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

Near This Spot in 1625 Sir William Alexander of Menstrie

Photographed by Josh Pletcher, June 15, 2022

1. Near This Spot in 1625 Sir William Alexander of Menstrie Marker

Inscription. Near this spot in 1625 Sir William Alexander of Menstrie, Earl of Stirling, received sasine, or lawful possession of the Royal Province of Nova Scotia by the ancient and symbolic ceremony of delivery of earth and stone from Castlehill by a representative of the King. Here also (1625-1637) the Scottish baronets of Nova Scotia received sasine of their distant baronies.

Presented by the Province of Nova Scotia

Erected by Province of Nova Scotia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1625.

Location. 55° 56.923′ N, 3° 11.9′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is in Edinburgh Old Town. It is on Castlehill, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial to Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Sir William Kirkcaldy (a few steps from this marker); Gatehouse (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to Robert the Bruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Portcullis Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Half-Moon Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Forewall Battery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Palace (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling (Wikipedia). Overview:

William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling PC (c. 1567 – 12 February 1640) was a Scottish courtier and poet who was involved in the Scottish colonisation of Charles Fort, later Port-Royal, Nova Scotia in 1629 and Long Island, New York. His literary works include Aurora (1604), The Monarchick Tragedies (1604) and Doomes-Day (1614, 1637).

(Submitted on October 23, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 23, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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