources.