William Hill (blacksmith)

William Hill was a Scottish blacksmith and fabricator of works in iron for James V of Scotland.

[2] Hill made locks for doors and furniture, and draw bars for security, and hinges and bands for window shutters.

[3] Another smith who worked at Falkland, Alexander, made iron bars used to fix stone sculpture and doorways, and also maintained the tools used by the stonemasons.

[5] Hill also worked with the royal artillery, occasionally helping to load guns on and off ships.

[10] Hill made yetts for the new palace at Stirling Castle, at the request of James Hamilton of Finnart, and was paid in August 1541.