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
Thomas Musgrave of Bewcastle
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Thomas Musgrave, Captain of Bewcastle was an English landowner and soldier involved in Scottish border politics. He was keeper of Bewcastle Castle for Elizabeth I.
Ruins of Bewcastle Castle
Thomas Musgrave was taken to Stirling Castle in September 1601 to have a drinking session with James VI and watch Prince Henry's exercises