the former lord lyon declined to award the following baronial additaments to the arms of those feudal barons registering arms now that the abolition of feudal tenure etc. (scotland) act 2000 is in force. however, the current lord lyon has confirmed in a recent policy statement that he will officially recognise feudal barons or those possessing the dignity of baron who meet certain conditions and will grant them arms with a helmet befitting their degree. scottish barons rank below lords of parliament; while noble, they are not conventionally considered peerage titles. unlike others, the titles can be hereditary or bought and sold.