the court of the lord lyon issued a ruling in april 2015 that recognises a person possessing the dignity of baron and other feudal titles (lordship/earl/marquis). the lord lyon king of arms now prefers the approach of recognizing the particular feudal noble dignity as expressed in the crown charter that the petitioner presents. these titles are recognised as the status of a minor baron but not a peer. scottish feudal baronies may be passed to any person, of either sex, by inheritance or conveyance.