| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 2206/8/15/11 |
| Alt Ref No | 46/A/11 (48/A/11) |
| Title | Gregory family: papers of James Gregory (1753 - 1821): Inscriptions written by James Gregory (1753 - 1821) for a monument to King Robert Bruce at Bannockburn |
| Date | Early 19th century |
| Extent | 2 items |
| Creator Name | Gregory, James (1753 - 1821), professor of the practice and theory of physic at the University of Edinburgh |
| Description | Two printed inscriptions written by James Gregory for a monument to King Robert Bruce at Bannockburn; one for the face of the monument most in view and another for a different side of the monument. The inscriptions mark King Robert's victory over King Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn and of his wisdom and exertions in re-establishing the 'tranquility and welfare of this ancient Kingdom', early 19th century. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Physical Description | This document is in Latin with an English translation. |