Sir David Cunningham of Robertland, in Ayrshire, was Master of Works to the Crown of Scotland from 1602 to 1607, and Surveyor of the King's Works in England from 1604 to 1606
The coat of arms of the Cunninghams of Robertland
William Schaw
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William Schaw was Master of Works to James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark for building castles and palaces, and was an important figure in the development of Freemasonry in Scotland.
William Schaw organised repairs to the steeple and clock at Holyroodhouse shown to right in this engraving.
Signature of William Schaw (died 1602), Master of Work to King James VI and Anne of Denmark, National Records of Scotland
Dumfermline Abbey and Palace ruins in the late seventeenth century
William Schaw was buried at Dunfermline Abbey