| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 3861/2/1/10 |
| Title | Royal charter of foundation of Bishop Dunbar's Hospital |
| Date | 24 February 1531 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | Charter of mortification and confirmation by King James V, incorporating Bishop Gavin Dunbar's charter of foundation of the Hospital and his mortification for that purpose of £100 Scots annually from the revenues of the Burgh of Aberdeen derived from titles acquired by him from John Lord Erskine.
The charter sets out in fine detail the construction of the hospital, the arrangements for its management, and the qualifications to be met be the twelve poor men to be supported by it. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Related Material | Transcript and translation of the charter in MS 3861/1/2/6 |