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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Scotland Lords Spiritual

Scotland Lords Spiritual is in Scotland.

Abbot

Abbot Arbroath

George Hepburn Bishop Isles was appointed Abbot Arbroath.

Abbot Coupar Angus

Donald Campbell Abbot Coupar Angus was appointed Abbot Coupar Angus.

Abbot Holyrood

Before 2nd October 1528 William Douglas Prior of Coldingham (age 35) was appointed Abbot Holyrood.

Archbishop

Archbishop of Glasgow

On 9th January 1492 Archbishop of Glasgow was appointed Archbishop of Glasgow; the first Archbishop of Glasgow, holding as suffragans the bishop of Dunkeld, the bishop of Dunblane, the bishop of Argyll, and the bishop of Galloway.

Archbishop of St Andrews

Around May 1497 King James IV of Scotland (age 24) nominated his brother James of Ross (age 21) to be Archbishop of St Andrews. James of Ross was a minor, and so the revenues of the archbishopric would be controlled by King James.

On 28th November 1547 Archbishop John Hamilton (age 35) was appointed ArchBishop of St Andrews.

Around August 1548 Cardinal David Beaton was consecrated as ArchBishop of St Andrews.

Archbishop Alexander Stewart was appointed ArchBishop of St Andrews.

Dean

Dean Brechin Cathedral

Hugh Douglas was appointed Dean Brechin Cathedral.

Prior

Prior of St Andrew's

In 1538 James Stewart 1st Earl of Moray Regent (age 7) was appointed Prior of St Andrew's securing his income.