Court of the Lord Lyon is the #79,065 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide, with 797 subscribers and 11.7K total views across 15 videos.
Biography
The Court of the Lord Lyon, or Lyon Court, is a standing court of law, based in New Register House in Edinburgh, which regulates heraldry in Scotland. The Lyon Court maintains the register of grants of arms, known as the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland, as well as records of genealogies.
Channel description
The Court of the Lord Lyon King of Arms is the national heraldic authority for Scotland & Scots abroad.
The Lord Lyon, in his capacity as a minister of the Crown, is responsible for granting arms to "virtuous and well deserving persons" in the name of HM The Queen.
Heraldry is protected by statute in Scotland and arms may only be used if registered with the Court of the Lord Lyon. The Lord Lyon is also a judge and has the power to fine individuals who misuse arms and to seize and destroy property which bears arms illegally.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Court of the Lord Lyon have?
- 797 subscribers — #79,065 worldwide.
- When did Court of the Lord Lyon start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Dec 2021.