Quote Originally Posted by gilmore View Post
Are there any informed guesses as to how the new Lord Lyon will decide any of the issues that have been developing recently, such as the granting of arms to foreigners whose only connection to Scotland is having bought a feudal barony, or the registration or recording of ownership and transference of ownership of feudal baronies?
It would be foolish to comment on a decision that might be taken by a judge on a case which has not yet come before his bench. That said, each Lord Lyon is independent, and is not bound by the actions of previous Lyons as each case is, and must be, decided on its own merits.

Judging by Lord Lyon's age (he is 67) I suspect he will only remain on the bench for a few years. Unless I am mistaken, judges are required to retire at the age of 70. If this is so, given that Lord Lyon Sellar is 67, I suspect he will only remain on the bench for a few years.

Given the Lyon's interests outside the law, it appears to me that the Office is is excellent hands.