Memoirs and Adventures of Sir William Kirkaldy is a book written by James Grant and published in 1849. The book is a biographical account of the life of Sir William Kirkaldy, a Scottish knight who lived during the 16th century. Kirkaldy is best known for his role in the Siege of Edinburgh Castle in 1573, where he defended the castle against the forces of Queen Mary and her husband, James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell.The book begins with a brief history...