From the Register

 From our files two hundred years ago today: the arms of Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael of Skirling 7th Baronet.

Quarterly, first Argent a fess wreathy Azure and Gules within a border of the Second for Carmichael; 2nd and 3rd Gules three keys bar-wise wards downwards Or, for Gibson; 4th Ermine on a fess Sable three crescents Argent for Craig

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From our files 100 years ago today, here are the arms of the eminent judge, Robert Younger, Baron Blanesburgh of Alloa, son of two Scottish brewing families, Younger and McEwan.

Per saltire Or and Gules a rose counterchanged in base a martlet Sable on a chief indented Azure three covered cups Or. Supporters: Dexter, the figure of St Blane; Sinister, an Ermine both proper standing upon a mount set with thistles.

Athelstaneford Saltire Service

  Islay Herald and March Pursuivant Extraordinary accompanied by Miss Ysobel Tibbetts were on duty today at the Annual St Andrewstide Service for the Scottish Flag at Athelstaneford.

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT

 The Lord Lyon attended the installation of Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT as Chancellor of the University of Dundee.

Arms of Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT

Per chevron Gules and Argent on a chevron counter-compony Sable and and of the Second, between in chief a cinquefoil Ermine between two wolves' heads erased of the Second and in base a representation of the Port Ellen lighthouse Proper a portcullis chained of the Third.

2006 vol. 87 fol. 63

Interfaith Meeting

 On the 12th October the Lord Lyon and Scottish interfaith  leaders including the Lord Provost of Edinburgh met in the Lord Provost’s Chambers to light candles for hope and commemorate the sacrifice of Iman Hussain of the Muslim faith.

Arms for Greenock Burns Club

 The Lord Lyon presented Letters Patent to Greenock Burns Club (the Mother Club) on the 5th October at the Club's meeting. The crest is Highland Mary's Memorial in Greenock. The artist is Elle Colverson.

Lyon visits HES

 The Lord Lyon visited the Historic Environment Scotland St Ann Workshop to thank the crafts folk for all the expert work they carried our for the royal ceremonies. He was presented with a copy of a roundel made for the Stone of Destiny from the Royal Honours Service.

New Grant of Arms

The Lord Lyon has granted arms to Alexander Robert White. The artist was Gayle Page.

New Grant of Arms

The Lord Lyon has granted arms to Kenneth McLean Ross WS. The artist was Garry Millie. 

Lyon chairs the Annual General Meeting of the HSS

 The Lord Lyon, President, chaired the Annual General Meeting of the Heraldry Society of Scotland yesterday in Perth.

New Lord Mayor of London

 We congratulate Alderman Michael Mainelli on his election as the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London. Good to see the bagpipes on an English grant.

A Flag for Berwickshire

 Voting has opened! Cast your vote for the Berwickshire flag here: https://flagforberwickshire.org/voting/

The Honorary Vexillologist was joined by John Malden, Slains Pursuivant & former Unicorn Pursuivant at the event to launch the competition.

Bishop Keith Riglin RIP

 We note with great sadness the death of the Right Reverend Keith Riglin, Scottish Episcopal Bishop of Argyll & The Isles. Our condolences to his widow and family. R.I.P.

Arms of the Diocese

New Messenger-at-Arms

 The Lord Lyon has sworn in a new Messenger-at-Arms.