In 1553 he received the lands of the abbey of Paisley, and in 1568 he aided Mary Queen of Scots to escape from Lochleven castle, afterwards fighting for her at the Battle of Langside.
He received the lands of the abbey of Paisley. This was in 1553. He aided Mary Queen of Scots, afterwards fighting for her at the Battle of Langside. This was in 1568. This was to escape from Lochleven castle.