John Stewart of Traquair

He was a younger brother of Robert Stewart of Traquair, from whom he inherited the family estates.

A young laird of Traquair, possibly Robert Stewart, was shot at the siege of Haddington in August 1548.

[2] In December 1562 Mary, Queen of Scots sent Adam MacCulloch, Marchmont Herald, to Hermitage Castle, demanding its surrender to John Stewart of Traquair.

[3] Stewart was Captain of the Royal Guard of Mary, Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley.

He is said to have accompanied them on their ride to Seton Palace and Dunbar Castle with Arthur Erskine of Blackgrange after the murder of David Rizzio.