David Wood of Craig facts for kids

David Wood of Craig was an important person in Scotland's royal court a long time ago. He helped manage the country's money and supplies for King James V.

Who Was David Wood of Craig?

David Wood of Craig was a Scottish courtier and administrator. He worked for James V of Scotland, the King of Scotland. First, he was in charge of the King's food and supplies as the "Master of the King's Larder."

David Wood's Important Role

From 1538 to 1543, David Wood got a big promotion. He became the Comptroller of Scotland. This meant he was in charge of all the country's money and how it was spent.

Before David Wood took over, the King was not happy with how things were being managed. In November 1538, an English official named Thomas Wharton heard some news. He heard that a secretary named Adam Otterburn was put in prison at Dumbarton Castle. Another person, James Colville, who used to be the Comptroller, was also in prison because of problems with his accounts.

What David Wood Said About Spending

In 1543, David Wood spoke about how Regent Arran was spending money. Regent Arran was ruling Scotland while the new Queen, Mary, was very young. Wood said that Regent Arran was spending much more money on his own household than King James V had spent when he was alive. He noted that Arran "holds a great house and is at more costly expense than our late sovereign lord held in his time."

Craig Castle

David Wood of Craig was connected to Craig Castle. This castle is located near Montrose in a place called Maryton parish. David Wood received the rights to this property in 1535 from David Beaton.

Family Life

David Wood had children, including:

• Andrew Wood.
• Agnes Wood, who married a man named John Carnegie of Colluthie. John was the older brother of David Carnegie of Colluthie. Agnes and John's daughter later married Patrick Kinnaird.