Albany Herald

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This article is about a Scottish officer of arms. For the Georgia newspaper, see The Albany Herald.
Albany Herald
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The heraldic badge of Albany Herald of Arms
 
Heraldic tradition Gallo-British
Jurisdiction Scotland
Governing body Court of the Lord Lyon

Albany Herald of Arms is a Scottish herald of arms of the Court of the Lord Lyon.

The office was first mentioned in a diplomatic mission from Scotland to England in 1401. The office was probably instituted on the creation of Robert Stewart, son of King Robert II, as Duke of Albany, on 28 April 1398. Albany is an old name for the part of Scotland north of the River Forth, and is cognate with "Alba", the Scottish Gaelic for Scotland.

The badge of office is A saltire Argent enfiled of a coronet of four fleurs-de-lys (one and two halves visible) Or ensigned of the Crown of Scotland Proper.[1]

The office is currently vacant.

Office bearers

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See also

References

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  2. ↑ Register Privy Council Scotland, vol.1 (1879), pp.658-660, list of heralds and messengers

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