Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, from the chancery of Queen Mary, for infefting Helena Conyngham, fourth daughter of the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of William, Lord Semple, principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. Witnesses, John Ewin, David Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop,...

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the chancery of Queen Mary, dated at Linlithgow, 3rd August, third year [1545], for infefting Janet Conyngham as the eldest of four lawful and nearest heirs-portioners of her father, the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, who died at the peace and fealty of the late king, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew, held of the Stewart of Scotland, security being...

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, from the chancery of Queen Mary, for infefting Margaret Conyngham, second daughter of the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of William, Lord Semple, principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. Witnesses, John Ewin, David Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop,...

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine, following upon a precept (date not given) by Queen Mary, directed to the sheriff of Renfrew, etc., for infefting Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, as heir of his father, the late William, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Ranfurlie Cuningham, comprehending the Mains of Finlayston, Conyngham, Gardnerstoun, Hiltre, Bogsyid, the 'tua Knok montanis,' Bardrany, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, Leperstoun, Auchinbothy, Rowntriehill, Wester Lameistoun, Wester Dennestoun, and Middle...

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[Jewellery of Mary Queen of Scots]. Line engraving. Undated. Smith, F., Engraver.

Note: Plate signed in pencil: 'F. Smith'; pencil annotation: 'Jewellery of Mary Queen of Scots (unpublished plate)'. See also Coll-10/1/242(ii) in the same series.

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John Knox admonishing Mary, Queen of Scots = Jean Knox advertissant Marié, Reine des Ecossois. Line engraving. Undated. Allan, William, 1782-1850, Artist; Chevallier, Charles, Engraver; Janet, François, Publisher.

Publisher statement: Publié par Fr. Janet, Editeur, Quai Voltairé [sic] No. 12 à Paris.

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Letter under the privy seal of Queen Mary, granting to George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, the non-entry and other duties of the lands of Downfield, in the queen's hands by decease of Ramsay, or other late possessor of said lands : To be held till the entry of the lawful heir. Edinburgh, 18th November 1553.

Scope and Contents Letters by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of Scots, narrating that brieves had been issued for serving John Schaw, of Grenok, son lawful of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, as lawful heir of his father in the lands of Grenok and others in the shire of Renfrew, and because of the mortal feud betwixt the Earl of Glencairn, John Schaw's master ('magistrum'), his uncle, the laird of Glengarnock, their kin, etc., on one side, and Robert, Lord Sempill,...

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Letters by Queen Mary granting certain privileges to the craftsmen of Perth, in terms of a precept dated 28th May 1556. Given under the great seal at Edinburgh, 28th May 1556.

Scope and Contents Letters by Queen Mary granting to James Schaw of Sauchy the ward of all lands and others which belonged to the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, of which Elizabeth Cunningham, his relict, was conjunct fiar, who held the same till her death in July instant, and which are now in the queen's hands by reason of ward, until the entry of the righteous heir, with the marriage of John Schaw, son of the said late Alexander and Elizabeth, or of any other heir. Given under the privy seal at Jedburgh,...