Dickson, to Darnaway to entertain them. In October 1504 he brought four Italian minstrels and an African drummer, known as the "More taubronar". The maidens of Forres danced for him and the next day, the maidens of Darnaway danced.

On 13 October 1505, James IV played cards at Darnaway. New rushes were strewn in his chamber. On 16 October he watched dancing described as "capers" or "capparis" in the hall. James IV visited Darnaway again in September 1506, and the "maddines in Dernway" sang for him.