John Knox is considered as one of the founders of the Scottish Reformation
Portrait of John Knox. Scottish clergyman, writer and historian.
Tag: Scotland Delineated
The Holyrood Palace and Chapel at Edinburgh
The royal Palace bearing the above name was originally an abbey, founded by David I., A. D. 1128.
Edinburgh Castle. View from the south side of the Grass-Market.
The view here given is taken from the south side of the Grass-Market. It exhibits that portion of the Castle which contained the Royal Apartments.
The assassination of David Riccio, favourite of Mary Stuart in 1566.
Riccio was an Italian lute player and composer, as well as private secretary and favorite of Mary Stuart.