Dr Bruce Durie BSc (Hons) PhD OMLJ FIGRS

Consultant Genealogist and Heraldist, Author, Broadcaster, Lecturer

Shennachie to the Chief of Durie Académie Internationale de Généalogie Right of Audience at the Court of the Lord Lyon 
● 
Fulbright Senior Scottish Studies Scholar, 2015-16 ● Freeman and Burgess of the City of Glasgow

Now incorporating Ancestral Scotland Ltd (www.ancestralscots.com)

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Recent Grants and Matriculations of Arms

Bruce Durie has successfully petitioned for these Arms to the Lord Lyon King of Arms in Scotland in recent years.

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Arms granted 2017, in memory of Andrew GRIERSON (born in Edinburgh, Scotland about 1787), his great- great- great- grandson Michael Elmer GRIERSON, Maryland, USA and his third son Charles Samuel Grierson - granted 2019

 

    

Testimonial - "Dr. Durie is immensely knowledgeable in the subject areas essential to heraldry and was the greatest resource in my pursuit to matriculate arms, working diligently with Lyon Court to bring the achievement to fruition, as well as providing expert guidance or clarification throughout the process."

Arms of John Douglas Cochran, North Carolina, USA - granted 2017

John Cochran holds a commission as his Shennachie from Iain Alexander Douglas Blair Cochrane, 15th Earl of Dundonald, Chief of the Name and Arms of Cochrane.

Arms of Timothy Edward Morehead, Kentucky, USA in memory of William Muirhead, granted 2020

Testimonial - “I met Bruce twice throughout the Arms Matriculation process, he was very detailed in researching my family line, subject matter expert, prompt, and I would recommend him for assistance with the granting or matriculation of arms."

Arms of Anthony William Kirk, Australia, granted 2020

Testimonial - "Durie should be granted immediate sainthood..."

Arms of Kenneth Lee McInnis, Virginia, USA, in memory of Duncan McInnis, granted 2019,


and his third son, Scot Ryan McInnis, Virginia, USA, granted 2020
(His other son Ross McInnis will petition for the Arms on the right (with a martlet Or for difference)

 

Arms of Malcolm Cleveland McInnis, Tennessee, USA in memory of his great-great-grandfather Angus McInnis (born in Jura, Scotland, 1785), granted 2019

Testimonial - "Dr. Durie provided knowledgeable assistance in weaving together my personal family history with that of my Clan".

 

Arms of  an English gentleman, domiciled in Scotland, granted 2019.

This surname has no precedent in Scotland, so the Arms were composed of elements taken from his ancestral; lines in England

 

Arms of Lois Ann Garlitz, Wyoming, USA, granted Arms for Life in 2019, by virtue of her long-term work on behalf of Clan Gregor in America
The antique crown and broadsword reflect the Arms of the Chief of Clan Gregor.

 

Arms of Thomas Patrick McDuffee, Indiana, USA, granted in memory of John McDuffee (1690-1725), who came furth of Scotland and likely the Isles of  Colonsay and Oronsay, via Ulster, to be granted 2021.

The posthumous Arms of ancestor John McDuffee (left) and Thomas P. McDuffee (right) bear the Claymore and Oronsay Cross long associated with the McDuffee/<acDuffie/Mac Dhubhsith/Macfie/MacPhie surname.

Testimonial - "It was pure coincidence to meet such a renowned Scottish gentlemen while visiting the Scots Archives at St Andrews University in North Carolina.  My luck could not have been better that day as I had run into Dr. Bruce Durie who after a brief conversation shared information that was most beneficial regarding the securing of Arms by an American of Scottish descent.  In less than two years I am most proud to have secured my Arms.  This would not have happened without Dr. Durie's knowledge, recommendations, resources and deep association with the Court of the Lord Lyon. Last point, he never stops teaching at which is he best."

 

Arms of Sean Lambert Collin, Baron of Otterinverane, Alabama, USA - granted 2020
Arms of Sean Lambert Collin


 

His second son,
Nakota Brave Heart COLLIN
His daughter,
Huyanha Magdalena COLLIN

The crest - 
a demi lion rampant Gules, gorged of an Irish torc Proper

Arms of Jeffrey Dee Graham, Florida, USA, and in memory of his great great grandfather Alexander Graham (born at Dundee 11 May 1797) - granted 2020. The actual Petitioner was his son and heir, Caleb Graham.

Arms of Alexander Graham (born1797)

Arms of Jeffrey Dee Graham

Crest and Pennon

 

Arms of Clark Rhea Scott, and in memory of his 
great- great- great- great- great-grandfather William Scott  
(born 1763, Co. Antrim, Ireland, of Scottish  origin)

Arms of Clark Rhea Scott, North Carolina, USA

 
Arms of a Scandinavian gentleman of Scottish surname and ancestry granted in 2023

Arms of Gordon Graham, Nassau Co. New York, granted in 2023

    

Arms of Kathleen Ann Beall, California USA, 
on the petition of her son JP Beall, granted 2024

Arms of Spensir Rodriguez Kennedy, Tennessee, in the name and heritage of his grandmother Joan Kennedy, granted 2023

Arms of Edward James Sweeney
California, USA granted in 2024

Arms of Air Marshall Sir Patrick Henry Lyon ("Pip") Playfair
on petition of his adopted son John David Lyon Playfair granted in 2023

Arms of Andrew Ronald McMillan Bell 
Baron of Auchinreoch
England, of Scottish ancestry, granted in 2025


Arms of JAMES BROWN SUTHERLAND
South Lanarkshire, Scotland, 


Arms of ROBIN ADAIR MENZIES 
or BENTZEN

of Scottish ancestry, Virginia, USA

 

Arms of JON KEVIN LOGAN, 
Commander of the Name of Logan

Arms of IAN DAVID McFARLIN

 

Arms in progress - granted Warrant by the Lord Lyon, awaiting painting of the Letters Patent

Arms of Timothy J Crawford
Texas USA
for and in memory of his great great great great great great grandfather 
CAPTAIN DAVID CRAWFORD

Arms of KRISTINE EVELYN McPHEE or MARSH
of Scottish ancestry, New Zealand

Arms of Derek George Carstairs 
of Scottish ancestry, 
Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
Currently in process:


Arms of
THE FORUM FOR THE SCOTTISH BARONAGE

Arms of HUMPHREY BARCLAY

Arms of

Arms of COLIN MACDUFF-DUNCAN

Arms of ROBERT SIMON MACDUFF-DUNCAN

Arms of TIMOTHY STEWART SPAULDING

Arms of DAVID BOGESS

 
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