George Douglas of Helenhill

George Douglas of Rumgally and Helenhill was a Scottish courtier and diplomat. He was involved in the escape of Mary, Queen of Scots from Lochleven Castle in May 1568. After the battle of Langside he accompanied her to England. He was involved in plans to return Mary to rule in Scotland and carried letters written in cipher code.

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