Unicorn Pursuivant
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The badge of office of Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary
Unicorn Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a current Scottish officer of arms. The title was created after 1381, and derived from the unicorn. These beasts were used as supporters for the royal arms of Scotland, and as a royal badge. The badge of office for Unicorn Pursuivant is A Unicorn couchant Argent gorged of a Coronet of four Fleurs-de-lis and four Crosses paty proper.
The current Unicorn Pursuivant is Alastair Lorne Campbell of Airds.
[edit] Office bearers
- 1961-1981 Don Pottinger
- Alastair Campbell of Airds
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| Court of the Lord Lyon |  |
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| King of Arms: Lord Lyon | |
| Heralds of Arms: Albany | Islay | Marchmont | Rothesay | Ross | Snowdoun | |
| Pursuivants of Arms: Bute | Carrick | Dingwall | Kintyre | Ormond | Unicorn | |
| Officers of Arms Extraordinary: Falkland | Linlithgow | March | Orkney | |
| Other Officers: Procurator Fiscal | Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records | Herald Painter |
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