John MacMorran

[5] In March 1590 MacMorran wrote to Archibald Douglas, a Scottish diplomat in London to help resolve a shipping dispute.

Lord Home made representations for one English culprit, the son of one Richard Foster, who was the first prisoner to be released.

The English diplomat George Nicholson heard the town would benefit by raising contributions for building churches from the boys' supporters.

[9] Seven were released soon after James Pringle of Whytbank (who lived at Moubray House), made a plea on their behalf to the Privy Council late in November.

At the time of his death, Bailie John owned part shares in several ships including the Anna (named for Anne of Denmark), the Grace of God, the Pelican, the Good Fortune, the Elspeth, the Fleur-de-lys, and the Thomas.

In July 1597 James VI held a lengthy audience with the English ambassador Robert Bowes in Seton's garden.

[18] Robert Birrell noted the "great solemnity and merryness" at the banquet on 2 May 1598, attended by James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark.

The banquet involved sugar confections and sweetmeats made by a Flemish confectioner, Jacques de Bousie, who was a favourite of the queen.

[25] Professor Emerita Maureen Meikle gave a public lecture,'Anna of Denmark as Queen of Scots, 1590-1603', at the Patrick Geddes Centre on 30 October 2019.