Hinkles and Hanrahans

In 1421 William was a hostage for King James I when he was allowed to return to Scotland. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Earl of Orkney circa 1 February 1421. He held the office of Admiral of Scotland in 1438, and as such, conveyed the Princess Margaret of Scotland to France to marry the Dauphin (later King Louis XI). He was created 1st Lord Sinclair [Scotland] in 1449. In 1453 he founded the Collegiate Church of Rosslyn, Midlothian. He held the office of High Chancellor [Scotland] between 1454 and 1458. He was created 1st Earl of Caithness [Scotland] on 28 August 1455, in settlement of a claim to the Lordship of Nithsdale through his mother. He resigned as Earl of Orkney on 16 September 1470 to King James III under duress, Orkney having been part of the latter’s wife’s dowry, receiving in exchange Ravenscraig Castle, Fife, and its lands. He held the office of Scottish Ambassor to England between 1471 and 1473. He resigned as Earl of Caithness on 2 December 1476 in favour of his third son, William (reserving a life rent), and resigned Rosslyn estate in favour of his second son, Oliver.
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