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 luxuriously dressed with her hair falling down her back," embodies Edinburgh Castle's historical status as the "Castle of the Maidens" due to its historical function in shielding royal females and high-ranking women from harm.