Shield: Azure, on a chevron Or between in chief two wolves’ heads Or and in base a skull and crossbones Proper three lozenges Azure.

Crest: A swan naiant Proper

Motto: ‘SCRIBERE OPTIME’

Robin’s Arms were granted by The Lord Lyon on 31st January, 2011.

The colours and wolves’ heads are associated traditionally with Lumsden Arms.

The skull and crossbones device indicates Robin’s particular expertise in that emblem.

The three lozenges denote his former Police rank.

The swan represents his Arts degree.

The motto (‘Write Well’) alludes to his previous administrative duties and to his authorship of 33 books.