WELCOME!

On behalf of the armigers and heraldry enthusiasts of our Society, welcome!

The 2007 AGM was held at Loch Norman, North Carolina. The mid-year meeting was held at Charleston, South Carolina.

Moving West, our 2008 AGM is set for June 14, in Lehi, near Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the LDS Family History Library.

We will have our 2009 AGM in Scotland during the weekend of July 24 -26th in conjunction with The Gathering 2009, the first general convocation of the Scottish Clans since 1825. HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, is Patron of the event. Information concerning the event may be found by visiting their website at www.clangathering.org

We are most happy to provide informal advice regarding Scottish heraldry and to provide speakers to your organisation, including groups in Europe and North America. Please contact the Chairman HERE.

ABOUT THE SSA


PRESIDENT - The Rt. Hon. Robin Blair, The Lord Lyon, King of Arms
CHAIRMAN of ADVISORY BOARD - Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight

The object and purposes of the Society are:

1. To research, identify, and record Armorial Bearings which have been granted, matriculated, or otherwise recognised by the Scottish heraldic authority.

2. To publish and disseminate an historical record of said Armorial Bearings along with biographical information regarding the Armigers.

3. To educate the public regarding the history and meaning of Armorial Bearings within the Scottish tradition.

4. To initiate, promote, and engage in scholarly, educational, and information endeavors, and to preserve and disseminate knowledge regarding Scottish heraldry, and to act as a resource center for those seeking information regarding the same.

5. To support and encourage knowledge regarding Scottish history and cultural heritage through leadership and participation in various cultural activities, such as Highland Games, Scottish Country Dancing, Kirkin' of the Tartans, St. Andrew's Society events, and the like.

Affiliation in the Society consists of four classes:

• FELLOW: Those men and women possessing Armorial Bearings recognised in Scotland, who are of nobiliary station as defined by Scottish tradition and selected by a board to consider service and other factors of benefit to the community.

• MEMBERS: Other men and women possessing Armorial Bearings recognised in Scotland.

• CORPORATE MEMBERS: Corporate bodies possessing Armorial Bearings recognised in Scotland.

• ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Spouses, daughters and anyone who may use the Arms by right of an Armiger. We may also have a quantity of up to 10% of regular members as Associates. These are people to whom the Society wishes to honor or who offer services to the Society. They have all the benefits of a regular Member - without voting powers.