The Pringle Baronetcy

The Lyon Office has published on its website the decision and reasoning to allow the granting to Sir Norman Murray Archibald Macgregor Pringle of that Ilk and of Stichill, Baronet, of chiefly ensigns armorial and the Name and Arms of Pringle of Stichill which are recorded in Volume 1 of PRAABS - HERE.

Here is the entry from volume 1:

viz: Azure three escallops Or. Crest—A saltire Argent within a garland of bay leaves proper. Motto—Coronat fides.

Snawdoun at Aberfoyle

Snawdoun Herald gave a well received talk to the Aberfoyle Ladies Guild on Monday about the work of a herald which included both armorial and ceremonial. Here is Snawdoun's badge, illustrating the title's derivation from Stirling Castle.

Vexillologist on STV

Philip Tibbetts, Honorary Vexillologist to the Lyon Court, gave an excellent interview last night on STV's "Scotland Tonight" on the importance of Community Flags. It can be seen here https://player.stv.tv/summary/scotland-tonight… from 17.30.

You will need to register, which only takes a moment, and possibly only available to people in Scotland.

Lyon at the Montrose Probus Club

At a meeting of the Montrose Probus Club on the 18th February the Lord Lyon gave a talk entitled “What is Scottish about Scottish Heraldry?” There was a lively question and answer session with around 40 in attendance.

Lyon at the SGS AGM

On the evening of the 17th February the Lord Lyon as Honorary President of the Scottish Genealogical Society chaired the Society’s AGM after which he gave a talk entitled “Should Robert Burns be granted a Coat of Arms”. Here once again is the lovely version painted by the quondam Ross Herald Extraordinary, Mark Dennis, based on the bard's own design.

Lyon meets Mr Shabir Beg OBE

On the 13th February, the Lord Lyon had a meeting with Shabir Beg OBE, Chairman of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society, to discuss interfaith work in Scotland and in particular the use of symbols in this work.

From our Files 100 years ago today

Exactly one hundred years ago today, David Montague Methven recorded these arms:

The bordure Gules is used to as a mark of difference from the the arms of his brother, James Norman Methven, who had recorded the previous week:

Dingwall entertains the QMU Graduate Assocation

Dingwall Pursuivant took a group of ladies from Queen Margaret University Graduate Association around the Office and gave a brief introduction on the general work of the Office as well as letting them have a good look at some Registers.

Dean of Stirling Guildry

The annual Dean's Dinner of the Guildry of Stirling was held on Friday night. In the chair was the Dean, aka Snawdoun Herald, amongst whose guests were the Lord Lyon, proposing the Toast to Stirling, and Provost Christine Simpson, proposing the Toast to the Guildry.

ASGRA

On the 7th February the Lord Lyon attended as Patron the A.G.M. of the Association of Scottish Genealogists and Researcher in Archives held at the Dome in New Register House. It was reported that the Association had a successful year.

Mary Somerville

Google Doodle is today paying tribute to the eminent Scottish scientist, Mary Somerville, after whom Somerville College, Oxford, is named. Her brother, Sir Henry Fairfax, recorded arms in 1836 in memory of their father who had fought at the Battle of Camperdown.