Monthly Archives: September 2012

This week – 25 September 1289

Earl Duncan III of Fife was murdered at Pitpollok near Brechin by Sir Patrick Abernethy and Sir Walter Percy. He was buried at Coupar Angus Abbey. His marriage to Joan, daughter of Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester, produced one … Continue reading

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This week – 21 September 1287

William, bishop of Dunblane, stated that the right to presentation to the vicarage of the church of Strageath (PER), upon inquisition, has been found to belong to the monks of Inchaffray. They duly presented Lord John, chaplain of Legerwood, and … Continue reading

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People of Medieval Scotland launched!

The People of Medieval Scotland database was successfully launched by Michael Russell, MSP, on 5 September 2012 at the University of Glasgow. The database is an extension of the original database developed for the Paradox of Medieval Scotland project and … Continue reading

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This week – 11 September 1222

Bishop Adam of Caithness was brutally murdered in his house at Halkirk. Tensions had been high since the time of his predecessor, John, over the collection of teinds. Indeed, Bishop John had also suffered attacks survived mutilation in 1201. Following … Continue reading

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This week – 3-7 September 1296

Edward I’s progress through Scotland, which began in March 1296, was coming to an end. Following his parliament on 28 August at Berwick, at which time he received the homage and fealty of several hundred Scots, he remained in the … Continue reading

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