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2 unusual facts about Bishop of Dunkeld


Peter Rollock

He was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld, though he exercised few espiscopal duties, the purpose of his appointment being to administer the diocese and to be eligible to sit in the Parliament of Scotland.

Thomas Lauder

Although he rose to the position of Bishop of Dunkeld, he had previously been Master of the famous hospital at Soutra Aisle, as well as the tutor to King James II of Scotland.


Ingram de Ketenis

Born before 1321, Ingram was the son of John de Ketenis, owner of the land of Kettins in Angus; he had two known brothers, John de Ketenis and Robert de Ketenis, and was the nephew of John de Pilmuir, Bishop of Moray and thus also Richard de Pilmuir, Bishop of Dunkeld.

Stephen Robson

On 11 December 2013, Robson was appointed as Bishop of Dunkeld by Pope Francis.


see also

Soutra Aisle

The Great Seal of Scotland mentions Thomas Lauder (later Bishop of Dunkeld) as Master of the Hospital of Soutra on 26 February 1439 (no.226) and 20 May, 1444 (no.298).

Thomas Livingston

Thomas was never bishop of Dunkeld in anything but name, so had no revenue, although King James did make him Abbot of Coupar Angus in commendam.