Individual Details
Sir Michael Scott
(1320 - 17 Nov 1346)
Born about 1320. Michael died in Battle of Durham on 17 October 1346; he was 26.
Sir Michael Scott of Murthockstone, son of Sir Richard and the heiress of Murthockstone, was a gallant warrior, distinguishing himself at the battle of Halidon hill, 19 July 1330. Slain in battle of Durham thirteen years later, 17 October 1346.
Accompanied David II to the unfortunate battle of Durham, and fell in that engagement on the 17th October 1346.
"Sir Michael Scot" is in the list of slain at the battle of Durham in 1346, and his name is mentioned amongst those who fought at Halidon Hill. Nothing else is known of him, his relation to Richard of Murthockston being assumed.
Children of Michael Scott:
11 Robert, 10, M (~1346 - before 1389)
John, 11, M.
John was "...ancestor of the Scotts of Harden."
John was ancestor of the Scotts of Sinton, Harden, Whitslaid, Toderick, Raeburn, Woll, Thirlestane, etc.
Sir Michael Scott of Murthockstone, son of Sir Richard and the heiress of Murthockstone, was a gallant warrior, distinguishing himself at the battle of Halidon hill, 19 July 1330. Slain in battle of Durham thirteen years later, 17 October 1346.
Accompanied David II to the unfortunate battle of Durham, and fell in that engagement on the 17th October 1346.
"Sir Michael Scot" is in the list of slain at the battle of Durham in 1346, and his name is mentioned amongst those who fought at Halidon Hill. Nothing else is known of him, his relation to Richard of Murthockston being assumed.
Children of Michael Scott:
11 Robert, 10, M (~1346 - before 1389)
John, 11, M.
John was "...ancestor of the Scotts of Harden."
John was ancestor of the Scotts of Sinton, Harden, Whitslaid, Toderick, Raeburn, Woll, Thirlestane, etc.
Events
| Birth | 1320 | ||||
| Death | 17 Nov 1346 | slain at the battle of Durham in 1346 |
Families
| Father | Sir Richard Scott (1265 - 1320) |
| Mother | Inglis Of Murthockstone ( - ) |
| Sibling | Sir Robert Scott ( - 1389) |