From our files 100 years ago today, the arms of Sholto Osborne Gordon Douglas.

Fabulous to see the Banffshire flag in the wild for the first time yesterday. Well done to Glenfarclas Whisky for flying it proudly. #Banffshire #flags #vexillology

The Lord Lyon, Islay Herald and Albany Herald Extraordinary attended the Scottish National War Memorial Annual Commemoration Service. The War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and opened on 14 July 1927 by Edward, Prince of Wales. Scottish National War Memorial

The Provost and Deputy Provost were honoured to attend events across #Aberdeenshire today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy that followed.

The Gordon Highlanders Regimental Association held poignant Services of Commemoration at GH #Bydand memorials. The Provost attended #Huntly and Deputy Provost attended #Peterhead

The Provost then attended the War Memorial in #Inverurie where Inverurie and District Pipe Band played a commemorative tribute as a mark of respect. We remember the courage, devotion to duty and self sacrifice given for our freedoms.

The lovely D-Day commemoration flags at the War Memorial in Bellabeg, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. #DDayLandingsCommemoration #Flags

I saw the new flag of Moray in the wild for the first time yesterday. It was flying at a residential property, it was a strong wind, and it looked rather fabulous in the breeze. Sadly I was driving, so I didn’t manage to get a photo. 😭 #Moray #ScottishcountyFlags #Flags

Nice to see the Banffshire flag on top of Ben Rinnes for the D-D beacon being lit. #Banffshire #Flags #Vexillology northern-scot.co.uk/news/beacon-li…

Garioch Area Initiatives Fund The Aberdeenshire Council Garioch Area Initiatives Fund is open to community groups across Garioch. Up to £5k for local projects improving town appearance/maintenance & healthier, stronger & connected communities ➡️ aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-an…

💙Scotland Loves Local Week-Aberdeenshire💙 🗓️Mon 26 Aug-Sun 1 Sep When we #LoveLocal #Aberdeenshire we can create a better place to live, work & visit. We need to #ChooseLocal every week but especially during Scotland's Towns #SLLWeek for a better future ❤️

It was wonderful recently to join the celebrations, see progress made on restoration and redevelopment at Aden Country Park and meet some of the people and partner organisations who are making it happen. More can be read here: aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/2024/jul/…

24th July is the anniversary of the battle of Harlaw, one of the bloodiest battles in Aberdeenshire and Scottish history. A great video by ScotlandHistoryTours explains the causes of ‘Bludie Harlaw’ youtu.be/PL6mZIGQz_M?si… #Harlaw #Aberdeenshire #Scotland

Lovely to catch up with Fiona and colleagues on the Aberdeenshire HSCP stand at #NewDeerShow recently. #TeamShire are out & about all summer visiting community events to promote health and well-being as well as career opportunities. Do stop and have a chat with them.

The Melbourne Club Victoria held a Celebratory Dinner for Scottish Heraldry on the 25th July in honour of the Lord Lyon's visit to Melbourne . Around 140 sat down to dinner and the Haggis was duly addressed. The unfurling of a new Saltire began the Dinner.

Aberdeenshire flag seen in the wild. Church Square Ballater. #Aberdeenshire #Flags #Vexillology

Hearty congratulations to two of the English heralds being appointed to new offices. I have very fond memories of working with them, particularly going through plans in the week of Operation Unicorn. (And now pleased to have been asked to create this artwork to celebrate them)

Time to vote for the community flag for Girvan, South Ayrshire. 4 fabulous finalists.

Happy Shetland Day! 😊 britishcountyflags.com/2013/06/30/she… #shetlandday britishcountyflags.com/2013/04/13/she… #shetlandflag

Spotted the Aberdeenshire flag flying in the wild in Turriff! 🏴🌲🎉 A rare sight and a proud moment — great to see local pride on full display in the heart of the Shire. #Aberdeenshire #Turriff #FlagSpotting #Scotland