The Heraldry Society of Scotland@HeraldryScots

The Heraldry Society of Scotland was founded in 1977 to promote the study and enjoyment of heraldry in Scotland. Our membership is drawn from all over the world

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These Bruce and Cameron grants demonstrate some of the beautiful diapering found in several early 20th Century Volumes of the Public Register of all Arms and Bearings in Scotland.
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Alastair Bruce
@AlastairBruce_
9 Sep 2024
Governor returns Castle key to Chair of @HistEnvScot, this evening. On @LyonCourt behalf, my cousin, @adamrbruce, officiated Another chapter in story of @edinburghcastle is complete
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Lyon Court@LyonCourt
5 Sep 2024
We note with sadness the death of Lady Saltoun, Chief of Clan Fraser. May she rest in peace.
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Lyon Court@LyonCourt
3 Sep 2024
The Lord Lyon held a Head Court at the Court of Session yesterday during which Sheriff George Way of Plean was sworn in as Rothesay Herald.
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Members of the Committee attended the swearing-in of the new, and newly promoted Officers of Arms tonight in Edinburgh during a formal sitting of the Lyon Court. A thoroughly enjoyable and moving event, congratulations to all involved and to the new / promoted Officers of Arms
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Lyon Court@LyonCourt
29 Aug 2024
The letters patent granting the indifferenced arms to the Chief of Clan Carruthers (Gules two chevrons engrailed betwixt three fleur-de-lys Or) were painted by Yvonne Holton.
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Lyon Court@LyonCourt
29 Aug 2024
Here is the grant to the City of Dunfermline, painted by Sarah Coomer, with the blazon in the alt section.
Azure, on a rock Proper two lions supporting a tower with four steps Argent, masoned Sable, windows and portcullis Gules, both lions crowned Or. Above the Shield is placed a crown appropriate to a City with a Mantling Azure doubled Argent, and in an Escrol over the same this Motto “ESTO RUPES INACCESSA” and upon a Compartment below the Shield are set for Supporters dexter a lion rampant Argent, armed and langued Gules, and sinister, a unicorn Argent, armed, maned and unguled Or, and gorged with a collar Gules from which is pendent an oval badge, Azure fimbriated Or, charged with a Saltire Argent.

ALT Azure, on a rock Proper two lions supporting a tower with four steps Argent, masoned Sable, windows and portcullis Gules, both lions crowned Or. Above the Shield is placed a crown appropriate to a City with a Mantling Azure doubled Argent, and in an Escrol over the same this Motto “ESTO RUPES INACCESSA” and upon a Compartment below the Shield are set for Supporters dexter a lion rampant Argent, armed and langued Gules, and sinister, a unicorn Argent, armed, maned and unguled Or, and gorged with a collar Gules from which is pendent an oval badge, Azure fimbriated Or, charged with a Saltire Argent.
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Philip Tibbetts@VexTibbetts
28 Aug 2024
I was thrilled to be on duty at Balmoral Castle as HM The King presented a new pipe banner I had worked on to the RAF. With my personal & professional links to the RAF it was an honour to hand over the documentation from the @LyonCourt to the @ChiefofAirStaff and @RAFinScotland
Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
28 Aug 2024
The RAF Pipes & Drums gathered at Balmoral Castle to present the Sovereign’s Banner to His Majesty The King as it was officially entered into the register of all Arms & Bearings in Scotland. Full story: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf…
Image shows the RAF Pipes and Drums bagpipers wearing the RAF tartan.

ALT Image shows the RAF Pipes and Drums bagpipers wearing the RAF tartan.

Image shows His Majesty The King meeting the RAF Pipes and Drums laughing.

ALT Image shows His Majesty The King meeting the RAF Pipes and Drums laughing.

Image shows the The Chief of the Air Staff at the presentation of the Sovereign's Pipe Banner being entered into the register of all Arms and Bearings in Scotland. This was generously granted by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph J. Morrow with support from Philip Tibbetts Esp who is March Pursuivant Extraordinary and provided assistance with design and heraldry of the Banner.

ALT Image shows the The Chief of the Air Staff at the presentation of the Sovereign's Pipe Banner being entered into the register of all Arms and Bearings in Scotland. This was generously granted by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph J. Morrow with support from Philip Tibbetts Esp who is March Pursuivant Extraordinary and provided assistance with design and heraldry of the Banner.

Image shows the RAF Pipes and Drums performing at Balmoral Castle.

ALT Image shows the RAF Pipes and Drums performing at Balmoral Castle.

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Alastair Bruce
@AlastairBruce_
24 Aug 2024
The Queen’s Stall Plate and banner as Lady of Scotland’s Most Ancient & Most Noble Order of the Thistle in @StGilesHighKirk
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Adam Bruce@adamrbruce
23 Aug 2024
Thank you to all the @NtlMuseumsScot team for an excellent Heralds day out! @HeraldryScots @TheHeraldrySoc @burgonsoc
Lyon Court@LyonCourt
23 Aug 2024
The Lyon Clerk, Marchmont and Ross Heralds, and Carrick, Bute and March Pursuivants were guests of the National Museum of Scotland and viewed the recently acquired Herald’s tabard, badge and chain of office worn at the coronation of George IV in 1821.
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Some of the wonderful flying heraldry today at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban.
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Australian Commissioner for Clan MacKinnon, Andrew MacKinnon bears his own arms in the joust at the Highland Spectacular in Ballarat, Australia over the weekend. Andrew led the Scots team to victory and received the famous Tarskavaig Toothpick sword from the Earl of Loudoun ⚔️
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A Clan Chattan banner designed by HERALDRY.SCOT and made by Flying Colours set to fly at many future Highland Games and events throughout Scotland Clan Chattan is a historic Confederation of 12 Highland Clans, more information is available here: clanchattan.org.uk/
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Some more images from the Society’s recent appearance at the Ballater Highland Games, specifically the preparation ahead of the grand opening ceremony, which this year featured 12 heraldic banners parading behind a massed pipe band comprising of 15 individual bands
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The Society were delighted to appear at the Ballater Highland Games last week hosting a stall to promote Scots Heraldry Society President The Lord Lyon attended as a special guest to open the games themselves, and participated in this great short video by Dr Deborah Daly
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While strictly speaking this is not a ‘sanctioned’ use of the MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine Arms, nevertheless it is a rather innovative and interesting use of Scots Heraldry….a fencing mask. 📸 Jonathan Patterson
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The Heraldry Society of Scotland@HeraldryScots
25 Jul 2024
The Society will be at the Ballater Highland Games on 08 August 2024 with a display of heraldic items and members will again be taking part in the Parade through the village with banners flying. Society President, Dr. Joe Morrow as Lord Lyon will also be attending.
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The Society will be at the Ballater Highland Games on 08 August 2024 with a display of heraldic items and members will again be taking part in the Parade through the village with banners flying. Society President, Dr. Joe Morrow as Lord Lyon will also be attending.
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The window for 2024/25 Society Membership renewals has now closed. Members who have not yet renewed will be removed from the Membership Roll in the coming weeks, if you have yet to renew we would advise doing so as soon as possible.
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The Society enjoyed a busy and successful day hosting a table in the ‘Clans Tent’ at the Inverness Highland Games yesterday, which also included marching alongside 21 Highland Clans in the opening ceremony parade.
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