I know it's not the case, but I was having a conversation today with someone who was quite insistent that the queen's blessing must be granted for a tartan to be registered and it is done through Lord Lyon to be "official."

I don't need to be told it's not true. I got that.

What I'm curious to know is if anyone can produce any documentation or web sites that would lead someone to believe this.

For instance...

Looking at the web site of the Court of the Lord Lyon, I think it could be confusing that they have several references to tartans, and they state:

Searching the Public Register [of Tartans]

The Public Register is open to personal inspection in the Court of the Lord Lyon, HM New Register House, Edinburgh, EH1 3YT.

A search fee is charged for each entry inspected.

The office is open to the public from Monday to Friday between 10am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Why would they charge a fee? Isn't the registry of tartans open for all to see?

Regards,
Rex.