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
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
Robert II was King of Scots from 1371 to his death in 1390. The son of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland, and Marjorie, daughter of King Robert the Bruce, he was named Robert Stewart. Upon
Robert III of Scotland
…titles of Earl of Atholl (1367–1390) and Earl of Carrick (1368–1390) before ascending the throne at the age of about 53 years. He was the eldest son of King Robert II and Elizabeth Mure and was legitimised by his parents' second marriage through papal dispensation in 1349. John joined his father and other magnates…
Dumbarton Castle on Dumbarton Rock where Robert Stewart and King David took refuge in 1333
Dairsie Castle where the 1335 Parliament was held
Robert the warrior and knight: the reverse side of Robert II's Great Seal, enhanced as a 19th-century steel engraving
Dunfermline Abbey, which received Coldingham Priory as a daughter house from King Robert