Edinburgh in the 15th century

Timeline

1. 1460–1470Edinburgh Castle · ScotlandAfter acceding in 1460, James III often used Edinburgh as the center of government, clashing repeatedly with noble factions; the castle became a symbol of royal power while also witnessing power struggles between the crown and Lowland elites.
2. c. 1461–1465Holyrood Palace · ScotlandIn the mid-15th century the crown continued to improve Holyrood Palace and the castle's defenses, strengthening Edinburgh's status as the residence of the Scottish monarch, while the Royal Mile axis gradually took shape.
3. 1461–1470Edinburgh Old Town · ScotlandEdinburgh's Town Council managed markets, customs, and public order; leather, textile, and maritime trade developed relying on ports on the Firth of Forth, and the city's population and craft guilds grew steadily in the mid-to-late 15th century.