Clan jewels are being replicated to honour the inauguration of the primary chief of certainly one of Scotland's most historical clans - after greater than 340 years.
John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, 63, was appointed chief of Clan Buchanan - often known as The Buchanan - and can lead the primary Clan Parliament since 1681.
The dad-of-four is supervisor of the clan's seat, Cambusmore Property, Perthshire, and is married to The Woman Buchanan.
The jewels are being made for the inauguration of Mr Buchanan, who will take the throne in October after being recognized following years of genealogical analysis.
Among the many items is a duplicate silver Jacobite rose, which was initially introduced to the clan within the 18th century.
It was given to them after Francis Buchanan of Arnpryor, a treasurer and armourer of Bonnie Prince Charlie, was executed in 1746 for stockpiling weapons earlier than Culloden.
A duplicate of the Silver Sword of Leny, which was reportedly first introduced to the Chief's ancestor by King Cullen round 970, has additionally been made.
The sword disappeared after Culloden however acted as an early authorized image of the clan's possession of land round Callander.
The image grew to become embedded on the Buchanan coat of arms.
Mr Buchanan, a retired civil engineer of Cambusmore Property in Perthshire, stated the jewels can be replicated by native craftspeople.
He stated the passing of the clan jewels to the brand new chief was symbolic of the significance of continuity and the continued spirit of the clan.
Mr Buchanan stated: "The 'clan jewels' symbolise the soul of the clan.
"It was important to analysis and replicate every merchandise as a way to honour our historical past and heritage.
"The expert and devoted work from a lot of native Scottish craftspeople has led to the creation of an intricate assortment capturing the essence of the clan's previous, whereas embracing its evolution into the fashionable day."
Silversmith Roddy Younger, from Inverness, labored on a number of of the items for the inauguration.
He recreated the insignia of the Sword of Leny from a drawing of the unique in addition to the Jacobite rose and a brand new cromach, a kind of criminal, which contains a silver bear.
Mr Younger stated: "I really feel very honoured certainly to have been chosen to work on creating a brand new set of Buchanan 'clan jewels', a few of them primarily based on recreating historic items, however others made out of new, including a up to date twist.
"This mission has made full use of my broad vary of expertise as a craftsman, incorporating very conventional silversmithing together with the most recent digital strategies.
"Because of the superb historic analysis carried out by The Woman Buchanan, the difficult design temporary has gone easily up to now, and I look ahead to engaged on the subsequent set of items for the inauguration in October."
A stone throne, which options two falcons, has additionally been carved for the inauguration by a neighborhood stonemason.
The final Chief of Clan Buchanan was John Buchanan, who died in 1681 with no male inheritor.