 The heraldic badge of Rothesay Herald of Arms | |
| Heraldic tradition | Gallo-British |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Governing body | Court of the Lord Lyon |
Rothesay Herald of Arms in Ordinary is a current Scottish herald of arms in Ordinary of the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]
The office was created after 1398 when the dukedom of Rothesay was conferred on David, eldest son of King Robert III, on 28 April 1398. This was the first ducal creation ever granted in Scotland.
The badge of office is Two fleurs-de-lys Gules surmounted of a three point label chequy Azure and Argent and ensigned of the Crown of Scotland Proper.[2]
The office is currently held by George Way of Plean.[citation needed]
- ^ "The Officers of Arms in Scotland". The Court of the Lord Lyon. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
- ^ Roads, Elizabeth Ann. "Badges of the Scottish Officers of Arms". The Double Tressure (20 1998): 77–86.