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In Scotland the heralds work under the direction of the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is responsible for rights to arms and pedigrees. Heraldic records are housed at the following address: | In Scotland the heralds work under the direction of the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is responsible for rights to arms and pedigrees. Heraldic records are housed at the following address: | ||
'''Court of the Lord Lyon'''<br | '''Court of the Lord Lyon'''<br>New Register House<br>Edinburgh<br>EH1 3YT<br>Scotland | ||
In the sixteenth century, heralds visited all parts of Scotland to discover who was using coats of arms. They asked for proof of male descent from the original grantee. These heraldic visitations were recorded in Public Register of all Arms and Bearings, which continues to be expanded and is available at the above address. | In the sixteenth century, heralds visited all parts of Scotland to discover who was using coats of arms. They asked for proof of male descent from the original grantee. These heraldic visitations were recorded in Public Register of all Arms and Bearings, which continues to be expanded and is available at the above address. | ||
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Public Register of all Arms and Bearings: http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/register.html | Public Register of all Arms and Bearings: http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/register.html | ||
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