James vi of scotland biography for kids

The Entry of James VI into Edinburgh was a ceremony marking the coming of age of James VI of Scotland as an adult ruler on Friday 19 October 1579.

James VI had spent his childhood at Stirling Castle. Now he came to Edinburgh to begin his adult rule.

His entry to the town was marked by a ceremonial Royal entry, the usual way across Europe of marking a new monarch, or one making his first visit to a city.

Events

According to David Moysie, James VI left Stirling on 29 September 1579 despite a storm.

James vi of scotland biography for kids pictures

He had lunch at Dunipace and dinner at Linlithgow Palace where he stayed the night, and came to Holyroodhouse the next evening. The town lined the road with men in armour and a salute was fired from Edinburgh Castle.

James arrived from Dalkeith Palace.

The processional route went from the West Port, to the Overbow, to the Tolbooth, to St Giles Kirk, the Mercat Cross, the Salt Tron, the Nether Bow, Canongate Cross, and Holyrood Palace. T