Garioch Pursuivant

Garioch Pursuivant

Garioch Pursuivant of Arms is a private officer of arms appointed by the Chief of the Name and Arms of Mar – presently Margaret of Mar, 31st Countess of Mar. From 1975 - 1986 the post was filled by John George Esq. From 1986 to 2008 the post was filled by David Lumsden, Baron of Cushnie Lumsden who was one of the patrons of the Aboyne Highland Games. The post is currently held by Hugh de Laurier Esq.


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