The dexter supporter, a "woman richly attired with her hair hanging over her shoulders" represents the fact that Edinburgh Castle was historically known as the "Castle of the Maidens" probably due to it being used to protect princesses and noblewomen in times of war.
The dexter supporter, a "woman elegantly dressed with her hair cascading down her back," represents Edinburgh Castle's historical moniker as the "Castle of the Maidens" resulting from its function in protecting royal females and high-ranking women during wartime.