Orkney Herald
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Orkney Herald of Arms is a Scottish herald of arms in the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]
The heraldic badge of Orkney Herald of Arms | |
| Heraldic tradition | Gallo-British |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Governing body | Court of the Lord Lyon |
The title is locative in origin, from the Orkney Isles or the creation of the Earls of Orkney. It was probably created in late period.[2]
The badge of office is Two dragons’ heads erased and addorsed their necks entwined Or breathing flames of fire Gules all ensigned of the Crown of Scotland Proper.[3]
The office was last held by Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight, the former Lord Lyon King of Arms. He was appointed to this post on 9 February 2001. The office became vacant upon his death in September 2020.[4]
Holders of the office
| Arms | Name | Date of appointment | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam MacCulloch | 1571 | [5] | |
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Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight (Office used in Extraordinary) |
2001–2020 | [4] |
| Vacant | 2020–Present | ||
