Gilbert de la Hay
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Sir Gilbert de la Haye 5th feudal baron of Errol
in Gowrie, was Lord High Constable of Scotland
from 1309 (hereditary in 1314).
He was a supporter of King Robert I of Scotland
and commanded his bodyguard at the battle of Methven
in 1306, and fought at the Battle of Bannockburn
(1314), following which he went as an Ambassador to England to negotiate a truce.
Robert the Bruce granted him the lands of Slains
, Aberdeenshire
.
He signed the Declaration of Arbroath
.
His son, Nicholas de la Haye, fell at the battle of Dupplin Moor
(1332) fighting Edward Balliol
, leaving as his successor the Constable's grandson, Sir David de la Hay 6th feudal baron of Erroll.
Errol, Perth and Kinross
Errol is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland about halfway between Dundee and Perth. It is one of the principal settlements of the Carse of Gowrie....
in Gowrie, was Lord High Constable of Scotland
Lord High Constable of Scotland
The Lord High Constable is a hereditary, now ceremonial, office of Scotland. In the order of precedence of Scotland, the office traditionally ranks above all titles except those of the Royal Family. The Lord High Constable was, after the King of Scots, the supreme officer of the Scottish army. He...
from 1309 (hereditary in 1314).
He was a supporter of King Robert I of Scotland
Robert I of Scotland
Robert I , popularly known as Robert the Bruce , was King of Scots from March 25, 1306, until his death in 1329.His paternal ancestors were of Scoto-Norman heritage , and...
and commanded his bodyguard at the battle of Methven
Battle of Methven
The Battle of Methven took place at Methven in Scotland in 1306, during the Wars of Scottish Independence.-Comyn's Death:In February 1306, Robert Bruce and a small party of his followers killed John Comyn, also known as the Red Comyn, before the high altar of the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries...
in 1306, and fought at the Battle of Bannockburn
Battle of Bannockburn
The Battle of Bannockburn was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence...
(1314), following which he went as an Ambassador to England to negotiate a truce.
Robert the Bruce granted him the lands of Slains
Slains Castle
New Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea.The remains stand perched atop tall, sea-facing cliffs, constructed around an existing tower house built in 1597 by the 9th Earl of Erroll. Significant reconstruction of the castle has been...
, Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
.
He signed the Declaration of Arbroath
Declaration of Arbroath
The Declaration of Arbroath is a declaration of Scottish independence, made in 1320. It is in the form of a letter submitted to Pope John XXII, dated 6 April 1320, intended to confirm Scotland's status as an independent, sovereign state and defending Scotland's right to use military action when...
.
His son, Nicholas de la Haye, fell at the battle of Dupplin Moor
Battle of Dupplin Moor
The Battle of Dupplin Moor was fought between supporters of the infant David II, the son of Robert the Bruce, and rebels supporting the Balliol claim in 1332. It was a significant battle of the Second War of Scottish Independence.-Background:...
(1332) fighting Edward Balliol
Edward Balliol
Edward Balliol was a claimant to the Scottish throne . With English help, he briefly ruled the country from 1332 to 1336.-Life:...
, leaving as his successor the Constable's grandson, Sir David de la Hay 6th feudal baron of Erroll.