James IV of Scotland was entertained by John's harper at Paisley on 30 June 1504. Next year, the King visited John's house at Eliotston and the collegiate church . The king gave an offering of 14 shillings in the "New College" on 26 July 1505 John was killed at the Battle of Flodden in September 1513, along with many other Scottish peers. Lord Sempill was succeeded in the lordship by his son William.