William the Lion

12th Century Perth ~ Brief Notes

This entry was posted in Perth Past and tagged 1210 Flood 12th century Perth Castle William the Lion on May 18, 2014 by madeinpe

1100 onwards saw an increase in manufacturing and trade and the development of the burghs. Charters making grants to religious establishments show that burghs existed at Berwick and Roxburgh before 1124 and probably at Perth soon after that. David I created many burghs. Perth became a royal burgh and was […]

St John of Dunkeld ~ Scottish Saint

This entry was posted in Perth People and tagged Dunkeld Saint William the Lion on May 10, 2014 by madeinpe

“St John of Dunkeld was unusual among Scottish saints in that he originally came from the village of Podock in England. He became Archdeacon of St Andrews, and when the see became vacant the Chapter chose him as their next bishop. This action infuriated the King (William the Lion) who […]