Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Appointment of new Ceremonial and Development Officer

 The Lord Lyon is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Julie Smith. Julie joins the Court of the Lord Lyon as Ceremonial and Development Officer after several years in frontline politics at the Scottish Parliament.  With a degree in Corporate Communication she has a background in event and stakeholder management, public relations, and business administration.



Three new coats of arms

 The Lord Lyon has granted arms to Sinclair Academy, West Lothian: the artist was Elle Colverson. The arms use the ancient engrailed black c...