Jock Howison, a miller - Did you know

In the 16^th century, James V was attacked by thieves on an old bridge near Edinburgh but was rescued by Jock Howison, a miller. The king presented Howison with all the land round Braehead, and made a proviso that his descendants should always have a pitcher of water and a basin ready to present to the sovereign.

This condition was fulfilled at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II when the miller’s descendant presented a silver ewer and a bowl of rose water.