Contra, Nando, Incrementum

Better Christmas lights than yesterday.

The coat of arms of the Burgh of Peebles is described as Gules, three salmons counternaiant proper. The motto is Contra Nando Incrementum, Latin for "There is increase by swimming against the stream", referring to the annual migration of salmon up the River Tweed.

The design is clearly based on the crest of the ancient Peebles ukulele orchestra that can be seen here.