Restalrig — RESTALRIG, an ancient village, and formerly a parish of itself, though now in the parish of South Leith, county of Edinburgh, 1½ mile (E.) from Edinburgh; containing 92 inhabitants. The barony early formed part of the possessions of the Logan… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
Piershill — is a suburb of north east Edinburgh, Scotland. In the shadow of Arthurs Seat.It is mainly residential, and partly formed out of ex army properties, built in the 1920s by the Edinburgh Corporation Council. The east coast railway line between… … Wikipedia
Clan Logan — Crest badge suitable for members of Clan Logan. Clan Logan is a both a Highland and Lowland Scottish clan. The clan does not have a Chief recognised by Lord Lyon King of Arms, and therefore can be considered an Armigerous clan … Wikipedia
George Lauder of The Bass — Sir George Lauder of The Bass, Knt., (died June 27, 1611 on The Bass), was a cleric, Privy Counsellor, and Member of the Scottish Parliament. He was also Tutor to Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales. FamilyThe earliest mention of George Lauder… … Wikipedia
John Sinclair (d. 1566) — John Sinclair (d. April 1566) was also an Ordinary Lord and later Lord President in the Court of Session. He married Mary, Queen of Scots to Lord Darnley. FamilyHe was the fourth son of Sir Oliver Sinclair of Roslin (d. after April 11, 1510) by… … Wikipedia
John Fraser (bishop) — infobox bishopbiog name = John Fraser religion= Roman Catholic Church See = Diocese of Ross Title = Bishop of Ross Period = 1497 ndash;1507 consecration = By January 3, 1499 Predecessor = John Guthrie Successor = Robert Cockburn post = Provost of … Wikipedia
Leith — LEITH, a burgh and sea port town, in the county of Edinburgh, 1½ mile (N. by E.) from Edinburgh, and 392 (N. N. W.) from London; containing, with the parishes of North and South Leith, 28,268 inhabitants. This place, which is of considerable… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
James Halyburton — (1518 February, 1589), Scottish Protestant reformer, was educated at the University of St Andrews, Fife, where he graduated MA in 1538.From 1553 to 1586 he was Provost of St Andrews and a prominent figure in national life. He was chosen as one of … Wikipedia
Clan Hay — Crest badge Crest: Issuing out of a crest coronet a falcon volant Proper, armed, jessed and belted Or Motto: SERVA JUGUM Slogan: A Ha … Wikipedia
Lord High Admiral of Scotland — The Lord High Admiral of Scotland was one of the Great Offices of State of Scotland before the Union with England in 1707.The office was one of considerable power, also known as Royal Scottish Admiralty , including command of the King s ships and … Wikipedia