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

Sir William Kirkcaldy

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. Sir William Kirkcaldy Marker

Inscription. Fortissimo Veritas In memory of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange, “justly reputed to be one of the best soldiers and most accomplished cavaliers of his time.” He held this castle For Queen Mary from May 1568 to May 1573 and after its houourable surrender suffered death for devotion to her cause on 3rd August 1573.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 55° 56.913′ N, 3° 11.914′ W. Memorial is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It can be reached from Royal Mile 0.3 kilometers west of Johnston Terrace, on the left when traveling west. Located at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Scotland’s Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Gatehouse (here, next to this marker); Memorial to Robert the Bruce (here, next to this marker); Memorial to Wallace (here, next to this marker); Portcullis Gate (a few steps from this marker); Near This Spot in 1625 Sir William Alexander of Menstrie (a few steps from this marker); Half-Moon Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Forewall Battery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . William Kirkcaldy of Grange on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Sir William Kirkcaldy Marker at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. Sir William Kirkcaldy Marker at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.