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    A Celebration of Scottish Heraldry

    In anticipation of the 340th anniversary of the Lyon King of Arms Act 1672 The Armorial Register Limited, publishers of Burke’s Peerage & Gentry International Register of Arms, is inviting the submission of digital photographic material for the publication of a fully illustrated prestigious book A Celebration of Scottish Heraldry dedicated to the many practical ways in which Scottish Armigers of today enjoy and demonstrate their personal armorial bearings.

    Whilst this book will be an armorial, it is not just an armorial; its main purpose is to illustrate practical usage of Scots Armory in the 21st century. If your arms are recorded in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland you are invited to submit photographs, along with as much detail as you wish, of any armorial item you have made use of be it your Letters Patent, library painting, crest badge, seal matrix, flag, cutlery, dirks, sporrans, engraved items ……… As a bare minimum we would request that you illustrate your entry with an original grant of arms or matriculation document (we would be happy to blank out addresses etc if you so wish). From our own collections we have put together a number of examples which we feel would be of interest to enthusiasts throughout the world and which would also benefit your favoured heraldic artists and craftsmen.

    Participation in this project is FREE (although obviously there will be a cost associated with the purchase of the actual book if participants wish to acquire one). Romilly Squire of Rubislaw, co-author of Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia, is assisting us in the project. To participate or for more information please follow this link http://www.armorial-register.com/sco...-armorial.html
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    Clan Duncan Society The Heraldry Society of Scotland
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    An excellent project! I'm glad that you didn't hold off until the 350th Anniversary... Any idea when we might see the completed book?

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    Depends on how many armigers will participate in the project, hopefully before the end of the year Scott.... so we can have it published for 2012. Romilly is a great asset to have on board and his offer of help and assistance is greatly appreciated.
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    John A. Duncan of Sketraw
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    Clan Duncan Society The Heraldry Society of Scotland
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    Yes, Romilly is, quite simply, the best there is. You mugs are lucky to have him!

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    I'ts always interesting (occasionally startling!) to see what Google turns up on a particular name. For example, the Internet Movie Database lists "Romilly Squire" as:

    "Actor (1 title)
    1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail
    Musician at Wedding/Villager at Witch Burning "

    If it's the same fellow he's had a fascinating life! I'm envious!
    'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "

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    Quote Originally Posted by KD Burke View Post
    I'ts always interesting (occasionally startling!) to see what Google turns up on a particular name. For example, the Internet Movie Database lists "Romilly Squire" as:

    "Actor (1 title)
    1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail
    Musician at Wedding/Villager at Witch Burning "

    If it's the same fellow he's had a fascinating life! I'm envious!
    Yup, that's Romilly-- and to say he's had an interesting life is an understatement! He is truly a man of many parts.

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    and 3rd Degree Black Belt.....oh by the way you got me watching The Holy Grail...LOL

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    Actually, in MP&THG, there is one scene where Romilly is seen as a French archer firing at the English; he lets the arrow fly and we cut to... Romilly-- now an Englishman-- getting shot.

    Probably the only instance in the history of film that an archer shot himself from fifty yards away!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
    Actually, in MP&THG, there is one scene where Romilly is seen as a French archer firing at the English; he lets the arrow fly and we cut to... Romilly-- now an Englishman-- getting shot.

    Probably the only instance in the history of film that an archer shot himself from fifty yards away!
    Friendly fire?
    --dbh

    When given a choice, most people will choose.

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    Just an update on A Celebration of Scottish Heraldry. The project now has its own dedicated URL http://www.scottish-heraldry.co.uk

    In addition, a further page is included listing those Scots Armigers who have so far contributed material for inclusion in the forthcoming book.

    Thanks to those on x-marks for helping to spread the word, it is most appreciated.
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    Clan Duncan Society The Heraldry Society of Scotland
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