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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 27/09/2026

Fried air is very low fat, I hear.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 20/09/2026

You'll end up getting nominated for the Norfolk Bravery Awards at this rate

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 20/09/2026

Yes that can happen, but someone else might buy it in the meantime.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 20/09/2026

you're ahead of me, I was too busy asking things like 'what size is the sporran' and suddenly it was gone

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 07/09/2026

In any case, the Court of the Lord Lyon are very helpful and responsive to emails, and can assure you of your rights to the coat of arms etc. If you feel an urge to explore the world of Scots Heraldry further, I'd recommend the Heraldry Society of Scotland. Infodump over 😅

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 07/09/2026

Or for a more fun/less formal approach, a wee flag or shield for your desk, and stickers are great for phones, water bottles, etc. You can get a high quality scan of the arms by emailing the Lyon Court, and also there are lots of digital artists who can make a nice modern rendition if you wanted.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 07/09/2026

Yes, there are definitely some nice things you can do. If there's any tangible objects that you want to pass to future Astronomers Royal e.g. an ornamental astrolabe (?) then you could have the arms engraved on it. Make some historical objects for the future, perhaps.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 29/11/2024

I see those people are doing that thing again

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 06/09/2026

@jeelyeater1.bsky.social for your viewing pleasure, as seen in Milngavie United Free Church

Detail of the maker's name - Sadie McLellan, Glasgow, 1944

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 06/09/2026

Two enamelled City of Glasgow coats of arms at Loch Katrine @glasgowcoa.bsky.social

plaque commemorating 100 years of the water supply for Glasgow at Loch Katrine

Close up of the coat of arms on previous picture

cairn to commemorate the Glen Finglas Works at Loch Katrine, again featuring the City of Glasgow coat of arms

detail of the coat of arms from the previous photo

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 06/09/2026

In short, yes! Professor John C. Brown had a coat of arms granted by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in 1996 for the Astronomer Royal for Scotland and 'successors in the same', so it goes with the office. www.johncbrown.org/ar_for_s.htm...

johncbrown.org

John C Brown: Astronomer Royal for Scotland

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 05/09/2026

@astroroyalscot.bsky.social. Hello Professor Heymans, I am interested in Scottish heraldry and wondered if you make use of, or would ever plan to use, the coat of arms of theAstronomer Royal of Scotland?

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 30/08/2026

I did not win the World Haggis Eating Championships on Saturday, but I did get to eat a pound of free haggis so that's almost like winning (I'm the one in the kilt at one end of the table) www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5565...

thecourier.co.uk

Gallery: Best moments from Birnam Highland Games in Perthshire

Attractions at the event in Little Dunkeld included the World Haggis Eating Championship.

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Philip Tibbetts @vextibbetts.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This display of coats of arms and flags could well have been one of the most colourful sights amongst the already incredibly colourful Edinburgh Tartan Parade! A very stirring image from a celebratory occasion.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 10/05/2026

Maybe a memorial mirror, to give those passing the opportunity for a moment of reflection? (yes it does look war-memorialy)

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 24/04/2026

I gave it a go and it definitely helped, thank you. Need to figure out how to polish all the tiny facets now, but even just the cleaning makes it sparkle a bit more.

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Robert M Ross @bob.omg.lol · 24/04/2026