As you probably know, lots of the English language is influenced by the French language—and that’s the case for the word ‘Saltire.’

Stewart was formerly Ross Herald, and his commission as Lyon under the Privy Seal was dated on 20 February 1568. He was stripped of his office (after being in it for less than six months) and then convicted for attempting the murder of the regent, the Earl of Moray. Sir James Balfour writes that he was "transported from Edinburgh Castle to Dumbrittane and ther committed to closse prissone, for conspyring to take the Regent's lyffe by sorcery and necromancy, for which he was put to death." He was in fact burned at the stake in St Andrews on the 16 August 1569. The charge against Stewart, though nominally witchcraft, was no doubt politically motivated, due to his opposition to Moray and loyalty to Queen Mary of Guise. Scottish version of the Princess Royal's arms with a three-point label, the points bearing a red cross, a red heart and a red cross. [3] The name of this herald was not expressly mentioned, but he was sent on an errand as the king's "sympell servant" to Cumbernauld on the complaint of Lady Fleming in 1484. His seal was attached to a document and bears a crescent between three mullets, which may indicate that his name was Arbuthnot or Murray. For Townsend, Scotland defence coach Tandy and former Wales forwards coach McBryde, it will be their first tour as part of the Lions coaching team.In case you were wondering, the term ‘Great Britain’ is used interchangeably with ‘United Kingdom’, but in fact it refers to the British mainland comprising England, Scotland and Wales. Richard, determined to raise money for his third Crusade, surrendered his feudal superiority over Scotland for 10,000 merks by the Quitclaim of Canterbury on 5 December 1189 and Scotland was an independent country once more. In 1196-7, William established his sovereignty in Caithness. Rogers, Charles; Grampian Club (1871–72). Monuments and monumental inscriptions in Scotland. London: London: Pub. for the Grampian Club [by] C. Griffin. pp. 414.

Moncrieffe, Ian; Pottinger, Don. Simple Heraldry Cheerfully Illustrated. Thomas Nelson and Sons. p.48. The author is grateful to Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records for a copy of the text extracted furth of the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings. Following the death of Francis in 1560, Mary continued to use the arms showing Scotland and France impaled, (with a minor alteration of the arms to reflect her change of status from queen-consort to Queen dowager), until her marriage to Henry, Lord Darnley, in 1565. (Such symbolism was not lost upon Queen Elizabeth I of England, given that the English monarchy had for centuries held a historical claim to the throne of France, symbolised by the arms of France having been quartered with those of England since 1340). Following the marriage to Darnley, the arms of Scotland reverted to the blazon which had preceded the marriage to Francis. The people of Scotland love him. The nation’s first university is named after him, there’s an entire town named after him(!), and (as you’ve probably guessed by now), the Saltire flag was (probably) crafted in honor of his self-effacing actions. UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth . Retrieved 11 June 2022.As Lyon Court is a government department, fees paid for granting coats of arms are paid to the Treasury. The misuse of arms is a criminal offence in Scotland, and treated as tax evasion. Prosecutions are brought before Lyon Court, Lord Lyon being the sole judge. Appeals from the Lyon Court can be made to the Court of Session in Edinburgh. There is an oft-repeated statement that Robert the Bruce created a Lyon King of Arms in 1318, but this is open to considerable doubt. The story seems to have been originated in the fifteenth century by a sub-prior of Arbroath Abbey, one William de Pittenweem. However, the Exchequer and other Records do not support the assertion and it is not until 1377 that the office of "Lyoun Herauld" is known to have existed. It has been said with some authority 1 that royal arms as “Ensigns of Public Authority” are governed by their own special rules. They are not hereditary, but pass by “ succession, election or conquest”: and this has been so in the case of the Royal Arms of Scotland throughout history, and likewise the Royal Arms of Great Britain as used in Scotland after 1603.

The Lord Lyon is the heraldic authority for Scotland, much as the English Kings of Arms are responsible for granting arms in England. England has three "Kings of Arms", or high heraldic officers (Lord Lyon is Scotland's only one): Garter Principal, Clarenceux (responsible for southern England), and Norroy and Ulster (responsible for northern England and Northern Ireland). Unlike the English Kings of Arms, who cannot grant arms without a warrant from the (English) Earl Marshal, Lyon does not need permission, but grants by his own power. Morgan, Hiram (2008). "Scotland in Renaissance Diplomacy 1473–1603, Scotland to Denmark" (PDF). University College Cork. Bloomsbury Academic . Retrieved 5 November 2018. Coat of arms of Canada - Canada's arms are closely modelled on the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom College of Arms. "College of Arms – the coat of arms of TRH Prince William and Prince Henry of Wales". Archived from the original on 27 May 2008 . Retrieved 17 April 2010.Upon the Royal helm the crown of Scotland Proper, thereon a lion sejant affronté Gules armed and langued Azure, imperially crowned Proper holding in his dexter paw a sword and in his sinister a sceptre, both Proper

Stephen, Leslie; Lee, Sidney, eds. (1890). "Harley, Thomas". Dictionary of National Biography. Vol.24. London: Smith, Elder & Co. Morrow is a member of the Faculty of Advocates, with degrees in Theology and Law. He was appointed Lord Lyon on 17 January 2014, and sworn in before the Lord President of the Court of Session on 27 February 2014. Following the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1558, the blazon of the royal arms of Scotland included elements from the arms of: Mary, Queen of Scots, Dauphine of France, impaled with the dimidated arms of Francis, Dauphin of France, as King consort of Scots. [10] a b c d Moncreiffe, Iain; Pottinger, Don (1954). Simple Heraldry Cheerfully Illustrated. Thomas Nelson and Sons. pp.40–41.

Who was the monument for?

The original eight-fixture schedule with a warm-up Test against Japan at Murrayfield is currently under review. Townsend 'an outstanding coach' - Gatland The patron saint of Scotland is St. Andrew, and the Scottish white and blue Saltire flag is inspired by good old Andrew and his actions.