Linlithgow Pursuivant Extraordinary
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Linlithgow Pursuivant of Arms was a Scottish
pursuivant of arms
of the Court of the Lord Lyon
.
This title is locative in origin, and is derived from the name of a royal burgh of Linlithgow
and palace
of the same name. The title is often used for a temporary Pursuivant Extraordinary.
The badge of office
is A greyhound bitch passant Sable ensigned of a coronet of four fleur de lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.
The office is currently vacant. The last holder of the office was John Charles Grossmith George
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
pursuivant of arms
Officer of arms
An officer of arms is a person appointed by a sovereign or state with authority to perform one or more of the following functions:*to control and initiate armorial matters*to arrange and participate in ceremonies of state...
of the Court of the Lord Lyon
Court of the Lord Lyon
The Court of the Lord Lyon, also known as the Lyon Court, is a standing court of law which regulates heraldry in Scotland. Like the College of Arms in England it maintains the register of grants of arms, known as the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland, as well as records of...
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This title is locative in origin, and is derived from the name of a royal burgh of Linlithgow
Linlithgow
Linlithgow is a Royal Burgh in West Lothian, Scotland. An ancient town, it lies south of its two most prominent landmarks: Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Loch, and north of the Union Canal....
and palace
Linlithgow Palace
The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the...
of the same name. The title is often used for a temporary Pursuivant Extraordinary.
The badge of office
Heraldic badge
A heraldic badge is an emblem or personal device worn as a badge to indicate allegiance to or the property of an individual or family. Medieval forms are usually called a livery badge, and also a cognizance...
is A greyhound bitch passant Sable ensigned of a coronet of four fleur de lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.
The office is currently vacant. The last holder of the office was John Charles Grossmith George
John George (officer of arms)
John Charles Grossmith George is a Scottish officer of arms. He was appointed Kintyre Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary in 1986. Following his retirement from this office he was appointed Linlithgow Pursuivant Extraordinary in 2001. In December 2005 he retired from this position also....
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Office bearers
- 1958-1961 Don PottingerDon PottingerJohn Inglis Drever Pottinger was a Scottish officer of arms and heraldic author. He is best remembered for the publication, with Sir Iain Moncreiffe, of Simple Heraldry, Cheerfully Illustrated.-Early life:...
- 1987-1992(?) Elizabeth RoadsElizabeth RoadsElizabeth Ann Roads, MVO is Snawdoun Herald of Arms in Ordinary and Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records for the Court of the Lord Lyon.-Personal life and education:...
- 2001-2005 John Charles Grossmith GeorgeJohn George (officer of arms)John Charles Grossmith George is a Scottish officer of arms. He was appointed Kintyre Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary in 1986. Following his retirement from this office he was appointed Linlithgow Pursuivant Extraordinary in 2001. In December 2005 he retired from this position also....
See also
- Officer of ArmsOfficer of armsAn officer of arms is a person appointed by a sovereign or state with authority to perform one or more of the following functions:*to control and initiate armorial matters*to arrange and participate in ceremonies of state...
- PursuivantPursuivantA pursuivant or, more correctly, pursuivant of arms, is a junior officer of arms. Most pursuivants are attached to official heraldic authorities, such as the College of Arms in London or the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. In the mediaeval era, many great nobles employed their own officers of...
- Court of the Lord LyonCourt of the Lord LyonThe Court of the Lord Lyon, also known as the Lyon Court, is a standing court of law which regulates heraldry in Scotland. Like the College of Arms in England it maintains the register of grants of arms, known as the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland, as well as records of...
- Heraldry Society of ScotlandHeraldry Society of ScotlandThe Heraldry Society of Scotland was founded in 1977 with the objective of promoting the study of heraldry and encouraging its correct use in Scotland and overseas....