A Scottish Renaissance Mural Monument in Crail, Fife
In 2020, AOC recorded the tombstone of James Lumsden of Airdrie on behalf of Crail Preservation Society and John Renshaw Architects.
James Lumsden of Airdrie (1555-1598) inherited a large family estate in his youth. He married Euphemia Douglas in 1577 and they had two daughters, Helen and Agnes. According to the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, Lumsden was twice 'put to the horn', or declared as a rebel. In 1590 he was charged alongside his servant David Ferry with possessing a royal jewel, although they were exonerated on returning the jewel. In 1592 he was suspected in a plot against James VI. Lumsden transferred his estate to his brother Robert in 1596-1597, before his death in 1598.
The monument is an important early example of Scottish Renaissance funeral architecture. It features the Lumsden coat of arms in the centre, with lion and boar to left and right of the central shield.
AOC recorded the monument using photogrammetry to create a detailed 3D model. Explore the model for yourself over on Sketchfab.
You can find out more about the funeral monuments of Crail via Crail Preservation Society’s website, and about the Lumsden memorial on Canmore.
