Quote Originally Posted by charlieweir View Post
The second, and most common, mistake involves use of the "Rampant Lion" as a symbol for Scotland. The Saltire or St. Andrews Cross is the flag of Scotland, and the Rampant Lion is appropriately displayed when a member of the Royal Family of England is present in Scotland. At one point a member of the Royal Family "approved" the use of this symbol, but inappropriately, in his absence.

While it was the original symbol of Robert the Bruce (I believe) it has been "co-opted" by the ruling house of England. Therefore, its display is only appropriate when a member of the Royal House of Windsor (actually Saxe-Coburg & Gotha) are present, or one of their royal appointees for designees. Incidentally, the Lord Lyon, as an appointee of the Crown, is allowed the display of this design.

Cheers.

Charlie Weir

Vice-chairman, Central US, and Regional Commissioner Central USA NE and NW, Pictish Clan MacNactan
owner and proprietor, The Celtic Shop, Lead, SD USA
Dear Mr. Weir,
All this silliness about the Royal House of Windsor, the Lion Rampant being "co-opted by the ruling house of England" is ridiculous. The Queen is Queen of Scots. Period. The Royal Arms of Scotland are hers. There is nothing "English" about them.

Furthermore, the House of Windsor is correct. Your statement that it is "actually S-C G" just is not true. A Royal Proclamation changed that.

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30186/pages/7119

Kind Regards,
Sandford MacLean