William Danielstoun facts for kids
William Danielstoun was an important person in Scotland during the 1500s. He was in charge of Linlithgow Palace for King James V of Scotland. This palace was a royal home and a very important building.
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William Danielstoun's Job at the Palace
William Danielstoun became the Keeper of Linlithgow Palace on November 19, 1540. He took over from Thomas Johnston. His yearly payment for this job was £50 Scots. This was a good amount of money back then.
He also had other important roles. He was a Bailie (like a local official) in Linlithgow. He was also a Sheriff-depute for the area around Linlithgow.
In 1540, he found some gold coins in Linlithgow. King James V gave him some land in Linlithgow in December 1542. This was likely a reward for his hard work at the palace. This was one of the last gifts the King made before he passed away.
Building Work at Linlithgow Palace
Before Danielstoun, another person named Thomas Johnson was looking after repairs at the palace. In April 1541, Danielstoun was paid for bringing wood to support the north part of the palace. Sadly, this part of the building later fell down in 1607. Danielstoun also finished some of the palace's chimneys. He also put a new roof on the chapel.
Mary of Guise Stays at the Palace
Mary of Guise was the Queen of Scotland and mother of Mary, Queen of Scots. She came to Linlithgow Palace when she was expecting her baby. She stayed there until July 1543. Then she moved to Stirling Castle.
Records show details about her time at Linlithgow. These records mention things like coal and soap for her laundry. They also talk about repairs to make the fountain work in June 1543. Furnishings were also packed up for her move to Stirling Castle.
After Danielstoun's Time
After Mary, Queen of Scots, left the palace, other people took over Danielstoun's role. Regent Arran made Matthew Hamilton the Keeper and Captain of Linlithgow Palace in August 1543. Later, Robert Hamilton of Briggis took on this job.
William Danielstoun had a son named James.
John Danielstoun, Parson of Dysart
William Danielstoun had a brother named John Danielstoun. John was a church official, known as the Parson of Dysart.
After King James V died, a royal servant named John Tennent delivered some pictures from the royal collection to John Danielstoun. This was done on the orders of Regent Arran. The pictures included one of Adam and Eve, and other subjects. John Danielstoun left behind a picture of Our Lady made with silk and gold. He also left a picture of Lucretia.
