What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: To Commemorate Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray. A distinguished soldier and diplomatist who recovered this castle in 1313 after it had been for 20 years in the hands of the English.
Thomas Randolph was a prominent Scottish nobleman, Earl of Moray, known for his military and diplomatic skills; he played a crucial role in recovering Edinburgh Castle from English control in 1313.
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