Simpson, Sir James, his work on the Simson the mathematician, viii. 553. Sinclair, the Master of, capture of a vessel at Burntisland by, viii. 279-at Sheriffmuir, 314, 315, 319-sketch of Breadalbane by him, 314, note-his account of the battle, 318, note. Sinclairs, Earls of Orkney, iii. 11. Sir Tristrem and Sir Lancelot, authorship of, i. 172, iii. 409. Sitones, Pinkerton on the, i. 187. Sitric, King of Northumbria, i. 333, 334. Skail Bay, silver ornaments found at, i. 124. Skene, John, one of the Octavians, v. 299-W. F., i. 172, 178, notes. Slaughter, pecuniary compensation for, ii. 63-retention of this system, 65. Slavery, Fletcher of Saltoun's advocacy of, viii. 6-views of it prevalent in his time, 7. Sletzer, Captain, the work of, viii. 539. Smith, Mrs Anne, vii. 358, note. Smollett of Bonhill, one of the commissioners for the Union, viii. 117. Smuggling, prevalence of, in Scotland, viii. 358-measures against it, 359. Society men, see Cameronians. "Society of Improvers in Agriculture," the, viii. 511. Sodor and Man, bishopric of, ii. 29, note. Solemn League and Covenant, the, vi. 354. Solinus the geographer, use of the name Somerset, the Duke of, marriage of James Somerset, Thomas, v. 358. Somerset, earldom of, conferred on Ker, v. 398. Sommerville, Lord, one of the "assured lords," iii. 190-joins Queen Mary after her escape, ív. 367, 377, note. Song-music of Scotland, the, vii. seq. 94 et "Sonnets," the, of the casket documents, iv. 261. Sophia, the Electress, v. 390. Sorners, Act regarding, ii. 431. Soulis, Nicolas de, a claimant of the Scots crown, ii. 124—his grounds, 126. Soulis, John de, one of the guardians, ii. 202 capitulates, 224-conspiracy of, against Bruce, 307. South, the insurrection of 1715 in the, viii. 290 et seq. Southesk, Lord, a leader in the rising of 1715, viii. 257, 258, 263-forfeited, 348. "Sow," the, a military engine, ii. 280. Spain, death of Douglas in, ii. 308-relations with Scotland in the time of James IV., iii. 51 et seq.-her position, 53 et seq.-alliance with England and Scotland, 56-position toward France and Scotland, 370 et seq. - - possibilities had Queen Mary escaped to, iv. 379-feeling on the murder of Murray, v. 18-her claims on Darien, viii. 45-seizure of one of the Darien colonists and his crew by, 47-war declared between them, 48-appeal against them to the British Government, ib. - the intrigues regarding the succession, 49 -hostile preparations against the colonists, 56-their capitulation, 57threatened invasion by, 1719, 340. Spalding, account of ceremonies, &c., at the coronation of Charles I., vi. 91 et seq.-character of Huntly, 213-his account of Leslie, 220, note-of Montrose's entry into Aberdeen, 237—and of the seizure of Huntly, 241-of the blue ribbon of the Covenanters, 248, note. Spang, W., his work against Laud's Service-book, vi. 143, note. Spaniards, their colonies and restrictive system, viii. 41. Spanish Armada, the, v. 264. Spence of Wormiston, killed, v. 40. Spey, ancient bridge over the, ii. 110. Spottiswood, Archbishop, his writings, vii. 80-his account of Rizzio's murder, iv. 152, note-Church discipline exercised toward, 320 on the Gowrie Conspiracy, v. 333 et seq.-his pecuniary difficulties, 446-examination of Ogilvie, vi. 11-made Chancellor, 99letter of Charles I. to, 273-rebuilding of Dairsie Church, vii. 102. Spottiswood, Sir R., excepted from indemnity, vi. 239-his execution, 403. Sprot, George, his disclosures regarding the Gowrie Conspiracy, trial and execution, v. 416 et seq. Sprott, G. W., his introduction to the Book of Common Order, iv. 345, note. Spynie, Lord, iii. 451. "Squadrone Volante," the party called, viii. 111-support the Union, 153-in 1725, 346. Stair, Lord, Lord President, his character, vii. 303 et seq.-his previous career, 305-attempt of Parliament to displace him, 336-struggle between the Parliament and the Crown regarding him, 338-appointed Lord President, 339his attempts at judicial reform, 340, 341-on the aversion in Scotland to the English service, viii. 319, note. Stair, Lord, remonstrates against the intended descent from France, viii. 278 -compels the removal of the Pretender from France, 342. Standard, battle of the, i. 438 et seq. Standing army, attempt of Mary of Lorraine to form one, iii. 287-creation of, vii. 148. Stanley, Dean, on vestiges of early Christianity in Scotland, i. 154. "Stannin' Stanes," or Standing Stones, i. 135-remains found near them, 143. State," the queen's, iv. 256, 265. State papers, the, carried off by Edward I., ii. 136. 'Statuta Generalia' of the Scots Church, the, ii. 40. Steinkirk, the Cameronians at the battle of, vii. 326. Stenness, the stone circle at, i. 133. Stephen, King, i. 430-treaty with David of Scotland, 435-war and invasion of England, 436 et seq. battle of the Standard, 439 et seq.-treaty, 440. Stephen, Professor George, his "Old Runic Momuments," 103, 140, 150, 151, 153, 166. Stevenson, R., the engineer, anecdote of, i. 284, note. Stewards or Stewarts, the, ii. 344. Stewart, Alexander, Earl of Mar, ii. 390 et seq. Stewart, Alexander, Kirkcaldy's challenge accepted by, v. 44-treachery to Kirkcaldy, 118. Stewart, Arabella, her parentage, v. 5- Stewart, James, afterwards Earl of Mur- Stewart, Lady Jane, iv. 62. Stewart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1745, viii. 445 et seq. Stewart of Ballochin, commands at Blair Stewart of Grandtully, a subscriber to Stewarts, question of their legitimacy ii. 345-use made of their claims by France, viii. 432. Stilicho, aid sent the Britons by, i. 47. Stillingfleet, on the history of Scotland, iii. 417. Stirling of Keir, imprisoned, vi. 331.' Stirling, the Earl of, grant of Nova Scotia to, vi. 62 et seq.-his poems, vii. 81, 86. Stirling, early mention of, ii. 88-one of the Four Burghs, 90-ancient bridge at, 110-Castle, surrendered to the English, i. 448-the battle of, ii., 189 et seq. -Castle, capture of, by Edward I. 221, et seq.-siege of, by Edward Bruce, 261 -Bannockburn fought to prevent its relief, 263-its surrender, 271 - recaptured by the Scots, 325-the new buildings of, iii. 25-removal of Queen Mary to, 205-architecture of, 435baptism of James VI. at, iv. 181Queen Mary's visit to Jaines VI. at, 215-measures for his removal, 236— his coronation at, 283-execution of Hamilton at, v. 36, 37- Parliament held at, in 1571, 38-attack on it by the queen's party, 39-seized by the Ruthvens, 214-in the hands of the Covenanters, vi. 257- its importance in 1715, viii. 270-attempt on, in 1745, 483. Stirling heads, the, iii. 436. Stone buildings, early ecclesiastical, i. 248. Stone circles, &c., i. 133 et seq. skill shown in their construction, 128. Stone, bronze, and iron ages, the theories regarding them, i. 125 et seq. Stone of Destiny, its removal by Edward I., ii. 172-its proposed restoration, 305. Stonehenge, the stones of, i. 136, 137Arthurian legend regarding, 171. Stonehive, dispersion of the Cavaliers at, vi. 250 et seq. Stones, Druidical, i. 133 et seq.-sculptured, 140 et seq. Stormont, Lord, suspected of complicity with Claverhouse, vii. 298, note-in 1715, viii. 258-in 1745, 442. Stow, account of the body of James IV. by, iii. 78, note. Strachan, defeat of Montrose by, vii. 5the leader of the western Whigs, 39. Strada, Famianus, iv. 134. Strafford, his impeachment, vi. 318charges in connection with Scotland, ib. Strathbogie, Huntly's Castle of, iv. 48, 49. Strange, Sir R., as an engraver, viii. 538 -joins the Pretender, 460. Strathallan, Lord, in 1715, viii. 259-in 1745, 475 Strathclyde, the Briton State of, i. 183, 279-Christianity introduced, 235 et seq. -the capital of, ii. 52-absorbed into Scotland, i. 281. Strathmore, Lord, Toleration Act introduced by, 1703, viii. 90- killed at Sheriffmuir, 320. Strickland, a follower of the Pretender's, viii. 434. Strozzi, Leo, captures St Andrews Cas tle, iii. 264 et seq.-accompanies Queen Mary to Scotland, iv. 18. Struthers, W., vi. 112. Stuart, Mr, on the symbols on the sculptured stones, i. 148, note. Stukely, Dr, attempt to connect Avebury circle with serpent-worship, i. 138, note. Succession, the law of, i. 285 and note early difficulties of, 428-the disputed, ii. 112-letter from the Bishop of St Andrews to Edward, 116-meeting at Norham, 117-address of Edward I., 118 et seq. second meeting, 119answer of the Scots, 120-the claimants accept King Edward's superiority, 122 et seq.-nature of their claims, 126 et seq.-appointment of arbiters, 132-reassembling at Norham, 141-the law, 142 et seq.-decision, 145 et seq.-the pleadings in favour of the claimants, 146 et seq.-final judgment, 154-its adjustment in the time of Bruce, ii. 273 -power assumed by the Romish Church in questions of, iii. 316-the order of, adherence to it, 389-the English Act of, accepted by Scotland, viii. 119. Succession Act of 1681, the, vii. 241. Suderies, or South Hebrides, the, ii. 28. Suetonius, reference to Druidism by, i. 214. Suffolk, the Earl of, iii. 210. Sunday, regulations regarding, vi. 55. Superintendents, office of the, iv. 327. Superiority, the claim of, revived by Henry VIII., iii. 181-its revival proposed by Cecil, 350-revived at the York Commission, v. 42-claims of England, the long struggle caused by them, viii. 2. Superstitions, prevalent in Scotland, vii. 113 et seq. "Supplicants," the, against Laud's Service-book, vi. 160 et seq.-their tone, 161, 164-proclamations against them, 165-gathering at Edinburgh, ib. 167measures to secure the Town Council, 167-united supplication, 168-proceedings of the Council, ib. et seq.-the Tables, 170 et seq.-their demands, 175 -protestation issued, ib. et seq.-their protestation at Stirling, 178 et seq.signing of the Covenant, 183. See thereafter Covenanters. "Supplication" of 1633, the, vi. 87, 89 et seq.-its history and reception, 94that on the Service-book, 144, notethe united, 168. Surrey, Earl of, appointed guardian, ii. 178-measures against Wallace, 185 -his defeat at Stirling, 189 et seq.-his flight, 191. Surrey, the Earl of, victory at Flodden, iii. 76-dispersion of his army, 84account of Dacre's inroad, 103-on the position, &c., of James V., 119. Sussex, Lord, a member of the commission, iv. 431-on the casket letters, &c., 447, note-letter to Cecil, 462, noteon the position of the Hamiltons, v. 5 -invasion of Scotland, 24-his difficulties, 25-interview with Leslie, 103. Sutherland, the Earl of, iv. 11-signs the band for the queen, 377, note. Sutherland, strength of the Covenanters in, vi. 205. Swein Castle, iii. 57. Sweyn, King of Denmark, i. 374. Tables, formation, constitution, &c., of the, vi. 170 et seq.-mode of their action, 172 et seq.-discussion with the Council, 175-proclamation and protestation, 179 et seq.-measures to secure adherents, 204-complain of seizure of their munitions of war, 220 -measures to regulate the elections for the Assembly, 225. Tacitus, his Life of Agricola, i. 2-its object and leading characteristics, 9 et seq.-the name Caledonia first used by him, 17-the Orcades of, 20-on the underground winter-dwellings of the Germans, 190-his account of the Caledonians, &c., 183 et seq.-his reference to the Druids, 211, 214-history of a revolted German cohort from, 300. Talbot, lands in Scotland claimed by, ii. 314-a member of Edward Baliol's Parliament, 319. Tally system, its introduction into Scotland, viii. 209. Tamworth, English ambassador, iv. 124. Tanist, the early title of, i. 348. Tantallon, defence of, by Angus, iii. 139 -its capture, 141-held against Hertford, 235-attempt of Mary of Lorraine to get possession of, 287-its architecture, 433. Tapuc, ancient remains on the, i. 96 and note. Tarbet Castle, iii. 57. Tartan, first representations of, viii. 530. Taus of Tacitus, the, i. 3, note. Taverns, ancient laws regarding, ii. 107. Taxation, adjustment of, by the Act of Union, viii. 120 et seq.-difficulties regarding, in 1724, 352. Taxes under the feudal system, the, i. 363-new system of collecting after the Union, and dissatisfaction caused by it, viii. 209. Tay, the, did Agricola penetrate to? i. 3. note. Teinds or tithes, mode of levying, iii. 323 et seq. Temporalities of the Church, dissensions regarding them, iv. 36. Terregles, flight of Mary to, iv. 375. Test Act of 1681, the, vii. 242-re-enacted, 264-the University, of 1690, vii. 447. Tests, proposed extension of system of, viii. 167. Teulet, Alexandre, his skill as an archologist, iv. 467. Teutonic and Celtic races, division between, ii. 389. Teviotdale, restored to Scotland, ii. 350. Thermes, De, capture of Broughty Castle by, iii. 278. "Thirds of benefices," the appropriation of, iv. 39--Act regarding, 324.. Thirty Years' War, Scots soldiers engaged in it, vi. 218 et seq. Thomas of Ercildoun, iii. 409. Thomas, cousin of Buchanan, V. 211. Thomson, James, his works, viii. 546. Thor, Norse legends connected with, i. Thralls, ancient laws regarding, ii. 72. Throckmorton, interviews with Queen Mary in France, iv. 13 et seq.-ambassador to her, 42-his reception, 113character of Bothwell, 173-reference to the casket letters, 264, 278-on the policy of Murray, 280, note-Murray's account to him of the interview at Lochleven, 287-his account of the reception of the French ambassador, 291 --and of the non-probability of French intervention, 293 et seq.-his instructions, 296 his difficulties, 297-refused access to Mary, 298-fresh instructions, 300-on the danger of English interference 303 et seq. -on the schemes of the Hamiltons, 304 et seq.conversation with Tullibardine, ib.and with Lethington, 305-appeals regarding Queen Mary's danger, 306alarmed for his own safety, 307-his withdrawal urged, 308-interviews with Murray, 309 et seq.-announcement of Murray's policy, 312 et seq.-result of his negotiations with the Hamiltons, ib. et seq.-his recall, 314-Murray's answer as to proceedings in the event of Bothwell's capture, ib.-his last interview with the confederates, 315on Murray's administration, 356-on the queen's refusal to be divorced from Bothwell, 363-report on the Hamiltons, 370, note. Thule of Tacitus, i. 21. Thumbkin, the torture of the, vii. 175. Tichburne, Alderman, vii. 52. Tinchel at Braemar in 1715, viii. 257. Tippermuir, battle of, vi. 366. Tithes, origin of, in Scotland, i. 417. Tithes in kind, the, in Scotland, vi. 79— their commutation, 81 et seq. "Titulars of the teinds," the, vi. 79. Tixall, removal of Mary to, V. 251. Todd, Dr, his life of St Patrick, i. 69, note on the Co-arb, 242, note. Toleration, denounced by the Presbyterians, vii. 66-Act introduced into the Estates of 1703, viii. 90. Tomasi, Cardinal, ii. 5. Tonsure, dispute regarding the, i. 272. Torfin, first wife of Malcolm Canmore, i. Trade, state of, to the Reformation, iii. 438-under Cromwell, vii. 56. Trade-stamps, Roman, found in Scotland, i. 56. Trading communities, their privileges, ii. 93. Trandson, Anna, claims Bothwell as her husband, iv. 469. Tranent, Roman remains near, i. 57Queen Mary at, iv. 199. Traquair, the Earl of, procures Balmerinoch's pardon, vi. 98--attacked by the mob, 166-proposals to the supplicants, 177-mission to the king, 178-commissioner to the Assembly, 271-his instructions, 274-at the Ripon conference, 312-excepted from indemnity, viii. 337 Trinkets and ornaments, ancient, i. 121. Triremes of the ancients, the, i. 307. Trivet, the chronicle of, iii. 412. "Trot of Turriff," the, vi. 245 et seq. "Trustees" for the Pretender, the, viii. 343. Tubacanti, victory of the Darien colonists at, viii. 57. Tucker, T., his report on excise, &c., vii. 56 et seq. Tudor architecture, wanting in Scotland, iii. 431 et seq. Tulchan bishops, the, v. 81. Tullibardine, the Laird of, iv. 237, 245conversation regarding the Hamiltons, 304. Tullibardine, Lord, Lord Privy Seal in 1702, viii. 80-joins Mar in 1715, 258commands the rising in 1719, 341-his escape, 342-forfeited, 348 -accompanies Charles Edward to Scotland, 434, 438. Tumuli, remains, &c., in, i. 126, note. Turgot's life of St Margaret, i. 381-consecrated Bishop of St Andrews, 420his death, 422. Turnberry Castle, attempt of Bruce on, ii. 249. Turner, Sir James, on the atrocities of the Irish, vi. 342 exactions, &c., against the Covenanters, vii. 169 — captured by them, 171. Turner, Robert, a vindicator of Queen Mary, iv. 470. Turriff, Montrose checks the Gordons at, vi. 236-dispersion of the Covenanters at, 245 et seq. Turston, Archbishop of York, i. 436, 437. Tutbury, Mary at, v. 248, 249. Tutor of Bunby, the, his murder, ii. 423. Tweed, early bridge over the, ii. 95-passage of it by the Covenanters, vi. 301. Tweeddale, the Marquis of, his reception on presenting address for the Darien Company, viii. 60-the Security Act introduced by, 92- Commissioner in 1704, 99-a leader of the Squadrone, 111-the last Scots Secretary of State, 347. Twenge, Sir Marmaduke de, at the battle of Stirling, ii. 191-Bruce's courtesy to, 270. Twiss, Dr, President of the Westminster Assembly, vi. 380. 'Twopenny Faith,' the, iii. 334 and note. Tylney, Emery, account of Wishart by, iii. 251, note. Tyndrum, defeat of Bruce at, ii. 249, 251. Tyne, Roman bridge over the, i. 25-its passage forced by the Covenanters, vi. Tytler, P. F., his views as to Queen Mary, iv. 444, note. Ulster, migrations of the Highlanders into, vi. 26 et seq.-plantation, 71. Umfravile, Gilbert d', ii. 133-lands in Scotland claimed by, 314. Union of England and Scotland, the project for, in the time of James VI., v. 401 et seq.-appointment of commissioners, 402-the arguments against it, 404 et seq.-the project dropped, 407steps toward, under Cromwell, vii. 51 et seq. commissions for, after the Restoration, 185-views of William III. regarding, 331-of 1707, as an epoch in Scots history, viii. 1 et seq. its historical significance and importance, 2 et seq.-necessity for it increasingly manifest, 64-address of the king on it, ib.-motion in the Lords, 65-thrown out in the Commons, 66renewed appeal of the king on it, ib.Queen Anne's address on it on her accession, 81-commission appointed, ib. -the question of equal trading privileges, ib.-discussion and difficulties about this, 82-commission dissolved, 83-necessity for it forced on England, 101-bill for it prepared in Parliament, 103 et seq.-power given to appoint commissioners, 104- draft of the treaty in the Scots Parliament, 114debate on he appointment of commissioners, 115-their selection, 116 et seq. -mode of procedure arranged, 118-the articles and discussions on them, 119 et seq.-acceptance of the English Act of Succession, 119-taxation, 120 et seq. -the Equivalent," 125 et seq.-pre |