Orkney Herald

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Orkney Herald
File:Badge of the Orkney Herald.svg
The heraldic badge of Orkney Herald of Arms
 
Heraldic traditionGallo-British
JurisdictionScotland
Governing bodyCourt of the Lord Lyon

Orkney Herald of Arms is a Scottish herald of arms in the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]

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

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Arms Name Date of appointment Ref
Adam MacCulloch 1571 [5]
File:Arms of Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight.svg Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight
(Office used in Extraordinary)
2001–2020 [4]
Vacant 2020–Present

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