Archibald Wauchope of Niddrie Scottish landowner and rebel.
Niddrie, Edinburgh
Raid of Holyrood
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The Raid of Holyrood was an attack on Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh on 27 December 1591 by Francis Stewart, 5th Earl of Bothwell in order to gain the favour of King James VI of Scotland. Bothwell subsequently staged a raid at Falkland Palace, and in July 1593 made another attempt at Holyrood.
James Douglas of Spott rescued his servants from torture in the gatehouse of Holyrood Palace
James VI barricaded himself in the tower built by his grandfather James V
James VI barricaded himself in the tower built by his grandfather James V at Falkland Palace