Robert Lundie facts for kids

Robert Lundie (also spelled Lundy) was an important Scottish knight who worked for King James IV of Scotland. He was in charge of the King's cannons and later managed the King's money. He died in the year 1500.

Working for the King

Robert Lundie was a trusted helper to King James IV of Scotland. In 1494, he received fancy clothes for his work at the royal court. The next year, in 1495, he became the First Usher of the Royal Chamber, which meant he helped manage the King's personal rooms and affairs.

In 1496, Robert was put in charge of the King's artillery, which included all the cannons and weapons. He was paid a good salary of £80 for this important job.

Castles and Responsibilities

Robert's family home was Balgonie Castle in Fife. He inherited this castle from his mother's family. In August 1496, King James IV visited the area on his way to St Andrews. The King even gave 18 shillings to the stonemasons who were working on Balgonie Castle at the time.

Robert also looked after Dumbarton Castle for the King. He was the keeper of this castle until July 1497. Robert's uncle, John Lundy, was the keeper of Stirling Castle. Both Robert and his uncle helped the King with his affairs.

In Charge of Money

In May 1498, Robert Lundie was given an even bigger job: he became the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland. This meant he was responsible for keeping track of all the money the King received and spent. This was a very important role in the government.

One of his duties was to collect money that had belonged to the previous king, James III of Scotland, who had died in 1488. However, Robert Lundie died in 1500, and sadly, the detailed records of his time as Treasurer have been lost. These records would have been very helpful for understanding Scottish history from that time.