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3 unusual facts about Lord Lyon King of Arms


Motto

In Scottish heraldry mottoes can only be changed by re-matriculation, with the Lord Lyon King of Arms.

Skye and Lochalsh

The Skye and Lochalsh District Council coat of arms, granted by Lord Lyon King of Arms in 1987, featured a wavy blue fess across the centre of the shield for the Kyle of Lochalsh.

Studholme College

During this period, the fortieth anniversary of the School occurred and, as part of the celebrations, a coat of arms approved by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland was presented to Studholme House.


Roll of the Peerage

The Warrant imposes the duty of creating and maintaining the Roll on the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, acting in consultation with Garter Principal King of Arms and Lord Lyon King of Arms.


see also

Clan Nicolson

In the 1980s, David Nicolson, 4th Baron Carnock petitioned the Lord Lyon King of Arms to be recognised as the chief of Clan Nicolson, in virtue of his ancestor—John Nicolson of that Ilk, 1st Baronet of Lasswade (d. 1651).

James Balfour

Sir James Balfour, 1st Baronet (c. 1600–c. 1658), Scottish annalist and antiquary and Lord Lyon King of Arms from 1650–1658

Robert Hay

Robert Hay-Drummond, 10th Earl of Kinnoull (1751–1804), peer of Scotland and Lord Lyon King of Arms