Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Lodging of Sir Simon Preston

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. Lodging of Sir Simon Preston Marker

Inscription. M 1567 R On this site stood the lodging of Sir Simon Preston of Craigmillar, Provost of the City of Edinburgh 1566-7 in which lodging Mary Queen of Scotland after her surrender to the Confederate Lords at Carberry Hill, spent her last night in Edinburgh 15th June 1567. On the following evening she was conveyed to Holyrood and thereafter to Lochleven Castle as a State prisoner.

This tablet was erected by the Lord Provost & Magistrates and Council of Edinburgh Mar 1894

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1567.

Location. 55° 57.015′ N, 3° 11.426′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of Royal Mile and W Parliament Square, on the left when traveling east on Royal Mile. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1YJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The City Chambers (a few steps from this marker); Alexander & Bucephalus (a few steps from this marker); Edinburgh Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Advocate's Close (within shouting distance of this marker); The High Street Wellhead

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Braidwood (about 90 meters away); The Lawnmarket Wellhead (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Simon Preston of Craigmillar on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Mary, Queen of Scots on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. Lodging of Sir Simon Preston Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.