The heraldic badge of Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms |
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| Tradition | Gallo-British |
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| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Governance | Court of the Lord Lyon |
Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a current Scottish pursuivant of arms in Ordinary of the Court of the Lord Lyon.[1]
The title was created after 1381, and derived from the unicorn. One of these beasts is used as a supporter for the royal arms of Scotland, and as a royal badge.
The badge of office is A unicorn couchant Argent, horded, unguled, maned and tufted Or gorged of a coronet of four fleurs-de-lys (two visible) and four crosses pattee (one and two halves visible) Or.[2]
The office is currently held by The Hon. Adam Bruce W.S. He was appointed to this post on the 1 October 2008.[3]
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