The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707, K.M. Brown et al eds (St Andrews, 2007-2024), date accessed: 28 March 2024
[1706/10/216]1
[Protest of earl of Erroll]
Likeas, a fifth protest was given in by the earle of Erroll in these terms.
I, Charles, earle of Erroll, lord high constable of Scotland, doe hereby protest that the office of high constable of Scotland, with all the rights and priviledges of the same belonging to me heretablie and depending upon the monarchie, sovereignity and antient constitution of this kingdome, may not be weakened nor prejudged by the conclusion of the treaty of union betuixt Scotland and England, nor any article, clause or condition thereof, but that the said heretable office, with all the rights and priviledges thereof, may continue and remain to me and my successours, intire and unhurt by any votes or acts of parliament, or other proceedings whatsomever relative to the said union. And I crave this my protestation may be admitted and recorded in the registers and rolls of parliament.
- NAS. PA6/36, f.53/218 (note parallel folio system).