1513. THE 21 of December, this same zeire, 1513, K. James, being a chyld of one zeire, 5 mounthes, and 10 dayes old, is crounid at Streueling, in a conventione of the estaits. At this same tyme, the Queine mother is declared Regent of the realme, with this restrictione, to conclude no thing in matters … Continue reading James, the Fifth of that Name (1513-1542), King of Scotland, pp.238-275. →

1488. PRINCE James, about the 16th year of his age, his father being killed, as formerly [shown], was solemnly crowned at Kelso or Calcow abbey, in [the year] 1488. Immediately after the King's coronation, this same year, a conspiracy of some malcontents bursts forth against the King's person; the ring leaders whereof [were] the Earl … Continue reading James IV. (1488-1513), King of Scotland, Updated, pp.214-238. →

1488. PRINCE James, about the 16 zeir of his age, his father being killed, as a formerly shew, wes solemly crouned at Kelso or Calcow abbey, in Ao 1488. Imediatly after the Kings coronatione, this same zeire, a conspiracey of some malcontents bursts furthe aganist the Kings persone; the ring leaders quherof was the Earle … Continue reading James, the Fourth of that Name (1488-1513), King of Scotland, pp.214-238. →

1460. This same year, immediately after King James II.'s death, his son, Prince James, was crowned solemnly in the abbey church of Kelso, in the 7th year of his age, and of our redemption 1460. In September this year, Wark castle [is] taken from the English and dismantled. The tutory of the young King's person … Continue reading James III. (1460-1488), King of Scotland, Updated, pp.189-214. →

1460. THIS same zeire, imediatley after K. James the 2ds deathe, his sone, Prince James, was crouned solemley in the abbey churche of Kelso, in the 7 zeire of his age, and of our redemptione 1460. In September this zeire, Warke castell takin from the Englishe and dismantled. The tutorey of the young Kings persone … Continue reading James, the Third of that Name (1460-1488), King of Scotland, pp.189-214. →

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1437. A PARLIAMENT held at Edinburgh [on] the 20th of March, 1437; and on the 26th day, was Prince James crowned King, with all requisite solemnity, in presence of his estates, being a child of 6 years of [age], James Kennedy, Bishop of St. Andrews, his father's nephew, with the joyful acclamations of his people. … Continue reading James II. (1437-1460), King of Scotland, Updated, pp.166-189. →

1437. A PARLIAMENT holdin at Edinbrugh the 20 of Marche, 1437; and one the 26 day, was Prince James crouned King, with all requisite solemitey, in presence of his estaits, being a chyld of 6 zeirs of old, James Kennedy, Bischope of St. Andrewes, his fathers nephew, with the ioyfull acclamations of his people. Sr … Continue reading James the Second (1437-1460), King of Scotland, pp.166-189. →

1424. The 21st of May, 1424, King James the First, with his Queen, Jean, were solemnly crowned at Scone. The 26th of this same month, King James I. called a parliament of his estates at Perth; and on the 9th day of the said parliament, he caused [the] arrest [of] Murdoch [Stewart], Duke of Albany, … Continue reading James I. (1424-1437), King of Scotland, Updated, pp.153-166. →

1424. The 21 of Maij, 1424, K. James the First, with his Queine, Jeane, wer solemly crouned at Scone. The 26 of this same mounthe, K. James the 1. called a parliament of his estaits at Perth; and one the 9 day of the said parliament, he caussed arrest Murdack, Duck of Albaney, Earle of … Continue reading James the First (1424-1437), King of Scotland, pp.153-166. →

1406. IN the year 1406, in the month of November, dies Pope Innocent [VII.]; in whose place was elected Angelo Corario, Cardinal of San Marco [Venice], a Venetian born now called Gregory XII. Onuphrius [Panvinius] notes that he was created at Rome [on] the last day of November; against this Pope, says he, there sat … Continue reading Robert, Duke of Albany, Governor, Updated, pp.144-152. →

1406. IN the zeire 1406, in the mounth of Nouember, deyes Pope Innocent the 6; in quhosse place was elected Angelus Corrarius, Cardinall of St. Marcke, a Venetiane borne, nou called Gregorey the 12. Onuphrins nottes that he was creat at Rome the last day of Nouember; aganist this Pope, sayes he, ther sat at … Continue reading Robert, Duck of Albaney, Gouernour, pp.144-152. →

1390. ON the day of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary [15th of August], this same year, 1390, John, Earl of Carrick, was crowned King of Scotland, by the name of King Robert III., at Scone, with great solemnity, by the 3 estates of the kingdom; and with him was crowned Queen, his wife, Annabella, … Continue reading Robert III. (1390-1405), 2nd of the Stuarts; Before his Coronation, called John, Earl of Carrick, Updated, pp.133-144. →

1390. ONE the day of the Assumptione of the Wirgin Marey, this same zeire, 1390, Johne, Earle of Carrick, was crouned King of Scotland, by the name of K. Roberte the 3d, at Scone, with grate solemitey, by the 3 estaits of the kingdome; and with him wes cround Queine, hes wyffe, Anabella, daughter to … Continue reading Robert the Thrid (1390-1405), 2d of the Steuartes; Befor hes Coronation, called Johne, Earle of Carrick, pp.133-144. →

1370. AFTER the death of King David, in this same year, the estates of the kingdom met at Linlithgow, [about] the succession of a new king. Robert Stuart, the deceased King's nephew, was the man, both by blood and act of parliament, ordained to reign. Yet William [Douglas], Earl of Douglas, opposed the same, with … Continue reading Robert II., (1370-1390), First King of the Stuarts, Nephew to King Robert I., Updated, pp.124-133. →

1370. AFTER the deathe of K. Dauid, in this same zeire, the estaits of the kingdome mett at Linlithgow, anent the successione of a new king. Robert Steuarte, the deceassed Kings nepheu, wes the man, both by blood and acte of parliament, ordained to rainge. Zet William, Earle of Douglas, opposed the same, with diuers … Continue reading Robert the Second, First K. of the Steuartes, Nephew to K. Rob. I., pp.124-133. →

1331. The 8th day of December, 1331, David, about the 8th year of his age, is solemnly crowned and anointed at Scone, by James Bane: [Arch]bishop of St. Andrews, having received order to do so, by a bull of Pope John XXII. This day, the young King, amongst others, knighted John Stewart, Earl of Angus, … Continue reading David II. (1331-1370), King of Scotland, Updated, pp.104-124. →

1331. The 8 day of December, 1331, Dauid, about the 8 zeire of hes age, is solemly crowned and anoynted at Scone, by James Ben: Bischope of St. Andrewes, hauing receuid order to doe so, by a bull of Pope Johne the 22. This day, the young King, amongest others, knighted Johne Steuarte, Earle of … Continue reading Dauid Second (1331-1370), King of Scotland, pp.104-124. →

1306. The 6th of April, this year 1306, Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick, was solemnly crowned at Scone; in memorial whereof, [John de] Fordun, the prior [of St. Andrews], has left us these rhymes. In the year thirteen hundred and six, Robert de Bruce, of kingly stock, was found, Received at Scone Scotland's king was … Continue reading Robert I. (1306-1330), Updated, pp.88-104 (incl. Declaration of Arbroath translation). →

1306. The 6 of Appryle, this zeir 1306, Robert Bruce, Earle of Carrick, was solemly crouned at Scone; in memoriall querof, Fordon, the prior, hes left us thesse rymes. Anno milleno tricento quoque seno, De Bruce Robertus, regum, de stirpe repertus, Suscepit in Scona regni Scotiæ diadema. Hec in Apprillinas sexto dic esse calendas. This … Continue reading Robert (1306-1330), the First of that Name, pp.88-104. →

AFTER the death of King Alexander III, the kingdom was without a King [for] 6 years and 9 months, as it was foretold by an old prophecy: Rich soil robbed of a Prince, home Twice three years, and nine months. Yet the estates of the kingdom, till all controverted titles were discussed, did make choice … Continue reading Six Protectors or Governors, After King Alexander III.’s Death, Updated, pp.77-88. →

AFTER the death of K. Alexander the 3d, the kingdome was without a King 6 zeires and 9 mounthes, as it was fortold by ane old proficey: Principe magnifico tellus viduata, vacabit Annis bis tribus, mensibus atque nouem. Zet the estaits of the kingdome, till all contrawerted tytills wer discussed, did make choysse of 6 … Continue reading Six Protectors or Gouernours, After K. Alexander the Thirds Death, pp.77-88. →