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Sir James Douglas of Lothian
Son of William de Douglas,
Sir James received the lands of Kincavil and Calderelece (East Calder) from King Robert I in
1315. He was also known as Sir James Douglas de Laudonia (meaning Lothian).
From Scots Peerage:
SIR JAMES DOUGLAS, styled 'de Laudonia ' or of Lothian, who succeeded, does not appear on record till 2 April 1315, when he received from King Robert Bruce a grant of the lands of Kincavil and Caldor-clere (or East Calder) in Linlithgowshire, at a rental of 12, 5s. 10d., later, in 1317, burdened with an annual rent of ten merks, payable to Reginald Crauford,
a servant of the King, for the service of an archer in the royal army.
These land grants were likely part of the King building a power base of
supporters who were prepared to help defend the nation against English and,
indeed, Scottish rivals.
He was the father of five children prior to his death circa 1323.
See also:
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The Integration of the Lothians into Scotland and the Douglas
Family Influence
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