Margaret Stewart, Lady Gordon facts for kids
Margaret Stewart, born in 1498, was a Scottish noblewoman. She was the daughter of James IV of Scotland, who was the King of Scots, and a woman named Margaret Drummond.
Her Early Years
Margaret Stewart was born in 1498. Her mother, Margaret Drummond, was the daughter of Lord Drummond. King James IV made sure Margaret Drummond was well cared for. She received money from lands in an area called Strathearn. Margaret Drummond passed away in 1502 and was buried at Dunblane Cathedral.
As a young girl, Margaret Stewart was known as "Lady Margaret." She lived at Edinburgh Castle. Sir Patrick Crichton and his wife, Katrine Turing, looked after her. Her helpers and friends included Marjory Lindsay and two African servants named Margaret and Ellen More. They were often called the "More lasses."
In February 1505, Lady Margaret began taking dancing lessons. Her teacher was a drummer named Guilliam. Records show details about her clothes. For example, in June 1506, she had a brown or russet gown. It had velvet borders and sleeves. She also had a satin skirt, a hat, and a tippet (a kind of scarf). She wore a veil made of "crisp" fabric and ribbons in her hair.
Her Marriages
Margaret Stewart married three times. Her first husband was John Gordon, Lord Gordon. He was the son of Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly. Lord Gordon's aunt was Lady Catherine Gordon. Margaret traveled north from the royal court. She rode over the Mounth towards Huntly Castle on November 19, 1512. Her servants, John Sinclair and Margaret Prestoun, went with her. Some people think Margaret Prestoun was the sister of Ellen More. Margaret and Lord Gordon had two sons. Their children included George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly and Alexander Gordon (bishop of Galloway).
After Lord Gordon passed away, Lady Margaret married Alexander Stewart, Bishop of Moray. He was the son of Alexander Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany. They had three sons and one daughter. Their daughter, also named Margaret, later married Lord David Drummond.
Her third marriage was in 1531. She married Sir John Drummond of Innerpeffray. They had five daughters together. After they married, James V of Scotland made John Drummond the Forester. This meant he was in charge of the Royal Forest of Glenartney. This forest was in Strathearn. In 1536, a special document made Innerpeffray a free barony. This document officially recognized Margaret Stewart as "sororis regis." This Latin phrase means "sister of the king."
The National Museums of Scotland has some old carved oak panels. These panels show the special symbols of John Drummond and Margaret Stewart. They might have been decorations in their home in Edinburgh.
