The execution of James Hamilton of Finnart has historical interest as an incident that has been cited as evidence of arbitrary cruelty and greed in the behaviour of James V. This and other aspects of the story were discussed in the History of the Five Jameses by William Drummond of Hawthornden first published in 1655.
The execution of James Hamilton of Finnart is historically notable for its relevance as an example illustrating James V's alleged ruthlessness and greed. This incident, along with other elements of the story, were examined by William Drummond in his book "History of the Five Jameses", published in 1655.