Don Pottinger

Don Pottinger

John Inglis Drever Pottinger (1919–1986) was a Scottish officer of arms and heraldic author. He is best remembered for the publication, with Sir Iain Moncreiffe, of Simple Heraldry, Cheerfully Illustrated.

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Early life

Pottinger was born at Carnoustie, Angus in 1919. He was the second son of Reverend William Pottinger and was known as Don from childhood because he was unable to pronounce his given name properly. Pottinger was educated in Edinburgh and planned to go to art college there when World War II began in 1939. He served in the army throughout North Africa and Italy and ended his service in Palestine in 1946. During the war years, Pottinger took time off to marry Fay Keeling. When he left the army, he returned to his art studies in Edinburgh. In 1947, he won the Chalmer's Prize from the Royal Scottish Academy. He went on to complete an MA in Fine Arts in 1951.

Heraldic career

This led to a career in portrait painting, and Pottinger painted many of the most prominent people in Scotland during the 1950s. In 1949, Pottinger was commissioned to paint the official portrait of Lord Lyon King of Arms, Sir Thomas Innes of Learney. During the sittings for the portrait, Pottinger was delighted by his conversations with Learney regarding the art of heraldry. This led to an appointment as a part time herald painter at the Court of Lord Lyon King of Arms. Another result of this commission was Pottingers meeting and collaboration with Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, on the 1953 book Simple Heraldry, Cheerfully Illustrated. This book was a best-seller and was reprinted three times within the first year. No small part of the success were the "cheerful" illustrations of Pottinger.

In the same year, Pottinger was appointed Falkland Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary. This was followed in 1958 by an appointment as Linlithgow Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary in 1958, Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary in 1961, and Islay Herald of Arms in Ordinary in 1981. Also in 1981, Pottinger was appointed Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records at Lyon Court. Throughout his heraldic career, Pottinger continued to paint portraits and other works for a variety of clients.

Don and Fay Pottinger lived in New Town, Edinburgh. Pottinger also continued as Islay and Lyon Clerk until his death in 1986.

See also

Source

  • Ilay Campbell. "Three Bookplates by Don Pottinger." The Double Tressure. 2002, No 25, 72-6.

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Heraldic offices
Preceded by
Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk
Falkland Pursuivant
1957 – 1958
Succeeded by
Malcolm Innes of Edingight
Preceded by
Unknown
Linlithgow Pursuivant
1958 – 1961
Unknown
Next known title holder:
Elizabeth Roads
Preceded by
Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk
Unicorn Pursuivant
1961 – 1981
Succeeded by
Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw
Preceded by
Unknown
Islay Herald
1981 – 1986
Vacant

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