Alexander Crichton of Brunstane
Alexander Crichton of Brunstane,, was a Scottish Protestant laird who advocated the murder of Cardinal David Beaton and supported the plan for the marriage of Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Edward of England. In contemporary letters and documents Alexander is known by variant spellings of "Brunstane," his territorial designation. The original House of Brunstane was near Penicuik, and another Crichton estate at Gilberstoun near Portobello, Edinburgh later became known as Brunstane.
Alexander Crichton of Brunstane offered to raise Scottish troops and destroy Arbroath for Henry VIII
Alexander Crichton of Brunstane was with the preacher George Wishart when Arran's men came to arrest him.
Brunstane Castle near Penicuik
Alexander Crichton of Brunstane planned to capture the Earl of Bothwell's castle at Hailes
Sir Ralph Sadler or Sadleir PC, Knight banneret was an English statesman, who served Henry VIII as Privy Councillor, Secretary of State and ambassador to Scotland. Sadler went on to serve Edward VI. Having signed the device settling the crown on Jane Grey in 1553, he was obliged to retire to his estates during the reign of Mary I. Sadler was restored to royal favour during the reign of Elizabeth I, serving as a Privy Councillor and once again participating in Anglo-Scottish diplomacy. He was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in May 1568.
Portrait of a Man (Sir Ralph Sadler?), 1535, Workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger
Sutton House, Hackney, was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir
Mary of Guise discussed politics with Ralph Sadler in her Presence Chamber at Linlithgow Palace
Ralph Sadler left Edinburgh for the safety of Tantallon Castle