Flag Institute Winter 2023 Conference in Partnership with The Heraldry Society Scotland
The Flag Institute Winter Conference is heading to Edinburgh for a very special weekend on 18/19 November 2023. Why not join us for a feast of Scottish flags, heraldry, and history?
About Flag Institute Winter 2023 Conference in Partnership with The Heraldry Society Scotland
It's our first conference in Scotland. Our first 2-day conference. And our first collaboration with The Heraldry Society of Scotland.
Talks, exclusive visits, and our Presidents' Drinks and Dinner are all on the programme.
Everyone welcome – FI members, HSS members, and visitors alike.
Day 1 opens at the Royal Scots Club at 11am on Saturday 18th November with Councillor Robert Aldridge, The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Also confirmed on the Day 1 programme are Sheriff George Way of Plean, Carrick Pursuivant; Lt Col Ian Shepherd; and speakers from the Flag Institute, the Scottish Flag Trust, and Ashfield (Trades House, Edinburgh). Day 1 concludes at the Royal Scots Club with the Presidents' Drinks Reception and Dinner, with guest-of-honour The Right Honourable the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph J. Morrow.
Further details of the conference presentations will follow.
On Sunday 19th November, Day 2 opens at 10.30am at Trades House, where curator Ian Richardson will give us a tour and presentation. We then continue to St Giles Cathedral to view its collection of banners and enjoy an exclusive tour of the Thistle Chapel, led by Elizabeth Roads, Secretary of the Order of the Thistle.
Registration fees:
Day 1 and Day 2 (£15)
Day 1 or Day 2 (£10)
Presidents' Drinks and Dinner (£48 supplement)
Further information please contact: Leigh Wetherall: chiefexec@flaginstitute.org
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