Some Observations regarding the Use of Armorial Bearings by the Native Families of Orkney

Abstract

It is argued that the use of the armorial bearings by various members of the Scollay family was an example of the misappropriation by a native Orkney family of a Scottish\r\ncoat of arms, in this case that of the Kinnaird family. Other examples are presented and include the Banks family who appear to have misappropriated the arms of the Marjoribanks.