The evolution of Scottish Heraldry: From elitist to egalitarian?

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Abstract / Description of output

A review of the development of Scottish heraldry, and in particular the Act of 1672, setting it in its wider social context, to conclude that heraldry in Scotland is inherently egalitarian, despite its setting in a society which continues to recognise stratification.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStair Society Miscellany IX
EditorsA.M. Godfrey
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
PublisherThe Stair Society
Pages321-343
Number of pages22
ISBN (Print)9781872517377
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2024

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • heraldry
  • Act of 1672
  • sumptuary laws
  • women
  • egalitarian
  • supporters

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