James I was King of Scots from 1406 to 1437. The youngest of three sons, he was born in Dunfermline Abbey to King Robert III and his wife Annabella Drummond. His older brother David, Duke of Rothesay
Portrait in the Forman Armorial, 1562
Windsor Castle, where James I was held prisoner. Drawing from the Album amicorum ('Friendship album') of Michael van Meer. Edinburgh University Library
A modern depiction of Joan Beaufort
Entrance and only remaining part of Scone Abbey
Robert III, born John Stewart, was King of Scots from 1390 to his death in 1406. He was also High Steward of Scotland from 1371 to 1390 and held the titles of Earl of Atholl and Earl of Carrick before
James I of Scotland
…James I (late July 1394 – 21 February 1437) was King of Scots from 1406 to 1437. The youngest of three sons, he was born in Dunfermline Abbey to King Robert III and his wife Annabella Drummond. His older brother David, Duke of Rothesay died under suspicious circumstances while being detained by their uncle…
Groat of 1390 bearing a crowned facing effigy of Robert III on the obverse
Falkland Palace was built close to the site of Falkland Castle
The grave of Robert III, Paisley Abbey