Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire
East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire is in Scotland.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Dunbar [Map]
Around 634 Saint Cuthbert was born in Dunbar [Map].
On 27 Apr 1296 Battle of Dunbar was fought between John Warenne 6th Earl of Surrey (age 65) and King John I of Scotland (age 47), his son in law. John Strathbogie 9th Earl Atholl (age 30) and John Comyn 3rd Earl Buchan were captured. The English routed the disorganised Scots in a single charge. Few died; many were captured.
Tudor Tracts Chapter 3. That night [16 May 1544], they looked for us to have burnt the town of Dunbar [Map]; which we deferred till the morning, at the dislodging of our camp: which we executed by 500 of our hackbutters. being backed with 500 horsemen. And by reason that we took them in the morning — who, having watched all night for our coming, and perceiving our army to dislodge and depart, thought themselves safe of us, were newly gone to their beds: and in their first sleeps closed in with fire — the men, women and children were suffocated and burnt.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Dunbar Castle
In 1479 John Colquhoun 9th of Colquhoun and 11th of Luss (age 89) was killed by a cannon ball during the siege of the Dunbar Castle.
William Greystoke died at Dunbar Castle, Dunbar. He was buried at Dunbar Castle then reburied at Newminster Abbey, Northumberland [Map].
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Dunglass
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Dunglass Castle
Diary of Edward VI. 30 Apr 1550. Dunglas was deliverid, as the treaty did require.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Haddingtonshire
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Haddingtonshire, Haddington [Map]
Tudor Tracts Chapter 3. The 15th of May [1544], we dislodged our camp out of the town of Leith; and set fire in every house, and burnt it to the ground.
The same night, we encamped at a town of the Lord Seaton's where we burnt and razed his chief castle, called Seaton, which was right fair; and destroyed his orchards and gardens, which were the fairest and best in order that we saw in all that country. We did him the more despite, because he was the chief labourer to help their Cardinal out of prison: who was the only [sole] author of their calamity.
The same day, we burnt a fair town of the Earl Bothwell, called Haddington [Map], with a great nunnery and a house of friars.
In Jun 1548 a French army took the town of Haddington [Map] from the English.
On 07 Jul 1548 a Scottish Parliament held at a nunnery near the town of Haddington [Map] agreed to marry Mary Queen of Scots (age 5) to the Dauphin of France (age 4).
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Haddingtonshire, Haddington, East Linton
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Inveresk
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Inveresk, St Michal's Church [Map]
Tudor Tracts Chapter 4. Battle of Pinkie Cleugh.
Saturday the 10th of September [1547]1. This day morning somewhat before eight o'clock, our camp dislodged and our host march straight towards the church of Underesk [Map], as well for intent to have camped nigh the same, as for placing our ordnance, and other considerations afore remembered.
The Scots, I know not whether more for fear of our departing or hope of our spoiling, were out of their camp" coming towards us, passed the river, gathered in array, and well nigh at this Church ere we were half way to it.
They had quite disappointed our purpose" and this, at the first, was so strange in our eyes, that we could not devise what to make of their meaning" and so much the stranger, as it was quite beside our expectation or doubt, that they would ever forsake their strength [strong position], to meet us in field. But we, after, understood that they did not only thus purpose to do" but also to have assailed us in our camp, as we lay, if he had not been stirring the timelier.
And to the intent, at this time, that as well none of their soldiers should lurk behind them in their camps, as also that none of their captains should be able to flee from their enterprise" they had first caused all their tents to be let flat down to the ground ere they came out" and they that had horses (as well nobles as others, a few expected), that were not horsemen, appointed to leave their horses behind them, and march on with their soldiers afoot.
Note 1. This day was long after known in Scotland as "Black Saturday"" and the battle then fought, was the last conflict between the Scotch and the English, as separate nations. E. A.
Holinshed's Chronicle 1547. [10 Sep 1547]. The Scots either for feare of the Englishmens departing, or hope of their spoiling, were out of their campe comming toward them, passed the riuer, gathered in araie, and well néere at this church [St Michal's Church, Inveresk [Map]], yer the Englishmen were halfe waie to it, so quite disappointing the Englishmens purpose. Which at the first séemed verie strange in their eies, as altogither beside their expectation, as they that thought they would neuer haue forsaken their strength, to méet them in the field. But after it was knowne that they did not onelie thus purpose to doo, but also to haue assailed them in their campe, as they laie if they had not béene stirring the timelier, and hauing caused all their tents to be let flat downe to the ground, yer they came out, bicause none should lie lurking behind them in their campe, and as well the nobles as other, leauing their horsses behind them (except such as were appointed to serue on horssebacke) marched on with their souldiors on foot.
Tudor Tracts Chapter 4. About a twelve score [240 yards] off from the Frith, over the same river, is there a stone bridge, which they did keep also; well warded with ordnance.
From this hill of Fauxside Bray, my Lord's Grace, my Lord Lieutenant, and the others descended along before their camp; within less than two flight shots into a lane or street of a thirty foot broad, fenced on either side with a wall of turf, an ell in height; which way did lead straight northward, and nigh to a church called Saint Michael's of Underesk [Map] [Inveresk], standing on a mean rising hill somewhat higher than the site of their camp.
Thus this viewed, they took their return directly homeward to our tents. At whom, in the way, the Scots did often shoot: but with all their shots, and of all our company, they killed but one horse in the midst of three, without any hurt of the rider.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Lethington
On 24 May 1616 John Maitland 1st Duke Lauderdale was born to John Maitland 1st Earl Lauderdale at Lethington.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Linesay
In 1091 Alice Montford Sur Risle (age 41) died at Linesay.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Longniddry [Map]
Tudor Tracts Chapter 4. We had marched that day a nine mile, and camped at night, by a town upon the Frith, called Lang Nuddrey [Longniddry] [Map].
Here we found a gentlewoman, some said a Lady, the wife of one Hugh Douglas. She was great with child, and, in a house of hers, there abode her good time of deliverance; and had with her, an ancient gentlewoman her mother, a midwife, and a daughter: whose estate, the council understanding, my Lord's Grace and my Lord Lieutenant took order, that all night, without danger or damage, she was well preserved. But soon after our departure in the morning, I heard that some of our northern prickers had visited her; not much for her profit, nor all for their honesty; that had they then been caught with their kindness, they should have been sure of thanks accordingly. Good people be they; but given much, as they say, to the spoil.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Musselburgh
On 10 Sep 1547 an English army commanded by Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset (age 47) defeated a Scottish army commanded by James Hamilton 2nd Earl Arran (age 31) and Archibald Douglas 6th Earl Angus (age 58) at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh at Musselburgh.
The English army included John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland (age 43), Francis Talbot 5th Earl of Shrewsbury (age 47), Miles Partridge and Thomas Wentworth 2nd Baron Wentworth (age 22). John Thynne (age 32) and Edmund Brydges 2nd Baron Chandos (age 25) were knighted.
William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 26) accompanied Edward Seymour 1st Duke of Somerset.
Edward Shelley of Worminghurst Park (age 44) was killed.
John Forbes 6th Lord Forbes (age 82), Christopher Coningsby (age 31) and Edward Clere were killed.
John Thynne was knighted after the battle.
The Scottish army included John Gordon 11th Earl Sutherland (age 22) who commanded the Rearguard and Gilbert Kennedy 3rd Earl Cassilis (age 32). John Stewart, Robert Douglas (age 41), John Livingston, Thomas Hamilton of Priestfield and Hugh Montgomerie were killed. John Hay 4th Lord Hay was captured but soon released.
Malcolm Fleming 3rd Lord Fleming (age 53) was killed. His son James Fleming 4th Lord Fleming (age 13) succeeded 4th Lord Fleming. Barbara Hamilton Lady Fleming by marriage Lord Fleming.
Robert Graham Master of Montrose was killed.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Newbyth House
On 06 Dec 1757 David Baird 1st Baronet was born to William Baird of Branxton Merchant at Newbyth House.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Perth Charterhouse
On 15 Jul 1445 Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland (age 41) died at Dunbar Castle, Dunbar. She was buried at Perth Charterhouse.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Prestonkirk
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Prestonkirk, Hailes Castle
Tudor Tracts Chapter 4. Wednesday the 7th of September [1547]. Marching this morning a two mile, we came to a fair river called Lyn [now catted Tyne] running all straight eastward to wards the sea. Over this river there is a stone bridge, that they name Linton Bridge, of a town thereby on our right hand, and eastward as we went, that stands on the same river.
Our horsemen and carriages passed through the water, for it was not very deep: our footmen over the bridge. The passage was very straight for an army; and therefore the longer in setting over.
Beyond this bridge, about a mile westward, for so methought, as then we turned, upon this same river, on the south side, stands a proper house and of some strength belike. They call it Hailes Castle. It pertaineth to the Earl Bothwell; but was kept, as then, by the Governor's appointment, who held the Earl in prison.
Above the south side of this castle lieth a long hill east and west, whereupon did appear, in divers plumps, about three hundred of their prickers: some making towards the passage to be in wait there to take up stragglers and cut off the tail of our host. My Lord's Grace and my Lord Lieutenant did stay awhile [over] against the castle, upon a hill over which we should pass; as well for the army, that was not all come, as also to see a skirmish that some of these prickers by coming over the river towards us, began to make, but did not maintain. Whereupon our Foreward marching softly afore1] his Grace then took his way after: at whom, out of the Castle there were roundly shot off, but without hurt, six or seven pieces; which before that (though some of our men had been very nigh) yet kept they all covert.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Prestonpans [Map]
Tudor Tracts Chapter 4. Thursday the 8th of September [1547]. We had gone this day about a five mile, and camped, towards night, nigh a town they call Salt Preston by the Frith [Prestonpans] [Map]. Here one Charleton, a man, before time, banished out of England, and continuing all the while in Scotland, came in, and submitted himself to my Lord's Grace; who took him to mercy.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Prestonpans Parish Church
On 16 Oct 1909 Susan Harriet Innes-Kerr (age 71) died. Her funeral was held on 21 Oct 1909 at Prestonpans Parish Church. All Prestonpans shops and businesses were closed from midday as a mark of respect, with residents of the town lining the streets as her funeral cortege passed by. Her body was then conveyed on a special train service to Dunbar [Map] where she was buried. The pallbearers at Dunbar included her sons-in-law, Sir Neil Menzies (age 54), Bart-the second husband of her daughter Susan (age 50) and George Smith, her grandson Viscount Dalrymple (age 30), her nephew the Duke of Roxburghe (age 33), plus Lord Charles Innes Ker (age 66), Mr Robert Grant Suttie (age 67), Lord Montgomerie and Mr John Russel carried her coffin from the station to the churchyard. In 1911 a plaque to her memory was unveiled at Prestonpans Parish Church.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Seton
Around 1290 John 1st Seton was born to Alexander Seton (age 24) and Christian Cheney at Seton.
In 1327 John 1st Seton (age 37) died at Seton.
On 17 Aug 1434 John Seton 2nd Lord Seton (age 64) died at Seton. His grandson George Seton 3rd Lord Seton (age 19) succeeded 3rd Lord Seton.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Tantallon
On 31 Aug 1536 James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent (age 5) received a royal charter granting the lands of Tantallon and others.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Tantallon Castle
In 1380 George Douglas 1st Earl Angus was born to William Douglas 1st Earl Douglas (age 57) and Margaret Stewart 3rd Countess Angus and Mar at Tantallon Castle.
Before 18 May 1425 Murdoch Stewart 2nd Duke Albany (age 63) and his younger son Alexander Stewart were arrested and confined in St Andrew's Castle then moved to Caerlaverock Castle. His wife was arrested at the family's home of Doune Castle and imprisoned at Tantallon Castle.
Murdoch's son James "Fat aka Seamas Mòr" Stewart led the men of Lennox and Argyll in open rebellion against the crown. He attacked and burned the burgh of Dumbarton with much loss of life.
In 1449 Archibald "Bell the Cat" Douglas 5th Earl Angus was born to George Douglas 4th Earl Angus (age 22) and Isabella Sibbald Countess Angus at Tantallon Castle.
On 22 Jan 1557 Archibald Douglas 6th Earl Angus (age 68) died at Tantallon Castle. His nephew David Douglas 7th Earl Angus (age 42) succeeded 7th Earl Angus.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Tyninghame [Map]
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Tyninghame House [Map]
On 31 Aug 1669 John Hamilton 4th Earl Haddington (age 43) died in Tyninghame House [Map]. His son Charles Hamilton 5th Earl Haddington (age 19) succeeded 5th Earl Haddington.
In May 1685 Charles Hamilton 5th Earl Haddington (age 35) died at Tyninghame House [Map]. His son Thomas Hamilton 6th Earl Haddington (age 4) succeeded 6th Earl Haddington. His second son since his first son was to succeed to the Earldom of Rothes through his mother Margaret Leslie 8th Countess Rothes and Haddington.
On 25 Jun 1870 George Baillie-Hamilton 10th Earl of Haddington (age 68) died at Tyninghame House [Map].
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Whittingehame
On 19 Apr 1845 James Balfour (age 70) died at Whittingehame.
Europe, British Isles, Scotland, East Lothian aka Haddingtonshire, Yester
In 1243 Roger Giffard (age 89) died at Yester.
Around 13 Aug 1625 John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale was born to John Hay 1st Earl Tweeddale (age 32) and Jean Seton Countess Tweeddale (age 19) at Yester.