On 30th September 2024, the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, hosted a Civic Reception to mark the
250th anniversary of the granting of our first Royal Charter. On this evening the Lord Lyon, Jo Morrow, presented our President Neil Smith, with Letters Patent for a full achievement of the Society’s coat of arms.
The Lord Lyon said it was a “presentation that I make with a great deal of joy and celebration for your history, and with great warm good wishes for your continued influence within this city and within the practice of law.” In relation to the Letters Patent themselves, he commented “The supporters are the highest honour that I can grant any society or individual… you should be proud.”
The Society’s President, Neil Smith said “It has been my great fortune to be holding the reins as president of the Society when this 250 year anniversary has occurred.” He further expressed his gratitude “to our past president Martin Sinclair for initiating the celebration, for the expert input of our member and current Procurator for the Lord Lyon, Alex Green and to the Lord Lyon, for considering our Petition and attending this evening’s celebration. The Society is also hugely appreciative of the Lord Provost and the City of Aberdeen for recognising the anniversary at this Civic Reception.”
Photos by Norman Adams.
