The Court of the Lord Lyon is based in New Register House in Edinburgh and is the heraldic authority for Scotland.

The Lord Lyon and his officers not only appear at specific functions to perform the requisite ceremonial duties, they also maintain certain historical and vital records and are responsible for the regulation of arms and titles in Scotland.

The officers of the Lyon Court and members of the Royal Household in Scotland and consists of Lord Lyon, three Heralds, three Pursuivants and a variety of extraordinary officers.

Current Officers of Arms

Lord Lyon King of Arms

Responsible for granting new arms, for the execution of Letters Patent, the maintenance of the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland as well as other Registers. The Lord Lyon in the highest ranking Herald in Scotland.

Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records

Responsible for the execution of Letters Patent granting new arms, and for the re-recording of Arms, the Clerk also maintains the Public Register of all Arms and Bearings in Scotland and other Registers

Lyon Macer

Appears on certain occasions bearing the mace of the Court.

List of Lyon Macers since 1773 

Heraldic Painter

Responsible for overseeing the artistic standards of freelance painters

For more information about the work of the Lyon Court, including how to apply for Arms, see their website