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The annual Head Court and Installation Ceremony of the Court of the Lord Lyon

The annual Head Court and Installation Ceremony of the Court of the Lord Lyon took place on Tuesday 18th November 2025. Photographs courtesy of Sheriff George Way of Plean, Past President of the SSC and Rothesay Herald Below left : Lord Lyon King of Arms Dr Joseph Morrow KC with the Heralds, Pursuivants, Macer and Lyon Clerk of the Court of the Lord Lyon. Below right: In the SSC Library - ( left to right ) Colin Russell, Bute Pursuivant ; Philip Tibbets, March Pursuivant Ext

Nov 19

Save the Date

Join us for the SSC Society Biennial Dinner at the Playfair Library on Friday 25th September 2026

Nov 19

The UK Supreme Court today has issued a judgment in a case that has implications for Scottish sexual offence trials

https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/press-summary/uksc-2023-0107

Nov 12

Honorary membership for Sheriff Frank Crowe

On the 9th October we were delighted to welcome Sheriff Frank Crowe who gave an entertaining and informative talk. Frank was made an Honorary Member of the SSC Society.

Oct 13

SSC New Merchandise

A range of new SSC merchandise can now be purchased from the Library. See Brochure for more information.

Oct 3

SSC representatives attend Edinburgh Festival service at St Giles Cathedral.

SSC President Sarah Erskine, member Nicholas Oprescu-Havriliuc (macer for the occasion) and Library Assistant Jasmin Clark attended the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication of the 78th Edinburgh International Festival at St Giles Cathedral on Sunday 3rd August.

Aug 3

Changes to SSC Council

At the July 2025 Statutory meeting we welcomed Jim Stephenson as the new Treasurer and Heather Morrison as new Council member.

Jul 30