Heraldry in Scotland, Vol. 2: Including a Recension of 'the Law and Practice of Heraldry in Scotland' by the Late George Seton, Advocate (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore Scotland’s heraldic world and its people through the centuries.
This volume surveys the origins of coats of arms, surname changes, legal aspects of heraldry, and the many roles of the Lyon Office. Rich with excerpts, notes, and historical context, it illuminates how families defined identity through arms, seals, and lineage.
Structured for readers of history and genealogy, the book blends documentary detail with clear explanations of how heraldic authority operated in Scotland. It traces the formation of surnames, territorial naming, and the social forces that shaped coats of arms, while also examining the practical rules around inheritance, differencing, and submission to heraldic law.
- Key principles of heraldic practice in Scotland, including arms, crests, and supporters
- The origin and evolution of surnames and how they intersect with armorial bearings
- Legal processes surrounding entailed arms, changes of surnames, and the right to bear
- Appendices and plates illustrating seals, arms, and heraldic insignia
Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and readers curious about Scotland’s noble and legal heraldry traditions.
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