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The arms were granted on March 6, 1985. | The arms were granted on March 6, 1985. | ||
The Burgh of Stromness never had official arms. The arms are based on the old seal of the Burgh. | The Burgh of Stromness never had official arms. The arms of the current Community Council are based on the old seal of the Burgh. | ||
The Viking ship set on a sea recalls the Norse antecedents of this sea-port town; the colours (blue and gold) are those of | The Viking ship set on a sea recalls the Norse antecedents of this sea-port town; the colours (blue and gold) are those of | ||