Quote Originally Posted by Gregmc View Post
Hello WV,

I have looked over the thread and with repsect to recognition of arms by Lord Lyon; you can have this done. You'll need a geneology proving you to Scotland, or Ulster and then you may apply for a "new Grant of Arms". You'll need a solicitor to prepare the request and help you organize your research material etc. This avenue porvides you with recognized heritable property and will be a fine choice for Scots descent.

If you choose to register arms in the US, you can, and such registration will not be by a recognized heraldic body as the US has none. Your arms will be considered "assumed". Any protection of your achievement will be minimal; unless you go through your secretary of state for a trade mark.

I hope I've been of some help and I wish you luck.
I actually asked the Lyon's office regarding this and they stated it would need to be matriculated OR granted to an ancestor and then matriculated. Unless you know of a point they have not referred to?? I even asked if I would submit DNA proof in addition to genealogy to show a descent from Scotland but I was told the Lyon's office does not accept DNA proof. However, I am all ears as it were if you have additional advice.