page_title: Coat of arms of Aberdeen
section_title: Motto
hierarchical_section_title: Coat of arms of Aberdeen / Motto
context_page_description: The coat of arms of Aberdeen consists of three towers within a border decorated with fleurs-de-lis. This design is known to have been used on city seals from the 15th century onwards, if not earlier.
context_section_description: The motto of the city is Bon Accord, French for "Good Agreement". Legend tells that its use dates from the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century, when Robert the Bruce and his men laid siege to Aberdeen Castle, before destroying it in 1308 and massacring the English Garrison, retaking Aberdeen for the townspeople. Bon Accord was the secret password used during the campaign.
  The city's official toast is "Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again - Bon Accord!", which incorporates words from the Masonic poem "The Final Toast".
  The town of Bon Accord in the Canadian province of Alberta takes its name from the motto.
caption: Banner of the arms