The Baron-Baillie

In Scotland the holder of a feudal barony has, a Baron Court. The president of such a court is a Baron-Baillie. The insignia of a Baron-Baillie is a
flat cap of justice, environed by two guards of braid and usually in the livery colours of the baron concerned. A baron would often appoint a
deputy or baillie to exercise his authority to the extent allowed by his charter or the common law at the time. He was required to take the judicial
oath swearing to uphold the law.

'and his succesors in the same are, amongst all Nobles and in all Places of
Honour to be taken, numbered, accounted and received as Nobles in the
Noblesse of Scotland'

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I was Granted these Arms by Letters Patent from the Court of the Lord Lyon in Scotland. The Grant of Arms is signed and sealed by the Lyon King of Arms who is
appointed by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England.

The Lyon Court keeps a Register that contains an official copy of every Coat of Arms granted in Scotland since 1672.

I am able to receive this honor because David Garrison of Tranent has appointed me a baron-baillie of the Barony of Tranent, within the parish
Tranent and sheriffdom of Haddington.