Here is a table of the major earls in the 16th century, with particular thought to the lords Mary had to deal with. Very much not exhaustive, but just toRead More
Theme: Scotland
Transcript for HoS 40
In general James successfully re-established the best of laissez faire Scottish monarchy; a light touch on the vast majority of subjects, allowing magnates to exercise authority and justice in theirRead More
Early Modern Scottish Earldoms
A handy chart of the holders of 5 politically influential Scottish Earldoms in the 16th century.
The Declaration of Arbroath, 1320
The efforts to persuade the Pope of Robert Bruce’s right led in 1320 to one of the most famous documents in Scottish history – the Letter of the Barons –Read More
Transcript for HoS 24
In May 1297, a man called William Heselrig was murdered in Clydesdale. Heselrig was one of the many Englishmen called northwards to serve their king; he had been made sheriffRead More
Scottish Burghs
Maps of the location of Scottish towns
Regnal List: Scotland 1055-1295
Regnal list of the Canmores