Battle of Fawside or Pinkie

Duke of Somerset (formerly Earl of Hertford) defeated Scots under Earl of Arran.

John Halkett, Provost of Dunfermline 1518 to 1547, Bailie of the Regality Court met his death in the defence of Scotland, being killed at the Battle of Fawside or Pinkie in September 1547. He was succeeded by his eldest son Patrick Halkett. who was Bailie of the Regality Court in 1548 and Provost of Dunfermline from 1549 -1553.

10 September 1547