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THE LAIISTG CHARTERS

Edinburgh : Printed at the University Press
by T. and A. Constable, Printers to Her Majesty

CALENDAR OF THE
LAING CHARTERS
A.D. 854-1837
BELONGING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
EDITED BY
THE REV. JOHN ANDERSON
ASSISTANT CURATOR OF THE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT
H.M. GENERAL REGISTER HOUSE, EDINBURGH

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE UNIVERSITY

EDINBURGH
JAMES THIN : SOUTH BRIDGE
1899

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PKEF ACE
The contents of this volume represent a part of the large collection of
manuscripts bequeathed to the University of Edinburgh by the late David
Laing, LL.D., who died in October 1878. As is well known, he also left a
marvellous collection of rare books. These were sold at Sotheby's sale
rooms in 1879, and realised a large sum. But his mss., including the
charters noted in this work, were presented by him to the University of
Edinburgh, with this condition as regards the charters, that they should be
catalogued so as to be accessible to any who wished to consult them. This
work was intrusted to the present Editor ; but, under examination, the interest
of the subject increased so greatly that from a simple catalogue the present
comparatively full calendar has emerged. When in 1896 the University
authorities resolved to print and publish the Calendar, the whole was again
revised and largely added to, and it is hoped that it will now form a useful
help to the further elucidation of Scottish history and genealogy, as it has
already proved of much assistance to inquirers into those subjects.
The Editor regrets the delay which has occurred since the Prospectus
to Subscribers was issued. He then hoped to be able to devote his whole
time to complete the work, but his appointment to his present post brought
other duties which so far hindered his labours on the Calendar. The pre
paration and completion of the copious Indices have also occupied more
time than was anticipated. But this time has not been altogether lost, as
every effort has been made to secure accuracy, and at page 755 will be found
corrections of such mistakes and omissions as have been detected.
In the course of his labours the Editor has received much encourage
ment from persons interested in the subject, and to these he expresses
hearty thanks. But his gratitude is more especially due to the members of
the Library Committee of the University, who have been unfailing in their

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kindness towards him, and of these he would specially name Dr. James
Burgess, CLE., for active practical assistance, and Mr. Balfour Paul, Lyon
King-at-Arms, who has very kindly read the sheets while passing through
the press, and has aided in correcting the heraldic references. The Editor
is also indebted to Mr. Webster, Librarian of the University, for constant
encouragement and cordial furtherance of the work while in progress at
the University ; to Mr. J. Maitland Thomson, M.A., advocate, Curator of the
Historical Department, for many kind and helpful suggestions and other
facilities; while the labour on the Index has been much lightened by the
able assistance and co-operation of Mr. Henry Paton, M.A., and his son.
Besides the usual Indices of Persons and Places, which are very full,
the lists of notaries-public and of seals will be found useful.
In regard to the Instruments of Sasine, which are numerous, the dates
of registration after such writs began to be recorded are almost invariably
given. When a sasine is recorded in the General Register, it is simply so
stated; and when a sasine is said to be recorded at a particular place, as
at Kirkwall, Duns, etc., it may be looked for in the particular register for
the district. The writs in the collection are arranged chronologically, but reference
to them will be facilitated by noting the Box in Avhich they are and their
relative number, which will be found at the end of each entry in the
Calendar.
JOHN ANDERSON.
14* March 1899.

CONTENTS
PAGES
Preface . . v
Charters, Nos. 1 to 3312 (a.d. 854-1837), in chronological order 1-746
Charters, Addenda, Nos. 3313-3326 (a.d. 1557-1770) . 747-754
Errata . . . 755
Index of Persons 756-990
Index of Places . . . 990-1040
List of Notaries-Public named in the Calendar 1041-1050
List of Seals referred to or described in the Calendar— (1) Seals
of Burghs and Towns ; (2) Ecclesiastical and University Seals ; and
(3) Other Seals ....... 1051-1053

CALENDAR

OF

THE LAING CHARTERS

1.  854.J Charter in Anglo-Saxon 1 by King iEthehuuf in favour of the
Monks of God and St. Peter at Winchester, granting to them twenty hides of land
at 'Woenbeorzon.' This document is dated in 854, and there is appended a list of
names, probably of the king's council, as witnesses, among which occur the names of the
famous Swithin, then bishop of Winchester, Alhstan, also a bishop, JEthelbald [who
succeeded iEthelwulf as king], Eanuulf, iEthelberht, Osric, Wulfhere, and Lullede, all
designated 'duces,' Uullaf and Wserferdh, abbots, iEdhered and Alfred [afterwards
King], sons of the king, Cyneuulf, and others. [18, Box 1.

2. 1153-1178.] Charter by Ada the Countess, mother of the king of Scots, grant
ing to Alexander of St. Martin the lands of Elstanesford, by those same marches
by which- King David gave the same Elstanesford to him ; she, moreover, gives Barowe,
Donecaneslaye, Bangelaye, and that land which Vhtred, son of Gilise, held, and that
land which is on the east side of Seton (' Seitonie '), by those marches by which her
men walked the lands and delivered them to him ; also the site of his mill on the Tyne,
and one carucate of land in ' Carelsira ' [Craillshire], to wit, in Petollin, and one full
toft in Hadinton, and another toft in Carel, all to be held in fee and heritage for the
service of one knight, with 'sake' and 'soke,' 'tol' and 'them,' ' infandthef,' and
other liberties. Witnesses, David, son of the Countess, Hugh Giffard [torn] of Cenef,
Eoger of Valouin, Walter Giffard, Hugh of Baillol, and William Giffard. (Date between
A.D. 1153 and 1178.) Small portion of seal attached. [67, Box 2.
3. 1204-1214.] Charter by King William the Lion to Galfrid, SON OF Eichard,
steward of Kingorn, confirming the grant made to him by Eichard of Kinnard, grandson
of Eadulf 'Euffi,' of land in Kinbrichtorn, and also the grant made to him of Logiis of
Kinbrichtorn ; to be held in feu and heritage. Dated at Vchtermukethin [Auchter-
muchty], 8th January (no year). Between 1204 and 1214. Witnesses, Earl Malcolm
of Fife, Philip de Mubray, William de Bosco, the king's clerk, Eichard son of Hugh ;
Mr. Eobert of Stichel, Mr. Martin, the king's doctors ; Adam son of Herbert, Eichard
Eeuel. [17, Box 1.
4. c. 1207.] Charter by Eustace de Yesci, addressed to all his men, Franks and
Angles ('Francis et Anglicis'), granting to Walter of Maner, for his homage, those
two oxgangs (bovates) of land in Lium [Lyham] which Testard and Sunnira, his wife,
held, to him and his heirs, to be held of the granter and his heirs as freely as he holds
any other land in the same vill, performing the forinsec service as far as pertains to two
1 Printed, from this original, in Birch's Calendcwium Saxonarium, vol. ii. p. 79.
A

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oxgangs of his other holding in the same vill. Witnesses, Richard of Vesci, cleric, [a name
partly defaced, according to a copy ' German Tisun,' but doubtful], Eudo de Karl[iol],
Reginald de Eafi, Eanulf de Brun, Simon Malo-leporario, Simon de Lucre, Eobert son
of Eobert, Waldeve Forestar, Hugh of Morewic, Thomas Latimer, Thomas of Wetewud,
and Eobin Goher. Fragment of seal attached. Dated c. 1207. Cf. Liber de Kalchou.
[87, Box 2.
5. c. 1219.] Charter by G[ilbert], Earl of Strathern, granting to God, St. Mary,
and the blessed John of Inchcaffren, and the canons there, a place upon the Water of
Hern to make their mill, wherever they can choose a better place, to the east from the
mill of Dunffallin, which was there when this charter was made ; and their men may
assist with the earl's in making a mill lade to both mills; and they shall receive
nothing to grind in their mill from the earl's own territory without his leave, or that
of those who hold his mills; and this grant shall be held unshaken in free alms.
Witnesses, A[braham], bishop of -Dunblane, E[obert] and F[ergus] and G[ilbert], the
earl's sons ; Gilbert, archdeacon of Strathern, Brice, parson of Cref, Malise his son,
Eichard the earl's chaplain, and William his clerk. [13, Box 1.
6. c. May 1228.] Charter by Malcolm, [seventh] Earl of Fife, with consent of the
Bishop and Chapter of Dunkeld, granting to the Church of the Holy Trinity at
Scone the church of Eothgorthewen [Eedgorton], with the lands, teinds, etc., of the same;
to be holden as freely as any church in the kingdom of Scotland is held by any abbacy.
Witnesses, J., abbot of Incheaffran, Sir H., prior of St. Colme, Sir William, archdeacon
of Dunkeld, Dionisius, dean ; Alan, parson of Munithin, chaplain of the earl ; Eichard,
parson of Stratmiggill, William of Wiwill, Elias of Kinindniund, John of Methkil, Henry
of Abbernith, William of Blare, Stephen of Melginche ; William and Eobert, clerks to
the earl. No date, but about 25th May 1228, when it was confirmed by King Alex
ander the Second. See Liber Ecclesie de Scon. pp. 44, 45. [92, Box 2.
7. 19th August 1252.] Charter by Alexander [the Third], King of Scots, confirming
that gift which John de Monteforti made to Alexander de Monteforti, his brother, for
homage and service, of fifty acres of land in the territory of Elstaneford of his lordship,
which is called Dremmesfeld, as far as the rivulet which divides between Drem and
Elstaneford, and of ten acres of cultivated land which lies on the north side of church,
and of two tofts of cottars ('cottariorum') near the house of the nuns of Hadyngton
towards tbe west, and of six oxgates of land in same ' villa,' with three tofts belonging
to said oxgates, and also with three natives or serfs ('bondis') who have formerly held
the said six oxgates to farm from said John, with all their chattells and followers
(' catallis et sequela ') : To be held in fee and heritage, saving the king's service. Dated
at Kyncardin, 19th August an. reg. 3 [1252]. Witnesses, Alexander Cumyn, Earl of
Buchan, Eobert of Meyners, chamberlain, William of Brechyn, Gilbert of Haya, and
John of Vaux (Vallibus). Centre portion of great seal preserved. [12, Box 1.
8. 3rd April 1266.] Agreement made in the presence of Adam, Earl of Karrick,
appointed in place of Sir Alexander Cumyn, Earl of Buchan, justiciar of Scotland,
and a full court of Fiffe and of Fothref, in the moor of Pethcorthin, between Sir
Eichard Siuuarde, lord of Kelli, on one part, and Sir Eichard Chamberlain, lord of
Gibbotistun, and Dame Johanna, his spouse, on the other part, whereby Siuuarde, for
himself and his heirs, grants to Chamberlain and Dame Johanna and their heirs,
that they shall have common pasturage in the moor of Kellin for fifty animals, as

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many oxen as cows, and seven and twenty sheep, nor shall they have more animals
without permission of Siuuarde or his heirs, nor shall they claim any other right in that
moor for any reason. He also grants them forty cartloads (' carratas ') of peats in
the great peatary of Kellin, and forty cartloads in the peatary which is between
' Belighistoun ' and ' Qaghinhacer ' (?) which is called ' Stinchandemure.' He further
quitclaims to them all his right in the land which Buchach of Balmalkin ploughed on
the north side of Kinkathislaw, and as that arable land extends towards the north to
the marches of Casgengrey, with all the moor on the west side to the marches of
Kinbrachmond ; all to be held in property peaceably. And Chamberlain and his wife
quitclaim to Siuuarde the poor or stank ('stagnum') called the pool of Kellin, with all
the grazing (herbagio) of that pool, so that an inundation of the water of that pool
shall not hurt the said Sir Eichard Siuuarde's arable land ; it being understood that
Chamberlain and his wife have free ish and entry for their animals to the said
pasture. The seal of the said Sir Eichard and Dame Johanna [now wanting] being
affixed to this portion of the agreement, and Sir E. Siuuarde's to the other.
Dated on Monday next after the feast of St. Michael, 3rd April 1266. Witnesses
named, Sir Eadulph of Lascelis, sheriff of Fife, Sir Eichard of Bigirthon, Sir Eichard
of Maleuill, John of Kindeloch, John of Balkaschin, John Cook (' coco ') of Abir-
crombin, Thomas Squire (' scutifero '), the king's judge, Hugh of Lochor, and William
ofFordall. [19, Box 1.
9. 1253-1280.] Charter by Nicholas Corbet, granting and confirming to Simon of
Holtehall and his wife, for their lifetime, all the conditions named in the charter
granted by Sir William, son of Earl Patrick, father of the granter, to the said Simon
and his wife, namely, of the hospital in Newton in Glendalle, with a half carucate of
land belonging to said hospital ; To be held to the said Simon and his wife as freely
as Walter Corbet the giver (' dator ') of that alms first gave and granted it. Witnesses,
Sir Philip Le Brun, Sir Eobert of Nesebite, Patrick Corbet, parson of Kinhulle, Simon
of Conehatheam (,), John of Grubeshewed. No date [1253-1280]. Seal attached
(somewhat broken) — An armed knight riding to sinister. On the housings of his horse,
and apparently on his shield, — a talbot salient, collared. [3159, Box 83.
10. 1253-1280.] Charter by the above Nicholas Corbet, knight [grandson of
Patrick, fifth Earl of Dunbar, and son of William of Dunbar and Christiana Corbet],
granting to his brother Sir Walter Corbet, the lordship of Langetoun in Glendale [in
Northumberland], with all right in the town (villa) of Langetoun, for payment of one
penny yearly at the Assumption of the Virgin, 18th August. Witnesses, Sir Walter
of Hontergom, William Hayrun, Sir Eobert of Insula, Sir Walter of Cambehou, Sir
Michael of Killum, Sir David of Coupland, knights, Alan of Holtal, Eobert of Neuton.
[No date, but c. 1253-1280.] [2012, Box 52.
11. 1270-1280.] Charter by Patrick Corbet, brother and heir of Sir Nicholas Corbet,
granting to Thomas Baker ('Pistori') of Langetoun, in Glendale, a half carucate
of lands, in tofts and meadows as well as arable lands, belonging to the Hospital of
Great Neutoun in Glendale, for the purpose of sustaining three poor men of Christ in
that hospital in reasonable food and clothing at the sight of faithful men, and if the
three poor men will not labour, or do to the best of their power or degree of infirmity
what is commanded them, they shall at the will of the granter be expelled from the
hospital and other three poor men substituted : To be holden freely to the grantee ;
reserving to the granter and his heirs the wood of Euttok, which Thomas and his heirs

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are not to cut or use without leave ; the said Thomas and his heirs being ' rumfre '
and quit of multure for the grain of said hospital at the mill of Langetoun. With
clause of warrandice. Witnesses, Sir William Heron, Sir Michael of Kylnum(?), David
of Coupeland, knights, Maurice of Ewrth, Hugh of Heddon, Thomas of Paluxston (?),
Nicholas son of Stephen of Coupeland. No date, c. 1270-1280. Seal attached. A tree in
the centre, with two animals, probably lions, rampant on the dexter and sinister sides of
the stem, facing towards it, with two birds (? ravens) on the upper branches of the
tree. Legend somewhat ¦ defaced. This seal, which is small and shows no shield,
appears ingeniously to show the arms both of the father and mother of the granter —
the lion of Dunbar and the raven or crow of Corbet. [2013, Box 52.
12. 18th September 1285.] Letters (Norman-French) by Margaret, daughter of
G. (Guy), Count of Flanders, wife of the late Alexander, eldest son of Alexander [the
Third], King of Scots, confirming letters made by the said Guy to Sir Th. [Thibaut] of
Mauritania [Mortaigne], knight, to sell and alienate the dowry assigned to the said
Margaret on her marriage. Dated at Bruges, the 4th day after the Exaltation of the
Cross, 18th September 1285. Signet seal attached, in fine preservation, an oval with
an armed soldier (Roman ?) : 'Sigillum secretum.' [20, Box 1.
13. 3rd July 1286.] Letters of Procuratory (Norman-French) by Eenaud, Count of
Ghelre and lord of Lembourgh, and Margaret, his wife, daughter of Guy, Count of
Flanders, giving authority to the said Guy and Isabel, his wife, to receive all assign
ment of the dowry due to the said Margaret, by reason of her marriage to her deceased
husband Alexander, son of Alexander, lately King of Scots, to uplift arrears, grant
acquittances, etc., desiring the king of Scotland, whoever he may be, or the governor
in that realm, to pay the above. Dated at Namur, the Wednesday after the feast of St.
Peter and St. Paul [3rd July] 1286. Seals attached in good preservation; the first —
that of Count Eenaud — A knight riding towards dexter, a shield on left arm with Uon
rampant, and a pennon in right hand with same device, the horse being fully caparisoned,
with lion on housings : ' Sigillum Eeynaldi Comitis Gelrensis.' On reverse a knight,
with drawn sword in right hand, riding to sinister. Legend faint. The second seal, a
female figure standing ; on dexter, a shield with lion of Guelders, and on left the lion
of Scotland (1): 'Marghirete filie Comitis Flandr. Comitisse Gelr.'; reverse, a small
shield — lion of Guelders. [21, Box 1.
14. c 1270-1290.] Charter by Basilia, daughter of the late German, lord of
Folebyre [Fowberry], granting in her widowhood, to Robert Chaunterelle and
Matilda, her daughter, his wife, the half of the tofts which the late Hugh Meggeson
('filius Megge ') and William of Hesilrigge held in Folebire, as they were assigned to the
granter at the place of her principal messuage, with all claim which she had to the half
of a third of the fee of one knight which the said Sir German held formerly of the lord
of Alnwick in Folebire, Heselrig, and Caldemerton ; to be held to the grantees as freely
as Thomas of Folebire, the granter's brother, held the lands. Witnesses, Ralph fitz
Eoger, Eobert of Louckere, William of Middletoun, knights, John of Middleton, clerk,
Philip of Wroxfeld (?), Eoger of Ryppe, 1 of Faludon, Eoger of Turberuille,
Theobald of Chatton, William of Hesilrigge, Leodat of that same. No date, c. 1270-90.
Seal wanting. [2014, Box 52.
15. c. 1290.] Letters by Thomas Luthirdale, doctor of decrees, etc., canon of the
collegiate church of Abernethy," diocese of Dunblane, and principal official of St,

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Andrews, narrating that at the instance of Nicolas Cant he had caused due publication
by an edict affixed on the doors of the cathedral church of St. Andrews, citing those
interested to appear at a certain time to see and hear a certain writing of confirma
tion made upon a charter of gift of the lands of Lethin and Carngour reduced to a
public transumpt, with intimation that he would proceed in the absence of those cited ;
on which date, before him sitting in judgment, there appeared the said Nicolas with his
' prelocutor,' Mr. Alexander Matheson, presbyter, who produced the edict, accused those
cited and not appearing of contumacy, and demanded that they should be reputed
contumacious, and produced and exhibited the writ of confirmation inserted below,
sealed with a seal bearing the image of the Saviour (' Sancti Saluatoris ') on one side,
and the image of St. Mary ('Sancte Marie ') on the other side, and on the circumference
of each side, the writing ' Sigillum capii eccie Sancte Marie capelle dni Regis Scotorum ' ;
and this writing the judge directed to be transumed, as follows : ' Omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis presens scriptum et confirmacionem visuris uel audituris, Willelmus
Cummyne prepositus ecclesie Sancte Marie ciuitatis Sancti Andree et eiusdem loci
capitulum salutem eternam in domino : Noueritis nos cartam bone memorie Magistri
Ade de Malkaristun predecessoris nostri et dicti capituli nostri formam que sequitur
continentem, non cancellatam nee in aliqua sua parte viciatam plenius inspexisse et
intellexisse, — Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris,
Adam prepositus ecclesie beate Marie ciuitatis Sanctiandree et eiusdem loci capitulum
salutem eternam in domino ; Noueritis nos dedisse, concessisse et presenti carta nostra
confirmasse Johanni filio Willelmi filii Lambini et heredibus suis totam terram de
Lethin et Kyninnis quam Adam filius Gilmur Makmartin de predecessoribus nostris et
nobis tenuit pro homagio suo et seruicio ; Tenendam sibi et heredibus suis libere, quiete,
cum molendino, stagnis, pratis, pascuis et omnibus aliis libertatibus suis, Reddendo nobis
et successoribus nostris annuatim sexaginta solidos sterlingorum, scilicet, triginta solidos
ad Pentecosten et triginta ad festum Sancti Martini in yeme pro veteri cano, ordei,
casei, et pro omnibus aliis seruiciis, exactionibus et demandis que de dicta terra peti
poterunt, faciendo forinsecum seruicium domini regis quantum pertinet ad dictam
terram, saluis nobis et successoribus nostris placitis et querelis que capitale domino
pertinere debent, decidentes vero dictus Johannes, heredes sui et qui et succedent soluent
nobis et successoribus nostris pro varda sua viginti marcas sterlingorum quum
contingit aliquem heredum suorum in vardam nostram incidere, si vero legitime
fuerint etatis soluent nobis et successoribus nostris nouem marcas pro reliuio suo, et nos
et successores nostri sibi et heredibus suis dictam terram cum omnibus pertinenciis suis
varantizabimus : In cuius rei testimonium presenti scripto sigillum nostrum commune
opposuimus. Quamquidem cartam habito diligenti tractatu cum dicti capituli nostri
canonicis pensataque euidenti vtilitate ecclesie nostre supradicte cum dicti capituli nostri
expresso consensu tenore presentium imperpetuum confirmamus et ratificamus prout
dicta carta in omnibus suis articulis plenius proportat et testatur, In cuius rei
testimonium presenti scripto confirmatorio sigillum nostrum commune apposuimus, hiis
testibus, domino Johanne priore Sanctiandree, Magistri Gregorio Archidiacono loci
eiusdem, Magistro Nicolaio de Sancto Andrea, dominis Andrea Frasar et Eadulpho de
Laselis militibus, Marcho, senescallo domini Episcopi Sanctiandree, Ada Marascallo,
Ricardo de Fody, judice, Helya de Kynninmond, Odone filio suo et multis aliis. No
date, but c. 1290. Which transumpt is declared to have the same force as the original.
Done in the Official's Court of St. Andrews, 26th November 1466, in presence of Mr.
John of Abernethe, M.A., Mr. David Setoune, B.A., William Forat, Eobert Luthirdale,
and William Stiklaw, laics, witnesses. John Bonar, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
notary by imperial authority, writer of instrument. [3023, Box 79.

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16. 1292-1295.] Charter by John of Herteweyton, knight, granting to His SON
John, and the lawful heirs of his body, that land which he has in the town and territory
of Follebyry and Caldmertoun, together with his part of the mill 'situ et secta eiusdem,'
and with his share of the dowry of Constance, wife of Roger Baret, when it shall happen,
and all other rights falling or descending to him in the lands named : To be held to the
said John and the heirs of his body from the lords of the fee, for the usual services ;
and failing John and his lawful heirs, the lands, etc., are to pass to Eobert his brother,
son of the granter, whom also failing, to the granter's two daughters, Johanna and
Christiana, and failing them also, to revert to the granter's heirs. With clause of
warrandice. The granter also gives to his son Eobert that land and meadow, etc.,
which he has in the territory of Hesylrigg (with part of mill and dowry as above), also
his whole share of the rent and service of William of Hesylrigg and Nicholas of Lylle-
burn, and of all the other free men of Hesylrigg : To be held to Eobert and the heirs
of his body, ' vel heredibus dicti Eoberti de me et Margareta uxore mea, matre sua,
exeuntibus,' of the lords of the fee, the lands to pass to John, Joanna, and Christiana
in default of Eobert's heirs, and to revert to the heirs of the granter. With clause of
warrandice. Witnesses, Hugh Gobyon, sheriff of Northumberland, Walter of Cambhow,
Stephen of Muscamp, Eobert of Maners, knights ; John of Cambhow, William of Hesyl
rigg, senior, William his son, Robert of Wetewod, John of Follebyry, clerk, and Hervie
of Bylton. No date, before 1303, see No. 19. Hugh Gobyon was sheriff from 1292
to 1295. [3160, Box 83.
17. 1292-1295.] Charter by Bartholomew Patoun, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne,
granting to Henry called the Scot (' Henrico dicto le Escot '), burgess of the same
municipality (' municipii '), three acres of arable land in the plain (' campo ') of Elsewyk,
in the cultivated land which is called the Moreflat, lying betwixt those four acres of
land which the said Henry had by sale from Walter Patoun, the granter's father, on
the one side, and the king's highway on the other, and abutting towards the east on
the land of the late Mr. Henry, son of the dean (or Fitzdean, ' fil. decani ') : To be held
to Henry and his heirs freely for the services due to the lords of the fief, and paying
to the granter and his heirs one red rose on 24th June if asked. Witnesses, Sir Hugh
Gubioun, then sheriff of North Humber ; Sir Eobert Bertram and Robert De la vale,
knights; Nicholas Vigrus, then Stewart of Tynemouth, Hugh of Karliol, then chief
bailiff of Newcastle-on-Tyne, John le Escot, John of Blakeden, Stephen of Neuton,
Eichard Benet, Adam Baret, lord of Walker, Adam, lord of Bentoun-parva, John of
Whicestre, William of Wydeslade, John of Esterhydewyn, and Eobert of Throckelawe.
No date; but 1292-1295. [93, Box 2.
18. 1296-1300.] Charter by William Gurlay, lord of Fritht, granting and confirm
ing to Michael son of Gilecrist, and Ida (' Idania '), daughter of the said William,
his land of Stanhus, formerly belonging to Helia of Stanhus, in the fee of Donipas
[Dunipace], providing that if the said Ida die without heirs, the land shall remain with
Michael for his life, and revert at his death to the granter or his heirs : To be held for
twelve silver pennies yearly, and bodily service in the army on horseback, at the cost
of the lord of the fee. Witnesses, Patrick, abbot of Cambuskynel, Gilbert Malherbe,
then sheriff of Stirling ; John of Strivelyn, and William of Erth, knights ; Malise Beg,
Adam son of Eichard, Robert Ea, and Adam Clerk, burgesses of Stirling. Not dated,
but probably between 1296 and 1300. [74, Box 2.
19, 19th February 1303.] Charter by John son of John of Hertwayton, granting

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to John of Folebyri and Cristian, his wife, the lands and holdings which they have in
the town and territory of Folebyri of the gift and feoffment of Sir John of Hertwayton,
elder, in the said town : To be held for service due and wont ; in exchange for the
lands and holdings which the granter has from the said John and Cristian in the towns
and territories of Folebyri and Heselrigge. Granted in duplicate by the parties at
Folebyri, 19th February 1303. Witnesses, John of Camhou, William of Muschauns,
Nicholas of Punchardon, knights ; Hugh of Leyham, James of Houburn, William of
Gosewyke, Walter of Tuggehale, Robert of Esselynton, Roger of Umphankis. [2015,
Box 52.
20. c. 1316.] Charter by John of Penereth, son of Adam of Starthorp, granting
to William of Strother and Johanna, his wife, three tofts and seven bovates of land
and six pence of rent in the town (vill) of Shotton near Palston : To be held to them
and their heirs of the chief lords of the fee for the customs and services belonging to
the holding. Witnesses, Roger Hayrun, Thomas Gray, John of Lilburn, John of
Boroudon, knights ; Eobert of Maners, Eobert the Archer, Patrick son of William of
Kilum, Adam son of Thomas of Kilum. No date, c. 1316. Seal attached. An eagle,
with wings displayed, supporting a shield on its breast. The charges on the shield are
difficult to define, but seem to represent the spear, reed with sponge, nails, and other
emblems of the Passion. Legend illegible. [2016, Box 52.
21. 1315 or 1317.] Charter by Walter Corbet, granting and confirming to William
OF Strother and Johanna, his wife, his manor of Langtoun in Glendale, with all his
demesne lands thereto belonging, 'exceptis terris meis husbandorum, cotariorum, et
redditibus libere tenentium meorum in eadem villa, excepto etiam molendino et bosco
meo de eadem villa ; dedi etiam et concessi eidem Wilelmo et Johanne uxori sue omnes
terras meas dominicas in villa de Neutoun in Glendale ; dedi, etc., omnes operationes
hominum meorum in villa de Langetoun existentium, quas iidem homines et antecessores
sui michi et antecessoribus meis debebant et solebant, saluis tamen mihi et heredibus
meis, firmis eorundem hominum; dedi, etc., rationabilia estoueria in bosco meo de
Langetoun capienda quandocunque et quocienscunque voluerint ut necesse habuerint
. . . vnacum harbagio eiusdem bosci tanquam separali suo et cum omnibus separalibus
meis tarn infra clausum quam extra ubicunque infra villas predictas existentibus . . . ;
dedi, etc., quod ipsi et homines et seruientes sui infra manerium et dominicos predicta
commorantes libere possint molere omnimoda blada sua ad molendinum meum de Lang
toun absque multura, et quod ipsi sint rumfre in eodem molendino quocienscunque et
quandocunque voluerint molere blada sua absque perturbatione vel contradictione
cuiuscunque; concessi, etc., quod ipsi habeant curiam suam de omnimodis transgres-
sionibus sibi et suis factis per aliquem hominum vel tenentium meorum infra manerium
et terras dominicas predictas cum omnibus amerciamentis finibus et aliis ad huiusmodi
curiam pertinentibus ' : the said lands (excepting as above) to be held to the said William
and Joanna for their lives, of the granter and his heirs. With clause of warrandice.
Witnesses, Adam of Swynneburn, then sheriff of Northumberland ; Eoger Heron, John
of Boroudon, knights ; John of Ellewik, Thomas Baxster, David of Langetoun, John
Archer of Kilnom, Nicholas of Kilnom. Seal attached. Small green seal, showing
lion rampant and part of legend, 'Will.' No date; but Sir Adam Swinburne was
sheriff of Northumberland in 1315 and 1317. [3161, Box 83.
22. c. 1318.] Charter by Alexander, son and heir of John of Popil, granting and
confirming to Gilbert of Chockeburn [Cockburn] two oxgates of land in the territory

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of Popil, namely three acres and a half rood of land in the crofts near those four acres
which Gilbert also held of the granter ; two acres near the croft of the nuns of St.
Boy thane towards the east; one acre and a half rood upon 'le deluys' (Hurfs) near
Reueden towards the west ; one acre three roods upon Hulekoues near ' le deluys '
towards the west ; two acres upon Essochskyslwe, crossing the way leading to Wyte-
lawe ; one acre and a half in ' le setelys ' upon ' le deluys,' and half an acre in Sedleshope
towards the west ' de le luys ' ; one acre and a half under ' le deluys ' in Sedleshope ;
also two acres and a half on 'Fotirkoul,' and a half acre towards the east of meadow
(' de prato '), and a half acre towards the west of meadow; one rood near the meadow
towards the east of ' Swynhirdeswell,' and four acres towards the west of Reuedenes-
peth near Lyntlawysmere, and one acre which belonged to Robert Drieff ; two acres at
' Seggywellisheuid ' ; one acre under the Lintlawe towards the south, and one rood and
a half towards the north of Lintlawe ; half an acre and half rood upon ' le butthis ' of
Lintlawe, and one rood and a half towards the south of ' le butthis ' : To be held to
Gilbert and his heirs or assignees for ever of the granter and his heirs as freely as any
other land in the earldom of Dunbar. Reddendo, twelve silver pennies yearly for all
services. No date, c. 1318. Witnesses, Sir Hugh Gurlay, knight, then steward of
the Earl of Dunbar; John of Pethkor, John of Havkerist, Patrick son of Eoger of
Popil, Eannulf son of Patrick Savtemarays of Popil, Walter Lowys, and Randolf of
Notingham. [69, Box 2.
23. 3rd June 1318.] Release by Walter Corbet remitting and releasing to William
of Strother and Joanna, his wife, and their heirs, all right and claim which he has to all
lands, tenements, etc., which William and Joanna hold by his demission for their lives,
in the towns of Langton and Neuton, in the county of Northumberland, as is more
fully stated in the writ made to them (probably charter No. 21 supra). With clause
of warrandice. Witnesses, Thomas of Carlisle, Thomas of Halbescotes, Robert le
Surreys, and John Pouerdy. Dated at London, Saturday ('die Sabbati') next after
the Ascension (3rd June), in the 11th year of Edward the Second, 1318. Seal attached,
partly broken — a wild boar (or dolphin). Legend broken. [3162, Box 83.
24. 23rd November 1318.] Grant by Walter Corbet of Langtoun to William of
Strother and his heirs, of one water mill, ' cum tota secta [service] eidem pertinente,'
in Langetoun in Glendale, in the county of Northumberland, and the whole wood
of Langetoun : To be held to the said William and his heirs for ever. And the said
William granted, for himself and his heirs, that if Walter, his heirs or assignees, dispute
this writing, he shall pay at the manor of E [defaced], in the county of Hertford,
£10 sterling at the next feast of the Purification of the Virgin, and then this charter,
with sasine of the said mill and wood, with a certain recognition in the king's Ex
chequer of £60, made to the said Walter by the said William, shall be quashed and of
none effect, and it shall be lawful to Walter to enter to the mill and wood without
contradiction. Dated on Thursday, in the feast of St. Clement, an. reg. 12 of King
Edward the Second, 23rd November 1318. [3163, Box 83.
25. Hth November 1319.] Charter by Walter Corbet, granting to William of
Strother and Johanna, his wife, the whole lordships and services of Sampson of Neutone,
David of Langetone, and of all other free tenants of all lands and holdings which they
hold of him in the towns of Langetone and Neutone in Glendale, and in the town of
Colewelle, in the county of Northumberland ; excepting the services which they owe
to the granter's mill in Langetone, and except 40s. of rent in which the said Sampson

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is bound to the granter yearly from his holdings in Neutone : To be held to William
and Johanna for ever, the granter renouncing all claims against the free tenants in
future. Given at Sauecampe, 11th November [1319]. Witnesses, Sir Walram of
Rochessore, Sir William le Bane, knights ; Galfrid of la Lee, John Mareschal of
Staundon, William of Vabadoun, Eichard of Ware, and John of Staundon, clerk.
[2017, Box 52.
26.  1320.] Fragment of Crown Charter, with only a few words now on it,
and the centre of Great Seal of Robert the First. Circa 1320. [1, Box 1.
27. c. 1320.] Charter by Hugh of Gourlaye, son and heir of Sir Hugh of Gourlaye,
lord of Merkil, ratifying to his brother, Hugh Gourlaye of Linton, a grant to him by
their father of 12 acres of land, with malt kiln, in the town and holding of Linton,
' cum domibus, curtilagiis, toftis et croftis,' and other pertinents, as contained in the
original charter by their father to the said Hugh. Witnesses, Patrick of Dunbar,
Earl of March, Sir Adam of Gorondoun, Sir Robert of Lowedre, then justiciar of
Lothian, knights; Nicholas son of Hugh of Dons, then stewart of the earldom of
Dunbar, Radulph Saute Marays, John son of Walter of Foggou. About 1320. [24,
Box 1.
28. January 1321.] Memorandum (apparently from the Rolls of Exchequer) that
Walter Corbet of Langetoun (in Northumbria) recognises that he owes to William of
Strother £21, to be paid at the next feast of St. Michael, xs., at Easter following, x s.,
and at the following Easter, £20. 'Ro. lxxxxij,' 'Termino Sancti Hillarii anno xiiij ';
1321. [3164, Box 83.
29. 12th February 1321.] Charter by Walter Corbet of Langton, granting to the
above named William del Strother and Johanna his wife, the homage and services
of all his holdings in Shotton and Holtdale, namely the homages, etc., of John le Ken,
Thomas of Throklawe, Walter fitz Hugh, Hugh Broun, Nicholas of Panbery, and Elen
his wife, Thomas of Holthale, Adam Danysman, Patrick of Holthale, Agnes of Holthale,
and Margaret her sister, Thomas Wylkynson, and Alan Smale : To be held to the said
William and Johanna, and the heirs of William for services due and wont. Given
at Westminster, 12th February [1321]. Witnesses, Roger Heron, John of Burudon,
Thomas Gray, knights ; Thomas of Heron, Robert of Maners, and Hugh of Musco-
campo. [2018, Box 52.
30. 25th April 1322.] Charter by the same Walter Corbet, granting to William
Strother and his wife the whole manor of Leuerchild in the county of Northumberland,
with mill, etc., with five acres and one rood of arable land lying in the 'solum' of
Edelyngtham in a place called ' Pykeles ' with ' marlers, quarers ' and other pertinents,
and two acres of meadow in the same vill, in a place called Hertessollyng : To be held
the said manor, etc., for services used and wont. Dated at Sauecampe, Sunday in the
feast of St. Mark Evangelist [April 25] 1322. Witnesses, Richard of Fryuille, Henry of
OseuiDe, Philip Pelletot, Galfrid of Brokhole, John of Mareschal, Peter of Sauecampe,
Roger of Godesfeld, William Scot, Richard Smebert (?), Alexander of Spaldyng, and
John Noreys of Mundene, clerk. [2019, Box 52.
31. 22nd May 1322.] Release and quitclaim by Elena, sometime wife of Adam of
Colewell, in her widowhood, to the above-named William of Strother and Johanna his
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wife, of 40s. of rent due from certain lands, etc., which Sampson of Neuton held m
Wester Neuton in Glendale ; renouncing all claim. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 22nd May
1322. Witnesses, Thomas of Heron, David of Langeton, Robert of Scughalle, John
of Wellemere(^), Richard of Atun (?), Gilbert Horyng, William of Suatham0), and
Gilbert Hankyn. [2020, Box 52.
32. 20th October 1324.] Precept (in Norman-French) by Patrick of Dunbar, Earl
of March, desiring Nichol Fitz-Hugh ('le fuiz Hugh'), his bailiff, to give to Sir Robert
de Lawedre, younger (' le fuiz'), heritable sasine of the reversion of the lands of White-
law within the earldom of Dunbar, and 10 livres yearly from the mill of Dunbar, and
the farms and issues of the granter's said town ('ville') of Dunbar, according to the
terms of charters to the grantee. Dated at Berwyk on Twede, 20th October 1324.
[22, Box 1.
33. 8th May 1329.] Demise by Roger Corbet of Langeton, granting to William of
Strother and Joanna his wife, ' omnia tenementa in dominico et seruicio' which he holds
in Langetoun in Glendale, Westerneuton, and Kircneutoun, except six husband-lands in
Westerneutoun : To be held to the grantees for their lives of the granter and his heirs ;
paying to him and his heirs for the first two years, one mark yearly, for the six follow
ing years, two marks each year, and 46s. 8d. each year thereafter for their lifetimes,
beginning at Whitsunday 1330. With power to the granter or his heirs to distrain if
the rent be in arrear at any term, until full satisfaction be made. Witnesses, Thomas
Grey, Thomas le Heron, knights, Robert of Maners, Robert Archer, Thomas son of
Davit Baxster, John of Wollor, Patrick of Kylnum. At Langetoun in Glendale, 8th
May 1329. Seal attached, charge and legend not legible. [3165, Box 83.
34. c. 1330.] Release by Roger, son of Walter Corbet, remitting and releasing to
William of Strother and Johanna his wife, all right he has to the holdings, services,
etc. etc., which the grantees possess in the towns of Langton in Glendale, Wester-
Neuton, and Esterneuton, Holtalle, Collewell, Schoton, and Croukes. With clause of
warrandice. Witnesses, Sir Gilbert of Burugdon, John of Burugdon, his brother,
knights, Thomas of Carliol, John of Midilton, Patrick son of William, Henry of Tughale,
William of Cornhale. No date, c. 1330. [2021, Box 52.
35. 15th April 1330.] Writ by Roger Corbet, declaring that he has granted and
demised to William of Strother and Joanna his wife, all the holdings falling to him
of those holdings which Isolda his mother held in dowry, in Langetoun, Westerneuton,
and Kirkneuton, with rents, services, etc., to be held to the grantees for their lives, at
a rent of 13s. 4d. yearly for eight years complete from Martinmas 1330, and thereafter
for their lives, 20s. a year. With clause of warrandice. Witnesses, Thomas Grey, Roger
Hayron, Thomas of Hetoun, knights, Eobert Archer, Thomas Baxter, John of Wollor,
Walter Mautalaunt, John Aldirch, Eoger of Holtale. At Langtoun, 15th April 1330.
[3166, Box 83.
36. 15th April 1330.] Indenture between Eoger Corbet, on one part, and Joanna,
who was wife of William of Strother, on the other part, by which he leaves to her the
preceding lands at the same rents during her lifetime. Witnesses, Thomas Grey,
Thomas of Hetoun, Robert of Maners, knights, Robert Archer, Thomas Bakister,
John of Wollor, Walter Mautalaunt, and Roger Holtale. Date, same as preceding writ,
15th April 1330. [3167, Box 83.

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37. 1331-1335.] Charter by Duncan, Earl of Fife, granting to Laurence of
Ramysay, son of the late John of Ramsay, for his homage and that of his father, the
land of Ballinell, to be held freely and quietly, the said Laurence and his heirs rendering
yearly therefor one pair of gloves, or four pennies, the king's forinsec service being
reserved. Witnesses, Alexander and Thomas, abbots of Dunfermline and Kynlos, Brice
the Earl's chaplain, Thomas of Lumysden, and William of Balfure. No date. Betwixt
1331 and 1335. [88, Box 2.
38. 20th February 1334.] Release by John of Colwel, son and heir of Adam of
Colwel, remitting and for himself and his heirs quitclaiming in favour of Joanna of
Strothir, formerly wife of William of Strothir, her heirs and assignees, his whole right
in and to 40s. of annualrent which Sampson of Newton and his heirs were bound to
pay to Adam Colwel and his heirs for the moiety of the town of Wester Newton in
Glendale, with all services, etc., which services and annualrent William of Strothir and
the said Joanna, formerly his wife, held and possessed conjointly by infeftment of
Walter Corbet, late lord of Langetoun, who held them from Adam Colwell, the granter's
father. Dated at Langetoun in Glendale, 20th February 1333-4. Witnesses, Thomas
Grey, John of Borudoun, Robert of Maners, knights, William Heroun, Robert Archer,
and Wilnam of Presfen. [3168, Box 83.
Enclosed in this writ is an exact duplicate of it, with Patrick of Killum and Adam
son of Thomas of Killum as two additional witnesses.
39. 13th April 1344.] Charter by Robert, Stewart of Scotland (afterwards King
Robert the Second), granting to Sir Adam of Foullartoun, knight, son and heir of
the late Reginald, sometime lord of Foullartoun, for homage and service, the whole
lands of Foullartoun and Gaylis in Kile-Stewart, with the whole fishery and land which
is called Trone, as far as the entrance ('ingressum') of the port of Irewyn, and so
ascending the water of Irewyn as far as the land of Foullartoun extends ; and four merks
and a half of annualrent from the land of Schewalton, over which lands and annual-
rent Johanna, Elena, and Mariota, sisters, daughters of the late Reginald, have given
up any right they had : To be holden for one pair of white gloves yearly, in name of
feu-farm, and making suit at the granter's court of Kyle at three head pleas to be held
yearly. Clause of warrandice. Dated at Irewyn, 13th April 1344. Witnesses, John
Stewart, brother of the granter, William Symple, elder, Sir Nigel of Carother, the
granter's chancellor, Eanulph of Crauforth, Finlay Mac Henry (' filio Henrici '). [94,
Box 2.
40. 6th May 1346.] Charter by King David the Second, granting to Patrick, son of
the late Michael ' Harper ' of Carryk (' Patricio filio quondam Michaelis Cithariste de
Carryk '), that whole land which is called Dalelachane, in the holding of Ballemontyr-
cowyltane, in the earldom of Carryk, and sheriffdom of Are [Ayr], which land belonged
to Andrew, son and heir of the said late Michael and brother of the said Patrick, and
was resigned by him before certain nobles of the kingdom at Are, 23rd May 1344 :
To be held to Patrick and his heirs, in fee and heritage, as freely as the said Andrew
or the late Michael, his father, held the land from the king, or from his father when he
was Earl of Carryk ; for payment yearly of a silver penny at the Church of Stratoun,
at the feast of the translation of St. Cuthbert, in name of blench only, for ward, relief,
marriage, and all other services. Dated at Dumbarton, 6th May an. reg. 17 [1346].
Witnesses, Robert Steward of Scotland, John Randolph Earl of Moray, Patrick Dunbar
Earl of March, Malcolm Fleming Earl of Wigtown, Thomas de Carnoto [Charteris]

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Chancellor, knights. This Charter is not in the extant register of the Great Seal, at
date. [1869, Box 48.
41. 9th September 1348.] Charter by William son of Sampson of West Neuton in
Glendale, granting to John of Coupland and Johanna his wife, the lands, etc., which
the granter has in the town and territory of West Neuton in Glendale, with his wood
of Ruttok, and with the half of the lordship of the whole town above named. Dated
at West Newton, 9th September 1348. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Gray, Sir Robert of
Manners, Sir William Heron, knights ; Walter of Hakford, Henry of Strother, Robert
Archer, Roger Corbet, and Roger of Holtale. Seal appended, partly broken; what
remains represents a bird (1 pelican) feeding her young. [2023, Box 52.
42. 13th May 1355.] Letters of Obligation by John Rode, as attorney for James
Gabres and John Bane, younger, burgesses of the town of Bruges, binding them and him
self to pay to William of Stroxer (sic, 1. Strother), burgess of the town of Newcastle-
on-Tyne, fourscore and ten pounds of good and lawful sterlings of the coin of the King
of England, for wools sold and delivered at Newcastle to the granter on behalf of his
masters ; the money to be paid at said town to William or his attorney, at the feast of
the Nativity of John Baptist [24th June] next to come : the granter pledging all
his goods, movable and immovable, beyond sea, or wherever existing, to make payment
or restitution of expenses, if necessary. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 13th May 1355.
The granter's seal and the seal for the staple of the town of Newcastle are attached.
The charge on the former is indistinct, resembling an ivy leaf, apex downward, on
shield ; but the latter is in good preservation, showing a turreted gateway, with raised
portcullis, the lion passant of Northumberland in the entrance, with two fleur-de-lis, on
the dexter and sinister sides of the seal, and a river flowing past in the foreground.
Legend broken. [2023, Box 52.
43. 1st July 1355.] Charter by Eoger Corbet, lord of Leuerchilde, granting to
Henry of Strother seven husband-lands and all other lands and holdings which the
granter has in the town and territory of Langtoun in Glendale : To be held for services
used and wont. Given at Langtoun, 1st July 1355. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Gray, Sir
William Heron, Sir Eobert Manners, knights; John of Coupland, Alan of Hetoun,
Eoger of Holthale, David Gray, Eobert of Hagarston, Hugh Sampson. Seal attached :
A raven (?) within a bordure of bezants. Legend illegible. [2024, Box 52.
44. 20th September 1356.] Grant (in Norman-French) by Thomas of Fennum,
in favour of William of Strothre, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne, of all the coal mines
sunk within the granter's land of Fennum, or which the grantee wishes to sink in the
said land in all parts where he pleases ; with free issue and entry, to carry the coals,
etc., without damage to the granter's crops and land. With clause of warrandice. At
Fennum, 20th September [1356]. No witnesses. Granter's seal attached, small and
neatly cut — a shield bearing a device like the stern of a ship, with a mast extending
above the shield and cruciform at the top, with banner streaming. [2025, Box 52.
45. 1st May 1359.] Letters (in Norman-French) by John Darreys, narrating that
as Alayn of Strother has become bound under ' estatut marchent,' made at Newcastle-
on-Tyne, 1st May 1359, to pay the granter 80 livres at the feasts of Pentecost and St.
Peter ' ad uincula ' [Lammas] next, by equal portions, the granter wills that Alayn or
his heirs may pay 40 livres at Pentecost and forty marks at Lammas, until the ' estatut

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marchent' lose its force and be of no avail, etc. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4th May
[1359]. Seal attached, charges not distinct, apparently an orb on shield. Legend:
' Sigillum Iohannis Darryas.'
46. 15th May 1359.] Charter by King David the Second, confirming a charter by
which Dervorgilla, daughter of the late Alan of Galloway, in her widowhood, grants and
confirms to God and the Church of St. Mary of Sweetheart, and the monks there
of the Cistercian Order of the Convent of Dundrennan, for the abbey (' abachiam ') to
be built in honour of God and St. Mary the Virgin, on behalf of the souls of all the
kings of Scotland, King Alexander [the Third], his predecessors and successors ; the
souls of Earl Henry, Earl David, and Earl John, their ancestors and successors ; the
souls of Fergus of Galloway, Uchtred his son, and Roland her grandfather, Ellen his
wife, Alan their son, the granter's father, Margaret her mother, and all their ancestors
and successors ; the souls of John Baliol, the granter's lord and late spouse, Hugh his
son and hers, Cicilia her daughter, the granter's own soul, and those of all ancestors
and successors, and of all faithful Christians, in free and pure alms — her whole land of
Louqrindelow and of Kirkpatrick Dorand [Durham], namely the land of Louqrindelow,
by these divisions : As the Polster ascends [word illegible] to the place where Polstruson
runs into Polster, and by Polstruson ascending to a certain place called Drumgan
Murcchy by a sike (' syketum ') running near the same place towards the east, ascending
to a rivulet which is called Polcormyle, and so by Polcormyle descending to a lake
which is called Louyfernane, and from that lake descending by a rivulet which is called
Polcrofresk, and thence descending by the same rivulet to a rivulet which is called
Pollyhage, and by the same ascending as far as Locharthur [or Locharchur], and from
Locharthur ascending by a rivulet which is called Polcageri to a ditch which divides
between the land of Grange of Kirkwynny and the land of Louqrindelow, from the
same ditch ascending to Suylofthus [or Suyloschus], and thence by the moor of Crufell
to the marches (' diuisas ') of Prestoun on the summit of said moor, as the granter's men
of Louqrindelow were accustomed to use at any time, and so from the top of the same
moor descending to the head of a rivulet towards the east which is called Pollechan, which
is the march between the lands of church of Kirkbene and the land of Louqrindelow, and
thence by the same rivulet descending to Polleben, and by Polben to [illegible] : And the
land of Kirkpatrick by these marches — namely, from Logan ascending by the water of
Urre as far as the marches of Glasteres to a certain place called Lyurehall by a sike which
is called Eskewene, ascending to the head of Knokeceswy on the south part, and ascending
by the same sike to a rivulet called Polhauchynhath, and from the same Polhauchynhath
ascending to the land of the abbot or abbott's land [very faint in original — apparently
'terram abbatis'] of Dergungall which is called Stroneheylk (T), and so from the head
of Hauchynhath by a valley as far as the land of the abbot of Dundreynane in the
holding of Kirkpatrick, namely to the head of Glenwestey, and so from the head of
Glenwestey descending by the marches of the land of the abbot of Dundreynane to
the rivulet of Loumorchwane, which is the march between the land of Sir Eustace of
Towers ('de Turribus') and the land of Kirkpatrik, and so descending by the same
rivulet to Carreth between the land of Culnesangane and the land of Spottys, and thence
by the marches of Spottys and Culnesangane to the head of Polcre, and so from the
head of Polcre by the marches of Culnesangane and Culconnauchthy to the land of
the church of Kirkpatrik, and so by the marches between the land of the above church
and Culconnauchthy to the marches of Logan, and so by the marches of Logan and the
said church land to the well (' fontem ') on the south side at the place of the old grange
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the marches between the land of Logan and the land of Kirkpatrik, which is called
Barmoffet and Dalcessok, descending as far as the water of Urre : To be held in pure alms
to the church of St. Mary of Sweetheart and the monks there, with pertinents, etc.,
in churches, and their advowsons, chapels, woods, plains, meadows, pastures, waters,
fresh and salt, ways, paths, moors, marshes, salt . . . mills, sands, . . . sea-wreck ('wrecft'),
pools, stanks, fishponds, rivers, lakes, fishings both in fresh water and salt, granges,
brushwood, hunting, etc., with all customs and aids (' auxiliis '), assises, gelds, casualties,
pleas, complaints, 'socchen,' talliages, scutages, and other services, as [to] the abbacy of
Dundreynan and abbacy of Glenloyse are freely given by the granter's ancestors. The
granter also gives the monks the power of recovering thieves within her lands, reserving
her own rights against malefactors. The granter's seal is said to have been appended
to the original writ. Witnesses, H[enry], bishop of Galloway, Brian, abbot of Dun-
draynane, Godfrey, abbot of Glenloyse, Alexander, abbot of Tungland, John, abbot of
Saulsete, Dunc[an], prior of 'Whythirne,' David, prior ' de insula' [Trail], Sir David
Marescal, Robert Marescal, John of Carlisle, ' Cane ' [sic, 1 Duncane] M'Gillolane, John of
Graunsard, knights, Walter of Twynhame, Bartram of Kerdones, Michael son of Durand,
William of Moffet, and others. ' Hanc autem abachiam fundaui in honore Dei et beate
Marie virginis et omnium Sanctorum, quarto nonas Aprilis [10th April] anno ab incarna-
tione Domini M°CC septingentesimo tercio.' Confirmed in due form on 15th May [1359]
at the said abbey of Sweetheart. Witnesses, Patrick [of Leuchars], Bishop of Brechin,
chancellor, Robert, Steward of Scotland, Earl of Stratherne, nephew of the king, William,
Earl of Douglas, Robert of Erskyn, and John of Prestoun, knights. [2531, Box 65.
Note. — This charter gives the date of foundation two years earlier than is usually
stated. 47. 1st July 1359.] Letter of Attorney by Eoger Corbet, lord of Leverchilde, con
stituting his beloved in Christ, John of Yeveren and Nicholas del Lawe, his attorney
or attorneys, to give sasine to Henry of Strothir of seven husband-lands and all other
the granter's lands and holdings in the town and territory of Langtoun in Glendale,
according to the granter's charter to him thereupon. At Werk-upon-Tweed, 1st July
1359. [3169, Box 83.
48. 20th September 1360.] Letters by Walter of Hauwyk, appointing his beloved
in Christ, Nicholas Bagot and William of Eypon, as his attorneys, to deliver sasine
to Alan of Strother of the manor of Hauwyk, in terms of a charter. Given at Durham,
20th September 1360. [2027, Box 52.
49. 3rd October 1360.] Indenture (in Norman-French) between Sir David of
Strabolgy, Earl of Athole (' D'Athelles '), on the one part, and William of Strothir,
Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, by which the Earl assigns and establishes the said
William as his Seneschal (or Stewart) to lease all the lands and tenements which he
had or could have in the county of Northumberland and the franchise of Tyndale,
to hold and use the said office according to the force and effect of an indenture between
the parties (dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 9th August 1359), by which the Earl wills
and grants, for himself and his heirs, that all things contained in said Indenture shall be
held to the end of the term comprised in the same without challenge by either party,
and the Earl also grants that the said William and his heirs shall have and hold to him
his heirs and assignees, from the feast of St. Michael last to the feast of St. Martin
next following, and from the feast of St. Martin to the end of five years complete, the
lands and tenements, pastures and fisheries, ' en demeyn et en seruice,' that is, in

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Tyndale, Kelderhayes, the 'motte de Kelder,' 'Bowes come les Belles,' Waynehopside
with the park of Waynehope, Poltirernet, and the 'motte de Emelhope,' to hold for five
years, rendering each year a rose at the Nativity of St. John Baptist (24th June) for all
services, etc. And if the said lands or any part be destroyed by war with the Scots,
the said William and his heirs shall hold them, after the term of five years, until they
levy the full value of the destruction made, according to what the lords ('les
seigneurs ') may have from the common right, and by reason may do or ought to pay
to their tenants in like case, having regard to the yearly extent, between the Earl and
the said William, amounting to £13 a year. With clause of warrandice by the Earl.
Dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne the Sunday next after the feast of St. Michael 1360
[3rd October]. Witnesses, John of Coupland, Henry of Strother, then sheriff of
Northumberland, Robert of Angretoun, William of Hepescotes, William of Presfen, and
Nicholas Bagot. [3170, Box 83.
50. c. 1362.] Charter by John of Allyncrum, burgess of Edinburgh, of his lands of
Cragcroke, with pertinents, in favour of a chaplain serving at the altar of the Virgin in
St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, for the welfare of the said John and his wife Joanna,
and of others enumerated in a very comprehensive clause. No date, perhaps about
1362.1 [34, Box 1.
51. 3rd January 1364.] Letters (in Norman-French) by Rauf of Neuille, lord of
Raby, narrating that Henry of Strothre and Aleyn his brother were bound and
obliged by their writing to pay him 90 marks at Martinmas last and at Candlemas next
to come, and discharging them of the sum of 45 marks paid as at the Martinmas term.
At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 3rd January 1364. Seal attached, somewhat defaced and
broken. Shield bearing saltire ; crest, a bull's (?) head. [2028, Box 52.
52. 16th January 1364.] Indenture (written in Norman-French) made between
Henry of Strothre, sheriff of Northumberland, on one part, and John of Prestoun and
John of Belasise, on the other part, by which the sheriff acknowledges receipt from
John of Preston of money of the issues from said county, £69, 12s. 8d., and he has
received from John of Belasise £8. The sheriff charges them to pay to William of
Butill, 50s., and to Thomas Rute, for his wages, 20s. ; to Henry Scot to pay to vintners
in Newcastle-on-Tyne, 31s. ; to William Bridok, butcher, 23s. ; and to Adam Baty,
cordwainer, six marcs (?), and to Henry Scot, 40s. The said sheriff has received from
John of Thorpe the issues of his bailiary, £10 ; from James of Routhbuy, for his bailiary,
£11, 10s. ; and from Hugh Dawessoun, the issues of his bailiary, 60s. Dated at New
castle-on-Tyne, 16th January [1364]. Sealed by the parties interchangeably. Seal
of John of Prestoun attached, a chevron between three [charges blurred, but perhaps
three crosses fitchee] two and one. Legend: 'S. Johannis de Prestoun.' Another
seal is appended, but it is illegible. [2029, Box 52.
53. 26th June 1365.] Charter by Gilbert of Mynsternakeres, chaplain, and William
of Rypon, granting and confirming to Robert Lisle ('de Insula') of Wodburn, all the
lands, rents, etc., which the granters have by the gift of the said Eobert in Fenwyk,
Estmatfen, Langetoun in Glendale, Haukewell, Troghen in Eedesdale, and in the town
of Newcastle-on-Tyne : To be held to the said Eobert for his lifetime of the lords of the
fee for the services due and wont. After the death of the said Eobert, the said lands,
1 This charter is printed at length in Charters of St. Giles, Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club,
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etc., shall remain with Robert, kinsman ('consanguineo') of said Robert 'de Insula,'
son and heir of Robert, son of the said 'Robert de Insula' and Marie, daughter of Adamar
of Athole ('D'athels'), knight, and the heirs of his body; and if he shall die without
heirs of his body, then the lands, etc., shall remain with the right heirs of that Robert,
son of Robert son of the said Robert 'de Insula.' Witnesses, John of Strevelyne, Henry
of Haueryngtoun, knights ; Roger of Woderyngton, Robert of Fenwyk, and John of
Walyngtoun. Dated at Neutonhall, Thursday next after the feast of St. John Baptist
[26th June] 1365. [3171, Box 83.
54. 6th July 1365.] Letters of Attorney by Henry of Strother, constituting
William of Farnyley and John of Wedelesmore, his attorneys, to receive for him
sasine of all the lands, etc., which Cristiana, who was the wife of Hugh of Tyrwhit,
granted to him in the town of Tyrwhit nether, to be held in terms of her charter. At
Kirknewton in Glendale, 6th July 1365. [3172, Box 83.
55. 3rd April 1368.] Precept or Warrant (in Norman-French) by Henry of Percy,
senior, Robert d'Umfravill, Roger of Wydringtoun, and Henry of Strothre, appointed
by the king as commissioners to inquire how much of the tenths and fifteenths granted
to the king in the thirty-fourth year of his reign had been collected, directed to Henry
Strothre, narrating that it was found that Robert of Fenewyk, collector of the Ward
of Tyndall, levied from all the vills of the ward a fourth part of the tenths and fifteenths
which remain in his hands ; that Robert of Eyhill, now deceased, and William Heps-
cotes, collectors for the Island Ward, levied the same amount, which was in Eobert
Eyhill's hands ; that William of Borowdoun, Thomas of Clenille (now dead), and William
Berehall, collectors for the Ward of Coldall, did the same, the sums remaining in
their hands respectively, Clenille's share being in the hands of William of Hydewyn —
therefore commanding the said Henry Strothre, sheriff of Northumberland, to distrain
the said collectors, their lands, executors, etc., with William Hydewyn, to pay the sums
collected without delay. At Feltoun, 3rd April [1368]. Seal attached, broken and
illegible. [2030, Box 52.
56. 25th November 1368.] Letters by William of Brinseley (?), chaplain, narrating
that Henry of Strothre is bound to pay him £8 of silver on 24th June next ; yet the
granter wills that if Henry do not infeft him in the manor of Manylawes fourteen days
after said date, according to indentures made between said Henry and Alice Perers,
so that the bargain fails, then the said Alice shall be free to do what she pleases with
said manor, until the obligation be void. Given at London, Saturday, in the feast of
St. Katrine [25th November] 1368. Seal attached; shield bearing a chevron. Legend
broken and illegible. [2031, Box 52.
57. 22nd October 1369.] Letters Patent by King Edward the Third, narrating
that by an inquest made by Alan of Strother, bailiff of the Liberty of Tyndale, at com
mand of Queen Philippa, then Lady of the Manor and Livery of Tyndale, it was found
that Katrine, lately Countess of Athole, deceased, held the manor of Hentishalghe,
with the forest of Lowes, for her life, the reversion then belonging to Johanna, the wife
of John Scott (' Scottus '), daughter and heiress of William of Strother, which manor,
etc., the Countess held of the queen for military service, and it is now in the king's
hands by the death of the queen ; the king, therefore, on the manucaption of Hugh
of Westwyck, of the county of Northumberland, has committed the custody of said
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he may answer for these, may preserve the manor from lying waste, and may do the
real services and others due. At Westminster, 22nd October 1369. [2032, Box 52.
58. 2nd June 1370.] Indenture (in Norman-French) testifying that, as Richard
Fitz John Scot, of the town of Newcastle-on-Tyne, has granted to Alan of Strother of
Lyham, his heirs and assignees, 'as tous iours,' an annualrent of 48 shillings 'dargent '
over the lands of the said Richard, lying near the ' Calcros ' in the said town, between
the high way which stretches from the ' Calcros ' to the Church of All Saints on one
part, and the lands of William of Aun . . (?) on the other part, payable at Whitsunday
and Martinmas, — the said Aleyn for himself, his heirs, etc., grants that, if he or his heirs
are not disturbed at any time after the death of the said Richard Fitz John by his son
Richard Scot, his heirs, etc., of the lands and possessions in Denom, granted to his son
for life, by the elder Richard, then this writing shall lose its force and be of no value
in whose hands soever it may be found ; and during the life of the said Richard Fitz
John, Aleyn and his heirs shall not uplift the said annualrent. And the said Richard
Fitz John grants, for himself, etc., that if the said Aleyn or his heirs are disturbed by
the said Riehard Fitz Richard, as stated, this writing and annualrent shall be in force
' as tous iours.' Moreover, the said Aleyn grants, for himself, etc., that, whenever the
said Eichard Fitz John obtains for Aleyn a release from Eichard Fitz Eichard of all
his right over the said lands in Denom, the payment of the annualrent shall cease and
this writing be of no value, into whatever hands it may come, and shall then be sur
rendered to the said Eichard Fitz John. Dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 2nd June 1370.
No witnesses. [3173, Box 83.
59. 20th January 1371.] Charter by Richard del Pole and Juwetta his wife,
granting and confirming to Thomas of Middletoun, son of the said Juwetta, one
messuage, two hundred acres of land and twenty acres of meadow, in Middeltoun and
Belford [Northumberland], which the granters recovered in the king's court, as of
right of Juwetta against John of Denoum of Vnthank : To be held to the granter,
his heirs, etc., for services due and wont. At Middletoun, Sunday after St. Hilary's
day, an. reg. 44, 20th January 1371. Witnesses, Richard of Horseley, then sheriff
Walter of Swynhowe, John of Dychaunt (?). Two seals attached — one of them a
small oval bearing the Virgin and Child, and an indistinct figure in base ; the other
a demi-lion in chief, with two bars (?), legends illegible. [2033, Box 52.
60. c. February 1372.] Release by Elienora, who was the wife of John Corbett
of Levirchilde, in her widowhood, remitting and quitclaiming to Henry of Strother,
her father, all the right, etc., which she has in the manor of Langtoun in Glendale,
with the holdings and rents, which she has or claims in the towns and territories of
West-Newton and Kyrke-neutoun. No date. Two seals have been appended, but
only one remains — the charges and legend of which, though very indistinct, appear
to be identical with the seal in next writ. [2034, Box 52.
61. 1st February 1372.] Charter in the form of an Indenture, by William of
Eland, parson of the Church of Angram, and John of Glideraw of Werk-upon-Tweed,
granting to John OF Strother, knight, their whole manor of Langtoun in Glendale,
which they have of the gift and feoffment of Henry, son of William of Strother, lord
of Menilaw ; to be held to John and the heirs of his body by his wife, Mary, daughter
of Sir Alan of Hetoun, and should she die without heirs, then the lands shall remain
with Sir John, son of Henry of Strother, and his heirs-male of his body ; failing whom,
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with Henry Strother, father of Sir John, and after his death the lands shall remain
with Thomas, son of said Henry, and the heirs-male of his body ; whom failing, with
Henry, son of said Henry, and the heirs-male of his body ; whom failing, the lands to
remain with the elder Henry, and Johanna, daughter of the elder Henry, and their
heirs-male in succession ; whom all failing, the lands to remain with the right heirs of
the said Henry, son of William of Strother, each holder in succession rendering the
services due to the chief lords of the fee. Dated at Langtoun in Glendale [1st February
1371-2]. Witnesses, Eobert Umfraville, sheriff of Northumberland, John of Feltoun,
Alan of Hetoun, Thomas of Ildretoun, Eobert Clauering, William del Vale, knights ;
Alan of Strothre, John of Fennewik, Eobert Ogle, John Muschamus, Hugh Sampson,
and William Haysand. Only one seal now attached, apparently that of John of
Glideraw, identical with the seal in previous writ, but more distinct, a shield bearing
a cock, three crosses in chief. Legend : ' S. Johan de Clidderowe.' [2035, Box 52.
62. 23rd September 1374.] Eelease by Eoger of Fulthorp, in favour of Henry of
Strother, of all actions of debt which he has against Henry from the beginning of the
world ('a principio mundi') until present date. Given at Newcastle-on-Tyne,
23rd September 1374. [2036, Box 52.
63. 27th September 1379.] Letters (in Norman-French) by Henry del Strothre,
lord of Newton, acknowledging that he is bound to Eoger Corbet and his heirs in an
annualrent of 100 shillings for certain lands, which he has by grant of said Eoger in
West Newton [Northumberland], by way of exchange for the above rent, as appears by
a charter made thereupon, and declaring that he had atturned by payment of one
penny to Eobert Ea and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of John Corbet, son and heir of
Eoger, in acknowledgment of the said rent, before Sir John del Strother his son, Sir
William of Daltoun, chaplain of Killum, Sir Eobert Gower (or Sower), chaplain of
Newton, and John Ercle. Given at Newton, 27th September 1379. (Tuesday before
St. Michael's Day.) Seal attached — a wheel-like device. [2037, Box 52.
64. [1370-1380.] Charter by Gilcrist M'Kwnne, son of the late Eua, elder sister
of the late Nigel M'Nele, laird of Blarekanne [Blairquhan], and by Katerina, Affrica,
Ibbayg, and Cristiana, widows, sisters and co-heiresses of the said late Nigel their
brother, of their own free wills, in their urgent necessity ; they having first received
the permission of John Mac Alexander (' Alexandri '), laird of Dalcopene, their superior
[cf. No. 73 infra], granting and selling to Eoland Kenedy, laird of the half-lands of the
late John of Trowpe, in right of Cristian of Trowpe his wife, the penny-land of the said
Blarekanne-Neyle in the tenement of Trownawe, in the earldom of Carrick, for a
certain sum of animals (' summa animalium '), which sum the said Eoland had faithfully
paid in advance to them particularly, by equal portions, fully and without reserve;
the said lands to be held from the granters and their heirs for two pennies of blench
farm, payable yearly on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, at the parish church of
St. Michael of Munthyrduffy 1 [? Kirkmichael], and the said Gilcrist, Katerina, Affrica,
Ibbayg, and Cristiana, give warrandice. At Blarekanne, witnesses, Sir Nicholas, abbot
of Krosragwer, John Kenedy, lord of Donehowyr, Gilbert and Thomas Kenedy, lords
of Knocdolyan and 'la Konrey,' [?Cundry] by the ('facestiam'= courtesy) of the
kingdom of Scotland, John M 'Henry [Henrici], lord of Koylyan, Adam Thomson,
lord of Kylnekylle, Doncan of Keryss, lord of the same, Eobert M'Kawele, lord of
1 In Robertson's Index of Missing Charters, p. 57, among those of King David the Second, there
is a note of a Charter or Writ, 'anent the clan Muntercasduf, John M'Kennedy, captain thereof.'

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Karsnelohe, and others. Not dated, but c. 1370-1380, cf. No. 72 infra. Five seals
have been attached, but are now wanting. [1977, Box 51.
65. 20th January 1380.] Charter by Walter of Lesley, knight, Earl of Ross, grant
ing to David of Tulach, whom failing, to Walter of Tulach, his brother, and the heirs-
male of their bodies respectively, the lands of Cragnachstoun and Ednelstoun in the
sheriffdom of Kyncardyn; also the mill of Baldany, in the sheriffdom of Banff: To
be held for three suits of court at the three head pleas to be held at Kyncardyn yearly.
Dated at Dundee, 20th January 1379-80. Witnesses, Sir James Lyndesay, lord of
Crawfurd, Alexander Lyndesay, lord of Glenesk, justiciar north of the Forth, John
Lyoune, lord of Glammys, chamberlain of Scotland, John Lyndesay, son of Sir Alexander,
and William Bedoune (?). The granter's seal attached, quarterly, first and fourth, a bend
charged with three buckles; second and third, three lions two and one. Legend
broken. [65, Box 2.
66. 20th May 1380.] Indenture (in Norman-French) to the effect that Walter of
Folleberye, brother and heir to William of Folleberye, has given and granted to John
of Hesselrig all the lands and pertinents he has in Hesselrig, except the reversion of
the lands which Agnes of Folleberye holds in dower in the same town of Hessilrig,
which reversion belongs to Walter -. To be held to the grantee for ever ; under this
condition, that if the said Walter or any in his name pay to John of Hesselrig or his
heirs, at Hesselrig, at Whitsunday 1383, 20 merks, then, or on payment of 20 merks, it
shall be lawful to the said Walter to re-enter upon the said lands. Written at
Hesselrig, 20th May, third year of Eichard the Second, 1380. [3174, Box 83.
67. 26th November 1380.] Charter by King Eobert the Second confirming a
charter (dated 4th October 1378) by which Adam Thore, burgess of Edinburgh, freely
pledges to the Abbot and Convent of Melrose, for the sum of £80, 6s. 8d., his tene
ment on the south side of the street of Edinburgh between the land of John Herys
on the east, and that of William Fawsyde on the west : To be held by the grantees
till he can repay the money ; and they shall draw the rent of the tenement, which shall
not diminish during the time of pledge, and they shall pay 20s. yearly to Andrew
Beth the landlord (' domino capitule ') of the tenement. Witnesses to Thore's
writ, Andrew Beth, William Gupeld, Alexander Pastoune, and Laurence Prestoune,
burgesses of Edinburgh. Confirmation given at Edinburgh, 26th November 1380.
[23, Box 1.
68. c. 1385.] Charter by John, eldest son of the King [Eobert the Second] and Earl
ofCarrick [afterwards King Eobert the Third], granting to Thomas Kennedy, son to the
lord of Dalmertoun (' Thome Kenedy filio dno de Dalmertoun '), for his homage, etc., to
David Stewart [afterwards Duke of Rothesay], the granter's son, the penny land of
Slentauh, with pertinents, and the penny land of Barsqueb, in the earldom of Carrick
and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held to the grantee and the lawful heirs-male of his body,
performing the forinsec service due to the granter. At Edinburgh, in presence of
Walter [Traill], bishop of St. Andrews, John [Peblis], bishop of Dunkeld, chancellor,
Sir Malcolm Drummond, the granter's brother [in law], Sir Thomas of Erskine, Sir
Henry of Douglas, knights, Adam Forster, John of Schaw and James of Schaw,
squires. Not dated, c. 1385, but see 27th May 1387, infra. [494, Box 15.
69, c. 1385.] Charter by Duncan M'Churterr, son and heir of the late Patrick

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M'Churterr, granting and alienating to Sir Thomas Kenedy, knight, lord of Dalmortoun,
the granter's whole lands of Dalelachane, lying on the water of Gerwane, in the parish
of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, and that for twelve cows with
their calves, paid beforehand by Sir Thomas at his manor of Gyltre in presence of many
persons ; the lands to be held as freely as the late Patrick, the granter's father, held
them. Place and date of charter not stated, but the charter was probably granted about
1385. Witnesses, Sir Patrick Graham, Sir John Stirling, and Sir Walter Buchanan,
knights, Walter of Fosselane, Alexander and Alan of Lennox. The seals of Duncan,
Earl of Lennox, and Duncan Campbell of Gawnane are said to have been procured and
affixed by the granter, but only the tags remain. [1870, Box 48.
70. 1385-86.] Charter under the Great Seal by King Robert the Second, confirming
to David of Tulach the charter in his favour, dated at Dundee 20th January 1379-80,
No. 65 supra, by Walter of Lesley, knight, lord of Ross, of the lands of Cragnachstoun,
Ednelstown, and the mill of Baldany, as described in said charter. Dated the fifteenth
year of king's reign [1385-6]. Fragment of seal attached. [28, Box 1.
71. 24th July 1386.] Charter by John, Earl of Carrick, stewart of Scotland [after
wards King Robert the Third], granting to Rolland Kenedy his whole right in the
two merk lands called Dalellechhane in the parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr, fallen in the granter's hand by reason of escheat : To be held blench
for payment of a silver penny yearly at Turnbery Castle if asked, for all services, as in
charter of 6th May 1346, No. 40 supra. At Edinburgh, 24th July 1386. No witnesses.
[1871, Box 48.
72. 1386-1400. Charter by Roland Kenedy, lord of Blarechan, by which, failing
heirs of his own body, he grants to his brother or cousin ('fratruo') Sir Thomas
Kenedy, knight, lord of Geyltre, his whole lands of Blarechane and Dalellchane,
lying on the water of Girvan [here follows an erasure and the word ' Monterduffy,'
cf. No. 64 supra] in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held to the
grantee and his heirs of the body, whom failing, to the granter's heirs whomsoever, for
services used and wont, due to the superior of the lands. Witnesses, Nicholas, then
abbot of the Monastery of Crosragmer, Sir Gilbert Kenedy, knight, lord of Donhewere
(Dunure), the granter's cousin ('fratruo meo'), Gilbert Kenedy, Thomas Kenedy, the
granter's brothers ('fratribus meis'), John son of Henry, Mathew of Eclys, Colin
Johnson, son of Alexander, Andrew Sowyrlyson, Walter Clerk of Ayr. No date, but
probably between 1386 and 1400. [917, Box 26.
73. 1386-1400.] Charter by Colin son of John Alexander of Dalcupeyne, confirm
ing the above charter by Roland Kenedy, lord of Blarechane, to Sir Thomas Kenedy,
knight, lord of Geyltre, of the lands of Blarechane and Dalellechane, lying upon the
water of Girvan, followed by an erasure and the words ' Monter Duffy,' as in charter
cited. Same witnesses as in charter confirmed, except Colin Johnson. No date, 1386-
1400. [27, Box 1.
74. 27th May 1387.] Charter by John, Firstborn of the King of Scotland, Earl
of Carrie, steward of Scotland, granting to Thomas Kenedy, lord of Dalmortoun (see
No. 68 supra), for his services to the granter and David Stewart, his eldest son, all
right which the granter has in the penny land of Slentach, the penny land of Barsgvebe
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are called the lands of Murdac son of Andrew, son of Somerledy, lying in the earldom
of Carrie and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter and his heirs in fee and
heritage, for service due and wont. At Edinburgh, 27th May 1387. No witnesses.
[66, Box 2.
75. 27th September 1387.] Release and Quitclaim (in Norman-French) by John
of Caretoun of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Elizabeth, his wife, in favour of Thomas of
Strother, knight, of all right and claim they have or had over the lands, rents, and
possessions which Thomas has in reversion or in property in Glendale, and obliging
themselves to warrant to the said Thomas for ever an annualrent of 100 shillings pur
chased by him from them and existing on their lands of West Newton in Glendale.
Dated 27th September 1387. Witnesses, Robert Plummer, mayor of Newcastle-on-
Tyne, Laurence Dactoun, Robert of Rayntoun, and Thomas of Heryngton, bailies of
Newcastle, Robert Olyver, John of Thorntoun, John of Daltoun. One seal remains,
impressed with an ^| . [2038, Box 52.
76. 29th September 1387.] Charter by Thomas of Strother, knight, granting to
Sir Robert of Bugthrop, chaplain of the parish church of Newton in Glengall [sic, 1.
Glendall], and to John Burell, residing there, the half or moiety of his town of Wester
Newton in Glendall, with pertinents, etc., formerly belonging to the deceased Roger
Corbet : To be held to the grantees and their assigns of the chief lords of that fee for
the services due and wont. With clause of warrandice. Witnesses, Eoger Heroun,
Gerard Heroun, John of Maners, knights ; Eobert of Maners, John of Howburne, and
John of Heselrigg. Dated at Newtoun in Glendall, 29th September an. reg. 11 Eichard
the Second, 1387. [3175, Box 83.
77. 29th September 1387.] Letters of Attorney by Thomas of Strother, knight,
appointing Eobert Maners and Thomas Unyot, his attorneys, to give sasine of the
above moiety of land to the said Sir Robert Bugthrope and John Burell. Dated
at Newtoun in Glendale, 29th September 1387. [3176, Box 83.
78. 30th October 1387.] Charter by Eobert of Bugthrope, chaplain, and John
Burell, granting to Thomas or Strother, knight, and Matilda his wife, daughter of John
of Huthome, knight, the moiety of the town of Wester Newton in Glendale, which the
granters have by the gift of Thomas of Strother : To be held to Thomas and Matilda
and their lawful heirs of their bodies, whom failing, to the heirs of Thomas, of the lords
of the fee. Witnesses, Roger Heroun, Edward Heroun, [Thomas] Gray of Hortoun,
John of Maners, knights ; John of Hesilrig, John of Howburne, Robert [Maners ?].
Dated at Newtoun in Glendale, 30th October 1387. [3177, Box 83.
79. 30th October 1387.] Letters by Thomas del Strother, knight, and [Ma]tilda
his wife, appointing John Kerre and Richard Strother (?) their attorneys, for receiving
sasine of the half town of Wester Neutoun, with all pertinents, which belonged to the
deceased Roger Corbet, which the granters had by gift of Robert of Bugthrop and John
Burell. At Newtoun in Glendale, 30th October 1387. [2039, Box 52.
80. 12th May 1388.] Charter by Eobert of Maners, granting to Thomas of
Strother, knight, and Matilda his wife, his half carucate of land in Kirknewtoun,
meadows, arable land, pasture, and woods, except the wood of Euttok : To be held to
them and the heirs of Thomas. Given at Kirknewton in Glendale, 12th May 1388.
Witnesses, Sir Eoger Heron, Sir John of Maners, Sir Thomas Gray of Hortoun, knights ;

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John Burell and Richard Symondsone. Seal appended : an eagle with wings displayed,
supporting a shield quarterly, first and fourth, three bars ; second and third, three
squirrels (?) Legend apparently 'Sigillum Roberti Ma[ners],' but somewhat defaced.
[2040, Box 52.
81. c. 1390.] Transumpt made in presence of Sir Robert of Laweder, justiciary of
Scotland, sitting in a court of justice ayre (' itineris justiciarie '), held at Bowne on 16th
July 1425, of a charter by George of Dunbarr, Earl of March, Lord of Annandale and
Man, granting to his brother Sir Patrick of Dunbar [in the transumpt designed ' of
Bele '], knight, for good service, forty merks of land within the town and territory of
Mersington, bounded as follows : — Beginning from the head of Hauxlawburne, descend
ing to the burn of Brentonane and up that burn to the Cote Mure, and beyond the
Cote Mure as the march stones ('mete ') are placed by the perambulators, and descend
ing near Oneliche Buchtis by the march stones there placed, and down and beyond
the way as far as the south part of Cruke Leche, and towards the west to Lamdeyn-
burne, and descending that burn to Erlis Cruke, and beyond that burn as the arable
land lies near Erlis Cruke towards the east, thence towards the south to the marches
(' marchias ') of Lethame, and so towards the west to the marches of Halsingtoun, and
descending towards the north by the marches of Pytlishuche and a carucate of land of
Halsingtoun, to the marches of Rollandston, and so towards the east by the marches of
Qwynkirstanys to the head of the Hauxlawburne : To be held to Sir Patrick and his
heirs for the services due from the lands. [No date, c. 1390.] Witnesses, John of
Dunbarr, Earl of Moray, the granter's brother, Patrick of Hebburne, lord of Halis,
Eobert Mautaland, knights, Alexander of Eichyneton and Philip of Nesbit, squires.
William of Cranyston, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority, notary,
writer of transumpt. Witnesses to transumpt, the Abbot of Celcow [Kelso], Sir
Eobert Laweder, justiciar, Alexander of Home, Patrick of Heyryng, David of Home,
John of Manderston, and William Despenser. Four seals are appended : (1) that of
the abbey of Kelso, broken ; (2) Sir Eobert Lauder's, broken, but two supporters (two
lions) and crest visible ; (3) a seal, legend illegible, except ' Sig . . . yng ' apparently
that of Patrick Heyryng— shield bearing three bars, charges on bars indistinct,
perhaps ermine ; (4) seal, a chevron between three birds two and one [woodpeckers
or martlets ?]. Legend: ' S. Iohannis Manderston.' [29, Box 1.
82. 21st July 1395.] Notarial Instrument narrating the Eesignation by John of
Lamertoun, burgess of Innerkethyne, of the lands of Northal [North Hailes], Southal
[South Hailes], and Benyston, into the hands of Dame Jonet of Erth, lady of Walchton
superior of said lands, who duly received the same and delivered them to John of
Jedworth, his heirs and assignees, to be held of her and her heirs, as Lamertoun held
them. Done in the hall of Walchtoun, 21st July 1395. Witnesses, Eobert Pet, laird
of Cragis, Symon Kid, and Adam Lambe, presbyters. William of Cranyston, ' clericus
coniugatus' of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [25, Box 1.
83. 5th June 1397.] Charter by King Robert the Third [not in extant registers],
granting to George of Dalyell the whole lands of Dalyell, within the sheriffdom of
Lanark, formerly held by Sir James Sandilands, the king's brother [in law], and
resigned by him : To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male, whom failing, to William
of Dalyell, knight, his father, and his heirs-male, etc., in fee and heritage as freely as
the lands were held by any one before the resignation, saving the king's service. At
Linlithgow, 5th June an. reg. 8 [1397]. Witnesses, Walter [Traill], bishop of St, Andrews

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Gilbert [Grenelaw], bishop of Aberdeen, chancellor, David, Duke of Rothesay, Eobert,
Duke of Albany, Archibald, Earl of Douglas, Sir James Douglas of Dalkeith, and Sir
Thomas Erskine. [2671, Box 69.
84. 24th November 1398.] Charter under the Great Seal by Eichard [the Second],
King of England, confirming two charters by Edward, his grandfather, in favour of John,
Duke of Acquitaine and Lancaster, also designed as King of Castille and Leon, the
first granting to the said John and to his wife Blanche, daughter and heir of Henry,
Earl of Lancaster, all the lands and feofs belonging to the said Henry, and the second
granting to the said John and his heirs all fines, etc., of all castles, honours, etc., given
in exchange for the earldom of Eichmond, castles, and others, belonging to the said
Earl Henry, both which charters are confirmed by the king to his uncle the said John,
for his life. Dated at Westminster, 24th November in the 21st year of the king's
reign, 1398. [26, Box 1.
85. 15th April 1400.] Charter by Joanna [Stewart], relict of the late Sir James
Sandilands, lord of Calder, narrating that she and her late husband had been in
conjoint fee of the lands of the barony of Dalyhel and had resigned the same for new
inf eftment in favour of George of Dalyhel, son and heir of Sir William of Dalyhel,
knight ; wherefore she in her widowhood fully ratifies and approves the said infeftment,
renouncing all claims upon the barony of Dalyhel. Edinburgh, 15th April 1400. No
witnesses. Seal wanting. [2672, Box 69.
86. 14 — .] Fragment of a Papal bull— no names legible. Anno 14 — . [1453,
Box 37.
87. 20th January 1404.] Charter by Adam of Spot, burgess of Edinburgh, with
consent of Petronilla, his wife, confirming to the executor of the last will and testament
of the deceased John of Peblis, for the support of a chaplain, viz. : — Sir Thomas of
Halliday, and successors, at the altar of St. John Evangelist, founded in his chapel,
situate on the north side of the Church of St. Giles of Edinburgh, twenty shillings of
annualrent to be uplifted from certain lands of the said Adam of Spot. Dated and
sealed at a full court held in the tolbooth ('theloneo ') of the said burgh, 20th January
1404-5.1 [35, Box 1.
88. 7th January 1408.] Instrument narrating that John Rede of Dalrympil,
burgess of Edinburgh, freely granted to the Friars Preachers of said burgh, in pure
alms, an annualrent of two silver marks, to be levied twice a year from his tenement
there, now occupied by himself, situated on the north side of the said burgh, betwixt
the land of the deceased Nicholas Elwald on the west side, and the land of John
Cameron on the east side of the said tenement. And the said John Rede delivered one
silver penny to Friar Adam, prior of the said Preachers, then present and acting for
his brethren, in token of possession of the said annualrent, and so invested him
therein. These things were done on the pavement of the said burgh, in front of said
tenement, in presence of John of Esdale, Eobert Besate, presbyters, William Eobertson,
then bailie of said burgh, Duncan Eollow, Alexander Napar, Adam Goldsmyth, junior,
burgesses, John Ker, sergeant of the burgh, and many others, on 7th January 1407-8.
Eichard Langlands, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary
public. [86, Box 2.
1 This Charter is printed in Charters of St. Giles, Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club, pp. 40, 41.

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89. 4th May 1409.] Release by Richard of Newton and Elizabeth his wife, in
favour of William of Strother, son of Alan of Strother, of all personal actions
against him they have, or have had, from the beginning of the world to the present
date. Given in presence of Robert Gabeford and Roger del Buthe, 4th May 1409.
Seals broken. [2041, Box 52.
90. 2nd February 1410.] Charter by James of Douglas, lord of Dalkeith, to
Thomas of Carruthers, of the lands of Brandriggs in Annandale, in the holding of
Hutoun under the moor ('sub mora'), resigned by Elizabeth Cryspyne : To be held
for services used and wont. Witnesses, James Douglas the granter's heir, James
Douglas of Roberton, and William Monypenny, knights, John and James Twedy, and
Adam of Corry, at Dalkeith, 2nd February 1409-10. [16, Box 1.
91. 20th June 1411.] Release by John of Folbery, quitclaiming to William of
Folbery, son of Cristiana, all right or claim which John has in the whole manor of
Folbery, and in all lands, etc., in the towns of Folbery, Hesilrig, and Caldmerton
[Northumberland], with the reversion of all those which Agnes, lately wife of William
of Folbery, the granter's brother, holds in dowry, which lands the grantee holds by gift
of the granter. With clause of warrandice. At Folbery, 20th June 1411 ; witnesses,
Robert of Ogle, John of Mideltoun, Thomas Gray of Horton, knights; John Gray,
Sampsone Hardyng, Edward of Crawcester, William of R [torn], John of Wetewod,
Richard of Harbotel, and John Borell. [2042, Box 52.
92. 28th June 1412.] Indenture [much torn and defaced] made at Irrwyn, 28th
June 1412, between 'Frere Willyam Cokar, than beande prouincial of the Quite Freris
of Scotlande ane wyth [the chapter of] the hale prouincial beande at Irrwyn,' on one
part, and Rankyn of Foulertoun, lord of that Ilk, on the other part, as follows : ' That
is to say, it is cumyn till oure eris that thare has bene syndry tymys gre[vous debates
between the said lord] and oure freris duellande in the said house of Irrwyn, sum for
wilfulnes and sum for defaute of knawlage as [to the] patronage of the saide house of
Irrwyn, for the forsaide lorde clemys that he sulde be patrone, and the freris has said
nay, for the qwilk debate the house and the personis thare in duellande has syndry
tymys sufferit disese and skathe.' The said lord having come to the chapter 'and
requirande to se qwhethir he aucht to be patrone of the saide place or noth,' the whole
chapter ' haf fondyn the forbearis of the saide Rankyne beand foundouris and patronis
till our house of Irrwyn, qwharfor we haf gefyn decrete ' granting and confirming the
said Rankin in the foundership of the place, and all his heirs succeeding to him ; ' we
forbedande til ony frere or freris that now is or sail be in ony tyme to cum vnder al
payne that thai may fall in to the religion, that nane presome to inpungne oure decrete
gefyne apon this mater, and gif ony presumys to say ony thing in the contrary that is
beforsaide, as God forbede at thai do, the forsaide lorde or his ayris qwhat sa thai be
for the tyme, sal abide the prouincialis cumyng and sal pleinzhe til him qwhat sa he be
for the tyme and he sal punys that frer or freris with help of the patrone gif myster be,
as the cause requiris. Item, the said Rankyn is oblist til vs that he and his ayris sail
supponel the place and the freris thare in duellande, as patronys in thaire rithwis cause
efter thair pouer in al tyme to cum, na he na his ayris sal noth iniure na disese the
place throuch na titil of patronage bot as it is granttit til him and thaim in this inden-
tour, that is to say, that qwhat tym [the lord or] his ayris askys lefe at the prior of the
house to entre in the place, that than the prior sal . . . [illegible] lang as [they do]
na supprycion to the place or to the personis, and gif ony suppricion be done in dede

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.... he or his ayris sal amende it as sic dede askis or ellis he or thai qwhat sum euer
thai be for the tyme sal remove oute of the place within xiiij days qwil it be amendit.'
Done in duplicate. [910, Box 26.
93. 4th March 1413.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter (dated at
Irvine, 1st January 1391), by Adam of Foulartoun, knight, lord of Crosby, with consent
of Ranulph of Foulartoun, his son and heir, granting to Peter of Caldwell (or Peter
called of Caldwell), and Isabella his wife, their heirs, etc., the lands of Scottisschaw,
they rendering homage to the granter and three suits yearly at his place of Foulartoun,
also paying a silver penny at Whitsunday if asked. Witnesses, Sir William of Douglas
of Peirstoun, and Sir John Blare of Adamtoun, knights ; Adam Wallays, lord of
Caprontoun, William of Farnyly, lord of Crevach, Hugh Clerk, Adam Chepman, John
of Glassach, burgesses of Irvine. Sasine given by William Neilson, notary, at the cost
of Peter of Caldwell, on 4th March 1412-13 in the common street of Ayr; witnesses,
Mr. Duncan Petyt, prebendary of the Church of Ayr, Friar Thomas of Cargyll, minister
of Fale, Robert Adamson ('Ade'), vicar of the church of Colmanell, John Mure, lord
of Caldwell, John Mure, lord of Sanchar, [Robert or Roger] Mure, son (or sons) of
William Mure of Park, John Brown, burgess of Ayr, John Paterson of [Per]wyc, etc.
William Neilson ('Nigelli'), clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary,
[911, Box 26.
94. 7th August 1413.] Charter by Robert, Duke of Albany, etc., Governor of
Scotland, in favour of Eobert of Conynghame, granting to him the lands of Kilmauris,
Lambrachton, Kilbride, Skelmorele, and Polqwharne, in the sheriffdom of Are [Ayr] ;
the barony of Eedehall, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; the lands of Hassynden, in
the sheriffdom of Eoxburgh ; and the lands of Eanfarule, in the barony of Eenfrew :
Which lands had been duly resigned in the granter's hands by Sir William of Conyng
hame, knight, father of the said Eobert : To be held to Eobert and the heirs-male of
his body lawfully to be procreated ; whom failing, to the said William, his father, and
his heirs-male lawfully to be procreated ; whom failing, to Thomas of Conynghame, his
brother ; whom failing, to Alexander of Conynghame, also his brother ; whom failing,
to John of Conynghame, his brother ; whom failing, to Umfrey of Conynghame, knight,
his cousin ; whom failing, to Archibald of Conynghame, his brother ; whom failing, to
William of Conynghame, son and heir of the late Archibald of Conynghame, knight,
and to the heirs-male of their bodies, procreated and to be procreated, of each nominee
in succession ; whom all failing, to the nearest lawful heirs of the said Sir William, of
the king in fee and heritage for the usual services. Dated at Doune, in Menteith, 7th
August 1413. Witnesses, Gilbert [Grenelaw], bishop of Aberdeen, chancellor, Eobert
Stewart of Fife, grandson, and John Stewart, Earl of Buchan, son of the Governor,
John Forester of Corstorfyn, Alexander Hamilton of Innerwike, knight, and Andrew of
Hawik, rector of Liston, secretary. [762, Box 22.
95. 22nd November 1414.] Charter by Johanna, relict of Eobert Clerk, and
William Clerk of Chatton, granting to Eichard White all their lands and holdings
in the town and fields (' campis ') of Folbury, within the lordship of Folbury : To be held
for services due and wont. At Folbury, 22nd November [1414]. Witnesses, Thomas
Gray, knight, William Eedenhale, Eobert Shelle, Walter of Folbury and John Post.
Two seals— defaced. [2043, Box 52.
96. 30th April 1417.] Charter by William of Melgdrum, laird of Clesch, granting
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to James of Dundas [of that ilk ?], the lands of Craigtoun in the tenement of Philpston,
in the barony of Abercorn, and constabulary of Linlithgow; to be held from the
granter and his heirs of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, under reversion, to be
redeemed for the sum of £40 Scots, payable in the parish church of Dunmanin
[Dalmeny]. Dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1417 (?). No witnesses. The writ is
cut and worn, some portions being scarcely legible. On the back is written 'Vmq11
James Dundas, laird of Dundas, and faider to Duncan, chairtour of Cragtoun, etc.,
maid be the laird of Cleis, first proprietor.' [2365, Box 61.
97. 30th January 1420.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter by James
Atkynson, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour of Thomas of Fayrle, also burgess there,
of an annualrent of 26s. 8d., from a tenement on the north side of the street of said
burgh, between the land of Thomas Cant on east, and the land of the late Thomas of
Malvil on west. Sasine given 30th January 1419-20. Witnesses, Alan of Fayrnile,
alderman, and William of Liberton, then bailie of said burgh, William Corour, Forster,
Simon Dulbel, Robert of Fergushill, Alexander Cragi, James of Achynlek, sergeant of
burgh, and John Clere of Lanark. John Broun, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial authority notary. [1817, Box 47.
98. 1420.] Charter by William of Douglas, second Earl of Angus, granting to
Thomas, son of Adam of Bonkyle, lands in the territory of Blenerne within the
regality of Bonkyle, namely, six husbandlands. To be held blench for one silver
penny. The charter is not dated, but probably circa 1420. The witnesses are Adam
Hepburn, lord of Halis, John ' de Sancto Claro ' of Hirdmanston, Patrick Hepburn of
Walchton, Archibald and Alexander Hepburn, Adam of Nesbit, William of Cranystoun,
William of Wedderburne, and Nicholas Paxtoun. [2, Box 1.
99. 20th December 1421.] Charter by Murdach, Duke of Albany, Earl of Fife and
Menteith, Governor of Scotland, granting to Henry Gall on his own resignation, and
to the heirs-male of his body, thirty-three acres of land, commonly called the Maw,
in the territory of Cambron, sheriffdom of Fife. To be held of the Duke and his heirs
as Earls of Fife for services due and wont. At Doune, 20th December 1421.
Witnesses, Alexander Steuart, son of the Duke, Mr. John Steuart, rector of Flyske,
John Lyndesay of Biris, David Berclay of Luthery, and Alan Ottirburne, the Duke's
secretary. The Duke's private seal attached; somewhat broken. Shield couche,
quarterly, first and fourth, a lion rampant for Fife ; second and third, the Steuart fess
chequy, with a label of five points in chief. Crest rising out of a ' wreath ' chequy on
close helmet with mantling — a boar's head and neck between two trees. Supporters 
two lions sejant guardant coue\ Legend : ' S. Mordaci du[cis] Albanie : comitis [de
Fyffe et de] Menteth.' [1454, Box 38.
100. 21st December 1422.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John of Cunnyng-
ham, bailie depute of the Venerable Sir Robert of Cunnyngham, lord of Kilmauris,
superior of the lands and barony of Maldyslie, in the sheriffdom of Lanark, gave
sasine of the lands of Wetschaw to Quinten Weir, and Jonet his spouse, the survivor
of them and their heirs-male, according to the charter made to them. Done on
the lands of Wetschaw, 21st December 1422. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Wykytschaw,
chaplain, David Wallas, John Brownlee, Thomas Wetschaw, John Powst, and John
Kyng. Eobert of Peblis, clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [68, Box 2.

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101. 10th July 1424. J Charter by King James the First, confirming a charter of
sale (date not given), by John of Murrefe [Murray] of Ogilface, to Sir John Forstare,
knight, the king's master of household, of the whole lands of Badlormy, in the sheriffdom
of Lothian and constabulary of Linlithgow, to be held according to the terms of the
charter of sale. Given at Edinburgh, 10th July 1424. Witnesses, William [Lauder],
bishop of Glasgow, chancellor, Walter Earl of Athole, the king's uncle, John Seton
and Walter Ogilvy, knights, Mr. John Cameron, secretary. Fragment of great seal
attached. [104, Box 3.
102. 13th August 1425.] Letters by William Spynk of Gateshed, appointing
William of Lilburne and John Yocson of Chatton to give sasine to Robert Forster of
Chatton, Edward of Lilburn, and John Gray, vicar of the church of Nevtoun
[Newtoun], in terms of a charter, of a portion of a messuage in Chatton, on the east
side of the vill of Chatton on the Northrawe, and of twelve acres of land and one acre
of meadow, with pertinents, etc., lying in the lordship and territory of Chatton.
Dated 13th August 1425. Witnesses, Thomas Gray of Horton, knight, William of
Strother, Thomas of Strother, Edward Crawcester, William Hardyng, Richard of
Lilburne, and Robert of Doxford. Seal attached, broken. [2044, Box 52.
103. [13th] August 1425.] Writ, in a very illegible condition, apparently an
obligation by the above-named William Spynk and another, to the same Robert
Foster, to pay a certain sum of money. Dated apparently same day as preceding writ.
Two seals are affixed, the first bearing the device of an Jft surmounted by an antique
crown, while the second bears the device ^> surmounted by a coronet, and as a legend
'Herbotelle'(?). [2046, Box 52.
104. 10th June 1426.] Charter by John of Alncrom, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour
of Sir John of Hyll, chaplain, and his successors, chaplains founded from the lands
of Cragcruke, at the altar of the Virgin in St. Giles' Church, Edinburgh, of an annual-
rent of 6s. 8d., payable from a tenement on the south side of the High Street of said
burgh, for a requiem mass to be celebrated at said altar on 16th June yearly, and
failing proper discharge of this duty, the said sum to be revoked, and applied for the
repair of the church. Dated 10th June 1426.1 [36, Box 1.
105. 15th December 1426.] Letters by Rankyn (Reginald) of Fowlartoun, lord of
Corsby, granting to his ' lufid sonnis Adam of Fowlartoun, and Wilzhame of Fowlar
toun, his brothir,' power to receive forty merks of annualrent to be uplifted yearly
from the granter's lands of ' Corsby, Crakislande, Galis, Fowlartoun, Marras, Lathis,
Newhil, Dregarne,' and others, as they like best, ' ay and a qwilast at thare be made to
thaim Adam and Wilzham or to thair ayris be me or be myn ayris twenty markis worth
of my said landis in gaynand place, in fee and heritage,' etc. ; that is, to Adam and his
heirs ten marks, and to William and his heirs the same amount of land, the latter
succeeding to Adam's ten merk land should Adam's posterity fail. Dated at Ayr, 15th
December 1426. [The tags only of four seals now remain, but the granter states that
his own seal was appended, with the seals of John Sempil, lord of Eliotstoun and sheriff
of the regality of Renfrew, George Cambale, lord of Lowdoun and sheriff of Ayr, Robert
Sempil, son and heir of the said John, John of Maxwel, lord of Cawdorwood, William
Maxwell of Akinhede, Thomas of Crawfurd, lord of Auchinnamis, Adam of Cunyngham,
lord of Caprowntoun, and John of Blare, lord of Adamtoun. [1264, Box 34.
1 This Charter is printed in Charters of St. Giles, Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club, pp. 46, 47.

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106. 5th November 1427.] Precept of Sasine by Ranulf of Foulartoun, laird
(' dominus ') of Corsby, directed to Alexander of Caldwell, as bailie, for infefting William
of Foulartoun, son of the granter, in an annualrent of 20 merks, to be uplifted from
the granter's whole lands, according to a charter made thereon. Dated at Are [Ayr],
5th November 1427. Witnesses, Adam of Conyngham, laird of Caprintoun, Robert of
Dalrympill, laird of Ingilliston, James of Achenlek, laird of that ilk, John Gray, clerk
of Are. [660, Box 20.
107. 20th July 1428.] Charter by King James the First, as Steward of Scotland,
granting to Rankin Fowlartoun of Corsby on his own resignation, and to Mariota
Walace, his spouse, the lands of Dregarne, lying in Kyle-Stewart in the shire of Ayr :
To be held to them and the longest liver of them, then to William Fowlartoun, their
son, and the heirs of his body, etc. ; whom failing, to Adam Fowlartoun, brother-german
of William, and the heirs of his body ; whom failing, to Rankin's heirs whomsoever, of
the Stewart of Scotland for the time in fee and heritage, for the services used and wont.
Given under the Privy Seal, in place of the Stewart's seal, at Perth, 20th July 1428.
Witnesses, John [Cameron], bishop of Glasgow, chancellor, Mr. William Foulis, keeper
of Privy Seal, Sir John Forester, chamberlain, Sir Walter Ogilvy, treasurer, knights ;
and Thomas Somervel, justiciar south of the Forth. [1266, Box 34.
108. 1 7th August 1428.] Charter by John Stewart, lord of Darnley, knight, granting
to Reynald of Fowlartoun, lord of Corsby, on the latter's own resignation, and to his
lawful heirs and assignees of his body, the lands of Overtown in the barony of Torbol-
town and shire of Ayr, to be held for three pleas of court yearly, at Torbolton. At
Darnley, 17th August 1428. Witnesses, Andrew Hamylton, Alan Stewart, John Blare,
lord of Adamtoun, and John, his son and heir, James Auchinleck of that ilk, Sirs
Thomas Haket and Arthur White, chaplains. Seal gone. [1265, Box 34.
109. 28th June 1432.] Notarial Instrument stating that Sir Thomas Kyrkpatrick,
lord of Killosbern, personally declared that he had a long time ago granted the lands
of Penersax in frank tenement for life to his brother Eoger, and that he had now
resigned them into the hands of his superior lord, Archibald Duke of Touraine, Earl
of Douglas and Longavile, who had granted them to George, son of Sir Thomas
Kirkpatrick, and his heirs-male, wherefore the said Sir Thomas now protests that such
resignation, etc., shall not prejudice his gift to his brother. Done at the 'chemes'
or mansion-house of Penersax on 28th June 1432, before Adam Jonstoun, lord of that
ilk, Thomas Grame, lord of Rowcan, David Erwyn, David Jonestoun, Richard Corsby,
William, Richard, David, Walter, and Thomas Bell, and John Williamson. Michael of
Byrkmyr, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [30, Box 1.
110. 25th October 1432.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and witnesses there appeared, within the collegiate church of Dalkeith at the
altar of the blessed Virgin there, a noble man, Henry of Leuingston of Manerston, being
as he asserted in fee of the lands called the Temple lands of Dudingston, lying in the
barony of Abercorn, and Margaret of Scugale, his sister, being, as he also asserted, in
frank tenement of the same, who both freely resigned in the hands of Friar Thomas
Gudwine, governor ('gubernator') of all the lands of St. John of Jerusalem, within the
kingdom of Scotland, the said lands, with all claim on them, in favour of Thomas of
Scugale, younger son of the said Margaret ; which resignation being accepted, Friar
Thomas transferred the lands to the grantee to be held to him and his heirs-male

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of Friar Thomas and his successors for 6s. 8d. yearly rent and service due and wont.
Done 25th October 1432 ; witnesses, Sir William Monypenny, knight, William and
Henry Leuingston of Calendar, Alexander Giffard, and Sir Patrick of Perkley. James
Gilbertson ('Gilberti') of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public.
[2638, Box 68.
111. 29th January 1434.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Plummar, citizen
and co-bailie of the city of St. Andrews, as procurator for Henry Mason and David
Broun, citizens and co-bailies of said city, asked from John Lomysden and Alexander
Name, deputes of the Great Chamberlain of Scotland, the manner and form of a certain
judicial process led against the said Henry and David and their sureties, by the said
deputes, on 20th January last past in the tolbooth of the burgh of Cupar ; to which the
deputes replied, that as he had shown his procuratorial authority, they would freely
give him the manner and form of the process against Henry and David, and wished
him to do in that process what is by law required. The procurator answered he
was willing to pay for the writing of said process, and beyond that he neither knew
nor wished to proceed further in the matter. Then the deputies offered to the
procurator the manner and form of the process by a full and public reading to be made
by a notary pubHc, which the procurator wholly and entirely refused to hear; and
further, the deputes answered that as the procurator neither had nor showed any
procuratory for the sureties of the said Henry and David, they were not willing to show
him or answer him anything in the cause of said sureties. Done in the tolbooth of the
burgh of Dundee, in the chamberlain's circuit court (' curia itineris ') at 2 p.m. on
29th January 1433-4, before Walter Ogilvy and John Scrimgeour, knights, Andrew
Gray and Andrew Ogilvy, squires (' scutigeris '). Mr. Alexander Guthery and John
of Hadington, witnesses. Patrick Scot, of Brechin diocese, by imperial authority notary
public. [73, Box 2.
112. 20th February 1434.] Letter of Reversion by Alan of Twedi, burgess of
Edinburgh, acknowledging the sale to him by James Atkynson, also burgess there,
of an annualrent of two merks from a tenement in Edinburgh on north side of High
Street, which the said Alan binds himself to restore, on payment of 21lib 6s. 8d. to
be made on the great altar of St. Giles' Church. At Edinburgh, 20th February 1433-4.1
[37, Box 1.
113. 13th October 1434. J Notarial copy of a Notarial Instrument, dated 13th
October 1434, narrating that upon the fields in the territory of the prioress and nuns
of Northt Bervyk [North Berwick], on the north side of North Berwick Law, there
compeared Thomas Symmeruell, lord of Carnebeith, justiciary of the king south of
Forth, who, by virtue of a certain brieve of perambulation addressed to him by the
religious women Matilda de Leys, prioress of the nuns of North Berwick and convent of
same, had caused summon the convent on one part and the Burgesses and Community
of North Berwick on the other, and they appearing, the justiciary caused the brieve be
read, and then, with consent of both parties, caused an assize to be chosen of twenty-five
persons : Sir James Hamilton, lord of Fingaldistoun, knight, John of St. Clair, lord of
Hyrmiston, David Borthwyk of Newhall, Patrick Home of Rauchburne, James
Quhitlaw, John Heriot, John of St. Clair, Henry Haitlye, Alexander Newtoun of that
ilk, Patrick Knollis, Thomas Balse(?), John Craig, Walter Craig, John Aldinstoun,
Alexander Lindsay, Thomas Gibson, Robert Thomson of Langnudre, John Yuill of
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Garmiltoun, William Flemyng, Richard Daill, Robert Erth, William Lermonth of
Kingston, John of Dolas, John Renton of Lammyrton, and John Archer : Which
assize were sworn, and after hearing parties, went and perambulated the marches, and
divided them thus — the judge and parties being called before the assize, John St.
Clair of Hyrmanston, 'dicte assise decreti monstrator,' said, We by virtue of our
oath find by assize and divide the lands of the prioress and nuns of Northberwick from
those of the burgesses thus : We decern and give as the decree of the assize that the
burgesses of Northberwick shall of right possess those lands with their marches,
namely, where the mill-burn enters the sea and so ascending on the west side of the
mill-burn to the nearest mill situated on the mill- burn, so that there may be no prejudice
or impediment to the mill-lade (' aqueductum molendini ') nor to the free entry or
exit of the mill, and so ascending the ' bra ' towards the west, where the drops fall from
the height of the same (' vbi stille cadunt ab altitudine eiusdem ') beyond the ditch, and
so descending and so towards the town of North Berwick, between the height of the ' bra,'
where the drops fall, or can fall, and in the same measure between the 'bra' and the sea
whence it stretches towards the west to the burghal perticates or roods of North Berwick ;
and all the other lands from the said ' bra ' and from the town towards the south, as well
the marshy place on the north side of North Berwick Law, as others whatsoever, to the
lands of Sir Robert Lauder, and from the east side of the mill-burn as far as the lands
of Tamtallan, everywhere, we decern and declare to remain in perpetuity with the nuns
and their prioress for the time : Whereupon the justiciary caused it publicly to be-
proclaimed by his sergeant on the king's part, that no one may violate or disturb the said
boundaries, under the usual penalties. Done and instruments taken in presence of the
justiciary, Adam Hepburn, lord of Hailes, knight, Laurence Abernethy, lord of
Saltoun, Sir John Ramsay of Kernot, knight, and Alexander Grahame of Elphinstone,
and a multitude of people witnesses. A docquet states that the original letter was
presented by John Quhitlaw, burgess of 'Norchtbervyk,' and was copied by Robert
Lauder, notary public, on 9th February 1556-7, agreeing with the original in all points
concerning the perambulation of the said burgesses and nuns, in presence of Thomas
Carrik, John Paterson, Thomas Lauder, burgesses, and Sir James Cowhoun (?), chaplain.
[2554, Box 66.
114. 4th March 1435.] Charter by Robert of Lawedar of Eddrintoun, knight, grant
ing to the ' Lady Awter off the parische kyrk of North Berwyk and tyll Schir Androw
Ferour thare serwand,' his lands within Northberwick ' in the est gate and in the west
gate quareuer thai be, in the ffyrst a land the quylk wes sumtyme callit Cristiane
Stalpartis land ; Item, a land lyand ffornentis Thorn Richartsoun ; Item, a land in the
west gate lyand neste the comoune vennel,' the whole to belong for evermore to the
said altar and priest. At the Crag, 4th March 1434-5. [31, Box 1.
115. 31st May 1435.] Receipt by Thomas Arthurson ('Arthuri'), citizen of the city
of St. Andrews, acknowledging that he had received by the hands of Cristian Cant,
spouse of John Cant, burgess of Edinburgh, one of the heirs of the late John Lamby,
fifty merks Scots, of a sum of £100 Scots, promised by the said late John Lamby by
reason of matrimony between the granter and Lamby's daughter Marjory, according to
a letter of obligation, of which sum he now grants discharge. St. Andrews, 31st May
1435 ; witnesses, William Boner and David Brown, bailies of said city, James Lamby
and William of Boyis. [2126, Box 54.
116. 16th April 1438.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Haswel, son and

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heir of William Haswel and Katherine his spouse, of the lands of Murefelde, two tofts
and crofts of land lying in the town and territory of Dryltoun, two annualrents of
nine shillings each, the first over the lands of John of Aytoun, and the second over the
lands of John Davison, both in the said town and territory, and an oxgate of land
called Archarside in the territory of Gulyn, in the said barony of Dryltoun, granted to
the said John by Sir Walter Haliburton, knight, lord of that ilk and of Driltoun, on
the resignation of the same by his son William of Haliburton. Done in the chamber
of Sir Walter, within the castle of Dryltoun, 16th April 1438. Witnesses, John
Congiltoun of that ilk, Alexander Cranstoun, William Lermonth, John Vause, John
Foular, Thomas Broun, and William Fourhose. William Wychtman, clerk, of Glasgow
diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [32, Box 1.
117. 2nd July 1438.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Laurence Abernethi, lord
of Saultoun, Thomas Boyde, lord of Kylmernow [Kilmarnock], John Maxwell, lord of
Caldorwode, George Cambell, lord of Loudoun, knights, and Mr. John Raylston, rector
of Douglas and Ayr, licentiate in decreets, commissioners of Archibald Douglas, Duke of
Touraine, Earl of Douglas and Longaville, etc., Lieutenant-General of Scotland, specially
deputed to hear the lawful petition of Gylbert of Lawdre, esquire ('armigeri'),
as to the recognition of lands in the town and territory of Lawdre, which lands the
Earl as lord of the regality of Lawdre caused to be recognosced in his hands ; notwith
standing, he gave them in pledge or wadset ('plegium'), and remitted them to the said
Gilbert ; and the commissioners, acting under the Earl's mandate and authority, gave
the lands in pledge to Gilbert, remitted and wholly released them, as stated in a
charter granted to Gilbert, so that he and his successors might lawfully draw the rents,
etc., as before the recognition, and peacefully enjoy the lands. Upon which replegia-
tions (' replegiationibus ') the said Gilbert asked instruments. Done in the church of the
Friars preachers (Blackfriars) of Edinburgh, at the great altar, at 2 p.m. on 2nd July
1438. Witnesses, George of Gram, George of Pryngill, squires, and Thomas Dewar.
Eichard Lambe, clerk, of St. Andrew's diocese, by imperial authority notary public.
[1723, Box 45.
118. 29th December 1438.] Charter by William Layng, son of the deceased John
Layng, burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of Elizabeth his mother, granting and
alienating to Henry Dicsoun, burgess of said burgh, that croft lying on the south side
of the burgh near the church of St. John, between the glebe of the said church on the
north, the land of William of Liberton on the south, the land of John of Touris on the
west, and the common highway on the east ; To be held of the king in fee and heritage,
for the burgage service due and wont. Dated (and said to be sealed with granter's
seal, and that of Eobert Michael or Michaelson of Hyrdmanston, notary, but both seals
now gone), at Edinburgh, 29th December 1438, John Forestar, Thomas Sallirman,
John Heryse, Eobert of Lermonth, and William Eichardsoun, witnesses. Endorsed in
a contemporary hand, 'Datio vnius partis terre huius conwentus.' [501, Box 15.
119. 2nd November 1441.] Instrument of Sasine written by Stephen of Heslyhope,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public, narrating that
George of Fowlartoun, lord of that ilk, gave sasine to Sir Andrew of Hetoun, then
Provincial of the Order, on behalf of the brethren and prior of the convent near Ervyne
[Irvine], of the Order of Carmelite Friars, of an annualrent of ten merks yearly to be
uplifted from the ground of 'Dyocis tempill' lying in Kyle, Ayrshire, near the
convent; 10s. of the said 10 merks to be allocated, and 12 pence to be paid to

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St. John. Sasine given on the ground of Dyocis Tempill, 2nd November 1441.
Witnesses, Andrew Brown, rector of Kingarth, Rankin of Craw[fu]rd, Alexander]
Howystoun, and Robert and John Huntar, burgesses of Irvine, etc. A memorandum
indorsed is to the effect that Diocis Tempill, as the whole temple lands of the said laird,
are to be allocated for five merks yearly, and the remaining five merks to be taken from
the lands of Fullarton. [1267, Box 34.
120. 2nd November 1441.] Another instrument of same date, narrating that George
Fullartoun, laird of Corsby, gave sasine to the Prior and Friars of the Carmelite
Order of Irvine, of an annualrent of ten merks to be uplifted yearly from his lands
of Sewaltoun and Fullartoun ; also sasine of five merks yearly from the Temple lands
of Wester Temple, Brounley, and Dyocis Temple, to be allocated in said sum of ten
merks. [See the preceding writ.] Sasine given as above on the lands of Dyocis Temple,
2nd November 1441. Same notary and witnesses as in preceding writ; Thomas
Fergusson, John Gybsoun, James of Mortoun, and William Cowpar being also present.
[1729, Box 45.
121. 15th August 1443.] Obligation by Thomas Ildertoun and William Strother,
squires, to pay to Thomas Strother, squire, the sum of £40, English money, at Whit
sunday next, pledging their goods and chattels, etc., 15th August [1443]. Two seals
attached — one bearing no impression, the other bearing a water budget. [2046, Box 52.
122. 20th August 1443.] Charter by William [eighth] Earl of Douglas, etc.,
confirming to William of Cranstoun, son and heir of Thomas of Cranstoun of that
Ilk, a charter by Archibald Duke of Touraine and [fifth] Earl of Douglas, of the lands of
Nether Craling with pertinents, lying in the shire of Roxburgh, an annex of the barony
of Bothwell. To be holden in fee and heritage for one silver penny, payable at Whit
sunday yearly, if asked, in name of blench. Witnesses to the charter confirmed,
dated at ' Edibredschele ' [near Bowhill in Selkirkshire], 29th November 1434: Walter
Scot of Bukcluche, Alexander ' de Moravia ' [Murray] of Cranstoun, David of Murray,
captain of Douglas, Robert of Gledstanes, Thomas of Symondtoun, John of Murray,
and William of Murray. Witnesses to the confirming charter, dated at ' Newwerke,'
20th August 1443 : David of Dunbar of Cokburn, Alexander of Home of that Ilk,
James of Achinlek, Symon of Glendynwyn, knights, Mr. James Lyndesay of Colbanton,
rector of Douglas, the Earl's secretary, Eoger of Kyrkpatric of the Knok, and David
Mowet of Stanhouse, squires. [361, Box 11.
123. 6th October 1443.] Letters of Induction by the official of the Archdeanery
of Northumberland, narrating letters (dated 4th October 1443) issued by John Norton,
D.D. ('Decretorum Doctor'), and vicar 'in remotis' of Eobert, Bishop of Durham,
requiring the induction of Sir John Browbryge, canon of the monastery of Albalanda
[Blanchland], who had been presented by the abbot and convent of that house, the
patrons, to the vicarage of the parish church of Kirkherle, vacant by the decease of Sir
Eichard (?) [writ faint] Cole, last vicar, the said Sir John having been admitted and
instituted to the said vicarage ; whereupon the official certifies that he duly inducted
the presentee to the said church. Dated 6th October 1443. [3178, Box 83.
124. 10th May 1447.] Letter of Tack or Lease by John, lord of Haliburtoun [in the
vernacular], granting to his ' well belufit squearis and men,' Thomas and Alexander
Haytly, brothers-german, in lease for their lifetimes, that quarter of land of Lambdene

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which John Hatly formerly held of the granter's late father, Sir Walter of Haliburtoun,
the said Thomas and Alexander paying £5 Scots yearly, the granter's ' ladi moder '
receiving 33s. 4d. yearly as her terce. Dated at Driltoun, 10th May 1447. Witnesses,
John of Congilton of that Ilk, Richard of Congilton, Edward of Congilton, William of
Lermonth, Richard the Vaus, and John Nicolson. Granter's seal attached. Legend
broken, but arms distinct : quarterly, first and fourth, a bend charged with three lozenges ;
second, three bars ; and third, a bend. Crest defaced. [805, Box 23.
125. 10th June 1448.] Letters of Discharge by Patrick of Hepburn, lord of Halys,
in favour of John Thomson of North Halis, acknowledging payment of all rents taken
by the said John or claimed by the granter from a cotland in Beinston since the decease
of John's father, William Thomson, who died last seised in the cotland ; and discharging
all further claim. Dated at Halys, 10th June 1448. [499, Box 15.
126. 13th June 1448.] Notarial Transumpt of a Charter, dated at Halis [Hailes]
Castle, 13th June 1448, by Patrick Hepburn, lord of Hailes, granting to John Thomson
('Thome') of Northhalis, for his service, a tenandry of land in the territory of Northhalis,
and a cotland in the territory of Benyston, in the regality of Dunbar and constabulary
of Haddington, which lands had been resigned by the said John : To be held for a
yearly payment of six merks to the chapel of St. Mary at Merkil, one suit of court at
the granter's court of Halis, with ward and relief. Witnesses to charter, Mr. Adam
Hepburn, dean of the collegiate church of Dunbar, the granter's brother, James Logan,
James Cokburne, Alexander Hepburne, Adam Crechtoun, and James Qwhitlaw, the
granter's kinsmen. Transumpt made in the burgh of Haddington, 18th April 1453, at
the request of James Thomson, first-born son of the late John Thomson, by Alexander
Clerk (notary by imperial authority), in presence of John Sydserf of that Ilk, Andrew
Haliburtoun, William Qwhitlaw, squires; Robert Haliburtoun, bailie of Haddington,
and John Aytoun, burgess there. [1992, Box 51.
127. 27th June 1449.] Release by John Herbotille, burgess and merchant of the
town of Berwick-on-Tweed, in favour of Thomas Strothir, squire, lord of Newton in
Glendale in Northumberland, releasing him from all actions, real and personal, which
the granter has against him by reason of debt, etc. At Berwick, 27th June 1449,
Witnesses, Stephen of Fischewike and William Clerke, bailies of Berwick; Edmund
Burell and John Wyttyn, burgesses there. Seal attached, curious device — a figure like
a loaded camel kneeling, with a rabbit's head and ears. [2047, Box 52.
128. 16th September 1449.] Charter by Robert Ogle, senior, knight, granting to
Robert Folbery all those lands and tenements which the granter has in the town and
territory of Folbery : To be held to the grantee for his life, for the good counsel given
by him to the granter. Witnesses, George Ogle, esquire, Master John Burn, Master of
Boltoun, Robert Mitford. Dated at Folbery, 16th September [1449], Small seal
attached — floral device. [3179, Box 83.
129. Hth June 1450.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a Precept, dated at
Stirling, 15th May 1450, by William, lord of Crechtown, chancellor of Scotland, directed
to Henry Kirkpatrick, as bailie, for infefting William of Cranston, first-born son and
apparent heir of Thomas of Cranston of that Ilk, in the granter's lands of Molyn and
Rahill, in the sheriffdom of Dumfries. Sasine given at the Manor place of Molyn, 11th
June 1450, before James of Achilmer of that Ilk, Alexander of Achilmer, Walter of
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Corrv, Adam Bene, John of Guvane, John Tyndyn, and John Dicson, witnesses.
Matthew of Romanox, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by pontifical authority notary
public. [362, Box 11.
130. 4th September 1450.] Charter by John Coll[enw]ode granting to Robert
Folbery all the lands and tenements the granter had in the town and territory of
Folbery : To be held to the grantee and his heirs and assignees of the lords of the fee
for ever, rendering the usual services. Witnesses, Robert Maners of Etalle, Thomas
of Strother, Robert Maners of Cheswyke, and Robert Forster. Dated at Folbery, 4th
September [1450]. Seal attached, charges and legend defaced. [3180, Box 83.
131. 4th September 1450.] Letters by John Collenwode, appointing John Wote-
wode, his attorney, to give sasine to Robert Folbery of the granter's lands, etc., in the
' vill ' and territory of Folbery, as in preceding writ. Dated at Folbery, 4th September
1450. Seal broken. [2048, Box 52.
132. 10th October 1451.] Charter by Robert Folbery, granting to Thomas Gray
of Hortoun, Master John Burn, Master of Bolton, and Thomas Ripplyngham, the
manor of Folbery, also all the lands, holdings, etc., which he has in the towns and
territory of Caldmertoun, Alnewyk, and Roke : To be held to them for ever, on this
condition, that the grantees or their heirs ought to reinfeft the said Robert or his heirs
in the said manor, etc., whenever required to do so. Dated at Folbery, 10th October
[1451]. Witnesses, Eichard Lilburne, Thomas Bradeford, esquires ; WiUiam Bradefeld,
William Elder, and Thomas Bound. [3181, Box 83.
133. 20th June 1452.] Charter by King James the Second, granting and confirming
to John Levingstoun of Beldstane, the lands of Beldstane, lying in the sheriffdom of
Lanark, resigned by the said John : To be held to him and Janet, his spouse, in con
junct fee, and their heirs, for performing the services due and wont. At Edinburgh,
20th June 1452. Witnesses, James, bishop of St. Andrews, WiUiam, bishop of Glas
gow, WiUiam, Lord Crichtoun, chancellor, Patrick, Lord Grahame, John, Lord Lindesay
of Byres, Andrew, Lord Gray, and others. See Begistrwm, Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 577.
[3199, Box 83.
134. 18th July 1452.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Cunningham of
KUmaurs resigned into the hands of King James the Second, in due form, by staff and
baton, his lands of Kilmaurs, Lanrachton, Skelmorlie, Kilbride, and others, in the
sheriffdom of Ayr, whereupon, after a pause, the king granted and gave the said lands
to the said Alexander and his heirs, in free barony, to be called Kilmawrs, in terms of
a charter to be made thereupon [cf. No. 136 infra]. Then, after an interval, Cunning
ham further resigned his lands of KUmaronok in Stirbng and Lennox, Finlawston in
Benfrew, Glencairn in Dumfries, and HUton in Berwick, upon which resignation the
king granted the said lands in favour of Alexander and his heirs-male, whom failing,
of his brother Archibald Cunningham. These things were done at Corhede [Corhead]
on 18th July 1452, in the tent of the Lord Chancellor of Scotland [Crichton], in presence
of said chanceUor, James [Crichton], Earl of Moray, George [Crichton], Earl of Caithness,
Alexander, Lord Montgomery, Andrew, Lord Gray, master of the household, Alan,
Lord Cathcart, Eobert, Lord Lile, Sir Simon Glendonwyn of that Ilk, Sir Walter Scot
of Kirkurd, knights ; Patrick Hepburn of Walchton, WiUiam Cunningham of Glen-
carnok, Patrick Buchanan of that nk, David Stewart of CastlemOk, David Stewart,

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James Crichton, Eobert Boyd, and Archibald Cunningham ; William Blare, presbyter
of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [1203, Box 32.
Note. — This document is interesting as filling a gap in Scottish history, by showing
the exact time of the year 1452, at which King James the Second led his army into the
south country, as detailed in the Auchinleck Chronicle, which expedition led to the
submission of James, ninth and last Earl of Douglas, in August 1452. The Great Seal
Eegister is blank between July 9th and August 5th in that year, indicating the absence
of the king from Edinburgh at that date, but the writ now quoted shows that the king
was then actually engaged on his expedition.
135. 20th July 1452.] Letters of Procuratory by John Lyddale, laird of Brade-
stane, and Cristian of Lyddale, his spouse, appointing his brother Gilbert of Lyddale,
William Brise, Eobert Ker of Trearne, and Robert Hommyl, as their procurators, to
resign the lands of Bradestane, in the lordship of Gyffyn and shire of Ayr, into the
hands of Alexander, Lord Montgomery, as superior of the lands. Dated at Ballyntrudo,
20th July 1452. [14, Box 1.
136. 30th August 1452.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a Precept (dated
10th August 1452), by King James the Second, directed to Archibald Crawford of
Perwic and WiUiam Danzelstoun of Covgrane, in terms of a charter fully narrated, dated
at Edinburgh, 2nd August 1452, granting to Alexander Conyngham of Kilmaurs the
lands of Kilmaurs, Lanrachtoun, Skelmorlie, Kilbride, and Polquharne, in the sheriffdom
of Ayr, and resigned by the said Alexander at Corhead [on 18th July 1452; see that
date, No. 134 supra] : To be held as in former infeftments. [The charter is not in the
present Begistrum Magni Sigilli, but the witnesses are the same as in other charters of
the period.] Sasine given at Kilmaurs, on 30th August 1452, before Robert Boyd of
Arneil, Archibald Cunningham of Walterstoun, Thomas Jardyng of Dunnovane, Malcolm
Galbraith, son of Thomas Galbraith of Johnstone, Thomas of Crawfurd, son and heir.
of Archibald Crawfurd of Perwic, Nicolas Buntyng, son and heir of John Buntyng of
Ardoch, John Boyd, Alexander Boyd, and Thomas of Waltyrston, squires; Notary,
Stephen of Heslyhope, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority. [2198,
Box 56.
137. 7th June 1453.] Charter by Henry Dicsone, burgess of Edinburgh, granting
to John Yhung, burgess of Edinburgh, eldest son of Walter Yhung, and Mariota
Dicsone, his [Henry's] daughter, a croft of land [see also of date 29th December 1438,
No. 118 supra], lying in said burgh, in the street called the 'Lonyn,' on the west of
said street, near the chapel of St. John Baptist, between the croft belonging to William
of Liberton on south, that of the late John St. Michael on north, and that of the late
John of Touris, lord of Inverleith, on west : To be held from the granter of the king
and his successors, for the burgh farm due and wont. At Edinburgh, 7th June 1453.
Witnesses, Walter Yhung, John of Hawcarstone, George of Grynlaw, Andrew of Crau-
furde, James Gibsone, John of Cotis, John Brysone, John Symsone, David of Carnys,
and David Rede, notary. [1409, Box 37.
138. 27th July 1453.] Charter by King James the Second [apparently not in
extant register], confirming a charter (dated at 'Erie' [Airlie], 12th July 1453), by
Andrew Muncur of that Ilk, in favour of William Wrycht, burgess of Cupar, granting
to him the lands of Forthir-Ramsay — namely, the fourth part of all the lands of Forthir-
Ramsay, the fifteenth part excepted — lying in the earldom and sheriffdom of Fife : To

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be held of the king as Earl of Fife, for the usual services. Confirmed at Arbroath, 27th
July 1453. [918, Box 26.
139. 18th May 1455.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a precept
from the chancery of King James the Second, dated 11th May [1455], for infefting
William of Foulartoun as heir retoured to his father, the late Rankin of Foulartoun,
in the lands of Dregharn, NevhiU, and Lathis, lying in the bailiary of Kyle, taking
security for six marks of relief due to the crown for the lands of Dregharn and two
pairs of spurs for duplicate blench-farm of NevhiU and Lathis. Sasine given by William
Finlay, bailie-depute of Kyle, 18th May 1455, at Dregharn. Witnesses, Malcolm of
Schell, Robert Crawfurd of Lathis, James Chawmar, Andrew Smyth, Alexander Coudoun,
Thomas Fary, and Alan Nevin ; John Kerd, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial
authority notary. [912, Box 26.
140. 20th July 1456.] Charter by Patrick Hepburn, Lord Halis, granting to
James Thomson of Northhalis, for his service, the lands of Sherefleys, lying in the
town and territory of Northhalis, and a cotland, lying in the town and territory of
Benyston, with a toft and croft of the same in the granter's barony of Halis, within the
constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; also granting to him that
land called a carucate of land named Gourleybank, lying in the town and territory of
Lynton, on the south side of the water of Tyne, within said barony, as perambulated
by an assize, in excambion for all and whole the lands of James Thomson lying in
Northhalis, excepting the said lands of Sherefleys : To be held of the granter in fee
and heritage for a reddendo of 6s. 8d. yearly to the chapel of St. Mary at Merkil, with
ward and relief, etc. Dated at the Castle of Halis, 20th July 1456. Witnesses, Adam,
the granter's oldest son, William and George Hepburn, the granter's brothers, James
Cockburn, son and heir -apparent to Patrick Cockburn of Newbiggin, with others.
[500, Box 15.
141. October 1456.] Charter (much worn and defaced) by King James the Second
confirming a charter (dated at Torphichen, 16th November 1439) by George Foulartoun,
lord of that Ilk, with consent of his spouse Agnes, granting to God and the blessed
Mary, and to the Prior and Brethren oe the Order of Carmelites near the burgh
of Irvine, for one mass daily to be celebrated for the souls of the granter, his wife, and
their predecessors and successors, etc., an annualrent of ten merks, to be uplifted yearly
as follows : — from the lands of Foulartoun and Sewaltoun, five merks, and from Wester
Tempiltoune, Brounley, and Diocis tempill, five merks ; [see also of date 2nd November
1441, No. 119 supra] : To be held in free alms; with various clauses of warrandice by
the granter, who submits to the admonition (if necessary) of the official of Glasgow for
the time, reserving to the preceptor and order of St. John of Jerusalem yearly from the
lands of Wester Tempiltoun one merk, from Brounley three pence, and twelve pence
from Diocis tempill. Witnesses to Foulartoun's charter not given. Confirmed under
the Great Seal at Edinburgh, — October 1456, the day of the month being defaced.
This charter is not in the extant Register. [1268, Box 34.
142. 15th November 1456.] Inventory1 of the goods of Alexander of Suthyr-
LAND of Dunbeth, with his Testament. The Testament is very long and curious.
Inter alia, he leaves his body to ' be gravyt ' at the College Kirk of Roslin, and for
masses, etc., he leaves annualrents arising from property in Leith and Canongate, also
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from the lands of Ester Kyndeis ; also to the canons of Ferme, six marks of his lands
of Mulcayth and Drumuern, and failing these, of his lands of Dunbeth. He leaves to
his son Eobert half the lands of Jaxtoun and half Skaldouch Mure in the Mearns, under
reversion, and to other sons other lands, locality not stated. To his son Alexander,
Archdean of Cathenes, he leaves £200, for a pilgrimage to Eome to do certain things
for his ' saul ' ; and other interesting bequests, including a chalice to the College Kirk of
Eoslin, and one to 'St. Manus' altar at Kirkwall, and the said chalys to be 'gyltit.'
Done at Eoslin before William, Earl of Caithness and Orkney, Sir Gilbert the Hayej
knight, Sir Henry Achinson, Mr. Thomas Thurbrandson, notary public ; Sandaris Froyg,
Donald Bruntouch, and Wyl. Baxter, 15th November 1456. Notaries, Thomas Thur-
brande, A.M. of Glasgow diocese, and Eobert Halywell of St. Andrews diocese, both
by imperial authority. [41, Box 1.
143. 1st December 1458.] Charter by Malcolm of Kinbuk of that Ilk granting to
Alexander Broyse [Bruce], son of Alexander Broyse of Stanehouse, the whole lands
of Kinbuk, in the earldom of Strathern and shire of Perth, for the marriage contracted
and solemnised between the younger Alexander Bruce and Marjorie, daughter of the
granter : To be held to them and their lawful heirs of the preceptor of Torphichen of
the order of St. John of Jerusalem, in fee and heritage, rendering to the superior 20s.
yearly. And if Alexander and Marjorie die without lawful heirs, the lands shall remain
with Alexander and his heirs whomsoever, until the granter and his heirs repay to them,
within the parish church of Stirling, the sum of £173, 6s. 8d. Scots, which the elder
Bruce paid to the said Malcolm for the contract of marriage. And if the lawful heirs
of Alexander and Marjorie die without issue, the lands shall, upon payment of said sum,
revert to the granter, his heirs, or assignees. Dated at Dunblane, 1st December 1458,
before William, James, John, and Maurice Drummond, squires ; Mr. John Cristinson,
chancellor of the church of Dunblane, Malcolm Johnson, dean of Lismore, Thomas
Nicolson and John Spens, chaplains, and James of Eedhuch, burgess of Stirling. Seal
appended, in good condition ; a chevron, with a buck's head in base. Legend :
' Macolmus de Kynbuc' [1222, Box 33.
144. 7th February 1459.] Transumpt (dated 11th December 1462) of a discharge
granted by Archibald of Douglas, knight, lord of Cavers, acknowledging that he had
' ressauit a full and finale count ' from his tenant, Thomas of Cranstoune of that Ilk,
of the whole ' malys ' or rents of the ' twa partis ' of the Mains of Dennum [Denholm],
' and syndry unlawis, amerciamentis, and all uther fautis, dettis, and deuteis quhilk at the
saide Thomas is infallyn or inroun in oure courtis or in ony vthir ways in tymmis
bygane of his thridparte of the saide maynis, lytill Roulwode, the Stobbis, Dennum,
Fowlaris lande in the said toune,' held of the granter. Dated at Cavers, 7th February
1458-9. Transumed at Edinburgh, on the above date, by John of Keyr, presbyter of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public by imperial authority, in the chamber of the said
Thomas Cranstoune. Witnesses, Alexander of Preston, canon of Dunkeld and Glasgow,
Hugh Hume, heir-apparent of Spot, John of Rutherfurde, Thomas Turnbull of Gryn-
wald, and William Lindsay. [363, Box 11.
145. 31st March 1461.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the notary
and witnesses, William of Cranstoun, brother-natural of William of Cranstoun, lord of
Craling, constituted procurator for the latter, passed to the principal messuage of
' Crunzelstoun ' and took earth, stone, and wood in his hand, and in public, in a loud
and intelligible voice, said : I, William of Cranstoun, procurator of William of Cran-

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stoun, and in his place and name, annull, dissolve, and break a certain pretended and
scandalous ('scandalizatam') sasine which Edward of Levingston took, or said he had
taken, of the lands of ' Cruyheltoun ' and Rahill, with their pertinents, lying in the
sheriffdom of Nithisdale ; and having so said, he broke the stone, wood, and earth which
he bore in his hand. Done at Crunzeltoun, 31st March 1461. Witnesses, Mathew
Jhonstoun, William of Jhonstoun, Nicolas of Fans, Thomas Hardy, William Wilson,
Walter Watson, Marc Atzinson, William Gibonson, and John Renowod; Patrick
Moscrop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [364,
Box 11. "
146. 28th January 1462.] Indenture between Alexander Atkynson, on one part,
and Robert Folbery, on the other part, by which the former grants and confirms to
the latter all lands and tenements the granter has in ' the town and f eld of Folbery, in
the shire of Northumberland ' : To be held to the said Robert and his heirs, on this
condition, that if at any time after Whitsunday 1472 the granter shall pay to the said
Robert, or his heirs, at Folbery, 4d. of lawful money, then the said Alexander shall
again enjoy possession of said lands. Dated 28th January, an. reg. Edward the
Fourth 1, 1462. [3182, Box 83.
147. 5th May 1462.] Charter by John Harlaw, burgess of Edinburgh, granting
to the Prior and Convent of the Preaching Friars there, an annualrent of 6s. 8d.
from the land of John Maxtoun, near the burgh of Edinburgh, in the street called the
Cowgate, on the south side thereof, between the land of the late WUliam Sclater on the
east, and that of David Laverok on the west : To be held in pure alms, the said Friars
every 10th day of October performing a requiem mass for the souls of the granter, his
father, and others, with notice, and ' placebo ' and ' dirige ' on the night preceding, with
notice by beating a bell through the town, as is the custom for the dead, providing
that if they fail to do the service for two years, the first year on account of neglect,
and the second year on account of 'famine, pestilence, or fire,' they shall fulfil the third
year ; but if not, then the provost, bailies, and council of Edinburgh may apply the
annualrent to the altar of the Virgin Mary in St. Giles for similar services. Dated
5th May 1462. Witnesses, Sirs John Hog and Alexander Alanesoun, chaplains ; Robert
Fauside, William Inglis, John Maxtoun, John Brown, and William Bell, burgesses of
said burgh. [33, Box 1.
148. 6th September 1462.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Akman,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, personally passed to a certain tenement belonging to
Robert Cokson, burgess of Edinburgh, on the north side of the High Street, between
the land of Henry of Foulis on the east, and the land of James Foulfurd on the west,
and there the said Robert resigned the whole fore land of said tenement, also the back
land thereof, lying between the fore land on the south and the land of Gilcrist Turnbule
on the north, in the hands of the said bailie, who then gave sasine of the same to Alan
Broun, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elen, his wife, in conjunct fee, etc. Done on 6th
September 1462. Witnesses, John of Carnis, Henry Foulis, David Lauson, Robert
Craufurd, William Thomson, William M'Rerik, Thomas Lyne, John Dobe, and James
Rantoun; Thomas Unthank, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary.
Small seal appended, said to be Akman's, only bearing a device. [3101, Box 81.
149. 1st November 1462.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that William
Cornvell of Balgallo, procurator for Eobert Strang of Swanstown, surrendered into the

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hands of Sir Alexander of Cunynghame, knight, and lord of Redhall and Kilmaurs,
the whole lands of Swanstown and of Pilmor, in the barony of Redhall and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, with all the said Robert's rights therein, to Sir John Cockburn, knight,
usher of the king. Done at Kilmaurs, 1st November 1462. Witnesses, Hugh Cambel
of Stenston, Alexander Cunyngham of Murheth (?), James Cunyngham, Thomas Brayne
of Baldowy, and John Hathvy, harper ; Alan Knokis, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by
imperial authority notary. [2190, Box 56.
150. 3rd November 1462.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Philip of Crake,
baiUe of Sir Alexander Cunyngham, knight, lord of Kilmawrs, passed to a house lying
in the above named town ('villa') of Suanston, on the west side of the same, and there
gave to Sir John of Cocburne, knight, usher of James King of Scotland [the Third],
sasine of the third part of the whole town of Suanston and of Pilmure, in terms of
letters patent by the said Sir Alexander Cunyngham, and that by inclosing the said
Sir John in the said house of the chief messuage, according to custom. Done on the
soil of the messuage, 3rd November 1462. Witnesses, William of Cornwell of Bal[gally ?],
Thomas Brayn of Baldowy, John Doddis, Robert Farer, William Crake, Patrick Lour-
andson, and Thomas Rose, younger ; John Marschall, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by imperial authority notary public. [89, Box 2.
151. 10th January 1463.] Charter, in form of Indenture, by which Thomas
Rogerson of Drumdewane pledges and demises to John Steward, lord of Lome, his
lands of Strathir, namely the lands of Ardquhowloure, Eufnacrag, and the half of the
lands of Ymremwlane, with mill, lying in the earldom of Strathern and sheriffdom of
Perth, for the sum of £86, 13s. 4d. : To be held until that sum be repaid on the altar
of the Virgin in the parish church of Perth. Dated at Perth, 10th January 1462-3.
Witnesses, David Fleming, Eobert Mersar, John Chamber, John Quhitsum, Gilbert
Browne, Andrew Inchmertine, and Eichard Benyne, burgesses of Perth. Seal of John,
lord of Lome, appended : quarterly, first, per fess the base counter compony, in chief,
a buckle with straps to the dexter ; second and third, a galley with flames issuing ;
fourth, per fess the chief counter compony and a garb in base. ' Sigillum iohis Steward
domini de Lome.' [3204, Box 83.
152. 18th November 1464.] Letters by James [Kennedy], bishop of St. Andrews,
confirming letters granted by William of Forbace, canon of Aberdeen, and perpetual
vicar of the church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, in favour of David of Cormok and other
Friars Minors or Franciscans, according to their request for permission to serve God
and observe the rules of their order, in the church or chapel of St. John Baptist, situate
without the burgh of Edinburgh, and belonging in property to the church of St. Giles,
providing that on their occupation ceasing, the chapel shall revert to the said canon,
etc. Dated 18th, and confirmed 20th, November 1464.1 [38, Box 1.
153. 13th May 1465.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Eobert Laudre, son
and apparent heir of Sir Eobert Laudre of Edryngtoun, asserted that David Laudre of
Popil had given sasine and heritable possession to his eldest son, James Laudre, and
Jonete, his wife, their heirs, etc., of a certain piece of land in the town and territory
of Popil, to the prejudice of the first-mentioned Eobert ; wherefore the latter solemnly
protested that the said sasine or intrusion should neither be valid, nor prejudice his
right in the land, and for greater security, he, by the throwing of earth and stone
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outside the house belonging to the piece of land, and by breaking a plate with his foot,
broke and annulled the said sasine and possession by James Laudre and his wife. Done
at Popil, at 7 a.m. on 13th May 1465, before Henry Ogil of PopiU, James Ogil, his
eldest son, James and John Nesbyt, James Douglas, and Andrew Mandirstoun, ' armi-
geris,' Thomas Heryngton, William Wayte, and William Scugal, squires, and Sir Thomas
Wishart, presbyter ; John of Haliburtoun, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
authority notary public. [42, Box 1.
154. 7th June 1465.] Letters of Obligation by Eobert of Jedwort, burgess of
Hadingtoun, son and heir of the late Andro of Jedwort, burgess there, narrating that
his father Andro had resigned the lands of Southhalis, Northhalis, and Benyston [cf.
No. 82 supra, 21st July 1395], lying in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of
Edinburgh, in the hands of his own father John of Jedwort (grandfather of the granter),
and that John Jedwort had sold the lands to Sir Patrick Hepburn of Waulchton,
knight, and had resigned them in his favour in the hands of his mother, Dame Cristiane,
lady of Waulchtoun ; wherefore the granter now ratifies and confirms the sale of the
lands made to Sir Patrick, and obliges himself and his heirs never to oppose the same,
unless they pay beforehand in the 'Frere Kirk' of Haddington the sum of £100 paid
by Sir Patrick for the lands, with 100 merks for his costs, 100 merks to the building
of the 'Cathedrale Kyrk' of St. Andrews, and 100 merks to the king. He also annuls
all writs in his own favour. Dated at Haddington, 7th June 1465. Witnesses, Archi
bald Hepburn, John Haliburtoun, Eobert of Bernis, goldsmith, Robert his son, Patrick
of Crag, Alexander of Fammyltoun, and Alexander Clerk, notary. [43, Box 1.
155. 7th. September 1465.] Charter by Roger of Grendoun, in county of North
umberland, granting and confirming to Robert of Werk of Lowyk, all the lands,
tenements, etc., which he has in the town of Aldgrendoun, in the parish of Nor ham :
To be held to the said Robert, his heirs and assignees, of the lords of the fee, for the
usual services ; under this condition, that if the said Roger, his heirs or executors, pay
to the grantee or his heirs the sum of forty marks, this grant shall be void, and they
shall enter to possession of the lands. Done in duplicate. Witnesses, William Gray
of Norham, Robert Broun, Adam Thomsoun, John Floure, John Williamsoun, Robert
WUUamsoun, Robert Brandlyng of Lowyk, and William Kerr, chaplain of Lowyk. 7th
September 1465. [3183, Box 83.
156. 4th May 1468.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Montgomery and of Giffyn,
granting to his grandson ('nepoti') Robert Montgomery and his heirs-male the whole
lands of Braydstayn, in the lordship of Giffen and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of
the granter and his heirs, rendering three suits of court at three pleas at the granter's
messuage of Greyhyl, in the lordship of Giffyn, with ward and relief and other services
due and wont. At the Castle of Ardrossan, 4th May 1468. No witnesses. [1872,
Box 48.
157. 25th February 1469.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof,
in presence of the notary and witnesses named, there appeared Alexander Dundas of
Fingask and delivered to the notary a paper schedule ('cedulam papiream') containing
a form of appeal, to be read, copied, and reduced to the form of an instrument, setting
forth that he, Alexander Dundas, accounted himself aggrieved and oppressed, and in
fear of further oppression by Sir David [defaced, perhaps ' Rede '], doctor of decrees,
official general of St, Andrews, for reasonable causes affecting the appellant's intro-

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mission with the teind sheaves of the parish church of Rinde, belonging, as is asserted,
to Patrick, bishop of St. Andrews — namely, because these teind sheaves with which the
appellant, by special mandate from the king, had intromitted did not belong to said
bishop, as they had been bought and sold by secular men as secular goods ; for which
reason no temporal action may lie against the appellant before a spiritual judge, and
the appellant is not bound to answer for his intromissions before the official, but before
a secular judge ; yet these reasons, stated in time and place fitting, the official did not
admit, but imposed silence on the appellant, which he had no right to do : Therefore
the appellant formally appeals from the official and from his interlocutor, and his other
sentences of excommunication and interdict, to Pope Paul [the Second] and the Holy
See, etc., submitting himself and his goods, movable and immovable, to the Pope's
protection, etc. Done in Southgate of the city of St. Andrews, before the house of
Alexander Smale, citizen there, on 25th February 1468-9, in presence of Mr. Hugh
Douglas, canon of the Cathedrals of Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dunblane, Mr. James
Dundas, Sir Andrew Smale, chaplain, and David Urquhart, layman ; Robert Rede, M. A.,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [1383, Box 36.
158. 13th May 1469.] Contract or Obligation [in the vernacular] by Adam
Wallace of Cragow, obliging himself to George of Folarton, lord of Crosby, that if the
marriage appointed betwixt Paul of Folarton, son and heir of the said George, and
Janet Wallace, the granter's daughter (for which the granter has given nine score of
merks in name of tocher), should fail, the granter will resign and deliver to the said
George, his heirs, etc., the lands of the Harperland, the Marres and the Gayles, given
in security for the dowry, payment being made on the altar of the Friars Kirk of Irwyn
[Irvine], after due warning at the parish kirk of Cragy, of 60 merks, or the whole sum
of 180 merks, according to conditions. At Irvine, 13th May 1469. No witnesses,
[1835, Box 47.
159. 23rd May 1469.] Release by Roger Grandorge of Chalfunt of St. Giles, in
the county of Buckingham, gentleman, William Stavele, gentleman, Richard Hale,
citizen and grocer of London, and John Clerk, alias John Byer of Agmondesham, Bucks,
yeoman, in favour of Richard ATTE Ridyng of Colleshulle, in the parish of Agmonde
sham, quitting all right the said Roger and others had, or might have, over Colleshulle,
in the county of Hertford, which formerly belonged to Richard's brother, Thomas atte
Eidyng, lately of Colleshulle, and which the granters have by gift of William atte
Eidyng, son and heir of Thomas. Sealed and dated 23rd May, 9th year of King
Edward the Fourth [1469]. Two small seals attached, mere devices. [44, Box 1.
160. 28th August 1469.] Instrument narrating that James Birsbane, residing in
the town of Weke, passed to the bondage ('bondagium') of Knappo in Akirgill, and
there presented to the subscribing notary a letter of bailiary of David of Bate of Drum-
mager, and the half of Eeise and Akirgill, addressed to the said James, who, the letter
being read, there and then, in the names of the king, of Alexander Sutherland of Duffus,
overlord of the said bondage, and of David Eate, chief laird of the same, recognosced
the said bondage of Knappo, because (1) until that day, from the decease of Hugh of
Crommody, last possessor of the same, no lawful person had been lawfully presented
to (or by) the said David or his deputes, nor lawfully admitted to the said bondage ;
and (2) because the said David or his deputes had not obtained their due rights or
customs from the said bondage for ten years past : And this done, the said bailie in
name of the king and others, as before, commanded, under pain of law, that no person
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or persons should intromit with the said bondage until it had been lawfully repledged
where and from whom it ought by right. 28th August 1469. Witnesses, Magnus
Mowate, Thomas Skaulate, John Alaneson, and Duncan Bowman ; John Gudefalow,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public to instrument.
[1117, Box 30.
161. 12th March 1470.] Certificate by John Eaitht, bailie in that part of Alex
ander, Lord Montgomery, that in terms of a charter by the said lord to his cousin (or
kinsman) Eobert Montgomery, he had given sasine to the latter of the lands of Over
or Upper Mennock, 12th March 1469-70. Seal of George Montgomery of Skelmorlie
said to be attached, but now gone. Witnesses, Stephen Montgomery, John Monfoyde,
son and heir-apparent of John Monfoyde of that Ilk, William Monfoyde, Henry Craw-
furde, John Kerswell, and John Blak. [1978, Box 51.
162. 15th May 1470.] Charter by Archibald, fifth Earl of Angus, in terms of a
resignation by Marion Sinclair, granting to George Home of Wedderburn the half of
the lands of Kimmerghame, in the earl's regality of Bunkle and sheriffdom of Berwick,
formerly belonging to and resigned by the said Marion Sinclair, spouse of George
Home : To be held to Home and his heirs in fee and heritage, in blench farm of
the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th May 1470. Witnesses, John Malewyn,
James Carmichel, John Hammiltone, Robert Inglis, David Hume, David Angus,
Gilbert Geddes, John Clerk, Alexander Couper, and George Wynter. Seal wanting.
[2462, Box 63.
163. 22nd October 1470.] Charter by Thomas Ogilvy of Clova, with consent of
Alexander Ogilvy, his son and apparent heir, granting to Robert Rollok, burgess of
Dundee, the lands of Bradowny and 'le Doyle,' lying in the barony of Clova, shire of
Forfar, and that in security for the lands of Bellouch, in the lordship of Alicht, in the
shire of Perth, which the granter had sold to the said Eobert, and the lands now granted
are to be held of Lord Craufurd, until the lands of Bellouch can be peaceably enjoyed
by Eollok and no longer. Reddendo one silver penny, if asked, in name of blench.
Signed and sealed at Dundee, 22nd October 1470. Robert of Balmanach, burgess of
Dundee, Sir Thomas Cowgask, Sir William Neische, and Sir Alexander Forfar, pres
byters, witnesses. Seal appended : shield couche, a lion rampant, crest apparently a
lady's head in dress of period. Legend: 'S. Thomas Ogillwy.' [45, Box 1.
164. 14th December 1471.] Letter of Reversion by Robert, Lord Lyle, binding
himself and his heirs of line and of tailzie, narrating that notwithstanding John [Stewart],
Lord Darnley, has infeft him in the lands of the Lynbank, Hukhed, Rylandis, Foulhop,
and Snab, with the common pasture in the hill of Drumclog, in the barony of Strath-
avin, in the sheriffdom of Lanark, with an annual of five chalders of meal yearly from
the Mains of Inchenane, in that lordship and shire of Renfrew, in terms of an agreement
betwixt the parties that Mathew Stewart, Lord Darnley's eldest son, and failing him,
the next son or apparent heir, shall marry Margaret, Lord Lyle's daughter, or failing
her, Jonet, her sister, or failing them, Marion, their sister ; yet the granter will in no way
intromit with the lands until the marriage be completed, and on its completion he or
his heirs shall resign the lands ; or failing completion, he or his heirs shall resign the
lands on payment of 1200 merks Scots within the parish church of Kyrkmalcolm, or
of 1800 merks, if Lord Darnley's friends object to the marriage. Dated at Glasgow,
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165. 11th February 1472.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (letters
patent) by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus, narrating that Alexander Lovale of Ballumby,
as the earl's bailie, gave sasine to Robert Graham of Fintrie of the Mains lands of
Earls Strathdichty ('Stradichti Comitis'), in the regality of Kirriemuir and shire of
Forfar. Done on the lands, 11th February 1471-2. Witnesses, John Erskine of Dun,
David Ogilvy of that Ilk, James Maitland of Quenysbery, David Wedderburn, Alex
ander Anand, Robert Douglas, Andrew Hethin, David Dempster, Sir Andrew Richardson
('Ricardi'), and Sir Alexander Walterson ('Walteri'), presbyters, and David Bachetar,
serjeant; Alexander Forfar, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notary public. [3124, Box 82.
166. 14th August 1473.] Letters by 'Gilys lady off Forbess ' narrating that she
has ' permutit cost ande eambyt ' her terce of the lands of Clune, lying in the regality of
Abernethy and shire of Perth, ' in our pure wedohede wyth our derast schone Wilzame,
lorde Forbess, the quhilk our teirs extendis zerly till viij markis, for viij markis worth e
of lande zerly of the landis of Forbess, be ws to be lyftyt ande rasit as for oure saide
tairs aye and quhill our lufit sone Wilzame of Forbess or his aris rademe the forsaide
landis of Clune,' etc. At Abircawte, 14th August 1473, 'befor thir witnesis, Patrik
Forbess our derast sone, Maister Alexander Forbess our sone, Thome Dawyson Forbes
ande Duncane Forbess of Ergatyn wytht other diuerss.' [1797, Box 46.
167. 22nd November 1473.] Charter by Thomas Brown, mason, and Matilda his
spouse, selling to Archibald Achlec, citizen of St. Andrews, an annualrent of 14s.
due from a certain land of John Dicson, citizen of said town, lying in the South Street,
on the south side of the street, betwixt the land of Eobert Wan on the east, and the
land of Eobert Malwyn on the west. Dated at St. Andrews, 22nd November 1473.
Witnesses, John Eamsay, dyer, William Malwyn, Thomas Peirson, Alexander Dury,
Patrick Calwart, John Young, Thomas and John Dicson, and James Tailzour, citizens.
Two seals attached : the first, that of Andrew Kyd (a sword per pale between two crosses
or saltires) ; the second, that of George Malvin (a fess charged with two mullets,
between three cushions, two and one), both bailies of St. Andrews. [121, Box 4.
168. 18th July 1474.] Charter by Andrew Muncur of that Ilk, alienating to
Henry of Petkarne of that Ilk, the fourth part of the lands of Forthir-Eamsay, in
the shire of Fife, minus the fifteenth part [cf. No. 138 supra] : To be held of the King
for the usual services. Dated at Cupar in Fife, 18th July 1474. Andrew Muncur,
burgess of Dundee, Sir Henry Muncur, presbyter, and William Ogilvy, witnesses.
[919, Box 26.
169. 7th August 1476.] Charter by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus ['Bell the
Cat '], granting to his cousin, Eobert Grahame of Fintry, the demesne lands of the
Mains of ' Stratheithnie Comitis ' [Earl's Strathdichty], in the shire of Forfar and in the
regality of Kirriemuir, resigned by the said Eobert : To be held for the yearly feu-
duty of £12 Scots, two merks of the said money to be paid to the chaplain of the Holy
Eood altar in the parish church of Dundee, and so much as is used and wont to the prior
of Restennet, yearly. Dated at Abernethy, 7th August 1476. Witnesses, John
Maxwell of Maldisly, knight, David Ogilvy of that Ilk, John Muncref of that Ilk, Sir
John Fraser, provost of Abernethy, Mr. Hugh Douglas, William Douglas, canon of the
collegiate church of Abernethy, Henry Barry, rector of CoUas [CoUace], and David
Wedderburn, squire. [1876, Box 48.

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170. 22nd January 1478.] Instrument narrating that Malcolm Guthre of
Kyngenny, bailie for Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus, did, in terms of a precept (letters
patent) from the earl, give sasine to Robert Graham of Fintrie of an annualrent
of 15 merks out of the annualrent of 10 and 8 merks due to the earl from the Mains of
Earls Stradichti belonging to the said Robert Graham. Sasine given 22nd January
1477-8. Witnesses, Sirs William Tor and Andrew Richardson, presbyters, William
Guthre, son and apparent heir of the said Malcolm, Walter Murray (or Muray), Mr.
William Wederburn, A.M., and Alexander Sincular. Notary, Alexander Forfar of
Brechin diocese, by royal authority. [3125, Box 82.
171. 8th April 1478.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert Logan of Restalrig,
superior of the lands of Quyltnes and of Greneheid, addressed to William Cleland of
that Ilk, John Logan, Patrick Haithwe, or John Heipe, for infefting William
Greneschelis as heir of his late father, William Greneschelis of that Ilk, in the lands
of Jhonston, in the barony of Dalyhell and the lands of Grenhede, in the barony of
Camnathane, in the sheriffdom of Lanark, held in chief of the granter. Dated at the
granter's town of Leith ('villam meam de Leitht'), 8th April 1478. No witnesses.
[2673, Box 69.
172. 15th April 1478.] Obligation by George, Lord Haliburton, lord of the lands
of Lamden, with consent of Maria, his wife, and Archibald, his eldest son, in con
sideration of money and victuals paid to him, binding himself to Alexander Hatle,
tenant of Lamden, and Helen, his spouse, that within forty days after he comes into
possession of the lands of Lamden by consent or decease of Margaret, relict of his
brother Patrick, he will lease or alienate these lands to the said Alexander and Helen,
and their heirs-male procreated or to be procreated between them, whom failing, one of
the nephews of the said Alexander to be chosen by him, bearing his mother's surname,
that of Hatlee : To be held in feufarm for 10 merks yearly, and the grantees shall be
men to the granter in peace and war against all men save the king. A penalty of £100
is to be paid for failure. Dated at Driltoun, 15th April 1478. Witnesses, Sir John
Haliburton, vicar of Gyrnlaw, uncle of the granter, Sirs John Robyson and James
Lockhart, chaplains, John of Dunde, John Nicholson, and Robert Bracale, the granter's
servants. [80, Box 2.
173. 28th September 1478.] Indenture between John Lorene, on one part, and
John Folbery, on the other part, to the effect that John Lorene shall give infeftment
to Folbery in all the lands and holdings he has in the vill and territory of Liham,
and in return Folbery agrees that if, within two years of date, Lorene or his heirs pay
him 21 nobles of the money of the late King Henry the Sixth, then they shall enjoy the
lands again. "Done in duplicate at Kyrkharll on St. Michael's eve [28th September]
1478. [2049, Box 52.
174. 16th March 1478-9.] Discharge and acknowledgment by Marion Wilzamsone,
daughter of the late William Wilzamson, ' citiner of the cite of St. Andrews,' of certain
sums paid by Peter Smert, elder, and Katryn Wilzamsone, his spouse, the granter's
'der moder,' to the said Marion, as the price of a tenement in St. Andrews on the
north side of the market gate or street, which sums the granter now discharges,
renouncing all claim on the land sold. Dated at St. Andrews, 16th March 1478-9.
William and John Dene, John Home, and William Cawart, witnesses. Seal attached —
a device like a flax- wheel ; legend illegible, but apparently the granter's. [46, Box 1.

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175. 30th April 1479.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Hepburn, as
procurator^ for David Hepburn of Walchtoun, compeared of the date hereof, to pay
on the high altar of the church underwritten 50 merks to Patrick, Lord Halis, for
redemption of the lands of Over and Nether Halis impignorated formerly by Sir
Patrick Hepburn of Walchtoun, knight, to Sir Adam Hepburn of Halis, father of
the said Lord Halis, and no one appearing for the latter, the said procurator protested
that the impignoration was loosed and that the said David should have full regress
in and to the said lands. Done in the Church of the Friars Minor of Haddington,
the last day of April 1479. Robert Greylaw, Friar John Zare, William and Alexander
Erth, John Fergus and Paul Hepburn, witnesses. Eobert Peyrsone, presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [47, Box 1.
176. 16th December 1479.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Swift,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, did, at the instance of Eobert Vaus, burgess there,
with consent of Cristiana, his spouse, give possession and sasine to a religious man,
Friar John Mure, Bachelor of Sacred Theology, vicar-general of the order of Friars
Preachers of the kingdom of Scotland, of a tenement or land [cf. No. 147 supra] let in
feufarm to the said Eobert and Christian by the said vicar-general, lying on the south
side of the Cowgate between the lands of the late Henry Dicson and William Slater on
the east, the land of the late David Laverok on the west, extending in length nine perches
from said street towards the south, and one ell of land in breadth, which the said
Robert and Christian resigned, and of which the bailie gave sasine as requested, the
said Cristian afterwards, in the absence of her husband, swearing upon the gospels
[cf. No. 185 infra], before the bailie in full court, that she consented freely to the
resignation. Edinburgh 16th December 1479. Witnesses, William Bell, Sir John
Lile, chaplain, Robert Lowrisoun, John Farnly, Gilbert Jameson, James Harcars, Serjeants.
Notary, William Farnly, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority.
[2374, Box 61.
177. 16th December 1479.] Charter by Friar John Mure, etc., vicar-general of
the Friars Preachers of Scotland, Friar William Eerik, prior, Friar Fynlay Rede, lector,
Friars Walter Davidson, John Elgyn, Gilbert Bunch, Patrick Sharp, Patrick Ker, John
Buchan, John Ambrose, Paul Tailzeour, John Dote and Thomas Sclater, conventuals of
the Friars Preachers of Edinburgh, granting to Nicholas Cant the land described in the
above writ, which Robert Vaus resigned : To be held of the granters and their
successors in feufarm : Rendering yearly to the king and his successors burgh service
due and wont, also to the granters and their successors 4s. of annualrent feufarm, and
also 6s. 8d. of annualrent given to them in alms by John Harlaw [see of date 4th May
1462, No. 147 supra], and to Laurence Tailzeour, his heirs and assignees, 6s. 8d. of
annualrent of said land. Charter said to be sealed with seal of Thomas Swift, bailie,
but seal now wanting. Edinburgh, 16th December 1479. Same witnesses as in pre
ceding writ. [2375, Box 61.
178. 21st December 1479.] Charter by King James the Third, ratifying, confirm
ing, and mortifying in favour of the Friars Minor of the Order of Observants, the
site (' situationem ') of the place belonging to the said friars within the burgh of
Edinburgh and the ground and lands within the same, gifted by the community of
the said burgh, James Douglas of Cassillis or other devout persons ; also the site of
the place belonging to the friars within the city of St. Andrews, and the ground and
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formerly bishop of St. Andrews ; also the site of the place, etc., belonging to the friars
in the city of Glasgow, gifted by John, bishop of Glasgow, and Mr. Thomas Forsith,
rector of Glasgow; also the site, etc., within the burgh of Aberdeen, gifted by the
community of that burgh, the late Eichard Vaus of Many, James Bissate, or others :
To be held in pure alms, etc. Given at Edinburgh, 21st December 1479. [Registrum
Macjni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 1434.] Large portion of Great Seal still attached.
[605, Box 18.
179. 1st February 1480.] Extract from the court book of the Sheriff of Berwick,
narrating that in a court held by Henry Congiltoun, sheriff-depute of Sir Patrick
Hebburn of Dunsyer, knight, sheriff of Bervic, there appeared Laurence Hatley, as pro
curator for Margaret, Lady Haliburton, who, with consent of her husband, Archbald
Froster, lord of Corstorphyn, resigned ' the state of the fee ' of the lands of Lamden in
the earldom of March, and the sheriffdom of Berwick ; reserving only her frank tene
ment thereof for her life. Witnesses, Adam of Nesbyt of that Ilk, Thomas Edington
of that Ilk, William Douglas of Mordentoun. 1st February 1479-80. [15, Box 1.
180. 12th December 1480.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Elisabeth Wemys
resigned into the hands of Friar William Knollis, knight of the order of St. John of
Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, a templar land in the burgh of Linlithgow, on the
north side of the high street, between the land of Rolland Wilsoun on east, the land of
Elizabeth Breche on west ; upon which resignation the preceptor granted and assigned
the said templar tenement to Nicholas Wright and Mariota, his spouse, in conjunct
fee by delivery of staff and baton. Done on 12th December 1480, at Linlithgow, in
the dwelling-house of William Cowane. Witnesses, Alexander Hamylton of Bathcat,
Alexander Hamylton of Ballincref, William Hamylton, Robert Liston, Hugh Walas,
and Hugh Spens, squires; William Akinhede, M.A., of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary. [2147, Box 54.
181. 25th January 1481.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Castarris,
a citizen of St. Andrews, resigned in the hands of William Malvil, one of the bailies of
St. Andrews, an annualrent of 24s. from a certain land of David Meyrnys, lying on the
south side of South Street, between the lands of William Casterris and John Young on
east, and the common vennel which leads to the burn (' torrentem ') of said city on west,
in favour of John Lermonth, his heirs, etc., who received sasine. St. Andrews, 25th
January 1480-81. Sir Duncan Cowper and Sir John Strachauchoun, presbyters ; Duncan
Tailzeour, Thomas Brown, and John Davidson, ' colono,' witnesses ; William Calwart, by
imperial and royal authority notary. Bailie's seal attached : a device. Legend :
•S. Wilelmi Melluill.' [1898, Box 49.
182. 4th June 1481.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Pitcarne [not
otherwise designed, but see the next writ], following on a precept from King James
the Third, dated 9th May 1481, addressed to the Sheriff of Fife (stating also that he had
commanded the Laird of Pitblatho), for infefting Henry Pitcarne in a fourth of the
lands of Kilmaron (one-fourth of a one thirty-second part excepted). Sasine given by
John Sibbalcl, mayor ('maro'), on the east (or north) side of the water of Edin, bailie
of Thomas Symsone, sheriff of Fife in that part, on 4th June 1481. David AUerdes,
Murdac Braid, Murdac Gothreson, David and Thomas Lawtay, witnesses present ; John
Symson, M.A., presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public.
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183. 9th June 1481.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from King
James the Third (dated at Edinburgh, 19th May 1481), for infefting Henry Pitcarne
as heir of his father, George Pitcarne, of a fifth part with a thirtieth part of the lands
of Colernie, in the sheriffdom of Fife. The precept is addressed to the baron of the
barony of Ballinbreich, and sasine is given by John Scot, serjeant and bailie of George,
Earl of Rothes, 9th June 1481, on the west side of the principal messuage of the lands.
Witnesses, John Oliphant of Kelle, Walter Oliphant, John Mallwing, Thomas Disch-
ington, John Lesle, John Dure, and George Fyff; John Symsone, A.M., of St. Andrews
diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [1833, Box 47.
184. 26th November 1481.] Notarial Instrument [much mutilated] narrating that
in presence of a venerable man, James AUirdes, provost of the church and chapel royal
of St. Mary [de Rupe] at St. Andrews, archdeacon of Moray and canon of Glasgow,
Nicholas Cant and Cristiana Berklaw, his spouse, with mutual consent, resigned the
lands of Lethyn and Carnegowre, called Kyninnis, in the sheriffdom of Fife, for new
infeftment in favour of Adam Wawane, son and heir-apparent of Thomas Wawane of
Stevinstone, and of Christian Cant, his wife, daughter and heir-apparent of the said
Nicholas Cant, and their heirs, etc. The resignation took place on 26 th November
1481, in the lodging of William [Shevez], archbishop of St. Andrews, probably at Edin
burgh, in presence of said archbishop, James [Levington], bishop of Dunkeld, Robert
[Blacader], elect and confirmed of Aberdeen, William [Elphinstone], elect and confirmed
of Ross, John, Lord Carlyle, Mr. Archibald Quhitelaw, secretary, Mr. Alexander Inglis,
archdeacon of St. Andrews, Mr. Alexander [Murray], rector of Hawic, John Halden of
Glenegas, Mr. Richard Lausone, and Henry Mar, Lords of the Secret Council ; Peter
Marche, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [2372,
Box 61.
185. 26th November 1481.] Notarial Certificate stating that Christian Berklay,
spouse of Nicholas Cant, apart from her husband, gave her free consent to the resigna
tion above narrated, and promised she would never come in contrary to it ; further, she
approved and ratified the resignation, and thereupon made oath, the gospels being
touched, in absence of her husband and presence of the lords [of Council], by extension
of her right hand over the book in the hand of the notary, and she bound herself to
observe the premises inviolably and firmly. Same place, notary, and witnesses. 26th
November 1481. [2373, Box 61.
186. 26th February 1482.] Precept of Sasine by James AUirdes, provost of the
collegiate church and chapel royal of St. Mary Virgin of the city of St. Andrews, arch
deacon of Moray and canon of Glasgow, directed to Bartholomew Wawane, John Cant,
Peter Wawane, Gilbert Walchhope, and Robert Arthur, as bailies, for infefting Adam
Wawane, son and heir-apparent of Thomas Wawane of Stevinstoun, and Christian
Cant, Adam's spouse, daughter and apparent heir of Nicholas Cant, in the lands of
Lethyn and Carngowr, in the shire of Fife, resigned in the granter's hands by Nicholas
Cant and Cristian Berclay, his spouse. Dated at Edinburgh, 26th February 1481-2,
No witnesses. [568, Box 16.
187. 26th September 1482.] Instrument narrating that Henry Gilzam, citizen of
the city of St. Andrews, and Cristiana his spouse, resigned into the hands of John
Castarris, one of the bailies of St. Andrews, an annualrent of 20s. upliftable from a
certain land in South-gait on the south side thereof, between the land of the altar of St.

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Michael on west, and the land of Archibald Achlec on east, in which annualrent the
bailie then duly infef t Walter Brown, a citizen of said city ; and the said Cristiana
being interrogated by the notary, in absence of her husband, if she were compelled by
him to make this resignation, swore on the gospels that she made it of her own free
will, and would never revoke it at any time. Done on the land, 26th September 1482.
Witnesses, David Movnt, Bernard Castarris, Robert Wilson, and Alexander Castarris,
citizens of St. Andrews ; William Calwart, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary public. The bailie's seal attached, bearing a device.
[1298, Box 34.
188. 30th January 1483.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Johnsoune,
Serjeant and depute of the sheriff of Edinburgh, with the notary, at the instance of
James Cunyngham, attorney for Lord Kilmaurs, passed to the chief messuage of the
barony of Eeidhall, and there, in terms of a precept from the royal chancery read by
the notary, the said William gave sasine to the attorney for Robert, Lord Kilmaurs,
of the whole barony of Reidhall, with tenants and tenandries, in the sheriffdom of
Edinburgh. Sasine given, 30th January 1482-3. Witnesses, Thomas Rossy of Suans-
toun, Thomas Brice, John Farnly, Thomas Broune, Alexander Cunyngham, James
Cunyngham, younger, Gilbert Heriot, and Thomas Selkirk, Serjeants; Peter Marche,
clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary. [1332, Box 35.
189. 22nd March 1483.] Charter by King James the Third, granting to William,
Earl of Errol, etc., the Kirktoun of Erroll, with the nearest acres of the said town
lying on the side of the sea, within the sheriffdom of Perth, to be a burgh of barony,
with the usual privileges. Dated at Edinburgh, 22nd March 1482-3. Witnesses,
William, [archbishop of] St. Andrews, James, bishop of Dunkeld, chancellor, William,
confirmed elect of Ross, George, elect of Glasgow, David, Earl of Crawford, master of
household, George, Earl of Huntlie, Alexander, Lord Glammys, John, Lord Kennedy,
William, Lord Abernethy in Rothymay, William [defaced], Mr. David Livingstone
rector of Ayr, keeper of privy seal, [Archibald] Quhitelaw, archdeacon of Lothian
secretary, and Sir Alexander Scot, canon of Aberdeen, clerk register. This charter
which is not in present Registrum Magni Sigilli, is in bad condition. [2221, Box 56.
190. 26th July 1483.] Charter by William Folbery, squire, granting to Thomas
Folbery, his son, the lands, holdings, etc., with pertinents, called Atkynson's lond,
Belleslondis, Ayerlandis, and Frelandis, in the town and territory of Folbery ; also the
lands in the territories of Alnwyk and Chatton in Northumberland; also the lands, etc.,
within the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gatissyd, in the bishopric of Durham :
To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male of his body, of the overlords of the fee.
Dated 26th July [1483]. Witnesses, John Pykryng, knight, Ralph Huthum, Thomas
Gray of Hurton, John Lilburne, squire, John Cartinton, steward, John Harbotell,
receiver there, and Edward Carre, bailiff there. Seal illegible. [2050, Box 52.
191. 17th September 1483.] Charter, in form of Indenture, by Mr. Alexander
Inglis, 'decretorum doctor,' chief archdeacon of the cathedral church of St. Andrews,
and dean of Dunkeld, and elect of the same, granting on behalf of his own soul and the
souls of his father and mother, George Inglis and his wife Margaret, to the Prior and
Convent of the Friars Preachers in Edinburgh, an annualrent of 26s. 8d. Scots, on
condition that they, on the anniversary of his death, shall sing a requiem mass, and, with
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to his obituary, and as long as he is in life to that of his mother ; and they shall also
keep a lamp burning before the altar of St. Katherine the Virgin, on the north side of
the Black Friars church, from the feast of St. Michael to the first day of March, every
evening from 4 p.m. to the end of compline, and in the morning from 6 A.M. till broad
day. And if they fail in these duties for the space of forty days after his death or that
of his mother, unless hindered by fire, pestilence, famine, or civil war, the said Friars
shall forfeit a portion of the sum granted, which shall be given to whatever other
sacred place he or his heirs shall please. The tenement on which the 26s. 8d. is leviable
is described as the house of Katherine Fawlou, wife of the late George Ramsay, and
daughter of the late George Fawlou, on the north side of the High Street of Edinburgh,
the neighbouring proprietors being the heirs of William Carubris on north, Sir
Alexander Scot on south, the late George Pennycuk on west, and John Lindissay of
Covyntoun on east. Edinburgh, 17th September 1483. Witnesses, Adam Abbot of
Dunfermline, Mr. Osuuald Inglis, Mr. James Gray, William Lauder, Sir Thomas Hunter,
Sir George Inglis, chaplains ; William Farnly and Peter Marche, notaries public. The
seal of Archibald Todryg, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, is said to be appended in
token of his giving sasine, but all seals now wanting. [359, Box 11.
192. 19th November 1483.] Charter by George Lord Haliburton, granting in feu
farm to his cousin (or kinsman) Alexander Hatle the whole eastern fourth part,
towards the south, of the lands of Lamden, with the mill, etc., in the earldom of March
[Berwickshire. Cf. Nos. 172, 179 supra]. To be held to Alexander and Helen his
spouse, their heirs-male, etc., whom faiKng, to one of the name of Hatle, to be chosen by
the said Alexander and his heirs-male, for £5 Scots yearly, and, after the death of first
grantees, for 10 merks yearly. At Sauquhy, 19th November 1483. Witnesses, John
Schaw, Mr. Richard Lausoun, Edward Brois, John Nicholson, David Frissail and
Thomas Nicholl. Signed, 'George lord Halyburton.' [1724, Box 45.
193. Hth January 1484.] Charter (see Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 1572)
by King James the Third granting to Alexander Hume of that Ilk the lands of
Chernsyde with pertinents and the patronage of the Church there, lying in the sheriff
dom of Berwick. To be held for service, ward, relief, etc. Given under the Great Seal,
Edinburgh, 11th January 1483-4. Witnesses, Colin Earl of Argyll, chancellor, David
Earl of Crawfurd, master of household, Andrew Lord Avandale, Mr. David Levingstoun,
Rector of Ayr, Privy Seal, Archibald Quhitelaw, archdeacon of Lothian, secretary, and
Sir Alexander Scot, rector of Wigtoun, clerk register. [1622, Box 42.
194. 19th May 1484.] Instrument narrating that in presence of Thomas Reid,
one of the bailies of St. Andrews, Peter Monypenny, a citizen of St. Andrews, with
consent of his wife Christina, resigned an annualrent of 17 shillings Scots, leviable from
the land of John Eogerson, chaplain, lying on the east side of the ' Ratonraw ' between
Cuthbert Baxter's land on north and Andrew Gardenar's on south, in favour of John
Lermonth, also citizen of said city, who was duly infeft. Done 19th May 1484.
John Watson, Mr. Thomas Casteris, Andrew Lyal, and Stephen Dowg, witnesses.
William Calwart, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
Bailie's seal attached, a device. [337, Box 10.
195. 5th November 1484.] Certificate by one of the bailies of North Berwick in
the vernacular, beginning: 'Be it kend til all men be thir present letres me Jhon
richartson an of the balzheis of the burcht of North Berwic, Gretyng in God ewyrlestand,
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for quhi it is metabiU and nedfull to ber wytnes to the suthtfastnes and namli in caus
or causs quhar throw hydyng, preiudius, skatht, gref or hurt may gen[der] to the
innocent, ffra thin we mak it knawin,'— and narrating that he passed to a tenement of
land of Robert Lorimar lying in the said burgh betwixt the land of Adam Gardnar on
the east on one side and a land of Robert Wygham on the west on the other side,
resigned by John Lawder, burgess of Haddington, who also resigned an annualrent of
ten shillings yearly ; whereupon the said bailie gave sasine of said land, etc., to ' Jhon
Fowross,' his heirs, executors, and assignees. Done 5th November 1484. Witnesses,
Robert Lorimar and John Richartson, bailies for the time, Richard Richartson, Robert
Richartson, Robert Dixson, William Gardnar, Thomas Brown, Thomas Ellison, Walter
Rothe, Walter Yowng, William Richartson, John of Benston, Thomas Fowrros, Thomas
Talzhour and John Gray, with others whose names are doubtful, being somewhat
illegible. [2555, Box 66.
196. 2nd April I486.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and witnesses, a prudent and religious man, Sir James Forman, sacristan of the
Monastery of Holyrood of Edinburgh, with the venerable Sir Robert Hog, prior, and
George Halcerstoune, sub-prior of said monastery, appeared before the parish altar
('altari parochiale') of the monastery, and there in time of high mass, the parishioners
being congregated in great numbers ('in magna copia'), he explained and declared how
Robert Laufres, formerly clerk of the Canongate and of the town of Leith on the north
side of the water thereof, had, because of his age and feebleness, resigned his office of
parish clerk into the hands of the venerable father Robert [Bannatyne], abbot of said
monastery, patron of the office ; and that the lord abbot, with consent of the convent,
had bestowed the charge with all its emoluments upon his servitor Patrick Bellantyne,
son of the late John Bellantyne : Wherefore the said sacristan, prior, and sub-prior, in
name of the abbot, required and asked the parishioners whether they were willing to
approve and ratify the abbot's grant to Patrick, and that they would deign to convey
their consent to said Patrick. At the command of the parishioners Eobert Laufres was
called, who, appearing personally, confessed he had irrevocably resigned his office, and
so instantly required the parishioners that they would receive and admit Patrick to his
office, as he himself because of age could no longer exercise it ; and then all the
parishioners there gathered, with unanimous consent, no one opposing, approved and
ratified in all points the grant of the office of parish clerk made by the abbot to the
said Patrick, and gave their full consent thereupon ; upon which Eobert Laufres, by
consent of the parishioners, gave and delivered with his own hands to the said Patrick
a 'stoup' and sprinkler ('amphoram et aspersorium ') in token of possession of the
office; and Patrick with the said 'stoup,' water and sprinkler, passed through the said
church after the parish priest of said altar, before high mass, as the manner is in
ministering the said office, and enjoyed the same, no one contradicting. He then asked
instruments from the notary. These things were done in the said monastery at the
said altar on 2nd April 1486, at 10 A.M., before Sir John Eistoune, curate of said
monastery, Sir William Hall, vicar of Baro, Robert Lawedar, Alexander Home, John
Moffat, senior, James Carnis, William Coupar, David Ramsay, Thomas Davidson, and
William Browne. James Yowng, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notary public. [72, Box 2.
197. 26th May 1487.] Instrument narrating that John Chawmer of Gatgyrth,
knight, formally resigned the two merk land of Newlands and Dochra, with the half
merk land of Haristown, lying in the 'King's Kyle' and sheriffdom of Ayr in the hands

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of Sir George Campbell of Lowdoun, knight, sheriff of Ayr, as superior, quitclaiming
them to him and his heirs for ever. Done on the lands, 26th May 1487. Witnesses,
Robert Stewart of Galstoun, James Chawmer, son and heir-apparent of the said John,
William Mowate, and Sir John Dregame, chaplain. Patrick Pethed, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [381, Box 11.
198. 3rd June 1488.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept under the
Quarter Seal of King James the Third, dated at Edinburgh 3rd June 1488, directed
to William Cunynghame of Craganys, Alexander his brother, David Lyndissay and
Robert Cunningham as bailies, for infefting Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, in the
£30 lands of Drummond and the £10 lands of Duchray, in the Earldom of Lennox and
sheriffdom of Stirling, granted to the earl by the king. Sasine given 3rd June 1488,
by William Cunnyngham as bailie to Andrew Cunyngham attorney for the earl.
Witnesses, John Cunyngham, Adam Lyn, Thomas Smyth, James Sergeand, and Eobert
Farach. John Moderuele, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, notary public by imperial and
royal authority. [414, Box 12.
199. 23rd September 1488.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Thomas Symson
of a tenement on the south side of the north-gate of the city of St. Andrews, between
the tenement of Andrew Kid, bailie of St. Andrews, on east, and the tenement of
Thomas Smyth on west, following on a resignation thereof by Christiana Walcar, relict
of Thomas Walcar deceased, with consent of his son David Walcar. Sasine given in
the yard of the tenement 23rd September 1488. AVilliam Peblis, William Symson, and
James Smytht, sergeant, witnesses. Simon Campion, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial and royal authority notary. [48, Box 1.
200. 4th December 1488.] Precept of Clare Constat by WiUiam Lord Borchtwik
[Borthwick] as superior, directed to Eobert Gilly as bailie, for infefting John Wilsone
as nearest and lawful heir of his brother, the late Thomas Wilsone, in three husband
lands and a half husband land in the town of Nantharne [Nenthorn] in the sheriffdom
of Berwick and regality of Lauderdale, held in chief of the granter for blench farm by
the service of one penny. At Edinburgh 4th December 1488. [2463, Box 63.
201. 6th December 1488.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Jonet, Margaret,
Cristian, and Elena Young, daughters and heiresses of the late James Yhung, or
Young, of Walterstoun, foUowing on a precept of dare constat (written in the
vernacular) by John Lord Eoss of Hawkhead for infefting Jonet and her sisters as
nearest and lawful heirs to their father in the three oxgangs of the lands of Walterston
in the shire of Linlithgow. Precept directed to John of Kyncaid, as bailie, dated
4th December 1488 at Linlithgow, and sasine given at Watterston 6th December same
year, Archibald Dundas craving instruments in name of the sisters. Witnesses, John
Yhung, Robert Mekill, Thomas Kyncaid, James Durrame, Thomas Dundas, John Dundas
and John Bullock, Serjeants. Robert Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and
royal authority notary. [511, Box 15.
202. 6th December 1488.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Archibald Dundas
as procurator for Janet Yhung [Young] and Margaret Young, as also Christiana
Young and Elena Young, daughters and heiresses of the late James Young, passed to
the presence of Sir John Eoss, lord of Halkhead, knight, superior of the lands, and
there the said procurator for Janet and Margaret Young, and Christian and Helen
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the lands of Waltirston lying in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow belonging to them by
hereditary right, and lately, by the said lord of Walterstoun and his bailie, John Kincade,
recognosced in the superior's hands, offering to perform the service rightly due from
the lands ; which lands the superior wholly refused to wadset until the said Christian,
Helen, Janet and Margaret performed the services due and wont. Done at Linlithgow
6th December 1488. George Parkle of that Ilk, Henry Cornele and Henry Caueling (?),
witnesses. Alexander Foulis, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notary public. [2630, Box 67.
203. 4th June 1489.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a precept
(in the vernacular), dated at Ballenbriech, 4th June 1489, by George, Earl of Eothes,
'Lord Leslye on Levyne,' addressed to William of Leslie, Wat of Leslie, John of Seton,
and George of Fiffe, as bailies, for infefting Henry Pitcairn, son and heir of the late
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, in the lands of Cullerny in the barony of Balbriech and
shire of Fife, so far as his said father died seised of the same. [See also 9th June 1481,
No. 183 supra.] Sasine given on same date (apparently) by John Seton of Louthresk".
Witnesses, Patrick Hepburn of Benstone, Alexander Meldrum of Segy, Alexander
Louthresk, Alexander Ferny, Henry Balfour of Kelloch, and Thomas Blak. Thomas
Balfour, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary. [931, Box 25.
204. 8th May 1490.] Charter by George Home of Wedderburn, granting to his
beloved son and heir apparent David Home and his spouse Elizabeth Pringill, in
conjunct fee and their heirs male, the whole lands of Moricetoun with pertinents lying
in the bailliery of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick, reserving to the granter half
an acre at the east end of the lands ; To be held to the grantees and the longer liver of
them and their lawful heirs-male, in fee and heritage of the granter, for one rose at
Whitsunday, ' ad festum Penthecostis,' on the lands, if asked. Clause of warrandice,
with the provision, that failing the grantees and their heirs-male, the lands shall revert
to the granter and his heirs. Dated at Edinburgh, 8th May 1490. Witnesses, Patrick
Home of Polwarth, Philip Nesbit of that Ilk, George Sinclar, David Chernsid, and
Hector Furd. [2464, Box 63.
Note.— A red rose at Pentecost, or Whitsunday, is not a usual reddendo, the
common date for such an exaction being Midsummer ; but the reading of the original,
whether a slip of the scribe or not, is beyond dispute.
205. 20th October 1491.J Eelease by Thomas Werk of the town of Berwick-on-
Tweed, quitclaiming to John Ferrour of said town all right which the granter has to
those lands which he holds by gift or infeoffment in the town of Old Gryndon in the
county of Northumberland. Dated at Berwick 20th October 1491. Witnesses, Sir
William Tyler, knight and lieutenant of the town and castle of Berwick, Roland Stafford,
squire, marshal of said town, Robert Car, master porter of said town, squire, John
Papdy, master of ordnance of said town, Richard Berrow, mayor of said town, John Vrd
(Ord) of Newbigging, gentleman, and George Reid of Tundall House. Seal broken.
[2051, Box 52.
206. 20th October 1491.] Charter by John Ferrour, burgess of Berwick, granting
to John Selby of Twisill, gentleman, in the county of Northumberland, the whole
lands, holdings, etc., which he has in Gryndon senior [Old Grindon], with clause of
warrandice, etc. At Berwick, 20th October 1491, before the same witnesses as in
preceding writ, and Thomas Werk, burgess in Berwick. Seal attached— undecipherable.
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207. 20th October 1491.] Release by the said John Ferrour in favour of the said
John Selby, quitclaiming all right he had or has in the lands of Old Grindon in
Northumberland. At Berwick, 20th October 1491. Same witnesses as in preceding
writ. Seal attached. [2053, Box 52.
208. 20th February 1492.] Release by Thomas Wark, burgess of the town of
Berwick-on-Tweed, and his heirs, releasing and quitclaiming to John Ferrour, burgess
of said town, the right and claim which the said Thomas has to lands, holdings, or rents,
in towns and fields within the bounds of Oldgrindon in the county of Northumberland.
With clause of warrandice. Witnesses, Eichard Borrow, this year mayor of Berwick,
John Ferrour, Alan Lauerok, bailies, ¦ the master porter of said town, with the notary
public, Thomas Louther, clerk of the watches. At Berwick, 20th February, A.R.
Henry vn. 7, 1492. [3184, Box 83.
209. 20th February 1492.] Letters by the said John Ferrour appointing John
Wilson of Twisill and Thomas Brade as his attorneys for giving Sasine to John Selby
of the said lands of Old Grindon. At Berwick, 20th February 1491-2. Witnesses as in
preceding writ. [2054, Box 52.
210. 26th June 1492.] Release by Thomas Hagerstoun of Hagerstoun, esquire,
releasing and quitclaiming to Richard Fowlbery of Fowlbery, gentleman, all right
and claim which the granter has to lands and tenements in the town and fields of
Fowlbery. With clause of warrandice. Witnesses, John Grey, chaplain, then vicar of
Newtoun, Gaudewyn Hagerstoun, constable of the castle of Bamborough, Henry
Muscians [Muschamp] of Hesilrig, and Thomas Louther, notary public. At Hortoun,
26th June [1492], Small seal attached — device, a pine branch. [3185, Box 83.
211. 2nd July 1492.] Obligation by Thomas Hagerstoun of Lyamhaw, and
Gawdewyne Hagerstoun, constable of Bamburgh, in favour of Eichard Fowlbery of
Fowlbery, gentleman, to pay him ten merks sterling, five merks at the fair ('feriam') to
be held after date in the town of Alnwick, or fourteen days thereafter, and five merks
at Michaelmas or fourteen days after. Dated at Hortoun, 2nd July [1492]. The
condition of this obligation is, -that if Thomas and Gawin Hagerstoun recover certain
lands in Fowlbery of old called Hagerstoun lands, then £4 1 3s. 4d. of the ten merks
stands void; also that if certain lands be not recovered to Eichard, this obligation
shall stand, and, if they be recovered, 'to have of this sum bot 40s. sterling money.'
[2055, Box 52.
212. 4th July 1492.] Letters in the form of an instrument, by Alexander Lyndesay,
canon of Aberdeen and commissary of Mr. Andrew Liell, treasurer and official of
Aberdeen, setting forth that lately a venerable man Sir Alexander Gordon, in name of
Alexander Lord of Gordon, petitioned that certain letters concerning the latter's father,
George Earl of Huntlie, exhibited before the granter in judgment, might be copied and
reduced to the form of a public transumpt, whereupon, after citation affixed on the doors
of the Cathedral of Aberdeen to those interested to appear at a certain day and place
and see the same done, and no one appearing, the said canon decerned the transumpts
to be made, as follows : (1) Letters narrating that Alexander Vaus, canon of Aberdeen
and official general of Thomas [Spence], bishop of Aberdeen, sitting in judgment in the
cathedral church of Aberdeen on 24th July 1471, in a cause of divorce moved before
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pretended spouse, did (having God before his eyes, and the advice of counsel) pronounce
a definitive sentence and declare the matrimonial contract between them to be null,
because before he contracted matrimony with the said Lady Anabella, he had married a
lady Elizabeth of Dunbar, from whom he was lawfully divorced, and who was related
to Lady Anabella in the third and fourth degrees of consanguinity, and he himself was
related to Lady Anabella in the same degrees of affinity, as was proved before the
judge, who decerned also that the dowry should be restored, etc. Which decree was
read and promulgated and instruments demanded by Mr. William Fratouris, canon of
Aberdeen, procurator in the cause for the said George Earl of Huntlie, in presence of
Mr. Thomas Vaus, precentor of Moray, Walter Ogilvy of Auchlevin, and Alexander de
Camera of Murthslie [also designed Alexander Chamer, burgess of Aberdeen], and
attested by John Kemlok, presbyter of Brechin diocese, notary by imperial and royal
authority, and by William of Scheills, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, notary by imperial
authority; (2) A notarial instrument setting forth that on 18th August 1471, etc.,
before the notary and witnesses underwritten, an honourable man, Mr. Gilbert of Hay,
lord of Ury, protested, as follows : ' Cum secundum sacrorum canonum statuta et
ordinaciones cautum sit vt banna de matrimonio contrahendo siue de presenti contracto
ante matrimonii solemnizationem, publice notificentur et in ecclesiis proclamentur nouerint
igitur vniuersi et singuli presens instrumentum inspecturi quorum interest vel interesse
poterit quomodolibet in futurum quod ego notarius publicus subscriptus presens fui in
ecclesia parochiali de Fyvy infra missarum solemnia die vero dominica octaua post festum
Sancte Trinitatis anno quo supra, quum Dominus Johannes Thome vicarius ecclesie
antedicte solemniter edidit et proclamauit banna in prefata ecclesia vt moris est,
terminum contradicentibus si qui essent competentem statuens, inter nobilem et
potentem dominum, dominum Georgeum comitem de Huntlie ac dominum de Gordone
et de Badzhenach, ex vna, et Elisabet de Haya filiam quondam nobiUs et potentis
domini, domini Willelmi de Haya comitis de Eroll et constabularii Scotie partibus ab
altera, et fatebatur se in duobus aliis precedentibus festiuis diebus solemnibus dicta
banna inter prelibatas personas in predictam ecelesiam infra missarum solennia edidisse
solemniter et proclamasse.' Upon which Mr. Gilbert Hay asked instruments from the
notary. These things were done in the parish church of Fyvy at 8 a.m., the day fore
said, in presence of Alexander Liell and John Hay, squires, and Patrick Clerk, clerk
of said church of Fyvy. William of Scheills, notary. Which instruments the said
Alexander Lyndesay, Commissary, as above requested, ordered to be transumed by the
notary and clerk of the consistorial court of Aberdeen and the official's court seal to be
appended. These things were done within the cathedral of Aberdeen, at the usual
hour of cause, on 4th July 1492, in presence of Messrs. Archibald Lindesay, 'cantor,'
Alexander Culane, Alexander Caboll, John Flemyng, and Thomas Strathachtin, canons
of Aberdeen, Alexander Chamer in Murchill, Patrick Rede of Colistone, John Forbes,
Mr. Alexander Fife, Sir John Guchtin, notaries public, and Sir Andrew Culper.
Mathew Pacok, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public, writes the instrument. [3279, Box 87.
213. 28th April 1493.] Letter of Reversion (in the vernacular) by James
Esdale, burgess of Irvine, narrating that although John of Fwllartoun, laird of that
Ilk and of Corsby, has infeft him heritably by charter and sasine in the half of the lands
of the Merres, lying in the lordship of Fwllartoun, barony of Kyle Stewart, and shire
of Ayr, the granter binds himself that as soon as John Fullerton, his heirs and
assignees, pay to him, his heirs, etc., after warning on a Sunday at high mass, the sum
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again to the said John. Dated at the Fwllartoun, 28th April 1493. Witnesses, Lambert
Wallace of Sewaltoun, John Wallace, his son, Schir John of Symontoun, notary, and
Thorn Scot. Seal gone. [1269, Box 34.
214. 18th May 1493.] Instrument [much torn] narrating that James [Stewart],
Earl of Buchan and lord of Auchirhous, gave sasine to Alexander Guthrie, son
and apparent heir of Patrick Guthrie of Halcartoune, of the lands of Halcartoune with
pertinents, which were resigned into the hands of the said Earl, by the said Patrick,
who reserved his own liferent and the terce due to Janet Guthrie, his spouse. Done
on the lands, 18th May 1493. Witnesses, James Rynde of Broxsmoutht, George
Crechtoune, James Eeynde, grandson (nepos) of said James, William Eetra, John
Wynsister, John Guthrie of Essy and Alexander his son, John Kylg[our(?)] and David
Mortimar, chaplains. John of Cargill, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
authority notary public. [49, Box 1.
215. 20th 'May 1493.] Letters of Eeversion by Lambart Wallas of Sewaltoune,
obliging himself and his heirs to his overlord, John of Fwllartoun of that Ilk, that
notwithstanding the latter , has inf eft the said Lambart in an annualrent of three
pounds out of his lands of Sewaltoun, in the lordship of Fullartoun, bailzery of Kyle
Stewart and shire of Ayr, yet on being summoned in the parish kirk of Dundonald,
on a Sunday in time of high mass, before the people, to come on that day fifteen days
to the 'Frere Kyrk besyd Erwin' to receive the sum of £60 Scots, he will, if he
appears and receives the money, resign the said annualrent again to the said John of
Fullartoun; while if Lambart compear not, the money may be left on the altar of
the said ' Frere Kyrk,' and the said John may freely possess the said three pounds of
annualrent from the lands. Dated at Adamtown, 20th May 1493. John Blair of
Adamtown, John his son and apparent heir, and others, witnesses. Seal attached,
faint, a lion rampant to sinister ; a buck's head in dexter chief ; legend illegible. [50,
Box 1.
216. 21st May 1493.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Fullartoun of
that Ilk gave sasine to Lambert Wallace of Sewaltoun of an annualrent of £3,
to be uplifted from the lands of Sewaltoun. Done on the lands. John M'Gachin,
John Foullartoun, David Lowrye, George Lowrye, Thomas Findlaw, John Ahannaye,
and George Parkar, witnesses. Edward Blare, M.A., clerk of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and royal authority notary public. 21st May 1493. [1273, Box 34.
217. 7th October 1493.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Furde of
Bumecastle passed to his lands of Bumecastell, lying in the bailery of Lauderdale
and shire of Berwick, and there at the dwelling-house of Adam Weddale, gave sasine
by earth and stone to William Wedderat, burgess of Lawder, of 30s. 4d. of his lands
of Bumecastell, namely of two merks of land, which Adam Weddale now occupies, and a
half merk of land now in the hands of Adam Furde himself, and the said Adam also
infeft the said William in Adam Weddale's house by placing him therein and shutting
the door thereof after his entry. Done 7th October 1493. Witnesses, Eobert Lawdir
of that ilk, Gilbert Lawdir of Balbardy, Bartholomew Lawdir, Alexander Jardin, Alan
Wedderat, John Eiddale, Thomas Bel, James Turnbull, John Eunsyman, Thomas Lasynber,
Thomas Brotherstanis, Lawrence Greif, and Sir William Bully, chaplain. James Young,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [3 7 2, Box 1 1 .

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218. 22nd May 1494.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Fullartoun of
Corsby and superior of the half thereof, quitclaimed, exonered, and remitted to
Ninian Bannochtyn, his heirs, etc., all dues and fines which could be claimed
by Fullartoun and his heirs from Ninian and his heirs. Done on the lands of Corsby.
John Blair of Adamtoun, Peter Culquhone, Mr. Robert Broun, vicar of Ardrossan, John
Peticrw, JohnLowry, and Robert Fullarton, witnesses. 22nd May 1494. [1271, Box 34.
219. 20th September 1494.] Resignation by David Crawfurd, one of the bailies of
Edinburgh, and Margaret, his spouse, in favour of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, of a
large mansion and land within the burgh of Edinburgh, on the north side of the
High Street thereof, within the tenement [acquired ?] by David from John Levirigtoun,
descending between the lands of the abbot and convent of Kelso on the west, and the
lands of the late Nicol Spedy on the east. Andrew Cuninghame, rector of 'Lochquho,'
Thomas Chesholme, John Adamson, James Dunnyng, John Farnly, and David Nele,
sergeants, witnesses. Henry Strathauchin, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary by
imperial and royal authority. Resignation made 20th September 1494, in the hands
of John Bonkle, bailie of Edinburgh, whose seal is appended, shewing a chevron
between two buckles in chief and a mullet in base. Legend faint. [9, Box 1.
220. 10th November 1494.] Instrument of Sasine, proceeding on a precept from
Chancery of King James the Fourth in terms of a retour, for infefting John Fullartoun
as nearest and lawful heir of his deceased father John Fullartoun of Corsby in the lands
of ' le Trwne ' [illegible, but see below] with pertinents ; the lands of Fullartoun with
the fishings from ' le Trwne ' proceeding to the influx of the water of Irwyne, and from
the influx of the water of Irwyne direct upwards, proceeding for the whole space of
the lands of Fullartoun on both sides of the water of Irwyne ; the lands of Herperland
and Lathislands with pertinents ; the lands of Merres and Galis ; the four merks
and a half of annualrent of the lands of Sewaltoun and superiority of Sewaltoun, lying
in the bailliary of Kyle Stewart, shire of Ayr, held of the king as Stewart of Scotland.
Security being taken for two silver pennies duplication of the blench farm of Trwne
[Troon], two pair of spurs, duplication of blench for Fullertoun with fishings, two
pennies of silver for Harperland and Lathis, the same for Merres and Galis, and
also for Sewaltoun. Sasine given 10th November 1494 by John Walles of Cragy,
bailie of Kyle Stewart. Witnesses, Hugh and William Wallace, brothers-german of
said John, Hector Stewart of Eais, John Blair, son and apparent heir of John Blair
of Adamtoun, Lambert 'Valles' [Wallace] of Sewaltoun, John Boyman, and John
Wilsone. This writ is much worn and defaced. [1272, Box 34.
221. 26th January 1495.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, among other
pious deeds, John Kylpatryk, bailie of the venerable father in Christ, Thomas, abbot
of St. Colm's Inch, passed to the lands of Balmannoche Beth, and to the chief mansion
thereof, in the barony of Beth and sheriffdom of Fife : and there in virtue of a precept
by the said Abbot Thomas and the convent, gave sasine to Thomas Balmannoch,
son and heir of William Balmannoch in the said lands. The terms of holding are not
given. Date of precept and Instrument 26th January 1494-5. Witnesses, David
Sterling, Eobert Westwod, David Anderson, John Wynsister, and David Kellocht
[95, Box 2.
222. 6th April 1495.] Notarial Instrument narrating that an honourable man,
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Petkarne of that Ilk that he would observe and fulfil the contract made betwixt them
for a marriage between John Ramsay, son and apparent heir of Laurence, and Elizabeth
Petkarne, Henry's sister, and he [Laurence] confessed that he had considered for a long
time that this marriage should be solemnised, and gave thanks that he would see them
married before his death. Done in the principal hall of the place of Downfeld, 6 th April
1495. Witnesses, David Richartsone, Andrew Ramsay, David Louchmalony, William
Ramsay, Stephen Androwsone, John Ramsay, and Eobert Bell. John Petcame, pres
byter, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [557, Box 16.
223. 22nd August 1495.] Instrument narrating that on the date hereof there com
peared, at Pitcarne, Henry Pitcarne of that Ilk, on one side, and Christian Ramsay,
daughter of the late John Ramsay of Culuthy, on the other part, who required Pitcarne
instantly to infeft her in his twenty merk land of Pitcarne, lying in the barony of
Leslie and sheriffdom of Fife, according to the tenor of his charter to the said Christian,
He responded that he was willing to do so if she would give him a letter of reversion
conform to the usage of Scotland, for redeeming the lands, in terms of letters of
indenture betwixt the said Henry and Jonet Kinloch, in which letters it is agreed
that as soon as a letter of dispensation shall arrive, which by consent of both parties
had been sought from the Apostolic See, regarding the kinship between the said Henry
and Christian, the latter shall, when required, resign the said lands to the former ; and
she agreed to give him the letter of reversion, etc., as asked. Done at the principal
messuage of Pitcarne, 22nd August 1495. Alexander Ramsay of Brekmont, John and
James Eamsay, John Glen, and David Wilke, witnesses. John Eamsay of St. Andrews
diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary. [503, Box 15.
224. 3rd October 1495.] Notarial Instrument containing a precept by William
[Scheves], archbishop of St. Andrews, primate of Scotland, papal legate, addressed to
the provost and canons of the collegiate church of St. Salvator, etc., declaring that he
had observed that the said church, situated in his city of St. Andrews, was one in
which there was great and continuous labour to a few ministers in celebrating divine
service, and the parish church of Forteuioth in his diocese was one in which there is
great cure of souls and only a vicarage pensionary of 20 merks of current money with
croft and manse for him who has the cure, which is insufficient to maintain him.
The archbishop directs, and by desire of Mr. Walter Drummond, rector of the said
parish church of Forteuioth, erects a canonry in said collegiate church, and as a prebend
the rectory of Forteuioth, appointing Mr. Walter to the canonry and prebend, and in
the church of Forteuioth a perpetual vicarage full and complete, to be conferred on a
fit person who shall have the cure of souls in the parish, the teind sheaves to belong to
the canonry and prebend [to Mr. Walter and his successors], and the remaining fruits of
the parish, the wool, flax, lambs, calves, cheese, oblations, mortuaries, funeral rites, and
other pertinents, with the croft and manse, to belong to the vicar and successors in the
vicarage. Eeserving forty shillings yearly ' juveni cantori qui puerilem habeat vocem ' in
the stall of said prebend, who shall minister in the divine offices celebrated in said
collegiate church, to be paid by the prebendary, also the use of the manse of the church
to the prebendary for reception of his ordinary in visitation when he shall wish to
reside there, or for gathering his teinds or tithes there, but without prejudice of the
vicar pensioner, his exercise and administration of the whole parish cure during his life,
and who on this account is to receive the said pension and fruits of the whole vicarage,
subject to the archiepiscopal and archidiaconal dues, all other burdens, as the repair, etc.,
of altar or choir of said church, and the expense of visitations, to belong to the pre-
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bendary's part of the fruits. The archbishop further declares that, with consent of his
chapter, and of Mr. Walter Drummond, rector, and Sir Andrew Thomson, vicar
pensioner, he has bestowed the perpetual vicarage of Forteuioth on William Irland,
presbyter of Dunkeld diocese, and by the episcopal ring has invested him in the
whole care and administration of said vicarage, reserving a pension to be paid the said
Sir Andrew for life. The archbishop therefore directs the said provost or others to
induct Mr. Walter Drummond into his canonry, stall in choir, and place in chapel, and
the said William Irland into possession of the vicarage, with their respective
emoluments. Instrument of publication dated at St. Andrews, 3rd October 1495.
[51, Box 1.
225. 12th December 1495.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas
Thorbrand and Mariota, his spouse (who gave oath in the absence of her husband),
resigned in the hands of Alexander Donaldson, one of the bailies of Jedburgh, their
tenement lying in the burgh of Jedburgh in the Burn Wynd (' venella torrentis ') and on
the south side of the same, the tenement of Thomas Patonson on east, and of the heirs
of the late James Loremer on west ; and that for new infeftment to be given to Robert
Thorbrand and Cristine, his spouse, which was duly done 12th December 1495.
Witnesses, Christofer Gowrlay, William Borthyk, John Sangistar, and Alexander Smal,
burgesses, Eichard Howeson and Eichard [Stobbis], Serjeants, of said burgh. James
Blair, clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
[373, Box 11.
226. e. 13th January 1496.] A Memorandum that at the term of St. Hilary [1496],
Elizabeth, who was the wife of Eobert Foulbery, sought against Eichard Folbery, a
third part of twenty messuages, and twenty carucates of land, forty acres of meadow
and sixty acres of pasture in Foulbery, Caldmerton, and Chattoun, as her dowry by
gift of said Eobert, her late husband. On the other hand, the said Eichard said that
Elizabeth ought not to have dowry from said holdings, because her late husband neither
on the day he married her, nor afterwards, was seised in said holdings, so that he had
no power to give her dowry. [2056, Box 52.
227. 18th May 1496.] Instrument of Sasine, following on a precept by Archibald,
Earl of Angus, Lord Douglas, for infefting David Graham, son and heir of the late
Robert Graham of Fyntre, in the lands of the Mains of ' Erlistrathichty,' in the regality
of Kerimure, and shire of Forfar, narrating that Walter Lychtoun of Howlshawin
[Usan], the earl's bailie, passed to the principal manor of the lands, and gave sasine
in the usual way and by putting the said David into the principal house and shut
ting the door on him. Done at the Mains of 'Erlistrathythin,' 18th May 1496.
Witnesses, Andrew Richardson, Andrew Baichler, canons, John and David Foullar,
John Hwbert, Thomas Luuel, David Grahame, brother of the grantee, and others.
William Barre, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public. [52, Box 1.
228. 18th May 1496.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] narrating that
Walter Lichtoun of Hovlishaven, as bailie for Archibald, Earl of Angus, gave sasine of
an annualrent of eighteen merks from the lands of Mains of Earls Strathdichty to David
Graham, son and heir of the late [Robert] Graham of Fintry. Sasine given 18th
May 1496. Same witnesses and notary as in previous writ. [2209, Box 56.

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229. 18th May 1496.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Stirling 22nd April 1496, by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus,
directed to Walter Lychtoun of Kynnard, David Wedderburn, and Thomas Lovell as
bailies, for infefting David Graham as heir of his late father, Robert Graham of
Fintry, in the lands of Mains of Erllis Strathechtyn, of the Forest of Glen Prossin,
the lands of Ballinch and Belloch, Inchbrachty, Inchmyll, Pectaraty, Glenovik, and
Daldavo, the lands of Owtfield of Kerymuir, and of Myltoun of Kerymuir, with an
annualrent of £2 from the feufarm of Erllisstrathechtyn, lying in the regality and
barony of Kerymuir and sheriffdom of Forfar, held in chief of the granter.
Witnesses to precept, Mr. Henry Kermechall, rector of Lethnot, Alexander Fokart,
and George Dan. Sasine given 18th May 1496 by Walter Lychtoun on the messuages
of the lands at 7, 8, and 10 a.m. Witnesses, Sir Eobert How, chaplain, Alexander
Sanderis, Patrick Karncorse, John Thorn, Eobert Forfare, Thomas Vobster, Thomas
Edward, John Duncanson, Patrick Mathie, John Malcomsoun, and John Eobertson.
Henry Brois, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public. [1307, Box 34.
230. 24th January 1497.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Eobert Euther-
furd, burgess of Jedburgh, son and heir of the late Eichard Eutherfurd, resigned into
the hands of David Dowglas, bailie of said burgh, his tenement lying in the burgh of
Jedburgh, on the south side of the street called Tudhop (or Cudhope) Street, having
the rivulet called ' Skitrawburne ' on the east, and Thomas Patonson's tenement on
west, for new infeftment to be given to John Wallas, son and heir-apparent of
James Wallas, burgess, and to Margaret Eutherfurd, his wife, sister of Eobert
Eutherfurd, which was duly done 24th January 1496-7. Witnesses, James Wallas,
William Borthik, James Wallas, burgesses, Eichard Howisone and Eichard Stobbis,
sergeants of said burgh. Patrick Atzensone, M.A., clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary public. [374, Box 11.
231. 13th May 1497.] Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating a
precept of sasine, dated at Cupar, 10th May 1497, directed to Andrew and David
Anstruther and William Strang, by Alexander Spens of Pittencrief, principal bailie of
William, Lord of St. John, 'Commandour' of Torphichen, etc., for infefting Jonet
Mel vill, daughter and heiress of the late William Melvill of Carnbee, as his nearest
and lawful heir in the temple lands of Carnbee, in that barony, and the temple lands of
Stratharlie, called Sandy Hillock, in the barony of Lundy and sheriffdom of Fife.
Witnesses to precept, Nychol Hay, Mr. David Spens, John Tailzeour, and John
Carncros. Sasine given on 13th May 1497 to John Oliphant of Kelly as procurator
for Jonet Mellvill. Witnesses, Alexander Oliphant, David Oliphant, William Eobert
son, Alexander Ednem, and Walter Wilson. James Forman, A.M., of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by imperial and royal authority. [701, Box 21.
232. 5th July 1497.] Charter (much injured) by Matthew Stewart, Earl of
Lennox, Lord Darnley, etc., granting to Thomas Stewart of Barskube, the ferry boat of
Inchinnan and all the lands pertaining, and of old custom belonging, to that boat,
lying in the lordship of Inchinnan, in the shire of Eenfrew, on the east side of the
church of St. Conval of Inchinnan, below the waters of Gryffe and Kert, and the
granter's lands on the north, also his lands and the lands of the vicar's mortification on
the west and east, (?) (' choro ') parts ' cum garbis congelimis bigelimis ' and teind sheaves
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Houstoun, Erskyne, and Inchinnan : To be holden [holding illegible] for a reddendo of
26s. Scots yearly. Dated at Crookston, 5th July 1497. No witnesses. [537, Box 16.
233. 5th July 1497.] Precept [in the vernacular] in terms of the above charter, by
Matthew Stewart, Earl of Lennox, addressed to John Quhitfurd of Paisley, James
Steward of Inchenane, Robyne Caueris, and James Steward of the Orchard, as bailies,
for infefting Thomas Stewart in the earl's ferry boat of Inchennan and others. Dated
at Cruxtoun, 5th July 1497. [803, Box 23.
234. 6th July 1497.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, dated
at Cruxtoun, 5th July 1497 [No. 233 supra], by Matthew Stewart, Earl of Lennox,
for infefting Thomas Steward of Barscube, in the granter's 'ferrebait' [ferryboat]
of Inchenane [Inchinnan], and the adjacent lands. Sasine given by John Quhitfurd in
presence of and at the special command of the earl, 6th July 1497, on the ground of
the lands, at the church of Inchenane. Witnesses, John Steward, marshal, Adam
Steward, James Hammylton, John Lyndissay, Alexander Schaw, George Crawfurd,
squires, Margaret Steward, and James Sympil. William Steward, clerk, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1351, Box 35.
235. 15th March 1498.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Elgin, 10th February 1497-8) by William Oliphant of Duffus and
Cristina Sutherland, his spouse, sealed also with the seal of Laurence, Lord Oliphant,
for infefting Alexander Birsbane, residing in Weik, as nearest and lawful heir of
his late brother (?) James Birsbane, in the half lands of Reise and Akirgyll, lying in the
earldom of [Caithnes], [illegible — the whole writ being faint and worn], and sheriffdom
of Inverness. Sasine given by Cristina Sutherland of Duffus, lady superior of the half-
lands of Reis and Akirgill, who passed, with John Mowat as bailie, to the ground of
Akyrgill, and there, near the toft (?) of the house of Knappo [cf. No. 160 supra], she gave
possession to Alexander Birsbane of the lands of Akyrgill, commanding the bailie to do
the same in name of William Oliphant, her spouse, which he did, a fire there being
first extinguished and again lighted in name and on behalf of Birsbane. The bailie
then passed to the town of Reis, and there, without delay, at the Hall of Reis, gave
sasine to Birsbane of half of the lands of Eeis by earth and stone, first extinguishing the
fire there and again kindling it in name of Birsbane : the bailie then taking a great
horned ox, with a mixture of red, feeding on the lands, and leading it away with him
in token of such sasine. Done on the lands, 15th March 1497-8. William Henrison,
presbyter, Hugh Sutherland, armiger, Andrew Morison, James Pyper, and Angus
Brebner, witnesses. Notary, Eobert Cader, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and
imperial authority. [1118, Box 30.
236. 18th June or July 1498.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Conynghame, on 18th Ju[ne or July] 1498, gave sasine to Cuthbert, Lord Kilmaurs,
and his wife, in terms (1) of a Precept by King James the Fourth directed to George,
Earl of Huntly, as chancellor, to expede a charter under the Great Seal, granting to
Cuthbert, Lord Kilmaurs, and Mariota Douglas, his wife, the following lands— Mains
of Fynlastoun Cuningham, with tower, Gardnerstoun, Bogsyde, 'le Hectre,' 'le tua
Knok Montanys,' Auchinbothy nether, Bardrane, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, East
Eowntrehill, West Rowntrehill, with the 15s. land adjacent, West Danestoun (or
Dennestoun), 'le Leperstoun ' (or 'le tua Leperstounis), [Mossyd], and Middle Daneston,
all lying in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, as resigned by the said Cuthbert ; and (2) a

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precept of sasine following on the above, both dated at Stirling 1st June 1495. Witnesses
to sasine illegible, the document being much mutilated. The notary's name seems to
be John Moderu[ele]. [3080, Box 81.
237. 18th November 1498.] Charter by William Richardson, baker, burgess of
Edinburgh, with consent of his spouse Janet, granting in honour of God, the Virgin,
and All Saints, to Thomas Sclater, prior of the Friars Preachers in Edinburgh, an
annualrent of 30s., secured over a land in Edinburgh, below the Nether Bow ('archum
inferiorem '), between the lands of the late Robert Marschal on east, of Alan Borth-
wick on west, of John Brone on north, and a waste land on south, as described ; and the
said prior and convent and their successors are bound to sing yearly an anniversary,
namely a 'placebo' and 'dirige' every Tuesday ('tertia feria') in Easter week, and on
the following Wednesday a requiem mass for the souls of the granter, his wife,
and their ancestors, with previous notice by handbell. [Cf. Nos. 147, 191, supra.] Also
one trental ('trigentale') of requiem masses to be celebrated by the convent on the
days immediately following the said Wednesday, with their other prayers used
and wont. Edinburgh, 18th November 1498. Witnesses, Thomas Auldhoch, Alexander
Jaksone, John Fery, Eobert Eoger, James Andro, and John Carswele, sergeant.
Alexander Gray, notary to sasine given by John Boncle, bailie of Edinburgh. [939,
Box 26.
238. 7th January 1499.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that James Bailze of
Carnfyn resigned his lands of Carnebrew and Carnfyn, in the earldom of Bothwell and
shire of Lanark, into the hands of Patrick, Earl of Bothwell, who in due form delivered
them again. Done in the town of Edinburgh, in the house of Robert, archbishop of
Glasgow, who was a witness, with George Hepburn, provost of Lincloudane, Sir
William Borthwick, rector of Quhitsum, Adam Hepburn and Alexander Lauder, burgesses
of Edinburgh, 7th January 1498-9. Archibald Layng, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [3200, Box 83.
239. 20th February 1500.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the
[Fourth ?] appointing Thomas Tulloch and Alexander Fleming as sheriffs in that part,
for serving William of Vrcharde, son of the late William of Vrcharde of Cromaty
[Cromarty], knight, as heir of his father in his lands, offices, and annualrents in the
sheriffdom of Cromarty. Edinburgh, 20th February an. reg. 12, 1500. [1705, Box 44.
240. 15th March 1500.] Charter by John Ramsay, laird of Dounfield, for counsel
and assistance given to himself, granting to his beloved and most confidential friend, Mr.
David Pitcairn, archdeacon of Brechin, and his assignees, his lands of the half of
his lands of Dounfield in the sheriffdom of Fife, except the granter's whole messuage
of said lands, with one acre of land next to said messuage on the east side : To be held
blench of the granter. Dated at St. Andrews, 15th March 1499-1500. Witnesses,
Alexander Seton, David Gardyn, Patrick Bruse, John Strathauchin, and Donald Brise.
Seal wanting. [2453, Box 63.
241. 31st January 1501. J Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a precept by David
Ogilvy of that Ilk, appointing David Kynneir of that Ilk, bailie, to infeft Alexander
[Stewart], Earl of Buchan, in the lands of Bathtlans and Drumfrog, in the barony
of Crag and shire of Forfar. Sasine given, [31st January] 1500-1, by the said bailie to
Robert Stewart in Katynns, as attorney for the earl. Witnesses, James Kynneir, John

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Kynneir, Mr. Charles (?) Kynneir, notary public, and John Lepar. John Gallua(?) by
imperial and apostolic authority notary. [1676, Box 43.
242. 6th December 1501.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Painter, burgess of
the burgh of Montrose, as procurator for John Ogilvy, baron of the barony of Fingask,
resigned an annualrent of £10 from the lands of Easter Breky, lying in the barony of
Kinnell in the sheriffdom of Forfar, into the hands of Mr. George Stirling, superior
of said annualrent, quitclaiming all right which Ogilvy has in said annualrent, reserved
to him by a decree of the lords of council when the barony of Kinnell was forfeited
because of alienation, the said annualrent to remain with the said Mr. George and his
heirs-male, etc. Done on the lands, 6th December 1501. Witnesses, John Erskine,
younger of Dun, Thomas Erskine, Robert Erskine, Mr. David Gardin of Conansith,
and Walter Ogilvy of Rynd. William Thornton, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [3264, Box 86.
243. 18th July 1502.] Letters by Elizabeth Lyn, one of four sisters of William
Lyn of Edinkyp, appointing James Crichton, son and heir-apparent of Sir Adam
Crichton of Rothtwendavid, knight, William Cathtro, John Pebles, burgesses of
Perth, Nicholas Moreson, and Oliver Burght, her procurators, for resigning into the
hands of one of the bailies of Perth her fourth part of an annualrent of forty shillings
from the lands of 'Curfourraw' lying 'extra le Castelgawylbrig,' in the burgh of Perth,
on the north side, between the common vennel on the east and the aqueduct of the
mills on the west, with the superiority of the said 'Curfourraw'; also her fourth part
of a forty -shilling annualrent from the land of the late Sir Laurence Merser of
Meykyllour, knight, in the north street of said burgh on the south side thereof, between
the water-gate on the east and the land of the said late William Lyn on the west ; also
her fourth part of the interior land of William Cathtro in the north street of said
burgh, on the south side thereof, between the land of the late Sir Laurence Merser on
the east and the land of the late Alexander Justice on the west ; and that for new
infeftment to be given to Adam [Crichton] of Rothwendavid, knight. Dated at
Fenewyn, 18th July 1502. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Lyndsay, Sir Alexander Gawe, Sir
Robert Small, and Sir David Freyrtoun, chaplains. [Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ii.,
No. 2682.] Seal appended, somewhat broken, a bend dexter charged with three roses
[or roundels]. Legend :' Si[gillum E]lesabete Lyn.' [3237, Box 85.
244. 1st October 1502.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by King
James the Fourth (dated at Edinburgh, 28th July 1502) for infefting James Chalmer,
as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Chaumyr of Gaitgirth, knight,
in the barony of Gaitgirth, the £5 land of Culrath, and the 20s. land of Chaumerhouss,
in the bailiary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Ayr, the sheriff being required to take
security for two silver pennies as duplication of the blench farm of Gatgirth, £10 of
relief of the lands of Culrath, and two silver pennies duplication of the blench farm of
Chaumerhouse, due to the king as Stewart of Scotland. Sasine given by George
Crawfurd, depute of Hugh Campbell of Loudoun, sheriff of Ayr, 1st October 1502.
Witnesses, Mathew Crawfurd, John Chammyr, Andrew Dene, Florence Cauldwell,
Vedast Tempiltoun, John Makadam, and Adam Skene. Thomas Cameron, clerk, of
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public. [1381, Box 36.
245. 30th October 1502.] Letters of Reversion granted by Andrew Ker of Over-
Crailing to John Fawlaw of Softlaw, binding himself and his heirs to upgive and

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resign the lands of Perislawis in the lordship of Oxnam, in the sheriffdom of Roxburgh,
mortgaged by the granter for £20 Scots, except one acre on the south side, as soon as
the money is paid on the altar of the parish church of Jedburgh, and on receipt of a
lease of the lands at a yearly rental of two merks Scots only, for five years following
repayment of the principal sum. Dated at Jedburgh, 30th October 1502. Witnesses,
William Kyrktoun, William Ker, and George Kene. [1970, Box 50.
246. 10th December 1503.] Eemission under Great Seal of King James the Fourth
to Henry Pitcarne for art and part of oppression done to Thomas Butlair of Rumgally,
in the destruction of his grain of Eumgally, etc. : To endure for life. Edinburgh,
10th December 1503. [504, Box 15.
247. 20th April 1504.] Eetour of Inquest made at Forfar before Thomas Maxwell
of Blactoun, sheriff-depute of Forfar, by Alexander Guthrie of that Ilk, and Alexander
Crawmond of Aldbar, knights, Alexander Strathachin of the Brigtown, John Graham of
BaUorgy, Alexander Ogilvy of that Ilk, David Kynneir of that Ilk, James Durham of
the Grange, John Gardin of Burrowfield, Walter Wood of Bonnytoun, Eobert
Strathachin of Balhussy, Alexander Wellem of Wodwray, James Carncors of Balma-
schener, Andrew Currour of Logymegil, John Blair of Ballgilloquhy, and David Ogilvy
of Duntroon, as jurors, who declared that Andrew Crag was the nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Walter Crag of Bawnely, in the third part of the lands of
Baldowe, in the sheriffdom of Forfar, held ward and relief of the king, in whose hands
they had been by non-entry for five months. Dated at Forfar, 20th April 1504. [2936,
Box 77.
248. 10th June 1504.] Proeuratory by Patrick Waiche (or Veitch), Eobert Gray,
William Maw, David Wardlaw, Andrew More, William Maktygyr, Alexander Cuyk,
John Watsoun, Patrick Guld, Patrick Makgeboun, and Patrick Wilsoun, ' oratours and
beidmen' of 'the kingis hospitaile of the trinite college besyd the burgh of Edinburgh,'
appointing two of their number, William Creichtoun and Malcolm Malcomesone, as
procurators to appear before the alderman and bailies of the city of St. Andrews, there
to resign a tenement of land in that city, lying between the Southgate and Logy's
Wynd and the Market gate or street on the north, in favour of David Lermonth,
son and apparent heir to Eobert Lermonth, burgess of said city. Edinburgh, 10th
June 1504. Signed by Patrick Waich and twelve others. Seals wanting. [892,
Box 25.
249. 13th July 1504.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Patrick
Leslie, burgess of Aberdeen, in a piece of waste land in the said burgh, lying in Green
Street ('vico viride') which goes to the 'Powrig' on the west side, the land of Eobert
Gothtray on south, and of Martin Kemp on north, and the highway on east, extend
ing in length to the ' Denburne ' towards the west ; in terms of a resignation by Mr.
Thomas Chamer, collector of the chaplains of the choir of the parish church of St.
Nicholas. Sasine given 13th July 1504. Witnesses, William Wormet, William
Kyntor, Sir Thomas Caldour, Sir Andrew Cowper, Sir John Chamer, Sir John Luscar,
chaplains, and Andrew Nauchti, sergeant. John Stirueling, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by imperial and royal authority. The bailie who officiates is John
Eatre, whose seal is appended entire, — a fess, three cross crosslets in chief and the
branch of a tree (?) in base. [4, Box 1.

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250. 6th August 1504.] Letters of Procuratory by Sir Robert Lawder of
the Bass, knight, addressed to the King [James the Fourth] informing him that he had
appointed Messrs. Richard Lawson of Hie Riggs, clerk of justiciary, James Henderson,
and Richard Boithuile, John Homyll and David Anderson, as procurators, for resigning
his lands of Westerspott, Gryndenhede, and 'le Snvke,' with pertinents, into the hands
of the king as superior. Dated at Bele, 6th August 1504. No witnesses. [53, Box 2.
251. 7th February 1505.] Precept of Sasine by James Douglas, son and apparent
heir of John, Earl of Mortown, etc., directed to Richard Browne, Walter Kneland, and
Robert Chancelar, as bailies, for giving sasine to the granter's servitor, Constantine
Inglis, and his heirs, of two parts of the granter's lands of Wintermuir, also of 8s. lOd.
of the third part of said lands, lying in the territory of Edmostoun, barony of Bigar
and shire of Lanark. At Edinburgh, 7 th February 1504-5. William Scott of Bal-
weary, knight, Walter Kneland, Sir James Simson, chaplain and notary public, and
William Inglis, burgess of Edinburgh, witnesses. Seal attached — a fess, with two
mullets in chief. Legend : 'S. Iacobi Douglas.' [3201, Box 83.
252. 21st April 1505.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on 21st April 1505, in
presence of the notary, etc., Richard Young-, lawful and nearest heir, as he asserted, of
the late Janet and Christian Young, named and appointed Gilbert Wauchop, William
Wauchop, James Young, David Dundas, John Mossman, John Edmonstone, Gilbert
Dundas, William Scot, and John Dundas, his procurators, to pass (one or other of them)
to the presence of John, Lord Melville [Ross and Melville], the superior, to ask and
obtain from him sasine of an oxgang and a half of land in the town or territory of
Wattirstoun in the shire of Linlithgow, belonging heritably to the said Richard by the
decease of the said Janet and Christian. Done in the chamber of the notary in the city
of Edinburgh : Alexander Moubray, son and heir-apparent of Thomas Moubray of
Cammo, only witness named. Walter Falconar, of Brechin diocese, by apostolic and
royal authority notary public. [2631, Box 67.
253. 3rd May 1505.] Notarial Instrument following on. a precept of sasine, dated
at Tartraven, 1st May 1505, and directed to John Edmistoun, Alexander Spens, John
of Bothuel, and William M'Nakyll, as bailies, by John, Lord Mel vill and Halkhead,
designing himself also John, Lord Eoss of Halkhead, for infefting Eichard Young in
the oxgang and half oxgang of the lands of Walterstoun in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow,
which were the heritage of Jonet and Christian Young. Sasine given by Alexander
Spens, as bailie, to Gilbert Dundas as procurator for Eichard Young, at the capital
messuage, 3rd May 1505. Witnesses, Eobert Schort, John Moubray, John Hamilton
and Eichard Wallas. Eobert Foulis, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
[2174, Box 55.
254. 4th May 1505.] Instrument narrating at length letters of procuratory, by
which Richard Yhoung, laird of an oxgang and a half of land lying in the town or
territory of Watterstoun, duly appointed Alexander Mowbray, son and apparent heir of
Thomas Mowbray of Cammo, Gilbert Dundas, John Twedye and Robert Scot, as pro
curators to resign the said lands into the hands of John, Lord Melvill, and Lord Ross of
Hawkhead, as superior, for new inf eftment in favour of Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun.
Done in the notary's chamber at Edinburgh, 4th May 1505. Witnesses, John Mosman,
burgess of Edinburgh, 'Rotulando' [Roland] Litil, and Patrick Falconer. Walter
Falconar, presbyter of Brechin diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [512, Box 15.

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255. 23rd July 1505.] Notarial Instrument declaring that Mr. James Herring,
vicar of Murhouys [Murroes], appointed Mr. John Kennedy his factor, etc., to receive
the sum of forty merks Scots from Sir John Eggar, vicar of Kyrlauerak, in terms of a
compromise made between the latter and the said Mr. James Hering, in presence of
Robert [Blacader], archbishop of Glasgow. Dated at Ethy, 23rd July 1505. Witnesses,
Sir David Boys, Sir Patrick Makmorane, James Ogilvy of that Ilk, Mr. William
Abymathy and John Broune. Alexander Currour, presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by
imperial and apostolic authorities notary public. [54, Box 2.
256. 2nd September 1505.] Charter by King James the Fourth, giving and
granting to Gawin Kennedy of Blarequhan, knight, the £10 lands of old extent of
Schankistoun, otherwise called Keris and Camochane, lying in the earldom of Carrik
and sheriffdom of Ayr, which lands belonged to John Kennedy of Blarequhan, father of
Gawin, held by him in heritage of the king as Earl of Carrik for the service of ward
and relief, namely one merk land of said lands called the Star in property, five merk six
shillings and eight pence of said lands in tenandry which Thomas Mure and the late
David Mure his father held of the said John, and four merks forty pence of the said
lands of Schankistoun held by the said John in tenandry which George Mure held of
him, and four merks forty pence of the said lands of Schankistoun, namely the two
merk lands of Camsallach, two merk lands of Kerehill, and the forty pence lands of
Carstoun held by the said John of the king in tenandry which George Mure held of
him ; which £10 lands were recognosced in the king's hands, because of the alienation
of the greater part of them by the said John Kennedy and his predecessors to the
foresaid persons and their predecessors, without the confirmation, licence, or consent of
the king as Earl of Carrik being obtained, and a year and a day having passed since the
recognition, and the said John and all having interest being cited, the Lords of Council
decerned that the lands belonged to the king and should remain in his hands in property
at his free disposal, because it was clearly proved that they had been alienated as above
cited ; the said lands to be held to the said Gawin and his heirs of the king and his
successors in fee and heritage, viz. the land of the Star in property and the remainder
of the lands to be held of Gawin and his heirs, namely, the five merk six shillings and
eight pence of said lands by Thomas Mure, and the four merk forty penny land by
George Mure, and Carnsalloch, Keirhill and Carstoun by William Rankin and his heirs,
as freely as they or their predecessors held the same. Reddendo, three suits yearly at
three head pleas to be held at Girvan, also ward and relief and marriage when they
happen. Given under the great seal at Edinburgh, 2nd September 1505. See Registrum
Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 2879. [247, Box 8.
257. 24th December 1505.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under the
quarter seal of King James the Fourth (dated at Edinburgh, 2nd September 1505) for
infefting Gavin Kennedy of Blarequhane, knight, in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given 24th December 1505 by David Crawfurd of Kerse, who was named as
bailie along with Peter Eankinson of Scheld, Florence Kirkpatrick, Alexander Mwyr and
Esplan Crawfurd. The last named four appear as witnesses with James Kennedy, son
of Sir John Kennedy of Blairquhan, knight, David Crawfurd, John Crawfurd, and
Fergus M'Knacht. Notary, Alexander Jameson (' Jacobi '), presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic and royal authority. [3033, Box 80.
258. 27th March 1506.] Instrument of Eesignation narrating that John, Lord
Eoss at his manor of Tertraving, resigned the lands called the west part of Cragrossy in
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the stewartry of Strathearn and shire of Perth into the hands of John Elphinstone of
that Ilk, knight, ad remanentiam. At Tertraving, 27th March 1505-6. Witnesses,
James Levingstoun of Ballintone, Eobert Burns, burgess of Edinburgh, John Edmon-
stoun, Mr. Patrick Brokas and others. Edward Spetaile, of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial and royal authority notary public. [1666, Box 43.
259. 29th March 1506.] Statement by Thomas Hamellin, sergeant of the king or
of the prison ? (' Chastelet ') of Paris, to the Parliament then sitting, that by virtue of
certain royal letters obtained in an appeal, at the instance of a tanner, a merchant and
burgess of Paris, he has transported himself to the house of Michel Aleaume, apothecary,
etc., opposite the clock of the 'Palais' in this city of Paris, etc. c. 29th March 1506.
[2091, Box 52.
260. 22nd May 1506.] Procuratory by David Browne, canon of Dunkeld, tenant
of the lands, building, and teindsheaves of the third part of the lands of Kirktown of
Newtile in the regality of Abbirbrothoc and sheriffdom of Forfar, appointing Walter
Bannerman, James Moncur, Thomas Bannerman, John Arnot, William Blair and Thomas
Butter, as procurators to resign the same into the hands of John Zhester the superior,
to be regranted to George [Brown], bishop of Dunkeld. At Dunkeld, 22nd May 1506.
Witnesses, Eobert Boswele, dean of Lestalrik [Restalrig], John Lacok, William Moncur
and Alexander Myln, canons of Dunkeld, John Tyry, rector of Torrens, and Sir James
Henrisone, deacon. [1677, Box 43.
261. 20th November 1506.] Precept of Sasine by Janet Ogistoun of Cragis direct
ing John Scrymgour of Glaster, Patrick Lamby of Duncane, Andrew Currour of Loghe-
migill, Robert Heris, portioner (?) of Balharre, John Heris, or one of them, as bailies, for
infefting James Crichton, son and apparent heir of Adam Crichton of Rothwen, knight,
in all and whole her barony of Cragis, viz. Kelre, Ester Dery, Wester Dery, Ester
Cragis, Over Crag, with mill and mill lands, etc., in the sheriffdom of Forfar. [Cf.
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 2777.] Dated at the parish church of Arlie [Airlie],
20th November 1506. Witnesses, Sir Hemy Brois, vicar of Arlie, and Sir Alexander
Gaw, notaries public, Sir David Frertoun, Sir John Young, chaplains, William Crichtoun,
William Terbert, John Fyndla, Walter Gryll, Alexander Myll, Alexander Tendall and
John Jovall. Signed, 'Jonet Ogistoun.' Seal attached, but wholly defaced. [3238,
Box 85.
262. 1st December 1506.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of King James the Fourth by Sir David Home of Wedderburn of his lands of
Polwart in favour of himself and his wife, Isabella Hoppringle, in conjunct fee and the
lawful heirs of their body. Done in the royal palace, near Edinburgh, 1st December
1506. Witnesses, David, abbot of the monastery of Cambuskennet, John Lundy of that
Ilk, knight, Peter Crechtoun of Bogy and Patrick Creichtoun of Cranstoun, knights,
Andrew Woud of Fethircarne and George Bard. John Sanchar, A.M., presbyter of
Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic, imperial and royal authority notary public. [2738.
Box 71.
263. 18th February 1507.] Precept of Sasine by King James the Fourth, as
Stewart of Scotland, directed to Thomas, John, and Archibald Crawfurd, John Bell and
Nigel Hyneman, as sheriffs in that part, for infefting Robert Crawfurd of Kilbirnie
and Margaret Sympill, his spouse, in the half of the twenty merk land of Easter

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Greenock, with mill, etc., in the barony and shire of Renfrew, in terms of a charter to
him and Margaret Sympill, his spouse [see Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 3062] ;
which lands were formerly held in chief of the king by William Fleming of Barrouchane,
Crawfurd's superior, but were recognosced to the hands of the king and released in
favour of the said Robert Crawfurd. Edinburgh, 18th February 1506-7. [2339, Box 60.
264. 4th June 1507.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof, in
presence of the notary and witnesses, a prudent man Archibald Weddale, procurator of
an honourable man Thomas Fawside of that Ilk (his mandate being shown by document
to the notary in presence of a noble and potent lord, William [Knollys] Lord of St. John,
Preceptor of the House of St. John of Jerusalem of Torfichin), and there after reading
the letters of his procuratory by Thomas Fawside written on parchment, sealed with
his seal in red wax impressed on white hanging in wonted manner as appeared, the said
Archibald sitting on his bended knees, gave up and by staff and baton, and his said
procuratorial letter, purely and simply resigned all and singular the lands of Stobbis
Danesnape, with the templar lands and pertinents lying in Arnaldstoun in the barony
of Baltredo, within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, belonging to the said Thomas Fawside,
into the hands of the said Lord of St. John as superior, with all right he has or can
have in the lands ; and immediately the said lord, lord superior of the lands, by gift and
delivery of the staff and baton, as the manner is, granted, gave and delivered the whole
lands named to an honourable man George Fawside, son and heir apparent of the said
Thomas, and to Patrick Crechtoun of Cranstonredal, knight, as attorney for Jonet
Crechtoun, spouse of the said George, and to the longer liver of the two [spouses] in
conjunct fee — according to a charter to be made by the said Lord of St. John to the
said George and Jonet — as freely as the said Thomas Fawside of that Ilk or his pre
decessors held or possessed the lands from Lord St. John or his predecessors before the
present resignation: Whereupon the said George and Sir Patrick asked instruments
from the notary. These things were done within the burgh of Edinburgh in the
lodging ('hospicio') of the said Lord St. John, 'super gradum posteriorem' of the
same, at 4 P.M. on 4th June 1507. Present, Peter Crechtoun of Sandfurde, knight, James
Crechtoun, son and apparent heir of the said Patrick, John Knollis of that Ilk, John
Polwort, Thomas Kincaid, James Eosse, burgess of Edinburgh, and Eobert Weddell.
James Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public in the premises. [56, Box 2.
265. 17th June 1507.] Precept of Sasine by William Lundy of that Ilk, directed
to Thomas Strang, Thomas Coustoun and William Anderson, as bailies, for infefting
his brother Andro Lundy and Jonet Mailvyn, his spouse, in conjunct fee of the sixth
part of the lands of Stratharly with pertinents, lying in the barony of Lundy. Dated
at St. Andrews, 17th June 1507. Witnesses, Thomas Strang, Henry Strang, notary
public, Alexander Barber and John Vardan. [55, Box 2.
266. 17th June 1507.] Precept by the said William Lundy of that Ilk, directed
to same bailies as in preceding writ, for infefting his brother and his wife in the lands
of Tuetis [Teuchats] in the barony of Lundy in warrandice of a sixth part of the lands of
Strathairly. At St. Andrews, 17th June 1507. Same witnesses. [2002, Box 51.
267. 30th September 1508.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Moscrop,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Jedburgh, personally gave sasine to William
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that Ilk, of certain annualrents from tenements on the north side of the ' Causegate '
and in the 'Valcar-gate' of the burgh of Jedburgh, and that by delivery of sundry
pence ('singulorum denariorum'). [The following names are given of owners and
neighbours : Patrick Downald, Richard Harde, Walter Henrison, James Dun, Robert
[illegible], Robert Moscrop, Thomas Braidwood, Sir William Wilkynson, the late
Nevyn Sowter, and John Faulay.] Done 30th September 1508. Witnesses, John
Rutherfurd of Hundolee, George, his son and apparent heir, Adam Cranstone, Sir
Archibald Rutherfurd, a canon, Andrew Crenstone and James Porter, Serjeant of the
burgh. James Newbe, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. The writ is in bad condition. [365, Box 11.
268. 1st December 1508.] Charter by Robert Maxwell of Calderwode, lord of the
barony of Maldislee, granting to John Weyr of Weitschaw, upon the latter's resigna
tion, the lands of Weitschawe in the barony of Maldislee and shire of Lanark : To be
held for a silver penny payable on St. Andrew's day in the parish church of Carlowk.
Dated at Halcrag, 1st December 1508. John Maxwell of Akinheid, Quintin Quhitfurde
of that Ilk, William Hamilton of Candour, Alexander Maxwell, brother of granter,
James Hamilton of Eoploch, and James Park of Gilbertfield, witnesses. Signature and
seal of granter entire, charges faint. [8, Box 1.
269. 13th February 1509.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Young,
son and heir of the late Richard Young, also heir of the late James Young of Dudingston,
his uncle, appointed his cousin, James Young, notary public, and Patrick Nisbet, burgess
of the burgh of Edinburgh, his procurators in his affairs, and specially as to his right to
the three oxgangs of the lands of Walterstoun, in the shire of Linlithgow, belonging to
the late James Young, his uncle ; moreover, the said William Young took his own seal
and with his own hand delivered it to Patrick Nisbet, giving him command that he
might seal with it whatever writs or evidents the said William desired, and in particular
a letter of renunciation of the said three oxgangs to be made in favour of William
Dundas, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun. Done in the burgh of
Edinburgh, in the booth of the said James Young, 13th February 1508-9. Witnesses,
Sir Walter Young, chaplain, the said Patrick Nisbet, John Blak and Alexander Young.
John Gray, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public.
[2175, Box 55.
270. 31st May 1509.] Precept of Sasine by John, Lord Ross of Halkhead, knight,
directing David and Gilbert Dundas, Duncan Ochiltree and Alexander Spens, as his
bailies, to infeft William Dundas, as son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas, in
terms of a resignation by the said William, in the three oxgangs of the lands of
Walterstoun, named in No. 269 supra. Dated at Tertrewyn [Tartraven], 31st May
1509. Witnesses, John Edmistoune, John Browne, Thomas Mortoun, David Halle,
John Mekill, William Perris, Sir Thomas Dundas, chaplain, David Dundas, Mr. Patrick
Brocas, chaplain, and Robert Foulis, notary. Signed, 'Jhofi lord roos.' Seal wanting.
[2176, Box 55.
271. 31st May 1509. J Instrument in terms of the above precept of sasine, by Sir
John, Lord Eoss of Halkhead, knight, for infefting William Dundas in the lands of
Walterston. Sasine given by David Dundas, as bailie, at the dwelling-place of Thomas
' Movbi ' [Moubray] as the capital messuage of the lands, on 31st May 1509. Witnesses,
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Simon Baity. Robert Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority
notary public. [2639, Box 68.
272. 2nd June 1509.] Charter by Mr. George Striueling of Esterbrekky, and
Patrick Striueling, his brother german, with consent of James, Lord Ogilvy of Erly
[Arlie], and of David Striueling, son and apparent heir of Mr. George, to the honour of
the Virgin Mary, St. Peter and St. Paul, and St. Malrubius confessor, granting to a
Chaplain in the Parish Church of Kynnell, to officiate at the altar of the Virgin there for
the prosperous state of James the Fourth, and the souls of the late Hugh Fraser of Lovet,
baron of Kynnell, of the last deceased John, Lord Ogilvy, and of the late father and
mother of the granter [whose names are given below] with others, two parts, namely
ten merks, annualrent of £10 Scots, from the lands of Esterbrekky, which annualrent
belonged to William Striueling, son and heir of the late Walter Striueling, and was
resigned by him to the late Hugh, Lord Fraser, who regranted the same to the present
granters. To be held in perpetual alms. No beneficed priest, nor one already in a cure,
is to be appointed, and personal residence is required, while assignation is to result in de
privation. On the Sundays after Easter and after Lammas, the chaplain is to celebrate
' placebo et dirige, cum novem lectionibus et missa in crastino ' for the souls of John
Striueling and Janet Panter, father and mother of the granters. Dated at the church
of Kynnell, 2nd June 1509. Witnesses, Thomas Ogilby, knight, Mr. David Gardin of
Connonsyde, Henry Fethy of Balissak, David Fethy, Eichard Striueling, Mr. James
Ferquhar and Andrew Hog, chaplains. Signed by David Striueling. Two seals
attached. One that of James, Lord Ogilvy, lion passant on shield couche\ The other
seal shows a fess charged with a crescent, between three illegible charges in chief and
apparently three buckles in base. See also No. 242 supra, and Registrum Magni Sigilli,
vol. ii. No. 3820. [3196, Box 83.
273. 13th June 1509.] Letters by William Young, son and heir of the late Eichard
Young, and also heir to James Young of Duddingston, Eichard's brother, renouncing,
discharging, and overgiving all his right or claim to the three oxgangs of land of Walter
stoun [cf. No. 269 supra], which belonged to the said late James Young, the granter's
uncle, and after his decease to his daughters, Margaret, Ellen, Christian, and Janet
Young, especially the fourth part belonging to the said Margaret, to and in favour of
William Dundas, son and heir to the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, for the sum
of £30 Scots paid by the said William and his mother Christian Cant, the granter
binding himself in no way to disturb possession. Further, because it had been alleged
by the late Alexander Young, brother and heir to the said late James Young, and by
the granter's father Eichard Young, that the four daughters of James Young were
bastards, and a stop was thereby put to their service in the lands, the granter now
admits the said Margaret, Ellen, Christian, and Janet to be lawful, and approves the
sasine given to them in the lands of Waltirstoun and the alienation made by them of
the said lands to the late Archibald Dundas, binding himself to observe this obligation.
Dated at Edinburgh, 13th June 1509, the granter's seal [now wanting] being appended
at his command by his procurator, James Young, notary. Witnesses, Patrick Nesbit,
burgess of Edinburgh, Sir Walter Young, chaplain, John Blak, Alexander Young, and
John Gray, public notary. [2632, Box 67.
274. 25th February 1510.] Charter under the Great Seal by King James the
Fourth, granting to Adam Hepburne of Craggis and his heirs, the lands and barony
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belonged to and were resigned by George, Earl of Rothes, Lord Leslie : To be held for
service due and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 25th February 1509-10. [57, Box 2.
275.  August 1510.] Notarial Instrument in which Alexander Byrsbane of the
half lands of Reis and AkergiU, solemnly protests as to certain questions in dispute
between him and Gilbert Mowat of Brabister myir, captain of the house of AkergiU.
Done at AkergiU,  August 1510. Witnesses, John Howson, John Mowat, and others
whose names are uncertain. Notary, Robert Cader, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and imperial authority. [2732, Box 70.
Note. — This document is badly written, and from that cause and partial defacement
is almost undecipherable.
276. 6th August 1510.] Letters ' testimoniale ' [in the vernacular], by Alane
Jamyson, one of the bailies of the burgh of Cupar, witnessing that on 6th August 1510,
Laurence Schethome of Cascheskelpye, with consent of Alexander Schethome, his son
and heir apparent, and Isobel Rankelour, his spouse, resigned in the hands of the said
bailie, ' ane tenement and land of thairis with the zhardis of the samyn and pertinentis,
liand on the west side of the Crocegate betuix the tenementis of quhilum Johnne
Mowdy on the north parte and Richard Rimour on the south parte, the commoun calsay
on the est parte, and the kirk wynd on the west parte,' and that in favour of their
daughters Elizabeth and Cristiane Schethome, to be divided between them : ' that
is to say the haile foirland of the said tenement with the westmost zharde to the said
Elizabeth, and the haile inner land of the said tenement with the zhard alyn nixt the
samyn and pertinentis to the said Cristiane'; the said Isobel also in her husband's
absence ratifying the grant on oath : Whereupon the bailie gave to the said Cristiane
sasine and possession ' of the said haile inner land of the said tenement with the haile
zhard alyn nixt the samyn ' in usual form. Witnesses, David Luklaw, a bailie of said
burgh, Henry Sibbald, Thomas Grundistoun, burgess, John Lorymar, Andrew Smytht,
Murtho Hob, William Williamson, John Bell, sergeant, and David Greigour, notary.
[58, Box 2.
277- 5th September 1510.] Notarial Instrument narrating and proceeding on a
precept of sasine, dated 4th August 1510, by George [Brown] bishop of Dunkeld, directed
to David Scrimgeour of Fordale, Walter Bannerman of Kyllebro, and James Moncur of
Fordy, as bailies, to infeft John Stewart of Clony and his heirs-male in the lands of
Wester Cragend of Clony, lying in the barony of Dunkeld and sheriffdom of Perth, in
terms of a charter made thereupon. Sasine given 5th September 1510. Witnesses,
Mungo Withman, John Lard, and Thomas Bissat. Thomas Brown, of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [688, Box 20.
278. 3rd November 1510.] Notarial Instrument setting forth that in the parish
church of Bolton, Patrick Hepburn, knight, and Elena Hepburn, daughter of Adam
Hepburn of Craggis, knight, appeared for marriage after banns, when John Sinclare of
Hirdmanston protested against the same, as the parties were related within the third
and fourth, or fourth and fourth degrees of consanguinity : Whereupon the parties pro
duced a dispensation by Alexander [Stewart], archbishop of St. Andrews, in terms of
which they were duly espoused. Done at Bolton, 3rd November 1510. Witnesses,
Kentigern Hepburne of Lufnes, George Hepburne of Rollandstoun, Patrick Hepburne
of Beynstoun, Patrick and William and Mr. Henry Hepburn and Sir Henry Keringtoun.

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William Cuningham, A.M., presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal
authority notary public. [60, Box 2.
279. 20th January 1511.] Charter by John Ramsay of Dounfeld, alienating in
favour of George Erth, burgess of the burgh of Cupar, a sixth part of the lands of
Dounfeld which George had held in lease, lying in the shire of Fife : To be held blench
of the granter. Dated at Cupar, 20th January 1510-11. Witnesses, John Walcar,
elder, Sir John Ferfulle and Sir John Walcar, chaplains, WiUiam Hird, John Alanesone,
John Simple, David Gregor, notary public, and David Gregor his son. Fragment
of seal attached, broken ; but the bearings, so far as visible, are an eagle with wings
displayed. [1075, Box 29.
280. 23rd January 1511.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Ramsay of
Dounfield passed to the lands of Dounfield, and gave to George Erth, burgess of
Cupar, sasine of a sixth part of the sunny part of said lands. 23rd January 1510-11.
John Alansone, William Hirde, John Simpline and John Persone, witnesses. David
Gregor, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by papal and royal authority notary. [920,
Box 26.
281. 14th February 1511.] Charter by King James the Fourth granting to
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, three quarters of the lands of Forthir-Eamsay in Fife-
shire, of which two quarters thirty-two parts had formerly belonged to the said Henry,
and one quarter thirty two parts to David Berclay of Cullerny, and were duly resigned
by them : To be held by ward and relief, etc. At Edinburgh, 14th February 1510-11.
[1425, Box 37.
282. 14th February 1511.] Precept under the Quarter Seal of King James the
Fourth, addressed to John Lindsay of Pitcruvy knight, John Seton of Lathreis,
Alexander Laithreis of Orky, Eobert Pitcarne and others, for infefting Henry
Pitcairn of that Ilk, in three quarters of the lands of Forthir-Eamsay, in terms of a
royal charter to him following on the resignation by him of three quarters thirty-one
parts, and by David Barclay of Cullerney of one quarter thirty-one parts of said lands,
in the shire of Fife. At Edinburgh, 14th February 1510-11. [683, Box 20.
283. 1st August 1511. J Charter by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus, etc., narrat
ing that, although the whole lands and barony of Kyrymure with pertinents, in the
sheriffdom of Forfar, were found to be in the hands of the king as overlord of the
same, by reason jjf non-entry of the true heir to the lands for the space of forty years
from the decease of the granter's father, the late George, [fourth] Earl of Angus,
and, for the past rents and profits extending yearly for said space to the sum of
£1000, were adjudicated to the king, nevertheless the earl for himself, his heirs, and
free tenants of the barony has compounded with the king for the rents due in said
space, and has been infeft in the barony, with full power of infefting by charter and
sasine his tenants in their tenandries as freely as before, the king renouncing all right
to the lands and barony; and because the late great-grandfather ('proavus') and father
of David Graham of Fyntre, knight, formerly tenants of the lands of Kirk-toun of
Kyrymure, lying in the said lordship, regality, and sheriffdom, and also the said David,
have paid large sums for their lands to the earl, and lately David has paid his share of
the composition to the king and his treasurer, the earl grants and confirms to the
said David the whole lands named, to be held to him, his heirs and assignees, in fee and

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heritage, of the earl and his heirs, etc. : Rendering one silver penny at Whitsunday
yearly, in name of blench, if asked. Dated at Edinburgh, 1st August 1511. Witnesses,
John Erskine of Dun, John Ogilvy of Innerquharite, Mr. John Skrymgeoure, Sir John
Erskine, knight, Peter Carmychell and Mr. James Douglas, rector of Lymlare. Signed,
' A. erl of Angus.' [1308, Box 34.
284. 16th August 1511.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] following
upon precept of same date as preceding charter, directed to Henry Fethy of Bawesok,
as bailie, for infefting David Graham of Fintry, knight, in the lands apparently of
Earl's Strathichty, Glenprossen, mill, etc. [cf. No. 227 supra]. Sasine given 16th
August 1511, at the chief messuage of the Mains of Earl's Strathichty. Witnesses,
Alexander Ogilvy of that Ilk, Mr. Robert Graham, Andrew Graham, James Fethy,
John Fethy, John, Andrew, and James Ogilvy, squires, and Sir Andrew Bachler,
chaplain. David Bell, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial
authority notary. [1309, Box 34.
285. 29th January 1512.] Instrument narrating that John Ramsay of Dounfield
gave sasine to George Erth of a half of the lands of Dounfield, in the shire of Fife
[cf. No. 280 supra], excepting the mansion house and two acres. 29th January
1511-12. Witnesses, Andrew Eamsay, Andrew Fie, John Peirson, John Watson, and
John Hirde. David Gregor, notary. [921, Box 26.
286. 27th May 1512.] Inquisition* taken at Norham Castle, county Northumber
land, 27th May, fifth year of Thomas [Euthal], bishop of Durham, before Christopher
Clapham, esquire, captain of the Castle of Norham and escheator of the bishop in
the said county ; when Eobert Swynehowe, John Beill, John Eichertison, John Hand-
son, Eobert Balldkyne, Eobert Bell, William Thirrelorand, John Watson, Thomas
Feynrey, Eichard Chandler, Eoger Bollomelle, Thomas Herrett, John Tailior, and
' Eade ' [? Balph] Scott, on their oath declared, according to the evidence of WUliam
Jakeson, aged eighty, that a certain parcel of land called the 'Burne Eige,' as it lies
between two rivulets, and between the town of Grenedon and the hamlet called
Grendone Eige, within the liberty of Norham, was always wont to belong to the said
hamlet of Grenedon Eige, and still pertains thereto ; also that the said Burn rig is within
the hamlet of Grendon Eig and parcel thereof, and that Eoger Selby is lord of the
hamlet and parcel of land. 27th May 1512. [3186, Box 83.
287. 5th September 1512.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Braund, son and
heir of the late Thomas Braund, burgess of Edinburgh — in consideration that Adam
Johnston, burgess of Edinburgh, had, in his necessity and for convenience in the
parts of France or Normandy, lent the granter various sums amounting to 500 merks —
resigned into the hands of one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in favour of the said Adam
Johnstoun and Margaret Simsoun, his wife, a certain tenement on the north side
of the High Street of Edinburgh, bounded on the north by the North Loch, and also,
as described, by the lands and tenement of Eobert Haliburton and John Con; and
to that end appointed Masters Alexander of Bononia, Anthony of Poldo, Thomas
Kingson ('Eegis'), William Inkerfurd, Thomas Alanson, William Berclay, Mathew Ker,
James Symsoun, John Duncanson, Mathew Stewart, David Dwn, Eichard Cok, Martin
Balfour, Thomas Maxwell, Adam Otterburn, and John Spens, as his factors, to appear
before the chamberlain of the Pope, auditor, vice-auditor, or before Alexander and
James, archbishops of St. Andrews and Glasgow, or George, bishop of Dunkeld, for

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carrying out the said resignation. Dated at Edinburgh, 5th September 1512.
Witnesses, William Halkerstoun and Eobert Gray, burgesses of Edinburgh, George
Couper and John Wauch. Jasper Mayne, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic,
imperial and royal authority notary public. An indorsation on the back records that,
on the same date, in the lodging in Edinburgh of the archbishop of St. Andrews, in
presence of the archdeacon, the parties by extending their right hands, each swore to
fulfil the above under pain of excommunication. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Suderland,
John Johnston, Thomas and David Dunbar. Patrick Meddeltoun, notary and scribe of
the archbishop. [462, Box 13.
288. 29th October 1512.] Charter by Eoger Langlands of Weltoun granting and
alienating to William Inglis of Langlandhill, the granter's lands of Mervynnislaw in
his half barony of Weltoun and within the sheriffdom of Eoxburgh : To be held in fee
and heritage. Eeddendo, one penny blench-farm, payable yearly at Pentecost, if asked,
in the church of Weltoun. Edinburgh, 29th October 1512. Witnesses, David Inglis,
brother-german of said William, Sir Andrew Trumbule, chaplain, David Dalmahoy,
Robert Langlandis, Thomas Symson, and Alexander Clerk, notary public. Signed,
' Eoger langlandis w* my hand at ye pen.' Seal wanting. [2461, Box 63.
289. 8th November 1512.] Precept by Alexander [Stewart], archbishop of St.
Andrews, primate of Scotland, papal legate, and perpetual commendator of the
monasteries of Dunfermline and Coldingham, directed to the provost and bailies of his
burgh of Dunfermline narrating that it is found, by an inquest made at the granter's
command and retoured to his chancery, that the late John Wat, father of Elizabeth
Wat, bearer of the presents, died last vest and seised as of fee at the fealty and peace of
the king, in the following : — An annualrent of 5s. from the tenement of the late
Eobert Orok, lying in the ' Margat ' of the burgh of Dunfermline on north side, the
said Eobert's land on east, and William Spittall's on west; 4s. of annualrent from
the late John Scot's land in the ' Colzeraw ' of said burgh on east side, the common
vennel on north, and the late William Scoby's land on south ; 8s. of annualrent
from the late Cristofor Cristisone's tenement lying on the north of the ' Calsagat '
of said burgh, between the late Maurice Striuiling's land on west and John Wilson's
land on east ; also 4s. 6d. from the tenements of the late Eobert Gibson and John Mason
lying in the street and part immediately above written, the land of Sir David
Eingane, presbyter, on the east, and that of Adam Blacot (?) on west ; an annualrent
of 3s. 3d. from the lands of David Murray on north side of said street, the late
David Philip's land on west, and Thomas Pattonsone's on east ; one acre of arable land on
the north side of the burgh between the land of the almshouse (' elimosinarii domus ')
of Dunfermling on west, and the late Henry Bothuell's land on east; another
acre of arable land there, between Henry Bothwell's land on east and Sir James
Allaneson, presbyter's, land on west ; a half acre of arable land there, Sir James Allan-
son's land on east, and Thomas Couper's on west ; one acre of arable land at the east
end of the lower burgh of Dunfermline, between the late John Duncan's land on north,
and the land of John Wallude [Walwood] in Tulch ; that the said Elizabeth Wat is one
of the lawful and nearest heirs of her said father of the said lands, etc., and that she is
of lawful age, and the lands are held of the granter in chief. Wherefore he commands
the said bailies to pass to the lands and give possession of them to the said
Elizabeth as heir foresaid, by the usual delivery of earth and stone ; taking security for
all the granter's rights. Given under the seal [now wanting] of his chancery of
Dunfermling, 8th November 1512. [59, Box 2.
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290. 28th December 1512.] Tack or Lease by Andrew Bonnar, in the Freretoun,
with consent of Marion Lessalis, his spouse, leasing to his 'lovit freynd,' John Balfour,
son and heir-apparent of Andrew Balfour of Balledmonth, as his sub-tenant, the lands of
Innerduffat called ' Lichtonis landis ' lying in the half barony of Nauchtane and sheriffdom
of Fife, for the period of seventeen years from Whitsunday next; which lands the
granter and his spouse have in assedation from Walter Lichtoun of Wolfishavyn ; the
said John Balfour paying a rental of 17 merks Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice.
Dated at Dundee, 28th December 1512. Witnesses, John Blair of BalgiUo, William
Lessallis, David Paa, and Robert Seres, younger, notary. Signed, 'And0. Bo8 manu
gp^a.' Seal attached — a fess charged with two mullets, and a saltire couped, in base.
Legend : ' S. Andree Bonnar.' [2957, Box 78.
291. 17th January 1513.] Instrument of Sasine following on letters patent
('litteras patentes') by Mr. Alexander Col vile, rector of the church of Dysart, com
manding James Scot, burgess of Dysart, as bailie, to infeft William Clerk, burgess
there, in the land belonging to the benefice of said church, bounded between the land
of the late William Merchell's heirs on east, the land of David Monypenny's heirs on
west and south, and High Street on north : To be held for one penny yearly, if asked.
17th January 1512-13. Witnesses, John Bennat, James Kilgour, Robert Kilgour,
Robert Wilsoun, Nicholas Bridy, and Andrew Kingorne. Andrew Symsoun, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1671, Box 43.
292. 13th May 1513.] Charter by Thomas Brand, son and heir of the late
Thomas Brand, burgess of Edinburgh, selling to Adam Johnstone, burgess of said
burgh, and Margaret Simsoun, his spouse, a tenement of land on the north side of
the High Street, bounded as described in No. 287 supra. Reddendo, burgage service
to the king and 33s. 4d. yearly to the heirs of the late WUliam Coupland, burgess of
said burgh. Dated at Edinburgh, 13th May 1513. Witnesses, Mr. James Symson,
Sir Matthew Symson, chaplains, James Johnstoun, Stephen Law, David Michelsoun,
David Barclay, Thomas Arnot, Robert Carmychael, Andrew Grayme, and William Pater-
son, Serjeants. [781, Box 22.
293. 14th May 1513.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Walter Heriot of
Burnturk, lord of an annualrent of 40s. out of the lands of Dounfeld, in the shire of
Fife, resigned the same into the hands of John Ramsay of Downfeld, who thereupon
took instruments. Done on the burgh moor of Cupar, 14th May 1513. Witnesses,
John Camcross, William Bissat, Sir John Valcar, and Sir Eobert Balfour, chaplains.
David Cristisone, of St. Andrews diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary.
[566, Box 16.
294. 16th May 1513.] Precept by John Ramsay of Dovnfeild, directed to John
Balfour of Dovyne and others, as bailies, for infefting George Arth of Doune and
Jonet Clapene, his spouse, in the shadow half of the lands of Dvnfield, reserving the
mansion house and three acres of land, as in terms of a charter thereanent. At Cupar,
16th May 1513. No witnesses. [1639, Box 42.
295. 4th August 1513.] Charter by John Fullartoun of that Ilk, laird of Corsby,
granting and conveying to his beloved Gawin Fullartoun and Elison Dalrymple,
his spouse, in conjunct fee, and to the heirs of their bodies, and the assignees of Gawin,
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To be held for the rendering, if asked, of one pair of spurs (valued at six pennies)
yearly in the parish kirk of Dundonald on the feast of St. Giles Abbot. Dated at
Wester Lathis, 4th August 1513. Witnesses, Robert Hore, Martin Wylson, John
Blakwod, Thomas Dalrumpill, and Sir George [sic], chaplain and notary public. Signed,
' Jhon Fulartoun w* my hand.' Seal gone. [1273, Box 34.
296. 16thAiigust 1513.] Charter by John Nesbit of Dalzell, with consent of Margaret
Somervell, his spouse, selling and alienating to his cousin [or kinsman] George Nesbit, son
of Philip Nesbit of that Ilk, his whole lands of the half of the barony of Dalzell, with half
of the mill thereof, extending to nine merks and 40d. of lands in property and twenty
merks and 10s. of lands in tenandry, with pertinents in the sheriffdom of Lanark ; the
said lands being held in chief of the king for ward and relief, and having been
recognosced in his hands because of the alienation of the greater part of them without
his consent, but restored to the granter on payment of a composition : To be held to
George Nisbet and his heirs from the granter and his heirs, of the king and his
successors for usual services. Edinburgh, 16th August 1513. Witnesses, Alexander,
Lord Home, great chamberlain, John [Home], abbot of Jedburgh, Andrew Ker of
Farnyhirst, Mungo Nesbit, Thomas, Patrick, and Bernard Nesbit, Robert Rutherfurd,
and James Meldrum, notary public. Seal attached — a bend between three cross-crosslets
in chief and three eight-rayed stars or mullets in base. Legend: 'S. Jhone Nesbit.'
[2674, Box 69.
297. 20th August 1513.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept dated at
Cupar, 6th August 1513, by John Eamsay of Dovnfeld, in favour of George Artht
of Smetone and Jonet Clapen (Clephane), his spouse, for infefting them in terms
of a charter of sale in the sunny half of the lands of Dovnfeld, in the shire of Fife.
Sasine is given on 20th August 1513 by John Kinnimonth as one of the bailies named,
John Balfour, laird of Dowyne, and Thomas his son being two others. Witnesses,
Sir John Valcar, chaplain, John Myl and Andrew Myl. David Cristisoune, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [508, Box 15.
298. 4th April 1514.] Charter by King James the Fifth, narrating at full length
and confirming a charter, dated 1st March 1512-13, by the late King James the Fourth,
granting to Eobert Borthwick ' magonalium fundatorem, in confectione et reparatione
nostrorum magonalium et le artelzerie,' the half of the demesne lands (mains) of
Ballincreiff, which James Eedeheuch now occupies, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and
constabulary of Hadington : To be held in feu for six chalders twelve bolls of wheat,
one chalder twelve bolls of barley, and £9 money [the former rental showing six
chalders ten and two-third bolls of wheat, twenty-six of barley, £8 8s. 9d. money], being
an augmentation of one and one-third bolls of wheat, two bolls of barley, and lis. 3d.
money. Confirmed at Edinburgh, 4th April 1514. [See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ii.
No. 3546, and vol. iii. No. 12.] Great seal appended, in good preservation. [1462,
Box 38.
299. 7th April 1514.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine narrating that William
Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the lands of Stratharlie lying in the barony of Lundy
and shire of Fife, with his own hands gave sasine to Laurence Gray and Margaret
Gourlay, his spouse, the nearest heir, of the one-twelfth part of said lands with pertinents ;
and they thereupon resigned the same for new infeftment in favour of Andrew Lundy
of Stratharlie and Jonet Mailvill, his wife, which was also given in due form, on the

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ground of the lands, 7th April 1514. Witnesses, Mr. William Lundy, Thomas Straung,
Andrew Simsoun, William Scot, and Henry Fostar. John ' de Camera,' presbyter of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [61, Box 2.
300. 21st May 1514.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept from the
chancery of King James the Fifth, dated 23rd April 1514, for infefting Alexander
Morton, son of the late John Morton, as heir to his father in the lands of Randelstoun
or Randerstoun in Fife, taking security for £10 of rents from the previous Martinmas
[Morton probably was killed at Flodden], and £20 of relief duty. Sasine given by
Henry Sibbald, deputy of Patrick, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, sheriff of Fife, on 21st
May 1514. Witnesses, Sir William Morton, vicar of Lathrisk, James Myll, and William
Balfour. Notary, David Gregor of St. Andrews diocese, by papal and royal authority.
This writ is faint and worn. [1132, Box 30.
301. 3rd June 1514.] Letters by Thomas Halkerston, provost of the collegiate
church of Crichton, narrating two commissions from the Papal Penitentiary, Leonard,
Cardinal of St. Eufame, dated the 4th and 5th kalends of March [24th and 25th
February] 1514, requiring him to give dispensation of marriage to Alexander, Lord
Hume, great chamberlain of Scotland, and Agnes Stewart, and free them from the
excommunication they had incurred because they, knowing that they were related to
each other in the third and fourth degrees of affinity, though perhaps through differing
descents, had married each other clandestinely, "per verba defuturo,' and had consummated
their union : Wherefore the provost in obedience to the papal authority absolves the
parties so that they may remain married notwithstanding the impediments, and declares
their offspring legitimate. Done in the castle of Crichton, in the chamber called ' the
ladis chalmer,' 3rd June 1514, in presence of George Robesoun, captain of Crichton,
David Murray, Fergus Grahame, laymen, Mr. James Fogo, William Justice, vicar of
Crichton, and Philip Poderling, chaplains. Adam Hoppar, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic and royal authority notary to the writ. [2736, Box 71.
Note. — The castle of Crichton belonged to Agnes Stewart as part. of her conjunct fee
from her previous husband, the Earl of Bothwell, who had been killed at Flodden.
302. 5th June 1514.] Dispensation to the same parties for the same offence,
granted by Baltasar Stuerd, prothonotary of the Apostolic See, dated at Edinburgh,
5th June 1514, enjoining that they shall separate for three days from receiving this
writ, and, during these three days, they shall hear mass and devoutly repeat five times
the Lord's Prayer and angelic salutation, for a salutary penance. [2737, Box 71.
303. 4th August 1514.] Release by Alexander Walsoun, tanner, quitclaiming to
Thomas Mane, chaplain, and his assignees, all claims over that tenement in the town of
Morpath, as it lies in the ' Bryge Strette ' between the tenement of John Parkar on the
west and the tenement of the Chantry of All Saints on the east. Witnesses, Roger
Jaksone and Thomas Eoume, merchants, 4th August 1514. Seal attached, broken.
[2057, Box 52.
304. 21st September 1514.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Archibald [sixth] Earl of Angus, in favour of John, Lord Hay of Yester, for infefting
him in the lands of Glaswell and Torbirnes, with mill thereof, in the regality of Kirrie
muir and shire of Forfar. [Cf. No. 379 infra,] Sasine given by Walter Skrymgeour,
21st September 1514. Witnesses, Richard Doruart, John Smyth, Robert Lowas, and

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Sir John Catherow, presbyter. Notary, Alexander Gau, presbyter of Brechin diocese,
by apostolic and imperial authority. [2210, Box 56.
305. 22nd September 1514.] Letters by Balthasar, prothonotary to Pope Leo the
Tenth, and nuncio for Scotland, authorising the induction of Adam Gordon, dean of
' Chatenan ' [Caithness], as precentor of the See of Ross, when vacated by Nicholas Birne,
chaplain, substitute of John Calder, lately precentor, also requiring Patrick Dunbar, dean,
and John Frisel [Fraser], canon of Ross, to induct the said Adam Gordon.. St. Andrews,
22nd September 1514. The letters are given below in full as an example of form : —
Balthasar Stuerdus Sancte sedis apostolice prothonotarius, Prepositus Clauasii,
Archiuii Romane Curie Corrector, Sanctissimi in Christo patris, domini nostri Domini
Leonis, divina prouidentia pape decimi, ad vniuersa et singula prouincias, terras et loca
totius regni Scotie, orator et nuntius, Dilecto nobis in Christo Adam Gordon, decano
Chatenan (?) Salutem in Domino sempiternam; Vite ac morum honestas aliaque
laudabilia probitatis et virtutum merita, super quibus apud nos fidedigno commendaris
testimonio nos inducunt vt tibi reddamur ad gratiam liberales Cum itaque Precentoria
Ecclesie Cathedralis Rossensis que inibi dignitas non tamen prima post pontificalem
existit per liberam resignationem Nicolai Birne capellani Morauiensis diocesis procura-
toris dilecti nobis in Christo Joannis Caldor nuper ipsius precentorie possessoris
substituti a dilecto nobis in Christo Alexandra Comite de Hunntlie prefati Joannis
Caldor procuratoris, specialiter cum potestate substituendi constituti, in manibus nostris
sponte factam et per nos admissam vacauerit et vacet ad presens ; Nos premissorum
meritorum tuorum intuitu specialem gratiam facere volentes, te a quibuscunque excom-
municationis suspensionis et interdicti aliisque ecclesiasticis sententiis, censuris et penis,
si quibus quomodolibet innodatus existis, ad effectum presentium dumtaxat conse-
quentium harum, serie absoluentes et absolutum esse censentes, Tuis in hac parte
supplicationibus inclinati Necnon omnia et singula alia beneficia ecclesiastica cum cura
et sine cura secularia et quorumuis ordinum regularia que etiam ex quibusuis dispensa-
tionibus apostolicis in titulum vel commendam obtines et expectas ac in quibus et ad
que jus tibi quomodolibet competit quecunque quotcunque et qualiacunque sint eorum-
que fructuum reddituum et prouentuum veros annuos valores ac huiusmodi dispensa-
tionum tenores pro sufficienter expressis habentes, Precentoriam predictam cuius fructus
redditus et prouentus centum marcharum monete vsualis Scotie secundum communem
existimationem valorem annuum non excedunt, per simplicem resignationem dicti
Nicolai procuratoris substituti precentoriam vacantem et si dispositioni apostolice
specialiter vel alias generaliter reservata existat, cum omnibus juribus et pertinenciis
suis apostoUca auctoritate nobis commissa et qua fungimur in hac parte tibi conferimus
et de ilia etiam providemus, decementes prout est irritum et inane si secus super his a
quoquam quauis auctoritati scienter vel ignoranter contigerit attemptari; Quocirca
dUectis nobis in Christo, Decano Patricio Dunbar et Joanni Frisel canonicis Rossensis
per apostolica scripta mandamus quatenus ipsi vel duo aut alter eorum per se vel alium
seu alios, te vel procuratorem tuo nomine, in corporalem possessionem Precentorie
juriumque et pertinentiarum predictorum inducant auctoritate predicta, et defendant
inductum amoto exinde quolibet illicito detentore, Facientes te vel pro te procuratorem
predictum ad Precentoriam ipsam admitti, vt moris est ; Tibique de ipsius precentorie
fructibus, redditibus, prouentibus et obuentionibus vniuersis integre responderi, con-
tradictores per censuras ecelesiasticas appeUatione postposita compescendo, non obstan-
tibus felicis recordationis Bonifacii pape octaui et aliis apostolicis constitutionibus, ac
dicte ecclesie Rossensis priuilegiis, statutis et consuetudinibus, juramento, confirmatione
apostolica, vel quauis firmitate alia roboratis, contrariis quibuscunque; aut si aliqui

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super prouisionibus sibi faciendis de beneficiis ipsius ecclesie Rossensis speciales, vel
aliis beneficiis ecclesiasticis generales dicte sedis vel legatorum eius literas impetrarint,
etiam si per eas ad inhibitionem, reseruationem et decretum vel alias quomodolibet sit
processum, quibus omnibus te in assequutione dicte Precentorie volumus anteferri, sed
nullum per hoc eis quoad assequutionem aliorem beneficiorum preiudicium generari Seu
si Reuerendo patri domino Episcopo Rossensis et dilectis filiis capitulo dicte ecclesie vel
quibusuis aliis coniunctim vel diuisim al) eadem sit sede indultum, quod ad receptionem
vel prouisionem alicuius minime teneantur, et ad id compelli aut quod interdici suspendi
vel excommunicari non possint per literas non facientes plenam et expressam, ac de
verbo ad verbum de indulto huiusmodi mentionem et qualibet alia dicte sedis indulgentia
generalia vel speciale cuiuscunque tenoris existat, per quam presentibus non expressam
vel totaliter non insertam, effectus huiusmodi gratie impediri valeat quomodolibet vel
differri et de qua cuiusque to to tenore habenda sit in nostris Uteris mentio specialis, aut
si presens non fueris, ad prestandum de obseruandis statutis et constitutionibus dicti
ecclesie Eossensis solitum juramentum dummodo in absentia tua per procuratorem
idoneum et dum ad ecclesiam ipsam accesseris corporaliter illud prestes In quorum
omnium fidem presentes literas per secretarium nostrum fieri nostrique sigilli jussimus
et fecimus appensione communiri. Datum Sanctiandree sub anno a natiuitate Domini,
Millesimo, quingentesimo decimo quarto, die vigesima secunda mensis Septembris
Pontificatus prefati sanctissimi domini nostri Leonis pape decimi anno secundo. No
signatures on writ. [1299, Box 34.
306. 2nd January 1515.] Charter by Mr. David Petcarne, archdeacon of Brechin,
granting to his nephew, James Eamsay, son and heir of the late John Eamsay of
Dounfield, his whole lands of Dounfield in the sheriffdom of Fife, half a rood of land
adjoining the messuage only excepted : To be held in fee and heritage for two pennies
blench-farm at Whitsunday, and double if asked. Dated at Brechin, 2nd January 1514-15.
Witnesses, William Meldrum, precentor of Brechin, Thomas Meldrum, chancellor there,
and John Meldrum, rector of Bourglen (?), Thomas Monypenny and John Wemis.
[2647, Box 68.
307. 19th January 1515.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept by David
Balfour, bailie for Mr. David Pitcairne, archdeacon of Brechin, in favour of James
Eamsay, son and heir of the late John Eamsay of Dounfield, of the half of the lands of
Dounfield in the shire of Fife [cf. No. 240 supra], except one half rood. Sasine given
19th January 1514-15. Witnesses, Thomas Pitcairn, Andrew Ramsay, John Arnot,
Thomas Kynnere, Alexander Adamson, and Sir George Burnete. David Gregor, notary.
[922, Box 26.
308. 28th May 1515.] Papal Letters by 'Balthasar Stuerdus Sancte Sedis Apos
tolice, prothonotarius,' etc., confirming to Walter Marsar, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, the presentation made in his favour by the abbot of Lindores, of the vicarage
of Auchtermocaty [Auchtermuchty], valued at £24 Scots yearly, and giving authority
to Walter Lesle and Henry White, canons of Dunkeld, to induct the said Walter
Marsar accordingly. Edinburgh, 28th May 1515. Signed, 'Vis Balar of et Nfitius
ma" ppV ' Je. de Paulo.' The technical portions of these letters are identical with the
form given in No. 305 supra,. [804, Box 23.
309. 4th June 1515.] Charter by John Fullartoun of Corsby, and lord of the
lands of Trwyne [Troon], Fullartoun, and Harparland, granting to his future spouse

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Katherine Maxwell, daughter of the late John Maxwell of Nether PoUok, in view of
their marriage, the lands of Trwyne [Troon], Fullartoun, and Harparland, in the barony
of Kyle Stewart : To be held to the granter and the said Katherine and the heirs of
her and the granter, of the granter and his heirs in fee and heritage. Reddendo, one
penny Scots, if asked. Dated at Irvine, 4th June 1515. Witnesses, James Knox, Thomas
Hammyltoun, notary public, Robert Paterson, chaplain, Andrew Ken, John Greg, John
Wyly, John Houstoun, Adam Stewart, and James Fullartoun. Signed, ' Jhon Fullartoun
of Corsby, wy* my hand.' Seal gone. [1274, Box 34.
310. 21st June 1515.] Instrument narrating that Peter Crichtone of Nauchtane,
knight, with his own hands, in terms of a charter of sale by himself, gave sasine to
Thomas Hay of Nauchtane of the half lands of East Plewland and Sandfurd, lying in
the barony of Nauchtan and sheriffdom of Fife ; to which sasine Jonet Hay, spouse of
Peter Crichton, freely, and in absence of her husband, gave her consent. Done on the
lands, 21st June 1515. Witnesses, Andrew Bonnar, John Mertyn of Cardon, David
Balfour, James TraiU of Blabo, Sir James Trale, chaplain, Nicholas Melwyn, and Henry
Levynstone. Eobert Seres, younger, of Brechin diocese, notary by imperial and royal
authority. [2954, Box 78.
311. 5th August 1515.] Instrument narrating that on the 5th August 1515, Sir
William of Cranstoun, knight, sick in body but sound in mind, did, in presence of the
notary and witnesses at the time of ordering his inventory and testament, intimate and
declare that he owed no money or goods to Alexander Hoppringill, and that upon his
conscience as he was willing to answer before the Supreme Judge. Done at 1 p.m. in
the chamber of the said late Sir William, who must have died ere the notary's instrument
was formaUy drawn up. Witnesses, Sir James Eak, chaplain, Andrew Crenstoun, and
James Haste. William Brydon, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [366, Box 11.
312. 4th July 1516.] Indenture by Cuthbert Ogle, rector of the parish church of
Forde, John Heron, called the Bastard, Roger Lilburne, and Thomas Manne, chaplain,
granting to Thomas Strother, esquire, the manor of Kyrknewton, Westnewton, and
others [see of date 12th June 1579], in the county of Northumberland : To be held to
the said Thomas Strother and the lawful heir-male of his body, whom failing, to William
Strother, abiding at St. Alban, whom failing, to Richard Strother of Dudden in Northum
berland, whom failing, to Roger Strother of Alnwyke, whom failing, to Henry Strother of
Bottell in Northumberland, whom failing, to Oswyn Strother, whom failing, successively
to Thomas, Roger, and Edmund Strother, bastard sons of the first Thomas, whom
failing, to John Strother, one of the sons of John Strother, late of Mylfield, whom
failing, successively to Cuthbert, Edward, and Christopher, also sons of the same John
Strother, whom failing, to the direct heirs of the first Thomas. Dated 4th July, 8th
an. reg. of Henry the Eighth [1516]. Witnesses, Robert Ogle, knight, lord of Ogle,
captain of the Castle of Norham, William Heron of Ford, esquire, William Lisle, knight,
John Heron of Chypches, Gavin Ogle, John Burrell of Howthell, Roger Selby, John
Herbottill of Preston, squires, John Ogle and Thomas Lilburn, gentlemen. [400, Box 12.
313. 12th June 1518.] Instrument by Andrew Balfour, canon of Moray, judge
and executor, narrating apostolic letters addressed to him (of date at St. Andrews, 6th
June 1516), by Andrew [Forman], archbishop of St. Andrews, with the power of a
legate 'de latere,' in regard to the impediments to the marriage of John Balfour, of

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St. Andrews diocese, and Margaret Kyd, of Brechin diocese, who had petitioned to
be allowed to marry, but were within the fourth and third degrees of affinity, while
Thomas Hay, the first husband of the said Margaret, was also related within the same
degrees to John Balfour ; with which impediments the archbishop dispenses and permits
the parties to marry. In terms of these letters the said Andrew Balfour duly issued a
dispensation to the said John Balfour and Margaret Kyd. Instrument dated at the
college of the Holy Trinity, near Edinburgh, 12th June 1518. Witnesses, Sir Henry
Balfour and Sir Finlay Young, chaplains, Alexander Kyd, John Donaldson, John
Rankelo, and David Lyon. John Jaksoun, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary. [2949, Box 78.
314. 14th June 1518.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Moncur of
that Ilk acknowledged receipt of 130 merks, and renounced in favour of David Rollok
of Menmure, the lands of Mwry, in the barony of Errol, alienated, under reversion, to
the late Andrew Moncur, father of the granter, by the late David Rollok, father of
grantee, and now redeemed for the above sum. Done in the parish church of St. Mary
Virgin, Dundee, 14th June 1518. Witnesses, James Hay, burgess of Dundee, Mr.
William Dugude, Sir Alexander Robertsone, Walter Kynnard, John Kynnard, John
Ramsay of Mwry, and John Mathy. Thomas Seres, younger, presbyter of Brechin
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [6, Box 1.
315. 8th February 1519.] Instrument narrating that William Clerk, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a land or tenement on the north side of the High Street,
belonging to the heirs of the late David Gill, and to Thomas Haithwy, between the
land of the late Adam Johnston on the east, the land of the late Patrick Cant on the
west, the land of the late David Gill on the north, and the fore land of the said Patrick
Cant on the south; and there Robert Lyne, burgess of Edinburgh, resigned the free
hold ('liberum tenementum') of an annualrent of three merks, payable from the one-half
of the said land or tenement belonging to William Gill, as heir of the said late David
Gill, by delivery of a penny into the hands of the bailie, who then gave sasine of the
said annualrent to Elena Lyne, sister of Robert, by the exhibition of the penny to her,
delivering to her the said annualrent for life. Done, 8th February 1518-19. Witnesses,
Mr. Francis Boithwell, John Reid, Alexander Dundas, WiUiam Frost, and William
Nesbet, serjeant. Adam Ottirburn, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [3102, Box 81.
316. 17th June 1519.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Hasthwell
[Haswell] of Muyrfeld, in the garden of that mansion, with his own hands gave sasine
to David Hasthwell, his brother and heir-apparent, of the whole lands of Muyrfeld
and Archarsyd, as in No. 116 supra, of date 16th April 1438 (reserving his own liferent) ;
also giving, with consent of David, sasine of the same lands to Esobell Dyksone,
spouse of David ; and the granter binds himself that if hereafter he has children by his
present wife or another, the lands of Murefield and Archerside shall be divided equally
between his heirs and those of David. Done 17th June 1519. Witnesses, Patrick
Congleton, Alexander Cunyngham, William Smebird, George Dykson, George Fourrous,
John Haliburtoun, Thomas Fourrous, and William Howe. John Flemyng, of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3053, Box 80.
317. 28th July 1519.] Instrument narrating that James Laudyr, fiar of the lands
of Vmmoquhye, with pertinents, lying in the barony of Kirymur and sheriffdom of

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Forfar, with consent of David Laudyr, his father, liferenter of the said lands, resigned
those four merk lands of Quhytscheth, let to Michael Ramsay, lying in said lordship,
into the hands of Robert Laudyr of Bass, superior of the same. Dated at Beyl, 28th
July 1519. Witnesses, Henry Congiltoun of that Ilk, Adrian and Patrick Lauder,
Sir William Schorthous, chaplain, William Gibsone in Mekilrig, and John Ynglise.
Fragment of seal, showing lower part of a lion rampant. [62, Box 2.
318. 12th December 1519.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat granted, with consent of her husband William, Master of Ruthven, by Jonet
HaUburton, elder daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick, Lord Dirleton, lady
superior of the lands, for infefting Thomas Congiltoun as heir of his grandfather, the
late Thomas Congiltoun, in a toft and mansion in the town of West Fentoun, in the
barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington, with three acres adjoining on the
south side thereof; and in seven acres of arable land lying contiguous in West Fenton,
in the 'Estland' and 'Westland,' on the south side of the 'Panis croft,' with pasturage
for ten ' soums ' of cattle and two horses, one brood sow, also of one gander with geese,
and their guardian freely coming and going through the territory. Sasine given 12th
December 1519. Witnesses, Gavin Newdere of Luthin, Walter Car, Thomas Cok,
Robert Spens, George Congiltoun. James Lockhart, notary public. [1712, Box 44.
319. 14th December 1519.] Precept by Patrick Cockburn of Newbigging for
infefting Christopher Cockburn of Chouslie, his heirs and assignees, in terms of a
charter of sale, in the templar land of the town of Langton, with the ' Cra-myll,' lying
in the barony of Langtoun and shire of Berwick. At Edinburgh, 14th December 1519.
Signed, 'Pat'kk Cokburne of Newbyggyne.' Seal appended. Shield bearing three
cocks, two and one, with an annulet (?) in centre for difference. Legend : ' S. Patricii
Cokbourne.' [2906, Box 76.
320. 21st November 1516-1526.] Charter [torn and defaced] by David, bishop of
Galloway, [illegible] of the Chapel Royal, Stirling, and perpetual commendator of Tong-
land, with consent of Mr. Andrew Makbrek, Sirs James Cunynghame, Thomas Byrkmyr,
John Walker, Roger Wal[ker ?], David Magee, Henry Marsar, John Cunyngham, and
Thomas Erskyne, chaplains, ' stallarii ' and [canons] of the collegiate church of Linclow-
dane, in the diocese of Glasgow, granting in feu-farm to John Maxwell, son of the
late Harbert Maxwell in [Ulegible], burgess of Dumfries, a tenement on the west side
of the burgh of Dumfries, bounded between a tenement of [Robert], Lord Crechtoune,
sheriff of Dumfries, on south, and the tenement of [illegible] on north, with a yard
adjacent : To be held to the said John and his heirs of the granter and his successors
in fee and heritage. Rendering to the chaplains and co-canons ('concanonicis') of the
said collegiate church 8s. Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice. Dated at Dumfries,
21st November 15 — [date defaced]. No witnesses. One seal attached — that called the
bishop's round seal, being the seal of the chapel-royal of Stirling, not in good condition ;
the seal of Lincluden College, once appended, is now wanting. [1285, Box 34.
321. 4th May 1520.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat
(dated at Dirleton, 4th May 1520, and directed to David Lindsay, as bailie), by Dame
Jonet Haliburton, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick Haliburton,
lord of Dirleton, lady superior of the lands, with consent of her husband William,
Master of Rothen [Ruthven], for infefting David Hasthwell [see No. 316 supra], as
nearest and lawful heir of his brother, the late John Hasthwell, in the lands of Muyr-
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fold and others, fully detailed of date 16th April 1438, No. 116 supra, lying in the
barony of Dirleton in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington.
Sasine given 4th May 1520. Witnesses, both to precept and sasine, Sir William Cok
burn, chaplain, Henry Cokburn, burgess of Hadingtoun, Henry Cokburn in Harperden,
Robert Thomson, John Fourrous, John Douglas. Notary, John Flemyng, who in his
' signum' styles himself ' Notarius apostolicus.' [3054, Box 80.
322. 20th June c. 1520.] Copy (made 6th June 1633) of an Indenture between
Richard Stroder of the county of Northumberland, gentleman, on one part, and John
Hall of Oterburne, gentleman, on the other part, by which the former demises and
leases to the latter the ' Castell of Langton with two nobles ther, Ewoolandis, now in
the tenur of the said John, and Ivescrake, Milawnaye, withe waye to the mille and
watter gaytte as it now rownith in the olde course': To be held for the term of 190
years for a yearly payment of four pence. Dated 20th June in [year omitted by
copyist] the reign of Henry the Eighth. Witnesses, Rauf Hall, Roger Strowder, Gilbert
Walles, Henry Walles, Launce Hall, and George Gatterson. [3187, Box 83.
323. 12th September 1520.] Charter by John Kwyk [Cook?], burgess of North
Berwick, with consent of Elizabeth Lauder, his spouse, granting and alienating to
Sir John Punton, his heirs and assignees, two tenements of land, contiguous, lying in
the burgh of North Berwick, on the south side of the Cross- wynd, bounded on the east by
William Gardiner's land, and on the west by that of Thomas Wiggam : To be held of
the king in fee and heritage, rendering to him the wonted burgage farm, also to Henry
Foures, burgess of Hadyngton, his heirs, etc., 10s. yearly, for all exactions. At North
Bervyk, 12th September 1520. Witnesses, Thomas Puntoun, John Ynglis, Alexander
Nevin, Robert Eychartsone, John Johnsone, James Halyday, and John Eychartson with
John Gray, Serjeants. See also No. 195 supra. [2939, Box 77.
324. 12th November 1520.] Indenture by Edmund Horseley of Milburn Graunge,
gentleman, giving and granting 'by this my writinge indented whiche I make and
declare as for my laste wolle,' to Richard Struther and John Robynson of Cowpon,
two chambers in his mansion of Milburn Graunge, ' of the whiche two chambres the oone
is called the wester chambre and the oder is directely abone the same and bereth in
lenght as dothe the same wester chambre,' with free passage to and from the chambers
at all seasons of the year; with the third part of all the lands, pastures, etc. etc.,
belonging to said tenement : also giving and granting to the said Richard and John
' a house stondenge vpon the weste syde of the weste yarde of my sayd tenemente with
free entrie, passage, and repassage thrughe the sayd west yarde into the grete falde with
all maner [of] catalle at all seasones of the yere ' ; also free passage, etc., ' to my ponndes
within my sayd tenemente to fette and bere away water ' for all necessary uses at all
times ; ' with aisiamente to my kilne, my stepefatte, and my maltehouse to make their
malte, howe ofte and whensoever they be not occupied to the propre vse of the tenente
of the oder two partes of my sayd tenemente'; also 'a gardyne, called the wester
garthenge, oderwise the kitchengarthe,' with free passage at all seasons : To be held on
condition that the said Eichard and John shall make ' a sufficiente leese and state ' of
the said chambers, lands, etc. etc., to the said Edmund Horseley, and Felice his wife,
during his life, and after his death to the said Felice 'as longe as she kepeth hirselve
sole and wydow ' ; the lands, etc. etc., at her decease or remarriage to revert to the
heirs and assigns of the granter. With a provision that the said Felice, if she occupy
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on the tenement. Dated at Milburn Graunge, 12th November, an. reg. Henry the
Eighth 12 [1520]. Seal attached, illegible. [3188, Box 83.
325. 4th December 1520.] Tack or Lease by Margaret (Tudor) Queen of Scotland
[widow of King James the Fourth], with consent of her [second] husband, Archibald,
(sixth) Earl of Angus, in favour of Agnes Stewart, Countess of Bothwell, letting
to her and her assignees, etc., the ' forest stedis ' of the Tynnis, with the tower and place
thereof ; and of the Dewchir with pertinents, all lying in the lordship of Ettrick Forest,
in the ward of Yarrow and the sheriffdom of Selkirk ; and that for the space of nine years
from date, at a rental of £80 Scots. With clause of warrandice. Dated at Edinburgh,
4th December 1520. Signed by Margaret and her husband. Fragment of the queen's
seal remaining. [606, Box 18.
326. 24th January 1521.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Mathesun,
one of the bailies of North Berwick, passed to two tenements of the Grange, lying on
the south of the Cross (' ex australi crucis parte '), between the land of James Wiggam
on the west, and the land of Patrick Gardinar on the east [cf. 12th September 1520,
supra], and there received from Henry Foures, burgess of Haddington, a resignation of
an annualrent of 10s. from the said tenements, upon which the bailie gave sasine of
said annualrent to Sir John Puntoun, chaplain, his heirs and assignees. Done on 24th
January 1520-21. Witnesses, Robert Cogyltoun (sic), James Eychartson, William
Gardinar, Thomas Torryk, William Forsyth, and John Eychartson, serjeant. James
Ramsay, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary
public. Bailie's seal attached, not legible. [941, Box 26.
327. Hth April 1521.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the procurator's authority
[written on 9th January 1519-20 by Mr. Alexander Scott, notary public, in the house
of the procurator, before Mr. Eobert Davidson, Mr. John Carpentar, William Waddell,
and James Lyell], and all proceedings following on a resignation of the subjects, etc.
(made by John Jaksoun, citizen of St. Andrews, as procurator for Andrew Young), on
a precept of sasine, dated at St. Andrews, 10th April 1521, by John [Hepburn], prior
of St. Andrews, vicar-general of the see, the latter being vacant, directed to John
Hepburn, as bailie, requiring him to infeft (in terms of a charter) Andrew Young,
citizen of the city of St. Andrews, and Grisel Imbre, his spouse, in seven burghal
crofts and a half, lying outside the port of Northgate and within the barony of the
Priory, of which crofts three lie between the common pasture on the west, on one side,
and the croft of Sir John Young on the east, on the other side ; two lie between the
croft of Sir James Gudlad on the east and the croft of Sir John Young on the west ;
other two crofts lie between the croft of William Young on the east and the croft of
Sir John Young on the west ; and the half croft lies between the croft of Eobert Moncur
on the east and the croft of William Young on the west ; the said Andrew and Grisel
and their heirs, etc., paying yearly a burghal rent of 3s. 9d., and attending the four
chief courts and other pleas held by the baron bailie. The said John Hepburn, as
bailie, gave sasine to the said procurator in name of the grantees on 11th April 1521.
Witnesses, Mr. Bernard Craufurd, citizen of St. Andrews, Sir James Gudlad, chaplain,
Alexander Neyse, and Henry Peblis, serjeant. John Gardner, M.A., presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. The bailie's seal, the Hepburn
arms, debruised by a bend dexter [?for sinister] is still appended. [2951, Box 78.
Note. — This document shows that Archbishop Forman died before 10th April 1521.
Cf. also Nos. 329 and 333. In Keith's Bishops he is said to have died in 1522.

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328. 29th April 1521.] Charter by James, [third] Earl of Morton, granting to
John Lawson a half of the western cottage land lying on the south side of the High
Street of Dalkeith, between the lands of the late Henry Mow's heirs on east and the
lands of Robert Logan on west, which was resigned by Alexander Hauch : To be held
in feu-farm, yearly duty 6s. 8d. Dalkeith, 29th April 1521. Witnesses, William
Ramsay of Poltoun, John Gifferd, William Borthwic, William Slowane, William Gifferd,
Thomas Wallange, and Alexander Abernethy. Seal attached, partly defaced. [1457,
Box 38.
329. 18th May 1521.] Letters of Collation by John [Hepburn], prior of the
metropolitan church of St. Andrews, vicar-general of the see, the same being vacant,
in favour of Sir John Dykson, presbyter, appointed rector of the parish church of
Pentland, at the presentation of Sir William Sinclair of Eoslin, knight, and vacant by
the death of Mr. Alexander Sinclair, last rector. Dated at St. Andrews, 18th May
1521. Witnesses, Mr. John Mautlent, subdean of Eoss, Mr. William Prestoun, rector
of Beltoun, Sir Michael Donaldson, canon of said metropolitan church, Walter Lany
and Andrew Baldowy, laymen. James Johnesone, M.A., presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary in the premises. [893, Box 25.
330. 5th September 1521.] Instrument narrating that Cristina Cant, relict of the
late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, had appointed Mr. Eobert Lauson, vicar of
Eglisgreg, and Andrew Fouler, vicar of Arbroath, her procurators for resigning into the
hands of Sir James Kincrag, provost of the collegiate church of the Lady of the Eock,
near St. Andrews, dean of Aberdeen, in favour of James Dundas of Cragtoun, her son,
her third part of the lands of Lamelathen and Cragingour, in the shire of Fife :
Eeserving her liferent. Done on 5th September 1521, at the house in Edinburgh of
Alexander Cant, who is a witness along with Archibald, Duncan, and Sir John Dundas.
John Foular, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [260, Box 8.
331. 20th February 1522.] Instrument narrating that Margaret Symsone, heir or
one of the heirs of the late  Symsone, her father, passed to a tenement of his,
lying in the North Street of St. Andrews on the south side, between the tenement
of Thomas Moulton on the east and the tenement of William Foular and Janet Crage
on the west, and there William Young, one of the bailies of the said city, gave her
sasine as heir foresaid of said tenement, whereupon she resigned in his hands all her
right to an annualrent of 6s. from said tenement in favour of Mr. Bernard Craufurd,
who was then infeft in the same. Done 20th February 1521-22. Witnesses, David
Kyd, William Paterson, and Martin Myles. Andrew Foular, A.M., of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [2952, Box 78.
332. 23rd March 1522.] Charter by King James the Fifth, granting the one-
sixteenth part of the lands of ' le Kettill ' [Kettle], in the sheriffdom of Fife, to William
Litstar, with consent of Mr. Alexander Gourlay, to whom and to Margaret Litstar
the late king had feucd the lands : To be held to the said William and his heirs-male,
whom failing, the eldest heir-female without division, in feu-farm : Rendering for the
lands (the former rental being 8s. 4d. money and other dues) the sum of 16s. 8d. Scots
money, with two bolls one and one-third peck bear, four bolls two pecks and two-thirds
of a peck oats, two parts of a goose, two fowls (' pultreis ') and one-quarter of a fowl, being
an augmentation of 8s. of rental; the grantees also building a hall, chamber, granary,
stable, gardens, etc., on the land. Edinburgh, 23rd March 1521-22. [255, Box 26.

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333. 28th March 1522.] Charter under the Great Seal [not in printed register] by
King James the Fifth, with consent of John, Duke of Albany, Governor, to the tenants
now occupiers and possessors of the crown lands of Ferifelde and Bonfelde, in the lord
ship and shire of Fife, granting to them these whole lands, namely to each of said
tenants the portion of the lands which they or their ancestors had occupied : To bo
held in feu-farm, etc., and burgage of the burgh of Cupar in Fife, for payment of
£20 Scots annually proportionally to each tenant. Dated at Edinburgh, 28th March
1522. Witnesses, James [Betoun], archbishop of Glasgow, chancellor, David [Arnot],
bishop of Galloway, etc., David [Hamilton], bishop of Lismore, Alexander, Earl of
Huntly, James, Earl of Arran, Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, John, prior of St. Andrews,
vicar-general (the see being vacant), George, abbot of Holyrood, Privy-Seal, and Robert,
abbot of Paisley. [63, Box 2.
334. 10th May 1522.] Retour of Inquest made in the tolbooth of Forfar, before
Robert Mawle of Panmure and Andrew Gray, sheriffs-depute of Forfar, 10th May
1522, by William Ouchterlone of Kelly, David Ogilwy of Innerquharite, James Fentoun
of Ogill, David Rollok of Menmour, Alexander Wellame of Wodwra, Mr. David
Strathaquhin, James Strathaquhine of Balmaddy, Charles Thornton of that Ilk,
Charles Dempster, David Gardyne in Braktillo, Alexander Strathaquhyn of Kermyle,
James Ouchterlone of Petlewy, Andrew Guthre of that Ilk, John Drummond and
Walter Ogilwy, who on oath declared that Felicia Fentoun, mother of James Ogilwy,
died last vest at faith and peace of the king, in the lands of Kukstoune and the mill
thereof lying in the barony of Craggisglennyla, within the sheriffdom of Forfar ; and
that the said James is nearest and lawful heir of his late mother in the lands, and
he is of lawful age ; that the said lands and mill are valued at £20 yearly, and in time
of peace £6, and they are held of the baron of the barony of Craggisglennyla as
superior, for ward and relief, being in his hands by reason of non-entry, the space of
four years since the death of the said Felicia. Several seals of jurors appended, but all
broken or defaced. [1746, Box 45.
335. 6th June 1522.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept or mandate,
dated at Edinburgh, 27th May 1522, directed to Duncan Dundas, templar bailie, by
George Dundas, knight, lord of St. John and preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of
William Dundas, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, narrating
that the five merk land of Wester Duddingston, with houses and outsets thereof, in
the sheriffdom of Linlithgow, which belonged to Robert Knollis of Torfin in property, held
of the granter in chief, were legally apprised by Archibald Hoge; messenger, sheriff of the
king in that part, by virtue of a decree of the Lords of Council, for 100 merks in part
payment of 200 merks, the decree being obtained against the said Robert by the said
William Dundas for his relief at the hands of Charles Murray, also for five merks fee
of the said sheriff, who then assigned and sold the lands to the said William. After
which the king by his letters directed the granter to receive the said William as his
heritable tenant in the lands, and to infeft him therein : Wherefore in obedience, he
has granted to the said William Dundas the lands of Wester Dudingstoun, to be
held of the granter and his successors for forty pence in name of feu-farm in terms of a
charter to be made to him thereupon. The said bailie, after reading the above
precept, gave sasine in due form on the lands on 6th June 1522. Witnesses, William
Archibald, John Mortoun, John Richartsone, and William Wilkynsoun. John
Manderstoun, presbyter St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
[1331, Box 35.

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336. 18th June 1522.] Charter by King James the Fifth granting, with consent of
John, Duke of Albany, as Regent, to Robert Borthwick and Katherine Borthwick,
his spouse, etc., that half of the .mains of Ballincrief, formerly occupied by the late James
Redheuch [see of date 4th April 1514, No 298 supra] in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh
and constabulary of Haddington. [In an indorsation the lands are named 'Standthelaw.']
To be held to the grantees in conjoint fee and to their heirs, etc., for services due and
wont. Given under the great seal at Edinburgh, 18th June 1522. [2874, Box 75.
337. 21st June 1522.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated Edinburgh, 18th June 1522, for infefting Robert Borthwick
of Ballincrieff, and Katherine Borthwick, his spouse, in the lands described in the
preceding writ. The precept is directed to William Borthwick of Cruikston, John
Drumond and John Borthwick, as bailies, and sasine was given by John Drumond
' carpentarius,' on 21st June 1522. Witnesses, William Borthwick of Crookston and
John his brother-german, Adam Dikesoun, Thomas Broune, and John Phillop.
Alexander Young, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
Drumond's seal appended, in good condition, showing three bars wavy, with a mullet in
base. Legend: ' S. Johannis Drumond.' [2713, Box 70.
338. 10th July 1522.] Indenture of Agreement between Nichol Carncorse and
others, burgesses of Edinburgh, ' kirkmaisters of the confrary and altare of the haly
blude,' within said burgh, and Sir Thomas Ewin, chaplain, regarding the latter's
foundation of a chaplainry, and appointment of the said ' kirkmaisters ' and brethren
of the said fraternity as patrons of the same, prescribing the conditions, emoluments,
and duties of the chaplain, setting apart for expenses, etc., the sum of 9 merks and
2d. from lands in Edinburgh. Dated 10th July 1522. A curious and interesting
document, which is printed at full length in Charters of St. Giles, Edinburgh, Bannatyne
Club, pp. 213-216. [39, Box 1.
339. 23rd July 1522.] Decree by Herbert Dwne, commissary of Kirkcudbright,
Desnes, and Glenken or Glenluce [the word being very faint], judge in a certain cause
matrimonial tending to divorce, moved by the late Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan,
knight, pursuer, on one part, and Elena Campbell, his pretended spouse, defendant,
on the other part, and afterwards by James Kennedy of Craigfyne, brother-german
and heir of the said late Gavin, transferred or sisted in the cause while it
was yet undecided. The said Gavin stated in his libel that at Candlemas 1520
he had contracted a pretended marriage with Dame Elena, which could not or
ought not to remain in force of right, because a long time previous he had carnal
intercourse with a certain Cristina Fergusson, related to Dame Elena in the fourth
and fourth degrees, and also he himself and the said Elena were related in the third
and fourth degrees of consanguinity : Therefore the marriage shall be declared nuU and
the children thereof illegitimate, as the impediments were known to the parties. The
judge, in terms of the libel, decerns the marriage null, and declares the offspring
[apparently a girl] illegitimate, also ordering restitution of whatever has been given by
either to the other by way of dowry or nuptial gift. This decree given in the
monastery of the friars-minor at Kirkcudbright in the consistory there, 23rd July 1522,
in presence of Sir John Makkel (?), procurator for the pursuers, Henry Ewine, pro
curator for the defender, before these witnesses, Thomas Makclellane of Bomby, Gilbert
Makclellane, James Makgee of Pluntoun, John Makculloch, Edward Fostar, bailie,
William Maklelan, clerk, Sir Michael Ramsay, John Carnys, chaplain, and Sir William
Makgowane, chaplain and notary public. [1930, Box 49.

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340. 5th August 1522.] Instrument of Sasine following on a preeept from the
royal chancery, dated at Edinburgh, 11th July 1522, for infefting James Kennedy
as nearest and lawful heir of his brother, the late Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan,
knight, in the lands of Blairquhan and Dallelyathane, with tower, etc., the lands of
Bersquib, Sklintach, Trewnaw, Shankistoun, Redelstoune, Monunschoun and Carne-
quhyn, Knokbrex, Blare, Ballathwetis and Craglure, lying in the earldom of Carrick
and shire of Ayr; also commanding the bailie of Carrick to take security for
£69, 10s., the rents of the lands while in the king's hands for one term, and for
£139 of relief. Sasine given by John Mur of Wadeland, bailie-depute of Carrick,
on 5th August 1522. Witnesses, William Kennedy, Thomas Campble, Hector
Stewart, Thomas Caldwell, and Sir William Wrycht, chaplain. Alexander Jameson
[Jacobi], presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary.
[2999, Box 79.
341. 7th November 1522.] Precept in the name of Archibald, [sixth] Earl of
Angus, superior, directed to David Drummond, John Sinclar, Edward Story, as bailies,
in favour of David Hume, formerly of Wedderburn, for infefting him in the half-lands
of Kimmerghame, in the sheriffdom of Berwick, the lands of Over Woulee and Nether
Woulee and Wolfuplee, in the lordship of Jedburgh Forest, regality of Bonkle, and the
lands of Handaxwood, in the Forest of Dy, which Hume had forfeited and to which he
had been restored by the king. At Bonkill, 7th November 1522. No witnesses.
The precept is signed by the earl's brother, 'George Dowglas, master off Angus.'
[1478, Box 38.
342. 19th January 1522-3.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Christine Park, relict of the late Eobert Cunynghame of Achinhervie, and lady of the
lands of Drummilling and Spangok, addressed to Eobert Symsone, alias Bogside, as
bailie, for infefting Edward Cunynghame of Achinhervie and Mariota Eoss, his
wife, in the 40s. lands and lis. lands of Drummilling and Spangok, in the lordship of
Innerkip and shire of Eenfrew. Sasine given at the mansion house, 19th January
1522-3, to Barnerd Purviance, attorney for the grantees. Witnesses, David Craufurde,
John Morisoun, and Thomas Walcar. Gavin Eos, A.M., clerk of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [187, Box 7.
343. 9th August 1523.] Mutual Indenture between Allane Stewarte, provost of
Edinburgh, Elene Baty, his spouse, and George Henrisoun, her son, on one part, and
WUliam Spetale of Luchart, on the other part, whereby the said Elene, with consent of
her husband and son, leases and sets to William Spetale the mill of Fordale with the
mill lands of the same, the multures and sucken of the lands and barony of Fordale,
lying in the sheriffdom of Fife, for five years from date ; and ' in excambyoun and
cosin ' of the same, the said William leases and sets his lands of Fordale to the said
Allan, his spouse, and her son, for five years, from the date hereof onwards, both
parties being bound to leave the buildings and mill ' biggit and grathit ' as they receive
them. Dated and signed by 'Allan Steward' at Stirling Castle, 9th August 1523.
Witnesses, Sir Eobert Stalker, chaplain, Wilzam Foulartoun, Mechell Androsone, and
Edward Spetale. Part of seal still impressed, charges doubtful. [79, Box 2.
344. 5th October 1523.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir John Swyntoun,
perpetual chaplain of the altar and chaplainry of the blessed Stephen, protomartyr, in
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near said burgh, and convent thereof, patrons of said altar, resigned in favour of John
Piper, alias Bannafis, burgess of Perth, all and whole that yard or orchard, with
pertinents, of the incumbent of said chaplainry, lying beyond the Spey [gate 1 or read
Tay] between the yard of Walter Piper on the east and that belonging to the chaplainry
of the confraternity of the Holy Trinity founded in said church on the west : To be
held in feu-farm. Sasine given by John Robertson, one of the bailies of said burgh, on
5th October 1523, in the place of the Carthusians and said yard. Witnesses, Sir John
Lowell, senior, John Farer, John Gray, and Andrew Cras. William Ramsa, of St.
Andrews diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary public. [64, Box 2.
345. 6th December 1524.] Precept by John Edingtoun of that Ilk, directed to
Andrew Hume, John Broun e, William Wallace and William Hyll, for infefting his be
loved Beatrice Hume, daughter of George Hume in Nynewells, in liferent in the Mains
of Edington and the mill, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Dated 6th December 1524.
Seal attached, in good preservation. Shield bearing a fess between three birds [martlets ?]
two in chief and one in base. Legend : 'S. Johannis Edentovn.' [545, Box 16.
346. 15th December 1524.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
by John Edington of that Ilk, for infefting Beatrice Hume [as above] in liferent in
the Mains of Edington and others. Sasine given by William Hill, 15th December
1524. Witnesses, Robert Hume, Alexander Sibbald, Patrick Edington, and Thomas
Millare. Patrick Morisoun, A.M., presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [1048, Box 29.
347. 18th February 1525.] Precept by Patrick Cokburn of Newbiggin, directed
to Symon Fortoun and David Galbraith, as bailies, narrating that he had sold to
Christopher Cokburn of Chouslie a temple land of the town of Langton with the Cramyln,
in the sheriffdom of Berwick and constabulary of Haddington, and requiring his said
bailies to grant infeftment in the lands to William Cokburn, son of the said Christopher,
who had died before completing his title. Dated at Clerkington, 18th February 1524-5.
No witnesses. Seal attached, much defaced. [105, Box 3.
348. 3rd and 7th March 1525.] Two Precepts of Sasine (the one attached to the
other), the first by King James the Fifth, dated at Edinburgh, 3rd March 1524 [1525],
and the second by James Cockburn, lord of the barony of Langton, dated at Edinburgh,
7th March same year, both in favour of William Cokburn, son of the late Christofer
Cokburn of Chouslie, for infefting him as heir of his father in the lands of Chouslie in
the barony of Langton and sheriffdom of Berwick. No witnesses. [106, Box 3.
349. 28th March 1525.] Precept of dare constat directed to Edward Store and
Simon Fortune, as bailies, by Archibald [sixth] Earl of Angus, for infefting George
Home as heir of his father, the late David Home of Wedderburn, in the half-lands of
Kimmerghame in the barony and regality of Bunkle in the shire of Berwick ; also in
the lands of Over Woulie, Nether Woulie, and Wilfuplie, in the said regality and the
shire of Roxburgh, and the lands of Handaxwood in the lordship of the forest of Dy
and shire of Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th March 1525. No witnesses. Signed by the
Earl. See also No. 341 supra. [2465, Box 63.
350. 9th May 1525.] Tack or Lease by Thomas Nudre, archdean of Moray,
prothonotar apostolic, and commendator perpetual of the abbey of Culross, with consent

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of the convent, in favour of their ' weilbelouit cousing and servitour John Fethy and
Margaret Balfour, God willing, to be his spouse,' and their ' bairns,' male or female, and
failing such, in favour of Isobell Nudre, Margaret Anderson, and Isobell Barclay,
granting to them a nineteen years' lease of the mill and mill lands of Crummy called
Foddismill. Entry at Whitsunday 1525. Yearly rental seven merks Scots money at
the usual terms, and twelve capons at Christmas, providing that the said John and
Margaret shall not dwell forth of the mill or tack under any other lord, otherwise this
tack to be void. Dated at the abbey of Culross, 9th May 1525. Signed by the
commendator, 'Thomas de Culros, protho cu manu pp^,' and by Andrew Cristall,
Alexander Rait, John Cristisoun, Henry Armstrang, John Kynpont, John Ewynsoun,
Andrew Pringill, David Trumbull, John Young, Michael Donaldson, Alexander Halker-
ston, Robert Cristesoun, George Patersoun, Robert Dewquhyr, and James Conray (or
Gray), members of the convent. [876, Box 25.
351. 10th July 1525.] Letters under the Great Seal by King James the Fifth,
legitimising James, Walter, and Alexander Douglas, brothers, bastards [no other
designation nor indication of parentage], and giving them full power to dispone or deal
with their property, as if born in wedlock. At Edinburgh, 10th July 1525. On the
back of the writ is a certificate by Cry sty Gask, one of the Serjeants of the burgh of
Perth, stating that on 23rd March 1526-7 he, at the command of Thomas Ramsay, one
of the bailies of said burgh, openly proclaimed and published the above letters of
legitimation at the market cross, and made inhibition against all who violate their
tenor. Andrew Bunch, elder, Alexander Lindsay, Andrew Blinsele, notary public, Sir
Thomas Paule and Sir Patrick Ross, chaplains, witnesses. [2526, Box 64.
352. 1525-26.] Charter by George Dundas, knight, lord of St. John and preceptor
of Torphichen, etc., granting to his beloved James Dundas, and to Elizabeth
Hamilton, lady of Cragyhall, his wife [she was probably the widow of a Stewart of
Cragyhall and retained her title as liferentrix], and their heirs, the lands of Cragtoun
and Philpston, which lands the granter had resigned : To be held to him, his wife, and
their heirs, of the granter and his successors in fee and heritage. Reddendo, six
shillings and eight pence Scots yearly, if asked. The writ is much mutilated, and has
never been dated. [2366, Box 61.
353. 1st March 1526.] Instrument of Sasine (somewhat mutilated) narrating the
resignation in the hands of James Boyd, one of the bailies of Irvine, made in favour of
Gilbert M'Crurik (or M'Crurite) and his spouse, Margaret Murdoch : (1) of a
tenement of land in the burgh of Irvine and Sandyhill (' monte arenoso ') on the west side
of the highway leading to Kilwinning, between the tenement of Patrick Watson on
north and that of John Makcarall on south, resigned by Patrick Watson, junior, ' filius
liberalis ' of Patrick Watson, senior, burgess of Irvine ; (2) of a tenement in the same
burgh on the east side of said highway, between the tenement of the late David Culpare
on north and that of Patrick Watson, senior, on south, resigned by Patrick Watson,
senior, and Cristine Cuninghame (?), his spouse. Sasine given to Gilbert and Margaret,
1st March 1525-6. Witnesses, Ninian Boill, Patrick Paterson, Malcolm . . ., Thomas
Rankin, and Sir Robert Tempiltoun. WiUiam Moore, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. [1105, Box 30.
354. 23rd March 1526.] Letters addressed by the apostolic see to the prior of
Beauly and to the precentor of the diocese of Caithness, narrating a petition to Pope
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Clement the Seventh by the abbot [Donald Denune] and the convent of the monastery of
Feme of the Premonstratensian Order, in the diocese of Ross, against an alleged usurpa
tion and spoliation of teinds made by James, bishop of Ross, they being absolved from
payment of such teinds, from which spoliation the abbot, etc., desire to be relieved and
the bishop to be interdicted; also a petition detailing the circumstances how, in October
1525, on a certain day James [Hay], bishop of Ross, sent armed men to the monastery to
usurp the teinds, and, in the absence of the abbot, certain monks or canons of the
monastery, coerced by fear of the bishop and the armed men, entered into an agreement
by which inter alia they promised to pay yearly a certain quantity of grain; and when
the abbot was certified of this agreement, knowing it to be very unjust, especially when
the said monks had no mandate from him to make the agreement and could not make
it without his express assent, he was on that account unwilling to observe it, nor was
he now willing, as from time immemorial the monastery was exempt from payment of
such teinds ; and because the bishop had caused the promisers to be cited before his
court, and threatened to excommunicate them for violation of the agreement, while
they are not divided from his jurisdiction, the abbot, Donald Dunune, and the convent
pray that the whole question may be removed to a separate court. In answer to which
petition the prior and archdeacon are directed and empowered to free from excom
munication the foresaid promisers, David Denone, Donald Watterson, Michael Smyth,
William AUanson, John Donaldson, William Androson, John Adamson, and John
Robertson, and restore them to the unity of mother church, etc. Dated at Rome, in
the third year of Pope Clement the Seventh, 23rd March 1526. [1377, Box 36.
355. 23rd March 1526.] General letters, addressed to all abbots, priors, and other
clergy of the diocese of Eoss, referring to the same subject. The bishop is forbidden
to molest the monastery. Dated at Eome, 23rd March 1526. [1378, Box 36.
356. 7th July 1526.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Nudre, bailie in
that part for Thomas Nudre, commendator of Culross, passed to the lands and mill
called ' Foddis ' mill, and gave sasine thereof to John Fethe and Margaret Balfour,
his wife, in terms of a letter of tack from the commendator. Sasine given 7 th July
1526. Witnesses, Thomas Vilson, Andrew Vilson, and John Bickartoun. Eobert Broun,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2512, Box 64.
357. 31st August 1526.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Dundas of
Cragtoun, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas, his father, passed to the lands of
Dundas, in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow, and there with his own hands gave sasine to
Alexander Johnston, in name of Elizabeth Hamilton, lady of Cragyhall, of an annual-
rent of eight merks from the said lands for her life-time. Done 31st August 1526.
Witnesses, Archibald Gillespy and Archibald Fergusson. Eichard Hamilton, of Dunkeld
diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [2633, Box 67.
358. 29th June 1527.] Charter by John Trotter, lord of the fee of the lands of
Warynislandis, alienating to David Ellem, son and heir-apparent of Alexander EUem
in Eantoun, a half of the lands of Warynislands, with a croft called Moresoun croft
extending to two husband-lands, in the town and territory and barony of Coldingham,
Berwickshire, reserving to the granter the principal mansion of said lands with the
orchard and croft on the north side thereof as far as the Coylbog, for service to be done
to the granter's superior, being the lesser moiety of said lands : To be held blench of
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John Lumsden, the granter's grandfather. Dated, signed, and sealed at Edinburgh,
29th June 1527. Witnesses, Thomas Robertson, Henry Scot, Sir Alexander Baroun,
chaplain, William Aitkin, John Maknill, and Mr. Robert Ellem, rector of Hiltoun and
notary public. Seal still attached, slightly broken, but identical with that of date
25th June 1529, infra. [1022, Box 28.
359. 17th August 1527.] Charter by John Kennedy of Bardrochet and laird of
Clachrydow and Clachrybayne, granting to his beloved Elizabeth Grahame, sister to
Robert Grahame of Knokdoliane, the 40s. lands of Clachrydow and Clachrybayne lying
in the earldom of Carryk and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held to her in liferent and to
the heirs to be born betwixt her and the granter in fee. Reddendo, one penny Scots as
blench. At Colmanell, 17th August 1527. Signed, 'Jon Kenydy of Bardrocht w* my
hand.' Witnesses, John Cathkert of Glendowis, Michael Macylhaggow, William Hardy,
and Sir Patrick Bard, curate of Colmanell and notary public. [497, Box 15.
360. 31st August 1527.] Charter of Feu-farm by David [Betoun], abbot of
Arbroath [afterwards cardinal], with consent of the convent, granting to Thomas
Annand of Kynquhereis, his heirs-male and his male assignees of the surname of
Annand, whom failing, to the heirs-male and assignees-male of same surname of Thomas
Annand, son of the late Alexander Annand, formerly of Myddill-perse, commonly called
Bagraw, whom failing, to the heirs whomsoever of Thomas Annand of Kynquhereis, the
whole lands of Easter-perse with teindsheaves, in the lordship of Kingoldrum, regality
of Arbroath and shire of Forfar, extending in former rentals, with teindsheaves, to ten
and nine merks, and for the 'ryn mart et wedder,' 15s. yearly with four bolls customs
oats : To be held feu for the sums in the former rental, with four bolls of oats and three
merks yearly of augmentation. Dated at Arbroath, 31st August 1527. Signed by the
abbot, and the following monks : — John Bad, sub-prior, William Scot, Walter Baldowy,
Andrew Vardy, Thomas Dequhyr (?), James Antoun or Awtoun (who apparently signs
twice, or there may be two of that name), John Logye, James Frisall, David Crayll,
James Lychtton, Thomas Sadlair, Patrick Cargyll, David Haly (?), John Wardlaw,
Patrick Murray, Alexander Dure, John Dumbrek, and William Wodderburn. Seal gone.
[933, Box 26.
361. 31st August 1527.] Charter by David, abbot of Arbroath, with consent of
the convent, granting in feu-farm to Walter Ogilvy, son of Thomas Ogilvy of Cloway,
his heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to James Ogilvy of Bradone, his heirs, etc., the lands
of Wester Perse with teindsheaves, lying in the lordship of Kingoldrum, regality of
Arbroath and shire of Forfar. Paying yearly twenty merks and 13s. 4d. for ' rynmart '
of old rental, with twenty-four capons and as many fowls and four bolls of customs oats
and four and a half merks of augmentation. At Arbroath, 31st August 1527. Signed by
the abbot (whose signature is now almost totally faded) and by twelve of those who
sign the preceding writ. [1323, Box 35.
362. 31st August 1527.] Charter by David, abbot of the monastery of Arbroath,
with consent, granting to Thomas Annand, son of the late Alexander Annand, formerly
in Medilperse, or Bagraw, his heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to Thomas Annand of
Kynquherys and his heirs-male only of the surname of Annand, whom failing, to the
heirs of the first-named Thomas Annand, the whole lands of Medilperse called Bagraw,
with teindsheaves, lying in the lordship of Kyncoldrum in the regality of Arbroath and
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ten merks for the ' rynmart cum vernece,' six shillings and eight pence, with a dozen
capons and as many fowls ('pultreis'): To be held in feu-farm for the above sum
yearly, and the other dues, with two and a half merks of augmentation. Dated at
Arbroath, 31st August 1527. Signed by the abbot and sixteen members of the convent.
Cf. No. 360. Seal gone. [102, Box 3.
363. 5th September 1527.] Notarial Instrument narrating and transuming a con
tract betwixt Christian Cant, relict of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, with
Archibald Dundas, Sir John Dundas, Duncan Dundas, and Nicholas Dundas, her sons,
on the one part, and James Dundas of the Cragtoun, son and heir of the said late
Archibald, with Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, on the other part, to the effect that the
said James shall possess the lands of Nether Newliston and also the lands of Duddingston,
with the corn, cattle, etc., thereupon, lying in the sheriffdoms of Linlithgow and
Edinburgh ; for which he and his spouse shall (1) pay to the said Christian Cant £80
worth of goods ' in penny and pennyworth ' lying ready on the lands of Newliston, to
be at her disposal whenever she pleases, she having always her honourable support and
remaining 'in tak,' with her said son James, of the whole lands for her time as she was
before since the death of her husband Archibald Dundas, excepting that all the profits
and increase shall come to the said James and his wife beside the expense of upholding
the said Christian and the servants of the place as before ; (2) James and his wife shall
pay yearly to Sir John Dundas ten merks until he shall be beneficed by James in £20 a
year, and also £24 for his bairns' part of gear, which sum shall remain in their hands
till Sir John receive the £20 yearly, when he will discharge the ten merks yearly and
the £24; (3) they shall pay yearly to the said Duncan £10, until he be placed in a
steading of 'aucht oxin tilth, be yeir,' paying him also £24 of bairns' part of gear, which
shall lie in their hands till he 'is stakit be ane steding,' when he shall discharge it ;
(4) they shall deliver to the said Archibald Dundas an acre of 'mwkit' or manured
land and a boll of barley sown, with £24 of bairns' part of gear, which shall remain in
their hands till he be settled in a steading of ' aucht oxin tilth,' and he is to have his
meat and drink in the place till then, when he shall grant a discharge ; (5) the said
Nichol Dundas is to receive £24 of bairns' part, etc., and otherwise the same as his
brother Archibald. Which contract the parties bind themselves to observe. Dated at
Edinburgh, 5th September 1527. Witnesses, Adam Dundas, Alexander Cant, George
Forest, David Dundas, and John Foular, notary. Instrument made same date in the
dwelling-house in Edinburgh of Alexander Cant, by John Foular, of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public, before the same witnesses. [2634, Box 67.
364. 23rd September 1527.] Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating
a precept of sasine in terms of the charter, dated 29th June 1527, No. 358 supra, by
John Trottar of Varynnislands, in favour of David Ellem, of the half of the lands of
Varynnislands with a croft, as described in charter. Sasine given by Alexander
Nesbet, as bailie, 23rd September 1527. Witnesses, Henry Hume, Edward Brisoun,
Thomas and David Aitkinsoun, Nicholas Howie and Walter Ellem. James Hume,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [763, Box 22.
365. 13th January 1528.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof
in a plain court of the sheriffdom of Ayr, held in the tolbooth of Edinburgh by John
Perdowin, macer, under commission from the king [James the Fifth] for serving the brieve
from Chancery craved by Mariota Campbell, sister of the late John Campbell of Wester
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compeared James [Stewart], Earl of Moray [natural brother of the king], who, by
Mr. Robert Calbraith, his 'prelocutor,' alleged 'That Archibald Cathcart wes within
gre defendand [sic ? desendand] to Marion Campbell and tharfore mycht nocht pas
vpoun the inqueist for seruing of the said Marionis brevis, and raknit certain greis, and
Maister James Foulis hir procuratour allegit that the pretendit greis raknit be the said
Maister Robert [Galbraith] wes nocht richt comptit, nor of verite, and tharfore the said
Archibald aucht nocht to be removit fra the said inqueist. The said shereff being
awisit, admittit the said Archibald to the said inqueist for the cause forsaid allegit be
the said Maister James, nochtwithstanding the said Mr. Roberts allegance.' Done on
the 13th January 1527-8. Witnesses present, WiUiam Eutherfurd, Alexander Young,
burgesses of Edinburgh, David Cuninghame of Eobertland, Eobert Cuninghame of
Akat, and Sir John Craufurd, chaplain and notary public. Alan Knox, presbyter of
Glasgow diocese, notary by apostolic and imperial authority. [2256, Box 57.
366. 16th February 1528.] Charter by James Hamilton of Finnart, knight, with
consent of Margaret Levingston, his spouse, granting to his cousin ('consanguineo'),
James Hamilton of Schawfield and Janet Dunbar, his spouse, the half-lands of
Gorgie and half-mill thereof (except forty pennies of the lands), in the shire of Eenfrew
(by annexation) : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at Hamilton, 16th February
1527-8. Witnesses, John Dunbar of Blantyr, John Hamiltoun of Newton, Sir George
Eais, presbyter, and others [illegible]. Signed ; two seals appended, much broken — the
first showing the cinquefoils of Hamilton debruised by a bend dexter [for sinister ?],
and the second showing the cinquefoils and double tressure of Livingstone of Drumry
or East Wemyss. [845, Box 24.
367. 8th April 1528.] Charter [very faint] by Alexander Paterson, burgess of
Inverness, granting in favour of his wife, Elizabeth Leche, and James Paterson,
their son, two roods of land with a building, in the burgh of Inverness, in Kirk Street
there, on the east side of the same, between the lands of Andrew Auchlek (?) on south
and that of Thomas [or John] Anderson on north. [The description is much defaced] :
To be held in feu and heritage ; rendering to the king yearly for the two roods of land
ten pence, also to the chaplain of the choir (' chori ') of Inverness for the north rood of
land 2s. yearly, and to the chaplain of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the new aisle founded
in the church of Inverness [two or three shillings, — the deed being illegible here]. ' In
cuius rei testimonium huic carte mee donationis et concessionis sigillum meum proprium
est appensum et ad maiorem rei evidentiam et premissorum notitia sigillum honorabilis
viri Jacobi Kar, tunc temporis de Inuernes balliui, qui sasinam hereditariam predictarum
perticatarum terre burgagie per terre et lapidis traditionem dictis Elizabethae et Jacobo
realiter et cum effectu contulit, in 2a cauda post meum procuraui. Apud dictum burgum
de Inuernes octaua die mensis Aprilis anno Domini millesimo quingentesimo vigesimo
octauo, indictione et pontificatus sanctissimi in Christo patris et domini nostri
Domini Clemen tis pape septimi anno eius quarto ; presentibus ibidem,' as witnesses,
Thomas Paterson, William Paterson, Sir John Paterson, William Roy, William Bar
bour, John Gollan, burgesses of Inuernes, and Andrew Pop, serjeant. John Scot,
presbyter of Moray diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1313, Box 34.
368. 10th April 1528.] Charter by Gavin [Dunbar], bishop of Aberdeen, in terms
of the last will and testament of the deceased Edward [Stewart], bishop of Orkney, who
had appointed certain priests or chaplains to celebrate yearly for ever on his behalf,
leaving it to his executors to arrange place and manner : Therefore the granter, with

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consent of James Leirmonth of Darsy, provost of the city of St. Andrews, patron of
certain chaplainries to Le founded for the said Bishop Edward — because they believe that
by devout and continuous prayers, especially masses where the Son of God is offered
for sins, sins are remitted, the pains of purgatory destroyed, and souls set free there
from to enjoy the delights of Paradise, — is disposed to found in honour of the Trinity,
the Virgin, St. Michael and All Saints, three perpetual chaplainries ordered in the said
bishop's will ; namely, two perpetual chaplainries of fifty merks yearly from the £20
lands of Hautoun, Smithihyll, Balmaledy, and Balmaschanoch, in the barony of Haltoun,
shire of Kincardine, the eighteen merk land of Drumnod, in the barony of Montquhany,
and two merk lands of the five merk lands of Maristoun, in the shire of Fife, lands
bought by Bishop Edward and applied for the support of two chaplains (Masters
William Marshall and Martin Mylis) chosen by the said James Leirmonth, as patron ;
of whom Mr. Martin Mylis and his successors shall pray for the soul of Bishop Edward
at the altar of St. Duthac, in the parish church of St. Andrews, until a cell or chapel
shall have been built or repaired of new in the cemetery of the said church of St.
Andrews by James Benistoun, one of the executors of the late John [ J, bishop of
Orkney, for which work, and for prayers on behalf of the said Bishops John and Edward,
the said James Leirmonth took upon himself the assignation of certain lands extending
to 500 merks Scots money delivered to him ; after the repair and erection of which
chapel, Mr. Martin and his successors, chaplains, shall there offer masses and pray for
the soul of Bishop Edward, while the other chaplain, Mr. William Marshall, and his
successors, chaplains in the collegiate church of St. Salvator in said city, shall celebrate
and pray at the altar of St. Michael ; and the third perpetual chaplainry, of the yearly
value of twenty-five merks, to be uplifted from the £20 lands of Doon, lying in the
lordship thereof, bought with the late Bishop Edward's money for the support of one
chaplain, Sir William Inglis, and his successors, chaplains in the said parish church, or
in a chapel to be built after the pattern and style of the said foundation of Mr. Martin
Mylis, for the souls of Bishops Edward and John : Wherefore the bishop, with consent
of the said James Leirmonth, undoubted patron of the first two chaplainries, and of
James Benistoun of Lammelatham, patron of the third chaplainry, gives, grants, and
confirms to God, the Virgin, etc., as above, to the three perpetual chaplainries, and the
said chaplains and their successors, who shall celebrate for the health of the souls of
Edward and John, bishops of Orkney, their progenitors and successors, fathers, mothers,
brothers, sisters, kinsfolk, friends and benefactors, and others from whom or by whom
they or any of them received good and did not satisfy worthily ; also for the souls of
the granter and the patrons of the chaplainries, and for the souls of the provost of said
college and of the other masters of the same, and of all the faithful dead,— the foresaid
annualrents in perpetual alms and mortmain to be uplifted yearly by the chaplains for
the time, according to letters of assignation made by Mr. Hugh Spens, provost of the
said college of St. Salvator, and Mr. Thomas Ramsay, canon thereof, respectively, with
other annualrents which the granters may acquire and annex to the three chaplainries
or any one of them. Provision is made that when annualrents are redeemed, the
respective patrons are to receive the money and consign it in the hands of the friars
minor ' de observantia ' in the city of St. Andrews, and they shall dispone it upon other
annualrents or lands, and shall divide other annualrents equally among the chaplains ;
providing also that the said James Leirmonth and his successors shall present fit persons
to the first two chaplainries when vacancies occur, while the said James Benistoun and
his successors present to the third chaplainry, and if either patron fail to present, the
right may be transferred to the provost and canons of St. Salvator's only. The chap
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and they shall make continuous residence in St. Andrews, celebrating masses continually
which is laid upon their consciences, so that if any one of them in one year absents him
self from his services or chaplainry beyond forty days, or keeps a concubine ('focariam '),
his chaplainry shall ipso facto cease, without further process of law, and if any chaplain
be promoted to any other benefice, altarage, or perpetual office, immediately on his
obtaining possession his chaplainry shall be accounted vacant. Each of the chaplains
shall every year hold the obit of Bishop Edward with covered table and burning candles,
a 'placebo' and 'dirige' on the night preceding the day of the bishop's death, and
requiem masses, which is laid upon their consciences. The chaplains newly admitted
to their chaplainries shall find and give cautioners that they shall not alienate the
ornaments of the altars, but faithfully preserve and keep them, and that they shall
render to the patrons a yearly account of the same, or show them when required.
Lastly, it is ordained that the patrons and their heirs shall observe and effectually fulfil
the above premises, as they shall answer before the Supreme Judge at the last day.
The seals of the bishop, the college of St. Salvator's, and the two patrons appended at
Aberdeen, 10th April, and at St. Andrews, 20th April 1528. Only the first two seals
now remain, both in fair condition. [2125, Box 54.
369. 29th July 1528.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
precept, dated 31st August 1527 (cf. No. 362 supra) by David, abbot of Arbroath, for
infefting Thomas Annand in the lands described in the writ cited. Sasine given on
the lands, 29th July 1528, by Thomas Masoun, bailie for granters, to Alexander Robert
son ?], attorney for Thomas Annand. Witnesses, Thomas Lyndesay, Henry Bell, and
Robert Myll. John de Fontibus, or John Wellis, presbyter of Brechin diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [1324, Box 35.
370. 17th October 1528.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
the collegiate church of St. Mary of the city of St. Andrews, on 16th October 1528,
by James Kincragy, provost of the said church (directed to Mr. John Aittoun, John
Spittall, Thomas Herdsed, John Findes and William Crag, as bailies), for infefting
James Dundas, son and apparent heir of Christian Cant, lady of the third part of the
lands of Lamalethyne and Carngour, called Kynnis, in the said third part, in the sheriff
dom of Fife and regality of St. Andrews, reserving the liferent to his mother. Sasine
given, 17th October 1528, by Mr. John Aittoun, prebendary of said church, as bailie.
Witnesses, Alexander Johnson, John Anderson, Sir George Gerwas, Peter Carstaris,
Robert Anderson, and Janet Stirk, spouse of John Lovre. Notary, Robert Lawson,
A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [2888, Box 75.
371. 9th November 1528.] Letters by Joanna (or Jane) Gordon, lady of Dun-
nachtan, to the effect that although Hugh, Lord Fraser of Lovat, has sold to her and
her heirs the lands of the two towns of Daltilles [Daltullich], also the fourth part of the
lands of Kynray and the fourth of Easter Leynach, with the mills, multures, etc., in
the barony of Dalchors [Dalcorse] in the sheriffdom of Inverness, yet she excepts and
reserves to Lord Lovat the mill of Kynray, with its multures, he and his heirs keeping
her and her heirs safe from the terce of the said lands of Daltilles and others, also the
terce of the lands of Kynnovdy and croft thereof adjoining, at the hands of Dame Janet
Gray, relict and wife of the late Thomas, Lord Fraser of Lovat, father of the said Hugh.
Dated at Darnaway, 9th November 1528. Witnesses, Sir Magnus Vaus, vicar of
Dalchorss, Thomas Barclay, Mr. Thomas Gaderar, vicar of Dalchors, and David Eos.
Signed, 'Jane Gordown w* my hand.' [2891, Box 75.

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372. 19th December 1528.] Precept by John [Elliot], abbot of St. Colme's Inch,
of the order of St. Augustine, and convent of the said monastery, directed to John
Scot of Spenserfeild, as bailie, for infefting William Spittell of Luquhat, his heirs
and assignees, in all and whole the dominical lands [Mains] of Beith, lying in the barony
of Beith and sheriffdom of Fife, resigned in the abbot's hands by Thomas Balmannoche
(cf. No. 221 supra). Dated and signed at the monastery of St. Colm's Inch, in presence
of Henry Stewart of Eosyth, Mr. Eobert Galbraith, Sir James Elwand, Sir John Jarves,
James Kinfawnis, Duncan Dausoun, and John Drummond, 19th December 1528.
Signed by abbot. [96, Box 2.
373. 3rd February 1529.] Instrument of Sasine, following upon No. 366 suprra,
narrating that Alexander Baillie of Carnfyn, as bailie for James Hamilton of Finnart,
knight, gave sasine to James Hamilton of Shawfield of the half-lands of Gorgie and
Gorgie mill, as in writ cited. Sasine given at the manor and mill on 3rd February
1528-9, John Machan, burgess of Edinburgh, being attorney for Janet Dunbar. Wit
nesses, George Arnot, James Baxter, John Boyd, John Fayrle, Alexander Mowat, and
Matthew Hamilton. Andrew Walcht, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [1878, Box 48.
374. 21st February 1529.] Charter by William Lummysden of Ardree, selling
and alienating to David Pitcarne of Forthir-Eamsay, and Elizabeth Durie, his spouse,
in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the whole two parts of his lands of Forthir-Eamsay,
in the sheriffdom of Fife and barony of Ardree : To be held from the granter of the
king and his successors, in fee and heritage for the service of ward and relief. At
Forthir-Ramsay, 21st February 1528-9. Witnesses, Robert White in Benethyl, John
Cokburn of Newton, Adam Lummysden, Sir David Bangall and Sir George Bunat,
chaplains, Thomas Paige and Thomas Maknevyn, laymen, and Sir Alexander Gaw,
notary public. Signed by the granter. [2648, Box 68.
375. 22nd March 1529.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
St. Andrews, 20th March 1528-9), by George Dischington of Ardross, superior of the
lands, for infefting Alexander Bartane, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Dyk-
SONE, his spouse, in conjunct fee and liferent, and Robert Bartane, their son, and the
heirs of his body, whom failing, the heirs of Alexander, whom failing, the heirs of
Elizabeth, in the lands of Tuliquhandolane, in the sheriffdom of Forfar, of which lands
one-half belonged to the said Elizabeth, and the other half to Janet Dyksone, spouse of
George Cant, burgess of Edinburgh, and were resigned by them. Witnesses to precept,
William Dischington, James Dischingtoun, Mr. Thomas Wemis, and Mr. Alexander
Symsoun, notary public. Sasine given by Henry Seytoun, as bailie, on 22nd March
1528-9. Witnesses, John Keyd, David Adamson, John Fettry, and Janet Tyry. Hugh
Cragye, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3095,
Box 81.
376. 7th April 1529.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Sir John Henderson,
chaplain, willing to obey the mandates and counsels of his cousin or kinsman, the late
Sir Symon Henderson, chaplain, passed to a tenement of land, with yard, etc., in the
burgh of Craill, in South Street (' vico australi '), and the south side of same, lying
between the lands of Thomas Corstorphyn and John Grwym, as described, and there
he resigned into the hands of John Abbyrcrummy, one of the bailies of Crayll, in favour
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Craill, appointed by Sir William Myrtoun, founder of said college, an annualrent from
said tenement of 8s. yearly, for celebrating a yearly mass on the anniversary of the
death of the late Symon Henderson ; and the said bailie duly gave sasine of the same
to Sir William Tumour in name of the prebendaries, etc. Done upon the ground,
7th April 1529. Thomas Corstorphyn, John Grwym, Thomas Moreys, and Sir James
Corstorphyn, chaplain, witnesses. Andrew Mertyne, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary. [621, Box 18.
377. 23rd April 1529.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a precept
dated at Craill, 27th March 1529, by William Lumsden of Ardre, baron of that barony,
for infefting David Pitcairn of Forthir, and Elizabeth Durie, his spouse, in the
two part of the granter's lands of Forthir-Ramsay, in the barony of Ardre and shire of
Fife. Sasine given, 23rd April 1529. Witnesses, James Pitcairn, Thomas Paige, John
Edward, and Thomas Millar. Thomas Ferye, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. Witnesses to precept, Adam Lumsden, Thomas Maknevin, and
others. See No. 374. [923, Box 26.
378. 25th June 1529.] Procuratory by John Trotar of Sisterpeth, directed to
Adam Blacader in Igniwer, and Sir David Dalglesh, chaplain, for resigning his four
husband-lands called Warynnislands, in the territory of Coldingham, etc., into the hands
of his superior, Adam, prior of Coldingham, in favour of Alexander Ellem in Rane-
toun [cf. No. 358 supra]. Dated, signed, and sealed at Edinburgh, 25th June 1529.
Witnesses, Robert Freland, David Cokburne, Robert Thomsone, William Aitkyn, Walter
Watson, and Alexander Makneyll, notary public. Signed, ' Johne trotar w* my hand.
Seal attached, in fair preservation — a chevron charged with three mullets, between three
hunting-horns, two and one. [764, Box 22.
379. 3rd July 1529.] Transumpts made by the orders of the Lords of Council.
On 3rd July 1529, in presence of the said lords, Alexander Ogilvy of Cullow appeared
and presented the charters following, desiring that they might be transumed, the copies
to have the same effect as the principal evidents. The lords ordered an edict to be
placed on the Tolbooth door, inviting persons having interest to appear upon a certain
day on twenty days' warning ; and that day being past, and the principal evidents being
read and collated before the lords with the copies after following, and no one appearing
to impugn the transumpts, the lords ordained the copies to be in all things as credible,
and to receive as great faith as the originals. Signed, ' Gude, de mandato dominorum
consUii.' (1.) Charter by Johanna de Morauia, lady of Drumsergard, in her free widowhood,
granting to her beloved uncle, Walter de Morauia, her whole lands of Ardtouchill and
of Coulowe, in the barony of Cortachy, in the shire of Forfar : To be held to him and
his heirs of the granter and her heirs in blench-farm for one silver penny at Whitsunday.
Place and date of granting not given [1361-1362], Witnesses, Robert of Erskyn and
Duncan Walays, knights, Sir William Monypenny, rector of the church of Kambyslans
[Cambuslang ?], Robert Stewart and Fersyth Clerk.
(2.) Charter by Johanna de Meneteth, Countess of Stratheme, and lady of the
barony of Cortauchy, etc., confirming a charter of her dearest daughter ('karissime filie
mee '), Lady Johanna de Morauia, made to her uncle Walter, of the lands of Ardtouchill,
etc. [the previous writ], which charter Joanna of Menteith, as chief lady of the barony,
being in the free power of her widowhood, duly approves and ratifies. Date and place
of granting not stated [c. 1362]. Witnesses, Roger de Mortuomari [Mortimer] and
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Robert of Ramsay, knights, Sir William of Innerpeffry, rector of the church of Cortachy,
Sir Lambert (sic), rector of the church of Lundy, James of Ramsay, John son of Walter,
and John of Logy.
(3.) Precept of Sasine by Thomas Ogilvy of Cloua, directed to his son and heir-
apparent, Alexander Ogilvy, and Malcolm of Guthry, as bailies, to infeft William
Murray and Isobel of Guthre, his spouse, in conjunct fee of the lands of CuUow
and Ardtuchil in the barony of Cortachy. At Cortauchy, 14th May 1482. Witnesses,
Sir John Kynnaver, Walter Annand, Patrick Low, and Sir David Williamson.
(4.) Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, in favour of WILLIAM
Murray of Glaswell (on his own resignation), and of his wife, Isobel Guthry. Sasine
given by the above-named Alexander Ogilvy, 21st May 1482. Witnesses, Sir John
Kynnavir, curate of Cortoquhy, Sir David Williamson, chaplain, Alexander Carncorse,
Sir William Wilsone, chaplain, John Beugis, Walter Anno, and William Proctur.
David Ogilvy, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority
notary public.
(5.) Precept of Sasine by Thomas Ogilvy of Clova, baron of the barony of
Cortoquhy, directed to Alexander Ogilvy, John Guthre, and William Murray, as
bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray as heir of his father, William Murray of CuUow,
in the lands above named. At Cortoquhy, 20th September 1505. No witnesses named.
(6.) Instrument of Sasine, following on said precept, in favour of Andrew Murray.
Sasine given by John Guthry of Tullo, 29th October 1505. Witnesses, David Ravyne
(or Ravynd) of Colgreine, Patrick Crawmunt, Sir Thomas Kyd, chaplain, Alexander
Murray and John Crom. Henry Brois, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary public.
(7.) Letters by Margaret Stewart, Countess of Marr and Angus, ratifying and
confirming a wadset ('impignorationem') made by William of Hay of Lochquorwart to
Walter de Morauia of Drumsergart, of the lands of Glaskule and Turbryne in the
barony of Kirriemuir, and shire of Forfar. Dated at Temptoloune [Tantallon], 30th
March 1389. No witnesses.
(8.) Charter by Thomas of Hay, knight, lord of Lochorwart, granting to Walter of
Moray of Drumsergart, for homage and service, the lands of Glascule and Torbrwyne,
in the barony of Kirriemuir, etc. : To be held to the said Walter and his heirs of the
granter and his heirs, in fee and heritage, for one plea to be rendered in the baron court
of Kirriemuir. Dated at Dundee, the feast of the beheading of St. John Baptist
[29th August] 1392. Witnesses, James of Lyndisay, David of Lyndisay, Thomas of
Erskyn, Alan of Erskyn, and Alexander of Lyndisay, knights, William of Ochterlowny,
William of Fentoun, and Patrick of Blare.
(9.) Charter by George of Douglas, lord of the fee of Angus, confirming the
preceding writ, narrating the same in full. In default of his own seal, George Douglas
procured the affixing of the seal of his mother, Margaret, Countess of Mar and Angus.
[No date, c. 1393-1397.] Witnesses, John of Sinclair ('Sancto claro'), lord of
Hermandston, William of Borthik, and Walter of Sinclair, knights, Alexander of
Cokburn, William of Hay of Lochorwart, and William of Echesholme.
(10.) Obligation by Thomas of Hay, knight, lord of Lochorwart, binding himself to
Walter of Moray of Drumsergert and his heirs, to perform the service due from the
lands of Glasgule and Torbrowne to the baron of Kirriemuir, the plea of court, which is
due from Walter and his heirs, excepted : And if it happen that Walter or his heirs,
because of defect of service, are disturbed by the superior in their possession of the
lands, Sir Thomas binds himself and his heirs to pay to Moray £248, 6s. 8d. sterling,
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already paid that sum to the granter. Dated at Dundee, 2nd September 1392. No
witnesses named.
(11.) Charter by the same Thomas Hay, knight, in terms nearly identical with
No. 8 hereof, but providing that Walter Moray shall perform the forinsec service due
for the lands, as well as the plea of court. Further, the clause of warrandice binds
Hay, in the event of his rashly contravening the charter, to pay £248, 6s. 8d. within
eight days after such offence, direct or indirect. At Dundee, same date as No. 8 supra
[29th August 1392], and same witnesses.
(12.) Charter by William of Douglas, (second) earl of Angus and lord of Liddes-
dale, confirming the immediately preceding writ (No. 11 supra). Dated at Edinburgh,
8th March 1422-3. No witnesses.
, (13.) Precept by John, Lord Hay of Yester, directed to Patrick and Alexander
Murray, bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray, retoured as nearest and lawful heir of
his father, the late William Murray of Kellow, in the lands of Glaswel and Torbyrn,
held of Lord Hay in chief, reserving only the lands of Torbyrn-major, where John
Lowas now abides, and Schetho, in Lord Hay's hands in default of the relief of
the lands, until it be fully paid. At Yester, 3rd October 1491. Witnesses, James
Hay, Nicholas Geddes, Sir William Tochryk, chaplain, and Sir John Hay, notary
public. (14.) Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a precept by Thomas
Ogilvy of Cloway, baron of the barony of Cortachy, addressed to Thomas Moncur and
David OgUvy, bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray as nearest and lawful heir of his
father, the late William Murray of CuUow, in the lands of Egy and Eglismaquhen in
the said barony and shire of Forfar. Precept dated at Cortachy, 24th August 1491.
Witnesses, David Low, John Dog, William Wilsone, presbyters, William Carnage,
Walter Murray, and Walter Annow. Sasine given by Thomas Moncur, who passed to
the higher house of the town of Egy (' ad eminentiorem domum dicte ville de Egy ')
and there gave sasine of the lands of Egy and Eglismaquhen, and of the houses in
usual form. Moreover the bailie, in execution of his office, took one ox branded
with green horns (' accepit vnum bouem le brandit viridis cornibus ') valued at 24s.
Sasine dated 30th August 1491. Witnesses, David Ogilvie, Alexander Adamsone,
Alexander Carncorse, John Edward, Eobert Quhyt, and David Wynter. Henry Brois
(as in No. 6 hereof), notary.
(15.) Precept by John, lord of Yester, directed to John Duncan and David and
William Murray, for infefting Andrew Murray as heir of his late father, William
Murray, in the lands of Easter Torbryn. Dated at Admour, 10th December 1504.
Witnesses, John Hay, Alexander Lyndsay, and John Duncan.
(16.) Instrument of Sasine, apparently following on but not fully narrating the
above precept, in favour of Andrew Murray of the lands of Easter Torbryn. Sasine
given in a house there, after the notary had read Lord Hay's letters aloud in
the vernacular, on 6th April 1505. Witnesses, William Murray, John Duncan, and
Eobert Myll. David Arbuthnot, of the diocese of Brechin, by apostolic and imperial
authority notary public. The transumpt concludes with two certificates — the first by
Gavin Dunbar, bishop of Aberdeen," clerk of the rolls, register, and council (and signed
by him), stating that the original documents had all been seen and examined and
collated with the copies ; while the second certificate, dated Edinburgh, 1st March 1530-31,
and signed by George Gude, notary, testifies that the whole of the above writs [in
this transumpt] were read, copied, and collated in presence of the chancellor and lords
of council, and were transumed at their command, who ordained the copies to be signed
by the clerk of register, and to have the same effect as the originals. [1284, Box 34.

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380. 16th April 1530.] Notarial Instrument setting forth that in presence of the
subscribing notary and witnesses, a noble dame, Dame Helen Schaw, acknowledged
that she was ready to receive her goods contained in the Castle of Houston, as she
alleged she had always been ready to receive the same, since she was shut out from
the said castle, whereupon she asked instruments. Done in the town of Houston, in
the house of John Smyth, 16th April 1530. Uthred Knox, John Dik, William Mudy,
and Sir William Houston, witnesses. John Mudy, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [1126, Box 30.
381. 22nd June 1530.] Precept by John Lawmont of Inverynd, as superior
of the lands named, directing Duncan Roy M'Kallan M'Lachlan, his bailie, in
terms of a precept from the king, to infeft Donald M'Korle, as brother-german
and nearest heir of the late Angus M'Korle, in the lands of Monydrayn, Fernacht,
Achahois, and Drumtykermyk, extending yearly to a twelve merk land of old extent.
[The locality is not given, but the lands are in the sheriffdom of Argyle.] Dated at
Tollert, 22nd June 1530. Signed, 'Jhon Lawmont off InQyn.' Witnesses, Lauchlan
M'Lachlan of that Ilk, Gilcrist Makynneis, Archibald Makynneis, Eugenius Makilcrest,
and John Makyneis. [2716, Box 70.
382. 23rd October 1531.] Letters of Assignation by William Cuninghame,
knight, Master of Glencairn, making his son and apparent heir, Alexander Cuning
hame, his cessioner and assignee to the following reversions : (1) a reversion by Hew
Douglas, burgess of Edinburgh, and Marion Brown, his spouse, of 800 merks Scots
on the redemption of the lands of Dreghorn, with an acre of land and a meadow on
the north of Bonally, as described, in the barony of Reidhall and shire of Edinburgh ;
(2) a reversion by Mr. James Foulis and Katryne Brown, his spouse, of 100 merks, on
the redemption of annualrent of five merks from the lands of Comiston in same barony ;
and (3) another reversion by Mr. James Foulis and his wife of 1900 merks over the lands of
Colinton, mill and mill lands, etc., in same barony. At Edinburgh, 23rd October 1531.
Witnesses, William Cuningham of Cuninghamheid, Robert Cuninghame of Akat,
John Campbell of Ardocht, Mr. James Cuningham, Sir James Crawford, chaplain and
notary public, with others. Signed, ' Wylze, mas? of Glecarn.' Seal appended, slightly
broken. [1774, Box 46.
383. 12th December 1531.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 14th November 1531) and directed to James Anderson in Prestoun, and
Richard Diksone, as bailies, by John Inglis, the king's marshall, lord of a third part of
the lands of Stevinstoun, for infefting Patrick Hepburn of Wauchton, and Helena
Hepburn, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, in the granter's third of the lands
and barony of Stevinstoun, with the third part of the mill thereof, commonly called
the 'Shaddo Cauil,' in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Sasine given, 12th December 1531, by the said James Anderson. Witnesses, John
Hepburn, John Quhitlaw, Eichard Diksone, Alexander Tunno, and John Levintoune.
Thomas Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[2275, Box 58.
_ 384. 4th February 1532.] Charter by William Lummysden of Ardree, selling and
alienating m favour of David Pitcairn of Forthir-Eamsay, and Elizabeth Dure, his
spouse, their heirs, etc., the third part [cf. also No. 374 supra] of the granter's lands.
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the king for ward, relief, and other due services. Signed by the granter, 'Wylzem
Luysd of Ardre wk my hand.' [Seal gone.] At Forthir-Ramsay, 4th February
1531-2. Witnesses, John Cogbume [Cockburn] of Newton, A . . . Paige, William
Terwat, John Lawsoun, and Sir John Findlaw, presbyter, with Sir Thomas Walter
stoun (?), presbyter and notary public. [2003, Box 51.
385. 3rd April 1532.] Tack or Lease by Walter [Lindsay], lord of Saint John,
preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of James Dundas of Cragtoun, and James
Dundas, his son and apparent heir by Elizabeth Hamiltoun, his spouse, granting to
them for nineteen years the lands of Nether Listoun, in the barony of Listoun and
shire of Linlithgow, at a yearly rent of £20 Scots, with service used and wont.
Torphichen, 3rd April 1532. Witnesses, David Dundas, Sanders Johnsoun, Sanders
Lindesai, and Sir John Maknakle, notary public. Signed. [891, Box 25.
386. 29th April 1532.] Instrument narrating that William Dischingtoun, fiar
of Ardross, acknowledges that he had sold to his assignee, Alexander Bertane, a
reversion made -by Mr. Thomas Diksone, dean of Restalrig, to his grandfather, John
Dischingtoun, of the lands called Tuliquhendolen [No. 375 supra] lying in the territory
of Baglos in the shire of Forfar, and that for the sum of 120 merks and 15 merks,
and if -^the said Alexander shall grant or sell the reversion for the sum of 200 merks
contained therein, the purchasers shall enjoy the lands peaceably. Done in the lodging
of Robert Leslie, on 29th April 1532. William Craik, Mr. Alexander Craik, and
Thomas Hoy, chaplains, witnesses. Philip Derling, presbyter, of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and royal authority notary public. [3133, Box 82.
387. 10th October 1532.] Release by James Lilburne of Leirchyld quitclaiming
to Eichard Fowberie, squire, all title or right he has or can have over Fowberie in
Northumberland. Dated 10th October [1532]. Witnesses, Eowland Patton, James
Bawlocke and Patrick Bawlocke, dwellers in Fowberie. Seal attached, broken, a star
like device. [2058, Box 52.
388. 26th November 1532.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated
at Edinburgh, 15th April 1532, by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen, etc., directed to Thomas Ewine, his templar-bailie in the constabulary of
Haddington, for infefting Henry Congiltoun of that Ilk in an oxgang of templar-
land in the territory of Haddington on the north side of the town, having the lands of
John Aytoun on the east, and the lands of the friars-minor and the lands of Peddar-
crag on the east [sic — ? west], also an annualrent of 8s. from a tenement of land, a toft
of said oxgang, lying at the east end of the ' Hard-gate ' of said burgh, on the east side
of 'la grip,' between the land of Walter Foular on east and the land of Clement Peblis
on west, which lands and rent were resigned by Alexander Weddell, procurator for
Hugh Congilton, burgess of Haddington. Sasine given 26th November 1532.
Witnesses, Eichard Congiltoun, son and heir of the said Henry, John Hepburn, David
Lindesay, John Bruse, Patrick Congiltoun, Patrick Lowry, Sir John Congiltoun, and
WiUiam Knox. John Maknakill, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
Bailie's seal attached ; faint impression — three flower-heads (?) depending, two and one,
and otherwise as in No. 398 infra. Legend illegible. [2180, Box 55.
389. 7th March 1533.] Licence by Brother Philip de Villers Lisleadam, master
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Christ, etc., permitting Walter Lindsay, preceptor of Torphichen, to feu the lands
of the preceptory. Dated at Malta, in General Chapter, 7th March 1532-3. Marked
on the back as having special reference to the letting of Newliston in feu-farm to
James Dundas. See No. 393 infra. [1880, Box 48.
390. 16th June 1533.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, dated at
Lowdoun, 20th April 1533, addressed to Thomas Gude and John Nesbit, as bailies, by
Hugh Campbell of Lowdoun, sheriff of Are, for infefting, in terms of a charter of feu
farm, John Lowdoun, his heirs and assignees, in two tenements lying in the burgh of
Newmyllis, in the granter's barony of Lowdoun in the sheriffdom of Are, one tenement
lying between a tenement of John Campbell of Brounside on the west, and the common
vennel leading to the water of Irewin on the west side of the chapel founded in said
burgh, on the east ; and the other tenement lying between the granter's grain-mill of
Newmyllis on east, and the lands belonging to his fulling-mill on west, with houses,
yards, etc., and twelve acres of land lying in Austinpofle, within the territory of said
burgh. Witnesses to precept, George Campbell, Thomas Nichol, Walter Angus,
Andrew Eeid, and Murdac Nesbit, notary public. Sasine given by Thomas Gude on
the lands, 10 A.M., 16th June 1533. Witnesses, Sir William Wilsone, presbyter, curate
of Lowdoun, Thomas Nicholl, Donald Patriksoun, Andrew Walcar, and James Crag.
Murdac Nesbit, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary
public. [3280, Box 87.
391. 25th July 1533.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Pittenweem, 20th March 1532-3, by John [Eoull], prior of Pittenweem, granted to
William Cockburn of that Ilk in terms of a charter of feu-farm to said William of
the lands of Mayscheill in the shire of Berwick. Feu-duty £5 yearly. [See also
No. 402 infra.] Sasine given by Andrew Cockburn, brother-german of said William,
as bailie, and witnessed by Eobert Cockburn, also a brother-german, Alexander
Aichesoun, Eobert Purves, and other witnesses, on 25th July 1533. Simon Fortoun, of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1713, Box 44.
392. 8th August 1533.] Notarial transumpt made by the authority of the provost
and bailies of Edinburgh of an extract from the protocol book of the late John Foullar,
notary public, narrating that Mr. David Yreland, one of the bailies of Edinburgh,
cognosced and entered John Brown, as son and heir of the late John Brown, of a land
or house on the north side of the High Street between the fore land of the late James
Barroun on the south, the land of the late William Hopper on north, of Eobert Bruce
on east, and of the late George Young on west, which land the said John resigned in
favour of himself and Mariota Cant, his wife, and their heirs. Eesignation made,
8th August 1533. Witnesses, Eobert Bruce, John Stewart, John Baxter, and William
Watsoun. Transumpt made, 23rd March 1557-8. Witnesses, Mr. John Spens of Condie,
Thomas Makcalzean of Cliftounhall, president, Mr. James Lindsay, William Lawsoun,
Alexander Achiesoun, and Mr. John Spens, bailies of said burgh. Notary to transumpt,
Mr. John Hay, depute clerk. [2847, Box 75.
393. 18th May 1534.] Charter by Walter Lindsay, knight, lord of St. John, etc.,
with consent of Brother Philip de Villers Lisleadam, master of the hospital of St. John,
etc., granting in feu-farm to James Dundas of Cragtoun, and Elizabeth Hamilton,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Nether Newliston with tower, etc., the lands of
Serjandland, extending to half an oxgang, etc., lying in the barony of Liston and

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sheriffdom of Linlithgow, bounded by the lands of Kinpont on the south, Strabrock
and West Niddrie on the west, Over Newliston, Humby, and Kirkliston on the north,
and the granter's lands called Cotlaw and the lands of Breistmill and Auld Liston on
the east : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of £23 Scots — being £3 of augmentation of
rental, also three suits at three head pleas of the barony of Liston. At Edinburgh,
18th May 1534. Witnesses, Mr. James Browne, prothonotary apostolic, rector of
Fetheresso, Andrew Lindesay, Thomas Ewine, William Sellar, and Sir John Maknakill,
notaries public. Signed, 'W lord Sanctiohes.' In an indorsation the grantee is
described as James Dundas of Newliston. [2367, Box 61.
394. 19th May 1534.] Letters by Thomas Balmanno in favour of William
Spettaill of Luquhyt, assigning to him a letter of reversion made or to be made to
the said Thomas by Dene John Elliot, late abbot of St. Colmis Inche [cf. No. 372 supra],
on the sum of forty merks Scots for the redemption of the one half of the lands of
Knoksodrum, lying in the barony of Beith and sheriffdom of Fife. Dated at Luquhyt,
19th May 1534. Witnesses, Henry Stewart of Rossyth, Robert Orrok of that Ilk,
John Scott of Spenserfield, Sir John Moris, John Stewart, David Stewart, John Moris,
John Nodre, and Sir James Chalmer. [78, Box 2.
395. 16th September 1534.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Friar
Alexander Campbell, prior of the place of the friars-preachers in the city of St. Andrews,
dated 1st May 1526, addressed to Peter Peterson ('filio Petri'), David Berclay, and
Thomas Williamson, as bailies, for infefting David Jameson, burgess of Cupar, in four
acres of land called St. Katherine's hauch, lying in the sheriffdom of Fife between the
water of Edin on the west and north, the lands of Little Teruate or Hyppe Hill on the
east, and the way which leads to the bridge of the said town (' oppidi ') of Couper, towards
Ballas or the church of St. Michael, on the south. Sasine given by Thomas Williamson,
16th September 1534, on the ground of the said lands and acres of the hauch. Witnesses,
George Wischert, WiUiam Dwn, George Anderson, David Berclay, and John Bell.
Thomas Ferye, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
[332, Box 10.
396. 9th November 1534.] Precept of Sasine by John Cossar, sub-prior of Kelso,
directed to Gilbert Wauchop of Nudry-merschell, James Lausoun in Humby, John
Prestoun in Liberton, William Done, and David Murray, for infefting David Murray
of Balvaird, knight, as son and heir of the late Margaret Berclay, his mother, in the
half-lands of Wester Dudingston held of the abbey; of which lands the said David
obtained a former precept from the late Thomas [Ker], abbot of Kelso, who died before
the precept took effect. At Kelso, 9th November 1534. Signed by the sub-prior and
by the following monks : William Newton, Walter Murray, John Gowen, George Gray,
' Gylermus ' Lawsone, Peter Wicars, William Fayrle, John Quhittoun, James Ancrum,
WiUiam Wragham, Robert Crostaris (?), James Haiste, Patrick Thorbrand, Patrick
OgyU, Robert Lawson, Jasper Wynerem, 'Dene' Adam Chatto, John Pape (?).
[1748, Box 45.
397. 10th November 1534.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above pre
cept. Sasine given 10th November 1534, by Gilbert Wauchope of Nudry-merschell, as
baUie. Witnesses, his son Adam Wauchope, Robert Borthuik, James Henrisoun,
WilUam Scot, Andrew Dalmahoy, serjeant, Richard Reid, Sir Walter Hill, chaplain,
John Smeberd, Donald Foulartoun, and Sir Alexander Borthuik, chaplain and notary

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public. Alexander Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
to instrument. [1032, Box 28.
398. 12th February 1535.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 20th June 1534) by Walter [Lindesay], lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen, knight, etc., directed to Thomas Ewin, templar-bailie in the sheriffdom of
Berwick, narrating that by an inquest made at the command of George Dundas, the
granter's predecessor, Patrick Cockburn of Newbigging, was retoured heir of his
father, the late Thomas Cockburn, in the templar-land and ' Cramil ' (? Crawmill) of
the same, as described of date 18th February 1525, No. 347 supra. Sasine given on
the templar-land and at Cramil, in each case by earth and stone and placing the grantee
within the houses respectively, on 12th February 1534-5. Witnesses, Stephen Bukles,
John Bukles, John Paterson, and Umfrid Wark. John Maknakill, notary. Seal of
Thomas Ewin still attached ; legend illegible ; bearings, three flower-heads depending,
two and one, with a cinquefoil between the upper two. [2379, Box 61.
399. 8th May 1535.] Letters of Tack or Lease by William [Colville], commendator
of Culross, with consent of the convent, granting to John Fethye and Margaret
Balfour, his spouse, ' and to ony ane barne . . . maill or famill quhilkis thai think
maist expedient,' and their assignees, etc., the mill of Crummye called ' Foiddis mill,'
mill lands, ' sowmis gyrs,' and pertinents used and wont, to hold in lease for the period
of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1535 at a yearly rent of seven merks, 'with tuelff
caponis of kayne to be pait at the feist of the natiuite of our Lord aucht and wont,
allanerlie.' Dated at Culross, 8th May 1535. Seal cut away. Signed, 'VillelmC
Comedatarius de Culros,' and the following monks : John Cristisoun, Andrew Cristall,
John Kynpont, John Ewynsoun, Andrew Pringill, David Trumbull, John Young,
Michael Donaldsoun, Alexander Halkarston, Robert Cristisone, George Paterson, Robert
Dewquhir. [2513, Box 64.
400. 17th October 1535.] Charter by William Strother, lord of Newtone, grant
ing to John Selbye, Oliver Selbye, clerk, and Florence Forest, in the county of
Northumberland, gentlemen, the lands lying in the manor, etc., of East Newton : To be
held to Oliver Selbye and Forest for fulfilling the granter's last will. Dated 17th
October 1535. [2059, Box 52.
401. 26th November 1535.] Indenture by which William Strothere, lord of New
ton, grants to Lionell Graye, porter of Berwick, Thomas Forest of Edderstone, and
Thomas Hepbrune of Hepbrune in county Northumberland, esquires, Florence
Forest, Henry Strother, and Edmund Horseley, in the same county, gentlemen,
his manor of East Newton and all other lands, tenements, etc., which he has in the
towns, territories, and fields of East Newton, West Newton, Langtoun, and Monylawes,
in the said county or elsewhere, with release ('relaxatione') of a tenement called Duddene
held blench (' in albafirma ') of William Heron, knight, lord of Foord, lately deceased,
paying yearly 26s. 8d. : To be held of the lords of the fee for services due and wont ;
for the purposes set forth in a separate indenture. With clause of warrandice, etc.,
and the granter appoints Eichard Folberye of Folberie, and Edmund Bradeforthe of
Bambrugh, in said county, gentlemen, his attorneys. Dated at Newton, 26th November,
an. reg. Henry vm. 27 [1535]. One small seal attached, charges illegible. The separate
indenture sets forth that William Struther granted the manor and lands above named,
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paying yearly ' fowr nobles ' for the following purposes : — first, that the grantees and
their heirs shall suffer him during his life to take the profits of said manor, etc., and to
occupy it, and after his death they shall suffer his son and heir-apparent, William
Strother, or other son or heir, to take the issues thereof during life, as set forth in an
agreement of marriage between the granter and Thomas Gray, now of Edderstone,
esquire, with certain exceptions which are to revert wholly to the use of the said
William Strother (younger) and Agnes Graye his wife, daughter of the said Thomas
Graye, or any other son and heir of the granter and daughter of the said Thomas, as
agreed. [26th November 1535.] A memorandum on this writ records — 'This William
Strother was sonne to Richard Strother who made the lease to John Hall.' [See ante
No. 322.] On the back is a docquet stating that on 30th December [1535], Eichard
Folberye, Edmund Bradeforthe, and Eoger Strother gave delivery of the manor and
lands named to Thomas Forest, Thomas Hepbrune, and Florence Forest, for the use of
the heirs-male of the lord of Newton. Witnesses, Edmund Strother, Henry Haull, and
two others whose names are defaced. [3189, Box 83.
402. 14th January 1536.] Notarial Instrument of Citation, directed to all and
singular, rectors, vicars, perpetual chaplains, curates, presbyters, clerks, notaries, and
others in the diocese of St. Andrews and elsewhere within the kingdom of Scotland,
required to execute the premises, by William Gibson, dean of Eestalrig, and Eichard
Lawson, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles, and [ ] provost of St. Bothans, judges,
executors, and commissaries, delegated by the Papal See in terms of letters, dated at
Eome, 13th May 1535, from Pope Paul [Third], which citation sets forth that said letters
were presented before the commissaries by Mr. John Lethame, sub-dean of the
collegiate church of the Holy Trinity, near Edinburgh, procurator for William Cockburn,
and were to the effect that William Cockburn, lord in temporalities of the place of
Cockburn, had shown to the holy See that John, prior, and the convent of Pittenweem,
with consent of Patrick, prior of St. Andrews, and his convent — because of a sum of
money paid to them by Cockburn to meet a tax then to be paid to King James the
Fifth — had leased in feu-farm to the said William Cockburn the lands of Maysheill in
the county of Berwick, he paying to the monastery a yearly rental of £5 Scots [No. 391
supra] ; to be held to him for a feu of ten merks Scots yearly, being an augmentation
of two merks, 6s. 8d. [33s. 4d], and not to exceed £2 sterling : which feu-farm Cock
burn desired should be ratified by papal authority, and to this end the commissaries
were duly appointed ; who, after the presentation of the letters, were requested by
Mr. John Lethame to proceed to execute them, and they, considering the request just
and reasonable, and being willing to obey the apostolic mandate, require the said rectors
and others, in virtue of holy obedience and under pain of excommunication conferred in
the papal letters, to cite the said John and Patrick, priors of Pettinweme and St.
Andrews, and all others having interest, in their own persons, if they can conveniently
apprehend them personally, or in the said monastery of Pettinweme publicly at the
time of divine service, first, second, third, and peremptorily the third time, at one
discourse, for a triple edict, whom the commissaries also shall cite by the tenor of the
presents, to appear before them in the aisle of St. Thomas apostle, in the collegiate
church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, to see and hear a charter of feu-farm made, given, and
completed by the said venerable father, prior John, with assent of the chapter of the
monastery, under their common seal and subscriptions, of and upon the said lands of
Mayscheill, to the said William Cockburn, his heirs-male and assignees, in feu-farm, to
be judicially produced and exhibited before the commissaries, and also to see and hear
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duly confirmed, and the prior and convent declared to be bound to the observance of
the contract, silence to be imposed upon all so cited and not appearing; also to see
witnesses sworn and received upon the contents of the apostolic letters, and others to
be inquired of and to be interrogated and examined by them ; with certification that
whether those cited appear or do not appear, the judges purpose to proceed according
to the form of the apostolic letters, ministering justice notwithstanding the absence or
contumacy of those cited. Further, the commissaries require that John Forester of
Gammilschelis, William Denys in Hanchissyde, Thomas Patersoun, Thomas Cauldcleuch,
John Patersoun, William Martyn, Alexander Lambe, and Robert Davy, be cited to
appear before them as witnesses. In testimony of all which, the judges have ordered this
public instrument to be subscribed and published by the underwritten notary in the
present matter in their presence, in the lodging of the said dean of Restalrig, of St.
Andrews diocese, on 14th January 1535-6, Mr. Hugh Rig, John Maxwell, and Sir
Thomas Gothrasoun, witnesses, the subscribing notary being William Stevenstoun, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public by apostolic authority and clerk depute in the
premises. Small oval seal, the Virgin standing with Child in her arms. Legend imperfect.
On the back of the instrument are indorsed four executions. The first states that on
Sunday, 27th February 1535 [1536], Mr. Thomas Wemys, clerk of St. Andrews diocese
and notary public by apostolic authority, cited, in terms of the presents, the venerable
father in Christ, Patrick [Hepburn], prior of the metropolitan church of St. Andrews,
personally apprehended ; witnesses, Mr. John Hepburne of Benstoun, Patrick Cokburne
of Newbegyn, Thomas Ogilvy, and Andrew Ogilvy : signed by Thomas Wemys. (2) An
other execution signed by him stating that on the same day and before same witnesses
he cited the said prior and convent, and all having interest, in time of divine service, and
intimated the citation to many persons, canons of said convent. (3) Execution by Sir
James Lyell, presbyter and chaplain, stating that he had duly cited the prior of
Pettinweme, personally apprehended, before Mr. Alexander Ramsay and Thomas
Spittell, on 28th February 1535-6; and (4) the said James Lyell on same date cited
the prior personally and all others interested, and made intimation in time of
divine service. Witnesses, Sir James Eamsay, vicar of Anstruder, and John Caddellis.
[2428, Box 62.
403. 18th January 1536.] Charter by Donald Dow, son of William (MacWilliam)
Dow, granting and alienating to his mother, ' Magie ' Neyn Finlaye, a rood of burgage
land on the west side of Dymmisdail Street in the burgh of Inverness, between the land
of Donald M'Gillepatrik on south, the land of John Ker on north, the front extending
to the high way on east, and the tail, or end (' cauda'), to the Castlehill on west : To be
held for life, paying to the king five pence, and to John Gollan and his heirs two
shillings Scots yearly. Signed for granter by  Cuthbert, notary. At Inverness,
18th January 1535-6. Witnesses, William Gollan, John Kenyr, Alexander Berde, John
M'Gillegarrich, and George Symonson, serjeant. Entitled on back ' Charter of Andrew
Shaws tenement now possest by Culclachy.' [1636, Box 42.
404. 12th April 1536.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Portus in Dalkeith
personally gave sasine to his son ('filio naturali'), Thomas Portus, and Cristine
Brown, his spouse, their heirs, etc., of a tenement lying in the town of Dalkeith, in the
south vennel which leads from Crechtoun towards the bridge of Logtoun, between the
tenement of William Mow on south and the public path which leads towards Laswaid
on the north, the public road leading to said bridge on the east, and the land of William
Heich on west. Sasine given 12th April 1536. Witnesses, John Portus, James Mow,

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William Crechtoun, William Smith, and John Lyon. Thomas Bernys, by apostolic
authority notary public. [1680, Box 43.
405. 18th April 1536.] Discharge by Walter, lord of St. John, knight, preceptor
of Torphichen, etc., in favour of his kinsman and servitor James Dundas of Cragtoune,
and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, acquitting them of the sum of £500 Scots paid
for the composition of the feu-farm grants to them of the lands of Newliston. At
Torphichen, 18th April 1536. Witnesses, Nicholl Dundas, Andrew Lindsay, Thomas
Ewing, and Sir John Maknakill, notary. [1700, Box 44.
406. 18th April 1536.] Notarial Instrument of Assignation in favour of DAVID
Pitcairn of Forthir, by Cristina Ramsay, spouse of John Couper, with consent of her
husband, for redemption of the half-lands of Dounfield alienated by the late John
Ramsay of Dounfield to George Erth of Sauechair, as in No. 285 supra, under reversion.
Done in the said Cristina's lodging in Dounfield. Witnesses, Thomas Lochmalony,
John Henderson, and Isobella Kirk. 18th April 1536. Thomas Flesser, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [924, Box 26.
407. 24th April 1536.] Tack or Lease by Alexander [Stewart], commendator of
Inchaffray (' Monasterii Insule Missarum'), granting to Henry Sincler in Ardoch, and
Beatrice Cheisholme his spouse, a nineteen years' lease, from Whitsunday 1536, of the
half-lands of Rahallo in the parish of Strogeith and shire of Perth for a yearly rent of
five merks. At Inchaffray, 24th April 1536. Signed by the commendator and by
Antony Hog, James Garden (?), Robert Foular, John Main (?), James Eannaldson,
William Kelt, Archibald Oustoun [or Stoustoun], John Neyll, William Olyphard, Thomas
Gardiner, Eobert Cant (?), and John Eauff, some of the names being very faint. Seal
attached, partly broken. On one side representation of abbey with figure in doorway,
bearing a palm branch in dexter hand and a platter (?) in sinister. Obverse : Semee of
stars, an eagle with open wings and a halo round head, standing on a scroll bearing
the words, 'In principio erat v[erbum].' Legend broken. [1459, Box 38.
408. 27th May 1536.] Official Transumpt made on 26th September 1542, under
the inspection of John M'Crekane, vicar of Sorbe and commissary of Fames and Eennys,
at the instance of Patrick M'Lellan of Gelstoun, with Sir Michael Halthorne his
'prolocutor,' of an instrument of sasine, dated 27th May 1536, from the protocol book
of the late Gilbert Gibsoun, notary public, which book was produced in court by
Michael Graham, notary public, keeper thereof, the said sasine following on a precept
from the chancery of King James the Fifth, dated at Edinburgh, 20th May 1536, for
infefting Patrick M'Lellan, as heir of his brother Thomas M'Clellan of Gelstoun, in the
lands of Glenzarrok, Little Quhithill, Portarland, Kirkmereyne and Glen, Mekilquhithyll,
Glendowbank, Newlands, and Arelawne, with the mill of Gelstoun in the parish of
Gelstoun and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Arthlone and the mill of Kirkcormok in the
parish of Kirkcormok, Glenley and Cotland in the parish of Kirkcudbright, Lochtoun
or Eennystoun, Drumrey, and Grenane, in the parish of Glasserton, Wigtownshire,
Barlegow, Culquhay and Drongannis, Culnook, Barmuling, Matharstevart, with the
mill of Eemystoun, in the parish of Sorbe, and Lochronald in the parish of Kirkewan,
all erected into the barony of Gelstoun ; the sheriff being required to take security for
£88, 10s. Scots of rents of said lands and mills for the term of Martinmas last, and £177
of relief. Sasine given- by Archibald Stewart, stewart depute of Kirkcudbright.
Witnesses, John M'Clellan in Auchinleyn, David M'Culloch of Conquhetoune, Eoger

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Gordoun, John Sedlingtoun, Gilbert M'Nacht, John Stewart, and John Rome. Tran
sumpt made in the consistory of the parish church of Wigtoun before Mr. Patrick
M'Culloch, vicar of Wigtoun, Sir Robert Logane, and Sir Nicholas M'Garve, chaplains,
John M'Blayne, burgess of Wigtoun, and Gilbert M'Crekane. Transumpt written by
Michael M'Crekane of Galloway diocese, notary public by apostolic authority. [2123,
Box 53.
409. 28th May 1536.] Letter of Reversion by William Wallace of Ellrislie
[EUerslie], in favour of John Cocherane of that Ilk, promising to renounce, for the
sum of £40 Scots, the mill and mill land of Cocherane, with the ' kyllis '. [kilns] of the
same, and a cow's grass in the mains of Cocherane, in the lordship of Cocherane, barony
and shire of Renfrew, mortgaged by the granter. Dated at Paisley, 28th May 1536.
Witnesses, William and David Cochrane, brothers-german of the said John, and Sir
John Henrisone. Signed William Vallace of Elrislie v* my hand.' Seal wanting.
[2226, Box 56.
410. 19th June 1536.] Notarial Instrument [old copy, but not contemporary],
narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses, and at the express command of
Sir Alexander [Stewart],1 bishop of Moray, and commendator of the monasteries of
Scone and Inchaffray (' Insule Missarum '), John Clerk, prior of the monastery of Scone,
vicar of Eegortown, and Edward Abircrombie, ' granatarius ' of said abbacy, vicar of
Logyrait, passed to the town and lands of Arnbothy, lying in the lordship of the abbey
of Scone and sheriffdom of Perth, and there assigned and cognosced Alexander Lynd-
SAY, burgess of Perth, undoubted farmer of the lands, to the right marches of the said
lands of Arnbothy, according to the ancient perambulations, to be manured, ploughed,
and occupied, and to be preserved unharmed from the invasion of neighbours and
molestation and destruction during the terms and whole space of his tack, which limits
and divisions, ' per cruces lapideas erectas et rupes crucibus insculptas, fontium capita
et torrentium preterfluxiones, in vulgari, . . . dilucidantur ' ; — 'In the first at the south,
fra Abbat Alexanderis croce west to the heid of the cheapelburne well and croce thairat,
and syne lineallie north our the Southry, croce be croce, to the Baky well and croce
thairat ; fra the Baky well north, croce be croce and stane be steane, doune to the great
steane beneath the well callit the nynmaidin well, with ane great croce on the heid of
the said steane ; fra the said croce steane lineallie east, steane be steane, to the schear-
stane ; fra the scheirsteane lineallie eist, steane be steane, over to the steane at the
neither west nuke of Burnis fauld, and syne eist the dyke fra the eist neither nuke of
Burnisfauld eistward, steane be steane, to the kyd well and steane ; fra the kydwell and
steane lineallie eist, steane be steane, to the Blakwell with the craig above the west end
of the Blak hill ; fra the Blakwell and craig lynallie north and doune over the Blak hill
bewest the cairne to Schanksfuird ; fra Schanksfuird wpwart againe south ay as the
clughe burne gais wpon the steid steane to the heid of the said burne, and syne west
the common mercat geat on the south syde of the lach to the cairnes and steanes besouth
the Scheining hill ; fra the cairnes and steanes besouth the Scheining hill linallie south
our as the muire and the eist end of the rachtis de Perth [sic] wp and south, steane be
steane, to the merch steane with ane croce on the heid theiron on the west syde of the
Turfhill; fra the said merch-steano with the croce liniallie south and downe on the
east syde of the glak and eist syde of the strype and lach, as the steanes gais at the
craigis, be the corneland, to the south-west end of the rigendis of the Turfhill, and [syne]
1 The date of this writ corrects Bishop Keith's statement that Alexander Stewart died in 1534.
[Catalogue of Scottish Bishojn, Ed. 1824, p. 150, but see note, p. 564.]

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lynallie eist be the rig endis and corne land to the Saidill steane, and syne eist and doune
the strype to the Got . . . [original torn], syne south as the burne gais to the millnland.'
The sense of the rest of the writ is rendered imperfect by a mutilation, but it would
appear that when the lands, as bounded, were handed over to Lindsay with injunctions
to conserve them inviolate, he complained of a neighbour, John Robi[son ?], who was
present and was accused by the prior and ' granatarius ' of the injuries done. He replied
that he had built a sheepfold, but that he had never before lifted or dug peats from the
moss or marsh of the lands without special licence from the abbot and convent, nor
would he do so, and he therefore craved permission to lead the peats lifted, promising
that he would not do the like without special permission of the convent asked and
obtained, the said Sirs John and Edward giving him licence for this occasion only of
winning and leading peats. The parties then demanded instruments from the notary.
These things were done according to the meiths and marches between 8 and 11 A.M.,
on 19th June 1536. Witnesses, John Lovell and James Quhytheid, chaplains, David
Crombie in Bonhard, Patrick Blair, James Hunter, Thomas Galloway, AVilliam Quhyt
heid, Andrew Galloway, Robert Stevin, Robert Rollock, Archibald , Laurence
Done, and Ronald Galloway ; John Merchell, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. Indorsed, in hand- writing of copy, ' Extrak seaissing
the Bishop off Dencaill and his sone off the lands of Arnbathe.' This memorandum
seems to refer to James Paton, bishop of Dunkeld, and his son [cf. of date 28th April
1574 infra], and the present copy may have been made about that period. [3281,
Box 87.
411. 30th June 1536.] Papal Letters relating to the same subject as Nos. 354 and
355 supra, narrating petitions and assertions on the part of James [Hay], bishop of Eoss,
claiming right to the teinds of the lands of the monastery of Fearn, in the diocese of
Eoss, within Tarbat and Nigg and other parishes, which had been improperly and
falsely withheld by Donald Donune, abbot of Fearn, etc. ; narrating also that on the day
appointed for hearing the cause, the procurator for the abbot appeared, while the pro
curator for the bishop did not, and the former therefore demanded letters of inhibition,
which the court thought right and just ; and therefore these letters are directed to all
abbots and clergy within the diocese of Eoss, to inhibit all molestation of the said abbot
and convent in their cause, etc. Dated at Eome, in the second year of Pope Paul the
Third, 30th June 1536. [1379, Box 36.
412. 16th December 1536.] Letters of Obligation by Sirs Andrew Martyn, John
Bowman, Edward Annan, David Bowman, John Brown, David Gawy, Thomas Bow
man, James Corstorphin, Andrew Caretoun, John Murray, Thomas Clark, and William
Abircromby, prebendaries or chaplains, choristers of the collegiate church of the immacu
late Virgin Mary (' intemerate Virginis Marie '), of the town of Craill, in the diocese of
St. Andrews, by which they bind themselves on their priestly word to celebrate a mass
daily each day at the altar of the Holy rood within the said church, Sundays and other
special feasts being excepted, when they shall celebrate the mass for the day, also
excepting Fridays, on which weekly with bells ringing and wax tapers burning they
shall sing a mass in the name of Jesus, with collects, etc. They also will that for the
decency of divine worship, absentees from the weekly chant, and others failing to
perform masses, etc., shall pay 8d. for each mass omitted, etc. The mass to be per
formed for the prosperous state of king and kingdom ; the health of soul and safety of
person of Sir Thomas Myrtoun, archdeacon of Aberdeen and provost of Crail ; for the
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formerly of Monymusk, and the parents, brothers, sisters, and kin of the said Thomas ;
for the souls of his ancestors, parishioners, and benefactors ; for the souls from whom
('animarum quibus ') he has taken aught unjustly, or has done injury to them ; for all
the faithful dead in the pains of purgatory, with collects, etc., used and wont, as
'Almighty and Everlasting God, have mercy on thy servant Thomas,' and 'Have mercy,
we beseech thee, for his benefactors and intentions,' etc., according to the tenor of
his foundation : and that because the said Thomas had paid 200 pounds in gold, for an
annuity of 10 pounds secured on land for the benefit of the granters. Signed and sealed
at Crail, 16th December 1536. Signed by the granters, whose signatures are attested
by Thomas Cunyngham, presbyter and notary public by apostolic authority, John
Haburn of Benistoun being the other witness. Seal wanting. [622, Box 18.
413. 2nd February 1537.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary [Thomas Flessher, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority],
there compeared David Pitcairn of Forthir and William Lumsden of Ardre, touching
a certain reversion made to the latter by the former of this date, on account of which
William Lumsden renounced all documents preceding this date, and particularly a
contract of 11th January 1531-2, reserving a reversion by David to William of the
lands of Ramsays-Forthir, for the sum of 500 merks, regarding which the parties enter
into a mutual obligation that whatever necessary emendations may be made on said
contract, it shall not be changed in substantial points ; and the said WiUiam obliges
himself to the said David Eamsay [sic] of Forthir that he will alter in the reversion
the sums of money granted by said David to the stepmother (?) ('noverce') of said
William for her terce of the said lands, and it shall not be lawful to William or his
heirs to redeem the lands alienated to David, unless he allocate the sums given to his
stepmother after this date with the 500 merks in the reversion. Done at the lodging
of the said David in Forthir, 2nd February 1536-7. Witnesses, David Hamulthone
[Hamilton], David Lochmalony, Andrew Lummsden, and Sir John Finlason. [1832,
Box 47.
414. 23rd March 1537.] Charter by William Bell, son and heir of the deceased
John Bell, burgess of Edinburgh, patron of an altarage in the college kirk of St. Giles,
granting liberty to the Candlemakers of said burgh, in fulfilment of their desire for
' prayeris to be done for them,' etc., to put in a chaplain to the said altar to that end.
Subscribed at Edinburgh, 23rd March 1536-7.1 [40, Box 1.
415. 17th May 1537.] Precept of Sasine by the Provost, Bailies, and Council of
Edinburgh, directed to Simon Prestoun and George Cant, as bailies, narrating that
whereas it was lately determined by the three estates of the kingdom that certain sums of
money should be granted to King James the Fifth, who having lately married Magdalen,
daughter of Francis, King of France, was about to return home, and because they had
spent all their money on the building of a fleshhouse and the repair of common streets
and buildings, and for other causes relating to the king and state, they had expended
more money than the citizens could pay ; nevertheless, lest they should be accused of
ingratitude or sloth towards his highness, they had resolved very liberally to present
a sum of money to his majesty, and a small present (' munusculum ') to his said dearest
consort. To effect this, and considering that the common moor lying near the convent
of the nuns of St. Katherine of Senis [Sciennes] had been of little or no use hitherto,
they had summoned by sound of bell those willing to buy, to appear before them in
1 Printed at length in Charters of St. Giles, Edinburgh, Bannatyne Club, pp. 238, 239.

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the Tolbooth on a certain day, intimating that the moor would be let or sold at varying
prices. Among others appeared Robert Graham, a citizen and burgess, who offered
for a certain acre of the moor 5s. of yearly rent, and offered twenty-seven merks down,
and there being no higher offerer, there was disposed of to the said Robert Graham
and Margaret Auldjoy, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their lawful heirs, in feu-farm,
all and whole the lands in the common moor and within the shire of Edinburgh,
between the public road which leads to the village of Liberton on the east, the lonyng
near the said convent of nuns of St. Katherine of Sciennes on the south, the lonyng
near the lands of Brounfield and fixed stones on the west, and other fixed stones near
the common loch on the north, with their pertinents and bounds, measuring 16 acres
of land, excepting the houses and yards within the said limits, as at present possessed
by Mr. John Chapman and Helena Firth respectively. The granters therefore desire
their bailies to infeft the said Robert Grahame and spouse in the said lands. Dated at
Edinburgh, 17th May 1537. No witnesses. Fragment of burgh seal attached. [133,
Box 4.
416. 22nd August 1537.] Charter by James Hamilton of Fynnart, knight, granting
to Robert Lindesay of Corsbasket, and Janet Ross, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc.,
all and whole the lands of Narstoun, presently occupied by Stephen Pery, Thomas
Pery, George Quhithills, Robert Clerk, Eobert Pery, and John Clerk, reserving the
mill and multures of the same, lying in the barony of Kilbride and sheriffdom of
Lanark : To be held in blench-farm of the granter for one penny Scots. Dated at
Edinburgh, 22nd August 1537. Witnesses, Mr. Hugh Eig, Archibald Hamilton of
Lethame, Alexander Lindesay, Mr. James Lindesay, and James Nasmytht. Signed by
granter. Seal attached, broken : shield couch6, charged with three cinquefoils in a single
tressure ; supporters, two antelopes, and crest a lion's head crowned. [3202, Box 83.
417. 10th November 1537.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
King James the Fifth (dated 8th November [1537]), for infefting John Fullartoun, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Fullartoun of Corsby, in the lands of
Trwn, with fishings, the lands of Fullartoun, with fishings from Troon inclusive to the
mouth, and those of the water of Irvine from the mouth, etc., and other lands [as in
No. 220 supra], taking security for £253, 13s. 4d. of the fermes of the said lands, which
had been nine years and one term in the king's hands by reason of ward, which rents
extend yearly to £79, 6s. 8d. Sasine given, 10th November 1537, by Hugh Wallace
of Halye, acting for William Wallace of Cragy, bailie of Kyle Stewart. Witnesses,
David Blair of Adamtoun, John Gilmour, burgess of Saint Johnston [Perth], William
Wallace in Lomis, and Archibald Barklay ; George Mwre, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [1275, Box 34.
418. 13th December 1537.] Charter by King James the Fifth, under the great
seal, confirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 5th December 1537) by his beloved
clerk, Mr. Henry Sinclair, son of the late Oliver Sinclair of Eoslin, knight, granting to
the king's familiar, his brother-german, James Sinclair, his heirs and assignees, the
lands of Stevinstoun, with tower, etc., moor, mill, fishing in the water of Tyne, right
of patronage of the chaplainry or altar of the holy blood founded and situated within
the parish church of Haddington, lying in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriff
dom of Edinburgh : To be held from the granter, and blench of the king. Witnesses
to charter, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Sir John Sinclair, prebendary of Corstor-
phine, Mr. Alexander Livingstone, chaplain of the chapel of St. Anthony, near Edin-

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burgh, Mr. David Rowok, John Buchquhannane, and Alexander Yong, notaries. Con
firmation given at Bawcomy [Balcomie], 13th December 1537. See Registrum Magni
Sigilli, vol. iii. No. 1735. [2426, Box 62.
419. 10th February 1538.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on precept by King
James the Fifth, following on a charter, dated at Linlithgow, 12th January 1537-8, in
favour of Patrick Wemyss of Pittencreiff, of the lands of Dunfield, in the sheriffdom
of Fife, resigned by David Ramsay of Dunfield. Sasine given by Robert Stewart,
sheriff in that part, 10th February 1537-8. Witnesses, Robert Vile, George Porros,
David Sibbald, Robert Wanles, and Alexander Strang; Sir Thomas Malcum, by apos
tolic authority notary public. [2004, Box 51.
420. 14th April 1538.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
John Fairfoul and Richard Herwy, as bailies), dated at St. Andrews, 14th April 1538,
by Patrick [Hepburn], prior of St. Andrews, in terms of a feu-charter to John Karnys
[Cairns], and Catherine Schewes, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., that land or perti-
cate of a tenement, with yard, close, and gate, also free access thereto, lying in the
South Street of St. Andrews, on the north side of the street, bounded by a tenement
of the chaplainry or altar of St. Duthac founded in the parish church of St. Andrews
on the west, the lands of the archdeacon of St. Andrews on the north-west, ' the gawell
wall of the house Johne Ramsay duellis in ' lying contiguous on the north-east, and the
common way on east, as described. Sasine given by John Fairfoul, as bailie, 14th April
1538. Witnesses, John Bugh, John Ramsay, and John Jak, citizens of St. Andrews,
and others ; Thomas Belty, presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
Seal attached, bearing legend : ' Iohanis fairfvl ' ; a shield charged with a mullet, and in
the dexter corner a cross. [1738, Box 45.
421. 16th April 1538.] Letters from the Papal See, directed to the abbot of
Kinloss, the archdeacon of Sodor, and dean of Restalrig, in terms of a petition by
James Dundas of Craigtoun, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife, to the effect that
Walter Lindsay, knight of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen,
had by permission of Philip Villers Lisle Adam, grand master of the order [389 supra],
granted to the petitioners the lands of Over Newliston, also the lands of Sarjandland,
all as described and bounded in No. 393 supra, 18th May 1534; and that in feu-farm
for forty merks Scots yearly, and other dues, for which grant the petitioners desire
the papal confirmation, which the commissioners are empowered to bestow. [See also
29th August 1538 infra.] Dated at Rome, 16th April, 4th year of Paul the Third,
1538. [2982, Box 78.
422. 8th May 1538.] Notarial Instrument [much torn and defaced] narrating
that, on 8th May 1538, William Blayr in Crosby, lawful procurator for John
Fowlartone, son and heir of the late John Fowlartone, lord of Crosby and of
Dunrudyr, presented a brieve from the royal chancery to Ninian Stewart,
sheriff of Bute and Arran, sitting in judgment in the court-house ('pretorio') of
Rothesay, and desired the proclamation three times of the brieve lest there were any
objectors to the same. The sheriff then, with one of his sergeants, Neil M'Anie, went
to the step ('gradum') of the court-house, where Neil duly proclaimed the brieve.
There were no objectors, which the said sergeant legally proved before the sheriff and
sufficient witnesses. William Blair then, as procurator, propounded before the sheriff
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FuUarton, died last vest and seised in the nine-merk land of Dunrudyr, lying in the
shire of Bute and island of Arran ; that John FuUarton was lawful and nearest heir"
of his said father, and of lawful age; that the lands were valued at £6 money and
nine bolls of barley yearly (in time of peace), and were held ward of the king, in whose
hands they had been for ten years. A retour, instrument of sasine, and charter in
favour of the deceased Fullartone were then produced. Ninian Bannatyne of Cames
demanded instruments. Witnesses, Archibald Stewart of Largaan, Robert Jameson,
' coronator ' of Bwit, Robert Jameson of Makynnoth and Neil M'Anie. George Aber-
nathie, clerk,of the diocese of the Isles, by papal authority notary public. [1276, Box 34.
423. 23rd June 1538.] Precept of Sasine (in terms of a charter) by James
(Stewart), commendator of Kelso, and John, abbot of Lindores, coadjutor and ad
ministrator of said monastery, for infefting John Bertoun, son and heir-apparent
of Eobert Bertoun of Over Berntoun, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston,
with the half of the mill, in the regaUty of Kelso and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. At
Kelso, 23rd June 1538. Signed by the granters and by the following monks :
WiUiam Newtone, sub-prior, Adam Chatto, WiUiam Lawson, Walter Murray, Jasper
Wynram, WiUiam Fayrle, John Paton, Patrick Ogyll, John Cossar, Eobert Lawson,
George Gray, James Ancrum, Alexander Wod, Thomas Turnet, Thomas Schaw, John
Fyfe, Michael Chatto, Thomas Newmouch, Ealf Gledstanes, and Thomas Symson
[2446, Box 63.
Note. — The commendator was the eldest natural son of King James the Fifth.
424. 16th July 1538.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that an honourable gentleman
(' armiger ') John Leweynton of Saltcotts, passed to a waste tenement or site lying in the
town and territory of Gwillen [Gullane], in the 'West raw,' in the barony of Dirlton,
in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, between the lands of
Henry Wilson on west, of the lord of Dirlton on east, and of the said John Leweynton
on the north, and there gave sasine of said waste tenement or site to John Litill and
Jonet Forus, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done 16th July 1538. Witnesses, John
Foular, Eichard Thomsone, Hugh Browne, and John Lewyntoun, son of the said John
Lewynton of Saltcotts. Alexander Quhit, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [238, Box 8.
425. 6th August 1538.] Charter by John Leweyntone of Salcottis, granting to
John Litill and Jonet Forus, his spouse, a waste piece of land in the town and
territory of Gullane, in the West Eaw, bounded as described in preceding writ : To be
held for 2s. Scots yearly. Signed and dated at Saltcottis, 6th August 1538. Witnesses,
George Lewyntoun, Eobert Bartilmo, Eichard Thomsone, John Foular, and Sir
Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary public. [409, Box 12.
426. 29th August 1538.] Notarial Instrument by which Eobert [Eeid], abbot of
Kinloss, and Richard Lausoun, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles, commissioners under
the papal letters narrated, state that — in terms of letters addressed from the papal
See at Rome, dated 14th April 1538 [No. 421 supra], and a charter therein referred
to by Walter Lindsay, knight of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, preceptor of
Torphichen, dated at Torphichen, 16th February 1533-4 [cf. No. 393 supra], granting to
James Dundas of Craigtoun and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, the lands of
Nether Newlistoun and others, particularly described ; to be held for a reddendo

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of £20 Scots yearly with ten merks of augmentation ; which charter proceeds on
letters of licence, by Brother Philip de VUlers Lisleadam, grand master of the hospital
of St. John of Jerusalem, dated at Malta during the holding of the general chapter,
7th March 1532-3, being those described in No. 389 supra, these documents being
recorded at full length -— the said commissioners therefore, by letters dated from the
house of the abbot of Kinloss in Edinburgh, 20th August 1538, cited parties to appear
before them, and on the date hereof parties compeared before the said commissioners
in the aisle of St. Gabriel the Archangel in St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, where,
after hearing, the commissioners in terms of the papal letters ratified the foregoing
charter to James Dundas and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, on 29th August 1538.
Robert, abbot of Kinloss, signs the instrument, ' Ro abbat Kinlos qua supra manu gp^a.'
Witnesses to the instrument, Mr. John Weddell, rector of Flisk, and official of St. Andrews
in the archdeanery of Lothian, George Merschell, provost of Linclowdane, Robert
Malcolmsoun, Archibald Wetherspune and James Ahannay, chaplains; Alexander
Hepburn in Quhitsum, Mr. Hugh Rig, David Kincaid in Coittis, John Houstoun in
Lany, Thomas Ewin, Edward Crawford, burgesses of Edinburgh, and James
Young, notary public. Edward Diksoun, by apostolic authority notary public. [465*,
Box 14.
427. 20th November 1538.] Grant by Robert Blackney, prior of the monastery
of St. Mary and St. Oswin of Tynemouth, and the convent there, in favour of Thomas
Walis of the town of Tynemouth, giving to him for his good and faithful service an
annuity of 40s. sterling with meat and drink, coat [' toga '] and clothing to the value of
15s., and in default of meat and drink to pay him fourteen pence weekly from two
tenements in Whetley, Northumberland, tenanted by William Hothoun and James
Hall : To be held to the grantee for the term of his natural life. With power to him
to distrain for non-payment. Dated 20th November [c. 1538]. Seal gone. [2060,
Box 52.
428. 16th December 1538.] Letters by Gavin [Dunbar], archbishop of Glasgow,
in favour of Mr. Henry Sinclair, clerk, St. Andrews diocese, granting to him a
canonry of Glasgow, and the first rectory or prebend, called the prebend of the
metropolitan church of Glasgow, which the late possessor, James Ard, clerk, of
Glasgow (by his procurator, Mr. John Thornton, canon of Glasgow, in terms of letters
signed by Laurence Cheine of Aberdeen diocese and John Howesoun of Glasgow
diocese, notaries by apostolic authority), duly resigned, first in the manse of the rector
of Kinkell, on 24th October, and again in the cathedral of Aberdeen on 29th November
1538, directing the dean and chapter to give possession. Dated in the archbishop's
wonted residence in Edinburgh, 16th December 1538. Witnesses, Duncan Levingston,
rector of Castlemylk, Peter Steward, rector of Kirkpatrick-Fleming, and Henry Craw
ford, layman of St. Andrews diocese. John Lauder, A.M., clerk of the city of St.
Andrews, by apostolic and imperial authority notary to letters, and Hugh Curry,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority co-notary. [2274, Box 58.
429. 26th April 1539.] Notarial instrument taken in the court-house of Cupar
[Fife] by David Anderson, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Fife, on 14th December
1602, narrating that James, Master of Rothes, sheriff-principal of Fife, had, at the
request of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, issued an edict to warn George Arthe of
Foxtone, ' nevvy ' and successor to the late George Arthe of Foxton, his ' grandschir,' and
others having interest, to the transuming of the protocol of an instrument of renunciation

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taken in the hands of the late Thomas Fletcheour, notary public, by the late David
Pitcairn of Forthir, 'guidschir' to the said Henry Pitcairn, who was assignee of
Christian Ramsay, sister and heir of the late James Eamsay of Dounfield, for the
redemption of the half-lands of Dounfield from the said late George Arthe of Smetone,
and also to summon James Fletcheour, son and heir of the said late Thomas, as
keeper of the said protocol book ; the parties compeared, the protocol book was produced,
the instrument cognosced by Patrick Glasfurd, Andrew his son, and Patrick Meuour,
notaries public, and Alexander Smyth, burgess of said burgh, and consent given to
transume the document, which was done, to the effect that on 26th April [15]39, David
Pitcairn of Forther compeared at the parish kirk of Cupar, in the Lady aisle of the
same, as assignee of Christian Eamsay, sister and heir of the late James Eamsay of
Dounfield, and there, in terms of the reversion by George Arthe of Smetone to the late
James Eamsay, for redemption of the half-lands of Downfield, paid down on St. Colm's
altar in said church, 292 merks 6s. 6d., for which money George Arthe granted receipt
and renounced his title to the lands. Witnesses, John Seton of Balbirnie, the laird of
Eankelor, laird of Forrett, William Seton of Eumgally, and Cristello [Christopher]
Seton. Witnesses to transumpt, Thomas Williamsone, Eobert Barclay, Patrick Pitblado,
burgesses of Cupar, John Ballingall, servitor of Henry Pitcairn, David Fellie in Cupar,
and William Halkerstone, servitor of the subscribing notary, John Paterson, clerk
of the sheriff court of Fife. [2454, Box 63.
430. 25th June 1539.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, in presence of the
notary and witnesses, John Martyne of Cardoun, procurator for David Creichtone,
assignee, as he asserted, for Janet Hay, sometime lady of Nauchtane, to the reversion
of the lands of Little Over Friertoun, granted to her by the late David Bonar and
Jonet Kennedy, then his spouse, now spouse of Patrick Thomson — appeared, holding
in his hands the said reversion, in terms of which he warned the said Janet Kennedy
and Patrick Thomson to appear in the church of Forgund in Fife on the fortieth
day thereafter, to receive the sums of money and tack contained in the reversion, for
the redemption of the lands. Done on 25th June 1539, in the street or place of the
city of Edinburgh. Witnesses, Eobert Kar, Thomas Johnstoun, and James Martyne.
Eobert Wilsone, notary of St. Andrews diocese, and by apostolic authority. [2958,
Box 78.
431.  June 1539.] Tack or Lease by George [Durie], archdeacon of St.
Andrews, commendator of Dunfermline, with consent of the convent, in favour of Mr.
Hugh Eig, burgess of Edinburgh, and Janet Hoppar, his spouse, of the lands of
Carberry, in the regality of Dunfermline (Musselburgh), for nineteen years, at a yearly
rent of £19, 6s., payable at Whitsunday, and £15, 6s. with twelve bolls of wheat, at
Martinmas. At Dunfermline,  June 1639. Signed by the commendator and by
the following monks : John Boswell, Andrew Brown, Andrew Richartson, Robert
Fergusone, John Smyth, John Merchemston, Andrew Scot, Patrick Masoune, Thomas
Burne, John Angus, Mathew Lauson, John Baxter, David Dundas, John Forman,
Alexander Mow, Alexander Huniman, Thomas Lytiljone, John Murray, Adam Lausoun,
James Thomsoun, Robert Mathesoun, James Crechtoun, Robert Hogart, James Dundas,
Eobert Fargusson, John Smyth. [1743, Box 45.
432. 20th June 1539.] Charter by Patrick Cokburne of Newbigin, in favour of
William Cokburne of Chowslie and Margaret Galbraith, his spouse, their heirs,
etc., selling and alienating to them his templar-lands in Langtoun, with the ' era ' mill

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of the same, in the sheriffdom of Berwick [cf. No. 347 supra] : To be held of Walter
[Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, knight, and his successors, in
fee and heritage for ever, for a reddendo of 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Dated and signed
by the granter at Clerkintoun, 20th June 1539. Witnesses, Bartholomew Cokburne,
the granter's brothers, James, John, and Alexander Cokburne, and Sir John Ramsay,
chaplain. Seal attached, in good preservation— three cocks, two in chief, one in base,
with a charge like a crescent or annulet in centre of shield. Legend : ' S. Patricii
Cokbvrn.' [635, Box 19.
433. 5th July 1539.] Instrument narrating that, in presence of the notary and
witnesses, George Chalmer, bailie in that part of a noble lord, Andrew, Lord Vchiltre
and lord of the barony of Trabok, presented to the notary, to be read, a precept of
sasine, written on parchment, under the seal and manual subscription of the said lord ;
which precept is engrossed, directed to George Chalmer and James Chalmer, as bailies,
narrating that the said lord had sold to James Chalmer of Gaitgirth and Annabella
Cunynghame, his spouse, the longer liver of the two, their heirs and assignees, his
two-merk lands of the 'Burne,' which Thomas Smyth, Thomas Scherinlaw, and
Margaret Speir now occupy, also those two-merk lands called the 'Manys,' which the
said James Chalmer, Eobert Chalmer, Eobert Manse [or Mause], and John Manse [or
Mause], now occupy, in the said barony of Trabok and sheriffdom of Aire, as in the
charter made thereon: therefore commanding the said bailies to give sasine in the
usual form. At Edinburgh, 16th May 1539, and signed 'Andro, lord of Uchiltre.'
After the reading of which precept, George Chalmer, bailie, gave hereditary sasine and
corporal possession of the whole lands by delivery of earth and stone, to the said
James Chalmer of Gaitgirth and to Mr. Mathew Chalmer, attorney of the said
Annabella Cunynghame, saving the right of every one ('saluo jure cuiuslibet '). The
letters are then ingrossed [an unusual form] from the chancery of King James the Fifth
declaring that he has assumed John Cunynghame of Capringtoun and Mr. Mathew
Chalmer, as attorney for Annabella Cunynghame in all her affairs, pleas, and actions
moved and to be moved against her, desiring the lieges to receive them as such.
At Edinburgh, 31st May [1539]. Upon which the said James and Mr. Matthew asked
instruments from the notary. Done upon the soil of the lands at 5 p.m. on 5th July
1539. Witnesses, Constantine Campbell, Eobert Chalmer, John Barbour, John
Barquhill, and Thomas Scherinlaw and William Bannatyne. Stephen Prestoune,
clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [382, Box 11..
434. 30th October 1539.] Charter by Sir William Eichardson, vicar perpetual
of the parish church of St. Cuthbert of Langtoun, with consent of James [Stewart],
commendator of Kelso, and John [Philp], abbot of Lindores, administrator of Kelso,
granting to William Cockburn of Chowslie and Margaret Galbraith, his spouse,
the lands of Gretrig, Vicar's Croft, Hauchis, Langlands and commonflat of said
vicarage, in the barony of Langton, Berwickshire, except one croft on the east side
of the church called Hoy's Croft, now occupied by Kentigern Home, curate of the
church, with pasture for one horse in the said lands : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty (old and new) of nine merks 13s. 9d. Dated at Kelso, 30th
October 1539. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Cokburne, rector of Petcokkis, Alexander
Gledstanis, rector of Garwod, Eichard Richardson, vicar of Sproustoun, Richard Ker,
James Lawson of Hundby, Thomas Makdowale of Makcarstoun, Alexander Hop-
pringill, Sir William Chepman, and Sir Thomas Quhite, chaplains, Sirs Eobert
Lausoun, Thomas Watho, and John Rolland, notaries. Signed by the commendator,

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abbot, and the following members of the convent : William Newtone, William Lausoun,
Walter Murray, Adam Chatto, Robert Lawsoun, John Paton, James Ancrum, George
Gray, Jasper Wynrem, William Wrangham, Thomas Turnet, John Cosar, Thomas New-
mouch, Michael Chatto, Thomas Schaw, Alexander Wod, Thomas Symson, and Patrick
Ogyll. Thomas Watho, notary, signs for William Richardson. Seal of Richardson
(a chevron) and that of the commendator of Kelso still attached. [1385, Box 36.
435. 30th October 1539.] Precept by the above Sir William Richardson
directed to Thomas Buccles, desiring him to give sasine to William Cockburn of
Chowslie and Margaret Galbraith, his spouse, in terms of the above charter. Dated
at Kelso, 30th October 1539. Signed by the commendator, the administrator, and
others as in the charter. Two seals attached — that of the abbey, somewhat broken,
and that of the granter, with the arms defaced. [2536, Box 65.
436. 3rd November 1539.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above
precept. Sasine given by Thomas Buccles, as bailie, on the lands called Vicarscroft,
3rd November 1539. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Cokburn, rector of Petcokkis, Kentigern
Hume, curate of Langton, Jasper Gradan, Edmund Gradan, John Buccles, Thomas
Alexander and George Sleych. Patrick Morison, A.M., presbyter of Aberdeen diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [1556, Box 40.
437. 17th December 1539.] Letters-patent by King James the Fifth [cf. No. 439
infra] by which he appoints William Crawfurd of Cartsburn, Walter Cauldwell or John
Cochrane, to act as attornies for Elizabeth Cuninghame, spouse of Alexander Schaw
of Sauchy, in all her actions and affairs. Edinburgh, 17th December an. reg. 27, 1539.
[2620, Box 67.
438. 9th January 1540.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William Cockburn
and Margaret Galbraith, following on a precept dated at Clerkington, 20th June
1539 [cf. No. 432 supra], by Patrick Cokburn of Newbiggin, alienating to them the
templar-lands and ' Cramylle,' described in the writ cited. Sasine given by Thomas
Bukles, as bailie, 9th January 1539-40. Witnesses, Mr Adam Galbraith, Alexander
Galbraith, John Crawfurd, David Fortoun, and David Hoppringill. Symon Fortoun,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public by apostolic authority. [1557, Box 40.
439. Hth January 1540.] Charter by King James the Fifth, following on a
resignation by Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, confirming to him and Elizabeth Cun
ningham, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs, etc., the lands of West Grenokschaw,
with the ' auld castellsteid,' etc. ; also an annualrent of 50s. from the lands of Johnstone,
all in the sheriffdom of Eenfrew, for the services due and wont. At Linlithgow,
14th January 1539-40. Printed in Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iii. No. 2071. [2167,
Box 55.
440. 14th January 1540.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King
James the Fifth, to Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and his spouse, in terms of the
preceding charter. At Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40. Portion of seal attached.
[1875, Box 48.
441. 19th February 1540.] Charter by James [Stewart], commendator, and John,
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John Tennent, 'familiar servitor of the king,' and to Marion Atkinson, his spouse,
in conjunct fee, etc., the lands of Over Howdane and Nether Howdane, in the lordship
of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held to them and their heirs, whom
failing, to Patrick Tennent, brother-german of John, for a yearly feu-duty of £30 Scots,
namely, for old rental £20, also for grassums, ' cayn foulis, arriages,' and other services,
£6, and in augmentation of rental, £4, extending in all to £30, with three suits of
court at Kelso, and a duplicand at entry of heirs. Signed at Kelso, 19th February
1539-40, by King James the Fifth, in token of his consent, and by the commendator,
administrator, and the following members of convent : William Newton, sub-prior,
William Lawson, William Fayrle, John Cossar, Eadulf Gledstens, George Gray, William
Wrangham, Thomas Turnet, Thomas Newmouch, Thomas Schaw, Walter Murray,
James Ancrum, Robert Lawson, Alexander Wod, John Paton, Patrick Ogyll, Adam
Chatto, Jasper Wynrem, Michael Chatto, Thomas Symson, and John Fyff. Witnesses,
Mr. Eobert Walterstoun, provost of 'Bothans,' Mr. Patrick Cokburn, rector of Petcoks,
Mr. Robert Lauson, vicar of Ecclesgreig, John Rolland, David Borthuik, John Makneill,
notary public, Archibald Borthuik, and Nicholas Dikis. Fragments of seals only remain.
[2537, Box 65.
442. 20th February 1540.] Charter by William [Colville], commendator of the
monastery of Culross, and John Colville, abbot of the same convent, which is subject
to the monastery of Kinloss, granting in feu-farm to their brother-german, Robert
Colville, and Margaret Skougall, and their heirs, a salt-pan (which he had built
from the foundation on a piece of waste land belonging to the convent) and the land
upon which it is erected, with five perticates or roods of land round the same, in the
lordship and town of Culross in the sheriffdom of Perth, with the express power of
building storehouses for keeping the salt, a stable for the care of the horses working
in said salt-pan, and with licence or ' craig leif ' to dig coals from the granters' coal-
heughs and transporting them to the salt-pan, also of digging new coalheughs within
the bounds of Culros, for upkeep of the pan : To be held to the grantees and their
heirs for five merks yearly in name of feu-farm. Dated at Culross, 20th February
1539-40. Witnesses, James Coluile of East Vemis, knight, Mr. Edward Bruce, Alex
ander Gaw, David Wricht, James Gaw, Sirs John Broun, Thomas Criste, and Robert
Broun, chaplains. Signed by the commendator and abbot, and by the following monks :
John Cristisoun, John Kynpont, Andrew Cristall, John Evynsoun, David Trumbull,
John Yowng, Michael Donaldsoun, Alexander Halkerstoun, Robert Cristesoun, George
Patersoun, Robert Dewquhyr, Eobert Holkat, Archibald Prymrose, Alexander Bauerege,
John Wostwatter, and Andrew Trumbull. Two seals appended, one that of the abbey of
Culross, somewhat broken ; the other a very fine seal of Eobert [Eeid], bishop of Orkney
and abbot of Kinloss, attached in token of his assent to the writ. [2720, Box 70.
443. 21st February 1540.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the precept
under the quarter seal, dated at Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40, No. 440 supra, for
infefting Alexander Schaw of Sauquhye and his spouse in the lands of Wester
Grenok Schaw, as in charter of same date, No. 439 sipra. Sasine of the lands given
by William Allansoun, sheriff of Eenfrew in that part, on 21st February 1539-40, to
the grantee and to William Crawfurd of Cartsburn, as procurator for Elizabeth Cun
ningham. Witnesses, John Schaw, brother-german of Alexander, John Cunynghame,
servitor of the laird of Grenok, Alexander Galbraith and John Morisoun, tenants of
said lands. Eobert Cunyngham, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [3012, Box 79.

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444. 23rd February 1540.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated at Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40, No. 440 supra, in terms
of the charter of same date, No. 439 supra, to Alexander Schaw and his spouse, of
the lands of Wester Grenokschaw and others. Sasine of the annualrent therein described
given, 23rd February 1539-40, on the ground of the lands of Over Johnstoun, by Patrick
Walles, sheriff in that part, to Walter Cauldwell and John Cochrane, on behalf of the
grantees. Witnesses, William Cochrane, Thomas Cochrane, John Henrisoun, John
Murdoch, and John Walles. Robert Cunyngham, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1836,
Box 47.
445. 25th February 15[40.] Charter by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John, etc.,
granting to Henry Polwart and Margaret Lindesay, his spouse, the lands of
Coustoun, in the barony of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow : To be held in feu
farm for eighteen merks yearly (fifteen merks of old rental and three of augmentation)
and other duties. Dated 25th February 15 — [c. 1540 ; see of date 9th November 1540,
infra]. Date torn away, and the whole writ much torn. [2371, Box 61.
446. 8th March 1540.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Gottray resigned
into the hands of Nicholas Swynton, bailie of the burgh of Haddington, an annualrent
of 5s. to be upUfted from two tenements of land lying contiguous, pertaining to John
Wauch, WUliam Dugeon, and Peter Gottray, between the tenement of John Gottray
on south, that of Laurence Getgud on north, the Tyne on the east, and the market-place
on the west, and on the east the ' hardgait ' of the burgh, belonging to the said John,
as heir of his father, the late Patrick Gottray, in favour of Philip Gipsoun [Gibson],
his heirs, etc., to whom sasine was duly given, 8th March 1539-40. Witnesses, Alex
ander Broun, Nicholas Hutson, Thomas Bowman, John Hutson, William Mason, sergeant,
and Robert Barnis, Sir Adam Broun, chaplain, and Alexander Symson, junior, notary
public. Alexander Symson, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. Seal
attached, utterly defaced. [2181, Box 55.
447. 20th October 1540.] Indenture by Margaret Strutheyr, widow, late wife of
Richard Strutheyr of East Dudden, county Northumberland, demising and letting the
' far mold ' she now resides in in East Dudden, with all profits, etc., during her life,
excepting the dwelling-house and barn, with common and pasture, of all her own proper
goods and chattels, to hold to her son William Strother of Kirk Newton, esquire,
he paying yearly to her during her life five merks sterling, and to pay the 'yeris
farme ever aforhaunde and within the yere,' or the said Margaret shall re-enter to
possession. Entry at Whitsunday next. Each party is bound to £20 sterling for any
breach of the agreement. Dated 20th October [1540]. Witnesses, Christopher Bell
of BelUsses, Robert Struther, gentleman, Richard Spour, William Grene, John
Howntelee, Thomas Tomer, John Whitfeld of Morpeth, burgesses, Martyn Anderson
of the said Dudden and James Thomson of Kirk Newton, yeomen, William Thomson
of Natherton, and John his son. Signed, 'Margrit Struther of Dudden.' [3190,
Box 83.
448. 9th November 1540.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, 12th June 1540, and directed to Andrew Eos and WiUiam Ray, as bailies),
by Sir Walter Lindsay, preceptor of Torphichen, for infefting Henry Pollart and
Margaret Lindsay, his spouse, and their heirs-male, in terms of a charter of feu-farm,
in the lands of Costoun, in the barony of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow. Wit-

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nesses to precept, Andrew Lindsay, Alexander and James Lindsay, Nicolas Dundas,
and James CoUisone, notary public. Sasine given by Andrew Ross, as bailie, to the
said Henry, and to Sir James Lindsay, attorney for Margaret, on 9th November 1540.
Witnesses, John Leche, and Sir Robert Pollart, notary public. Notary, Walter Mury,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [2983, Box 78.
449. 8th February 1541.] Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept
by King James the Fifth, as administrator, etc., for his son James, Stewart of Scotland,
etc. (dated at Stirling, 31st December 1540), for infefting Alexander Schaw of
Sauchie in the lands of Finnart, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, formerly held and
forfeited by the late James Hamilton of Finnart, reserving the superiority of the Earl
of Arran over said lands. Sasine given, 8th February 1540-41, by William Crawfurd,
sheriff of Renfrew in that part. Witnesses, Robert and John Archibald, and Henry
Lyoun. James Lindsay, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. Official copy of instrument made by Sir John Skene, clerk-register, 8th
February 1594, on behalf of James Schaw of Greenock. [2340, Box 60.
450. 3rd March 1541.] Letters under the Privy Seal, by King James the Fifth,
renouncing, in terms of certain payments made to the high treasurer, and discharging
Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and his heirs by Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, etc.,
of the letters of reversion made by him to the late Sir James Hamilton of Finnart,
knight, for redemption of the lands of Finnart, in the shire of Renfrew, sold under
reversion for £1400 Scots. At St. Andrews, 3rd March 1540-41. [2138, Box 54.
451. 6th March 1541.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Thane of Edin-
donyng passed to a piece of land which Patrick Flokr occupies, lying in the barony of
Edindonyng and sheriffdom of Perth, and there gave sasine of the same, with his own
hands, to James Rollok there accepting, in terms of a charter by the said Alexander ;
who then passed to a piece of land occupied by John Criste in said barony, and gave sasine
as before ; then proceeded to a piece of land which John Morice occupies, giving sasine
thereof, also with his own hands, to the said James Rollok. Done 6th March 1540-41,
before John Dunnistoun, John Hay, and Sir John Gray, chaplain. Thomas Annand,
clerk of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1306, Box 34.
452. 28th March 1541.] Precept by Cristina Ramsay, lady of the half of Dun-
feild, to David Balfour (not designed), as bailie, for infefting David Pitcarne of that
Ilk, and Elizabeth Durye, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., in the
half of the lands of Dunfeild, in the sheriffdom of Fife, in terms of a charter of sale to
them. No witnesses. At Forthir, 28th March 1541. The granter's hand led at the
pen by Thomas Fleschar, notary public. [1640, Box 42.
453. 5th April 1541.] Lease by George [Durie], commendator of the monastery
of Dunfermling, granting to Hugh Rig, burgess of Edinburgh, Jonet Hopper, his
spouse, and to James Eig, their son, the lands of Carberry, with coals and coalheu°-hs
in the 'shire' ('schira') of Musselburgh and regality of Dunfermling, for a term of
nineteen years for a rental of £19, 6s. at Whitsunday, and £15, 6s., with forty bolls of
wheat, at Martinmas, yearly, with forty-eight capons, and other burdens and services
due and wont. Dunfermline, 5th April 1541. Signed by the commendator and by
the following members of the convent : John Boswell [almoner and keeper of the
rental-books], John Murray, James Creichtoun, Adam Lausoun, John Baxter, David

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Dundas, Andrew Eichartsone, Thomas Litiljohne, Eobert Hoghird, John Merchemstoun,
Alexander Honiman, Patrick Masoun, Alexander Mow, Alexander Aitkin, John Forman,
John Spendluff, John Smyth, James Thomson, Thomas Burne, and Andrew Broun.
Seal attached, in fair preservation. [1201, Box 32.
454. 5th April 1541.] Charter by Walter Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the lands
underwritten, narrating that he had been summoned to hear his lands declared to be
in non-entry, although he had received a charter of new infeftment from King James
the Fifth, and because James Sibbald of Rankelo, his frank tenementer, had paid the
composition for his tenandry of the third part of Strathairly, in the barony of Lundy
and sheriffdom of Fife, the granter conveys to the said James the said third part, in
fee and heritage, for services due and wont. Dated at Largo, 5th April 1541. Signed
by the granter before John Lundy of Stratharlie, Sir John Chalmer, presbyter, and
other witnesses. [702, Box 21.
455. 26th April 1541.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed to
Alexander Weddale, bailie in that part, and dated at Edinburgh, 3rd February 1540-41,
by William Lindsay, knight, lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., in favour
of Thomas Rutherford, son of the late James Rutherford, and Lucy Hamilton, his
wife, for infefting them and their heirs in the lands of St. Boswells, with land, croft,
manse, etc., of Lessydwyne [Lessudden], belonging to the granter's lands of St. Bos
wells, in the bounds of Tevidale and shire of Eoxburgh. Witnesses to precept, AVilliam
Polwart, Nicolas Dundas, and James Collesone, notary public. Sasine given on the
ground of the templar-lands of St. Boswells and Lessudden, 26th April 1541. "Wit
nesses, James Thurbrand of Style, John Stoddart, Adam Eichertsone, Patrick Coitt in
Lessydwyne, and George Smyth in Langnewtoun. Patrick Crawfurd, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [1065, Box 29.
456. 19th June 1541.] Tack or Lease by William [Colville], commendator and
usufructuar of Culross, and John Colville, abbot of the same, with the convent, letting
to John Atkyn, Janet Car, his wife, and William Atkyn, their son, for the space
of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1541, the lands called the Burwane, with the one
half of the Whitehills, which John Atkyn formerly occupied, lying in the abbey shire
of Culross and sheriffdom of Perth, at a yearly rent of five merks. At Culross, 19th
June 1541. Signed by the commendator, abbot, and by John Cristisoun, John Kyn-
pont, David Trumbull, John Young, Michael Donaldsoun, George Paterson, Eobert
Dewquhir, Eobert Holkat, Archibald Prymros, Alexander Bauereage, John Westuater,
Andrew Trumbull, members of the convent. [1962, Box 50.
457. 25th June 1541.] Instrument by David Cristison, canon or prebendary of
the collegiate church of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Anne (?), Glasgow diocese, dispens
ing with the impediments to the marriage of James Symson, layman of St. Andrews
diocese, and Agnes Grenlaw there, arising because the father of the said James held
the said Agnes at the sacred font, as narrated in the petition signed by James Hopkirk,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, as notary public, John Megget, rector of Kerrington,
acting on behalf of the said Agnes ; this dispensation being in terms of a commission by
Antony, by the title of the four crowned saints, Cardinal (given at Eome, 12th January
1541), proceeding on a petition by George Cuyk, canon of Dunkeld, setting forth the
dispeace and enmity which arose in Scotland and the Isles from marriages hindered by
want of dispensations, or contracted without them, and the benefits which might arise
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from a proper faculty for dispensation, whereupon the Cardinal authorised the said
David Cristison and George Cuyk to grant dispensations and all the necessary facilities
to thirty-five couples, men and women related within the forbidden degrees, as fully
narrated. Instrument dated in the said David's lodging in Edinburgh, 25th June 1541.
Witnesses, George Ramsay, laird of Cletthe, William Ferquhar, burgess of Edinburgh,
Andrew Oliphant, and William Blaikze. Robert Makkey, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary to the writ. [2950, Box 78.
458. 28th March 1542.] Letters by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, etc., appointing
procurators on his behalf for resigning, in the hands of the bailies of Edinburgh, a
tenement in said burgh, on the north side of High Street, between the lands of Alex
ander Levyntoun on south and the North Loch on the north, the other boundaries being
left blank [but see No. 219 supra, and under date 30th March 1574, infra], in favour of
Sir John Campbell of Lundy, knight, and Isabella Gray, his spouse : To be held in
feu-farm, in terms of a charter. Signed, ' A Erl of Ergyll.' At Campbell, 28th March
1542. AVitnesses, John Campbell, rector of Kilmertein, Mr. Neil Campbell, dean of
Lismore, and Lauchlan, ' medico.' Seal appended, much defaced. [2159, Box 55.
459. 21st April 1542.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Euglen, 21st April 1542), by James Hamilton of Shawfield and Easter Greenlees, for
infefting, in terms of a charter of sale, his brother, John Hamilton in Turnemlaw, and
Margaret Fleming, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., in the eastern half of the five
merk land of Greenlees Easter (excepting 40d. worth thereof), in the barony of Cambus-
lang and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept, Archibald Stewart of Bouhouse,
Patrick Hamiltoun of Bogside, Archibald Lindsay, Gavin Broun, Sir Alan Hamiltoun,
notary public, and Cuthbert Brady. Sasine given, 21st April 1542, by Patrick Hamil
toun of Bogside. Witnesses, the said Mr. Alan Hamilton and Gavin Broun, James
Conighame, and William Hamiltoun. Notary, David Gybsoun, A.M., presbyter of the
city of Glasgow, by apostolic authority. [2249, Box 57.
460. 7th June 1542.] Charter by George [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, granting
in favour of John Stewart, grandson and heir of the late John Stewart of Arnetully,
his heirs-male, etc., the lands of Easter Cardenny and Cardenny Inches, in the sheriff
dom of Perth and regality of Dunkeld, a portion of the land being reserved as a granary
or girnell for the bishop's teinds : To be held in feu-farm, reserving a liferent use to
Jonet Wychtman, relict of the said late John Stewart. Eeddendo, by the said Janet
during her lifetime, and then by the said John Stewart, a yearly feu-duty of ten merks
to the chaplains celebrating morning mass at the altar of St. Columba, within the church
of Dunkeld, and 13s. 4d. of augmentation. Signed by the bishop and the following
members of the chapter: David Meldrum, archdeacon, Alexander Erskin, subdean,
Simon Schaw, succentor, Dunkeld, Robert Crechtoun of Fongorth, Alexander Annand
of Forgundenny, Michael Valcar of Monydy, George Cuyk of Creif, Thomas Broun of
Inchmagramoch, James Lynn of Abberladie, Archibald Boyd of Feme, David Douglas
of Lindeff, Robert Grahayme of Alyth, at Edinburgh, 7th June 1542. The bishop's
round seal still attached, in fair preservation. [689, Box 20.
461. 7th June 1542.] Precept of Sasine by the said bishop, in terms of the
preceding writ, directed to John Bannerman, bailie of the regality of Dunkeld, for
infefting the said John Stewart in the lands of Easter Cardeny and others.
Edinburgh, 7th June 1542. Signed only by the bishop. [690, Box 20.

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462. 22nd June 1542.] Letter of Reversion by 'Dene David Brady,' vicar of
Gulane, in favour of John Fouros of Lucasland, of a ' ryg of land ' containing an acre
of land in his lands of Lucasland, barony of Dirleton, constabulary of Haddington,
upon the east part of his lands of Lucasland between the said John's lands on east
and west, Lord Dirletoun's lands on north, and the High Street on south; which
lands were mortgaged for £10 Scots, to be repaid in Gulane parish kirk. Dated at
Gulane, 22nd June 1542. Witnesses, Sir John Wilsoun, Sir William Tod, Thomas
Young, John Gudbody, David Vyndgattis, Sir Cuthbert Brady, Sir George Arnot,
and Sir Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary, who also signs as a witness. Signed,
' Den Dauid brade w* my hand.' [1554, Box 40.
463. 27th June 1542.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Schaw, son of
Alexander Schaw of Sauchy by his spouse, Elizabeth Cuningham, following on a precept
(of date at Greynok, 16th June 1542) by the said Alexander Schaw, directed to AArilliam
Crawfurd of Cartisburn, as bailie, for infefting his son John in the twenty merk lands of
Finnert, in the barony and shire of Renfrew : To be held of the granter blench, for a
red rose at midsummer. Sasine given 27th June 1542. Witnesses, John Blaketter of
TulliaUane, David Schaw, John Crawfurd of Kirkwod, Cuthbert Crawfurd, Thomas
Watson, James Brus, Alexander Galbraith and Alexander Scott. Eobert Cunynghame,
of Glasgow diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [524, Box 15.
464. 23rd August 1542.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of David Pitcarne
of Forthir and Elizabeth Dury, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., following on a
precept by James the Fifth, of date 29th September 1541, for infefting them in the
mill of Fruchy, with mill lands, in the shire and stewartry of Fife. Sasine given before
the door of the mill on 23rd August 1542, by William Barclay of Eind, stewart of
Fife and captain of Falkland in that part. AATitnesses, James Miller alias Gray, John
Pitcarne, Thomas Paige, John Burell, and James Gray. John Schetho, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [558, Box 16.
465. 3rd September 1542.] Letters by the bailies of the burgh of Canongate,
of date 4th October 1570, certifying a transcript of an excerpt from the protocol book
of the deceased John M'Neill, notary, of an instrument, dated 3rd September 1542,
narrating the resignation by John Bartan of Craigies and Jonet Little, his spouse, into
the hands of James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso, of the lands of Easter and
Wester Duddingston, with mill, etc., in the county of Edinburgh, in favour of Eobert
Barton, son and heir of the said John. Eesignation made in the house of Mr. Henry
Lauder. Mr. John Spens and others [names blank] witnesses, Alexander Bartan being
attorney for the said Eobert. The witnesses to the transumpt are — James Johnstoun,
commissary clerk of Edinburgh, John Mosman, John Eobesone, James Young, notaries,
John Achesone, Eobert Mure, burgesses of Canongate, and John Sprot, serjeant of
the same. Transumpt made by James Logane, notary and clerk of said burgh of
Canongate. [2843, Box 74.
466. 4th December 1542.] Notarial Instrument by which Alexander Cokburne of
Newhall declares that he formerly renounced letters of reversion of the east portion of
the eastern side of the lands of Caikmurehall, in the barony of Lochquhorret (Borthwick),
in the shire of Edinburgh, made to him by the late Gilbert Wauchop of Nudry-
Marschell and the late Jonet Ker, his spouse ; also a letter of reversion by the same
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1525; also a similar letter, of date 22nd November 1525, by the said Gilbert and
Jonet, of the lands of Caikmurehill, in the barony of Roslin and shire of Edinburgh :
which renunciation he now ratifies, and gives up all title to said lands. Upon which he
and John Greynlaw, chaplain, in name of Adam AVauchop, son natural and lawful
(' filii naturalis et legitimi ') of the said Gilbert and Jonet, asked instruments. Done in
the aisle of St. Anthony in the church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, 4th December 1542.
Witnesses, Sir Archibald Witherspuyn, vicar of Carndeyne, Sir Thomas Richertson,
and Sir John Faw, chaplains. Edward Diksoun, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [2092, Box 52.
467. 8th January 1543.] Charter by AAflliam Paterson, burgess of Inverness,
alienating to John Cuming alias Miller, a rood of land lying in Dymmisdale Street,
Inverness, on the west side, lying between the land of AVilliam Gollane, burgess of said
burgh, on south, and the lands of the said John Cuming on north, the front extending
to the highway on east and the tail or end ('cauda siue finis') to the castle-hill on
west : To be held burgage, paying yearly to the king 5d., and to Sir James Duff, his
heirs, etc., 3s. At Inverness, 8th January 1542-3. The seal of AVilliam Cuthbert,
one of the bailies of Inverness, who gave sasine after resignation, is said to be attached,
but both it and the granter's have been cut away. John Cuthbert of Old Castle,
Duncan Bane of Tullich, AArilliam Paterson, James Cuthbert, Eichard Copland, John
Eeid, and Eobert AA'aus, notary public, are witnesses to charter and sasine, which are
included in same writ, as in No. 367 supra, except that there is no notary's docquet.
Indorsation on writ, 'This is Culclachys, elder, title.' [1357, Box 35.
Note. — Either this document has been drawn up before the news of the death of
King James the Fifth reached Inverness, or the scribe has made a slip, as the writ
refers to the king, who at the date of the document had been dead twenty-four (?) days.
468. 19th January 1543.] Charter by James [Stewart], perpetual commendator
of the Priory of St. Andrews [afterwards the Regent Murray], and Alexander
[Milne], abbot of Cambuskenneth, as coadjutor, granting to John Kairns and
Katharine Scheves, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the lands
or perticate of land now inhabited by John Ramsay, lying between the land of the
grantees on the west and south, the lands of the archdeacon of St. Andrews on the
north, and the common street adjacent to the lands on the east. See also of date 4th
April 1538, No. 420 supra : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo (1) payable to
'magistris pettantiarum ' 54s. yearly, and (2) to the archdeacon of St. Andrews 6s.
yearly, with the bui'gage due to the archbishop, and that for all exaction, because the
houses are wholly ruinous and cannot be repaired without great cost, which repair the
grantees have undertaken, and bind themselves to build and keep up the houses to the
value of £40 within the four years from this date. Dated at St. Andrews, 19th
January 1542-3. Seal of chapter appended. [2898, Box 76.
469. 19th January 1543.] Precept of Sasine by the said commendator and abbot,
directed to Mr. Alan Lawmonth, John Fairfull, and Patrick Ogilvy, as bailies, for infeft
ing John Kairns and his spouse in the lands described in the preceding writ.
At St. Andrews, 19th January 1542-3. Seal attached, partly broken. [2127, Box 54.
470. 31st January 1543.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following upon and
narrating a precept, dated at Edinburgh, 31st January 1542-3, by AATalter, lord of St.
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Thomas Ewin, for infefting James Forret, burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs, etc.,
in an annualrent of five merks Scots, to be uplifted from a templar-land, lying under
the wall of the castle on the north side of the High Street, bounded by the lands of
William Eay on north, and of James Johnstone on the west, with the common street on
south and east, as described, which was resigned in the preceptor's hands by Eobert
Monypenny, smith, and Mariota Brown, his spouse. Sasine given on same day,
31st January 1542-3. AAltnesses, James Skrymegour and John Pattoun. James
CoUisone, clerk of Aberdeen diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [612, Box 18.
471. 2nd March 1543.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Walter Lundin of
that Ilk with his own hands gave sasine to his cousin, John Lundin, -of the lands of
Strathairlie, in the barony of Lundin and shire of Fife, on 2nd March 1542-3. Witnesses,
AArilliam Haye, John Homyltoun, Eobert Stane, Eichard Lundyn, and Sir Thomas
Alesone, chaplain and notary public. AVilliam Selcreik, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [2287, Box 58.
472. 30th April 1543.] Charter, containing clause of novodamus, by AA'alter
[Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, knight of the Order of Jerusalem,
granting to John Fullartoun of Corsby, nephew [or grandson] ('nepotem') of the
deceased John Fullertoun of Corsby, the five merk lands of Ronhill, and the four
merk lands of Bromly, lying in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr, which
had been in the superior's hands through non-entry. Reddendo for Eonhill 13s. 4d.,
and for Bromly three pence Scots. Signed and dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1543.
Witnesses, Henry Poluert, Nicolas Dundas, John Suentone, and Sir Alexander
Eobertson, notary public. [358, Box 11.
473. 1st May 1543.] Precept of Sasine by the said AA'alter [Lindsay], lord of St.
John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., for infefting John Fullartoun of Corsby in the
lands named in preceding writ. Edinburgh, 1st May 1543. Signed, 'W., lord
Sanctiohis.' Memorandum indorsed states that sasine was given on 5th May by Eobert
Lindsay of Dunrod as templar-bailie. Witnesses, David Blair of Adamtoun, Eobert
Lyndsay, son and heir-apparent of said bailie, AArilliam AVallace, John Murdach, John
Makylmoun, and Sir John Campbell, rector of Kilmalze. Henry Preston, notary.
[2197, Box 56.
474. 15th May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above precept.
Sasine given 5th May 1543, by Eobert Lyndsay of Dunrod as templar-bailie. Witnesses,
Eobert Lyndsay, his son and heir, David Blair of Adamtoun, Sir John Campbell,
[rector of] Kylmailzie, and others. Henry Prestoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
This writ is much torn. [1659, Box 43.
475. 15th May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that the said John Fullar
toun, from filial affection, gave sasine to DAVID Fullartoun, his elder son, of ;the said
templar-lands of Eonhill and Brounlie, etc, Same witnesses. Same date. This writ
also much dilapidated. [1660, Box 43.
476. 22nd May 1543.] Charter by George [Dune], archdeacon of St. Andrews
and commendator of Dunfermline, granting to Mr. Hew Big and Janet Hoppar,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Carberry, extending to forty-eight oxgates of
lands, with coals, coal-heughs, etc., in the shire ('schira') of Musselburgh, regality of

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Dunfermline, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, formerly held in lease by the grantees
for £34, 12s. yearly, and other dues as in lease of 5th April 1541, No. 453 supra : To be
held in feu-farm for an annual feu-duty of £40, twelve bolls wheat and forty-eight capons,
so augmenting the rental by £5, 8s. yearly ; also paying yearly to the convent for their
pittances or to the master of the petty commons of the abbey 40s. yearly, thus
paying £7, 8s. of rental more than formerly paid ; rendering three suit of courts at
three head pleas to be held yearly at the tolbooth of Musselburgh, and bringing their
grain to be ground at the mills of Musselburgh. Dated at Dunfermline, 22nd May
1543. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Forsyth, rector of Monymusk, James Schoriswood,
vicar of Linton, Sir Adam Kingorn, vicar of Fogo, chamberlain of Dunfermline, Mr.
Thomas AA^emyss of Unthank, Andrew Murray of Blackbarony, and John Multray of
Seafield, younger. Signed by the commendator and by the following members of
the convent : John Baxter, John Spendluff, Robert Matheson, Andrew Rychartson,
David Dundas, James Thomson, Adam Lauson, Alexander Mow, John Forman, John
Merchemstoun, Robert Hoghyrd, James Reudpeth, AArilliam Burne, John Murray,
John Smyth, James Creychtoun, John Boswell, Patrick Masone, Thomas Littiljohn,
Thomas Burne, John Angus, Alexander Huniman, Alexander Atkyn, Thomas Jame-
soun, James Dundas, Andrew Browne. Seal appended, in fair preservation. [2447,
Box 63.
477. 22nd May 1543.] Precept of Sasine following on the above charter,
directed to John Clark, John Boyd, Alexander Cruke, and Robert Lwn, for infefting
the said Hugh Rig and his wife in the said lands. 22nd May 1543. [1744, Box 45.
478. 22nd May 1543.] Letters of Discharge by George [Durie], archdean of St.
Andrews and commendator of Dunfermline, with consent of the convent, narrating that
Mr. Hew Eig and Jonet Hoppar, his spouse, formerly had a tack of the lands of
Carberry for nineteen years from AVhitsunday 1541 [cf. No. 453, supra], and had paid
large profits and had now obtained the lands in feu-farm, as in preceding charter. For
which reasons the abbey discharges the grantees of the £5, 8s. yearly, until the end of
the remaining seventeen years of the original tack, after which date it is to be paid as
feu-duty, the £2 being paid as in the charter. Dated at Dunfermline, 22nd May 1543.
Same witnesses as in preceding charter of same date. Signed by the same members
of the convent. Seal attached, imperfect. [1008, Box 28.
479. 26th May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
22nd May 1543, in terms of a charter of feu-farm of same date, No. 476, supra, for
infefting Mr. Hugh Eig and Jonet Hoppar, his spouse, in the lands of Carberry there
described. Sasine given 26th May 1543. AAritnesses, Archibald Douglas of Kilspindie,
Andrew Murray of Blackbarony, Nicholas Crichtoun, rector of Haugh [Prestonkirk],
and others. John Young, notary public by apostolic authority. [1679, Box 43.
480. 8th June 1543.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming the charter (dated at
Torphichen, 16th February 1533-4) cited in No. 426 supra, by Walter Lindsay, knight,
lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, granting to James Dundas of Cragtoun and
Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, the lands of Nether Newliston as described. Given
under the great seal at Edinburgh, 8th June 1543. [Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iii.
No. 2920.] [1625, Box 42.
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precept of sasine by AAralter, lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, directed to his
bailie, Thomas Hewyne, for infefting James Forrat, burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs,
etc., in a two merks annualrent of the templar tenement of Eobert Monypenny,
between the land of Thomas Kynkeid on west and that of John Dunnone, smith, on
north, and the common street on south and east, lying within the burgh of Edinburgh,
under the castle wall, and bounded as described in No. 470 supra, which annualrent
had belonged to, and was resigned by, Eobert Brus of Binning. Infeftment given 19th
July 1543. Witnesses, Sir Henry Mowe, chaplain, James Johnsoun, smith, John Fife,
Thomas Eobesone, and John Veyr. Alexander Eobertsone, of Aberdeen diocese,
notary public by apostolic authority. Bailie's seal attached, only the legend remaining,
' S. Thome Euyn "' ; but see No. 398 supra. [636, Box 19.
482. 30th July 1543.] Charter by Walter Lundyn of that Ilk, granting in favour
of his cousin or kinsman ('consanguineo') John Lundyn, his heirs and assignees, the
lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of Lundin and shire of Fife, resigned by the said
John for new infeftment : To be holden of the granter for services used and wont.
Dated and signed at Lundin in Fife, 30th July 1543. Witnesses, John Lundyn, son
and heir of granter, Thomas Mychelsoune, Thomas Gray, Alexander Pittillok, Mr.
Mathew Selcreik, chaplain. [252, Box 8.
483. 18th October 1543.] Letters of Reversion by John Cumyng of Cowty and Jonet
Crichtoun, his spouse, binding themselves that so soon as John Crichton, of Ruthven,
or his heirs, shall pay them the sum of sixty merks on the altar of the parish church of
Bendoche, and grant a sufficient lease for five years of the lands of Drumflognies at a
rent of three merks, with a merk yearly from the date of sasine in the lands till the
death of Dame Elizabeth Gray, relict of the late Sir Adam Crichtoun of Euthven, knight,
the said John's 'gudschyr,' because the said dame 'brukis the free tenement of the terce
of the landis of Drumflogneis analeit till us be the said Johan, sua that we and our aris
ma haif na profeit therof for hir tyme,' the granters shall resign the said lands of
Drumflognies in favour of John Crichton or his heirs. Dated at Cowty, 18th October
1543. The granters sign by Mr. George Blayr, notary. Witnesses, John Blair,
AArilliam Cuming, George Eamsay. [3239, Box 85.
484. Hth November 1543.] Lease by Adam [Blackader], commendator of Dun-
drennan, in favour of Fergus Neilson and his son Eoger Neilson, and the survivor
of them, leasing to them the two merk land of Marquhyain, in the barony of Kirkpatrigh
and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for five years from AVhitsunday 1544, at a yearly rental
of 55s. 4d. At Dundrennan, 11th November 1543. Witnesses, John Blacater [of that
Ilk ?], Sir Alexander Ee, notary public, — the other names illegible. Signed, 'Adam
Comendator of Dudrena.' No seal. [1354, Box 35.
485. 19th February 1544.] Letters from the Papal See addressed to the arch
deacon of Lismore, the provost of Trinity College, near Edinburgh, and the provost of
Seytoun, narrating that George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, had leased or
feued for nineteen years to Hugh Eig and Janet Hoppar, his wife, the lands of
Carberry in the shire of Musselburgh, regality of Dunfermline, and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, at a yearly rental of £40 Scots with other dues [Nos. 453, 476 supra],
which the grantees wished confirmed by the pope, and granting power to that effect.
St. Peter's, 19th February 1544. [2329, Box 60.

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486. 20th July 1544.] Charter by John Forrous of Lucasland, alienating in favour
of Robert Litil three acres in Lucasland on the east side thereof, bounded by the
lands of the late George Cockburn, now occupied by John FouUar, on east, the lands of
John Leuintoun of Saltcottis on west, and the lands of the lordship of Dirltoun on
north, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington : To be held of the
granter for one penny Scots, blench. At Gullane, 20th July 1544. Witnesses, William
Forrois, the granter's son and apparent heir, Sir George Arnat, curate of Gulane, John
Litil, John Forrois, John Craik, and Sir Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary public,
who also signs for the granter. [2182, Box 55.
487. 21st August 1544.] Letters directed from the Penitentiary of Pope Paul the
Third, in answer to a petition by AVilliam Cunynghame in Southhuik, giving power
to the subdean of Glasgow and to Archibald Crawford and John Colquhen, canons there,
to confirm to the grantee and his heirs a charter of feu-farm of the lands of Southhuik,
extending to a four merk land, the third part of all the lands of Southhuik in the lord
ship of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr, made to the petitioner by
Robert Hamilton, vicar of Kilmernok, and prebendary of the collegiate church of
Kilmaurs, with consent of AVilliam, Earl of Glencairn, etc., as patron, for a feu-duty of
seventeen bolls, two firlots and one-third of oatmeal, three bolls, two firlots of bear
with two firlots oatmeal for old farm, and for augmentation six pecks of oatmeal — in all
twenty-two bolls, three pecks of victual, not exceeding the value of £2 sterling. Dated
21st August 1544. [1103, Box 30.
488. 30th August 1544.] Discharge in form of Notarial Instrument, by which
John Johnstone of that Ilk, for himself and his heirs, quitclaims to Symon Carruthers
of Mouswald, his heirs, executors, and assignees, all debts, lawsuits, sums of money
and complaints between them, up to date. Done at 'Dougall fuyrd,' near Lochmaben,
30th August 1544. AAftnesses, James Johnstone, commendator of Saulseat, John
Carruthers of Holmends, John Carruthers, brother-german of the laird of Mouswald,
Simon Lytil, David Carrutheris in Bankis, and AA7illiam Johnstone in Brumhil. David
Mayne, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1963, Box 50.
489. 30th December 1544.] Charter by AArilliam, Earl of Montrose, granting to
Alan Blayr, heir of the late David Blayr of Gartlechane, alias Barrestoun, and his heirs,
in fee and heritage the land called Gartlechane (or Gartlachan), alias Barrestoun, lying in
the ' Carietam ' [Carucate ?] of the granter's land of Balgroquhan, with twenty-four acres
lying in the south portion of the Drumlochtirhill, with the loning going from and to
the mansion of Barrestoun to the lands called Akynhornfauld and Murhouse, with the
privilege of cutting peats, etc., in the moors and mosses of Balgroquhan : To be holden
of the granter blench for one penny. Signed and sealed at Kincardine, 30th December
1544. AVitnesses, Robert, Master of Montros, Patrick Moncur, Mr. Umfrid Dowglas,
and Mr. James Suthirland, rector of Killern. Seal attached, somewhat faint. [258,
Box 8.
490. Hth January 1545.] Letters of Tack or Lease by ' Freir Johnne Scott, priour
of the freris abone the toun of Linlithgow,' with consent of his convent, granting to
Henry Forrest, provost of Linlithgow, and to Katherine Levingston, his spouse,
their heirs, etc., in lease for the term of nineteen years from Martinmas last [1544] the
two acres of land now occupied by the lessee, lying on the south side of the burgh of
Linlithgow in that sheriffdom, bounded by James Ka's lands on the west, those of the

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laird of . Colstoun on the east and south, and the lessee's own ' taill-riggis ' on the
north, at a yearly rental of 20s. Scots. At' the monastery, 11th January 1544-5.
Witnesses, David Rait, Stene Haw, John Gray, burgesses of said burgh, Mr. Bartholomew
Kello, and Nicolas Thowms, notaries public, John Haw, John Cuthbert, and David
Parker. Signed by the prior and by Thomas Yung, Andrew Gaw (or Haw), and John
Blyth, members of the convent. Seal attached, Virgin and Child (on left arm). Legend :
'Commune sigillum monasterii [de Lin]lithcu.' [2539, Box 65.
491. 22nd January 1545.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, after due citation
of parties interested, and in particular Mr. Patrick Home in Quhitburn, to appear in the
burgh court-house of Haddington at the instance of John Brown, son of the late
AATilliam Brown, burgess of Haddington, to hear and see an extract made from the
protocol book (' libro prothogallorum ') of the late Alexander Symson, younger, formerly
clerk of court of said burgh (the date of the protocol being 20th April 1545), Adam
Wilson, provost of the burgh, sitting in judgment and no one appearing, those cited
were accused of contumacy, and George Symson, custodier of the protocol book, produced
it. The provost found those cited guilty of contumacy ; and, after examination of
witnesses as to handwriting, he ordered the protocol to be copied, containing a contract
between John Logane, burgess of Haddington, and John Brown, his 'gudesone,' by
which the former transfers to the latter all his right in a husband-land or 40s. land
possessed by him in the town and territory of Gulane, barony of Dirleton and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, reserving liferent of one half to the said John Logane. Contract dated
at Haddington, 22nd January 1544-5. Witnesses, George Brown of Colstoun, Mr.
AVilliam Brown of Stottancleuch, AATilliam Dewar, Cudbert Hendersone, and John
Fowreis. Transumed 21st July 1554. Mr. William Brown, Thomas Dikkesone, John
Thomsone, burgesses of Haddington, Sir Thomas Mawghling, chaplain, Mr. William
Waltersone, and Robert Maughling, witnesses. Nicholas Swyntoun, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1578, Box 41.
492. 12th February 1545.] Letters by the provost and bailies of the burgh of
Edinburgh, setting forth that at the instance of Mr. Adam Otterburn, common clerk of
Edinburgh, they had met and in due form ordered a protocol to be transcribed from
the protocol book of the late Mr. Andrew Brounhill, clerk-depute of the burgh, setting
forth that on 12th February 1544-5 John Fawside, one of the bailies of Edinburgh,
passed to the front land of the tenement of the late Alan Brown [see of date 6th
September 1462, sup-a], lying on the north side of the High Street between the tene
ment of the heirs of the late Adam Strauchan on the east, and the land of William
Rynde on the west; and there the said bailie cognosced and entered Alexander
Masoun, son and heir of the late Margaret Dee, and of the late John Masoun, burgess
of said burgh, in his one-half portion of the said front land as their heir, by delivery of
hasp and staple ('fixulle et tenelle ') and of earth and stone, and thus seised him, as the
manner is within the burgh to the heirs of burgesses ; upon which Alexander Masoun
resigned the property, and the bailie then gave sasine of the same to Alexander Masoun,
pupil, lawful son of the said Alexander Masoun, senior, reserving the free tenement to
the latter for life. Witnesses, AVilliam Symson, John Girdwood, and Alexander Purves,
serjeant. AVhich protocol the provost, etc., declare to be of as much force as if it had
been extracted in the lifetime of the said late Mr. Andrew Brounhill. Done in
Tolbooth of said burgh, 14th March 1547. Present, James Hamilton of Stanehouse,
provost, AATilliam Craik and Robert Fleming, bailies, Alexander Naper of Wrightshouses,
Alexander Park, Alexander Young, and Vincent Strauchane, notaries public. Extract

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made by Mr. Alexander Guthre, notary public, principal clerk of court and custodier of
register and protocols. [2427, Box 62.
493. 8th March 1545.] Letters by David Halket appointing Mr. John Danzal-
stoun, rector of Disert, and Patrick Kyncaid, as his procurators for resigning into the
hands of Queen Mary his ten oxgangs of the lands of Bonyntoun, in the sheriffdom of
Linlithgow, held in feu-farm, for new infeftment to himself and Katherine Danyel-
stoun, his wife, in liferent, and to his son, Mr. George Halket, in fee, and to his heirs,
etc. Linlithgow, 8th March 1544-5. Witnesses, John Bailze, Thomas Sandersone,
Robert Gardnar, burgesses of Linlithgow, and the notary. The granter's hand is led at
the pen by Bartholomew Kello, notary. Seal attached ; faint, but apparently a fess
between a lion passant in chief and three piles in base. [1526, Box 39.
494. 13th March 1545.] Precept of Sasine by Friar John Thomsoun, prior of the
place of the friars-preachers of the city of St. Andrews, and convent of the same,
narrating that with consent of Friar John Greirsoun, professor of sacred theology of the
whole order, their provincial prior within the kingdom of Scotland, they have let in
feu-farm to Thomas Williamsoun, burgess of Cupar in Fife, and Alison Lindsay, his
spouse, in liferent, and to their son, Patrick Williamsoun, his heirs, etc., in fee, four
acres of arable land called St. Katrine's hauch [see also No. 395 supra], lying near the
burgh of Cupar within the sheriffdom of Fife, between the water of Eden on the west
and north, the lands of Littletervat (or Hyppyehill) on the east, and the highway
leading from the bridge of Cupar over Eden towards Ballas and church of St. Michael
on the south, which lands were held in feu-farm of the granters in chief by the said
Thomas Williamson, and were resigned by him. Wherefore the granters desire AATilliam
Meldrum, Mr. William Arthure, and Nicholas Grundestoun, to infeft the grantees in
the land, they paying yearly at Candlemas four bolls of grain well winnowed and
cleaned. Dated at St. Andrews, 13th March 1544-5. Witnesses, Duncan Kendillowy,
John Archibald, AATilliam Swan, and David Spens, notary public. Signed by Fr. John
Gresoun, ' prouincialis,' Fr. Alexander Masoune, sub-prior, Fr. Alexander Balcanquell,
Frater Thomas Sawar, Fr. AVilliam Rypat [Eidpath], Fr. William Gibsoun, Fr. Thomas
Litstoun, Fr. WiUiam Alanson, Fr. Andrew Philip, and Fr. Henry Masoune. Seals gone.
[1392, Box 36.
495. 14th April 1545.] Notarial Instrument narrating that at Feme, on 14th and
15th April 1545, it was 'appointit, concordit, and finalie aggreit' between Eobert
[Cairncross], bishop of Eoss and commendator of the abbey of Feme, with his convent,
on the one part, and Alexander Eoss of Balnagown, on the other part, to the effect that
forasmuch as there was contention, altercation and quarrel between the parties as to
certain wrongs and molestations alleged by the one against the other, within the bounds
of the common pasture between the lands of Eorechis and Coles belonging to the said
Alexander in heritage, and the mains of Feme and wards thereof, also as to debatable
lands between the foresaid lands of Coles and the lands of Tulloch belonging to the
said abbey of Feme ; which common pasture was formerly in dispute between the late
Andrew [Stewart], bishop of Caithness, commendator of Feme, and the late Sir David
Ross of Balnagown, knight, and was bounded by ' methis and merchis ' at that time in
terms of an agreement, dated 8th May 1509, in the form of a notarial instrument
subscribed by the late Sir William Spynie, then provost of Tayne, and Mr. John Stuart,
notary public ; nevertheless, to cease contention and trouble raised, or which may
follow, ' be occasion of innouacionis and making of houssis and biggingis on ane part of

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the said commond pasture and teling of ane uther part of the samyn,' the parties consent
that the common pasture be divided into two parts at the discretion of Robert Urquhart,
sheriff of Cromartie, Robert Monro of Foulis, and Alexander Bailzie, constable of
Inverness, the south part of the pasture to remain with Alexander Ross perpetually in
property, extending from the angle of the ward-dyke of the said abbey at the west to a
march-stone in the moor opposite the hill of TuUocht at the east, and the north-east
portion of the pasture to remain with the abbey : AVhich three persons passed and
measured the lands, decerning ' thair diuision, to be eftirwart maid mair cleir be making
of dyke and syke Uneallie conforme to the methis and marchis situat and markit be
thame . . . the landis and pasture pertening to the Lard of Balnagown forsaids and
the lands of TuUocht extending fra the vterest marche and stane in the muir forgane
the hill of TuUocht at the north lineallie passand sowth to ane syke, and owr the syke
southt est to ane aid dyke besowtht the syke, as to be marchis and methis betuix the
saiddis lands of Tulloch and the lands of Rorechis on that part ' : To which marches the
parties agreed, and ratified the same by this agreement which they bind themselves by
oath to observe ; and the abbots and convent of Feme shall ' do yeirly suffrage for the
said Alexanderis forbearis and for himself and his succesoris lyke as thai do for thair
fundatores.' The parties also consent to registration in the official's books of Eoss and
Murray. Upon all which instruments were asked, in presence of John Denone of
Daveistone, Patrick Ogilvy, Eobert Karnecors, Sir Andrew Fargusson, vicar pensioner
of Tayne, Sir Nicholas Eos, chaplain of Dunsketh, and Sir Eichard Mader, notary
public. John Gibson, presbyter, and Thomas Gaderar, clerk, both of Moray diocese,
and notaries by apostolic authority, sign the writ. [2759, Box 71.
496. 4th May 1545.] Letters by AArilliam Cranstoun, professor of sacred literature,
provost of the collegiate church of St. Salvator within the city of St. Andrews, and
principal official of that see, narrating that at the instance of Andrew Lundy of
Stratharlie, son of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie, and after due citation of parties,
the official caused to be transumed from the protocol book of the late John Chalmer,
notary public, a sasine, dated 9th May 1537, in favour of the said John Lundy of
Stratharlie, following on a precept by AAralter, Lord of St. John, and given by David
Balfour of Evenstoun, templar-bailie, of the templar-lands of Carnbe in the barony of
Lundy, and also of the templar-lands of Stratharlie, called Sandy Hillock, in the barony
of Lundy and sheriffdom of Fife [cf. 13th May 1497, No. 231 mpra], which sasine, etc.,
was duly confirmed by the said official on 4th May 1545. [703, Box 21.
497. 9th May 1545.] Precept of Clare Constat by Adam [Blackader], commendator
of the monastery of Dundrennan, for infefting William Neilson in the three merk
land of Barncailzie and Larglauch in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Duram, in the shire of
Dumfries, as nearest and lawful heir of his late father, Gilbert Neilson of Barncailzie.
Dated at Dundrennan, 9th May 1545. Signed by 'Adam cmedatarius de Dudrene,'
and by Alexander Spens, prior, John Smyth, James Hetoun, John Tumour, Nicholas
Store, William Thorn, David Johnsoun, John Wrycht, John Schewysoun, and Andrew
Cunyngham. [1101, Box 30.
498. 17th June 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
precept of dare constat, dated at Dundrennan, 9th May 1545, by Adam [Blackader],
perpetual commendator of Dundrennan, directed to Archibald Cairns in Tor, and George
Maxwell, burgess of Dumfries, referring to a writ under the hand and seal of the late
Henry, bishop of Galloway, etc., and commendator of Dundrennan, for infefting

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William Neilson as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Gilbert Neilson of
Barncailzie, in the three merk land of Barncailzie and Larglach in the parish of Kirk-
patrick-Durham and shire of Dumfries, held in chief of the granter and his successors,
abbots or commendators of Dundrennan, in feu-farm. Sasine given by Archibald
Cairns, 17th June 1545. AATitnesses, Henry Carnis, Thomas Cune (?), and Sir Thomas
Byris. Edward Forman, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [1288, Box 34.
499. 23rd July 1545.] Precept by Patrick Hepburn of Bolton, laird of the lands
of East Crag, addressed to Mr. George Hepburn and Mr. John Hepburn of Elstaneford,
in terms of a charter by the granter with consent of Nichola Hume, Lady Hereis, his
spouse, for infefting AVilliam Cockburn of that Ilk in liferent, and his son Alexander
Cockburn, and Helen Hepburn, Alexander's spouse, their heirs, etc., in the lands of
East Crag in the barony of Hailes, in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, in warrandice of the lands of Plewland and an oxgang in the territory of
Linton, and especially for warranting a payment from the lands of Plewland of £10
yearly to the chaplain of the aisle of St. John Baptist founded in the parish church of
Linton. Edinburgh, 23rd July 1545. No witnesses. Signed, 'Patrick Hepburn of
Bolton.' Seal attached, bearing on a chevron a rose between two lions counter com
batant and an anchor in base. Legend: 'S. Patricii Hepbvrne.' His wife's seal is
wanting. [1924, Box 49.
500. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
the chancery of Queen Mary, elated at Linlithgow, 3rd August, third year [1545], for
infefting Janet Conyngham as the eldest of four lawful and nearest heirs-portioners
of her father, the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, who died at the peace and
fealty of the late king, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with
mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew, held of the Stewart of
Scotland, security being taken for 25s. 6d. of rent of the fourth part of lands and mill,
being in the hands of the Stewart of Scotland for the term of AArhitsunday last, and for
51s. of relief. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of AVilliam, Lord Semple,
principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. AATitnesses, John Ewin, David
Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
and imperial authority notary public. [3041, Box 80.
501. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, as
above, for infefting Margaret Conyngham, second daughter of the late Edward
Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in the above lands. Sasine given same date. Bailie,
notary, and witnesses as in preceding writ. [2857, Box 75.
502; 2nd September 1545.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a precept,
as above, for infefting Elizabeth Cunningham, as third daughter of the late Edward
Cunningham of Auchinhervy, in the lands named in preceding writs. Sasine given
same date. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary. [2139, Box 54.
503. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, as above,
for infefting Helena Conyngham, as the fourth heir and the younger of four lawful
and nearest heirs-portioners of the above-named Edward Conyngham, her father, in the
above lands. Same date, bailie, notary, and witnesses. [2622, Box 67.
504. 10th September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept

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by Queen Mary, dated at St. Andrews, 9th September [1545], in favour of Alexander
Myrtoun of Eandelstoun, and Cristina Setoun, his spouse, upon their own resigna
tion, of the lands of Eandelstoun, with manor, yards, orchards, etc., in the sheriffdom
of Fife, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given by James Setoun, sheriff of Fife, 10th
September 1545. Witnesses, John Smert, George AAylke, Thomas AAylie, and Eobert
Moreis. James Anderson, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[1541, Box 40.
505. 14th January 1546.] Tack or Lease by Alexander [Milne], abbot of Cambus-
kenneth, granting to David Balfour of Inchery, and Katherine Crommye [Crombie],
his spouse, and to their firstborn and second sons, David and Eichard Balfour, the
lands of ' Pubis,' with meadow, etc., as formerly leased, in the sheriffdom of Clack
mannan, for nineteen years, at a yearly rental of £17, 13s. 4d. [Scots]. At Cambus-
kenneth, 14th January 1545-6. Signed by the abbot and by Diis Ninianus Greg,
tertius prior, Diis Willielmus Broun, sub-prior, [Domini] Archibald M'Brak, David
Hagye, AVilliam Eeid, John Painter, Alexander Gray, James Makbrange, Thomas
Macbrek, Andrew Eow, and Andrew Home, Frater Thomas Wordye, Frater Johannes
Ascin [Erskine], Frater Dauid Nycholl. Witnesses, Mr. John Anderson, notary public,
Walter Hagye, and Thomas Schedow. Seal of the abbey attached, in fair preservation.
[1463, Box 38.
506. 20th January 1546.] Lease by Walter, lord of St. John, knight, preceptor
of Torphichen, in favour of his ' lovit cwsing and servitour,' Nicol Dundas, his heirs,
etc., of the twenty-six acres of the lands of Auld Liston, presently occupied by Catherine
Smyth, relict of the late Gilbert Dundas, William Greg, Andrew Symsoun, WiUiam
Patersoun, James AA^ischart, Nicoll AArischart, James Smyth, and David Smyth, in the
barony of Auldliston and shire of Linlithgow, for the space of nineteen years from
entry at AA'hitsunday next, at a yearly rental of twenty-six bolls of bear and twenty-six
capons, with other duties and services used and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 20th
January 1545-6. Seal wanting. Signed, 'W. lord Sanctiohis.' AVitnesses, Andrew
Lindsay, the granter's brother-german, William Polwart, Mr. Laurence Lindsay, and
Thomas Hutchesoun, notary public. [2851, Box 75.
507. 28th January 1546.] Charter by AArilliam [Colville], commendator or usufruc-
tuar of the monastery of Culross, and John [Colville], abbot of the same, with consent
of the convent, in consideration of 140 merks Scots paid for the use of the monastery,
and for the repair and upkeep of the monastery and houses of the regulars, decayed
and ruinous, granting and letting in feu-farm to John Fethye in Foddismilne, and
Margaret Balfour, his wife, the longer liver of the two and their lawful heirs, male
or female, etc., the mill commonly called Foddismyln, 'cum astrictis multuris, viz.
insukkin et outsukkin, viz. the insukkin de grangia de Abircrummy ex duobus celdris,
lie schilling, vnum batum lie pek cuiuscunque bolle eiusdem, et de octo celdris firmarum
pertinentibus dicto nostro monasterio de eiisdem terris de Abircrummye annuatim
soluendis, pro duobus bollis huiusmodi vnum batum lie pek, et de omnibus aliis fructibus
vnum batum lie pek ex quinque modiis, viz. of ilk five firlottis ane pek,' with kilns,
granaries, and eight ' gerse sowmes ' in pasture of the said Grange of Abircrummye
used and wont, with pertinents, lying in the granter's barony of Abircrummye, in the
sheriffdom of Fife, between the lands of the ' Walkmiln ' on west, the lands of said
Grange on east and north, and the burn (' torrentem ') likewise on east and south,
extending now in the rental to £4, 13s. 4d. Scots money and twelve capons : To be

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held to the grantees and their heirs, etc., of the granters and their successors, with
common pasture, with ' fale and divot ' to be dug in convenient places in the barony or
lands of Abircrummye, to repair and build the mill and mill-lade ; moreover, the farmers
and tenants of the Grange shall with their animals draw or carry the mill-stones and
the ' stuling ' to the mill, and for building and repairing the house and mill-lead with
the mill and ' milne dam,' with the multures of the Grange : The grantees rendering to
the granters £5, 16s. 8d. Scots money, at the usual terms, and twelve capons at Christ
mas, of feu-farm, and so in augmentation for grassum, -23s. 4d., of which sum 6s. 8d.
shall be distributed to the convent ' ad eorum pittancias vel lie pittycommonis ' yearly ;
also three suits of court, and duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Dated and signed by
the granters, and by Robert [Reid], bishop of Orkney and abbot of Kinlos, in token of
his consent, at Culross, 28th January 1545-6. AVitnesses, James Prestoun, Mr. William
Blacader, Alexander Gaw, Patrick Bruis, James Curre, William Currye in Crummye,
Sir Cuthbert Proude, Sir John Broun. Sir Robert Broun and Sir Thomas Malcome,
notaries. Signed by the bishop, the commendator and abbot, and by Friars John
Cristeson, John Kynpont, David Trumbull, John Yowng, Michael Donaldsoun, Robert
Crystesoun, George Patersoun, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymros,
Alexander Bauerege, John AA^estuatter, and Andrew Trumbull. [877, Box 25.
508. 28th January 1546.] Duplicate of the above charter, with signatures. Seals
wanting. [878, Box 25.
509. 30th January 1546.] Precept of Sasine by the above-named commendator
and abbot of Culross, directed to Mr. Edward Bruce and John Blacader, for infefting
John Fethye and his wife in Foddismill, as in No. 507 supra. Signed by the com
mendator and abbot only, at Culross, 30th January 1545-6. Same witnesses as in
preceding writs. Seal wanting. [879, Box 25.
510. 13th February 1546.] Precept of Clare Constat by Patrick Quhit [White] of
Inuerdonyng (addressed to Thomas Oliphant of Freland, as bailie), narrating that the
granter had given to his late son, John AVhite, and his heirs, the half of the south
portion of the lands of the Common of Donyng, lying in the barony of Edindonyng and
shire of Perth, and that now the granter's daughter, Jonet AVhite, wife of Andrew
Oliphant, is her brother's undoubted heir — therefore directing that she be infeft in the
lands. Dated at Inuerdonyng, 13th February 1545-6. AATitnesses, John Cubstoun(?),
Robert Donatsouu, William Smyth, and John Young. Thomas Anand, notary, signs
for the granter. [949, Box 26.
511. 1st March 1546.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating the
precept, No. 509 supra, in favour of John Fethie. Sasine given by John Blacader of
Inzefer, as bailie, 1st March 1545-6. AVitnesses, AAllliam and James Curry, John
Anderson, Thomas and James Richertsoun, and Sir John Devar. Sir Thomas Malcum,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [880, Box 25.
512. 15th March 1546.] Charter by David [Betoun], cardinal, archbishop of St.
Andrews, etc., and commendator of Arbroath, granting to his kinsman David Betoun
of Melgound, and the lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to James Betoun,
his brother-german, whom failing, to Alexander Betoun, their brother-german and heirs,
as above, whom all failing, to the nearest heirs of the said David, the whole kirklands
of Abyrlempno, lying in the lordship and barony of Roscoby in the regality of St.

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Andrews and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held in feu-farm for the sum of £3, 6s. 8d.
Scots, old rent, and 26s. 8d. yearly in payment of grassum, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation,
being a total yearly payment of £5 Scots, with three suits at three head pleas to be
held at Eescoby yearly, and the usual duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at St.
Andrews, 15th March 1545-6. Among the witnesses are Walter Beton, archdeacon of
Lothian, the cardinal's brother, John Lauder, archdeacon of Teviotdale, secretary,
Bernard Baillie, rector of Haddington, John Beton of Balfour, the cardinal's nephew,
captain of the castle of St. Andrews, and Eobert Beton of Creich, stewart of the
regality. Signed by the cardinal, whose own seal and that of the chapter are attached.
[98, Box 2.
513. 27th March 1546.] Tack or Lease by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John,
knight, preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of Henry Polwert of Coustoun, James
Poluert, Walter Poluert, and Andro Poluert, his sons, of the keeping of the
meadow called the ' Kersboge,' lying in the barony of Torphichen and sheriffdom of
Linlithgow, to endure for their lives and the life of the longest liver. During which
time they ' sail hayne and maw the said medow upon thair awyne expensis and keip
all guiddis out of the samyne fra the time of hayninge cum onto the tyme the said
medow be mawyn and put into rouk be our tenentis of the barony of Torphechyne, as
the vse is and hes bein in aid tymes bygane,' and from that time forth they and their
sub-tenants shall ' haue the haill gerss of the said medow to be vsit be thame at thair
plesure,' the meadow to be mown yearly the week before Magdalen day, or after, as
found expedient. They shall also have the tillage and occupancy of the cornland
within that meadow that bears no hay, with a ' rouk ' of hay and other profits. Signed
at Edinburgh, 27th March 1546. Seal appended, somewhat broken. A figure, probably
St. John. Shield below showing the Lindsay fess, and a dove with outspread wings
in the chief. Legend broken : '?£ Va . . . . P.D. Tor : In Sco ' (?). [2852, Box 75.
514. 30th March 1546.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating a
precept, of date at St. Andrews, 15th March 1545-6, by David, cardinal archbishop of
St. Andrews, in terms of the charter of feu-farm [No. 512 sup-a] by him. Sasine given,
30th March 1546, by John Guthre of Collistoun, bailie, to John Lyddell, attorney for
the granter. Witnesses, Thomas Balfour, younger, John Proffeit, William Barbour,
and Sir George Lyell, curate of Aberlempno. William Fuyrd, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2093, Box 52.
515. 28th April 1546.] Charter under the Great Seal of Queen Mary granting
to George Home of Wedderburn, Jonet Hepburn, his spouse, and their heirs, upon
their own resignation, the half-lands of Polworth, with messuage, etc., in the sheriffdom
of Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th April 1546. [See Begistnm Magni Sigilli, vol. iii.
No. 3229.] Great seal, somewhat broken, still appended. [1479, Box 38.
516.  1546.] Precept by George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, for
infefting, in terms of a charter of feu-farm, John Otterburn, lord of the fee of the
lands of Eeidhall, etc., the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, the eldest heir-female,
in the third part of the lands of Easter Haillis, with the third part of the walk-mill
thereof, lying in the regality of Dunfermline, lordship of Musselburgh, and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh. Dated at the said monastery,  1546. [2642, Box 68.
517. 28th May 1546.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a charter of feu-farm, and

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precept directed to Alexander Auldinstoun of that Ilk, and Mr. David Hamyltoun in
Prestoun, dated Edinburgh, 27th May 1546, by George, Lord Seton, in favour of his
cousin or kinsman, George Seton, son of the late Archibald Seton in St. Germains, of
the kirklands of Lasswade (which the late Thomas Giffert occupied), lying at the west
end of the town of Dalkeith, in the regality of St. Andrews, barony of Kirkliston, and
shire of Edinburgh. AVitnesses to precept, George Nesbit, baron of Dalzell, Philip
Nesbit, his son, Adam Nesbit of that Ilk, John Seytoun of Lathrisk, John Mosman, and
Alexander Young, notaries. Sasine given 28th May 1546. Witnesses, John Giffert,
son of the said late Thomas, James Aldincraw, AA7illiam Penango, and Paul Leys. John
Mosman, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1751, Box 45.
518. 31st May 1546.] Charter by Patrick [Hepburn], bishop of Moray and chapter
thereof, granting to Alexander Rose of Holme, and Janet Dunbar, his spouse, and
their lawful heirs-male, failing whom and the nearest lawful heirs-male of the said
Alexander, to the nearest lawful heirs-male of Hugh Rose, baron of Kilravock, bearing
the name and arms of Rose, the kirklands of Duldawhauch, with the kiln and croft of
the same, lying in the barony of Ardclauch, regality of Spynie and shire of Inverness :
To be held in feu-farm of the bishop and his successors; rendering therefor £5, 13s. 4d.
of old rent, and for one custom mart, 24s., and for twenty-four poultries, at 3d. each,
6s., and for two bolls of oats, at 4s. the boll, 8s., and for two kids, at 14d. each, 2s. 4d.,
and for grassum of said lands, 33s. 4d., and for arriages and carriages, 6s. 8d. yearly,
and in augmentation of rental, 20s., — in all, £10, 13s. 8d. Scots yearly ; also paying
suit at three head courts yearly, to be held at Spynie, and at justiciary courts when held ;
with warlike service when required. Dated at Elgin, 31st May 1546. AATitnesses, James
Dunbar of Conze, James Innes of Drany, Alexander Innes in Pethnik, John Thomson,
burgess of Elgin, Sir Andrew AATallace, Sir James Douglas, Mr. Hugh Crag, and AVilliam
Vysman, notaries public. Signed by the bishop and chapter. Seals attached. [82,
Box 2.
519. 31st May 1546.] Precept of Sasine following on the immediately preceding
charter, directed to James Innes of Drany and Alexander Dolles of Buildert, as bailies.
Same date. Sealed with chapter seal only. [83, Box 2.
520. Hth June 1546.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming a charter (dated at
Finlaystoun, 14th September 1545) by James Lile, lord of the fee of the lands, granting
and alienating to AA7illiam, Earl of Glencairn, the lands of Over Mains of Duchell,
with tower, etc., Nether Mains of Duchell, Myltoun and mill, Hawtanrig and Corrucht,
extending to a £10 land, lying in the barony of Duchal and shire of Renfrew: To
be held blench of the queen for one pound of pepper and one pound of cucumber
yearly at Whitsunday, if asked. AATitnesses, Mr. Adam AArallace, Mr. John Porterfield,
Archibald Maklauchlane of Eskok, and Sir Robert Maxwell. Charter of confirmation
dated at Stirling, 11th June 1546. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iii. No. 3262. [3084,
Box 81.
521. 16th June 1546.] Instrument narrating that at the date hereof Alan Gray
of Burnecastel, before the notary and witnesses, passed to the presence of Cuthbert
Cranstoun, and there freely, and in consideration of a sum of money, resigned into the
hands of the said Cuthbert as superior, ad remanentiam, a ten-shilling land of his four
merk 10s. land of Burnecastel, lying in the town and territory of Burnecastel, in the
bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick, held in chief of the said Cuthbert,

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who thereupon let to the said Alan, his heirs and assignees, the said 10s. lands along
with 40d. of his lands of Burnecastel, occupied by Alan, extending in all to a one merk
land, with so much of the house as is occupied by said Alan, for the space of three years,
at a yearly rent of 13s. 4d. AVhich things were done at the Easter Mains of Thirlstane,
16th June 1546. AA7itnesses, Richard and John Cranstoun, sons of the said Cuthbert,
AVilliam Tunno, John Bell, John Johnestoun, and Thomas Kilpatrik. John Castellaw,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [367, Box 11.
522. 22nd June 1546.] Contemporary copy of Lease by James Sandilands, son
and heir of James Sandilands of Calder, knight, ' donatour ' constituted by John Hill, son
of the late George Hill in Cattelbok, to the terms to run of an assignation made to
him by James Dundas of that Ilk of two third parts of the mains of Kirkliston, other
wise called Cattelbok, with teindsheaves thereof, granting to the said John HiU,
as sub-tenant, a lease of the same for the term yet to run at a yearly rental of three
chalders victual, namely one chalder of wheat, one of bear, and one of oats, and twenty-
seven merks in money. Calder, 22nd June 1546. Witnesses, James Couchrane,
Archibald Dowglas, Hector Charles, and Sir William Kempyon, chaplain and notary
public. Copy made by Mr. Gilbert Makmath, notary public. [2148, Box 54.
523. 1st October 1546.] Precept by Jonet, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Elena
Conyngham, daughters and heirs-portioners of the late Edward Conyngham of
Auchinherwy, for infefting their cousin or kinsman, Robert Conyngham of
Auchinhervy, his heirs and assignees, in terms of a charter granting and alienating
to him their whole portions of the lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham
[see No. 495 supra, of date 2nd September 1545], each fourth part extending to 12s. 9d.,
and the mill corresponding : To be held of the queen as stewart of Scotland. Dated
at Hayning, 1st October 1546. Witnesses, James Rois, tutor of Hayning, Archibald
Conyngham, and George Waus. Hugh Dunlop, chaplain and notary public, signs
for Janet Conyngham and Margaret Conyngham, also for John Waus, spouse of
Margaret, also for Elena Conyngham 'in Chapeltoun.' He also signs for Elizabeth,
who gives her consent. [3042, Box 80.
524. 2nd March 1547.] Charter of Alienation by Alexander Myretoun of Rander-
stoun, with consent of Cristine Seitoun, his spouse, conveying to Christopher
Seitoun, his heirs and assignees, the lands of Randerston, in the shire of Fife : To
be held of the queen and her successors for services due and wont. Dated and signed
at Randerston, 2nd March 1546-7. Witnesses, Mr. George Seitoun, John Smart, and
David Spens, notary, who signs for Cristine Seitoun. [311, Box 10.
525.  March 1547.] Precept of Sasine by Mr. John Porterfield of that Ilk
for infefting William Cunynghame, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Newtonwood,
Horsward, and Cragfald, in the barony of Duchal and shire of Renfrew. Dated at
Duchal, March 1546-7. [The year is scarcely legible, but it is apparently as given.]
Signed, ' Maistir Johne Portfeild w* my hand.' [3085, Box 81.
526. 10th March 1 547.] Instrument narrating that William Hamilton of Sanchquhar,
knight, who had a donation from the late King James the Fifth of the non-entries of the
lands of Trune, Fullartoun, Harparland, Laithislands, Marrase, Gaillys, Sewaltoun, Corsbe,
and Crakisland, with mill and fisheries in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and shire of
Ayr, resigned all his rights in and to the same in the hands of James, Earl of Arran,
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tutor of the queen and protector of the kingdom, in favour of David Blair of Adam
toun and Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done in the lodging of
the said governor in Edinburgh, 10th March 1546-7. Witnesses, John Danielston, rector
of Dysert, James AA'allace, and James Hamilton. Mr. William Hamiltoun, M.A.
notary by apostolic authority. [326, Box 10.
527. 10th March 1547.] Gift under the Privy Seal by Mary, Queen of Scots,
with consent of James, Earl of Arran, etc., to David Blair of Adamtoun and
Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse, of the non-entry and other dues of the lands of
Trune, etc., as in No. 220 supra, in terms of the above resignation. Edinburgh, 10th
March 1546-7. [1277, Box 34.
528. 14th March 1547.] Letters by John Makcaw, archdeacon of the cathedral
church of Lismore, and John Guillermi, licentiate in decreets, provost of Seitoune, of
the diocese of St. Andrews, with the provost [not named] of Trinity Church near
Edinburgh, papal commissioners appointed by letters from the papal see, dated at
Rome, 19th February 1544, No. 485 supra, reciting and (after due citation and
appearance of the parties interested, as narrated) confirming, by papal authority,
the lease by George [Durie], archdeacon of St. Andrews and perpetual commendator of
the monastery of Dunfermline, in favour of Mr. Hugh Rig, burgess of Edinburgh,
Jonet Hoppar, his spouse, and James Eig, their son, of date 5th April 1541, No. 453
sup-a, and also (2) the charter of feu-farm in favour of the said spouses, of date 22nd
May 1543, No. 476 supra, of the lands of Carberry, in the 'schire' of Musselburgh and
regality of Dunfermline. Letters dated in the aisle of St. Anthony the Martyr, in St.
Giles' Church, Edinburgh, 14th March 1546-7. Witnesses, Andrew [Durie], bishop of
Galloway, etc., John Halket of Pitferren, Andrew Johnstoun of Elphinstoun, Andrew
Murray of Blackbarony, Eobert Aitoun in Inchedarny, Archibald Betoun of Capildra,
John Orrok of that Ilk, and Mr. Edward Eamsay, rector of Fulden. Edward Diksoun,
by apostolic authority notary public. Seal of John Makcaw still attached — shield
charged with a pheon point upwards. Legend: 'S. Iohannes Makcav.' [1698,
Box 44.
529. 2nd April 1547.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of AA'alter AAIlkesoun
in Eathobyris, following on a precept of sasine (dated 31st March 1547) granted by
Mr. Thomas Makcalzeyne, burgess of the burgh of Edinburgh, in terms of a charter of
sale, to the said Walter, of the lands of Abthane, formerly and now called Eathobyris,
in the barony of Kirklistoun, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh : To be held
blench of the archbishops of St. Andrews. Robert Chepman, as bailie in that part,
gives sasine on 22nd April 1547. AVitnesses, Mr. Robert AATinrame, Stephen Lauder,
James Wilkeson, John and George AAllkesoun, John Smyth, and Sir James Bishop,
chaplain. Thomas Kene, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. The
bailie's seal (in a broken condition) is appended; a saltire engrailed alone visible.
Legend imperfect: '[Sig]illum Robert[i] Chepma[n].' [463, Box 13.
530. 12th May 1547.] Tack or Lease by John [Browne], abbot of Sweetheart,
and the convent thereof, letting to Thomas Browne in Lands, and his assignees, their
40s. land called the Hither Inglistone, and the 20s. land called the Karse, in the
barony of Lochkyndelaw and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for the space of nineteen
years from Whitsunday next, for a yearly rent of £6 Scots. AATith clause of warrandice.
At Sweetheart Abbey, 12th May 1547. Signed by the abbot and by the following

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monks : Thomas Pedder, John Kyrkpatrick, Patrick Velche, Robert Notman, Thomas
Murray, William Johnston, WiUiam Lytill, Andrew Donart, and Thomas Dicson.
Seal attached, showing, under a canopy, the Virgin and Child, both crowned — the former
clad in a mantle which also enwraps the Child. Legend illegible. [1940, Box 50.
531. 12th July 1547.] Papal Letters to the provosts of Dunglas and Trinity
College (Edinburgh), and the dean of Restalrig, empowering them to authorise the
feu-farming of the lands of Foddismill, as in No. 507 supra, to John Fethye and
Margaret Balfour, his wife. Dated at Rome, 12th July 1547. [881, Box 25.
532. 21st October 1547.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John [Browne],
abbot of Sweetheart, ' nocht of varyand mynd bot for gud lufe and favour quhilk he
presently buyr to his maist dearest father Thomas Broune in Lavne, in his playne
court haldin on the abbay grene of Sweithart hes admittit . . . the said Thomas and
his ayris kyndlie tenentes in and to ' the 40s. lands of Trostan, 40s. lands of Kinhervie,
£3 lands of Lochhill, 20s. lands of the Karse and 40s. lands of Hither Ingliston, in the
above barony, etc., for yearly payment of ' dowbill maill for ewerie pundland, that is to
say, twentie punds money of this realm for the said ten pund land.' Done on the said
abbey green at 11 a.m., 21st October 1547. Witnesses, inter alios, John Maxwell in
Ardis, bailie-depute, and William Maxwell, his brother, James Brown, Walter
M'Cartnay, John M'Cartnay, and Richard Pawtonesoun alias Dik. David Makgee, of
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1941, Box 50.
533. 13th March 1548.] Lease by John [Browne], abbot of Sweetheart, in favour
of Cuthbert Browne, and his assignees, of the eight merk land ' callit the Drowme,'
and the thirty shilling land of Nether Kers, in the barony of Lochkindeloch and
stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for the term of nineteen years from the feast of Whit
sunday next, at a yearly rental of twenty merks and a half. With power to sublet,
etc. Dated at Sweetheart, 13th March 1547-8. Signed by the abbot and by Thomas
Pedder, John Kyrkpatrick, Patrick Velch, Andrew Donart, James Derling, Alexander
Arthur, Thomas Murray, William Jonstone, and AVilliam Litill, members of the
convent. Portion of seal attached. [2902, Box 76.
534. 18th March 1548.] Precept of Sasine by John [Brown], abbot of Sweet
heart, for infefting Cuthbert Brown, son of the late Thomas Brown of Barbeth, in
the eight merk land of Drum in the barony of Lochkindeloch, in the stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, in terms of a charter of feu-farm. Reddendo, seventeen merks annually.
Dated 18th March 1547-8. Signed by the abbot and by eight monks identical with
those in lease of 12th May 1547, No. 530 supra, omitting AVilliam Johnstone, and with
Alexander Arthur in place of Robert Notman. [1157, Box 31.
535. 5th April 1548.] Precept by Richard, abbot of St. Colm's Inch, and Robert
Stewart, son and apparent heir of Henry Stewart of Rossyth, bailie of the abbot,
commanding and charging ' Sande Thomsone, serjand,' that, on sight of this precept,
he pass to the lands of Wester Balclaweis, and to Henry Moyse and Janet Anderson,
his spouse, occupiers and labourers of the lands, and warn the said Henry and Janet
' to denud the said ground of Balclawis Wester ' of themselves and their goods at AVhit-
sunday next ' without ony langer delay, and in takin of the samyn that you tak furth a
distres of thair howsis, in signe of thair remving, and alse that [ye] pas on flittinfryday
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the saidis landis of Wester Balclaweis ... and that ye denud the ground of the
samyn of all and syndry the saidis Henryis and his spous forsaidis gudis and thaimself,
and at you put the gudis of AVyUiam Spettell, youngar, on the samyn and keip and
defend thaim thareon,' etc. Dated at Donibyrsell, 5th April 1548. Witnesses,
'Dene' John Brounhill, James and John Abyrcrummy, Robert Stewart, and Robert
Brown. Signed by the abbot and his bailie.
Executions of the above precept follow on same paper — the first, of date 7th April
[1548], stating that the said Alexander Thomson passed to thelands and warned the tenants
named to ' denud the ground ' at AVhitsunday, and in token thereof he ' set furtht a stoiU
at the dur ' in presence of Robert Matheson, Robert Anderson, and Sir James Chalmer,
notary public, witnesses, and took instruments thereon. On 18th May [1548], he
passed and warned the said Henry Moyes to remove from the land, and again ' put
furth a stoull ' in presence of Robert Cant, John Adesoun, and the said notary. On
23rd May, the said Alexander Thomson passed ' and put the gudis of AVilliam Spittall,
yonger, sone and aperand aire to AArilliam Spittall of Luchquhet, upon the ground of
Wester Balclawe efter the tenor herof and put all uther gudis movble that I culd
apprehend of [off] the samyn ' in presence of the said bailie, Patrick Hakhed of Pitfirran,
Mr. George Settoun, David Bothuell, James Sibbald of Rankelour, and Sir Thomas
Malcum and Sir James Chalmer, notaries public ; the last named signing on behalf of
the officer. [97, Box 2.
536. 2nd May 1548.] Charter under the Great Seal by Queen Mary, with
consent of James, Earl of Arran, governor, granting (in terms of his own resigna
tion) to John Fullartoun of that Ilk in liferent, and to David Fullartoun his son
and heir-apparent, his heirs and assignees, in heritage, the 40s. lands of Fullartoun,
40s. lands of Harparland, 40s. lands of Lathisland, 40s. lands of Marres, 40s. lands
of Glays, £20 lands of Corsbye, £5 lands of Crakisland, half-merk lands of Sandehillis,
20s. lands of Galis Cauldwell, 10s. lands of Crukisland, of old extent, with nine acres of
land, lying in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr. This writ is
much mutilated and defaced, but see Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 202. Dated
Edinburgh, 2nd May 1548. [1278, Box 34.
537. 18th May 1548.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept (of
same date) in terms of the preceding charter of 2nd May 1540, to John Fullartoun
and his son David. Sasine given 18th May 1548, by George AArallace, bailie named in
precept. AVitnesses, Adam AArallace, William Blair, AA^illiam Pettegrew, Thomas
Cunynghame, AVilliam Boid, John Ryche, and William Blakwood. Adam AArallace,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1279, Box 34.
538. 28th May 1548.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming a charter (dated
at Edinburgh, 2nd May 1548) by Hugh Kennedy of Girvenmanys, granting to Mr.
James M'Gill, burgess of Edinburgh, and to Jonet Adamson, his spouse, the lands
of Nosz and Quyetstane in the lordship and earldom of Caithness, in the sheriffdom of
Inverness : To be held of the queen and her successors for ward and relief. AVitnesses
to charter, William Chene, James Makcartnay, James Nicholson, and John Young,
notaries public. Confirmation [cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 210] dated 28th
May 1548. [1358, Box 35.
539. 5th June 1548.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Kennedy of
Bargany, as superior, gave sasine with his own hand to Thomas Makcubeyn of the

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10s. lands of Knokbrokloch alias Trodenat (?), in the parish of Kirkoswald, earldom of
Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr. Sasine given 5th June 1548. Witnesses, Robert
Muir, Morice Makclazan, Sir John Stevart, Mr. James Colville and Sir Patrick
Murquhe, chaplain and notaries public. Alexander Mure, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [2613, Box 67.
540. 30th July 1548.] Charter by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso (and
Melrose), with consent of the chapter of Kelso, granting to Robert Bertoun, son and
heir-apparent of John Bertoun of Craigiis, the whole lands of Easter and Wester
Dudingston, with half the mill lands, etc., lying in the regality of Kelso and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, which lands belonged to, and were resigned by, the said John Bertoun
and Jonet Litill, his spouse : To be held in feu-farm for £93, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly.
Dated at Kelso,  1548 [see next writ]. Signed by the commendator and by
Adam Chatto, sub-prior, James Ancrum, Radulph Gledstens, Walter Morro, Michael
Catto, and Thomas Symson, members of the convent. [678, Box 20.
541. 30th July 1548.] Precept (in terms of the above charter) directed to
Alexander Bertoun, Florentine Corntoun, and David Marche, as bailies, for infefting
Robert Bertoun in the lands of AArester and Easter Duddingston. Dated at Kelso,
30th July 1548. Signed as in charter. [2099, Box 53.
542. 8th August 1548.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Hamilton of Bogside
and Jean Boid, his wife, resign and renounce in the hands of John Fullartoun of that
Ilk, the whole fishing of the water at the mouth of Irvine where it flows and ebbs in
the western sea within the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr, and the said
spouses acknowledge that the fishing has been for ever redeemed from all right or title,
possession or interest which they had in the said fishing before this date, or can have
in the future. Done at Bogside, 8th August 1548. James Colquhone, James Benis
[or Beuis], and Thomas Mathfane, witnesses. Adam Wallace, presbyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1280, Box 34.
543. 24th August 1548.] Transumpt or Extract of Charter by Queen Mary
confirming a charter (dated at Dumbarton, 16th August 1548) by Alexander
M'Kynne of Knokdoire granting to his first-born son and apparent heir, Gilbert
M'Kynne, the £5 lands of Knokdoire in the isle of Rosneth and sheriffdom of
Dumbarton : To be held for ward and relief. Witnesses to original charter, Colin
Campbell of Arkinglas, Donald Campbell of Ardentenie, Robert Blair and Mr. John
Blair, notary public. Confirmed, 24th May 1548. [Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv.
No. 244.] Extract made by Mr. James Makgill of Rankeilor-nether, clerk register.
[1482, Box 38.
544. 4th September 1548.] Transumpt of an Instrument of Sasine, dated 4th
September 1548, following on a charter and precept dated at Kelso, 30th July 1548
[No. 540 supra], by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso, in favour of Robert
Barton, son and heir-apparent of John Barton of Craigis, of the lands of Wester and
Easter Duddingston. Sasine given by William Lawson, brother-german of James
Lawson of Humby, as bailie. Witnesses, Henry Barton, Philip Mowbray, Robert Ker,
Henry Bicarton, and James Carnis, serjeant of the said lands. Transumpt made in
presence of the bailies of the burgh of the street of the canons of the monastery of
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Logan, their common clerk, from the protocol book of the late John Macneil, some
time common clerk of said burgh. Witnesses, James Johnstoun, commissary clerk
of Edinburgh, John Mosman, John Robeson, James Young, notaries, John Achesoun,
Robert Mure, burgesses, and John Sprott, serjeant of said burgh. [991, Box 27.
545. 6th October 1548.] Retour of Inquest made before Ninian Guthrie of
Kingany, sheriff-depute of Forfar, by John Ogilvy of Balnagarro, William Dempster of
Carreldston, Andrew Currour of Logymygill, John Blair, apparent of BalgiUo, John
Somer in AArester Denune, John Guthrie of Collestoun, Alexander Ogilvy of Clova,
John Ogilvy of Inuerquharite, James Annand of Persye, Master David Abercromby,
Master James Haliburton, Thomas Lyell, apparent of Murthill, David Watterston of
that Ilk, John Ogilvy in Kyn . . . [illegible], and Master Thomas Haliburton, as jurors, who
declared James Ogilvy to be the nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James
Ogilvy of Balfour, in the lands of Cuikston, with mill ; the lands of Blackstoun, in the
barony of Craggis Glenyla in the sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of Cuikstoun being
valued at fifty merks, and in time of peace at £6 Scots, Blackstoun at ten merks and
40s. Scots ; and they were held of the late Elizabeth Hepburn of Craggs and of Mr.
Alexander Livingston, her spouse, while she lived, and now are held of him by the
courtesy of Scotland (Cuikston for ward and relief, and Blackstoun blench), being in his
hands as superior since the decease of the late James Ogilvy a year and twenty days
past. Dated at Forfar, 6th October 1548. Portions of five seals attached. [2937,
Box 77.
546. 10th November 1548.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Dunfermline, 20th October 1548), by George [Durie], commendator of
Dunfermline, etc., for infefting AVilliam Orrok as heir of his brother-german, Eobert
Orrok of that Ilk, in two parts of the lands of Orrok, Silliebalbe, and Dunnerne, in the
regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife, held for ward and marriage, the lands
having been vacant for about four years. Sasine given 10th November 1548, at the
principal mansion of the lands, by Patrick Halked of Pitfirrane, as bailie of the regality.
AVitnesses, Mr. Andrew Stewart, Adam Stewart, his son, Alexander Orrok, brother of
said AVilliam, Sir Alexander Inglis, Sir Henry AAratson, chaplains, and others. James
Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andrews, notary by apostolic authority. [1902, Box 49.
547. 5th February 1549.] Instrument narrating that AATilliam Ker, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, passed and cognosced and entered James AVycht, as brother and heir
of the late John AArycht, cousin and heir of the late Sibella Bartrahame, to a tenement
on the north side of the High Street, between the tenement of the late George Young,
now of John Henrisone, on east, the tenement of the late Henry Cant, now of the heirs
of the late Thomas Hamilton, on west, and the lands of the late Alexander De [sic] on
north ; also a tenement on the south side of same street, at the head of Niddries Wynd
and to the east of said wynd, with the lands of Eichard Blaklok on east, and Luke
Paterson's land on south. Sasine given 5th February 1548-9, by delivery of hasp and
staple ('fixulle et tenelle') and earth and stone. Witnesses, Laurence Kirkpatrick,
Patrick Jak, James Andersone, Thomas Todrik and Eichard Kilgour, Serjeants of burgh.
Alexr. King, by apostolic authority notary, of St. Andrews diocese. [1586, Box 41.
548. 5th March 1549.] Acknowledgment by James [Stewart], commendator of
the abbeys of Kelso and Melrose, by which, on account of good service, he accepts
Andrew Donald, son of the late John Donald, as tenant of the 3s. land, of old extent,

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of Katryne Ovir (Upper Katryne), formerly rented by the deceased John, lying in the
lordship of Kylismure and shire of Ayr, belonging to the abbey of Melrose. Signed
at Ayr, 5th March 1548-9. [91, Box 2.
549. 24th May 1549.] Charter by Queen Mary in favour of John Fullertoun
of that Ilk, in liferent, and David Fullertoun, his son and heir, of the lands of
Corsbie and Craiksland, in the bailiary of Kile-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr, which
had been in non-entry for eighty years, since the death of Adam Fullertoun or
other last possessor — a gift of non-entries having been made for a time to David Blair
of Adamtoun, and Margaret Hamilton, his spouse [see of date 10th March 1547, No.
526 supra], and, moveable goods being sought by Patrick Neill, serjeant and officer of
John AATallace, tutor of Cragy, bailie of Kile-Stewart, and not found, the said lands were
apprised in court at Muthill of Prestwik, and were sold to the grantees for £2500 Scots
for non-entry, and £125 of bailie's fee, and under the condition narrated of date 31st
May 1549, infra : To be held to the said John and David Fullertoun for services due
and wont. Edinburgh, 24th May 1549. See also Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No.
316. [913, Box 26.
550. 31st May 1549.] Charter by David Fullertoun, son and heir-apparent of
John Fullertoun of that Ilk, narrating that the Lords of Council had decerned the lands
of Corsby and Craikisland, in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr, to be
in the hands of the queen and her successors, as Stewarts of Scotland, by reason of
non-entry of heirs to the same since the decease of the late Adam Fullertoun of Corsby,
or other lawful possessor holding immediately of the queen, for the space of eighty
years or thereby; and had also decerned the rents and profits of the lands for
said space to pertain to the queen and to David Blair of Adamtoun, and Margaret
Hamiltoun, his wife, having a gift of the same [No. 527 sujrra] by which the said David
and Margaret have obtained the lands, appraised at fifty years' rental, extending to
£2500 Scots ; and the Lords being unwilling that the process of apprising should hurt
the granter or his father, have determined to assign the lands to the said David, his
heirs and assignees, and to the said John in liferent, and have ordered that they should
be infeft in the lands by charter and sasine, wherefore the granter and his father are
constrained by the process to infeft the said David and Margaret in the £10 lands, of old
extent, of Corsby, formerly enjoyed by Ninian Bannatyne of Camys, to be held blench
for one penny. He therefore conveys the said lands of Corsby to the said David Blair
and his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc. : To be held blench for one penny Scots. Dated at
Corsbie, 31st May 1549. Witnesses, James Wallace, Thomas Chalmer, Alexander Blair,
John Craufurd, Sir Adam Wallace, Alexander Gibsoun, and John Johnstoun, notaries
public, Adam Wallace and John Johnstoun signing for the granters. Seals attached :
both showing a fess charged with ermine spots (?). [327, Box 10.
551. 3rd June 1549.] Sasine following on the above charter [No. 549] to John
Fullertoun of that Ilk and David, his son. Sasine given by Archibald Conyngham,
bailie of Kyle, 3rd June 1549. Witnesses, David Blair of Adamtoun, John Belay,
AArilliam Wallas, AA'illiam Pettecru, Patrick Hunter, and John Brian. Adam AArallace,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [914, Box 26.
552. 10th October 1549.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Ka, burgess
of Linlithgow, passed to two perticates of land lying on the east side of that burgh,
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on west, the highway to Blaknes on south, and the loch of Linlithgow on north ; and
there he acknowledged that Henry Foulis, heir of the late Robert Foulis, his grand
father, had legally redeemed the said land from him, and he therefore resigned his
rights to the same into the hands of Peter Newlands, one of the bailies, in favour of the
said Henry, who was then duly infeft. Linlithgow, 10th October 1549. Witnesses,
Mr. Alexander Hamiltoun, vicar of Carriddin, AArilliam Park, Patrick Coill, William
Caling, and John Knollis, serjeant. Bartholomew Kello, M.A., clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [555, Box 16.
553. 30th December 1549.] Charter by Sir AArilliam Leich, canon of the monastery
of Jedburgh, brother and heir of the late George Leche, burgess of the burgh of
Edinburgh, with consent of John [Home], abbot of Jedburgh, alienating to Robert
Hathowy, burgess of Edinburgh, a half fore-land and also a back-land adjoining, now
waste and burned by the English, which belonged to the late George Leche, and
formerly to the late Richard Lauder, on the north side of the High Street, between the
tenement of AArilliam Rynd on west, the lands of the late Adam Strauchin on east, and
those of Stephen Bell on north ; also a half of a land belonging to said George, between
the east tenement of the late Alexander Cant, now James Aikman's, and of the late
John Aikman on east, the passage between the fore-land of said tenement on south, and
the late David Gill's land on north, which tenement lies on the north side of High
Street, between another tenement of the heirs of Alexander Cant on west and the tene
ment of the late John Blakstok on east : To be held from the granter of the queen and
her successors for burghal service and others due and wont. Edinburgh, 30th December
1549. Witnesses, James Prestoun of AA^alafeild, AA7illiam Newtoun, James King, Mr.
AArilliam AAychtman, and Alexander King, notaries public. Signed, ' Ego Dns Villelmus
Leich manu ppria.' The seals of the granter, the abbot of Jedburgh, and two bailies of
Edinburgh, Alexander Barroun and Robert Fleming, are said to be attached, but only
two remain. One is the granter's — a shield bearing per pale, on the dexter side, five bars
paley ; on the sinister side, two figures, perhaps intended for leeches. Legend : ' S. M. D.
Vilelmi Leich.' The other seal bears a shield couche, with a chevron between three
martlets (?), two and one. Crest on a helmet — the head of a goat. Motto round seal :
' In Tym Be Ver.' [2283, Box 58.
554. 31st December 1549.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine,
dated at Torphichen, 26th July 1548, by James Sandilands, lord of St. John, knight of
the order of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, directed to Andrew Ros and Thomas
Boid, as bailies, for infefting James Pollart, son and heir of the late Henry Pollart,
and his heirs-male, etc., in the lands of Costoun, in the barony of Torphichen and shire
of Linlithgow : To be held in feu-farm in terms of a charter. Sasine given, 31st
December 1549, by Andrew Ros. AATitnesses, Richard Murhede, James Pollart, and
John Litill. AAralter Mur, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [2216, Box 56.
555. 22nd January 1550.] Decree of the Sheriff Court of Ayr, held there on 14th
January 1566-7, by Nicolas Scherar, sheriff-depute of Ayrshire, when Mr. Michael
Wallace, provost of the burgh of Ayr, appeared as procurator for Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn, and presented an edict affixed on the Tolbooth wall of said burgh, at com
mand of Robert Campbell of Craigdow, one of the sheriff-deputes of Ayr, dated 28th
December [1566], intimating that an instrument, of date 22nd January 1549-50,
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the said Nicolas Scherar, as sheriff-depute, had given sasine to the said Earl of the
barony of Stevenston, etc., required to be transumed, and summoning those interested
to appear : The parties interested having compeared, and also Matthew Mortoun, serjeant
of the king and queen [Henry and Mary] and officer of the sheriffdom of Ayr, for their
interest, and no objections being offered, the sheriff-depute ordains the instrument to
be transumed — namely, an instrument of sasine following on a crown precept of dare
constat, dated 13th December 1549, by Queen Mary, for infefting Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, as heir of his father, William, Earl of Glencairn, in the barony
of Stevenston, the £5 land of Knokewart, and the half-merk land of Dubbis, in the
bailiary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Ayr, taking security for £4 of farm of said
lands, they having been in the hands of the queen, as Stewart of Scotland, for two
years past, and also for £200 of relief. Sasine given, 22nd January 1549-50, at
the castle of Stevenston. AATitnesses, AVilliam Cunningham, younger, laird of Cap-
rinton, Adam Cunningham, tutor of Laglane, David Cuninghame, and Adam Mur.
Extracted from the books of court by George Angus, clerk thereof and notary public.
[2257, Box 57.
556. 26th January 1550.] Letter of Reversion by 'Jehan' [Jean] Cunyngham,
daughter of John Cunyngham of Caprinton, narrating that as Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn has secured her in her virginity, to her and the heirs to be born between
him and her, whom failing, to return to the earl and his nearest heirs whatsoever, the
lands and barony of Stevenston (except the five-pound land of Knockewart and the half-
merk land of Dubbis), extending to £20 land in property, and other £20 land, of old
extent, called Crosby, Munnok, and the ' Gill,' in tenandry, in the bailiary of Cunning
ham and sheriffdom of Ayr ; the granter obliges herself and the heirs named to allow
the earl and his successors to redeem the said barony on payment of £2000 on the high
altar of the parish kirk of Tarbolton. Dated at Ayr, 26th January 1549-50. Witnesses,
Sir James Hamilton of Evindaill, knight, Thomas Fairley, Sir Adam Landellis, chaplain,
and Henry Prestoun, notary, who also signs as attestor of the writ. Signed, ' Jehan
Conygham.' [2802, Box 73.
557. 31st January 1550.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Flemyng, rector of Pincar-
toun, son and heir of the late Patrick Flemyng, burgess of Edinburgh, selling and
alienating to Thomas Boyis, baker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Annabella Young,
his spouse, that first part of the common moor of said burgh, containing three acres of
arable land, on the south side of said moor, lying between the lands of Cameroun on
the east and the portion or acres of the late David Hereot on west, the remainder of
said moor on north, and the Powburn on the south : To be held to the said Thomas
and Annabella his spouse, the longer liver of them two, in conjunct fee, and their lawful
heirs, whom failing, to the nearest heirs or assignees of said Thomas, from the granter
of the provost, bailies, council, and community of said burgh, in free burgage and
heritage, rendering to the provost, etc., and community and their treasurer, for each
acre the sum of 5s. Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice, etc. Dated at Edinburgh,
31st January 1549-50. Witnesses, John Cob, Sir John Leirmonth, Sir George Mer-
schel, and Mr. Malcolm Ruhe, chaplains. [See next writ.] Signed by granter, whose
seal is attached, with that of Mr. John Prestoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in
token of the execution of his office of giving sasine. First seal, a chevron within a
double tressure flory counter flory, a crescent in base ; legend, ' S. D'Alexander Flemeng.'
Second seal, three unicorns' heads, two and one, within a bordure engrailed ; legend,
' S M~° Iohannis Prestown.' [401, Box 12. T

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558. 2nd February 1550.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Preston, one of
the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the lands and gave sasine to Thomas Boyis, baker,
burgess of said burgh, and Annabella Young, his spouse, in terms of preceding charter.
Sasine given on the lands, 2nd January [sic 1. February] 1549-50. AATitnesses, Sir John
Leirmonth, rector of Torrens, John Cob, Sirs George Mershell, James Lindsay, chaplains,
John AVilliamson, and James Henrison, serjeant of the burgh. Alexander King, by
apostolic authority notary of St. Andrews diocese. [134, Box 4.
559. 10th February 1550.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Drant
freely resigned and upgave from himself and his heirs all right, possession, or kindness
he had to the 10s. lands of Nether Cars, occupied by him, in the barony of Sweetheart,
etc., in favour of John Brown, son of Cristina Lanerig, and John Brown, son of Janet
Makdonart, their heirs, etc. Done at the monastery of Sweetheart, on 10th February
1549-50. Witnesses, Paul Broun, John Slochtir, and Thomas Makcongwe. John
Lauder, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1942,
Box 50.
560. 18th February 1550.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Hepburn, dean of
the cathedral church of Dunkeld, and (the see being vacant) vicar-general of the same,
for infefting John Stewart of Arntully, as heir of his late grandfather, John Stewart
of Arntully, in the lands of Arntully, also the lands of Over Cardeny and ' Cardeny
inter locus,' with mill and the office of forester, with custody and charge of all the woods
belonging to the bishop and bishopric of Dunkeld, within the barony of Dunkeld and
sheriffdom of Perth. At the city of Dunkeld, 18th February 1549-50. Witnesses, Mr.
Michael Walkar, canon of Dunkeld, rector of Monyde, Alexander Hepburn, Archibald
Lyndesay, and Thomas Lyndesay of Loges(?). Signed, 'Jacobus hepburn, decanus
Dunkeld ac vicarius generalis.' Seal attached — on a chevron a rose between two Uons
counter combatant, with a heart-shaped buckle in base. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Hepburn,
vicarii generalis Dunkelden.' [1735, Box 45.
561. c. 1550.] Ratification (unsigned and undated) by James Sandelands, lord of
St. John, of the order of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, of an infeftment of feu
farm by his immediate predecessor, the late AA'alter Lindesay, lord of St. John, to
James Dundas of Cragtoun, Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, and their heirs, of the
lands of Nether New Listoun, in the barony of Auld Listoun, in the shire of Linlithgow ;
also of two confirmations thereof by the pope's commissary, and by Queen Mary, with
consent of James, Earl of Arran. [687, Box 20.
562.  1550.] Notarial Transcript of Letters of Gift by Robert Logan of
Restalrig, in terms of similar letters by his deceased father, Sir Robert Logan of Restal
rig, knight, granting to the Deacon, Brethren and Craftsmen of the Cordinar
Craft, being of the fraternity of St. Crispin and Crispinineani in the town of Leith,
of the south side of the AArater of Leith, the privilege of making congregations and
statutes for the welfare and upholding of the altar of St. Crispin and Crispinineani
situate in said town of Leith, and chaplain of the same, and for ingathering the weekly
penny of the said craftsmen, etc., with power to receive from strangers and others
taking up ' buith ' (or shop) in the town, such duties as are payable in Edinburgh, Perth,
and elsewhere, for uphold of the said altar and chaplain, etc. ; and as the original letters
were burned during the sack of Leith by the Earl of Hertford, lieutenant of the King
of England, in May 1514, the granter renews the same privileges, and promises to

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defend the craftsmen therein, provided they uphold a chaplain to make daily service
at said altar. Letters dated  1550. Transcript made for the Incorporation of
Cordinars, at Leith, 25th July 1785, by Alexander Neilson and John Muir, notaries
public, before Hugh Macfarlane, tailor in Leith, Alexander Johnston, clerk to Messrs.
. . . [illegible] and Kerr, merchants there, James Grant, merchant there, and Robert
Cleghorn, [illegible] in Leith. Seals of notaries impressed, but much broken.
[1404, Box 36.
563. 17th March 1550.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the precept of dare
constat (dated at the city of Dunkeld, 18th February 1549-50, No. 560 supra) by
James Hepburn, dean of the cathedral church of Dunkeld, etc., directed to John
Bannerman and John Wylsone, as bailies, for infefting John Stewart in the lands of
Arntulie and others as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, John Stewart of
Arntuly. Sasine given 17th March 1549-50. Witnesses, John Guthre, John Butter,
Walter Talzour, and David Butter. William Fairfull, clerk of Dunkeld diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [335, Box 10.
564. 31st March 1550.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, 28th March 1550) directed to John Finlason and James Sinclair, as
bailies, by Oliver Sinclair of Pitcarnis with consent of Katherine Bellenden, his wife, for
infefting Oliver Sinclair, son of William Sinclair of Rosling, the granter's brother-
german, in the lands of Killeith, or Kildeleith, in the barony of Kirkliston, regality of
St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Linlithgow. Sasine given by James Sinclair, 31st March
1550, to AVilliam Finlason for grantee. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Sinclair, brother-
german of 'said Oliver,' Patrick Dennum, elder, and Patrick Dennum, younger, his
son, John Arde, Eobert Lowry, James Lowry, William Cumnok, AVilliam Scheill,
and William Walderston. John Mosman, of Glasgow diocese, notary by apostolic
authority. [7, Box 1.
565. 18th April 1550.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Preston, one of the
bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement of land formerly belonging to
the late Alan Brown, now to Alexander Mason and the late George Leche, on the north
side of the High Street of Edinburgh, between the fore land of said tenement on south
and the land of Stephen Bell on north [see also of dates 12th February 1545 and
30th December 1549, supra], and there cognosced and entered Mariota Dee, daughter
and one of the four heirs of the late John Dee, burgess of the said burgh, to her fourth
part of an annualrent of 30s. Scots to be uplifted from the said tenement ; also the
said bailie entered the said Alexander Mason, son and heir of the late Margaret Dee,
Elizabeth Inglis, daughter and heir of the late Isobella Dee, and Thomas Makge,
son and heir of the late Catherine Dee, grandchildren and the other three heirs of the
said John Dee, in their fourth parts of said annualrent. Done on the lands, 18th April
1550. AVitnesses, Thomas Ewin, Alexander Brice, James Broun, John Dowgall, William
Eobertson, and James Anderson, serjeant of burgh. Notary, Alexander King. [2848,
Box 75.
566. 20th April 1550.] Precept of Sasine (addressed to Eobert Douglas, as bailie)
granted by Robert Logan of Restalrig, with consent of Dame Margaret Seytoun, his
spouse, for infefting Patrick Balfour, son of John Balfour, indweller in Leith, and
his heirs-male, whom failing, David Balfour, his brother-german, etc., whom failing,
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etc., in eight bovates or oxgates of the lands of Nethir Gogar, with mansion, houses, etc.,
formerly occupied by the late Robert Schankis and now by the said John Balfour,
lying in the barony of Restalrig and shire of Edinburgh, in terms of a charter of feu
farm, for which see of date 22nd April 1586, infra. Dated and signed at Restalrig,
20th April 1550. Seals gone ; the lady signs by John Brown, notary. [334, Box 10.
567. 2nd July 1550.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated 25th
June 1550) by John Hamilton of Haggs, directed to Gavin Hamiltoun of Brounecastel,
and John Thomeson, as bailies, for infefting Isabella Elphinstone, as described in
the next writ, reserving the granter's liferent of the lands of Riding and Riding
mure and others described. Sasine given, 2nd July 1550, by the said Gavin Hamiltoun
to Thomas Bisset of Quarrel for grantee. Witnesses, Sir David Christesoun, vicar of
Innerkip, William Christesoun, Andrew Boog, Patrick Yoille, Patrick Mochry, and
John Mochry. James Ra, notary public. [2676, Box 69.
568. After 2nd July 1550.] Charter by James [Haswell], abbot of Newbotle, con
firming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1550) by John Hamilton of Haggs, in
terms of a contract between himself on one part, and Robert, Lord Elphinstone, and
Dame Katherine Erskine, his mother, on the other part, for a marriage between James
Hamilton, the granter's son and heir-apparent, and Isabella Elphinstone, daughter
of Dame Katherine and sister of Lord Robert, granting to the said Isabella in her
virginity in liferent the lands of Riding and Riding mure, extending to ten merks of
land, in the barony of Monkland and shire of Lanark, between the lands of Drumgray
on the east, Gayne, as far as the ' aqueductum,' on the west, Eouchsolis and Bradenhill
on the south, Blairlyn and the burn thereof on the north : To be held to the
said Isabella Elphinstone for her life, of the abbot and convent of Newbotle, for
13 merks 6s. 8d. yearly in name of feu-farm. Witnesses to charter, John Thomson,
Gavin Hamiltoun, Sir David Cristesoun, vicar of Innerkip, John Mosman and Alexander
Young, notaries public. Charter of confirmation given at the monastery- of Newbotle,
date not stated; c. 1550. Signed, 'Jacobus Abbas'; also by John Liddeill, AATilliam
Harlaw, Thomas Megat, John Bannatyn, John Carmychaell, George Eechertsoun,
George Turnbull, and Thomas Eeyd. Seal attached, partly broken — the Virgin with the
Child in her arms, seated under a canopied niche in upper part of seal ; below a saint
with ragged staff in right hand. On each side of centre niche is a shield of arms ; that
on dexter side is defaced, but the shield on sinister bears a boar's head, and on a chief
indented three mullets. [2675, Box 69.
Note. — The arms described are those of Haswell, and that is probably the true
surname of this abbot, which has been hitherto doubtful.
569. 15th July 1550.] Letters of Confirmation by John Thornton, prothonotary
apostolic, precentor of Moray, appointed by letters dated at Borne, 2nd October [1549],
directed to encourage and promote the letting and feuing of church lands, destroyed
or unproductive through the long-continued wars between Scots and English, and also
by Stephen Culros, treasurer of Orkney, chosen by the said John as colleague, confirm
ing a charter (dated at Melrose, 8th March 1546-7) by James [Stewart], commendator
of Kelso and Melrose, granting in feu-farm to AVilliam Hall, his heirs and assignees,
the 22s. 3d. land and town of Nether Blainslie, with croft, etc., lying in 'rinrig,'
also the lis. l|d. land of Overtown of Blainslie, as occupied by the said AArilliam
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from the west, beginning from the 'Mosburn,' ascending and extending eastward to
' the hollit earne,' thence ascending eastward to the ' standand stane in Rouchrig,' thence
eastward to the wall called ' March-dike ' or ' Monkisdyke,' thence northward towards
the walls called ' ChapeU wallis ' or ' Chieldliellis chapell wallis,' thence descending to
the Milseyburn, thence southward ascending to that cross called 'Liells Croce,' thence
southward ascending to the cross called ' Hie Croce,' thence descending southward to
that part of the stream called ' Helburnisfurd,' thence descending eastward by that
stream to 'AVilkynnishauch,' thence southward descending to the old aqueduct or 'auld
watter-gang de mydstreme de Leder,' thence by that aqueduct southward to the ' erlis
aker,' thence descending westward by ' Hawikeschelburne ' to the loch called ' Ouir
loch,' thence descending westward to the common market road, thence descending
westward to a place called ' AVillebus ' at an old ditch called the ' auld dyke ' in AVinde-
lawcruke, thence ascending northward to the ' Blakburn ' and ' blakfurd ' thereof, thence
ascending northward to the middle of ' Helmoss ' and by that descending northward to
the ' Mosburn,' lying in the said lordship and sheriffdom between the lands of the forest
of Lauder on north, the lands of the monastery of Driburgh on south, the lands of the
laird of Haltoun called Quhitesled, the lands of the monastery of Driburgh and the
lands of Kirkinside on east : To be held of the abbey and successors for 36s. Scots of
money [victual omitted], three suits of court yearly at Melrose, one carriage, a half,
and a fourth part of a carriage yearly for bringing lime to repair the church of Melrose,
and bringing fish or salt from North Berwick or Salt Preston, or neighbourhood, for the
sustentation of the convent and household in the summer. The first charter is said to
be signed by the commendator and by the following monks : Richard Paterson, sub-
prior, Thomas Blyth, Richard Chatto, Robert Liddell, John Watsoun, Thomas Merser,
AArilliam Philp, John Forros, John Hogart, Bernard Boustoun, David Hoppringill, and
Kentigern Purves. Letters of confirmation dated at Edinburgh, in the aisle of
St. Anthony Confessor, in the collegiate church of St. Giles, on 15th July 1550, in
presence of Robert, Lord Boyd, Alexander Somervell, John Lindesay of Covintoun,
Michael Furd, Alexander Thorntoun, William Montcur, and Henry Aytoun, notary
public. AVilliam Meldrum, M.A., of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public to the instrument. [2117, Box 53.
570. 8th August 1550.] Letter of Reversion [in vernacular] by James Quhit
[AVhite] in Guling [Gulane] in favour of William Schaw for redemption of an acre of
land lying in the barony of Lucasland on the east part thereof, with the laird of
Saltcotts' land on the east, the lands of the late Helen Congleton on the west, and the
lands of the late William Smeberd on the south, binding himself that on payment,
within Gulane kirk, of the sum of £20, and the delivery to him of a three years' tack of
the lands at 10s. yearly rental, he will renounce and resign the said lands. Dated at
Gulane, 8th August 1550. Witnesses, Patrick Miller, Adam Quhit, John Cok, and Sir
Alexander Quhit, chaplain, who also leads the granter's hand at the pen. [3055, Box 80.
571. 26th August 1550.] Precept of Glare Constat by Jonet Haliburton, elder
daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick, Lord Haliburtoun, and her husband
William, Lord Ruthven, directed to Alexander Zwyll [Yule] of Garmiltoun, for infefting
David Haswell as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late David Haswell, in the
lands of Murefield, one acre of land called Harehope, the two annualrents, and Archear-
side, in the territory of Gulane, barony of Dirltoun, constabulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as in No. 116 supra : To be holden for ward and relief. Dated
and signed by Lord and Lady Ruthven at Edinburgh, 26th August 1550. [274, Box 9.

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572. 9th December 1550.] Lease by James Hamilton, rector of the parish church
of Menmuir, in the diocese of Dunkeld, with consent of the vicar-general (the see being
vacant) and of the dean and canons of the chapter of Dunkeld, gathered in chapter, in
favour of Robert Cullace of Balnomowin and George Symmer, son and apparent
heir of George Symmer of Balzordy, letting to them conjointly the teindsheaves of the
rectory for nineteen years from Lammas 1550, at a yearly rental of 240 merks of old
rent and 20 merks of augmentation. Dated at Dunkeld, 9th December 1550. No
witnesses. Signed by Hamilton and by David Meldrum, archdeacon of Dunkeld,
Simon Schaw, succentor there, Thomas Brown of Inchmogranocht, Archibald Boyd of
Feme, James Lauder of Ferdschaw (?), and James Hamilton, parson of [illegible].
Seals gone. [1322, Box 35.
573. 9th January 1551.] Instrument narrating that Sir John Campbell of Lundy,
knight, with consent of Isabella Gray, his spouse, resigned into the hands of James
Carmichael, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, a tenement formerly Alexander Levingtoun's,
now belonging to Alexander Park [cf. No. 458 supra], on the north side of the High
Street between the land of the late Nicolas Spethy on east, and the tenement of
Donald Kyle's heirs on west, for new infeftment in favour of John Campbell, natural
son of the said Sir John, who with Margaret Gayne, his spouse, received sasine,
reserving the granter's liferents on 9th January 1550-51. AATitnesses, John Maitland,
Matthew Reid, and Sir Thomas Stewart. Notary, Alexander King, of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority. Bailie's seal attached, indistinct, but apparently a fess
wreathed, with a mascle in base. Legend : 'S. Iacobi Carmichaell.' [2191, Box 56.
574. 13th February 1551.] Charter by Queen Mary, with consent of James,
Earl of Arran, governor of Scotland, granting to John Kennedy, grandson and
heir-apparent of James Kennedy of Blairquhan, the lands and barony of Twyname in
the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, the barony of Myrton in the shire of AA^igton, and the
four-merk lands of Blairquhan, with others specially named and described, in the shire
of Ayr, which lands had been resigned by the said James Kennedy ; and erecting the
said lands into one united barony to be called the barony of Blairquhan : To be holden
to the said John Kennedy and his lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to James Kennedy
of Larg and his lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to John Kennedy in Lenton and his
lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to John Kennedy in Grenen and his heirs-male, for a
reddendo of the usual services to the crown. Dated 13th February 1550-51. [436,
Box 12.
575. 13th February 1551.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal for infefting
John Kennedy in terms of the above charter. Edinburgh, 13th February 1550-51.
[1837, Box 47.
[Inclosed in this writ are three receipts by Robert Hamilton, bailie-clerk of Carrick,
to John Whitefoord of Blachan for taxation imposed in August 1665. Dated 8th April
1667; 8th October 1667; 22nd July 1668 to 13th October 1670.]
576. 12th March 1551.] Charter by Hugh Murray of Cambusawye, 'in him who
is truly the salvation of all ' (' in eo qui est omnium vero salus '), of his own free will and
for kindnesses done to him, specially for spousal service (' sponsali servicio ') done to him
by Beatrice Urquhart, his wife, granting to her for the term of her life his lands and
town of Auchandra in the lordship of Skelbo, in the earldom or county of Sutherland
and sheriffdom of Inverness, with the tavern called the 'ail house' of Auchandra: To

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be held in conjunct fee for one penny blench, to be paid at Martinmas, if asked. Dated
at Dornoch, 12th March 1550-51. No witnesses stated. Seal wanting. Signed, 'Hugo
Mrray of Camissave w* my hand.' [2473, Box 63.
577. 12th March 1551.] Letters by Raynutius, Cardinal of St. Angelo, addressed
to the archdeacon of Teviotdale, the precentor of Moray, and Robert Maknair, canon of
Caithness, in terms of a petition, narrating that James Betoun, abbot of Arbroath, in
consideration of sums of money and defence against the invasion of the Lutheran
heresy, had feu-farmed to John Betoun in Balquharg and Helen Melville, his spouse,
in conjunct fee, and to David Betoun their lawful son and his heirs-male of his body ;
whom failing, to John, Andrew, and Robert Betoun, brothers-german of David,
successively, and their respective heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to the nearest heirs of
John Betoun, bearing the surname and arms of Betoun, the towns and lands of
Auchmuthie, South-Terry and North-Terry, with the teindsheaves of the same, also
the lands caUed Grange of Conan, and of Guynd, with teindsheaves, in the barony,
lordship, and regality of Aberbrothok [Arbroath], sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held to
the said John Betoun, and others, for the following sums : — For Auchmuthie £42, 13s. 4d.
Scots, 16s. for share of the 'Ryn-mart,' six bolls oats, twenty-four capons, and twenty-
four poultry; for South Terry £6, 13s. 4d. Scots, 6s. 8d. for share of the 'Ryn-mart,'
besides six chalders of oats, twelve capons, and twelve poultry ; for North Terry
£6, 13s. 4d. Scots, 6s. 8d. share of ' rynmart,' six chalders of oats, twelve capons, and twelve
poultry; for the Grange of Conan, with teindsheaves, £8, 16s. for part of 'Ryn-mart,'
also four chalders of bear and two chalders eight bolls of common meal and four bolls
of white oat meal, also eight bolls of customs oats, with twenty-four capons and as many
poultry, except of the mill and ' myltour ' of the said Grange of Conan ; and for the
lands of Guynde, with teindsheaves, £3, 6s. 8d. and one chalder four bolls bear, and
eight bolls oats, as the old farm in money and victual wont to be paid, also £14, 10s. 8d.
for grassums, etc., £7 for labouring the lands, carriages, and other services due and
wont, also £3, 6s. lid. in augmentation of rental; the whole amounting to £90, 4s. in
Scots and not exceeding £16 sterling in value, payable to James [Betoun], abbot of
Arbroath, and his successors in feu-farm, reserving, however, to the abbot, the convent,
and their tenants, the kiln of Auchmuthie with the fisher-town and port of the same,
the white house under the rock and ' the stanis ' of the ground adjoining for drying and
preparing fishes, with free ish and entry, etc. By which letters the commissioners
are empowered to approve and confirm the grant. Letters dated at St. Peter's, Eome,
4 Ides of March, in the second year of the pontificate of Pope Julius the Third, 12th
March 1551. [2899, Box 76.
578. 19th March 1551.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept from
Queen Mary, No. 575 supra (directed to Andrew Haw, burgess of Kirkcubrycht,
Barnard Fergussone, and Patrick M'Kee in Cosbe), for infefting John Kennedy in the
lands of Blairquhan and other lands erected into the barony of Blairquhan. Sasine
given, 19th March 1550-51, by Patrick M'Kee in Cosbe, bailie. Witnesses, Patrick and
John M'Kee, his sons, John Kynzane, Fergus Kynzane, the said Bernard Fergusson
and Gilbert M'dowill (?). Michael Hauthorne, presbyter of Galloway diocese, by royal
and apostolic authority notary public. [2886, Box 75.
579. 15th May 1551.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Walter Lundy of
that Ilk, superior, etc., with his own hands gave to his cousin (or kinsman) Andrew
Lundy, first-born son and heir of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie, sasine

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of the lands of Stratharlie in the barony of Lundy, etc. Done 15th May 1551.
Witnesses, Alexander Gourlay, George Gourlay, George Lundy, Sir James Litstar,
presbyter. John Chalmer (' Camere '), presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. [704, Box 21.
580. 19th May 1551.] Precept of Sasine by James, fourth Earl of Morton (after
wards Regent), directed to William Trumbull, as bailie, for infefting AVilliam Calder:
wood and Margaret Porteus, his spouse, in conjunct fee, upon AVilliam's resignation,
in a cottage tenement or holding and garden on the north side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, bounded between the land of John Veche on the west and the land of William
Gyffhert on the east. Dalkeith, 19th May 1551. Witnesses, John Home, Andrew
Murray, Peter Trumbull, and Thomas Herve. Signed, 'James Erll off Mortoun.'
[1492, Box 39.
581. 24th May 1551.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above precept
[No. 580 supra], in favour of William Calderwood and Margaret Portus (or
Porteous), his spouse. Sasine given on the lands at Dalkeith, 24th May 1551.
AATitnesses, Thomas Portus, younger, William Gyffhert, John Harve, Alexander Curte,
Sir Thomas Cristesone, Robert Cuthbertsone, and Andrew Bynning, serjeant. John
Rolland, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1493, Box 39.
582. 27th May 1551.] Letters by John Spittal, provost of the church of St.
Mary in the Fields, near Edinburgh, principal official of St. Andrews diocese, and
AVilliam Murray, treasurer of Dunblane, with others, judges appointed by the papal
letters, confirming and, at the instance of John Fethy, in presence of Sir Eobert
Dewquhir, monk of Culross, appearing for the commendator and abbot, decerning
the duplicate charter, of date 28th January 1546, with sasine following thereon
[Nos. 500-502 supra], to be valid to the said John Fethy and Margaret Balfour
in terms of papal letters, of date 12th July 1547 [No. 531 supra], the documents being
all narrated at full length. Done within the aisle of St. John the Evangelist, in the
metropolitan church of St. Andrews, on 27th May 1551, before these witnesses : the
venerable man, Sir Bartholomew Forman, canon of the monastery of Pittynveme, a
professed religious, Masters David Ogilvy and George Name, notaries public, and
James Somerwaile, laic. Mr. George Makesoun, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, and
Eobert Proutt, Dunblane diocese, both notaries by apostolic authority, sign the
instrument. Two seals attached— the first, of which the legend is illegible, showing St.
Andrew and his cross in upper part, and in lower part a shield, quarterly, first and
fourth, a galley, second and third, three cinquefoils; the second seal showing
three mullets, two and one, but not very legible [882, Box 25.
583. 20th July 1551.] Instrument of Eesignation narrating that Mr. John
Porterfield, procurator (in terms of a procuratory, dated 3rd June 1551), for John,
Lord Lile, and James, Master of Lile, passed to the presence of James, Duke of
Chatelherault, protector of the kingdom, and resigned the lands and barony of
Duchale-Lyill, including the lands of Little Cragbait, Kersmedo, Nutishill, Giblestoun,
Branquellis, Easter and Wester Newtoun, Barncschawikis, Kellocryst Wodend,
with Newtoun wod, the lands of Craglunschoght (or Craglumschocht), Dippenneis
Easter, Wester and Middle, Cayrnecurach 'cum monte et crewth,' Auchinquhoill,
Overwood, Netherwood, Bulwrais, Blakisholme, Brigend, Jurdaneschaw, Easter Syid,
AA^ester Syid, with the advocation of the chapels and rights of patronage, etc., in the

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barony and sheriffdom of Renfrew, in favour of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn :
To be held of the queen as prince and steward of Scotland. Done in the governor's
lodging in the burgh of Dumfries, on 20th July 1551. AATitnesses, David [Pantar],
bishop of Eoss, the queen's secretary, Alexander Stewart, younger, laird of Garleis,
John Cunynghame of Caprintoun, Mr. Alexander Forrest, and James Logane. Eobert
Auchtmowthy, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [3086,
Box 81.
584. 4th September 1551.] Bull of Pope Julius [the Third] addressed to the
clergy of the ' civitas ' and diocese of St. Andrews, commanding them to render due
obedience to Gavin Hamilton, clerk of Glasgow diocese, who had been appointed
coadjutor to John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, and 'future elect.' Dated at
Rome, 4th September 1551. [492, Box 15.
585. 27th October 1551.] Charter by John Sandilands, fiar of the lands and barony
of Calder, with consent of Margaret Barton, his spouse, alienating to William Baillie of
Cormestoun, his heirs, etc., the lands of Middle Corswood formerly occupied by Archibald
Gladstanes, now by the granter and John Burrell, his shepherd (' pastorem '), with the
granter's own goods, in the barony of Calder, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held
blench of the granter for one penny Scots. At Calder, 27th October 1551. Witnesses,
James Cochren, Thomas Melros, Mr. Adam Lethane and Sir Andrew Kirkwod,
notaries public, the last signing for Margaret Bartoun. [1916, Box 49.
586. 29th October 1551.] Instrument of Sasine, following upon a precept
(date not given) by Queen Mary, directed to the sheriff of Renfrew, etc., for
infefting Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, as heir of his father, the late AArilliam,
Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Eanfurlie Cuningham, comprehending the Mains of
Finlayston, Conyngham, Gardnerstoun, Hiltre, Bogsyid, the 'tua Knok montanis,'
Bardrany, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, Leperstoun, Auchinbothy, Eowntriehill,
Wester Lameistoun, Wester Dennestoun, and Middle Dennestoun [cf. Sasine No.
236 supra], in terms of an inquest by John Mure of Eowallan, John Farnelie of that
Ilk, Eobert Scott, and John Craigie, burgesses of Irvine, sheriffs in that part. Sasine
given, on 29th October 1551, by William, Lord Sempill, sheriff-principal of Eenfrew.
Witnesses, William Cuningham, son and heir of the said earl, Mr. John Porterfield of
that Ilk, Alexander Lindsay, servant of the earl, Cuthbert Sympill of Boghouse, John
Stuard, and John Inglis, notary public. John Vans of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [3081, Box 81.
587. 7th November 1551.] Charter [mutilated and defaced] by Queen Mary
to David [Home of Wed]derburne and Mariota [Joh]nstoun, his spouse, of the
lands of Haitschaw in Berwickshire, resigned by them. Jedburgh, 7th November
1551. [1380, Box 36.
588. 10th November 1551.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat dated at Jedburgh, 10th November 1551, by Eobert Lauder of the Bass,
superior of the lands, for infefting John Home (or Hume) of Coldaneknowes, as nearest
and lawful heir of his father, the late Kentigern Hume of Ersiltoun, in the lands of
Wester Mersingtoun, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given 10th November
1551. AATitnesses, James Car of Marsingtoun, Thomas Car, his son, George Sanderson,
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in the Tofts, Henry and Enfred Sanderson there, and others. John Lytill, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1020, Box 28.
589. 28th November 1551.] Precept of Sasine (directed to David Strachquhen,
as bailie) by Robert Bertane, son of Alexander Bertane, burgess of Edinburgh, and
fiar of the lands underwritten, for infefting, in terms of a charter by himself with
¦ consent of his father, John Mortymare of Flemyngton, in liferent, and John
Mortymare, his son and heir-apparent, with Janet Durant, his spouse, their heirs,
etc., in the granter's lands of Tulyquhandolane, lying in the barony of Balglassy and
shire of Forfar. At Edinburgh, 28th November 1551. Witnesses, David Somer,
burgess of Edinburgh, Thomas Young, Gavin Dawsoun, Archibald Hereote, messenger,
and John Johnstoun, notary public. Two seals appended, the first bearing the device of
a crab. The legend is broken, but it is the seal of Robert Barton. The second seal
is that of Alexander Barton, but the charge is indistinct. [2385, Box 61.
590. 18th December 1551.] Eetour of Process of Apprising by which James
Campbell of Brintwod and Mongo Campbel of Little Lowdounhill, sheriffs-depute of
Aire [Ayr], narrate that in the sheriff court of Ayr, held in the tolbooth there, on
13 th November 1551, AVilliam Dalrimpill of Laucht personally present, upon his own
confession was decerned to pay to James Chalmer of Gaitgirth 600 merks Scots money
owing by him to the said James, in virtue of a contract between them as narrated in
the ' rolment ' of the said court made thereon ; and, in the terms of the ' rolment,' the
sheriffs caused James Law ' quenis seriand and officiare of the schirefdome of Aire,' by
their precept, to pass on the twenty-seventh day of November, ' cerse and seik ' the said
AArilliam's movable goods in said sheriffdom to poind and distrain them for the
600 merks ; and because none of his goods could be ' apprehendit strenezeable ' for
the same, the officer, by command, passed on said day to the two-merk land of old
extent of Nether Laucht, called the two-merk land of the castle, and to the tower of '
Laucht, belonging to the said AVilliam in heritage, in the barony of Dalmellingtoun,
Kingis Kile, in the said sheriffdom, and upon the ground thereof and also by open
proclamation at the market- cross of Ayr on the morning thereafter, which was
Saturday, 28th November, he lawfully 'denuncit' the said lands and tower to be
duly apprised before the sheriffs in the said tolbooth the 18th of December then
following, in the hour of cause, to the said James Chalmer in payment of the
600 merks, and for the fee due to the sheriffs ; to which day and place the officer,
on the lands and at the cross, lawfully summoned the said AArilliam and all having
interest, to hear and see the apprising duly led, conform to the act of parliament,
and made intimation to the said AArilliam personally: And on the 18th December
[1551] the sheriffs passed to the tolbooth, and fenced and affirmed a lawful court and
' gart call ' the said AVilliam and others, ' quhilkis being oftymes callit and nocht
comperit lauchfull tyme of day biddin,' the sheriffs at the instance of James Chalmer
referred the apprising to the knowledge of the persons of inquest underwritten,
lawfully summoned — Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, knight, John Wallace of Dun
donald, Hew Craufurd of Kilbirnic, George Crauford of Leffynnoreis, David Blair of
Adamton, David Craufurde of Karse, Adam Boyd of Penkill, Hew AVallace of
Carnell, John Dunbar of Blantire, Charles Campbell of Skeldoun, Edward AVallace of
Sewalton, Alan Cathcart of Clavennys, AAllliam Rankine of Schield, Thomas Kennedy
of Coif, and John AArallace of Meynfurd, who being sworn on the ' haly evangellis furth
of court all togidder removit,' ripely advised in said matter, entered in again and
apprised the two-merk land and others above named, belonging to AVilliam Dalrymple

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of Laucht, held by him for ward and relief of Alan, Lord Cathcart, baron of Dal-
mellington, and which are worth yearly £21 Scots of rent, for the debt of 600 merks
owing by the said Dalrymple to James Chalmer, with £20 for the sheriff's fee, finding
each merk of yearly profit worth twenty merks to buy and sell, as use is, of apprising
of lands for debt. The lands apprised were then, by open proclamation in face of
court and at the tolbooth door, offered to the said AAllliam or others, that would buy
them for the said sums, and no buyer being found, the sheriffs, in virtue of their office
and the act of parliament and ' rolment ' of court, sold and assigned the lands to the said
James Chalmer in payment of the sum due to him and for £20 Scots sheriff's fee, and
ordered him to be infeft therein by the said Alan, Lord Cathcart, as superior. In witness
of all which the seals of James Campbell, as sheriff, and the assize were attached, but are
now wanting. Signed by Henry Preston, clerk of sheriff-court of Ayr. This document
was produced before the lords of session, who, on 16th January 1551-2, found the
procedure valid and ordered the superior to be charged to give infeftment to the
person (James Chalmer) in favour of whom the lands were apprised. Signed, 'J.
Provand. J. Gledstanis.' [2404, Box 61.
591. 19th December 1551.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a. precept, dated
11th December 1551, by Ninian Dowglas, chaplain of the rood altar within the
collegiate church of Dalkeith, for infefting James Forrat, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Margaret Blak, his wife, for the whole time of their lives, and James Forrat, their
sixth son, heritably, in a tenement of land in the burgh of Edinburgh, on the north
side of the High Street, between the lands of James Anderson on the east, of
Andrew Williamson on the west, of John Lauder on the north, and the High Street
on the south. Sasine given 19th December 1551. Witnesses, George Peirson, John
Hornar, AVilliam Scot, William M'Cartnay, John Johnstoun and Sir John Scott, chaplain,
notaries public. Alexander King, notary public by apostolic authority. [124, Box 4.
592. 25th January 1552.] Charter by David Pitcairn of Forthir, conveying the
lands of Forthir and the lands of Dunfield, in the shire of Fife, to his son, Mr.
Robert Pitcairn : To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male of his body, whom
failing, to John Pitcairn, also the granter's son, and his heirs-male, for ward, relief, and
marriage, etc. At Forthir, 25th January 1551-2. Signed, 'Dad. Pitcarn wyt my
hand.' AVitnesses, Eobert Lumsdane, John Betone younger of Balfour, AVilliam
Teruat, Thomas Flesshour and Thomas Mowse, notaries. [1426, Box 37.
593. 13th February 1552.] Copy Letter of Reversion by AVilliam Cunynghame
of Cunynghame and Elizabeth Cunynghame, his spouse, binding themselves that on
payment of 200 merks made within the parish church of Kilmalcolm, by Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, they will resign the twenty-merk land of Davidstoun, in the lord
ship of Fyndlaistoun, and barony and shire of Kenfrew, mortgaged for the above
sum. Dated at Glasgow, 13th February 1551-2. Sir William Stewart, prebendary
of Kilmawris, Charles Mowat of Busbie, Patrick Mowat, and Sir David Cuninghame,
witnesses. [3083, Box 81.
594. •  155 — .] Letters of Eeversion by AA'illiam Cunningham of Cunningham-
head and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, in favour of Alexander, Earl of Glen
cairn, etc., for redemption of the four-merk land (dorso, of the Schaw) occupied by
Archibald Templeton, AVilliam and Eobert Smith, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary
of Cunninghame, and shire of Ayr, mortgaged to the granters for 200 merks and an

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annualrent of twenty merks. Dated  155—. Signed, 'J. Wylzam Cunygham of
Cunyghamhed.' [2499, Box 64.
[This writ is illegible in some parts, and the name of the lands has been supplied
from the indorsation.]
595. 24th February 1552.] Charter or Letters by King Edward the Sixth of
England narrating that Dame Dorothea Barle, lately abbess of the late monastery of
St. Mary of Berking in Essex, had on 1st August in the twenty- third year of Henry
the Eighth [1531] granted and devised to John Nicholas of Berkyng a parcel of
marshland containing seventeen acres and one rood, lying in the marsh lately enclosed
called ' Grenesmershe,' alias 'le newynned mershe,' lying near the marsh, lately belong
ing to the abbess and convent then in tenure of George Stowand, gentleman, on the
east, adjoining 'le Eaute' (or Eaute) called 'le west Eaut,' on the north, and the
common way of the same marsh on the south ; which John Eyther, esquire, had
surrendered to the crown, therefore the king granted and leased the same parcel of
marshland to John Eyther for 50s. annually. Dated at AVestminster, 24th February
[1552]. Eichard Sackville, knight, witness. [491, Box 15.
596.  155 — .] Letter of Eoversion by Peter Peterson, burgess of Coupar,
and EUzabeth Gourla, his spouse, in favour of David Pitcairn of Forther, of an
annualrent of eight bolls from the mill and mill lands of Fruqehye, or the toft occupied
by John Anderson, a pendicle of the said David's lands of Forther. The said lands to
be released on payment of 112 merks 6s. 8d., or 60 crowns of the sum, on the altar of
'Our Lady,' in the parish kirk of Cupar. At Cupar,  155 — . AATitnesses, David
AVelwuud, David Lukla, and Thomas Fleschor, notary public. Signed, 'Pe? Pe?son.'
[1549, Box 40.
597. 20th April 1552.] Charter by James, Earl of Morton, granting to AVilliam
Calderwood and Margaret Portus, his spouse, the same tenement as in No. 580
supra, resigned by AArilliam in favour of his wife : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of
13s. 4d., and a common suit at the granter's court of Dalkeith. At the castle of
Dalkeith, 20th April 1552. Signed by the earl before the same witnesses as in the
writ cited. Seal attached — Quarterly, first and fourth, two mullets in chief for Douglas
of Dalkeith ; second and third, three mullets on a chief and in base a heart for Douglas
of Angus. Legend broken. [1494, Box 39.
598. 31st May 1552.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Bordland of Laik, 31st May 1552 (directed to John Bell, burgess of
Kyrkcubrycht, as bailie), by John Jarding of Appilgarth, superior of the lands under
written, of the forty-shilling lands of Drummowane, and two-merk lands of Moncraig,
lying in the parish of Kirkcandris and stewartry of Kirkcubrycht, in favour of
James M'Clellane, son and heir of the deceased Gilbert M'Clellane of Drummowane,
and also as heir of the deceased Mariot Carutheris, his mother, who was lady
in fee of the two-merk lands of Moncraig. AVitnesses to precept, Gauin Jarding,
AVilliam Peirsone, the said John Bell, and Alexander Gierke, clerk. Sasine given
31st May 1552, on the ground of thelands. Witnesses, Eichard Spens, John Makquhon,
John Kynzean, James M'Katharty, Donald Colfyn, Thomas Hendersone, John Mak-
callane, Thomas M'Gympsy, Gilbert Boddane, Patrick Scott, and Alexander Clerk.
Herbert Anderson, presbyter of Glasgow, notary public by apostolic authority. [70, Box 2.

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599. 4th June 1552.] Extract of an Act of the Bailie Court of the bailiary of
Cunningham (held by the sheriff-depute of Ayr on 14th January 1566-7) ordering the
official transumpt of a notarial instrument in the protocol book of the late Henry
Preston, notary public, of date 4th June 1552, narrating a sasine (following on a
crown precept, dated Edinburgh, 2nd June 1552) for infefting Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn, as heir of his late father, AVilliam, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of the
barony of Kilmaurs, Lambrochton, Skelmorlie, Kilbryd and Polquhairn, with the patron
age of the collegiate church of Kilmaurs, united into one free barony, under the
exception of the underwritten £7, 5s. 8d. lands of Kilmaurs, namely five-merk land of
Lambrochtoun, four merk twenty penny land of Buistoun, 6s. 8d. land of Arnottis-
boddum with meadow, and 17s. 4d. lands of Langmure, belonging to Eobert Cunyng
ham of Robertland and held immediately of the crown ; also excepting those
£5, 15s. 4d. lands of Kilmaurs, which the late Hugh, Earl of Eglintoun, held from the
queen in chief at the time of his death, namely the 5s. lands of Hill, 5s. lands of
Carnewod, 7s. 6d. lands of Newlands, 16s. 8d. lands of Langmure, 16s. 8d. lands of
Burnesyde, 14s. 6d. lands of Auldtone, 16s. 8d. lands of Titwood, and 33s. 4d. lands of
Thirdpart ; the lands having been in non-entry for three years and a half. AAritnesses to
sasine, AVilliam Cunningham of Cunninghamhead, Charles Mowet of Busbie, Alexander
Cunyngham in Hill, Patrick Mowet, Robert Boyd of Clerkland, and John AA^ilsoun,
serjeant of Ayr. Extract made on 25th January 1566-7 at a bailie court held on
the lands of Over Dreghorn before Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, bailie of Cunningham, by
John Mure, notary public and clerk of court in name of George Angus, notary and
sheriff-clerk of Ayr. [2866, Box 75.
600. 3rd July 1552.] Charter by Robert [Stewart], commendator of the
monastery of the Holy rood of Halyruidhous, near Edinburgh, and the convent of the
same, superiors of the lands and barony underwritten : Because letters of the queen in
four forms were directed to Andrew Henrisone and Andrew Purwes, macers, sheriffs in that
part, making mention that the lands and barony of Ahammer alias Quhytkirk, with mill,
etc., belonging to Oliver Sinclair of Petcarnis and Katherine Bellenden, his spouse, in con
junct fee, lying within the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, held by
them from the granters in feu-farm for a yearly sum of £76 Scots money, ten chalders
of wheat, ten chalders of barley, nineteen and nine dozen of capons, with £15 Scots
money and fifteen capons in augmentation of the rental of the monastery, now valued
at £100 yearly, beside the said feu-farm and other dues; also the land of Hatherwick,
held of Laurence, Lord Oliphant, in feu-farm for a yearly payment to him and his
heirs of forty merks money, are lawfully apprised by the said Andrew Purves,
messenger, in terms of other letters upon a decree of the lords of council, by jury
chosen and sworn to that effect, for the sum of £4800, in part payment of 8036 merks,
3 shillings, due by the said Oliver and Katherine to John, Lord Borthuik, in terms
of their obligation made to him thereon, and for the sum of £200 money to the said
sheriff for his fee in executing his office, namely one merk in twenty : After which
apprising the sheriff, by public proclamation from the window of the tolbooth of
Haddington, offered the said lands to Oliver and Katherine or any other to buy for
the sums at which they were appraised ; and, as there was no buyer, he, by virtue of
his office, sold and assigned the lands to the said Lord Borthuik, for payment of the
sum named and of his fee, and gave order that he and his heirs should be infeft by
the superiors in the lands, as related in the process of apprising : therefore in
terms of the said letters the granters, as superiors of the lands of Quhytekirk, give and
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to be held in feu-farm for a yearly sum of £96 Scots, ten chalders of wheat, ten chalders
of barley, nineteen and nine dozen capons, with fifteen capons in name of feu-farm and
ten merks money for a pittance to the convent, with other services formerly clue :
Providing that the said Oliver and Katherine shall have regress to the lands of
Ahammer or Quhytekirk when they pay to Lord Borthwick the sums above named,
with expenses of charter and infeftment, and that within seventeen days from
this date, in terms of the act of parliament. Dated at Halyruidhous, 3rd July 1552.
AATitnesses, John Henrison, burgess of Edinburgh, Sir Adam Sinclair, prebendary of
Quhithouse, Sir John Eamsay and Sir Alexander Smeberd, canons, and John
Cranstoun. Signed by the commendator and eight of the convent. Seal attached.
[99, Box 3.
601. 3rd July 1552.] Precept by Robert Bertoun, son and heir-apparent of John
Bertoun of Duddingston, for infefting, in terms of a charter of sale granted by him
with consent of his father and of John and Adam Litill, burgesses of Edinburgh, his
curators, Thomas Thomson, burgess of Edinburgh, and Margaret Bertoun, his
spouse, the granter's sister, in the lands of Easter and AVester Duddingston. Edin
burgh, 3rd July 1552. Signed, 'Robert bartan w* my hand Jhoii a barton frank-
tenimetr of Dedistoii.' ' J Litill Adam litill w* my hand.' Only a fragment of Robert
Berton's seal remains. The seals of the Litills, which are defaced and broken, bear a
saltire indented ; a mullet in chief, and apparently a crescent in base. [1694, Box 44.
602. 14th July 1552.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Eeidpeth in Peill
resigned into the hands of John Lummisden of Blanerne, one of the bailies of the burgh
of the Canongate of the monastery of Holyrood, near Edinburgh, an annualrent of eight
merks from his tenement of land on the north side of the High Street of said burgh,
between the land of the late John Makcaw on the east, the lands of the late Thomas
Harrat and John Lawson on the west, the ' Strand ' on the north, and the High Street
on the south ; and that in favour of Mr. Abraham Crichton, provost of Dunglass, for
whom Thomas Crechton acted as attorney. Done 14th July 1552. AAxitnesses, John
Peblis, John Blaike, Alexander Paterson alius Cristeson, James Skeldy, Francis John
ston, and Thomas Crawfurd, serjeant of the burgh. John Makneill, of Glasgow diocesq,
by apostolic authority notary public. [3240, Box 85.
603. 8th December 1552.] Precept by Queen Mary, with consent of James,
Duke of Chatelherault, as regent, directing the sheriff, etc., of Ayr to infeft
Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, his heirs, etc., in terms of a charter, in the lands of
Boystoun, Lambrochtoun, Langmuir, and Arnoldis Boddome, with meadow, extending
to eleven and a half merks, in the lordship of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham, and
shire of Ayr, formerly belonging to David Cunyngham of Robertland, and resigned
by him. At Edinburgh, 8th December 1552. [Indorsed is a memorandum that sasine
was given, 15th April 1553, by Nicholas Sherar, sheriff-depute, to Patrick Fairley,
attorney for the earl] AVitnesses, AArilliam Merchand, James Langmuir, AAllliam
Black, Edward Cunyngham, Alexander Armour, and Cuthbert George, messenger.
A memorandum signed Henry Prestoun records the delivery of the precept to the earl's
attorney, 3rd March 1553. [3195, Box 83.
604. 21st February 1553.] Precept of Glare Constat by James [Stewart], com
mendator of Kelso, directed to John Ramsay of Corstoun, as bailie, for infefting Andrew
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of the lands and town of Wester Duddingston, within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
held of the granter in chief ; granting also to the said Andrew the non-entry duties.
Edinburgh, 21st February 1552-3. Michael Balfour, younger, laird of Monquhany,
John Schaw, Mr. Walter Balfour, and Mr. John Huttoun, witnesses. Signed, ' James,
Commendator of Kelso et Melros.' [2915, Box 77.
605. 22nd February 1553.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
sasine dated at Edinburgh, 28th November 1551 [No. 589 supra], by Robert Bertane
there described, for infefting John Mortymar of Flemington, his son and apparent
heir, John Mortimer, younger, with his spouse, Jonet Durham, in the lands of Tuli-
quhandelane. Sasine given, under reservation of Alexander Bertane's franktenement
in the lands for his lifetime only, on 22nd February 1552-3. AVitnesses, James Mor
tymar, David Jonstyne, AVilliam Fordaill, AVilliam Bruystoun, and James Mudy. John
Vellis, presbyter of the diocese of Brechin, by apostolic authority notary public. [2515,
Box 64.
606. 23rd March 1553.] Charter by Walter Rob and Besseta Jak, his spouse,
granting in feu-farm to their lawful son, James Bob, and to Marjory Pettillok, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and to the survivor of them, the lands of Balcomy, with the
teinds, lying in the barony of Dunkeld and sheriffdom of Perth [in free marriage to
the said James and Marjory] : To be held to the said James and Marjory, and to their
heirs male, whom failing, to their eldest heir-female without division, whom failing, to
John Eob, elder son of the granters, and his heirs male and female, as above, whom all
failing, to Mr. Thomas Browne, canon of the cathedral church of Dunkeld and pre
bendary of Inchemagrinoch, and to his successors, of the said Browne and his successor,
as prebendaries of Inchemagrinoch, rendering the sum of £10 yearly. Dated at Licht-
gyrtlaw, 23rd March 1552-3. James Gray of Mekil Buttirgask, Alexander Forrett,
James Langlands, Andrew Irland, and Thomas Ireland, , vicar of Lundy and notary
public, witnesses. Indorsed is a notarial instrument of same date, recording that
AA'alter Eob, freely and with consent of his said wife and eldest son, gave the lands to
James Eob and his wife — the completion of the transaction — done in the chamber
of David Pettello, in the little town or village (' opidulo siue villa ') of Legartlaw.
Thomas Ireland, of the diocese of Dunkeld, notary public by apostolic authority.
[1223, Box 33.
607. Hth April 1553.] Procuratory [apparently draft or original memorandum
of] by William, commendator of the monastery of Culros, appointing John Vestuatter,
a professed monk of said monastery, as procurator, to appear at Stirling, on 17th April
instant, before Sir George Clapirtoun, subdean of the chapel-royal, and Mr. WiUiam
Schaw, provost of Abernethy, commissaries appointed by the metropolitan and legate ;
with full powers, and in special as to the confirmation of the lands of Balgonye [or
Balgouye]. Dated at Culross, 14th April 1553. [338, Box 10.
608. 15th April 1553.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of the precept, dated
Edinburgh, 8th December 1552 [No. 603 supra], for infefting Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn, in the lands of Buyston and others. Sasine given, 15th April 1553, by
Nicholas Scherar, sheriff-depute of Ayr. AVitnesses, AArilliam Marchand, James Lang
mure, William Blak, Edward Cunningham, Alexander Armour, and Cuthbert George,
messenger. Henry Preston, notary by apostolic authority, of Glasgow diocese. [2865,
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609. 4th May 1553.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Kennedy, grandson
and heir-apparent of James Kennedy of Blairquhan, following on the precept of sasine,
dated 13th February 1550-51, No. 575 supra, in terms of the charter to him of the lands
and barony of Twynem, No. 574 supra. Sasine given at the principal messuage of the
barony of 'Twynem,' called Comstoune, on 4th May 1553. AATitnesses, James Kennedy
of Blairquhan, John Mure of Auchindrane, James Kennedy of Larg, Fergus Kynzen,
and others. Ninian Murheid, clerk of Galloway diocese, notary by apostolic authority.
[549, Box 16.
610. 4th July 1553.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated 13th
December 1552) by Ninian Douglas, chaplain of the rood altar in the church of St.
Nicolas of Dalkeith, for infefting John Foular, son and heir of the late Patrick Foular,
in a tenement in Gullane, on the south of the street thereof, the templar-land of the
late John Fourrus on the east, and the templar-land of the late Patrick Falconer on
west, with four acres in Lucaslands, as signed to said tenement. Done 4th July 1553.
Witnesses to sasine, Patrick Young, Gilbert Gylour, James Quhit, and William Schaw
in Gulen. Alexander Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic
authority. [410, Box 12.
611. 31st July 1553.] Precept by William, commendator of Culros, for infefting
Thomas Mason and Grissil Kilgour, his wife, in the third part of Barhill, with
tenement and garden, in Culros, between the lands of John Kelt on south, those of
Thomas Hall on east, and the street on north. Dated at the monastery of Culros, 31st
July 1553. AVitnesses, Archibald Prestone, David AA^rycht, John Murdow, David
Chalmer, and Sir John Broun, ' sacellan.' Seal attached ; legend broken away.
[3, Box 1.
612. 13th November 1553.] Gift under the privy seal of Queen Mary,
granting to George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, the non-entry, mails and
duties, etc., of the lands of Forthir called Ramsay's Forthir, with tower, etc., the mill
of Freuchie and lands of Kilmaurs, in the sheriffdom of Fife, which were in the queen's
hands by decease of  Pitcarne of that Ilk, etc., in the usual form. Edinburgh, 13th
November 1553. [505, Box 15.
613. 18th November 1553.] Letter under the privy seal of Queen Mary,
granting to George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, the non-entry and other
duties of the lands of Downfield, in the queen's hands by decease of  Ramsay, or
other late possessor of said lands : To be held till the entry of the lawful heir. Edin
burgh, 18th November 1553. [1641, Box 42.
614. 25th November 1553.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John AATilsoun,
' alias Johne in Godeis name,' procurator (in terms of letters of procuratory, signed by
John Robertson, notary public, of date at Edinburgh, 23rd August 1553, in the office
of John M'Neill, notary public), in name of Thomas Robertson, son and heir-apparent
of Andrew Robertson, dweller in Leith, on the north side of the water there, resigned
in favour of the said Andrew his half of three acres of land formerly belonging to George
Thomesoun, within the bounds of the port and lands called the ' Newhewyn,' sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, bounded between the lands of the late Thomas Hoppringill on the west,
those of the late John Craufurd of Bonytoun on east and south, and the public way on
the north ; which resignation was received and sasine given by Robert Gib of Carribers,

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the queen's principal bailie of said port, to John Wardlaw on behalf of said Andrew,
on 25th November 1553, in terms of a charter to be granted by said bailie. Witnesses,
Thomas Glen, Thomas Spedy, John Blak, John Riddocht, Thomas Wyly, William
Scharp, AVilliam Merryman, and Francis Johnstoun, serjeant. James Danzelstoun,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2747,
Box 71.
615. 15th March 1554.] Instrument narrating that Duncan Levingstone, one of
the bailies of Edinburgh, received from Jonet Wycht, sister-german of the late James
Wycht, with consent of her spouse, David Levingston, burgess of Edinburgh, resigna
tion of that eastern booth ('tabernam') lying in the fore part of the tenement at the
head of Niddrie's Wynd, referred to in No. 547 supra, the late Eichard Blaklok's land
on east, that of the late James Halkerstoun and Nudreis wynd on west, and Thomas
Uddart's land on south, and gave sasine of the same to Michael Gilbert, goldsmith,
burgess, and to Sibella Wycht, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given, 15th
March 1553-4. Alexander Rynd acting as attorney for Sibella Wycht. Witnesses,
Alexander Cuke, Patrick Durahame, and Richard Plummer, serjeant of burgh. Alex
ander King, notary public. [1587, Box 41.
616. 28th April 1554.] Notarial Instrument narrating an agreement made betwixt
Mr. William Logan, burgess of Glasgow, and Jonet Gibson, his spouse, on one side,
and William Gibson, her brother-uterine, on the other side, by which William Gibson
resigns to Logan and his spouse all his claims or rights over a tenement in the town of
Leith, on the south side of the water of the same, in the barony of Restalrig and shire
of Edinburgh, bounded between the lands of the late William Brownehill on the south,
and those of the late Walter Blak on the north, and the common street on east and
west ; with six acres field land lying in the bounds of the New Haven ; for which Mr.
William and his wife are to pay him yearly eight merks Scots, from Martinmas 1554,
with a linen shirt ('ane lynning sark;) yearly, or 8s. in money. The parties discharge
all further questions betwixt them. Done at Glasgow, in the house (' domo pensionaria ')
of Mr. William Logan, 28th April 1554. Witnesses, Patrick Millar, merchant, burgess
of Glasgow, and Archibald his son, James Stewin, burgess of said burgh, and Peter
Laing, residing there. Notary to instrument, David AVyle, clerk of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority. [1148, Box 30.
617. 5th May 1554.] Transumpt, dated 23rd March 1586, under the authority of
the provost and bailies of Edinburgh, sitting in judgment, at the instance of Mr. Alex
ander Guthre, fiscal and common clerk, after due citation of parties interested, made
from the protocol-book of Alexander King, notary public, of an instrument narrating
that on 5th May 1554, William Lawsoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the
tenement of Thomas Eynd, son and heir of the late William Rynd, burgess of said
burgh, lying on the north side of the High Street, the lands of the late Edward Big-
holme on west, and of the late Alan Brown on east, and there the said bailie entered
the said Thomas Eynd, as kinsman and heir of the late Jonet Eynd, his aunt, to a
tenement of land adjoining the above (with ' galry oratour,' etc.), the heirs of the late
John Lawsoun, owners on the south. Whereupon Thomas Rynd resigned that tene
ment, and an annualrent of ten merks from a waste and burned land, let to John Bell,
adjoining the above lands, into the bailie's hands, who gave sasine of the same to Alex
ander Achesoun, burgess, and Helen Reid, his spouse, their heirs, etc., reserving a
particular liferent to Margaret Weir, relict of the said late William Rynd. Witnesses
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to sasine, John Spottiswood, Robert Gray, and James Fairnlie. To transumpt, William
Fairlie, merchant, burgess, Alexander King and John Crawmonth, advocates, and James
Marjorebankis. [782, Box 22.
618. 19th May 1554.] Instrument of Sasine following on a grant, dated at Nine-
wells, 19th May 1554, by John Edington, laird, frank tenementer of that Ilk, in favour
of David Edington, his son and apparent heir, fiar of the lands — of the franktenement
of the Mains of Edington, ' betuex the mylrod as the vellandis gayis lyand to Quhyt-
water and Weit futt balk,' excepting two acres occupied by Paul Cowane; and the lands
within march, occupied by David Dugeoun, John Freman, Adam and Hew Edyngtoun,
George Fryslyn, John Preitt, Will Polwart, and John Dounce. Sasine given, 19th
May 1554. Witnesses, Andrew Houme of Ninewells, David Houme, his son and
apparent heir, James Roull, Robert Allan, and John Rayntoun. Archibald Rayntoun,
A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary public. [1049,
Box 29.
619. 8th June 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Levington of
Saltcoats passed, and, with his own hands, gave sasine to Robert Olifer, burgess of
North Berwick, of ten acres of land in the Hardrigs, in the barony of Dyrltoun, con
stabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, between the lands of Thomas
Carrik on the east, the lands of the monastery of North Berweik on the north, the lands
of Hewch on the south, and the lands of the said John Levington of Saltcoats on the
west. Done on 8th June 1554. AVitnesses, William Levington, Cristofer Levington,
John Alen, Thomas Congiltoun, Alexander Todrig, Sir George Lyell, curate of North
berwick, and Sir William Gibsone, rector of Aldcathye. Alexander Quhit, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2392, Box 61.
620. 9th June 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that the bailie of James
[Sandilands], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., gave sasine to William
Fourrois of Lucasland, of the mansion and garden of Lucasland, and three acres of
arable land (the lands of John FouUar on the east and of the late AVilliam Smeberd on
the west), and one acre lying in the ' Lusyelawis ' ; also of a house with a furrow or rig
of land, lying in the AVestraw of Gulane (the lands of AAllliam Schaw on the east and
those of the late William Smeberd on the west), and five rigs of arable land (lands of
William Schaw on the east and the meadow of Saltcotts on the west), and of a house in
the Southraw of Gulen (lands of James White on the east and of John FouUar on the
west) — all in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. ; also gave sasine of a house with two acres
of land in Elbothill, belonging to George Tod, of a house in the AVestraw of Gulen,
with garden (the lands of AVilliam Schaw on the east and those of the laird of Saltcotts
on the west), belonging to AA7illiam Gylour, of three acres arable land (John FouUar on
the east and the laird of Saltcotts on the west), belonging to Robert Litill, and of two
rigs of arable land (same boundaries) — all in the same lordship. Sasine given, 9th June
1554. Witnesses, James Paterson, Patrick Young, Thomas Fourrois, and William
Wishart. Nicholas Swyntoun, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[3056, Box 80.
621.  155 — .] Letters of Lease of same lands as those described on 11th
January 1545, No. 490 sup-a, to same lessees for same period and rent, by 'James
Hoppar, priour of the freris carmelitis beside the towne of Linlythgow.' Signed by the
prior and by John Blyth. Seal, larger than in that writ, Virgin, with Child on right arm.

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Legend : ' S. Commune monasterij de . . . el.' Dated at Linlithgow, — day of 
155 — . Testing clause incomplete. [2540, Box 65.
622. 22nd July 1554.] Letters by Queen Mary granting to James Schaw
of Sauchy the ward of all lands and others which belonged to the late Alexander
Schaw of Sauchy, of which Elizabeth Cunningham, his relict, was conjunct fiar,
who held the same till her death in July instant, and which are now in the queen's
hands by reason of ward, until the entry of the righteous heir, with the marriage of
John Schaw, son of the said late Alexander and Elizabeth, or of any other heir. Given
under the privy seal at Jedburgh, 22nd July 1554. [3013, Box 79.
623. 10th October 1554.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
charter by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, granting to John Forrett, son
and apparent heir of John Forrett of Fingask, his father, and to his heirs, etc., the lands
of Fingask, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, resigned by the elder
Forrett, reserving the latter's liferent : To be held for services used and wont. Charter
dated at St. Andrews, 4th August 1553. Witnesses, Alexander Forrest, rector of
Logymontrois, Robert Hammyltoun, the granter's chamberlain, James Merschell, and
John Kessane. Patrick Lermonth of Dersy, Thomas Mutto, and John Wemyss named
as baUies. Sasine given by Thomas Mutto, 10th October 1554. AATitnesses, William
Gourlay, apparent of Sowtheild, Archibald Stewart, officer, and John Wemyss in Crag-
fudy. David Spens, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
[1384, Box 36.
624. 22nd October 1554.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by John
[Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, dated 19th October 1554, directed to John
Forrett of that Ilk, depute-stewart of his regality, for infefting Joanna alias Jane Hay
in the lands of AATester Fudy, in the shire of Fife, as granddaughter and lawful and
nearest heir to the deceased AArilliam [Hay], Earl of Errol, her grandfather, narrating
that the lands are held ward and relief for 26s. 8d. Scots yearly, and are valued in war
at £20 Scots, in peace at £10; and that the lands are in the hands of Isabella Betoun,
spouse of Gilbert Ogilvy, apparent of that Ilk, assignee of the late John Betoun of
Creich, her father, who had a grant of the ward thereof from the deceased James, arch
bishop of St. Andrews, and had been in the hands of these persons in non-entry for the
space of thirty-two years two months altogether, since the decease of the said William,
Earl of Errol. Sasine given, 22nd October 1554, on the principal messuage of the lands.
Witnesses, Mr. John Spens of Maristoun, Mr. David Spens, archdeacon of Dunkeld,
Peter Spens, Alexander Spens, Henry Spens, and Messrs. John Balfour, vicar of Qwyltis,
John Bonkle, clerk of the regality of St. Andrews, and Archibald Stewart, co-notaries
public. Notaries to instrument, David Spens and John Bonkil, both of St. Andrews
diocese. [319, Box 10.
625. c. 1554.] Instrument of Sasine [not completed] narrating a blank precept
by John Petcarne of Drongy, for infefting David Wemys, brother-german of John
Wemyss of that Ilk, and Margaret Cunynghame, his spouse, in the lands of Collins-
toun, Schyrra mylhill, with two parts of Strentoun, in the barony of Cuthilgurdy, in
the shire of Perth : To be held from the granter of the queen, etc. Date [twelfth
Indiction and fifth year of Pope Julius the Third] circa 1554. [151, Box 4.
626. 9th November 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in presence of the

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notary and witnesses, Patrick Angus passed to the lands of Hoprig, and there pre
sented to John Cokburne, sheriff-depute of Berwick, a precept from the chancery of
Queen Mary, desiring the execution of the same, which the sheriff received and gave
to the notary for publication, setting forth that the late Thomas Angus, father of the
said Patrick, died last vest in the lands of the half lands of Hoprig, Fulforleis [indorsed
Foulfordlies], and Quhitlawclevis, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick, that Patrick is
the nearest' and lawful heir of his father, and is of lawful age ; therefore commanding
the sheriffs to give sasine to him, taking security for 30s. of rents of the said half lands,
being in the queen's hands for the term of AVhitsunday, and for 60s. of relief. The
precept, dated at Edinburgh, 2nd November [1554], being read by the notary, the said
sheriff gave sasine to Patrick Angus in due form, on the lands successively, on 9th
November 1554. Witnesses, William Sydserf, Andrew Lill, Andrew Virtie, officer of
the sheriffdom of Berwick, and John Hyf. Archibald Eanton, M.A, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary. [5, Box 1.
627. — December 1554.] Charter by William Selbie of Grindon Eigge, in the
county palatine of Durham, gentleman, granting to John Selby, junior, and William
Selby, son of John Selby, senior, of Twishill, esquire, for the use of the granter's wife
Anne, and the heirs-male of their body, the whole manor or hamlet of Grindon-Eigge,
which had belonged to John Selby, the granter's father, and now to himself by here
ditary right : To be held to the grantees for the use named. Robert Selby of Grindon,
and Edward Saunderson of Schoreswod, appointed to give sasine. Dated [illegible]
December 1554. [2061, Box 52.
628. 23rd January 1555.] Charter by James [Stewart], commendator of the
monasteries of Kelso and Melrose, with consent of his convent, granting to Andrew
Brounfield in Pittillisheuch, and Janet Dickson, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and
their heirs-male, whom failing, the nearest heirs-male of the said Andrew, the £5 lands
of Pittillisheuch, lying between the lands of Deidriggs on the south, the lands of Hard-
aikers on the west, the lands of Lambdane on the north, and the lands of Plewlands
and Mersinton on the east, within the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held of the abbey
of Melrose in feu-farm for £6, 12s. 6d. Scots, and 12s. 6d. of augmentation. Dated
23rd January 1554-5. Signed by the commendator, and by Thomas Merser, sub-prior,
William Filp, John Hogart, Radulph Hudsoun, Kentigern Purves, David Hoppringill,
John Watson, Eichard Paterson, Alexander Bellenden, John Forous, Bernard Boston,
and Thomas Meyn, members of the convent. [1188, Box 32.
629. 23rd "January 1555.] Precept of Sasine by James [Stewart], commendator
of Kelso and Melrose, directed to Eobert Diksone, as bailie, for infefting Andrew
Brounfield and his spouse in the lands of Pittillisseuch, in terms of the above charter.
Dated at Melrose, 23rd January 1554-5. Signed by the commendator and several
others, as in the charter. Seal attached, somewhat broken. [1439, Box 37.
630. 24th January 1555.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date thereof
Mr. James Lindesay, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to the tene
ment of Hugh Brovne, lawful and elder son of John Brovn, lying on the north side of
the High Street, and bounded by the lands formerly of John Carkettill, now of the
heirs of David Fairlie, of the late John Browne, now of the heirs of Adam Hopper, and
of the heirs of Thomas Carkettill, as described ; also to a certain back tenement belong
ing to the said Hugh, bounded by the lands of the late Eobert Bruce, of the late Thomas

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Young, now of John Henrisoun, of the late William Hopper, and the late Andrew
Barroun, as described [see also of date 8th August 1533, supra] ; which tenements Hugh
Brovne formally resigned, and received new infeftment to himself and Helen Litill,
his affianced spouse in her virginity, and to their heirs, etc. Done 24th January
1554-5. Witnesses, Mr. Clement Litill, Alexander Naper, William Litill. Alexander
King, by apostolic authority notary, of St. Andrews diocese. [613, Box 18.
631. 8th April 1555.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from the
crown, dated at Edinburgh, 15th March [1555], for infefting Jonet Cranstoun, daughter
and retoured as nearest lawful heir to her father, Mr. Thomas Cranstoun, burgess of
the burgh of Edinburgh, in the lands of 'Helmeburne' or 'Elmeburne,' otherwise called
the 'Weststeid of Langhope,' in the lordship of Ettrick Forest and shire of Selkirk,
security being given for £285 Scots of rents for thirteen years, since the death of the
said Thomas, and £44 for duplication of feu-duty. Sasine given, 8th April 1555, by
Andrew Murray, sheriff in that part, as bailie to Robert Badbie, attorney for said Jonet.
AVitnesses, George Pratt and Adam Wylson. John Brydin, presbyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [368, Box 11.
632. 17th May 1555.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated 12th
August 1541; see also in writ of date 13th April 1557, infra, but [?1551] by John
[Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, in terms of a charter of that date, for infefting Cuthbert
Browne, son of the late Thomas Browne [who was still alive on 21st October 1547, cf.
No. 532 supra] in Lawnis, in the 40s. lands of Lawnis, 20s. lands of Barbeth, and others
named, in the barony of Sweetheart, etc. Sasine given, 17th May 1555, by Richard
Patonsone, as bailie. Witnesses, Eichard Kennan, Mungo Gryse, Nicholas Edgar,
William Brown, and others. David Makgee, notary public. [1943, Box 50.
633. 1st July 1555.] Precept by George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline,
directed to Thomas Einkellow, as bailie, for infefting James Eig, son natural of the
late Mr. Hugh Eig of Carberry, in the lands of Carberry, in the barony of Musselburgh,
etc., in terms of a charter of feu-farm. Dunfermline, 1st July 1555. Witnesses, Sir
John Boswell, Allan Cowttis, and Robert Lumsden. Seal appended, broken. Signed
by the commendator, and by John Baxter, prior, William Lummisden, Robert Hoghyrd,
John Henryson, Alexander Stevin, Mark Lun, James Reydpeth, David Dundas, James
Dundas, James Thomson, Andrew Gray, Thomas Burn, Alexander Huniman, John
Angus, John Boswell, and Alexander Mow, of the convent. [2714, Box 70.
634. 30th August 1555.] Charter by John [Stewart], commendator of the monas
tery of Coldingham, granting to John Lumisdane of Blanerne, and his heirs, the lands
of Easter Lumisdane, bounded as follows : ' Begynnand at the meirburnsteille haldand
frathine vp the meirburne as it gangis quhill it cum to the heid therof in the mure and
fra the heid therof haldand linialie south to the commoun gaitt in the mure callit the
Corslawgaitt and frathine haldand west the same gaitt quhill it entir in the furde callit
Rentoun furde and therfra haldand doun the burne as it rynnis fra the said furde quhill
it entir in the sey,' with common pasture, etc., in the moor of Coldingham ; also lands
in Haymouth of Coldingham — namely, aland in the 'Crosgaitt,' at the west end of the
town of Coldingham, on north side of the street, between the granter's lands of Colding
ham on east and west, with houses, toft and croft; the lands of 'Northcroft' and
' Pascaris,' with eighteen acres of land in the ' Southcroft ' ; also a piece of land, house,
and toft near the house of the late ' Hely Pesceris ' ; the lands of the late Robert Burngaw

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upon Milnerig and Stobfurland; the lands of the late John Coldingham, and six
acres of land in Coldingham which the late Gilbert Lumisden held of the late John
Lumisden ; and a cotland and garden in Haymouth, — all lying in the town and territory
of Coldingham and Haymouth, in the barony of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick.
Reddendo, 2s. yearly for Easter Lumsden, and for the rest 18s. lOd. annualrent. Dated
at Coldingham, 30th August 1555. Seal gone. Signed, 'Joannes Comendatarius de
Coldingaim.' The other signatures are illegible. [983, Box 27.
635. 31st August 1555.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Lumsden of
Blanerne, in terms of the above charter. The date is not very legible, but seems to be
31st August 1555, while the witnesses' names are not very distinct. Archibald Rantoun,
of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic and imperial authority. [431, Box 12.
636. 31st October 1555.] Instrument narrating that Andrew Cunningham, son
of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, cessioner and assignee of Patrick Porterfield, burgess
of Dunbarton, under an assignation, dated at Kilmarnock, 5th October 1555, to a letter
of obligation in form of a reversion to the said Patrick, by George Corry of Kelwood,
for redemption of the lands of Westersyde, Wrayis, Myddipenneis, and Auchinquholl,
in the barony of Douchal and sheriffdom of Renfrew, did, in presence of the notary and
witnesses, require the said George Corry, personally apprehended in the church of St.
Giles, Edinburgh, to see the redemption-money of 400 merks counted out upon the
altar of St. James the Apostle in said church, and the same to be received and delivered
to him ; and thereafter the said Andrew caused the money to be counted out, in
presence of the said George, who then renounced his right over the lands. Done at
said altar at 4, 5, and 6 hours p.m., on 31st October 1555. AVitnesses, Mr. David
Borthuik, Mr. Thomas M'Calzeane, advocates, Patrick Mowat, Mr. John Portarfield,
Matthew Cunyngham, and Gilbert Knox, burgesses of Edinburgh. Notary, Thomas
Lamb, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [2227, Box 56.
637. 25th November 1555.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Melrose, 23rd January 1554-5, No. 629 supra, by James [Stewart], commendator of
Kelso and Melrose, etc., for infefting Andrew Brounfield and Janet Dikson, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., in the five-pound lands of Pittillseuch, as
described, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given 25th November 1555. "AVit
nesses, AArilliam Diksoun, Edmund Diksoun, John Twnno, AArilliam Ramsay, Alexander
Twnno, Philip AVod, and John Thomson. John Jakson, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1592, Box 41.
638. 13th January 1556.] Charter by John M'AVilliam Dow alias Melegan, grant
ing to his son, Thomas M'AAtilliam Dwe alias Melegan, a particate or rood of land
in Dymmisdaill Street, Inverness, on the west side thereof, .the front extending to
highway on east, and the end (' cauda ') to Castle hill on west, Doncan M'illepatryk
and Donald M'Chandwe being the neighbouring owners, reserving the liferent of
the 'thwertyr chalmyr' at the end ('caudam') of the house: To be held burgage.
Dated 13th January 1555-6. Charter and sasine in one as in other Inverness writs.
John M' IUewe, one of the bailies of Inverness, gives sasine. Witnesses, George Cuth
bert of Old Castle, Alexander and James Paterson, James Mertham, John Moresoun,
Finlay Donaldson, John Robertsoun, John Grant, Mr. Martin Logi, notary public, and
Alexander Moresoun, officer. AAllliam Cuming, of Moray diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [360, Box 11.

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639. — January 1556.] Precept of Sasine by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St.
Andrews, abbot of Paisley, etc., for infefting Elizabeth Carlhill [sic], her heirs and
assignees, born or to be born, in two burgage tenements, with tiled roofs ('tegulata'),
built by Sir John Mons — namely, one large tenement near the market Cross of Paisley,
between the tenement of Mark Hammylton on east and the street on south, west, and
north, resigned by Robert, lord of Sempill, with another tenement in the burgh,
between the tenement of John Ynglis on east, the tenement of Sir John Mons on west
and north, and the common street on south, resigned by Patrick Hamilton. At Paisley,
— January 1555-6. Half only of chapter seal attached, semee of stars. St. James in
act of blessing ; on his right a shield with Stewart fess. On obverse a figure [of St.
Mirrin ?], broken ; on its left a shield with a saltire cantoned with four roses, for Lennox.
[1458, Box 38.
640. 28th January 1556.] Papal Letters referred to in No. 669 infra, granting
authority to certain persons named to confirm charter by the abbot of Sweetheart to
Cuthbert Brown of certain lands. Dated 28th January 1556. [1158, Box 31.
641. 14th February 1556.] Precept by Gilbert Buchquhannan [Buchanan] in
Sallochee, directed to John Arrell in Aroquhybeg, as bailie, for infefting the granter's
cousin, Robert Buchanan alias Thomas-soun, his heirs and assignees, in the templar-
lands called the Spitell of Arrochemoir, with pasture for four cows in the 'ingairse,'
and pasture for six cows and one horse, and passage through the lands of Arrochemoir,
in the parish of Inschecailzeoch and sheriffdom of Stirling : To be held from the granter,
of James [Sandilands], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, and his successors.
Dated at Dumbarton, 14th February 1555-6. Witnesses, Mr. John AArod, John Porter-
feild, David AVatsoun, and Patrick Porterfoild, notaries public, who sign for the granter.
Seal attached, not very legible, but apparently showing three bears' heads, two and one,
with a mullet in centre of shield. Legend somewhat defaced. [2981, Box 78.
642. 20th February 1556.] Charter by James [Stewart], commendator of the
monasteries of Kelso and Melrose, in consideration of a sum of money paid towards the
repair and rebuilding of the abbey of Melrose, destroyed by the English, 'veteros
Anglie inimicos,' at the time of war last past, granting and setting in feu-farm to John
Anderson in Over Bargour, the 5s. 2d. lands of Over Bargour, as occupied by him, in
the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr, the rent of which in the rental was
5s. 2d., arriages and carriages two pennies one obolus, and in bondage silver nine pennies
Scots : To be held of the granters for 5s. 2d. Scots of present feu ; also two pennies one
obolus for arriages and carriages, nine pennies for bondage silver, and twenty-three
pennies for augmentation of rental, extending in all to 8s. one obolus yearly of feu-farm ;
with usual provisions as to pleas of court, grinding grain at the granter's mills of
Mauchline, assisting in the upkeep of mill, and also the granter's place of Mauchline ;
also requiring the tenants to ride and aid the monastery in time of war ; and if the
grantees fail to pay their feu-farm for three consecutive terms, or if they conspire
against the monastery, this infeftment shall be void. Dated at Melrose, 20th February
1555-6. Signed by the commendator and by Thomas Merser, sub-prior, Richard Pater
son, William Fylp, John Hogart, Thomas Meyn, John AVatsoun, Alexander Bellenden,
David Hoppringyll, John Forrois, Ralph Hudsoun, Mungo Purves, Bernard Bowston,
members of convent. Seal attached, not in good condition. [2596, Box 67.
643. 20th February 1556.] Charter by the same commendator, granting to

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William Eeid in Barquhois the 9s. 4|d. lands of Barquhois, now occupied by him,
in the lordship of Kylesmure and shire of Ayr : To be held of the monastery of Melrose
in feu-farm for a yearly rent of 9s. 4£d., 4d. for carriages, 9d. for bondage silver, and
3s. 6d. of augmentation, extending in all to 13s. 4d. yearly, the tenants of the lands
grinding their grain at the mill of Mauchlene. Dated at Melrose, 20th February
1555-6. Signed, 'Jacobus Comedatarius de Calco et Melrose,' with nine of the convent :
Thomas Merser, sub-prior, AVilliam Philp, John Hogart, Alexander Bellenden, Bernard
Bostoun, Eichard Patonsoun, Ealph Hudson, Kentigern Purwes, and John Fourtoun(?).
[2975, Box 78.
644. 22nd February 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Nym-
myll, son and heir of the late William Nymmyll in Dalkeith, with consent of John
Nymmyll, his grandfather and tutor, passed to his acre of land called Thornycrukis, in
the territory of Dalkeith, between the land of John Nymmyll on west and the land of
Thomas Portus on east, and there he gave to Margaret Portus and William
Calderwod, her son, sasine of that acre of land and pertinents, namely : ' ane est
thornycruik, ane west thornycruik, ane quhyte but, ane ruderfurd syd, ane small but
beyond the thorny cruk burn,' on the east side of the burn in the 'rin rig.' Sasine
given 22nd February 1555-6. AVitnesses, Alexander Liddale, Andrew Bynning, Kenti
gern AVaddell, John Harwe, and AVilliam Murray. John Eolland, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [945, Box 26.
Note. — From the date and other evidence it is clear that this John Eolland is the
translator of the Tales of the Seven Sages, which was executed by ' John Eolland in Dal
keith ' about 1560. He also wrote The Court of Venus.
645. 2nd March 1556.] Tack by Eobert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood and
convent thereof, setting and letting to his servitor, Eobert Ormistoun, their teind
sheaves of the lands of Sauchtounhall, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for the term of
nineteen years. Reddendo, twelve bolls of wheat, twenty bolls of bear, and two chalders
of oats yearly, or 5s. 9d. for each boll of oats. Signed at Holyrood by the commendator
and by the following members of the chapter : John Eamsay, prior, Alexander Harcas,
Hew Lamb, John Ged, James Abarcrumby, David Gudsone, Steuen Litslar, and Andro
AVatsone. Seal in good condition. 2nd March 1555-6. [157, Box 5.
646. 4th March 1556.] Precept directed to Gilbert Skowlar and Adam AVere of
Over Kyrktoun, as bailies, by James Maxwell, fiar of the lands and barony of
Mauldislee, with consent of John Maxwell of Calderwood, his father, liferenter of
said barony, for fulfilling a letter of obligation made by his grandfather, the late
Eobert Maxwell of Calderwood, to the late John AA^eir of AATeitschaw and his heirs,
obliging the said Eobert Maxwell to grant to Eobert AVeir a new infeftment of the
lands of AVeitschaw, in virtue of which the granter desires his bailies to infeft
Alexander AVeir, son and heir of the said Eobert Weir (deceased), in the £6 land of
AAreitschaw, in the barony of Mauldislee and sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held blench
of the granter for one penny Scots on St. Andrew's day. Dated at Hamilton, 4th
March 1555-6. Witnesses, Quentin Hamiltoun, burgess of Hamilton, Alexander
Hamiltoun in Blackburn, Thomas Hamilton, serjeant, and Sir Ninian Bryse, notary
public. Signed by the granter and his father. [2579, Box 66.
647. 5th March 1556.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept.
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Alexander Weir, and his tutor testamentar, asked instruments. Witnesses, Thomas
Weir of Nether Kirktoun, Eobert Weir in Law, Gabriel Weir, uncle of said Alexander,
Gilbert Skowlar, and Francis Doby. Sir Ninian Bryse, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary. [2151, Box 54.
_ 648. 27th March 1556.] Charter by John [Hepburn], bishop of Brechin,
with consent of his chapter, granting'to Charles Dempstar in Balrony, and Charles
Dempstar, his son, their heirs and assignees, the lands of Balrony, Bellohill, with the
grain mill of the same, and the astricted multure of Brathinche, in the barony of
Kethik and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held of the bishop and his successors in fee
and heritage, rendering yearly £24 Scots of feu-farm yearly (£20 of old rental and
£4 of augmentation), with conditions usual in feus, the tenants being also bound to
armed military service, and each male heir at majority being bound to swear fidelity
to the bishop to maintain the see and the orthodox faith. At Brechin, 27th March
1556, being the thirty-sixth year of the bishop's consecration. Witnesses, Sir John
Farar, chaplain, James Lamb, John Brown, and Mr. Thomas Bousa. Signed by the
bishop, by William, dean of Brechin, George Hepburn, chancellor, Eobert Carnegy,
sub-dean, William Layng, pensionarius, David Lyndsay, Fynnevin, and others, whose
names are illegible, the whole writ being very faint. Two seals, the bishop's and
chapter seal, appended but both broken. [2386, Box 61.
649. 20th May 1556.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Edinburgh, 14th May 1556 (directed to AVilliam Frebarne and Eobert Douglas, as
bailies), by AVilliam Baillie of Cormeston for infefting, in terms of a charter of sale,
John Douglas of Pumfraistoun, his heirs, etc., in the lands of Middle Corswood,
lying in the barony of Earls Caldor (' Caldor comitis ') in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Sasine given at the chief manor of the lands, 20th May 1556, by AVilliam Frebarne.
AATitnesses, Eobert Douglas, uncle of the said John, Thomas Patersoun and Sir
Andrew Kirkwood, curate of Caldor and notary public. Notary to writ, John Mosman
of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority. [2854, Box 75.
650. 28th May 1556.] Precept under the privy seal of Queen Mary directed
to the keeper of the great seal, requiring him to expede letters under that seal in
favour of the burgh of Perth, in terms of the Act of Parliament of June 1555, granting
various privileges in regard to the trades and merchants of the burgh. Edinburgh,
28th May 1556. [1081, Box 29.
651. 28th May 1556.] Letters by Queen Mary granting certain privileges to the
craftsmen of Perth, in terms of the above precept. Given under the great seal at
Edinburgh, 28th May 1556. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1076. [1082,
Box 29.
652. 19th June 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir James [Sandi
lands], preceptor of Torphichen, personally gave sasine to James Polwarth, in terms
of a lease, of that piece of arable land and meadow called Kersbog, surrounded by a
wall and ditches of water, and bounded as described of date 10th July 1556 infra,
in the regality and barony of Torphichen and sheriffdom of Linlithgow. Sasine
given 19th June 1556. Witnesses, James Tennent of Lynhouse, James Litill in
Torphichin, Alexander Nemocht, and Robert Archibald, officer and serjeant of said
barony. Nicholas Thoums, notary. [2984, Box 78.

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653. 24th June 1556.] Instrument narrating that Isobella Lawson, in the
presence of James, Earl of Morton, etc., on her bended knees, resigned her fourth part
of a cottage tenement, in the town of Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street,
bounded between the land of William Mow on east and the land of Nicholas Watson,
junior, on west, in favour of Robert Cunningham, and his spouse, her sister, Elizabeth
Lawson, for new infeftment to be given to them. Done on the Green of Dalkeith
near the castle thereof, 24th June 1556. Witnesses, George Douglas, brother of the
earl, John Douglas in Dunkeld, James Douglas, John Lowis, and John Herve. Notary,
John Rolland. Cf. No. 328 supra. [2280, Box 58.
654. 24th June 1556.] Instrument narrating that the above Isobella Lawson
resigned into the hands of James, Earl of Morton, her land above described, for new
infeftment in favour of Robert Cunningham, her sister's husband. Same place,
witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ. [2411, Box 62.
655. 24th June 1556.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Elizabeth Lawson,
spouse of Robert Conyngham, resigned in due form, in the hands of James [Douglas],
Earl of Morton (afterwards Regent), the half of a cottage tenement in the town of
Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street, between the land of AVilliam Moll on
the east and the land of Nycholas AAratson on the west, in favour of her said husband.
Dated 24th June 1556. Witnesses, George Douglas, brother of the earl, John Douglas
in Dunkeld, James Douglas, John Lowis, and John Herve. John Rolland, presbyter
of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1296, Box 34.
656. 4th July 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that David Castaris, one
of the bailies of the city of St. Andrews, gave sasine to James Dundas [of Newliston],
as son and heir of the late Christian Cant, his mother, of four crofts of land, within the
burghal roods of St. Andrews, of which two crofts lie on ' Wyndmyll hyll,' between the
crofts of Alexander Gourlay on west, of John Jaksone on south, the commonty of St.
Andrews or the ' Lynkis ' on north, and the ' Kow wynd ' on east, one croft in Market
Street beyond the gate on north side of street, the crofts of Thomas Mortoun on east
and Alexander Gourlay's on west, and the fourth croft lying to the north side thereof
in North Street, on the south side bounded by the same crofts. Sasine given 4th' July
1556. Witnesses, Thomas Martyne of Lathoms and Peter Castaris in Lammclethem.
John Motto, clerk of the city of St. Andrews, by apostolic authority notary public.
[1829, Box 47.
657. 4th July 1556.] Duplicate of the above Instrument. [2149, Box 54.
658. 10th July 1556.] Charter by James [Sandilands], Lord of St. John of the
order of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, granting in feu-farm to James Polwarth
of Quhoustoun [Coustown], and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing to Walter
Poluarth in Caldlaw, whom failing to Andrew Polwarth, his brother, and the heirs-
male of their bodies successively, the meadow land and arable land called the Kersebog,
lying in the barony and regality of Torphichin, sheriffdom of Linlithgow, between the
lands of Buchcottis and Brome parkis on east, the lands of Quhoustoun and
Quhoustoun water on south, the lands of Welhouse on west, and Buchcottis, Scottistoun
flat, and Welhouse on south, now occupied by the said James in virtue of a lease [cf. No.
652 supra] : To be held for an annual duty of 21s. 4d. yearly. Dated at Torphichen,
10th July 1556. Witnesses, James Tennand of Lynhouse, John Broune, Alexander
Coichran, servitors of granter. Signed, ' Ja., lord Sant Jhons.' Seal appended, upper
part broken ; the lower showing the arms of the Sandilands family. [2853, Box 75.

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659. 24th July 1556.] Letters narrating that the provost and bailies of
Edinburgh, at the instance of Mr. Alexander Guthre, procurator-fiscal of the burgh, had
cited parties interested to appear on the date hereof to hear and see the protocol-
books of the late Alexander King, notary, sometime clerk-depute of the burgh, publicly
transumed, or to allege cause against the same ; and no one appearing or opposing the
production of the protocols, they were inspected by the proper officers and deposited
in the custody of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, principal clerk; in the fifth of which
protocol-books was contained an instrument of sasine, dated 24th July 1556, narrating
that Richard Carmichael, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenement of
Alexander Lauder, son and heir of the late William Lauder, burgess of said burgh, on
the south side of the High Street, bounded by the tenement of the late William
Adamson on the east, and the lands belonging to the altar of St. Mary Magdalen on
west; and there Robert Bartane, burgess of said burgh, with consent of Janet, his
spouse, resigned an annualrent of ten merks Scots leviable by him over the said tenement.
Whereupon the said bailie duly infeft therein AA7illiam Fowler, son and heir of the
late John Fowler, burgess. Witnesses to sasine, Thomas Yong and Paul Donaldson,
merchants, and Mr. Alexander Logy, serjeant of burgh. To which instrument thus
extracted from the said protocol-book, the provost, etc., interposed their authority,
etc., on 20th May 1586. Witnesses, William Fairlie, merchant, Alexander King,
Mr. John Crawmond, advocates, and others. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, notary. Burgh
seal attached, partly broken. [614, Box 18.
660. 14th August 1556.] Charter by William Nymmyll, son of the late AArilliam
Nymmyll in Dalkeith, with consent of his grandfather, John Nymmyll, granting to
William Calderwood, son of the late William Calderwood, chief organist ('archi
organiste'), and to his mother, Margaret Porteus, their heirs, etc., his acre of land in the
Thornycruiks, Dalkeith, as described in No. 644 supra : To be held of the granter in blench
farm for one penny Scots. At Dalkeith, 14th August 1556. Witnesses, John Wellis,
William Nesbit, John Quhite, and Sir John Eolland, notary public, who leads the
granter's hand at the pen. The granter's seal attached; charge doubtful, perhaps a
spur. Legend: ' Ihon Nimmil.' [1515, Box 39.
661. 18th November 1556.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Eanton, one of
the bailies of North Berwick, gave sasine to Alexander Browne, burgess there, and
to Janet Nicolson, his wife, of that tenement of land in said burgh on the south
side of the ' Crocegait,' between the lands of John Dixson on east, the lands of James
Veghame on west, and of the heirs of Thomas Skowgall on south, resigned by Thomas
Punton, burgess there [cf. 24th January 1521 supra]. Sasine given 18th November
1556. Witnesses, John Dixson, Thomas Dixson, John Swane, burgesses of said burgh,
Andrew Lauder, servant of Eobert Lauder of Bass, and Alexander Gottray, serjeant.
Notary, Eobert Lawdyr. [2785, Box 72.
662. 24th November 1556.] Charter by Eobert Carncross of Cowmislie, superior,
granting and confirming to Mr. John Spens of Condy, the lands of Back Spittell and
Fore Spittell, in the regality of Broughton and shire of Edinburgh, which formerly
belonged to, and were now resigned by, James Cairncross, brother-german of the
granter: To be held blench of the granter. Edinburgh, 24th November 1556.
Witnesses, Eobert Hoppringill of Muircleuch, Mr. George Freir, notary public, Gilbert
Thorntoun and William Scott, his servitors. Signed, 'Eobert Carncors of Comeslie w*
my hand.' Seal attached, but wholly defaced. Indorsed is a memorandum by John

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Mosman, notary public, that sasine was, on 20th April 1557, given to the grantee by
John Hering in Gilmertoun, as bailie, John Brown in ForespittaU, William Mair in
Backspittall, Michael Schaw, Thomas Horneuar, and James Malville, servants of Mr.
John Spens. [1820, Box 47.
663. 5th February 1557.] Declaration by the Papal See in answer to a petition
by William Murray and Barbara Pitcarne, both in St. Andrews diocese, who had lately
obtained a Papal dispensation permitting them to marry, though within the fourth and
fourth degrees of consanguinity, affirming, in terms of a similar dictum by Pope Clement
the Sixth, that the dispensation obtained was fully valid, though an error had occurred
in stating the exact degree of relationship of one of the parties. Pope Paul the
Fourth, second year. Eome, 5th February 1557. [813, Box 23.
664. 25th February 1557.] Charter of Sale by Thomas Punton, burgess of
Haddington, granting to Alexander Brown and Jonet Nicolson, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., a tenement of land in the ' Crocegait ' of the east street of the burgh of
North Berwick, on the south side, bounded as described in No. 661 supra, 18th November
1556 [cf. charter of 12th September 1520, No. 323 supra] : To be held in fee for burgage
services. Dated at Haddington, 25th February 1556-7. AVitnesses, John Oliphir, dwell
ing at the 'Pannis,' Eobert Oliphir, bailie of said burgh, and Sir Eobert Lawder, notary
public. Signed, 'Thomas Povntovn wy* my hand.' [1740, Box 45.
665. Hth March 1557.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, etc., conveying
to Cuthbert Cunyngham of Cuttiswray, his heirs and assignees, an annualrent of
twenty merks Scots, to be uplifted from the lands of Langlands or any part of them in
the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr. Eeddendo, one
penny Scots. Precept of sasine directed to John Park, in Langmuir, as bailie. Signed
and sealed at Edinburgh, 11th March 1556-7. Witnesses, William Conynghame of
Conynghameheid, Hugh Conyngham of AVatterstoun, AVilliam Conyngham of Aikat,
and Mr. Robert Loche, notary public. Seal attached in fair condition. [166, Box 6.
666. 19th March 1557.] Extract from the court books of the city of St. Andrews,
narrating that at a court held by David Eutherfurd, David Castaris, and John Moffat,
bailies of said city, on Wednesday, 19th March 1556-7, ' It being deuly varefyit that
the hand bell had past throw all the stretis of the cite of Sanct Andrews and tharby
maid public warnesing of ane foyr land to be set in few and heretaige be the chaplennis
of Sanct Bartholomeis altar fundat wythin the paroche kyrk of the said cite be
wmquhill Mester Jhone Dryburgh, lyand wythin the foyrsaid cite in the sowth gayt
and north syd of the said gayt, betuix the lands of Eobert Macke at the est, Jhone
Talyour at the west, the inner land of Margret Philp at the north (and) the common
gait at the sowth ' ; and after the fencing of the court, the same publication being
made by their officer at the tolbooth door, there appeared ' Eobert Kenloquhy, baxter
and citiner of the said cite, quhai in presence of Schyrris Walter Bowse and Jhone
Kenloquhy, chaplennis of the foyr nemmit chaplenry, biddis and offeris in yerly few
anwell for the foyrsaid foyrland, to the saidis chaplennis and thar successoris ' 23s.
and 4s., to be paid yearly to the heirs of the late John Carmichael, also to the
chaplain of St. Ninian's altar in said church, 3s. yearly, clue of old from said land,
with two pennies of burgh mail, and service due to the archbishop and ' sege ' of St.
Andrews, ' and to mend and beyt the said foyrland wythin the space of fowyr yeris to
the valor of twenty marches mone and to uphald the samyn dewly in tymmis cummyng,
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mayr anwell rent nor is befor rehersit,' nor to leave three terms' rent unpaid under pain of
loss of the feu. No other offerer appearing, the chaplains, with consent of the bailies
and councU present, grant the said land to the said Robert Kenloquhy, and order him
to be infeft. Extracted from the Acts of Council by John Motto, clerk of said city.
Seal appended, in fair preservation. A wild boar under a tree, St. Andrew's cross
(saltire) in background. Legend : ' Sigillum causarum civitatis Sancti- Andre.' [3197,
Box 83.
667. 29th March 1557.] Instrument of Resignation by William Maxwell, brother
of Herbert Maxwell of Kirkconnell, resigning in favour of Cuthbert Browne in
Lawin, and his heirs, all right he had or may have to the 10s. land of CoUingdauch
in the barony of Lochkendeloch and stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Done in the
chamber of Mr. AArilliam Turner, vicar of Kirkpatrick-Durham, in the town of
Dumfries, 29th March 1557. John Maxwell, brother of said William, Thomas
Maxwell, clerk, and the said vicar, witnesses. Herbert Anderson, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary. [1784, Box 46.
668. 3rd April 1557.] Letters by William Schaw, provost of the church of
Abernethy, and David Gibson, canon of Glasgow, with Symon Schaw, also canon there,
in terms of letters from the Papal See, of date at Rome 14th December 1556, in the
first year of Pope Paul the Fourth [fully narrated in this writ], confirming and
ratifying a charter, dated at Melrose, 20th February 1555-6, by James [Stewart],
commendator of Kelso and Melrose, granting to George Ferquhar in Over Catryne,
in feu-farm the 21s. 6d. lands of Over Catryne, now occupied by the said George and
his mother, lying in the lordship of Kylesmure, in the sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held
for a yearly feu-duty of 21s. 6d. and an augmentation, the whole amounting to 31s. 6d.
yearly, with carriages and other dues, the abbey reserving right to take wood, stone,
etc., to maintain their mill and place of Mauchline, with free passage, etc. AATiich
charter is followed by instrument of sasine (also narrated) in favour of the said George
Ferquhar, of date 8th March 1556-7. Confirmed by letters dated in the aisle of St.
Michael in the metropolitan church of Glasgow, 3rd April 1557, in presence of AVilliam
Hamilton of Sanchar, knight, younger, David Lettrik, citizen of Glasgow, Hugh Ferquhar,
William Reid in Auchmuling, Patrick Mechell in Burneheid, John Vilson in Oxin-
schaw, and AArilliam Davidson. Notaries to letters, Henry Gibson, A.M., and Thomas
Hamilton, presbyter, both by apostolic authority and of Glasgow diocese. [2587, Box 66.
669. 13th April 1557.] Notarial Instrument narrating the proceedings of Mr.
Robert Crichton, rector of Sanquhar and canon of Glasgow, and Mr. Archibald
Menzies, preceptor of Trailtrow, official of Glasgow, judges appointed by the Papal See
[by letters dated 28th January 1556-7] to summon parties, and, if they see fit, to
confirm a charter, dated 12th August 1541 [sic, but ?1551; see Nos. 532 and 534
supra], by John [Browne], abbot of the monastery of Sweetheart [New Abbey] and
convent thereof, granting to Cuthbert Brown, son of the late ('quondam') Thomas
Brown in Land, and to the heirs-male of his body, etc., whom failing to heirs-female,
the 40s. land of old extent commonly called the Land, the 20s. lands of Barbeth, the
20s. lands of Glen, and the 20s. lands of Colingath, equal in all to a £5 land, in the
barony of Sweetheart and stewartry of Kirkcudbright: To be held in feu-farm for
£12, 6s. 8d. yearly feu and 26s. 8d. of augmentation. Reserving the moss in said lands
to the granters, except the pasturage. The Papal letters and the charter being read,
the judges confirmed the latter. Done in the church of the friars at Dumfries

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('ecclesia fratrum'), 13th April 1557. The copy of the abbot's charter bears the names
of several of the chapter, including those in lease of 12th May 1547, No. 530 supra,
and James Darling, Patrick Cowle, Herbert Broun, Richard Prior, Gilbert Nelson, and
Alexander Arthur. Among the witnesses to the instrument are John Brown of
Carsluith, Thomas Murray, sub-prior of the abbey, and William Maxwell, brother of the
laird of Kirkconnell. Notary to Instrument, Herbert Anderson of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and imperial authority. Mr. Robert Crichton's seal is still attached, showing
quarterly, first and fourth, a lion rampant; second and third, three water budgets.
Legend broken. [1159, Box 31.
670. 19th May 1557.] Charter by William Cranstoun of that Ilk, knight, grant
ing to his beloved Mr. Thomas Cranstoun in liferent an annualrent of forty merks
money, to be uplifted from the mains of Smalem [Smailholm], also from the mill and
mill lands thereof, lying in the barony of Smailholm and shire of Roxburgh; with
competent victual for his own and his servant's horses yearly during the said time of
his life : To be held in fee and heritage of the granter for one penny Scots in name of
blench farm. Dated at Kirkhoip, 19th May 1557. Witnesses, George France, James
France, Thomas Sandelandis, Alan Cader, John Heislop, and Sir AVilliam Lidderdaill.
Signed, ' Cranston of y' Ilk knyV Seal appended, broken, but showing the three
cranes of Cranstoun. [2766, Box 71.
671. 2nd June 1557.] Charter by AATilliam Murray of Letter-Bannachty for fulfill
ing a contract between David Pitcairn of Forther and Barbara Pitcairn, his daughter,
on the one part, and Janet Lindsay, lady of Balvard, the granter's mother, and himself,
on the other part, for a marriage between him and Barbara, granting to her in her
virginity in liferent an annualrent of six chalders victual (four chalders of oatmeal and
two of barley) to be uplifted from the lands of Mains of Rossyth, occupied by Henry
Stewart, in the barony of Eosyth and shire of Fife. Dated at Balvard, 2nd June 1557.
AVitnesses, John Murray, John Clepane, and Sir AA^alter Fullartoun. Signed, ' AViUiame
Mrray w' my hand.' Fragment of seal attached. [2649, Box 68.
672. 19th June 1557.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
dated at the church of St. Andrews, 29th April 1557 (11th year of his consecration and
the 8th year of his translation to St. Andrews), by John [Hamilton], archbishop of
St. Andrews, directed to Walter Makesoun, as bailie, for infefting Elen Monypenny,
spouse of John Forrett of Fingask, in liferent, and their eldest son and apparent heir,
John Forrett, younger, in fee, in the lands of Fingask, with the mill, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife. Witnesses to charter, Mr. Alexander Forrest, secretary
to archbishop, Michael Nasmyth, and John Kessane. Sasine given, 19th June 1557, to
Eobert Myllar, acting for John Forrett, junior, under reservation of the liferent of John
Forrett, elder, in the lands and mill. Witnesses, Andrew Forrett and Arthur Keitht.
John Bonkle, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2421,
Box 62.
673. 8th July 1557.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Crichton of
Rothvens, -with his own hands, gave sasine to Mr. Andrew Symson, pedagogue of the
grammar school of Perth, and to Violet Adamson, his spouse, of an annualrent of
seventeen bolls of victual, one half barley and the other half flour, from the barony of
Rothvennis and the mains thereof, in the sheriffdom of Forfar. Sasine given 8th July
1557. Witnesses, Patrick Lindsay, brother-german of David, master of Crawford,

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David Foret, servant of granter, Andrew Fulfuyrd, WiUiam Anderson, chaplain, John
Anderson, brewer, burgess of Perth. Indorsed is a receipt and notarial discharge by
Symson and his wife in favour of Crichton for the principal sum of 200 merks, 13th July
1562. AVitnesses, George Ramsa of Banff, Abraham Crechtoun, and James Crechtoun,
brothers of George Crechtoun of Camna, and others. Notary, Walter Ramsa. [2542,
Box 65.
674. 17th July 1557.] Precept under the quarter seal by Queen Mary, narrating
that, by a decree of the lords of council in February last past, James Schaw, son
and heir of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, has lost during his lifetime the
superiority of the lands of Fynnart belonging to John Schaw, son of the said late
Alexander, lying in the bailiary of Renfrew, and held by the said John immediately of
his said father Alexander and his heirs, and that the said John is to possess (or hold)
the property of the crown, immediate superior of the said James ; therefore directing
the sheriff and bailies of Renfrew to give sasine to the said John Schaw accordingly.
Edinburgh, 17th July 1557. Indorsed is a memorandum of sasine. See infra, 8th
November 1557. [3043, Box 80.
675. 9th August 1557.] Charter by Christopher Seytoun [cf. No. 524 supra],
brother-german of John Seytoun of Lauchreise [Lathrisk], granting to Alexander
Myretoun and Cristian Seytoun his spouse, in liferent, and to David Myretoun
their son, in fee, the lands of Eandelstoun and Ladilands in the constabulary of Craill
and shire of Fife : To be held of the crown for services due and wont. At St. Andrews,
9th August 1557. AVitnesses, AA^alter Allerdice, Mr. Thomas Fermoure, and David
Spens, notaries public. Signed, 'Cristofer Seitofi w* my hand.' [1542, Box 40.
676. 19th August 1557.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
18th August 1557, by Mr. John Spens of Condy, as superior, for infefting Mr. Alex
ander Mauchane, advocate, in the half of all the lands of Bakspittall and Foirspittall
[cf. No. 662 supra], lying in the shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to Isabella
Mauchane, relict of the late Gilbert Lauder, burgess of Edinburgh, and resigned by her
under reservation of her liferent. Among the witnesses to the precept is Edward
Mauchane, son of the late Adam Mauchane, burgess of Edinburgh. Sasine given by
Francis Wr [Ure], burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, on 19th August 1557. Witnesses,
William Paterson, John Broun, dwellers in Foir Spittall, AVilliam Mair in Bakspittall,
and John Mane, servant of Mr. Alexander Mauchane. John Mosman, notary by apostolic
authority. [1881, Box 48.
677. 1st September 1557.] Charter by Ninian Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry
of the rood altar in the collegiate church of St. Nicholas of Dalkeith, granting in feu
farm to Eobert Littill in Gullane a tenement in the town of Gullane, as described in
No. 610 supra, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington : To be
held of the granter in feu-farm for 28s. 8d. yearly feu-duty. Edinburgh, 1st September
1557. Witnesses, Sir Alexander Beg, Sir William Coltart, James Maxwell, James
Watsoun, John Harvye, and Sir William Giffurde. Signed, ' Ninianus Dowglas Vicarius
de Stobo manu gp2a.' [1110, Box 30.
678. 23rd September 1557.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander
Cunningham, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of a precept of dare constat, gave sasine
with his own hands to Marion Conyngham, as nearest and lawful heir of the late
William Conyngham and Agnes Colquhoun, spouses, her parents, in an annualrent

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of twenty merks, to be uplifted from the lands and tenements of Elizabeth Conyngham,
John Conyngham, Alexander Conyngham, Allan Merchand, Marion Dickey, relict of
the late Andrew Johnstone, John Or, Allan Millar, John Cuming, and Thomas Boyd,
in the burgh and barony of Kilmaurs, held of the said earl in chief. Sasine given
23rd September 1557. AAritnesses, Alexander Conyngham of Hill, Alexander Conyngham,
junior, laird of Aikat, William Cauldwell of Lochormos, Allan Merchand, John Merchand,
and Robert Conyngham, burgesses of said burgh. James Brown, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [2400, Box 61.
679. 28th September 1557.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
at Dalkeith, 17th August 1557, and directed to John Zule, as bailie) by Sir Ninian
Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry of the crucifix in the threshold ('in solio') of the
collegiate church of St. Nicholas of Dalkeith, which was founded by the late Mr. Alex
ander Gyfhart, rector of Newlands, with consent of James, Earl of Morton, as patron of
the chaplainry, for infefting, in terms of a charter of feu-farm, Robert Litill in Gulane,
his heirs and assignees, in that whole tenement of land in the town of Gulane, de
scribed in No. 610 supra. Witnesses to precept, James AA7atson, John Harve, and
Sir AVilliam Gyfhart. Sasine given 28th September 1557. Witnesses, David Wynde-
gaittis, residing in Edinburgh, George Paterson, Andrew Fell, AA7illiam Schaw,
Gilbert Quhite, John Bryson, Patrick Young, and Robert Dikson, residing in Gulane.
Thomas Stevin, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [3057, Box 80.
680. 5th October 1557.] . Notarial Instrument narrating that John Logan of
Bonnington appeared before John Bellenden of Auchnoul, knight, clerk of justiciary,
commissioner appointed by Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood, during his
absence from the kingdom, and resigned in favour of himself and Grisel Farny, his
spouse, the manorplace of the lands of Bonyngton, with a fourth part of the lands and
of the mill of Bonyngton, in the barony of Broughton and sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Done in Sir John Bellenden's lodging, Edinburgh, 5th October 1557. Witnesses, John
Kincaid, son and heir-apparent of John Kincaid of AA7arriston, John Lamb, tailor,
Thomas Dalrumpill, and Henry Ayttoun, notary public. Notary to writ, John Robeson,
clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority. [2393, Box 61.
681. 5th October 1557.] Precept of Sasine directed to Robert Carmichael of
Wrightsland by Sir John Bellenden of Auchinoul, knight, as commissioner on behalf of
Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyroodhouse (commission dated 3rd March
1555-6), for infefting the above-named John Logan of Bonyngton and Grisel Fairny,
his spouse, in the mansion of Bonyngton and others as in preceding writ. Dated at
Edinburgh, 5 th October 1557. Witnesses as in preceding writ, omitting John Kincaid
and adding Mr. Alexander Chalmer. Signed by the granter. [2448, Box 63.
682. 5th October 1557.] Charter by Alexander Murray of 'Begos' [Bighouse]
selling and alienating to Mr. AVilliam Sinclair, rector of Olrig, the lands of Trontale-
beig, in the parish of Reay, within the bounds of Caithness and sheriffdom of Inverness :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny Scots at Whitsunday, if asked. Dated
at Lathrin, 5th October 1557. AA7itnesses, Andrew and Alexander Ratter, William
Sinclair, Sir Andrew Alexandersoun, and Sir Malcolm Reid, notary public. Signed,
' Alexr Murray of begof w* my hand.' The seal [now wanting] of William Rannaldsoun
in Penneland is said to have been attached. [2626, Box 67.

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683. 8th November 1557.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Schaw, son
of Alexander Schaw, following on the crown precept dated 17th July 1557, No. 674
supra, in terms of a decree of the lords of council. Sasine given by AVilliam Fleming of
Ruchane (?), sheriff-depute of Renfrew, 8th November 1557, on the ground of the lands
called Kilblane. AA7itnesses, John Fynne in Inglistoun, Robert Archibald in Cawdalhill,
Thomas Inche in Kilblane, and James Bryis there. John Vaus, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew,
by apostolic authority notary. [525, Box 15.
684. 30th January 1558.] Tack or Lease by John [Hamilton], commendator of
Arbroath, with consent of the chapter, granting to Sir David Graham of Fintry,
knight, a lease of the teindsheaves of the Mains of Earl's-Stradichty in the parish of the
same, regality of Kirriemuir and sheriffdom of Forfar, for the term of nineteen years at
a yearly rental of forty merks. At Arbroath, 30th January 1557-8. Signed by the
commendator and by the following monks : — John Logye, sub-prior, Thomas Scott,
Nicholas Purwes, AValter Baldowy, Andrew Bardy, Dayid Scot, Alexander Gyb, Cristo-
pher Moncur, Thomas Fethe, Richard Craik, James Balcasky, Ninian Clement, Thomas
Lyndesay, David Blak, Alexander Cube, John Quhyt, Nicholas Howesone, and Thomas
Gormak. AA7itnesses, John Livingstone, John Scott, and Mr. Patrick Bauquhanan.
[2313, Box 59.
685. 10th June 1558.] Letter of Reversion by William Cunynghame of Craganis
and Margaret Cunynghame, his spouse, binding themselves that they will resign in
favour of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, the shadow-half of his lands of Manniswra,
Lyntquhite, and Knappis, and half of the mill of Lochir, with the half of the thirle
multure of the £10 land of Watterstoun and six-merk land of Auchinsales and Auchin-
cloiche, lying in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, upon payment by the Earl of the sum of
600 merks in the parish church of Kilmacome, and the granting by him of a lease of
the lands for the space of four years after redemption. Dated at Fyndlastoun, 10th
June 1558. AVitnesses, Master James Walkar, parson of Inchecalleoche, Alexander
Lyndsay of Carnecurane-hill, Andrew Cunynghame, burgess of Dumfries, and Mr. Eobert
Leiche, notary public. Signed, ' AVilzem Cvnyghem of Creganis.' His wife signs by
Eobert Leiche, notary. On the back is a docquet to the effect the reversion was sealed
in presence of the lords of council on 9th March 1576. George Gibson, clerk of council,
etc. [3087, Box 81.
686. 10th July 1558.] Charter by David [Pantar], bishop of Eoss and commen
dator of Cambuskenneth, in favour of David Balfour of Inchry and his seven sons,
nominatim et successive, as in next writ and No. 711 infra, of the lands of Pullis.
Eeddendo, £21, 4s. Scots yearly. Dated at Cambuskenneth, 10th July 1558. Seal of
abbey attached, in good condition. [120, Box 4.
687. 10th July 1558.] Precept of Sasine by David [Pantar], bishop of Eoss and
commendator of Cambuskenneth, directed to John Knowis, as bailie, for infefting David
Balfour of Inchry in the lands of Pullis (? Powis) with meadow, in terms of the above
charter, to him, his eldest son David, and to Eichard, Henry, James, Henry, John, and
Alexander, his other sons, in succession. Dated 10th July 1558. AAltnesses, Andrew
Monro in Nig, James Abircromby, John Abircromby, Patrick Bowar, and Sir Alexander
Peddar, notary public. Signed by the commendator, Sir James Makbrange, Andrew
Eow, sub-prior, Andrew Home, Ninian Greg, William Eeid, precentor, John Paniter,
vicar of Clackmannan, Archibald M'Brak, William Broun, Thomas AA7ordye, Thomas
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M'Brak, James Dalmahoy, George Johnstoun, Friar John Scot, Friar Robert M'Calay.
Seal attached, partly broken. [934, Box 26.
688. 12th July 1558.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept in
terms of charter [No. 686 supra]. Sasine given 12th July 1558. Witnesses, Sir Andrew
Row, sub-prior, and Ninian Greg, canon of the monastery, Peter Leslie, rector of Craig-
house, Sir Alexander Balward, vicar of Logye, Mr. James Balfour, son of said David
[sic], Walter Hegye in Cambuskenneth, and Sir Alexander Peddar, co-notary. Alexander
Chalmers, M.A., presbyter of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1294,
Box 34.
689. 2nd August 1558.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
John Maxwell of Calderwood, over-lord of the lands of Barbachlaw, received from
George Cochrane of Barbachlaw, resignation of said lands, in the barony of Bathcat and
shire of Renfrew, in favour of Michael Cochrane, the resigner's son and heir-apparent,-
and duly gave sasine thereupon to the said Michael. Sasine given 2nd August 1558.
AA7itnesses, Peter Hamiltoun of Bathcat, James Hamilton, burgess of Linlithgow, AA7illiam
Maxwell in Newlands, and others. Nicholas Thowms, notary public. [1730, Box 45.
690. 20th October 1558.] Precept by Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie to David
Stiven (?) of Inchebrek, as bailie, for infefting his son and apparent heir, William
Douglas of Kemnay, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., in the lands and barony of
Glenbervie, the lands of Drumloche, Pitskelly, Barras, Arbady, and Inchmarlo in the
sheriffdom of Kincardine ; Kemnay in the shire of Aberdeen ; the lands and barony of
Braidwod, town of Braidwod; Langshaw, mill of Maschok and adjoining lands, with
tenandry of Hedis, and one merk annualrent of the same, with patronage of the
hospital of St. Leonards in the burgh of Lanark, and lands belonging thereto, in the
sheriffdom of Lanark, also the lands of Grenane in the earldom of Carrik and sheriffdom
of Ayr. Dated at Glenbervie, 20th October 1558. AVitnesses, Alexander Gordoun,
Patrick Reid, Thomas Gray, Fyndlaw Robertson, Walter Bratoun, Adam Murdo,
Mr. Andrew Eldar, notary public, James Spark, John Spark, Eobert Douglas, and
others whose names are illegible, the whole writ being faint. Signed, ' A. Douglas of
Gleby.' Seal appended, defaced. [2901, Box 76.
691. 10th November 1558.] Charter by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of
Kilwinning, with consent of the convent, granting to Adam Montgumry, son and
heir-apparent of John Montgumry of Braidstane, the four-merk lands of Mershelland,
occupied by the said John Montgumry, father of Adam, and his tenants, Robert Gemmill,
Archibald Lyill, and Allan Steward, bounded between the lands of Braidstane on east,
the lands of Euchwod on south, the lands of Morishill on west, and the lands of Manis-
hill and Crumnok on north, lying in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, bailiary
of Conyngham, Ayrshire : To be held in feu-farm of the granter and his successors for a
yearly rental of four merks Scots of old rental, with 6s. 8d. of augmentation, extending
to £3 Scots money, six capons, six hens, six carriages, and all other clues contained in
the old rental, with multures due to the granter's mills, with suits of court, duplicand at
entry of heirs, etc. Dated and signed at Kilwinning, 10th November 1558. Witnesses,
Eobert Hamilton, chamberlain of the abbey, Patrick Hamilton, his brother, Patrick
Montgomery of Sevenacres, and Hugh Montgomry of Smithstown. Signed by
' Gawinus comendatarius de Kilwyning,' and by the following monks : George Morisone,
David AA7yngzet, John Deyne, Alexander Hendersone, Eobert Curry, AATilliam Kirk
patrick, Alan Steyn, James Mechell, John Culpar, and James Brown. [1028, Box 28,

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692. 13th November 1558.] Charter by Gilbert Bard of Kilquhyiize, granting to
his son and heir-apparent, John Bard, and Elizabeth Kennedy, his spouse, in con
junct fee, and their heirs, the two-merk land of Glencoppok, the 10s. lands of Dalthome,
the 10s. lands of Auchlelland, and the 20s. lands of Achaltety, and others; also to the
said John, the four-merk lands of the Mains of Kilquhynnze, the half-merk land of
Dalcur, with mill, the 20s. land of Auchinwyn, 20s. land of Tornbrok, and 10s. lands of
the other part of Achaltetie, — all in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr : To
be held of the queen and her successors, as princes of Scotland, for the services due and
wont; reserving the granter's liferent. Dated and signed at May bole, 13th November
1558. Witnesses, David Kennedy of Culzeane, Duncan Kennedy of Dalquharran, and
James Ros, notary public. [230, Box 8.
693. 9th December 1558.] Grant by Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood,
in favour of Mr. David Makgill, advocate, giving to him for his lifetime, in yearly
pension, the teindsheaves of the lands "of Gorgie, and mill thereof, with 20s. payable
yearly from said mill, in the shire of Edinburgh, the teindsheaves of the lands extend
ing to four bolls beir, four bolls wheat, and one chalder of oats, and of the mill four
bolls beir, and 20s. of annualrent, for his services as procurator for the abbey. Signed
by the commendator and the following members of the convent : Dene Stevin Litstar,
prior, John Ged, James Abarcrumby, Andro Wilson, David Goodson; Andrew Blakhall,
Thomas Maxwell, Alexander Forester, Peter Blakwod, Alexander Harcas, and Alex
ander Harpar. 9th December 1558. Half of seal remaining. [167, Box 6.
694. 8th February 1559.] Indenture between Sir Edmund Malleverer of
AVyddersoun, in the county of York, knight, and Eobert Bowden of Spyndelston, in
the county of Northumberland, by which the former leases to the latter all his tene
ments, buildings, etc., lying in Spyndleston or Buyldell in Northumberland, for a period
of twenty-one years, at a yearly rent of 36s. Indenture dated 8th February 1559.
[2529, Box 64.
695. 17th March 1559.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Edinburgh, 23rd July 1558), by David Nisbet of Dalzell, baron of the
half barony of the same, directed to John Millar and David AAreyr, as bailies, for infeft
ing John Hamiltoun, now of Orbistoun, as heir of his father, the late Gavin Hamiltoun
of Orbistoun, in the lands called the ' Holme ' and the ' Howholme,' and in those called
' Sant Lowrence land,' in the barony of Dalzell and sheriffdom of Lanark, held blench
of the granter for one penny Scots. AA7itriesses to precept, James Douglas, son of the
late Hugh Douglas of Brog [Borgue], Gavin Cleland in Glenhuyf, Alexander Gordon,
son of Mr. George Gordon of Baldorny, and James Millar, notary public. Sasine given
on the said lands by John Millar, on 17th March 1558-9. Witnesses, the said David
Weyr, John Wetherspone, John Bannetyne, and James his brother-german, John
Gylkersoun, Alexander Weyr, and Gavin Gyilkesoun. James Ea, presbyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2677, Box 69.
696. 10th April 1559.] Charter by John [Hamilton], commendator of Arbroath,
granting to Copin or James Guthre and Katryne Lyne, his spouse, one acre of land,
with the teindsheaves, lying in the bounds of Ponderlaw, at Setoun Den, within the
regality of Arbroath and shire of Forfar ; resigned by Mathew Hamilton and Agnes
Lewinstoun, his wife : To be holden in feu-farm for a reddendo of one boll pure and dry
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three head courts held yearly at the ' Almory ' by the almoner of the monastery, with
the usual duplicand at entry of heirs. Precept of sasine directed to AA'illiam Scott.
Dated at Arbroath, 10th April 1559. Signed by the commendator, and by John Logye,
sub-prior, David Scot, Thomas Scot, Alexander Gyb, Ninian Clement, Alexander Cuby,
Richard Craik, Thomas Fethe, David Blak, Umphred Thomson, John Quhyt, Thomas
Lyndesay, Thomas Gormak, and Nicholas Howeson, members of convent. Recorded
in Exchequer, 29th April 1652. [254, Box 8.
697. 6th May 1559.] Charter by John Maxwell of Calderwood, granting to
Michael Cochrane, son and heir-apparent of George Cochrane of Barbachlaw, the
whole land of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathket and sheriffdom of Renfrew, resigned
by the said George, reserving the latter's liferent : To be held of the granter for half
the service of one archer (' architenentis ') in the king's host, and three suits yearly
at the granter's three chief pleas of Blakburne, paying also 40s. for ward and relief when
they happen. Glasgow, 6th May 1559. AATitnesses, Allan Hamilton of Mawchtlinghoil,
AVilliam Maxwell in Newlands, David Young, and AVilliam Hegait, notary. [312, Box 10.
698. 20th June 1559.] Charter by John [Hamilton], commendator of Arbroath,
and the convent, granting to Mr. Eichard Strang, advocate before the lords of
council, and to his wife, Jonet Balfour, and their heirs, in feu-farm, the lands of
Middle Persy or Bowgray, with teindsheaves, resigned by Thomas Annand, as in No.
362 supra. Annual feu-duty not stated. At the monastery of Arbroath, 20th June
1559. AVitnesses, Alexander Donaldson, and Alexander and James Somervell. Signed
by the commendator only, ' Johanes Comendatarius de Arbrothe.' [1325, Box 35.
699. 23rd June 1559.] Charter by Mark [Ker], abbot or commendator of the
monastery, of Newbottill, granting to John Crawfurd in Bothkennar, and Elizabeth
Livingstone, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the five-merk lands of
Gartmillan, with commonty in the moor called Eyding Mure, in the barony of Monk-
land and shire of Lanark, extending in rental yearly to five merks Scots : To be held
in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of five merks 6s. 8d. Scots, with duplicand at entry
of heirs, and three suits of court at the head pleas of the barony of Monkland. Dated
at Newbottill, 23rd June 1559. Signed by the commendator and by the following
monks : John Bannatyn, sub-prior, John Liddell, William Hairlaw, Thomas Guld, John
Harwy, Eobert Notman, Thomas Reid, John Carmechell, George Eychardsoun, George
Turnbull, George Symsoun, Adam Scot, Robert Henryson, and John Andersoun. Seal
appended, in good condition, same as in No. 568 supra, the shield on the dexter side
showing the lion of Scotland, and the shield on sinister, on a chevron, three mullets,
with a unicorn's head erased in base. [2678, Box 69.
700. [5th] July 1559.] Tack or Lease by John, abbot of Sweetheart, granting to
Cuthbert Browne of Land a lease of half the corn mill of the parish of Lochkinde
loch [Cuthbert having the other half in occupation also], to endure for nineteen years
from Lammas 1559, at a yearly rental from the said half mill of twenty-one bolls of meal,
i.e. ten and a half bolls of white meal and ten and a half bolls of grey meal. Dated at
Sweetheart Abbey, — July 1559 ; perhaps same date as next writ. Seal of convent
attached, in fair preservation, as in No. 530 supra, with a background of flowers. Under
the figures is a device like a monogram J3. Legend : ' Sigillum Commune Monasterii
Dulcis Cordis.' The writ is signed by the abbot and by Thomas Murray, prior, AA7illiam

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Johnston, John Kyrkpatrik, Thomas Dicson, Patrick AA7elche, Patrick CowU, Andrew
Donart, John Logan, Robert Hynd, and Gilbert Browne. [1944, Box 50.
Note. — It does not appear that this Gilbert Browne is identical with the abbot of
that name, as their signatures differ.
701. [5th] July 1559.] Charter by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, with
consent of the convent, granting to Cuthbert Brown of Land, his heirs, etc., the lands
of Kinhervy and Clokloy, Barleyi, and Nether Cars, with a piece of land and manor
called the Freiryard, all in the barony of Lochkindelow and stewartry of Kirkcudbright :
To be held in feu-farm for a total yearly duty of £8, 7s. At the said monastery, —
July 1559, Signed by the abbot and by the same monks as in preceding writ. [1785,
Box 46.
702. 5th July 1559.] Precept of Sasine by the said John, abbot of Sweetheart
(directed to Thomas Pautesoun), for infefting Cuthbert Brown of Land, in terms of
a charter of feu-farm, in the one-merk land called ' Under the Vail,' lying on the north
side of the abbey wall from the west to the east corner, and from thence extending by
a ditch going towards the bridge called Annot-brig, reserving to the convent the space
of three feet from the wall, for the purpose of going round it when necessary, and also
the little gate ('portiunculam') of the land, called the ' Howlat Clois,' in the barony of
Lochkindeloch, etc. : To be held in feu-farm for the former rental of 21s. 4d., and 40d.
of augmentation. At Sweetheart Abbey, 5th July 1559. Signed by abbot and same
monks as preceding writs. Seal attached, imperfect. [1945, Box 50.
703. 16th August 1559.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. Eichard Strang
and his wife, following on the charter, No. 698 supra, of the lands of Middle Persy.
Sasine given by AVilliam Wishart, bailie, to John Bouchan, attorney for grantees, 1 6th
August 1559. AVitnesses, John Spalding, son of James Spalding in Bandarg, Thomas
Cryste in Bawgraw, and Gilbert Fyif in Mains of Logy. Alexander Donaldson, clerk,
Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1326, Box 35.
704. 22nd August 1559.] Charter by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of Kil
winning, granting, with consent of the convent, to AVilliam Mure of Glanderstoun
and Elizabeth Hamiltoun, his spouse, and their heirs, in feu-farm, the 33s. 4d. lands
of Boghall, now occupied by John Luif and Margaret Park, the 16s. lands of Nether-
hill in Beith, which AVilliam Ros and Nigel Stevinstoun now occupy, the 40s. land of
Bigholme, which Archibald Mure and John Carswell now occupy, and the 54s. lands of
Over Bogside and Foulwoodhead, occupied by Ronald Luif, Paul Stevinsoun, and Gilbert
Boggis, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be
held in feu-farm at a yearly duty of 33s. 4d. for Boghall, 16s. for Netherhill, 40s. for
Bigholm, and 50s. for the other lands named, with 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Precept
of sasine directed to Archibald Mure. At Kilwinning, 22nd August 1559. AAritnesses,
Robert Hamiltoun, chamberlain of the convent, James Hamilton of Wodsyid, William
Blair of Haly, and Sir Hugh Dunlop and John Mur, notaries public. Signed by the
commendator and by the following monks : John Culpar, James Brown, Alan Steyn,
James Mechell, Robert Curry, John Deyn, William Kirkpatrick, Alexander Hendersone,
George Morisone, and David AVyngzet. Portion of seal remaining. [2342, Box 60.
705. 29th August 1559.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
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29th August 1559. Witnesses, Hugh Ralstoun of that Ilk, Andrew Nevin of Monk-
redden, Hector Mur at the church of Beith, James Hamyltoun of AVodsyid, Alexander
Montgomery in Brummuir, and Hugh Dunlop, chaplain and notary. John Mur, clerk,
of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. Indorsed is an instrument
narrating that Sir Richard Herbertson, on behalf of AA7illiam Mure, intimated this
infeftment, on 24th December 1574, to Alexander [Cunningham], commendator of Kil
winning, in the metropolitan church of Glasgow, before James Conyngham, chamberlain
of Kilwinning, Henry Gibson, citizen of Glasgow, and David Mur, servant of the laird
of Cauldwell. AA'alter Gray, notary, attests the instrument. [1059, Box 29.
706. 1st September 1559.] Instrument narrating that Mr. David Makgill, with
his own hands, gave sasine to Elizabeth Forestare, his spouse, in liferent, etc., of his
lands of Quhitchester, lying within the sheriffdom of Berwick, on 1st September 1559.
AVitnesses, Thomas Eedpeth of that Ilk, AVilliam Redpeth, his son, fiar of that Ilk, and
John Eedpeth in Kowfurdlie, brother of said Thomas. David Lawte, notary public, but
by what authority he does not state. [1593, Box 41.
707. 27th October 1559.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 26th October 1559, by James, Earl of Arran, master of
the lordship of Hamilton, fiar of the lands of Kerse, with consent of his father, James,
Duke of Chatelherault, etc., granting to Alexander Livingstone in AATestquarter, a
fourth part of the lands of Bedding, commonly called AA7estquarter, in the barony of
Kerse and shire of Stirling. AA7itnesses to charter, Eobert Gurlaw, John Fostar, Alex
ander Muir of Skaithmuir, and Thomas Bruce of Lethbertscheillis. Sasine given by
Alexander Bruce of Airth, the bailie named, on 27th October 1559. Witnesses, James
AVethirspowne of Brighous, Philip Quhytheid, Patrick Cameron, Friar James Hoppar,
Marc Eobertsone, James Mitchell, David Hert, AAxilliam Goff, John Hart, and Henry
Hart. Henry Foulis, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [1391, Box 36.
708. 7th November 1559.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the charter,
dated at Kilwinning, 10th November 1558, No. 691 supra, by Gavin [Hamilton], com
mendator of Kilwinning, in favour of Adam Montgomery, of the lands of Merschelland,
in the parish of Beith, bailiary of Cunningham. Sasine given, 7th November 1559, by
Patrick Montgumry of Sevinakeris, as bailie. AAritnesses, Robert Hamilton, chamber
lain, John Montgumry, father of grantee, John Lochrig, John Terbert, and John Miller.
Hugh Dunlop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority
notary public. [1979, Box 51.
709. 16th December 1559.] Letters by John Hammylton, succentor, AATilliam
Hammyltone and John Layng, canons of the metropolitan church of Glasgow, judges
and commissaries appointed by letters from John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews,
dated at Edinburgh, in St. Andrews diocese, 4th December 1558, narrating that after
citation and compearance of the parties in the aisle of St. Michael Archangel, in the
church of Glasgow, they ratified and confirmed the charter, of date 10th November
1558, No. 691 supra, by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of Kilwinning, to Adam
Montgumry, son and heir-apparent of John Montgumry of Braidstane, of the four-
merk land of Merschelland, as fully described in said charter ; also confirming a sasine
of said lands, dated 7th November 1559, No. 708 supra: AA7hich documents were read
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in presence of Mr. Andrew Layng, rector of Hoddwn [Hoddom], Sir Eobert AA7atson,
chaplain, Mr. Alexander Douglas, Symon Layng, and Andrew Montgumry. Henry
Gibson, M.A., clerk, of the city of Glasgow, by apostolic authority notary. Signed,
'Johannes Hamilton, succentor, Glasguen. Johanes Layng, rector de Luss. AVillus
Hamylton, rector de Cabuslang.' [1873, Box 48.
710. 30th December 1559.] Precept of Sasine by John [Brown], abbot of Sweet
heart, narrating that the 20s. lands of Glensone, in the parish of Loch Kindeloch and
stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which the late John Brown in Newabbey held in feu-farm,
are held of the abbey in chief, and now pertain to the queen [Mary] as escheat, because
the late John Brown, a bastard born, left no heirs and no disposition ; and that the
queen has presented to the abbot, Sir Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, by writ of
presentation, etc., dated Edinburgh, 20th October 1558, commanding to receive him as
immediate tenant in the lands, which the abbot has done, and now grants precept
to infeft in terms of his charter. At Sweetheart, 30th December 1559. Signed by the
abbot and by the same monks as on 5th July 1559, No. 700 supra, with the exception
of the prior. Seal wanting. A memorandum of sasine is indorsed, given on 3rd
January 1559-60, by Eobert Brown, bailie, to James Brown, attorney for the grantee,
etc. [1946, Box 50.
711. 10th February 1560.] Letters by Eaynutius of St. Angelus, presbyter cardinal,
directed to the provost of the college of Abernethay, in Dunblane diocese, and the
chancellor and treasurer of the church of Greater Dunblane ('Maioris Dunblanensis '),
authorising them to confirm a charter by David [Pantar], bishop of Ross, and com
mendator of Cambuskenneth, granting to David Balfour of Inschry, and to David
Balfour, his first-born son, Eichard Balfour, his second-born, Henry, James, Henry,
John, and Alexander, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh sons of the said first
David, in succession, and to the heirs-male of each in succession, the lands of Pullis (cf.
No. 686 supa), within the barony of Cambuskynneth and shire of Clakmannan : To
be held in feu-farm for £21, 4s. Scots, and thirty-four merks of additional rent yearly.
Date of charter not given. Confirmation dated at St. Peter's, the fourth ides of Febru
ary, the first year of Pope Pius the Fourth, 10th February 1560. [101, Box 3.
The bishop of Eoss died in 1558.
712. 13th February 1560.] Charter by John [Hamilton], commendator of
Abirbrothok [Arbroath], granting to William Bardy, burgess in Arbroath, and
Egidia (Giles) Dorward, his spouse, two acres of arable land, with teindsheaves,
of which one acre lies within the bounds of Ponderlaw, and the other in Dischland, and
in the regality of Arbroath and shire of Forfar, which lands had been resigned by
Mathew Hamylton of Mylburn and Agnes Lewin stoun, his spouse : To be holden in
feu-farm. Eeddendo, two bolls of pure and dry barley, monastery measure, and
twelve pence of augmentation, and three suits of court yearly as in No. 696 supra.
Dated and signed by the commendator and the following members of the convent (in
addition to those named in writ cited) : Andrew Berdye, Cristopher Moncuir, John
Andersone, and James Balcasky, at Arbroath, 13th February 1559-60. Recorded in
Exchequer, 29th April 1652. [253, Box 8.
713. 13th February 1560.] Charter by the same commendator granting to
Thomas Straquhyne, burgess of Edinburgh, in liferent, and to his son Thomas
Straquhyne, his heirs, etc, two acres of land, with the teindsheaves (which were

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never wont to be separated), now occupied by the grantee under lease, in the bounds of
Ponderlaw, regality and parish of Arbroath and sheriffdom of Forfar, which lands
formerly belonged to and were resigned by Matthew Hamilton of Millburn and
Agnes Levingstone, his spouse : To be held to the grantees in feu-farm for a yearly
duty of two bolls of barley and twelve pennies in money. Dated at Arbroath,
13th February 1559-60, and signed by the commendator and by the same monks as in
preceding writ. [2432, Box 62.
714. 19th February 1560.] Letter of Reversion by 'Hew Cwnyghame, sone
naturall to umquhill Maister AA7illiame Cwnyghame, Dene of Breihane' [Brechin],
binding himself and his heirs, upon payment of the sum of twelve score merks, to
resign in favour of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, an annualrent of twenty-four
merks yearly, secured over the four-merk land of Auchinbothy in the barony of
Finlaystoun and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Dated at Glasgow, 19th February 1559-60.
Witnesses, Sir Robert Maxwell, Malcolm M'farlane, David Young, and AAllliam
Hegait, notary. Signed, 'Hev Conygham, w* my hand.' The writ is badly mutilated.
[3082, Box 81.
715. 25th February 1560.] Lease by James Hoppar, prior of the Carmelites, near
Linlithgow, granting to John Forrest, son of the deceased Henry Forrest, the same
subjects as described on 11th January 1545, No. 490 supra, for the term of nine years,
at 20s. Scots yearly rent. Dated at Linlithgow, 25th February 1559-60. AAltnesses,
Alexander Livingstone in Manwell, Nichol Fraser, AVilliam Johnsoun, maltman, John
Forrest, barber, and Nicolas Thowms, notary public, burgesses of Linlithgow. Signed
by the prior and John Blyth. Seal attached, the same as in No. 621 siqyra. [2541,
Box 65.
716. 2nd March 1560.] Charter by Malcolm M'Kellar, fiar of the lands of
Corriboye in Croychane, with consent of his father, Gilbert M'Kellar, liferenter of said
lands, alienating to Duncan Campbell MVcane, son of the late John Campbell
of Duntrwne, and to Agnes Nene Vcneil AXichin, his spouse, their heirs, etc.,
the three-merk lands of Crochane Middle with the forty-penny land of Dirmaldony,
lying in the barony of Loychhow and sheriffdom of Argyll : To be held of Archibald,
Earl of Argyll, and his heirs, in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of 26s. 8d., a third
part of sixteen bolls of seed barley and oats, respectively, namely, a third part of
eight bolls of barley, and a third part of eight bolls of oats, four stones of cheese,
kane, a third of two marts, and a third of a mutton. At Glasgow, 2nd March 1559-60.
AAltnesses, Mr. James Blair, Matthew Eeid, burgess of Glasgow, AA7illiam Hall, younger
of Fulbar, and David Young. Signed, ' Gilbert M'Kellar off Ardarie wy* my hand,
etc.,' and by AAllliam Hegait, notary, for Malcolm M'Kellar. [1483, Box 38.
717. 2nd March 1560.] Charter by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, granting
in feu-farm to James Browne and Annabella Kennedy, his spouse, the survivor, and
to AAtilliam Browne, their son and apparent heir, his heirs-male, whom failing to the
heirs-male of James and Annabella, whom failing to Cuthbert Brown of Land,
his heirs, etc., the lands of Glensoun, as in No. 710 supra, resigned by Hugh
Kennedy of Girvan-mains in favour of the parties named. Eeddendo, 46s. 8d. Scots
yearly, being 4s. yearly of augmentation of all former rents. Dated 2nd March 1559-60,
and signed by the abbot and nine monks, being the same as the last nine named in
[5] July 1559, No. 700. AVitnesses, Cuthbert Murray, Mr. AAxilliam Tumour, vicar

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of Kirkpatrick Durame, Sir John Ireland, rector of Eeuell [Euthwell], Sir John Lauder,
notary public, and AA7alter Newell. [1160, Box 31.
718. 3rd March 1560.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of same date
as preceding charter, for infefting James Brown and spouse in the lands of Glensoun.
Sasine given by John Brown, son and heir-apparent of John Brown of Carsluith, as
bailie, on 3rd March 1559-60. AVitnesses, Thomas Pawtisone in Glensone, Gilbert
Pawtisone, and John Andersone. Notary, John Lauder, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority. [1161, Box 31.
719. 16th April 1560.] Letter of Eeversion by Master AA7illiam Forbes, son to
Eobert Forbes of Echt, and Elizabeth Lyon, his spouse, binding them and their heirs,
on the repayment by the said Eobert Forbes of the sum of 400 merks, and his giving a
nine years' lease of the lands, to give up all titles and possession of the lands of
Kirktoun of Echt in the barony of Cluny and sheriffdom of Aberdeen ; with a provision
that the lands shall not be redeemed before John Strachan of Thornton warns the said
Eobert Forbes, in terms of a letter of reversion given by the said Eobert to the said
John, of whom he holds the lands. Dated at Tellefour and signed 16th April 1560 :
an addition to the testing clause binding the said Mr. AVilliam and his wife to pay
£10 Scots yearly during the nine years' lease. Alexander Youngson, notary, signs for
Elizabeth Lyon. James Forbes, John Forbes and others, witnesses. [460, Box 13.
720. 23rd July 1560.] Precept of Sasine by Alexander Mauchane, advocate,
directed to John Mayne and William Patersoun, directing them to give sasine, in
terms of a charter, to John Bellenden of Pendreich, of the granter's half of the lands
of Bakspittal and Forespittal lying in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Precept dated at
Edinburgh, 23rd July 1560. Witnesses, John Mauchane, son and heir of the late
James Mauchane, burgess of Edinburgh, John Mosman, notary, and John Mayne,
servant of granter. Signed, 'M. Alexander Mauchaii.' [3073, Box 80.
721. 19th August 15<30.] Letters by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of
Scots, narrating that brieves had been issued for serving John Schaw, of Grenok, son
lawful of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse,
as lawful heir of his father in the lands of Grenok and others in the shire of Renfrew,
and because of the mortal feud betwixt the Earl of Glencairn, John Schaw's master
('magistrum'), his uncle, the laird of Glengarnock, their kin, etc., on one side, and
Robert, Lord Sempill, sheriff-principal of Renfrew, on the other, added to the sheriff's
particular hatred of the said John Schaw, in respect the latter had been present at Castle
Sempill last winter-tide in arms, with those who were directed by the Privy Council
from Glasgow to bring the said lord before them, in his own person, for which reason
neither the said sheriff nor his deputes would suffer the said John to compear before
them save at the risk of his life : the king and queen therefore ordain the said brieves
to be served in the tolbooth of Glasgow, and constitute Mr. Adam Wallace, James
Flemyng, John Mure, or Mr. John Hall, as sheriffs in that part, to serve the said John
as heir foresaid, with all necessary powers, as contained in the writ. Given under the
quarter seal at Edinburgh, 19th August 1560. [577, Box 16.
722. 14th October 1560.] Charter of Feu-farm by Elizabeth, prioress of the
Nunnery at Haddington, with consent of the convent, in favour of Patrick Home,
' son of the late Agnes Hepburn,' and his heirs, the lands of Garvald Grange, as particularly
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described and bounded by the Brighill, extending to the Kirkpeth and lands of Garvald
on west, those of the laird of PopiU on north, QuhitcasteU alias Nunraw on south, and
lands of PopiU Stanipetht, Hyndhewch on east, with a husband-land, within the con
stabulary of Hadington and shire of Edinburgh, for 23s. Scots yearly as feu-farm : Dated
at the Monastery, 14th October 1560. The names of the prioress and the following
nine ladies of the convent, Isobel Dury, Katerin Farare, Janet Bronefeyld, Elspet
Dowglace, Katerin Keringtoun, Aleson Ramsay, Christian Quhyte, Katerin Beiton,
and Isobel Hepburn, are appended at their command by William Walterson, notary
public, none of them being able to write. Witnesses, Robert Dicson, George Bald,
Sir John Vilkie, Sir Adam Story, William Cokburn, and Cuthbert Achesoun. [898,
Box 25.
723. 30th October 1560.] Retour of Inquest made at the monastery of
Abirbrothok [Arbroath], in the front gate of the same, before Thomas Balfour in
Northterre, bailie-depute of the regality of said monastery, by John, lord of Inner-
meith, Henry Ramsay of Ardowny, William Riwan [Ruthven] of Baldein, William
Owchterlony of Setown, John Carnegy of Peblis, David Ramsay of Carntown,
Thomas Gardin in Muirdrum, Alexander Gardin in Brax, Alexander Ogilvy in
Arbroath, Andrew Guthre of Croftis, John Lyn and John Dunlop in Arbroath,
Alexander Melvill in Aithmuthe, Andrew Craik in Grange of Connon, John Bullok in
Miltown of the same, Dyonisius Guthre and Adam Person, burgesses of Arbroath ; who
declare upon oath that James Ogilvy is the heir of his father, the late James Ogilvy of
Kwikistoun [Cookstoun], in the lands of Balfour Kirktown, Ascrawye Over and Nether,
with mill of Kingoldrum, astricted multures, and the ' multur schaif ringe bare ' of the
whole barony of Kingoldrum, viz. the lands of ' Ester Perse, Middil Perse alias Bagra,
Wester Perse, Ascrawyes Over and Nether, Kirktown Balfour, Kinclwin, Baldowy,
mekill Kenne, lytell Kenne, Awchcroich,' with their pertinents, in the regality of
Arbroath and sheriffdom of Forfar : which lands are valued at £24 Scots yearly, and
are held in capite of the monastery of Arbroath for £44 yearly feu-duty, being now
in the hands of said monastery by the decease, a year since or thereby, of Marjorie
Durie, conjunct fiar of the lands. Dated at Arbroath, 30th October 1560. Eight
seals and a fragment still remain appended, but they are all much defaced. [2433,
Box 62.
724. 26th March 1561.] Precept by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, directed to
Thomas Pawtonsone, as bailie, for infefting Cuthbert Brown of Land in the Walkmill
in the lands of Barbeth, marching with the ' freir yaird ' on the west, and in the mill-
lead descending from the lake of Lochkindeloch to the said mill, with the descent from
the mills as it runs at the making of the writ. 26th March 1561. Signed by the
abbot and eight monks, as in No. 717 supra, with the exceptions of the prior and
Gilbert Browne. [1162, Box 31.
725. 10th June 156 — .] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Conynghame
of Tourelandis, son (he is designed ' filius liberalis ') of William Conyghame of
Conyghameheid, proceeding on a precept of sasine dated 7th June 156 — [the
document is mutilated], by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, for infefting the said James
Conyghame in Carmell wode, Schaw, and other lands in the barony of Kilmaurs.
Sasine given, 10th June 156 — , Gavin Nasmyth, notary. AVilliam, master of Glen
cairn, and Andrew, his brother, the earl's sons, are witnesses to the precept. [457,
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726. 28th June 1561.] Precept by John Hepburn, in the Nungait near the burgh
of Haddington, narrating that, with consent of Mariota Sinclair, his spouse, he
had sold to Alexander Seyton of Northrig and Janet Sinclair, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., four acres and a half of arable land, lately occupied by Thomas Sinclair, in
the territory of Nungait, lying and bounded as described, one and a half acres lying
near the Walkmyln, between John Bald's lands on east, those of John Forrest on
west, the way from Haddington to ' Quarrellpyttis ' on south, and the way between
Nungait and the monastery of Haddington on north; two acres in the field called
' Gallosyde,' the lands of William Ogill, depute-director of chancery on west, those of
George Bald on east ; and one acre in the field called ' Corsflat,' the granter's lands on
east and those occupied by Robert Dyksoun on west ; therefore grants precept for
infeftment. At Haddington, 28th June 1561. Witnesses, Alexander Sinclar in
Ballincreif, Thomas Hislope in Gosfurd, and Sir Thomas Stevin, presbyter and notary,
who signs for granters. [1689, Box 43.
727. 28th August 1561.] Letters of Presentation by David [Erskine], commendator
of Dryburgh, in favour of Sir William Ainslie as vicar of Maxtoun, vacant by the
decease of the late vicar, Sir William Tailfeir, addressed to the archbishop of Glasgow as
head of the diocese. Dated at Dryburgh, 28th August 1561, and signed by the com
mendator and by the following monks : Robert Anderson, sub-prior, Patrick Purwas,
Kentigern Wilsoun, Robert Myll, John Ruderfurd, Andrew Corsnop, James Jameson,
John Symsoun, and William Wilsone. [1066, Box 29.
Note. — An indorsation, now somewhat illegible, seems to record the induction of
the new vicar on 7th September 1561.
728. 16th October 1561.] Letters by Alexander Hepburn of Quhitsum, assigning
to James Skynner in Middle Monynet and Margaret Greif, his spouse, the non-entries,
rents, and profits of the lands of Middle Monynet and Cribbs, now occupied by the said
James, being part of the lands and barony of Auldhamstocks, in the constabulary of
Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; provided that if the granter redeems the lands
the grantees shall resign their rights. Dated at Eychartoun, 16th October 1561.
No witnesses. Signed, 'Alexr. Hepburne of quhitsum.' Portion of seal attached.
[2988, Box 78.
729. 26th November 1561.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, alienating to
Cuthbert Cuninghame of Cuttiswray and Mauld Cuninghame, his spouse, an annual-
rent of twenty merks from the ten-merk lands of the mains of Lambirytown, also the
burghal lands of the burgh of Kilmaurs, in that barony, bailiary of Cunningham and shire
of Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots in name of blench. Dated at
Glasgow, 26th November 1561. Witnesses, Hugh Cunynghame of AA7attirstoun, William
Cunynghame of Aikat, Eobert Cunynghame of Auchinharwe, and William Hegait,
notary. Signed, ' Alexr., erll of glScarfi.' Seal wanting. [1104, Box 30.
730. 27th November 1561.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given, 27th November 1561, by Eobert Cwnyngham, burgess of Kil
maurs, as bailie. Witnesses, William Cwnyngham of Aikat, Patrick Fairnlie in Lang-
lands, Sir John Craufurd, and Andrew Smyth. Notary, John Muir. [2500, Box 64.
731. 19th February 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Kennedy,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Ayr, passed to the 10s. lands of Holmishill, in the

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territory of said burgh in the shire of Ayr, and there gave sasine of said lands to
James Chalmer, now of Gaitgirth, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, James
Chalmer of Gaitgirth. Done on the land, 19th February 1561, before Mr. John
Fullertoun of Dreghorne, Charles Campble of Skeldoune, Adam Cunygham in Potter-
hill, Hugh Munfod, Robert Law, and John Makgrane. Alexander Broune, clerk,
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [383, Box 11.
732. 25th March 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Wilson, one
of the bailies of Kirkcaldy, passed and gave sasine to John Mwre of a tenement in
said burgh belonging to his late brother, James Mwir, between the land of George
Boiswall on the east, the lands of Myltoun on west, and the commonty of the burgh on
south, which tenement the said John resigned in favour of his son and heir Henry
Mwir, who was also infeft in said subjects. Sasine given 25th March 1562. Witnesses,
William Law, William Vobstar, and James Hutsoun. Michael Couper, chaplain of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [291, Box 9.
733. 10th April 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Adamson, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the south side of the ' Borrow Muir ' to the
lands [described in No. 557 supra] belonging to the late Thomas Boyis, baker, and
cognosced and entered John Boyis, baker, son and heir of the said Thomas, in and
to the lands, and gave him sasine thereof as use is. Done on the ground, 10th April
1562. Witnesses, Alexander Cuke, officer, Robert Richie, John Aikman, and William
Caderwod. Alexander Guthre, notary and principal common clerk of said burgh.
[135, Box 4.
734. 10th April 1562.] Instrument of Cognition and Sasine narrating that John
Adamson, as bailie, entered and infeft John Boyis, baker, as son and heir of his father,
in the said three acres of the burgh moor, whereupon the said John resigned in the
bailie's hands an annualrent of ten merks Scots out of the said lands, in favour of
John AVilsoun, baker, residing in the Plesance, and Thomas Scot attorney for
Cristine Crawfurd, his spouse, who were then infeft in the same. Done on the
lands, 10th April 1562. Witnesses, Alexander Cuke, John Aikman, and William
Caderwood. Alexander Guthre, notary. [135, Box 4.
735. 16th April 1562.] Charter by John Boyis, son and heir of the late Thomas
Boyis, granting to John Wilson, in the Pleasance, and Cristine Crawfurd, his
spouse, the annualrent of ten merks, described above, reserving to Margaret Richard
son, relict of Thomas Boyis, her liferent in the subjects disponed. Signed and sealed
at Edinburgh, 16th April 1562. Witnesses, John Purves, AVilliam M'Cartnay, Robert
Richie, William Cowy, and William Stewart, notary public. Seal attached, a saltire.
Legend: ' S. Ioannis Boyis.' [541, Box 16.
736. 15th May 1562.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of chancery,
dated at Edinburgh, 5th May 1562, for infefting John Schaw, lawful son of the late
Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, and of his wife the late Elizabeth Conyghame, as heir of
his father, in the lands of AVester Greinok, Shaw, and others, as in charter 14th January
1540, No. 439 supra, lying in the sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by Cuthbert
Symple of Boghouse, 15th May 1562. Witnesses, Patrick Crawfurd in Cartisburn,
John Moresoun in Drumtocher, James Moresoun in Ravinscraig, Robert Schaw, brother
of John, Hugh Crawfurd, son of John Crawfurd of Craglunsche, and John Bard in

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Boydzard. John Vaus, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew, by apostolic authority notary public.
[224, Box 8.
737. 16th May 1562.] Notarial copy of Letters by John Cockburn of Ormiston
appointing procurators [names blank] for resigning his lands of Cowtcoit, in the parish
and within the bounds of the barony of Newlands and sheriffdom of Peebles, into the
hands of the commendator or abbot of the abbey of Newbottill, the superior, in favour
of John Hamilton of Stirkfield. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th May 1562. AA7itnesses,
William Lauder of Hatton, Mr. Alexander Cockburn, the granter's son and apparent
heir, Robert Johnstone, son to Andrew Johnstone of Elphinstone, John Broun in
Ormstoun, James Myllar and Alexander . . . [illegible], notaries. Copy made by William
Paterson, notary public. [2414, Box 62.
738. 14th June 1562.] Letters of Reversion by Helen Crawfurd, relict of the late
David Thomson, burgess of Dundee, James Thomson, his son and heir, and Grisel
Grahame, spouse of James, binding themselves that when John Crichton of Ruthven,
after the space of five years during which this reversion shall be suspended, shall pay
1 at the pulpeit ' of the parish church of Dundee 578 merks, the granters, or the
survivor, shall resign to the said John the lands of Balbirnye and cot-town of Ruthven
occupied by David Forret, John Mustart, and James Duquhir, lying in the barony of
Ruthven in the shire of Forfar; also the sunny half of the Mains of Ruthven in
warrandice of the said lands of Balbirnie, etc. Dated at Dundee, 14th June 1562.
Witnesses, David Grahame of Fyntre, knight, David Forrat, James Crichtoun, John
Scot, Alexander Swan, Harbert Gladstanes, notaries. Thomas Ireland, notary, signs
for Grisel Grahame. [3241, Box 85.
739. 11th July 1562.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, granting and
alienating to Adam Conyngham, son and heir-apparent of Eobert Conyngham of
Auchinhervy, and to Jean Conyngham, his spouse, and their heirs, an annualrent of
fifty merks from the lands of Schaw and the town of Kilmavris in the barony of
KUmavris, bailiary of Conyngham and shire of Ayr : To be held blench of the granter.
Clause of warrandice, etc. Precept of sasine directed to Adam Auld. Dated at Irvine,
11th July 1562, before William Glen, son and heir-apparent of James Glen of Bar,
James Stot, provost of Irvine, and Sir James Walker, rector of Ynchelloch. Signed,
' Alexr. erll of Glencarn.' Fragment of seal, wholly defaced. Indorsed is a memorandum
by Hugh Dunlop, notary, of sasine given on 4th November 1562, before Patrick
Conyngham and David Crawfurd. [2976, Box 78.
740. Hth July 1562.] Precept of Sasine by Eobert Cunningham of Auchinharvie,
directed to Walter Scherar, as bailie, for infefting his son and heir-apparent, Adam
Cunningham, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango in property and tenandry,
with mill, etc., in the shire and barony of Eenfrew [cf. 1st October 1546, No. 523 supra],
reserving the granter's liferent. At Irvine, 11th July 1562. AVitnesses, Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, William Cunyngham of Cunynghamheid, and Charles Mouet of
Busbe. Signed, 'Eobert Conygha of Acherwy.' [2164, Box 55.
741. 22nd August 1562.] Letter [similar to No. 738 supra] by Thomas Young,
burgess of Dundee, and Euphan Bell, his spouse, binding themselves, after three years,
to resign to John Crichton of Euthven the lands of Myltoun and Cornmill of Ruthven,
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Ruthven, granted in warrandice, on payment of 500 merks in the parish church of
Dundee. Dundee, 22nd August 1562. Witnesses, David Forret, James Crichton,
Andrew Schoir, Alexander Wedderburn and Herbert Gladstanes, notaries. Alexander
Wedderburn, notary public, signs for granters. [3242, Box 85.
742. 26th October 1562.] Charter by Hugh Crawfurd of Kilbirnie, lord of the
lordship of Greenock, granting in feu-farm to his servitor Patrick Crawfurd in
Cartsburn and Jean Cunningham, his wife, the 40s. land of Cartsburn, with the mill
of Grenok, the astricted multures of the twenty-merk lands of Grenok, extending to
the twentieth peck, with mill lands, etc., lying in the lordship of Greenock, parish of
Inverkip and shire of Renfrew : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of 40s. Scots money,
at the usual terms, with twelve capons, and for the mill, lands, etc., eight bolls of oats,
between Christmas and Candlemas ; also 3s. 4d. of augmentation, in all 43s. 4d. money,
and the other dues, with the usual first year's duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at
Glasgow, 26th October 1562. Witnesses, Thomas Crawfurd of Camppellis, Hugh
Crawfurd of Kirkwod, David Yowng and William Hegait, notaries. [2623, Box 67.
743. 29th October 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
preceding writ. Sasine given, 29th October 1562, by John Ray, bailie. AA7itnesses,
Mathew Crawfurd, son of James Crawfurd of Flattertoun, Thomas Ray in Cardisburn,
and John Lyle alias Jeynkyne, in Stewart's tenement. William Hegait, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3048, Box 80.
744. 4th November 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir Ninian
Douglas, vicar of Stobo and chaplain of the holy rood in the church of Dalkeith, passed
to the lands named and there gave sasine, as superior, to Thomas Thomson and
Margaret Forrous, his spouse, of four acres of land with tenement adjoining in the
lordship of Dyriltoun, constabulary of Haddington, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
namely, one tenement of land with rig ('cum interlirio') adjoining in the town of
Gulane, called ' Clerkislandis,' between the lands of Christina Smeberd on east, the lands
of St. John on west, the lands of the lord of Saltcottis on north, and the common way
on south ; one acre of land lying in ' Tempill medo ' between the land called the ' Kyrk-
land ' on east, the lands of the lord of Saltcottis on west and south, the lands of St. John
on north; another acre lying near Lucasland between the lands of the late Elen
Congiltoun on west, the lands of Bartholomew Smebaird on east, the lands of the lord of
Dyriltoun on north, and those of William Fourus on south ; three roods of land lying
in ' ly lauche ' of Lucasland between the lands of Muirfeild on east and south, the lands
of St. John, occupied by William Fourus, on west, and those of the lord of Dyriltoun
on north ; and one rood lying in the ' medo spottis ' between the lands of the late Elen
Congiltoun on south, the lands of William Fourus on north, of Bartholomew Smebeird
on east, and of the lord of Saltcottis on west ; also another acre lying between the lands
of the lord of Saltcottis on east, of the late Elen Congiltoun on west, of the heirs of
Dyriltoun on north, and of Bartholomew Smebeard on south. Sasine given 4th November
1562. Witnesses, John Thomson, Alexander Mertyne, John Broderstanis, Richard
Thomson, William Henderson, William Pervie, Thomas Thomson, John Craik, George
Kyll. Notary, Robert Lawder. [2875, Box 75.
745. 4th November 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Kilmaurs, 4th November 1562) by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn,
granting to Patrick Hamilton of Bogsyde and Mariota Conyngham, his wife, an

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annualrent of £20 Scots from the ten-merk land of the Mains of Lambrochtoun and the
burghal lands of the burgh of Kilmaurs. Witnesses to charter, Alexander Cuningham,
younger, laird of Aket, Alexander Conyngham of Hill, Alexander Conyngham, burgess
of Irvine, Sir David Cuik, and John Smyth in Bogsyde. Sasine given by John Smyth,
baUie, 4th November 1562. William Conyngham of Aket, Alexander Conyngham, his
brother, burgess of Irvine, and George Schaw, witnesses. Hugh Dunlop, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary. [2977, Box 78.
746. 3rd December 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
sasine, No. 739 supra (dated at Irvine, 11th July 1562), by Robert Conynghame of
Auchinhervy, for infefting his son and apparent heir Adam Conynghame in the lands
of Drummvling, Spango and others. Sasine given, 3rd December 1562, on the lands of
Drummuling. Witnesses, David Crawfurd and Alexander Scherar. James Lyndsay,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [3014, Box 79.
747. 10th December 1562.] Charter by John Fullartoun of that Ilk granting to
his son and heir-apparent David Fullartoun the merk land of Troyn [Troon], in
property and tenandry, with fishings and pertinents, in the bailiary of Kilestewart and
sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held from the granter and his heirs of the queen and her
successors, as stewards of Scotland, for the service of ward and relief. Dated at Ayr,
10th December 1562. David Blair of Adamtoun, David Blair, his son and apparent
heir, Richard Blair, brother of the elder David, and James Blair, son and heir-apparent
of John Blair of Middle Auchindrane, witnesses. The granter's hand in the signature
is at the pen led by George Kessane, notary public. [1281, Box 34.
748. 10th December 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding
charter narrating that John Fullartoun of that Ilk gave sasine with his own hands to
his son David on the lands of Troyne [Troon], 10th December 1562. James Blair,
younger, of Middle Auchindrane, and John Fullartoun, son of FuUarton of that
Ilk, witnesses. George Kessane, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary public — by what
authority is not stated. [1282,( Box 34.
749. 19th December 1562.] Precept of Clare Constat (directed to Henry Nicolsoun,
as bailie) by Patrick, Lord Ruthven, son and heir of the late noble dame Jonet Hali
burton, one of the three daughters and elder sister of the three heirs of the late Patrick,
Lord of Haliburton and Dirlton, superior, for infefting Robert Haswell in the lands
of Murefield and others, as described in Nos. 116, 571 supra,, in the barony of Dirltoun
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Hadington, as heir of his brother
David Haswell in the said lands. Held for ward and relief. At Edinburgh, 19th
December 1 562. Witnesses, Robert Oistlair, Henry Yair, Adam Quhite, Thomas Congil
toun, and Alexander Lekprevik, notary public. Good signature of Lord Ruthven.
[328, Box 10.
750. 30th January 1563.] Charter by Adam Bell, fiar of the subjects, Alexander
Lauder in Smetoun and Mariota Hay, his spouse, lord and lady of the liferent of the
same, granting and alienating to Patrick Cranston, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Mariota Dalgeich, his wife, a tenement of land pertaining to the said Adam in fee,
and to the said Alexander and his wife in liferent, lying on the south side of the High
Street of Edinburgh in the street called 'Merlezeonis Wynde' between the lands of
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the west, and ' Merlezeonis AA7ynde ' on the east : To be held of the queen for burgage
service. Edinburgh, 30th January 1562-3. Witnesses, Alexander Guthrie, dean of
guild of said burgh, James Lawson, burgess, William Cowy, and John Aikman. Signed
by the granters, Alexander Guthre, notary, signing for Marion Hay. Two seals still
attached, defaced, but apparently those of Alexander Lauder and Marion Hay. In an
indorsation on the writ Cranston is styled ' Capitane Cranston.' [2710, Box 70.
751. 7th February 1563.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Campbell, dean of Moray, as
superior, confirming a charter, dated 14th January 1562-3, by John Hay of Lochcloye,
granting in favour of his son Alexander Hay, and his heirs-male, the town and land
of Fynesfield in the shire of Nairn and regality of Spynie. Reddendo to the dean of
Moray, £3, 6s. 8d. Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation, with grain and other services.
Confirmation in usual form dated 7th February 1562-3. Signed, 'Alexr. Campbell
decanus Morauien.' Among the witnesses to the charter by Hay of Lochcloy is David
Hay, his son. [423, Box 12,
752. Hth February 1563.] Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, whereby in
terms of a contract between himself, John Hume of Blacader, and Alison Hume his
second daughter, he grants to the said Alison, in liferent, ten husband-lands (occupied
by Thomas Dewar, Patrick and John Forrester, Thomas and Peter Knox, Paul Cowan,
Thomas Wilson, and Thomas Edingtoun, as described) in the town and territory of
Edington; one husband-land in Hutoun, occupied by Robert Hume, and the lands of
Clarebald, all in the shire of Berwick. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 11th February
1562-3. AVitnesses, David Hume, son of said John, Thomas Orlie, burgess of Perth,
Alexander Strang, macer, David Lawte, notary public, and John Corsaw, his servant.
Seal attached, bearings not distinct, apparently three savage heads ; the seal is badly
engraved, the legend being inscribed the wrong way. [1050, Box 29.
753. 12th February 1563.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming the above charter
to Alison Hume. Given under the Great Seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1562-3.
[1051, Box 29.
754. Hth February 1563.] Precept of Sasine by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, in
terms of the above charter, to Alison Hume there described. Dated at Edinburgh,
11th February 1562-3. Witnesses as in charter. Signed, 'Dauid Edingtoun of y* Ilk.'
Seal attached, in good condition — three savage heads, two and one. Legend as above.
[1442, Box 37.
755. 16th February 1563.] Letters Patent by Mary, Queen of Scots, appointing
procurators [names not filled in] for Janet Schaw, daughter of the late Alexander
Schaw of Sauchy, to act for her in all her pleas, etc. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th
February 1563. [2408, Box 61.
756. 21st February 1563.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that David Edingtoun
of that Ilk personally gave sasine to his wife, Alison Hume, of the husband-lands
described in No. 752 supra, in terms of his own charter, 21st February 1562-3. Wit
nesses, Thomas and Jasper Howme, Philip and George Nesbit, James Makdowell, and
Cristofer Sanderson. Robert Gybsone, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [1052, Box 29.
757. 10th April 1563.] Letters of Reversion by Master David Borthwick of Loch-

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hill, in favour of his cousin, William Borthwick of Sowtray, for redemption of the
half of the four husband-lands called Bisserts lands, with houses, etc., lying in the town
and ' sulze ' of Eist Fentoun, barony of Dirltoun, constabulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th April 1563. Witnesses, George
Gibson, 'scryb of consale,' Andrew Gray, his servant, James Grahame and Cuthbert
Blyth, burgesses of Edinburgh, and David Creychtoun. Signed, 'Maister Dauid
borthuik of Lohyll w* my hand.' [2456, Box 63.
758. 22nd April 1563.] Instrument narrating that John Boyis, son and heir of
the late Thomas Boyis, resigned the three acres of the common muir of Edinburgh,
described in Nos. 557 and 733 supa, in favour of John Wilson, maltster in the
Plesance, and Christine Craufurd, his wife, and Robert Wilson, their son and heir,
and that the three last named were duly seised in the said lands, by Andrew Sclater,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh. Done on 22nd April 1563. Witnesses, John Sprottie,
ironsmith, Alexander Douglas, Alexander Howesoun, William Scheil, and James Mane.
William Stewart, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public, and clerk of court of said
burgh. Bailie's seal attached; see next writ. [136, Box 4.
759. 23rd April 1563.] Charter by John Boyis, baker or pastrycook, selling and
disponing to John Wilson in the Plesance, and Cristine Crawfurd, his wife, in
conjunct fee, and Robert Wilson, their first-born son, his heirs, etc., the said three
acres of the common moor of Edinburgh : To be held in free burgage. Reddendo, 5s.
Scots yearly. Reserving a liferent to Annabella Young, his spouse. Dated at Edin
burgh, 23rd April 1563. Witnesses, AVilliam Cowy, Andrew Sklater, bailie, Patrick
Barroun, officer, and William Stewarte. Signed by John Boyis. Two seals attached,
one that of the granter (a saltire) ; the second (a bend [charges indistinct] within a
bordure compony, and on a chief two mullets), said to be Andrew Slater's, a bailie
of Edinburgh. [137, Box 4.
760. 26th April 1563.] Charter by John Boyis to John Wilson, his wife, and
son, in same terms as in above writ, without any reservation of liferent. Dated and
signed at Edinburgh, 26th April 1563. AA7itnesses, John Newlands, John Greiff,
AVilliam Pyott, and William Stewart, notary public. Seals gone. [138, Box 4.
761. 23rd May 1563.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in terms of a charter
of feu-farm granted by himself, John, abbot of Sweetheart, personally gave sasine to
Cuthbert Brown of the Land, of the eight-merk lands of Drum (tenanted by Thomas
Grenelaw, Thomas Dryisdaill, Cuthbert Baty, William Padzane, Thomas Nicolsoun,
John Breg, and Janet Gregand, his spouse), and the four-merk land of Corbelly (tenanted
by Thomas Maxwell, William and Gilbert Sandersoun), in the barony of Lochkindeloch
and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and the tenants of the lands became men of the said
Cuthbert, by consent and command of the abbot, 23rd May 1563. Witnesses, Sir John
Ireland, rector of Eovell [Euthwell], John Brown of Carsluith, and Eobert Brown, his
brother-german. Notary, John Lauder. [1163, Box 31.
762. 6th June 1563.] Letters of Eenunciation by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, son
of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, named in No. 458 supa, 28th March 1542, referring to
the grant made by his late father to the late Sir John Campbell of Lundy, knight,
of the tenement on the north side of the High Street of Edinburgh, described in said
writ, and narrating that the grant was made under a servitude, ' namely, furneissing
of beddis, and the said lugeing to be patent to our cuming and ganging,' with others
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specified in the original charter; which servitudes the granter now discharges and
renounces in favour of John Campbell, burgess of Glasgow, son of the late Sir John
Campbell, so that neither the earl nor his successors may claim hospitality or other
servitude. At Edinburgh, 6th June 1563. Witnesses, John Campbell of Skypnis,
David Brydye, and Neill Campbell. Seal attached, impression faint. [2160, Box 55.
763. 25th July 1563.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter by William
Crichton of Drylaw and Nauchtan, in favour of Alexander Crichton, younger of
Drylaw, of the granter's barony of Nauchtan, with tower, mills, fishings, and mams
thereof, the lands of Gelraw, Sandford, Innerdowett, Byrhylls, with fishings in Tay
(' Taya '), fishings of Braidheuch there, Caldhame, the lands of Sterisland, Sagy, and
Wormett, with fishings, etc., in the sheriffdom of Fife. Charter dated at Culluthy, 8th
July 1563, before Mr. James Crichton of Crunston(?), the granter's son, Thomas Blair,
brother-german of Andrew Blair of Auldblair, William Crichton, son of Alexander
Crichton of Newhill, Edward Forsytht, and John Lemmell, witnesses. Sasine given by
WiUiam Graham, bailie, 25th July 1563. AVitnesses, Alexander Bruse, AA7illiam Crichton,
son of Alexander Crichton of Newhill, Thomas Grahame, and Mr. James Rolland,
notary. Thomas Flescheoir, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1109, Box 30.
764. 28th July 1563.] Charter of Sale by John, Lord Borthwick, alienating to
Christina Wod, lady of Balcasky, and the heirs of her body, his lands of Little
Preston, with mill, etc., lying in the shire of Edinburgh : To be holden blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh and signed, 28th July 1563. AATitnesses, James Thorn-
brand, John Strang, Peter Blinseill, John Eichlene, Patrick Bissat, and David Lance
[or Laute], notary. John Cranstoun and David Prowdie, the granter's bailies. Seal
broken. [196, Box 7.
765. 6th August 1563.] Fragment of Charter signed, 'Dauid Petcarn of Forthar,'
etc., apparently conveying the lands of Kilmaron to Mr. John Pitcairn ; he rendering
to Alexander Pitblado of that Ilk, superior of the lands, the services due in name of
ward and relief used and wont. At Forthar, 6th August 1563. AA7itnesses, David Pet-
carne, junior, Henry Couper, and Thomas Fleschour, notary public. [1300, Box 34.
766. 28th January 1563-4.] Charter by Thomas Hepburn, rector of Auldham-
stokkis, with consent of James [Hepburn], Earl of Bothwell, etc., as patron of the
rectory, granting in feu-farm to [James Sinclair, but the name is blank in the charter],
the whole church lands of the said rectory, lying on the west border of the village of
Auldhamstokkis, within the shire of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington, as
described in No. 774 infra : To be held for a yearly payment [sum left blank]. Dated
at Morham, 28th January 1563 [1564], Witnesses, Patrick Quhytlaw of that Ilk, Mr.
David Chalmer, chancellor of Eoss, Patrick Lindsay, James Pringil, and John Blakiter.
Signed by the granter and the Earl of Bothwell. No seals. [100, Box 3.
767. 17th February 1564.] Precept of Sasine by William, Earl Marischall, in
obedience to a brief from the royal chancery directing him to infeft AA7illiam Skirvene,
as son and heir, served and retoured to the late James Skirveine of Plewlandhill, his
father, in the whole lands of Plewlandhill, in the barony of Keith Marischal, in the
sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington. Signed by the earl and
dated at Dunnotar, 17th February 1563 [1564]. Witnesses, William, the earl's son and
heir-apparent, James Keith of . . . [illegible], Mr. W. Chalmer, rector of Newdosk,
James Keith, and George Michel, the earl's 'cubiculars.' [103, Box 3.

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768. 26th February 1564.] Precept of Glare Constat by James [Sandilands], lord
of St. John, directed to George Balfour of Evinstoun, as bailie, for infefting John
Lundy, now of Stratharlie, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late John
Lundy of Stratharlie, in the templar-lands of Carnbee, and in the templardands of
Sande-hillok, in the shire of Fife [No. 496 supa]. Edinburgh, 26th February 1563-4.
Witnesses, Robert Murray, James Boyd, and John Walker. Signed, -Ja lord Sant
Jhone.' [705, Box 21.
769. 15th March 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
above precept, in favour of John Lundy of Stratharlie. Done at the templar-
place of Carnbee, where the house thereof was wont to be, 15th March 1563-4. Wit
nesses, David Moreis in Strathairlie, and Walter Heryott in Lalethen. Peter Strang,
A.M., notary. [706, Box 21.
770. 20th March 1564.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Scrimgeour
of Dudhope, superior of the lands, passed to those two roods of land lying on the west
side of the common highway which goes from Dundee to Forfar, bounded between
James Scrymgeour's roods on south, the lands of Dudope on west, and the lands of
George Ferriour on north, lying in the lordship of Dudhope and shire of Forfar ; and
there, with consent of Mr. David Scrimgeour, chaplain of the chapel of the Virgin Mary
in AA7ell-gate ('vico fontis'), within the burgh of Dundee, gave sasine of the said two
roods of land to AVilliam Man, burgess of Dundee, and Janet Wedderburn, his
wife, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given 20th March 1563-4, before James Scrimgeour
of Henderstoun, brother-german of the said John, James Lyoun, Henry . . ., Thomas
Cochran, servant of John Scrymgeour, Mr. Walter Smetoun, and Alexander Swan,
notaries public. Thomas Irland, of Dunkeld diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[2516, Box 64.
771. 2nd April 1564.] Letter of Reversion by Henry Lawmounth and Isobell
Orme, his spouse, in favour of James, Earl of Murray, commendator of the priory
of St. Andrews, binding themselves that although the earl has feu-farmed to them and
their heirs the lands of Elenehill, with the teinds, in the regality of St. Andrews and
shire of Fife, yet on the payment of 300 merks in the parish church of St. Andrews,
they will freely resign the said lands ; the money, if necessary, to be consigned in the
hands of the principal of St. Leonard's College. Dated at St. Andrews, 2nd April
1564. No witnesses named. Signed, 'Henry Lawmonth wy* my hand,' his wife
signing by John Scott, notary public. Seal appended — said to be that of Mr. Allan
Lawmounth, ' citinar ' of St. Andrews, the granters having no seals of their own — faint,
a lion rampant. Legend defaced. [2964, Box 78.
772. 15th April 1564.] Charter by Alexander [Gordon], bishop of Galloway, etc.,
and commendator of the monasteries of Tongland and Inchaffray, granting in feu-farm
to John Gordon of Lochinvar, the £5 lands of Nether Barcapill, the £5 lands of Kirk-
connel and Beoch, the lands of Larmannoch, Over Culquha, Nether Culquha, Ballannan,
Over Bancrosche, Nether Bancrosche, Argrennan, Little Perk, mains of Tungland, mill
of Tungland, etc., extending in all to eighty-five merks, in the barony and parish of Tung-
land. Total feu-duty, £109, 6s. yearly. At Tungland, 15th April 1564. Signed by
the bishop and by Michael Cusing, Patrick Grant, John Mathoson, sub-prior of Tung
land, James Mayr, Edward Hering, and Thomas M'V°thee [(?) the name being blotted,
but see No. 801 infra]. Witnesses, Eobert Logy of Cramond-Eegis, George Eodyk,

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John Mekle, Alexander Inglis, George Logy, Henry Anstrother, David Murheid, and
Ninian Murheid, notary public. Bishop's seal attached, broken. [1747, Box 45.
773. 22nd May 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat
(of date at Edinburgh, 22nd May 1561), by John Maxwell of Calderwood, as superior,
for infefting Alexander Cochrane, brother-german of the late Michael Cochrane, son
and heir-apparent of George Cochrane of Barbachlaw, as heir of his brother Michael in
the lands of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathcat [or Bathgate] and shire of Eenfrew.
Sasine given on the lands in the house of Ninian Hinchelwood, by Eichard Mureheid,
bailie, on 22nd May 1564. Witnesses, John Wrycht, Archibald Weddel, and Ninian
Hinchelwood. Nicholas Thowms, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [292, Box 9.
774. 22nd June 1564.J Instrument of Sasine following on precept, dated 19th
February 1563-4, signed by Master Thomas Hepburne, rector of the parish church of
Auldhamstokkis, and also by James, Earl of Bothwell (cf. No. 766 supra), for infefting
James Sinclar, lawful son of Master John Sinclar, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, of the
church lands belonging to the rectory of Auldhamstokkis — namely, those lands in the
west end of the town of Auldhamstokkis, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and con
stabulary of Haddington, between the lands of Thornetonedod on north, the lands of
Akingaw on west, the lands of Stottencleuch on south and west, the ' Pethisburne ' on
south ; also the lands of the town of Auldhamstokkis on other sides ; also the moss lying
in the common moor of the lordship of Auldhamstokkis called ' the Personis Moss ' of
Auldhamstokkis, with pasture in moor and rights of fuel according to the custom of
said moor, lying in the barony of Halis by annexation ; also that piece of land called
the kirk lands of Auldhamstokkis, lying within the lands of Hoprig, barony of Cok-
burnispeth and shire of Berwick ; reserving to the granter and his successors that part
or glebe lying about the cemetery of the church called the 'Clois,' with power to
cut fuel, etc. Done on the lands, 22nd June 1564. AA7illiam Lamb, presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public, by what authority not stated. [71, Box 2.
775. 31st July 1564.] Obligation by James Stewart, prior and commendator of
St. Andrews, narrating that Margaret Erskine, Lady Lochlevin, has resigned the lands
of Nether Freretoun, with the teinds, lying in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of
Fife, into the granter's hands, as superior, in favour of AA7illiam Kirkcaldy of the
Grange and Margaret Learmonth, his spouse, their heirs, ' oure undouttit kyndlie
tennentis and present possessouris thairof, extending, in oure auld rentall, to xxiiij li.
money, and twa bollis quhytpeise allanerlie,' in terms of which the granter is bound to
give them charter and sasine of the lands in the best form. He therefore annuls a
charter to them, of date 16th March 1559-60, which contained vexatious clauses and a
proposed rental of fifty merks yearly, and declares the same to be altogether void. At
St. Andrews, 31st July 1564. Witnesses, James [Stewart], commendator of 'Sanct
Colmes Inche,' and Archibald Stewart, his brother. Signed, 'James Stewart.' [3198,
Box 83.
776. 30th September 1564.] Letters Patent by Queen Mary accepting Alexander
Gardenar and James Millar as attorneys for Mr. Eobert Creichton of Eliot,
advocate, and Elizabeth Stewart, his spouse, to act for them in their affairs.
Edinburgh, 30th September an. reg. 22, 1564. [1311, Box 34.
777. 1st October 1564.] Extract [dated 13th November 1564] of a registered

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Contract of Excambion (presented by Clement Litill), dated at Edinburgh, 1st October
1564, between Sir William Kirkcaldy of the Grange, knight, and Dame Margaret
Leirmonth, his spouse, on the one part, and Mr. Robert Crichton, queen's advocate,
and Elizabeth Stewart, his spouse, on the other part. First, Sir William, with his
wife's consent, shall infeft Mr. Eobert and his wife in the lands of Nether Freirtoun,
with teinds, in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife, and also assign two
reversions, one by Alexander Whitelaw, 'his sone, and spous,' for 1200 merks, dated at
Perth, 13th July 1564, the other of 1100 merks and a nineteen years' lease, by William
Ramsay and his spouse, dated at Sandfurd, 13th September 1563 ; further, causing John
Paterson, Snawdoun herald, and his spouse, to renounce the infeftment they have over
the lands. Second, the said Mr. Robert, with his wife's consent, shall infeft Sir William
and spouse in the lands of Wester Clentray, in the lordship of Dunkeld and sheriffdom
of Fife, free of all tacks made by Mr. Robert for payment of dues to the Bishop of
Dunkeld, as contained in the old infeftment only to the late John Crichton of Clentray,
and shall, in addition to the sums in the two reversions above cited, pay to Sir William
600 merks, and shall relieve him of the sum of 400 merks due to John Paterson, Snaw
doun herald; wherefore, in addition to the lands of Freirtoun excambed, and in
warrandice of the whole sum of 3300 merks, Sir William, with consent of Thomas
Kirkcaldy, his brother, shall infeft Mr. Robert in the lands of Grange, etc., under
reversion. Thomas Kirkcaldy becomes cautioner for Sir William. Signed by the
parties and cautioner before Patrick Echlyn, servant of Sir William, and David Creich-
toun, servant of Mr. Eobert. Also affirmed by the parties at Halzardis, except Eliza
beth Stewart, and by her at Innermaith. Witnesses, Henry Balmanno, Alexander
Andersoun, William Muir, servants of the laird of Grange, William Cokburn, servant
to the laird of Dowhill. John Broun and John Anderson, notaries, who also sign for
Margaret Leirmonth. [3243, Box 85.

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778. 31st October 1564.] Instrument narrating that John Fullartoun of that Ilk,
with consent of Katherine Blair, his spouse, duly ordained and constituted his first-born
son, David Fullartoun, his procurator for the redemption and release of one half of
the lands of Thrwn (lying in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr), upon
two reversions from the hands of Margaret Hamilton and her heirs, and also for the
release of a fourth part of said lands upon a reversion from John Wallace, son and heir
of the late John Wallace of Dundonald, transferring all right and interest the granter
has in these reversions ; and he binds himself that he has never sold or promised any
profit from them to any one except the said David, to whom he warrants all the profits
from the hands of the said Margaret Hamilton and John Wallace, or will secure him
from their demands. At Irvine, 31st October 1564. John Fullartoun, natural brother
of David, Peter Broun and Gavin Nasmyth, burgesses of Irvine, witnesses. [1283,
Box 34.
779. 25th November 1564.] Charter of Sale by John Maxwell of Calderwood
granting to Alexander Cochren [Cochrane] of Barbachlaw and his heirs-male, whom
failing, to James Cochren, his brother-german, whom failing, to John Cochren, son
natural of the said Alexander, whom failing, to James Cochren, elder son natural of
the said James, whom failing, to James Cochren, younger son natural of the said
James, whom failing, the nearest heirs of the said Alexander, the lands of Barbachlaw,
with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Bathcat [Bathgate] and shire of Eenfrew, by
annexation : To be held a me of the queen and her heirs, etc. Eeddendo, the usual
services of ward and relief only. Signed and sealed at Edinburgh, 25th November 1564.

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Witnesses, Robert Lindesay of Dunrod, Robert Ros, his servitor, Kentigern [or Mungo]
Colquhoun, John Broun, and John Mosman, notary public. Seal attached, not very
distinct, but showing the quarterings as in Burke. [163, Box 6.
780. 7th December 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
precept of dare constat, dated at Edinburgh, 11th November 1564, by Patrick, Lord
Ruthven, lord superior of the lands, for infefting Alexander Haitlie, elder son and
heir of Alexander Haitlie of Lambdene, in the east fourth part towards the south, of
the lands of Lambdene, with the mill, lying in the earldom of March ; held of Lord
Ruthven in feu-farm, no rent stated. Sasine given, 7th December 1564, by Patrick
Haitlie, son and heir of Patrick Haitlie of Clerkleis, as bailie, at the principal mansion
of Lambdene. Witnesses, Lawrence and George Haitlie, brothers-german of the said
Alexander, with others. John Lytill, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. AVitnesses to precept, George Haitlie, John Haitlie of Brom-
hill, and others. [970, Box 27.
781. 29th February 1565.] Precept of Sasine by John Cunynghame of Drum-
quhassil, commissary of Charles, Earl of Lennox, Robert, bishop of Caithness, William,
Lord Ruthven, curators of said earl, for infefting Robert Denzelstoun, as heir of his
father, John Denzelstoun of Tullychtquhoun [Tillyquhoun or Tillichewan], in the lands
of Middle Tullichtquhoun, and also of two ' croftingais,' with animals feeding in the
said lands, lying in the earldom of Leuenax and shire of Dumbarton. Reddendo, one
penny and four geese. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th February 1564-5. No witnesses.
Signed by the bishop, Lord Ruthven, and John Cunyngham. [1 25, Box 4.
782. 20th March 1565.] Precept of Sasine by William [Colvill], commendator of
Culross, and his convent (directed to Jacob, or James, Blaw, as bailie), for infefting
Robert Erskine, son and apparent heir of James Erskine of Little Sauchie, in terms of
a charter of feu-farm, of a saltpan, with houses and a granary for storing the salt, with
'craigleiff' or permission to dig for coals in the granter's mines and full powers to dig
and bring coals to the saltpan, lying in the town of Culross between the saltpan of
James Colvill on the east and that of Alexander Gaw on the west, in the sheriffdom of
Perth. Dated at Culross, 20th March 1564-5. Signed by the commendator and the
following friars : Eobert Cristisoun, George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Eobert Holkat,
Archibald Prymrose, John Westwalter, John Huchone, Walter Miller, and Andrew
Turnbull. AVitnesses, John Fettes, David Tullie, John Bed, Peter Douglas, and Mr.
Eobert Colvill. Seal attached, in good condition ; the Virgin robed and crowned, with
the Child on left arm, a glory round the Child's head. Legend, ' Sigillum commvne
. . .,' rest illegible. [2452, Box 63.
783. 14th April 1565.] Lease or Tack by Mr. Eobert Pitcairne, archdean of
St. Andrews, with consent of John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, granting to
his brother Mr. John Pitcairne the teindsheaves of the lands of Kincapill, and the
teindsheaves of the lands of Nydie, and the Newtoun of Nydie, on lease, for a term of
nineteen years, at a yearly rental of £74 Scots. Dunfermline, 14th April 1565. Signed
by granter and consenter. AVitnesses, Antone Rutherfurd, Robert Lummisdane, Robert
Douglas, and Hew Murray. [1645, Box 42.
784. 20th April 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Humbie, 17th April 1565, and directed to Henry Nicolson and Andrew Ruthven, as

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bailies) by Patrick, Lord Ruthven, as superior of the lands named, for infefting Isabella
Congiltoun, daughter and heiress of the late Edward Congiltoun, as nearest and
lawful heir of the late Mariota Congiltoun, daughter of her granduncle ('filia fratris avi
sui '), in that croft and onset in the town and territory of West Fentoun, in the barony
of Dirleton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and constabulary of Haddington, on the south side
of said town, between the croft of the late Walter FowUar on east, and the toft formerly
occupied by Alan Vait on west ; two acres of land lying at the south end of said croft
and four acres of arable land in the territory of West Fenton, upon the 'heuch,' on the
east side of the rock (' rupis ') between two broad ways, with pasture for eight ' soums '
of cattle, two horses, one brood sow ('scrophe'), or one brood goose ('auce'), with
followers [cf. No. 318 supa], the said lands being held of the granter in chief.
Witnesses to precept, James Symmerwel, Alexander Gutherie, younger, and Bartho
lomew Amot. Sasine given by Henry Nicolsoun on 20th April 1565. Witnesses,
Henry and Andrew Congiltoun, brothers-german, Arthur Tod, Thomas Congiltoun,
residents in Dyrltoun, Thomas Scott, residing in Congiltoun, Eobert Oliver, burgess of
North Bervyk, George Sives and William Sives, both in AVest Fentoun, and John
Thomson, there. Eobert Lauder, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [2786, Box 75

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785. 20th April 1565.] Letters of Eeversion by James Crichton in favour of his
brother, John Crichton of Ruthven, binding himself, on payment of 500 merks in the
parish church of Dundee, to resign an annualrent of thirty-two bolls victual, half bear,
half oatmeal, from the mains of Over Craig or the mains of Euthven in the sheriffdom
of Forfar. Dated at Euthven, 20th April 1565. Witnesses, James Scrimgeour of
Glaswell, James Crichton, brother to George Crichton of Camnaye, William Currour,
and William Schewane, notary public. [3244, Box 85.
786. 10th May 1565.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept by John
Maxwell of Calderwood, 25th November 1564 [cf. No. 779 supra], in favour of Alex
ander Cocherane in the lands of Barbachlaw. Sasine given at the manor thereof,
10th May 1565, by Eichard Mureheid, bailie for the granter. Witnesses, Eobert Bruce
in Sandihill, Alexander Gray, shoemaker (' sutore '), John Umfra and David Smyth,
servants of Alexander Cocherane. [163* Box 6.
787. 30th May 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a feu-charter (dated at
Irvine, 31st January 1564-5), with precept of sasine, directed to John Henry, bailie, by
Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, for infefting Cuthbert Conynghame of Cuttiswray and
Mathilda Conynghame, his spouse, in an annualrent of twelve and a half bolls of flour
from the lands of Schaw and Bullisland, occupied by Alexander Tempiltone, William
Smyth, and Thomas Bunting, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cuninghame, and
shire of Ayr. Sasine given 30th May 1565. AA7itnesses, the said Archibald [sic]
Tempilltoun, William Fergushill in Little Cuttiswray, Thomas Smyth in Shaw, and
Thomas Quhyt, servitor of the said Cuthbert. Gavin Nasmyth, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, admitted by the lords of council notary public. [416, Box 12.
788. 6th June 1565.] Letters of Obligation by John [Brown], abbot of the abbey
of Sweetheart, with consent of Gilbert Browne, his successor, setting forth that the
lands of the abbey had been let so exorbitantly high that the tenants could not pay,
and, being willing to remedy this, that he and his chapter have for the sum of two
thousand pounds paid by Cuthbert Browne of the Landis, given to him in feu-farm

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their eight-merk land of Drum and four-merk land of Corbilly, in their barony of
Lochkindeloch, etc., and they bind themselves not to exact resignation of the lands
from the grantee till the £2000 be paid. At Sweetheart, 6th June 1565. Signed by
the abbot only. No witnesses. [1786, Box 46.
789. 8th August 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
dated at Edinburgh, 24th July 1565, by Michael [Balfour], abbot of Melrose, for infeft
ing James Meynzeis of that Ilk, as son and heir of his father the late Alexander
Meynzeis, in the lands of Wolf clyde lying ' between ' [(sic) 1 within] the lands of Culter
and the sheriffdom of Lanark, held feu-farm of the abbey of Melrose. Sasine given by
John Meynzeis of Culterawris, as bailie, on 8th August 1565. Witnesses to precept,
AVilliam Stewart of Grandtully, William Eobertson of Strowan, Eobert Menzeis of
Achchinsall, James Menzeis, and John Menzeis, rector of Weem. Witnesses to sasine,
AVilliam Jobsoun, Andrew Jobsoun, William Wilsoun, John Wilsoun, and John Sprot.
John Lyndsay, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1933, Box 49.
790. 10th August 1565.] Precept of Sasine by Eobert [Pitcairn], commendator of
Dunfermline, narrating that James Giffart, fiar, and his father, William Giffart, as
liferenter of the east half of the lands of Sheriffhall in the lordship of Musselburgh,
regality of Dunfermline and shire of Edinburgh, had granted these lands to Mr. George
Crichton under reversion and had now redeemed them, therefore commanding Mr. Alex
ander Crechtoun, as bailie, to give sasine to the said James and William as in former
infeftments. Dunfermline, 10th August 1565. Witnesses, Alan Couitis, Peter Duri,
Henry Dury, and Eobert Lummisdan. [1903, Box 49.
791. 28th August 1565.] Charter by Michael [Balfour], commendator of Melrose,
with consent of the members of the convent, granting to Alexander Ferquhar of
Gilmuliscroft, in liferent, and Eobert Ferquhar, his son and heir, in fee, all and
whole the mill of Dalsangwen, with mill lands, etc., and the multures of the lands of
Bargour nether, Bargour upper, Halhous, Bannacht, Barquhoyis, Newtoun, Kilhauch,
Carleith, Auchmoneth, Auchmuling, Auchinbrane, and the 40s. lands of Blairskip and
other lands formerly astricted to the mill, the said multures extending to the thirteenth
grain of all grain growing on said lands, with the ' knaifschip ' as use is, with the
' dammyngis ' in the lake of Lochbroun, with liberty of cutting turfs and stones in any
adjacent part of Kylesmure for keeping up the mill and aqueduct ; also of winning mill
stones in any part of the 9s. lands of Bargour, occupied by George AA7ilsoun, and other
necessary privileges of leading stones, of aqueduct and service of tenants of astricted
lands in keeping up the mill; also the 2s. 4d. land of Clauchald in the lordship of
Kylesmure and shire of Ayr. Eeddendo, for the mill, £13, 10s. ; for Clauchald, 2s. 6d.
yearly. Dated at Melrose, 28th August 1565. Signed by the commendator, John
Watson, Bernard Bowston, John Watson, minor, John Fourrois, Thomas Halywell,
Thomas Meyn, Alexander Bellenden, George Weir, James Eamsay, and David Pringill.
Seal gone. [122, Box 4.
792. 28th August 1565.] Charter by Michael [Balfour], commendator of Melrose,
and his convent, granting to Hugh Crawfurd, son of the late Hugh Crawfurd in
Drumdow, in feu-farm, the 10s. lands of Grenoktoun, presently occupied by John
Lekprevik, and the 5s. lands of Netherwood, presently occupied by Matthew Arkill, lying
in the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter and his
successors in feu-farm for a yearly duty of 17s. Scots, being 16s. 4d. of old rental and

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8d. of augmentation. Precept of sasine directed to Robert Campbell, as bailie. Dated
at Melrose, 28th August 1565. Signed by the commendator and by Alexander
Bellentyn, John Fourros, Barnard Bowston, John Watson, senior, James Ramsay,
Thomas Halywell, David Hoppringill, John Watson, junior, and another whose name is
illegible. [3006, Box 79.
793.  1565.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. George Crichton, ad
vocate, on payment of 300 merks, released in favour of David Edingtoun of that Ilk
five of the ten husband-lands, described in No. 752 supa, occupied by Dewar, Edingtoun,
Knox, Cowane, and Wilson. Done in the house of the said Mr. George  , 1565 [day
and month omitted by notary]. Witnesses, Alexander Creychtoun, son of AVilliam
Creychtoun of Drilaw, and others. Henry Wardlaw, notary, as in No. 822 infra.
[1053, Box 29.
794. 6th October 1565.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and witnesses there compeared an honourable man, John Kempt, and acknow
ledged that he had received from an honourable man, Patrick Hepburn of AA7auchtoun,
the sum of 1200 merks Scots for the redemption and release of an annualrent of 108
merks Scots, which the said John had yearly from the said Patrick's lands and barony
of Lufnose, lying in the constabulary of Haddingtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
alienated and impignorated by the said Patrick to the said John, his heirs and assignees,
under reversion of 1200 merks ; and he also acknowledges the said annualrent to be
legally redeemed and the reversion fulfilled ; wherefore he renounces all right he has,
or can have, in and to the said annualrent in future, in favour of the said Patrick.
Upon which Thomas Sinclare, writer of the privy seal of the king and queen [Henry
and Mary], as procurator for Patrick, asked instruments. Done in the writing-office of
the said Thomas on 6th October 1565. Witnesses, Mr. Adam Foulis, James Foulis,
his brother-german, James Norwell, tailor, John Sinclare, baker, burgess of Edinburgh,
and Henry Sinclare, son of said Thomas. John Aytoun, clerk of Glasgow diocese,
admitted by the lords of council notary public. [317, Box 10.
795. 17th November 1565.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating
a precept (dated 15th November 1565) by Eobert Pitcairn, archdeacon of St. Andrews,
feu-farmer of the lands of Waltoun, in terms of a charter by him to his brother,
Mr. John Pitcairn of Freuchymill, of the lands of Waltoun in the barony of Kinghorn
AVester, regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held of the abbey of
Dunfermline. Sasine given, 17th November 1565, by John Inglis, brother-german of
Alexander Inglis of Terwat, as bailie. AVitnesses, the said Alexander Inglis, Henry
Setoun, servant of Henry Dury of that Ilk, and WiUiam Patoun, servant of Mr. John
Pitcairn. Andrew Greif, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [925, Box 26.
796. 9th February 1566.] Charter by William, Lord Hay of Yester, granting to
Alexander Murray, brother and heir-male of the late David Murray, son of the late
Andrew Murray of CuUow, and uncle and heir-male of the late James Murray, lawful
son and heir of the said late David, and to the heirs of the said Alexander, all and
whole the shady-half of the lands of Glaswell and Torbirns, easter and wester, the mill
and mill lands with the half of the houses, etc., of the same, and the principal house of
habitation of Easter Torbirns, with so much croft in length and breadth of the lands of
Glaswell for the construction of a house and garden as the mansion and gardens of the
same lands of Glaswell, belonging to James Scrimgeour of Ardourmy, contain, lying in
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the lordship and regality of Kerimuir and the sheriffdom of Forfar, which lands be
longed to Catherine Murray and were resigned by her, in terms of a contract between
her and James Scrimgeour, her son, on one part, and Alexander Murray on the other
part, and Mr. James Makgill of RankeUlor Nether, who had a gift of the ward from the
late Archibald, Earl of Angus, for new infeftment to the said James Scrimgeour of the
sunny-half and to the said Alexander of the shady-half, the latter, with common pasture
in the moor of Lufdennis, to be held to Murray, his heirs-male and assignees, of the
granter and his heirs for services due and wont. Precept of sasine directed to Charles
Murray. At Edinburgh, 9th February 1565-6. AVitnesses, the said Mr. James Makgill,
clerk register, Mr. Henry Balnavis of Halhill, John Dickson, younger, of AA7inkston,
William Twedy, uncle of the laird of Drummalzier, Gilbert Hay, servitors of the
granter, George Gib, Adam Wauchope, servitors of the said Mr. James, and Thomas
Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh. Signed, 'William, Lord Hay of Zester.' [2387,
Box 61.
797. 3rd May 1566.] Renunciation and resignation by Mr. James Creichtoun of
Cranstoun-reddale, brother and apparent heir to Alexander Creichtoun of Nachtane,
narrating that as his brother has sold to him, whom failing, to Mr. Robert Creichtoun,
queen's advocate, John Creichtoun of Bruntstoun, and James Creichtoun of Frendraught,
successively, and the heirs-male of each, the lands and barony of Nachtane in the
sheriffdom of Fife, under reversion of 'ane angell noble, or the valour thairof,' and
whereas Alexander had on 26th June 1565 paid to the granter 'the said angell noble,
gude and sufficient gold,' and the granter then renounced the lands ; the granter now
ratifies the same, grants receipt of 'ane vther angell noble,' and again renounces and
resigns the whole lands and barony. At Edinburgh, 3rd May 1566. Witnesses, David
Balfour of Balledmonth, AVilliam Graham, servant to the granter, William Aytoun in
Edinburgh, and John Lammart, servant to AVilliam Creichtoun of Drylaw, elder.
Signed, 'James Crechtoun.' [2955, Box 78.
798. 3rd May 1566.] Notarial Transumpt of the previous writ, made at Edin
burgh, 3rd May 1566, by Mr. John Kene, notary public. Done in Alexander
Creichtoun's ' foir chalmer in Edinburgh abone Bellis AAynd heid.' [2956, Box 78.
799. 7th May 1566.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Adam Gottherson ap
peared in presence of Thomas Lauder and Alexander Maxwell, bailies of the burgh of
North Berwick, in a fully fenced court, and resigned his tenement of land lying in the
Cross-gate : then, the court being ended, Thomas Lauder, bailie, with consent of the
other burgesses, passed to said tenement, measuring 36 feet of length and 21 feet of
width in the Cross Street bounded by the commonty or property of burgh on east,
west, north, and south, and gave sasine thereof to the said Adam, 7th May 1566.
Witnesses, Thomas Carrick, AVilliam Achesoun, John Spens, James Steinsoun, Patrick
Eamsay, burgesses, Alexander Broun and John Dixson, Serjeants. Eobert Lauder,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2118, Box 53.
800. Hth May 1566.] Instrument of Eesignation by which John Mowbray of
Bernbowgall resigned into the hands of Sir AVilliam Kirkcaldy of Grange, knight, as
superior, an annualrent of £42 Scots from the lands of Balbardy, belonging to Sir
William, in the barony of Kinghorn and shire of Fife, in favour of John Hart, burgess
of the Canongate (' burgi vici canonicorum monasterii Sancte Crucis '), near Edinburgh,
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Sir William Kirkcaldy on redemption. Done in the chamber of Mr. Henry Bannavis,
one of the lords of council, 11th May 1566. Sir John Wishart of Pittarrow, Patrick
Ecclin, servant of Sir William, and others, witnesses. James Logan, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public. [1794, Box 46.
801. 20th May 1566.] Charter by Alexander [Gordon], bishop of Galloway and
the chapel royal of Stirling, and commendator of Tongland, granting to John, Lord
Maxwell, the office of bailie-principal, and to Sir John Gordon of Lochinvar, the
office of bailie-depute of the possessions of the abbey of Tongland, with full powers of
bailiary, justiciary, etc., the £5 lands of Cargen, in the parish of Troqueer and stewartry
of Kirkcudbright, being the bailie fee, to be held blench of the granters for one penny Scots.
Precept of sasine directed to John Gordoun in Barneborde. At Tongland, 20th May
1566. Witnesses, Thomas Makcullo of Cardines, Roger Gordoun in Kirkconell, John
Gordoun in Cule, James Gordoun of Barnbarrocht, and Robert Aschennane in Culquha.
Signed, ' Alexr. candide case ac capelle Regie Striuilingen Eps,' and by the following
monks : John Methosoun, sub-prior of Tungland, Thomas M'Vcthee, James Mayr,
WUUam Scharpro, William of Toungland, James M'Cullocht, and Edward Heiring.
Seals — Round seal and another attached, both in bad condition. [1102, Box 30.
802. 4th June 1566.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation by Mr.
AVilliam Macdougall, as procurator for Robert Dickson in Bouchrig and Elizabeth
Macdougall, his spouse, of the lands with mill, now occupied by the said Robert, being
six husband-lands in the town and territory of Bouchrig, and that half husband-land in
the town of Lethame, with the mill of Lethame, mill lands, multures, and sequels there
of, in the earldom of March and sheriffdom of Berwick; which lands were resigned
into the hands of Queen Mary for new infeftment in favour of the resigner's eldest son
and apparent heir, Robert Dickson, and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing to the
eldest heir-female without division. Done in the castle of Edinburgh, 4th June 1566.
Witnesses, John, Lord Erskine, captain of the castle, James Melville, brother-german
to the laird of Raith, Robert Fraser, servitor to the queen, and Duncan Galbraith,
servitor of said procurator. Notary, Robert Ewyn, admitted by lords of council.
[2739, Box 71.
803. 17th June 1566.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Dunblane, 15th June 1566) by Sir John Leirmonth, chaplain of the chaplainry
of St. Servan, in the village ('villagium') of Donyng, granting to Donald Kelly the
lands of Granto, otherwise the chapel lands of Donyng, now occupied by the said Donald
and by John Glook, in the parish of Donyng and shire of Perth. Witnesses to charter,
Sir William Blakwod, vicar of Dudingstoun, James Blakwod, John Ewyne in Burnsyd,
and John Michaell. Sasine given by John Michaell, as bailie, 17th June 1566, 'indic-
tione 8, sede apostolica vt fertur vulgo pastore vidua ta.' Witnesses, James Hering, in
Baldenneis, John Ewyne, William Jhonstoun, and James Hering, younger. James
Blakwod, of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary, and admitted in terms of
the act of parliament. [2725, Box .70.
804. 8th July 1566.] Charter by Henry [Darnley] and Mary, king and queen of
Scots, granting to Robert Dickson, elder son and heir-apparent of Robert Dickson in
Bowchrig, born of him and Elizabeth Macdowell, his wife, the six and a half husband-
lands, described of date 4th June 1566, No. 802 supra. Edinburgh, 8th July 1566.
See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1738. [2312, Box 59.

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805. 15th July 1566.] Charter by Henry and Mary, king and queen of Scots,
in favour of Sir John Gordoun of Lochinver, knight, confirming to him a charter
dated at Tongland, 20th May 1566, by Alexander, bishop of Galloway, and commenda
tor of the monasteries of Inchaffray and Tongland, granting to Sir John Gordon for
10,000 merks the lands of Nether Barcapil, Kirkconnell, and Blakmark, Larmanoch,
Beoch, and others, specially named and valued, the Mains of Tongland, etc., all lying in
the parish of Tongland and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held in feu-farm for the
separate reddendos stated, amounting in all to £161, 15s. Scots, and with augmentation
to £166, 15s. Bailie appointed in precept, John Gordoun in Barnebarocht. Confirmed
at Edinburgh, 15th July 1566. Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1743.
AVitnesses to bishop's charter, Thomas Makculloch of Cardiness, Roger Gordoun in
Kirkconnell, Roger Gordoun in Cule, James Gordoun of Barneboro, and others.
[467* Box 14.
806. 16th July 1566.] Precept of Glare Constat by Robert [Crichton], bishop of
Dunkeld, directed to Robert Crichton, son of William Crichton of Drylaw, and others,
as bailies, for infefting George Stewart, now of Arntullie, as nearest and lawful heir of
his father, the late John Stewart of Arntullie, in the lands of Arntullie, Over [Upper]
Cardines, and Cardines 'inter lacus,' with mill, etc., in the barony of Dunkeld, as in No.
560 supra. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th July 1566, and given without prejudice of the
office of forester of the woods of Dunkeld, resigned by the said John Stewart. Signed
only by the bishop, a portion of whose seal is still attached. AVitnesses, Robert
Crichton of Eliok, Alexander Crichton, rector of Lundeif, AVilliam Crichton of Drylaw,
Robert Kincaid, and William Paterson, notary. [691, Box 20.
807. 16th July 1566.] Another Precept by the said bishop for infefting the above-
named George Stewart in the lands of Easter Cardeny and Cardeny Inchis, as in
charter of 7th June 1542, No. 460 supra, and also in the lands of Eothmell, with
fishings, and in the lands of Cragilto, in the barony of Dunkeld. Signed by the
bishop only. At Edinburgh, 16th July 1566. [692, Box 20.
808. 17th July 1566.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat, directed to Eobert Crychttoun, son of William Crych'ttoun of Drylaw,
Robert Boid, George Home and Robert Kyncaid, as bailies. Sasine given by the said
Eobert Boid, on 17th July 1566. Witnesses, Alexander Eos, messenger, John Penne-
cuike ' soluto,' Walter M'Condoquhy in Drumboe, and John Steill, elder, in Cragelto.
Duncan Macnair, of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary, admitted by the
lords of council in terms of act of parliament. [1393, Box 36.
809. 2nd September 1566.] Disposition by James [Stewart], Earl of Murray and
commendator of the abbey of St. Andrews, with consent of his convent, granting to
George Douglas, brother-german of William Douglas of Lochleven, for life, a yearly
pension of 1000 merks Scots, to be paid from the readiest rents of the abbey of St.
Andrews ; and assigning to him the teindsheaves of the kirks of Markinch and
Kennoquhy, rents, etc., thereof, to be intromitted with by him during his lifetime ;
providing that he pay the ministers or readers in these kirks £80 Scots yearly, or so
much victual. With clause of warrandice, etc. Dated St. Andrews, 2nd September 1566.
Signed, 'James Stewart,' and also by ' M. Jhon Wynram,' and by David Peblis, Nicoll
Spittall, John Banton, John Eoull, John Flagear, Mr. William Bradfutt, John Wyllzem-
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Symsone, Ninian Roull, Mr. Thomas Biggar, Patrick Bonkill, David Cuk, Peter Watson,
and Patrick Bunkell, canons or members of the convent or priory of St. Andrews.
Twenty signatures in all. Seal gone. [607, Box 18.
810. 21st October 1566.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, son and apparent heir of
Robert Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in terms of a contract of sale, of this date, between
him on one side, and John Conyngham of Glengarnok, William Conyngham, his son and
apparent heir, and John Schaw of Grenok on the other part, conveying to the said
John Schaw the whole lands of Drummulyng and Spango Conyngham, now occupied
by David Crawfurd, John Ewin, Alexander Scherar and Mariota Clerk, with woods,
part of the mill of Spango Conyngham, mill lands, etc. (except a 3s. 4d. land on
the east side of the lands occupied by the said John Ewin), lying in the barony and
shire of Renfrew, and parish of Innerkip. To be holden of the steward of Scotland for
the usual services. Dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566. William [Conynghame], the
younger laird of Caprington, Charles Mwat of Busby, and Mr. David Barclay of
Drummwre, witnesses. [194, Box 7.
811. 21st October 1566.] Charter by Adam Cunningham, son and apparent heir
of Robert Cunningham of Auchinhervy, fiar, and the said Robert as liferenter, in terms
of a contract of this date, as described in the preceding writ, selling and alienating to
John Schaw the 3s. 4d. lands, lying in the lands of Drummuling and Spango-
Cunningham on the east side of the lands occupied by John Ewen, in the parish of
Innerkip, etc. : To be held blench of the granters, who subscribe the writ at Irvine,
21st October 1566. Witnesses, as in above writ. Adam Cunningham's seal attached,
a shake fork between two mascles with a charge resembling a mullet in chief. ' Adamus
Coningham.' [2140, Box 54.
812. 9th November 1566.] Charter by James [Sandilands], lord of Torphichen,
granting in feu-farm to James Benny, the whole 6s. 6d. land of the barony of Denny,
commonly called ' Fukartoun,' occupied by him, for a yearly feu-duty of 6s. 6d. and
6s. 6d. of yearly augmentation, with 'cane, pultre, foulis' due and wont, and ten
pecks of meal (deducting one half-peck) of the oatmeal called the ' multure meill of the
granter's mill of Denny, as the annual farm of the lands, with duplicand at entry of
each heir. At Torphichen, 9th November 1566. Andrew Ros and Robert Murray
named as bailies in precept of sasine. Witnesses, the said Robert, Michael Gurley,
Thomas Benny, Alexander Paterson, and Sir Walter Mure, notary public. Signed,
'James lord of torphichen.' Seal attached, not in good condition. [1353, Box 35.
813. 9th December 1566.] Charter of feu-farm by Alexander [Campbell], bishop of
Brechin, with consent of the chapter, granting to Charles Dempster of Balronye and
Helen Lindesay, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs-male, the half of the lands
of Balronye, Bellehill, the grain-mill of the same, the multures of Brathinch (or Brach-
inch) and the ' ring beir ' used and wont. Confirming also a charter by the deceased
John, bishop of Brechin, to the deceased Charles Dempster, father of the present
Charles, of the other half of the said lands : To be held of the granter and his successors
in feu-farm; paying the sum of £12 annually for each half of the lands, or £24 in all,
with duplicand at entry of heirs and other services. Precept of sasine directed to
John Oudny. Dated at St. Andrews, 9th December 1566, and signed by the bishop
and various members of the chapter. Witnesses, Thomas Buchanan and Eobert
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Andrew Greiff, notary public. Two seals attached, in good condition, chapter and
bishop's. [81, Box 2.
814. 28th December 1566.] Letter of Reversion by John Vynyng inBalmoir, and
Effane Blayr, his spouse, narrating that although John Conynghame of Drumquhassil
has alienated to them the £5 land of Killermont, in the earldom of Lennox and sheriff
dom of Stirling, as a security for an annualrent of 10 merks, they will resign the
said lands to him and his heirs on his paying the sum of 100 merks in the parish
church of Bothernok. Dated at Balmoir, 28th December 1566. Witnesses, Robert
Blayr, James Bowe, and John Blayr. Mr. James Blayr, notary public, signs for the
granters. [1106, Box 30.
815. 25th January 1567.] Charter by David Pitcairn of Forthir, granting in favour
of his lawful son, Mr. John Pitcairn, Agnes Athone, his wife, and their heirs, etc.,
the mill of Fruquhy, with mill lands, etc., in the lordship and stewartry of Fife : To be
held in feu for a yearly duty of £4 money, one chalder, ten bolls, two firlots, and two
parts of a firlot of bear, and twenty-four capons. At Forther, 25th January 1566-7.
Witnesses, Thomas Sybbe, Thomas Vulsoun, and Andrew Cokburn. Signed, ' David
Pytcarii of forthyr.' [1882, Box 48.
816. 1st February 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter, etc.,
dated at St. Andrews, 9th December 1566, No. 813 supra, by Alexander [Campbell],
bishop of Brechin, in favour of Charles Dempster, feuar of the lands, and Helen
Lindsay, his spouse, of the sunny-half of the lands of Balrowny, and others. Sasine
given by John Oudny, bailie, 1st February 1566-7. AA7itnesses, John Grub, John
Fairwedder, John Deroy, George Alye, dwellers at Balronye, and James Finlasoun in
Masondew. Thomas Bowsye, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by the queen's authority
notary public. [1072, Box 29.
817. 5th February 1567.] Letter of Reversion by Robert Dalzell of that Ilk in
favour of James Dundas, elder, of Newliston, and James Dundas, his son and apparent
heir, binding himself that on their payment to him of £100 Scots in the parish kirk
of Dalziel, he will renounce in their favour an annualrent of £10, from their lands of
Newliston in the parish of Kirkliston. Dated at Dalzell, 5th February 1566-7. Wit
nesses, Mongo Dalzell, John Gray in Strafrank, and Hew Dalzell. Signed, ' Robert
Dalzell of y* Ilk.' [2368, Box 61.
818. 28th February 1567.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Colvill], com
mendator of Culross and convent thereof, directed to James Currie, for infefting
Robert Fethie, as heir of his father, the late John Fethie, in the mill called Foddis
mill, as described in No. 507 supa ; reserving, however, the liferent right of Margaret
Balfour, mother of Eobert, notwithstanding her resignation of the same. Dated at
Culross, 28th February 1566-7. Witnesses, Mr. Eobert Colvill, Peter Douglas, John
Fettes, and Robert Bennat. Signed by the commendator and by Robert Crystesoun,
George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymros, John
AVestualter, Andrew Turnbull, John Huchoun, and Walter Miller, members of convent.
[883, Box 25.
819. 4th March 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above precept.
Sasine given by James Currie in Crummye as bailie, on 4th March 1566-7. Witnesses,

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Andrew Wilson of Walkmiln of Crummye, and Andrew Wallenche. John Westualter,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [884, Box 25.
820. 12th April 1567.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, son and apparent heir of
Robert Conyngham of Auchinhervy, fiar of the lands, and by the said Robert, in terms
of the contract, dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566, cf. No. 810 supra, between them,
John Cwnynghame of Glengarnock, William Cwnyngham, his son, and John Schaw of
Grenok, alienating to the said John Schaw, his heirs and assignees, the whole lands of
Drummwling and Spango Cwnynghame described in said writ : To be held of Prince
James as Stewart of Scotland for the usual services. Dated at Kilmaronno and Chapel-
town, 12th and 15th April 1567. Witnesses, Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, Hugh
Cunningham, son of Hugh Cunningham of Watterston, Mr. James Walkar, rector of
Inchcalzeoch, Archibald Cunningham, son of the said Robert, and others. Signed,
1 Robert Conyha of Aclherwy wyt my hand.' ' Adam Cunygham w* my hand.'
Indorsed is a memorandum of sasine on 23rd April 1567. [3044, Box 80.
821. 23rd April 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by Patrick Galbraith, as bailie, to Robert Schaw on behalf of
the grantee, 23rd April 1567. AVitnesses, John Wilson alias Brigend, servant of said
John Schaw, Andrew Andro, servant of Eobert Schaw, and John Harvy in Eavinscraig.
John Vaus, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [2858, Box 75.
822. 10th May 1567.] Instrument narrating the redemption by David Eding
toun of that Ilk, as assignee of his father, the late John Edingtoun of that Ilk, to
a letter of reversion for the redemption of five husband-lands alienated to the late
David King in Skarhill, to be redeemed on payment of 200 merks Scots, and the
delivery of a tack of the lands for nine years at £6 Scots yearly ; whereupon the said
David Edington (in terms of an instrument of premunition under the hand of Sir John
Flint, notary public) duly warned Jonet King, daughter of David King, and her husband,
John Purves, and Eobert Fortoun, possessor of two of the husband-lands, to appear in
St. Giles' Kirk this day to receive the money and tack. The said Janet King and
Robert Fortoun appeared personally in said kirk beside the place where ' Sanct James
altar the Apostell sumtym was situat,' before the said David, and freely acknowledged
the said lands to be redeemed, and resigned the same in terms of the reversion, and in
token of renunciation gave up to the said David a charter by the late John Edingtoun,
dated at Edinburgh, 7th December 1523, and also promised to cPeliver up the
sasine of the said David King and Elizabeth Galbrayth, his spouse, in the lands ;
the said David Edingtoun binding himself to make two new leases, namely, one of
three husband-lands to Janet King and her husband, and one of two husband-lands
to Robert Fortoun. Done in the said church at the place above-named on 10th May
1567. Witnesses, Mr. John Abircrumby, Alexander King, Andrew Gray and David
Hume, notaries, Gavin Gilruff in Coldinghame, John Fortoun and John Dalgleische.
Henry Wardlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1054,
Box 29.
823. 12th May 1567.] Charter under the Great Seal by Queen Mary con
firming the charter, dated at Kilmaronock and Chapeltoun, 12th and 15th April
1567, No. 820 supa, by Adam Cunynghame there designed, in terms of a contract
dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566, No. 810 supra, alienating to John Schaw of
Grenok the lands of Drummuling and others described : To be held of Prince James as

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Stewart of Scotland. Charter of confirmation [which is not in extant register] dated at
Edinburgh, 12th May 1567. Witnesses, John, archbishop of St. Andrews, George,
Earl of Huntlie, chancellor, James, Earl of Bothwell, great admiral, Sir Richard
Maitland of Lethington, keeper of privy seal, Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich, clerk
register, and Sir John Bellenden of Auchnoule, justice clerk, knights. [2653, Box 68.
824. 21st May 1567.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of dare constat,
dated 16th April 1567, granted by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews,
directed to Robert Hoppringill, as bailie, for infefting James Hoppringill, as nearest
and lawful heir of the late Thomas Hoppringill of that Ilk, his father, in the lands of
Hoppringill, Langmuir, Burnhouse, and Kettoflat, also of Bow and Carthow, in the
lordship of Stow, regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh. Reddendo, for
Hoppringill and Longmuir, one stone of wax if asked : for Burnhouse and Kettoflat,
7s. Scots in name of blench ; and for Bow and Carthow, sixteen merks Scots yearly in
name of feu-farm : Reserving the usufruct of Burnhous and Kittoflat to Isobel Hop-
pringle, mother of said James, for life, in terms of a charter from her husband, the said
late Thomas Hoppringle of Torsons. AVitnesses to precept, Gavin [Hamilton],
commendator of Kilwinning, Mr. Alexander Somervell of Torbrax, Mr. Alexander
Forest, rector of Logie-Monros, the granter's secretary, Mr. Mathew Forsyth, rector
of his household ('famulie'), and others. Sasine given 21st May 1567. Witnesses,
Robert Hoppringill, prebendary in the college of Crighton, Robert Douglas, residing
in Hoppringle, and James Sandilands in Natliflatt. James Murray, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public admitted by lords of council. [197, Box 7.
825. 5th June 1567.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof, in
presence of the notary and witnesses, AA7illiam Spittell, fiar of the lands of Leuquhet,
passed to the lands and ' manse ' of West Fordell, the place and habitation of James
Henderson of Fordell, where ' Robert Peris, James Orrok and sindrye utheris masones
and warkmen war lawborand and biggand ane foundatioun of ane howse of ane gret
quantite,' and there in presence of these masons and others he declared to them
' how he was send thar be AA7ylliam Spittell of Luquhet his gudschir to stope thaim of
thare biggyne, sayand, that the said AVyUiam Spittell his gudschir had ane part of the
saidis landis of Fordell in heretage, and the samyn war nocht partit nor dewidyt that
the said James [Henderson] mycht kenne quhylk war his landis to big on, nor quhilk
war his gudschiris landis, that the tane is landis mycht be justlie knawin by the
uther ; and tharefor the said AA'illiam Spittell, yonger, lait his handis upon sum of the
said warkmen to stope thaim fre ony forthyr biggin quhyll the said landis wer dewidit
that ilk man mycht knaw thar awin part quhare upon thai biggit, and, becawse thai war
fer may [more] nor he was, he mycht nocht stope thaim. Nevertheles he protestit in
his said gudschiris name and in his awin for his entres that gyf thai procedit and wald
nocht cese and decest fra all forthyr biggyne, for the remeid of law, tyme and place
conweniant, and for all costis skayth damage and interesse gyf he ony sustenit thar throw,
and thare biggyne war no hurt nor preiudice to hym nor his rycht.' Done at the said
place of Wester Fordell on 5th June 1567, before William Cowper, burgess of
Dunfermling, AVilliam Cunyngham, James Orrok, David Rady, George AVilson, and
Thomas Dowgall, witnesses. James Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary, also admitted by lords of council. [75, Box 2.
826. 28th June 1567.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Scott of
Pitgorno, feu-farmer of Abbotshall and Miltoun, in the regality of Dunfermline and

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sheriffdom of Fife, passed with David Cherye to two roods of land lying near the west
bridge of Kirkcaldy, on the north side of same, between the highway on south, the
lands of James Cherie and Thomas Cherie on east and west, and Miltoun on north,
and there the said David resigned the two roods for sasine to himself and to his wife,
Janet Inglis, which was given on 28th June 1567 in presence of Mr. John Scott and
James Scott, brother to Thomas, AVilliam Muncrieff and John Lathrisk, witnesses.
Henry Young, notary public. [770, Box 22.
827. 1st July 1567.] Letter of Reversion by John Swanstoun in AA7est Fentoun, son
and heir of the late John Swanstoun, in favour of Edward Wilson in Gulane, of a rig,
equal to an acre, of land in Lucasland, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary
of Haddington, bounded between the lands of William Forros of Lucasland on west,
those of the late Helen Congiltoun on east, and as described in former infeftments,
which had been mortgaged to the granter's father, and in which the granter was now
infeft, under reversion. At Haddington, 1st July 1567. AVitnesses, Thomas Dikeson,
WUUam Wilson, burgesses of that burgh, and Thomas Stevin, notary public. The
seal (now gone) of John Lantay [or Lautay] is said to have been appended. [1741,
Box 45.
828. 1st August 1567.] Precept of Glare Constat by Alexander [Colvill], com
mendator of Culross and convent thereof, directed to James Currie, for infefting
Patrick Fethie, as heir of his father the late Robert Fethie, in the mill and mill lands
of Foddismiln, as in No. 507 supa ; reserving also the liferent of Margaret Balfour,
relict of the late John Fethie, grandfather of Patrick. Dated at Culross, 1st August
1567. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Colvill, James Colvill, Andrew Forrett, and Alexander
Hunter. Signed by the commendator and by the same members of convent as in the
precept of 28th February 1567, No. 818 supa. [885, Box 25.
829. 5th August 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
above precept. Sasine given 5th August 1567. Witnesses, Andrew Wilson, Henry
AVaUanehe, and Adam Currie. John Westualter, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [1224, Box 33.
830. 25th November 1567.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Grenoktoun,
etc., in terms of the charter of 28th August 1565, No. 792 supa, in favour of
Hugh Crawfurd. Sasine given 25th November 1567. AA7itnesses, Mungo Reid of
Drumfork, Robert Crawfurd of Smydyschaw, John his son, and Robert Eeid of
Brintscheild. Adam Landels, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3007, Box 79.
831. 16th January 1568.] Instrument of Eesignation and Sasine, by which, in
presence of Adam Foulertoun, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, James
Henderson of Fordells resigned a tenement on the north of the High Street, between
the tenement of the late Marion Scott and John Gilbert, goldsmith, on the west, the
tenement of the late John Carkettill on the east, and the North Loch on the north,
in favour of Thomas Henderson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Henderson, his spouse, who were then duly infeft. Edinburgh, 16th January 1567-8.
Witnesses, WiUiam Lindesay in Eestalrig, Matthew Lillie and John Guthre.
Alexander Guthre, principal burgh clerk, notary public. Foulerton's seal attached,
slightly broken; a fess charged with three mullets between as many otters' heads
(indistinct), two and one. 'S . . . e Fovlartovn.' [1693, Box 44.
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832. 20th January 1568.] Charter by James Henderson of Fordells granting to
Thomas Henderson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine Henderson,
his spouse, in conjunct fee, the western booth in the tenement described in preceding
writ. To be held of the king for burghal service. At Edinburgh, 28th January 1567-8.
Signed, ' James hendersoun off ffordellis.' Witnesses, William Lindesay in Restalrig,
Matthew Lillie, and John Guthre. [2102, Box 53.
833. 29th July 1568.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that on the date hereof,
Andrew Sklater, a bailie of Edinburgh, entered James Henderson of Fordell, as heir
to his grandfather, George Henderson of Fordell, in the tenement described in
preceding writs ; upon which the said James resigned the same in favour of Thomas
Henderson, occupant thereof, and Katherine [Hender]son, his spouse, who were
then duly infeft. 29th July 1568. Witnesses, William Lindesay in Restalrig, William
Purwes, Matthew Lille, and John Guthre. Alexander Guthre, clerk of burgh, notary
public. [294, Box 9.
834. 25th September 1568.] Tack by Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holy-
rood and convent, of the teindsheaves of Gorgie and mill, for nineteen years, in
favour of Mr. David Makgill, advocate, he paying yearly four bolls beir, four bolls
wheat, one chalder of oats for the lands, and for the mill four bolls of beir and 20s.
money. 25th September 1568. Signed by the commendator and Stevin Litstar, prior,
James Abarcrumby, Andrew Blakhall, David Gudesone, Peter Blakwod, minister, and
Alexander Forester, members of convent. Half of seal attached. [168, Box 6.
835. 17th October 1568.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept dated at
Edinburgh, 21st September 1568, by Mr. Robert Pitcairn, archdeacon of St. Andrews,
for infefting his brother, David Pitcairn of Drummis, in the lands of Over or Upper
Grange of Kinghorn- Wester, in the parish of Kinghorn, sheriffdom of Fife : To be held
in feu-farm, in terms of a charter. Witnesses to precept, Eobert Lummisden,
Antony Eutherfurd, and Hugh Murray. Sasine given 17th October 1568. AVitnesses,
James Stratoun, servitor of David Pitcairn of Forthir, and WiUiam AA7air, servitor of
Mr. Eobert. [2005, Box 51.
836. 18th November 1568.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Jonet
Symentoun, one of the heirs-portioners of the deceased John Blair, second son of the
late Archibald Blair, burgess of Lanark, produced writs and claimed infeftment in the
equal half of a tenement lying on the south side of the middlegait of the said burgh,
and in a half acre of land in the ' sulze ' of the same in the Staneholes, David Horn,
David AA7aitt, Thomas Forrest in Meschokmilln, AATilliam Inglis of East Shiel, being
neighbouring owners. Whereupon David Brentoun, one of the bailies of the burgh,
duly gave her sasine, 18th November 1568. AATitnesses, David Blake, John Thomson,
and Walter Dalzell, burgesses of said burgh, John Bannatyne in Harperfield, and
Malcolm Symson, serjeant. Thomas Gray, of Glasgow diocese, notary by imperial
and royal authority. [433, Box 12.
837. 30th November 1568. J Letter of Eeversion by Laurence, Lord Oliphant,
in favour of Thomas Lyn of Petmaddy for redemption of the lands of Petmaddy in the
stewartry of Strathern and shire of Perth, mortgaged for an annualrent of five bolls of
victuals. At Dipling [Dupplin], 30th November 1568. Thomas Oliphant, portioner
of AA7illiamstoun, Laurence his son, James Eamsay, and AA'alter Eamsay, notary,
witnesses. [1668, Box 43.

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838. 20th December 1568.] Charter by Mark [Ker], commendator of the
monastery of Newbattle and convent thereof, narrating that the king (James the Sixth)
had by letters under the quarter seal presented to the granter, Richard Hamilton,
son of John Hamilton, formerly of Cowtcoit, macer, as a lawful tenant in the lands of
Cowtcoit, in the sheriffdom of Peebles, which had belonged to John Hamilton in feu
farm, but had been forfeited by him on being convicted of treason; therefore the
granter gives the said lands to Richard Hamiltoun in feu-farm : To be held of the
granter for £4, 13s. 4d. of annual feu-duty. Dated at Newbattle, 20th December 1568,
and signed by the commendator and by the following members of the convent : George
Turnbull, George Richardson, George Symsoun, John Bannatyne, John Harwy, Thomas
Guld. See 737 supa. Seal attached, in fair preservation. [790, Box 22.
839. Hth January 1569.] Extract from the protocol book of the late Gavin
Walker, made by George Bennett, notary public, of an instrument narrating that
Thomas Wallang, burgess of the burgh of Musselburgh, and Helen Mill, his spouse,
resigned a tenement of land in the street ' Neubiging,' on the east side of the High
Street, bounded between the land of John Cranstoun on south, the land of William
Wricht on north, the arable lands of Inveresk on east, and the highway on west, into
the hands of Thomas Anderson, one of the bailies of the burgh, in favour of Andrew
Wallang, their son, and John Wallang, his younger brother, and sasine was given
on 11th January 1568-9, before these witnesses: James Smart, William Thomsoun,
junior, Walter Brown, James Wallace, John Wricht, and Henry Barker, servants.
[2968, Box 78.
840. 6th April 1569.] Charter by Sir Thomas Makgill, canon of the cathedral
of Dunkeld, prebendary of Fungorth, and lord of the subjects disponed, granting, with
consent of Eobert [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, and the chapter of Dunkeld, in feu
farm to John Douglas, son natural of the late Mr. William Douglas, the lands of
Parkwood and Bra and the nether Hawch, bounded by the Deansburn on the east, the
Tay on the south, and otherwise as described ; also the croft called the officiar's croft
of Fungorth, to the west of the granter's wood of Craigwood ; also the meadow on the
north of his wood called Ordis, the woods of Craigwood and Ordis, and the fishings in
the Tay as well as in the loch called the Dowloucht, with teinds, etc., in the barony of
Dunkeld and shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm at a yearly feu as follows : For Park-
wood, Hawch and Bra, 10s. ; for the croft, 3s. 4d. ; for the meadow, 6s. 8d., and for the
woods, 13s. 4d. — in all 33s. 4d. ; with various conditions binding on the tenants of the
lands as to preserving the grantee's woods, cutting and carting his peats, winning his hay,
etc., under penalties. Dated at Dairy, 6th April 1569. Witnesses, John Makcaddam,
Alexander Makdowell, residing in Dairy, William Murheid alias Willokis, Duncan
Irwing, and Edward Gibson. Signed by the granter, the said bishop, Mr. James
Hering, prebendary of Forgandenny, Mr. John Lyndesay, rector of Menmuir, James
Grahame, prebendary of Alyth, James Euthuen, precentor of Dunkeld, John Douglas
of Euffil, Mr. James Lawder, prebendary of Fordischow (?), and William Drummond,
prebendary of Creif. The granter's seal and the bishop's round seal attached, neither
very legible, but the former bearing three martlets (?). Instrument of sasine indorsed.
Sasine given 20th May 1569. Witnesses, John Ambrose, portioner of Fungorth, and
James Quhatten, citizens of Dunkeld. William Fairfull, of Dunkeld, notary by
apostolic authority and the lords of council. [1667, Box 43.
841. 26th April 1569.] Official Transumpt, dated 29th March 1632, of a charter by

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King James the Sixth, with consent of James, Earl of Murray, confirming three charters
by the latter as commendator of St. Andrew's priory, to Michael Balfour, son and
apparent heir to Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich, knight; (1) the first of the lands of
Strathkiness (except a small part feued to James Month), in the lordship of the priory
of St. Andrews, county Fife, which were formerly feued to and resigned by Sir John
Wishart of Pitarrow : To be held for a yearly feu-duty as enumerated, of £77, 6s., etc.,
dated at St. Andrews, 8th September 1567; (2) the second, of the lands of Ballone in
Fife, formerly feued to and resigned by James Wood, third son of Andrew Wood of
Largo, at a yearly feu-duty, as enumerated, of £49, 16s. 10d., dated same place and
time ; (3) the tMrd granting for a sum of £2000, paid by Sir James Balfour, the church
lands at the town of ' Cowper,' called Kirkfield, with teindsheaves and the mill called
Clynkmill, in the parish of Cupar and shire of Fife, at a yearly feu-duty of £19, 13s. 8d.;
dated at St. Andrews, 12th July 1568. Confirmation in due form, dated 26th April
156[9]. [2650, Box 68.
Note. — The transumpt omits the ' 9 ' which corresponds to the king's regnal year,
but the writ is printed in the Eegister of the Great Seal [Registrum Magni Sigilli,
vol. iv. No. 1850], and is the more briefly stated here.
842. 2nd June 1569.] Instrument narrating that Eobert Litill in Gulane passed
to his three acres of land in Lucasland, on the east side thereof, as in No. 486 supa,
20th July 1544, and there with his own hands gave sasine of the lands to Mr. John
Moscrop, advocate, personally present. Done 2nd June 1569. William Lauder,
William Forous, and Eobert Haswell of Murefield, witnesses. Notary, Thomas Blair of
Glasgow diocese. [3058, Box 80.
843. 3rd June 1569.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, granting to John
Scharp [in Eistertoun of], Pitgober, his heirs and assignees, in feu-farm as follows [cf.
writ of 18th January 1613 infra, where the Latin is translated] : 'Totam et integram
vnam octuariam siue octauam partem nostrarum terrarum de lie Eistertoun de Pitgober
extendentem ad vnam tregesimam secundam partem integrarum terrarum de Pitgober
vnacum vna tregesima secunda parte montis de Pitgober vulgo lie Cornehill nuncupatae,
per dictum Johannem nunc occupatam ; ac cum communi pastura ad extremum montem
vulgo lie owttir hill de Pitgober seu lie gersehill nuncupatam, Incipientem ad primam
partem, vulgo lie heid, de Greggisburne et discendentem ad finem vulgo lie fute
eiusdem, vbi influit in torrente de Glenkoy et sicuti torrens de Glenkoy fluit vsque ad
finem, vulgo lie fute, torrentis vocatse Eouchcleuch-burne ac ascendentem dictam Bouch-
clewchburne vsque ad primam partem, vulgo lie heid eiusdem, et abhinc linealiter per
marrisium vulgo lie mos ad primam partem torrentis de Auchlanskyburne vbi stetit
crux, et abhinc occidentaliter vsque ad lie Clatteryfurd in prima parte torrentis de lie
Graneburne et descendentem dictam lie Graneburne ad metam de Cassiltoun que est murus
vulgo lie dyk,' with pertinents, etc., in the barony of Mukcart, regality of St. Andrews,
and shire of Perth : To be held of the earl and his successor, in feu-farm, for a reddendo
of 19s. Scots yearly to the archbishop of St, Andrews; and to the Earl and his
successors yearly, two bolls one and a quarter pecks of barley, two firlots and a quarter
peck of oatmeal between Christmas and Candlemas, delivering the same to his
granary in Dollar, in name of feu-duty, with three suits in the court of the barony of
Mukcart; also paying 40s. Scots as the value of whatever herezeld shall fall due;
his heirs paying the sum of five merks as duplication of duty at the entry of each heir.
They shall also, pro rata with the other tenants of the barony of Muckart, carry from
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and likewise po rata, furnish eight horsemen with lances and four baggage horses for
war when necessary. Dated at Stirling, 3rd June 1569. Witnesses, Mr. John Hutoun,
John Wod, Constantine Walkinschaw, and John Stewart. Signed by the Earl. [2589,
Box 66.
844. 16th June 1569.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Colville], com
mendator of the monastery of Culros and convent, for infefting James Colvill [de
scribed in sasine as ' of Balbadie '], as heir of his father, Robert Colville, in a saltpan
and five particates of land in the town of Culros, bounded between John Erskine's
saltpan on west and that of Grisel Sempill, lady of Stenhouse, on east, as described.
At Culross, 16th June 1569. Witnesses, John Boyid of Bonschaw, John Blacader of
Ineffer, John Craggelt, and Mr. Robert Colvill. Signed by the commendator, and by
friars Robert Crystison, George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, John
Vestualter, Andrew Turnbull, Archibald Prymrose, and John Huchoun, members of the
convent. Seal attached. [1701, Box 44.
845. 17th June 1569.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on the above precept
of dare constat, for infefting James Colvill of Balbadie in the saltpan described.
Sasine given, 17th June 1569, by Mr. Robert Colvill, bailie. Witnesses, Patrick
Suddirland, Alexander Ezat, and John Craigingelt. Notary, John Vestualter. [2904,
Box 76.
846. 10th August 1569.] Charter, in form of an indenture, by Messrs. Thomas
Myles, Adam Gibson, James Winchester, and John Young, Thomas Wemis, Andrew
Kempt, John Mortoun, James Symsoun, and Charles . . . [name omitted], prebendaries
and choristers of the collegiate church of St. Salvator, in the city of St. Andrews, grant
ing in feu-farm to David Myles, baker ('pistori'), citizen of St. Andrews, and to
Isobella Durie, his spouse, that croft of land lying to the south part of Argill [street ?]
at the city of St. Andrews, between the crofts of David Welwod on the west and John
Morris on the east, the burn of Kinness on the south and the aqueduct on the north :
To be held for an annual feu-duty of 12s. 4d., granted under the usual irritancies against
burdening the lands, with penalties for non-payment of duties, etc., which the grantees
bind themselves to observe. Executed in duplicate at St. Andrews, 10th August
1569, this being the duplicate signed by David Myles and his wife, for whom Walter
Lauson, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, acts as notary. Witnesses not given. Seal of
' Davidis Millis ' attached, shield bearing a device — a cross, resembling a cross boutonnee
fitchee, the point in base being prolonged between two indistinct figures. [1321, Box 35.
847. 31st August 1569.] Letters of Reversion by George Towers of Inverleith,
in favour of Robert Haswell of Murefield, for redemption of the lands of Murefield,
lying in the barony of Dirleton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and constabulary of Hadding
ton, mortgaged to the granter for 200 merks Scots, on payment of which sum in the
parish kirk of Haddington, the granter binds himseU to renounce the lands. Dated at
Garmiltoun, 31st August 1569. Witnesses, John Howme alias Wardane, William
Wilsoun, Martin Wilsoun, burgess of Hadingtoun, Robert Myltoun, and AVilliam
Thomsoun in Middle Garmiltoun. Signed, ' Georgius Towrf lord off Irflytht.' [2556,
Box 66.
848. 7th September 1569.] Remission by King James the Sixth and the Regent
Murray, in favour of John Brown of Land, remitting the treason of being in arms

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against the king at the field of Langside, on 13th May 1568, with Archibald, Earl of
Argyll, and John [Maxwell], Lord Herries ; also the cruel murder of the late James
Ballany, of James Douglas, 'tironis,' and of Alexander Purves, servant of Alexander
Hume of Manderstoun, at the same time, upon the said field. Given under the privy
seal at Stirling, 7th September 1569. [1164, Box 31.
849. 30th September 1569.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Margaret Lundie,
lady of Culluthie, in her widowhood, passed to that tenement lying in the city of St.
Andrews, on the south side of North Street of said city, between the tenements of
John Motto and James Alane respectively on the east, of the heirs of the late Alex
ander Seres on the west, of Robert Braed on the south, and the public street on the
north, and there she resigned the said tenement, with yard, etc., in the hands of Thomas
Walwod, one of the bailies of the city, in favour of her son, Patrick Ramsay, his heirs
and assignees, who was thereupon infeft. At St. Andrews, 30th September 1569.
Witnesses, Sir Henry Balfour, vicar of Dolour, John Lundye, servant of Dame Margaret
and Andrew Monipenny, one of the city officers. John Bonkil, common clerk of St.
Andrews, notary public. [2953, Box 78.
850. 27th February c. 1570.] Charter by Alexander Leslie of Petcapill, selling
and alienating to John Setoun of Auchinhuiff, the whole sunny part of the lands of
Ardybwk, occupied by the said John, in the barony of Creychmond and shire of Aber
deen : To be held in fee and heritage, according to the following boundaries : ' Begyn-
nand at the mother myir at the west pairt of Ardebuk, descending down the myir to
the burne callit Brony, in sum pairt descending doune the burne eist to the cassay of
the Blakhowssis, and fra thyne passand sowth the merkat gaitt till ane gray stayne
apoune the west pairt of Riddellis croft, and fra thin passand sowth to the stayne dyk
apone the hill of Auchinhuiff, and frathyne descending west be the proppis, methis, and
merchis to the mother myir forsaid ' : To be held of the crown for the usual services.
At the city of Old Aberdeen, 27th February c. 1570 [year not filled in]. Witnesses,
Robert Leslie, the granter's son, James Pantoun of Tullimad, William Setoun in town
of Cottoun ('villa de Cottoun'), and others, with Messrs. Robert Raust and William
Setoun, notaries, the latter signing for the granter. [1734, Box 45.
851. 3rd May 1570.] Charter by Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, granting in feu
farm to Mr. Leonard Leslie, rector of Aberlour, and the lawful heirs-male of his body,
whom failing, to his natural son, Walter Leslie, the lands of Moirclouch, extending
to the third part of the whole of said town, occupied by Adam Makkaane, lying in
Strathardill, in the barony of Middle Downy and sheriffdom of Perth. Yearly feu-duty
26s. 8d., and augmentation 6s. 8d. — 33s. 4d. yearly. At Abbotshall, 3rd May 1570.
John Scot, the granter's brother-german, and John Robison, notary public, with others,
witnesses. [1710, Box 44.
852. 8th May 1570.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of the preceding writ, foUow
ing on a precept dated same date. Sasine given by George Leslie, as bailie, 8th May 1570.
Witnesses, Andrew Spalding of Essentuly, AVilliam Drummond of Crullie, Alexander
Cwnestoun, Donald M'Comy M'Callane, and others. John Robison, clerk of Dunblane
diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [429, Box 12.
853. 8th May 1570.] Another Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating
said precept, dated 3rd May 1570, by Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, in favour of Mr,

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Leonard Leslie and his natural son, Walter Leslie. Sasine given 8th May 1570.
Witnesses and notary as in previous writ. [836, Box 24.
854. 20th May 1570.] Charter by Fynlay Donaldson, burgess of Inverness,
granting and alienating to Gilbert Duff, burgess of Inverness, and to his future spouse,
Madge Donaldson, the granter's daughter, one rood of land on the west side of
Dimsdale Street, Inverness, bounded between the lands of Thomas M'Kye alias M 'Wil
liam Dow on north, and the lands of Thomas Reid on the south, extending from the
street on the east to the castle hill on west : To be held of the king in free burgage
for five pence yearly of burghal-farm, also for paying 2s. yearly to the heirs of Thomas
GoUan, burgess of Inverness. Sasine and charter combined, 20th May 1570. Sasine
given by Jasper Dempster, one of the bailies of Inverness. AA7itnesses, Jasper Cuming,
son and apparent heir of William Cuming, burgess of Inverness, John Cuming,
shoemaker, Finlay M'Murrycht, Farquhard Grasycht, James Bailly, James M 'Barron,
co-officers, and Sir James Bucheart, rector of Alnes, notary public. [2000, Box 51.
855. 19th October 1570.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, 9th April 1569) by Andrew Master of Errol, as superior, directed to John
Kinneir in Fudy, as bailie, for infefting Nicholas Hay of Fudy in the lands of
Cassingray, and also in the lands of Fudy- Wester, both in the shire of Fife, in terms
of a charter of feu-farm. AVitnesses to precept, Alexander, Lord Saltoun, Alexander
Forbes of Petslego, Alexander Hay, burgess of Aberdeen, Walter and Robert Arnot.
Sasine given at the principal messuage of Fudy-AVester, 19th October 1570. AVitnesses,
David Rattray, burgess of Cupar, David Cuby, his servant, and John Orknay, servant
of John Kinneir. Thomas Mouse (?) of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2186, Box 55.
856. — November 1570.] Letter of Reversion by John Robesone, second son to
John Robesone in Prestonpans, in favour of his father and mother, John Eobesone
and Elizabeth Cubie, his spouse, of an annualrent of ten merks secured over their
craig or saltpan at Prestonpans, between the saltpan of the late John Park on east,
the ' Milburne ' on west, the common way on south, and the sea on north, in the lordship
of Newbattle, constabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. At Edinburgh,
— November 1570. Witnesses, Thomas Broun and George Broun in Prestonpans, James
Logane, notary, and his servitors, Alexander Lawson and John Young. Signed. Seal
attached, quarterly — first and fourth, a man's head and neck; second and third, a
cross-crosslet. Legend: 'S. Johannis Robertson.' [1577, Box 41.
857. 23rd January 1571.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of Kelso,
and Mr. WiUiam Lumsden, rector of Cleish, sacristan of Dunfermline, administrator of
Kelso, granting to AValter Ker of Cessfurd, knight, and Isobella Ker, his spouse,
their heirs-male, etc., the lands of Halidene, with manor, and-Huntlywod, in the barony
of Bowden and sheriffdom of Roxburgh : To be held in feu of the abbey of Kelso for
£10 Scots of former rent, and 3s. 4d. of augmentation yearly, as feu-farm, which sum
of £10, 3s. 4d. the granters assign to the said Walter as the fee of his office of bailie
of the regality and barony of the monastery, to him and his heirs-male. Dated at
Kelso, 23rd January 1570-1. Signed by the administrator and by Adam Chatto, sub-
prior, James Ancrum, Thomas Burnet, Michael Chatto, and Thomas Symsone, members
of monastery. [935, Box 26.
858. 14th April 1571.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the infeftment, in terms

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of a precept dated 13th April 1571, by Sir James Cokburne of Langton, addressed to
John Bukeles and John Cockburn in Chapel, for infefting JAMES COKBURNE of Schowslie,
as heir of his father, William Cokburne, in the lands of Schowslie, in the barony of
Langton, Berwickshire. [Cf. No. 348 supra.] Done on the lands, 14th April 1571.
AVitnesses, Symon Cockburne alias Captane, Laurence Costerman and George Makdugal
in Langtoun, and Symon Browne in Schowslie. George Craig, clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, admitted by lords of council notary. [107, Box 3.
859. 8th May 1571.] Procuratory of Resignation (very faint and scarcely legible)
by Elizabeth Stewart, sister, heir and successor of the late John Stewart, of the lands
of Newgrange, with consent of her spouse, John Balfour, brother-german of David
Balfour of Bello, for resigning in the hands of the commendator of Arbroath [John
Hamilton ?] the lands of Newgrange, in the regality of Arbroath and shire of Forfar,
for new infeftment in favour of Alexander Whitlaw, who had paid the sum of 625
merks. Sealed and signed at Dundee, 8th May 1571. Witnesses, David Balfour of
Bello, Mr. John Rolland, advocate, Robert Rollok (?) of Muirtoun, and others whose
names are illegible. Balfour's seal bears a chevron charged with an otter's head
[indistinct] on the apex, "with a cinquefoil in base. Legend : ' S. Johannis Balfovr.'
Elizabeth Stewart's seal bears the Stewart fess chequy with a buck's head in base.
Legend : ' S. Elisabet Stevart.' [1877, Box 48.
860. 18th May 1571.] Instrument narrating that Robert Mylne in Inverbervy
resigned in the hands of William Lepar, one of the bailies of Inverbervy, in the county
of Kincardine, the lands called Ry Croft, in the burgh haugh, bounded by the sea-shore
on east, and by the lands of Andrew Arbuthnot in Petcarllis, John Lepar in Kinghorn,
and the Laird of Halgreyne, as described, in favour of the resigner's eldest son, John
Mylne, who was then duly infeft, 18th May 1571. Witnesses, Archibald Watsoun,
reader at Arbuthnot, James Symsone, reader at Innerbervy, William Vast and Andrew
Goiff there. Eobert Neilson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1073, Box 29.
861. 15th June 1571.] Charter by Thomas Scot of Abbotshall, granting to Mr.
Leonard Leslie, rector of Aberlour, commendator of Cupar, and to AAr alter Leslie,
his natural son, the lands of Edynnarnochty, in the barony of Middle Downy, in the
shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm for £3 yearly. Dated and signed at Abbotshall,
15th June 1571. AVitnesses, William Scot, the granter's son, John Scot, the granter's
brother, John Duncan, Arthure Mule, and John Eobisoun, notary, who also attests the
deed. Signed, 'Thomas Scot.' [1076, Box 29.
862. 22nd June 1571.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
in the above charter. Sasine given, 22nd June 1571, by John Moncreiff in Casche, as
bailie. AA7itnesses, John Turnbull of Denhede, John Perie, portioner of Coubyr, Alex
ander Cunesoun, Adam M'Kaane in Moircloch, and others. John Eobisoun, clerk of
Dunblane diocese, notary public. [662, Box 20.
863. 15th September 1571.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. Leonard
Leslie, rector of Aberlour and commendator of Cupar, in liferent, and of his natural
son, AValter Leslie, in fee, of the four-merk lands of Moircloch, and the two-merk
lands of Glengaynet, lying in Strathardell, in the lordship of Atholl by annexation, and
the shire of Perth, following on a precept (directed to George Caddell in Blair, and
George Leslie of Urquhill, as bailies), in a charter dated at 'Edzett,' 28th August 1571,

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by John [Stewart], Earl of Athole, with consent of Margaret Fleming, his spouse, in
favour of the said Leonard Leslie and Walter Leslie, whom failing, to Leonard Leslie,
junior, whom failing, to Archibald Leslie, both natural sons of Mr. Leonard, whom
failing, to revert to the Earl of Athole, etc. AVitnesses to charter, John Leslie of Bau-
quhan, Andrew Blair of Ardblair, AVilliam Chalmer of Drumloquhy, Mr. Andrew Abir
cromby, and John Robison, notary. Sasine dated 15th September 1571. AVitnesses,
Robert Caddell, Nigel Trowp, Arthur Mure, and others. John Robisone, of Dunkeld
diocese, notary. [565, Box 16.
864. 23rd October 1571.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter
dated at the Castle of Borthwick, 9th December 1570, by William, Lord Borthwick,
conveying to his eldest son, AA7illiam Borthwick, and the lawful heirs of his body,
whom failing, to his second son, James Borthwick, etc., whom failing, to the lawful
heirs of the granter's own body, to be begotten ; whom failing, to William Borthwick,
son and heir of the late Sir John Borthwick of Ceneray, etc., whom failing, to Michael
Borthwick of Glengelt, etc., whom failing, to John Borthwick of Gordounshall, etc.,
whom failing, to John Borthwick of Cruxtown, etc., whom failing, to William Borth
wick of Sowltry, etc., whom failing, to the lawful heirs-male whomsoever of the granter,
all and singular the lands and barony of Borthwick, including the lands particularly
described as contained therein. Reddendo, to the king and heirs one red rose, if asked.
Dated at Leith, 23rd October 1571. Printed in Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No.
1974. [198, Box 7.
865. 31st December 1571.] Letters of Licence by William Lummisdane, parson
of Cleische and administrator of the abbey of Kelso, granting permission to Thomas
Thomsoun, 'ypothecar,' burgess of Edinburgh, to alienate and dispone the lands of
Easter and Wester Duddingston, with half mill, etc., lying in the regality of Kelso
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, to Mr. Alexander Thomsoun, his youngest son : To
be held of the abbot and convent of Kelso, as superior. Dated at Ardrie, 31st
December 1571. Witnesses, John Bonar and John Paige. Signed by the granter
only. [1806, Box 47.
866. 13th January 1572.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Thomson,
apothecary, burgess of Edinburgh, passed to bis lands of Easter Duddingston and Wester
Duddingston, as above, and there, with his own hands, gave sasine to his beloved son,
Mr. Alexander Thomson, present and accepting ; reserving the liferent of the lands to
the granter and Margaret Bertoun, his spouse. Done 13th January 1571-2. Witnesses,
John Sprott, one of the Serjeants of the burgh of Canongate, Alexander Lawson and
Nicolas Towmis, notaries. Notary to writ, James Logane of St. Andrews diocese,
[2770, Box 72.
867. 20th January 1572.] Charter by Thomas Thomson, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh, granting to his son, Mr. Alexander Thomson, his heirs and assignees, the
lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, with the half of the mill of Wester Dudding
ston, in the regality of Kelso and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of the abbot of Kelso
for 100 merks yearly feu-duty : reserving the franktenement to the granter and Mar
garet Barton, his spouse. Dated at Duddingstone, 20th January 1571-2. AVitnesses,
John Sprott, one of the Serjeants of the burgh of Canongate, Alexander Lawsoun,
Nicholas Thowmis and James Logan, notaries public. Signed, 'Thomas thomson,
appo^ w* my hand.' [2916, Box 77.
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868. 30th January 1572.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of the
monastery of Kelso, with consent of Mr. William Lumsden, rector of Cleish, admini
strator of the monastery, granting to Andrew Murray, son and apparent heir of
Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, the half lands of Wester Duddingston, shire of
Edinburgh, with mill, etc. [Cf. No. 396 supra.] Reddendo, twelve merks yearly at Mid
summer (feast of St. John Baptist) and Martinmas, with other due services. Precept
of sasine directed to Robert Borthuik and Archibald Wauchope. Dated and signed
at St. Andrews, 30th January 1571-2. Witnesses, John Anstrother of that Ilk, George
Clepane, vicar of Kellymure, Mr. Henry Schaw, prebendary of the church of Abernethy,
Robert Clapane, Henry Balcanquell, and Alexander Muncreyffe. Signed by the com
mendator, the administrator, and by Thomas Symson. Part of seal attached. [1199,
Box 32.
869. 19th February 1572.] Letters Patent by Queen Elizabeth, narrating that
her father, King Henry the Eighth, had in the thirty-third year of his reign [1541]
granted to Robert Gother various meadows : Dove meadow, Dunstall meadow, Mowle
meadow, Wide meadow, and others named, with various pasture closes as described, all
lying in Twickenham in county Middlessex ; and that the said lands were afterwards
granted to William Russell and Joan his wife ; and further, that in the eleventh year
of the Queen's own reign [1568], there was granted to Bernard Hampton, one of the
clerks of the privy council, the whole manor of Twickenham, part of the possessions of
Edward, late earl of Hertford. And now the Queen grants to Katrine Hampton,
widow of the now deceased Bernard Hampton, the meadows, etc., before described : To
be held from Michaelmas 1583 for twenty-one years. Reddendo, the sum of £6, 13s.
English money; and also the whole manor of Twickenham, from 1590, for twenty-one
.years. Reddendo, 40s. English yearly. Dated at Westminster, 19th February [1572].
[585, Box 17.
870. 3rd April 1572.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at , April 1572) by Hugh Crawfurd of Kilbirny, superior of the
lands, granting to David Crawfurd, son and apparent heir of Patrick Crawfurd of
Cartisburn, the 40s. lands of Cartisburn [cf. 742 supra], mill, astricted multures of the
twenty-merk land of Grenok, the pasture of two cows on the mains lands of Grenok, and
free ish and entry for pasturing animals on the moor of Grenok ; reserving the liferent
of the lands to the said Patrick Crawfurd and Joan Cunningham his wife. Sasine given
by James AA7eir, bailie, 3rd April 1572. AA7itnesses, John Stewart, son of the late David
Stewart of Castelmilk, John Muntgumry, servant of the said Patrick Crawfurd, John
Henry in Cartisburn, and AValter Gray, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. AA7itnesses to charter, David Barclay of Ladyland, Robert Ker of Kers-
land, Hugh Crawfurd of Kirkwod, and John Barclay of Guildiland. [3049, Box 80.
871. 10th June 1572.] Extract Retourof Inquest, taken in the city of St. Andrews
before Patrick Lermonth of Dairsy, knight, provost, James Lermonth, president, and
Mr. Alexander Sibbald, a bailie of St. Andrews, by Andrew Rouch in Newburn, Martin
Dischington there, William Dischington, George Lundy in Fawfield, John Dudingston,
younger, in mill of Murecamhouse, AValter Hereot in Lalethame, Alexander Smyth,
AVilliam Giffart, Andrew Lundy, David Scott, Robert Murray, Andrew Crastaris,
Andrew Mortoun, William Geddy, and Thomas Balfour, citizens of St. Andrews, who,
on oath, declare that John Lundy of Stratharlie was lawful and nearest heir of his
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Carnebee, 10th June 1572. Extracted from the burghal records of St. Andrews by
John Bonkil, notary public, clerk of court. [707, Box 21.
872. 25th June 1572.] Lease by James Paterson, provost, John M'Gillwye, John
Robertson, John Cuthbert, and Alexander Paterson, younger, bailies of the burgh of
Inverness, and the Town Council of said burgh, granting to their ' nychbour ' Gilbert
Paterson [burgess ?] of Inverness, and to the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten,
' ane haill auchtane pairt landis ' of the Brumehills, Mylnefield and Clay-pots, within the
burgh and sheriffdom of Inverness, formerly possessed by Finla Paterson, and resigned
by him at a burgh court held on 21st June 1572, in favour of Gilbert Paterson and his
heirs-male of his body only, whom failing, the lands to revert to the granters : To be
held to Gilbert and his heirs-male during their lifetimes for a yearly rental of 13s. 4d. :
Providing always that the said Gilbert's heirs, at the time of their entry, be thought
qualified and sufficient to enjoy the lands and to pay double rental, and also the said
Gilbert, during his life, shall make continual residence for most part of the year within
said burgh, under penalty of the lands being disponed to others. Dated at Inverness,
25th June 1572. [2440, Box 62.
873. c. 1572.] Discharge by George Douglas, brother-german to William Douglas of
Lochleven, narrating that the deceased James [Stewart], commendator of the priory of
St. Andrews and Pittenweem, had, on 25th April 1565, granted to the said George a
yearly pension of 500 merks Scots, of which £220 were to be paid from the lands of the
priory of Pittenweem, and the remainder (£113, 6s. 8d.) from the lands of the abbey of
St. Andrews ; but because Sir James Balfour of Pendreich, knight, now prior of Pitten
weem, has paid to the granter certain sums in full contentment of the yearly rent due
from Pittenweem, and that for all Sir James' life, George Douglas duly discharges and
acquits the prior of aU claims upon the lands during the prior's lifetime, reserving such
in case of the prior's decease. Signed, 'George Douglas,' and sealed with a small seal
bearing two mullets and the initials G. D. Date blank, evidently after the Regent
Murray's death. [608, Box 18.
874. 26th June 1572.] Charter by James Sandilands, first Lord Torphichen,
granting to James Polwarth of Cowstoun that piece of arable land and enclosed
meadow called the Kerse bog, with pertinents as described in No. 658 supra :
To be held to the said James Polwarth and his heirs-male, whom failing, to Walter
Polwarth, his brother, of Cathlaw, etc., whom failing, to Mr. Andrew Polwarth, also
his brother, etc., in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of 21s. 4d. Scots. At Aberdour,
26th June 1572. Witnesses, Alexander Sandilandis, Thomas Baynne, baker, burgess of
Edinburgh, and others. [2217, Box 56.
875. 29th June 1572.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of Kelso, with
consent of William Lumsden, rector of Cleische, administrator of Kelso, confirming the
charter, dated at Duddingston, 20th January 1571-2, No. 866 supa, by Thomas
Thomson, apothecary, burgess of Edinburgh and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands,
granting to his son, Mr. Alexander Thomson, the lands of Easter and Wester Dud
dingston, etc., as described. Confirmation dated and signed at Ardrie, 29th June 1572.
Signed, 'Francis, comendatar of Kelso,' 'William, administrator of Kelso.' Witnesses,
John Bonar, servitor of granter, John Page and John Philp. [1628, Box 42.
876. 15th July 1572.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Hepburn of

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Smetoun, with his own hands gave sasine to his spouse, Elizabeth Preston, of the
half lands of Eastcraig, in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh : To
be held to her in liferent, according to the terms of a contract made with George Preston,
brother of said Elizabeth. Done at the chief mansion of Eastcraig, 15th July 1572.
AVitnesses, John Young of HarperdeH, James Douglas of Hathrinden, George Toddrick,
burgess of Edinburgh, Patrick Douglas, Thomas Makmyllane, and Hector Borthuik.
Thomas Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
[1524, Box 39.
877. 28th July 1572.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Aberdour, 26th June 1572), by James, lord of Torphichen, granting to James
Polwarth of Cowstoun, and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to Walter
Polwarth of Cathlaw, etc., whom failing, to Mr. Andrew Polwarth, also his brother, etc.,
that piece of arable land, with meadow enclosed, called the Kerse bog, with the arable
lands surrounded with a wall and water ditches, with liberty of digging turf to repair
said wall, etc., in the barony and regality of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow,
between the lands of Bogcottis and Broomparks on the east, and otherwise, as in No.
658 supa, of date 10th July 1556. Witnesses to charter, Alexander Sandelands,
Thomas Bynne, painter (' pictore ') in Edinburgh, Walter Mure, John Browne and Thomas
Movat, servitors of granter. Sasine given, on 28th July 1572, by John Brown, bailie.
Witnesses, Robert Archibald, serjeant of the barony, Thomas Robesoun, younger, in
Windizett, John Gardner in Hilderstoun, and Thomas Movat, servitor of said bailie.
Notary, Nicholas Thowms, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [3093,
Box 81.
878. 28th November 1572.] Charter by Alexander Feme, portioner of Nig and
feu-farmer of the lands, with consent of his superior, Thomas Ros, commendator of the
monastery of Feme, granting to Donald Ros in Little Ranye, and the heirs-male of his
body, whom failing, to Mr. Thomas Eos, commendator of Ferae, whom failing, to
Alexander Eos in Arecheis [sic], whom failing, to John Eoss, in the canonry of Ross,
brother-german of the said Donald, Mr. Thomas, and Alexander, and the heirs-male of
their bodies respectively, the fourth part of the town and davoch of Meikle Rany in
the abbacy of Feme and sheriffdom of Inverness : To be held of the commendator of
Feme, and his successors, for yearly payment of eleven bolls, three pecks of victual,
16s. Scots money, one dozen of capons, two muttons, one boll oats, one sack of turfs,
one sack of straw, and thirty sacks of peats, and for augmentation of rental 15d. in the
monastery of Feme at the places used and wont if asked ; the money at usual terms,
the victuals at Candelmas, and the other dues at the wonted terms, in name of feu-farm-
and failing payment of any capon or mutton at the proper term, the grantees shall pay
for each unpaid mutton 4s., and for each unpaid capon 8d. ; also paying to the mill of
Feme the multures due and wont ; with duplicand of the feu-farm at the entry of each
heir, paying three suits of court at the monastery of Feme, rendering military service,
and with a proviso against alienating the lands. Precept of sasine directed to John Ros,
' armigero ; in the chanonry of Ross, as bailie. Dated at the monastery of Feme, 28th
November 1572. Signed by the granter. AATitnesses, David Reid, sub-prior of Feme,
Alexander Feme, younger son of the granter and apparent heir of Pitcalzeane and the
portions of Nig, and Robert Innes, notary public. A docquet appended, signed by Thomas
[Ross], abbot of Feme, ratifies and approves the above charter, of the same date, 24th
November 1572. Witnesses, Alexander Ros 'Johannis,' Alexander Feme, younger,
William Couper, John Ros, esquire, and Robert Innes, notary. [2760, Box 71,

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879. 13th January 1573.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Jasper Barclaye,
son of David Barclaye of AA7arrix, attorney of Gabriel Portarfeild, son of Mr. John
Portarfeild of that Ilk, in terms of letters of attorney from chancery, bearing in his hand
a charter with precept of sasine (dated at Irwin, 7th January 1572-3), by Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, passed and presented the same to the bailie named in precept,
AVilliam Marcheand, burgess of Killmawris, beseeching him to execute the precept;
which being received and read by the notary, the bailie passed successively: (1) to the
five-merk lands of Langmwre, (2) to the lands of Altoun, (3) to the two and a half merk
lands of Titwode, and (4) and last, to the lands called Thridpart, lying in the barony of
Killmawris, bailiary of Cunningham, and sheriffdom of Ayr, of which he gave sasine to
the said attorney in name of the grantee, and that in special warrandice of the four-
merk lands of Markynche, fifteen-shilling lands of Fynnareis, and three-pound lands of
Bordlands, with mills of Mewze and Aber, mill lands, etc., valued at £80 yearly farm,
in the said barony sold by the earl to Gabriel under reversion. Sasine given 13th
January 1572-3. Witnesses, John Or, burgess of Kilmawris, Robert Langmwre in
Langmwre, and Cuthbert Armour in Thridpart. Gavin Nasmyth, clerk, etc., as in No.
787 supa, notary public. [415, Box 12.
880. 15th January 1573.] Charter by John M' WiUiam Dow M'Millegan, brother
of the late Thomas M'AVilliam M'Millegan, dweller in Inverness, selling and alienating
to Donald M'Aye M'Robart a piece of land lying upon the granary hill (' supra
montem horrei '), containing three ' cupillis,' lying between the lands of William Cuming,
burgess of Inverness, on north, the common way on south, extending to the said
AArilliam Cuming's lands, but fronting the highway towards said hill : To be held burgage
for payment, to the provost and bailies or their treasurer, of twelve pence yearly. Dated
and sasine given (as in former Inverness writs) by Jasper Dempster, one of the bailies
of Inverness, on 15th January 1572-3. Witnesses, William Cuthbert and John
Merscell, both burgesses of Inverness, Thomas Malynsoun, officer, and Jasper Cuming,
clerk of Moray diocese, admitted by the lords of council notary public. Seals torn
away. [1359, Box 35.
881. 25th July 1573.] Tack or Lease by David [Erskine], commendator of Inche-
mahomo, with consent of the convent, granting to George Grahame of Blairsesnoch,
his heirs, etc., for two terms of nineteen years each, the teindsheaves of the lands of
Garturs, Upper and Nether, Blairsesnoch, belonging to George in feu-farm, the teind
sheaves of Ballemanoch, Easter Dullater, Nether Glenny, and others, in the parishes of
Port and Kilmadok in the shire of Perth, for a yearly rental of £6, 13s. 4d. At Stirling
Castle, 25th July 1573. Witnesses, James Kynros of Kippenros, David Howme, Robert
Kynros and John Kinros, brothers to James, William Graham, brother to said George,
Robert Ramsay, younger, and others. Signed by the commendator and by Robert
Schortus, John Baxter, James Bradfut, and William Stirvling, members of convent.
[937, Box 26.
882. 24th October 1573.] Charter by Sir William Lauder of Haltoun, knight,
granting to his ' servitors,' Stephen Lauder, residing in Ratho, and Michael Lauder,
his son, the two crofts occupied by the said Stephen, in the town and territory of Ratho,
on the north side of the same between the croft now occupied by Alan Bordland on
west, the croft occupied by Thomas Burgane on east, the ' Myln-medo ' of Ratho on
north, and the common way on south, with two soums of pasture upon the commonty
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Edinburgh : To be held for 40s. Scots of annual feu-farm, with six capons, four loads of
coals, and leading peats and turfs to his place of Haltoun, as his other tenants do, with
carriage and laying down on his said place, or elsewhere in the parish of Ratho, ' twa
laidis of lyme,' where he and his heirs please, at their expense. Precept of sasine
directed to Alexander Lauder. Signed and sealed at Edinburgh, 24th October 1573.
Witnesses, George Lauder, brother of granter, Thomas Harlaw, and James Harlaw,
notary. Seal attached, but wholly defaced. [246, Box 8.
883. 28th October 1573.] Letter under the Privy Seal of King James the Sixth,
with consent of the Earl of Morton, Regent, addressed to Sir John Bellenden of Auch-
noul, knight, justice-clerk, the Abbey of Kelso and others, narrating that through the
decease of the late AA7illiam [? Ker], commendator of Kelso, the abbacy, being vacant,
had been granted by Queen Mary ' in commend ' to Francis Stewart, but he being a
minor, the king appoints Sir John Bellenden as coadjutor and administrator to the said
Francis and abbey, until Francis attain the age of fourteen. AA7ith full powers. Edin
burgh, 28th October 1573. Seal attached, somewhat broken. [2179, Box 55.
884. 30th November 1573.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
26th October 1573, directed to AValter Ogilvy and John Pigott, as bailies, by John
[Hamilton], abbot of Arbroath, in terms of a resignation by Alexander Ogilvy of
Cloway, for infefting Thomas Ogilvy and Isobella Forbes, his spouse, and their heirs,
in the sunny half, and the said Thomas also in the shady half, of Wester-Persy, as in
No. 361 supra, cf. also 723. Sasine given by John Pigott to the parties themselves
present and accepting on both halves of the lands, 30th November 1573. Witnesses,
Alexander Spalding in Kilhill, Thomas Bursye in Kyrmuir (?), David and Thomas
Alexander, and John Wobstar, tenants in Wester Persye. William Schewane, of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1327, Box 35.
885. 7th December 1573.] Extract Eetour of Inquest, made in the Tolbooth of
the burgh of Haddington, before John Cokburne, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, in the
constabulary of Haddington, by William Quhippo of Housse, Adam AVauchop of Caik-
muir, George Halyburtoun of Egliscarno, AA7illiam Hepburn of Eist Craig, George
Hammiltoun in Prestoun, John Yule of Garmiltoun, Alexander Cokburne of AA7odheid,
Eobert Lawson of Humbie, Adam Nicolsoun in Halis, AArilliam Nicolsoun there, James
AVod there, James Aldinstoun of that Ilk, Patrick Sydsarf of Eouchlaw, Thomas Wod
of Grange, and John Gulane in Eistbarnis, who being sworn, say that the late James
Skirvein of Plewlandhill, father of William Skirvein, died last vest and seised as of
fee at the peace and faith of the king in the lands of Plewlandhill, lying in the barony
of Keith-Merschel in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington;
that the said AA7illiam is lawful and nearest of his father the said James, and he is of
lawful age ; that the lands are now valued at £4 Scots yearly, and in time of peace were
valued at 40s. yearly, and that they are held in chief of AVilliam, Earl of Marischall,
for ward and relief; that the said lands are now in the hands of the said earl as
superior (except one husband-land with a half of all the buildings of the lordship
('dominii') of the same), for the space of four years and one month, by the decease of
the said James Skirvein, who died in October 1569; and that the said husband-land,
etc., are in the hands of the superior since the death of Margaret Wedderat, mother of
AVilliam, conjunct fiar of the lands, who died in April 1573, by the space of seven months,
by reason of non-entry. Inquest dated 7th December 1573. Extract made by Henry
Sinclare, notary public and depute director of chancery. [1373, Box 35,

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886. 5th January 1574.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl of Arran, with
consent of his father, James, Duke of Chatelherault, etc., for infefting Robert Living
ston, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Livingstone of West-
quarter, in the fourth part of the lands of Redding, commonly called AVestquarter, as
described of date 27th October 1559, No. 707 supa, held of the granter in feu-farm.
Dated at the castle of Hamilton, 5th January 1573-4. Names of witnesses not given.
Signed, 'James Hamilton,' 'James Hamylton.' [2791, Box 72.
Note. — The last signature is interesting, being that of James, Earl of Arran, who
went mad, as is asserted, for the love of Queen Mary, and who at this time was under
tutory as a lunatic.
887. 1st March 1574.] Charter by John [Douglas], archbishop of St. Andrews,
in favour of John Sharp of Pitgober, the charter, of date 3rd June 1569, No. 843
supra, granted to him by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, of the lands of Pitgober, as fully
described in said writ. Confirmation dated at St. Andrews, 1st March 1573-4. AVit
nesses, Mr. Robert Hamyltoun, minister of St. Andrews, Mr. Archibald Douglas, Mr.
John Steuinsoun, Blase Lawrie, and John Douglas. Signed, 'Joannes Sanctiandree
Archiepus.' [2934, Box 77.
888. 29th March 1574.] Discharge by AA7illiam Douglas of Cavers, as overlord,
granting that he had received from John Cranstoun of that Ilk, son and heir of the
late Sir William Cranstoun of that Ilk, knight, the sum of 100 merks Scots, composition
for two years' non-entries of the lands of Dennovme Mains, Little Roulwood, and Foullars
lands, held ward of the granter ; and another 100 merks for the non-entries of the lands
of Dennovme, wherever they lie, Dennovme Dein, Baize Hag, and the lands of Stobs, as
they lie in the lordship of Dennovme [Denholm], barony of Cavers and shire of Rox
burgh, for five years past. Dated and signed at Cavers, 29th March 1574. Witnesses,
Walter Scot of Branxholme, knight, Eobert Eliot of Eeidheuch, and William Scott of
Tweshelaw. Signed, 'William Dowglas of Caveris.' [369, Box 11.
889. 30th March 1574.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Alexander Uddart,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenement of land of the late Alexander
Park, burgess of that burgh, lying on the north side of the High Street, between the
tenement of the late Adam Kyle and Thomas Thomson on the west, the tenement of
land of John Gilbert, goldsmith, and the heirs of the late Mariota Scott on the east ;
and there John Campbell, burgess of Glasgow [cf. 6th June 1563 supa], and Marion
Gayne, his spouse, by her procurator, resigned into the bailie's hands their land or great
mansion of the late Archibald, Earl of Argyll, built and waste, under and above, lying
within the said tenement, with the yard of the same, between the North Loch on the
north and the back-land of the said tenement on the south : whereupon the bailie gave
sasine of the said mansion, etc., to Gilbert M'Quhyrrycht, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Janet Cornewell, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done on the 30th March 1574. Wit
nesses, Mr. James Foulis, Mr. Alexander Logy, George Gourlay, Martin Hog, James
Forster, and John Smyth, Serjeants. Alexander Guthrie, town-clerk, Edinburgh, notary.
[2969, Box 78.
890. 10th April 1574.] Charter by John Jameson, vicar-pensioner of the parish
church of Glencairn, with consent of the bishop, dean, and canons of the metropolitan
church of Glasgow, granting to Mr. John Douglas in Craigincwne, in feu-farm, the
glebe and vicarage lands of Glencairn, with the manse ('mansione'), etc., a reasonable

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portion being reserved for the minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ at said church, in
the parish of Glencairn and sheriffdom of Dumfries : To be held of the granter for a
yearly feu-duty of four merks Scots and forty pence augmentation yearly. Dated at
the place of Drumlanrig, 10th April 1574. Witnesses, Cuthbert Greirson in Laigt,
John Greirson of Bargaltoun, Hector Douglas in Ardoch, and Sir John Tailzeour, notary
public. Signed by the granter, his seal and that of the chapter of Glasgow being now
wanting. [2903, Box 76.
891. 16th April 1574.] Extract Charter by James [Paton], bishop of Dunkeld,
granting to James Muldonycht in Easter Dulgus [Dalguise], in feu-farm heritably,
to him and Marie Nein-Gillespik, his spouse, the middle part of the lands of Estir
Dulgus, in the barony of Dunkeld and shire of Perth : To be held to them for life, and
to Donald Muldonycht, their son, his heirs, etc. Reddendo, 26s. 8d. Scots yearly,
and an augmentation of 4s. 8d. annually. Dated at Dunkeld, 16th April 1574. Wit
nesses, James Bennett, David Bennatt in Dunkeld, and Sir Duncan M'Nair ; the original
charter being signed by the bishop, and by Mr. John Bartane, dean of Dunkeld, Duncan
M'Nair, treasurer, Gilbert Banerman of Cragy, and Mr. James Lauder, prebendary of
Fardishawe. Extracted from the Register of the Chapter by Duncan M'Nair, notary, who
also gave sasine on 12th July 1574, as inscribed on the back of the writ. [693, Box 20.
892. 21st April 1574.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Leonard Leslie [as in No.
861 supa] resigned into the hands of Thomas Scot of Pitgorno, baron of the barony of
Middle Downy, the lands of Edinarnauchtie and a third part of the lands of Moirclach,
formerly occupied by Adam M'Kane, in Strathardill, in the barony of Middle Downy
and shire of Perth, in favour of Walter Leslie, the resigner's natural son, whom
failing, to Leonard, younger, his brother ; reserving the franktenement or liferent of
the lands to the resigner and to Elizabeth or Bessie Ramsay, mother of the younger
Leonard. Done at Abbotshall, 21st April 1574. AVitnesses, Alexander Burrell, burgess
of Kirkcaldy, Alexander and James Scot there, and John Davidsoun in Perth, co-notary.
John Robisone of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1926, Box 49.
893. 21st April 1574.] Charter by Thomas Scott of Pitgorno, baron of the barony
of Middle Downy, granting to Walter Leslie, natural son of Mr. Leonard Leslie, as
in preceding writ, whom failing, to Leonard Leslie, younger, his brother, their heirs,
etc., the said lands of Edinarnauchtie and Moirclath : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly sum of £4, 13s. Scots. Dated at Abbotshall, 21st April 1574. AVitnesses,
Alexander Burrell, burgess in Kirkcaldy, Alexander Scot there, and others. John
Robison, notary, attests the granter's signature. [663, Box 20.
894. 27th April 1574.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Myrtoun, son and
heir of the late Mr. Alexander Myrtoun, burgess of Craill, for fulfilling of a contract
between David Myrtoun of Randelstoun, on the one part, and the granter and David
Orme of Pryour Lethome, on the other part, dated at St. Andrews, 25th March 1574,
resigned into the hands of the said David Myrtoun, ad remanentiam,, the lands of
Randelstoun and Newtoun, in the sheriffdom of Fife, with the patronage of the chap
lainries of St. Michael and St. Katharine in the collegiate church of Craill, with all
rights belonging to the said Thomas as lawful and nearest heir of the said Mr. Alex
ander, by virtue of an infeftment to the latter made by the late Alexander Myrtoun of
Randelstoun, and also by virtue of an infeftment to Thomas himself made by David.
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of David, Ninian Hammyltoun, John Lowok, burgesses of Crail, and Alexander Myllar
alias Ramsay, dweller in said burgh. John Ramsay, clerk of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. Signed by the resigner, ' Thomas Mortoun w* my hand.' [1543, Box 40.
895. 28th April 1574.] Contract between James [Paton], bishop of Dunkeld,
franktenementer of the middle third of Bellelisk, and John Pautone, his son, heritable
fiar and f euar thereof, on one part, and Mr. John Hutton, franktenementer of the east
third of Bellelisk, and John Hutton, his son, heritable fiar thereof, on the other part, in
terms of which both parties, with consent and advice of John Pautone, officer of Muckart,
and Andrew Kirk in Blairhill, reader at Muckart, marched and divided the said middle
third from the easter third of Bellelisk, beginning ' at the Blairhill burn at the plat
south cumand north ane dyk of the vest side of ane muir know and north the eist syde
of the moss called Drwnbarne out throw ane lytill cornefald in Margaret Michellis land
and thairefter entering in and north throwche the how fawld quhill it cum to the kingis
gait as merches continovallie set in the erthe beris, and thairefter eist the syd of the
said kyngis gait at ane merche stane set in on the north syd of the gait, and thaireftir
plat north the riggen of the nethir quhyt hill, north our the dyk thairof to ane greit
gray stane, and thaireftir north the vest syd of the said Mr. Jhonis pott medow vp
throwch ane strip on the vest syd of the said Mr. Jhonis mwkit land to the end of ane
dyk on the vest syde off Mr. Jhonis varde and wp the said dyk to the finall end thairoff,
and fra the said end thairof liniallie vp the face of the hill to ane lang veit welheid
onder the craigis, and fra the veil heid north to the Croik hoill, and fra that eist to ane
gang off greit stanis and thaireftir direct oure north to the standand stane on the bak syd
off the hill off Schemobe [Seamab], and fra the said stane downe throuch the schothouis
direct north to the burne off Awchlansky ; in the quhilk diuisioune and pertesing the
said reuerend fathir and his sone grantit thame to haffe ressauit sufficient land and
evenschepe for thair thrid of the land of the Cottarey of the Schank and sowmes gres
thairof the quhilk land met of to thame at this present sad remane heretable vith thame
thair aris and assignais ' ; while, on the other hand, the third part of the said ' Cottarey,'
etc., belonging to Mr. John Hutton and his son shall remain with them — both parties
being content and binding themselves to keep the marches laid down, ' prouyding this
be nocht preiudiciall to the said reuerend fatheris nor his aris moss in the laich, and
gait that he aucht to haffe to and fra the same, and siklyk be nocht preiudicialle to the
said Mr. Jhone nor his aris in vsing thair mos in the hyll and to ane gait to cum and
gang to and fra the same.' Signed by both parties on the ground of Bellelisk, 28th
April 1574, before the said John Patoun, officer of Mwkart, Andrew Kirk, and Robert
Bowr. [2424, Box 62.
896. 28th April 1574.J Instrument narrating that Thomas Lyn of Pitmedy gave,
with his own hands, sasine to Adam Blakwod, burgess of Perth, of an annualrent of
six boUs of victual — one half barley and the other half oats, to be uplifted from the
lands and barony of Pitmedy, in the sheriffdom of Perth. Sasine given by delivery of
a portion of barley meal to the grantee accepting, on 28th April 1574. Witnesses,
George Lyn, brother-german of Thomas, Peter Cocherane in Inchyray, and Robert
Blakwod, servant of grantee. James Drummond, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary, and under sheriff-clerk of Perth. [2627, Box 67,
897. 3rd May 1574.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, in terms of
the charter, dated at Abbotshall, 21st April 1574, No. 893 supa, by Thomas Scott of
Pitgorno, to Walter Leslie, natural son of Mr. Leonard Leslie, whom failing, to his
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brother Leonard Leslie, younger, the lands of Edinarnauchtie. Sasine given, 3rd May
1574, by George Gordoun, bailie, to Alexander Stewart, acting for grantee. Witnesses,
John M'Comas Roy in Edinmarnachtie, John M'Kay there, Alexander Roy Donaldson
there, and John Robison, notary. [2222, Box 56.
898. 31st May 1574.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, in terms of letters of
procuratory, dated at Falkirk, 26th April 1574, Alexander Crawfurd, son of and pro
curator for John Crawfurd in Grange of Bothkennar, and Elizabeth Livingstone, his
spouse, resigned into the hands of Mark Ker, commendator of Newbotle, the five-merk
land of Gartmillan, with the common moor of Rydingmure, as of date 23rd June 1559,
No. 699 supra, for new infeftment to John Livingstone of Abercorn and Elizabeth
Carmichael, his spouse. Done in Edinburgh, in the merchant booth of Robert Ker,
senior, burgess of Edinburgh, 31st May 1574, in presence of Thomas Hamilton of
Priestfield and Mark Ker, son of the commendator. Notary, John Foulis of St.
Andrews diocese. [2679, Box 69.
899. 1st June 1574.] Charter following on the above resignation, by Mark [Ker],
commendator of Newbottill, granting the lands of Gartmillan and others, as in preceding
writ, to John Livingstone of Abercorn and Elizabeth Carmichael, his spouse, in
feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of five merks 6s. 8d., and other dues, as of date 23rd
June 1559, No. 699 supra ; the pleas of court to be held at Kippischapel for the barony
of Monkland. Charter dated at Newbottill, 1st June 1574. Signed by the com
mendator and by four monks, George Symsoun, George Turnbull, Adam Scott, and
George Richardson. [2680, Box 69.
900. 2nd June 1574.J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
dated at Edinburgh, 20th May 1574, by Robert Lawder of Bass, for infefting Sir
James Home, now of Cowdenknowes, as heir of his father, the late Sir John Home of
Cowdenknowes, in the lands of Wester Mersington, in the shire of Berwick: Held
blench of the granter, as superior. [Cf. No. 588 supra.] Sasine given 2nd June 1574.
Witnesses, Edward Trottar, in Swintoun myln, John Twedop in Mersingtoun, Alexander
Young, James Jamesoun there, and James Paterson. John Cramonth, A.M., of Glasgow
diocese, notary public. [1969, Box 50.
901. 24th July 1574.] Charter by Mr. John Pitcairn of Forthir-Ramsay, granting
and alienating to John Arnot in Chaippll catell [Chapel Kettle], his heirs and assignees,
an annualrent of £24 Scots from the granter's lands of Freuchiemill, mill lands, etc., in
the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at Forthir-Ramsay,
24th July 1574. Witnesses, Andrew Cokburne, William Balye, and Sir David Donald
son, notary public. Signed, ' Mastir Jhon Pitcarne off fforthir vith may hand.' On
the back of the writ is a notarial instrument by which John Arnot acknowledges receipt
from Mr. John Pitcairn of the sum of 400 merks redemption-money for the said lands,
and resigns them in Pitcairn's favour. Done in the hall of Forthir-Ramsay, 25th May
1577. Witnesses, John Mathie in Downfield, Patrick Pitcairn, son of John Pitcairn in
Dron, Thomas Arnot in Ramorgnymill, and William Bekartoun, servant of Mr. John
Pitcairn. David Donaldsone, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [2455, Box 63.
902. 6th September 1574.] Charter by Jheromius Lepar, son and heir of the
late James Lepar, burgess of Innerbervie, abiding at the market cross of the same, in

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fulfilment of a contract, dated at the parish church of Arbuthnott, 24th March 1573-4,
selling to Alexander Choipe, burgess of the same burgh, certain houses, etc., lying
in Merchant Street ('via marchantiarum'), on the north side thereof, particularly
bounded and described, Robert Barclay and John Rait, senior, being adjoining pro
prietors, within the territory of said burgh and sheriffdom of Kincardin : To be held
of the king in free burgage. Reddendo, the usual services. Dated at Inverbervie, 6th
September 1574, the granter's hand being led by Robert Myln, notary. Witnesses,
John Rait, senior, James Lyndesay, John Stwitt, George Rait, officer, and the said
notary, [448, Box 13.
903. 16th October 1574.] Letters of Procuratory by the provost, bailies, and
community of the burgh of Inverness, appointing William Cuthbert, provost of
Inverness, to appear for them before the lords commissioners of the burghs of the
kingdom of Scotland, congregated in Stirling, on 23rd October instant, there to treat
of and agree upon all matters affecting the weal of the kingdom and the liberties of the
burghs. Dated at Inverness, 16 th October, and produced at Stirling on 25th October
1574. Not signed, and seal now wanting. [1481, Box 38.
904. 24th December 1574.] Charter by Adam [Erskine], perpetual commendator
of the monastery of Cambuskenneth, with consent of the convent, granting in feu-farm
to Eufamia Abercrombye, spouse of David Balfour, senior, of Powis, for her lifetime,
that part of the lands of Powis called the Netherfield, with the Porterland and hill,
extending to a third part of the whole lands of Powis, now occupied by Elizabeth
Kynros, relict of the late Christopher Burne ; also that other part of the said lands of
Powis, extending to a half of the Over Third of the same, occupied by John Lowrye ;
also another part of the said lands, now occupied by John Ewene in Craigend ; and also
granting heritably to David Balfour, younger, son and apparent heir of the said elder
David, and to the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten ; whom
failing, to Mr. Richard Balfour, Henry Balfour, Mr. James Balfour, Henry Balfour,
John Balfour, and Henry Balfour, respectively second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and
seventh brothers of the said younger David, and to their heirs-male successively, whom
failing, to the heirs-male of the elder David, the whole lands of Powis, with meadow,
in the barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan ; reserving the elder David's
liferent right in the lands : To be held in feu-farm and heritage for the reddendo used
and wont, etc. Precept of sasine directed to John Abercrombie of Throske, as bailie.
Dated at Stirling and signed by the commendator and by James Makbrange, Thomas
Wordie, James Dalmahoy, David Hegy, and David Nicoll, members of the convent,
24th December 1574. WiUiam Menteith of Eednoch, Alexander Muir, apparent of
Skaythmuir, Mr. James Pont, commissary of Dunblane, Andrew Aittoun, and John
Osuald, notary public, witnesses. Seal of monastery attached, somewhat defaced.
[609, Box 18.
905. 24th December 1574.] Duplicate of the above charter by Adam [Erskine],
commendator of Cambuskenneth. Dated at Stirling, 24th December 1574. Same wit
nesses as above. Signed by the commendator and by Thomas M'brek, sub-prior, James
Dalmahoy, James Makbrainge, David Nicoll, and Thomas Worde, members of convent.
Seal attached, not in good condition. [1521, Box 39.
906. 24th December 1574.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
preceding charters. Sasine given, 24th December 1574, by John Abercromby of Throsk,

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as bailie. Witnesses, Andrew Aittoun, brother-german of John Aittoun of Dwnmvir,
Robert Smyth, John Ewene, Patrick Lowrie, and William Makee. James Oswald, of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [2986, Box 78,
907. 28th December 1574.] Charter by John M 'William Dwe, elder, brother-
german and heir of the late Thomas Mak William Dwe, dweller in Inverness, alienating
to Donald Makay M'robert, his heirs, etc., a burgage land in the burgh of Inverness
on the west side of Dimsdale Street, bounded between the lands of Gilbert Duf, burgess
of said burgh, on south, and those of Donald M'Chandwe [on north ?], the street on east,
and castle hill on west : To be held of the king and his successors for 5d. yearly and
2s. yearly to the heirs of the late Thomas Gollan, burgess. Charter and sasine com
bined, 28th December 1574. Sasine given by Alexander Paterson, one of the bailies of
the burgh. Witnesses, AVilliam Cuthbert, provost, Gilbert Gollan, burgess, John
M'Lean, M'Person of Keyne, John Robertson alias Wrycht, in Inverness, and James
Batty, officer. William Cuming, of Moray diocese, notary. [2188, Box 55.
908. 3rd February 1575.] Instrument narrating that in terms of charter No. 909
infra, to be granted, Robert Haswell of Murefield with his own hands gave sasine to
Nicolas Cuke of the annualrent described in charter cited. Done 3rd February 1574-5.
Same witnesses as in charter. [1111, Box 30.
909. 14th February 1575.] Charter by Robert Haswell of Murefield, with consent
of Katherine Craufurd, his spouse, alienating to Nicolas Cuke, residing in Langnudrie,
a £10 annualrent from his lands of Murefield in the barony of Dirleton, etc., as formerly
described: To be held blench. Dated at Langnudry, 14th February 1574-5. Witnesses,
George Fraser and James Steill in Longnudry, John Harkes in Gulane, and David
Smith in Dirltoun. David Kilgour, notary public, signs for granters. [1112, Box 30.
910.  1575.] Charter by John [Douglas], archbishop of St. Andrews, as
superior, confirming a charter (dated at Cuthlie, 22nd November 1564) by Andrew
Eliot, burgess of the burgh of Dundee, alienating to John Crichton of Ruthvens, his
heirs, etc., his half -land of Cuthlie, occupied by John Allan, lying in the barony of
Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Forfar : To be held from the granter of
the archbishop of St. Andrews and his successors for a feu-duty of nine shillings yearly
and three suits of court. AVith clause of warrandice, etc., and reserving to David
Litiljohn and his heirs their right over two acres of said lands with house and garden.
AA7itnesses, Abraham Crichton in Ballindoch, James Finlasoun, burgess of Dundee,
James Crichton, Andrew Crichton in Newton, and Sir AVilliam Pettillok, notary.
Confirmed at , 1573 [sic, ? 1575]. Unsigned and testing clause
incomplete. [3245, Box 85.
911. 26th February 1575.] Notarial Instrument narrating that [Eobert] Swynton,
one of the bailies for the time of the burgh of Innerkething, passed to a small particate
or rood of land lying in the 'Soithe vatar, lie dam,' between the land belonging to the
altar of St. Laurence the Martyr situated in the parish church of said burgh on the
south, the lands belonging to the heirs of the late James Echling of Pittadro on the
north, from the king's highway in a line (' in acie ') as far as to the [water or lade] of
the mill on the other parts, and there Jonet Brovne, spouse of Eobert Strageth,
resigned the said land in favour of Elizabeth Brovne, her sister, and the heirs of
her body : which resignation the said bailie accepted and gave sasine accordingly.

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26th February 1574-5. Witnesses, Thomas Michell, Michael Henderson and James
Kynglesse, 'cliente.' Notary, James Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese.
[2378, Box 61.
912. c  1575.] Letters by Mr. Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary
Isle (Trail), appointing Thomas Toscheauch, as procurator, in his name to resign his
lands of Easter and Wester Gelletts, Mastertoun, Eescoby, etc., in the parish, etc., of
Dunfermline, the lands of Overgrange, of Kinghorn Wester, and others, in Newburn
parish, into the hands of Eobert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, the superior.
Signed. Date blank [157-]. [2106, Box 53.
913. 29th March 1575.] Charter by King James the Sixth, with consent of James,
Earl of Morton, regent, in favour of John Kennedy of Blairquhan, granting to him
the lands and barony of Twynane, with castle, etc., in the stewartry of Kircudbright;
the lands and barony of Myrtoun, with tower, etc., in the sheriffdom of Wigtoun; the
lands of- Blairquhan, Dallelathane, Barskub, Trownaw, Dalquhowane, Sklyntauche,
Auchlosk and Drummulyn, Carnequhyn, Lagangill, Knokbrex, Blairinakeris, Reddel-
stoun, Ballauthwetis, Lochbraneholm and Coriglure, Schankstoun, Lonnochtyne, Kil-
grany, Aucharne and Kenlfyne, Knokgarnocht and Auchingondnocht, Knokbreks and
Craigfyn, with the office of coroner of the earldom of Carrick, all in the county of Ayr,
belonging to and resigned by John Kennedy, also a two and a half merk land called
Reddelstoun belonging to and resigned by Hector Fergushill in Croceraguel; and
erecting the whole into one barony, to be called the barony of Blairquhan : To be held
to John Kennedy and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to Margaret Kennedy,
his eldest lawful daughter, and her heirs whomsoever, for the usual services. Given
under the Great Seal at Holyrood House, 27th March 1575. See Registrum Magni
li, vol. iv. No. 2403. [2136, Box 54.

914. 13th April 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, dated at Hamilton, 5th January 1573-4, No. 886 supa, by James, Earl of Arran,
and James, Duke of Chatelherault, for infefting Robert Livingston, there designed,
in the lands of Redding or Westquarter. Sasine given 13th April 1575. Witnesses,
John Hart, William Hart, his son, Andrew Hart, and others. David Johnesoun, of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1918, Box 49.
915. 19th April 1575.] Letter of Reversion by Michael Bonkyll, minister and
vicar of Innerwik, to William Forrest in Gulane for redemption of an annualrent of
£6 Scots secured over three acres of arable land, with mansion, lying in Lucasland
between the lands of the late John Fouller on the east and of Bartill Smeberd on the
west, in the town of Gulane, etc. [cf. No. 620 supa], binding himself on payment of £30
to resign one half of the annualrent, and on payment of another £30 (£60 in all) to
resign the other half. Dated at Innerwik, 19th April 1575. Signed, 'Michael Bonkle
vicar of Innervyck w* my hand.' [3060, Box 80.
916. 21st April 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Smollet of
Kirktoun, attorney of WUliam, Earl of Glencairn, passed to the presence of Cuthbert
Symeple of Auchinbothie, sheriff-depute of Renfrew, and presented to him a precept
from the royal chancery, dated 30th March 1575, for infefting William, Earl of
Glencairn, as heir of his father Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, in the lanc|s, place, and
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lands of Hattanrig and lands of Corruith, with tenants, tenandries, and services of free
tenants, etc., extending to an £8 land of old extent lying in the barony of Dowchell in
the bailiary of Renfrew, excepting five bolls, one peck, one firlot and one-third of a
firlot of oatmeal from the said mill of Douchell, because John Betoun of Capildra stands
infeft in the 40s. lands of Over Mains of Douchell with five bolls, one peck and one and
one-third firlot of oatmeal from said mill held immediately of the king : the bailie being
required to take security for two pounds of pepper and two pounds of cucumber for
duplication of blench-farm. After the reading of which precept and interpretation
thereof by the notary to the bystanders the sheriff-depute passed to the lands and mill
and gave sasine thereof, on 21st April 1575, to the said attorney in name of the Earl of
Glencairn. AVitnesses, James Flemyng in Kilmacolme, George Birkmyre, John Tinklar
in Nether Mains, David Lyle in Myltoun, John Hendrie there, John Young in Dennes
toun, John Tynklar, junior, John Hattanrig in Hattanrig, William Greiff in Corruith,
Archibald Parker there, Alexander Corruich there, and James Andro, notary. John
Maxwell, clerk of Glasgow diocese, clerk of the sheriff-court of Renfrew, notary public.
[1339, Box 35.
917. 25th April 1575.] Redemption in the form of an instrument narrating that
Alexander Yule and James Yule in Drem, his brother-german, sons of the late John
Yule in Drem, acknowledged receipt of £60 paid by George Home, brother-german to
David Home of the Law, on behalf of John Litill, son and heir of the late Robert Litill
of Gulane, in return for which they release and resign three acres of land in Lucasland,
mortgaged for the above sum, the acres being bounded by the lands of the laird of
Saltcotts on east, of Robert Littill, formerly of Edward AVilson, on east, lordship of
Dirleton on north, and lands of Henry Congilton on south, in barony of Dirleton, etc.
Edinburgh, 25th April 1575. Witnesses, Gilbert Gray, provost of the collegiate church
of Foulis, Andrew Busbye, his servitor, Richard Cas, John Craik, and Peter Hewatt,
notary to the instrument. [837, Box 24.
918. 20th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King
James the Sixth (in terms of charter of same date, 27th March 1575, No. 913 supa)
granting to John Kennedy of Blairquhan the lands and barony of Blairquhan. Sasine
given by Alexander Reid to William Fergusson in Auchinsoule, acting for grantee, on
20th May 1575. AVitnesses, John Kennedy of Pinquhirre, John Macqueen, minister of
Stratoun, Nigel Murdoch and John Miller, servants of grantee. Notary, Robert
Campbell, of Glasgow diocese. [3000, Box 79.
919. 29th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in terms of a precept
of dare constat, dated 29th May 1575, directed to Henry Congilton, George Robertson,
and John Craik in Gulen, by Mr. John Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry of the rood
altar in the church of St. Nicolas at Dalkeith, founded by Mr. Alexander Giffard, rector
of Newlands, the said John Craik, as bailie, past to the lands and infeft John Litill,
as son and heir of the deceased Robert Litill in Gulane, in a tenement of land in the
town of Gulane on the south of the street thereof, as described in No. 610 supa,
with the four acres limited and assigned to said tenement, all in the barony of Dirltoun,
constabulary of Haddington, etc. : To be holden feu-farm for 28s. 8d. Scots yearly.
Done on the 29th May 1575. AVitnesses, Henry Congiltoun, John Craik, younger, in
Gulen, John Thomsone in Dirltoun, AA7illiam Ker, son of Andrew Ker of Faldounsyde,
James Lugtoun, and George Robertson in Edinburgh. John Cramonth, of Glasgow
diocese, by royal authority notary public. [239, Box 8.

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920. 29th May 1575.] Charter by the said Mr. John Douglas, Dalkeith, with
consent of James, Earl of Morton, as patron, narrating and confirming a charter (dated
at Gulen, 29th May 1575) by the above-named John Litill, alienating to George Home
of Lawis, his heirs and assignees, the tenement in Gulane and lands described in
No. 610 supa : To be held of the said chaplain and his successors in feu-farm paying to
them 28s. 8d. Scots yearly, and also paying to Lord St. John, preceptor of Torphichen,
and his successors 9d. yearly. Confirmation dated 29th May 1575. Signed, 'Mr.
Johnne Douglas psoun of Kyrkbryde.' Witnesses to both writs, Henry Congletoun,
John Thomsoun in Dirltoun, John Craik in Gulane, George Robertsoun, and Mr. John
Cramonth, notary public. [3059, Box 80.
921. 29th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding charter,
and a precept of sasine, dated 29th May 1575, by John Littill, son and heir of the
late Robert Littill in Gulane, granting to George Home of Lawis the tenement of land
in Gulane and four acres of Lucasland as in No. 610 supa. Sasine given 29th May
1575. AA7itnesses, William Forojus, James Mortoun, Thomas Swan, Barnald Holly,
John Craik, younger, in Gulen, George Robertson residing in Edinburgh, George Masoun,
and Andrew Cochrhane. John Cramonth, notary. [1579, Box 41.
922. 30th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Forous in
Gulane passed to his lands called Lucaslands in the barony of Dirleton, etc., and person
ally gave sasine to George Home of Laws of an annualrent of ten merks yearly from
the lands of Lucaslands. Done 30th May 1575. Witnesses, John Craik, elder, John
Craik, his son, William Muirheid, junior, Barnald Holly, residents in Gulen, George
Robertson in Edinburgh, and Henry Robertson in Coldingham. Notary, John Cramonth.
[2876, Box 75.
923. 30th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Gulane, 29th May 1575) by George Home of Laws granting to John Robert
son, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, four acres of the lands of Lucaslands lying ' rinrig '
with the said lands in the barony of Dirleton, etc. Sasine given, 30th May 1575, by
John Craik, bailie, to George Robertson on behalf of grantee. Witnesses, John Littill
in Gulen, with those named in preceding writ. Same notary. [2877, Box 75.
924. 5th August 1575.] Charter by Hugh, Master of Eglinton, fiar of the
superiority, etc., with consent of his father Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, granting, on the
resignation of Adam Montgomerie of Braidstane, to Hugh Montgomerie, his son and
apparent heir, the twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc., in the parish of
Beith, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr. Reddendo, three pleas yearly at the
granter's court, held at his messuage of Greyhill in the lordship of Giffen, with ward
and relief. With precept of sasine directed to John Mechell, son of James Mechell in
Dykes. At Irvine, 5th August 1575. Signed by Lord Eglinton and his son. Witnesses,
the commendator of Coldingham [John Maitland], AVilliam Barclay, fiar of Peirstoun,
Andrew Nevin of Monkridding, John Mur, notary public, and Mr. Alexander Baillie,
servitor of the earl. [2132, Box 54.
925. 19th September 1575.] Tack or Lease by Mr. Robert Pitcairn [commendator
of Dunfermline and] archdean of St. Andrews, with consent of Patrick [Adamson] arch
bishop of St. Andrews and his chapter, in favour of his brother Mr. John Pitcairn of
that Ilk, of the teindsheaves of Kincapill, of Newtown pf Nyde, and of Nydie, with, the

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farms or rents of the lands of Wylkestoun, all in the regality of St. Andrews and
sheriffdom of Fife, for a term of nineteen years immediately following the feast of
Lambes 1583, at a yearly rental of £74, the first payment to be made at Candlemes
1583 [1584]. At Dunfermline, 19th September 1575. Witnesses, Thomas Toscheauch,
the granter's chamberlain, Hew Murray, David Pitcarne, and David Kingorne, notary
public. Signed, 'R. Dunfermling. Patrik bischop of Sanctandross.' [1301, Box 34.
926. 25th September 1575.] Procuratory by Mr. David M'Gill, advocate, with
consent of Elizabeth Forester, his spouse, appointing Thomas Home their procurator
for resigning into the hands of Elizabeth Hoppringill, prioress of Coldstream, the
granter's lands of Quhitchester in the shire of Berwick for new infeftment in favour of
David Home of Fishheweik, lawful son of the late John Home of Blakater, and his
future spouse, Margaret Dundas, lawful daughter of Archibald Dundas of Fingask.
Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 25th September 1575. Witnesses, Robert Home of
Reidheuch, Robert Cathcart, the granter's servitor, Umphra Lennox, and Andrew
Moresoun. Gilbert Thorntoun, notary, signs for Elizabeth Forester. Seals defaced.
[257, Box 8.
927. 6th November 1575.] Assignation by Mr, David Macgill, advocate, having
right in terms of a letter of pension for life, dated 9th December 1558, No. 693 supra,
from Eobert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood, to the teindsheaves of Gorgie and
Gorgie mill as described, assigning and transferring the said teinds, etc., with his liferent
right, to Thomas Otterburn of Eeidhall. Edinburgh, 6th November 1575. Witnesses,
John Fynlasoun of Killeyth, William Young in Beidhewis, John Henry son, writer,
notary public, Mungo Naper, burgess of Edinburgh, and Eobert Cathcart, the granter's
servitor. Signed, ' M Dauid Makgy 11.' Fragment of seal remaining. [1879, Box 48.
928. 6th November 1575.] Letters of Assignation by the said Mr. David Macgill
having a lease from Eobert, commendator of Holyrood House, of the teindsheaves of
Gorgie and Gorgie mill, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for nineteen years from
25th September 1568, at a yearly rent of four bolls bear, four bolls wheat, and a chalder
of oats from the lands, and four bolls bear from the mill, with 20s. of silver rent ; assigning
to Thomas Otterburn of Eeidhall all his right to the said teindsheaves for the years
of the lease yet to run from present crop 1575. Dated at Edinburgh, 6th November
1575. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. Signed, 'M. Dauid Makgyll.' Seal
attached, but much broken. [2487, Box 64.
929. 14th November 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 8th August 1574, by John [Hamilton], commendator of Arbroath, directed
to his chamberlain, Arthur Granger, David Duncan, and James Hamilton, as bailies, for
infefting James Annand, as nearest and lawful heir of his deceased brother Thomas
Annand of Kynquheries, in the lands of Easter-Persy and Mur-Persy in the lordship of
Kingoldrum as in No. 360 supra. Precept signed by commendator, Nicolas Purwes,
Alexander Gyb, Thomas Lyndesay, Umphra Thomson, John Logie, Thomas Scot, Eichard
Craik, and Nicolas Howisoun. Sasine given by David Duncan, 14th November 1575.
AVitnesses, John Lyon, younger, of Haltoun, Alexander Annand of Bagraw, Eobert
Baxter in Auchlucre(?), and Thomas Lackye in Mur Perse. AVilliam Schewan, notary.
[1328, Box 35.
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Inchaffray, with consent of the convent, narrating a charter, dated at Dunfally, 18th
April 1575, by James Fentoun of Dunfally, with consent of Jean Fentoun his spouse,
in terms of a contract, dated 14th March 1574-5, between them and Laurence Fentoun,
their son and heir-apparent, on one part, and David Murray, portioner of Kinkell, and
Egidia Murray, his daughter, on the other part, for a marriage between the said
Laurence and Egidia ; and also in consideration of 600 merks paid as her dowry, the
said James Fenton grants to the said Laurence and his future spouse, their heirs, etc.,
his two mills, namely, the mill of Dunfally and the mill near the monastery of Inchaffray,
with the mill lands of Dunfally in the barony of Cardny, or lordship of Madertie in the
shire of Perth, with the astricted multures of the parish of Madertie, and the multure
of the teindsheaves of said parish (except what are to be gathered into the granary of
the monastery), with power to cut peats on the moor of Craigtoun : To be held in feu
farm of the abbot, for the feu-farm and other dues in former infeftments. Witnesses
to charter, Patrick Murray of Newraw, Alexander Murray, his brother, Anthony
Fenton, the granter's son, William Mantildow, Donald Scot alias Myllar, and John
Davidson, notary public, who also subscribes for granters. Confirmed by the abbot, the
lands to be held for a yearly feu-duty of six merks 6s. 8d. money, twenty bolls oatmeal,
twelve capons, and for the convent six capons and six poultry, also for grassum and
augmentation 21s. 8d. money, and one boll meal more than formerly paid; the grantees
also shall grind the grain consumed by the abbey, etc., without multures, they shall
make their servants assist those of the abbey in bearing the granter's victuals to the mills,
and shall expedite them before others ; and shall perform the services due for said mills
at their own costs ; shall sustain and maintain them by finding workmen and paying
them, while they carry the necessary wood and beams of good age and strength ; they
shall keep the mill near the monastery in good repair and sound (' sartum et tectum ') ;
maintain and dig and clean the mill-lade, and perform other services, with three suits
of court at the monastery, and a duplicand at the entry of heirs. Confirmation dated
at the Monastery, 1st December 1575. Witnesses, the said Patrick Murray, Umphrid
Murray of Bochindye, John Pittillo, and John Davidsoun, notary public. Signed by
the abbot, Thomas Garden[er ?], prior, William Euthven, Alexander Murray, Paul
Cwnyngham, and George  . [2628, Box 67.
931. 26th December 1575.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept of sasine by Mark [Ker], commendator of Newbotil, in favour of Walter Ker
of an acre of land, croft and yard [locality not defined], reserving a right to cut a dam
for the mill or mills of the monastery. Sasine given, 26th December 1575, by Eobert
Eeid, as bailie. Witnesses, John Hay, James Pennye, James Calderwod, James Hunter,
Thomas Jak, Alexander Eeid, James Liddale, and John Hammyltoun. Notary, John
Rolland, as in No. 644 supa. [890, Box 25.
932. 10th February 1576.] Charter by King James the Sixth [not in the
extant Register of Great Seal], with consent of James, Earl of Mortoun, Regent,
confirming a charter (dated at Scotland Well, 16th October 1572), by Andrew Arnot,
' minister fontis Scotie ordinis redemptionis captivorum,' and his convent, granting in
feu-farm to John Young in Findawtie, that whole third part of the town and lands of
Findawtie presently occupied by the said John, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife (excepting and reserving to the granter and his successors the lands called the
Vane, occupied by Andrew Arnot) ; the said lands to be held to the said John Young,
his heirs and assignees, of the granter and his successors, rendering yearly six bolls, two
firlots, two pecks three lippies of barley, or for each boll 6s. 8d. money, thirteen bolls,
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one firlot, one and one-third peck of oatmeal, or 6s. 8d. for each boll, four merks
2s. 2f d. money, sixteen poultry or 8s., 2s. for carriages, with the old dues, used and
wont, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation, the whole extending to £10, 5s. 7-^d. Witnesses,
Robert Stok, John RouU, and Henry Young, notary. Charter of confirmation given
under the great seal at Holyroodhouse, 10th February 1575-6. [3107, Box 81.
933. 12th April 1576.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Kelso, of
Nether Kelso-land, gave sasine to Donald Kelso, captain of the Isle of Rathry m
Ireland, of an annualrent of twelve merks to be uplifted from the five-merk land of
Nether Kelsoland, or the 20s. lands of Nether Kelsoland occupied by John Scott in
Bankhead, as tenant, in the lordship of Largs, bailiary of Cunningham, and sheriffdom
of Ayr. Sasine given on 12th April 1576. Witnesses, John Boill, younger, of Balloch-
evvn, George Montgomerie, ' german ' of Robert Montgomerie of Skelmorlie, and Thomas
Kelso, ' german ' of the said John Kelso. George Thomsone, of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [2402, Box 61.
934. 10th May 1576.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of Kelso,
granting to David Collace of Auchinfarsyth, in feu-farm, the mill of Clyde belonging
to the abbey, with the fish trap called the ' Cruif ' on the water of Clyde in the sheriff
dom of Lanark : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of eleven merks 6s. 8d. and 6s. 8d.
of augmentation, in all £8 Scots yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Precept of
sasine directed to James Cuninghame in Mylntoun, and Thomas Warnok there, as
bailies. At St. Andrews and Kelso, 10th and 18th May 1576. AVitnesses, Mr. Henry
Schaw and John Aitkin. Signed by the commendator and by James Ancrame and
Thomas Symsone, evidently the last members of the convent. [2695, Box 69.
935. 31st May 1576.] Charter by Thomas [Ross], commendator of Feme,
granting to Thomas Denum in Little Miltoun and Janet Munro, his wife, in conjunct
fee, and to their heirs, the fourth part of the town and davoch of Little Rany, occupied
by them, in the abbacy of Feme and shire of Inverness, which before belonged to and
was resigned by John Denum, feu-farmer of the same : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty of 45s. Scots money, at' the usual terms, twelve capons, one mutton, one
boll of oats, seven firlots, and two pecks of dry multure to the mill of Feme yearly, also
doing such services as the other tenants of Little Eany do. Precept of sasine directed
to George Muresone, as bailie. Dated at Feme, 31st May 1576. Signed by the com
mendator and David Eeid, sub-prior. Witnesses, Andrew Eoss, apparent of Sandvik,
Alexander Dunbar and Andrew Ros Makallaster, servitors of the granter, and Eobert
Innes, notary public. Seal appended, but wholly defaced. [2761, Box 71.
936. 8th June 1576.] Letters of Eeversion by John Stewart of Monquhill and
Elizabeth Makmath, his spouse, in favour of Eobert Stewart, son of Sir Alexander
Stewart of Garroles, who, with consent of the said Sir Alexander, as superior, and Dame
Katherine Steuart, liferentrix, and of AA7illiam Gordon of Muirfad and Mr. John
Stewart of Donley (?), his curators, had mortgaged to the granters the merkland of Altry
in the barony of Grenane, parish of Dairy, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the granters
binding themselves in due form to resign the lands on payment of 400 merks Scots in
the parish kirk of Dairy, as redemption-money. Dated at Monquhill, 8th June
1576. Witnesses, George Stewart, brother of said John, Gilbert Sitlingtoun, and John
A Eoan. Signed by John Stewart, his wife signing by the hand of John Fergussoun,
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937. 10th June 1576.] Charter by John Betoun of Capildra, with consent of his
wife Isobella Scott, selling and alienating to James, Master of Glencairn, the whole 40s.
lands of Over Mains of Douchell, with five bolls, one firlot, one peck and one-third of a
peck of flour of the mill of Douchell, extending in all to £50 of lands of new extent,
lying in the lordship of Douchell and in the sheriffdom of Renfrew : To be held to the
said Master of Glencairn from the granter and his heirs, of the king and his successors,
for one penny blench-farm. Dated at Dunfermline, 10th June 1576. Witnesses, James
Schaw, apparent of Sauchquhye, Walter Leckie of that Ilk, Mr. Henry Balfour, advocate,
Robert Leckie and Thomas Jamesone. Signed, 'Jhone Betoun off Capildray, w* my
hand.' ' Elesebet Scott ' signs by Henry Young, notary. [3206, Box 83.
938. 14th July 1576.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter by
Mark [Ker], commendator of Newbattle, dated there, 12th December 1558, granting to
John Cockburn of Ormiston the lands of Cowtcot in the parish and barony of New-
lands, in the sheriffdom of Peebles : To be held in feu-farm for a total yearly feu-duty
of £4, 13s. 4d. Scots. Charter of confirmation dated at Holyroodhouse, 14th July
1576. See also No. 838 supa. [2572, Box 66.
939. 5th September 1576.] Charter by Robert Haswell in Gulane, with consent
of Katherine Crawford, his spouse, selling to Nicolas Cuke in Langnudrie and Agnes
Hereot, his wife, the western half of the lands of Murefield, with an oxgang of land
in Gulane called Archersyde; also two annualrents in the barony of Dirleton, as
described in No. 116 supa. To be held of William, Lord Ruthven, as superior, for the
usual services. Dated at Musselburgh, 5th September 1576. Witnesses, James
Williamson, Richard Douglas, Edward Leyne, dwellers in said burgh, and Robert
Bennett, notary, who signs for granters. [1113, Box 30.
940. 10th September 1576.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Holyroodhouse, 10th September 1576) by James Sandilands, knight,
preceptor of Torphichen, for infefting James Dundas, now of Newliston, as son and
heir of his father, the late James Dundas of Cragtoun, in the lands of Nether Newliston,
Serjandland, etc., bounded as in No. 393 supra; also the five-merk lands of Wester
Duddingston (formerly belonging to Robert Knollis of Torfyne), in the barony of Auld-
liston, all in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow. Witnesses to precept, Arthur Knelland,
Thomas Inglis, portioner of Auld-Listoun, Thomas Bynning and James Myllar, servitors
of Lord Torphichen. Sasine given on same day as precept, by Gavin Dundas of Breist
mill, bailie for Sir James Sandilands, at the principal mansion of Nether Newliston and
on the ground of the lands, apparently at the unusual hour of eleven p.m. ('undecimam
pomeridiem '). Witnesses, James Gray, Alexander Cambbell, John Rowat, William
Johnesone, servitors of grantee. Notary, Thomas Greg, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority. [2369, Box 61.
941. 20th September 1576.] Charter by James Dundas of Newlistoun, lord fiar of
the lands, granting to his wife, Margaret Hamilton, in liferent, the feu-farm lands of
Overtoun of Nether Newliston, having the lands of the laird of Dundas on west,
Humbye on north, Cotlaw, Kirklistoun arid Brestmill on east, and on the south the ' syik '
running eastward from Nether Newlistoun to the stream or burn ('torrentem') as
described, lying in the barony of Auldlistoun and shire of Linlithgow. Reddendo to
the lord of St. John of Torphichen, 13 merks 4s. 5d. yearly. Dated and signed at
Newlistoun, 20th September 1576. Witnesses, James Hill, John Dundas in the

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Scheilfald, George Scheill and Alexander Gemmell there, servants of granter, and
Thomas Greg, notary public. [948, Box 26.
942. 10th September 1576.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Dundas
of Newliston passed to the feu-farm lands called Overtoun of Nether Newliston, be
tween the lands of the laird of Dundas, occupied by William West on the west, and
otherwise as in preceding writ, and gave sasine of the same to Margaret Hamilton,
his wife, in conjunct fee and liferent. Done 10th September 1576. Witnesses, James
Gray, Alexander Cambell, John Rowatt, William Johnesone, servitors of the said James
Dundas. Notary, Thomas Greg, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority.
[2856, Box 75.
943. 5th November 1576.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of feu-farm (dated at St. Andrews, 4th November 1576) by Mr. James Lermonth,
provost of the collegiate church of the chapel royal of St. Mary Virgin, in St. Andrews,
or 'de Rupe,' granting to John Dundas, son and heir-apparent of James Dundas of
Newliston, and to Margaret Creichtoun, his spouse, the lands of Lambelethame and
Carnegour, now called Kynnynes, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife.
Witnesses to charter, Mr. Richard Schoriswood of Baitshiell, James Martin of Lathonis,
Thomas Martin his brother-german, David Kennedy, and Charles Watson, notary public.
Sasine given by David Carstaris, bailie, 5th November 1576, at the principal messuage of
Lambeletham, to James Hill and Florence Douglas, acting for the grantees. Witnesses,
John Grube in Lambelethane, Peter Andersoun and Thomas Watsoun, servitors of the
bailie. Notary, Charles Watsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3075, Box 80.
944. 7th February 1577.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept by William,
Earl of Glencairn, etc., in favour of Patrick Cunningham of Corshill, of the same
annualrent of twenty merks from the burghal lands of Kilmaurs and the lands of
Lambrochtoun mains, as in No. 729 supra; reserving to Matilda Cunninghame, mother
of the grantee, her liferent. Sasine given by John Cunningham, son of James Cun
ninghame of Clonbeith, as bailie, on 7th February 1576-7, to John Young, servant of
the laird of Corshill, acting for grantee. Witnesses, at the burghal lands, Robert
Mure in Bathe, John Cunygham Smith, Alexander Henderson, vicar of Kilmaurs, and
Mr. Archibald Collquhone, rector of Stobow ; at the mains, the said Mr. Archibald and
John Cunygham, younger, residing there ; and at the lands of Langlands, the said Mr.
Archibald, Robert Blak in Titwode, and WiUiam Or in Alltowne. Notary, Gavin
Nasmyth, of Glasgow diocese. [2501, Box 64.
945. 18th February 1577.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Toscheauch,
chamberlain of the monastery of Dunfermline, as procurator for James Richardson,
son natural of Mr. Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle alias Traill,
resigned into the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, that third
part of the west side of the town of Wester Luscoure alias Stobies Luscoure, in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in favour of John Stobie in
Wester Luscoure, his heirs, etc. Done in the inner hall of the monastery, on 18th
February 1576-7. David Durie of that Ilk, George Halkheid of Pitfirran, and others,
witnesses. David Kingorne, clerk of the regality, notary public. [1904, Box 49.
946. 26th February 1577.] Lease by James [Paton], bishop of Dunkeld, in favour
of George Stewart of Arntullie, of the teindsheaves of the lands of Craighilto, Rotmell,

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Carnylowis, Easter Carny, Over Cardyne, and Carny Inches, in the barony of Dunkeld,
belonging to the bishopric [cf. Nos. 806 and 807 supa] : To endure for nineteen
years, from Lammas 1576, for a yearly rent as follows: — For Craighilto, four merks;
Rotmell, seven merks ; Carnylowis, two merks ; Easter Carny, three merks ; Over
Carny, five merks ; and Cardyne Inches, two merks Scots money. Dated at Dunkeld,
26th February 1576-7. Signed by the bishop and by Mr. John Bartane, dean of Dun
keld, Mr. David Spens, 'archden,' Duncan M'Nair, treasurer, and Gilbert Bannerman of
Craygye. David Scrymgeour of Fordy, John Bannerman of Cardynes, Edward and
Andrew Patton, witnesses. [694, Box 20.
947. 4th April 1577.] Charter by Mr. William Balfour, indweller of the town of
Leith, with consent of Ewfame White, his spouse, in terms of a contract with James,
Earl of Morton, for himself and his natural son James Douglas, dated at Dalkeith, etc.,
4th April instant, selling and disponing to the said James Douglas, and his heirs-male,
whom failing, to Archibald Douglas of Pendreich, his natural brother, whom failing, to
George Douglas, their natural brother, whom failing, to William Douglas, their natural
brother, two oxgangs of land in Nether Gogar [cf. No. 566 supa]. To be holden a me
of Robert Logan of Restalrig as superior, in feu-farm, for a reddendo to the said Eobert
of £20, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly. Signed at Edinburgh, 4th April 1577, Mr. Lewis Bel
lenden, justice clerk. Henry Drummond of Eichartoun, and others, witnesses. [458,
Box 13.
948. 13th June 1577.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine narrating that John
Johnston of Johnston-mill passed to the tenement of the mill, in the shire of Fife and
regality of Dunfermline, and with his own hands gave sasine of the mill, mill lands, etc.,
to John Lundy of Strathairlie and Elen Dudingstoun, his spouse, in terms of a feu-
charter to them. Done 13th June 1577. Witnesses, Peter Herieth, John Johnstoun
in Monturpe, and Alexander Young. James Anstruther, notary public. [708, Box 21.
949. 3rd August 1577.] Charter by Thomas [Eoss], commendator of the monastery
of Feme, granting to Thomas Denune in Little Miltoun of Feme, and Janet Munro,
his wife, the quarter or fourth part of the town and davoch of land of Litill Eanye,
lying in the abbacy of Feme and shire of Inverness : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu-duty of 45s. Scots money, and other dues as in No. 935 supa, 31st May 1576.
Dated at Feme, 3rd August 1577. Witnesses, Alexander Clunes, Andrew Eos, appar
ent of Sandvik, and others. Seal of granter and chapter seal, still appended. The
former bears three lions rampant, two and one. Legend : ' S. Magistre Thome Eos
prepositi de Tain.' The second seal is slightly broken, and the legend is illegible. The
seal bears the Virgin seated, with the Child, other figures, if any, being indistinct.
[1799, Box 46.
950. 16th August 1577.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Cockburn of
Schowslie, following on a precept of dare constat, dated at Dundas, 14th August 1577,
by Sir James Sandilands, lord of Torphichen, addressed to Alexander Cockburn of
Caldraw, junior, for infefting James Cockburn, as son and heir of the late William
Cockburn of Schouslie, his father, in the templar-lands, lying in the town and territory
of Langtoun, with the Craymilne of the same, in the shire of Berwick, held for 6s. 8d.
yearly, as in No. 43,2 supa. Witnesses to precept, George Dundas of that Ilk, George
Sandelands, Timothy Cagneoli, and James Hill. Sasine given 16th August 1577, Wil
liam Wallace, messenger, William Bukeles in Langtoun mill, Alexander Smyth, alias

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Broun, in Langtoun, Robert Bailze, alias Fallowis, in Duns. Notary, George Cray, of
St. Andrews diocese. [1137, Box 30.
951. 5th September 1577.] Charter of Feu-farm by Robert Logan of Restalrig
in favour of William Schyrilaw and of Jonet Kay, his spouse, granting to them the
half-cotland they now possess in the town of Coldingham in the place commonly called
the Bogane, bounded by the lands of William Craig on east, those of Hercules King on
west, a burn on the north, and another burn on south : To be held for a feu-duty of 4s.
yearly as old farm, and twelve pennies yearly in augmentation. Precept to William
Craig, as bailie. At Fastcastle, 5th September 1577. Witnesses, George Auchincraw
in Nether Aytoun, John Auchincraw, Walter Logan, Andrew Charteris and James
Galloway, the granter's servants. Not signed. Small fragment of seal remaining.
[1356, Box 35.
952. 10th September 1577.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
and charter. Sasine given, 10th September 1577, by William Craik, bailie. AVitnesses,
George Gray, Mungo Hopper, Patrick Lumisden, alias Laird Lumisden, and John
Lavenax, dwellers in Coldingham. Notary's docquet and name illegible. [1011, Box 28.
953. 26th September 1577.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Murray,
indweller in the town of Culross, with his own hands gave sasine to John Browne,
dweller there, and Margaret Blaw, his spouse, of an annualrent of forty merks Scots
from a saltpan and pan-house, lying and bounded by the lands of Thomas Halliday on
east and west, a vat and granary for salt, a stable and house adjacent on the north,
and the sea on south, within the town of Culross and shire of Fife. Sasine given 26th
September 1577. Witnesses, Robert and James Cristie, brothers, Peter Smyth,
Robert Logan, ironsmiths, and Robert Bennat, weaver. John Vostuatter, clerk of
St. Andrews diocese, notary by royal authority. [1119, Box 30.
954. 22nd November 1577.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Lumsden, feu-farmer of a half husband-land in the Greencroft, lying in the territory
and town of Coldingham [Berwickshire], passed to the two acres possessed by his son
Thomas Lumsden, and there gave sasine to said Thomas of the said two acres. 22nd
November 1577. Witnesses, Patrick Lumsden in the Bogan green, nephew of said
Andrew, Bartholomew Eantoun in Ricklesyde, and Robert Gresone there. William
Lamb, notary public. [1778, Box 46.
955. 16th December 1577.] Charter under the Great Seal of King James the
Sixth in favour of William Mure of Glanderston and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife,
etc., narrating and confirming to them the charter of feu-farm of 22nd August 1559,
No. 704 supra. At Holyrood, 16th December 1577. George Buchanan, pensioner of
Crossraguel, keeper of privy seal, is a witness. [2343, Box 60.
956. 1st January 1578.] Charter by Eobert Logan of Eestalrig granting in feu
farm heritably to Alexander Auchincraw, his heirs and assignees, (1) a husband-
land and a half, occupied by David Home of Ninewells, lying in the town and territory
of Aytoun, with mansion of the same, bounded by the lands of George Home of
Wedderburn on south and north ; (2) a cotland occupied by the said Alexander, in the
town and territory of Coldingham, between the lands occupied by John Crawford on

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east and those of David Ellem of Rantoun on west, the cemetery of the monastery
church of Coldingham on south and the Skaitbeburn on north ; and (3) one acre lying
in the 'North feild,' presently occupied by William Auchincraw in Swinwod, the
common or ' commoun lone ' on east, the ' hawbank ' on west, and the gardens of North-
feild on south, and the common on south : To be held of the granter and his heirs in
feu-farm for the following reddendos : for No. 1, 30s. Scots of old rental and 10s.
augmentation — 40s. yearly; No. 2, 24s. formerly paid and 2s. 8d. of augmentation
= 26s. 8d. yearly; and for No. 3, six pennies formerly paid with two pennies = eight
pennies. Dated at Fastcastell, 1st January 1577-8. Witnesses, George Auchincraw
of Netherbyer, Andrew Charterus, John Campbell, and others. Signed, ' Eobert
Logane of Eestalrige.' [569, Box 16.
957. 20th January 1578.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, junior, of Achinharvie,
granting for love and affection to William Conynghame, his son, Daniel Conynghame,
his third son, Adam Conynghame, his fourth son, and Archibald Conynghame, his
fifth son, and their heirs and assignees respectively, an annualrent of twenty merks
from a greater annualrent of fifty merks in which the granter and his wife Jean
Conynghame were infeft, to be uplifted from the lands of Schaw and town of Kilmawris
in the barony of Kilmawris, bailiary of Conynghame and sheriffdom of Ayr, held of
William, Earl of Glencairn, in blench-farm under reversion for the sum of 500 merks
Scots ; the said annualrent to be held of the granter and his successors in blench-farm
for two pennies Scots if asked. Dated at the burgh of Irvine, 20th January 1577-8.
Witnesses, Archibald Conynghame, brother-german of the granter, Alexander Lang
mwre in Towneheid, John Cauldwell of Chalmerhowssis, and Gavin Nasmyth, notary.
[2416, Box 62.
958. 23rd January 1578.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept addressed
to Brice Armour in Thirdpart, as bailie, by William, Earl of Glencairn, etc., for infeft
ing Adam Cunynghame, younger, of Auchinharvie, and Joanna Cunyngham, his
spouse, in an annualrent of £24 from the five-merk land of Thirdpart and the five-merk
land of Titwode adjoining, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunyngham, and
shire of Ayr. Sasine given 23rd January 1577-8. Witnesses, Thomas Weir, servant
of said Adam, Alexander Mure in Irwin, and John Fergushill. Gavin Nasmyth, notary
public. [1793, Box 46.
959. 15th February 1578.] Eetour of Inquest held at the burgh of Perth, in the
Tolbooth there, on 15th February 1577-8, before John Petillo, burgess of Perth,
sheriff-depute for William, Lord Euthven, sheriff-principal of the sheriffdom of Perth,
and William Grant in Serestoun, David Eobertson there, Andrew Sym at the fulling
mill of Innerbus, John [?] Walker there, William Eobertson in Argelzeane, Patrick
Andersoun there, James Crambie in Lethindie, Gilbert Cowper there, Andrew Eattray
in Spoutwellis, William Bell in Balquhormet, John Gib in Over . . . [illegible],
Laurence Gib there, Thomas Eldar in Balbuchtie(?), James Mertyne in Scone, and
David Gardnar there, who being sworn declare that John M'Kie, father of Andrew
M'Kie, died at the faith and peace of the king, that the said Andrew is the lawful and
nearest heir of the late John, and that he is of lawful age. Seals of nine jurors
appended, all illegible. [1669, Box 43.
960. 18th February 1578.] Indenture between Thomas Bedingefeilde of Bed-
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and Thomas Tirrell, his son, on the other part, by which the first party sells to the
second party, for the sum of £85, the lands in the towns, parishes, manors, etc., of
Esthame, Est-Westham place, and Estham Burnellis, in the county of Essex, 'betwene
two lanes there, one of which lanes leadeth frome Ilforde highewaye downe towardis
Placet, and th' other of the same two lanes leadethe frome Ilforde highewaie aforesaide
downe towardes Grene strete,' which formerly belonged to the late John Cornelyus
alias Cornells, alias Johnson, at his death, and were purchased by Bedingfield from
Thomas Fowler of Hackney, Middlessex, and Thomas Holford, on 4th September 1576.
Indenture dated 18th February 1577-8. [3157, Box 82.
961. 2nd May 1578.] Discharge, in the form of a notarial instrument, narrating
that Robert Ker, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, in consideration of the
sum of £200 [Scots] paid in ' half merk pecis, plakis and balbeis ' by Andrew Sibbald,
servitor of Andrew Murray of Arngosk, discharges the latter of an annualrent of £20
Scots, secured over the town and lands of Wester Duddingston, occupied by the said
Robert Ker and Janet Pacock, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, 2nd May 1578.
Witnesses, John Stevinson and Thomas Alexander, burgesses of Edinburgh, Thomas
Cherrie, residing in Canongate, and Gavin Alexander. John Henrison, of St. Andrews
diocese, by royal authority notary. [402, Box 12.
962. 23rd May 1578.] Precept of Clare Constat by AA7illiam Forres of Lucaslands,
directed to Barnard Howye in Gulane, for infefting John Litill, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Robert Litill, in three acres of land lying in Lucaslands, in
the territory of Gulane, barony of Dirleton, etc., bounded between the lands of
George Hume, portioner of Gulane, some time occupied by John Foular, on the east, the
lands of George Levingtoun of Saltcoittis on the west, and the lands of the lordship of
Dirltoun on north [cf. No. 842 supra]. Dated at Gulane 23rd May 1578. Witnesses,
Patrick Hepburn of Kyngstoun, Patrick Levington, apparent of Saltcoits, John Craik
in Gulen, and Peter Hewatt, notary, who signs for the granter. [3061, Box 80.
963. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, in
favour of John Litill, given on the 24th May 1578. Witnesses, Patrick Hepburn,
John Craik in Gulane, and John Craik, younger, his son. Peter Hewatt, notary.
[3062, Box 80.
964. 24th May 1578.] Charter by John Litill in Gulane alienating to George
Home, portioner in Gulane, the three acres of land above described of date 23rd May
1578 : To be held blench from the granter of AA7illiam Forres of Lucaslands. Dated at
Gulane, 24th May 1578. Same witnesses as in above writ, the same notary signing
for granter. [2878, Box 75.
965. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing upon a precept in the
charter of same date, No. 964 supra, by John Litill in Gulane, granting to George
Home, portioner there, the above three acres of land. Sasine given same day, before
same witnesses and notary as writ No. 963 supra. [3060, Box 80.
966. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and precept
of sasine, dated 24th May 1578 (cf. No. 967 infra), by William Forres of Lucaslands
in favour of George Hume, portioner of Gulane, of an annualrent of thirty merks
Scots from all the lands and acres of Lucasland belonging to the granter in the

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barony of Dirleton, etc. Sasine given, 24th May 1578, by Henry Howye in Gulane,
as bailie. Same witnesses as in writ cited. Peter Hewatt, notary public. [1580,
Box 41.
967. 25th May 1578.] Charter by AVilliam Forres of Lucaslands, as superior,
ratifying the above charter of sale, of date 24th May 1578, by John Litill in Gulane
in favour of George Hume, portioner in Gulane, of the three acres in Lucasland : To
be held for one silver penny yearly of rent. Precept of sasine directed to Bernard
Howye in Gulane. Dated 25th May 1578. Witnesses as of date 23rd May 1578 supra.
Peter Hewatt, notary public, leads the granter's hand at the pen. [411, Box 12.
968. 15th June 1578.] Instrument following on a precept of sasine in a charter
(dated at Linlithgow, 17th May 1578) by John Levingstone of Abircorn and Elizabeth
Carmychell, his spouse, granting to James Hamilton of Haggs the lands of Easter Craigs
at Glasgow, in the barony of Glasgow, in warrandice of the alienation of the lands of
Gartmillan, in the barony of Monkland and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept,
John Forrest of Magdalens, Archibald Levingston, rector of Cultir, Nicholas Towms,
notary, and David Hamyltoun, minister of Mounkland, notary. Sasine given, 15th
June 1578, by David Hamiltoun in Dundy vane, as bailie, at the principal messuage of
Easter Craigs. Witnesses, David Forsyth of Dykis, John Hamilton of Wodhall,
younger, William Peter, and Alexander Wod. Notary, David Hamyltoun, of Glasgow
diocese. [2681, Box 69.
969. Hth September 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and ¦
precept of sasine, dated at Stirling and Dryburgh, 2nd and 10th July 1578, by John
Trumbill, vicar of the parish church of Lessudden, with consent of the commendator and
convent of Dryburgh, granting to Ninian Bruce, brother-german of Archibald
Bruce of Balfoullis, all the kirk lands or acres of the church of Lessudden, lying in the
parish of Lessudden and shire of Roxburgh, extending to twelve and a half acres, — an
acre occupied by John Gibson in Lessuden, between the lands of St. Boswald called
Kirklanglands on west and north ; an acre adjoining, occupied by George Pawtoun,
between the lands of Walter Ker of Lytildane on west and of David Eiddell on east ;
an acre adjoining occupied by Katharine Hog; one and a half acres occupied by
Martin Gibson, between the highway on west and 'merche balk' of Lessudden on
north and west ; an acre occupied by William Thorbrand in Kyll, bounded by David
Riddell's land and Walter Ker's ; an acre occupied by John Kyll, weaver, on the
KirklandhUl, the lands of Walter Ker on north and south ; an acre occupied by James
Unys ; an acre occupied by Ninian Haig on Myddilhill, the highway on east, the lands
of John Haig on west, and ' Mylnbray ' on north ; and three acres occupied by James
Ker, all as specially described. Sasine given, 11th September 1578, by Thomas
Suddane, bailie. Witnesses, James Thorbrand alias Styll, John Cumray, George
Pawtoun, all in Lessudden, and John Bruce in Dryburgh. John Brydin, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [996, Box 27.
970. 23rd September 1578.] Letter of Reversion by Margaret Creicht, daughter
of Andro Creicht in Blair of Carnok, in favour of Mr. John Colvill, ' chantour ' of
Glasgow, of an annualrent of ten merks, secured over his saltpan, etc., at the east end
of the town of Culross, beside St. Mungo's Kirk there, in the sheriffdom of Perth. At
Culross, 23rd September 1578. Witnesses, James Law in Inefer, James Cwningham
in Culros, and Charles Sudirland. John Westuatter, notary public, subscribes for the
granter. [1550, Box 40.

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971. 9th October 1578.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that James Hopper
in Coldingham resigned in the hands of Robert Logan of Restalrig, as superior, the half
of the lands of Fastcastle, presently occupied by John Melvill in Coldingham, lying in
the territories of Coldingham, Coldinghamlaw, and Eyemouth, barony of the same and
shire of Berwick, in favour of David Hume of Coldinghamlaw and his heirs. Done
at Fastcastle, 9th October 1578. Witnesses, Andrew Charteris, Walter Logan, James
Hepburn, and John Craik, notary public of St. Andrews diocese. [1437, Box 37.
972. 2nd December 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Gulane, 1st December 1578) by Robert Haswell of Murefield, granting
to George Home, portioner of Gulane, the whole lands of Murefield, as well superiority
as property, also an oxgang of land called Archersyde, lying in the Hill of Gulane,
barony of Dirleton, etc. See No. 939 supra. Witnesses to precept, Patrick Leving-
toun, apparent of Saltcoittis, John Craik, senior, in Gulane, and John Craik, notary
public. Sasine given by Henry Ellem in Coldinghamelaw, as bailie, on 2nd December
1578. Witnesses, William Mureheid, younger, Robert Oliver, younger, William Forrous,
Bernard Houye, Nichol Heriote. John Craik, notary public. [3064, Box 80.
973. 5th December 1578.] Charter by Leonard [Leslie], commendator of the
monastery of Cupar, with consent of the convent, granting in feu-farm to John Craigo
in Woulfhill, his heirs-male and assignees, the lands of Over Campsy alias Woulfhill
with pertinents, where it shall be lawful to retain the common malthouse, with common
pasture for their animals in the granter's open woods of Campsy, so that they shall not
pasture their animals in the enclosed or ' hanyt ' woods ; also those five acres of land
with toft, houses, and gardens of Boghall, viz. those three acres in the hill of Baitscheill
between the acres of Henry Thorn on east and those of the late John Campbell of the
Boat on west, and other two acres on the east side of Kemphillhauch, as AVilliam Jak
formerly occupied them, reserving a common way towards the west from the toft of
Boghall, broad and unhurt as at present, upon which toft it shall also be lawful to them
to retain the common malthouse; also to use all the privileges in the burgh of barony
of Keithik granted to the monastery and their tenants by former kings of Scotland ;
also a place in the moss called 'Monkmyre,' near the Grange of Cupar, for digging turf
and fuel, to be enjoyed for ever as the granters assign it to the said John with the other
tenants of Baitscheill and Calsayend ; also the custom of the abbey fair held every
Friday before the gate of the monastery for measuring there with weights and measures
as used and wont, exacting no more, with the custody of the weights and measures for
obtaining the custom so that they correspond to the just measures of the principal burgh
of the sheriffdom of Perth, marked with the mark of the same, and granting, for preserv
ing and keeping the said weights, etc., a piece of land, now waste, on the north of the
market-cross and ' cukstule ' there, twenty-four feet in length and sixteen in breadth,
within walls, where the said John and his heirs may build a house and possess it to that
effect : (Reserving to the monastery the custom, toll, or the ' tow ' exigible each year on
Good Friday and the AYednesday immediately preceding), with all pertinents in the
granter's lordship of Cupar [Angus] and sheriffdom of Perth, which formerly belonged
to and were resigned by the said John Craigo : To be held to him and his heirs in feu-farm,
paying for the lands of Woulfhill, with pasture, £10, 8s. Scots, with two bolls of oats for
horses, freed from chaff, twenty-four poultry and the usual carriages, etc., and for the
said five acres, toft of Boghall and custom, the sum of £3, 5s. 8d. Scots, with nine
poultry and carriage of sand and salt to the monastery. Dated at Cupar [Angus], 5th
December 1578. AVitnesses, John (?) Blair of Ardblair, AV. Ogilvy of Kelour^ Ard(?)

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or Alexr. (?) OgUvy, his son. Signed by the granter and by four monks, whose names
are indistinct, but appear to be John Lawson, William Baxter, John Fogow, and
Andrew . . . Seal in good preservation, but very faint. [1156, Box 31.
974. Hth December 1578.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Fourrous
of Lucaslands personally gave sasine to Bernard Howye, as attorney for George Home,
portioner of Gulane, of an annualrent of ten merks yearly from an acre of the granter's
land called Lusylaws, under reversion, for 100 merks : To be held blench of the
granter. Sasine given 11th December 1578. Witnesses, Christopher Levingtoun, John
Wate, John Spens, and John Craik, notary public. [2879, Box 75.
975. 10th February 1579.] Procuratory of Resignation by Alison Richardson,
daughter of the late Stephen Richardson in Jedburgh, heiress of the late venerable Mr.
Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle alias Traill, with consent of her
husband, Thomas Johnstone, appointing John Davidson as her procurator to resign
in the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of the monastery of Dunfermline, the
lands of Easter and Wester Gellettis, Maistertoun, Rescobe, with the ' wedder-gang '
thereof, the lands of Coitt ; also the granter's mill and granary of Coilzearraw, and her
two mills lying under the wall ('sub muro') of said monastery, now called the Heuch
mills, with 5s. of the lands of Coklaw, occupied by John Swyntoun, lying in the regality
of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, which the granter holds of the convent in feu-farm
in superiority as well as heritage, and which she resigns and renounces for new infeft
ment in favour of Mr. John Pitcairn of that Ilk. At Edinburgh, 10th February
1578-9. Witnesses, Abacuch Bissat, Adam Durye, and John Somerville. Patrick
Feildar, notary public, signs for the granters. [277, Box 9.
976. 10th February 1579.] Letters by the same Alison Richardsoun, above
designed, with consent of her spouse, Thomas Johnstoun, appointing John Davidson,
servitor of the commendator of Dunfermline, as procurator, to resign in the hands of
Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, as superior, in favour of Mr. John
Pitcairn of that Ilk, the subjects described in the preceding writ, omitting the mills
and the granary. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th February 1578-9, before the same wit
nesses and notary. A fragment of seal, said to be the granter's, still attached, bearing
a saltire and a galley in base [cf. No. 993] ; the rest illegible. [1390, Box 36.
977. 16th February 1579.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Burrell,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Kirkcaldy, gave sasine to Jonet Donaldson, spouse of
James Pret, of a tenement or granary on the north side of the burgh, having the lands
of St. Brice on the west and north, the lands of Thomas Patersoun on south, and the
common way on east ; the said Janet being daughter of the brother of the late David
Donaldsoun, and recognosced as heir of said David ; whereupon she resigned the tene
ment in favour of William Lamb, burgess of the burgh, and Elizabeth White, his
spouse, who were then duly infeft. Kirkcaldy, 16th February 1578. Witnesses,
Thomas Broun, Robert Raa, Andrew Young, and John Dougall. Henry Young, notary
public, of St. Andrews diocese. [1548, Box 40.
978. 18th February 1579.] Instrument narrating that Alison Richardson,
daughter of the late Stephen Richardson in Jedburgh, as described in No. 975 supra,
resigned, by her procurator, John Davidson, the lands referred to in the writ cited,
with the two mills under tbe wall of the monastery at Dunfermline, in favour of

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Mr. John Pitcairn of that Ilk. Done in the bed-chamber of the superior of the subjects,
Mr. Robert Pitcairn, commendator of Dunfermline, in the street of 'Bellisvvynd,'
Edinburgh, 18th February 1578-9. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Methven, advocate, John
Young, writer, and Patrick Fyldar, servant of the said commendator, notary public.
James Tarbert, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [356, Box 11.
979. 25th February 1579.] Instrument of Sasine given, propriis manibus, by George
Home, portioner of Gulane, in favour of Helen Heriot, in liferent for all the days of
her life, of his third part of the town and territory of Gulane, also of the vicarage lands,
an acre called ' Cokkinaiker,' ' the Clappardis ' warren, also the tenement described in
No. 610 supra and that described in No. 486 supa, with right of commonty, etc.
Sasine given 25th February 1578-9. Witnesses, Patrick Levington, apparent of Salt-
coitts, WiUiam Heriot, AA7illiam Rayburn, Thomas Forrous, and John Craik, notary
public. [1581, Box 41.
980. 6th June 1579.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Bothans [or Yester], 19th March 1574-5, by William, Lord Hay of Yester, for
infefting William Murray, son and heir-apparent of Alexander Murray in Hedder-
wick, portioner of Glaswall, in the shady-half of the lands of Glaswall and Torbirns,
Easter and Wester, with mill, etc., as described in No. 796 supa; reserving liferent
rights to the said Alexander Murray. Witnesses to charter, William Symontone,
Thomas Ballentone, and James Govan, the granter's servitors, Duncan Morgan, servitor
of said William Murray, and Alexander Simpson, notary public. Sasine given by Alex
ander Patrie, bailie, on 6th June 1579. Witnesses, Alexander Stevinsoun in Hedderuik,
Charles Murray there, Thomas Fullartoun, merchant ('propola'), and John Morgan,
servitor of William Murray. Notary, David Falconar of Brechin diocese. [2517,
Box 64.
981. 9th June 1579.] Discharge, in form of a notarial instrument (written by
John Broun, notary admitted by the lords of council), by which William Cunning
ham of Westbarns renounces and annuls all reversions granted by Robert Robertson,
burgess of Crail, to the discharger, except two— the first, of 412 merks 12s. in redemp
tion of sixteen bolls beir, 'with the cherytie,' and the second, of 387 merks sixteen
pennies for redemption of fifteen bolls beir as above ; and Beatrice Lawmonth, spouse
of the said William Cunningham, consented on the 8th June to the alienation of the
said annualrents, and caused subscribe the charters given thereupon. Done at the
burgh of Crail, 9th June 1579. AVitnesses, John Melwyn, David Currour, William
Bowsy, elder, John Symsoun, burgess of Crail, and Thomas Robertson, dweller there.
[1235, Box 33.
982. 12th June 1579.] Indenture betwixt William Strother, the elder, of Kirke-
newton in the county of Northumberland, on one part, and John Selby of the town of
Berwick, and others, on the other part, witnessing that the said William Strother, for
reasons given, grants and settles all his properties of Kirkenewton, Westnewton, Lang
ton, Kilham, Howtell, Paston, Slotton, Spindelston, Duddin, etc., as described, upon
Launcelot, AVilliam, Thomas, Clement, and Lyonell Strother, sons of the said William
Strother, the elder, Eobert, son of the late John Strother, deceased, Clement Strother
of Duddin, and Thomas Strother of Cannymills, brothers of the elder WiUiam, succes
sively, and upon their heirs-male. Dated 12th June 1579. [393, Box 11,

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983. 12th June 1579.] Indenture between William Strother, elder, of Kirk-
newton, in the county of Northumberland, esquire, on one part, and John Selby of
Berwick-on-Tweed, and others named, by which the said William, for his love to his
sons, Launcelot, William, Thomas, Clement, and Lionel Strother, to Robert, son of
the late John Strother, to Clement Strother of Duddyn, and Thomas Strother of
Cannymylnes, grants Kirknewton, Westnewton, Langton, and other lands, and all his
lands, territories, mills, patronages, etc. etc., in favour of the said John Selby and
others, to carry out the purposes of the indenture — namely, that the lands, etc., should,
after the said William the elder's death, remain with each of his sons, and the other
heirs of entail named and their heirs-male respectively and in succession, as described.
Given the 12th day of June 1579. [2267, Box 57.
984. 1st July 1579.] Deed by William Strother, elder, of Kirknewton, county
of Northumberland, esquire, for the fulfilment of the foregoing indenture, dated 12th
June [1579], granting to John Selby and others, all his lands and hereditaments,
patronages, etc., of Kirknewton, Westnewton, Langton, and others, for the purposes
of said indenture. 1st July 1579. Small seal attached — a double-headed eagle with
wings displayed. [2268, Box 57.
985. 9th September 1579.] Letters by James Inglis, burgess of Edinburgh,
narrating that whereas, in terms of a contract between them of date 28th August 1573,
Florence Balfour in Nether Gogar, with consent of Margaret Houstoun, his spouse,
sold and alienated to the said James Inglis and the late Margaret Leiche, his spouse,
the whole* of the said Florence's eight oxgangs of land in Nether Gogar, lying in the
barony of Restalrig by annexation and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and the granter then
delivered to the said Florence a letter of reversion for the sum of 1000 merks Scots for
the redemption of the lands, to be paid in sums of 400, 300, and 300 merks, and the
granter also let the lands to Florence during the time they were unredeemed, for a
yearly payment of 100 merks, and to the superior the feu-mail extending to £20, 13s. 4d. ;
and by a contract, of date 31st August 1579, it is agreed that the said Florence shall
accept this present reversion for 1400 merks for redemption of the lands, also a tack
of the same for 140 merks yearly, in addition to the superior's dues, renouncing the
former reversion : The granter therefore binds himself that when after forty days'
warning at his dwelling-place, the said Florence shall pay to the granter or his heirs,
in the Nether Tolbooth of Edinburgh, the sum of 400 merks, the granter will discharge
the sum of forty merks of the said yearly rent of 140 merks, and shall claim only 100
merks yearly ; he also will, for a second payment of 500 merks, renounce other fifty
yearly, and for a third payment of 500 merks will resign the lands. Letters dated at
Edinburgh, 9th September 1579. Witnesses, James Coldane, burgess of Edinburgh,
Peter Hewat, writer there, and Neill Kar, his servant. Peter Hewat, as notary, signs
for the granter. [1398, Box 36.
986. 24th September 1579.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Dunfermline, 2nd September 1579, by Robert [Pitcairn], archdeacon
of St. Andrews and commendator of Dunfermline, by which, in terms of a decree
obtained before the lords of council by Mr. John Pitcairn of that Ilk, he granted to
Mr. John one grain mill of Coilzeraw and two grain mills under the wall of the monastery
of Dunfermline, called the Heuch mills, with mill lands, etc. [cf, No. 975 supa], in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held in feu-farm.
Sasine given 24th September 1579. Bailie, Thomas Tosheauch, chamberlain of the

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monastery. Witnesses, inter alios, Mr. David Gardin of that Ilk, John Walwood, senior,
portioner of Touch, William Walwood, his son. [2514, Box 64.
Note. — Besides the mills, the precept requires sasine to be given in the lands of
Easter and Wester Gellett, Maistertoun and Rescoby, in terms of a charter granted by
the late Mr. Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle or Traill ; but see also
the writ above cited.
987. 9th October 1579.] Document, indorsed 'Exemplification of a ffine vpon the
intaile made 21st Eliz : of Kirknewton lands, etc.,' containing record of an agreement
between William Strother, senior, esquire, and certain parties, affecting the lands of
Kirknewton, Westnewton, and others, in Northumberland. Sealed in Banco at West
minster, 9th October 1579. Seal attached. [173, Box 6.
988. — October 1579.] Deliverance of the Court [of Queen's Bench ?] upon the
foregoing indenture, etc., of date 12th June 1579, No. 983 supa, confirming the trans
action, under a penalty of £480 sterling. Westminster, — October 1579. [2269,
Box 57.
989. 20th October 1579.] Charter by James Broun, baker, burgess of Dundee,
and Cristina Rollok, his spouse, alienating to William Goldman, lawful son of James
Goldman, merchant, burgess of Dundee, an annualrent of £12 Scots, secured over a
tenement on the south side of the Murray Gate of said burgh, the heirs of the late
William Clapene and William Lochmalwnye being neighbouring owners on west and
south. Dated and signed at Dundee, 20th October 1579. Witnesses, Patrick Lyoun,
bailie for giving sasine, Peter Wedderburn, George Streveling, burgesses of said burgh,
and Alexander Wedderburn, notary public, who signs for the said Cristina. [341,
Box 10.
990. 9th November 1579.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery, dated 15th October 1579, for infefting James Cochrane, eldest son natural
('senior filius naturalis') of the deceased James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, in the lands
of Barbachlaw, he having been retoured as ' lawful and nearer heir-male of tailzie next
succeeding to his said late father by provision of a charter of tailzie made thereupon,'
the said father having died 'without lawful heirs-male of his body lawfully procreated.'
Sasine given at the manor place of the lands by Alexander Gudlad, sheriff-depute of
Renfrew, on 9th November 1579. Witnesses, Gabriel Livingston of Tartarrane, Richard
Mureheid of Alderstoun, Andrew Cammeroun in Birkinschaw, Alexander Crauffurd in
Buthkennar, and John Rankyne, serjeant. Nicholas Thowmis, notary public. [355,
Box 11.
991. 17th November 1579.] Charter by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbride,
perpetual chaplain of the altar of the Holy cross, in the collegiate church of Dalkeith,
granting to Isobella Congiltoun [cf. No. 784 supra] and Edward Olipheir in
West Fentoun, spouses, in feu-farm, various houses and pieces of land [described in
sasine of date 28th March 1580, No. 995 infra], in Gulane and Lucasland, in the
barony of Dirleton, Haddington. Yearly feu-duty, 26s. 8d. Edinburgh, 17th November
1579. James, Earl of Morton, sometime Regent of Scotland, also signs the writ, in
token of consent as patron of the said altar. Witnesses not stated. [1742, Box 45.
992. 8th January 1580.] Letters by Mr. John Pitcarne of that Ilk, laird of

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Forthir, etc., appointing William Dury, John Dauisone, his procurators, for resigning
into the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, the granter's feu-
lands of Cottis, in the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in favour of Mr.
James Betoun of Creich, his heirs, etc. Dated at Forthar, 8th January 1579-80.
Witnesses, Thomas Ballingall of Rigis, Patrick Pitcarne, AA7illiam Bickartoun, and
Thomas Gourlay. [684, Box 20.
993. 22nd January 1580.] Letters of Procuratory by James Richardson of
Smeaton, for resigning in the hands of the abbot of Dunfermline an eighth part of
the lands of South Foid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline, Fife, occupied by
John AVallat [AVellwood], elder, portioner of Touch, in favour of the said John AVallat
and William AVallat, his lawful son [cf. No. 1029 infra]. Dated at Smeaton, 22nd
January 1579-80. Witnesses, David Hammyltoun, Nicolas Trumbill, John Somervell
and James Harvie, servitors of granter. Signed by the granter, whose seal is appended —
a saltire between a bull's head in chief and a galley in base. Legend : ' S. Iacobi
Richardsoun.' [2584, Box 66.
994. 29th January 1580.] Instrument of Redemption narrating that George
Craw in East Reston, son and heir of the late George Craw in East Reston, and Robert
Lawder in Twninghame, spouse of Magdalen Hume, relict of the said late George Craw,
in consideration of the sum of £50 Scots and a seven years' tack of the lands consigned
in the hands of Alexander Blyth in Coldingham, discharge and renounce in favour of
David Edingtoun of that Ilk, two husband-lands, opposite Blakburne, in the barony
of Edingtoun and sheriffdom of Berwick, mortgaged by his father, the late John Eding
toun, and they deliver up the evidents. Done in the chamber of Mr. Edmond Hay,
advocate, in Edinburgh, 29th January 1579-80. Witnesses, Patrick Edingtoun, son and
heir of David, George Lawder, son of said Robert, and John Hume, son of Robert Hume
of Reidheuch, and the said Mr. Edmond Hay. Henry Wardlaw, by apostolic authority
notary public, and John Wardlaw, co-notary. [1443, Box 37.
995. 28th March 1580.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in charter,
dated 17th November 1579, No. 991 supa, directed to Alexander Wilson in West
Fentoun, by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbryde and chaplain of the rood altar in
Dalkeith, with consent of James, Earl of Mortoun, for infefting Isobella Congilton
and Edward Oliveir, her spouse, in all and whole the houses called ' the onset '
lying in Gulane, between the lands of Mr. John Douglas on. east and of the laird of
Saltcoittis on west, proceeding to the ' Strype ' ; with four acres of arable land, namely,
three acres of land in Lucasland, between the lands of George Home on west and of
John Thomsoun on east, one piece of land called the ' butt of land lying in the mylne
fliebume hoill,' between the lands of William Forrous on west, the Murefield on east,
and Lord Ruthven's lands on north, with four ' butts ' lying in Lusylaws, the lands
of William Forrous on west, of David (or Laird) Smeberd on east, with the ' but ' lying
in Medowlands between the lands of the laird of Saltcoittis on south, east, and west,
and of William Forrous of Lucasland on north, all in the barony of Dirlton, etc.
Sasine given 28th March 1580. Witnesses, William Forrous in Gulane, Robert
Haswell there, George Forrous in Dirltoun, David Oliveir in West Fentoun, and John
Watt, servant to Barnard Howye in Gulane. John Craik, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. [240, Box 8.
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Margaret Borthwick, his spouse, alienating to Andrew Tyndale, merchant and burgess
in Edinburgh, Katherine Tod, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., a land on the south side
of the High Street in Edinburgh, in the vennel called Marlzeonis [' Marlin's '] Wynd, on
the west side thereof, precisely as described of date 30th January 1563, No. 750 supa,
also an annualrent of 32s. from a back land in same close of the late Cristine Chapman,
lying on south side of High Street, the lands of the late  Bynning, painter
(' pictoris '), now of AVilliam Bikkertoun, mason, on west, the lands of the late James
Gray and Robert Huntroddis on east, and the cemetery of Friars Preachers on south,
in security of an annualrent of 32s. due from the first land to George Paterson and
Cristine Thomson, his spouse. Edinburgh, 10th April 1580. Witnesses, Mr. AA7illiam
Harvie, advocate, Andrew Sclaitter, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, Adam Bruntoun,
merchant, burgess there, James Lowrie, messenger, and James Tarbert, notary, who
leads the granter's hand at pen. [1537, Box 40.
997. 30th March 1580.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
William Dalrumpill, burgess of Dumfries, with consent of Isabella Dalrumpill, his
spouse, as conjunct fiar, resigned into the hands of Herbert Ranyng, one of the
bailies of said burgh, a tenement in the burgh of Dumfries, presently occupied by
them, and bounded between the tenement of the late John Carrutheris, senior, on
the north, that of the late Sir John Eig on the south, the common way called ' the
Freeter gate ' on east, and the way going from the ' stinkand vennell ' to ' Mylburne ' on
west, in favour of Mr. Ninian Dalzell, schoolmaster of said town of Dumfries, and
the heirs of his body, whom failing, to Thomas Frensche in Quatcleuch, of Kirkbrydrig,
the said AA7illiam and Isabella being bound to pay to the grantees the sum of ten merks
yearly for the rent of said tenement. Sasine was duly given in terms of said resigna
tion on 30th March 1580, under reversion and power of redemption for 102 merks
Scots. Witnesses, Arthur Tod, John Scrymgeour, burgh-officers, John Haliday, senior,
and Herbert Carrutheris. Mr. David Maxwell, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
A memorandum on the back of the document states that Thomas Frensch was seised in
said tenement as heir of provision of Mr. Ninian Dalzell, on 20th November 1587.
Witnesses, Eobert Fransche of Franscheland, John Byrce, John Newall, David
Makmath and Andrew Maxwell, officers. [1564, Box 40.
998. Hth April 1580.] Notarial Instrument narrating that AVilliam Moise in
Tyrie Mill acknowledged receipt of £5 from his 'gudsone,' Lawrence Villement,
burgess of Kirkcaldy, in redemption of a tenement of land lying in the said burgh,
on the south of the common vennel, and bounded by the lands of Thomas Christie and
John Braidheid and AVilliam Cowper as described, alienated to Lawrence by John
Villement, his 'ooy,' and the granter thereupon declared the said lands redeemed.
AVitnesses, William Eeddie, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy, AVilliam Smyth, alias
Malwill, ironsmith, abiding at the west end of the bridge of said burgh, and Patrick
Villiment, brother-german of Lawrence. Andrew Brown, clerk of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. On the back of this document is an acknowledgment by Laurence
Villiment of receiving from AVilliam Eeddie, weaver, and Christian Bell, his spouse,
the sum of £43 Scots, for the tenement referred to. Both documents dated 11th
April 1580. [623, Box 18.
999. 23rd April 1580.] Charter by Florence Balfour in Nether Gogar, with consent
of Margaret Houstoun, his spouse, granting and alienating, in terms of a contract of same
date, to James Richardsoun of Smeaton, in liferent, and to his son, James Richardsoun,

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in fee, their heirs, etc., the eight oxgang lands of Nether Gogar [cf. No. 566 supra] with
mansion, etc., formerly occupied by the late Robert Shanks, lying in the barony of
Restalrig and shire of Edinburgh : To be held to the said grantees, whom failing, to
Robert Richardsoun, brother of the elder James, and his heirs, whom failing, to the
heirs whomsoever of James, for one penny Scots yearly of blench-farm. At Nether
Gogar, 23rd April 1580. Witnesses, John Houstoun, portioner of Over Lany, John
Somervell, servitor of James Richardson, William Uchiltrie, weaver in Nether Gogar,
and Mr. John Kene, notary, who with John Williamson, co-notary, signs for Margaret
Houstoun. [1397, Box 36.
1000.  1580.] Tack or Lease by Andrew [Home], commendator of the abbey
of Jedburgh, in favour of John Ker of Hirsell,. for his lifetime and after his death to
his heirs-male for nineteen years, of the lands in the barony of Prenderleith, named
and described, in the parish of Jedburgh and shire of Roxburgh, at a yearly rental of
50s. Scots, and for the vicarage teinds 40s. Scots. Dated  1580. Signed,
' Andro, cofiidatr of Jedburgh.' The seal (of which only a fragment remains) is said to
be appended 'in suppliment of the consent of our convent thairof being deceissit.'
[1024, Box 28.
1001. 20th May 1580.] Charter by Henry Lawmonth of Elenehill [cf. 2nd April
1564 supa], granting to Walter Geddy, lawful son and heir of the late Charles Geddy,
citizen of St. Andrews, an annualrent of £40 from his lands of Elenehill, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at St. Andrews,
20th May 1580. Witnesses, James Lawmonth, the granter's first-born son, Thomas
Name, clothier, William Barclay, his servant, and Charles Watson, notary public.
Signed, ' Henry Lawmonth, with my hand.' Indorsed is a discharge by Walter Geddy for
the sum of 600 merks, and a renunciation of the lands, dated 30th April 1585. Witness,
George Monypenny, brother-german of the late Thomas Monypenny of Kynkell.
[2965, Box 78.
1002. 21st May 1580.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding charter
in favour of Walter Geddy. Sasine given, 21st May 1580, by Mr. Alexander Mony
penny, bailie. Witnesses, Mr. James Spens, pedagogue of the Lord of Lovat, Charles
Geddy, son of the late Charles Geddy,  Monypenny, servant of the laird of
Balcluithe, Thomas Lange in Elenehill. Notaries, Charles Watson and Mr. John
Toddrik, A.M., both of St. Andrews diocese. [2966, Box 78.
1003. 14th June 1580.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Portus,
indweller in Newbattle, resigned in the hands of Eobert Portus, bailie of Dalkeith, that
tenement of land in the south vennel described of date 12th April 1536, No. 404
supa, in favour of William Veche in Dalkeith, son of James Veche, elder, there, who
was then duly infeft. Sasine given 14th June 1580. Robert Veche, son of James
Veche, senior, James Veche, junior, and others, witnesses. James Murray, of St.
Andrews diocese, notary, and Sir John Rolland, co-notary. [1909, Box 49.
1004. 24th June 1580.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Auchinayth, 21st June 1580, by Archibald Stewart of Castelmilk, laird of the lands, in
favour of David Crawfurd, apparent of Cartsburn, of two acres of land within the
twenty-merk lands of Finnart, occupied by Robert Branchall and Agnes Houstoun, his
spouse ; also of that piece of land called the Houndhill, within the land called Stewart's
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tenement, in the parish of Innerkip, sheriffdom or barony of Renfrew. Sasine given
24th June 1580, by James AVeir, bailie. Witnesses, John Symsoun, Stephen Scott, and
Archibald Gawy. George Thomson, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [2168, Box 55.
1005. 24th and 31st July 1580.] Charter of feu-farm by Esme, Earl [afterwards
Duke] of Lenox, etc., commendator of Abirbrothok and convent, granting to David
Lyell, burgess of Arbroath, and Janet Rynd, his spouse, and their heirs, those five
acres of the abbey lands of Ponderlawfield, with teinds, presently occupied by the said
David and his tenants, and which lie on the south side of the common way, between
that way and the acre which John Lyne now possesses, in the barony and regality of
Abirbrothok and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held feu-farm for a reddendo of two bolls
dry barley, convent measure, and thirty pence Scots yearly, with duplicand of the feu
farm at entry of heirs. Dated at St. Andrews and Arbroath, 24th and 31st July 1580.
Signed, 'Esme, Commadatar of Arbrothe,' and also by Alexr. Cwke, Alex1. Gyb,
Thomas Lyndisay, and . . [name illegible], members of the chapter. [336, Box 10.
1006. 10th and 18th September 1580.] Tack or Lease by William Ainslie, vicar
of Maxton, with consent of David [Erskine], commendator of Dryburgh, as patron,
letting to James Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, the teinds, teindsheaves, etc., of the
vicarage of Maxton, for the term of nineteen years from Beltane (1st May) 1581, for a
yearly rental of £10 Scots. Dated and signed at Stirling and Maxton, 10th and 18th
September 1580. Witnesses, Robert Fowlis, Thomas Suithhous, Alexander Erskin,
and William Ainslie, ' schirurginar.' Signed by the vicar, commendator, and by Mungo
Wilsoune, Robert Myll, and James Jamsoun, the last name being indistinct. Convent
seal gone. Ainslie's is broken, but bears a cross fleury. Legend : ' S. Willelmi
Hensl . .' [546, Box 16.
1007. 16th November 1580.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a charter by
Alexander Home of Manderstoun, dated at Coldingham, 13th November 1580, and precept
directed to George Hude, as bailie, for infefting Alexander Bradie, fisher in Eymouth,
in a third part of that cottage-land now occupied by Bradie, lying in the town of
Eyemouth, between the cottage-land of John Gray on the north, the remaining two
parts of [Bradie's] cottage-land on the south, the public way on the east, and the
'heidrig'of Houndlaw on the west. Sasine given Kith November 1580. Witnesses,
Thomas Bradie, Cuthbert Eastoun, John Gray, Adam Trenscheour, dwellers in
Eymouth, John Pitie in Helawis, and Alexander Merschall in Fluris. AA7illiam Lamb,
notary public. [1348, Box 35.
1008. 19th November 1580.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mark [Ker], com
mendator of the monastery of Newbattle, directed to Robert Reid of Southsyde, as
bailie, for infefting Patrick Portuous in Newbattle as lawful heir of his brother-
german, the late Thomas Portuous, in eight acres of land near the town of Newbattle on
the north side, and a piece of land called Brewhouse-bank, now occupied by William
Portuous, father of the late Patrick, bounded between the croft and lands of the late
William Lintoun and the common vennel going to Dalhoussy on south, Robert Moffett's
lands and those formerly occupied by AVilliam Dickesoun on west, the lands of Pen-
clreich on north, and the lands sometime George Richardson's, with the ' Bank heid '
on east, as described, in the granter's barony of Newbattle, sheriffdom of Edinburgh :
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his wife. At Newbattle, 19th November 1580. AVitnesses, David Stevin and other
servants of the earl, and John Foulis, notary. Signed, 'Marcus, comendatarius de
Newbotil.' [1971, Box 50.
1009. 20th November 1580.] Precept of Glare Constat by William, Lord Euthven
and Dirlton, for infefting Oliver Edzar in the half-merk land of Wolstruther, in the
territory of AVolstruther and shire of Berwick, as heir of his father, Richard Edzar of
Flass. Dated at Edinburgh, 20th November [indorsed 1580]. This document is much
defaced. The signature of Lord Ruthven is illegible. Seal attached, faint impression.
The witnesses whose names are visible are Mr. James Hering, provost of Methven,
and Peter Hewatt, notary public. [329, Box 10.
1010. 17th December 1580.] Instrument of Redemption narrating that Richard
Abircrumby of Poltoun, burgess of Edinburgh, acknowledged receipt from David
Balfour of Inchry of three hundred merks on behalf of David's father, the late David
Balfour of the Powis, whereupon Abircrumby renounced his rights to a £20 annualrent
over the lands of Powis, in the parish of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clakmannan.
Done in Mr. John Kene's writing-booth in Edinburgh, 17th December 1580. Robert
Abercromby, Richard's brother, and others, witnesses. John Kene and Robert Gairdner,
co-notaries. [950, Box 26.
1011. 24th November 1580.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Arbuthnott of that Ilk appeared personally before William Lepar and Alexander
Chope, bailies of the burgh of Inverbervie, who, in full court, by an inquest of the elder
and greater part of the co-burgesses, etc., of the said burgh, decreed that the said
Andrew Arbuthnott was nearest and lawful heir to James Arbuthnott, his grand
father, in certain lands and tenements in the burgh in which he ought to be infeft, viz.
45s. annualrent from a tenement of John Rait, senior, in the Cowgate, the Earl
Marishall and Andrew Moncur in Hilltoun, adjoining owners ; two roods in the Braid-
yard, called 'Lyntrudis,' the lands of John Rait, senior, and Walter Blyth adjoining;
two roods in the Seagate, the lands of Edward Scollow, burgess of Kyrkwald, and
Patrick Gray, weaver, adjoining ; and one rood in the Burghauche, the lands of Mr. David
Lindsay, minister at Leith, and Andrew Moncur adjoining; and sasine was given to
him accordingly by William Lepar, one of the bailies, 24th November 1580. William
Rait of Halgrein being a witness. Robert Myln, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [449,
Box 13.
1012.  158-.] Precept of Glare Constat by James Lermonth of Dairsie,
provost, Alexander Winchester, Mr. William Cok, Alexander Carstaris, and Mr.
William Russel, bailies of St. Andrews, for infefting John Dundas, now of New
liston, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late James Dundas of New
liston, son of the deceased Christine Cant, in four particates of burgh land or four
crofts within the burgh roods of St. Andrews, as particularly described of date 4th
July 1556, No. 656 supa. Precept not signed, and date incomplete, 158-. [2640,
Box 68.
1013. 10th January 1581.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, granting
and alienating to Duncan M'Adame, his heirs, etc., the whole 20s. land of Lomnochtie,
yielding £20 Scots of yearly rental, in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr :
To be held blench of the granter. Precept of sasine directed to William Campble of

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Glesnok. At Blairquhan, 10th January 1580-1. Witnesses, John M'Quhorne, minister
of Stratoun, Quintin Mur of Hallowchapell, the said William Campbell, and William
Wallace of Dullaris. Signed by the granter. [2655, Box 68.
1014. 10th January 1581.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by William Campbell of Glasnok, as bailie, 21st January
1580-1. Andrew M'Caddam of Watterhead of Geith, Quintin M'Caddam of Knok-
gerroll, AVilliam Wallace of Dullaris, and others, witnesses. Michael Wallace, of
Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1061, Box 29.
1015. 10th January 1581.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhane, selling
and alienating to Andrew Macadam in Wathirheid of Geithe, and Christina
Kennedy, his spouse, their heirs and assignees, the 20s. lands of Bennan now occupied
by Thomas Logye, yielding £20 Scots yearly, lying in the earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held in fee and heritage for one penny in blench-farm if
asked. Precept of same directed to Quintin Maccaddam of Knokgurow. Dated at
Blairquhan, 10th January 1580-1. Witnesses, John M'quhorne, minister of Stratoun,
AVilliam Campbell of Glesnok, AVilliam Wallace of Dullaris, and Quintegern Mure of
Hallowchapill. Signed, ;Johne Kennedy of Blairquhan.' [3034, Box 80.
1016. 11th January 1581.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the said Andrew
M 'Add am of Waterhead of Geycht, and Christian Kennedy, following on precept in
the above charter. Sasine given 11th January 1580-1. Witnesses, William Steill in
Mikel-Shallacht, John Mur in Cragmolloche, John Steinsoun in Watterheid, and Andrew
M'Cluir in Bennan. Michael Wallace, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [498, Box 15.
1017. 24th March 1581.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of AA7ILLIAM Dewar in
Southfoid and Jonet Stevinson, his spouse, on a precept in a charter of feu-farm to
them (dated  1569) by Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, of a quarter
of the town and lands of South Foid, with a sixteenth part of the same in the parish
and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife. Sasine given, on 24th March 1580-1,
by John Walwod, elder, portioner of Touch, as bailie, to William Dewar personally, and
to Andrew Walwod in Southfoid acting for Jonet Stevinson. AVitnesses, Thomas
Tosheauch, chamberlain of the monastery, John Davidson, servant of commendator, John
Burne in Easter Gellett, and others. James Kingorne, notary public. [538, Box 16.
1018. 16th April 1581.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Richardson,
lawful son of the late Richard Richardson inBallincreif, narrating that in terms of a charter
to him by Thomas Richardson in Gulane, the latter personally gave sasine of an annual-
rent of 40s. to be paid from a tenement of land, bounded by the lands of the late John
Greif, Walter AVilson, and George Levingtoun of Saltcoitts, as described, in the town
and territory of Gulane, barony of Dirlton, constabulary of Haddington, etc., under
reversion and payment of £20 Scots. Done 16th April 1581. AVitnesses, Thomas
Hepburn, brother of Henry Hepburn of Fortoun, and others. John Craik, notary
public. [520, Box 15.
1019. 5th May 1581.] Precept by John [Carswell ?], bishop of Sodor or the Isles, and
commendator of the monastery of Ecolmkill, for inducting into the rectory and parish of
Kilmore, in the earldom (or county) of Arran, Hector Makalestar, lawful son of
Charles Makalestar of Terbert, and constable of the same, the parish being vacant by

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the demission of Sir Alexander M'Alestar, last rector. The precept is directed to the
minister or reader of the churches of Kilmore and Kilbride in Arran, and is dated at
Glasgow, 5th May 1581. AVitnesses, Alexander M'Alestar, prior of Archatan,
Gilchalum M'Balag, Andrew Calder, and George Brounsyde, notary public. Signed by
the bishop and by Alexander M'Murchay, reader of the church of Kilmory, executor of the
precept. An instrument is indorsed, but is too faint to be deciphered. [1484, Box 38.
1020. 15th May 1581.] Instrument narrating that John Eistoun of Scottanflatt
with his own hands gave sasine to his son and heir-apparent, Thomas Eistoun, of the
whole lands of Scottanflatt, extending to a fifty-shilling land in the regality of Torphichen
and shire of Linlithgow, reserving the granter's liferent of half the lands. Sasine given
15th May 1581. Witnesses, Alexander Home in Denes, James Polwarth of Costoun,
Peter Polwarth of Hilderstoun, and James Glen in Torphichen. James Johnstoun,
notary, ' clericus Sanctiandree diocesis, sacro sancti senatus ac regia auctoritate notarius
et tabelio publicus,' also admitted by lords of council. [2985, Box 78.
1021.  1581.] Tack of Teinds by John [Stewart], Earl of Athole, tacksman of
the parish kirk of Inchadyne, the teinds of which are let to him and his predecessors
by the ' deaconis ' [deans] of Dunkeld, with consent of his curators, John, Earl of
Montrose, James, commendator of Inchaffray, James Menzies of that Ilk, Thomas
Stewart of Grantullie, and George Drummond of Blair, granting to John Campbell of
Lawers and Beatrix Campbell, his spouse, and the survivor of them, the teindsheaves
of the lands of Scheane in Glenquoych in the parish of Incheadin, sheriffdom of Perth,
and diocese of Dunkeld, for a term of nineteen years from Lammas 1582, at a yearly
rent of 40s., 20s. of which is payable to the deacon [dean] and chapter of Dunkeld.
Dated  1581. Testing clause blank. Signed, 'J. E. Atholl.' [1140*, Box 30.
1022. 28th May 1581.] Letters of Reversion by Andrew Cowane, burgess in
Stirling, and Elizabeth Alschunder [Alexander], his spouse, in favour of David Balfour
of Powhous, binding themselves that, on the payment of 400 merks of principal, they
will release the lands of Powhous, in the sheriffdom of Clackmannan, from an annual
interest of 40 merks. Dated at Stirling, 28th May 1581. Witnesses, James Pont,
commissary of Dunblane, John Forster, burgess of Stirling, and Walter Arnett, notary.
Signed, 'Androw Cowane w* my hand.' 'Elesobatht Alexander w* my hand.' Seal
attached, not clearly legible. [774, Box 22.
1023. 1st June 1581.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the hands of
AVilliam Lepar, one of the bailies of Inverbervie, by John Rait, senior, burgess of
Inverbervie, in favour of Alexander Choip, a co-burgess, and Elizabeth Calvert,
his spouse, a tenement occupied by John Myln, tailor, on the north side of the Market
Street [' vico forali '] of the burgh, as described, the northern boundary being arable
lands called John's bank : To be held of the king in burgage and of the granter in
feu-farm for 26s. 8d. Scots. Sasine given 1st June 1581, James Symsoun, reader
('lectore') at Kinneff, being a witness, with Andrew Sowtter and David Coipland,
dwellers in the burgh, George Rait, officer, Eobert Myln, notary. [450, Box 13.
1024. 3rd June 1581.] Letters under the quarter seal by King James the Sixth
presenting Mr. John Pitcairn to the commendator of Dunfermline [Eobert Pitcairn]
and convent, as hereditary bailie of the regality, the office of bailie being vacant by the
death of the Earl of Morton. Edinburgh, 3rd June 1581. [1074, Box 29.

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1025. 10th July 1581.] Tack by Adam [Bothwell], bishop of Orkney, com
mendator of Holyrood, in favour of James Murray, brother-german to the late William
Murray of Polmais, John Murray of Polmais, and James Murray, his brother, and
the longest liver of them, in liferent, for all their lifetime and nineteen years thereafter,
of the teindsheaves of Broughton, the teindsheaves of Saughtonhall, the teindsheaves of
Lochbank or Halkerston's croft and Quhytcroft, all in the parsonage of St. Cuthberts,
regality of Holyrood, barony of Broughton, and shire of Edinburgh ; also the teindsheaves
of Over Liberton in said shire. Yearly payments : for Broughton, one hundred merks
Scots ; for Sauchtonhall, twelve bolls wheat, twenty bolls beir, two chalders oats, or £8
for the wheat, twenty merks for the beir, and £9, 6s. 8d. for the oats ; for Lochbank,
etc., eight bolls wheat (or eight merks money) and eight bolls beir (or eight merks) ;
and for Upper Liberton, ten bolls wheat (or ten merks), fourteen bolls beir (or fourteen
merks), and two chalders of oats (or £9, 6s. 8d.). Signed at Holyroodhouse, 10th July
1581, by the bishop, as commendator, and by Andrew Blakhall, Mr., Alexander Forester,
Mr., Peter Blakwod, Mr. [the word Mr. = minister, being added after names instead of
'Dene,' formerly prefixed], and James Abarcrumby. Seal of Holyrood Abbey attached,
in fair preservation, the commendator's arms being : on a chevron between three trefoils
slipped, a mullet. See Register of Holyrood, plate iv. [169, Box 6.
1026. 21st July 1581.] Letters of Reversion by William Sibbett in Cambuskenneth
in favour of David Balfour of Incherye, who has alienated to him an annualrent of
twenty merks Scots from the lands of Powhouse in the sheriffdom of Clackmannan ;
binding himself that on payment of 200 merks ('stampit penneis and plakis being
exceptit ') in the parish kirk of Stirling, or consigned in the hands of the provost and
bailies there, he will resign the lands. Dated at Powhouse, 21st July 1581. Witnesses,
John Malice in Cambuskynneth, John Scharp and William M'kye, servitors of David
Balfour, John Callender in West Grange, and Walter Arnot, notary public. Signed,
' AVellzem Sebbet wy* my hand.' Seal attached, much defaced, but apparently bearing
a cross moline. [2987, Box 78.
1027.  15 — .] Letter of Reversion by Robert Craigingelt of that Ilk and
Elizabeth Erskine of Gartmore, his spouse, in favour of David Balfour of Inscheoch,
fiar of Powhous, binding themselves, on payment of £100 Scots in the parish kirk of
Stirling, to resign one-half of an annualrent of £20 Scots over the lands of Powhous in
the lordship of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, and the remainder on pay
ment of another £100. Dated and signed at Stirling (day and year blank). Witnesses,
John Graheme of Ballindorrane, James Wyse, AVilliam Darroch, James Oswald, notary,
and John Wallas, co-notary. Signed, 'RCragingelt of yat ilk, Elezebeth Erskin of
Gartmof.' Two seals attached, in a very defaced condition. [1173, Box 31.
1028. 28th July 1581.] Tack by AA7alter [Reid], abbot of Kinloss, and convent
thereof, granting to their servitor John Paradice, his heirs and assignees, certain
houses and yards occupied by James Bruce and James Walkar in Kinlos, ' lyand at the
west end of Athes woud at the eist on the ane pairt, and thairfra mercheand as the gett
lyes, sowth and north endlangis be Andro Spense yaird dyk at the west on the uther
pairt, extending fra James Reidis dyk at his land endis at the sowth, discenden to the
commond gett at the land endis of Mwrtoune at the north, togidder with twa akirris of
land lyand be sowth Athes woud betwix the akirris of land perteining to Robert
Johnstoune and his moder Elizabeth Hwym at the eist and wast pairtis, extending fra
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within the barony and regality of Kinlos and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres, for the
space of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1581, at a yearly rental of 6s. 8d. Scots
money, and for each of the two acres five firlots ' ferme victuall ' at Candlemas, ' with
fowir pultrie for fowir penneis the pece,' or for 'ilk bott of the said fermes ' the sum of
6s. 8d. money at the option of the lessee. Precept of sasine directed to Andrew Forsyth,
apparent of Vindehillis, as bailie. Dated at Kinlos, 28th July 1581. Witnesses, John
Young of Kilmanadye, Thomas Dundas, Andro Forsyth, and David Duncan. Signed,
' Walterus Abbas of Kinlos.' ' Ego Archebaldus Breidwoid subscribo.' ' Ego AUexr Baud
subscribe' Seal attached, oval ; the Virgin seated with the Child on her knee, both
crowned ; three kneeling figures in foreground, above which a winged figure is hovering ;
a star at top of seal. Legend : 'S. Commvne Monasterii de Kynlos.' [310, Box 10.
1029. 14th August 1581.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter and
precept (dated 20th May 1579) by Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline,
granting to William AValwod, son and heir-apparent of John Walwod, elder, portioner
of Touch, in feu-farm, that eighth part of the lands of South Foid, now occupied by him,
in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife. Sasine given, 14th August
1581, by Thomas Toscheauch, chamberlain of the monastery. Witnesses, WiUiam and
Alexander Carny, sons of the late Andrew Carny of Clachladrum, Andrew Walwod in
South Foid, and Merlay Dewar there. James Kingorne, notary public. [1424, Box 37.
1030. Hth September 1581.] Charter by George Ogilvie of Dunlugas, granting
to Alexander Auchincraw in Northfield a half cotland lying in the town of Colding
ham, bounded between the lands of David Ellem on west and Umphred Crawfurd's
cotland on east, the cemetery on south and highway on north, as described ; also a half
acre of land in the Northfield, bounded by the common lone on east, the ' Hawauk ' on
west, the gardens of Northfield on north, and the ' commoun ' on south, as described, all
in the barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick [see also charter, 1st January 1578,
No. 956 supra] : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty amounting in all to 15s. 4d.
Dated at Banff, 11th September 1581. Witnesses, Martin Forman in Fodlaw, Sir
George Scot, notary, and others. Signed, 'george ogiluy of dulugus with my hand.'
Seal attached, defaced. [1714, Box 44.
1031.  158-.] Charter [or copy of charter] by Thomas Wentoun of Stradichtie-
martene for implementing his part of a contract between him and Thomas Wentoun,
his uncle, dated 20th April last, ordered to be recorded in the books of the lords of
council of the sheriffdom of Forfar, the commissary of St. Andrews and of the provost
and bailies of Dundee, by virtue of which he is bound to infeft his uncle in a liferent
for his life ; wherefore he gives and grants to his said uncle Thomas, for his life only, an
annualrent of twenty merks Scots, to be uplifted at the feast of the Lord's nativity
[25th December] yearly, from his lands and town of Petteinpene lying in the barony of
Stradichtie-martene, regality of Rescobe, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held of the
granter, his heirs and assignees, in fee heritably, for a reddendo of two pennies Scots of
blench-farm, if asked. The charter is not signed, the testing clause is not complete,
and the date not filled in. [158-.] [3282, Box 87.
1032. 17th October 1581.] Letter of Reversion by Hary Crichton, brother-german
to Patrick Crychtoun of Strathurde, in favour of George Stewart of Arntullie of the
lands of Arnetullie, mortgaged to the said Harry for 200 merks. Dated at Dunkeld,
17th October 1581. Witnesses, James Wallandy of Auchnagowell, John Stewart in

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Rotmell, Sir Duncan M'Nair, notary, and Patrick Gregour, the granter's servant.
[695, Box 20.
1033. — November 1581 (?).] Portion of a Charter by Andrew Murray of Arngosk,
knight, in terms of a contract, dated 11th November 1581, granting to Mungo (Quint!
gern) Weir and Katherine Burne, his spouse, £100 Scots of annualrent from the
lands of Wester Duddingston. Precept of sasine directed to William Bonkill, clothier,
burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie. Testing clause, etc., cut away. [1033, Box 28.
1034. 24th November 1581.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Pitcairn of
Forthir, for the love he bore to his lawful son, Robert Pitcarne, and that he might
live honourably, passed to his own lands of Dounfield [in the shire of Fife] and gave
sasine to the said Robert in said lands with tower, etc., reserving a liferent to the
granter and his wife, Agnes Atoune. Sasine given 24th November 1581. Witnesses,
Patrick Pitcairn, William Bickartoun, David Ray, and other servants of granter.
Andrew Greif, notary. [926, Box 26.
1035. 7th December 1581.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the notary
and witnesses, Patrik Cokburne, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Berwick, in terms of
the king's letters, passed to two husband-lands ' foirnent Blaikburne,' in said sheriffdom,
and there, conform to a decreet obtained by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, heritor of
said lands, against Captain Robert Lawder in Tuninghame and Magdalene Home, his
spouse, the sheriff-depute, finding the ground of the said lands ' void and red,' immedi
ately entered and possessed the said David, his servants and goods, upon the said two
husband-lands, 'and deliverit the plewch stilt in the said Davidis handis vpone the
arabill grownd thairof,' to be peaceably occupied, laboured, and used by him as his
proper heritage in time coming, as in the royal letters. Done at 1 1 A.M. on 7th December
1581 before Bartholomew Burnet, John Burnet, John Malcumboy, servants of David
Edington, Adam Cokburne, brother-german of said Patrick, James Cokburne in Lang
toun, and Mathew Belsches, officer of said sheriffdom. George Craig, notary public.
[3283, Box 87.
1036. 27th January 1582.] Procuratory of Resignation by Symon Makculloch of
Myrtoun appointing Mr. Patrick Vans of Barnbarroch to resign in the hands of King
James the Sixth the lands and barony of Myrtoun, with tower, etc., in the lordship of
Galloway and shire of AVigton, in favour of the granter's son and heir, AA7illiam
M'Culloch ; reserving the granter's liferent and that of his wife, Mariota Gordon, in
certain lands. Dated and signed at Myrtoun, 27th January 1581 [1582]. Witnesses,
Thomas M'Culloch, son of Alexander M'Culloch of Killasser, Walter Adiestoun in Vig,
and Laurence Colvill. A memorandum on the back states that Sir John Gordon of
Lochinvar made the resignation at Holyrood in February. John [Maxwell], Earl of
Morton, a witness. [255, Box 8.
1037. 28th February 1582.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming to
Thomas Tosheauch, chamberlain of the monastery of Dunfermline, his heirs, etc., a
charter in his favour by Eobert [Pitcairn], commendator of the said monastery, dated
at Dunfermline, 10th September 1580, granting the great meadow, commonly called the
new meadow, with the arable lands and others, lying between the burn course called
Pitfirrane Myre and the lands of Crummy on the west, the meadow called the Alms
meadow ('pratum eleemosinarii lie ammerallis medow') and the lands of Galrig on the

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east, the lands of Pitluver, Randellis Craigis, with a part of Medowend, on south, the
said burn course, the lands of Galrig Cavill and Pitfirrane on north, as described, in
the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held in feu-farm for £6, 13s. 4d.
Scots yearly. Bailie named in precept of sasine, John Walwod, elder, portioner of
Touch. Confirmed at Holyrood, 28th February 1581-2. Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli,
vol. v. No. 343. [466* Box 14.
1038. 9th May 1582.] Instrument narrating that in presence of John Moresoun,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, John Ros, ironsmith, burgess of Edinburgh, with
consent of Agnes Realsoun, resigned a tenement at the head of Niddry's Wynd
[cf. No. 615 supra and No. 1203 infra] in favour of Mr. Thomas Gilbert, advocate, the
same having been mortgaged and again redeemed by him ; further, the said Thomas
Gilbert resigned the whole tenement, back and front, in favour of himself and Christina
Henrysoun, his spouse, their heirs, etc., who were duly infeft by the said bailie.
Sasine given 9th May 1582. AVitnesses, Nicolas Uddart, merchant, Mr. John Provand,
merchant, and others. Alexander Guthrie, notary public. [1627, Box 42.
1039. 8th June 1582.] Charter by Robert Cunninghame, son and heir of the late
Robert Cunninghame in Dalkeith, conveying to William Waiche, indweller of the
town of Dalkeith, and to Catharine Portwous, his spouse, an annualrent of £20 from
three parts of a cottage-land in Dalkeith on the south side of the High Street, bounded
between the fourth part of said land, now belonging to James Heiche on east, and the
tenement of the late Nicolas Watsoun's heirs on west. At Dalkeith, 8th June 1582.
Witnesses, Robert Portuous, bailie in Dalkeith, and others. Archibald Millar, notary,
signs for granter. [1681, Box 43.
1040. 10th June 1582.] Charter by Esme, first Duke of Lennox, Earl of Darnley,
Lord of Torboltoun, Dalkeith, etc., granting to Robert Cuninghame, son and heir of
the late Eobert Cuningham, the above three parts of a cottage-land, with three parts of
a yard of the same, lying in the town of Dalkeith on the south side of the great street
between the land (a fourth part of said cottage-land) belonging to James Heich on east,
and the tenement of the heirs of the late Nicholas Watsoun on the west, which three
parts were formerly held by the late Eobert and Bessie Lawson, his wife [cf. No. 655
supa], from the late James, Earl of Morton (Eegent), in feu-farm in chief, and now
belong to the granter by gift from the king on account of the Earl's forfeiture : To be
held of the granter for 10s. yearly feu-duty ; reserving Bessie Lawson's liferent. At
Dalkeith, 10th June 1582. Witnesses, Mr. David M'Gill, advocate, Mr. Henry Kerr of
Greinland, and Archibald Millar, notary public. Signed, ' Efme Duik of Lenox and
Lord Dalkyeth.' [1344, Box 35.
1041. 16th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at the city of Dunkeld, 1st March 1581-2) by George Stewart of Arntullie, grant
ing and alienating to Alexander Pennycuke, in Craigtoun, the lands of Craigtoun,
lying in the barony of Laychwood and the sheriffdom of Perth. Witnesses to charter,
John Irving of Muklymoir, Alexander Stewart of Dalgis, Sir John Sandison, and
David Morison. Sasine given, on 16th June 1582, by John Pennycuke, portioner of
Dulgarthill, as bailie. Witnesses, Donald Caddell in Laduky, Andrew Caddell, his son,
David Elder there, and William Anderson in Newtoun. Notaries, Duncan M'Nair of
Dunblane diocese, and David Morisone of Dunkeld diocese, both by apostolic authority.
[3205, Box 83.
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1042. 23rd June 1582.] Obligation by Anthony Johnson of Spyllesby, in the
county of Lincoln, tailor, to pay to Agnes Potts of Gateside, county Durham, and
Thomas Potts there, 20 merks. Dated 23rd June 1582. [2062, Box 52.
1043. 24th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Dalkeith, 10th June 1582, by Esme, Duke of Lennox, lord of Dalkeith, etc.,
granting to Robert Cunninghame, son and heir of the late Eobert Cunningham,
the three parts of a cottage-land, described in No. 1040 supa, lying in the town of
Dalkeith, reserving the liferent to Bessie Lawson, mother of the grantee. Sasine given
by Robert Porteous in Dalkeith, as bailie, 24th June 1582. Witnesses, John Mathesoun
in Dalkeith, Robert Porteous, younger, there, and William Porteous, messenger in
Edinburgh. Notary, Archibald Millar. [2532, Box 65.
1044. 24th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Cwning-
hame, son and heir of the late Robert Cwninghame in Dalkeyth, freely, with his
own hands, gave sasine of the annualrent of £20 Scots, granted on 8th June 1582,
No. 1039 supa, to William Waiche, indweller, and to Katharine Porteous, his
spouse. Done on 24th June 1582. Witnesses, John Mathesoun in Dalkeith,
Robert Portuous, junior, there, and William Portuouse, messenger. Archibald Millar,
notary. [791, Box 22.
1045. Hth August 1582.] Agreement dated at Kelso, 11th August 1582, between
Thomas Falave or Fala, in Home, on one part, and Katherine Hoppringill, spouse
of the late John Fala in Nenthorn, on the other part, by which she consents to
the immediate entry of the said Thomas, his heirs, etc., to the 'rowmes,' tacks,
steadings, corns, and cattle which belonged to her late husband, while Thomas Fala
binds himself and his heirs to pay her ' zeirly induring hir dayes only, sevin bollis
victuall, viz., thre bollis and ane half rynnen met beir, and vther thre bollis and
ane half heippit ait meill, vytht the half land heidroome quhilk James Hendersone
duellis intill presently, vytht ane gyrse soume, ane infeild and ane vther outfeild,
induring hir dayes only, and scho nor nane of hirris, kyne, freyndis or assignais, to clame
nor allege ony kyndnes thairto efter hir deceis.' Katherine shall also have 'the haill
insycht geir except only ane furneist bed and the haill queik [living] gudis to be equaly
devidit tham, by the herzealdis.' The victuals are to be paid between Candlemas and
Martinmas yearly, and delivered in the town of Nenthorn 'vytht the custome half
furlot of Kelso,' John Palmer in Kelso becoming surety for the delivery of the said
victual, to whom Thomas Fala grants warrandice and power of distraint if necessary
over his lands of Nenthorn. Instruments were required by the parties from Thomas
Aitkin, the notary subscribing, at 3 p.m. of the date, in George Houme's house in Kelso.
Witnesses, Mark Home of Hardismylne, the said George Home in Kelso, George
Glasinvrycht there, Eobert Danestoun there, called of the Charterhous, and Alexander
Brounfeild of the Neddermains. [814, Box 23.
1046.  1582.] Document relating to the duties and thirlage of Foidsmill—
apparently an agreement between the farmers of the Grange of Crombie and the miller.
It is here given in full. 'Memorandum— This is the dewite quhilkis we fermoraris of
the Grangis of Crummy, haldin of the Abbay of Culros of the Abbot and Conuent of
the sam, auchit to do to ouir mile that we ar thyrll to, callit Foidis mill, baytht anent
the multur that we aw to hyr and otheris nessessaris pertenand to hyr as eftyr
followis :— Item, In primis The thyrile, the haile toun and grangis of Crummy to haif

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twa chaldyr of schilling and of the twa chaldyr of schilling the fermoraris to haif ane
boll and the multraris ane pec, wythtout ony knaif schipe or ony other dewite aucht be
the fermoraris to the mill for the said twa chaldyr of schilling scheling and gryndin
sufficiently. Item, the haile grangis of Crummy and fermorerris thairof aw to haif
aucht chaldyr of schilling, quhilkis schilling the fermoraris payis to the plaice of Culros
for xv schaldyr of maill for and the multraris to haif ane pec and the fermoraris
twa bollis ay quhill the auchit chaldyr be multrit. Item, giff the fermoraris fallis ony
mair nor this x [sic ? xv] schaldyr of schilling the multraris to haif ane pec and
the fermoraris xxu pecis. Item, this is the just thyrll that we fermoraris of
Crummy aw to our mile quhilk was vsit in Gilbert Foidis tyme and in Robert
Carnis tyme quhilk was befor Gilbert Fod in the said mile, and keipit the mill hymselff
and was callit Eob Miller for the sam. Item the said Gilbert Foid, all his tym, held
ane servant in his houise that keipit the mile and maid seruice to the Grangis vpone
the said Gilbertis expensis, payand him meit and fee thairfor and the Grangis payit
nathing bot thair multyr allanerly. Item, for this cauise the millerris and multraris aw
to fynd ws fermoraris ane dry and sufficient mill and millhouise wytht sufficient
nessesaris pertenand to the mile to lawbour the forsaid wituall wytht, and we fermoraris
aw to do nathing to the mile except to help to draw hir stanis quhen thay ar reiddy
wyne. Item the sam multyr we wis zit. Item, the saidis millaris multraris hes ane
certane land of ws for his soumis grise quhilk he aucht to haif had of the Grangis, maid
to him be the decreit of fouir men and nother will he pay ws the teynd of it
nor zit content us thairfor, and the saidis multraris for his horse grise, quhilk he
hes land of ws for, auchit to help ws fermoraris to laid in our corne in harst and furthe
wytht our fuilze in beir-seid tyme, and to help to the mile wytht our dry corne and to
the plaice of Culros wytht our fermis, the quhilk he dois nocht. Item we aw nathing
to the mile bot as the Grangis payit to the mile quhen it was in the plaice hand.
Item quhen the Grangis was in the plaice hand thair was sawin in the haile towne bot
xvj chaldyr of aitis, of quheit twa chaldyr, of beir xx bollis, quhilk sal be prowin
and stand in mistyr and consyddyr quhat multyr was gottin than be thair is now, and
than the maile was alse weile payit as it is now. It is nocht aneucht to seik ws wytht
new nowationis quhilk is a contrar justice and the common weile. Item the said
multraris will nocht fynd ws ane dry and sufficient houise vpone our mile as he aw to
do for to lawbour my lordis fermis in, bot quhen it is ane schour scho is all in ane myr
and weitis all the wituall that cumis to hir quhen it is weit. Gif this be thankfully
doun or nocht, God wot and the cuntre kennis.
' Memorandum — It is constitut and wis in this realm throw all the haile realme that
other fermoraris or maile men sail sell als meikle of the crop of the ground as to pay
ane termis maile and uphald the haile gangand pleuchis to lawbour the ground wytht.
Mem. If it may schance, as it dois at tymis, that we quha ar fermoraris of Crummy
and other plasis that we want of ouir fermis to the plaice and maister wytht and hes it
nocht growand that zeir and ane price set thairon be ouir maister and his factouris ;
quhy may we nocht sell alse meikle of the nixt crop as to pay ouir maistir wytht als
weile as the maile man sellis to pay his maistyr wytht. Mem. Quhair he suld haif ane
kyll of thre or four bollis of aitis, to help puir men he suld haif ane horse to help in
wytht his thyrle. Mem. That we fermoraris of Crummy auchit to scheis the mile
knaif of ouir mile at ouir schesing and nocht to be schosin be the multraris. Mem. We
get na teynd of John Futhe as we get of Andro Wilsoun his land giffin furtht of the
Grangis in lyk maner as his is, and we auchit to haif the teynd thairof be rason
we haif the haile teynd of the Grangis of Crummy. Mem. J the
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teyndis of our grangis we may sell thame or lawbour thame at quhat myll we pleis [as
the wis] 1 off the realme of Scotland is. 1 the teynd
of Johne Futheis mill and the quhilk we fermoraris auchit to haif and the said Johne
[Futhe hes held] J the saidis teynd schewis fra ws wrangously this xxx zeris bygane,
the quhilk 1 to ws fermoraris of the Graingis of
Crummy Patrik] 1 Futhie acceptis this condisioun quhilk is gevin
be tennentis of Crumbe I oblis never to cum in the [contrair] 1
the zier of God im vc fourscoir twa zeris.2 (Signed) Patrik Futhie wl my hand/
[839, Box 24.
1047. 9th September 1582.] Charter by James Kincaid, younger, of that Ilk,
and of Craiglokart, with consent of Christine Leslie, his spouse, in favour of Stephen
Kincaid, portioner of Broughton, in liferent, and of Robert Kincaid, his second son,
and his heirs-male, etc., of an annualrent of £20 Scots from the lands of Craiglokart,
manor-place, etc. : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th
September 1582. Witnesses, Edward Kyncaid, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Kyncaid,
brother-german of Stephen, William Laing and Alexander Freir, writers. Seals attached ;
the first — a fess ermine between two mullets in chief and a castle, triple towered,
in base. 'S. . . . Kincaid'; the second — quarterly first and fourth, a bend charged
with three buckles ; second and third, a lion rampant. Legend broken away, but
evidently the seal of Christine Leslie. [222, Box 8.
1048. [9th] September 1582.] Letter of Reversion by the said Stevin Kincaid,
portioner of Broughton, for himself and as administrator to Robert Kincaid, his second
son, in favour of James Kincaid, younger, of that Ilk, and Cristiane Leslie,
his spouse, of the said lands of Craiglokart, conveyed in security as above stated.
Dated  September 1582. Witnesses, Robert and Edward Kyncaid, not designed,
and AA7illiam Laing, writer. Signed by granter. Seal attached, bearing a tower only.
Legend, 'Robertas Kincaid.' [223, Box 8.
1049. 15th September 1582.] Charter by Eobert Logan of Eestalrig granting
in feu-farm to Alexander Achincraw, in Coldinghame, a husband-land and a half
of land now occupied by the latter, lying in the town and territory of Hornden, in the
shire of Berwick, resigned by David Home of Nynewellis : To be held of the granter for
a reddendo of 20s. Scots. Signed by the granter, 'Eobert Logae of restalrige,' at
Cockburnspath, on 15th September 1582. Witnesses, AVilliam Auchincraw, elder, in
Swynwode, Patrick Achincraw in East Eestoun, George Hume and John Bell, both in
Hornden. [518, Box 15.
1050. 16th October 1582.] Indenture between Eoger Fowberie of Fowberie, in
the county of Northumberland, gentleman, and Henry Eeveleye of Homeltone in same
county, by which the first party, for a sum of money, grants and leases to the second
party two tenements, etc., within the town and ' fealdis ' of Fowberie, and a piece of
meadow called the ' Saggiemyer,' for twenty-one years from AVhitsunday past, for
26s. 8d. yearly and one penny yearly for the meadow if asked. Dated 16th October
1582. [2063, Box 52.
1 Almost illegible, and words conjectural.
2 This acceptance is in a different band from the rest of the document, and may be written much
later than the original text, as the John Futhie apparently complained of died before 28th February
1567. See that date, No. 818 supra.

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1051. 16th October 1582.] Obligation by Henry Reveley, lately of Homeltoun in
county Northumberland, gentleman, to pay to Roger Fowberie of Fowberie, in said
county, gentleman, £40 English, if the conditions of certain indentures betwixt the
parties be not observed by the said Henry. Dated 16th October 1582. [3191, Box 83.
1052. 18th October 1582.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Alexander
Achincraw in Coldinghame resigned in the hands of his superior, Robert Logan of
Restalrig, a husband-land and a half husband-land in the town and territory of Hornden
and sheriffdom of Berwick, in favour of the resigner himself in liferent, and of Patrick
Achincraw, his lawful son, and Janet Thomson, his wife, in conjunct fee. Done at
Fastcastle, 18th (?) October 1582. Witnesses, John Logan, servant ('famulo') of John
Touris of Innerleith, John Balgarno in Dowlaw, Michael Wilson in Newtoun of Fast
castell, James Selkirk there, and Robert Gray, servant of the said Robert Logan.
Notary, John Uchiltre, of St. Andrews diocese. [2429, Box 62.
1053. 29th October 1582.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Keremuir, 28th October 1582, by Thomas Ogilvy of Wester Persy, directed to Patrick
Palmer, as bailie, for infefting David Ogilvy of Glenmoye and Margaret Arbuthnot,
his wife, in the lands of Wester Persy, held in feu of the Monastery of Arbroath
(cf. No. 361 supa), reserving their liferents to Thomas Ogilvy and Isobella Forbes, his
spouse. Witnesses to precept, Walter Ogilvy of Kilhill, Thomas Ogilvy, son of John
OgUvy of Inshewyn, Thomas Ogilvy in Alycht, and Walter Vinter in Glencowik.
Sasine given to the parties accepting on 29th October 1582. Witnesses, Richard
Gledlawe, ironsmith, David Alexander in Wester Perse, and Thomas Gledlawe. Abraham
Pigott, of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary, and William Schewan,
co-notary. [1329, Box 35.
1054. 19th November 1582.] Precept by John Carnegy of Balglassy, immediate
superior of Mr. John Bartane, dean of Dunkeld, superior of John Mortimer of Fleming-
ton in the underwritten lands (directed to Mr. William Gardin, as bailie), in terms of
a royal precept (dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1582) setting forth that the said John
Mortimer had been served heir to his father, the late John Mortimer, fiar of Fleming-
ton, in the lands of Tullyfandylane, in the barony of Balglassy and sheriffdom of Forfar,
held of Mr. John Bartane, to whom three precepts had been addressed requiring him
to give sasine to the heir, but he having refused, the present writ is issued to the over
lord to the same effect, and this precept is accordingly granted by the overlord at
Dundee, 19th November 1582. Witnesses, George Wischert of Drymme, William
Duncan, burgess of Dundee, Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of Dundee, and David, his
son. Signed, 'Jhone Carnegy of yat Ilk w* my hand.' Seal attached — eagle with
wings displayed. Legend: ' S. Iohannis Carnagy d'eod.' [2390, Box 61.
1055. 16th January 1583.] Instrument narrating that William Forrous in Gulane
gave sasine, 'popiis manibus,' to George Home, portioner of Gulane, and his spouse,
Helen Heriot, of three acres of land in Lucasland, between the lands of George Leving-
toun of Saltcoittis on west and those of George Home on east, and another acre in the
Lusylaws, between the lands of Edward Oliver on east and of George Levingtoun on west,
in the barony of Dirleton, constabulary of Haddington, etc., 16th January 1582-3. AA7it-
nesses, James Mortoun in Gulane, John Thorbrand there, John Vartye there, John Clerk
there; and Robert Diksoun in Murefield. John Craik, notary public. [1631, Box 42.

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1056. 16th January 1583.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Edward Oliveir
in West Fenton passed to two acres of land, one lying in Lucaslands, between the lands
of John Thomsoun on east and of George Home on west, and the other in Lusylaws,
between MuirfeUd on east and the lands of William Forrous on west, in the barony of
Dirleton, etc., and with consent of his wife, IsabeUa Congilton, gave sasine of said acres
to George Home, portioner of Gulane, under reversion for £100. Done 16th January
1582-3. Witnesses, John Thomsoun in Dirltoun, James Swan in Dunbar, Adam Babdye
in Fentounebarnis, and John Cairnowquhey. Notary, John Craik. [2880, Box 75.
1057. 7th February 1583.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Douglas of
Little Harwood gave sasine with his own hands to William Douglas, his son and heir-
apparent, of the lands of Little Harwod in the barony of Caldour and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, reserving the granter's own liferent of the lands. Sasine given 7th February
1582-3. Witnesses, James Tenent of Lennox [Linhouse], George Douglas in Strabrok,
AVilliam Lockart in Adiewell, John Sawaris in Harwod, AVilliam Cuninghame, ' creilman,'
and James Johnstoun, notary public, who signs along with Andrew Ker of St. Andrews
diocese, notary to the writ. [2795, Box 72.
1058. 9th March 1583.] Charter by Thomas Otterburn of Reidhall, in terms of
a contract of sale (dated at Edinburgh, 8th March 1582), granting and alienating to
Archibald Napier of Edinbillie, knight, Elizabeth Moubray, his spouse, and Alex
ander Napier, their son and his heirs, etc., an annualrent of 120 merks, to be uplifted
from the lands of Gorgie, with the mill, mill lands, etc., in the sheriffdom of Renfrew :
To be held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm. Dated at Edinburgh,
9th March 1582-3. Witnesses, Alexander Lawson, Adam Dunbar, Robert Gairdner,
notaries, Mr. John Kene, writer in Edinburgh, Robert Newlandis, and Archibald Andro,
his servitors, and Duncan Walker, servitor of Archibald Naper. Signed, ' TOtfburne of
Reidhaill.' Seal attached — shield showing, guttee, a chevron between three (otters' ?)
heads, three and one; crest, an otter's head. Legend: ' S. Tome Ottirbvrn.' [2918, Box 77.
1059. [9th] March 1583.] Letters of Reversion by Sir Archibald Napier of Edin
billie, knight, his spouse, and their son, in favour of Thomas Otterburn of Reidhall,
of the above lands of Gorgie and others in Renfrewshire, by annexation. Edinburgh,
[9th] March 1582-3. Witnesses, Adam Dunbar, Robert Gairdner, and Alexander
Lawson, notaries, and others, the last-named, with John Home, notary, signing for
Elizabeth Mowbray. One seal out of three remaining. Napier arms, rather faint.
Legend : ' S. Archibaldi Naper of Mercaston.' [846, Box 24.
1060. 27th March 1583.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter, No. 1058 supa. Sasine given by Richard AA7ardlaw of AA7areistoun on the lands,
27th March 1583. AA7itnesses, Duncan AA7alker, minister at Borthuik, William Robe-
soun in Nether Marcheinston, Andrew Listoun in the Myreside of Over Marcheinston,
John Broun, miller of Gorgie mill, and John Millar, his servant. Alexander Lawson
and Robert Gairdner sign as notaries. [847, Box 24.
1061. 20th April 1583.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Marion Douglas and
James Cockburn of Chouslie, her spouse, declared in presence of Ninian Spottiswood
of that Ilk that they had obtained two decreets before the sheriff of Berwick, the one
against the said Ninian and Jane Brounfield, relict of the late David Spottiswood of
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decree of date at Langtoun, 12th April 1580, also against Ninian, for the sum of £715,
which decrees were obtained because of the ejection of Marion and her spouse from
half a husband-land of the lands of Rawburn on the south side of the Rawburn AA7ater,
in which they were possessed by a Contract of Division, made at Longformacus, 13th
March 1560-1, between the late David Spottiswood of that Ilk on one part, and the
said Marion and James with the late William Cockburn of Chouslie and Katherine
Redpath on the other part, by which it was agreed that the said Marion and James
should have the lands until John Forton of Alameside was satisfied by the late David
Spottiswoode of that Ilk for his half husband-land in the south quarter and Skarlaw
quarters of Raburn ; and the said John Forton having acknowledged satisfaction to be
given him by a contract of excambion between him and the above-named Ninian
Spottiswood, son of David, dated Haddington, 30th March 1583, in which he and
Andrew Forton, his son and apparent heir, resigned all right to the last-named half
husband-land to the said Marion and her spouse, they, in terms of such renunciation,
discharge the said Ninian Spottiswood of the two decreets and the sums contained in
them. Done at Haddington, in the Tolbooth, 20th April 1583, in presence of David
Sinclair of Blans, John Cokburn, sheriff-depute of the constabulary of Haddington,
James Cokburn, and John Wod in Flas, witnesses. James Wilkie, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary, and John Symson, co-notary. [2498, Box 64.
1062. 4th June 1583.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Carstaris,
portioner of the lands of Strathkynnes, with consent of his wife, Elizabeth Turnbill,
(signified by her oath apart from her husband), personally gave sasine of one-third of
his eighth part of the lands of Strathkynnes, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife, to David Dalglesche, a citizen of St. Andrews ('ciui Andreano'), and Janet
Wod, his spouse, in terms of a charter of alienation, dated 25th April [1583], confirmed
by Robert Erskine, apparent of Litill Sauchy, superior, same date. Sasine given, 4th
June 1583, before John Wod, merchant ('ciue ciuitatis predicte'), Alexander Scot,
portioner of Strathkinnes, John Smith, portioner of Balone, and Robert Eeid in Strath
kinnes. David Bussed, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, admitted by lords of council,
notary public. [333, Box 10.
1063. 9th July 1583.] Charter by Eobert Erskine, apparent of Little Sauchie,
as superior of the lands, granting to James Carstairs, younger son lawful and
heir-apparent of James Carstairs, portioner of Strakynnes [Strathkinness], and to
Alison Downye, his future spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., the whole third part of two
parts of an eighth of the lands of Strathkinnes (reserving the coals, etc., to the granter)
in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu-duty of 10s. 8d. Scots money, and three firlots two pecks one lippy of wheat, seven
firlots two lippies of barley, with the same quantity of oatmeal, yearly, and other dues —
the lands having been resigned by the elder Carstairs and Elizabeth Turnebull, his wife.
Dated at Haltess, 9th July 1583, AVilliam Blakater of Haltess, John Eamsay and
Andrew Anderson, witnesses. Signed, 'Eobert Erskyn.' Indorsed on the writ is a
notarial instrument by which the above grantees, in return for an infeftment by the
elder Carstairs, renounce and discharge the above writ in their favour. At Strath
kinnes, 19th July 1585. Witnesses, Thomas Ninimin (?) in Strathkinness, and George,
his son, and Simon Anderson, servant to David Dalglis, citizen of St. Andrews,
Mr. Charles Arthour and Charles Watson, notaries. [2629, Box 67.
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of Ballincrieff, and Margaret Congiltoun, his spouse, did at the principal mansion of
Ballincrieff give sasine to John Borthwick, their eldest lawful son, of the mains lands
of Ballincrieff, in the constabulary of Haddington, in terms of a marriage contract,
dated at Edinburgh, 18th . . . [month omitted] 1583, between the said Francis, Margaret
and John, and Jonet Hereot, lawful daughter of the late James Hereot of Trabroun,
Peter Hereot, her brother, and Thomas Fawsyde of that Ilk : Reserving the liferent of
the east half of the said mains lands, with principal mansion, etc., and half of the
meadow called the ' oxin medo ' on the west side of the lands, to Francis Borthwick
and his wife, and also to him the liferent of the mill of Ballincrieff, with two acres of
the adjacent mill lands, and to Jonet Hereot the liferent of the wester half of the
said mains lying to the west of the 'Burrowgait' of Haddington, with houses, etc.,
belonging thereto. Sasine given on the lands, 11th July 1583. Witnesses, Patrick
Levington, younger, of Saltcottis, Patrick Congiltoun of that Ilk, Henry Congilton, his
uncle, Alexander Sinclare, residing in Ballincreiff, John Craik, John Symsone, writers.
Alexander Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [320,
Box 10.
1065. 16th July 1583.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that James Cossar,
residing in the town of Newbattle, resigned in the hands of Mark [Ker], commendator
of Newbattle, two acres of arable land in the field called ' Meg Reidis croft,' between
the lands now of Marion Nory, relict of the late Patrick Urry on south, the 'Bank'
belonging to Walter Ker, formerly occupied by AVilliam Diksoun, now by James
Cossar on north, and the lands of the heirs of James Arres or ' Ackornehauchburne '
on west ; also another acre of arable land in the field called the Courthill, in the barony
of Newbattle, etc., between the lands of the late George Richardson, senior, on west
and north, James Cossar's lands and the highway leading to the great front gate of the
monastery on east, and the lands and yards of William Portuous, John Trent, and
John Bannatyne on south, in favour of James Cossar himself and Helen Jarden,
his wife, in conjunct fee, etc. Done within the place of Newbothil, 16th July 1583.
AA7itnesses, Patrick Blacader, rector of Tulliallane, John Crawfurd, younger, of Rouch-
sollo [Rochsolloch], John Home, servant of commendator, and Mr. Robert Young and
John Foulis, notaries public, who sign the instrument. [1972, Box 50.
1066. 8th August 1583.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William Cockburn
of that Ilk, following on a precept of dare constat, dated 9th July 1583, by Mr. James
Haliburton, commendator of Pittenweem, for infefting the said William Cockburn as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Cockburn, and of Helena
Hepburn, the latter's spouse, in the lands of Mayshiel in the constabulary of Had
dington and sheriffdom of Edinburgh; reserving a liferent right in said lands to
Helena Hepburn, relict of the deceased. Sasine given, 8th August 1583, by Balder
Moffet, as bailie. Witnesses, Thomas Pettersoun, domestic ( ' famulo ' ) in Cokburne,
Henry Cauldclouch, John Alexander, and Henry Swanstoun in Mayscheill. George
Craig, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [490, Box 15.
1067.  1583.] Charter by Robert Grahame of Knokdolyane, with consent of
Hugh Montgomerie of Haissilheid, his interdicter, selling to Thomas Kennedy ' of
Bargany, his heirs and assignees, the half-merk land of Blakoir, lying betwixt the lands
of Leffindunoull and Barchallan, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr : To be
held blench of the granter for one penny Scots money. Signed in 1583, day, month,
and witnesses blank. [189, Box 7.

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1068. 13th October 1583..] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commendator of
Culross, granting in feu-farm to John Broun, his heirs and assignees, a saltpan with
houses, etc., lying in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth, between the saltpan of
Duncan Primrose on the west and the lands of ' Walafield ' on the east, the highway on
north and seashore on south, with the privileges of digging for coal and cutting
fuel, etc. Which saltpan belonged to and was resigned by Mr. John Colville and Janet
Russell, his spouse : To be held for an annual feu-duty of £4 Scots, and other usual
conditions. Dated at Culross, 13th October 1583. Witnesses, Robert Burrall, James
Maistertoun, and James Prymrois, servitors of granter. Seal appended. Signed by
the commendator and by three of the convent, Eobert Dewquhyr, Eobert Holkat, and
Archibald Prymrose. [2742, Box 71.
1069. 15th November 1583.] Letter of Alienation by Eobert Cwninghame in
Wollmet, conveying to William Vaiche and Katherine Portuous, his wife, the
three parts of a cottage-land in Dalkeith, described in No. 1040 supra. Dated at
Dalkeith, 15th November 1583. Witnesses, John Watt and John Johnstoun in
Dalkeith, and William Abircrummy, notary public. Part of seal attached, showing
only the shake-fork of the Cunninghams. Legend broken. [792, Box 22.
1070. 6th December 1583.] Indenture of Lease, conceived in terms similar
to those of No. 1050 supa, between Eoger Fowberie and Thomas and William
Herrison of Humbletone, of two tenements of land, with meadow land in Fowberie,
for 26s. 8d. yearly during twenty-one years. 6th December 1583. [2064, Box 52.
1071. 27th December 1583.] Letters by Eobert [Stewart], Earl of March,
commendator of the priory of St. Andrews, by which, for a sum of money paid by George
Douglas of Rumgally, and as a discharge to his chamberlains of intromissions with the
teinds of the parishes of Merkinche and Kennowy pertaining to the said George
for many years past, and in terms of a contract, dated 5th September last, he grants
to the said George Douglas of Rumgally, for his lifetime, and after his death
to his one heir, Margaret Douglas, his daughter, during her lifetime, a yearly
pension of two chalders of oatmeal from the emoluments of the said priory of St.
Andrews, and for security thereof to receive and uplift the same from the teindsheaves
of the lands of Falkland Dornoch, already let on a nineteen years' lease to the late
William Ferny, fiar of that Ilk, and Margaret Douglas, his spouse, in the parish
of KUgour. and sheriffdom of Fife. At St. Andrews, 27th December 1583. Witnesses,
Mr. David Carnegy of Culluthy, Thomas Myrtoun of Cambow, David Orme of Priour-
lethin, and William Stewart, servitor of the granter. Signed. Seal attached, defaced.
[2585, Box 66.
1072. 10th January 1584.] Charter by Robert Pitcairn, commendator of Dun
fermline, with consent of the convent, confirming a charter of alienation and sale
(dated 21st December. 1583) by Alexander Crichtoun of Nauchtan, heritable feu-farmer
of the subjects disponed, in terms of a bond between David Balfour of Balledmonth and
David Murray, pensioner of Brequhen, on one side, and Robert Quhite, the late
Michael Quhite, his brother, William Lamb, and Thomas Lamb, his brother, burgesses
of Kirkcaldy, selling to Thomas Lamb, son lawful to William Lamb, thirteen acres of
land in the lands of Balsusney, seven acres of which lie on the west side of the road of
Kirkcaldy, bounded and occupied as described (the occupiers being John Neving,
John Law, Robert Myllar, and Bessie Duncan), with three acres lying near the Lone of
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Kirkcaldy, occupied by Eufamia Ischeir, relict of Alexander Wilson, Marion Vansoun,
and John Anderson, and other acres of Balsusney and Over Smetoun, as described, other
occupiers being Alexander Boisuell, James Muresoun, Robert Maistertoun, George
Danzell, David Hurchoun, James Melvill, John Lowdoun, Janet Kirkcaldy, Henry Cowie,
David Smyth, and John Halkheid : To be held of the superiors for £5 and 13 pence
Scots yearly as feu-farm. Reserving to Janet Leslie, lady of Nauchtan, her liferent.
Confirmed at Dunfermline, 10th January 1583-4. Signed by the commendator and by
William Lumsden, John Angus, Alexander Aitkin, Thomas Jamesone, Alexander Stevine,
William Smyth, and Andrew Gray, members of the convent. [633, Box 18.
1073. 13th January 1584.] Resignation ad remanentiam of the lands of Murefield
and others in the barony of Dirleton, etc., as described in charter No. 116 supa, by
Robert Haswell of Murefield, with consent of Katherine Crawfurd, his wife, into the
hands of William, [first] Earl of Gowrie, Lord Ruthven and Dirleton, as superior.
At Gulane, 13th January 1583-4. Witnesses, Patrick Levingtoun, fiar of Saltcoats,
Mr. Thomas M'Ghe, minister at Gulane, AA7illiam Murehcad (2), senior and junior,
John Craik (2), senior and junior, and George Mak, notaries public. John Craik and
George Mak sign for the granters. [1114, Box 30.
1074. 20th January 1584.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com
mendator of Melrose, and Alexander [Colville], commendator of Culross, as his
administrator, for infefting John Anderson in the lands of Over Bargour [cf. 20th
February 1556, No. 642 supa], as heir of his father, the late Mungo Anderson, the
lands being held in chief of the abbey for 8s. one obulus Scots yearly feu-farm.
Dated at Edinburgh, 20th January 1583-4. Witnesses, Archibald and James Dundas,
Robert Birrall and James Prymrois, servitors of the administrator. Signed by the
commendator of Culross only. Melrose seal attached, broken. [2597, Box 67.
1075. 29th February 1584.] Charter by AVilliam, Earl of Gowrie, Lord Ruthven
and Dirleton, granting and confirming to George Home, portioner of Gulane, and
Helen Heriot, his spouse, the whole lands of Murefield, Archersyde, etc., as in
No. 940 supra, 5th September 1576, all resigned by Robert Haswell of Murefield
and Katharine Craufurd, his spouse : To be held to the grantees in conjunct fee and
their heirs, etc., of the granter and his successors for a yearly sum of 4s. in name of
feu-farm. Dated at Perth, 29th February 1583-4. AA7illiam Euthven of Ballindene,
knight, Mr. Patrick Whitelaw of Newgrange, James Drummond of Cardneis, and others,
witnesses. Signed, ' Gowrye.' [3065, Box 80.
1076. 17th March 1584.] Charter of feu-farm by Alexander [Home ?], com
mendator of Coldingham, and convent thereof, in favour of Hercules King and
Margaret Simson, and their heirs, etc., of a cot-land ( ' cotagiam ' ), bounded by
AA7illiam Schirilaw's cot-land on east, that of Alexander Home in the ' crocegait ' of
Coldingham on the west, the ' Bogane burne ' on south and north, and the burn called
' Hinging Heich ' on south, as described, formerly occupied by them. Eeddendo, 5s.
yearly, one hen, and eight ' day werkis ' at the usual terms, and sixpence of augmenta
tion. Dated and signed at Coldingham, 17th March 1583-4, by the commendator and
by George Achisone and Bartholomew Scott, probably members of the convent.
Instrument of sasine indorsed 31st March 1584. Eichard Cas, notary. [765, Box 21.
1077. 23rd March 1584.] Letter of Tack by David [Erskine], commendator

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of Dryburgh and convent, setting and letting to John Cranstoun of Moriestoun, the
one-half of all the teindsheaves of the church and parish of Pencaitland, belonging to
the Abbey of Dryburgh, together with that one-half of the house, barn, and barnyard,
reserved out of the infeftment of feu made to the late Sir John Castellaw and Thomas
Castellaw of the kirk land thereof, in the diocese of St. Andrews, shire of Edinburgh,
and constabulary of Haddington, and that for nineteen years _from date, for a yearly
rental of 50 merks Scots. Dated 23rd March 1583-4. No witnesses. Signed, 'Dauid
Commendatar Drybruch,' ' Mungo Wilsoun,' ' Robert Myll ' — the last two being probably
the last representatives of the convent. [370, Box 11.
1078. 25th May 1584.] Charter by Mark [Ker], commendator of Newbothill,
granting to James Hamilton of Haggs, his heirs, etc., the five-merk land of Gartmillan
and common moor of Rydingmure, as resigned by John Livingstone and Elizabeth
Carmichael. Feu-duty, 5 merks 6s. 8d. yearly, and other dues as in No. 699 supra.
Precept of sasine directed to John Crawfurd of Eouchsollo. Dated at Newbothill,
25th May 1584. No witnesses. Signed by the commendator only. Seal of convent
attached, in good condition. [2682, Box 69.
1079. 27th May 1584.] Instrument of Sasine following on the letter of aliena
tion, No. 1069 supra. Dated 27th May 1583 (sic, sed I. 1584). Same notary as in
writ cited, and James Murray, co-notary. Witnesses, John Murray in Cranstoun,
Gilbert Wood and John Gemmill in Dalkeith, Robert Portus, bailie. [793, Box 22.
1080. 30th May 1584.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Gartmillan in
favour of James Hamilton of Haggs, following on precept in the foregoing charter of
25th May 1584. Sasine given 30th May 1584. Witnesses, John Woddell in Gart-
myllan, Robert AVoddell, his brother, and John Hamiltoun, servant of said James.
Notary, David Hamyltoun. [2683, Box 69.
1081. 6th June 1584. J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Montrose, 20th May 1584) by William Murray, son of Alexander Murray,
with consent of his father, granting and selling to John Scrymgeour of Glesvall,
the whole shadow-half of the lands of Gleswaill, Turburns easter and wester, mill, etc.,
the principal house of Easter Turburn, with so much of a croft from the lands of
Gleswall as shall serve for constructing a house and garden equal to the house and
garden of Gleswall, belonging to the late James Scrymgeour of Ardormy, lying in the
lordship and regality of Keremuir, in the shire of Forfar, held of William, Lord Hay
of Yester. AA7itnesses to charter, John Moncur of Slanis, James Malveill of Dysartt,
John FuUarton of Kynnabir, Mr. James Melvill, minister at Arbroath, George Fyff and
AVilliam Ramsay, notaries public. Sasine given by John Pigot in Keremuir, as bailie,
on 6th June 1584. Witnesses, John Heswall in Keremuir, John Farer in Inche,
Robert Carmichaell in Keremuir, John Essye, senior, tailor in Keremuir, John Perthe
there, Alexander Robertson and Alexander Proctour, servitors in Glasvall. Notary,
Abraham Pigot, of St. Andrews diocese. [3130, Box 82.
1082. 26th June 1584.] Extract registered Discharge by Robert [Stewart], Earl of
March, bishop of Caithness and commendator of the priory of St. Andrews, with
consent of the convent, granting to George Douglas of Rumgawie [Rumgally],
brother-german of William Douglas of Lochleven, a discharge for the sum of 4000
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of 1000 merks yearly, made by the late James, Earl of Murray, some time Regent of
Scotland, out of the teinds of the parishes of Markinch and Kennoway. [Fide No. 809
aide]. Dated at St. Andrews, 26th June 1584. Signed by the commendator and by
David Robertsoun, David Cuik, John Williamson, John Allansoun, Mr. William
Bradfuird, Mr. Peter Watsoun, John Scott, Ninian Roill, John Ure. AAftnesses, David
Carnegy of Culluthy, Thomas Mortoun of Cambo, Mr. David Carmichael, and Andrew
Aytoun. Recorded 17th July, same year. [1455, Box 38.
1083. 28th June 1584.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir John Edmone-
stone of that Ilk, knight, personally gave sasine to his first-born son, Andrew Edmes-
TOUNE, of the lands of the Mains of Edmonstoun, which the said Andrew accepted for
himself and his heirs-male of his body, whom failing, the heirs of tailzie of the said Sir
John, in the old infeftment to the late John Edmonstone, his father, himself, and
brothers, as contained in the charter by the said Sir John to the said Andrew, dated
19th August 1578, and confirmed on 17th April 1582, by Robert [Pitcairn], commen
dator of Dunfermline. Sasine given 28th June 1584; reserving the granter's liferent.
AVitnesses, David Edmestone of AA7olmet, Robert Dicksone, John Patersone and Ninian
Blakwod, domestics of the said Sir John, and John Broun, servant of Mr. John Mak-
calzeane, M.A., the notary public. [322, Box 10.
1084. 21st July 1584.] Agreement between Sir David Grahame of Fintre,
knight, on one side, and Thomas Annand of Perse — with advice of Mr. James Balfour,
dean of Glasgow, David Gardyne of Bise, John Scrimgeour of Glaswell, for Sir David
Grahame, and James Ogilvy, fiar of Clovay, Alexander Fullerton of Dunnoun, and
John Lambye of Duncanye, for Thomas Annand — in regard to a dispute between them
and their tenants as to certain marches, agreeing that the following march shall divide
Doldowo and the ground thereof on the south side of Prosyne from Mur Perse : Begin
ning at the moss upon the height of the Easter Know of Catlaw, and from that down
east to the stripe of 'pettis,' and from the north-east till a wellhead in a ' grene rish,'
and then down east the northmost ' pet rodis ' to a great gray stone beside a stripe at
the foot of the ' pet rodis ' on the south part thereof ; and from that south-east to three
stones standing together threescore feet therefrom or thereby ; and from that down a
stripe to a gray stane fourscore [feet ?] space off or thereby ; and from that down north
to a fixed stone low among heather at the head of a green bog, and therefrom passing
north-east as three holes are made for infixing 'corsit' stones down the 'rish' (?)
till a wellhead on the east side, where stands a great gray earth-fast stone, and there
from down the ' grene rish ' (?) eastmost or ' grene rod ' untill it come to a stripe running
into the head of the easter burn of Dodowo, called the Corry burn, where a great stone
is infixed and ' corsit ' ; and so down the Corry burn until it come to stones infixed on
each side of the southmost stripe running in the watter of Prossyn by the brae side :
AU on the west side of said march to belong to Sir David Grahame and his bounds of
Doldowy, and all on the east side to belong to Annand and his lands of Mur-Perse.
Done on the ground at Corrydodowy, 21st July 1584, in presence of the advisers and
of witnesses, Alexander Ogilvy of Clovay, David, Alexander, and John, his sons, Walter
Graham, James Graham, brother of Sir David, James Scrimgeour, Thomas Scrimgeour,
brother to the said John. AA7illiam Schewan and Abraham Pigott, notaries. [1431,
Box 37.
1085. 31st July 1584.] Charter [which does not appear in the extant register
of the Great Seal] by King James the Sixth confirming a charter of feu-farm, dated

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at Newbottle, 6th August 1565, by the late Mark [Ker], commendator of the abbey
of Newbottle, granting to the late Robert Skeddowie or Skaidwie, a tenement of
land occupied by the late Oswald Porteous and Isobell Cor, his wife, bounded by the
land of Patrick Nicolsoun on west, the houses of Ninian Litsoun and yards of Thomas
Baldranie, mason, on east, the mill-dam on the north, and the water of Esk on the
south ; also another tenement formerly occupied by David Kirkcaldie, cook, between
the land of the late Eobert Clerk, smith, on south, the South Esk on the north, the
mill-hill on the, west, and the Smiddy-green on the east ; with two acres of arable
land in the Craigshill, between the lands of the late James Arres on the west, the
lands of the late William Neilsoun on east, the 'meadow land' on south, and the
1 Q.uhythauchbank ' on north, all in the town, lordship, and barony of Newbottle, Edin
burgh : To be held in feu-farm for 28s. yearly, with nine ' cane fowlis ' and nine ' scheir
da werkis ' yearly to the feu-farmers of Newtoun Grange, in name of feu-farm only,
augmenting the rental by 2s. yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Confirmed
to the heirs and assignees of the grantee at Falkland, 31st July 1584. Among the
witnesses to Ker's charter is Alexander Home, rector of Spott. [1973, Box 50.
1086. 4th September 1584.] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commendator of
Culross, granting a tenement and a saltpan adjacent, the tenement being bounded by
the lands of Matthew Tailzeour on east, of David Bar on west, those of the late Eichard
Chrystie on north, and the saltpan on south ; the saltpan lying between the pan of
Archibald Prymrose, formerly chamberlain, on the east, the pan of David Bar on west,
and sea on south, to George Bruce in Culross [cf. No. 1068 supra], in feu-farm for an
annual feu-duty of £4 money, three pleas of court and duplicand at entry of heirs.
Dated at Culross, 4th September 1584. Witnesses, Eobert Aikine of Byrgrange, Eobert
Burrell, James Maistertoun, and James Prymrois, notary public, servitors of granter.
Seal attached. Signed by the commendator and by Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymrose,
and Walter Miller, members of the convent. [2743, Box 71.
1087. 4th November 1584.] Letters by Mr. Gilbert Browne, abbot of Sweetheart
and convent, granting to Gilbert Browne of Barbeth, for his service, forty merks
yearly, to be uplifted from the abbey lands, viz. from Lochhill, Nether Ingliston, and
Nether Cars, in the parish of Kirkinner, belonging to Thomas, son of the late John
Browne of Carsluith, the sum of twenty merks ; from the walk-mill in Gilbert's hands,
two merks, with eighteen merks from one-half of the parsonage teinds of the parish of
Kirkpatrick-Durham, in the hands of Nicholl Maxwell in Arkland, as tacksman : To be
held for the grantee's lifetime. Further assigning to the grantee for life ' ane of our
heid yairdis within the vter wall of our place, quhilk vmquhile Mr. AVilliame Turnor
of Airdwall occupyit, with the stable adiacent thairto.' At Dumfries, 4th November
1584. Witnesses, Thomas Browne of Glen, John M'ghie, notary, Cuthbert Cunyghame,
writer. Signed only by the abbot, ' M. Gilbert Browin abbot of Sueithart.' Seal
attached, in bad condition. [1947, Box 50.
1088. 14th November 1584.] Tack or Lease by Mr. John Lindsay, parson of
Menmuir, a senator of the College of Justice, with consent of the dean and chapter of
Dunkeld, granting to John Symmer of Brathinche a lease of the teindsheaves of the
lands of Brathinche, and also of Haltoun of Menmuir, in the parish of Menmuir and
shire of Forfar, for nineteen years, and for the lives of the grantee and two successive
heirs, at a yearly rental of £20 for the teinds of Brathinche, and 40s. for those of
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registered as a probative writ on 14th February 1737. Witnesses, Robert Symmer in
Sheilhill, George Symmer of Balzordy, William Symmer, Alexander Deuchar, servitor
of George Symmer, John Campbell and Mr. Thomas Rollok, servitors to Mr. John
Lindsay. Signed by the granter, Eobert, bishop of Dunkeld, Mr. John Bartane, dean
of Dunkeld, Mr. David M'Gill of Fungorth, Mr. William Edmonstoune, chancellor,
Mr. AVilliam . . ., treasurer, James Steward, prebendary of Inchemagranoch, Thomas
Cruikschank, parson of Lundeiff, Mr. David Spens . . ., Mr. David Abercrombie . . .,
and others, whose names are illegible. Part of granter's seal attached — quarterly, first
and fourth, a fess chequy ; second and third, a lion rampant. Legend broken. [1436,
Box 37.
1089. 22nd December 1584.] Charter by John Fortoun of EUemsyde granting
to Mathew Bailze [word illegible], smith, and Agnes Cokburne, his spouse, in life
rent, and to their eldest son, Eobert Bailze, a waste tenement, etc., on the north side
of the high street of Haddington, bounded by a tenement, said to be Lord Home's, on
east, that of Matthew Eistoun on west, the ' Lidgait ' on north, etc. Dated at Hadding
ton, 22nd December 1584. AA7itnesses, Patrick Fortoun, the granter's son, James and
John Aytoun, and John Bukholme, burgesses of said burgh, James Allen and John
Brysone. Seal attached, said to be granter's own, but the charge is a lion rampant,
and the legend is 'S. Margrete Bro[u]n.' [318, Box 10.
1090. 1st January 1585.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming (1) a
charter by Mr. Eobert Pitcarne, archdeacon of St. Andrews, perpetual commendator
of Dunfermline, and special commissary of George [Durie], commendator of Dunferm
line [now deceased], in his absence, granting to John Cranstoun in Monktounhall
[now deceased], and his heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to the eldest heir-female
without division, the five oxgangs of the lands and town of Monktounhall, occupied by
him, lying ' ryndale ' in the lordship of Mussilburgh, regality of Dunfermline, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh [which lands are particularly described of date 23rd August
1605, infra] : To be held to him and his heirs as above, of the monastery in feu
farm ; paying yearly £8, 15s., with three bolls three firlots wheat, five capons, and to
the convent for their pittance or petty commons, 16s. 8d., so paying in all £9, lis. 8d.
yearly, at usual terms, with the grain and capons ; with duplication of feu-farm ; also
provisions as to building a house of stone and lime, with chambers, stables, etc., dovecot,
garden, orchard, 'bie hyves,' planting trees, building bridges in necessary places, and
other conditions usual in feu-farm charters ; the grantees to grind their grain at the
mills of Musselburgh, and join with other tenants in repair of said mills. It shall be
lawful for the commendator to extract coals without harm to the said John, and he
shall fill up the holes made, if coals not extracted, and level the soil ; and it shall suffice
to pay the Serjeants of the monastery for each sasine 6s. 8d. in composition of the sasine
ox ; also paying three suits of court. Precept of sasine directed to AVilliam Murray.
Dated at Dunfermline, 5th December 1563. AVitnesses, Sir Matthew AA'allanae, vicar
of Kinglassie, Alan Cowttis, chamberlain, and Thomas AA7rycht. Also confirming (2) a
letter by the said Eobert, commendator, etc., narrating that because the said John
Cranstoun and his predecessors were rentallers of the said oxgangs beyond the memory
of man for a yearly sum of 19s. 2d. and ten pecks of wheat and one capon for each
oxgang, or £4, 15s. 10d., three bolls two pecks wheat, and five capons in all, and before
twenty-one years of rent, George, the former commendator, and the convent were
solicited by certain courtiers and powerful men, desiring the lands to be feu-farmed
to them, that they should either unjustly eject the said John or compel him to accept

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the lands at double rents and duties, besides the great sums paid to the commendator
under certain hard conditions (digging for coals, as above, and a penalty for alienating
the land) ; and considering these conditions to be made against good conscience and
common reason and daily custom, and that many other tenants of the monastery about
the same time obtained their ' steidingis ' in feu-farm for a yearly augmentation of only
3s. 9d. for each oxgang, and for compositions much smaller than the said John's, there
fore the granter, for relief of his conscience and for large sums paid by said John, has
remitted to him and his heirs 15s. 5d. of the rent of each oxgang (leaving the sum of
£5, 14s. 7d.) and ten pecks of wheat, and has annulled the said clauses. Moreover, he
modifies the herezeld, to be paid at the death of the said John or his heirs, to five merks,
because other tenants had their herezelds also modified, and he also modifies the
carriages to the number of five and twelve pence for each five carriages. Dated at
Dunfermline, 16th August 1577. AVitnesses, Thomas Toscheauch, chamberlain of
monastery, Hugh Murray, David Pitcairne, and David Kingorne, notary public. Con
firmation given under the Great Seal at Holyroodhouse, 1st January 1584-5. See
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 779. [3142, Box 83.
1091. 12th January 1585.] Tack or Lease by Robert [Crichton], bishop of Dun
keld, leasing to William Reid in Ardornye, and Janet Jamsone, his future spouse,
for their lifetimes and the lifetime of the heir succeeding to them, and nineteen years
thereafter, from their entry at Lammas last, the teindsheaves of that quarter of
Ardornye occupied by the grantee, in the parish of Alyth and sheriffdom of Perth,
at a yearly rent of 35s. Scots. At Edinburgh and Dunkeld, 12th and 13th January
1584-5. Signed by the bishop, 'Ro*. Dunkeld,' and by Mr. John Bartan, dean of
Dunkeld, and Mr. David Spens, archdeacon. [2935, Box 77.
1092. 18th and 21st January 1585.] Lease by Robert [Crichton], bishop of Dun
keld, in favour of George Stewart of Arntullie, and John Stewart, his son, letting
to the said George for his lifetime, and after his decease to the said John for his life
time, and after his decease to his nearest heir for nineteen years, the teindsheaves of
Cragilto, Rotmell, etc., precisely as in former lease, of date 26th February 1577, No.
946 preceding, at the same rental in each case. Signed by the bishop and by the ' dean '
and 'archdean' [archdeacon], as in former lease, and by Mr. E. Halden, 'subdean,' 'James
Euthuen, chauntour,' Mr. David Makgill of Fongorth, George Hering, prebendary of
' Forgundyne,' Eobert Sinclar, vicar of Aberladie, Mr. James Lauder, prebendary of
Fardischaw, William Bannerman, prebendary of Cragy, James Grahame, prebendary
of Alyth, and Mr. William . . ., treasurer, members of the chapter. At Edinburgh
and Dunkeld, 18th and 21st days of January 1584-5. John Stewart of Tully Powreis,
Alexander Spens, son to the archdean [Mr. David Spens], John Halliday, writer in
Edinburgh, and notary, Thomas Nicol, writer in Perth, and others, witnesses. Bishop's
seal attached, fragment only. [696, Box 20.
1093. — January 1585.] A Duplicate of the preceding lease, imperfect and undated,
but signed by the bishop, dean, and archdeacon of Dunkeld. [697, Box 20.
1094. 23rd February 1585.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a
charter (dated at St. Andrews, 6th May 1565) by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St.
Andrews, granting to Laurence Wan, son lawful to the deceased John AVan, four
acres belonging to the church of St. Andrews, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife, at or near the town and lands of Kincaple, near the bridge commonly called

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' Gairbrig ' over the river Eden, three of which acres lie on the north side of the high
way from the city to the bridge, and the fourth on the south side, with pasture for two
horses and other animals on the common pasture of Kincapill (and that in consideration
that various predecessors of the said Laurence had for a long time held the lands) : To
be held in feu-farm on condition that the said Laurence and his heirs-male, in pleas and
courts held at the city of St. Andrews, attend the granter, or the stewards, chamber
lains, etc., for the time, in the capacity of ' dempstar,' and also in other courts as shall
be required. Moreover, they shall cause cleanse the channels and runs of rain-water
of the said bridge from rubbish as often as needs be ; the said Laurence Wan and his
heirs being also bound to carry and replace, at their own charges, the squared stones of
the fortifications of said bridge as often as the same fall by accident or otherwise, and
they shall restore the ' calsay stanes ' when broken : Further, they shall go fowling and
attend upon the archbishop's nets hanging in the sands and stream ('arenis et fluviis')
of Eden for the capture of wild fowl, with other wonted services ; with precept of
sasine addressed to Alexander Forrest, the archi-episcopal secretary. AVitnesses to
archbishop's charter, Mr. Robert AVinram, vicar of Dairsy, Michael Nasmyth of Posso,
and Mr. William Glen. Confirmed to Laurence Wan and his heirs-male, 23rd February
1584-5. [666, Box 20.
1095. 3rd March 1585.] Tack or Lease by James Hamilton, lawful son and
apparent heir of James Hamilton of Liberton, tacksman, from Robert [Crichton],
bishop and chapter of Dunkeld, for nineteen years, of the teinds, teindsheaves, etc.,
of the parsonage, parish kirk, and parish of Abercorn, in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow,
leasing to John Dundas, younger, of Newliston, and Margaret Crichton, his wife,
the survivor, and their heirs, etc., for fifteen years, the teindsheaves of the lands of
Craigtown alias Brownlaws, of the said John's lands of Wester Duddingston, in the
parish of Abercorn and shire of Linlithgow, as sub-tenants of the granter, at a yearly
rental of £10 Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 3rd March 1584-5. Witnesses, James
Bannatyne of Spittall, James Ker, father's brother to Andrew Ker in Yair, Alexander
Gudlad, James Sandelandis, and Archibald Loremer. Signed by 'James Hamyltoun
off lybertoun,' the granter's father, he himself being in the age of infancy and unable
to write. [2855, Box 75.
1096. 3rd March 1585.] Duplicate of the above tack or lease by James Hamilton.
Dated at Edinburgh, 3rd March 1584-5. Same witnesses as above. Signed, 'James
Hamylton off Lybertoun.' [3025, Box 79.
1097. 5th March 1585.] Charter, in form of Indenture, between David Edington
of that Ilk and Patrick Edington, his natural son (' filium naturalem '), whereby the
former alienates to the latter and to the heirs-male of his body, the five husband-lands
of Carribald, in the barony of Edingtoun and shire of Berwick : To be held blench of the
granter : Reserving the freehold or liferent of the subjects to the granter and Alison
Hume, his spouse, the said Patrick, on the other hand, being bound not to sell the
lands without consent of the superiors. Signed and sealed by both parties at the
Canongate, 5th March 1584-5. AVitnesses, Mr. Edmond Hay, advocate, AValter Run-
syman, writer, and others. Both seals appended, rather defaced. [1055, Box 29.
1098. 9th April 1585.] Letters under the Privy Seal of King James the Sixth
narrating a gift to Andro Young, during his lifetime, of the chaplainry and altarage
called the rood altar, in the parish kirk of Kirkcaldy, in the regality of Dunfermline

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and shire of Fife, vacant by the demission, in favour of the said Andro, of Henry Young,
his father, dweller in Kirkcaldy, last chaplain, and directing the rents and teinds, etc.,
to be paid to the grantee. 9th April 1585. [624, Box 18.
1099. 10th May 1585.] Tack or Lease by Thomas Douglas, lawful son to John
Douglas of Hathernden, and fiar of the lands, with consent of his father, leasing to
John Megott in Caringtoun and Agnes Lyell, his spouse, the longer liver of the
two, their heirs and assignees, the temple-land now occupied by Megott, in the town
and territory of Caringtoun, barony of Balintrodo, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for
the term of fourteen years from Whitsunday 1585, paying therefor yearly to the said
John Douglas, and after his death to his son, the granter, the sum of 20s. money, ' with
sax kain fowlis, sax day workis of sheiring in harvest, sex day workis of harrowing in
dew tyme, with ane horse to ride and serve the laird my fader, and me and my for-
saids efter his deceis, upon our expensis in our awin effaris,' etc., as required. Dated
and signed by the granter at Edinburgh, 10th May 1585. Witnesses, William Douglas,
brother-german of the granter, Patrick Douglas, also his brother, and Alexander
Lawson, notary, and by John Douglas at Lasswade, 13th May 1585. John Flukar,
'wobster,' Lasswade, and Thomas and John Flukar, his two sons, with James Hyriot,
witnesses. [1295, Box 34.
1100.  1585.] Tack of Teinds by Mr. Alexander Seytoun, chanceUor of
Aberdeen, with consent of David Bishop of Aberdeen, and after notice affixed on the
doors of the chapterhouse, letting to John Gordoun of Cluny and Margaret Gordoun,
his spouse, whom failing, to Thomas Gordon, son and apparent heir of said John, the
whole teinds, as well teindsheaves as small teinds, rectorage and vicarage, of the parish
church of Birse, excepting the teinds of the salmon fisheries on the water of D . . .
[word effaced], for a yearly rental of £160 Scots, the tack to run for three terms of
nineteen years from the date of the lease. Dated at Aberdeen,  1585, and signed
by the bishop, chancellor, dean, archdeacon, and twelve members of the chapter of
Aberdeen, parsons of the neighbouring parishes. Witnesses, Alexander Murray of
Coubardye, Nicholas Rose, son and apparent heir of the laird of Auchlowsy, Mr.
Robert Paip, notary public, and others. [445, Box 13.
1101. 21st May 1585.] Letters by Mr. Eichard Abircrumbie of Poltoun, declaring
that for sums paid to him by his sister's son, William Balfour, son to the late David
Balfour of Powhouse, and because the said William is bound to warrant the under
written annualrent to his brother, David Balfour [cf. Nos. 904 and 1010 supra], the
granter renounces in favour of the said David Balfour, now of Powhouse, an annual-
rent of fifty merks, secured over the estate of Powhouse, in the shire of Clackmannan.
Edinburgh, 21st May 1585. Thomas Young, writer, Mr. Eobert Young, his brother,
William Polwart, younger, of the Eattounraw, and Patrick Houstoun, brother to John
Houstoun of Lanye, witnesses. [1883, Box 48.
1102. 26th June 1585.] Letters of Eeversion by William Conyngham of Caprinton,
Adam Conyngham of Brounhill, his son, and Esther Fullartoun, spouse of Adam, to
the effect that as William Conyngham, fiar of Southhuik, has alienated to the said
William in liferent, and to Adam and Esther in fee, the eight-merk land of Southhuik,
now occupied by the said fiar, 'Gy' [Guy] Conyngham, his father, David Symsoun,
Eobert Gibsoun, Eobert Auld, Thomas or William Fleyming, David Biggart, AA7alter
Stewart, Allan Auld, and Janet Reid, relict of James Ranken of Caprinstane, lying in
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the barony of Kilmaurs and parish of Dreghorn, Ayrshire, the granters bind themselves
to restore the lands on payment of 700 merks Scots in the parish church of Dundonald ;
and so long as the said fiar pays to the granters 70 merks yearly, he may occupy the
lands during the period of non-redemption. At Riccarton and Dreghorn, 26th June
1585. AVitnesses, John Fullertoun of Dreghorn, John Wallace, fiar of Sewaltoun,
Thomas M 'Alexander of Corsclayis, and Mungo Muir of Alhallowchapel. Providing
that this reversion shall not prejudice another infeftment in favour of the granters for
300 merks, made by the said fiar and Agnes Wallace, his spouse. Signed by the
parties. [2258, Box 57.
1103. 26th June 1585.] Discharge and renunciation by the same parties dis
charging William Conynghame, fiar of Southhuik, of the sum of 500 merks received
from him for the redemption of the eight-merk land of Southhuik, in the barony of
Kilmauris, parish of Dreghorn, bailiary of Conynghame and shire of Ayr ; renouncing
also the said lands in favour of the said AA7illiam, fiar thereof. Providing that this
renunciation does not prejudice other infeftments, especially an infeftment by the said
AA7illiam, with consent of Agnes Wallace, his wife, for 300 merks, and another by him
for 700 merks. Dated at Riccartoun, 26th June 1585. AA7itnesses, John Fullartoun
of Dregarn, John Wallace, fiar of Sewaltoun, Thomas M 'Alexander of Corsclayis, and
Mungo Muir of Alhallowchapel. Signed by the granters. [3089, Box 81.
1104. 12th July 1585.] Charter by Robert Portuous, indweller in Dalkeith,
granting to William Vaitch, second son of James Vaitch, elder, in Dalkeith, that
tenement of land described of date 12th April 1536, No. 404 supra, resigned by
William Portuous in Newbattle : To be held blench of the granter for a penny at
midsummer. Dalkeith, 12th July 1585. Witnesses, Robert Veche in Dalkeith,
AA7illiam Abircrummy, notary public, Gilbert Wood there, James Smith there, Andrew
Clark there, and John Wood there. [2809, Box 73.
1105. 7th October 1585.] Charter by John Baird of Kilquhenze granting to his
son and apparent heir, Oliver Baird, his heirs and assignees, the lands of the two-
merk land of Glencoppok, 10s. land of Dalthome, 10s. land of Auchlewand, 20s. land
of Auchaltety, four-merk land of Kilquhenzie with tower, etc., the half-merk land of
Dalcur with mill, the 20s. land of Auchinwyn, and the 20s. land of Tornbrok, all in
the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr : To be held of the king, as prince of Scotland
and earl of Carrick, for the usual services : Reserving the liferents of the granter and
Elizabeth Kennedy, his wife. Dated at Kilquhenze, 7th October 1585. AA7itnesses,
Gilbert Kennedy of Girvanmains, James Kennedy of Crochtba, James Ross in Maybole,
and Gilbert Ross there, notaries public. Signed, 'Johne Baird of Kilquheze.' [3001,
Box 79.
1106. 21st October 1585.] Charter under the Great Seal by King James the Sixth
narrating and confirming the preceding charter, dated at Kilquhenzie, 7th October
1585, by John Baird of Kilquhenzie to his son and heir-apparent, Oliver Baird.
Confirmation in usual form [Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 893], dated at Stirling,
21st October 1585. [2656, Box 68.
1107. 15th November 1585.] Disposition by George Nychole in Watter-side,
Thomas Lepar in Auchinroughlane, and William Leper there, selling and alienating to
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possessed or claimed by them to the half-merk land of Auchinroughlane presently
possessed by them, in the parish of Galstoun, bailiary of Kyle-Stewart, Ayrshire:
Reserving for his lifetime to the said Thomas Lepar the forty-penny land of the said
half-merk land, which he now possesses : Reserving also to William Lepar for his life
time the house and yard possessed by him without payment of any kind, also with
a cow's grass yearly, along with the said Matthew's cows, Lepar paying [sum blank]
for the grass, and having free ish and entry to the house, yard, and cow's grass, and to
the Galstoun moor to bring home his ' peitts and elding ' as long as he lives. Dated
at Auchinroughlane, 15th November 1585. A provision in the testing clause stating
that the cow's grass is to be ' fowit ' by Hugh Campbell of Terringzen and John
Lockhart of Bar. Witnesses, Joseph Lockhart, son of the said John Lockhart, and
John Newmauth (?) in the said Auchinroughlane. John Lockhart, notary public,
signs for the two Lepars. [2395, Box 61.
1108. 3rd February 1586.] Obligation by Roger Fowberye of Fowberye, in
county Northumberland, to pay to Launcelot Strowther of Kirknewton, in said
county, esquire, the sum of £400 for the fulfilment of an indenture of lease between
the parties. Dated 3rd February [1586]. Various witnesses. Seal, a floral device,
with initials A. 0. [3192, Box 83.
1109. 10th February 1586.] Charter by David CoUace of Auchinfarsicht, heredi
tary feu-farmer of the subjects disponed, with consent of Francis [Stewart], com
mendator of Kelso, granting to Adam Whytfurd, younger, of that Ilk, in feu-farm,
the granter's grain-mill of Clyde lands, with the fish-cruive upon the Water of Clyde,
as described in No. 934 supa, 10th May 1576: To be held in blench-farm of the
granter and of the Abbey of Kelso for a yearly feu-duty of £8. At Edinburgh,
10th February 1585-6. Witnesses, Thomas Whytfurd, brother-german of said Adam,
Alexander Simson, clerk of the constabulary of Haddington, Robert Cathcart, clerk of
the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and Walter Scot, servant of granter. Signed, 'Francis
comendatar of Kelso,' 'D. CoUace.' Only fragments of seals remain. [2169, Box 55.
1110. 12th February 1586.] Charter by John Allardes of that Ilk, with consent
of Beatrice Keith, his wife, granting and setting in feu to James Symsoun, at the
church of Kynneff, two roods with tenements, etc., in the burgh of Inverbervie in the
' Mercat-gait,' the lands of Walter Blyth and James Lepar, adjoining [the deed is
very faint] : To be held in free burgage and of the granter in feu-farm for a reddendo
of 13s. Scots yearly. Dated at AUerdes, 12th February 1585-6. Signed, 'Jhon
Allerdes off yat ilk,' 'Betryce Keycht.' [451, Box 13.
1111. 5th March 1586.] Charter by Andrew M'Futtour alias Muk alienating to
Gilbert Duff, burgess of Inverness [cf. No. 854 supa], and Magote Donaldson,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., a piece of land on the west side of Demmesdell Street,
Inverness, the lands of John Dow M'Conquhie on north, those of said Gilbert on south,
extending from the lands of Donald M'Aye M'Eobert on the east to the Castlehill on
the west. Eeddendo to the king, 2|d. yearly. Sasine given by Jasper Dempster, one
of the bailies of Inverness. The granter signs by the hand of Eobert Waus, notary and
clerk of the burgh. Dated at Inverness, 5th March 1585-6. Witnesses, Finlay
Donaldson, burgess of Inverness, James M'Barroun alias Stewart, Patrick M'Ane,
Donald Farquhardson, weavers, John Dow M'Eorye, and the said Robert Vaus. [1637,
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1112. 16th March 1586.] Charter by the Provost, Bailies, etc., of Edinburgh,
superiors of the town of Leith, in favour of Abraham Wauchop, indweller in said
town, and Agnes Neilsoun, his spouse, granting to them in conjunct fee a fourth
part of a tenement of the late Alexander Rouche, the said Alexander's lands being on
east and south, Gilbert Edmeiston being a neighbouring owner on west and south,
and the street on north, lying in said town on the south side of the water thereof, in
the barony of Restalrig, which fourth part had been resigned in the hands of Gilbert
Dik, a bailie of said burgh, by Margaret Fouller, daughter and one of the three heirs of
the late Jonet Barker, spouse of James Fouller, dweller in Leith. Edinburgh, 16th
March 1585-6. Signed by William Litill, provost, and by William Fairlie, William
Nepar, John AVilkyn, and Andro Sclater, bailies. Fragment of seal attached, described
as 'sigillum commune ville nostre de Leith,'— a castle, triple-towered and embattled,
with windows and portcullis shut, situated on a rock ; part of a ship, with masts and
rigging, on sinister, and apparently an anchor in front. Legend broken, only the
words 'ville' and 'Leith ' being visible. [783, Box 22.
1113. 18th March 1586.] Charter by Andrew Murray of Balvaird, knight, granting
to John Fentoun, clerk of the Roll, his heirs, etc., in feu-farm and heritage, that
parcel of land called Orchard, in the territory of Dudingston, between the church and
the yard occupied by Gilbert Blak and John Hil on the north, the ' Butts ' belonging
to the late Robert Lawson of Humbie, occupied by Richard Cairns and John Lambart,
on the east, the loch of Dudingston on the south, and the ' gerse ' yard, with dovecot,
on the west : To be held for 20s. Scots yearly. At Holyrood house, 18th March 1585-6.
Witnesses, Andrew Moncreif, Thomas Cherrie, and Archibald Primros. Signed,
' S. Androw MuEray of Arngrosk.' [641, Box 19.
1114. 3rd April 1586.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the charter
(dated at Edinburgh, 10th February 1585-6, No. 1109 supra) by David CoUace of
Auchinfarsyth, to Adam Quhyteeurd [Whitefurd], younger, of that Ilk. Sasine given
by AVilliam Clyde in Lawbank, as bailie, on 3rd April 1586. Witnesses, John White
furd of that Ilk, John Glasfurd in Sandridingait, Quintin AVygotschaw, David AArhitefurd
in Milhill, and Thomas Thomsoun of Golkthrople. Notary, John Eobertoun of Glasgow
diocese. [2696, Box 69.
1115. 16th April 1586.] Indenture between Sir John Forster, knight, warden of
the middle marches with Scotland, and John Burrell of Howtell, in Northumberland,
gentleman, by which Sir John grants and leases to Burrell, for the term of ninety-
nine years from date, a parcel of ground in Cheviot, 'betwixte Fleope burn on th' este
parte and extendinge westewarde vpe the water called Colleche water on the sowthe
parte, and boundringe vpon the border or grounde of Scotland on the weste and north
partis,' at a yearly rental of 20s. Dated 16th April 1586. Signed by Sir John Forster.
Seal illegible. [2065, Box 52.
1116. 22nd April 1586.] Charter by King James the Sixth [which does not appear
to be in the register of the Great Seal] confirming a charter, dated at Eestalrig,
20th April 1550 [cf. No. 566 supnxi], by Bobert Logan of Eestalrig, with consent of his
wife, Margaret Seton, granting to Patrick Balfour, and the other heirs named in
said writ, eight oxgangs of the lands of Nether Gogar : To be held of the granter in
feu-farm for £20, 13s. 4d. Scots, being 13s. 4d. of augmentation of rental, with three
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charter, James, William, and John Auchincraw, Patrick Elder, and Sir John Brown,
notary public. Which charter by the late Robert Logan is confirmed to Florence
Balfour, son and heir of the late Patrick Balfour. At Edinburgh, 22nd April 1586.
[2161, Box 55.
1117. 1st May 1586.] Precept by Mr. John Pitcarne of that Ilk, fiar of the lands,
in terms of a marriage-contract between himself and his son and heir, Henry Pitcarne,
on one part, and Michael Balfour of Monquhany and Isobella, his daughter, future
spouse of Henry Pitcarne, on the other part, for infefting the said Isobella Balfour
in liferent in the lands of Easter Gellet, with the teinds, etc., in the regality of
Dunfermline and shire of Fife. At Forthir, 1st May 1586. Witnesses, Andrew Aytoun,
Andrew Lindesay, John Kinloch, John Zester and Patrick Glasfurd, notaries public.
[1642, Box 42.
1118. 19th May 1586.] Instrument narrating that James Forret, son of the
deceased James Forret, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, resigned in the hands of Mr. John
Dowglas, chaplain of the rood altar at Dalkeith, the tenement, described of date 19th
December 1551, No. 591 supa, except that the lands of the late James Anderson belong
now to Elizabeth Adamsoun, daughter to AVilliam Adamsoun, and those of the late
John Lauder belong to William Hamilton ; and that for new infeftment to himself and
Katherine Strang, his future spouse, daughter to William Strang, burgess of Edin
burgh, in terms of a contract of marriage dated 16th April 1586 ; providing that the new
infeftment shall not prejudice a former disposition made to the said James Forret and
Marion Johnstone, his late spouse, by AValter Scot, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Lyell, his wife, of an annualrent of £20 Scots from said tenement, payable to the said
Mr. John Douglas for his life, as fully narrated. Done in the house of Mr. John Kene,
writer in Edinburgh, 19th May 1586. Witnesses, Cuthbert Cuninghame, provost of
Dumbartane, Mr. AVilliam Strang, minister at Irvine, William Weddrett, servant to
Mr. Eichard Strang, advocate, and William Douglas, natural son of Mr. John. John
Kene, notary, and Eobert Gardnar, co-notary. [127, Box 4.
1119. 21st May 1586.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Maistertoun, brother of
Adam Maistertoun of Easter Grange, resigned into the hands of Alexander, com
mendator of Culross, a saltpan lying on the east side of Culross, near the seashore,
between the lands of Petticommoun, belonging to said Patrick, and the common street
running between the saltpan and said lands on the north, the sea on the south and
waste places on west and east; with houses, etc., 'bukat pottis, standis, scaffattis,
trochis,' and other necessaries for introducing salt water from the sea to said pan ; all
lying in the lordship of Culross and sheriffdom of Perth, free from all teinds, and that
in favour of George Bruce in Culross. Done 21st May 1586. Witnesses, Mr. Edward
Bruce, commissary of Edinburgh, Captain Patrick Bruce, Mr. Mathew Gawe, Walter
Miller, formerly monk of the abbey, Patrick Porter, and John Forret, notary. James
Prymrois, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1120, Box 30.
1120. 31st May 1586.] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commendator of Culross,
and the convent thereof, granting in feu-farm to George Bruce in Culross the saltpan
described in preceding writ : To be held for an annual feu-duty of £4 Scots. At Westir
Cumrye, 31st May 1586. Seal attached, in good condition. Witnesses, Eobert Froster,
brother-german of the laird of Garden, and others. Signed by the commendator and
by Archibald Prymros and Walter Miller, members of convent. [1899, Box 49.

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1121. 1st June 1586.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Bruce in terms
of the above charter. Sasine given by Robert Aikine of Byrgrange, bailie, 1st June
1586. Witnesses, Archibald Prymrose in Culros, Walter Miller, Alexander Hunter,
tailor, Patrick Porter, weaver, and George Broun, servant of grantee. James Prymrois,
of Dunblane diocese, notary. [2744, Box 71.
1122. 1st June 1586.] Charter by AVilliam Scott of Abbotshall, in terms of a
contract, dated  1586, between himself and John MacClellan in Balfeir, alienating
to the said John, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the two-merk lands of Balfeir,
with the teindsheaves, etc., as occupied by the grantee, in the granter's barony of
Dunrod, stewartry of Kirkcudbright and sheriffdom of Dumfries : To be held blench of
the granter and in feu-farm of the monastery of Holyrood for an annual feu-duty
of £3, 13s. Scots as in the infef tments of the late Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, father of
the granter. Patrick Carsane of Drummow named as bailie in precept of sasine. At
Abbotshall, 1st June 1586. Witnesses, Mr. David Spens, David Scot, Thomas Ramsay,
John Broun, Andrew Young and David Philp, notaries public. [1931, Box 49.
1123. 2nd June 1586.] Notarial Instrument [very faint] narrating that John
Eaintoun, laird of Wester Sheills of Cockburnspath, with consent of Elizabeth Gib, his
spouse, gave sasine to Thomas Angus of Hoprig and Marjorie Bog, his spouse, of a
portion of the said lands of Wester Shiels, described (in the vernacular) as ' band vest
fra quho . . . [word illegible] vnder the lang dyik to the schiperd akeres, and fra the
said schiperd akeres doun bayth the sydis of the Scheilburne to the rod that passis fra
the Schelis to Auldhamstokkis,' with common pasture 'abone the said lang dyik,' in
terms of a contract between the parties dated in May 1586. Sasine given 2nd June
1586. Patrick Furbrand in Skarhil, attorney for Marjorie Bog. Witnesses, Mr. Alex
ander Hume, minister in Dunbar, Jasper Home in . ., and others. AVilliam Bonkil,
notary public. [766, Box 22.
1124. 10th June 1586.] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commendator of Culross
and convent thereof, granting to George Bruce in Culross the half of a saltpan
formerly belonging to David Bad, ironsmith in Culross, lying in the town of Culross,
between the lands of Alexander Ezat on the west, the said David's lands on east, the
common street on north, and the seashore on south, with the half of the houses needful
to the half saltpan, with all usual privileges as detailed, digging coals, etc. etc. : To be held
in feu of the abbey for 40s. annually of feu-duty and one boll salt as teinds. Dated and
signed by the commendator alone at Edinburgh, 10th June 1586. Witnesses, Edward
Mekiljohn, burgess of Edinburgh, James Prymrose, notary public, and other servitors
of the commendator. Seal attached, broken, but in fair preservation. [936, Box 26.
1125. 14th June 1586.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Bruce follow
ing on a precept by Alexander, commendator of Culross, dated 10th June 1586, for
infefting him in the saltpan described of date 21st May 1586. Sasine given by
Cuthbert Lindsay, residing at the church of St. Mungo, as bailie, on 14th June 1586.
Witnesses, John Dutt, Andrew Sandis, James Baid, and David Schortus, all in Culross.
John Forrett, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. Witnesses to precept, Edward
Mekil johne, burgess of Edinburgh, James Maisterton, John Stewart, and James Prim
rose, notary public, the abbot's servitors. [1121, Box 30.
1126. 17th and 25th June 1586.] Tack or Lease by Thomas Somervell, parson

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and vicar of the parish of Linton, in the diocese of Glasgow and sheriffdom of Roxburgh,
with consent of Hew, Lord Somervell, as patron of the benefice, granting to Walter
Ker of Littledean the teindsheaves, small teinds, etc., of the parish kirk of Linton,
parsonage and vicarage, with the glebe and kirk land, on a lease of nineteen years for a
yearly sum of £40 in time of peace and forty merks in time of war. Dated, signed, and
sealed at Littledean and Edinburgh, 17th and 25th June 1586. Signed, 'Mr. thomas
SoSvell gsoun of Lintoun,' 'Hew Lord SomerwelL' AVitnesses, Mr. Thomas Ker,
parson of Dignvell (?), Andro Ker, son to Walter Ker of Litledean, and Mark Haitlie,
son to the laird of Mellerstane, and others. Seals attached, but wholly illegible.
[519, Box 15.
1127. 18th June 1586.] Discharge in form of notarial instrument narrating that
William Philp in Nethertoun of Dunfermline acknowledged himself to have received
from George Bruce in Culross 270 merks, and therefore released and discharged the
saltpan, described in No. 1119 supa, which had been disposed to the granter by
Patrick Maistertoun in Roissill, first heritor of the subjects, in security of said sum.
Culross, 18th June 1586. Witnesses, John Brown and Alexander Coustoun in Culross,
AValter Makilroy in Kincairn, and the said Patrick Maistertoun. John Forrett, notary
public. [1122, Box 30.
1128. 27th June 1586.] Contract between Alexander Sybbald of Rankelour Over
[Upper], with consent of his son and heir-apparent, Andrew Sybbald, on one part, and
John Lundy of Stratharlie on the other part, by which for the sum of 2000 merks paid
by John Lundy, the said Alexander agrees to sell his one-third part of the lands of
Stratharlie [cf. of date 5th April 1541, No. 454 supa], excepting ten acres lying to the
east of Largo kirk, and to infeft the said John Lundy therein ; the lands to be held of
Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the same. Dated and signed at Rankelour
Over on 27th June 1586. John Seytone, apparent of Lathrisk, George Ramsay,
brother to the laird of Mure, with others, witnesses. Patrick Mowse, notary, signs for
John Lundy. [709, Box 21.
1129. 15th September 1586.] Obligation by William Carre of Foorde in North
umberland to pay £200 to Roger Fowbery of Fowbery, 15th September 1586. [2066,
Box 52.
1130. 22nd September 1586.] Precept of Clare Gonstatby Mark Ker, commendator
of Newbattle, for infefting Alexander Hamilton, now of Haggs, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late James Hamilton of Haggs, in the said lands of Gartmillan,
as of date 25th May 1584, No. 1078 supa, occupied by John and William Woddell.
Dated at Edinburgh, 22nd September 1586. Signed by the granter only. Witnesses,
Patrick Creichton of Lugton, David, his son and apparentheir, Mr. Robert Hamilton,
brother of Alexander, and John Kirkpatrick, the granter's chamberlain. Seal attached,
somewhat broken. [2684, Box 69.
1131. 3rd October 1586.] Charter of feu-farm by William Littill, provost, Andrew
Sclater, William Naper, William Fairlie, and another, bailies of Edinburgh, narrating
the exhaustion of their treasury in former years by giving money to the king, by public
works, and the pressure of this last pestilence, relieving the poor and saving the city,
empty of citizens, and that in the meantime the common moor, though in various parts
pastured and cultivated by those in its vicinity, yields little or nothing. They have
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reserving the rough, hard, and stony places for masonry and the use of the pest, they
should measure the arable parts and divide them in convenient portions ; which labour
over, they determined on a public auction, desiring intending buyers to appear on a
certain day to that end ; which being done, Andrew Stevinson, merchant in Edinburgh,
offered the annualrent understated, the others containing themselves in silence. There
fore the granters dispone in feu-farm to the said Andrew, in liferent, and John
Stevinson, his grandson and his heirs-male, whom failing, to the eldest heir-female
without division, all and whole that part of the waste lands of the wester common moor,
containing eight acres of land, lying betwixt that old part of the common moor belong
ing to John Dowgall, younger, on the east, the Powburn on the south, the highway
leading towards the said burgh, of eighteen ells in breadth, on the west, and a path,
nine ells wide, on the south, for the sum of forty merks Scots, paid down : To be held
of the burgh in fee, etc. Reddendo, 14 bolls of barley between Christmas and Candle
mas, and £16 on entry of each heir, etc. Dated at Edinburgh, 3rd October 1586.
AVitnesses, Alexander Uddert, Mr. Michael Chisholme, Alexander Ousteane and
Henry Nesbet, councillors. Signed by provost and bailies, and by Alexander Guthre,
common clerk of the burgh. Seal gone. [139, Box 4.
1132. 7th October 1586.] Instrument of Sasine, following on the precept of 22nd
September 1586, No. 1130 supra, in favour of Alexander Hamilton in the
lands of Gartmillan. Sasine given by John Crawfurd of Rouchsalloch, bailie, on 7th
October 1586. Witnesses, James Crawfurd of Dundyvane, Gavin Bell in Schawheid,
John Moir, William Geichan in Ryding, Matthew Geichan and John Finlay there.
Notary, David Hamyltoun. [2685, Box 69.
1133. 4th November 1586.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation by
Alexander Sibbald of Rankelour upper, into the hands of his superior, Mr. William
Lundy of that Ilk, in favour of John Lundy of Stratharlie, of the third part of
Stratharlie (cf. No. 1128 supra), excepting ten acres. Done in the hall of Lundy, 4th
November 1586. Witnesses, Thomas Mowse, younger, John Thomson in Craill, and
John Eamsay, notary, with others. Patrick Mowse, notary public. [710, Box 21.
1134. 4th November 1586.] Duplicate (on paper) of the preceding Instrument of
Eesignation. 4th November 1586. [711, Box 21.
1135. 4th November 1586.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating
a precept of same date, by Mr. AA7illiam Lundy of that Ilk, superior, for infefting
John Lundy of Stratharlie in the third part resigned by Alexander Sibbald. Sasine
given, 4th November 1586, at the principal messuage of Stratharlie. Alexander
Sibbald of Eankelour, and Thomas, his son, and Thomas Mowse, junior, witnesses.
Patrick Mowse, notary. [712, Box 21.
1136. 9th December 1586.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming the
charter, dated 23rd January 1554-5, No. 628 supra, by James [Stewart], commendator
of Kelso and Melrose, granting in feu-farm to Andrew Brounfeild, in Pittillisheuch,
and Janet Diksoun, his wife, the £5 lands of Pittillisheuch, lying in the shire of
Berwick, as described in writ cited. Dated at Holyrood, 9th December 1586. Regis
trum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 1125. [110, Box 3.
1137. 5th January 1587.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Lundy of
Stratharlie and Agnes Myirtoun, his spouse, in terms of a contract between them, with

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John Johnston in Monturpie as their cautioner, and John Dudingston in Murcammows,
gave sasine to the said John Dudingston of an annualrent of £20 Scots from the third
part of Stratharlie, resigned by Alexander Sibbald, as in No. 1133 supa. Done 5th
January 1586-7. Witnesses, David and Archibald Simsones, burgesses of Desert,
AA7illiam Johnstoun, and John Hagy in Tempill of Stratharly, and John Munnian (?) in
Stratharly. Henry Young, notary public. [713, Box 21.
1138. 7th February 1587.] Charter by James Sandelandis of Calder, lord of
Torphichen, superior, with consent of his tutor, James Sandelandis of Slamannan,
granting to David Fowlartoun of Corsbie, his heirs, etc., the lands of Roinhill and
Brounley, as in No. 472 supa; which lands were in the superior's hands for non-
entry of the heirs of the late John Fullartoun of Corsby, who had sold the lands to the
said David, his son. Reddendo, for Roinhill, 13s. 4d. Scots; also for Brounley, three
pennies Scots on the morrow of the Ascension, in name of feu-farm. At Glasgow,
7th February 1586-7. Signed by the tutor of Torphichen. One seal [defaced].
AA7itnesses, William Crawfurd, brother-german of David Crawfurd of Kerse, John
Craufurde of Knokschinnoch, George Lokkart, younger, Michael Wallace and
Alexander Lawson, notaries public. [323, Box 10.
1139. 1st March 1587.] Instrument narrating that William Hoppringle, litster,
burgess of Edinburgh, and Aleson AVallace, his spouse, acknowledge receipt from John
Hoppringle of Murehouse of the sum of £500 Scots, for redemption of the 40s. lands
of Cardrope, and the £6 lands of Pirne, in the lordship of Stow of AVoddell, alienated
under reversion by the said John, Agnes Hadden, his wife, and George Hoppringle,
their son, and now discharged by the said first parties. Done in the house of William
Hoppringle in Edinburgh, 1st March 1587. Witnesses, William Lauder of Balbardeis,
James and Gilbert Lauder, his brothers-german, and John Hoppringle, tailor. Walter
Runsyman, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, admitted notary public by the lords of
council. [199, Box 7.
1140. 30th May 1587.] Extract Eetour of Elizabeth Edingtoun, as nearest
and lawful heir of the late John Edingtoun, her father, born of him and the late
Katherine Home, his spouse. Inquest taken at Langtoun, the 30th of May 1587, before
the sheriff-depute of Berwick, Patrick Cokburne, brother-german of William Cokburne
of Langtoun. [685, Box 20.
1141. 2nd June 1587.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter, of date 7th
February 1587, narrating infeftment given by David Crawfurd, templar bailie ('balliuus
templarius '), to David Fullarton of Corsbie, in the lands of Eoinhill and Brounley.
Done 2nd June 1587. Witnesses, James Craufurd, burgess of Ayr, John Porter in
Corsbie, Ninian Mogurisland, servitor of James Craufurd, and John M'Keyne, servitor
of the bailie. John Masoun, notary public. [324, Box 10.
1142. 3rd June 1587.] Notarial Instrument of Cognition and Sasine of the tenement
formerly [No. 458 supa] belonging to Archibald, Earl of Argyll, by Alexander Uddert,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in favour of John M'QUHYRRY, son and heir of the
late Gilbert M'quhyrry [see 30th March 1574 supa], with reservation of liferent in
favour of his mother, Janet Cornewell. Done 3rd June 1587. Witnesses, David
Blackcraig, John Ker, William Wallace, and John Yairdis, William Bollock, John
Gilleis, Mungo Bankis, and Bartholomew Ochiltrie, Serjeants. Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
burgh clerk, notary. [2970, Box 78.
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1143. c. June 1587.] Fragment of a Charter by James Borthwick of Kirk-
[landhill ?], with consent of Jonet Hepburn, his spouse, and Isabella Dikson, his
mother, also of  Portuous, his brother, and his spouse, Isobella Govan, granting
in terms of a contract, dated at Edinburgh and Cruikstoun, 3rd and 9th June 1587,
and alienating to William Borthwick of Cruikston, the lands called the Kirklandhill
of Heriot, lying betwixt the lands of Corshope and Haltrie, belonging to Lord Borth
wick, on the south, the lands of Heriot-town on the west, the lands called Greenwoodhead,
belonging to the Bishop of Dunkeld, on the north, and the lands of Cruikston on the
east, within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, occupied formerly by George Borthwick,
and now by the granter and his mother: To be held in feu-farm of the abbey of
Newbattle for 46s. 8d. Scots yearly feu-duty. The remainder is wanting. [1208,
Box 32.
1144. 8th June 1587.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Broun, feu-
farmer of the £3 land of Lochhill, in the barony of Lochkindeloch and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, in terms of a contract (of date at Dumfries, 3rd June 1587) between
him and James Murray in Blackpark in Crossmichael, gave sasine to the said James
Murray in liferent, and to John Murray, his lawful son, of an annualrent of £10
from said lands under reversion. Sasine given 8th June 1587. Witnesses, James
Murray, son of grantee, Thomas Pautonson in Croftheids, John Padzane, John David
son in Lochhill, and Matthew Mechelson in Freirzard. David M'Ghee, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1782, Box 46.
1145. 17th July 1587.] Charter by Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, by
which, in terms of a contract between himself, Henry Borthuik in Dudingstoun,
James Murray there, and Thomas Cherry, burgess of Canongate, on one side, and
John Matheson, portioner of Broughton, and Agnes Anderson, his spouse, on the
other side, the granter sells to the said John Matheson and Agnes Anderson, and
their heirs, etc., an annualrent of 100 merks from the half-lands of Wester Dudingston,
with mill, etc., as described, within the shire of Edinburgh. Reddendo, one penny.
Dated at the burgh of the Canongate, 17th July 1587. AA7itnesses, AVilliam Murray
of Letter-Banachty, James Murray, dweller in AVester Dudingstoun, John Kello, smith
in said burgh, James Borthuik, the granter's servant, and John Blair, notary public.
Signed by granter. [570, Box 16.
1146. 27th July 1587.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (directed to
John Scott, the granter's officer in Dudingston, as bailie), in the preceding charter, in
favour of John Matheson of Brochton and Agnes Anderson, his wife. Sasine
given 27th July 1587. Edward Matheson, brother of said John, James Thomson, son of
the late John Thomson in Leith, and William Matheson, son of John, witnesses. Thomas
Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [403, Box 12.
1147. 29th July 1587.] Charter by Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcottis, with consent
of Marion Fawside, his spouse, and of AVilliam Douglas of AVhittingham, one of the
Senators of the Supreme Court, Thomas Fawside of that Ilk, James Heriot of Trabroun,
and Mr. Archibald Douglas, in terms of a contract, dated 28th July 1587, alienating to
John Levington in Drem, for the sum of £90 Scots, a tenement in the Westraw of
Gulane, bounded between the lands of George Home, portioner of Gulane, on the east,
the lands of the late John Litill's heirs on west, the granter's lands on north, and the
common of Gulane on south, as described, with common pasture on the common of

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Gulane, in the barony of Dirleton, constabulary of Haddington, etc. : To bo held blench
of the granter. At Gulane, 29th July 1587. Witnesses, George Paterson, Eobert
Kyll, Andrew AVatsone, and James Littill, residents in Gulane. John Craig, notary,
signs for Marion Fawside. [1818, Box 47.
1148. 9th August 1587.] Precept (directed to John Lawe, as bailie) by Mr. James
Law [afterwards Archbishop of Glasgow], minister, fiar of the underwritten annualrents,
in terms of a contract matrimonial between him, with consent of his parents, John Law
and Margaret Strang, on one part, and James Dundas of Newliston, for himself, and
Mariota Dundas, his lawful daughter, on the other part (dated at Newliston, 20th
July 1587), for infefting Marion Dundas, his future spouse, in liferent, etc., in
an annualrent of £40 Scots, due from John Inglis of Strathyrum over the lands
of Strathyrum, lying near the city of St. Andrews in the shire of Fife, under reversion
of 600 merks ; also in an annualrent of 20 merks Scots, due by John Dunkeson,
minister, over the lands of CowU, in the parish of Markinch and shire foresaid, under
reversion of 200 merks ; reserving their liferents to the said John Law and Margaret
Strang. Dated at Spittall, 9th August 1587. Witnesses, George Blyth in Strathoir,
Michael Law, Andrew Law in Dysert, and John Johnestoun there. Henry Young,
notary public, signs for John Law and Margaret Strang. [3024, Box 79.
1149. 9th August 1587.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, in
favour of Mariota Dundas. Sasine given, 9th August 1587, by John Lawe [in
Spittall], as bailie, George Dundas, apparent of Brestmill, attorney for Mariota
Dundas. Witnesses, John Johnson in Bagow, and John Thomson there, Thomas
Mackie in Glastre, Walter Peitt in CowU, Henry Hird in Pitcarne, and others.
Eichard Burne, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. The instrument is signed,
' Mr. James Law. v* my hand.' [2128, Box 54.
1150. Hth August 1587.] Precept of Clare Constat by Archibald, [eighth] Earl of
Angus, directed to John Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, as bailie, for infefting David
Graham of Fintry, as heir of his father, the late Sir David Graham of Fintry, knight,
in the lands of Erlestradychty, Outfeild of Kerymure, with > grain mill and mill lands ;
the lands of Inchbrathy, Inchmylne, Glenevik, Balnabothe, Doldowo, Pet Carrydy,
the lands of the Forest of Glen-Prosen, the lands of Dallinche and Balloche, in the
regality of Kirriemuir and sheriffdom of Forfar [cf. No. 229 supra], — reserving to the
Earl and his successors the hill in the Myltoun of Kerymure, called Greenhill, with
three acres of arable land on the east side thereof, for the Earl's courts to be held there,
— and also in the lands of Kirkton of Kerymure, in the same regality and sheriffdom.
Dated at Dalkeith, 11th August 1587. AVitnesses, James Douglas of Terthorwald,
George Auchinlek of Balmanno, Mr. John Eos and Hugh Neisbet, the Earl's servitors.
Part of Earl's seal attached. [2211, Box 56.
1151. 23rd October 1587.] Instrument narrating that John Harbert in Saltcoittis,
with his own hands, gave sasine to his wife, Jonet Wood, of one half his 40 pence
lands of Banks, also in his tenement of land extending to sixty-one falls, with a
' soume gres ' yearly pasturing in the pasture of the Saltcoitmure, lying in the lands
of Saltcoittis, barony of Stevenston, Ayrshire. Done on the lands, 23rd October 1587.
AVitnesses, James Montfoid in Saltcoittis, Archibald Hunter in Ayr, and Thomas
Galloway, servant to the notary, George Angus, of St. Andrews diocese. [1057,
Box 29.

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1152. 31st October 1587.] Charter by John Broun, indweller in Culross, feu-
farmer of the saltpan underwritten, in terms of a contract (dated at Culross, 4th
October 1582) between himself and Margaret Blawe, his wife, on one part, and George
Bruce in Culross on the other part, selling and alienating to the said George a
saltpan, with houses, etc., in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth, between the
saltpan of Duncan Prymrois on the west and waste land on the east, 'que salina
constructa erat per Magistrum Johannem Colvill cum expressis et liberis potestate
et facultate habendi lie Craigleiff infra carbofodinas nostras fossas et fodientis infra
limites et bondas de Culrose, libere fodientis et lucrandi lie panewod coll, et ad dictam
salinam huiusmodi adducendi et transportandi singulis diebus quot sufficient foco et
igni eiusdem, cum viis competentibus lie coll gaittis, equis oneratis et onerandis trans-
ferendi huiusmodi carbones ad dictam salinam sine impedimento, cum liberis introitu
et exitu ad huiusmodi fiendum, ac cum liberis introitu et exitu cimbis et navibus
auferendis et transferendis sale dicte saline vbicunque eis libitum fuerit.' To be held
to the said George Bruce of the commendator and convent of Culross, for payment of
£4 yearly as feu-duty and two bolls of salt yearly as teind. Dated at Culross,
31st October 1587. Witnesses, Alexander Coustoun in Culrose, Mr. Matthew Gawe
and Robert Maistertoun, both there. James Prymrois signs as notary for Margaret
Blawe. [3108, Box 81.
1153.  November 1587.] Charter by John Browne, dweller at Culross, with
consent of Margaret Blaw, his spouse, alienating to George Bruce, dweller there,.
a saltpan on the east of Culross, near the church called St. Mungo's Kirk, between a
waste place separating it from the saltpan of Archibald Preston on east, and Duncan
Prymrois's pan on west. Reddendo, £4 Scots yearly and two bolls of salt. At Culross,
 November 1587. Witnesses, Alexander Coustoun, burgess of Culross, Robert
Mestertoun there, Andrew Cowhie in Newmylne, and Andrew Cowhie, his son, notary
public. John Forrett, notary to instrument. [1123, Box 30.
1154. 10th November 1587.] Charter by Alexander, commendator of Culross,
confirming to George Bruce there — (1) the charter of sale, dated 31st October 1587,
by John Brown, dweller in Culross, of a saltpan in Culross, with the special privileges
described [No. 1152 supra] : To be held of the monastery for £4 yearly feu-duty.
Margaret Law [Blaw], spouse of the granter, consents, James Primrose, notary, acting
for her. (2) A charter of sale, dated 10th November 1587, by William Campbell,
dweller in Culross, of a tenement of land in Culross. Yearly rent not named. Eliza
beth Kelt, the granter's mother, and John Campbell, his brother, are referred to.
Henry Primrose in Culross, a witness ; James Primrose, notary. (3) A charter of sale
by Henry Primrose, dweller in Culross, with consent of Margaret Eedheuch, his wife
(dated 10th November 1587), of an annualrent of 10 merks from an acre of arable land
lying near Sklaittis, in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth. James Primrose,
notary. Confirmation dated at Culross, 10th November 1587, and signed by the
commendator and by Archibald Prymros and Walter Miller, members of the convent.
Seal attached, defaced. [1900, Box 49.
1155. 17th January 1588.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
at Dalkeith, 11th August 1587, No. 1150 supra, by Archibald, [eighth] Earl of Angus,
for infefting David Graham, now of Fintrio, in the lands and manor of Erlestradichtie,
and others described in writ cited. Sasine given by John Ogilvie of Innerquharity,
bailie of the regality of Kirriemuir, to AValter Graham, brother-german of the late

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David Graham of Fintry, knight, as attorney for the grantee. Done at the place
of Mains of Erie Stradichti, 17th January 1587-8. Witnesses, John Ogilvie of
Ballinscho, David Ogilvie, brother-german of John of Innerquharity, Thomas Fothering
hame, servant of Thomas Fotheringhame of Powrie, and Alexander Guild. Notary,
Mr. Alexander AA7edderburn, clerk of court of Dundee. [3126, Box 82.
1156. 1st April 1588.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Ludovic Bellenden of
Auchnoull, justice-clerk, and 'baron of the barony of Broughton,' directed to Andrew
Borthuik and James Eistoun, for infefting Francis Wylie, as heir of his brother-
german, the late John AA7ylie, son and heir of the late Edward Wylie, weaver, burgess
of the Canongate, in the south half of a tenement of the late Janet Crawfurd, lying
on the east side of Leith AA7ynd, in the Canongate, between the land of the late
William Crystesoune, now of John Ahannay, on south, the land formerly of the late
David Millar, now of Robert Wethirspune, cutler, on north, the land formerly of
Thomas Scott, dyer, now of Mr. Thomas Bellenden, son of the late Sir John Bellenden
of Auchnoul, knight, on east : To be held for burgage service due and wont. At
the Canongate, 1st April 1588. Witnesses, the said Mr. Thomas Bellenden, brother of
tbe granter, James Bellenden, younger, of Pendreich, John Graham, rector of Sanday,
and John Creichtoun, servant of granter. [1538, Box 40.
1157. 8th April 1588.] Letters by James Hay in the south ferry of Portincraig,
heir by progress to the late Janet Hay, sometime Lady Nauchtane, and heiress thereof,
and to the late Sir James Hay, her father, David Hay, her ' guidschir,' and Sir
Hay, her 'grandschir,' or to any other, his and her predecessors, with consent of
Alexander Creichtoun of Nauchtane for himself and Luis Creichtoun, his son and heir-
apparent, declaring that as David Balfour of Balledmonth is heritably infeft in the
lands of Over Friertoun, Sandfurd, Innerdovat, Caldhame, Cherisland, Bredheuche
fishing, and other parts of the barony of Nauchtan, in the shire of Fife, alienated
to him by Alexander Creichtoun of Nauchtane and his predecessors, who have received
large sums of money from the said David, and that the said Alexander is bound
to warrant David in the said lands ; and, since the making of said infeftment, it
is lately come to the granter's knowledge that there were one or more reversions
granted by the late Sir Peter or David Creichtoun of Nauchtane, or other predecessors
of Alexander Creichtoun, to the late Janet Hay or her predecessors above named, by
virtue of which reversions the granter, as heir of progress foresaid, might have action
of redemption against David Balfour : — Yet for certain sums of money received from
David Balfour, which the granter hereby discharges, he, with consent of the said
Alexander Creichtoun, renounces his whole right and title to the reversions and to the
said lands in favour of David Balfour and his successors. Dated at Cupar, 8th April
1588. Witnesses, David Luklaw, James Fleschour, James Anderson, younger, burgess
of Cupar, James Anderson and Thomas Fleschour, notaries public, who also sign for
James Hay. Signed, 'Alexr. Crechton of Nauchta.' Hay's seal appended, faint, but
showing an annulet between three inescutcheons. [2959, Box 78,
1158. 16th April 1588.] Retour of Inquest made in the Tolbooth of Inverness,
before John Kay, burgess of Inverness, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Inverness, of
George, Earl of Huntly, sheriff-principal, by the following jurors : Robert Munro,
apparent of Foulis, Hugh Murray of Abirscors, Ferquhard Munro of Inverarne (?), John
Leith in Swordell, Robert Makfale in Dornachc, Angus Morray there, Alexander
Tarrell of Doill, John Chessolme in Athe, treasurer, John Morray of Spanzedoill,

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AVilliam Sandisone in Dornachc, AValter Duglas in Tayne, Andro M'Cullo there,
Alexander Gordon in Sydera, John Dingwell of Kildone, and Andrew Munro of
Dauchetarte, who on oath declared that Roderick Murray was nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Alexander Murray of Beghus [Bighouse], in the lands of
Beghus, the two Trontalis and the two Forsis [indorsed ' Forsinaird and Forsinain '] in
Strathhalladale, county of Inverness, extending to two davachs and one-quarter davach
of land; that the said lands are valued at £9, 15s. yearly, and in time of peace
at £6, 3s. 4d., are held in chief of the king, and have been in his hands since the death
of the said Alexander Murray in September 1587. Dated at Inverness, 16th April
1588. [2912, Box 76.
1159. 23rd April 1588.] Charter by Donald Makay, indweller in Cullaird, in
terms of a contract, dated at Inverness, 14th April 1588, between him and Thomas
M'Roby M'Coull, also dweller in Inverness, granting to the said Thomas, his heirs, etc.,
a particate of land in said burgh in Dimisdail Street, on the east side, and bounded by
the lands of Gilbert Duff, burgess, on south and west, and of John Dow M'Condachy
on north, as described, in the burgh and shire of Inverness : To be held in fee and
heritage and free burgage. Reddendo, 7 merks Scots yearly of feu-farm. This
document is concluded by a resignation and instrument of resignation in the hands
of Thomas Cuthbert, younger, one of the bailies of Inverness. 23rd April 1588.
Witnesses, John Cuthbert, burgess of Inverness, James Thomson, Ronald Merschell,
Alexander M'Condachy. Robert Vaus, notary, signs for granter, and another Robert
Vaus, clerk of the burgh of Inverness, acts as notary to the writ. [1004, Box 27.
1160. 20th May 1588.] Precept of Clare Constat by Edward Maxwell, perpetual
commendator of Dundrennan, addressed to Robert Neilson of Barnsowill, and John
Neilson in Kirkland, as bailies, for infefting Gilbert Neilson, as nearest and lawful
heir-male of his uncle, John Neilson of Barncailzie, in the lands of Barncailzie and
Larglauch, held in feu-farm of the Abbey of Dundrennan. Dated at Terregles, 20th
May 1588. Witnesses, James Bailzie and Andrew Baty, servitors of the granter.
Signed, 'Eduuerd' Maxwell comendato1'1' de dendranane.' [1289, Box 34.
1161. 19th June 1588.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Philp, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Newburgh, went with certain neighbours to a tenement or
rood of land on the north side of the burgh, bounded betwixt John Philp's lands on the
east, Andrew Frebame's on the west, ' the hauch and the stank ' on the north, and the
high street on the south ; and there appeared on the said ground Isobel Wentoun,
only daughter and child to the late Andro Wentoun, brother-german to the deceased
Alexander AA7entoun, burgess of Newburgh, and demanded infeftment in the rood of
land as nearest heir served to the said Alexander AA7entoun. Sasine was duly given
by the said bailie, 19th June 1588. Witnesses, Alexander Gypsone, Peter Stroupe,
burgesses of Perth, Henry Bonar of Lumquhatishyll, David Lowson, James Wentoun,
John Smart, burgesses of Newburgh. John Taylyour, of Dunkeld diocese, notary.
[560, Box 16.
1162. 25th July 1588.] Charter by James Sandilands of Calder, lord of Tor
phichen, with consent of his tutor, James Sandilands of Slamannan, narrating and
confirming a charter by his tenant, George Dundas of that Ilk (dated at Edinburgh,
25th March 1578), by which the latter granted to Thomas Inglis, portioner of Auld
Liston, his lands of Coitlaws, called also Gaitsyde, in the barony of Liston, regality of

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Torphichen, and shire of Linlithgow : To be held in feu-farm : rendering to the superior,
Lord Torphichen, during his life, and after his decease to the king and his successors,
five merks Scots yearly, as a proportionate part of 500 merks yearly, due as feu from
Lord Torphichen ; also rendering to the said George Dundas and his heirs one penny
feu-farm [sic], if asked. Confirmed at Edinburgh, 25th July 1588. AVitnesses, Mr.
Andrew Sandelands, Daniel Cathcart, George Crawfurd, servants of the tutor, and
Alexander Lawson, writer. Signed only by 'J. Sandilandis, Tutor of Torphichen.' The
witnesses to the charter by Dundas are Henry AA7ardlaw, writer, and John Wardlaw,
his son and notary public, and David Brentoun, his servant. [2336, Box 60.
1163. 30th July 1588.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Andrew Bog,
brother-german of John Bog of Burnhouse — as procurator of Alexander Murray,
portioner of Glaswell (lord of the franktenement thereof, brother and heir-male of the
late David Murray, son of the late Andrew Murray, also uncle and heir-male of James
Murray, lawful son and heir-male of the said David), also as procurator of William
Murray, son of the said Alexander — passed to the presence of William, Lord Hay of
Yester, superior of the lands, and resigned in his hands the shadow-half of the lands
of Glaswall, Torbirns, and others, as in No. 1081 supa, formerly pertaining to James
Scrimgeour of Ardorny, father of John Scrimgeour, now of Ardorny, in favour of
John Scrimgeour of Glaswall [see writ cited], son of the late James Scrimgeour of
Ardorny. Done on 30th July 1588, in Lord Hay's chamber in Bothans. Witnesses,
David Sinclare of Blans, Andrew and Thomas Scrimgeour, brothers-german of said
John, Andrew alias Dand Ker, and William Hay, called Norland William. Notary,
Alexander Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [3131, Box 82.
1164. 10th August 1588.] Letter of Reversion by John Baillie of St. John's Kirk
in favour of his brother-in-law, James Franche, who had sold to the granter an annual-
rent of 156 merks from the lands of Ulstoun, Grithillis, Priour-medois, Chapmansyde
with the wood thereof, Spittelstanes, Craling Nether, husband-lands in Over and Nether
Nesbit, Plewlands, Finlaws called Newhall, Heucheid, Cessfurdburn, Justiceley, with
teinds, Auld Jedburgh, Eowcastell, Langnewtoun, Abbotisrollis, Bowatsyde, the lands
of Grange with mUl, Fodderley, Over Bunchester with woods, Maxsyde, Gaithouscott
with woods, Hairtischauch, Langley with teinds, Eaperlaw, Firth with teinds and woods,
Westbernis, Brewlands in Eaperlaw, Belcheis with mill, Over Ancrum with mill, Hen-
housfield, Castelwod, and Castelhill, with the acres lying at the place of the friars of
Jedburgh, and the lands and mains of Spittell called Ancrum Spittell, all in the shire
of Eoxburgh, all as described ; also a tenement of land in the burgh of Jedburgh, on
the east side of High Street, between the tenement of the late Eobert Eiddell, now of
Eobert Eutherfuird, on west, the water of Jedburgh on east, the abbey close on south
and street on west ; and the granter binds himself that when the said James Franche,
or failing him, his brothers-german, John and Alexander Franche, shall pay to the
granter within the parish kirk of North Berwick the sum of 40s. Scots, the granter
shall give up all title to said lands. Dated at North Berwick, 10th August 1588.
Witnesses, Andrew Home of Eikkilsyde, Gavin and John Home, sons of Patrick Home
of Polwarth, Andrew Diksone and Eobert Lauder in Northberuik. Signed, 'Jhone
Bailze of Sanctihonis kirk w* my hand.' [375, Box 11.
1165. 20th August 1588.] Charter by William, Lord Hay of Yester, baron of
Lochquharret, etc., granting, in terms of an obligation (of same date), to John
Scringeour of Glaswell and his heirs-male whomsoever (upon Scrimgeour's own

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resignation) the lands of Glaswell and Torbirnis, with common pasture in the moor
of Luffdennis, as in No. 796 supra : To be held of the granter and his heirs in feu
farm and heritage for an annual feu-duty of £20, 6s. 8d. Scots ; with clause of
warrandice, and precept of sasine to Alexander Robertson, as bailie. At Edinburgh,
20th August 1588, before James Hay, brother-german of the granter, WiUiam Hay of
AVyndane, George Lyle of Stanepath, and John Hay of Smithfield, Mr. John Moscrop,
advocate, and Robert Broun, his servitor, witnesses. Signed, ' William, Lord Hay of
Zester.' Seal attached, the bearings and legend somewhat defaced. [2388, Box 61.
1166. 20th August 1588.] Charter, apparently a duplicate of the above, but con
taining no reference to the obligation. Same witnesses. 20th August 1588. [2389,
Box 61.
1167. 27th August 1588.] Charter by Andrew Logan, lord of the fee of the
barony of Restalrig, with consent of his father, John Logan of Coitfield, confirming a
charter (dated at Edinburgh, 24th May 1588) by Florence Balfour, portioner of Nether
Gogar, in which the latter grants to James Richardson of Smetoun in liferent, and
to James, his son and his heirs-male, whom failing, to Eobert Eichardson, brother of
James Eichardson of Smetoun, eight oxgangs of the lands of Nether Gogar [cf. charter
of date 23rd AprU 1580, No. 999 supa], in the barony of Eestalrig and shire of
Edinburgh ; and that in virtue of a contract, of same date as his charter, betwixt the
granter and his wife, Margaret Houston, and the said James Richardson of Smetoun.
The lands to be held feu-farm of the superior for £20, 13s. 4d. Scots. Which charter
is confirmed in due form by the superior, at the Canongate, 27th August 1588.
AVitnesses to charter of 24th May, Mr. John Kene, writer in Edinburgh, Nicolas
Turnbull, Thomas Moscrope and James Harvie, servitors of James Richardson of
Smetoun, Robert Newlands, Robert Gairdner, and Andrew Plummar, all in Edinburgh,
and John Houstoun of Lany. Witnesses to the confirmation, Barnard Lindesay, son
of Thomas Lindesay, resident in Leith, and Michael Mosman, son of the late John
Mosman, formerly clerk of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, John Robesoun and James
Logane, notaries public. [390, Box 11.
1168. 3rd September 1588.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Mr. James
Johnstoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, received from Hugh Broun, junior, son
and apparent heir of Hugh Broun, senior, and also from the latter for his interest,
resignations of two tenements on the north side of the High Street, Edinburgh,
bounded by the lands respectively belonging to John Carkettill, the heirs of David Fairlie,
the late John Broun, the heirs of Adam Hopper, the heirs of Thomas Carkettill, the late
Robert Bruce, the late Thomas Young, and the late AA7illiam Hopper [see Nos. 392 and 630
supra], whereupon the said bailie duly infeft in the same the said Hugh Broun, junior,
and Lilias Clerk, his future spouse, reserving the elder Hugh's liferent. Sasine given
3rd September 1588. AVitnesses, Alexander Clerk of Balbirnie, Alexander Huntar,
merchant, Hugh Broun, senior, Isaac Broun, his son, James Ronnald and Robert
Galbraith, merchants. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, notary. [1079, Box 29.
1169. 12th September 1588.] Similar obligation between the same parties as in
No. 1108 supra, of date 3rd February 1586, for 200 merks. Dated 12th September
1588. Signed, 'Roger Fowbrye.' [3193, Box 83.
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in favour of Rorie Murray of Beghous, obliging himself that on payment of 100
merks within the Cathedral Church of Dornoch, he will resign the lands of Forssnard,
in the earldom of Ross and sheriffdom of Inverness, mortgaged by Rorie for the above
sum. 30th September 1588, at Dornoch. Witnesses, John Gordon in Clyntred,
Jasper Cuming and Henry Fermor, notaries. [1999, Box 51.
1171. 23rd October 1588.] Fragment of a deed, signed by Sir Andrew Murray of
Arngosk, the text of which is almost wholly illegible, but relates probably to a mortgage
over the lands of Duddingston, near Edinburgh [cf. No. 1175 infra]. It is dated
at Edinburgh, 23rd October 1588, and among the witnesses are Henry Borthwick in
Wester Duddingston, and James Borthwick, his son. [2235, Box 56.
1172. 8th November 1588.] Charter by James Scrymgeour of Dudop, provost and
constable of Dundee, narrating that by a contract (dated at Dundee- and. Ballegornoch,
11th June 1587) between Andrew Gray of Ballegornoch and Jonet Hay, his spouse,
on the one part, and Jonet Hering, lady of Lundy, Margaret Campbell, her daughter,
and the late Robert Scrymgeour, Margaret's husband, and uncle of the constable, on
the other part, the first party was bound to infeft Robert and Margaret, his wife,
in an annualrent of 175 bolls of victual (Dundee measure, and to be delivered in the
town) from the lands of Ballegornoch, in the sheriffdom of Perth, which was done —
and Robert and Margaret then infeft their son and heir, James Scrymgeour, in said
annualrent. At the time of Robert's decease he appointed the constable tutor to his
son, the said James, and thereafter the principal sum (of 3500 merks) was paid, and
Andrew Gray and his wife discharged. Of this sum the constable now acknowledges
receipt and conveys in security, under reversion, to the said James Scrymgeour, his
heirs, etc., and to Margaret Campbell, his mother, in liferent, an annualrent of 350
merks from his lands of Baldevan in the sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held blench of
the granter. Dated and signed at Dundee, 8th November 1588. Witnesses, the said
Andrew Gray, Hugh Hering of Pendreich, William Eoss, burgess of Perth, Thomas
Gray, Eobert Bruntfield, Patrick Campbell, servitors of the constable, Adam Melving
alias Malice, writer, and Eobert Wedderburn, notary. [1597, Box 41.
1173. 20th November 1588.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming to
Malcolm Stewart in Boghall the possession of certain lands, or parts of lands, of
Boghall and others, as in No. 704 supa, 22nd August 1559, in the regality of Kilwinning,
bailiary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr, apprised from William Mure of Glanderston
for spoliation, etc., of various goods, as described. Edinburgh, 20th November 1588.
Printed in Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 1596. The Inventory of goods is given
below. [1838, Box 47.
Note. — The Inventory [translated] of the goods taken is as follows : — Twenty cows,
price of each £5, two grey horses, price of each £10, one white mare with foal, price
20 merks, two worked cushions, 'puluinorum ornatorum,' price of each 10 merks, one
chest, in which were £40, price of chest 26s. 8d., one coat (' toge '), price 20 merks,
eighty bolls of oats, price of the boll with the fodder £3, three young cows ad taurum,
price of each 10 merks, two great chests, price of each 40s., twelve 'patinarum lie puder
plaittis,' price £3, eighteen 'orbium lie puder trunscheouris,' 40s., six pairs 'linteorum
lineorum lie lynnyng scheittis,' 40s. each pair, four pairs 'stupiorum linteorum lie
harding scheittis,' price of the pair 20s., three cloths, price of each 6s. 8d., twenty-four
'linteolum lie seruittis ' at 18s. the dozen, two pair 'lodicum lie blankettis' at 32s. a
pair, two bed-covers 20s. each, and a fitted plough with its fittings. Further, besides
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the expenses of court, the profits of the stock for ten years, from 22nd November 1571,
the date of spoliation, to 27th July 1581, were estimated thus — the profits of each
cow in milk, calf, butter, and cheese, at 40s. a year, the profits of the two horses and
mare at 30d. a day for their labour, and of the mare £4 a year for her foal, and of the
young cows, as above, at 40s. each for nine years of the ten.
1174. 1st December 1588.] Indenture between John Hall, one of Her Majesty's
trumpeters, and Christopher Rythe (or Ryche), narrating that Queen Elizabeth, on 30th
November 1588, had granted to John Hall the site and manor of Twickenham in
Middlesex, formerly belonging to the Earl of Hertford, and latterly annexed to Hamp
ton Court, which had been granted to Bernard Hampton, and in reversion to Kathrine,
his widow [see 19th February 1572, No. 869], and John HaU now sells and alienates
the said manor to Christopher Rythe. Executed in duplicate, 1st December 1588.
[1586, Box 17.
1175. 16th December 1588.] Letter of Reversion by John Matheson, portioner of
Brochtoun, and Agnes Anderson, his spouse, in favour of Andrew Murray of Arngosk,
knight, for the redemption of an annualrent of fifty merks, secured over the lands of
Wester Dudingston. Dated at Brochtoun, 16th December 1588. Witnesses, Robert
Kincaid in Verwinstoun [AVarriston?], Edmond Mathesoun, the granter's brother, and
others. John Blair, notary, signs for Agnes Anderson. [679, Box 20.
1176. 1st January 1589.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Campbell
of Cessnock acknowledged the receipt of certain sums of money from James Wilson
and Margaret Kirkland, his spouse, and renounced in their favour all right and
claim he had over the corn mill of Greenholm, astricted multures and knaveships
thereof, an acre of land adjacent thereto, the pasturage herding and free grazing yearly
of two cows and a stirk within the lands of Greenholm, with the herd of the same,
houses and yards belonging to the mill, five firlots of meal for upholding the mill-dam,
yearly, presently occupied by the said James and Margaret, and formerly occupied by
the late Patrick and Thomas Thompson, lying in the parish of Galstoun, bailiary of
Kyle Stewart, in the shire of Ayr; restoring to the said James and Margaret their
possession of the lands — with consent also of Agnes Cunningham, the granter's wife,
for her interest. Done in the 'foirhall of Newmilns,' on 1st January 1588-9, before
Hugh Campbell of Terringzean, George Lockhart of Bar, Daniel Ker of Kersland,
George Campbell of Steneston, William Campbell of Whitehaugh, Mathew Campbell
of Barcrwthhill, and George Nesbit of Little Molment. Notary, Erasmus Baillie, of
Glasgow diocese. [2394, Box 61.
1177. 20th January 1589.] Letters of Procuratory by Mr. John Pitcairne of that
Ilk, Henry Pitcairne, his son and heir, and Isobella Balfour, his spouse, for resigning
the town ('opidum') and lands of Lymekyllis, with harbour ('porta') and manor-place,
and the lands of AVeddergang respectively, in the lordship and regality of Dunfermline
and sheriffdom of Fife, into the hands of George, Earl of Huntly, etc., commendator
of the monastery of Dunfermline, recently erected into a temporal lordship, for new
infeftment to Robert Bruce of Badrig, his heirs, etc. At ' Ramsayis Forther,' 20th
January 1588-9. Witnesses, John Auchmowtie of Easter Fairny, Robert Ayton of
Pittuncartie, Mr. James Pitcarne, minister, and Robert Sinclair, servitor of Michael
Balfour of Monquhany. Thomas Flescher and Alexander Luklaw, notaries, sign for
Isabel Balfour. [506, Box 15.

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1178. 15th February 1589.J Charter by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbryde
and perpetual chaplain of the holy rood altar in the church of Dalkeith, granting to
George Home, portioner in Gulane, and Helen Herriot, his spouse, their heirs, etc.,
the following lands, etc. : — That tenement on the south side of the street of Gulane,
between the templar-land of the late William Schaw, called ' Falconaris land,' on west,
and otherwise, as in No. 610 supa, with four acres in Lucasland, viz. two acres there,
between the lands of the late William Schaw on west, of the laird of Saltcoittis on
east; one piece of land, the 'Rig,' of two and a half roods, between the said 'Falconaris
land ' on east, and the ' Fyve rudis ' of the late William Forrous on east [sic. ? west] ;
a piece of land, the 'Rig,' in the 'Medow Spottis,' the lands of the laird of Saltcoittis
on south, and the ' Falconaris land ' on north ; half an acre in Saltcott mains, called
' Sanct Johnis butt,' the lands of said laird on east, and of William Forrous on west ;
that tenement lying between the lands of said altar on east, and the common vennel
on west ; four acres of arable land, viz. three acres in the Lucasland, the lands of the
late AVilliam Forrous on west, and of William Schaw on east; the 'butt' lying in
the ' Mylneflobburnehall ' [and others in the ' Lowsylawis ' and ' Medowlandis,' as in
No. 995 supa] ; also that tenement in the ' West raw ' of Gulane, between the land
of the late Alexander Mureheid on east, of the late Bartholomew Gyloure on west, and
four acres of arable land in Lucasland belonging to said tenement, viz. two acres
between the lands of the late William Littill on west, and of the late Bartholomew
Smeithberd on east, three roods between William Forrous' lands on west, and ' Mure-
fauld ' on east, a rood of land lying behind said tenement, between Alexander Mureheid's
land on east, and those of William Forrous on west ; and an acre of land in the ' Medow-
spottis,' between the laird of Saltcotts on the south and the said AVilliam Forrous
on north, all lying in the barony of Dirltoun, constabulary of Haddington : To be
held in feu-farm. Reddendo, six merks yearly, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. At
Edinburgh, 15th February 1588-9. Signed by the granter and by AVilliam, Earl of
Mortoun. Among the witnesses [see also next writ] are James King, brother-german of
Mr. Alexander King, advocate, William Douglas, natural son of granter, and Thomas
Makaulay, son of Alan Makaulay, burgess of Edinburgh. [237, Box 8.
1179. 16th February 1589.] Charter by John Forrous, son and heir of the late
William Forrous of Lucasland, in terms of a contract between himself and George
Home, portioner of Gulane (dated  1588), granting and alienating to the said
George Home various acres of land in Lucasland, three acres between the land of
Thomas Young, burgess of Edinburgh, on west, and the lands of the late Edward
Oliver on east; other three acres between the lands of the laird of Saltcotts on
west and those of the late John Foular on east ; five roods with same bounds ; three
roods, the lands of Saltcoitts on west, and the lands of the late William Schaw on east ;
and one acre in the lands of Lowsylaws between Saltcoitts on west and Edward
Oliver's land on east, all in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. [cf. No. 620 supra] : To be
held from the granter of the Lord of Torphichen and his successors for a yearly pay
ment of Is. 6d. Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th February 1588-9. Witnesses,
Thomas Makaulay, son lawful of Allan Makaulay, burgess of Edinburgh, Thomas
Ros, clothier, burgess of said burgh, Mr. George Elphinstoun, James Meluill, Richard
Cas and Peter Hewatt, notaries, who also sign for granter. [3066, Box 80.
1180. 19th February 1589.] Charter by James Sandilands, Lord Torphichen, as
superior (with consent of his kinsman and tutor, James Sandilands of Slammannanmuir),
confirming to John Forrous, son and heir of the late William Forrous, the sasine in

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favour of the latter, dated 9th June 1554, No. 620 supra, granted by the bailie of the
late James [Sandilands], lord of St. John and preceptor of Torphichen, of lands in
Lucaslands, Lusylaws, Westraw of Gulane, Elbothill, and others as described, in the
lordship of Dirleton and shire of Edinburgh. Dated at Edinburgh, 19th February
1588-9. Witnesses, James Cochrane of Ogilface, Gavin Sandilands of Lomfurde, Daniel
Cathcart, servant of the tutor, and Alexander Lauson, notary. Signed by the tutor
only, Lord Torphichen being a minor. [2881, Box 75.
1181. 19th February 1589.] Charter by James Sandelands of Calder, lord of
Torphichen, with consent, as in preceding writ, narrating and confirming to George
Home, portioner of Gulane, the above charter of date 16th February 1589 by John
Forrous, son of the late William Forrous. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 19th
February 1588-9. Witnesses, James Cochrane of Ogilface, James Sandelands of Lomfurde,
Daniel Cathcart, servitor of the tutor; and Alexander Lawson, notary. Signed by the
tutor, 'J. Sandilandis, tuto1' of Torphichine.' On the back of the writ is the following
note, 'To Alex1'. Chrystesoun for this chartour, vju. xiijs. iiijd.' [3067, Box 80.
1182. 5th April 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and precept,
dated at Edinburgh, 16th February 1588-9,. No. 1179 supra, by John Forrous, in favour
of George Home, portioner of Gulane. Sasine given, 5th April 1589, by George
Preston in Gulane, as bailie. Witnesses, James Mortoun in Gulane, and John Mortoun,
his son, John Young, James Broderstanis, both in Gulane, Patrick Diksoun, servitor of
George Home. Peter Hewatt, notary. [1582, Box 41.
1183. 6th April 1589.] Agreement between Roger Fowbery of Fowbery in
Northumberland, and AVilliam Fenwick of the Shiellmill in county Durham, gentleman,
and Raphe Fenwick, of the town of Berwick-on-Tweed, garrisonman, narrating that
whereas Roger Fowbery had granted, by way of mortgage, to Launcelot Strother of
Kirknewton, esquire, the town, tower, and demesne of Fowbery in Northumberland, he
now for his love to his son and apparent heir, Roger Fowbery, agrees with the second
parties, that neither he nor any other person shall alienate or sell the said lands, etc.
6th April 1589. [2067, Box 52.
1184. 12th May 1589.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Andrew Arbuthnott
of that Ilk, following on a precept in a charter of feu-farm (dated at Thornton and
Inverbervie, 8th and 12th May 1589) granted to him by Richard Myln, chaplain of
the chaplainry of Towy, within the territory of Inverbervie, with consent of George,
Earl Marischall, patron thereof, and of Robert Myln, brother-german of the said
Richard Myln, feu-farmer of the same, that ruinous house called 'Tamtalloun,' with
garden, etc., lying in the Seagate (?) ('vico marino') of Inverbervie, and bounded'as
particularly described, by the lands of Alexander Rait, George Kar, and Edward
Skollow. Sasine given by Robert Arbuthnot in Barnehill, as bailie, 12th May 1589.
Witnesses, William Leper in Innerbervie, James Lindsay and James Edward there,
Andrew Leper in Kirktoun of Arbuthnot, William Neilson there. Eobert Neilson and
James Neilson, co-notaries. Among the witnesses to the charter are Robert Arbuthnott,
fiar of that Ilk, Mr. Andrew Arbuthnott, son of Robert Arbuthnott of Little Futhace,
Mr. George Freser, son of the laird of Durris. [452, Box 13.
1185. 2nd June 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat
(dated at Dundee, 2nd May 1589) by George, Earl of Huntly, Lord Gordon, Badenoch
and Dunfermline, directed to Mr. David Ayttoun, his chamberlain, of Dunfermline, for

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infefting Robert Halket, now of Pitfirrene, son and heir of the late George Halket
of Pitfirrene, as nearest and lawful heir of provision of the late Mr. George Halket,
conservator of Scottish privileges in Flanders, in the lands of Sillietoun Wester, called
Halket Sillietoun, and in the eighth part of the town and lands of South Foid, in the
parish of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in terms of an old infeftment by the late
Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, granted to the late Mr. George
Halket and the heirs of his body, whom failing, to the late George Halket of Pitfirreno
and the heirs-male of his body, the said lands being held feu-farm of the granter in
chief. AA7itnesses to precept, John Gordon of Pitlurge, and Eobert Bruce of Baldrig.
Sasine given 2nd June 1589. Patrick Futhie of Foddismill, Andrew AValwood in Foid,
George AValwood, his brother, Adam Bowtoun, servitor of the laird of Pitfirrene, and
John Patersoun in Sillitoun. Notary, James Kingorne. [3076, Box 80.
1186. 6th June 1589.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, on 6th and 12th June
1589, in presence of the notary and witnesses, Adam Cokburne, sheriff-depute of the
sheriffdom of Berwick, in terms of a decreet of removing pronounced by him at the
instance of David Edingtoun of that Ilk, against the following : — James Burnet, elder,
in Edingtoun, to remove from one husband-land in Edingtoun, James Burnet, younger,
from a half husband-land there, Andrew Eamsay from one and a half husband-lands in
the Mains of Edingtoun, Florence Wilson there, Thomas Scott there, Janet Inglis, and
George Forrester, her son, each of them to remove from the houses and lands occupied
by them, all in the town and territory of Edingtoun and sheriffdom of Berwick, — passed
to the said lands and houses, and caused Matthew Belches, sheriff-officer of said shire,
remove and put forth the said persons, their bairns, servants, sub-tenants, cotters,
families, goods and gear, so that they should not possess the lands and houses, the real
possession of which is to be enjoyed by David Edingtoun, ' and that be entering him in
the houssis thairof efter that thai war fullie red and void of the foirsaidis personis
guidis and geir in maner foirsaid, and siclyk be thre delffis of ane spaid upon the
arabill landis thairof as use is.' The sheriff-depute and his officer then protested that they
had fully executed the decree of removing, and had left no goods or gear on the lands,
while David Edingtoun protested he had done nothing in taking possession with
out the sheriff, and that the ground, houses, etc., were fully ' red and removed ' before
he received possession. Also on the tenth of said month, the sheriff-depute and his
officer passed to a husband-land in Dunce, malt-kiln, malt-barn, and houses, and
'red,' removed, and put forth Elizabeth Eunsyman, relict of the late Diones Home,
AVilliam Trotter there, Simon Mitchelson alias Smith there, Andrew Crawfurd there,
William Gilchrist there, and John Manderstoun there, from the said lands and others,
and entered David Edingtoun in possession of the same in manner stated, as his heritage
in time coming. Witnesses, Patrick Edingtoun, son of the said David, John Cokburne
alias Haiff, Andrew Eamsay in Edingtoun, George Cokburn in Langtoun, and Mr.
James Thorswod of Bedschell. James Craig, notary public. [1056, Box 54.
1187. 9th July 1589.] Charter by King James the Sixth under the great seal
[not in extant Eegister], confirming the charters by Mr. John Douglas and John Forrous
[Nos. 1178 and 1179 supra] in favour of George Home and Janet Heriot, his spouse,
of the lands and tenements in the town of Gulane and neighbourhood, particularly
described in these writs. Dated at Aberdeen, 9th July 1589. [241, Box 8.
1188. Hth July 1589.] Precept of Clare Constat by David Balfour of Inschery, as
superior, for infefting Alexander Sibbelt, as son and nearest heir of his father, the late

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William Sibbelt in Cambuskenneth, in an annualrent of twenty merks from the
granter's lands of Powhouse. Dated at Powhouse, 11th July 1589. David Balfour,
the granter's son, John Callender of Manir, James Colvill, brother of the late Robert
Colvill of Cleisch(?), John Glen, elder, in Cambuskenneth, witnesses. [811, Box 23.
1189. 28th August 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under the
quarter seal (dated at Edinburgh, 20th November 1588) in terms of a charter of same
date, No. 1173 supa, granting to Malcolm Stewart in Boghall the lands of Boghall
and others, apprised from William Mure of Glanderston, for the sum of £2084, 17s. 4d.,
and the sheriff's fee of £104. Sasine given, 28th August 1589, by William Mont
gomerie, writer, bailie-depute of the regality of Kilwinning. Witnesses, John
Montgomery of Scottiston, Robert Montgomery in Boghall, serjeant of the regality,
Patrick Peibles in Bogside, and AVilliam Heselheid, servant of Hugh Montgomery in
Boghall. Notary, William Steinston. [2614, Box 67.
1190. 28th August 1589.] Charter by Malcolm Stewart of Boghall, selling and
alienating in terms of a contract to Hugh Montgomerie in Boghall and Marion
Montgomerie, his spouse, their heirs, etc., the 33s. 4d. lands of Boghall and others as
in No. 704 supra,, 22nd August 1559, which formerly belonged to William Mure of
Glanderstoun, and were apprised to the granter as in No. 1173 supra, 20th November
1588 : To be held from the granter of the king and his successors in blench-farm, and
for the feu-duty used and wont. Dated at Boghall, 28th August 1589. Witnesses,
John Montgomerie of Scottistoun, Robert Montgomerie in Boghall, William Mont
gomery, bailie-depute of Kilwinning and Coninghame, and William Steinstoun, notaries
public. Signed, ' Malcum Steward w* my hand.' [2997, Box 79.
1191. 28th August 1589.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Malcolm Stewart
of Boghall, being heritably infeft in the subjects, went in person, first to Boghall,
secondly to Netherhill of Beith, then to Bigholme, and lastly to Bogside and Fulwood-
head, as in preceding writ, and there with his own hands gave sasine to Hugh Mont
gomerie in Boghall and Margaret Montgomerie, his spouse, and the longer liver of the
two in conjunct fee, by delivering into their joined hands, earth and stone, etc., in terms
of the above charter by the said Malcolm, reserving a liferent of the lands to his spouse,
Margaret Park. Done on the lands separately and successively, 28th August 1589.
Witnesses, John Montgomerie of Scotstoun, John Montgomerie in Boghall, Patrick Peblis
in Bogside, and others. William Montgomerie, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[2134, Box 54.
1192. 29th September 1589.] Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, granting
to his wife, Alison Hume, to provide honourably for her after his death, in liferent,
the east or sunny half of his mains lands of Edingtoun, with houses, etc., bounded as
follows: — containing that east croft called the 'Horswik' and the lands called 'Well
landis,' descending by the dyke at the west side, the ' Bromeward dyke,' thence to the
well and to the rivulet called the Well syke, thence to the ' mylnrod,' and from that
path descending by the valley to the mill of Edington leading from the west ; also that
house with enclosure, malt-barn and malt-kiln, etc., with garden and other houses
adjoining; also a little granary, formerly called a chapel ['sacellum'], bounded by the
west dyke surrounding the garden on west and north, the common loan on east, and
the way between the ' chapel ' and the great barn with barnyard on south ; also that
series of houses (a stable, bakehouse, and ' womanhous ' ), built between the tower on

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the south, the orchard on west, the common way on north and east ; also the grain mill,
with six acres of mill lands, and pasturage for twelve beasts, with multures, etc., all
lying in the lordship of Edingtoun and shire of Berwick : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Edington, 29th September 1589. Witnesses,
Daniel Moreis, James Cokburne, and William Rennald, the granter's servitors, and
John Home, notary public. [1444, Box 37.
1193. 13th October 1589.] Charter by Robert Oliver and Adam Gotherson,
bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, granting in feu-farm to Robert Broun a
granary, with piece of waste land, lying in the burgh of North Berwick, on the east
side of the Crossgate ('vise crucis '), containing two particates or roods of land in length,
and the same in breadth, between the lands of Alexander Burnet and the remaining
waste land of said burgh on east, Adam Gotherson's land and waste land on
west, the common street ('plateam'), twelve feet in width, on south, and the high
way on north, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held of the king for sixpence
yearly burghal rent and of the burgh for 10s. yearly. Dated at North Berwick,
13th October 1589. Witnesses, Thomas Lauder, Walter Foular, Quintin Oliver,
burgesses, Henry Lamb, Alexander Gibson, Serjeants of said burgh, and Robert
Lauder, notary public. [2755, Box 71.
1194.  1589.] Indenture between William Strother of Kirknewton and
Lancelot Strother, his son and apparent heir, on one part, and Isabel Sheppard of
Alnwick and Mary Sheppard alias Forster, her daughter, on the other part, by
which the first parties, in consideration of a sum of £320, alienate and sell to the
second parties the manor of Spindleston in Northumberland, being the half of the said
town or hamlet of Spindleston, with the usual formal conditions. Jane, the wife of
WUliam Strother, is referred to, but her surname is not given. Day and month of date,
blank. Year, the 31st of Queen Elizabeth =1589. [2271, Box 57.
1195. 10th November 1589.] Indenture or Articles agreed on between John
Conyers of Sockborne, in the county of Durham, Esq., on one part, and the before-
named William Strother of Kirknewton and Lancelot, his son, on the other part,
touching a marriage between the said Lancelot and Elinor Conyers, eldest daughter
of the said John Conyers, referring to the indenture of 12th June 1579, No. 983
supa, and declaring that nothing shall be done to annul it ; also containing special
provisions as to certain lands. 10th November, 31st am. reg. Queen Elizabeth =1589.
[2270, Box 57.
1196. 9th January 1590.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com
mendator of Melrose, for infefting James Brounfield, as son and heir of his late
father, Andrew Brounfield of Pittillisheuch, in the £5 land of Spittillisheuch [sic], in
the shire of Berwick, as described in No. 628 supra. Dated at the castle of Dalkeith,
9th January 1589-90. Witnesses, William Mow, John Lyon, servitors of the Master
of Glamis, Patrick Shaw, servant of the abbot, John Boyd, junior, of Bowinschaw,
Andrew Brounfield, brother-german of said James, and William Abercrummy, notary
public in Dalkeith. [1386, Box 36.
1197. 3rd February 1590.] Notarial Instrument narrating that at Langtoun, in
presence of Adam Cokburne, sheriff- depute of Berwick, Andrew Brounfield, lawful
son and apparent heir of his father, the late James Brounfield of Pittilisheuch, declared
that on the 3rd day of February 1589-90 his father was infeft in the lands of

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Pittilisheuch, in the shire of Berwick, under a precept of dare constat, of date 9 th
January, 1589-90 [the preceding writ], by James [Douglas], commendator of Melrose for
the time, and that the instrument of sasine was recorded in the protocol book of the
late James Craig, sheriff-clerk of Berwickshire, which book his relict, Agnes Cokburne,
refused to exhibit : The said sheriff-depute decerned that a transumpt of the instrument
of sasine should be made, which was done — the same narrating that Patrick Dalscheill,
as bailie, gave sasine to James Brownfield, son and heir of the deceased Andrew
Brounfield, in the lands named, and also that the said James, for the love he bore to
his wife, Isobella Cranstoun, with his own hands gave sasine to her of the lands in
liferent. Done 3rd February 1589-90. Witnesses to sasine, Robert Diksoun of
Buchrig, Robert Brounfield of Hardaikers, and Patrick Govan in Ecklis [Eccles]. The
act of transumpt is dated 22nd May 1600, and extracted by Alexander Cuik, notary
and principal clerk of the said sheriffdom. [686, Box 20.
1198. 12th February 1590.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mr. John Pitcarne of that
Ilk, for infefting John Lumsden, son and heir of the late Laurence Lumsden, burgess
of Dysart, as heir of his father, in an annualrent of £20 Scots from the lands of Forthir
Eamsay [called ' Forfar ramsay ']. Dated and signed at Forthar Eamsay, 12th February
1589-90. AATitnesses, Patrick Pitcarne, James Lumsden, burgess of Dysart, David
Balfour of Powhouse, younger, Henry Young, notary, and James Staig. [927, Box 26.
1199. 21st February 1590.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Muiresk, 17th February 1589-90) by Thomas Dempster of Auchtirles,
Jean Leslie, his wife, and James Dempster, his eldest son and apparent heir, in favour
of Sir Walter Ogilvie of Findlater, of the lands of Keilleismont and the ' hauchs ' of
the same, with kiln and ' Crageis crof t ' and pertinents (except the lands of Auchin-
danerie, reserved to the abbot and convent of Kinloss, and the lands of the two Hauchis
let by the said abbot and convent during their will to Thomas Balzie and William
Ogilvie), also the lands of Tormoiris and the half of Nether Kilmenetie on the west
side of the burn of the same, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinloss and
sheriffdom of Banff. AATitnesses to charter, John Abercromby of Skeyth, George
Dempster of Ardley, Donald Urquhart in Banff, and Patrick Blaklaw, servitor of
granter. Sasine given by John Ogilvie of Miltoun, bailie, 21st February 1589-90.
AVitnesses, William Ogilvie, apparent of Baldavie, George Ogilvie in Cullen, Mr.
Alexander Barclay in Banff, and George Hume, servant of Sir AATalter Ogilvie. Notary
(by apostolic authority), Patrick Chalmer, of Aberdeen diocese. [2797, Box 72.
1200.  1590.] Charter by William Forrous of Lukisland, as superior, narrat
ing that the lands of Lukisland = three acres arable, etc., in the constabulary of
Haddington, formerly belonging to Michael Boncle in Innerwick [cf. No. 915 supa,
19th April 1575), had fallen in the king's hands, because the said Michael being born
bastard had died without lawful heirs, and now by virtue of certain letters, dated
13th June 1590, the King (James the Sixth) had ordered the granter to receive
AVilliam Boncle, burgess of Dunbar, as tenant in said lands. AA7herefore the granter
gives the lands to said AArilliam : To be held blench of the granter.  1590: Testing
clause incomplete. [2156, Box 54.
1201. 25th May 1590.] Instrument of Eesignation and Sasine in favour of
Andrew Arbuthnott of that Ilk, following on the resignation by Eobert Cauldwell of
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bounded by the burgh church cemetery on south, the river on north and east, and the
lands of the laird of Halgrein on the west, now occupied by Isobella Messoun, relict of
the late Robert Myln; whereupon sasine of the said subjects was given by William Lepar,
one of the bailies of said burgh, to Robert Arbuthnott of Little Futhes, as procurator
for Andrew Arbuthnott, 25th May 1590. Witnesses, John Arbuthnot of Mondynes,
Alexander Arbuthnot in Pitcarlis, Robert Arbuthnot in Barnehill, John Myln, William
Barclay, and John Hamptoun, all residing there. Robert Neilson, notary. [453, Box 13.
1202. 26th May 1590.] Charter by Sir AVilliam Livingstone of Kilsyth, knight,
selling and alienating to Alexander Hamilton of Haggs the lands of Blacklands and
of Crumlat, with the pendicle called 'palice,' and free common ty on Rydene, in the
barony of Monkland, regality of Newbattle, in the sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held
from the granter in blench and of the Abbey of Newbattle in feu-farm, paying a yearly
feu-duty of two merks for Blacklands, and for Crumlat, 40s. money, six poultry at six
pennies each, and one boll two pecks of oats, price of each boll, 5s. 3d., also 32s. 3d. in
augmentation of rental, in all 8 merks 8s. 6d. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 26th
May 1590. Witnesses, William Callander of Bancloche, Mr. James Stewart, pedagogue
of the granter's son, and John Levingstone. [2686, Box 69.
1203. 9th June 1590.] Notarial Instrument narrating a series of resignations and
infeftments made to and by Henry Charteris, one of the bailies of the burgh of
Edinburgh, of two booths, as described, in the tenement at the head of Niddrie's
AA7ynd, described in No. 615 supra (except that James Halkerston's land now belongs
to Alexander Clerk of Balbirny, and Thomas Uddart's to [his son] Nicolas Uddart,
merchant), belonging to Jonet Wycht, also an annualrent of 22 merks Scots : (1) A
resignation by Mr. Umphred Blinsele, advocate, as procurator for George Bonyman,
merchant in Edinburgh, and Janet Duff, his spouse, in favour of said Janet Weicht,
excepting a chamber occupied by Sibella Campbell, mother of said Janet ; (2) A
resignation by said Janet Weicht (after receiving sasine), with consent of William
Ramsay, her husband, in terms of a contract, of said two booths, etc., in favour of
Alexander Logan, baker and burgess of Edinburgh, and to Jonet Bannatyne, relict
of the late David Logan, for her life only ; Alexander Thomson, apothecary, and John
Cok, tailor, being occupiers of two of the booths; (3) Alexander Logan then again
resigned the subjects, and sasine was finally given to him and to Agnes Paterson, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., reserving Janet Bannatyne's liferent. The parties then
demanded instruments. Done 9th June 1590. Witnesses, Walter Mawer, writer, Mark
Mawer, his servant, John Bog in Innerweik, Abacuc Bissett, writer, George Bissett,
burgess of Aberdeen, James Dowie, servitor of Mr. Umphrey Blinsele, Patrick Barroun,
Alexander Strabrok, James Rankine, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, clerk
of burgh, notary. The bailie's seal attached, slightly broken : a fess, charged with a
crescent [or annulet], within a double tressure, flory counterflory. [1588, Box 41.
1204. 30th June 1590.] Charter by James Murray, fiar of Smyddihill, for
support of the marriage of Magdalene and Isobella Murray, his daughters, born of
Elizabeth Quhytlaw, his wife, in consideration of money paid him by Patrick Quhytlaw
of New Grange, brother of said Elizabeth, granting and alienating to the said
Magdalene and Isobella Murray, their heirs, etc., the lands of Smyddihill, with houses,
etc., lying in the barony of Kethik, lordship of Brechin and shire of Forfar : To be held
in feu-farm, rendering to the superior the duties contained in the infeftment to Charles
Murray, the granter's father : Providing that if the granter have a male heir by his

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wife, the lands shall be redeemable by paying a gold crown in the parish church
of Strakathrow; if his wife die first without male heirs, his heirs-male by another
wife shall pay 2000 merks, and if he die without heirs-male of his body, his nearest
heirs-male shall pay £4000 for the lands. Dated at Smiddyhill, 30th June 1590.
AVitnesses, Mr. Patrick Quhytlaw of New Grange, Andrew Broun in Quhithall of
Newgrange, William Quhyt in Smyddihill, and John Noray, notary public — a memor
andum by whom states that sasine was given 31st June 1590. Seal attached, but
defaced. [3265, Box 86.
1205. 30th September 1590.] Instrument narrating that Henry Charteris, one of
the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement of John Makquhirrie, son and heir
of the late Gilbert Makquhirrie, which belonged to the late Archibald, Earl of Argyll,
fully described in No. 889 supnn, and there received from the said John Makquhirrie a
resignation of said tenement in favour of John Jackson, merchant, as security for an
annualrent of 90 merks Scots. Sasine given 30th September 1590. Witnesses, George
Balfour of Makomiston, Alexander Henrisoun and Alexander Strabrok, Serjeants of
said burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk of said burgh, notary public. The
bailie's seal attached : bearings same as those described in No. 1 203 supra, which are
the arms of Charteris of Kinfauns, with a difference. [331, Box 10.
1206. 10th November 1590.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com
mendator of Melrose, for infefting Walter Thorbrand, as lawful son and nearest heir
of his father, the late AVilliam Thorbrand alias of the Kyle in Lessuddane, in a husband-
land and a quarter of a husband-land, with crofts, etc., lying in the town and territory
of Lessuddane, lordship of Melrose and shire of Roxburgh : To be held of the granter
and his successors in chief for payment of 46s. 3d. yearly and other dues. Dated at
Melrose, 10th November 1590. AA7itnesses, James Philp, John Hunter (?), messenger, and
John Scott, notary public. Signed, 'Jacobus commendatarius de Melros.' [3207, Box 83.
1207. 2nd December 1590.] Charter by James Colville of Balbedie, in terms of
a contract between himself and George Bruce in Culross, dated  1590, alienating
to the said George Bruce, his heirs, etc., a saltpan [the boundaries not defined], in the
burgh of Culross and shire of Perth, for £100 Scots : To be held of the superiors
in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of £4 Scots. At Easter AVemyss, 2nd December 1590.
Witnesses, James Blaw in Culros and George Suyn(?) in AA7emyss. [2130, Box 54.
1208. 4th December 1590.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
John Calny, burgess of Newburgh, with consent of Isobella Blakwod, his wife, resigned
in the hands of James Philp, portioner of Berriehoill, one of the bailies of Newburgh,
four roods of land in said burgh, on north side of street, between the lands of William
Vilkie on west, those of Andrew Durie on east, the common highway or marsh
('palud em') on south, and the way between the hauch and the end of the said roods
on north, with a space of two feet to allow water to run between the four said roods,
in the regality of Lindores and sheriffdom of Fife, in favour of John Baird, burgess,
who was duly infeft, 4-th December 1590. AAritnesses, John Arnot, elder, of AA7odmyln,
Stephen Orme, Thomas Andersone and Eobert Ballingall, burgesses of Newburgh.
John Philp, burgh-clerk of Newburgh, notary public. [1485, Box 38.
1209. 7th December 1590.] Charter by David Alexander, burgess of Craill, with
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and her husband, William Alexander, granting to his grand-daughter, Agnes Alex
ander, daughter of said AVilliam, a tenement as described, occupied by Archibald
Thomson and Andrew Malcum, on the north side of the Marketgate of Craill, between
the tenements of AVilliam Bowsye on the east, of Troilus Merser on the west, of the
granter on the north, and the street on the south ; reserving the liferent to the granter
and his wife : To be held of the bailies of Craill in burgage, etc. ; providing that it
shall be lawful for the granter at any time during his own life to redeem the property
from the grantee on payment of a rose-noble. At Craill, 7th December 1590, John
Bowsye, John Douglas, Andrew Fermour, bailies of Craill, and Mr. James Broun,
dweller there, witnesses. Signed by the granter. John Makesoun, notary, signs for
the rest. [1236, Box 33.
1210. 27th December 1590.] Charter by Alexander Nisbet of Greneholme (in
terms of a contract, dated 19th November 1588, between himself on one part, and the
late John Broun, fuller of Greneholme, and John Broun, younger, his son, on the other
part), granting and confirming to John Broun, younger, that whole half-merk land in
Greneholme, and that fuUing-mill built upon the east side of the grain-mill of Grene
holme, with the usual water and aqueduct of said fulling-mill, occupied (and resigned)
by the late John Broun, and now occupied by John Broun, younger, lying in the parish
of Galstoun, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held of the granter in
feu-farm ; paying for the said half-merk land 46s. 8d. yearly, with six hens, and for the
fulling-mill 23s. yearly feu-duty, with the multures formerly paid to the grain-mill of
Greneholme, and giving attendance at courts held at Greneholme, as rendered by other
tenants, with duplicand at entry of heirs ; with a provision that if John Broun or his
heirs desire to sell the said land or mill, they shall offer the same to the granter or his
successors for twenty merks, and if this offer is refused, then they may sell to whom
soever they please. Dated at the burgh of Newmylns, 27th December 1590. AVit
nesses, George Lockhart of Temple-Galstoun, Eobert Neisbet in Hag, Hugh Neisbet,
his son, Andrew Neisbet of Easter Threipwod, James Neisbet in Trochirsyd, David
Broun in Newmylnes, James Broun there, and John Broun, smith there. Erasmus
Baillie and John Lokhart, notaries, sign for the granter. [3253, Box 86.
1211. 4th January 1591.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting to John
Douglas, natural son of Hector Douglas, in feu-farm, the kirk lands of the vicarage
pensionary of Glencairn, with the dwelling-house thereof, as granted and described of
date 10th April 1574, No. 890 supa, at feu-duty there stated. At Holyroodhouse, 4th
January 1590-91. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 1806. [2177, Box 55.
1212. 4th April 1591.] Letter of Eeversion by James Schaw, son and heir to the
late James Schaw, burgess of Edinburgh, in terms of a contract (dated at Edinburgh and
Dalkeith, 26th May instant) between him, with consent of James Cristie, burgess of
Edinburgh, his curator, on one part, and William Waiche in Dalkeith, on the other,
binding himself to resign in the latter's favour, on payment of £100 Scots, all rights
over a tenement in Dalkeith, lying on the south side of the vennel passing from ' Lug-
toun brige ' to Crichton, the road to Lasswade on the north, AA7illiam Mow, younger
and Sara Portus being adjoining owners. Dated at Edinburgh, 4th April 1591. Wit
nesses, Thomas Gourlay in Dalkeith, Archibald Millar and Mr. James Millar, notaries
public, and William Bowie, servitor of Archibald Millar. [339, Box 10.
1213. 16th April 1591.] Obligation or Covenant by AA'illiam Strother of Kirk-

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newton in Northumberland, seised in a messuage or burgage in Berwick-on-Tweed,
valued at £3 yearly, and presently occupied by Bryan Strother, in favour of his son
and heir, Lancelot Strother, to the effect that the said messuage shall stand to
Lancelot free of all burdens, etc. 16th April 1591. [2069, Box 52.
1214. 16th April 1591.] Obligation by Thomas and Clement Strother, sons natural
of AVilliam Strother of Kirknewton, to pay 1000 merks to John Conyers of Sockborne,
county Durham ; the condition being that if AVilliam Strother, father of Thomas and
Clement, and his son and heir Lancelot, fully observe a covenant, dated 10th November
past, made with Conyers as to certain lands to be conveyed to Lancelot and his wife
Elynor, then the obligation shall be void. 16th April 1591. [2070, Box 52.
1215. c. 1591.] Fragment of a Plea, Clement Strother and Henry Strother against
Lancelot Strother, son and heir of William, as to the rents of the manor of Fowberie.
Not dated; c. 1591. [2073, Box 52.
1216. 23rd May 1591.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in fulfilment of
a contract of sale, granting to Patrick Mure of Cloncaird, in liferent, and to Jonet
Mure, his lawful daughter, heritably, the two-merk lands of Garfoir, occupied by John
Fergussone and AVilliam Or in Garfoir, in the parish of Kirkmichel and sheriffdom of
Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm. Dated and signed
at Blairquhan, 23rd May 1591. Witnesses, Thomas Mure, younger, of Cloncaird, John
Mure in Killekie, Gilbert Eos in Maybole, and others. [550, Box 16.
1217. 20th and 22nd June 1591.] Precept of Glare Constat by James Sandelandis
of Calder, lord of Torphichen, with consent of his curators, Sir James Sandelandis of
Slamannan, knight, Joseph Douglas of Pumphreston, and Mr. Andrew Sandelandis,
directed to John Aytoun, burgess of Haddington, as bailie, for infefting George Hume
in those three acres of arable land at Lucaslands, as described in No. 1179, as heir of
his father, the late George Home, portioner of Gulane. Dated and signed at Glasgow
and Edinburgh, 20th and 22nd June 1591, before Mr. John Broun, 'pedagogue,' Quintin
Crawfurde, Daniel Cathcart, servants of the granter, and John Inglis, servant of Joseph
Douglas. [330, Box 10.
1218. 30th July 1591.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept.
Sasine given, 30th July 1591, by John Aytoun, as bailie, to John A7ertie, acting for
grantee. AVitnesses, James Mortoun in Gulane, Patrick Fell, Archibald Menteith, and
AVilliam Thomson, all residing there. John Craik, notary. [2882, Box 75.
1219. 20th August 1591.] Obligation by Eoger Fowbery, lately of Fowbery in
Northumberland, and Isabella, his wife, in favour of Lancelot Strother, son and
heir-apparent of AVilliam Strother of Kirknewton, for the sum of £1000 sterling, the
condition being that they shall faithfully observe an indenture of same date. 20th
August 1591. [2068, Box 52.
1220. 12th September 1591.] Precept of Clare Constat by William, Earl of Morton,
directed to Eobert Porteous, as bailie, for infefting AVilliam Calderwood, elder, now
in Dalkeith, as heir of his father, the late William Calderwood, in the cottage tenement
described in No. 580 supa. At Lochleven, 12th September 1591. Signed by the
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Kennetstoun, Archibald Dundas, George Douglas and Andrew Mwdie, servitors of the
earl. Fragment of seal attached. [1495, Box 39.
1221. 14th October 1591.] Precept under the quarter seal by King James the
Sixth directing George Home, son and heir of the late George Home, portioner of
Gulane, to receive as tenant in his lands of Lucaslands, AAIlliam Bonkill, burgess of
Dunbar, in place of the late Michael Bonkle, minister at lnnerwick, for the reason
stated in No. 1200 supra. Holyroodhouse, 14th October 1591. [2883, Box 75.
1222. 29th October 1591.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Orrok, one
of the bailies of the burgh of Burntisland, infeft Thomas Horne, mariner, as nearest
and lawful heir of the deceased Andrew Horne, his father, in a tenement or rood of
land within the burgh, the neighbouring proprietors being the late John Gib, John
Storie on the east, David Astiane and John Robertson edicts Freirmilne on the west.
Sasine given, 29th October 1591, to John Straherrie alias Colzair, burgess of the burgh,
procurator for grantee. Witnesses, John Clapane, portioner of Kilcairny, the other
bailie of the burgh, Mr. Hercules Balzean, William Ferrie, Andrew Aitkin, co-burgesses,
David AVatson and John Merchall, Serjeants. Andrew Wilson, clerk of the burgh of
Burntisland, notary public. [289, Box 9.
1223. 10th November 1591.] Charter by David Maxwell of Teling, and Hugh
Maxwell, his son and apparent heir, in consideration of the sum of 1200 merks paid to
them by James Spalding in Corridou, native tenant and present possessor of the lands
of Corridou, granting and letting to him in feu-farm the town and lands of Corridou,
in the barony of Balmacrewquhy and sheriffdom of Perth : To be held in feu-farm for
a yearly feu-duty of £10, twelve geese, six hens and six capons, at the dates specified
in the reddendo clause, which is (by special desire of the parties) written in the
vernacular, with the usual casualties and irritancies, corn to be ground at the mill of
Ennocht, attendance at three head courts to be held yearly in the barony of Balma
crewquhy, or at the place of Teling, as the granters shall appoint, on fifteen days'
warning, to be made by their officer ' at the kirk of Kirkmicheal oppinlie vpon ane
Sounday befoir none in tyme of preicheing or prayeris, and the said officeris record
onlie to be sufficient to that effect'; also binding the tenants to 'ryd and gang' with
the granters in war and hunting, to pay their share of taxations and other dues, and
if they fail to furnish the geese, etc., at the proper terms, they shall pay for each goose
10s., for each hen 10s., and for each capon 6s. Dated at Dundee, 10th November
1591. Witnesses, Hugh Maxwell, brother-german, and Patrick Maxwell, son of
David Maxwell, David Murray, fiar of Soilyearie, John Bruson of Dalnabrek, Alex
ander Malcomtosche alias Duncanesone in Lair, and Donald Cargill, notary public.
Signed by the granters. Seal appended, David Maxwell's. Shield bearing a saltire,
with a charge like a man's heart in centre ; but the legend is almost entirely broken
away. [3109, Box 81.
1224. 24th November 1591.] Discharge and Renunciation by Thomas Corstirphine,
son lawful of the late George Corstirphine, sometime portioner of Kingsbarns, acknow
ledging receipt of 300 merks from David Myrtoun, elder, of Randerstoun, for redemp
tion of an annualrent of £20 (Scots) due to the granter and his sister, Katherine
Corstirphine, of which sum the granter, for himself and his sister, discharges and
exoners the sajd David Myrtoun, elder, Grisell Myrtoun, his spouse, and David
Myrtoun, younger, of Eanderstoun, and Grisell Myrtoun, his spouse [sic], and resign all

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claim over the lands. Randerstoun, 24th November 1591. Witnesses, Robert and
Andrew Corstirphine, the granter's brothers, William Young in  . James Lumsdene's
seal, said to be appended, is now wanting. John Ramsay, notary, leads the granter's
hand at pen. [1544, Box 40.
1225. 24th November 1591.] Precept of Sasine by George Home, son and heir of
the late George Home, portioner of Gullane, with consent of Alexander Home of
Northberwick, David Home of Coldinghamlaw, and John Robertson, merchant in
Edinburgh, his tutors-testamentar, directed to Thomas Home, son of Andrew Home
of Rodhous, and others, as bailies, for infefting AAIlliam Bonkle, burgess of Dunbar,
in the granter's lands of Lucasland, extending to three acres with manor and garden,
lying in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, which had belonged
to Michael Bonkle, minister at Innerweik [cf. No. 915 supa], and had fallen to the
king, the said Michael being born bastard and dying intestate without lawful heirs ;
whereupon the king, unwilling to prejudice the granter's right of superiority, had
commanded the said AArilliam Bonkle to be infeft as heritable tenant of the granter.
Dated at Edinburgh, 24th November 1591. AA7itnesses, Andrew Home in Riklissyde of
Coldinghame, Andrew Dikson, servant of Alexander Home of North Berwick, Richard
Cass, writer, and Thomas Wilson, his servant. Signed by Alexander Home of North
Berwick and John Robertson. The instrument of sasine (given by Thomas Home, son
of Andrew Home of Rodhous, as bailie) is written on the back of the precept, and is
dated 12th December 1591. AVitnesses, John Nicolsoun, son of Cuthbert Nicolsoun of
Gulane, James Merkill and Ninian Smyth, servants of Cuthbert. Eichard Cass, notary
public. [154, Box 4.
1226. 20th December 1591.] Obligation, similar to that in No. 1219 supa, by
Eoger Fowbery to Lancelot Strother, on condition of observing all agreements
between them, 20th December 1591. [2071, Box 52.
1227. 20th December 1591.] Eelease by the said Eoger Fowberie in favour of
Lancelot Strother of all title which he had or has to the stone house and tower of
Fowberie, called Fowberie Tower, with all demesne lands : To be held for Strother's
sole use, etc. 20th December 1591. [2072, Box 52.
1228. 2nd January 1592.] Letters by James Lumsdane, now of Ardrie, heir of
provision and tailzie to the late Thomas Lumsdane, last laird of Ardrie, transferring to
James Kay, writer in Edinburgh, all right he has in a letter of reversion by the late
Andrew Lundye of Strathairlie to the late John Lumsdane of Ardrie for redemption of
the sixth part lands of Strathairlie, alienated by the said John to the late Andrew ;
which reversion is now in the hands of ' Johne Lundye of Strathairlie, his guidschir,'
having been delivered to him by Mr. AArilliam Lumsdane, parson of Cleish ; and also
transferring his right to an action at his instance before the lords of council relating to
the said reversion. Dated and signed at Stratharlie, 2nd January 1591-2. Witnesses,
' Maister Thomas [AVod], vicare of Carnebee,' James AVod, vicar of Largo, and others.
[714, Box 21.
1229. 8th January 1592.] Instrument of Eesignation and Sasine narrating that
James Colville of Balbedie, by his procurator, James Blacader of Easter Ihzewair,
resigned in the hands of Andrew Gypsone, one of the bailies of Culross, a saltpan
(boundaries left blank) in favour of George Bruce there. 8th January 1591-2.

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Witnesses, Andrew Forrett, burgess of Culross, Robert Lamb, Salter there, and others.
John Forrett, notary. [1124, Box 30.
1230. 8th January 1592.] Duplicate of the above instrument of resignation and
sasine. 8th January 1591-2. Same witnesses and notary. [1901, Box 49.
1231. 28th January 1592.] Charter by King James the Sixth in favour of
Alexander Seytoun of Urquhart, one of the senators of the College of Justice, erecting
the lands and barony of Urquhart, formerly made a regality, into a free lordship of
ParUament, conferring upon the said Alexander Seytoun, and his heirs-male and of
tailzie, the title and honour, etc., of a lord of Parliament, etc. Dated at Edinburgh,
28th January 1591-2. [232, Box 8.
1232. 23rd February 1592.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alan, Lord
Cathcart, popiis manihus, gave sasine to Hugh Cwninghame of Laglane and Margaret
Hamilton, his wife, and to James Cwninghame, their son, of an annualrent of twenty
merks from the two-and-a-half-merk land of the Mains of Auchincruif, or any part of
the same on the east side of the mains, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom
of Ayr. Sasine given on the lands, 23rd February 1591-2, to the granters and to
George Campbell, as attorney for James Cuningham, by delivery of earth and stone
and of one silver penny, as use is, in terms of a charter under reversion of 200 merks
Scots. Witnesses, Andrew Chalmer of Culraith, John Cwninghame in Potterhill,
Andrew Bryan in Gallowhill. George Angus, by royal authority notary public.
[1394, Box 36.
1233. 28th February 1592.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, [the last] Earl of
Gowrie, with consent of his mother, Dorothy Stewart, Countess of Gowry, as tutor-
testamentar, directed to Mr. Alexander Dicksoun, for infefting Alexander Haitly,
now of Lamden, as lawful and nearest heir of tailzie to his uncle, the late Alexander
Haitly, in the east quarter towards the south of the lands of Lamden, with the mill,
lying within the earldom of March, held directly of the Earl, as superior, in chief.
Dated, sealed, and signed by the Earl and Countess at Holyroodhouse, 28th February
1591-2. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Kinross, AA7illiam Rynd, Eobert Kirkwood, and
David Dowglas. [276, Box 9.
1234. 9th March 1592.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating the
above precept. Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Dikson, bailie, 9th March 1591-2.
Witnesses, Eobert Dickson of Overmains, junior, Simon Eidpeth of Angelraw, Edward
Eidpath of Crumrig, George Eidpeth, son of Simon, and others. Alexander Cuik,
notary, and William Norwell, co-notary, to sasine. [971, Box 27.
1235. 12th March 1592.] Tack or Lease by William Leslie of Ciuilie, com
mendator of the abbey of Sweetheart and convent thereof, in favour of John Broun,
apparent of Land, granting to him in lease for his lifetime, and after his decease to his
heir for life, and after that heir's decease to his heir for the term of nineteen years, the
whole abbacy of Sweetheart called New Abbey. Entry from the date of this writ,
for a yearly rental of £320, 13s. 4d. Scots. Dated at Canongate, 12th March 1591-2.
Signed by the commendator and by John Logan, evidently the sole remaining member
of the convent. Seal wanting. AA7itnesses, Archibald Dunbar, son lawful of James
Dunbar of Tarbet, James Hervie, advocate, and others. [1948, Box 50.

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1236. 12th March 1592.] Another of the same, signed of same date, to John
Broun for life and to his heirs and assignees for nineteen years. Rent blank. [1949,
Box 50.
1237. 12th March 1592.] Another, also signed, of same date. An ordinary
nineteen years' lease to John Brown himself. Rent blank. [1950, Box 50.
1238. 20th March 1592.] Procuratory by James Henryson of Fordell in favour
of Mr. Josua Henryson, writer, empowering the latter to resign in the hands of the
provost and bailies of Edinburgh the feu-duty of 130 merks Scots accruing to the
granter from a tenement or 'greit duelling hous' [see also Nos. 831-833 supra] on
the north side of the High Street of Edinburgh, the ' aulde provestis clois ' being part
boundary on east, and the neighbouring owners being the heirs of Marion Scot and
John Gilbert, John Carkettle of Finglen, and the heirs of Thomas Russell, with the
North Loch on north, the said house being let to Thomas Henryson, merchant in
Edinburgh, and Katherine Henryson, his spouse, and it ' is now resigned for new
infeftment to Robert Henryson, second lawful son of the granter ; reserving to the
latter the liferent of the said sum, which is redeemable by payment of a rose-noble
within St. Giles' kirk. At Edinburgh, 20th March 1591-2. AATitnesses, Thomas Hervie,
writer to the signet, Alexander Oisteane and Mr. David Boyes, his servitors, Antone
Murray and George Barclay, servitors to granter. Signature of granter. [340, Box 10.
1239. 31st March 1592.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
Mr. Josua Henderson, procurator for James Henderson of Fordells, resigned in the
hands of James Nicoll, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, an annualrent of
130 merks from that tenement of land of Thomas Henderson, son and heir of the late
Thomas Henderson, merchant, lying in the said burgh on the north side of the High
Street, described in writ of 16th January 1568, No. 831 supa, and in preceding writ,
of which (under reservation of a liferent to the said James Henderson) the said bailie
gave sasine to Robert Henderson, second son of the said James, to be redeemed by
the said James, during his life only, by payment of a 'Rois nobill,' and by his heirs for
£1000. Done 31st March 1592. AA7itnesses, Mr. Patrick Bannatyne, writer, Robert
Arnote, servant of notary, Alexander Yorstene, writer, Bartholomew Uchiltrie and
John Forrester, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. Alexander' Guthre, common
clerk. On the back is a memorandum of a sasine of same tenement, dated 24th January
1624, see infra. [3135, Box 82.
1240. 6th April 1592.] Letter of Reversion by Isobel Scott, relict of the late
Andrew Sibbald in Kinkell, as liferenter of the lands named and as tutrix-testamentar
of Patrick Sibbald, their eldest son, narrating a contract or obligation by the late Sir
Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight (dated 19th and registered in the books of council
21st May 1589), to herself in liferent and to the said Patrick Sibbald of an annualrent
of eighty merks from the lands of AA7ester Duddingston in the shire of Edinburgh, and,
as no reversion was granted to the late Sir Andrew, she now obliges herself to Andrew
Murray, now of Arngosk, son and heir of the late Sir Andrew, that on payment of the
principal sum of 800 merks she will resign the lands in his favour. Dated at Monze,
6th April 1592. AATitnesses, George Drummond, burgess of Perth, John Drummond,
his brother, John Anderson in Dounblane, John Scott in Monze, and William Scott,
vicar of Monze. AA7illiam AVright and Mr. AA7Uliam Drummond, notaries, sign for
granter. [2917, Box 77,

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1241. 24th April 1592.] Charter by Mr. John Arthur, advocate, one of the
commissaries of Edinburgh and perpetual fiar of the lands named, with consent of
Helen Home, his spouse, lady of the conjunct fee, granting to Helen Heriot, relict of
the late George Home, portioner of Gullane, in liferent, and to George Home, elder
lawful son of said George, those six acres of the 'Freirland' of Dirleton, called
' Boundlands,' lying between the lands of John Forrest in Dirltoun on the west, the
lands of James Halyburtoun there on the east, the lands of the 'Eistfeild' and
'Infeild' on the north, and the lands called the 'Marteris' on the south, in the
barony of Dirleton, etc. : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly duty of £3. Edinburgh,
24th April 1592. Witnesses, John Robertson, burgess of Edinburgh, John Byris, his
servitor, and Robert Cokburn, servant of granter. [1583, Box 41.
1242. 24th April 1592.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of a
contract, granting and alienating to Peter Makadam in Glenheid, son of Andrew
Makadam of Craigengullen, his heirs and assignees, the half-merk land of Craigluire,
now occupied by William Makcornok, with pertinents in the parish of Stratoun, on the
south side of the lake called 'the lochebranhowun ' [Loch Bradan, or Loch Bradan
holm], in the earldom of Carrik and sheriffdom of Ayr: To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Blairquhan, 24th April 1592. Witnesses, Gilbert
Kennedy of Mununschwun, Donald M'Quhriter in Lenfairne, and John Anderson,
notary public. Sasine given before the said notary, 25th April, as noted in a memo
randum on the back of writ. Witnesses, William M'Adam in Aid Craigoch, Alexander
M'Adam there, John M'Quhriter, son to the late William M'Quhriter in Watterheid,
and the above William M'Kernok in Craiglure. [2868, Box 75.
1243. Hth May 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of alienation, dated at Blairquhan, 5th May 1592, by John Kennedy of Blairquhan in
favour of Peter M'Adam, son of Andrew M'Adam of Craigengillan, of a half-merk land
of Craiglure of old extent, in the parish of Stratoun, on the south side of the loch
called Lochbraidinholme, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr. Sasine given by
Donald M'Quhirtour in Lessenfairne, bailie, on 11th May 1592. Witnesses, William
M'Adam in Auld Craigocht, William M'Kornok in Craiglure, David Kennedy in Balloch,
and Alexander M'Adam. Notary, John Anderson, of Glasgow diocese. [2403, Box 61.
1244. 20th May 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 24th April 1592, No. 1241 supa, by Mr. John Arthour,
advocate, to Helen Heriot, widow of the late George Home, as in writ cited. Sasine
given, 20th May 1592, by Cuthbert Nicolsoun, residing in Gullane, as bailie, to Patrick
Fell, dweller there, acting for grantee. Witnesses, George Patersoun, Patrick
Schilgrene, and John Angus, all in Gulane, and . Alexander Stanehous in Dirltoun.
Notary, Adam Gray, of St. Andrews diocese. [3068, Box 80.
1245. 26th June 1592.] Instrument narrating that David Balfour of Balled
month, with his own hands and in fulfilment of a contract, gave sasine to Janet
Geddy, relict of the late Thomas Welwood, citizen of St. Andrews, of an annualrent of
£20 Scots from the half-town and lands of Sandfurd, called Sandfurd Nauchtan, in the
barony of Nauchtan and shire of Fife. Done on the lands, 26th June 1592, John
Lessellis acting for said Janet. Witnesses, Martin Lummisdane, John Adamson, and
David Mortoun, citizens of St. Andrews, and John Balfour in Sandfurd. Notary,
Charles Watsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3143, Box 82.
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1246. 10th July 1592.] Letter of Reversion by Janet Geddy, relict of the late
Thomas AA7elwood, sometime ' citiner ' in St. Andrews, in favour of David Balfour of
Balledmonth, to the effect that although he has sold to her, and failing her to her
daughter Anna Welwood, the yearly annualrent of £20, described of date 26th June
1592 supa, she binds herself, when the sum of 300 merks is paid within the parish
church of St. Andrews, to resign the lands in favour of David Balfour. Dated at St.
Andrews, 10th July 1592. AA7itnesses, Mr. Thomas AA7elwood, the granter's son, John
Lessels, ' citiner ' in St. Andrews, and Mr. John Watson. The granter signs by Charles
AVatson, notary. Seal appended, defaced. [2960, Box 78.
1247. 4th August 1592.] Charter by AATilliam Littill, provost, and James Nicol,
Thomas Fischer, Archibald Johnstone, and AVilliam Smail, bailies of Edinburgh,
narrating, as in former writs, a letting of the lands of the common moor, and granting
in feu-farm to John AA7att, ironsmith, and his heirs-male, whom failing, the elder heir-
female, etc., that piece of arable land, along with the east garden of the late sisters,
nuns of the Seynis [Sciennes], formerly occupied by Henry Kincaid, and recovered and
evicted to the burgh by a decree of the lords of council ; also that piece of waste land of
the common moor, next adjoining the said piece of waste [sic, I. arable] land on the north
side of the same, extending in all to two acres and three particates of land measured,
lying within the liberty of said burgh and shire of the same, betwixt the lone leading
towards the village of Libertoun and fixed stones, and the piece of arable land, called
' the tane of the buttis,' with the passage towards St. Giles' Grange on the east, the
church houses and yards of the said nuns and the stones there fixed, on the west, the
arable lands of Mr. Archibald Grahame, the said Henry Kyncaid, and the heirs of the
late Mr. James Makgill, on the south, and the said highway or common passage leading
from the said burgh to the place of the said sisters, and the wester moor of said burgh
and stones there fixed, and the piece of waste land of said moor on the north side of
said lands and stones there fixed, on the north. Price paid left blank. To be held of
the burgh. Reddendo, yearly, five bolls and a half of barley as feu-farm. Dated at
Edinburgh, 4th August 1592. AVitnesses, Alexander Uddart, dean of guild, John
M'Morrane, treasurer, John Arnote, Thomas Aikenheid, Mr. Michael Chisholme,
merchants, George Hereott, younger, goldsmith, and AATilliam Penstoun, tailor. Signed
by the provost, three bailies, and Mr. Alexander Guthre, clerk. Fragment left of seal.
[140, Box 4.
1248. 26th August 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and
precept (dated at the Castle of Stirling, 10th October 1592) by David Graham of
Fintry, granting to his son David Graham, whom failing, to his own brother-german,
William Graham, whom failing, to James Graham, also a brother-german (and the heirs-
male of each respectively, etc.), the lands and manor of Earlstradichty, Outfield of
Kirriemuir, Inchbrachy, Inchmill, Glenvik, Balnaboth, Deldavie, and other lands
named in No. 1150 supa, reserving the 'Greinhill' to the Earl of Angus as there
described, in the regality and barony of Kirriemuir, in the shire of Forfar. Witnesses
to charter, David Halden, tutor of Gleneagles, and Mr. Richard Halden, constable of
the Castle of Stirling, John Menteith, his servitor, Thomas Gunnoquhen and Andrew
Grahame, servitors of granter. Sasine given by Walter Graham of Balgray, bailie for
the granter, to AVilliam Graham of Claverhouse, attorney for the grantee, on 26th
August 1592, at the fortalice of Mains of Earlstradichty. Witnesses, AVilliam Graham
of Baldovie, Alexander Done, his servant, Alexander Graham, brother of AVilliam
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William Bruce (?), notary. Mr. Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of court, Dundee,
notary public. [2518, Box 64.
1249. 15th September 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated at Holyrood, 3rd August 1592, in terms of a crown charter to
John Broun, son and heir-apparent of John Broun of Land, of the 40s. lands of
Kinhervie and Clokcloy, in the barony of Lochkindeloch, etc. Sasine given by Gilbert
Broun of Schambellie, Stewart of Kirkcudbright in that part, on 15th September
1592. AVitnesses, Cuthbert Broun, brother of John Broun of Land, Roger Arnot,
apparent of Barcapill, Andrew Kennane, his servant, and James Muligan, servant
of Gilbert Greirsoun of Beichan. John Meikill, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public.
[1787, Box 46.
1250. 21st October 1592.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Sempill,
fiar of Foulwood, resigned and renounced in favour of James Smollet, burgess of
Dumbarton, an annualrent of £10 Scots to be uplifted from the lands of Nether
Kirktoun in Cardross, in the shire of Dumbarton, and acknowledged that the same was
lawfully redeemed. 'Done was this wpon that aiker of land lying in the territorie
of Dunbertane betuix the lands of the Lard of Aroquhar on the eist and vest, the landis
of David Fallousdaill on the north and the Milros medow on the southe.' Witnesses,
Andrew Dennestoun in Craitingaw, James Michell in Ladytoun, James Neyllie (?) in
Kilmald, John Cochran, son of William Cochran in Dunbertane, and George
Latdoun (?) there. Signed by Eobert Sempill ; the notary being Mr. William Houstoun
of Glasgow diocese. [1862, Box 48.
1251. 29th November 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept directed
to Andrew Spalding of Assindallie in a charter of feu-farm, dated at Dundee and
Teling, 12th November 1591, by David Maxwell of Telling and Hugh Maxwell, his
son, in favour of Donald Eobertson alias Neilsone in Dalnaglair of Chray, an old
and native tenant and possessor of the subjects, and Janet Eobertson, his spouse, of
the west half of the sunny-half of the lands of AVester Ennoch, extending to a fourth
part of the lands of Wester Ennoch, occupied by the said Donald and his brother,
Eobert Eobertson alias Neilson, lying in the barony of Balmacreuquhy and shire of
Perth. AVitnesses to charter, Patrick Maxwell, son lawful to said David Maxwell, and
Hugh Maxwell, David's brother-german, David Murray, fiar of Soilzearie, James
Spalding in Corridoue, and Donald Cargill, notary public. Sasine given 29th November
1592. AVitnesses, George Chalmer, fiar of Nether Cloquhattis, John Adamsone of
Mylntoun of Blaklownance, John Adamsone his brother, and John alias Keill Spalding,
portioner of Wester Ennoch. Donald Cargill, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[278, Box 9.
1252. 29th November 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept of sasine
in a charter of feu-farm, dated at Dundee and Telling, 12th November 1591, by the
said David and Hugh Maxwell, to Eobert Eobertson alias Neilson in Wester Ennoch,
of the east half of the sunny-half of the lands in preceding writ. Sasine given 29th
November 1592. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ. [279, Box 9.
1253. 10th January 1593.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Lumsden
in Coldingham, hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects, gave sasine to his son, Thomas
Lumsden, of the half of a half husband-land in the Green-croft, also of two cottage-

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lands and two acres of arable land which he holds in feu-farm of George Ogilvy of-
Dunlugus : Reserving to George Ogilvy that half and part of one acre in the Green-
croft which Christina Hoppar in Coldingham and William Gray, her son, occupy ; also
reserving the granter's liferent. Sasine given 10th January 1592-3. Witnesses,
John Hoppar, Patrick Purves, Alexander Auchincraw, and Hercules King, residents in
Coldingham. John Horne, of St. Andrews diocese, notary, and David Craig, co-notary.
[1925, Box 49.
1254. 18th January 1593.] Charter by the said Andrew Lumsden in Coldingham
alienating to his son, Thomas Lumsden, the lands described in preceding writ : To be
held in feu for a yearly feu-duty of 30s. Scots. At Coldingham, 18th January 1592-3.
Witnesses, John Hoppar, Alexander Auchincraw, Patrick Purves, William Gray, and
Hercules King, all residing in Coldingham. David Craig and John Horne sign as
notaries for the granter. [1715, Box 44.
1255. 25th January 1593.] Tack by James, Lord Borthwick, in favour of
William Borthwick, son and apparent heir to AVilliam Borthwick, younger, in Walders-
stoun, by Marie Borthwick, his spouse, granting to him the lands and steading, of
Walderstoun, with the teinds, parsonage, and vicarage, lying in the lordship of Stow of
AVoddell and shire of Edinburgh, in lease for nineteen years from AVhitsunday 1593,
and also for nineteen years after the expiry of the first nineteen. Paying 16 merks
annually and 3s. 4d. for the teinds. Dated at Borthwick, 25th January 1592-3.
Signed by Lord Borthwick. Witnesses, AVilliam Borthwick, his brother, John Borthuik,
Robert Diksone, and John Lyttill. [200, Box 7.
1256. 13th February 1593.] Charter by James, Lord Borthwick, in terms of a
contract between himself, Lady Grissel Scot, his mother, and AA7alter Carnecroce in
Lwgatt, now her husband [dated at Edinburgh, 18th January 1592-3], alienating to
the said Lady Grissill and her husband, their lawful heirs, etc., the lands of Cribbilaw
and Cathauche, with the hauchs, houses, etc., also the tower and manor-place of Lugat,
in the regality of St. Andrews, lordship of Stow in AA7eddell and shire of Edinburgh :
To be holden for one silver penny blench of the granter. Precept of Sasine directed
to William Carter in Moshoussis, as bailie. Edinburgh, 13th February 1592-3.
Witnesses, John Borthwick of Glengelt, and Mr. Marc Borthwick, advocate, his brother,
John Borthwick, a brother-german of the granter, George Borthwick, servant of granter,
and Thomas AVilson, servant of Eichard Cas, writer. [201, Box 7.
1257. 20th February 1593.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Lycht-
harnes in Coldinghamlaw passed to that third part of his land, extending to four acres
of land in the territory of Coldinghamlaw, lying and bounded by the lands of David
Home of Coldinghamlaw on east, west, and south, and by the highway to Eymouth
on north ; and there in terms of a contract, dated 19th February 1592-3, gave sasine of
the said four acres to George AA7elsch in Ayton, and to Barbara Lychtharnes,
his spouse, eldest lawful daughter of the granter. Sasine given 20th February 1592-3.
AA7itnesses, Alexander AA7atson, minister at Aldcambus, Mr. John Home, minister at
Ayton, Alexander Home in Coldinghamlaw, Patrick Lumsdane in Rikilsyde, and James
Lychtharnes in Northfield. David Craig, notary public, and Gilbert Sanders, co-notary.
[767, Box 22.
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Tranent, heritor of the lands named, with consent of Alexander Spens, elder, residing
there, and Alison Hepburn, his spouse, in fulfilment of a contract with William Home,
butcher there, and Elizabeth Spens, his spouse, granting and alienating to them and
their heirs that tenement of land, with yard and pertinents, lying in the town of
Tranent, now occupied by Elizabeth Black, on the east side of the High Street, the
lands of the late Patrick Spens on the south, those of Robert Wedded on the north,
and the granter's arable land on the east : To be held of the granter and his heirs in
feu-farm, paying to the elder Spens and his wife, and after their decease to the granter
and his heirs, the sum of 40s. Scots yearly of feu-farm, and eight days' work of reapers
in harvest time, and one hen yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at
Tranent, 8th April 1593. AVitnesses, James Adinstoun of that Ilk, Richard Spens in
Hukstoun, Richard Spens, his son, and Daniel Broun in Byres. Signed by the parties,
Alison Hepburn signing by Ninian Weir, notary. Two seals attached — one wholly
defaced, the other showing a legend : ' [S. A]lexandri Spens [. .].' Small part of
shield only remains. [3071, Box 80.
1259.  May 1593.] Charter by Alexander [Seton], lord of Urquhart, provost
of Elgin, William Gibson, Mr. James Gardin, Alexander Annand, and David Towie,
bailies of that burgh, with various councillors, narrating that in terms of an act of the
burghal court, dated 1st July 1591, following on Acts of Parliament, and on a con
vention of burghs held at Montrose, 19th June 1591, as to feus, they determined to
feu the burghal lands yet unfeued, and therefore grant to William Young, burgess in
Elgin, and his lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, his heirs-male whomsoever,
a fourth part of the town and arable lands of Mostowie, and one-half of the lands of
Croftcry, with a half of the tofts of the houses of the old and new mill of Elgin,
presently occupied by the said William and his sub-tenants, within the territory and
liberties of the burgh of Elgin and shire of Elgin ; and the grantee shall not be per
mitted to build any houses on the mill tofts, except a house for the use of the miller ;
reserving to the granters the free use of 'the moss, muiris and grenis of Mostowie
outwith the teylit land and toftis presentlie occupiit ' : To be held feu-farm for ever.
Reddendo for the two pieces of land, £3, 6s. 8d., with various conditions and irritancies.
Dated and signed at Elgin, [ ] May 1593. No witnesses named. [952, Box 26.
1260. 1st June 1593.] Charter by Mr. ('magister') William Lundie of that Ilk,
superior of the subjects underwritten, granting and confirming to John Lundy of
Stratherlie, his heirs, etc., that third part of the lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of
Lundy, resigned by Alexander Sibbald [as of date 27th June 1586, No. 1128 supa],
reserving the ten acres as narrated : To be held for the usual service, with ward and
relief, etc. Dated and signed at Lundy, 1st June 1593. Witnesses, Magnus Ayton,
Robert Schedo, and James Gourlay, servants of granter. [717, Box 21.
1261. 10th June 1593.] Discharge by James, Lord Lindesay of Byres, narrating
that he had set in feu-farm to Andrew Lundy in Stratharlie his third part of the
lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of Lundy and shire of Fife : To be held in feu-farm
for ten merks Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation yearly ; the lands being held by the
granter from the laird of Lundy for ward and relief ; but now, for certain reasons, the
granter discharges and exoners the grantee of all feu-farm and other duties of said lands.
Dated at Edinburgh, 10th June 1593, and signed by the granter and by Sir David
Lindesay of the Mount, knight, lyon king of arms, and Andrew Lyndsay, his brother,
as witnesses. [716, Box 21.

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1262. 23rd June 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter,
dated 13th February 1592-3 [No. 1256], in favour of Walter Cairncroce and his
wife, in the lands of Cribbilaw and others. 23rd June 1593. Witnesses, Walter
AVatsone in Melrose, James Edgar there, David Hawden in Lugat, and George Scott in
Lempitlaw. Notary, John Scott, clerk of Glasgow diocese. [202, Box 7.
1263. 23rd June 1593.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. AA7illiam Lundy
of that Ilk gave sasine to Andrew Lundy of Stratharlie and Mariota Ballingall,
his spouse, of the said third part of Stratharlie, which had been resigned by John
Lundy of Stratharlie, in favour of the said Andrew and his wife, reserving the said
John's liferent. Done on the ground, 23rd June 1593. Witnesses, Mr. James Melvill,
minister, of Kilrenny, AA7illiam Myrtoun, fiar of Cammo, AA7alter Ballingall, burgess of
Crail, and others. Adam Litiljohne, notary. [718, Box 21.
1264. 23rd June 1593.] Duplicate of the above notarial instrument. 23rd June
1593. Same witnesses. [719, Box 21.
1265. 3rd September 1593.] Charter by Thomas Nevin, younger, of Monk-
ridding, with consent of his father, Andrew Nevin of Monkridding, for fulfilment of a
contract of marriage between them on one part, and John Schaw of Grenok, and Jean
Schaw, his lawful daughter, on the other part, in terms of which the granter secures
to Jean Schaw, his future spouse, in liferent, the two-merk land of old extent of
Guislone, and the 16s. 8d. land of Bannocht, in the parish and regality of Kilwinning
and sheriffdom of Ayr. Dated at Monkridding, 3rd September 1593. Witnesses, John
Dunlop of Auchinskeyth, Ninian Nevin, the granter's brother-german, Matthew Young,
servant of Andrew Nevin, and Hugh Mure, the granter's servant. [2619, Box 67.
1266. 22nd September 1593.] Charter by David Fullerton of Corsbie conveying
the lands of Romhill (or Ronehill) and Brounley [see No. 1138 supra] to his son and
apparent heir, James Fullertoun, and Agnes Fullertoun, his future spouse, in terms
of a contract betwixt the said David and James on one part, and John Fullartoun of
Dreghorn, Jean Mure, lady of Dreghorn, and the said Agnes Fullartoun, his daughter,
on the other part : To be holden to the said James and Agnes Fullartoun, their heirs,
etc., of the lord of Torphichen. Precept of sasine addressed to Allan Dunlop, brother
of ¦  Dunlop of Craig, as bailie. Dated and signed at Dundonald church, 22nd
September 1593. AVitnesses, AVilliam Fullartoun, the granter's brother, James Chalmer
of Gaithgirth, George Ros of Hanyng, and AVilliam M'Kerrell, writer. [325, Box 10.
1267. 22nd September 1593.] Letters of Procuratory by David Fullartoun of
Crocebie [Corsbie], in terms of a contract of marriage, dated 22nd September 1593,
betwixt the granter and James Fullartoun, his son and heir, on one side, and John
Fullartoun of Dreghorn, Jean Mure, Lady Dreghorn, his mother, and Agnes Fullartoun,
her daughter, on the other side; the granter therefore appoints procurators [names
blank] to resign into the king's hands the £20 land of Crocebie, the lands of Troon,
Sandhill, Fullartoun and others, as in No. 536 supra, with the mills of Crocebie and
Fullartoun, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr, in favour of James Fullar
toun and his heirs : Reserving a liferent to the granter from said lands, except from
Harperland and 40s. land in Crocebie, occupied by John Porter and Thomas Wilson,
the fishing of the 'Owtcraig,' and the mill of Crocebie called the 'Skollochmyln,' with
multures, etc. ; and also reserving power to him, should he marry again, to infeft his

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spouse in the 40s. land of St. Madan's and others. Dated and signed at the kirk of
Dundonald, 22nd September 1593. James Chalmers of Gaitgirth, George Ros of
Haning, and John Fullartoun, the granter's brother, witnesses. Signed, ' Dauid
Fullartto of Corsbe.' [915, Box 26.
1268. 5th October 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by David
Fullartoun of Crosbie, dated 22nd September 1593, and directed to Alan Dunlop,
brother of  Dunlop of Craig, as bailie, for infefting James Fullartoun, the son
of the said David, with Agnes Fullartoun, his future spouse, in the five-merk lands
of Roinhill and the four-merk land of Brounley, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and
shire of Ayr. Witnesses to the precept, William Fullartoun, brother of David, James
Chalmer of Gaitgirth, George Rois of Haining, and William M'Kerrell, writer. Sasine
given 5th October 1593. AVitnesses, John Fullartoun of Dregarne, AA7illiam Fynlay
and Robert Mertene, his servitors. AA7illiam M'Kerrell, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [283, Box 9.
1269. 21st November 1593.] Instrument of Sasine given by John Anderson, one
of the bailies of Musselburgh, to Jean Cranstoun, daughter and heiress of the late
John Cranstoun in Monktounhall [cf. No. 1090 supra], of two tenements in Newbiging,
bounded by the lands of Thomas Wallange on north, of John Thomson on south, and other
wise as particularly described. Sasine given 21st November 1593. Witnesses, Gilbert
Hay of Monkton, George Hay, his son, George Nisbet, schoolmaster at Musselburgh,
Thomas Hil and William Youngar, residents in Monktounhall, Thomas Wricht and George
Newton, burgesses of Musselburgh. George Bennett, notary public. [964, Box 26.
1270. 3rd December 1593.] Charter by Mr. Edward Bruce, commendator of
Kinloss, with consent of Magdalen Clerk, his spouse, in fulfilment of a contract between
them and John Stobbie, portioner of Wester Luscour, alienating to him and the heirs-
male of his body, etc., the two-merk land of the west half of the town and lands of
AVester Luscour or Stobbie Luscour, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline, Fife-
shire : To be held of the granter blench, rendering one penny Scots if asked, and of
the king and his successors in feu-farm for 36s. Scots yearly of money, with three
poultry at the usual terms, and other services due and wont. At Edinburgh, 3rd
December 1593. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Aitkin, son lawful of the late  Aitkin of
Burvane (?), Robert Nichol, burgess of Dunfermline, Thomas Huttoun in Wester Luscour,
and James Kingorne, notary. Signed, ' Mr. E. Bruce,' ' Magdalen Clerk.' Seal attached,
showing a saltire and chief, on which last are three indistinct charges, perhaps mullets.
Legend : «S. Mri Edvardi Brvce.' [2110, Box 53.
1271. 13th December 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept of sasine, directed to Henry Ker, as bailie, of date 10th and 20th November
1593, by Alexander Home of Hutounhall, with consent of Isobella Home, his spouse,
granting to James Ker, brother-german of Sir John Ker of Hirsall, an annualrent of
£100 Scots, secured over the lands of Little Todrig. Sasine given 13th December 1593.
Among the witnesses to Alexander Home's charter are James Home, his son, and Mr.
Mark Ker, prior of Coldstream. Mark Ainslie in Litledane, and others, witnesses to
sasine. Thomas Aitkin, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [420, Box 12.
1272. 12th January 1594.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Schaw of
Grenok, with his own hands, gave sasine to Isobella Schaw, his elder daughter, her

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heirs, etc., of an annualrent of 300 merks from the twenty-merk land of Finnart, in the
barony and shire of Renfrew. 12th January 1593-4. AA7itnesses, David Crawfurd,
younger, of Cartsburn, Mr. AA7illiam Schaw of Spango, Patrick Schaw, sons of the said
John Schaw of Grenok, and Hugh Mure. Thomas Nevin, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [1839, Box 47.
1273. 24th January 1594. J Letters of Procuratory by Thomas Otterburn of Reid
hall and Marion Lauder, his spouse, for fulfilling a contract (of date 22nd and 28th
January instant) between John, Lord Thirlstane, chancellor of Scotland, John Cock
burn of Clerkington, Sir Richard Cockburn, fiar of Clerkington, secretary to the king,
for themselves, and for Marion Cockburn, daughter of John, on one part, and Mr. George
Lauder of the Bass and the granters for themselves and Thomas Otterburn, younger,
of Reidhall, on the other part, for a marriage between the latter and the said Marion
Cockburn ; appointing [names blank] to resign in the king's hands the lands of Auld-
hame, in the county of Haddington, and the lands of Reidheuch, in the parish of Currie,
the lands of Gorgie and mill thereof, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, and the lands of
Eeidhall, in the parish of Hailes, all in the county of Edinburgh, in favour of the said
Thomas Otterburn, younger, and his future spouse, Marion Cockburn. Dated at
Edinburgh and Auldhame, 24th and 28th January 1593-4. Witnesses, John Hamilton,
fiar of Preston, Adam Couper, writer, Harry Cockburn, servant of Sir Eichard, George
Steinstoun, burgess of Edinburgh, George Swintoun, ' persoun ' of Navay, Patrick Jak-
soun in Tyningham, Gilbert Lauder, servant of Mr. George Lauder of Bass, and John
AA7ilkie, notary. The seal of Marion Lauder (?) is affixed — her husband's being wanting
— a griffin within (apparently) a double treasure. [2919, Box 77.
1274. 10th March 1594.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Fentoun,
clerk of the king's comptroller, appeared on the ground of that parcel of land called
Orchaird, in the territory of Duddingston [described in charter of 18th March 1586,
No. 1113 supra] ; and there the said John, in terms of a charter of alienation, gave sasine
of said lands to James Fentoun, keeper of the orchard ('pomarii ') of Holyrood palace,
and to Marion Hunter, his spouse. Done 10th March 1593-4. AAltnesses, Thomas
Cherry, AVilliam Fentoun, tailor, burgesses of the burgh of the Canons, and others.
John Williamson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [786, Box 22.
1275. 18th March 1594.] Instrument narrating that Mr. AVilliam Barclay, son of
AA7alter Barclay of Mondurno, in terms of a contract, dated at Old Aberdeen, 1st March
1593-4, between himself and Isobella Arbuthnott, his spouse, on one side, and Mr.
Thomas Lumisdaine, rector of Kinkell, for himself, and Elizabeth Stewart, his
spouse, with Mr. Patrick Skeyne, burgess of Aberdeen, as cautioner, on the other side,
resigned in favour of the said Mr. Thomas and his wife the tenement, place, or lodging
('hospitium'), presently occupied by them, with the enclosure, houses, gardens, hill,
and croft in the same, except a granary on the south side, particularly bounded as
described, and lying on the west side of Old Aberdeen, on the south side of the
cemetery of Snaw, the north side of the hospital hill, having the highway on the east
and the lands of the hospital on west [cf. also of date 31st March 1598 infra] ; which
resignation was made in the hands of Mr. David Eait, principal of the Eoyal (King's)
College of Aberdeen, at the said College, on 18th March 1593-4. Mr. Alexr. Irvine,
advocate, Mr. George Barclay, clerk of the sheriffdom of Banff, Mr. William Barclay,
his son, advocate, and others, witnesses. Mr. John Leith, notary public. [899,

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1276. 18th March 1594.] Charter of feu-farm by Mr. David Rait, principal and
common procurator of King's College, Aberdeen, and the other masters, regents,
prebendaries, and members of said College, granting to Mr. Thomas Lumisden, rector
of Kinkell, Elizabeth Steward, his spouse, and to their heirs, the above tenement or
lodging, resigned by Mr. William Barclay and Isobella Arbuthnot, his wife : To be
held for a yearly feu-duty of 26s. 8d. Scots. At Aberdeen, King's College, 18th March
1593-4. Signed by the principal and several regents. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander
Irwyng, George Barclay, clerk of the shire of Banff, Mr. William Barclay, writer
of deed, Mr. John Leith and Alexander Litster, notaries. [1603, Box 41.
1277. 19th May 1594.] Letter of Reversion by Janet Geddy, as designed of
date 10th July 1592, No. 1246 supa, in favour of Alexander Creichtoun of
Nauchtan, for redemption of an annualrent of seventy merks, secured over his lands
of Innerdovat, called Laveroklaw, with fishing, in the parish of Forgound and sheriffdom
of Fife, on payment of 700 merks within the church of St. Andrews. Dated at
St. Andrews, 19th May 1594. Witnesses, Messrs. David Black and Robert Wallace,
ministers at St. Andrews, Andrew Welwood, citiner there, Mr. George Mernis,
advocate there, Charles Watson and David Skynner, notaries public, who sign for
granter. Seal appended, much defaced. [2961, Box 78.
1278. 20th May 1594.] Charter by David Balfour of Balledmonth, granting and
alienating to Janet Geddy, above described, in terms of a contract, dated at St.
Andrews, 14th May instant, an annualrent of £46, 13s. 4d. from his lands of Inner
dovat, commonly called Laveroklaw, with fishing, in the parish of Forgund and shire of
Fife, for a sum of 700 merks due to the said Janet by the granter, as cautioner, etc., of
Alexander Crichton of Nauchtane. Dated at Kirktoun, 20th May 1594. Witnesses,
James Falconer, servant of granter, John Grahame in Sandfurd, and Charles Watson,
notary. Signed, ' Dauid Balfour off Balledmonth with my hand.' [2962, Box 78.
1279. 7th June 1594.] Charter by James, Lord Borthwick, in fulfilment of an
obligation, dated at Borthwick, 21st April 1594, conveying to his son and apparent
heir, John, Master of Borthwick, his heirs-male and assignees, under reservation of the
granter's liferent, the lands of Howlatstoun, Symontoun, Walderstoun, Haltrie alias
Kirkcoltane, Brocas, with pendicles called Carraith, Cumles and Cumlescholes, Balling-
ring, with an annualrent of £3, 6s. from the lands of Princathos, all in the lordship of
Stow and shire of Edinburgh ; also the lands of Little Preston, with mill, in said
shire ; which whole lands belong to the granter in fee and heritage, being leased and
granted to the late John, Lord Borthwick, his grandfather, by the late David, arch
bishop of St. Andrews, a sasine taken at the principal messuage of Haltrie to be
sufficient for the whole lands, which now, erected into a tenandry called the tenandry
of Haltrie, are to be held of the Duke of Lennox in place of the archbishop of St.
Andrews. Reddendo yearly, two stones of wax, a pound of cucumbers, and 28s.
money. Precept of sasine directed to Bernard Borthwick in Kerrington, as bailie.
Dated at Edinburgh, 7th June 1594. Witnesses, James Borthuik, writer, Gawin
Thomson, Robert Dikson, and James Turnbull. [203, Box 7.
1280. 8th June 1594.] Extract Act of Parliament of 8th June 1594, annexing the
temporalities of the Abbeys of Kelso and Coldingham, inalienably, to the Crown. See
Acts of the Parliament of Scotland, vol. iv. p. 62. Extract signed by Sir George Hay,
afterwards Viscount of Dupplin. [1191, Box 32.
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1281. 10th June 1594.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the
Sixth, directed to John Ewein in Powis, for infefting David Balfour of Inschery in
liferent, and his eldest son, David, in fee, in the lands of the ' Pullis ' (or Powis) in
the barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan. Holyroodhouse, 10th June
1594. [810, Box 23.
1282. 27th June 1594.] Instrument of Sasine following on a Crown precept,
dated at Stirling, 6th May 1594, and directed to James Hamiltoun of Kinbrakmonth,
as sheriff in that part, for infefting, in terms of a charter, AVilliam Stewart,
commendator of Pettinweme, to whom, for the sum of 12,000 merks, the king has given
and granted the whole acres, crofts, lands, woods, etc., of the town and lands of
Pettinweme and Anstruther on the west side of the burn of the same, that part of
the lands of Grangemuris belonging to Peter Borthuik, Mylntoun of Pettinweme,
lands of Lingo, lands of Cramb-riggis, lands called the ' Inche,' lands of Pittotter, lands
of Lochend, Isle of May, Croft of Carreill, lying in the sheriffdom of Fife ; the lands
and barony of Easter and Wester Rindis, with boat and fisheries on the water of Taye,
in the sheriffdom of Perth ; and the lands of Myscheillis [Mayshiel] and Baro in the
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, — the whole being erected into a free tenandry to be called the
tenandry of Pettinweme, the monastery or place of the same to be the principal messuage.
Sasine given at the said principal messuage of the priory of Pettinweme and in the inner
close thereof, 27th June 1594. Witnesses, James Balfour, prior of Charterhous,
Mr. Patrick Balfour of Pitcullo, Robert Hakkett of Pitfirren, Mr. Thomas Benistoun,
Thomas Kengzow, Nicolas Strang and Andrew, his brother, Andrew Stevinsoun, bailie,
John Wilsoun, senior, John Horsburgh, burgesses of the burgh of Pettinweme, Robert
Logane and Charles AVatsoun, co-notaries, the last being notary to the writ. [2745,
Box 71.
1283. 6th July 1594.] Tack or Lease by Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, etc., com
mendator of the priory of St. Andrews, in favour of Sir George Douglas of Helenhill,
granting to him a nineteen years' lease of the teindsheaves of that quarter and six
teenth part lands of New Grange, belonging heritably to Sir George, and part of the
said priory lands in the shire of Fife, for a grain-rent yearly of two bolls, three firlots,
two and a half pecks wheat, five bolls, three firlots, one peck beir, and one chalder,
four bolls, two firlots, two and a half pecks oats, to be delivered between Yule and
Candlemas. Signed by the Duke and his curators. Holyroodhouse, 6th July 1594.
AVitnesses, Mr. Henry Kerr of Greenland, secretary, and Walter Kerr and Mr. Thomas
Rollok, servitors to the Duke. [1455, Box 38.
1284. 1.8th July 1594.] Charter by Alexander Thomson of Dudingston, advocate,
and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, granting to his future spouse, Margaret
Prestoun, relict of AValter Cant in St. Giles Grange, the lands of Wester Dudingston,
half the mill, etc., in liferent. Dated and signed at Edinburgh. John Moresoun,
burgess there, and Isaac Moresoun, his son and heir, with others, witnesses. 18th Julv
1594. [1077, Box 29.
1285. 19th July 1594.] Letter of Gift by King James the Sixth granting to
Hew Montgomerie of Braidstane, and George Cunynghame of the Hag, the ward
and non-entry duties, etc., of the lands of the late John Schaw of Greinok, with the
marriage of his son and apparent heir, James Schaw, until the entry of the heir.
Edinburgh, 19th July 1594. [1413, Box 37.

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1286. 22nd July 1594.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the
Sixth to the sheriff of Kincardine, for infefting Thomas Cheyne, second-born lawful
son of Mr. Patrick Cheyne, burgess of Aberdeen, in the sunny-half of the town and
lands of Ardoch, with salmon-fishing in the Dee adjoining said lands, mill, and mill
lands, lying in the parish of Banchorie Dawnik and shire of Aberdeen, formerly belong
ing to the Abbey of Arbroath, and in the king's hands by annexation : To be held in
terms of a charter of feu-farm. Stirling, 22nd July 1594. [2116, Box 53.
1287. 28th July 1594.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Penny-
cuik in Craigton — who held the lands of Craigtoun, in the barony of Laichwood and
sheriffdom of Perth, wadset to him by George Stewart of Arntulie, and to be redeemed
for 700 merks Scots [cf. No. 1041 supra] ; also having a letter of tack during the
non-redemption of the lands for a yearly payment to the said George of four bolls malt
barley and four bolls flour, and two kids at Easter, for the lands, and for the teinds £10
Scots at Candlemas ; also having a tack of the teinds ; and having likewise in security
for the lands and teinds of Craigtoun, the lands of Buttirstoun and Newtoun with
pertinents, lying at the east end of the lake of Cairdny in the barony of Dunkeld —
passed and in terms of a charter of donation by himself, with consent of the said
George, of date 28th and 30th July 1587, gave sasine of the said lands, as described,
to Jonet Pennycuik, his daughter, and her spouse, John Pennycuik, fiar of
Stentoun : To be held until the said lands are lawfully redeemed. Sasine given on
the lands, 28th July 1594. Witnesses, James Drummond in Rochip, Adam M'Richie
in Laichwod, and Thomas Callum there. Alexander Eobertson, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. [357, Box 11.
1288. 1st October 1594.] Lease by Mr. Gilbert Gordon, apparent of Schirmers,
commendator of the Abbey of Sweetheart, called the New Abbey, by which, in
acknowledgment of a sum of money paid by John Brown of Lands on behalf of
John Brown of Lochhill, the granter leases to the latter for his life, and after his
death to his heirs-male, whom failing, to the said John Brown of Lands, for the space of
nineteen years after the date of the first lessee's decease, and after the expiry of the
first nineteen years for other two terms of nineteen years, the parsonage and vicarage
teinds of the three-pound lands of Lochhill and 20s. lands of Over Carse, in the barony
of Newabbey, parish of Lochkindeloch, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be enjoyed
by the grantees for the whole space — 'and forther ... we admitt the said John Broun
of Loch hill and his foirsaidis, quhilkis failzeand, the said John Broun of Landis and his
foirsaidis kyndlie thairunto ' — at a yearly rental of eight merks Scots. Lease dated at
the ' Scheirmeris,' 1st October 1594. William M'Lellan of Auchlane, William M'Lellan,
his brother's son, and Thomas Mekill, witnesses. Signed by the commendator, ' Mr.
Gilbert Gordoun in Schirmers.' Common seal attached, somewhat broken; oval,
' Virgin and Child ' under a canopy. Legend : ' Sigillum commune [doubtful] Dulcis
[cordis].' [2652, Box 68.
1289. 12th November 1594.] Charter by Alexander Stabillis, residing at the
mote of Killrymmy(?) ( 'ad motam de Killrymry '), alienating in terms of a contract
to AVilliam Carmichael, burgess of Craill, and to Margaret Traill, his spouse,
a tenement of land, with yard, croft, etc., on the south side of the Nethergate ( ' vici
inferiori') of Craill, between the tenements of Eobert Ywill on east, of the late John
Thomsone on west, the Sea-shore on south, and street on north: To be held of the
provost and bailies for services used and wont. Dated at Craill, 12th November 1594,

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Andrew Fermor, one of the bailies, James Annan, senior, Ninian Hamilton and
Alexander Fermour, burgesses, witnesses. John Mackeson, notary, clerk of Craill,
signs for granter. Seal gone. [1237, Box 33.
1290. 17th November 1594.] Charter by Thomas Lumisden, lawful son of Andrew
Lumisden in Bogan-green, feu-farmer of the lands named, alienating to Robert Wilson
in Coldingham, and Marion Lorymer, his wife, an acre of land containing four rigs
('rigas ') of land lying contiguous between the lands of the late Gavin Gilruff, now of
James Lychtharnis in Northfield, on the east and west parts, being part of six acres
belonging to the granter in the Greencroft, in the barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick [cf. No. 1253 supa] : To be held blench of the granter. At Coldingham,
17th November 1594. Witnesses, Patrick Purves, George Kellie, Alexander Lorymer,
David Grevesone, all residing in Coldingham, William Denum, burgess of Edinburgh,
and others. John Horne, notary, signs for granter. [1725, Box 45.
1291. 9th December 1594.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and fully
narrating a charter (dated at Dunfermline Dowhill, 10th November 1594) by James
Stewart of Rossyth, fiar, and Henry Stewart of Rossyth, his father, with special
consent of Henry, as tutor to his son, and of AValter Stewart of Cardonald, prior
of Blantyre, James Lindsay of Dowhill, and Patrick Stewart of Beath, for their interest,
granting in terms of a charter dated at Perth, 19th May 1594, to David Murray of
Letter Bannathy, and Agnes Moncrieff, his spouse, the town and lands of Easter
Letgrene, called Raschehill, presently occupied by Murray, his spouse, and their tenants,
in the barony of Eossyth and shire of Perth : To be held to the said David and Agnes
in conjunct fee, and to their heirs, etc., of the granters and their heirs in feu-farm and
heritage, with all pertinents, and with the privilege ' to pas and repas to and fra the
Lynhill and Wolbaitis faldis, as ane part and pertinent of the saidis landis, vpone and
throw the grond of Westir Letgrene at the partis vsit and wont, and als with libertie
to tak faill for vphalding of the dykis of the saidis faldis vpone the vter sydis therof,
in maner vsit and wont, and als with libertie to draw in watter throw the grond of
AVestir Letgrene, and to bring the samyn on the saidis faldis and grond therof for
girdding of the samyn conforme to vse and wont,' for an annual sum of four merks
money in name of feu-farm, with their herezelds also through their decease when
it shall happen, or five merks money optional payment for the herezeld, with their
services in the king's wars ' et taxationibus cum contigerint iuxta patriam circa,' vulgo,
' with taxationes quhen thay occur according to cuntre about, pro rata.' AA7itnesses to
charter, David Stewart, burgess of Dunfermline, David Broun and James Kingorne,
notaries public, and James Adesone, servitor of Kingorne. Sasine given, 9th December
1594, by Mr. William Murray of Ochtertyre, bailie for the granters, James Kutherford
alias Brachty acting as attorney for Agnes Moncrieff. Witnesses, Thomas Eutherford
alias Brachtie in Estir Letgrene, and his brother, Andrew Eutherford alias Brachty,
James Thomson, servitor of Thomas Eutherford, and James Flemyng, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public. [1312, Box 34.
1292. 23rd February 1595.] Charter by John Sandelands of Middilrig, in terms
of a contract of this date, alienating to Eudolph or Ealph Ker, son of the late Thomas
Ker in Nenthorn, one merkland and one-twelfth merkland of land now occupied by the
said Ealph, in the territory and town of Nenthorne in the bailiary of Lauderdale and
shire of Berwick : To be held for a red rose at Midsummer, if asked. At Melrose, 23rd
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Richard Wilson in Nenthorn, Mungo Younger in Ednam, William Fairbairn and Mr.
Thomas Aitkin, notaries public. [2200, Box 56.
1293. 5th March 1595.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter
and precept. Sasine given 5th March 1594-5. Witnesses to sasine, Richard Fairbairn,
senior, in Over StitcheU, and others. Mr. Thomas Aitkin and William Fairbairn sign
as co-notaries. [1726, Box 45.
1294. 15th March 1595.] Letters by James Schaw of Grenok narrating that in
his contract of marriage with Margaret Montgomery, daughter of Hew Montgomery
of Hesilhead, his present spouse, there is no provision made for heir male or female
anent the succession to his living, which ' may turne to the dishonour ' of his house ;
therefore 'for dischairging ' of his conscience, he binds himself and his heirs-female
whomsoever to infeft heritably, immediately after his decease, his nearest and lawful
heirs-male whomsoever in his lands of Grenok, Fynnart, Spangok, and others, in the
sheriffdom of Renfrew or elsewhere in the kingdom. He also provides that the said
heir-male shall, after succession and infeftment, pay to the heirs-female as follows : —
If one daughter only, the sum of 10,000 merks; if two, to the eldest 6000 and to the
youngest 4000 merks ; if three, to the eldest 5000, and to each of the other two 2500
merks ; if more than three, to the eldest 4000, and to each of the others 2000 merks.
Dated at Edinburgh, 15th March 1594-5. Witnesses, Mr. John Scharpe, son of Mr. John
Scharpe, advocate, Adam Lawtie, writer in Edinburgh, David Anderson (writer of
deed) and Arthur Hammyltoun, both his servants. Signed, 'James Schaw of Grenok.'
[3045, Box 80.
1295. 15th March 1595.] Obligation by David Orme of Mugdrum, for himself,
and for Mr. George Orme and Francis Orme, his brothers-german, ' actuallie in hous
and familie ' with him, and also for as many of his brothers as shall remain with him in
company, and for all that he ' may stope or lett,' binding them as follows : — ' That we
sail nather directlie nor indirectlie in ony tyme heirefter, intercommone, receat, supplie,
mantene, fortifie or' assist Frances, sum tyme Erie Bothuille, in ony of his factis or
conspiraceis, or consult or tak parte with him onywayis fra the dait of thir presentis,
vnder the pane of  .' He therefore consents to registration of this writ. Dated
and signed at Falkland, 15th March 1594 [1595]. Signed, 'Dauid Orme of Mugdrum,'
'Maister George Orme,' 'Frances Orme.' The witnesses are not designed, but their
signatures are 'Jo Murray, vitnes,' 'Jone Awery, wytnes.' [3284, Box 87.
1296. 12th May 1595.] Charter by John Ross of Muldarg, with consent of Hugh
Ross, apparent of Muldarg, his lawful son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract
(dated at the Chanonry of Ross, 12th May 1595) between them and John Irving of
Kynmok (or Kynnok), granting and alienating to the said John Irving the lands of
Muldarg, extending to a half davoch of land lying in the abbacy of Feme, county of
Ross and shire of Inverness : To be held blench of the granters for one penny Scots
at Whitsunday, if asked. Precept of sasine directed to George Muresone in Mekill
Allan, as bailie. Charter dated at the chanonry of Ross, 12th May 1595. Witnesses,
Donald Ros of Ballemuky, Thomas Ros in Plaidis, Alexander Spens in Chanonry of
Ross, James Peddar there, William Hay there, and Robert Innes, notary, who signs
for granter, while George Ross of Balnagown also signs as consenter. On the back
of the writ is a writing by George Eoss of Balnagown, as superior, consenting to and
confirming the above charter, at Culcairne, 24th May 1595, before the same witnesses.
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1297. 15th May 1595.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter and
precept, dated 12th May 1595. Sasine given 15th May 1595. The writ is almost
illegible. [1432, Box 37.
1298. 7th June 1595.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John M'Naycht of
KUquhennadie, in fulfilment of a contract betwixt himself, on behalf of John
M'Knaycht, his grandson and apparent heir, and Roger M'Knaycht, his own son,
dated 26th February 1585-6, gave sasine to the said Roger of the two-merk lands
of Larglaucht in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
the granter reserving his own liferent right of the lands. Done 7th June 1595.
Cuthbert Grier of Haliday Hill, John Cutlair, apparent of Orroland, and David
Neilson, apparent of Barnecailzie, witnesses. Cuthbert Cunynghame, notary public.
[521, Box 15.
1299. 11th August 1595.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that George Bruce,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Culross, gave sasine to John Macknellan, eldest
lawful son of the late Adam Macknellan, of half a saltpan within the burgh of Culross,
between a waste place of John Porterfeild's on west, and a waste place and lands of
David Baid on the east, the other half being possessed by David Baid, and that in
terms of a feu-charter granted by the said bailie, as superior, by reason of the recent
erection of the said burgh of Culross into a royal burgh. Sasine given 11th August
1595. AVitnesses, Robert Maistertoun, also bailie of said burgh, Andrew Gypsoun,
burgess there, David Baid, burgess, and James Baid there. Notary, John Forrett
of Dunblane diocese. [2721, Box 70.
1300. Hth August 1595.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a contract
dated at Culross, 11th August 1595, the above-named John M'Knellane in Culross
gave sasine with his own hands to George Bruce, of the above half of a saltpan,
as in preceding writ, on 11th August 1595. Witnesses, John Porterfield, burgess of
Edinburgh, and others as above. Notary, John Forrett. [2535, Box 65.
1301. 5th September 1595.] Instrument narrating that David Fergusson, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Ayr, passed to that tenement of land formerly called John
Symmer's, and formerly belonging to the friars preachers of Ayr lying in that burgh,
above the old tower, on the east side of the High Street, between the tenement now
of John Hamfre (?) on the south, on one side, and the tenement of the late . . . [illegible]
Adams, now of Thomas Eowane, on the north, on the other side ; and there the said
bailie gave sasine of the said tenement to Gilbert Cuningham, burgess of said burgh :
To be held in feu-farm of the community for a yearly duty of 13s. 4d. Sasine given
5th September 1595. AVitnesses, Adam Johnestoun, Peter Twinghame, WiUiam Mirrie,
co-burgesses of said burgh, and Andrew Miller, serjeant. John Masoun, town clerk,
notary. [2994, Box 79.
1302. 20th November 1595.] Letters by John Makcartnay in Sypeland, resigning
into the hands of King James the Sixth that tenement called the Arbor, with orchard
of the same, and the little yard called the Gallow-stank yard, marching with the
wall surrounding the place called New Abbey, the stank called the Gallow-stank
and the lands of ' Frereyaird ' on the east, the mill-lead of the grain-mill of New Abbey
flowing by the house of John M 'Kennane on the south ; the highway descending to the
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round the said 'Arbor,' on the west, and the stank which flows from the gate of said
tenement toward the said wall, on the north : Eeserving free ish and entry to
Fouldurris both in back and front. Also the granary built on the Green of Newabbey,
as described, and the 'byre 'and ' peiLhous,' and tenement called 'Grenis onset,' etc.,
all lying in the parish of Lochkindeloch, barony of New Abbey and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, in favour of and for new infeftment to Gilbert Brown, son of
John Brown of Land, his heirs, etc. At Kirkcudbright, 20th November 1595.
Witnesses, John Hynde in Hals, Henry M'Kessog, John Gledstanis, burgess of
Kirkcudbright. John Merkill and John Inglis sign as notaries for the granter.
[1951, Box 50.
1303. 15th December 1595.] Agreement between Mr. James Martine, provost
of St. Saluatouris College, within the city of St. Andrews, undoubted parson and
vicar of the parish of Cultis, in the sheriffdom of Fife, and present minister thereof,
with the other masters of the said College, subscribing, on the one part, and Mr.
Patrick Peat on the other part, as follows : ' Becaus it vas thocht expedient and
ordanit be the last synodall assemblie of Fyfe holdin at Dysert vithin the said
scherefdome, the last of September im vc fourscoir fyftein yeiris, that the said Mr.
James suld haif ane helper ioynit to him to mak residens at the said kirk of Cultis
for the better serving of the cuir thairof, be ressoun of the ordinar functioun of the
said Mr. James vithin the said college suffrit him not to mak residens at the said kirk,
as also becaus of the distans of the said citie quhair the said Mr. James remanis fra
the said kirk ; thairfoir the said Mr. James, villing to obey the ordinance of the said
assemblie, and vnderstanding of the guid qualificatioun and literatur of the said Mr.
Patrik, hes presentit and proponit him to the presbyterie of Couper, vithin the boundis
of the quhilk the said kirk is, to be tryit; and the said Mr. Patrik being tryit and
found habill for the functioun of the ministrie be thame, they haif admittit him thairto,
and hes ioynit him to be ane helper to the said Mr. James, and ane ordinar minister at
the said kirk to mak residens thair in teaching of the vord and ministratioun of the
sacramentis according to his calling,' — and as the said Mr. Patrick binds himself to
reside at the church and to discharge his duties faithfully as above and in the exercise
of discipline, the said Mr. James, for his due provision as resident minister, and with
consent of the other masters, lets or grants a tack to him as long as he remains resident,
of the ' vicarage minut and small teyndis of the said parochine of Cultis,' to be uplifted
yearly from the parishioners, tenants, and occupiers, beginning on 3rd May 1596 ;
disponing also to Mr. Patrick ' the occupatioun of the croft and yaird and vse of the
dowcat and hous during the space foirsaid of his residens as minister thair,' providing
that if Mr. James at any time remain a short or long space in the parish, he shall have free
regress to the ' dowcat and hous,' and the possession thereof shall be at his appointment,
otherwise this part of the contract to be null: Further, Mr. James dispones to Mr.
Patrick for his stipend the bolls of teind victual yearly to be uplifted from the teinds
of the towns and lands underwritten, and from the persons following, namely : From
John Balfour in the Kirktoun, two bolls bear and three bolls oats; from William
Campbell in the Cult-mill, one boll bear, one boll, one firlot, two and a third pecks
oatmeal; from the hands of William Pryd thair, one boll bear, one boll, one firlot,
two and a third pecks oatmeal ; from John Houdnay there, [one] boll bear, one boll,
one firlot, two and a third pecks oatmeal ; from the occupiers of the lands of Spittelmill,
eleven bolls bear and oats ; from John Thomsoun in the Valtoun [or Baltoun], two bolls,
two firlots, two pecks, one-half and one-third peck bear, and six bolls, two firlots, two
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firlots bear and four boll oats ; from David Growndiestoun of Barclarey, five bolls, one
firlot, two pecks oats ; and from David Schirthume of Skelpie, five bolls, one firlot, two
pecks of oats ; making the said Mr. Patrick his undoubted cessioner and assignee, with
full powers to uplift the said victual, beginning at Candlemas 1596. With clause of
warrandice, under the proviso that if at any time provision is obtained for the stipend
of the said kirk from the thirds of benefices or otherwise, then Mr. Patrick shall
renounce to Mr. James or his successors, and the masters of said College, the whole or
part of the above victual. With clause of registration. Dated and signed at St.
Andrews, 15th December 1595. AVitnesses, Alexander Clepen, Stewart of the said
College, Andrew Pirie, porter there, James Maull and John Hendersoun, students
there. Signed, ' Mr. James Martine, prowest of Sanct Saluatoris College, Mr. Dauid
Monypennie, Mr. Jhone Petrie, Mr. James Ross, Mr. Villiam Vederburne, Mr. Patrik
Peat.' [3285, Box 87.
1304. 10th January 1596.] Precept of Clare Constat by John [Erskine], second
Earl of Mar, for infefting Jasper Graham, as true, lawful, and nearest heir of
his brother-german, AValter Graham, in the land of Blair-Sesnoch, lands of Garturs,
Over and Nether, lying in the shire of Perth : Reserving a liferent terce to
Isobella Kinross, mother of the said Jasper. Dated and signed at the Castle of
Stirling, 10th January 1595-6. Witnesses, James Kinros of Kippenros, George, his
brother, and James, his son and heir, with Andrew Buchanan, servant of the earl.
[275, Box 9.
1305. 22nd January 1596.] Procuratory of Resignation by John Home of West
Eestoun, directed to . . . [names blank], for resigning into the hands of King James the
Sixth his 'aucht husband-land,' called the mains of Wester Eestoun, with the easter
corn-mill and walk-mill of West Restoun and mill of Howburn, in the barony of
Coldingham and shire of Berwick ; also the ' aucht husband-lands ' of Abchester and
Bastelrig, in the lordship of Plandergaist, Berwickshire, formerly held of the abbey
of Coldingham and now of the king. Dated and signed at AVest Restoun, 22nd
January 1595-6. AVitnesses, George Dunse, Henry Purdie and Alexander Auchin
craw, the granter's servants, and others. [1025, Box 28.
1306. 3rd February 1596.] Charter by Robert Crichton in Cluny, in terms of a
contract, dated at St. Andrews, 1st December 1595, alienating to Mr. William
Ramsay in Nether Friertoun the lands of Nether Friertoun, teindsheaves, etc.,
inclusive, in the lordship of the priory of St. Andrews and the sheriffdom of Fife : To
be held in fee and heritage from the granter in free blench, and of the king in feu
farm, for fifty merks yearly. At St. Andrews, 3rd February 1595-6. Writer of deed,
Alan AVatson, son of Charles Watson, notary public. AVitnesses, Andrew Cokburn
of Tretoun, John Carstairs, merchant, and Robert Name, clothier, citizens of St.
Andrews, and others. [1884, Box 48.
1307. 9th February 1596.] Precept of Sasine by Adam Cuninghame of Auchin-
hervie, directed to Eobert Schaw, junior, of Bargarrane, for infefting James Schaw
of Grenok, as heir of his father, John Schaw, in a 3s. 4d. land of the lands of
Drummuling and Spango Cuninghame, in the shire of Eenfrew, as in No. 811 supa.
Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 9th February 1595-6, before Hugh Montgomery of
Hesilhead, Hugh Montgomery, his son, Walter Stewart, brother-german of Mathew
Stewart of Barscube, and others. [576, Box 16.

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1308. 19th February 1596.] Contract between Mr. Thomas Gilbert, advocate,
with consent of Christian Henderson, his spouse, on one part, and John Gardin, litster
and burgess of Edinburgh, on the other part, by which the former alienate to the latter
the easter booth (occupied by William Gairdin, baker, son of said John, and Janet Reid
his spouse), and another booth (occupied by George Cowstoun, cook) in the tenement
at the head of Niddrie's Wynd, formerly belonging to the late James Wricht [sic, I.
AA7eicht], as described in No. 615 supa [cf. also Nos. 1038 and 1203], for the sum of
2000 merks Scots, under the conditions specified. At Edinburgh, 19th February 1595-6.
AVitnesses, Alexander Reid, writer, Michael Dalzell, his servitor (writer of deed), Thomas
Finlasoun, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, the said AAllliam Gairdin, and Samuel
Moresoun, servitor of Mr. Thomas. Signed by all the parties. [1589, Box 41.
1309. 9th March 1596.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
charter of sale, dated at Teilling, 18th February 1595-6, by David Maxwell of
Teilling, and Hugh Maxwell, his son, in favour of John Robertson alias Reid,
younger, of Straloch, and Margaret Ruthven, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs,
etc., conveying, in consideration of 825 merks Scots, the whole lands of Craye,
occupied by the said John and his sub-tenants, in the barony of Balnachruchie and shire
of Perth : To be held of the granter and his heirs. Reddendo, sixteen merks in name
of feu-farm yearly. Thomas, Robert, and Hugh Maxwell, brothers-german of the said
David Maxwell, witness his charter, along with Alexander Robertson alias Reid,
burgess of Dundee, John Makintosh alias Maconeill of Kilnachragan, Robert Gray, son
of the late James Gray of Buttergask, William Graham, servant of granter, Andrew
Gib and Rannald Broun, notaries. Sasine given 9th March 1595-6. Walter Reid,
younger, in Rattray, is bailie. Witnesses, Robert Makewne in Lair, John Williamsoun
there, Robert Grant alias Mackalay, John Murray, servant of grantee, James Mane,
servant of notary. Rannald Broun, notary public. [293, Box 9.
1310. 15th March 1596.] Letters by Andrew Pitblado of that Ilk, immediate
superior to Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, of his two-twelfth parts of the town arid lands
of Kilmaron, appointing procurators [names blank] to resign these lands, in the sheriffdom
of Fife [cf. also No. 182 supa], into the hands of the king, in favour of the said Henry,
resigning all claim of superiority. At Cupar, 15th March 1595-6. Signed by granter.
Witnesses, John Paterson of Hilltarvit, Patrick Lindsay, fiar of Kirk-Forther, and
David Lindsay, his brother, with others. Andrew Glasfurd, son of Patrick Glasfurd,
burgess of Cupar, writer of the deed. [2006, Box 51.
1311. 31st March 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at the church of Kilbryid, 16th November 1595, by Sir James Maxwell of
Calderwood, knight, directed to James Thomesoun in Park of Maldislie, for infefting
Robert AA7eir, as lawful and nearest heir of the late Alexander Weir of Halcraig, his
father, in the lands of Weitsehaw, extending to a £6 land, in the barony of Maldislee
and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept, William Hamiltoun of Overtoun, Alexander
Lindesay of Dunrod, James Hamilton of Stanehous, and John Hamiltoun in Newtoun.
Sasine given 31st March 1596. James Hamilton of Stanehous, Adam Bruce, servant
of Sir James Maxwell, William Clyid in Lawbank, and Patrick Fairlie, servant in
Hamilton, witnesses. John Robertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [282, Box 9.
1312. 20th April 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of dare
constat (dated at Stirling Castle, 10th January 1595-6) by John, Earl of Mar, for infefting
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Jasper Grahame, as heir of his brother-german, Walter Graham, in the lands of
Blairsesnoch, Over and Nether Garturs, etc., in the shire of Perth : Reserving her life
rent terce to Isabella Kinross, mother of said Jasper. Witnesses to precept, James
Kinross of Kippenross, James, his son and heir-apparent, and George, brother of the
elder James, and others, as in No. 1304. Sasine given on 20th April 1596, by George
Forrester of Arnevicker, bailie. AVitnesses, Charles Forrester, his son, Walter Graham
in Borland of Cardross, John Naper in Garturs, Robert M'Faitt at the mill of Inchrie,
and others. Notary, James Muschett, of Dunblane diocese. [2260, Box 57,
1313. 8th May 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
precept of dare constat, dated 20th May 1588, No. 1160 supa, in favour of Gilbert
Neilson. Sasine given by John Neilson in Kirkland, as bailie, on 8th May 1596.
Witnesses, Edward and William Neilson in Barncailze, John Moresoun, servant of said
bailie, and AVilliam Kirkpatrick, servant of John Black, notary public. Peter Turner,
of Glasgow diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1290, Box 34.
1314. 10th May 1596.] Charter by William Mure of Glanderstoun, in terms of a
contract (dated at Glasgow, 18th April 1595) between him and William Mure, his son
and apparent heir, born of Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, alienating to the younger
William the 33s. 4d. land of Boghall and others named and described in charter of
22nd August 1559, No. 704 supa: To be held from the granter of the king and his
successors, paying to the king £7, 10s. Scots yearly and other duties in the old rental
of Kilwinning, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Glanderston, 10th May 1596.
AVitnesses, William Hamiltoun of Dungarnok craig, Constantine Stevinsoun in Mains
of Fernines, John Darroch in Glanderstoun, and John Dunlop, notary. Signed, ' Wylzi
Mr. of Glanderstoun.' [2344, Box 60.
1315. 15th May 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th May 1596. Witnesses to sasine, Thomas Patoun,
servant to said William Muir, Mr. John Gilleis, and Ronald Kirkwood, both in
Fulwodheid, Hugh Montgomerie in Boghall, and others. John Dunlop, notary.
[515, Box 15.
1316. c. 1596.] Instrument narrating that John Douglas, burgess of Craill, and
Helen Wod [not very legible], his spouse, resigned in the hands of Andrew Moncrieff,
one of the bailies of Craill, a tenement on the south side of Market-gate (' vici foralis '),
having the tenement of Alexander Moncreiff, burgess, on east, and that of the heirs of
the late John Kid on west ; and that in favour of David Beynsoune, burgess, and Agnes
Alexander, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and of their lawful heirs, etc., who were then
duly infeft. The date of this instrument is illegible, but John Makesoun, clerk of the
burgh, is notary, who signs similar documents. The witnesses are AA7illiam Lermonth
and Thomas Cunynghame, burgesses, Thomas AVod, doctor ('medico'), and David
AA7emyss, notary public. [1239, Box 33.
1317. 4th June 1596.] Discharge in form of instrument by John Schankis,
flesher and burgess of Culross, in favour of George Bruce, of 100 merks secured over
a saltpan lying at St. Mungo's Saltpans, formerly belonging to Mr. John Colvile.
Culross, 4th June 1596. Witnesses, James Blaw, bailie of Culross, Robert Maistertoun,
burgess there, David Bar, burgess there, and George Balcanquall in Kirkcaldy. John
Forret, notary.. [1125, Box 30,

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1318. 23rd June 1596.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Baid, burgess
of the burgh of Culross, resigned into the hands of James Blaw, one of the bailies of
said burgh, in favour of George Bruce, the half of a saltpan in said burgh, lying
between David Baid's lands on east, and a waste place of John Porterfield's on the
west [cf. No. 1299 supra], the other half of said pan being possessed by Bruce, to whom
sasine was duly given on 23rd June 1596. AA7itnesses, Mr. James Primrose, burgess of
Culross, John Sandis there, James Baid, Salter there, and William Symyngtoun in
Barrestoun. John Forret, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [2131, Box 54.
1319. 6th September 1596.] Charter by ' Grissillida ' Myretoun, eldest lawful
daughter of David Myretoun of Randerstoun, proprietrix of the lands underwritten,
and the said David for his interest, also with consent of Grissillida's husband,
David Myretoun, lawful son of Thomas Myretoun of Cambo, in terms of a contract
between the above parties, with Thomas Myretoun and his son and heir-apparent,
AVilliam Myretoun, younger of Cambo, as cautioners, alienating to Ninian Makmorrane,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elspeth Purdy, his wife, the lands of Rander
stoun and Ladylands, with tower, etc. ; also the lands of Newton, in the constabulary
and parish of Craill and shire of Fife : To be held blench of Grissillida and her heirs
for one penny Scots. Dated at Randerston, 6th September 1596. Witnesses, Alexander
Forbes of Reres, and Alexander Cuningham, fiar of Barns. Thomas Mortoun and Adam
Lautie, notaries public. [1133, Box 30.
1320. 10th November 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept dated at Finlastoun, 10th November 1596, by the provost and prebendaries of
the collegiate church of Kilmaurs, narrating that Margaret Cunninghame, lawful
daughter of James, Earl of Glencairn, and Robert Cunninghame of Gilbertfield, Adam
Cunninghame of Auchinharvie, and Donald Cunninghame of Aickinbar, her curators,
obtained decree before the lords of council on 21st July 1595, against William Cunning
hame, now of Tourlands, son and apparent heir of the late James Cunninghame of Tour-
lands, his father, for 2000 merks, the value of her marriage, modified as described, for
which she is to be infeft in two annualrents, amounting to 110 merks 8s. 4d., from the
lands of Southuik, bailiary of Cunninghame and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to charter,
John Mathie, Mungo Tailfeir, Thomas Fairlie and Eobert Cunyngham, servitors of
said Earl. Charter signed by William Cunyngham, prebendary of Fluiris, Hew Glen of
Linthills, prebendary of Kilmaurs, the provost [name blank] and the said Earl, as
patron. Sasine given by Thomas Fairlie, 10th November 1596, to Eobert Tode, acting
for said Margaret. Witnesses, Eobert Armour in Thridpart, Peter Or in Langsyde,
Edward Armour in Quhytrig. Notary, Thomas Boill, of Glasgow diocese. [2322,
Box 59.
1321. 17th November 1596.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Eig of
Carberry with his own hands gave sasine to Helen Cranstoun, daughter of Sir John
Cranstoun of that Ilk, future spouse of Mr. Mungo Rig, eldest son of said James, of
the lands of Easter and Wester Trowis and Eymetthillis, extending to fifty-four acres ;
that part of Carbarrye on the back side of the hill of Carbarrye, extending to fifty-six
acres, and of the Mains of Carbarrye, all in the lordship of Musselburgh, shire and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh; also of an annualrent of two chalders — one-third wheat,
one-third barley, and one-third meal — from the said Mains lands. Sasine given to
Alexander Cranstoun, brother-german of Sir John, as attorney for his niece, 17th
November 1596. Witnesses, Mr. Mungo Rig and Robert Rig, sons of the granter,

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James Logane, his servitor, David Home, servitor of the laird of Cranstoun, and Thomas
AVricht in Mussilburgh. George Bennett, notary public. [1552, Box 40.
1322. 3rd December 1596.] Extract or Copy of Retour of Inquest, made in the
Tolbooth of Dalkeith before George Heich, bailie of that burgh and regality, on 3rd
December 1596, by William Calderwood, senior, WiUiam Calderwood, junior, James
Allane, Hector Trumbill, William Brown, Matthew Bailzie, senior, Matthew Bailzie,
junior, William Murray, James Vaich, junior, WiUiam Trumbill, Thomas Greif, John
Greif, James Cas, John Hog, and Andrew Forsyth [all residents in Dalkeith], who on
oath declared that the late Robert Cwninghame, father of Robert Cwninghame, died
last seised in the three parts of a cottage land on the south side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, as described in No. 1040 supra ; that the younger Robert is the nearest and
lawful heir of his late father, and he is of lawful age ; that the lands are held
in chief of AVilliam, Earl of Morton, in feu-farm for a payment of 10s. yearly, and
for a common plea at the head courts of Dalkeith; that the lands are valued at
said feu-farm yearly, and are in non-entry for  years. Copied from the principal
in the chancery of the regality of Dalkeith by Archibald Millar, writer and director.
[1682, Box 43.
1323. 3rd December 1596.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of AVilliam AA7aich,
designed in No. 1039 supa, following on a precept (dated 1st December 1596), in terms
of a charter of sale by the said Robert Cunninghame, of the said three parts of a cottage
land. Sasine given by George Heich, as bailie, 3rd December 1596. AVitnesses, Thomas
Gyffert in Dalkeith, AVilliam Trumbill there, Lancise Gawie and AVilliam Anderson,
Serjeants. Archibald Millar, notary. [1683, Box 43.
1324. 7th February 1597.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date given,
John Lundy of Stratharlie and John Johnsoun, miller of the mill of 'Johnesonis
myln,' compeared before the notary and witnesses, and the former demanded from the
latter the ' watter maill ' and duties, etc., owing to him for the water dams of the said
Johnson's mill in years bygone, to which John Johnsoun replied that he had paid the
yearly duties to Andrew Lundy, tacksman of Stratharlie ; nevertheless, he offered to
agree with the said John Lundy, and to pay him in future the usual dues for the
'licence and tollerance of the said watter dammes.' This offer John Lundy wholly
rejected without present payment of all bygone dues, and new conditions for the said
licence. John Lundy then directed the notary to read and intimate to the miller the
letter of licence, etc., granted to the late Cristan Lundy, tenant of Johnson's mill, and
John Auchmouthie, her spouse, given for her lifetime only (dated at Stratharlie, 2nd
April 1562). After the reading of which, John Lundy discharges the said John John
soun of the licence of the ' vmaist [uppermost] dam, callit the mid dam,' in all time
coming, and immediately thereafter John Lundy, according to the custom, passed to
the ground of the said dam, ' dammit in and standing vpon the said John Lundy's
propirtie of Stratharlie, to the great hurt and skayth of his heretage, as he affirmit, and
did cast doun the samyn, and that without ony maner of stop or stay of the ganging
of the said mylne.' Whereupon John Lundy asked instruments. These things were
done at the mill of Johnesonis mill, also at the aqueduct and the upper station of the
waters of said mUl, on 7th February 1596-7. AVitnesses, Robert Lundy, Nicolas Bell,
and Thomas Archibald, all in Stratharlie, Thomas Johnesoun in Johnesoun's mill, and
Andrew Bousie there. Mr. Thomas AA7od, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[720, Box 21.

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1325. 14th February 1597.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Gotherson,
burgess of Northberwick, resigned into the hands of Robert Oliver, one of the bailies
of said burgh, the house called 'the Smithy' ('fabricam') on the east [or south ?] side
of the market-cross, gate, or street of said burgh, bounded between the lands of Robert
Broun on east, the common of the burgh on west and south, and the public way on
north [cf. No. 1193 supa], in favour of his son and apparent heir, William Gother
son, and his spouse, Katherine Baillie, reserving Adam's liferent. Sasine given
14th February 1596-7. AA7itnesses, Thomas Greg, minister at North Berwick, John
Allen, Henry Smyth, burgesses of burgh, James Trayll there, and Robert Todrig,
serjeant of burgh. Robert Lauder, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1914,
Box 49.
1326. 18th February 1597.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting in feu
farm to James Balfour of Eister Torrie and Alexander Balfour, his eldest son, sole
tenants and possessors of the lands, and whose predecessors also were native tenants beyond
the memory of man, and hereditary rentallers and feu-farmers, the whole lands of Torrie
Easter, in the stewartry of Menteith and sheriffdom of Perth : To be held to the grantees
and their heirs-male of the king and his successors. Reddendo, £8, 12s. Scots of old
feu-farm, and sixteen pence of augmentation =£8, 13s. 4d., with their portion of marts,
and doubling the feu-farm the first year of entry of heirs ; also building, having, and
maintaining on said lands a good large garden, well ditched and fenced with hawthorn,
saughs, alders, aspens, with planting of ashes, planes, and elms, according to the rate
of said lands — namely, for each silver merk three trees, for the complete circuit of their
gardens, with sowing of broom, the upkeep of woods and groves, where they are, were,
or can be had, by ditching ('fossationem') and 'haning,' and for sowing hemp and flax
outside the garden enclosure and not within. They also shall maintain honourable
houses sufficient for the lands, and shall have stanks and pools for fish, where the same
are possible, and a necessary policy corresponding to the ground ; with other conditions
as in charters of the period. [Cf. Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 528, et ceteris.]
Dated at Halyrudehous, 18th February 1596-7. [817, Box 23.
1327. 18th February 1597.] Precept of Sasine, in terms of said charter, and of
same date, 18th February 1596-7. [818, Box 23.
1328. 10th March 1597.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating at length
and confirming the charter, dated 28th August 1589, No. 1189 supa, by Malcolm
Stewart of Boghall, to Hugh Montgomerie in Boghall and Margaret Montgomerie,
his spouse, of the various lands named in that writ, under reservation of a liferent to
Margaret Park, Malcolm's spouse, and mother of Hugh Montgomerie — these lands
having been apprised from their former owner, AVilliam Mure of Glanderstoun, as in
No. 1173 supa. Confirmed in due form at Holyrood house, 10th March 1596-7.
[2135, Box 54.
1329. 26th March 1597.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King
James the Sixth, dated 18th February 1596-7, in terms of a charter of same date, No.
1326 supa, of the lands of Torrie Easter, granted to James Balfour and Alexander
Balfour, his eldest son. Sasine given 26th March 1597, by James Blakwood, one of
the depute-stewarts of Menteith, to Archibald Dow, attorney for grantees. AA7itnesses,
William Schaw of Knokhill, George Schaw, fiar of Knokhill, and James Schaw, son of
said William, AVilliam Karrick, servitor of said William, and John Fledger, servitor

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of said George. John Fogo, of Dunkeld diocese, by royal authority notary. [1465,
Box 38.
1330. 15th July 1597.] Letter of Lease by Adam [Erskine], commendator of
Cambuskenneth, with consent of the convent, in favour of James Erskine, son lawful
of the late Alexander Erskine of Gogar, letting to him, his heirs, etc., the teindsheaves
of the lands of Powis of Cambuskenneth, in the parish and lordship of Cambuskenneth
and shire of Clackmannan, for the term of nineteen years from date, at a yearly rental
of twenty merks Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th July 1597. AVitnesses, Anthone
Bruce, burgess of Stirling, Walter Callendar of Bordy, Richard Cas, writer, and John
Cas, his servant, writer of deed. Signed by the commendator and 'Ro*. McCalay,
chanone of Cambuskyneth.' Seal attached, bad impression. [637, Box 19.
1331. 15th July 1597.] Letters of Tack or Lease by the same commendator in
favour of James Erskyne, granting to him for the joint lives of himself and his
heir-male, successively, and for nineteen years thereafter, the teindsheaves of the
said lands of Powis of Cambuskenneth, for a yearly rental of £6, 13s. 4d. At
Edinburgh, 15th July 1597. AVitnesses as in preceding writ. Signed as above.
[1866, Box 48.
1332. 2nd August 1597.] Letter of Tack by Alexander, Lord Home, commendator
of the abbey of Jedburgh, setting and letting to Mr. AVilliam Cranstoun, fiar of that
Ilk, for his lifetime, and to his heir or heirs for nineteen years after his decease, the
teindsheaves, both parsonage and vicarage, of the town and lands of Nether Craling,
lying in the sheriffdom of Roxburgh, and belonging to the abbey of Jedburgh. Entry
at date. Yearly rental, forty-eight bolls ' straikit meill,' one chalder wheat, and one
chalder bear, or 6s. 8d. Scots for each boll of meal, wheat, or bear. Dated at Edinburgh,
2nd August 1597. The deed is written by David Anderson, servitor to Adam Lautie,
writer in Edinburgh, and signed 'Alexr. 1. Home.' Witnesses, Sir Thomas Lyon of
Auldbar, knight, John Cranstoun of Moreistoun, and Andrew Kneland, writer in Edin
burgh. [371, Box 11.
1333. 24th August 1597.] Charter by Isobella, first-born daughter of the late John
Shaw of Grenok, of her free will, granting to her husband, Gavin Lindsay, lawful son
of James Lindsay of Overschelis, an annualrent of 300 merks, upliftable from her late
father, John Shaw, and James Shaw, her brother, from the twenty-merk lands of Finnart
[as of date 12th January 1594, No. 1272 supra] : To be held blench of the granter.
Dated at Dunrode, 24th August 1597. Witnesses, Alexander Lyndsay, younger, of
Schelis, Robert, his brother, Alexander Lyndsay, younger, of Dunrod, Robert Lyndsay
of Vicarlands, notary, writer of deed, and others. [434, Box 1 2.
1334. 25th August 1597.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on precept in
the preceding charter. Sasine given by James Lindsay of Overschelis, father of the
grantee, as bailie, on 25th August 1597. AA7itnesses, Robert Lindsay, brother of Gavin,
and others. [958, Box 26.
1335. 25th August 1597.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Cassillis, in
favour of Oliver Baird of Kilquhenze, as nearest and lawful heir of his late father,
John Baird of Kilquhenze [cf. No. 1105 supa], in the two-merk lands of Drummvlling
alias Carsbeg, and others named (a five-merk land in all), in the earldom of Carrick and

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shire of Ayr : Held blench of the granter. Maybole, 25th August 1597. Witnesses, Sir
Thomas Kennedy of Culzeane, knight, John Chalmer of Troquhane, Gilbert Ros, writer
in Maybole, and Adam Luif, his servant. [670, Box 20.
1336. 1st September 1597.] Charter by AA7alter Cowan, merchant and burgess
of Stirling, granting to Christian Cowan, lawful daughter of himself and Janet
Alschunder, his wife, his right to eleven bolls one firlot of oats, and seven bolls and
a half boll bear, being the half of an annualrent of twenty-two and a half bolls of oats
and fifteen bolls bear in which he was infeft by John, Earl of Mar, upliftable from the
lands of Bowhouse of Alloa, in the shire of Clackmannan, mortgaged for the sum of
£1000 Scots ; the annualrent to be held of the granter for two pennies Scots of blench-
farm. Dated at Stirling, 1st September 1597. Witnesses, John Muschet, sheriff-clerk
of Stirling, John Donaldson, merchant there, Andrew Liddell, tailor there, and James
Fogo, writer of deed. An indorsation records that 'Christian Cowan was wife to
James Short.' [2205, Box 56.
1337. 20th October 1597.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of
dare constat by Alexander Seatoun of Meldrum, superior, dated at Meldrum, 17th
September 1586, directed to William Seatoun at Mill of Balcarn (?), as bailie, setting
forth that John Seaton of Auchinhuif is the undoubted and hereditary laird of the
lands, tower, and mill of Auchinhuif, in the parish of Tarves and shire of Aberdeen, and
that by a contract of same date it was provided that Helen Urquhart, his wife, so
long as she remained a widow, should have the liferent of the lands, and George
Seatoun, their eldest son and heir-apparent, the possession— reserving the frank
tenement of the lands to the said John. Witnesses to precept, Mr. George Seaton,
chancellor of Aberdeen, John Seaton in Kirktoun of Bourtie, William Gordon, brother-
german of the ' paterfamilias ' of Brathco, and Alexander Seaton, younger son of John
of Auchinhuif. Sasine given 20th October 1597, to Arthur Seaton in Ardconnan,
procurator for Helen Urquhart, wife of the late John Seaton of Auchinhuif, and George
Seaton. Witnesses, Thomas Yet, at mill of Auchinhuif, Andrew Howison, and other
servants of George Seaton. Notary, James Murray, of Aberdeen diocese. [2265,
Box 57.
1338. 17th January 1598.] Letters of Procuratory by Katherine Bisset, only
surviving daughter and heiress of the late William Bissett, chirurgeon, burgess of
Edinburgh, born betwixt him and the late Katherine Dick, his spouse, also heiress of
her said mother, and of her late sister, Abigail Bissett, with consent of her husband,
James Elphinstone of Woodside, brother-german of Sir George Elphinstone of Blythes-
wood, knight, and with consent of her uncles, George Bisset, burgess of Aberdeen
(lately her tutor), and Alexander Bisset in Slainefield, for their interests, appointing
Robert Coltart, notary, David Chyrnsyde, burgess of Glasgow, and John Leirmonth,
messenger, as procurators, for resigning the following annualrents, etc.— (1) an annual-
rent of 200 merks from the lands of Alloa, due by John, Earl of Mar, and Annabella
Murray, his mother ; (2) 200 merks from the lands of Cowthroppill in the lordship of
Preston, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, constabulary of Haddington, due by James Adamson,
burgess, Edinburgh, and James Adamson, younger, his son; (3) £100 from the lands
of Hill in the lordship of Hailes, etc., by William Learmonth of Hill, with consent of
Euphame Lamb, his mother, and Margaret Hepburn, his spouse ; (4) £20 due from the
late Mr. Thomas Gilbert, advocate ; (5) a tenement formerly belonging to the heirs of
the late Katherine Panter, daughter and heir of the late George Panter, and of old

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pertaining to the monastery of Cambuskenneth, lying upon the south side of the High
Street of Edinburgh, and bounded betwixt the lands of the late Patrick Scott and
Mr. Richard Spens, advocate, on west, the lands formerly of the late James Aikman
and now of David Dickesoun on east, and the lands of the late Gilbert Dick, adjoining
the back land of said tenement on the south ; with that ' yeard or taill ' of said tenement,
'lyand betuix the stabillis and the chop' and waste lands belonging to said Gilbert
Dick, ' and the stabillis adjacent to the south gavillis ' of the lands of William Littill
and Robert Gourlay respectively, on the north, the 'Kow-gaitt' on south, William
Littill's lands on west, and the said David Dickesoun's lands on east- — in favour of the
granter's husband, James Elphinstone, and of herself, in conjunct fee, etc. [under
certain conditions relating to two annualrents — one mortgaged by James Rig, son of
James Rig of- Carberry, with consent of his father, and Margaret Ramsay, his mother- —
and another by Mr. John Keine, writer in Edinburgh, and Janet Strang, his spouse].
At Edinburgh and Glasgow, 17th and 20th January 1597-8. Witnesses, John
Buchanan, writer, and the said Robert Coltart and Alexander Barbour, his servitors,
AA7illiam Anderson, son of ' the gudman of Wodsyde,' and James Justice, notary public,
Robert Chirnside of Over Possill, commissary of Glasgow, and Samuel Chirnside, his
brother, James Lichtbody, burgess of Glasgow, John Colquhoun, notary, and others.
Two seals attached — those of George and Katherine Bisset. Charges not very
legible, apparently a bend between a bird and a star. Legends : ' S. Georgii Bvssit,'
' S. Katerine Bvssit.' [2305, Box 59.
1339. 9th February 1598.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof,
in presence of Cornelius Inglis, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, Thomas
AVricht, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Magdalene Thomson, resigned by their
procurator, Patrick Mayne, a tenement on the north side of the High Street, formerly
belonging to Adam Johnstone, afterwards to the late Andrew Stevenson, merchant,
and bounded by the lands of the late Robert Haliburton, the late John Con [cf. 5th
September 1512 ante], the late AVilliam Adamson, the heirs of Mr. Richard Hopper, and
the late Adam Small, as described, with an annualrent of five merks 10s. from another
tenement immediately adjoining, in favour of John Stevenson of Pitroddie, who duly
received sasine, whereupon he resigned the same subjects in favour of Andrew
Stevenson, his brother-german, burgess in Edinburgh, who, on receiving sasine,
again resigned them in favour of himself and Isobella Wilkie, his spouse, and their
heirs, and was infeft accordingly. Done on the lands, 9th February 1597-8, in
presence of Andrew Stevenson, son and heir-apparent of the said John Stevenson, James
Stevenson, brother of the said John, and other witnesses. Mr, Alexander Guthre,
common clerk of burgh, notary. [465, Box 13.
1340. 31st March 1598.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. Thomas
Lumsden, parson of Kinkell, and Elizabeth Stewart, his spouse, in presence of Master
David Rait, principal of the King's College of Aberdeen, Master Peter Udny, sub-
principal, regents and others, as superiors of the subjects, resigned the ' manse ' and place
presently occupied by Mr. Thomas, with the close, houses, buildings, hill-croft, teind
sheaves, etc., common pasturage, etc., 'lyand betuix the hospitall hill at the southe, the
kirkyeard of Snaw [St. Mary of the Snow] at the northe, the landis of Sonesyid at the
vest, and the King's commonget at the eist' [see also 18th March 1594, No. 1275 supa],
for new infeftment in favour of the resigners : To be held of the College for 40s. Scots
yearly. Done on the ground of the said place, 31st March 1598. AVitnesses, William
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Balgoney, Walter AUirdes, servitor of Mr. Thomas Lumsden, Alexander Crukschank
and John Buchanan, servants of the College. Notary, Arthur Watt, A.M., of Aberdeen
diocese. [2900, Box 76.
1341. 10th April 1598.] Extract Retour of Service of Mariota Crawmond, as
nearest and lawful heir of her father, the late Mr. John Crawmond, advocate, in an
annualrent of £20 over the half lands of Wester Duddingston, regality of Kelso and
shire of Edinburgh, held in chief of the heirs of the late Sir Andrew Murray of Ardin-
gask, knight, for one penny Scots in name of blench ; the said annualrent being now in
the hands of Elizabeth Brown, relict of said Mr. John, who died in June 1597.
Edinburgh, 10th April 1598. Royal brieve attached. [1533, Box 40.
1342. 12th April 1598.] Instrument narrating that John Mwre, burgess of
Kirkcaldy, and Margaret Law, his wife, resigned in the hands of Michael Kirkcaldie,
one of the bailies of said burgh, an annualrent of £24 Scots, leviable on a tenement in
the west part of Kirkcaldy, on south side of High Street, George Boiswall's tenement
on the east, ' the lynkis of Abotishall ' on the west, and the commonty of the burgh
on the south, etc. [cf. No. 732 supa], in favour of Alexander Mwre, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh. 12th April 1598. Witnesses, David Huchone, John Makbeth,
burgesses of said burgh, John Gourlaw, carpenter, and James Stark, serjeant. Robert
French, common clerk of burgh, notary public. [288, Box 9.
1343. 13th April 1598.] Charter by Sir Walter Ogilvie of Findlature, knight
('eques auratus'), selling and alienating to John Grant of Freuquhye, and the heirs-
male of his body, whom failing, his heirs-male bearing the name of Grant, the town and
lands of Nether Kinmenitie (presently occupied by William Lyndsay, formerly in
Turreff), the town and lands of Over and Nether Tormoiris, the towns and lands of
Killeismondis, Over and Nether, and the Hauchis, with malt-house, and the ' Crageis-
croft' [cf. No. 1199 sup-a], with power of building a mill on any part of the lands,
all lying in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinlos and sheriffdom of Banff:
To be held from the granter of the king and his successors in feu-farm, instead
of the abbot of Kinlos, former superior. Reddendo to the king, or to Mr. Edward
Bruce, now abbot of Kinlos, as follows : — For Over and Nether Killeismondis, the
Hauchis, brew-house, and 'Crageis Croft,' £15, 6s. 8d. Scots money, with four bolls
custom oatmeal, four bolls two firlots custom oats, four wedders, eight geese, twenty-
two capons and thirty-two poultry, sixteen long carriages, and other services due and
wont ; for Over and Nether Tormoiris, £8 Scots in money, two bolls oatmeal and two
bolls oats, as above, two wedders, two geese, twelve capons, twelve poultry, sixteen
long carriages, and other services ; for the town and lands of Nether Kinmenitie,
£3 Scots money, and in 'lie rin mart siluer' the sum of 15s. 6d., with one boll of
oatmeal and one boll of oats, a wedder, a goose, six capons and six custom poultry, four
long carriages, with other services due and wont, as the ancient ferme-duty of the said
lands ; and for the seven bolls of custom oatmeal above-written, in money, the sum of
46s. 8d. ; for the seven bolls two firlots custom oats, 25s. ; seven custom wedders,
35s. ; eleven geese, 9s. 2d. ; for the forty capons, 26s. 8d. ; fifty poultry, 16s. 8d. ; the
thirty-two long carriages, 46s. 8d. ; with 40s. for grassums and in augmentation of
rental, in name of feu-farm, with the usual duplication, etc., and three suits of court,
when held at the monastery, one sasine taken on the lands of Killeismondis to be
sufficient for the whole. Dated at Nether Kinmenite, 13th April 1598. Witnesses,
John Gordon of Buckie, Archibald Grant of Balnatolme, Mr. James Grant of Ardneidlie,
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James Ogilvie of Blacok, George Ogilvie, bailie of CuUen, John Ogilvie of Myltoun,
James Ogilvie of Massindew, William Gibson of Sheriffmyln, and John Donaldson, his
servitor, writer of the charter. [1568, Box 40.
1344. 13th April 1598.] Charter [duplicate of the preceding] by Sir Walter
Ogilvie of Finlater, to John Grant of Freuquhye, and "of the whole lands of Nether
Kinminitie and others. Same date, witnesses, etc. [3097, Box 81.
1345. 13th AprU 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 13th April 1598, by Mr. James Grant of Ardneidlie, bailie.
AVitnesses, John Campbell of Calder, Robert Grant, brother-german of the grantee,
Alexander Hay in . . . [illegible], Alexander Fin in Cowperhill, Andrew Stewart in
Killeismondis, John Donaldson and James Reidheid, servitors of the notary, who is
WiUiam Gibson of Moray diocese. [2405, Box 61.
1346. 20th April 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by Sir
Robert Creichton of Cluny, knight, with consent of Dame Margaret Stewart, his spouse,
directed to Andrew Cokburne of Tretone, as bailie, for infefting Mr. William Ramsay
in the lands of Nether Frierton, with teindsheaves, in the lordship of the priory of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife, in terms of a charter of sale written by Alexander
Luklaw, notary public, and dated at Cluny, 30th March 1597. Witnesses to precept,
Andrew Broune, burgess of Perth, Archibald Campbell, granter's servitor, Mr. John
Cwming, brother-german of Alexander Cwming of Cultar, Thomas Marshall, and AAllliam
Fyff. Sasine given on 20th April 1598 by the said bailie. AVitnesses, Patrick Scott,
mariner in Dundee, John Reiff in Southeldmyln, Alexander AVilson in Frierton, and
John Raid there. Alexander Luklaw, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary, and
Mr. Andrew Allan, co-notary. [1310, Box 34.
1347. 5th May 1598.] Charter by James Lindesay of Fairgirth, hereditary pro
prietor of the lands named, with consent of James Lindesay, his son and heir-apparent,
and in terms of a contract between himself on the one part, and John Hamilton, rector
of Crawfurd-John, and James Hamilton of Liberton, his brother, as cautioner, on the
other part, of date 16th November 1597, selling and alienating to the said John
Hamilton, his heirs, etc., the four-pound lands of Gilchryscleuch, lying in the barony
of Crawfurd-John and sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held from the granter, of James
Hamilton of Liberton as superior, and of James Hamilton, his son and heir, in blench-
farm, etc. Dated at Sanquhar, 5th May 1598. Witnesses, James Lyndesay of Bercloy,
John Lyndesay of Auchinskeoch. John Creichtoun and Robert Bannatyne, notaries
public. Signed by granter and witnesses. Seal attached, a fess chequy between two
mullets in chief and one in base. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Lyndsay de Fairgirth.' [3203,
Box 83.
1348. 12th May 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
3rd May 1598, for infefting Robert Futhie, as son and heir of his deceased father,
Patrick Futhie of Foddismyln, in the mill of Culross, commonly called Foddismill, with
the multures described in No. 507 supra, in the barony of Abercromby and sheriffdom
of Fife. Sasine given by delivery of earth and stone, and also the ' clap ' of the mill,
12th May 1598, by William Rankeilour, burgess of Cupar, as bailie. Witnesses, Adam
Currie, farmer in Crumbie, Mr. Hugh Myllis, James Primrose, notary, and others.
John Paterson of Bandirrane, sheriff-clerk depute of Fife, notary public. [478, Box 14.

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1349. 12th May 1598.] Duplicate of preceding Sasine following on precept (dated
3rd May 1598). Sasine given 12th May 1598. Witnesses, Adam Currie, farmer in
Crumbie, Mr. Hugh Myllis, and James Prymroise, notary. John Patersone, clerk of the
shire of Fife, notary public, admitted by council. [1225, Box 33.
1350. 19th May 1598.] Charter by John Touris of Inverleith granting to Thomas
Hislop, shoemaker and burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Callender, his wife,
a piece of land in the west croft of Bristo, with garden and draw-well, bounded as
described in No. 1352 infra; also another garden, called the 'south yeard,' bounded as
described in charter of 14th January 1629 infra, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of
Inverleith and shire of Edinburgh: To be held blench of the granter. Dated at
Edinburgh, 19th May 1598. Precept of sasine directed to Charles Dikeson in Pot-
terraw. Witnesses, James Touris, the granter's lawful son, John Yule, the granter's
servitor, John Forrestar, burgess of Edinburgh, and Robert Fortoun (writer of deed),
servitor of George Mak, W.S. [2482, Box 64.
1351. 19th May 1598.] Sasine to Thomas Hislop and his wife, in terms of the
above charter, given by the said Charles Dikesoun on 19th May 1598. Witnesses,
Archibald Quhit, shoemaker, John Hill, shoemaker, James Louk, sheath-maker in Bristo
alias Potterraw, Thomas Robesoun, serjeant there, Alexander Crawfurd, shoemaker and
burgess of Edinburgh, and the above-named Robert Fortoun. Notary, George Mak.
[2483, Box 64.
1352. 19th May 1598.] Charter by John Touris of Innerleith, lord superior of
the subjects disponed, granting in favour of Thomas Davidson, merchant and burgess
of Jedburgh, a piece of land of the granter's west croft of Bristo, particularly bounded
and described, between the fore tenement and back garden of the late Matthew
Callender on the west, the fore and back land of Alexander Crawfurd, shoemaker,
burgess of Edinburgh, on the east, the lands of Matthew Carmichael and the Horsewynd
on the north [see also charter of date 14th January 1629], with a garden called the
' south yaird,' bounded as there described — which lands had been resigned by Thomas
Hislop, tanner in Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Callendar, his spouse : To be held blench
of the granter. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 19th May 1598. Witnesses as in
writ No. 1350, of same date. Seal attached in good condition, a bend charged with three
mullets ; crest defaced. Legend : ' S. Iohanis Touris Militis.' [858, Box 24.
1353. 19th May 1598.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given by Charles Dikesoun on 19th May 1598. Same notary and witnesses as
in preceding sasine. [2484, Box 64.
1354. 13th June 1598.] Charter by Alexander [Campbell], bishop of Brechin, as
superior of the lands, granting to his beloved Alexander Lindsay, son lawful and
heir-apparent of Alexander Lindsay, portioner of Kethik, his spouse Cristina Barclay,
and the longer liver of them, in conjunct fee, etc., the sunny-half of that sunny-half of
the lands of Kethick belonging to Alexander Lindsay, senior, in feu-farm; also the
sunny-half of that eighth part of the said lands, likewise belonging to him in feu-farm ;
also the grain mill of the said lands with mill lands ; also to the said Alexander Lindsay,
junior, the shady-half of the said sunny-half and of the said eighth part of the whole
lands, lying in the barony of Kethik, lordship of Brechin, and sheriffdom of Forfar ; all
which were resigned by the elder Lindsay : To be held to the grantees in feu-farm,

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reserving to the elder Lindsay and Agnes Lyell, his wife, their liferents. Reddendo
for the sunny-half and the grain mill, £5 Scots yearly, for the shady-half, £5, with
fourteen poultry and six capons for each half, and for the eighth part, 40s. Scots yearly,
one goose and a half, three capons, with eight poultry and a half boll of oats ; with
duplicand at entry of heirs and three suits at three head pleas held yearly at the palace
of Brechin. Charter written in the chamber (' cubiculo ') of the commissary of Brechin by
George Wricht, notary, and dated at Brechin, 13th June 1598. Witnesses, Mr. Paul
Fraser, precentor of Brechin, Thomas Lyell, bailie of the city of Brechin, George Arrott,
citizen there. Mr. Thomas Ramsay and John Norry, notaries public. [2434, Box 62.
1355. 22nd June 1598.] Charter by James Rig of Carberry, in terms of a contract
matrimonial (dated 27th May 1596) between himself, Margaret Ramsay, his spouse,
and Mr. Quintigern [Mungo] Rig, his son and heir, on one part, and Sir John Cranstoun
of that Ilk, knight, and Helena Cranstoun, his daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Quintigern and his heirs-male, whom failing, to his brother Abraham and his
heirs-male, whom failing, to Robert Rig, also Mungo's brother, the lands of Carberry,
etc., as referred to in the infeftments of Hugh Rig and Jonet Hoppar, the granter's
father and mother. [Cf. No. 476 supa.] Dated at Edinburgh, 22nd June 1598.
Witnesses, John Fischear and William Rig, merchants in Edinburgh, William Turnbull
of Symyngtoun, Mr. Richard Kene, son of Mr. John Kene, writer in Edinburgh, and
others. [1699, Box 44.
1356. 2nd July 1598.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as acting for his son,
Henry, Duke of Rothesay, Prince and Stewart of Scotland, granting the lands of
Glencoppok and others, as in No. 1105 supa, to Janet Kennedy, spouse of Oliver
Baird of Kilquhenzie, in liferent, and to their son, Gilbert Baird, in fee (as resigned
by the said Oliver Baird of Kilquhenzie, under reservation of his own liferent) : To be
held in fee and heritage for services due and wont. Dated at Holyroodhouse, 2nd
July 1598. [2657, Box 68.
1357. 19th July 1598.] Charter by William Young, fiar of Over Kinminity, in
terms of a contract (dated at Kinmynettie, 17th July 1598) between him, with consent
of his father, John Young, and John Grant of Freuchie, granting to the latter and his
heirs the whole lands of Over Kinminity, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of
Kinloss, and shire of Banff : To be held blench of the granter, with common pasture, free
ish and entry to Torresleische, King's Carne, and Auldmoir. Eeddendo, blench to the
granter, and to the king the feu-duty under the infeftment given by the late Walter
[Eeid], abbot of Kinloss, to the said John Young. Dated at Nether Kinminity,
19th July 1598. Signed by the granter, ' Wilhame Young in Murefauld w* my hand,'
and his father. Witnesses, John Gordon of Buckie, James Grant of Ardneidlie, Thomas
Grant in Lettoche, and Alexander Hay in Milderne. [2590, Box 66.
1358. 19th July 1598.] Another charter by the above William Young, fiar of
Over Kinminitie, alienating to John Grant of Freuchie the lands of Over Kinminitie :
To be held of the king in feu-farm for £5, 6s. 8d. yearly old rent, as in old infeftments,
for two bolls of oatmeal, price of the boll 6s. 8d., for two bolls of customs oats, price of
the boll 3s. 4d., for two wedders, price of each wedder 5s., for eight capons, price 6d.
each, sixteen poultry, price of the piece 4d., for two geese, price lOd. each, and in the
' rin mart siluer ' eleven shillings, and for areages and carriages and other dues 20s. in
money, and for augmentation 6s. 8d. yearly, extending in all to £9, 5s. 4d. Scots ; with

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duplicand at entry of heirs, and three suits of court at the Grange of Strathisla.
•Precept of sasine directed to Alexander Hay in Mulderne. At Nether Kinminitie,
19th July 1598. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2232, Box 56.
1359. 15th August 1598.] Charter by Mr. John Nimbill (minister of the gospel),
superior of the subjects, granting to William Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith, that
acre of arable land, formerly belonging to and resigned by William Calderwood, elder,
lying in the field called the Thorniecryiks, between the lands of Robert Portewis on the
south and of John Hering on the north. Reddendo, one penny blench. Dated and
signed by the granter at Dalkeith, 15th August 1598, and by the following witnesses :
Mr. Archibald Symsone, minister at Dalkeith, Mr. James Haistie, minister at Temple,
and Nathaniel Harlaw, minister at Ormistoun. [123, Box 4.
1360. 29th August 1598.] Charter by Hugh Montgomerie of Boghall selling and
alienating to Hugh Montgomerie of Braidstane his lands of Boghall, Bigholme, and
others, fully described of date 22nd August 1559, No. 704 supa, in the parish of Beith,
regality of Kilwinning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr : To be held of the
king in feu-farm. At Boghall, 29th August 1598. Witnesses, Hugh Montgomerie of
Hessilhead, Hugh Montgomery, his son, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding, notary public,
Mr. John Young, minister at Beith, Hugh Hamiltoun of Brownmuir, and James Philp,
servitor of grantee. [2398, Box 61.
1361. 8th September 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter of 15th
August 1598 [No. 1359 supa], in favour of William Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith,
of the acre of land there described. Sasine given on the 8th September 1598.
Witnesses, John Chistan and Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, William Anderson, serjeant,
and James Purves, servant to the notary public, Archibald Millar, clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, by royal authority. [128, Box 4.
1362. 20th December 1598.] Charter of Sale by James, Lord Borthwick, with
consent of James Borthuik, writer, by whom he is interdicted, conveying to William
Borthwick, his brother-german, and the lawful heirs of his body, whom failing, to the
granter and his heirs-male, the lands of Stow in Woddell, in the lordship of Stow,
regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of the granter. Reddendo,
£6, 13s. 4d. Scots of feu-farm; the lands not to be alienated without consent of John,
Master of Borthwick and his heirs-male. Dated at 'Potterraw,' 20th December 1598.
William Lauder, Archibald Law, and Gavin Thomesoun, witnesses. [204, Box 7.
1363. 29th December 1598.] Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept
in the charter of 22nd June 1598, No. 1355 supa, by James Rig of Carberry, granting
to his son and heir-apparent, Quintigern [Mungo] Rig, the whole lands of Carberry,
etc., except the lands in which Helen Cranstoun, wife of the said Mungo, is infeft under
their marriage contract [cf. No. 1321 supa], and reserving to Margaret Ramsay, wife of
the said James, her third part, with the new house built by him on the south side of the
enclosure adjoining the garden. Sasine given 29th December 1598 by Eobert Eig, also
son of the said James, as bailie. Witnesses, James Logan, clerk of the burgh of Canon
gate, Mr. George Nisbet, schoolmaster of Mussilburgh, George Newtoun, burgess there,
and George Sleich, servant of grantee. Extracted from the protocol book of the late
George Bennet, notary and clerk of the regality of Musselburgh, by John Cas, notary,
present clerk. [2192, Box 56.

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1364. 10th January 1599.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a contract of
date 30th December 1598, George Mak, writer, as procurator for John M'quhirrie and
Jean Boig, his spouse, duly resigned the mansion of the Earl of Argyll, as in writ of
date 30th March 1574 supa (the tenement on the east being described as formerly of
the heirs of Nicolas Spathie, afterwards of the late John Gilbert), in favour of George
Todrig and Eobert Preston, merchant, burgesses of Edinburgh, to whom sasine was
given by John Morieson, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, on 10th January 1598-9.
AVitnesses, Patrick Moreis, merchant, burgess, Mr. James Hay, servant of notary, John
Blak and Alexander Strabrok, Serjeants. [2971, Box 78.
1365. 30th January 1599.] Precept of Clare Constat by John Touris of Innerleith
for infefting Isobella, Susan, and Elizabeth Strudgeon, daughters of the late
Robert Strudgeon, scabbard-maker ('vaginarius') and dweller in the Potterraw, as heirs
of their father, in a portion of the granter's west croft of Bristo, being the tenement
first described in the charter of 14th January 1629 infra: To be held blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 30th January 1598-9. Witnesses, James Towrs, the
granter's lawful son, Charles Strudgeon, scabbard-maker and burgess of Edinburgh,
George Mak, writer in Edinburgh, with others. Seal appended, in good condition, as in
No. 1352 supa; crest, two towers. Memorandum indorsed of sasine on same date.
[859, Box 24.
1366. 30th January 1599.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above precept of
dare constat. Sasine given by Charles Dikesoun, 30th January 1598-9. Witnesses,
Thomas Robesoun, serjeant of the barony of Innerleith, James Louk, scabbard-maker,
Luke Lyn and James Schaw, shoemakers in the Potterrow. Notary, George Mak.
[2485, Box 64.
1367. 27th February 1599.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming the
charter, No. 1360 supa (dated at Boghall, 29th August 1598), by Hugh Montgomerie of
Boghall, selling and alienating to Hugh Montgomerie of Braidstane the lands of Boghall
and others, as in No. 704 supra, 22nd August 1559. Witnesses to charter confirmed,
Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead, Hugh, his son, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding,
Mr. John Young, minister at Beith, and others. Confirmation dated at Holyroodhouse,
27th February 1598-9. See Begistr-um Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 862. [2998, Box 79.
1368. 1st March 1599.] Charter by John Touris of Inverleith, superior of the
lands, granting to Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, that piece of land in the
west croft of Bristo, referred to of date 30th January 1599, No. 1365 supra, and
particularly described of date 14th January 1629 infra, lying on the south side of the
Horse Wynd, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith, and shire of Edinburgh,
resigned by Isobella, Susanna, and Elizabeth Strudgeons, daughters and heirs of the
late Robert Strudgeon, scabbard-maker in the Potterrow : To be held blench of the
granter. Edinburgh, 1st March 1598-9. Signed by the granter. AVitnesses, James
Touris, his second son, John Bellenden of Bakspittell, Peter Howme in Blacader,
William Scott, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Mortoun, servant of granter 12778'
Box 72. L
1369. 1st March 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
the above charter of 1st March 1598-9, by John Towris of Inverleith, superior, in
favour of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh. Sasine given 1st March

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1598-9, by Charles Diksoun in the Potterraw alias Bristo, as bailie. Witnesses,
Luke Lyn, shoemaker in Potterraw, Thomas Robesoun, serjeant there, James Schaw,
shoemaker there, and Robert Stevinsoun, shoemaker there. Notary, George Mak.
[2923, Box 77.
1370.' 10th March 1599.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as administrator for
his son, Prince Henry, narrating and confirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 8th
March 1598-9) by John Crawford of Kilbirny in favour of his wife, Margaret Blair,
granting to her in liferent the lands of the Nether-mains of Kilbirny, occupied by
AA7illiam Allan, AVilliam Bryden, and John Anderson, the Over or Upper Mains of
Kilbirny, presently occupied by John Smith, elder, John Connell, William Houstoun,
and Mungo Allan, the lands of Balgray, occupied by John M'Kie and Archibald
Houstoun, the lands of Seirislie, occupied by Mungo Allan, and 'the park' at the
manor house of Kilbirny, occupied by granter, all proper portions of the £50 lands of
Kilbirny, in that parish, bailiary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr ; also the lands of
Easter Grenok in the shire of Renfrew : To be held from the granter, of the king, for the
services due and wont. Witnesses, George Cunynghame of Hag, Hugh Cwnynghame
of Greinend, Henry Bickarton, writer, James Kinneir and Mr. David Hay, his servitors,
and others. Confirmation [which does not appear in the extant Begistrum Magni Sigilli]
is granted at Holyroodhouse, 10th March 1598-9. [2170, Box 55.
1371. 23rd March 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 3rd December 1598, by Sir George Home of Wedderburn, knight, baron of
the barony of Hornden, for infefting Patrick Auchincraw in Northfield, as heir of his
late father, Alexander Auchincraw, in the cottage-land, lying in Coldingham ; also that
acre of arable land in Northfield, being Nos. 2 and 3 described in the charter of date 1st
January 1578, No. 956 supra, by Eobert Logan of Eestalrig to the said late Alexander,
then in the barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire, now, by annexation, in the barony of
Hornden. Sasine given 23rd March 1598-9, at Coldingham and Northfield. Witnesses,
George Lychtharnes, son of James Lichtharnes in Northfield, William Ellem and
George Hill there, James King there, and others. John Horne, notary public. [1012,
Box 28.
1372. 3rd AprU 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter of
date 20th December 1598 [No. 1362], in favour of William Borthwick in the lands
of Stow. Sasine given on the lands, 3rd April 1599, John Cairncross in Lugat acting
as bailie for Lord Borthwick, and William Borthwick in AVaderstoun attorney for the
grantee. Witnesses, James Lauder in Newbiging, John Pringill in Mitchellstoun,
George Broun there, William Tait in Luiget [or Linget], David Pringill in Pirnecado,
William Thomson in Stow, and WiUiam Allan in Threburnefurde. Alexander Wilkie-
sone, notary. [205, Box 7.
1373. 5th May 1599.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Forman, one
of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to that land formerly belonging to
Sir John Frost, chaplain, afterwards to David Eowan, now to the heirs of the late
Thomas Strudgeon, lying in the said burgh, on the south side of the Cowgate, between
the cell of St. Magdalene founded by the late Janet Eynd, which formerly was the land
of Henry Livingstone, on the east, the land of the late William Ferrie on the west, the
land of the said cell, which formerly was Eobert Bynning's, on the south, and the
Cowgate on the north ; and there Charles Strudgeon, son and heir of the late Thomas

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Strudgeon, to fulfil a contract between himself, acting for Isobella, Susanna, and
Elizabeth Strudgeons, daughters of the late Robert Strudgeon, his brother, and Thomas
Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, dated at Edinburgh, 4th July 1598, resigned the half
of the said land belonging to the late Thomas Strudgeon, his father, in special
warrandice of that tenement or piece of land in Bristo, referred to of dates 30th
January and 1st March 1599 supa, and particularly described of date 14th January 1629
infra, in favour of the said Thomas Davidson, to whom sasine was given. Done 5th
May 1599. Witnesses, Mr. James Hay, servant of notary, John Crawfurd, janitor of
said burgh, Mungo Bankis, Peter Cornewell, Peter Cairnis, George Blak, and William
Rollok, serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk,
[2924, Box 77.
1374. 14th May 1599: also dates in 1600 and 1601.] Notarial Instrument
(apparently a draft or copy written on paper) following upon and narrating a precept
of dare constat, dated at Calder, 25th October 1598, by James Sandilands, lord of
Torphichen, as superior, for infefting Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, as nearest and
lawful heir of his father, the late Sir John Lundy of that Ilk, knight, in all and whole the
templar-land, with houses, gardens, etc., lying on the south side of the orchard ('pomarii ')
of Lundy, with a rig of templar-land lying in the ' parflat ' or ' paiflat ' of Lundy :
To be held for payment of 3s. yearly. Sasine given 14th May 1599. Mr. John Inglis,
apparent of Ardet, and others being witnesses.
Note. — On the back of this writ are inscribed various documents. One relating to
the above lands is a notary's instrument narrating that Andrew Lundy of Stratharlie,
in fulfilment of a marriage contract between himself and his son, John Lundy, on one
part, and James Kay of Pincartoun and Agnes Kay, his daughter, spouse of John
Lundy, on the other part, dated at Kilconquhar, 26th October 1601, resigned into
the hands of John Lundy of that Ilk, as superior, an annualrent of six chalders of
victual, upliftable from the lands of Stratharlie, for new infeftment in favour of Agnes
Kay, to whom the said superior then gave sasine of the said victual, leviable as afore
said, and from the lands of South Stratherlie, occupied and possessed by John Lundy,
senior, of Stratherlie. Done in the garden of Stratherlie, 26th October 1601.
Other writs indorsed, evidently drafts by the same notary, are — (1) Instrument
narrating that Walter Lumsden of Pittillo — in fulfilment of a contract between him,
Elizabeth Auchmowthe, his spouse, and Thomas Lumsden, his son and heir-apparent,
on one part, and Florence Auchmowthe of Hahill for himself, and Isobella Auch
mowthe, his daughter, on the other part, dated at Hahill, 18th April 1600 — passed
and with consent of his wife gave sasine to the said Thomas Lumsden and
Isabella Auchmowthe, his future spouse, of the sunny-half of the lands of Pittillo in the
parish of Kilconquhar and shire of Fife. Done on the lands, 26th January 1601.
James Wemys of Caske[berran], David Balfour, elder, of Ballo, George, his son, Robert
Pitcarne of Dounfeld, and others, witnesses ; (2) A second sasine on same day and
before same witnesses, by Walter Lumsden to his son Thomas, of the whole of the lands
of Pittillo, etc. [721, Box 21.
1375. 21st May 1599.] Charter by Richard Weir, lawful son of the late Mungo
Weir, 'pulderarii' [poulterer?], burgess of Edinburgh, and of Katrine Burne, his
spouse, granting to the said Katrine Burne, the granter's mother, her heirs, etc., that
annualrent of fifty merks Scots, part of an annualrent of £100 Scots, over the
lands of Duddingston, granted by Andrew Murray of Arngosk to the late Mungo
Weir. Dated at Edinburgh, 21st May 1599. AA7itnesses, Thomas Weir of Auchindony,

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John Dowgall, messenger, James Borthuik, writer, and William, his son. [575,
Box 16.
1376. 28th May 1599.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. AVilliam Schaw,
brother-german to James Schaw of Grenok, in consideration of certain sums of money
paid to him, which he hereby duly discharges, passed to the presence of the said James
Schaw, his brother and immediate superior of the lands, and there duly resigned his
lands of Drummulling and Spango Conynghame, occupied at the time of his infeftment
by Alexander Scheirar, John or Walter Scheirar, and John Lyoun, and otherwise, as
described and with the exception stated in charter of date 21st October 1566, No. 810
supa, with all his right thereto, to remain with the said James Schaw for ever. Done
in the laird of Grenok's dwelling-house of Grenok, on 28th May 1599. Witnesses,
John and Mungo Schaw, brothers of the said laird, John Michell in ChapeU, Hector
Parker, servitor to the Master of Paisley. Thomas Nevin and John Layng, both of
Glasgow diocese, notaries. [2141, Box 54.
1377. 1st June and 10th July 1599.] Charter by Andrew Ker of Lintoun and
William Ker, his son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract between them and John
Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, of date at Edinburgh and
Fairnilee, 31st May and 10th July 1599, alienating to the said John and Elizabeth the
whole kirk lands of the vicarage of Duddingston, lying on the east side of the town and
territory of Wester Duddingstoun, with teindsheaves, etc., namely, eleven rigs of land
in the Langlands of Wester Dudingstoun : fifteen rigs of land lying between those
two ways, the one leading from Dudingstoun to Nudry, and the other leading from
Dudingstoun to Musselburgh : six rigs lying in the ' clayis ' or ' claggis,' and one acre
and a half lying between the crofts of said town, called ' Camebukis,' extending in all
to fourteen acres ; also granting the lands of Langruik (or Langrink), in the sheriffdom
of Selkirk, in warrandice of said vicarage lands. Precept of sasine directed to Eobert
Stratoun, son of John Stratoun of Stratoun mill. Dated at Edinburgh and Phairnilee,
1st June and 10th July 1599. Eobert Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, George Ker, son of
Andrew Ker of Linton, and others, witnesses. [1843, Box 47.
1378. 5th June 1599.] Disposition and Assignation by Charles Murray of
SmyddihUl, and James Murray, his eldest son and apparent heir (in terms of a marriage
contract [dated at Famwell and Smiddiehill, 22nd and 26th May 1599] between
James, Lord Ogilvie of Airlie, for himself and his lawful son, Patrick Ogilvie, on one
part, and the said James Murray, with Isobella [Elizabeth] Quhytlaw, his spouse, and
Isobella Murray, their daughter, on the other part), assigning to the said Isobell
Murray and Patrick Ogilvie, her future spouse, a tack or assedation (dated at
Brechin, 12th December 1577) of the teindsheaves of the lands of Smiddyhill, in the
parish of Stracharow and sheriffdom of Forfar, made to the said Charles Murray and
the late Marion Auchterlony, his wife, and the said James Murray, and their heirs, for
twice nineteen years, at a yearly rental of ten merks Scots, by Mr. Paul Fraser, chantor
of Brechin and parson of the parish of Stracharow [Stracathro], with consent of the
bishop, canons, and chapter of the cathedral of Brechin ; so that the said Isobell Murray
and her spouse may enjoy the said tack, paying the rental thereof as above. Dated at
FernueU and Aberbrothoc respectively, 5th and 6th June 1599. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick
Quhytlaw of New Grange, George Peirson, burgess of Arbroath, John Eamsay, com
missary of Brechin, and Alexander Eamsay, his brother, Mr. David Peirson of Cairny,
WUliam Auchterlony of that Ilk, David Eossie of that Ilk, and Mr. Alexander Person,
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common clerk of Arbroath. Seal attached. Three mullets, two and one, with a charge in
centre, illegible, but see No. 1387 infra. Legend : ' S. Caroli M[u]rray.' [3266, Box 86.
1379. 17th June 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter of
sale (dated at Kirktoun, 17th June 1599), by David Balfour of Balledmonth, with consent
of Andrew Balfour, fiar of Balledmonth, granting to David Murray of Lettirbannatty,
and Agnes Moncreiff, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., an annualrent of 400 merks from
the lands of Balledmonth in the shire of Fife. Witnesses to charter of sale, Patrick
Dudingstoun, son and heir-apparent of Patrick Dudinstoun, portioner of Kincapill, and
others. Sasine given on 17th June 1599, by William Michell in Schyrisland, bailie, to
the said David Murray and to Eobert Murray, brother-german of the late Andrew
Murray of Balvaird, as attorney for Agnes Moncreiff. Witnesses, Alexander Broun
and John Moreis, servants of said David Balfour, and Alexander Duncan, servant
to Eobert Murray. Notary, Alexander Litiliohne of St. Andrews diocese. [2963,
Box 78.
1380. 24th July 1599.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from Prince
Henry, Duke of Eothesay, dated 15th June 1599, for infefting James Cochrane of
Barbachlaw, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late James Cochrane of Bar
bachlaw, in the lands of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathgate and shire of Eenfrew,
by annexation, the minority of the heir being dispensed with. Sasine given by Eobert
Hamilton of Bathgate, sheriff of Eenfrew, 24th July 1599. Witnesses, Alexander
Leslie, son of David Leslie in Linlithgow, Patrick Leslie in Borbachley, John Brok,
serjeant of sheriffdom, and others. Andrew Ker, notary public. [1919, Box 49.
1381. 31st July 1599.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Matthew Cousland,
butcher, burgess of Linlithgow, Janet Gibbisone, his spouse, Patrick Gibbisone, shoe
maker, and Bessie Glen, his spouse, appeared with an honourable man, James Hamilton,
at the AA7est port of Linlithgow, provost of the burgh, perpetual bailie of the Duke of
Lennox, and in terms of a contract betwixt them, dated 16th June 1599, Mathew
Cousland and his wife resigned a tenement of land lying on the north side of the High
Street, the late Patrick Fairlie, the late William Knowis, the late John Hamilton, and
Alexander Hamilton in Parkley, being adjoining proprietors, as described, in favour of
Patrick Gibbison and his wife, who were then infeft. 31st July 1599. Witnesses,
Andrew Myln, 'chirurgo,' Jeremia Duncane, George Balderstone, Mungo Gibbesone,
shoemaker, Eobert Bogill, serjeant, burgesses of Linlithgow. Andrew Ker, notary
public. [556, Box 16.
1382. 1st August 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter of aliena
tion and precept of sasine, dated at Edinburgh and Phairnylee, 1st June and 10th July
1599, No. 1377 supa, by Andrew Ker of Lintoun and William Ker, to John Ker,
burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, of the vicarage of Dudingstoun,
as particularly described. Sasine given on 1st August 1599. Witnesses, William
Hislope, burgess of Edinburgh, James Hairstanes, messenger there, and John M'Duff,
servitor of the notary public, Eobert Gairdnar. [404, Box 12.
1383. 10th October 1599.] Notarial Instrument following on a crown precept of
sasine, of date 28th July 1592, for infefting Eichard Browne of Glensone and the
lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, John Browne of Land and the heirs-male
of his body, etc., in the 20s. lands of Glenson, in the barony of Sweetheart, stewartry

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of Kirkcudbright. [Cf. No. 717 supra.] Sasine given by Thomas AUand ('honestus
agricola') in Lochbank, Stewart of said stewartry in that part, on 10th October 1599.
Witnesses, John Browne of Mollans, John Browne, his son, and John AUand in Loch
bank. Cuthbert Cunyghame, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1952, Box 50.
1384. 14th November 1599.] Charter by Andrew Heruye of  , with consent
of Jane Erskine, his wife, granting to William Allan and his mother, Jonet Robert
son, the lands of Karnefeild, in the parish of St. Machar and sheriffdom of Aberdeen :
To be held in feu-farm. Dated 14th November 1599. [Part of this writ has been cut
away, but see of date 25th July 1604 infra.] Signed by William Chalmer, notary.
[2757, Box 71.
1385. 6th December 1599.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Campbell],
bishop of Brechin, as superior, directed to Thomas Arnot in Auchnacarret, for infefting
John Dempster, as heir of his father, Charles Dempster of Balrowny, in the lands of
Balrowny, Bellihill, and grain mill, with the astricted multures of Brathinche, and the
' ringbeir ' used and wont, in the barony of Kethik and shire of Forfar : To be held of
the granter in feu-farm. Reddendo not stated. Dated at Fendowrie, 6th December
1599. Witnesses, David Arbuttnot of Fendowrie, John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin,
Matthew Dempster, citizen there, John Langwill, the said Thomas Arnot, John Norrie
and George Wricht, notaries. Signed, 'Alexander Eps Brechinen.' [539, Box 16.
1386. 14th December 1599.] Charter by George Auchincraw, portioner of Eist
Restoun, in terms of a contract between him and David Auchincraw in East Reston, his
cautioner, on the one part, and Bartholomew Herriot and his wife, Cristina Turn-
bull, on the other part, alienating to Bartholomew and Cristina an acre of arable land
and toft, lying on the east side of that field called the ' Potter-croft,' in the town, terri
tory, and barony of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick. Dated at Eist Eestoun,
14th December 1599. Witnesses, John Horne, notary in Eymouth, Alexander Tod
in East Reston, John Paxton in Auchincraw, and others. Signed, 'George Craw of
Eister restoun.' [984, Box 27.
1387. 24th December 1599.] Charter of Vendition and Sale by Charles Murray
of Smyddihill [see also 5th June 1599, No. 1378 supa] and James Murray, his eldest
son, with consent of Elizabeth (or Isobel) Quhytlaw, wife of James, granting to Francis
Ogilvy, lawful son of James, Lord Ogilvy of Airlie, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of
Smyddihill, in the barony of Cathik, lordship of Brechin, and shire of Forfar : To be
held blench of the granter and feu-farm of his superiors for ten merks, six capons,
twelve poultry, and other dues yearly. At Arbroath, 24th December 1599. Witnesses,
WilUam Auchterlony of that Ilk, David Rossie of that Ilk, George Barkla of Syde,
James Futhie of Gunde, James Auchterlony of Setoun, John Auchterlony in Bamir-
mour (?), Mr. Archibald Persone at Ward mill of Abirbrothok, and Thomas Dunlap,
notaries public, who sign for James Murray. Two seals, somewhat broken, still attached.
One bears a fetter-lock between three stars, two and one. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Mvrr[ay].'
The other bears a chevron between three animal heads [illegible, probably boar heads].
Legend: ' S. Issobell Quh[ytlaw].' [1959, Box 50.
1388. 3rd January 1600.] Instrument narrating that Archibald Chope, burgess
of Inverbervie, in terms of a contract betwixt himself, with consent of Isabella Pattoun,
his wife, and Andrew Arbuthnott of that Ilk, resigned in favour of the latter into

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the hands of Andrew Rait, one of the bailies of the said burgh, a tenement lying in the
Crossgate of said burgh, bounded by the lands of the late Robert Barclay on west and
those of the late John Rait on east ; also a tenement adjoining, formerly inhabited by
the late John Myln, tailor, John Rait's lands on north, and Archibald Chope's on west,
and high street on south ; whereupon sasine was given to the said Andrew, 3rd January
1600. Witnesses, David Arbuthnot of Findowie, Andrew Moncur of Fawside, Hugh
Arbuthnot in Drumzocher, Robert Arbuthnot in Barnhill, Andrew Lepar in Kirktoun of
Arbuthnot, Alexander Duncan in Slanis of Quhissilberrie, David, his son, and Robert
and James Neilson, notaries public. [454, Box 13.
1389. 10th January 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Edinburgh, 9th January 1595, by Adam Conyngham of Auchinharvie, as superior,
for infefting James Schaw, as heir of his father, John Schaw of Grenok, in the lands
of Drummuling and Spango Conynghame, as in No. 810 supra, in the shire of Renfrew.
AA7itnesses to precept, Hugh Montgomery of Hessilheid, AAralter Stewart, brother-german
of Matthew Stewart of Barscube, Hugh Montgomery, son of said Hugh, John Birsbane,
servitor of James Schaw, William Speir, writer, and David Anderson, servitor of Adam
Lawtie, writer. Sasine given by Robert Schaw, younger, of Bargarrane, as bailie, 10th
January 1600. John and Mungo Schaw, brothers of said James, David Crawfurd,
junior, of Cartisburn, Walter and Hector Scheirar, and John Ar, tenants in Drummul-
ling, witnesses. [225, Box 8.
1390. 20th January 1600.] Charter by John Anderson, described as 'in Dunley,'
granting and alienating to Charles Campbell of Horsecleuch, the lands of Over Bar
gour : To be held from the granter of the king, etc., for 8s. one obolus yearly. [Cf. 20th
February 1556, No. 642 supa.] Precept of sasine directed to Hugh Campbell of
Auchincloych, as bailie. Dated at Cumnock, 20th January 1600. AVitnesses, AVilliam
Campbell of Glaisnock, Charles Campbell in Skillingtone, Thomas Fischer in Mauchlene,
and John Fischer. John Gemmill, notary public, and Robert Aitkin, co-notary, sign
for granter, William Gemmill, son of the notary, being writer of deed. [2598, Box 67.
1391. 31st January 1600.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as coming in place
of the bishops of Brechin, superiors of the lands of Smiddihill, confirming the charter of
24th December 1599 [No. 1387 supra], in favour of Francis Ogilvy : To be held feu-farm
for the yearly sum of seven merks, as in the charters from the bishops of Brechin to
Charles Murray and the late Marion Auchterlony, his spouse [cf. No. 1378 supra], and 40s.
of augmentation, with 6s. 8d. of new augmentation, amounting in all to £7 Scots yearly.
Holyrood, 31st January 1600, according to the new computation in the New Style.
Cf. Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 1008. [1960, Box 50.
1392. 5th February 1600.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following upon the
precept of dare constat by Alexander, bishop of Brechin, dated at Findourie, 6th
December 1599, No. 1385 supa, for infefting John Dempster in the lands of Balrowny
and others, as described. Sasine dated 5th February 1600. John Muresoun, miller
at the mill of Balrowny, Alexander, his son, and others, witnesses. John Ramsay,
notary public. [815, Box 23.
1393. 17th March 1600.] Retour [with royal brieve attached, dated 1st March
1600] of Service of Andrew Stevinson, apparent of Pitroddie, as nearest and lawful
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of John Stevinson of Pitroddie, of eight acres of the common moor of Edinburgh, as in
charter of 3rd October 1586, No. 1131 supa: held of the provost and bailies of Edin
burgh for the yearly feu-duty specified in said charter ; the lands having been in the
hands of the superiors since the decease of the late John Stevinson in June 1597.
Retour dated 17th March 1500 [sic, sed I. 1600], before AA7illiam MauU, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh. [2276, Box 58.
1394. 2nd May 1600.] Instrument narrating that in terms of the charter of 14th
December 1599 (No. 1386 supra), George Auchincraw gave sasine with his own hands
to Bartholomew Herriot and his wife. Given 2nd May 1600. Same witnesses.
John Horne, notary public. [985, Box 27.
1395. 29th May 1600.] Letters of Procuratory by AValter Cowane, burgess of
Stirling, in terms of a contract matrimonial, dated 11th September 1599, between him
self, Janet Alschunder, his spouse, and Christian Cowan, their daughter, on one part,
and Oliver Murray of Levielands, Elizabeth Hart, his spouse, and Robert Murray, their
son, on the other part, for a marriage betwixt the said Robert and Christian, for resign
ing in their favour an annualrent (contained in a contract with John, Earl of Mar, of
date 3rd June 1595) of thirty-seven bolls and a half of victual, namely, twenty-two
and a half bolls of oatmeal and fifteen bolls ' rynnand met beir ' from the lands of
Bowhouse, in the regality and barony of Alloa, in the shire of Clackmannan, belonging
to the said Earl, reserving to the latter the right of redemption, etc. At Stirling, 29th
May 1600. Witnesses, John Cowan, son to Andrew Cowan, merchant, burgess of
Stirling, John Gawie, merchant, burgess there, and John Ambros, servitor of Mr. Robert
Murray, advocate. [2311, Box 59.
1396. 13th June 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter of 20th January 1600 [No. 1390 supa], in favour of Charles Campbell of
Horsecleuch. Sasine given 13th June 1600. Witnesses, John Reid in Hollingbus,
John Lamby in Polltdie (?), and George Patersoun, merchant, son of John Patersoun,
sometime in Auchinclouswod. Notary, Robert Aitkin of Glasgow diocese. [2599,
Box 67.
1397. 27th June 1600.] Instrument narrating that Mr. AATilliam Duglas of
Knightsrig, advocate, as procurator for Walter Cowan, merchant, citizen of Stirling,
resigned into the hands of John [Erskine], Earl of Mar, etc., an annualrent of thirty-
seven and a half bolls of victual (twenty-two and a half oatmeal and fifteen bolls
barley) from the Earl's lands of Bowhouse, occupied by George Ramsay, in the regality
and barony of Alloa and sheriffdom of Clackmannan, in favour of Mr. Robert Murray,
advocate, and Cristian Cowan, his spouse — reserving, however, the right of redemp
tion of said annualrent in terms of a contract between the said earl and Walter Cowan.
At Edinburgh, 27th June 1600. Witnesses, Mr. James Durhame of Duntarvie, Mr.
Robert Nairn of Bannokbum, Mr. John Scrogie, servant of Mr. John Scharpe, and
Mr. Alexander Cumming. John Sinclair, of Dunblane diocese, by royal authority
notary public. [1304, Box 34.
1398. 3rd July 1600.] Charter by Patrick Hepburn in Stevinstoun, in fulfilment
of a contract between him and Alexander Seton, burgess of the burgh of Haddington,
son and heir of the late John Seton, burgess of said burgh, granting to the said
Alexander, in feu-farm, four acres and a half of land in the territory of Nungate, near

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the burgh of Haddington, as particularly bounded and described of date 28th June
1561, No. 726 supa, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington;
which lands formerly belonged in feu to John Hepburn in Nungate, and were disponed
by him in feu to the late Alexander Seton of Northrig, grandfather of the grantee, and
by him to the said late John Seton, his son : To be held of the granter and his heirs
for a yearly feu-duty of 19s. 6d., with other dues. Dated at Haddington, 3rd July
1600. AVitnesses, Thomas Seton of Northrig, George Hepburn, portioner of Ethel-
stanefurde, Mr. George AVauchope, advocate, George Hamiltoun, portioner of Blacknes,
and Robert Pringill, servitor of the notary, James Gray, common clerk of the burgh,
who, with John Wilkie, co-notary, signs for granter. [2557, Box 66.
1399. 12th July 1600.] Charter by Alexander Duff, younger, burgess of Inver
ness, alienating to William M'Ay, elder lawful son of the late Donald M'Ay, his father,
abiding in Cuilaird (?), a particate of land in Dimsdale Street, Inverness, on the west side
thereof, and bounded by the said William's lands on north, the lands of James Vaus,
burgess of Inverness, on east, the highway on south, and Castle hUl on west : To be held
burgage. Instrument of sasine included in charter, 12th July 1600. Signed by the
granter, and with notary's docquet. Sasine given by Alexander Cuming, one of the
bailies of Inverness. AVitnesses, John Ker, burgess, WiUiam Key there, Donald Mak-
varraniche, servitor of William M'Ay, John Gollan, burgess, Henry Vaus, writer of
deed, and Robert Vaus, notary public. [1433, Box 37.
1400. 14th July 1600.] Obligation by John Muschampe of Lyhamhall, in
Northumberland, gentleman, and Thomas Burrell of Mylnefield, yeoman, to pay to
Lancelot Strother of Fowburye, esquire, the sum of £200 sterling, on condition that if
the said Lancelot, John, and Thomas, with Henry Collingwood of Etall, gentleman, and
Richard Younghusband of Budle, yeoman, pay to Elynor Muschampe, widow, mother
of said John, certain sums of money, as stated, the obligation shall be void. 14th July
1600. Seal attached, a device with letters L. S. [2074, Box 52.
1401. 4th August 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept directed
to Robert Merschel, burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, in a charter, dated 21st May 1599,
No. 1375 supa, by Eichard Weir, for infefting his mother, Katrine Burne, in the
annualrent there referred to, from the lands of Wester Dudingston, with mill, etc., as
in No. 1145 supra. Witnesses to sasine, Eobert Wilson in Dudingstoun, John Smyth,
Patrick Myller, and John Johnestoun, miller at the mill of Dudingstoun, and Ninian
Somervell, servitor of Eobert Weir, ' pulderarii,' burgess of Edinburgh. Eobert Maxwell,
of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [405, Box 12.
1402. 9th August 1600.] Notarial Instrument narrating that AVilliam MauU, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement of land sometime belonging to
William Craik, son and heir of William Craik, burgess, now to Hector Eae, merchant of
said burgh, lying on the south side of the High Street in the street of the booths ('vico
botharum vulgo vocato lie Butheraw'), bounded by the tenement of the late Adam
Mauchane on west, and that of the late Eobert Hathowie on east, the booths being
occupied by James Schaw, Richard Thomson, and David Mitchell, as described ; where
the said Hector Rae resigned in the bailie's hands the easter under booth in said
tenement in favour of John Rae, younger son of the said Hector, reserving the latter's
liferent, and the grantee was then duly infeft. Done on the ground, 9th August 1600.
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collector, Archibald Cornell and James Deynis, Serjeants. Mr. Alexander Guthre,
notary. [615, Box 18.
1403. 18th August 1600.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston,
advocate, with consent of Margaret Preston, his spouse, granting to Hector Rae,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, an annualrent of 500 merks from the lands of
Wester Dudingston. Precept directed to John Broun in Dudingston. Edinburgh,
18th August 1600. Witnesses, John Haliday, advocate, Robert Newlands, writer in
Edinburgh, James Hairstanes and John Ahannay, messengers. [1078, Box 29.
1404. 18th August 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter
and precept, dated 18th August 1600, by Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston to
Hector Rae. Sasine given by John Broun in Wester Duddingston, 18th August 1600.
Witnesses, the above-named John Haliday, David Mitchell, Patrick Dikeson, merchants,
burgesses of Edinburgh, and others. James Justice, notary public. [992, Box 27.
1405.  1600.] Letter of Reversion by Hector Rae, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh, in favour of Mr. Alexander Thomson of Dudingstoun, advocate, and
Margaret Preston, his spouse, and their heirs, of an annualrent of 500 merks Scots
payable from the lands of Wester Duddingston, in the shire of Edinburgh, and that on
payment of 5000 merks of principal. Dated at Edinburgh,  1600. Witnesses,
John Haliday, advocate, Robert Newlands, writer, James Hairstains and John Ahannay,
messengers. John Thomesoun and Laurence Robeson, notaries, sign for the granter.
[787, Box 22.
1406. 14th October 1600.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mark, lord of Newbottle,
directed to Thomas Megott of Maistertoun, as bailie, for infefting Robert Porteous,
as heir of his uncle ('patrui'), the late Patrick Porteous, in the eight acres of land near
the town of Newbattle, as described in precept of date 19th November 1580, No. 1008
supa, held feu of the granter for 57s. 8d. feu-duty, with six poultry, six days' harvest
services on Newton-grange, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation of rental. At Newbattle,
14th October 1600. Witnesses, William Meggot, portioner of Utterstoun, John Reid,
portioner of Southsyid, and others. Signed, 'Mark L. Newbotil.' [1974, Box 50.
1407. 20th October 1600.] Charter by Richard Broun of Glenson, alienating to
John Broun, son of John Broun of Land, the 20s. lands of Glenson, in the barony of
Sweetheart, stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held in feu of the crown for 50s. 8d.
yearly feu-duty. At Land, 20th October 1600. Witnesses, John Maxwell, son of
John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, John Stewart of Clauchandland, Thomas Brown and
Gilbert Broune. [1788, Box 46.
1408. 10th November 1600.] Charter by Andrew Brounfield of Pittilseuch,
heritable feu-farmer of the lands underwritten, with consent of John Kennedy of
Beltersane, granting, in terms of a contract of sale dated 10th May 1600, to Robert
Diksoun of Buchtrig the lands of Pittilsheuch (as described in No. 628 supa), lying in
the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be holden a me, of the king, etc. Reddendo, £6, 12s. 6d.
Scots yearly, etc., as feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th November 1600. Witnesses,
WUliam Brounfield, uncle of granter, Alexander Gray, servant of George Auchinlek of
Cumledge, David Dikkesoun, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Kynneir, servant of
Henry Bickartoun, W.S, Seals of Brounfield and Kennedy attached, the first (not

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very legible), a fess between a bugle horn in base and two [indistinct] charges in chief :
' S. Andree Brunfild de Pittil ' ; the second, a chevron between three cross-crosslets, the
chevron ensigned by a mullet : ' S. Ioannis Kennedy de Bait.' [164, Box 6.
1409. 10th November 1600.] Letters by Andrew Brounfield, sometime of Pittel-
seuch, with consent of John Kennedy of Baltersane, narrating an alienation of the
lands made by the granter with consent of Isobel Cranstoun, his mother, and renouncing
in favour of Robert Dickson of Buchtrig all reversion or claim of reversion over the
lands of Pittilseuch, in the shire of Berwick. At Edinburgh, 10th November 1600.
AVitnesses, Mr. John Kennedy, apparent of Baltersane, WiUiam Brounfield, uncle of the
granter, David Dikkesoun, 'compter wardane' of H.M. ' Cunzehouse,' and James
Kynneir (writer of deed), servitor to Hary Bickartoun, writer. Seal of John Kennedy
only remaining, the shield bearing a chevron between three cross-crosslets, two in
chief and one in base, and otherwise as in preceding writ. Legend : ' S. Ioannis
Kennedy de Bait.' [1558, Box 40.
1410. 15th November 1600.] Letters of Tack by James Wood, fiar of Bonnington,
with consent of Patrick Kinnaird of that Ilk and of John Kinnaird, his son and
apparent heir, for their respective interests in the escheat of the granter's liferent,
leasing to James Beaton of Melgund the teindsheaves of the lands of Kirktoun of
Aberlemno, in the parish and sheriffdom of Forfar, for the period of nineteen years
from Lammas 1600, at a yearly rent of ten merks Scots at Candlemas only; and, in
case of failure to pay at that term, binding the said James Beatoun to deliver to the
granter ten bolls of victual, two parts meal and one-third bear, yearly at Whitsunday
after the said term of Candlemas. With clause of warrandice of said teindsheaves at
the hands of the granter's father, Patrick Wood of Bonytoun and Henry Wood, his
brother-german, that in case of James Beatoun being evicted, they shall pay him 200
merks, with an annualrent of twenty merks from this date to the time of eviction, at
least while the said James is debarred from possession ; and the said Patrick and John
Kinnaird also warrant the grant. Finally, it is provided that at the end of the lease,
the said James shall pretend ' na furder kyndnes ' to the teinds, but shall be bound to
pay the granter ten bolls of victual as before under penalty of 500 merks for refusal.
Dated at Edinburgh, 15th November 1600. AVitnesses, Thomas AA7olkinger or AA7olck-
singer, the granter's servitor, Mr. John Paip, W.S., Matthew AA7ood of Croftis, and
John Ros, writer in Edinburgh. [2519, Box 64.
1411. 22nd November 1600.] Charter under the great seal by King James the
Sixth granting to Mr. Alexander Thomson of Dudingston, and the lawful heirs of
his body, whom failing, to his lawful heirs whomsoever, the lands of AA7ester and Easter
Dudingston, with the mill, etc., which lands had been resigned by the grantee in the
king's hand, and which his majesty now united and erected into one whole and free
tenandry, to be called the tenandry of Dudingston, the principal habitation of Easter
Dudingston to be the principal messuage of the whole : To be held in feu-farm for a
feu of £74, 6s. 8d. Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Holyrood, 22nd November 1600.
Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 1106. [993, Box 27.
1412. 12th December 1600.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept from
chancery (dated 28th November 1600) for infefting Andrew Brounfield, as heir
retoured to his father, the late James Brounfield, in the lands of Pittelsheuch, Berwick
shire. Sasine given by Adam Cockburn, sheriff- depute of Berwick, to John Diksoun,
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1st January 1601 in the secretary's register for Berwickshire. Witnesses, James
Cokburn in Langtoun, James Mathesoun in Hardens, John Diksoun of Westeraw, John
Bowmaker of Prentonen, David Dikesoun, burgess of Edinburgh, and Alexander Cuik,
notary public. [1440, Box 37.
1413. 13th December 1600.] Sasine of the lands of Pittilisheuch proceeding on
precept in charter, dated 10th November 1600, No. 1408 supra, by Andrew Brounfield,
in favour of Robert Dickson of Buchtrig. Sasine given by Robert Dickson, portioner
of Quhitsumlawes, as bailie, on 13th December 1600, and registered in secretary's
register 1st January 1601. Witnesses, David Dikiesoun, burgess of Edinburgh, John
Bowmaker of Prentonen, William Diksoun in Litem [Leitholm] grene, Adam Diksoun in
Litem Volt. Alexander Cuik, notary public. [1387, Box 36.
1414. 15th January 1601.] Charter by William Borthwick, tutor of Borthwick,
brother-german of the deceased James, Lord Borthwick, conveying irredeemably, in
terms of an obligation, dated 23rd December 1600, the lands of Stow in Woddell, as in
No. 1362 supra, to James Pringill of Gallowschiels : To be held of John, Lord
Borthwick. Reddendo left blank. Precept of sasine directed to John Wilsone in
Pilmure, as bailie. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th January 1601. Witnesses, David
Pringill of Bardarroch, William Hislope, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Gairdner, writer
there, John Ainslie and John Duff, his servitors, and John Borthwick, the granter's
brother. [206, Box 7.
1415. 2nd February 1601.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery, dated 22nd November 1600, in terms of the feu-charter [No. 1411 supa] in
favour of Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston, of the lands of Wester and Easter
Duddingston in the shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given at Easter Duddingston 2nd, and
recorded in the secretary's register 26th, February 1601. Witnesses, Mr. John Arthur,
one of the commissaries of Edinburgh, Mr. John Layng, keeper of the signet, Robert
and James Danielstoun, goldsmiths, burgesses of Edinburgh, and others. Adam Couper,
notary public. [1807, Box 47.
1416. 9th February 1601.] Agreement between Mark Achesoun of Mylneheawin
on one part, and Ralff Sleichtoun and William Hutoun, Englishmen, on the other
part, as follows : The said Mark has sold to the said Ralff and William ' certane gude,
dry, sound and merchandabill corneis, to wit, Fyftie quarteris of malt, ten quarteris of
beaneis and peis, and aucht quarteris of quheitt ' for the sum stated below, which malt,
etc., he binds himself, his heirs and assignees, to deliver faithfully at Quhitbie in
England, ' frauchtfrie, with the commoun measour and mett of the said toun of Quhitbie,'
between now and 1st March next, 'wind and wedder seruing,' the said Ralff and
William being bound to receive the same at Quhitbie, and to free Mark of the customs
and dues usually paid there to the Queen [of England] and others on such merchandise ;
and the victual being ' in Godis mercie ' arrived at the port of Quhitbie, Mark binds
himself ' to ly thairat, vpone the exonering and delyuerie of the said corneis to the said
Ralff and Williame, tuelff wark- wedder lydayis. ' On the other hand they bind them
selves, their heirs, etc., to receive and accept the victual from Mark within the days
immediately following the arrival thereof, and also to pay him ' for euerie quarter of the
saidis corneis Threttie tua schillingis starling money, immediatlie efter the expyreing of
the said wark-wedder lydayis without farder delay.' Further, the said Ralff and William
sell to the said Mark ' all and haill the schip callit the Robert of Quhitbie, with hir
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furnitour, instrumentis and pertinentis,' and shall warrant and free him of all action or
claim by any person thereto, specially at the hands of AA7illiam Boyes in York and
Harye Peirsoun, ' stringlayar ' in Quhitbie, and they bind themselves to cause William
Boyes give security to Mark, at his option, of the said ship, that Mark may use the
same without molestation ; and Mark acknowledges receipt of the ship from Ralff and
AVilliam, and agrees ' to allow the same to the soume of tuentie pundis starling money
in part of payment of the money to be debursit be thame for the saidis corneis.' Twenty
pounds sterling is to be paid by either party breaking this agreement, and the parties
consent to registration in the books of ' the lordis of counsall and sessioun in Scotland
or Ingland.' Signed by the parties at Milnehewin, 9th February 1601. Witnesses,
AVilliam Duncane, burgess of Mussilburgh, John Pedden, mason, George Diksoun,
notary in Prestonpans, and James Druippis, his servitor, writer of the deed. Indorsed
is a memorandum, written and signed by Ralph Sleighton, that he and AVilliam Hutton
had received full satisfaction of 'all bargaynes' with Mark Acheson, 11th May 1601.
AVitness, Gyles Lightfote. [3286, Box 87.
1417. 15th February 1601.] Precept of Glare Constat by Sir James Scrymgeour of
Dudhope, constable of Dundee, for infefting John Scrymgeour, merchant, burgess of
Dundee, as nearest and lawful heir of his elder brother-german, the late James
Scrymgeour, merchant, burgess, of a burgh tenement lying on the south side of the
street called Fluker-gait, and otherwise bounded as described in charter 29th April 1603,
No. 1443 infra : To be held of the granter for an annualrent of 23s. 4d. Dated at Edin
burgh, 15th February 1601. AVitnesses, John Scrymgeour, son of the constable, Gilbert
Scrymgeour, the granter's servant, and John Scrymgeour of Glasweill. Signed. Seal
attached, broken and defaced. Indorsed are notes of a resignation (on 12th September
1601) by John Scrymgeour, with consent of Mr. Alexander Scrymgeour, his brother,
in favour of Thomas Fyiff, elder, Katherine Hibbert (?), his wife, and James Fyiff, their
son ; also of a cognition of John Scrymgeour, as heir of the late Alexander Scrymgeour,
in the half of a feu-farm of £12, and resignation of the same in favour of Andrew
Panter and Isobella Lyn, his wife. [2723, Box 70.
1418. 19th March 1601.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 10th November 1599, by James Sandilands of Calder, Lord
Torphichen, for infefting Thomas Eistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the
late John Eistoun, in the 50s. land of Scottinflat in the barony of Torphichen and shire
of Linlithgow, held of the granter in feu-farm. AATitnesses to precept, James Tennand
of Linhous, William Inglis of Eastscheill, John Inglis of AA7estcr Harwod, servitors of
granter, and Alexander Lawson, clerk of the regality of Torphichen. Sasine given
19th March 1601, by James Polwarth of Coustoun, bailie of Lord Torphichen,
in presence of his son, Andrew Polwarth, James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, James
Hamiltoun, portioner of Bathgait, James Hamiltoun in Bogcoit, John Duncan in
Bruntoun, and Hector Paterson, serjeant of barony. Alexander Lawson and John
Hamilton, co-notaries. Recorded in the secretary's register at Linlithgow, 22nd
April 1601. [2282, Box 58.
1419. 13th April 1601.] Indenture of Lease between Launcelott Strother of
Fowbery, in the county of Northumberland, gentleman, and Ralph Fenwicke of the
town of Berwick, in which the former leases to the latter the farm occupied by him for
the sum of 20s. English annually. Dated 13th April 1601. Ralph Fenwicke signs by
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1420. 1st June 1601.] Charter by Sir Thomas Erskine of Gogar, knight, baron
of Dirleton, narrating an act of Parliament of date 15th November 1600, providing
that all tenants and others who held lands or annualrents from the late John, Earl of
Gowrie, etc., and who were innocent of his treason, should continue to possess their
lands as freely from the king or other superiors as they did from the late earl ; in
terms of which act the granter, as now superior of the barony of Haliburton in the
earldom of March, by virtue of the said earl's forfeiture, ratifies and confirms a precept
of dare constat, dated at Holyroodhouse, the last day of February 1591-2, granted by
the late earl, with consent of Dame Dorothea Stewart, his mother, in favour of
Alexander Haitlie, now of Lambden [cf. of date 9th March 1592, No. 1233 supa].
Dated at Edinburgh, 1st June 1601. Witnesses, Sir Alexander Home of Manderston,
knight, George Home, his son, Richard Cas, writer, Edinburgh, and Robert Erskene,
tailor, burgess there. Seal attached, shield bearing quarterly, first and fourth, a crown,
apparently surrounded by royal tressure [for Kellie] ; second and third, a pale [for
Erskine], crest indistinct. Legend, ' S : Dni Thome ¦ Ares[kine ¦ de ¦ Go]gir ¦ M : Baro • ba
• de • DirltoV Signed, ' T. Areskyne of Gogar.' [2573, Box 66.
1421. 3rd November 1601.] Charter by Robert Arbuthnot of Little Futhes, with
consent of Mr. Andrew Arbuthnot, his eldest son, after a resignation made by James
Arbuthnot, son of the late Robert Arbuthnot of that Ilk, procurator for Richard Myln
in Fettercairn, granting to Andrew Arbuthnot of that Ilk, in perpetual feu-farm, a
tenement commonly called Robert Myln's barn, lying on the west side of the Kirkgait
of Inverbervie, bounded as described by the lands of the late Archibald Androw, of
the said late Robert Myln, now of the said Andrew Arbuthnot, and of Robert Lepar :
To be held in free burgage and in feu-farm for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Dated and signed
at Little Futhes, 3rd November 1601, before Alexander Arbuthnot in Pitcarles, James,
his brother-german, William Burnat, grandson (or nephew) of granter, and other
witnesses. [455, Box 13.
1422. 5th February 1602.] Charter by Robert Maxwell, portioner of Auchter-
muchty and feu-farmer of the sixteenth part of the ' bondhalf ' of the town and lands of
Auchtermuchty, extending to a one-pound land ( ' libratam terre ' ) in the shire of Fife,
with consent of Marion Young, his wife, and Elizabeth Stirk, his mother, granting the
said land, with commonty in the hill of Auchtermuchty and the lands called Quhytefield,
to PATRICK Laing, portioner of Auchtermuchty, in exchange for a twelfth part of the
north quarter of the town and lands of Auchtermuchty : To be held a me, of the king
and his successors for two bolls wheat, one boll three firlots two pecks oats, two bolls
two firlots barley, one goose, two poultry, and a feu-duty of 25s. 4d. Scots silver. At
Auchtermuchty, 5th February 1602. James Scrimgeour of Myris, Andrew Bikcartowne of
Wester Casch, James Maxwell, senior, portioner in Auchtermuchty, and others, witnesses.
Stephen Paterson and John Nicoll, notaries, sign for the granters. [1670, Box 43.
1423. 18th February 1602.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a charter and
precept by Walter Scott of Branxholm, knight (dated at Branxholm, 7th April 1599),
in favour of George Thomson, son lawful of the late John Thomson in Gourlabank, of
the lands of Sheriffleys, lying in the town and territory of North Hailes, and of one
cot-land, occupied by John Dudgeon, in the town and territory of Beinstoun, with toft,
etc., in the barony of Hailes, constabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ;
also of that carucate of land called Gourlabanks, in the town and territory of Linton, on
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to George Thomson and his predecessors from Francis [Stewart], Earl of Bothwell, and
after his forfeiture from Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, and upon the latter's resignation
they were bestowed by King James the Sixth upon the granter. Witnesses to charter
at Branxholm, Mr. Gideon Murray of Elibank, Charles Geddes of Rowchane, John
Geddes, his brother, and Mr. John Clerk, servitor of Sir AValter. Sasine given by
Robert Hepburn in Over Haillis, as bailie, on 18th February 1602, and recorded in the
secretary's register at Edinburgh, 1st March same year. AA7itnesses, William Craufurd,
burgess of Edinburgh, John Blak, junior, in Lintoun, Adam Scugall, clothier there,
Robert Craufurd there, and Robert Quhyt, smith there. Notary, Robert Schort, of
St. Andrews diocese. [2457, Box 63.
1424. 23rd February 1602.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept
(dated 22nd September 1600) by Alexander, Lord Fyvie, provost of Elgin, and the
bailies and council, in favour of David Torrie, burgess of Elgin, of two eighth parts of
the ' Greischipe ' of Elgin, the ' auchten part lands : with a piece of common grass land
within the Greischip called 'Lytill Powiscruik,' and the 'Moss ward' of Elgin, extend
ing thirty-two paces in length and breadth from the ends of the crofts of Elgin on the
north to the burn of Tayok on the south, all as occupied by the said David. Sasine
given 23rd February 1602. Among the witnesses is David Ga, son of Thomas Ga,
shoemaker. Thomas Hay, notary public. [1824, Box 47.
1425. 3rd and 8th July 1602.] Charter by Andrew Ker of Lintoun and AA7illiam
Ker, his son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract, dated 2nd and 8th July instant,
alienating to John Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, the
kirk lands of Duddingston, with teinds, etc., as fully described in former charter of
date 1st June 1599, No. 1377 supa: To be held blench of the granter. Dated and
signed at Edinburgh, 3rd and 8th July 1602. Witnesses, George Ker, son of the
granter, John Hairstanes, son of James Hairstanes, messenger, Thomas Ker in Hume,
Andrew Ker of Brumelands, AA7illiam Heslope, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Gairdner,
writer there, and others. [1034, Box 28.
1426. 26th July 1602.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given at 6 a.m. on 26th July 1602. AVitnesses, Andrew Ker, son of
Thomas Ker of Maisondew, and WiUiam Penman, son of the late Andrew Penman,
burgess of Edinburgh, and others. Robert Gairdner, notary public, and Robert
Bannatyne, of Glasgow diocese, co-notary. [1773, Box 46.
1427. 2nd November 1602.] Instrument narrating that David Balfour, younger,
fiar of Powis, for fulfilment of a contract between himself and David Balfour of
Inschry, his father, on one side, and Andrew Cowan, burgess of Stirling, Isobella
Alexander, his spouse, with Alexander Cowan, their son, on the other side, with
his own hands gave sasine to the said Andrew, IsabeUa, and Alexander Cowan (John
Cowan, lawful son of Andrew, acting as their procurator), of an annualrent of twenty
bolls oatmeal, Stirling measure, from the lands called Netherfield of Powis, or any
other part of Powis, in the shire of Clackmannan. Sasine given 2nd November 1602,
and recorded in the secretary's register 6th November 1602. Witnesses, Robert
Balfour, son of the elder David, John Scharp, burgess of Stirling, and William Yong,
servant to the notary, John Adamson, of Glasgow diocese. [2206, Box 56.
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to Robert Young, dweller in Edmonstone, as bailie) in a charter of alienation (dated 5th
November 1602) by Andrew Edmonstone of that Ilk, and Maria Gordoun, his spouse,
in favour of George Preston of that Ilk and of CraigmiUar, of the meadow called the
South Dolf meadow of Edmonstone, lying between the Dolf burn on north, the highway
running from the ' Lady brig end ' southward to Dalkeith, by the ' Dolf brig ' on west,
the arable lands of Mains of Edmonstoun, with ditch and earthen mound cast from
west towards east on south, and a ditch and earthen mound and marsh called ' Loch-
levin ' dividing the said meadow from the lands of Niddrie merschell on east ; with
power to make another ditch and earthen mound on the south six feet broader than the
present ditch and old mound, the better to protect the grass and hay in the said meadow.
Sasine given 9th November 1602, and recorded in the secretary's register at Edinburgh,
14th December, same year. The witnesses to the charter are John Haitlie of Meller-
stane, and Richard Abercromby of Poltoun, Alexander Lawson in Nydrie, John Diksoun,
Ninian Blakwod and Robert Young, the granter's servitors. Witnesses to sasine,
AAllliam Hering, gardener in CraigmiUar, Alexander Horshoup, servant there, John
Hunter, the ' hynd ' there, Daniel Hill, his servant, and Alexander Neilson, smith in Lady-
brig-end. Mr. William Kellie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [345, Box 10.
1429. 2nd December 1602.] Notarial Instrument relating the resignation by
Katherine Hamilton, with consent of William Hamilton, burgess of Lanark, and Janet
Simson, of a tenement in the ' Blumgait,' between the tenement and yard of William
Hamiltoun, burgess of Lanark, on west, and the 'Freirzet' with the butcher's stall
( ' macera ' ) of AVilliam Wilkeine on east, in favour of John Blair, burgess in Lanark,
and Margaret Forrest, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Sasine given by John AA7eir,
one of the bailies of Lanark, 2nd December 1602. AVitnesses, David Horne, Allan
Bannatine, Roger Kay, Serjeants, William Stodart, James Bell, servitors of John
Blair. Notary, David Brentoun, of Glasgow diocese, and co-notary, William Mouatt,
common clerk of burgh. [2752, Box 71.
1430.  1602.] A genealogical tree of the family of Cuninghame from 1171,
' Writen and set furth be Villiam Colquhoune in the zeir of God ane thousand vi-c-ii
zeirs' [1602], [90, Box 2.
1431. 17th January 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th January 1603, by Mr. Thomas Hamiltoun of
Mounkland, king's advocate, superior of the lands, confirming a charter [cf. No. 1202
sup-a] by Sir William Livingstone of Kilsyth to Alexander Hamilton of Haggs, of
the lands of Blacklands and Crumlat in the barony of Mounkland. Precept directed
to John Maxwell, younger, of Southbar, as bailie. Witnesses to precept, Mr. Patrick
AValkinschaw, minister at Mounkland, John Stark of Auchinvoill, John Maxwell of
Southbar, Mr. James and James Hamilton, the granter's servitors. Sasine given
on the lands of Crumlat, at the dwelling-house of John Hamiltoun there, then on the
lands of ' Palas ' at the house of John Anderson there, and lastly on the lands of
Blacklands at the house of Andrew Woddell there, on 17th January, and recorded
in the secretary's register at Hamilton, 20th January 1603. Witnesses, Archibald
Hamilton, burgess of Edinburgh, brother of said Alexander, the said John Hamiltoun
in Crumlat, William Layng, his servant, and John Anderson in Palas. Notary, John
Forsyth, of Glasgow diocese. [2687, Box 69.
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one of the bailies of the burgh of Paisley, gave sasine to James Esope, retoured heir of
his father, the late Henry Esope, under a retour dated Paisley, 24th July 1600, of a
burghal tenement in said burgh in the vennel called 'Burnegait,' between the tenement
of John Henrisoun on east and that of Thomas Inglis on west, the water of Cart on the
north and the highway on the south. Sasine given 21st January 1603. Witnesses,
Patrick Sempill, Stephen Forgie, burgesses of said burgh, Patrick Quhyte in Gaitsyde,
and AVilliam Urie in Paisley. Notary, Robert Semple, of Glasgow diocese. [2859, Box 75.
1433. 25th January 1603.] Charter by John Fentoun, king's comptroller,
hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects, with consent of Thomas Fentoun, possessor
of the same, alienating to John Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir,
his spouse, a piece or portion of land called the 'Orcheard' in the territory of
Duddingston, as fully described in charter of 18th March 1586, No. 1113 supra: To
be held of the granter in feu-farm for a penny yearly, if asked. At Edinburgh,
25th January 1603. Witnesses, James Hairstanis and Robert AVilson, messengers,
Mr. Alexander Lausoun and John Hairstanis, servitors of Robert Gairdner, writer,
John Yallowleys, Dingwall pursuivant, and Alexander Hislop, burgess of Edinburgh.
Robert Gairdnar and John Ainslie sign<as notaries. [1697, Box 44.
1434. 27th January 1603.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Andrew Ker of Brumelands, as bailie) in the preceding charter. Sasine
given 27th January, and recorded in the secretary's register 24th February 1603.
AVitnesses, George Inglis, flour-dealer, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Wilson, messenger,
Robert Watson and Roger Stratherne, servants of John Ker, residing in Duddingston,
and Andrew, natural son of John Ker. Robert Gairdnar and James Henrysoun,
notaries. [1534, Box 40.
1435. 27th January 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating
the charter and precept of sasine, dated 3rd and 8th July 1602, No. 1425 supa, by
Andrew Ker of Lintoun, and his son, to John Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and his
spouse, of the church lands of Duddingston, as described. Sasine given by Andrew
Ker of Brumelands on 27th January, and recorded in secretary's register 24th February
1603. Witnesses, Andrew Ker, son natural of said John Ker, George Inglis, meal-
dealer in Edinburgh, and others. Robert Gairdner and James Henryson, notaries.
[788, Box 22.
1436. 21st February 1603.] Charter by Mr. George Lauder of Bass, in terms of
a contract, dated 21st February 1603, alienating to James Maitland of Lethington
the mill of Tofts, called Mersington mill, in the parish of Eccles and shire of Berwick :
To be held blench of the granter. Robert Haitlie of Plewland named as bailie in
precept for sasine. At Edinburgh, 21st February 1603. Witnesses, John Lauder in
Tunynghame, Gilbert Lauder, servant of Mr. George, Mr. John Paip, writer in Edin
burgh, and others. Signed, ' Mr. G. Lauder of Bass.' Seal attached, a griffin within a
double tressure counterflowered. Legend: 'S. Georgii Lavder de Bas.' [1923, Box 49.
1437. 24th February 1603.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating that the
late James Smollet of Kirktoun, burgess of Dumbarton, his heirs, children, and succes
sors, are native and ancient tenants and possessors of the lands underwritten, and that
Margaret Smollet, the only lawful offspring and living daughter of the said late
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to the feu-farm, etc. ; for which reason the king grants to the said Margaret, as the said
sole daughter, and to her husband, James Buntene of Sucquoth, their heirs, etc., the
lands of the Kirktoun of Cardross and Clerkhill, in the parish of Cardross, dukedom of
Lennox, and shire of Dumbarton : To be held in feu-farm for fourteen merks yearly and
other dues. Holyroodhouse, 24th February 1603. This charter, which is in very bad
condition, does not appear to be in the register of the great seal. [1863, Box 48.
1438. 24th February 1603.] Precept of Sasine following upon said charter for
infefting Margaret Smollet and her husband, James Buntene of Sucquoth, in the
said lands. 24th February 1603. [1864, Box 48.
1439. 7th March 1603.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in the
charter of sale, No. 1436 supa, dated Edinburgh, 21st February 1603, by Mr. George
Lauder of the Bass to James Maitland of Lethington. Sasine given 7th March 1603,
by Robert Haitlie of Upper Plewland, as bailie. Recorded in the secretary's register
for Berwick, Peebles, Selkirk, Roxburgh, and Lauderdale, 10th April 1603. Witnesses
to sasine, Hector Furd, senior, Hector Furd, junior, his son, in Clekinscleuch, William
Furde in Cruiklaw, and others. Alexander Cuik, notary public. [1021, Box 28.
1440. 12th March 1603.] Precept by King James the Sixth for infefting John
Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their
heirs, in the kirk lands of the vicarage of Duddingston, in the town and territory of
Wester Duddingston, as fully described in charter of 1st June and 10th July 1599, No.
1377 supa; also in that portion of land called the Orchard, in the said territory of
Duddingston, as described in No. 1113 supa, of date 18th March 1586, with common
pasture, etc. ; also the church lands of the vicarage of Maxwellheugh, in the sheriffdom
of Roxburgh, and a tenement in the town of Kelso, in the fore street (' anteriori via ')
on the west side, between the lands of Gilbert Mow on north, the mill street on south,
the lands of John Wauch on west, and the ' flesche stokis ' on east, occupied by David
Eobieson — all which lands formerly belonged to the abbacy of Kelso. Precept dated
Holyroodhouse, 12th March 1603. [2849, Box 75.
1441. 22nd April 1603.] Charter by James Scrymgeour of Myeris and James
Maxwell, bailies of the town of Auchtermuchty, alienating to James Gilmour, brother-
german of Eobert Gilmour, burgess of said burgh, the lands called the Officer's land of
Auchtermuchty, of which one portion or ' butt ' lies in that part or ' sched ' called the
'guid uyfis flett,' and the other portion lies in the 'conyflett' and is called the 'nuik,'
bounded by the green stank, Blackhall, the lands of James Clerk, James Scrymgeour,
Andrew Scott, and James Baueraige, as described, with a toft of land, in the territory of
said burgh and shire of Fife, and common pasture on the hill of Auchtermuchty, etc.
Auchtermuchty, 22nd April 1603. Witnesses, Andrew Biccartoun of Casch, Nathaniel
Moncreif in Methwen, Andrew Pirie in Auchtermuchtie, Thomas Eobertson, younger,
there, and others. Stephen Paterson, clerk of the stewartry of Fife, and Hector Arnott,
notaries, sign for council of burgh. [1085, Box 29.
1442. 28th April 1603.] Charter by John Scrimgeour, brother and heir of the
late James Scrymgeour, burgess of Dundee, with consent of Mr. Alexander Scrymgeour,
his brother-german, of Margaret Anderson, his mother, and of Elizabeth Symmer, relict
of James Scrymgeour, alienating, in terms of a contract, dated at Dundee, 22nd March
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in the Fluker gate of Dundee, described in next writ. Dundee, 28th April 1603.
Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of Kirktoun, Mr.
John Ogilvie, minister of Kinnaird, David Abercrombie of Pittelpie, David Abercrombie
in Nevry (?), and Thomas Coustoun, burgess of Dundee. William Spalding and John
Pattoun act as notaries. [1428, Box 37.
1443. 29th April 1603.] Charter by John Zeman, merchant, burgess of Dundee,
and Euphemia Goldman, his spouse, with consent of Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope,
knight, provost of the constabulary of said burgh of Dundee, as superior, selling to
AVilliam Goldman, merchant, burgess of Dundee, that principal house, with ' galrie '
and ' museo, vulgo lie studie ' in the north end of the gallery, with close and yard of
the house, lately acquired from John Scrymgeour, brother of the late James Scrym
geour, burgess [No. 1417 supa], and with free ish and entry as well by the front door
toward the street or place (' plateam ') as by the back door toward the sea — lying on the
south of the street of St. Mary Virgin or the Flukergate, between the lands of the
heirs of George Spens on west, the lands formerly of Thomas Mure, now of Andrew
Pantar, and William Lochmalony on east, a waste land on south, and the fore land
alienated by the said John Scrymgeor to James Fyffe, baker, on north, as principal ;
also in special warrandice of above, the back lands, with ' malthous, kill and cobill,' etc.,
lying between the yard of the said principal house on north, AA7illiam Lochmalony's
lands on east, George Ramsay's lands on west, and the sea-flow on south, in security,
in the event of any interference by James Fyff, Robert Bultie, and Patrick Kinnaird,
burgesses of said burgh, holders of an annualrent over the principal tenement ; reserv
ing to Elizabeth Symer, relict of said late James Scrymgeour, a liferent in a part of the
gallery, designed in a contract between him and her : To be held of the superior for
rendering burgage service and paying 23s. 4d. yearly to the chaplain of the chaplainry
of St. James the Less, in the parish church of Dundee. Dated at Dundee, 29th April
1603. Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, servant of said constabulary, Andrew Moncur
of Balmaw, Thomas Hunter, notary, Gilbert Scrymgeour, John Goldman, Thomas Gold
man, brothers of said John, David Wedderburn, and Andrew Kynnard. John Pattoun,
notary in Dundee, writer. Sir James Scrymgeour signs as consenter. Two seals
attached, defaced. [1360, Box 35.
1444. 4th May 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating the
preceding charter. Sasine given by William Auchinlek, bailie of Dundee, 4th May
1603, after which Magdalena Scrymgeour, wife of Mr. John Ogilvie, minister at Kin
naird, with his consent, renounced all her rights in the said house or any part thereof.
AA7itnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of Kirkton, Thomas
Goldman, brother-german of said William, the said Mr. John Ogilvie, David Anderson
and Thomas Spens, officers of burgh. Mr. Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of Dundee,
notary. [1996, Box 51.
1445. 17th May 1603.] Extract Retour of John Thomson, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Mr. Alexander Thomson, advocate (who died in January
1603), in the lands of Duddingston. Edinburgh, 17th May 1603. [1489, Box 38.
1446. 7th June 1603.] Letters Patent by King James the Sixth, assuming Robert
Coltart as attorney for John Thomson in all causes. 7th June 1603. [572, Box 16.
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chancery, dated 7th June 1603, for infefting John Thomson, as nearest and lawful heir
of his father, the late Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston, in the lands of Easter
and Wester Duddingston, taking security for £100 Scots as duplication of the feu-farm.
Sasine given 10th June, and recorded in the secretary's register for Edinburgh, 30th
June 1603. Witnesses, John Galbraith, son of the late John Galbraith, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, David Craig of Easter Dudingston, James Anderson there,
Thomas Scott, George Purdie, Serjeants of the sheriffdom, and Patrick Acarsane, notary
public. Notary, Robert Stewart of St. Andrews diocese. [2494, Box 64.
1448. 8th September 1603.] Charter by John Douglas, 'filius naturalis' of the
late Hector Douglas, and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands named (in terms of a con
tract, dated 8th and 14th June 1603, between John Broun, minister of God's Word, on
the one part, and the granter, with consent of Elizabeth Bynnie, his spouse, as principal,
Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig, knight, as cautioner, and Mr. John Douglas of Airt-
land for his interest), granting, with the consents foresaid, and selling to the said John
Broun and Sara Hope, his wife, the granter's kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of
Glencairn, as in No. 890 supa (reserving a reasonable portion of the same for the
glebe of the ministers at the church of Glencairn, according to the Act of Parliament) :
To be held from the granter of the king and his successors in feu-farm for a feu-duty
of 56s. 8d. yearly. Precept of sasine directed to John Crichton of Crawfurdstoun.
Dated at Drumlanrig, 8th September 1603. AVitnesses, William Davidson in Merchis-
cleuch, AValter Gibsoun in Edinburgh, Edward Wilsoun in Drumlanrig, James Espie,
clothier, Eobert Phillop, notary public, and Thomas, his son, James Dowie, notary, and
James Gibson, burgess of Dumfries. [3254, Box 86.
1449. 12th September 1603.] Charter by Sir James Sandilands of Slamannan,
knight, granting in terms of a contract, dated 6th September 1603, between Andrew
Edmonstone of that Ilk, John Edmonstone, his son and apparent heir, and the said Sir
James, for himself and as acting for Francis Wachope, eldest lawful son of the late Archi
bald Wachope, formerly of Niddry, the whole lands of Caldcoittis, in the sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, heritably and irredeemably, in favour of the said Andrew Edmonstone
and his heirs : To be held a me of the crown. Eeddendo, £8, 8s. Scots and other dues.
Dated at Edinburgh, 12th September 1603. Witnesses, Mr. John Spottiswood, rector
of Calder [afterwards archbishop of St. Andrews], James Tennend of Lynhous, Mr.
Alexander King, advocate, and Mr. Eobert Williamson, writer. [302, Box 9.
1450. 14th September 1603.] Instrument narrating that William Bruce of Earls-
hall (by his procurator) resigned an annualrent of £10 Scots from the lands of Cletty,
in the sheriffdom of Fife, into the hands of his superior, David Eamsay, liferenter of
said lands, in favour of David Eamsay, lawful son to the late Patrick Eamsay in Sand
furd : To be held blench. Done on the lands, 14th September 1603. AVitnesses, David
and Archibald Wilson, Andrew Anderson, and Henry Aithtmutte [Auchmuty]. Notary,
James Andersoun. [2933, Box 77.
1451. 15th September 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat by David Ramsay, lord of the franktenement of Clettie, for infefting AVilliam
Bruce, now of Earlshall, as heir of his father, the late Alexander Bruce of Earlshall,
in the above annualrent from the lands of Clettie : Held of the granter in blench-farm.
Witnesses to precept, David Robertson and David Paterson. Sasine given by Henry
Auchmoute, bailie, 15th September 1603. AVitnesses, David Ramsay of Clettie, Archi-
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bald Wilson, David AVilson in Clettie, and Andrew Anderson. James Anderson, notary,
clerk of the burgh of Cupar. [2967, Box 78.
1452. 9th November 1603.] Charter by Robert Rentoun, brother-german of
David Eentoun of Billie, with consent of his brother, for completing a contract between
them and James Sinclair, brother-german of Robert Sinclair of Langformacus, selling
and alienating to James Sinclair, his heirs, etc., the shady-half of the lands called the
Ros, extending to two husband-lands belonging to the granter in liferent, in the barony
of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held of David Renton in blench-farm ; with
clause of warrandice from the granter and from his brother after his decease. Charter
written by George Sprott, notary in Eymouth, and signed by the parties at ' Billie-
place,' 9th November 1603. Witnesses, AVilliam AVardlaw in Restoun, AVilliam Buikles,
servitor of granter, the said George Sprott, and John Paxtoun in Auchincraw. [2430;
Box 62.
Note. — This man, George Sprott, the writer of the document, was the same who in
1608 confessed his share in the so-called Logan conspiracy with Gowrie, and apparently
also his forgery of the letters afterwards produced in the trial of 'Logan's bones.'
1453. 31st October 1603.] Charter by John Scrymgeour of Glaswall narrating
a sasine, dated 11th December 1599, given by John Anderson, feu-farmer of the wester
third of the lands of Wester Turbyrne, to William Coquheran or Cocheran, mer
chant in Kirriemuir, in terms of a bond, of an acre of arable land of said third, called
'Drumdreby(?) aiker,' comprehending his portion of that part of Wester Turbryn,
between the way leading to Bowbuttis on east, the moor of Lyftie on south, the rivulet
called ' Strype : on west, and the burn of Gabrie on north, presently occupied by David
Hesvall, in the regality of Kirriemuir and shire of Forfar, which sasine Scrymgeour
confirms and ratifies to the grantee : To be held for 12s. yearly. Glaswell, 31st October
1603. Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, the granter's son, James Crombe, king's
messenger, David Gray, ' histrionis,' and Abraham Piggot, notary public. The wit
nesses to the sasine cited are James Cocheran in Keremuir, George Henrysoun in
Newtoun of Geanies, Alexander Piggott in Keremuir, John Anderson, skinner, and
Abraham Piggott. [1460, Box 38.
1454. Hth November 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding
charter. Sasine given by Thomas Haistie in Eos, as bailie, on 11th November 1603.
AVitnesses, William AVardlaw in AVestrestoun, John Paxtoun in Audincra, George
Haistie, father of said Thomas, also in Eos, John Maislet in Crawslaid, George Fair in
Westrestoun, and Patrick Cokburne, servitor of grantee, George Sprott also being
the writer of this document, which bears his docquet and ' signum ' as notary. Eecorded
in the secretary's register for Berwick, Eoxburgh, etc., 30th November 1603. [2431,
Box 62.
1455. 1st December 1603.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming two
charters by Sir James Sandilands of Slamannane, knight, as follows : (1) Charter dated
12th September 1603, by the said James Sandilands, granting in terms of a contract of
sale between him, for himself, and also on behalf of Francis AVachope, eldest son of the
late Archibald Wachope, formerly of Niddry, and Andrew Edmonstone of that Ilk and
John Edmonstone, his son and apparent heir, one husband-land of the Mains of
Gilmerton called Boiglandis, a ten-merk land of said Mains called Lumlislands ; also a
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to the said Andrew Edmonstone, his heirs, etc. Reddendo, the services due to the
crown. Precept of sasine directed to Robert Young in Edmonstoun, as bailie. (2)
Charter, also dated 12th September 1603, by the same granter to the same grantee in
terms as above, of a third part of the lands and mill of Nudry-marshall, with manor,
etc., lying in the shire of Edinburgh, in security of the lands conveyed by charter
No. 1 and of other lands named. Reddendo as above. Both these charters are said
to be written in the writing-office of Adam Lawte, writer, Edinburgh, by Daniel
Melvill, his servitor, and the witnesses are the same in both — Mr. John Spottiswode,
rector of Calder, James Tennend of Lynhous, Mr. Alexander King, advocate, and Mr.
Robert AA7illiamson, writer. Edinburgh, 1st December 1603. [172, Box 6.
1456. 2nd December 1603.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Seton], Lord
Fyvie, provost of Edinburgh, and four bailies, for infefting John Wilson, brother
of the late Robert AA7ilson, as heir of his brother, in the three acres of land of the
first part of the common moor, formerly belonging to Thomas Boyes [described in
Nos. 557 and 773 supa]. Reddendo, 5s. Dated at Edinburgh, 2nd December 1603.
AVitnesses, William Mauld, dean of guild, Hector Raa, treasurer, John Moresoun,
Thomas Speir, Archibald Johnstoun, merchants, James Nicolsoun, clothier, and Alexander
Bruce, cutler, councillors, and Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk of the burgh. Signed only
by the four bailies. [141, Box 4.
1457. 7th December 1603.] Charter by Mr. John Nymbill, superior of the lands,
granting to Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, with [Elizabeth] Saidler, his spouse,
an acre of arable land in the field called Thornycruiks, as described in No. 1359 supira : To
be held blench of the granter. Dated at Dalkeith, 7th December 1603. Witnesses,
Mr. Archibald Symsoun, minister of Dalkeith, Mr. Patrick Tumour, minister, Gavin
Saidlar in Dalkeith. Signed, 'Mr. Johne Nimbill, minister of Christis ewangell.'
[1297, Box 34.
1458. 8th December 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter. Sasine given 8th December 1603, by Adam Calderwod in Dalkeith,
as bailie. AVitnesses, Hector Trumbill in Dalkeith, John Monteith there, William
Anderson, serjeant, and John Dalrumpill, servant to the notary, Archibald Millar, of
St. Andrews diocese. [284, Box 9.
1459. 20th December 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept,
dated 2nd December 1603 [No. 1456 supa], in favour of John AVilson. Sasine given
on the lands by Thomas Fyschiar, bailie of Edinburgh, 20th December 1603, George
Dewar being attorney for grantee. Witnesses, David Aikenheid, bailie, Eobert Jardane,
armourer, Eobert Boustoun, tailor, William Gray, merchant, Alexander Strabrok and
John Sprot, Serjeants of the burgh, and John Nicolson, servant of Mr. Alexander
Guthre, the burgh clerk and notary. [142, Box 4.
1460. Hth February 1604.] Charter by Sir Eobert Halkheid [Halket] of
Pitfirrane, conveying in terms of contract of sale, dated at Dunfermline, 6th January
1604, to Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife, the
granter's eighth part of the lands. of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline
and shire of Fife : To be held of Queen Anna [wife of King James the Sixth], as
superior of said regality, in feu-farm, for a reddendo of 29s. 4d. yearly, 'cum una
pultrea et dimidia,' in name of feu-farm. Precept of sasine directed to Patrick
Stewart of Baith, as bailie. Dated at Dunfermline, 11th February 1604. Witnesses,

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Patrick Halkheid, brother-german of granter, William Creychtoun, servitor of Sir
Andrew Melvill, AValter Young, also his servitor, James Kingorne, clerk of the regality
of Dunfermline, and Eobert Trumble, his servitor, writer of charter. [188, Box 7.
1461. 12th March 1604.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter of
alienation. Sasine given 12th March 1604, by Patrick Stewart of Baith [Beath], as
bailie of Sir Eobert, and recorded in the secretary's register at Craill on 31st March,
same year. Notary, James Kingorne, clerk of said regality. Witnesses to sasine,
AVilliam AValwood, portioner of Touch, Eobert Trumble, son and heir-apparent of Henry
Trumble, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline, Alexander Greg, servitor of Patrick
Stewart, and others. [1146, Box 30.
1462. 12th March 1604.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir
Andrew Melvill of Garvock, knight, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, following
on a precept directed to Patrick Stewart of Baith, in a charter of sale in their favour, dated
9th February 1604, by George Durie of Craigluscour, of a quarter of the town and
lands of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be
held of Queen Anna for 58s. 8d. Scots and other dues. Sasine given 12th, and recorded
in the secretary's register at Craill, 31st March 1604. James Kingorne, notary public.
Among other witnesses to the sasine is Eobert Trumble, son and heir-apparent of
Henry Trumble, merchant, burgess of the burgh of Dunfermline. [443, Box 13.
1463. 12th March 1604.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir Andrew
Melvill of Garvock and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, following upon a precept
in a charter of sale, dated at Dunfermline, 18th January 1604, to them by AA7illiam
AA7alwood, portioner of Touch, of that eighth part of the town and lands of Southfoid,
called Gray's eighth part, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife.
Sasine given by Patrick Stewart of Baith, as bailie, on 12th March 1604, and
recorded in the secretary's register at Craill, 31st March, same year. AA7itnesses, Eobert
Trumble, son and heir-apparent of Henry Trumble, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline,
and AA7illiam AA7alwood, son to the above William, and others, as in preceding writs.
James Kingorne, notary public. [509, Box 15.
1464. 8th April 1604.] Precept of Clare Constat by John Kennedy of Blairquhan
and John Kennedy, fiar of Blairquhan, his first-born son, as superiors (directed to John
M'Clure in Hiegaitt, as bailie), for infefting Margaret Macadam and her spouse in
the 20s. lands of Bennan, as described in No. 1015 supra, in the earldom of Carrick
and shire of Ayr, on the narrative that the late Andrew Macadam of AVaterhead of
Geithe, and Christina Kennedy, his wife, died last vest in said lands, sold to them by
the elder John Kennedy, and that the said Margaret Macadam, elder daughter of the
said Andrew and Christina, and now spouse of Gilbert Macadam of AATaterhead of Geith,
is their lawful and now nearest heir, by reason also of a disposition to her by the late
Janet Macadam, her sister, some time spouse of AATilliam Cunningham of Polquharne,
the other daughter of said Andrew and Christina. The lands to be held in blench-farm
of the granters. At Blairquhan and Ayr, 8th and 23rd April 1604. AVitnesses, James
Kennedy of Crugiltoun, Duncan M'Adam in Ayr, AA7illiam Bryan, notary public, and
William Maccaddam in Aldcragoche. An indorsation, signed by AVilliam Bryan, notes
that sasine was given 11th May 1604. [2349, Box 60.
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Katharine Strathachin, his wife, and John Symmer, his lawful son, and also of
Alexander [Campbell], bishop of Brechin, granting to John Dempster of Balronie, and
his heirs, an annualrent of six bolls of oatmeal, to be uplifted from the lands of Brath
inche, in the barony of Kethik and shire of Forfar. Dated at Brechin, 17th May 1604.
Witnesses, George Wright, notary, George Dempster, AVilliam Lindsay, and Alexander
Clark, citizens of Brechin. Signed and sealed by granter [seal attached, faint impres
sion, a device]. A docquet signed by David [Lindsay], bishop of Brechin, approving of
the grant, is added of date 11th February 1623. [438, Box 12.
1466. 1st June 1604.] Letter of Reversion by Margaret Balfour, relict of
Alexander Menteith of Gogar, binding herself, on payment of £200 Scots within the
parish kirk of Clakmannane, to resign in favour of David Balfour, fiar of Powhous,
an annualrent of £20 Scots, due to her from his lands of Powhous, or any part thereof,
in the parish of Logy and sheriffdom of Clakmannane. Dated and signed at the
Gogar, 1st June 1604. Witnesses, John Scherp in Stirling, James Ewing at the
Craigend, servant of David Balfour, Andrew Cristie in Gollin, and James Drysdell in
Bowhouse of Sauchy. [775, Box 22.
1467. Hth June 1604.] Precept of Clare Constat directed to David Welsh of
Stopfuird, as bailie, by James Douglas of Baitfuird, laird of the fee of the lands and
barony of Drumsteir and superior of the lands underwritten, with consent of Mr.
Robert Douglas, provost of Lincluden, lord of the liferent of the same, for infefting
Robert Anderson, brother-german of Herbert Anderson of Sterricleuch, as brother and
nearest lawful heir of the said Herbert, deceased, in the half-merk land of Sterricleuch,
in the barony of Drumsleit, parish of Troqueer, regality of Lincluden and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, held in feu-farm. Dated at Dumfries, 11th June 1604. Witnesses, John
M'Ghie and Herbert Cunyghame, notaries. Signed by James and Mr. Robert Douglas,
and the latter's seal is attached — Douglas arms debruised by bend sinister. [610, Box 18.
1468. 1st, 15th, 28th June 1604.] Charter by Mr. Richard Kene, writer,
Edinburgh, son and heir of the late Mr. John Kene, writer, Edinburgh, with consent of
Jonet Strang, his mother, and of James Mowat, writer of the secretary's register in the
shires of Aberdeen and Kincardin, chaplain of the holy rood chapel formerly situated
in the lower part of the cemetery of St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, superior of the
subjects disponed, also with consent of John Johnstoun, patron of the said chaplainry,
lawful son of the late John Johnstoun, writer and clerk of council and session, selling and
disponing to Adam Couper of Gogar, Margaret Dennistoun, his spouse, their heirs,
etc., a tenement of land, now waste, lying in the burgh of Edinburgh, ' in vico boario,
lie Cowgait,' on the south side of that street, near the said chapel, bounded on the south
by the ' arable lands called Wairin's croft now pertaining to the society of brewers or
maltsters,' and otherwise by the properties of the late James Lamb, now waste, John
Adamson, younger, and the heirs of the late John Nicolson, candlemaker, as described :
To be held of the king for burgage service, and of the said James Mowat, chaplain, for
a reddendo of £6, 16s. 8d. yearly.* Dated at Edinburgh and Aberdeen, 1st, 15th, and
28th days of June 1604. Witnesses, Mr. John Scrogie, advocate, Mr. Andrew
Plumar, writer, Mr. Thomas Nicolson, commissary of Aberdeen, and others, witnesses.
Robert Newlands and Robert Gairdnar sign as notaries. [464, Box 13.
*¦
1469. 25th July 1604.] Charter by William Allan, burgess of Aberdeen, with
consent of Andrew Herwie of Alrik, and James Herwie, his eldest son and heir, for their

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interest, in terms of a contract between the granter on one part, and Thomas Gordon of
Grandhame, for himself and Margaret Forbes, his wife, on the other part, granting to
them and their heirs-male, etc., in feu-farm, the town and lands of Carnfield, with manor-
house, etc., also the lands of Denstoun and Corthybuk, with tofts, etc., in the parish of St.
Maurice ('divi Mauritii') [St. Machar] and shire of Aberdeen, with free pasture, etc.,
belonging to the lands : To be held from the granter of the principal, regents, etc., of the
Royal [King's] College of Old Aberdeen, in feu-farm for the feu-duty as follows, the
lands of Denstoun and Corthybuk, £9, 6s. 8cl., and the lands of Carnefield, 4 merks
and other sums blank. AA7ith power to the said superiors to lease their teindsheaves
within the lands of Denstoun, or Dilspro adjoining, as their necessity requires, also to
dig fuel in the same lands, so long as they inhabit the manse of the dean of the
Cathedral of Aberdeen. AVith clause of warrandice, etc. Dated at Aberdeen, 25th
July 1604. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Paip, advocate, George Clark, his servitor, David
Mar, Alexander Kempt, burgesses of Aberdeen, John Robertson, servitor of Mr.
Thomas Mollesoun, common clerk of Aberdeen, Robert Mutray, burgess there, and Mr.
Andrew Clark, notary public. [3029, Box 79.
1470. 13th October 1604.] Procuratory by Andrew Lundy of Stratherlie, directed
to James Kay, writer, for resigning the third part "of his lands of Stratharlie into the
hands of John, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, as lord superior of said third part [cf. No.
1261 supa], for new infeftment in favour of John Lundy, the granter's son and heir,
reserving the granter's liferent. Dated at Anstruther, 13th October 1604. Signed by
the granter as 'fier of Stratharlie.' Arthur Forbes of Reres, and James, his son,
Mr. John Carmichael, minister, with others, witnesses. [722, Box 21.
1471. 29th October 1604.J Charter by John Mac-allan, burgess of Inverness, in
terms of a decreet-arbitral, dated at Inverness, 6th February 1604, alienating to James
Fraser M'Allister, burgess of Inverness, and Elizabeth Ross, his spouse, two
particates of land, with houses thereon, etc., in the burgh of Inverness, on the west side
of the water of Ness, bounded between the lands of the said James Fraser on west and
south, the common vennel called the ' milnelead ' on east and the common street on
north, as described : To be held of the king for twopence-farthing burghal rent, paying
also 3s. Scots to the new Mary aisle in the church of Inverness. Signed, ' Johne
Makallan, bges of InSnes.' Charter, resignation, and sasine all in one writ, dated
29th October 1604. Sasine given by James Cuthbert, elder, one of the bailies of
Inverness. AVitnesses, John AVaus of Lochslyne, Alexander Cuthbert, AAllliam Paterson,
senior, Andrew M'Conill, burgesses of Inverness, and Jasper Cuming, notary. AAllliam
Campbel, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public. [1932, Box 49.
1472. 30th October 1604.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation (in
terms of a marriage contract dated in 1 600) by Andrew Lundy of Stratherlie into the
hands of his superior, John Lundy of that Ilk, of the two parts of the lands of Stratharlie
in favour of John Lundy, younger, of Stratharlie, reserving Andrew Lundy's liferent,
and also to Agnes Kay, spouse of John Lundy, her liferent of six chalders, etc. [see note
to No. 1374 supra]. Sasine given of the lands, with the house, etc., of Nether Stratharlie,
occupied for his life by John Lundy, senior, of Stratharlie, on 30th October 1604.
Recorded in the secretary's register for Fife, 31st October 1604. AA7itnesses, Alexander
Spens, brother-german of the laird of Lathalland, Henry Spens, servitor of John Lundy
of that Ilk, David Symsone, younger, in Coit, and John Clavye in Drumeldre. Adam
Litiljohne, notary. [723, Box 21.

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1473. 1st November 1604.] Charter by John Lundy of that Ilk, as superior,
granting in favour of John Lundy, son and apparent heir of Andrew Lundy, fiar of
Stratherlie, and to the heirs begot betwixt him and his wife, Agnes Kay, the two parts
of the lands of Stratherlie, templar-lands, etc., reserving liferents. At Lundy, 1st
November 1604. AVitnesses, David Lundy in Largo, William Lundy in Fafield, and
others. [724, Box 21.
1474. 9th and 10th November 1604.] Charter by James Home, son and heir of
the late Cuthbert Home in Eyemouth, who was father's brother of the late Alexander
Home in the ' Crocegait ' of Coldingham, and so lawful and nearest heir of tailzie and
provision of the said late Alexander, with consent of Hercules King in Bogan green in
Coldingham, his interdictor, alienating to Mr. Alexander Lauder in Coldingham
three husband-lands and a half and two cot-lands, of which two husband-lands, with the
two cot-lands, lie in Skaitbieburn, and one husband-land and a half in Eikkilsyde, formerly
occupied by the said late Alexander Home, in the territory of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick : To be held of the king and his successors in feu-farm for 59s. Id. yearly of
money, with seven capons and seven poultry, with the services used and wont. Dated
and signed at Tynnyngham and Coldingham, 9th and 10th November 1604. Witnesses,
Mr. James Young, minister at Tynningham, Eobert Schortus there, George Skougall,
brother-german of John Skougall of that Ilk, Gilbert Lauder, servitor of Mr. George
Lauder of Bass, Eobert Lauder, W.S., George Tod, Francis Melving, James Craw in
Quhytrig [or Quhytkirk], David Lumsden, and John Lumsden, officer in Coldingham.
John Horne and George Sprott, notaries public, sign for Hercules King, the consenter.
[1067, Box 29.
1475. 9th November 1604.] Duplicate of the above charter by James Home to
Alexander Lauder in Coldingham of the lands described in preceding writ : To be
held for one penny blench of the granter, and of the king as narrated above. Same
places, date, and witnesses, except that only George Sprott signs as notary. [1286, Box 34.
1476. 10th November 1604.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating
precept in the above charter in favour of the said Alexander Lauder, portioner in
Coldingham. Sasine given 10th November 1604, by John Melvin in Coldingham,
bailie. Witnesses as in preceding writs, from Francis Melving to John Lumsden.
John Horne, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public, and George Sprott, co-notary.
Eegistered 12th November in the secretary's register for Berwickshire. [1287, Box 34.
1477. 16th November 1604.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Ander
son, one of the bailies of Glasgow, gave sasine to John Hall, son and heir of the late
John Hall in Craigis, as true, lawful, and undoubted heir of his father so found to be by
a ward of court ('per vardam curie ') of said burgh, and because his father died last vest and
seised in the following : — A rood of land in territory of said burgh in a new croft called
Young's croft, the lands of the late Thomas Normount on the east, the lands of Patrick
Gray on west, and the common ' lone ' on north ? [torn here] ; another rood of land in
croft called Mwris croft, between the lands of Thomas Pettingrew on the east, the lands
formerly of Eobert Young on west, the common way called ' the lone ' on south ;
another rood lying [torn] . . ., 'mora in regia predicta,' formerly belonging to the late
David Herriot, between the lands of the late Nicolas Snodgers on east and those of the
late John Fleming on west ; also another rood lying in said moor (' mora ') in the croft
called Youngis croft, formerly belonging to James Vylsoune, between the lands of John

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Gilmour on east and those of Thomas Bogill, baker, on west ; another rood of land in
said moor between the land of the late John Luif on east, the lands of the late Gilbert
HaU on west, and the common lone on north ; also the half of a house, with kiln and
yard, lying on south side of ' the Drygait,' between the land of James Kirkwood on
west, the public way on north, and the stream of ' Molindinor ' on east and south ; and
also in the half of a tenement of land, with yard, on south side of the ' Drygait,'
between the lands of the late Robert Arskine on east, the lands of the late AVilliam
Kyll on west, the 'Molindinor' on south, and the public way on north. Sasine
given on the ground of the lands and tenements, 16th November 1604. AA7itnesses,
James Gilhagie in Keidiehill, John (?) Stark, James Broune, merchants, burgesses
of burgh, John A7ilsoune and Andrew Andirsoune, serjeant (?). Archibald Heygait,
notary public. [1566, Box 40.
1478. 20th February 1605.] Charter by John, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, grant
ing in feu-farm to John Lundy, son and heir-apparent of Andrew Lundy of Stratherlie,
a third part of the lands of Stratherlie, barony of Lundy and shire of Fife [No. 1470
supa], for ten merks of former feu-duty and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. At Cupar,
20th February 1605. AA7itnesses, David Lyndesay and David Arthe in Couper. [725,
Box 21.
1479. 14th March 1605.] Contract between AVilliam Calderwood, elder, in Dal
keith, on one part, and Andrew Calderwood and William Calderwood, lawful
sons of Adam Calderwood in Dalkeith, his cousins, on the other part, by which the
said William Calderwood, senior, in consideration of his great age and infirmity, and
having no children, and because of a natural ' auld kyndlie cair of his kynmen and
name, quha hes bene auld citicenaris and indwellaris in the burgh of Dalkeith,' conveys
first to the said Andrew a tenement and house new built, with houses, etc., and the
' auld kyll ' on south side of the town of Dalkeith, at the Cross, between the land of the
heirs of the late Mongo AA7eddell on east, the lands of David Nymbill on west, the High
Street on north, and the common vennel passing to Newbottill on the south ; and
secondly, to the said William the cottage tenement described in No. 580 supa; and
that under burden of a letter of reversion and other conditions, the lands being wadset
to the heirs of the late Captain AVilliam Weddell. At Dalkeith, 14th March 1605.
James Johnstone, son to the late Mr. Adam Johnstone, John Gourlaw, Daniel Mitchell,'
and Alexander Pennycuk in Dalkeith, witnesses. AVilliam Calderwood, elder, and
Andrew sign, but the younger AA'illiam signs by two notaries, Archibald Millar and
Abraham Gray. [1496, Box 39.
1480. 14th March 1605.] Duplicate of the said contract. 14th March 1605.
[1497, Box 39.
1481. 25th March 1605.] Grant of Arms, with illuminated blazon, by Richard St.
George, Norroy king of arms north of Trent, to John Battersby of Bowland in the
county of York, Esquire, who has borne ' these arms, viz. : Or, a Saltyer Paly, Ermyne
and Gieules, and being for some causes desyrous too alter his former creast hath re
quested me, the said Norroy kyng of arms, too assigne vnto hym such creast as hee
may lawfully beare ; in consideracion whearof and for a further declaracyon of the
woorthyness of the said John Battersby, I, the sayd Norroy, haue giuen and graunted
hym thys creast or cognisance followyng, viz. : — On a wreath of his colours a Ram
passant, Ermyne, armed and membred, Or, mantled gieules, doobled argent, as more

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playnly in this margent depicted appeareth,' etc. Dated and signed 25th March 1605.
[299, Box 38.
1482. 23rd April 1605.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir Claud Hamilton
of Schawfield, knight, of the east croft in the territory of the burgh of Rutherglen, four
and a half rigs in said croft, between the lands of Michael Stewart on south, William
Watson on north, and James Crawfurd of Ferme on east, as described, and four 'butts'
of land on north side of said croft, extending in all to two acres ; also two meadows
commonly called the Flush, bounded between the lands of Henry Leich on south, the
street on north and west, and the lands called ' the Flotteris ' on east, resigned in the
hands of Andrew Pincartoun, one of the bailies of Rutherglen, by Patrick Clerk in
Achinvaiche in terms of a contract of sale betwixt him and Sir Claud Hamilton of
Schawfield, Jonet Hamilton, his spouse, Sir Eobert Hamilton of Lekprevik, knight,
AA7illiam Hamilton in Preistfield, AATilliam PoUok, residing at the temple of Blantyre,
cautioners for Sir Claud and his wife. Sasine given 23rd April 1605. Witnesses, John
Eiddaill, bailie, John Scot (?) in Hamiltouns ferme, James Hamilton in Turnelaw,
James Clack in Flemingtoun, John Pincartoun, Andrew Farie, Serjeants. William
Gray, clerk of Eutherglen, notary. [795, Box 22.
1483. 8th May 1605.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Lundy
in terms of the charter, No. 1478 supa. Dated 8th May 1605. Andrew Wood of
Largo, Eobert Wood, his brother-german, Mr. John Auchinlek, minister at Largo, and
AATilliam AA7od in Lammelethan, witnesses. Adam Litiljohne, notary. [726, Box 21.
1484. Hth May 1605.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat (dated at Blairquhan and Ayr, 8th and 23rd April 1604, No. 1464 supa) by
John Kennedy of Blairquhan and John Kennedy, fiar of Blairquhan, in favour of
Margaret M'Caddam and her spouse. Sasine given to Adam AA7allace in Straittoun,
acting for grantee, on 11th May 1605. Witnesses, Peter M'Addame in Glenheid, Hugh
AA7alker, burgess of Ayr, John M'Addame, son of the late David M'Adame of Cragin-
gulane, and John M'Millan in Straittoun. AAllliam Bryan, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [553, Box 16.
1485. 21st May 1605.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Hamilton,
servitor to Sir Claude Hamilton of Shawfield, knight, acting as procurator for Sir
Eobert Hamilton of Easter Greenlees, knight, appeared in presence of Sir Thomas
Otterburne, younger, of Eeidhall, knight, as superior of the half lands and half mill of
Gorgie, and presented a precept from the royal chancery, dated Edinburgh, 21st May
1605, in the third form, directed to Sir Thomas, requiring him to give sasine to the said
Sir Eobert, as heir of the late James Hamilton of Shawfield, his great-grandfather,
last vest and seised in the said half lands and mill, holding, it is said, of Sir Thomas as
superior, to whom also a precept of sasine was handed, with a request that he would
sign and seal it as directed ; but this Sir Thomas refused to do, alleging ' that he knew
na vther vassillis of the said lands and mill bot his father and himself e.' Instruments
were then taken in the hands of Mr. John Paip, notary public. At Bedhall, 21st May
1605. Witnesses, James Logane, son to John Logane, stabler in Edinburgh, and
AVilliam Porteous, servitor to Sir George Hamilton of Greinlaw, knight. [2488, Box 64.
1486. 29th May 1605.] Charter under the great seal of King James the Sixth,
narrating and confirming the charter of the kirk lands of Glencairn, No. 1448 supa, 8th
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September 1603, by John Douglas to John Broun. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th May
1605. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 1612. [3255, Box 86.
1487. 2nd July 1605.] Extract Retour of Service made before William Sempill
of Bruntschiells, sheriff-depute of Renfrew, and the following jurors : William Menteyth,
fiar of Carse, William Wallace of Johnstoun, William Wallace of EUirslie, William Knox
of Sewiland, David Hammiltoun of Bodelhauch, John Quhytfurde of that Ilk, Allan
Hammiltoun of Ferguslie, George Crawfurde of Newtoun, Robert Algeo of Easter
Walkinschaw, John Hammilton of Ravinscraig, James AA7allace of Mureheid, James
Hammilton, burgess of Glasgow, John Hammilton of Shawtoun, Thomas Quhytefurde,
and John Algeo, burgesses of Paisley, who declared that Sir Robert Hamilton of
Eastergreenlees was heir of his great-grandfather on the mother's side, the deceased
James Hamilton of Schawfield, in the half lands of Gorgie, and half mill, etc., formerly
held of Sir James Hamilton of Finnart, and Elizabeth Levingstoun, his spouse, now
held of Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall [cf. Nos. 366 and 1058 supa], and
which had been in the superior's hands for seventy-six years, since April 1529, when
James Hamilton of Schawfield died. Value, £7, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly — old extent,
36s. 8d. Scots. Paisley, 2nd July 1605. [848, Box 24.
1488. 26th July 1605.] Instrument of Sasine, given with his own hands, by
William Calderwood, senior, to AVilliam, son of Adam Calderwood, of his share of the
property referred to in No. 1479 supa, the tenement on the north side of the High
Street, Dalkeith, as in No. 580 sup/ra. 26th July 1605. Same witnesses as in No.
1479 supa. Archibald Millar, notary public. Recorded in the secretary's register,
31st July 1605 (?). [1498, Box 39.
1489. 23rd August 1605.] Charter by Jean Cranstoun, heiress of the under
written lands, and James Cranstoun, portioner of Monktounhall, her husband, for fulfil
ment of a contract between them (with consent of Sir AATilliam Cranstoun of that Ilk,
knight, and John Cranstoun of Skaittibus, at whose instance they were interdicted),
and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall, knight (with consent of Mr. George
Lauder of Bass, John Cockburn, elder, of Clerkington, Sir Eichard Cockburn, younger,
of Clerkington, keeper of privy seal, and Thomas Otterburn, elder, of Eeidhall, at whose
instance he was interdicted), also with consent of Sir AVilliam Seton, donator of the
granters' escheat and liferent ; the contract being dated at Edinburgh, Musselburgh,
Saltoun, Haddington, Cavers, Clerkington, Biel, Kirkhill, and Eeidhall, on 15th, 6th,
23rd, 25th penultimate, 2nd and 3rd days of August and September  , granting and
alienating to Sir Thomas Otterburn and Dame Marie Cockburn, his wife, in conjunct
fee, and their heirs, five oxgangs of land of the lands of Monktounhall, formerly occupied
by the late John Cranstoun, father of the said Jean [No. 1090 supra], lying 'ryndaill'
in the territory of Monktounhall, lordship of Musselburgh, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
as follows : Two oxgangs of lands lying on the north of the said town, between the
lands or tenement occupied by the late Thomas Hill on the east, the highways on south
and west, and the arable lands of said town or the said common way on the north,
containing in width of front twenty-three ells, extending to three perticates, or roods,
and five ells of land, and in width of back garden fifty-five ells, extending to nine roods
one ell, also containing at the upper part of said garden, at the ' madefactorium ' or
' steipstane,' in breadth from the ' eister gavill ' of the eist granary towards the west
side, thirty-one ells, extending to five roods and one ell of land, and in length of said
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side of the west granary and said ' steipstane,' sixty-two ells, extending to ten roods
two ells of land ; also two other oxgangs lying on the north side of said town, between
the lands formerly occupied by the late Thomas Mudie on the west, the lands formerly
occupied by the late Thomas Thomsoun and John Cas respectively on the east, the high
way on south, and the arable lands of said town on north ; and one other oxgang of
land lying on south side of said town, between the lands formerly occupied by the late
Adam Wrycht on the west, the lands formerly occupied by him and Patrick Cranstoun
respectively on east, the common way on north, and the said arable lands on south : To
be held of the granters for one penny Scots in name of blench. Dated at Mussilburgh,
Haddington, Saltoun, and Cavers, 23rd and 27th August 1605. Witnesses, Thomas
Wricht, John and Eichard Scott, Matthew Wallange, dwellers in Mussilburgh, George
Bennett and George Diksoun, notaries, who sign for James Cranstoun. Numerous
signatures, but all the witnesses are not described. [2920, Box 77.
1490. 21st October 1605.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming (1) a
charter of alienation and sale, dated 10th November 1600, No. 1408 supa, by Andrew
Bruntfield or Brounfield of Pittillisheuch, in favour of Eobert Dickson of Buchtrig,
of the £5 land of Pittillisheuch, lying and bounded as described by Dodrigs, Hard-
aikers, Lambden, and Plewlands, in the shire of Berwick ; and (2) a charter, dated 23rd
September 1605, by the said Robert, now Captain Eobert Dickson, with consent of
Isobella Home, his spouse, to David Dickson, accountant of the wardens of the royal
mint (' computatorem wardanum taberne cusoris regie ') : To be held in feu and heritage
for payment of £6, 12s. 6d. Scots to the crown. Confirmed 21st October 1605.
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 1674. [619, Box 18.
1491. 21st October 1605.] Letters of Eegress by King James the Sixth narrating
that Captain Eobert Dickson of Buchtrig, with consent of Isabella Home, his spouse,
sold to David Dickson, accountant of the mint, the said lands of Pittilsheuch, under
reversion, and ratifying and confirming the reversion, and providing that Captain Eobert
Dickson shall, on payment of a bond for 10,000 merks, have regress to the lands. Given
under the privy seal at Edinburgh, 21st October 1605. [646, Box 19.
1492. 9th November 1605.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, etc., with
consent of Dame Agnes Douglas, his spouse, granting in feu-farm to John Lambert,
his heirs, etc., the sixteenth part of the Mains of Dollour, Upper and Nether, in the
lordship of Dunfermline and shire of Clackmannan, and that in virtue of a contract
between the granters on one part, and the said John Lambert and other cultivators
(' colonos ') of the lands of Mayneis of Dollour and Orchard Bankis of Dollour, the half
mill of Dollour-Beg, with two quarters of Scheiresdaill, on the other part : To be held
for paying 5s. Scots yearly feu-farm (being the proportion of £90, 13s. 4d. of money feu
farm, due by the earl and his successors to their superiors for the lands named and the
lands of Glencairne), besides other dues specified, including corn, to be delivered
either at Castle Campbell, the town of Stirling, or the Pow of Alloway, and
carriage of coals from Sauchie coal-pit to Castle Campbell. Dated at Stirling, 9th
November 1605. AVitnesses, Mr. George Areskein of Boquhan, knight, James Hall
of Fulbar, Mr. James Kirk, sheriff-depute of Argyll, John Hutton, his servitor,
writer of deed, and others. Signed by the earl and his countess. Seal attached,
much defaced. [1927, Box 49.
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granting to his son, William Mackintosh of Essiche, and Bessie [called also Mar
garet] Innes, his spouse, and their heirs, the lands of Beandather [or Beandocher], with
mill and salmon fishings on the Spey, in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of Inver
ness : To be held of "the Marquis of Huntly for the reddendo of ward and relief.
Precept of sasine directed to William M'Conil Oige M'Pherson in Kingussie. Dated
and signed at Culloden, 9th February 1606, before Gilliecallum (Malcolm) and John
M'Intosh, the granter's sons, George Cuming, burgess of Elgin, writer of the deed, and
others. Indorsed is a ratification by George, Lord Gordon, dated at Huntly, 17th
August 1644, in favour of Lauchlan Mackintoshe of Borlum, son of the said William
Mackintosh and Bessie Innes. George Innes of Cauldwell, and others,' witnesses.
[461* Box 13.
1494. 10th March 1606.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir Robert Hamil
ton of Easter Greinleis, in the lands and mill of Gorgie, as described in No. 1487 supra,
following on a precept from the chancery of Henry, Prince of Scotland, dated 8th March
1606, addressed to the sheriff of Renfrew. Sasine given 10th March 1606, by James
Sempill of Milnebank, sheriff-depute of Renfrew, to James Hamilton, servitor of Sir
Claud Hamilton of Shawfield, for grantee. Witnesses, James Gray, miller in Gorgie,
Robert Perrie, servant of Sir Claud, AAllliam Lawty, servant of the bailie, Thomas
Lawry and Robert Allan, servitors of John Broun in Gorgie mill. Notary, Mr. James
Hamilton, Glasgow diocese. Eecorded in the particular register for Edinburgh 20th
March, and in that for Eenfrew 17th April, 1606. [2489, Box 64.
1495. 26th March 1606.] Instrument narrating that John Douglas, burgess of
Craill, resigned into the hands of AA7illiam Bowsy, one of the bailies of Craill, a tene
ment on the south side of Marketgate, between the tenements of Thomas Kid on the
west and of Thomas Corstorphyn on the east, in favour of his spouse, Helen AA7ood,
and their lawful heirs, whom failing, to the nearest heirs or assignees of the said Helen ;
providing that if the tenement shall belong to her heirs, they shall pay to his nearest
heirs fifty merks at the first term after his decease. Sasine given 26th March 1606.
John Myrtoun, lawful son of Thomas Myrtoun of Cambo, Allan and Thomas Cunyng
ham, burgesses, AVilliam Patrick, officer, witnesses. John Makesone, town-clerk of
Crail, notary. [1238, Box 33.
1496. 16th April 1606.] Charter by Adam Stobie, portioner of AVester Luscour,
hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects disponed [cf. charter of 3rd December 1593, No.
1270 supra], in terms of a contract between himself and his mother, Mariot Aitkin, with
advice of Adam Maistertoun, son and heir-apparent of John Maistertoun of East Grange
of Culross, and another, his curators, on one part, and the late AVilliam Sandis, brother-
german of David Sandis of that Ilk, as principal, and George Bruce of Carnock, as
cautioner, granting and alienating to the said George Bruce an equal half of the east
town and lands of Wester Luscour, etc., as set forth in the said contract, dated 5th
June 1598, and recorded on 2nd January 1602, at the granter's instance, against AVilliam
Sands, pupil son and apparent heir of the late AVilliam Sands, and the said George
Bruce. Charter dated at Dunfermline, 16th April 1606. AVitnesses, David Stewart,
brother-german of Patrick Stewart of Beath, Alexander Chalmer in Logy, AA7illiam
Walwoid, portioner, David Ezat, servitor of the lord of Kinloss, and others. Seal
attached, procured by the granter, but whose is not stated. It is broken, but shows
paly of six (or three arrows, points upwards) on a shield couche. No legend, but one
letter 'H ' on sinister. [1905, Box 49.

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• 1497. 10th June 1606.] Charter by James Maitland of Lethington, heritable
proprietor of the subjects, in fulfilment of" a contract (dated at Edinburgh, 5th June
1606) between him and Archibald Douglas of Fastcastle, selling and alienating to the
latter and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the mill of Tofts, called Mersington mill,
with mill lands, multures, etc., in the parish of Eccles and shire of Berwick : To be held
blench for one penny Scots from the granter, of Mr. George Lauder of the Bass, as
superior. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th June 1606. Witnesses, Mr. Richard Douglas of
Brokhoillis, William Edzer, servant of granter, James Kynneir, W.S., and Andrew Hay
and James Ramsay, his servitors. Signed, 'Ja. Maitland.' Seal attached, partly
broken, showing a lion rampant couped in its joints, and a portion of legend : ' S. lacobi
Metla . . . .' [2940, Box 77.
1498. 12th June 1606.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by David Blacater in Rynmilltounlaw, bailie, to Peter Cranstoun,
attorney for grantee, 12th June, and recorded in the secretary's register, 17th June
1606. AA7itnesses, Hector Fuird, younger, in Clekinscleuch, Robert Fuird, son of
Robert Fuird in Over Tofts, James Robeson in Clekinscleuch, James Alexander in
Nether Toftis, William Chepman there, Edward Sanderson there, Thomas Lyell there,
Thomas Pinkerton in said mill, James Sanderson there, and Adam Oresoun there.
Ninian Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2121, Box 53.
1499. 31st July 1606.] Precept of Glare Constat by Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, etc.,
for infefting Hugh Montgomerie, knight, now lord of Braidstane, as heir, of his father,
the late Adam Montgomerie of Braidstane, in the four-merk land of Mershelland, lying
and bounded as in No. 691 supra, 10th November 1558, in the parish of Beith, regality
of Kilwinning and shire of Ayr. Written by John Wreittoun, servant of William
Montgomery, bailie-depute of Conyngham, and dated at Kilwinning, 31st July 1606.
Witnesses, John Schaw, brother-german of James Schaw of Grenok, Thomas Nevin of
Monkridding, and the said William Montgomery and John Wreittoun. [2615, Box 67.
1500. 4th August 1606.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept contained
in a charter of alienation and sale, dated at Lindores, 6th June 1600, by Patrick,
lord of Lindores, proprietor, in favour of Christina Waly, relict of the late James
Potie, burgess of Newburgh, in liferent, and of Henry Potie, their son and heir-apparent,
in fee, of the half part of the lands of Woodryiff, lying in the ' fur-rigge ' between the
thirty-two parts of Wodryiff, as it is occupied by the said Christina ; reserving the
liferent of said portion to John Potie, elder, burgess of Newburgh. Sasine given by
David Orme, burgess of Newburgh, as bailie, on 4th August 1606, and recorded in the
secretary's register at Crail, 31st August same year. To Lord Lindores' precept, inter
alios, James Wyntoun, younger, is a witness. To the sasine, inter alios, Patrick, son of
Dionisius Smart, burgess of Newburgh, is a witness. John Philp is notary. [561,
Box 16.
1501. 7th August 1606.] Letters by Hew, Earl of Eglinton, etc., granting to Sir
Hew Montgomerie of Braidstane full liberty to sell and dispone Sir Hew's lands of
Braidstane, Merschelland, Boghall, Bogsydes, Bigholme, Hill of Beith, and Fulwood-
heids, as described in Nos. 156, 691, and 704 supa, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kil
winning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr. At Kilwinning, 7th August 1606.
Witnesses, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding, John Montgomery of Sevinaikers, George
Montgomery, brother-german of Robert Montgomery of Skelmorlie, John Schaw, brother-

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german of James Schaw of Greenock, and John Dunlop, younger, in Polnone mill.
[2345, Box 60.
1502. 24th August 1606.] Charter by William Walwoid, portioner of Touch, feu-
farmer of the lands underwritten, alienating to Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock,
knight, and Dame Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, and their heirs, that fourth part
of the town and lands of Southfoid, now occupied and possessed by Isobella Chalmer,
relict of the late Andrew AValwoid of Crocegaitts, and AVilliam AA7alwoid, their son and
heir-apparent, lying in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be
held of Queen Anna in feu-farm for 58s. 8d. At Dunfermline, 24th August 1606.
AVitnesses, Mr. AVilliam Melvill, commendator of Tungland, John Bruce, apparent of
Baldrig, William Creychtoun and AValter Young, servants of Sir Andrew, James King
horn, notary, clerk of the regality, and Robert Trumble, his servitor, writer of deed.
[1546, Box 40.
1503. 9th January 1607.] Charter by King James the Sixth in favour of Hugh,
son of the deceased Hugh Crawfurd in Drumdow, proprietor of the lands of Grenok-
toun, confirming to him a charter formerly granted by Michael, late commendator of
Melrose, to the said late Hugh Crawfurd of the 10s. lands of Grenoktoun, formerly
occupied by John Lekprevik, with the 5s. lands of Netherwood, lying in the lordship
of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr [see of date 28th August 1565 supra].
Reddendo, 16s. 4d. Scots yearly. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th January 1607. Great seal
attached, broken. Not in Registrum Magni Sigilli. [85, Box 2.
1504. 9th January 1607.] Precept from chancery for infefting Hugh Craw
furd in the above lands in terms of the preceding charter. Edinburgh, 9th January
1607. [2606, Box 67.
1505. 17th January 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
in favour of Hugh Crawfurd [designed ' in Trabeoch ' in instrument], of the lands of
Grenoktoun and Netherwood. Sasine given by Hugh Wallace of Bogheid 17 th
January, and recorded at Irvine 2nd February, 1607. AATitnesses, John Reid in
Grenoktoun, John Bege in Wetlandis, Andrew Gemmill, and James Gib, merchant.
Notary, John Gemmill, of Glasgow diocese. [2607, Box 67.
1506. 24th February 1607.] Extract Retour of Thomas Thomsoun, as nearest and
lawful heir of his deceased brother, John Thomsoun, son of the late Mr. Alexander
Thomsoun, advocate, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, in the shire of
Edinburgh: Held of the king in feu for £74, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly. 24th February
1607. [1410, Box 37.
1507. 8th March 1607.] Charter by Sir Eobert Hamiltoun of Easter Greenlees,
granting in favour of his son-in-law, Sir Claud Hamiltoun of Schawfield, knight, and
his spouse, Jonet Hamilton, the granter's daughter, the half lands of Gorgie,
etc., as in No. 1487 supra : To be held blench of the granter. At Eutherglen, 8th
March 1607. Witnesses, Eobert Lyndsay of Vicarlands, notary, and others. [849,
Box 24.
1508. 14th March 1607.] Charter by John, Lord Maxwell, feu-farmer of the
lands, in terms of a contract between him on one part, and William Maclellan of

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Auchlane, tutor of Bomby, for himself and Dame Katherine Kennedy, Lady Barn-
barroch, his spouse, on the other part, granting and alienating to them the £10 land of
Loch Dowganis, in the barony of Butill, parish of Kirk-cormock and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright : To be held to the said William and his spouse in conjunct fee, their
heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to Gilbert M'Lellan of Galtuay, his heirs-male, etc., of
the granter, in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of £32, 10s. Scots, and paying multures
to the granter's mill of Kelton and millers there, with duplicand at entry of heirs.
Precept of sasine directed to Paul Makmorren in Slognaw, as bailie. Dated at the
castle of 'Treve' [Threave], 14th March 1607. AVitnesses, Robert Maxwell, apparent
of Dinwiddie, Alexander Maxwell of Butill Mains, James Maxwell in Balgredden, and
Herbert Cunynghame, notary. [2582, Box 66.
1509. 18th March 1607.] Sasine following on and narrating precept as in charter,
No. 1507 sup-a, to Sir Claud Hamilton. Sasine given by Alexander Inglis of Rattoun-
raw, 18th March, and recorded in secretary's register at Edinburgh, 24th April 1607.
James Hamilton, brother-german of Alexander Hamilton of East Binns, attorney for
Janet Hamilton. Witnesses, John Hamiltoun of Grange of Kilmarnok, Thomas
Edward, his servant, John Broun in Gorgie mill, and Thomas Cleland, servant of the
Earl of Abercorn. Mr. James Hamilton, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [850, Box 24.
1510. 7th April 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
3rd April 1607, for infefting Thomas Thomson, as nearest and lawful heir of his
brother, the late John Thomson of Duddingston, son of the late Mr. Alexander
Thomson, advocate, in the barony of Duddingston, held of the king in chief ; yearly
feu-duty, £24, 13s. 4d. Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Sym, advocate, acting as
sheriff-depute, at East Duddingston 7th, and recorded in the secretary's register 12th,
April 1607. Witnesses, John Livingstoun, portioner of Crawmond, George Purdie,
one of the Serjeants of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, Robert Stewart, younger, and
Robert Gouthird, notaries, Robert Grahame, servant of Robert Stewart, senior, macer,
David Craig, James Anderson, and George Spen, all in East Duddingston. Eobert
Stewart, notary public. [1535, Box 40.
1511. 7th April 1607.] Extract of the above sasine made from the record. Sasine
dated 7th, and recorded 12th April 1607. [1808, Box 47.
1512. 19th May 1607.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter of sale, etc.,
by John Symer of Brathinche, and John Symer, his son and heir, in favour of John
Dempster of Balrony, of an annualrent of six bolls of oats from the lands of Brath
inche [cf. also No. 1465 supa]. Sasine given 19th May 1607, and recorded in the
secretary's register in Dundee on 14th June same year. Mr. Andrew Elder, notary
public. [1650, Box 42.
1513. 20th May 1607.] Indenture between John Burrell and William Burrell, his
son and heir-apparent, of Howtell, in the county of Northumberland, and AVilliam
Strother of Newton in said county, whereby the former, who had a lease, No. 1115
supa, from the late Sir John Forster, lord-warden of the Middle March, do for the
sum of £120 sell and devise to William Strother their parcel or piece of ground at
Cheviote, bounded as described in the writ cited ; to hold for sixty-eight years, the
term of their lease yet unexpired, paying to the heirs of Sir John Forster 20s. annually.
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Newton by Claudius Forster of Bambrough to perform certain conditions on receiving
£40. Dated 25th December 1610. [395, Box 11.
1514. 4th June 1607.] Contract betwixt John Dempster of Balrownie, principal,
and James Dempster of Easter Inglismaldie, and George Barclay of Syid, as his
cautioners, on one part, and Patrick Livingstoun, brother-german to John Livingstoun
of Donipace (with the same cautioners), on the other part, by which John Dempster
alienates and dispones to Patrick Levingstoun his lands of Balrownie and Bellehill,
corn mill, mill lands, etc., (except the multures, etc., of the lands of Brathinch),
received by him through the decease of the late Charles Dempster, his father, with the
whole plantations, etc., of said lands, lying in the parish of Menmuir and shire of
Forfar ; with an annualrent of six bolls oatmeal from the lands of Brathinche, alienated
to the said John Dempster (contract dated at Brechin, 17th May 1604, No. 1465 supra)
by John Symmer, elder, of Brathinch, and John Symmer, younger, his son (Katharine
Strathauchin, spouse of the elder John, consenting), and binds himself to infeft Patrick
in the said lands and annualrent. Further, Dempster obliges himself to procure from
his mother, Helen Gardyne, a renunciation of all her rights to the shadow-half of
Balrownie, secured to her by her late spouse, the said Charles Dempster, also to an
annualrent of forty-four bolls victual ; also he shall procure from his brother, Charles
Dempster, a renunciation of an annualrent of 110 merks (interest of 1100 merks) over
the said shadow-half ; also he shall procure from Margaret Dempster, sister of Charles,
a renunciation of fifty merks yearly secured over the same lands, and because the late
Elspet Dempster and Isobel Dempster, daughters of the said late Charles and
Helen Gardyne, had two annualrents of seventy and fifty merks from the said
shadow-half (which reverted to the granter by a contract dated at Brechin, 3rd June
1598, following on a matrimonial contract dated Brechin, 1st April 1579, between Mr.
David Gardyne, sometime of that Ilk, and George Gardyne, his brother, and the late
Charles Dempster of Balrownie, with his son John), the granter warrants the said
Patrick in these two annualrents. Further, the granter binds himself to assign to the
said Patrick the following letters of reversion : (1) By Mr. Andrew Elder at the
kirk of Menmuir, Alexander Elder, his brother, and Andrew Elder, his son, to the late
Charles Dempster, for 800 merks, over the shadow-half of the sunny-half of the Mains
of Balrownie, dated at Stane of Benholme,  1596. (2) By Mr. Andrew Elder,
his brother Alexander, and the latter's son Alexander, now deceased (at Kirk
of Menmuir and Stane of Benholme, 14th and 15th August 159S), for 500
merks over the sunny-half mill lands of Balrownie. (3) The same two first
parties and David Elder, deceased, son of Alexander (at Stane of Benholme, 
1596), for 300 merks over the shadow-half of the sunny-half of the Mains of
Balrownie. (4) By James Ramsay, minister at Tannadice, and Christian Dempster,
his spouse (date blank), for 1800 merks over the sunny-half of said lands of Balrowny,
etc. (5) By Marjorie Dempster, sister of the granter, and AA7illiam Carnegie, her
spouse (date blank) for 700 merles. The granter also binds himself to transfer to the
said Patrick a tack of the teindsheaves of Balrowny and Bellehill (dated at Edzell and
Dunkeld, 6th, 29th, and 30th November 1584), by the late Mr. John Lindsay, parson
of Menmuir, Robert [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, and chapter — in return for all which
Patrick Livingstone binds himself to pay 17,500 merks as specified. With various other
conditions. Dated at Brechin, 4th June 1607. AA7itnesses, John Ramsay, commissary
of Brechin, James Ramsay, minister of Tannatdes, John Norie, notary in Brechin, John
Oudny in Over Pitforthie, Allan Livingstoun in Dolappe, and John Ouchterlony
(writer), servitor of the commissary. [3271, Box 87.

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1515. 4th June 1607.] Letters of Procuratory by John Dempster of Balrowny,
whereby for fulfilment of the above contract he appoints procurators [names blank] to
resign into the hands of the bishop of Brechin, as superior, the said lands of Balrowny
and others, in favour of Patrick Livingstone. At Brechin, 4th June 1607.
Witnesses, John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, John Norie, notary there, John
Schewan and John Ouchterlony there. [2359, Box 60.
1516. 4th June 1 607.] Charter by John Dempster of Balrouny, in fulfilment of the
above contract of sale, granting to Patrick Levingstoun, brother-german of John Leving-
ston of Donypace, the whole lands of Balrouny, Bellehill, and mill, described in No.
813 supa (except the multures of Brathinch, and the services due of old to the
grain mill of Balrowny), also an annualrent of six bolls of oatmeal from the lands of
Brathinch, and the multures and services above-named : To be held in perpetuity of the
granter in blench-farm for the sum of two pennies Scots, payable to the granter, and
the feu-farm due to the bishops of Brechin. Dated at Brechin, 4th June 1607.
Witnesses, John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, John Schewan and John Ouchterlony,
residing there. Granter's seal attached. [84, Box 2.
1517. 4th June 1607.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by John Dempster of
Balrowny ; the lands to be held of the bishop of Brechin and his successors for a
yearly feu-duty of £24 Scots, etc. Dated at Brechin, 4th June 1607. Witnesses, John
Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, John Schewan and John Ouchterlony, residents there.
[1821, Box 47.
1518. 5th June 1607.] Instrument narrating that John Dempster of Balrownie
personally gave sasine to Patrick Livingston, above designed, in the lands described in
charter of 4th June 1607. Done on the lands, 5th June 1607. Witnesses, Thomas
Arnot in Balmachie, Arthur Mather, portioner of Ardocht, David Seget, citizen in Brechin,
John Moreis, George Richart, millers at mill of Belliehill, and others. John Ramsay,
notary public. [540, Box 16.
1519. 6th June 1607.] Charter by Captain Robert Dickson of Bughtrig (in terms
of a contract) granting and alienating to Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his heirs-male,
etc., the lands of Pittilsheuch, bounded as described in No. 628 supa, in the shire of
Berwick, which were formerly held in feu-farm from the monastery of Melrose : To be
held of the king for a feu-duty of £6, 12s. 6d. Dated at Edinburgh, 6th June 1607.
Witnesses, David Dickson, burgess of Edinburgh, James Kynneir, W.S., Andrew Hay
(writer of deed), James Ramsay and Andrew Gourlay, his servitors. Seal attached,
partly broken, three mullets, two and one. [2538, Box 65.
1520. 6th June 1607.] Duplicate of the above charter by Captain Robert
Diksone of Bughtrig : the lands to be held of the granter blench, and of his superiors in
feu-farm. Edinburgh, 6th June 1607. Witnesses as in preceding writ. Seal attached,
showing two mullets only, base of shield defaced. Legend : ' S. Cap. Roberti Dikson de
Buchtrig.' [981, Box 27.
1521. 17th June 1607.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the Sixth
for re-infefting Captain Robert Dickson of Buchtrig in the lands of Pittilisheuch, as
in previous writs, formerly mortgaged by him and Isobella Home, his wife, to David
Dickson of the royal mint, the mortgage beingrepaid. 17th June 1607. [1189, Box 32.
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1522. 25th June 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine
under the quarter seal at Edinburgh, 4th June 1607, in terms of a crown charter to
John Broun, apparent of Land, of the lands of Langriggs, in the parish of Gratney and
stewartry of Annandale, which formerly belonged to the late James Lindsay of Barcloy,
and are now in the king's hands by reason of recognition, Lindsay having disponed
them to Robert Grahame of Langrigs and to the late John Johnstone of Newbie. Sasine
given 25th June 1607, and recorded in the secretary's register at Dumfries, 27th June
same year. Witnesses to sasine, William Johnstone of Brome, and Abraham, his brother,
Edward Irving of Stabilton, David Cairlell in Torthorwald, and Herbert Schillingtoun
in New Abbey. Herbert Cunyghame, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1789,
Box 46.
1523. 24th August 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
from King James the Sixth, dated Edinburgh, 17th June 1607, No. 1521 supra, for
infefting Captain Robert Dickson of Buchtrig in the £5 lands of Pittilisheuch.
Sasine given 24th August 1607, by George Auchinlek of Cumlege, sheriff in that part.
Witnesses, David Ferrie, his servitor, Thomas Rutherfurd and John Haitlie, dwellers in
Pittilisheuch, and Alexander Cuik, notary to the writ. [2787, Box 72.
1524. 26th August 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept, dated
6th June 1607, No. 1519 supra, by Captain Robert Dickson of Buchtrig in a charter of
sale to Archibald Douglas of Tofts. Sasine given 26th August 1607. Recorded in
the secretary's register at Duns,  September 1607. Witnesses, Adam Jameson in
Toftis, George Jameson in Lambden, Thomas Graden in Plewlands, and others. Alex
ander Cuik, notary public. [1016, Box 28.
1525. 28th August 1607.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Touris of
Garmiltoun, knight, baron of Innerleith, etc., in favour of George Davidson, son and
heir of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, and resident in the Potterrow, as heir of
his father, in two pieces of land and a garden in Bristo [the same subjects referred to of
dates 19th May 1598, No. 1352, and 30th January 1599, No. 1365 supa, and fully
described of date 14th January 1629 infra] : Held blench of the granter. Dated at
Innerleith, 28th August 1607. Fragments of seal attached; memorandum indorsed of
sasine given on 1st AprU 1608. [860, Box 24.
1526. 21st October 1607.] Tack or Lease by Archibald Campbell, commendator
of the priory of Straithphilane [Strathfillan], granting to his brother, James Campbell
of Lawers, in lease, the whole kirks, teinds, etc., with the place, houses, etc., within the
precinct of the monastery of Straphilane, and duties thereof, vacant in the king's hands
by decease of  M'Pherson, last commendator, and granted to the said Archibald under
the great seal, 19th March 1607 ; the lease to endure for the terms of nineteen years to
nineteen years, till fifty years be outrun, and after that for the space of from three years
to three years, so long as the law and practice of the country will allow. Entry to be in
1606, reserving a liferent to Beatrix Campbell, mother of the parties. Yearly rent
blank. Signed 21st October 1607 at Fordowe. Witnesses, David Tosoch, apparent of
Monivaird, Duncan Campbell, brother-german of the parties, William Campbell, son of
James, Olipher Maxtoun, servant of James Campbell, Patrick Drummond in Broch, and
Robert Aissoun in Creiff, notary. [1249, Box 33.
1527. 7th December 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a

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charter of alienation (dated at Jedburgh, 12th April 1606) by Thomas TurnbuU, younger,
of Hoppisburn, granting to John Scott, brother-german of Walter Scott of Allanmouth,
the whole lands called the Weyndis occupied by the said John ; also the whole lands
occupied by Marc TurnbuU in Nether Bonchester, namely, the lands of Hoppisburn and
AVeynds, lying between the lands of Halroule on the east, the syke called Rowchelawsyke
on the west, the lands of Nether Bonchester, called the Justing hawche, on the south,
and the lands called the Common of Halroule on the north, in the parish of Hopkirk
and sheriffdom of Roxburgh. Witnesses to charter, George Rowle in Jedburgh, Andrew
Gilpatrik, burgess there, Thomas Middelmest, and James Rutherford, notary, who also
signs for the granter. Sasine given by William TurnbuU in Weynd, as bailie, 7th, and
recorded in the secretary's register for Berwick, etc., 9th December 1607. Witnesses,
William Scot, dweller in Weyndis, George Plendergaist there, and William Reidfurd
there. Notary, Mark Douglas, of Glasgow diocese. [2645, Box 68.
1528. 7th January 1608.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 3rd July 1607, by Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, lord of the regality of Kilwin
ning, as superior, for infefting Robert Galt of Woodside, as nearest and lawful
heir of the late Margaret Watt, his grandmother, in the 3s. 4d. lands of Over Mains in
Woodside, and the 6s. 8d. lands of Hodlenlaw, in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire
Held of the earl in feu-farm for 15s. yearly. Sasine given to Robert Gait and Isabella
Harvie, his spouse, on 7th January 1608, by Hugh Montgomery of Smithstoun, as
bailie. [AVitnesses' names very faint.] Notary, William Cauldwell, common clerk of
Irvine. [2259, Box 57.
1529. 1st April 1608.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat (No. 1525 supra) by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, for infefting George
Davidson in the subjects described. Sasine given by Thomas Lawrie in Poketsleiff,
1st April 1608. Witnesses, John Wallace and Robert Michell, Serjeants of barony of
Innerleith, Patrick Touris, brother-german of laird of Innerleith, David Wyllie in
Potterraw, and Thomas Anderson, servitor of the notary, George Mak. [2925, Box 77.
1530. 1st April 1608.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
of date 10th November 1607, from the chancery of Henry, Prince of Scotland, etc., for
infefting James Schaw, now of Greinok, as heir of his father, the late John Schaw of
Greinok, in the lands of Drummuling and Spango Cunningham, as in No. 810 supa.
Sasine given 1st April, and recorded in the secretary's register at Glasgow 2nd May,
1608. Witnesses, James Crawfurd, younger, of Flattertoun, David Cwnynghame of
Ibert, Exekiel Montgumrie of Barganie, and others. John Vaus, of Glasgow diocese,
notary public. [1983, Box 51.
1531. 19th May 1608.] Release by Thomas Swynhoe of Goswik, in the liberties
of Norham, county Durham, quitclaiming to William Strother of Newton in Glendale
all claim or right he has to the tithe corn, grain, sheaves, etc., of Lyham in Northumber
land. 19th May 1608. Seal attached, a boar's head tusked, not on shield. [2075,
Box 52.
1532. 14th June 1608.] Charter by Mark, Earl of Lothian, alienating in terms of
a contract, dated 14th June 1608, to Thomas Hoy in Nenthorn a quarter of a husband-
land occupied by the grantee in the town and territory of Nenthorn, Berwickshire : To
be held blench. Precept of sasine directed to William Henderson in Smailholm mylne.

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Edinburgh, 14th June 1608. Witnesses, Richard Cas, writer, David Borthuik, chamber
lain to the earl, and James Newtoun, Edinburgh. [1096, Box 29.
1533. 14th June 1608.] Tack or Lease by Mr. John Young, minister and parson
of Beith, in favour of Sir Hew Montgomery of Braidstane, knight, of the teindsheaves
of the lands of Boghall, Nether-hill of Beith, Bigholme, Bogsydes, and Fulwodheids, as
in No. 704 supa, for the space of nineteen years from Lammas next, at a yearly rental
of £10 Scots. At Kilwinning, 14th June 1608. Witnesses, Thomas Nevin of Monk
ridding, writer of lease, Robert Montgomery in Over G ... of Gyffin, and Mr. Alex
ander Wreittoun in Kilwynning. [2346, Box 60.
1534. 13th July 1608.] Charter by John Ellem of Butterdean, with consent of
Mary Lawder, his wife, and of his cousin, John Home of Westrestoun, granting in
terms of a contract to William Schirilaw of Bogane-grene of Coldingham, and Beatrix
Bissat, his spouse, the east half of the four acres of land lying in the ' Todhoillaw alias
Fischbelsyde,' and another rig of land lying in the ' Angellasyde,' with pasturage and
grass extending to pasturage for two soums of cattle, in the territory and barony of
Coldingham: To be held feu-farm for 3s. 4d. yearly. Dated at Butterdean and
Coldingham, 13th July 1608. Witnesses, John Horne, notary, Eobert Hunter, his
servitor, writer of deed, George Kellie in Coldingham, and others. Signed, ' J. Ellem
of Butterdane, Mairie Lawder,' etc. [987, Box 27.
1535. 15th August 1608.] Extract Eegistered Contract between William Calder
wood, elder, on behalf of himself and Jonet Wilson, his spouse, on the first part,
Andrew Calderwood, eldest lawful son to Adam Calderwood in Dalkeith, on the
second part, and William Calderwood, son to Adam and brother-german of Andrew,
on the third part, as to the two tenements referred to in the previous contract of date
14th March 1605, No. 1479 supa, and securing them to Andrew and AA7illiam, his
brothers, in view of a renunciation by Archibald Weddell [cf. next writ]. Edinburgh,
15th August 1608. AVitnesses, Abacuch Bisset, notary public, Thomas Bisset, his son,
William Borthik, son to the late William Borthik, writer, James Cunningham, notary
public, Walter Wilson and George Williamson, bakers at the West Port. Eegistered
3rd May 1609. [1500, Box 39.
1536. 18th August 1608.] Discharge by Archibald AVeddell, son and heir of
the late Captain William AVeddell, acknowledging receipt from William Calderwood,
elder, in Dalkeyth, of the sum of 400 merks Scots for the redemption of two annualrents
secured over (1) the cottage tenement on north side of Dalkeith, as in No. 580 supa;
(2) an acre of arable land, called the ' half aiker,' lying ' rinrig ' betwixt the lands of
Eobert Porteus on the west and those of John Hering on the east; (3) the building on
the south side of Dalkeith, with 'ane auld and demolishit kell,' being that first
described in No. 1479 supra ('extract and drawin furth out of ane husband tenement
pertening to Jhon Weiche in Dalkeyth ') ; and (4) an acre of land, called the Thorny-
crewkis, lying in the territory of Dalkeyth, between the lands of John Nymbell on the
west and those of Thomas Porteus on the east — all in the town of Dalkeith and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as in the disposition thereof dated at Edinburgh, 21st May
1586 ; of which sum of 400 merks the said Archibald, with advice of his curators, James
Curl, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Jakson, merchant, burgess there,
exoners the said William Calderwood and John Cas, resident in Dalkeith, with whom
the money was consigned. Dated at Edinburgh, 18th August 1608. Witnesses,

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Robert Atkyn, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Hamiltoun, ' baxter ' there,
George Douglas in Dalkeith, Bernard Wood, ' baxter ' in Edinburgh, and Mr. James
Strathauchin, notary, writer of deed. [1499, Box 39.
1537. 29th August 1608.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
Henry Cockburn, one of the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed to those three
tenements of land belonging to the late John Aytoun, junior, burgess of said burgh,
lying contiguous on the north side of the High Street, between David Forrest's tenement
on east, that of John Henderson on west, the little stream called Harmanwalstrand on
north, and the street on south ; also to another tenement of the late John Aytoun's on
same side of said street, near the west port, between Gilbert Aytoun's lands on east,
David Forrest's on west and north; also to a tenement belonging to Thomas Lyle,
burgess of said burgh, on west side of the street called ' Sydgat,' between the tenement
of the late Thomas Scot, now of James Douglas, on south, and that of the late Thomas
Todrig on north; of which tenements, and an annualrent of 2s. 8d. over the third
tenement, the bailie gave sasine to John Aytoun, son of the late John Aytoun, burgess,
who thereupon resigned them in favour of Mariota Hepburn, his spouse, daughter of
Patrick Hepburn of New-mills, in fulfilment of their marriage contract, dated 16th
December 1603, who also duly received sasine. 29th August 1608. AVitnesses,
Patrick Broun, William Cokburn, Andrew and John Gray, burgesses. James Gray, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [2157, Box 54.
1538. 14th October 1608.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
in terms of letters of sale (dated Edinburgh, 17th September 1608), Thomas Mairtein,
merchant, as procurator for Mr. John Rollok of Pitmade and Cristina Justice, his spouse,
resigned into the hands of Thomas Fischear, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in favour
of Eobert Fortoun, writer, and Helen Winraham, his spouse, that tenement formerly
belonging to Mr. AA7alter Mowbray, brother and heir of the late Walter Mowbray, now
to William Justice and his spouse, lying on the south side of the High Street of Edin
burgh, between the tenement of the late John Sym on the east, and the tenement of
the late Thomas Craig, baker, and of Archibald Dewar on the west ; after which resig
nation the bailie duly gave sasine, on 14th October 1608, James Nicolsoun receiving it
on behalf of Helen Winraham. Witnesses, David Johnstoun, bailie, William Ker, writer,
and John Makcoull, serjeant of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk, notary.
[2805, Box 73.
1539. 7th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on charter of sale and
precept by Sir William Cokburne of Langton, dated at the castle of Langton, 16th
December 1608, for infefting William Cokburne of Chouslie in the whole lands of
Chouslie [cf. No. 858 supa], including Waddelswalls and Boiglands. Done on the
lands, 7th January 1609. Witnesses, John Manderston, portioner of Gruelldykes,
Patrick Monylawes, apparent of Dunsmylne, Mr. William Cuik, schoolmaster of Chouslie,
George Broun in Sheilrig. Alexander Cuik, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [108,
Box 3.
1540. 16th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Wester Wemyss, 11th January 1609) by Sir John Wemyss of that
Ilk, for infefting Thomas Murray of Balnabroich, as heir of provision of his brother,
the late Alexander Murray, in the west half of the lands of Over Werie, in the barony
of Easter Downie, county of Perth. Witnesses to precept (written by William Eobertson,

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notary in Perth), Mr. Thomas Scott, John Myrtoun and Thomas Forman, the
granter's servitors, and Thomas Fleming alias Reid, portioner of Middle Innerchroskie.
Sasine given by David Murray, fiar of Soilziearie, as bailie, 16th January 1609. Wit
nesses, Duncan Eobertson alias Tarlachson in Lair, John Adamson there, John Malcom-
toische alias Makrichie of Balnacraigane, and John Murray in Wester Blatoun. Notary,
John Cargill, who designs himself as a notary and oldest son of Donald Cargill, notary
in Kirktown of Eattray. [2376, Box 61.
1541. 17th January 1609.] Charter by George Auchincraw of Eistrestoun,
heritable feu-farmer of the subjects disponed, selling and alienating to Bartholomew
Heriot in Eeidhall, and Cristine Trumbill, his spouse, that acre described in the
former charter of 14th December 1599, No. 1386 supra : To be held feu-farm of the king
for feu-duty and services used and wont. Dated and signed at Eistrestoun, 17th
January 1609. Witnesses, John Burd in East Eeston, Alexander Burd there, his
brother, and John Eichertsone, notary in West Eeston, writer of deed. Signed,
' George Crawe w* my hande.' [768, Box 22.
1542. 19th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the infeftment by the
bailies of Elgin of AA7illiam Young, burgess of that burgh, as nearest and lawful heir
of his deceased father, AVilliam Young, in various roods, crofts, lands, and annualrents,
viz. : — two roods on south side of burgh of Elgin, bounded by the lands of Thomas
Eobertson and the late John Young, extending from highway on the north, ' ad retro-
gradinas,' of said burgh on south ; four roods adjoining, having the part where the east
gate of the burgh was formerly built, on the east (neighbouring owners, Alexander
Gordoun of Baldorny, now John Gordon of Leichestoun), extending as above (excepting
the lands of the late Alexander Petrie, smith, and of AA7illiam Hay, burgess) ; another
rood, with croft, etc., on the south (neighbouring proprietors, the late John Young and
heirs of William Pattoun, weaver), extending from highway to peat-moss of burgh on
south; eight crofts on the south side contiguous (Eobert Sutherland and the late
William Gibson, neighbouring owners), extending from the lands of ' Messindew ' on
south to the lands formerly of the late John Annand and Sir James Tarres, vicar of
Nairn, now of Walter Innes and William Innes, his son and heir, on the north ; six
crofts adjoining, between William Gibson's croft on east and the wall of the Friars-
minorites of Elgin on west, extending from lands formerly of Alexander Annand, now
of Mr. Alexander Eansone, rector of Spynie, on north to peat-hag on south ; also various
other crofts and annualrents as described, the following names being given in addition
to the foregoing as owners or otherwise : the late George Choplane, John Thomson,
Mr. James Gardin, heirs of Alexander Thomson, James Innes, Patrick AA7att, meal-
dealer, heirs of Alexander AVatt, formerly in Coxtoun, the heirs of the late George
Bonyman, burgess in Edinburgh [for ' Boillis orchet '], Patrick Anderson, Thomas Hay,
AVilliam Mylne, George Cumyng, William Hardie, heirs of late James Mitchell, Nicholas
Urwell, John Innes, younger, Thomas Hardie, the heirs of the late Thomas Umfray,
and John Mow ; while the ' stank or ditch of Harvieshauch ' is a boundary referred to.
Sasine given by James Gardin, bailie, on 19th January 1609. AVitnesses, Robert
Sutherland, Alexander Burnat, AA7illiam Robertson, burgesses, George Sutherland,
notary, and others. Thomas Hay, of Moray diocese, notary public. [513, Box 15.
1543. 23rd February 1609.] Charter by John Paterson, fiar of Hiltarvet, and
Mr. Andrew Paterson of Hiltarvet, his father, granting in favour of AA7alter Lumsden
of Pittilloch, and Elizabeth Auchmutie, his spouse, an annualrent of 100 merks over

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the lands of Hiltarvet, constituted by a deed of 24th September 1606 : To be held
blench of the granters. Deed written by Alexander Merschell, servitor to Stephen
Paterson, clerk of the stewartry of Fife, and dated at Pitcairne, 23rd February 1609.
AVitnesses, Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, David and James, his lawful sons, and Michael
Paterson, lawful son of Mr. Andrew Paterson of Hiltarvet. [943, Box 26.
1544. 15th March 1609.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting to Mr.
John Monro of Feme, his heirs-male and assignees, the western quarter of the davach
of Little Rany, also the half davach of Little Rany and the whole lands of that name,
resigned by William Manson, portioner of Petneilleis, lying in the abbacy of Feme,
now called the barony of Ganyis, and shire of Inverness ; also an oxgang of same lands
resigned by Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo of
£7 Scots yearly, with other duties. Cf. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 40. Given
under the great seal at Edinburgh, 15th March 1609. [954, Box 26.
1545. 23rd March 1609.] Charter by John Thomson and Finlay Tailzeour, bailies
of the burgh of Canongate, and councillors of said burgh, as superiors of the subjects
underwritten, in obedience to letters directed to them on a process of apprising
obtained at the instance of William Huntar, one of the Serjeants of said burgh, and
Elizabeth Field, his spouse, granting to the said William and Elizabeth, in conjunct
fee, and their heirs, etc., those two tenements of land at the foot of said burgh, before
the Asylum rood ('cruce asilii') on the south side of the street, bounded between the
lands of Edward Weir on east and of John Boig on west, the tenement of Patrick
Moreis' heirs on north, and a croft belonging to the heirs of the late Sir James Bellen
den of Brochtoun, knight, on south; which lands had been apprised on 11th September
last [1608] from John Kinloch and Janet Gray, his spouse, for the sum of 1000 merks,
in favour of the said William Hunter and his wife : To be held in feu-farm for twelve
merks 2s. yearly, under a provision that the tenements shall be redeemable by the said
John and his wife on payment of 1000 merks Scots within seven years. At the Canon
gate, 23rd March 1609. Witnesses, James Scheillie, William Monargane, and Patrick
Martyne, Serjeants of the said burgh. Walter Logane, clerk of burgh, as notary, signs
for some of the councillors. Seal attached, illegible. [2460, Box 63.
1546. 26th March 1609.] Copy [contemporary] Disposition and Assignation by
Walter Cairncroce, now of Lugat, son and heir to the late Walter Cairncroce of Lugat,
also by Walter Cairncroce, younger, his brother, with consent of James Pringill of
Gallashiels, referring to a contract between James, Lord Borthwick, Dame Grissel Scot,
his mother, and her husband, the deceased Walter Cairncroce, dated 8th January 1592-3,
affecting the lands of Cribbilaw and Cathauch [see No. 1256 supa], which lands were
evicted from the owners by Mark, Earl of Lothian, by virtue of a decreet (dated 4th
July 1607) by the lords of session, annulling the infeftments of the lands named,
granted to the late John, Lord Borthwick, by David, [arch]bishop of St. Andrews ; also
by virtue of a decreet of removing against the parties and their mother (date  ) by
the said James Pringle ; and because they have competent action against the heirs of
the said late James, Lord Borthwick, and have been paid a sum of money by William
Hunter of Williamlaw, they assign to him the said lands, with all action affecting
them. Edinburgh, 26th March and 6th April 1609. Witnesses, James Pringill,
apparent of Bukholme, George Pringill, second son of James Pringill, elder of Quhyt-
bank, Robert Hepburn of Fentone, Patrick Mortimer of Einzie, Patrick Moscrop of
Cassiltoune, and Andrew Gourlaw, servitor to James Kinneir, writer. [221, Box 7.

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1547. 18th April 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter of 17th January 1609, No. 1541 supa, by George Craw of East Reston to
Bartholomew Heriot and his spouse. Sasine given by Alexander Edington, officer
in Coldingham, as bailie, on 18th April 1609. Witnesses, William Smyth, Adam
Hodge, and John Blak, shoemaker, all in Coldingham. John Richartsone, notary
public. [986, Box 27.
1548. 22nd April 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter of 14th June
1608, No. 1532 supra, in favour of Thomas Hoy. 22nd April 1609. AVitnesses, John
Pringle, brother-german to Alexander Pringle in Nenthornmill, James Stenhous and
Andrew Stenhous, and Andrew Yuill, all in Nenthorn. Andrew Craig, notary public.
[1097, Box 29.
1549. 22nd April 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on a marriage contract
[date not given] between Thomas Hoy on one part, and Hector Cranstoun, vicar in
Peebles, and Isobella Cranstoun, his daughter, on the other part, narrating that the
said Thomas gave sasine to the said Isobella, as his spouse, in the quarter husband-
land referred to in preceding writ and in No. 1532 supra. Same witnesses and notary
as in preceding writ. [1098, Box 29.
1550. 6th June 1609.] Extract from the Acts of the Commissariot of Brechin,
narrating that in presence of John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, Sara Strathauchin,'
spouse to Alexander Lyndesay, ' fractementar ' [franktenementer] of Brodland, freely
renounced and overgave to Captain Alexander AVischart, brother-german of Andrew
Wischart of Mourtoun, the whole lands of Brodland, with mill, etc., the lands of Green-
castell, Achkernie, with crofts, 'hostalare and brew tak' thereof, etc., lying within the
thanedom of Fettercairn, parish of Fordoun, and shire of Kincardine. She also made
oath that she was not compelled to the renunciation, and that she would never revoke
it ; after which her said husband appeared and ratified her renunciation. Done in the
kirk of Stracathro, 6th June 1609, Thomas Leiper in Smyddehill acting as procurator
for Captain Wischart. Extract made by Mr. Thomas Ramsay, notary and clerk of
that jurisdiction. [2212, Box 56.
1551. 23rd June 1609.] Charter by Alexander Lindesay of Brodland, and John
Lindesay, his son and apparent heir, with consent of Sara and Katherine Strachauchin,
their respective wives, for completing a contract (dated at Mourtown,  May) between
them on the one part, and Andrew Wishart of Mourtown, for himself and as actino-
for his brother-german, Captain Alexander Wishart, on the other part, granting
and alienating to the said Captain AVishart the lands of Brodland and Phasdo, with
grain mill, mill lands, etc., lying in the thaneage of Fettercairn, in the sheriffdom of
Kincardine, bounded thus : ' Incipiendo ad eoum vulgo the north-west ad aggerem vulgo
lie balk inter Greincastell et Brodland ascendendo per boream per dictum aggerem ad
summitatem eiusdem aggeris, et abhinc per boream ad summitatem montis de Stra-
phinlo, et abhinc per orientem dicti montis pro vt vulgo as wind and wedder sclieiris
vsque venit juxta villam nuncupatum Stanycoitslak, et abhinc per austrum infra
mediam lie lone dicte ville ad vnum latum aggerem inter terras de Orchartoun et
Brodland, et abhinc per austrum per dictum aggerem ad australem finem, abhinc
lie south-west ad fontem vulgo lie Gardmv-well nuncupatum, et abhinc per austrum ad
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per occidentem, ad aquam de Ferdour, et abhinc per occidentem extra dictam
aquam ad communem merresiam vulgo mos de Kincardin, et abhinc per eoum, lie
nortlir-west, per dictam merresiam ad superiorem partem de lie hauchis de Brodland
nuncupatam lie blak puilis, et abhinc per orientem per vnum aggerem que diuidit
terras de Gallowhilstoun a terris de Brodland, ad orientem finem eiusdem et abhinc
per eoum, lie north-west, per alium aggerem qui diuidit dictas terras de Gallowhilstoun
a dictis terris de Brodland ad borialem finem eiusdem, et abhinc per orientem per
publicam viam nostram regiam ad vnum aggerem qui diuidit dictas terras de Gallowhil
stoun a prefatis terris de Brodland, et per boriam per dictum aggerem ad aquam de
Ferdour, et extra dictam aquam ad predictum aggerem inter predictas terras de Grein-
castell et Brodland.' Also the lands of Phasdo and Auchcarny, bounded as follows :
'Incipiendo ad occidentem apud aquam de Ferdour prope lapicidium de Phaisdo, et
abhinc per orientem per torrentem de Weddochy vsque venit ad Scatibras, ex quibus
dictum torrens currit, et abhinc per orientem ad fontem, lie Rynnes Well nuncupatum,
et abhinc directo per euro austrum vulgo south-eist, vsque venit ad nostram publicam
viam regiam jacentem ex australi latere de Auchcarny mure, et abhinc lie south-west
tenendo dictam viam vsque venit ad vadum super aquam de Ferdour nuncupatum the
Kingisfurd et a dicto vado per boream prout dicta aqua venit ad dictam lapicidium de
Phaisdo et orem de Voddachy burne ' ; with pertinents, etc. of the said lands of Phaisdo
and Auchcarny, lying on the west side of the said water of Ferdour, as of old possessed
by the granter, with the mill of Brodland, built by him, with power to Captain Wishart
to build more mills if expedient : To be held of the said John Lindsay and his heirs
blench for one penny yearly, if asked. AVritten by John Ouchterlowny in Brechin, and
dated at Murtown, 23rd June 1609. AVitnesses, Henry Wishart of Carnebeg, George
AVishart, elder, of Drymmie, Mr. James Irving and Robert Irving, with James Wishart,
notary public. Signed by all the granters. [2439, Box 62.
1552. Hth August 1609.] Precept of Glare Constat by Thomas Otterburn of Red
hall and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Redhall, knight, fiar of the lands (directed
to Andrew Listoune in Myirsyid, as bailie), for infefting Sir Robert Hamilton of
Easter Greenlees, knight, as heir of the late James Hamilton of Shawfield, his great
grandfather by the mother's side, in the half lands of Gorgie, as in No. 1487 supa.
Dated and signed by the granters and witnesses at the Canongate, 11th August 1609.
John Hamilton of Preston, George Hamilton, his natural son, Bernard Thomsoun,
servitor of granteiyand James Hamiltoun, servitor of Sir Claud Hamiltoun of Shaw
field, witnesses. [2772, Box 72.
1553. 13th August 1609.] Procuratory by Sir Robert Hamilton of Greenleys,
great-grandson and heir of the late James Hamilton of Shawfield, his great-grand
father, with consent of his son-in-law, Sir Claud Hamilton of Shawfield, and Janet
Hamilton, his daughter and heir, wife of Sir Claud, for fulfilling a contract between
James Hamilton of Avandale, with consent of his interdicters, on the first part, Thomas
Otterburn, elder, and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall, and Marion Cock
burn, his wife, on the second part, and the granters above-named on the third part,
constituting Mr. Alexander King of Drydane, advocate, their procurator, to resign the
half lands of Gorgie, with the half mill (lying in the shire of Renfrew by annexation),
into the hands of Thomas Otterburn and his son as superiors. Dated at Euglen, 13th
August 1609. Witnesses, Mr. Eobert Hamilton, doctor of medicine in Glasgow, Mr.
James Hamilton, advocate, James Hamilton, servitor of Sir Claud, and Bernard
Thomeson, servitor of the younger laird of Eeidhall. [2921, Box 77.

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1554. 18th August 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
11th August 1609 supra, by Sir Thomas Otterburn in favour of the said Sir Robert
Hamilton of Greenlees. Sasine given in the mill of Gorgie to Mr.. James Raith,
servitor of Alexander, Earl of Dunfermline, chancellor of Scotland, 18th August
1609. Witnesses, John Weir in Boirland, James Glen in Brigend, John Broun in
Gorgie mill, and Gavin Crawfurd, servant of John Schaw, stabler in Edinburgh
Notary, Mr. John Paip, of Aberdeen diocese. [2773, Box 72.
1555. 28th August 1609.] Charter by Patrick Ogilvie of Smyddihill for himself
and Isobella Murray, his spouse, with consent of Francis Ogilvie of New Grange, David
Balfour of Gownd, and James Murray, formerly of Smyddihill, for their interest, in
terms of a contract of sale with Henry Wischeart of Cairnebeyg, granting and alien
ating to the said Henry the whole lands of Smyddihill, in the barony of Kathick,
lordship of Brechin, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held from the granters, of Andrew,
bishop of Brechin, and his successors, in feu-farm for a yearly rent of ten merks,
6 capons, 12 poultry, with three suits of court at the palace of Brechin and duplicand at
entry of heirs [cf. No. 1387 supra], in terms of the original infeftment granted by the
late John, bishop of Brechin, to the late Charles Murray and the late Marion Ochter-
lony, his spouse. Precept of sasine directed to George Wischert of Drymmie, as
bailie. Dated at Brechin and , 28th and of August 1609. Witnesses,
John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, George AA7ischert of Drymmie, George, his son.
Mr. David Peirsoune, notary, and John Peirsoune, writer of deed. [3267, Box 86.
1556. 28th August 1609.] Another Charter, same date, the subjects to be held
of the granters in blench-farm. Precept of Sasine directed to Andrew AA7ishart of
Mwirtoun, as bailie. Same witnesses. [3268, Box 86.
1557. 28th August 1609.] Procuratory of Resignation by the said Patrick
Ogilvy in favour of Henry Wischert. Same date and witnesses as preceding writs.
[3269, Box 86.
1558. 5th September 1609.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
Jean Cranstoun, hereditary portioner of a tenement of land, with garden, within the
liberty of the burgh of Musselburgh in the town of Newbigging, on the east side
thereof, and bounded between the land formerly of Thomas AA7allange, now of James
Duncan's heirs, on north, the tenement of John Thomson on south, the highway on west,
and the arable lands of Innarask [Inveresk] on east, as described, with consent of her
husband, James Cranstoun, resigned the tenement into the hands of John Broun, one of
the bailies of Musselburgh, in favour of Henry Craik in Newbigging and Margaret
Louthiane, his wife, who were then infeft, on 5th September 1609. AVitnesses, AA7illiam
Duncan, John Thomson, elder, James Barbour, and Andrew Tod, residents in New
bigging, John Thomson in Mylnegrene of Musselburgh, and David Hill, officer.
George Bennet, notary public. [1990, Box 51.
1559. 5th September 1609.] Duplicate Instrument of resignation of the above
tenements by Jane Cranstoun and her husband in favour of Henry Craik and his
wife. Same date, witnesses, and notary. [3215, Box 84.
1560. 5th October 1609.] Charter by AVilliam M'Lellan of Auchlane and Dame
Katherine Kennedy, his wife, conjunct fiars of the barony of Gelston, granting to
John Mekill, burgess of the burgh of Kirkcudbright, an annualrent of £100 Scots

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from the lands of Arelaynd in the barony and parish of Gelston, stewartry of Kirk
cudbright. At Auchlane, 5th October 1609. Witnesses, John Broun of Land,
William M'Clellane of Nethirthird, William M'Clellane of Mulcok, and John Broun of
Schamebellie. [1476, Box 38.
1561. 13th October 1609,] Charter by Jean Cranstoun, with consent of James
Cranstoun, her husband, as in No. 1558 supra, for fulfilment of a contract (dated 4th
August 1609) between them and Henry Craik, collier, indweller in Newbiging, and
Margaret Louthean, his wife, selling and alienating to the said Henry and Margaret
that tenement of land described in the writ cited; also in warrandice thereof, a
tenement on the west side of the said town of Newbiging, between the land of the late
Andrew Sanderson on the south, the land of the late George Sleich on the north, the
public way on the east, and the said arable lands on the west, all lying within the
liberty of the burgh of Musselburgh and lordship of Musselburgh shire : To be held
for the usual burghal dues. Dated at Musselburgh, 13th October 1609. Witnesses,
Thomas Wrycht, Thomas Sandersoun, Andrew Nisbett, James Wilson, dwellers in said
burgh, and John Youngar in the town of Fisharraw. Signed, ' Jane Cranston, w* my
hand.' Her husband signs by George Bennett, notary. [3216, Box 84.
1562. 19th October 1609.] Indenture between Sir John Cotton of Landwade, in
the county of Cambridge, knight, of the first 'part, and John [Eidge], bishop of
Norwich, Thomas Jegon, clerk, doctor of divinity, Thomas Foxall, grocer, citizen of
London, on the second part, and Sir John Cotton, knight, son and heir-apparent of
Sir Eobert Cotton, knight, brother of Sir John Cotton of Landwade foresaid, and
Elizabeth Eidge, niece to the said bishop of Norwich, only daughter and heir of
Thomas Ridge, deceased, late citizen of London, and of Elizabeth, his wife, of the third
part. Sir John Cotton of Landwade, in consideration of an intended marriage between
his nephew, Sir John, and the said Elizabeth Ridge, provides certain manors of Ditton
Camoys, and Wickhall, in the towns and hamlets of Wood-ditton, Newmarket, etc., in
the county of Cambridge, to be a jointure to the said Elizabeth for life, and after her
death to go to Sir John Cotton (younger), his heirs, etc., failing whom, to the
granter and his heirs, etc., failing whom, to Sir Robert Cotton, etc., then to Thomas
Cotton, his second son, then to Dodmere Cotton, third son of Sir Robert, then to
Henry, fourth son, and their heirs-male respectively, and failing the above or other
sons in order of Sir Robert, then to Edmond Cotton, Esq., another brother of the
granter's, and his sons in succession. Executed in triplicate, 19th October 1609.
[587, Box 17.
1563. 13th November 1609.] Charter by William Grahame of Callendar, with
consent of his mother, Katherine Grahame, and his uncle, Laurence Grahame, selling
and alienating to Colin Campbell of Aberuchil (in terms of a contract dated at
Stirling, 4th and 6th April 1609) the whole lands of Dalranich, Blairmoir, Blairquhorry,
and Cultis, with the mill of Cultis, now called the mill of Dachroy, lying in the barony
of Kincardine and shire of Perth : To be held blench of the granter. Dated and signed
by the parties at Perth, 13th November 1609. AA7itnesses, Robert Campbell of Glen-
falach, Alexander Robertson of Inchmagrannoch, Duncan Robertson of Dalkevene, and
John Schaw, notary. [864, Box 24.
1564. 18th and 24th November 1609.] Charter by Thomas Otterburn, elder, of
Reidhall, and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall, knight, in terms of a

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contract between the latter, with consent of Marion Cockburn, his spouse, and James
Duncane, clothier (' vestiarium ') to the Queen, of date 11th October and 18th and 24th
November instant, conveying to the said James the lands of Manerstoune, in the shire
of Linlithgow, in security of the lands of Gorgie, etc., as in No. 1058 supa. Dated
at Edinburgh, 18th and 24th November 1609. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander King of
Drydane, advocate, Alexander Dunlop, W.S., and others. Seal attached in good pre
servation. Guttee, a chevron between three otters' heads, on a chief a crescent.
Legend, ' S. D. Thome Otterbvrn de Redhal.' [851, Box 24.
1565. 13th December 1609.] Charter under the great seal of King James the
Sixth, granting of new to the burgh of Dumbarton its rights and lands as contained
in former charters, erecting it into a free burgh, etc. Newmarket, 13th December 1609.
This charter is a good deal damaged, but is printed in the Register of the Great Seal,
vol. vii. No. 190. [464*, Box 13.
1566. 18th December 1609.] Charter by William, Earl of Morton, narrating that
the late William Calderwood, elder, in Dalkeith, had by contract [No. 1479 supa] con
veyed to William Calderwood, younger, brother of Andrew, the tenement on the
north side of the High Street, as in No. 580 supra, in which William had been infeft,
holding of the granter's grandfather, the late AA7illiam, Earl of Morton, and the granter
now ratifies the said infeftment and confirms the said AA7illiam's possession. Edin
burgh, 18th December 1609. Charter written by James Ramsay, servitor of James
Kinneir, W.S. Witnesses, James Dalzell, bailie of Edinburgh, David Balfour, younger
of Balloche, James Douglas, portioner of Gogar, and Henry Douglas, the earl's servitors.
Seal attached. [1501, Box 39.
1567. 28th December 1609.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
the above charter, directed to James Douglas, portioner of Gogar, in favour of AVilliam
Calderwood, son of Adam. 28th December 1609. Witnesses, Thomas Gifhart,
younger, in Dalkeith, Hugh Coldoun there, William Craig, gardener there, John
Dik in Coldoun, and William Cant, servitor of James Douglas. Archibald Millar,
notary public. [1502, Box 39.
1568. 8th January 1610.] Charter by David Balfour of Polhous (Powhous)
narrating that because, with consent of Katherine Stewart, his spouse, in terms of a
contract, dated 14th September 1609, he had granted to Thomas Ewing, servitor of the
Earl of Mar, and Jonet Paterson, his spouse, the lands of Netherfield of Powhouse,
he now substituted the Mains of Powhouse as the liferent jointure of Katherine Stewart,
who formerly held Netherfield. Dated at Stirling, 8th January 1610. Witnesses, William
Forester, burgess of Stirling, Alexander Barclay, writer there, and others. [951, Box 26.
1569. 1st February 1610.] Charter by King James the Sixth, King of Great
Britain, etc., granting to AVilliam Myretoun, fiar of Cambo, the whole lands of
Eandelstoun and the Lady-lands, in the constabulary of Crail and shire of Fife, with
the advocation and patronage of two churches, St. Michael and St. Katherine, founded
in the parish church of Crail, which formerly belonged to David Myretoun, senior, of
Eandelstoun, or the late Grisel Myretoun, his eldest daughter, and the late David
Myretoun, her spouse, and had been recognosced to the king's hands : To be held to the
grantee for the services clue and wont before the recognition. At Edinburgh, 1st
February 1610. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 234. Fragment of great
seal attached. [2129, Box 54.

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1570. 27th February 1610.] Precept by John Kennedy, baron of Blarquhan, for
infefting John M'Adam in the 20s. land of Lumnochtie, lying in the parish of Stratoun,
bailiary of Carrick and shire of Ayr, as heir retoured to his father, the late Duncan
M'Adam, burgess of Ayr. Edinburgh, 27th February 1610. Witnesses, Gilbert
Kennedie of Mounscheoun, John Gilmour, W.S., and Mr. Henry Chaip, his servitor,
writer of deed. [1418, Box 37.
1571. 14th March 1610.] Charter by George [Gladstanes], archbishop of St.
Andrews, narrating that it is known to him by authentic documents that James
Pringill of Gallowscheillis is now, and his predecessors have been, in possession of the
lands and tenandry of Cribbilla, containing the lands of Cribilla, Lugettis, and others,
described below, all lying in the barony and lordship of Stow in Weddell, regality of
St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh, and because the said James Pringill has given
money to the granter, the latter ratifies the old infeftments of the lands, and of new
grants to the said James in feu-farm the lands and tenandry of Cribilla, Lugettis, Over
and Nether, with pendicle called Phairniehirst, Over and Nether Scheills, with
commonty and common pasture in the commonty of Luget, the lands of Gilmertoun,
Prentatoun, Chasseley, the town and lands of Stow, four lands called the Coitlands,
Smyddiellands, and Halyards, with commonty and common pasture on the commonty
of Stow, all lying as above ; uniting the whole into one free tenandry, to be called the
tenandry of Cribilla, a sasine taken on any part of the lands of Cribilla to be sufficient
for the whole lands : To be held of the granter and his successors in feu-farm for a
reddendo of £90 Scots yearly and 10s. of augmentation, with duplicand at entry of
heirs, etc., also taking an oath of fidelity to the archbishop and his successors for
service and assistance. Precept of sasine directed to Malcolm Pringill of Courtilferrie,
as bailie. Dated and signed at Leith, 14th March 1610. AATitnesses, Mr. David
Lindesay, minister at Leith, Mr. David AVod, the granter's chamberlain, his servitors,
Mr. Walter Anderson, and David Skinner, notary, and William and David Hoppringill,
burgesses of Edinburgh. Two seals attached ; first, the oval common seal of the church
of St. Andrews ; and second, the granter's seal — a St. Andrew's cross or saltire
[other charges, if any, defaced]. Legend, 'S. Rotundum Geor' Archiepiscopi Sancti
Andreae.' [207, Box 7.
1572. 9th April 1610.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept of sasine, dated 3rd April 1610, by Robert Williamson of Muristone, heritable
proprietor and lord superior of all the templar-lands in Scotland, in favour of John
Lundy, fiar of Stratharlie, for infefting him in the templar-lands of Stratharlie, called
Sandiehillok [cf. No. 768 supra], reserving the liferent of John Lundy, senior, of
Stratharlie. Sasine given 9th April 1610. AVitnesses, George Mathe in Damsyd,
Peter Heggie in Stratherlie, David Young in Kirklone of Largo, Stephen Kilmeny and
John Bell in said templar-lands. David Wallace, of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[727, Box 21.
1573. 1st June and 2nd October 1610.] Charter by George, [first] Marquis of
Huntly, with consent of his eldest son, George, Earl of Enzie, selling and alienating to
Alexander, Earl of Home, the lands of Easter Gordon, with the east and west mains,
the lands of Rummleton law, Lillerig, Middilthrid, Bellitaw, Huntliewodis, Forrester
saittis, with the patronage of the chapel of Huntly and the ' chantor land ' thereof ;
also the lands of Fogo, in the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held from the granter of
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1st June and 2nd October 1610. AVitnesses, Mr. Archibald Haldane, constable of the
castle, Sir Thomas Ker of Hirtha, knight, Alexander Gordon, William Anderson and
Henry Gibson, servitors of Marquis, and William Sinclair, notary public. John Cas,
servitor of Richard Cas, W.S., writer of deed. Seal attached, slightly broken. [2740,
Box 71.
1574. 15th June 1610.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept of dare constat by James, Earl of Glencairn, etc. (dated at Glasgow, 12th June
1610), for infefting Hugh Kennedy, as grandson and heir of Patrick Hamilton of
Boigsyde, in two annualrents, one of twenty merks from tenements in the burgh
of Kilmaurs, occupied by Elizabeth and John Cunyngham, William Hobkin, Allan
Mercheand, Andrew Johnstoun, James Or, John Blak, and Thomas Boyd, and the
other of twenty merks from the mains of Lambrochtoune, also burgh lands, both in the
barony of Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. AA7itnesses to precept, John Crawford of Kilbirny,
Alexander Cunyngham of Corshill, James Spreull of Cowdoun, and others. Sasine
given 15th June 1610 by John AA7ilson, messenger, bailie, to Mr. Hugh Blair of
Auklmure, attorney for grantee. AVitnesses, Alexander Or in Cauldtoun (?), Thomas
Or in Mains [of Lambrochtoun], John Gibsoun in Newton, Robert Langmure, John
Smyth, elder, AVilliam Steill and Thomas Smith, burgesses of Kilmaurs. William
Cauldwell, common clerk of the bailiary of Cunynghame, notary. [2094, Box 52.
1575. 17th June 1610.] Letters of Procuratory by John Macknaicht of Kilquhon-
nadie, heritor of the lands underwritten, in favour of John Neilson of Corsok,
discharging and exonerating him of the sum of 3000 merks, in return for which he has
sold and alienated to the said John the two-merk land of Lairdlawch, and he binds
himself to infeft the said John in the lands by two separate infeftments, the one
holding blench of the granter, the other holding from him of the superior, and thereto
he appoints procurators, with full powers. At Kirkpatrick, 17th June 1610. AVitnesses,
Eobert Maxwell in Arkland, James Gordon of Marcartney, John Neilson of Kirkland,
AVilliam Neilson in Marfar, AVilliam Crokat in Drumconkra, Thomas Neilson, younger,
at the kirk of Kirkpatrick, and John Tumour, notary. [1291, Box 34.
1576. 17th June 1610.] Charter by John Makknaicht of Kilquhonnadie, heritable
proprietor of the lands disponed, alienating to John Neilson of Corsok the two-merk
lands of Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of Kirkcud
bright : To be held blench of the granter for one penny Scots, and relieving him and
his heirs of the duties clue to his immediate superiors. At Kirkpatrick, 17th June 1610.
Witnesses, Eobert Maxwell in Arkland, James Gordoun of Marcartney, John Neilson of
Kirkland, Thomas Neilson, younger, at the church of Kirkpatrick, and John Tumour,
notary. [962, Box 26.
1577. 19th June 1610.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the said John
Neilson of Corsok, proceeding on the above charter. Sasine given by David Neilson
of Barnecailzie, as bailie, 19th June 1610. AVitnesses, John Neilsoun of Kirkland,
John Scott in Lairdlach, and others. John Turner, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[807, Box 23.
1578. 14th July 1610.] Charter by John Cass, butcher in Dalkeith, in implement
of a contract of marriage (dated at Dalkeith, 30th June last elapsed [1610]) between
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fee his house, with garden adjacent, lying in the West Wynd of the town of Dalkeith,
between the lands of George Heych on north, and the lands of the heirs of the late
Moses Portus on south, presently occupied by James Cass, the granter's father ; with
two acres of arable land, one lying in the field or ' schoit ' of land called ' Corsfurland
daillis,' between the lands of Thomas Gourlaw on north, and those of Thomas Gifhert
on south, the other acre lying in the ' schoit ' called ' the Brumhillis,' between James
Cranstoun's lands on west and William Calderwood's on east, all in the territory and
regality of Dalkeith: To be held blench. Dated at Dalkeith, 14th July 1610.
Witnesses, Archibald Millar and John Maxwell (writer of deed), notaries. [2412,
Box 62.
1579. 8th August 1610.] Charter by Sir James Creichtoun of Ruthvens, knight,
hereditary proprietor of the subjects named, with consent of Dame Margaret Maxwell,
Lady Ruthvenis, his wife, and others [not named], in terms of a contract, dated 29th
June 1617, between them on one part, and Robert Erskine, royal tailor, and Agnes
Sandilands, his spouse, on the other part, granting and alienating to them an annual-
rent of 600 merks Scots (representing a principal sum of 6000 merks) from the lands of
the mains of Euthvens, the Coittown, Mylnetown, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the
barony of Euthven and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held to the grantees in fee and
heritage of the granter and his heirs for one penny blench, etc. At Kellie, 8th August
1610. AA7itnesses, Mr. George Dewar, Eobert Quhytlaw, John Wylie, Mr. AVilliam
Levingstoun, and Eobert Scollay, notary. [2391, Box 61.
1580. 16th August 1610.] Charter by George Eolland in West Eeston, in terms of
a contract between him and Alexander Hoppar in West Eeston, and because of money
paid by Hoppar to Eobert Auchincraw, son of the late James Auchincraw in Gunsgreen,
alienating to the said Alexander Hoppar a half husband-land in West Eeston, in the
barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held of the Earl of Home for
7s. 6d. yearly of feu-farm. At West Eeston, 16th August 1610. Witnesses, Patrick
Purves in Coldinghame, Eobert Myllar in Eestoun, Archibald Leirmont in Haddington,
and Henry Quhyte (writer of deed), servant of John Horne, notary, who signs for
granter, with David Craig, co-notary. [1528, Box 39.
1581. 24th August 1610.] Instrument narrating that William Home of Hutounhall,
as bailie of George, Marquis of Huntly, and George, Earl of Enzie, etc., his son, in terms
of the charter granted at Stirling Castle in June 1610, No. 1573 supra, of the lands of
Gordon Mains, and others, in the shire of Berwick, gave sasine to Alexander, Earl
of Home, in the hands of his attorney, Mr. Eobert Cas, eldest son of Eichard Cas of
Fordell, 24th August 1610. AVitnesses, James Home in Bellitaw, James Cranstoun in
Huntliewood, John Johnstoun, bailie of Gordon, and others, Eichard Cas and John
Cas, co-notaries. [421, Box 12.
1582. 28th August 1610.] Indenture between Sir Hugh Montgomerie of Newton,
in the county of Down, knight, on the one part, and George Cunningham of Bally
Loheristowe, and Patrick Shaw of Bally Walter, on the other part, by which Sir Hugh
conveys to them, on behalf of his 'welbeloved wife,' Lady Elizabeth Montgomerie,
' for her better livelyhood, maintenance and jointure,' the manor-house of Gray Abbay,
and all the demesne lands, presently in the occupation of Thomas Agnewe, James
M'Clelland of Auchenhay, Gilbert M'Clelland or Thomas M'Clelland, with the whole
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the lands of John Cassen, on the north and north-west by the great common moss or
moor, on the east and south-east by John Peacock's lands, the lands of Black Abbay
and Cuthbert Coninghame's lands, and on the south and south-west by the ' lough ' and
sea called 'Loughroine,' and by Colonel David Boid's lands; also the sum of £200
sterling ' currant ould money in England ' from Sir Hugh's lands in the great Ards ;
with other provisions. Dated 28th August 1610. Signed 'George Cunynghame,'
'mother brother to the said lady of the house Glengarnock ' ; 1 'Patrick Schaw,' 'hir
brother-german of the hous of Grinok.'2 'This lady Elizabeth, thereafter vicountess of
the Airdis, departit this mortall lyfe the 15 of May 1623 yeiris, and was buryed in the
kirk of the Newtoune the thrid day of June therefter. And the said Sir Hew
Montgomerie, therefter Viscount of Airdis, departit this lyfe the 15 day of Maii 1636,
and was buryed in the said kirk, 8 Septr. 1636.' 3 [2637, Box 67.
1583. 1st September 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Bothans, 26th August 1610) by John, Lord Hay of Yester, for
infefting John Scrimgeour, now of Glaswall, as heir served and retoured to his father,
the late John Scrimgeour of Glaswall, in the lands of Glaswall and Torbyrns, with
mill, etc., common pasture on the moors of Leiftie, etc., in the regality of Kirriemuir
and shire of Forfar, held of the late James, Lord Hay, the granter's father, in feu-farm
for £20, 6s. 8d. yearly. AVitnesses to precept, AVilliam Cockburn, apparent of Newhall,
Mr. George Butler and John Peres, servitors of Lord Hay; also George Hamilton,
brother to Alexander Hamilton of Binny, and Andrew Litiljohne, witnesses to signature
of William Seton of Milfuir, knight, who with Sir Patrick Hepburn of AA7auchton signs
as curator. Sasine given 1st September 1610 by Alexander Piggott in Keremuir,
bailie. Witnesses, Thomas Scrymgeour in Easter Torbyrne, John Miln, servitor of
said John Scrimgeour, Andrew Quhoman, younger, in Kerend(?), and George
Vodell [Waddel], servitor of the notary, Abraham Piggott, of St. Andrews diocese.
[2889, Box 75.
1584. 4th September 1610.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight,
baron of Inverleith, etc., granting to John Aytoun, gardener, and dweller in the town
(' ville ') of Potterraw alias Bristo, and Jonet Dryburne, his spouse, and to the longer
liver of them in conjunct fee, and to their lawful heirs and assignees, a piece of land of
his west croft of Bristo, containing a yard now occupied by George Congiltoun, a house
occupied by Patrick Gledstanes, and a house occupied by John Donaldson and by
Congiltoun, occupied by the said John Aytoun, with privilege of draw-well in back
court ; which land is a portion of that formerly belonging to AA7alter Carmichael, then
to Mathew, his son and heir, now to Charles Strudgeon, sheath-maker, between the
lands of the late Mathew Callendar on west and north, of Anthony Brussett on south,
and the public way on east, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith — all as
resigned by the said Charles Strudgeon, in terms of a contract, dated 18th August 1610 :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny, if asked. Dated at Inverleith,
4th September 1610. AA'itnesses, Eobert Kincaid, John Brown and Thomas Anderson,
the granter's servitors, and George Mak, AA7.S. [1247, Box 33.
1585. 8th September 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter. Sasine given 8th September 1610 by Charles Hog, dweller in
Potterraw alias Bristo, as bailie. AAritnesses, John Manvcll, serjeant of the barony of
Inverleith, Eobert Howiesoun, David AVylie, Eobert AATatt, William Walker, clothier,
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all residing in Potterraw, and Thomas Anderson, servitor of the notary, George Mak.
[2330, Box 60.
1586. 16th September 1610.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a charter and
precept, dated at Perth, 13th November 1609, No. 1564 sup-a, by William Grahame of
Callender to Colin Campbell of Aberuchill of the lands of Dalranich and others.
Sasine given 16th September 1610 by James Reddoch of Cultibragane, bailie.
AA7itnesses, John Millar at the mill of Maiik, Finlay Moresoun in Gwilt, and others
[names torn away]. Notary, Patrick Drummond, of Dunblane diocese. [1179, Box 31.
1587. 17th September 1610.] Charter by John, Earl of Montrose, in favour of
Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, confirming to him a charter of alienation and sale,
dated at Perth, 13th November 1609, by William Grahame of Callendar, with consent
of Katherine Graham, his mother, and of Laurence Graham, his uncle, of the lands of
Dalrinoche, Blairmoir, Blairquhorrie and Cuiltis, with the mill of Cuiltis, now called the
mill of Dalchroy, mill lands, etc., in the barony of Kincardin and shire of Perth : To
be held blench of the Earl of Montrose for one penny. Witnesses to first charter,
Robert Campbell of Glenfalloch, Alexander Robertson of Inchmagrannoche, Duncan
Eobertson of Dulkevne, and John Schaw, notary. Confirmed at Kincardin, 17th
September 1610. Witnesses, Alexander and John Graham, and other servants of the
earl. Signed, ' Montrose.' [469, Box 14.
1588. 23rd October 1610.] Charter by David Murray of Balgonie, with consent
of Agnes Moncrieff, his spouse, in terms of a contract with Thomas Eutherford (alias
'Brachtie') in Easter Leatgrene, alienating to the said Thomas the lands of Easter
Leatgreen or Eashiehill, occupied by him, in the barony of Rossyth and shire of Perth,
with certain privileges of passage, water, etc., over Wester Leatgreen, fully described of
date 9th December 1594, No. 1291 supa : To be held of James Stewart of Rossyth, as
superior, for four merks yearly feu-farm, with other dues. Dated at Dunfermline and
St. Andrews, 23rd and 31st October 1610. Mr. James Ayton of Grange, William
Pratus, burgess of Dunfermline, Mr. Duncan Reddoch, ' provisor ' of the College of
St. Leonards, John Murray, lawful son of Mr. William Murray of Ochtertyre, and
others, witnesses. [1885, Box 48.
1589. 23rd October 1610.] Charter by James Stewart of Rossythe, as superior,
confirming the above charter by David Murray of Balgonie to Thomas Rutherfurd
of the lands of Easter Leatgrene. Confirmation dated at Hiltoun of Rossythe, 23rd
October 1610. Witnesses, Edward Rutherfurd, portioner of North Balquhandie, James
Eutherfurd, his brother-german, portioner of the same, Eobert Eutherfurd, portioner
of the same, John Eutherfurd, portioner, South Balquhandie, Henry Steinsoun, smith
in Hiltoun of Eossyth, Eobert Broun at the mill of Hartschaw, and the said notary.
[1886, Box 48.
1590. 30th October 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept by
John Kennedy of Blairquhan, dated at Edinburgh, 27th February 1610, No. 1570
supa, for infefting John M'Caddame in the 20s. land of Lumnochtie, as described.
Sasine given on the lands, 30th October 1610, by Eobert Cunynghame, burgess of Ayr,
as bailie. Philip Colvill, burgess, David Eowane and John Schairp, abiding there, and
Andrew Veir in Lumnochtie, witnesses. Alexander Purweyance, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, notary public. [186, Box 7.
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1591. 6th November 1610.] Tack or Lease of the teindsheaves of the lands of
Garturs and others, as in No. 881 supra, by David Erskine, commendator, to Jasper
Graham of Blairsesnoch, feu-farmer of Garturs, etc., for one term of nineteen years,
at £6, 13s. 4d. rent. Dated and signed by the commendator alone, at Cardross, 6th
November 1610. Witnesses, Robert Haldane, Robert Cunnyngham, Walter Ritchert-
son, and John Fargn, writer of deed, the granter's servitor. [938, Box 26.
1592. 8th November 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter, No.
1588 supra, in favour of Thomas Rutherfurd (alias Brachtie), of the lands of Easter
Leatgrene, etc. Sasine given 8th November 1610. .Witnesses, Robert and Edward
Rutherfurd, portioners of North Balquhandie, James and WiUiam Rutherfurd, portioners
of South Balquhandie. David Rollok, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1887,
Box 48.
1593. 23rd November 1610.] Charter by David Kelso of that Ilk, whereby, in
fulfilment of a matrimonial contract (dated 21st November instant) betwixt himself,
with consent of Elizabeth Steuart, his spouse, and their eldest son, Archibald Kelso, on
the one part, and Mathew Brisbane of Rosland and Sara, his lawful daughter, on the other
part, the granter conveys to Archibald Kelso and Sara Brisbane, his future spouse,
their heirs, etc., the five-merk land of Swinleis, with tower, etc., in the parish of Dairy,
bailiary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Ayr ; also the ten-merk land of Kelsoland,
with tower, etc., corn-mill and fulling-mill, and with that part of the moor of Knokin-
corshill belonging to said lands, occupied by the granter and his tenants, bounding
between the stream called Rottinburn on the north aud north-east, the moor of Skel-
murlie Montgomerie on east, the head ditches or ' dyikis ' of Skelmurlie Conynghame
on the south and south-west, in the parish of Largs, bailiary and sheriffdom foresaid.
Reserving the granter's liferent, with liferent and terce to his widow : The lands to be
held for the service of ward and relief. Dated at Glasgow, 23rd November 1610.
Witnesses, Robert Steuart of Chryistiswoll, Henry Kelso in Flat, Gabriel Logane,
merchant in Glasgow, George Huchesoun, notary public, Mr. Thomas Huchesoun, his
brother-german, and Mr. John Huchesoun, notary, writer of deed. [671, Box 20.
1594. 29th November 1610.] Charter of Sale by John Borthwick, elder, portioner
of Ballincreiff, with consent of Janet Heriot, his spouse, and John Borthwick, younger,
his son, granting and alienating to James Wynram, writer to the Signet, and Jean
Swyntoun, his spouse, and their heirs, an annualrent of forty merks Scots, to be uplifted
from one-half of the lands of the Mains of Ballincrieff, formerly occupied by the granter's
father, Francis Borthwick, with the mill thereof, in the shire of Edinburgh and con
stabulary of Haddington : To be holden blench of the granter. Precept of sasine to
Mr. Eobert Foulis, advocate, as bailie. Edinburgh, 29th November 1610. Witnesses,
John Eistoun and Robert Fortoun, writers to the king's signet, and Mr. Robert AArynram,
son of James, who also writes the deed. Seal attached, three cinquefoils. Legend :
'S. Ioannis Borthvik.' [208, Box 7.
1595. 29th November 1610.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Loudoun, as superior, con
firming, first, the charter, No. 1390 supra, by John Anderson in Dunley, dated at
Cumnock, 20th January 1600, of the 5s. 2d. lands of Bargour Over, in the lordship of
Kylesmure and shire of Ayr, to Charles Campbell of Horscleuch ; second, a charter
by John Law of Rouchdyik, granting and alienating to the same Charles Campbell the
7s. 6d. lands of Dalsangan, called Rouchdyik, now occupied by the granter, in the lord-

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ship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held from the said John Law and his
heirs of the king and his successors, in the place of the commendator and convent of
Melrose, in feu-farm for . . . [sums blank], with duplicand at entry of heirs, and services
used and wont. Dated at Cumnok, 13th January 1587-8. Witnesses, William Camp
bell of Glaisnok, Alexander Allan in Craigheid, and WiUiam Bryane ; John Gemmill,
notary, signing for granter, who also by a docquet under the hand of Robert Aitkyn,
notary public, ratifies the charter at Machlene, 23rd January 1587-8, before the said
William Campbell and Adam Aird in Katherene, as witnesses. Confirmation charter
dated at the burgh of Newmylnes, 29th November 1610. Witnesses, George Campbell,
notary (writer of deed), James Campbell, John Aird in Aldtoun, and George M°qweill,
the earl's servitors. The earl's seal attached, faint impression. [3008, Box 79.
1596. 6th December 1610.] Charter by James Law, archbishop of Glasgow, as
superior, confirming to George Johnstone, rector of Ancrum, and Elizabeth Creich
toun, his wife, and to Robert Johnstone, their son, after their decease, the posses
sion of certain lands acquired by the said George, namely, that tenement of land, with
houses and croft, of that husband-land alienated by Henry Davidsoun in Mynto to the
said George, lying in the ' Toun heid ' of the granter's town of Ancrum ; also the
following pieces of land formerly belonging to William Fawsyid : one rig called ' the
AA7estir of the tua Linlauchriggis,' a piece of land called ' the Eistir half of the Westir
furlong,' a piece called ' the braid endit beit,' a rig called 'the Calcleuch daill,' a piece
called 'the butt of the Ebreis ' and its half lot, of 'Minchester pottes,' lying also in said
town; also that husband-land belonging to said William Fawsyid [illegible], of that
quarter of the lands of Nether Ancrum called Craigquarter, sold by him to said George,
with that part of the moor of said husband-land, lying between the lands called ' the
longdaillis on the bak syid of Hoptoun ' on the east, the ' Craig ' on south, the tenement
called 'the Merchedyik' on west, and the bum called the 'Escheburne' on north;
with three rigs, the ' Buttis ' parts of three-quarters of a husband-land belonging to
James Cruicleuch in Ancrum, lying next to the tenement first above described — all
lying in the town of Ancrum and shire of Roxburgh, which lands were resigned by the
spouses and by Mr. George Johnstone and Robert Johnstone, their sons : To be held
to the spouses and to Robert, their son, in feu-farm for a total feu-duty of 16s. Scots
yearly (15s. 8d. and 4d. augmentation). At Edinburgh, 6th December 1610. Wit
nesses, James Law, the granter's son, John Scougall, collector of the lords of session,
George Oustiane, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Mr. James Law, servitor of
granter. Signed by the archbishop and numerous clergy of the diocese. Portion of
seal attached, defaced. [2284, Box 58.
1597. 12th December 1610.] Official Transumpt from the protocol books of the
late Alexander Guthrie, notary, common clerk of Edinburgh, being an instrument
narrating that on 12th December 1610, Quintigern [Mungo] Makcall, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement formerly possessed by William Carmichael, son
of the late James Carmichael of Atherneye, afterwards by the heirs of the late Archi
bald Layng, merchant, lying on the south side of the High Street, and bounded by the
lands of the late Thomas Cant of St. Giles Grange, Alexander Gibson, bowmaker
('arcuarii'), John Arehbald, and the late William Little, as described; and there the
procurator for Andrew Scott, chirurgeon, and Mr. Robert Scott, writer, lords of the
fee of the tenement, with consent of Margaret Layng and Agnes Layng, wives of Andrew
and Robert Scott respectively, resigned the tenement in favour of John Archibald,
merchant, in terms of a contract of sale, and he was duly infeft. Witnesses to sasine,

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David MakcaU, David Book and Robert Haliburtoun, merchants, Hugh Peiblis, notary,
and others. Transumpt dated 10th April 1652. Witnesses, Robert Urie and Alex
ander Dalzell, writers, and others. William Thomsone, common clerk, notary public.
[616, Box 18.
1598. 18th December 1610.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] narrating
that in terms of the charter of date 23rd November 1610, No. 1593 supa, and marriage
contract, David Kelso gave sasine with his own hands to Archibald Kelso and Sara
Brisbane of the lands of Swinleis and Kelsoland. Sasine given 18th December 1610,
first, on the lands and at the tower of Kelsoland, and at the grain and fulling mills
there— witnesses, Gabriel Hall in Halkerglen, Archibald Henrie in Walkmyln, Robert
Cowane in Hill of Kelsoland, Gavin Kyill in Edlieburn, and John Kyill, miller in the
mill of Kelsoland ; second, at the manor of Swinleis and grain mill — witnesses, John
Cone in Rysyde, Robert Quhitfuird in Blackmos, William Guillieland in Rysyde, and
Hugh Patoun there. Notary, Mr. John Huchesoun, of Glasgow diocese. [3005, Box 79.
1599. 22nd December 1610.] Instrument of Sasine on a precept in a charter,
dated at the Canongate, 3rd December 1610, by James, Earl of Glencairn, directed to
George Kirkpatrick, and Robert Fergusson, apparent of Craigdarroch, for infefting the
granter's son, William, Master of Glencairn, with his wife, Jonet Ker, and their
heirs-male, etc., in the lands and barony of Glencairn, in the sheriffdom of Dumfries,
and in the lands and barony of Kilmaurs, in the bailiary of Cunningham and shire of
Ayr. Witnesses to charter, Sir James Cuninghame of Glengarnok, knight, George
Cuninghame, burgess of the Canongate, John Cuninghame, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh, and William Barclay of Innergelly. Sasine given 22nd December 1610. Wit
nesses, Alexander Cunningham, apparent of Watterstoun, Alexander Cuningham of
Corshill, James Cuninghame of Aiket, and Mr. William Cuninghame of Calder. James
Hay, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2199, Box 56.
1600. 26th December 1610.] Charter of Sale by Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk,
with consent of Isobella Balfour, his spouse, alienating to his brother-german, Eobert
Pitcairne of Dounfield, his heirs, etc., the lands of Easter Gellet, with pertinents, in
the lordship and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held of the granter
for one penny blench. Dated at Forther, 26th December 1610, Mr. William Cran
stoun, minister at Kingskettle, David Pitcairne, burgess of Dunfermline, and James
Pitcairn, the granter's son, being witnesses. Stephen Paterson and John Nicoll, notaries,
sign for Isabel Balfour. [559, Box 16.
1601. 16th January 1611.] Charter by Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk and David
Pitcairne, his eldest son, in terms of a marriage contract between them on one part,
and Sir William Monteath, elder, of Kerse, knight, Sir William Monteath, younger,
of Kerse, knight, and Mariota Monteath, daughter of the elder and sister of the
younger Sir William, on the other part, dated 17th December 1610, for infefting Mariota,
as future spouse of said David, in liferent, in the mill of Fruchy, mill lands, etc., in the
lordship and stewartry of Fife. Eeddendo to superiors, £4 yearly feu-duty and 26s. 8d.
augmentation. James Hepburn, servitor to Sir AVilliam Monteath, bailie for sasine. At
Forthir, 16th January 1611. Eobert Pitcarne of Downfield, Eobert Ker, sheriff and
burgh-clerk of Linlithgow, and others, witnesses. [1643, Box 42.
1602. 18th January 1611.] Tack or Lease by Mr. James Bonarr, parson of the

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parish kirk and parish of MayboU, and minister there, with consent of Thomas Kennedy
of Bargany, patron of the church, and Josias Stewart of Bonytoun, his tutor, granting
to William Stewart in Smertoun (?) and his heirs, for the term of three lives and
thrice nineteen years, the teindsheaves and other teinds of the church of Maybole.
Entry at Lammas 1610, for a payment of £30, twenty oxen and twelve cows yearly.
Dated at Bargany, 18th January 1611. Witnesses, Mr. James Hall, pedagogue to
Thomas Kennedy, Hector Kennedy, brother of the laird of Bennan, James Murchie
in Bargany, and David Merschell, notary in Ballantoun, writer of deed. [2978, Box 78.
1603. 29th January 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Knokischaine, in Ireland,  August 1610, by John M'Dowell of Garth-
land, superior of the subjects, for infefting Uthred Campbell, as lawful and nearest
heir-male of his father, the late Alexander Campbell of Arie, in the two-merk land, with
the half-merk land of Bruchjarg, of the ten-merk lands of Bruchjarg, with a fourth part
of the mill, multures, etc., in the parish of Kirkcum [Kirkcolm], sheriffdom of Wigtown :
held of the granter in chief, in ' lie ryndaile,' for services done and to be done. Wit
nesses to precept, Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, James Stewart in Brounestoun,
David Merchell, notary, and others. Sasine given on the lands, now called Knoknane,
and in the mill, by John M'Dowell of Logan, as bailie, on 29th January 1611. Witnesses,
Charles Campbell of Balfeoch, George Campbell in Balkellie, and William Campbell,
residing at Stanekirk. Notary, James Glover, of Glasgow diocese. [1177, Box 31.
1604. 9th February 1611.] Charter by Andrew [Knox], bishop of the Isles, prior
of Oransay, and king's commissioner for feuing the lands of that priory, granting in
feu-farm to Sir Dowgald Campbell of Auchinbrek, knight, and Dame Isobel Boyd,
his spouse, their heirs-male, etc., the two-merk lands called Lwignahoynsind, with mill,
etc., belonging to the priory of Oransay, lying in the lordship of Knapdale and sheriff
dom of Tarbart : To be held for a total yearly feu-duty of 30s. At Paisley, 9th
February 1611. Witnesses, Duncan Campbell, vicar of Killenan, Thomas Inglis, notary,
baUie of Paisley, and George Knox, brother-german of John Knox of Eanfurlie.
Seal appended ; a bishop with a book in left hand, preaching from a boat upon the
sea. Scroll overhead, illegible ; also seal of arms, defaced. Legend : ' Sigillum Andreas
Cnoxii insularum Scotia; Egs. 1610.' [2120, Box 53.
1605. 19th February 1611.] Charter by Eobert Futhie of Foddismill, with con
sent of Janet Durie, his spouse, granting and alienating to James Prymrois, portioner
of Newlands, and Sara Colville, his spouse, and to James Prymrois, their son and
apparent heir, the mill called Foddismill, and lands, as in No. 507 supra, in the barony
of Abercromby and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held from the granter and his heirs, of
James, Lord Colvill, in feu-farm for £5, 16s. 8d. yearly in money, with twelve capons
at Christmas. At Foddismill, 19th February 1611. Witnesses, Robert Aitken, burgess
of Dunfermline, James Kellok there, William Broun, notary there, James Currie in
Crumbie, and Alexander Callendar, merchant, burgess of Culross. [1226, Box 33.
1606. 19th February 1611.] Extract Disposition and Discharge by Robert Futhie
and his wife to James Primrose, his wife, and son. At Foddismill, 19th February
1611. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [1227, Box 33.
1607. 10th May 1611.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Broun,
burgess of the burgh of North Berwick, passed to his tenement lying on the south side

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of the market-cross street of said burgh, bounded by the lands of Alexander Burnet
on east, those of the late Alexander Douglas on south and west, and waste land lying
between said tenement and the granter's own granary on north ; and there in terms of
a marriage contract between him on one part, and Margaret CruikshANK, his
affianced spouse, on the other part, with John Darling, burgess of said burgh, acting
for her (dated 20th April 1611), the said Robert resigned the tenement into the hands
of Thomas Lauder, one of the bailies of the burgh, for conjunct infeftment to himself
and his said spouse, and received sasine of the same. Done on 10th May 1611.
Witnesses, George Baillie, another of the bailies, James Lauder, son of the foresaid
Thomas, John AUane, John Darling, Alexander Gibson, serjeant, and the subscribing
notary, WiUiam Galbrayth. [2458, Box 63.
1608. Hth May 1611.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 11th March 1611) from the chancery of Henry, Prince and Stewart of
Scotland, etc., for infefting John Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as nearest and lawful
heir retoured to his father, the late John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the lands com
prehended in the barony of Blairquhan, as in No. 913 supra, with the office of coroner
of the earldom of Carrick. Sasine given 11th May 1611 by Hugh Kennedy of Garry -
horne, bailie. AA7itnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister of Stratoun, John Davidson
of Pennyglen, Walter Kennedy of Knokdone, John AVhitefuird in Ballach, James Lyill
in Maybole, and Gilbert Ecclis there. Notary, Homer (' Omerus ') Eos, of Glasgow
diocese. [2350, Box 60.
1609. 14th May 1611.] Charter by James Peirson of Moirlanbank, because of
his love to Grisel Thomson, his wife, and for a sum of money given by the late John
Thomson, her father, alienating to the said Grisel, in liferent, the shady-half of the
lands of Moirlanbank, with the west portion of the houses thereof, in the lordship and
regality of Dunfermline, in the sheriffdom of Fife. At Moirlanbank, 14th May 1611.
AVitnesses, Laurence Merser of Miklour, Eobert Colville, younger of Cleish, Eobert
Sands, apparent of Overtoun, and Beroald Innes. James Prymrois and John Huttoun,
notaries public, sign for granter. [2320, Box 59.
1610. 22nd May 1611.] Instrument of Eesignation and Sasine narrating that
Andrew Donaldson, burgess of the burgh of Auchterarder, in presence of Eobert
Graham, one of the bailies of said burgh, and in terms of a marriage contract between
the said Andrew and his son John, on the one part, and John Eeid and Janet Eeid, his
daughter, on the other part, resigned under reservation of his liferent a half croft and
tenement, formerly occupied by George Halie, now by the said Andrew, on the south
side of the burgh, bounded by the land formerly belonging to the laird [Laurence
Graham] of Callander, now to his uncle, David Graham, on the east, the vennel on west
the highway on north, and the mill dam on south, in favour of the said John Donald
son and Janet Eeid, who were then duly infeft. Sasine given 22nd May 1611.
Witnesses, Laurence Grahame of Callander, William Grahame of Ferniflet, David
Graham, burgess of said burgh, John Drummond, younger, of Kirkhill, James Grahame
in Bardrell. Notary, Patrick Drummond, of Dunblane diocese. [2294, Box 58.
1611. 5th June 1611.] Instrument of Sasine of the same subjects as in writ of
14th February 1597, No. 1325 supa, in the burgh of North Berwick, following on the
resignation by AA7illiam Gotterson and Katharine Baillie, his spouse, in favour of
Andrew Forrest and Isabella Hannan, his spouse. Sasine given 5th June 1511

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[sic, pro 1611] by Thomas Lauder, a bailie of North Berwick, in presence of George
Baillie, another of the bailies, James AUane, John Mure, Alexander Paterson, burgesses,
and Alexander Gibsoun, serjeant, as witnesses. William Galbrayth, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [1915, Box 49.
1612. 14th June 1611.] Charter by Mr. AA7illiam Scott, minister of God's Word
at the church of Couper, granting to Adam Rae, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, the
third of the eastern part of the lands of Rathillet, with dam, barn and mill, and mill
lands of Mill dene of Rathillet, formerly occupied by Margaret Ramsay, the granter's
mother : To be held of the granter for one penny and ten bolls of wheat, twelve bolls
of barley, with 14 merks 8s., etc., to the king and his successors yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 14th June 1611. James Forret, lawful son of the late John Forret of
Fingask, James Kinneir, writer, Edinburgh, and others, witnesses.. [430, Box 12.
1613. 20th June 1611.] Precept of Clare Constat by Thomas Thomson of Dudding
ston, with consent of his curators, for infefting Adam Ray, merchant in Edinburgh, as
son and heir of his father, Hector Ray, also merchant there, in an annualrent of
500 merks secured over the lands of Wester Duddingston, with the mill, etc., in the
parish of Duddingston and shire of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, 20th June 1611. Witnesses,
Mr. Walter Bellenden, residing there, Mr. James Durham of Duntarvie, Mr. Colin
Ramsay, servitor of Mr. John Preston of Pennycuke, and Walter Logan, clerk of burgh
of Canongate. [2533, Box 65.
1614. 27th June 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat, directed to James Roucheid, residing in Edinburgh, as bailie, by Thomas
Thomson of Easter and AA7ester Duddingston, with consent of Mr. John Prestoun of
Pennycuk, president of the College of Justice, John Moresoun, merchant in Edinburgh,
and John Levingston of King's Cramond, his curators, for infefting Adam Ray in the
above annualrent. Sasine given 27th June 1611. Witnesses, William Borthuik,
AVilliam Guthre, servitors of Adam Ray, and others. Walter Logane, notary public.
[1695, Box 44.
1615. 22nd July 1611.] Charter by Adam Eay, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
granting to his brother-german, John Eay, also merchant there, an annualrent of 500
merks secured over the lands and town of Wester Duddingston, with mill, etc., in the
parish of Duddingston and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of Thomas Thomson of
Duddingston. At Edinburgh, 22nd July 1611. Witnesses, Walter Logan, clerk of the
regality of Brochtoun, and others. [2193, Box 56.
1616. 23rd July 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 23rd July 1611 by John Pacok, carpenter, burgess of the
Canongate, bailie. Witnesses, Alexander Liddell in ' Suaden ' or ' Snaden,' Thomas
Barthram, servitor of John Logan, burgess of Edinburgh, Alexander Daill in Lethame,
John Hall, stabler, burgess of Canongate, and William Guthre, servant of granter.
Notary, Walter Logan. [2569, Box 66.
1617. 26th July 1611.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
confirming in due form the charter by David Kelso of that Ilk, of date 23rd November
1610, No. 1593 supa, of the lands of Swinleis and others to Archibald Kelso, as
fully described in writ cited.' Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 26th July 1611.
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 546. [3004, Box 79.

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1618. 12th August 1611.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Sir
AVilliam Cokburn of Langton, dated 9th May 1611, for infefting Christopher Cokburn,
as heir of his father, William Cokburn, in the lands of Chouslie, etc., as in No. 1539
supa. Done at the fortalice of Chouslie, 12th August 1611. James Cokburne, tutor
of Chouslie, Messrs. Christopher and John Cokburne, brothers, and Mr. Samuel Sinclair,
minister at Langton, are among the witnesses. Alexander Cuik, notary. [109, Box 3.
1619. 8th October 1611.] Charter, with Clause of Novodamus, by James, Lord
Colvill of Culross, confirming to James Primrose, portioner of Newlands, Sara Colvill,
his spouse, and to James Primrose, their son, the charter, dated at Foddismill, 19th
February 1611, No. 1605 sup-a, by Robert Futhie of Foddismill, with consent of Janet
Durie, his spouse, of the mill commonly called Foddismill, with the insucken of the
grange of Abercrombie and others, as fully described in charter of date 28th January
1546, No. 507 supra, in the barony of Abercrumbie and sheriffdom of Fife: To be
held of Lord Culross in feu-farm for £5, 1 6s. 8d. yearly, with three shillings for teind
sheaves and twelve capons at Christmas. Confirmed at Easter Wemyss, 8th October
1611. AVitnesses, AVilliam Sibbald, James Callander, George Swyne and Henry Colvill,
the granter's servants. [479, Box 14.
1620. 23rd October 1611.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a charter
of alienation and sale, dated at Carlinwark, on present date, by Sir William M'Clelland
of Auchinlaine, knight, tutor of Bombie, granting to James Lindsay of AArauchope an
annualrent of 1100 merks from the £10 lands of Lochdowgannis, called Over, Nether,
and Middle Lochdowgannis, in the parish of Kirkcormok and stewartry of Kirkcud
bright. Sasine given by John Lindsay of Auchinskeoch, as bailie, on 23rd October
1611. Witnesses, John Edzar in Slogna, John Halliday, son of Fergus Halliday in
Lochdougannis, John Maxwell, son of Alexander Maxwell of Logane, Edward Stur-
geoune in Wraithis, and John Martoune, writer in Drumfreis. Notary, Cuthbert
Cunyghame, of Glasgow diocese. [2699, Box 69.
1621. 8th November 1611.] Instrument of Sasine, following upon No. 1619 sup-a,
in favour of James Primrose, his wife, and son. Sasine given 8th November 1611 by
Henry Prymrois, burgess of Culross, as bailie. Witnesses, James Boswell, portioner of
Newbiging, John Angous, burgess of Bruntyland, John Broun, miller at Foddismill,
and his servant, John Buchannan. Robert Quhyt, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[1228, Box 33.
1622. 16th November 1611.] Retour of Service made before Walter Ross of
Morinsheis, provost, Andrew Ross and William Thomson, burgesses and bailies of the
burgh of Tain, by Alexander Hay Adamsoun, John Forester, Thomas Mansoun, Alex
ander Hay Gilbertsoun, Donald Eeid, tailzour, Hugh M'AUaster, Andrew M'Culloche,
elder, Alexander Smart, Alexander M'Ferquhar, James Corbatt, Adam Hay, Alexander
Tailzour, Kenneth Grasiche, Andrew Michell, David Eeid, and Ferquhard Monro, who
being admitted, sworn, removed from the tribunal and enclosed in the council house,
re-entered and declared that Donald M'Gillichallum, dyer, is the lawful son and
nearest heir of his father, the late Andrew M'Gillichallum, burgess of Tain, in a
tenement of two roods and a half, an ell and a half of land, with half of a garden, on
the south side of the burgh of Tain, bounded by the tenement of Helen, daughter of
Donald M'inferson, now belonging to said Donald, on west, the said Donald's garden
and the lands of Hector Dugulas [Douglas] on south, the lands of John Smart, now

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belonging to Walter Ros of Morinsheis, on east, and the highway on north ; which
lands are held of the king in free burgage and have been in the hands of the superiors
since the decease of the late Andrew M'Gillichallum. Dated at Tain, 16th November
1611 — sasine being given immediately after the inquest to Thomas M'Culloch, son of
John M'Culloch, burgess of Tain, for grantee, the whole being commemorated in the
form of a notary's instrument by AA7illiam Fraser, of Ross diocese. Witnesses, John
M'Culloch, burgess of Tain, Angus M'Culloch there,  ¦ M'Ferquhar there, and others
[illegible]. Seal of Andrew Ross, the bailie, appended to writ, bearing a lion rampant.
[2470, Box 63.
1623. 10th January 1612.] Obligation by Robert Burrell of Stowting, in county
Kent, yeoman, to pay to John Eobarts, elder, of Braborne, in same county, the sum
of £480. Dated 10th January 1611-12. Reversion of same date affecting lands in
Stowting parish. [595, Box 17.
1624. 15th January 1612.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a crown precept,
dated 2nd December 1611, for infefting John Brown of Land, as son and heir retoured
to his late father, John Brown of Land, in the lands of Land, Barbeth and Glen
(combined yearly feu £9, 17s. 4d.), the lands of Drum (=£11, 6s. 8d.), Corbelly (=£6
yearly), 'Under the AA7all' and Howlat cloiss (=24s. 8d.), with half the mill of Loch
kindeloch in that barony, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which had been in the
king's hands for four years. Sasine given 15th January 1612, by John Lyndsay of
Auchinskeoch, stewart-depute. Witnesses, Alexander Murray of Irnalmerie, Thomas
Broun of Glen, John Broun of Schambelly, John Gregane and John Brig in Drum,
David Newall and AVilliam Tumour in Corbelly. Notary, John Hutoun, of Glasgow
diocese. [1165, Box 31.
1625. 17th January 1612.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, with con
sent of Hugh, lord of Loudoun (in terms of a contract, dated 17th January and 5th
February 1611, at Maybole and Ayr), alienating to John Davidson of Penny-glen and
Margaret Kennedy, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs, etc., the £5 lands of
Slyntoche, with mill, the 30s. lands of Auld Crissok and the two-merk lands of Balgregan,
lying in the earldom of Carrick : To be held of Henry, prince and steward of Scotland,
and his successors, for services due and wont. Dated 17th January and 5th February
1612. Signed by the parties at Maybole and Ayr respectively. AA7itnesses, Hugh
Kennedy of Pinquhirrie, Oliver Eos in Maybole, writer [John Mure, merchant
there, Patrick M'ilvane there, David Fergusson in Thraiff, whose names are illegible,
but are supplied from the. sasine], Alexander Crawfurd of Kerse, David Dunbar
of Enterkyn, AA7illiam M'Kerrell of Hilhouse, and George Campbell in Newmyllns.
[2137, Box 54.
1626. 1st February 1612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Thomsoun,
officer in Dalkeith, as bailie constituted by Thomas Gifhart, younger, with consent of
Thomas Gifhart, elder, his father, passed to the ground of an acre of arable land in the
' schot of land callit the Stanelawis,' presently occupied by the younger Thomas, in the
territory and regality of Dalkeith, and there, in terms of a contract of alienation between
the said Gifharts, elder and younger, and AVilliam Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith,
son of the late Adam Calderwood, gave sasine of the said acre to the said William
Calderwood : To be held of the granters in blench-farm for one penny Scots. Sasine
given 1st February 1612. AA7itnesses, William Turnet, wright, in Dalkeith, Laurence
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Cokburne, George Oisteane, officer, John Dik, younger. Archibald Millar, notary
public. [1503, Box 39.
1627. 13th February 1612.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of precept in the
charter, No. 1625 supa, of date 17th January and 5th February 1612, in favour of
John Davidson and his wife. Sasine given on the lands by Alexander Reid, tailor in
Maybole, bailie, on 13th February 1612. Witnesses, Thomas Davidson, younger, of
Pennyglen, Patrick, his brother, John Kennedy, brother-german of Walter Kennedy of
Knokdone, Thomas AA7odrop in Slyntoch, Patrick Edzear there, Robert Cunyngham in
Auld Crissok, and John Strachane(?) in Balgregane. Notary, Oliver Ros, of Glasgow
diocese. [3011, Box 79.
1628. 15th February 1612.] Charter by Mathew Stevin in Coldingham, feu-
farmer of the subjects disponed, in terms of a contract between himself, Barbara King,
his spouse, and Alexander Paterson in Coldingham law and Nicola Burne, his
spouse, alienating to the said Alexander and his wife one acre and a rood of arable land,
of which half an acre lies in the field called Fyschbelsyde [cf. No. 1534 supra], another
half-acre in the field called the Humbleknowsyde, and the rood in the Limekills, with
pasturage for one soum of beasts in the granter's grass fields, in the territory and
barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire : To be held blench of the granter. Precept of
sasine directed to William Young, merchant, in Coldinghamlaw. Dated and signed at
Eymouth, 15th February 1612. AATitnesses, Patrick Clerk, schoolmaster at Eymouth,
Andrew Gray there, and others. John Horne, notary public, and David Craig,
co-notary, sign for granter. Seal twice appended ; a saltire between a mullet in chief
and (apparently) a horse-shoe in base. Legend: 'S. Mathei Stevin.' [1039, Box 28.
1629. 21st February 1612.] Precept from the chancery of King James the Sixth,
directed to Robert Dalzell, elder, of that Ilk, and Sir Robert Dalzell of Eliok, knight, his
son, as superiors of the lands, narrating that the king had, by former letters, presented
to them AA7illiam Greenshiels, apparent of that Ilk, to be their tenant in the 50s.
lands of the £5 lands of Johnstoun, in the barony of Dalzell and sheriffdom of Lanark,
held immediately of them, but they had not received nor infeft him in the lands, and
the king therefore again requires them to do so without dela}'. Given under the
quarter seal, 21st February 1612. [2688, Box 69.
1630. 27th February 1612.] Crown Charter by King James the Sixth confirming
the charter, No. 1573 supra, dated at Stirling, 1st and 2nd June 1610, by George,
Marquis of Huntlie, etc., with consent of his eldest son, George, Earl of Enzie, etc.,
alienating to Alexander, Earl of Home, the lands of Easter Gordon, with the east
and west mains thereof, other lands named, the patronage of the chapel of Huntlie,
the ' chantorland ' of said chapel, and the lands of Fogo, all lying in Berwickshire.
Reddendo, use and wont. AVitnesses to charter, Mr. Alexander Haldane, constable of
Stirling Castle, Sir Thomas Ker of Hirtha, knight, AA7illiam Sinclair, notary public,
and others, as in writ cited. Confirmation given at Edinburgh, 27th February 1612.
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 630. [1192, Box 32.
1631. 5th March 1612.] Charter by King James the Sixth [which will also be
found in the printed Register of the Great Seal, vol. vii. No. 635] in favour of James
Primrose, portioner of Newlands, and Sara Colvill, his spouse, confirming the charter,
No. 1605 supra, in their favour, of the mill called Foddismill, and others, made by Robert

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Futhie, hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, and Janet Durie, his spouse, dated at Foddis
mill, 19th February 1611 ; also the sasine following thereon, with the charter of con
firmation, No. 1619 supa, by James, Lord Colvill of Culross, of date at Easter Wemyss,
8th October 1611. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 5th March 1612. [1174, Box 31.
1632. 28th March 1612.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a charter and precept
(dated at Edinburgh, 29th January 1612) by Mr. James Cunningham of Montgreenan,
alienating, under reversion, on payment of £500 Scots, to James Hay, servant of
James, Earl of Glencairn, the eight-merk land of Schaw, the four-merk land of
Bwistoun, and the five-merk land of Lambrochtoun, lying in the barony of Kilmaurs,
Ayrshire. AA7itnesses to the charter, Mr. Matthew Crawford, brother-german of George
Crawford, fiar of Leifnoreis, John Gilmour, W.S., and John Henrysoun and George
Keith, his servitors. Sasine given by Thomas Fairley, bailie, on the lands of Schaw
for the whole, 28th March 1612. Witnesses, James Smythe, Robert Langmuir, John
Nicoll, younger, burgesses of Kilmaurs, and John Russell, servant of grantee. Notary,
John Brume, of Glasgow diocese. [2502, Box 64.
1633. 1st April 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated Edinburgh, 18th and 24th November 1609, by Sir Thomas Otterburne, younger,
of Reidhall, knight, heritable proprietor, and Thomas Otterburne, elder, of Reidhall,
granting to James Duncan, the Queen's clothier, his heirs, successors, and assignees,
five oxgangs of the town and lands of Monktounhall, which the late John Cranstoun
formerly occupied, lying in 'ryndaill,' presently occupied by Sir Thomas and his
sub-tenants, in the territory and town of Monktounhall, lordship of Mussilburgh,
regality of Dunfermline, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as fully described of date
23rd August 1605, which are granted, with other lands, in warrandice of the lands
of Gorgie, with manor place, mill, mill lands, etc., in the sheriffdom of Renfrew by
annexation, and of the teinds thereof, alienated by the said granters to the said James
Duncan. Witnesses to charter, Robert Fairlie, servitor of Mr. Alexander King of
Drydane, advocate, Alexander Dunlop, W.S., Archibald Hamilton, servitor of Mr.
AATUiam Scott of Elie, the said Mr. Alexander King, Mr. John Merschell, also his
servitor, and Bernard Thomson, servitor of granter. Sasine given by Mr. John Dunlop,
as bailie, to Archibald Hamilton, writer, on behalf of grantee, on 1st April 1612.
Witnesses, Thomas Kaa, servitor of Alexander Myllar, clothier to the king, Thomas
Reoche, servitor of Thomas Young, AV.S., and the said Bernard Thomson. Notary,
Alexander Dunlop, of Glasgow diocese. [2490, Box 64.
1634. 15th April 1612.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Egidia [Giles]
Bickartoun, lawful daughter of the deceased Quintin Bickartoun, ironsmith in the
Canongate, proceeding on a precept of dare constat (dated 15th April 1612) by Sir John
Arnote of Berswick, knight, provost of Edinburgh, and four bailies, for infefting the
said Egidia Bickartoun, as heir of John AVilson in the Plesance, her uncle, who died
last seised in the three acres of the common moor, described in No. 557 [cf. also
No. 758 supra]. Eeddendo, 5s. yearly. AA7itnesses to precept, Eichard Doby, dean of
guild, Thomas Speir, treasurer, Alexander Persoun, Quintigern [Mungo] MakcaU, and
Alexander Clark, merchants, John Sommervell, skinner, and Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
junior. Sasine given by John Jakson, one of the bailies, the 15th April 1612.
Witnesses, James Wynraham, writer, James Craufuird, goldsmith, George Dewar, son
of George Dewar, brewer, and Thomas Cochran, serjeant of the burgh. Alexander
Guthre, common clerk, notary public. [143, Box 4.

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1635. 17th April 1612.] Instrument narrating the resignation [in terms of letters
of sale, dated 15th January 1612] by the said Egidia Bickartoun of the three acres
of the common moor referred to in previous writ, in favour of James Crawfurd,
gold worker ('aurifici '). Done in the Council House of Edinburgh, 17th April 1612.
Witnesses, Richard Doby, dean of guild, Thomas Speir, treasurer, David Aikenheid,
Alexander Persoun, Mungo MakcaU, Alexander Clark, Robert Bannatyne and John
Somervell, merchants. Alexander Guthre, notary. [144, Box 4.
1636. 17th April 1612.] Charter proceeding on said resignation by Sir John
Arnot of Berswick, provost, William Speir, William Rig, James Ainslie, and John
Jaksoun, bailies of Edinburgh, granting the said three acres of the common moor
to James Crawfurd, goldsmith, his heirs and assignees : To be held of the burgh.
Reddendo, 5s. yearly as feu-farm. Signed by two bailies and Alexander Guthrie,
town clerk. Dated 17th April 1612. Witnesses as in previous writ. [145, Box 4.
1637. 17th April 1612.] Instrument narrating that John Jakson, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, gave sasine to the said James Crawfurd, in the said three
acres. Done 17th April 1612. AVitnesses, Alexander Ross, baker, Thomas Andersoun,
George Dewar, Mr. James Creichtoun, son and heir of the late David Creichtoun, John
Gibsoun and Thomas Cochran, 'serjandis.' Alexander Guthre, notary. [146, Box 4.
1638. 28th April 1612.] Charter by Robert Nesbet of Dalzell, as superior, in
terms of a precept similar to No. 1629 supra, narrating that 50s. lands of the £5 lands
of Johnstoun, in the barony of Dalzell and shire of Lanark, formerly held of the granter
by the late Robert Logan of Eestalrig, were, by reason of forfeiture, in the hands of the
king, who had presented AVilliam Grenescheilis, apparent of that Ilk, requiring the
granter to receive him as his tenant or vassal, wherefore Nesbet granted the lands in
due form : To be held for the services due by Logan and his predecessors. Dated at
Hamilton, 28th April 1612. Signed by the granter. Witnesses, Sir Eobert Dalzell of
Eliok, John Eobertoun, sheriff-clerk of Lanarkshire, and Bartholomew Eobertoun, his
son, and Matthew M'Math, notaries public. James Coupar and John Cunynghame,
writers in Hamilton. [2689, Box 69.
1639. 1st May 1612.] Notarial Instrument narrating that AATilliam Meikiljohne,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Bruntiland, in virtue of a decree of service, infeft
David Phin, as first-born lawful son and nearest heir of the late Thomas Phin, seaman,
burgess of said burgh, in a tenement on the south side of the principal street of said
burgh, formerly belonging to the late AA7illiam Credo, now occupied by AVilliam Phin
and Egidia Steidman, his spouse, the late John Credo, James Lambert, and Eobert
Thailand being neighbouring owners, as described ; reserving a liferent in said tenement
to the said AVilliam Phin and his spouse, and also to Barbara Phin, relict of the said
William Credo, now spouse to John Ged, burgess of said burgh. Done 1st May 1612.
AATitnesses, Thomas Crambie and John Kent, also bailies, Eobert Kent, James Thomson,
joiner, Eobert Thomson, James Johnstone, Henry Paterson, Eobert Eeidie and Alex
ander Halkie, burgesses, Mr. William Watson, minister there, Walter Duncan, common
clerk in Kingorne, Henry Phin and John Elder, Serjeants of the burgh of Burntiland,
with others. Andrew AVilson, M.A., common clerk, notary. [625, Box 18.
1640. 27th May 1612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that AA7illiam Mow, son
of the late Henry Mow in Dalkeith, did, in terms of a contract of alienation, give to

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George Heych in Dalkeith, and Barbara Archibald, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc.,
sasine of an acre of arable land lying in the ' schoit of land called the Thornicruikis,'
Dalkeith, between the lands of Robert Portus on the east, and of Thomas Gifhert on
the west, presently occupied by the grantees. Done on 27th May 1612. Witnesses,
Thomas Gifhert, elder, in Dalkeith, AA7illiam AA7aiche, and John Dasoun, residents there,
and Abraham Gray, notary public. Notary, Archibald Millar, clerk of the burgh and
regality, who describes himself 'as to my birth, of the diocie of Sancttandrois.'
[2495, Box 64.
1641. 12th June 1612.] Charter by John Brown of Land, hereditary feu-farmer
of the subjects, selling and alienating to his brother-german, Gilbert Brown of Largis,
the lands of Land, Barbeth, Glen, Drum, Corbelly, ' Under the wall,' and ' Howlat close '
half mill, etc., in the barony of Lochkindeloch [No. 1624 supa] : To be held blench of
the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 12th June 1612. AVitnesses, John Hay, clerk-
depute of the burgh o Edinburgh, Thomas Broun of Glensone, and James Lennox,
servitor of Mr. Alexan !>.r Guthre, common clerk of said burgh. [1166, Box 31.
1642. 12th June 1612.] Duplicate of the above charter by John Brown of Land.
Edinburgh, 12th June 1612. The writ is signed, but the testing clause is blank.
[1953, Box 50.
1643. 12th June 1612.] Charter by the same to the same of the 40s. lands
of Kinhervie and Clokcloy, in the barony of Lochkendolo and stewartry of Kirk
cudbright, with fishings (salmon and other) in the Nith, at the foot (' finem ') thereof,
between the lands of Littill Bar and Inglistone on west, the lands of Inglissyde on
east, the lands of Carlaverok and Airdis on north, the lands of Kerse Thome on the
south, in the same stewartry : To be held feu-farm of the granter's superior for the
duties used and wont. At Edinburgh, 12th June 1612. AVitnesses, Mr. John Hay,
clerk-depute of Edinburgh, Thomas Broun of Glensone, and others. [1954, Box 50.
1644. 18th June 1612.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth,
confirming the charter, No. 1625 supra, dated at Maybole and Ayr, 17th January and
5th February 1612, by John Kennedy of Blairquhan to John Davidson, under
reversion for the sum of £5000. Charter of confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 18th
June 1612. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 670. [3010, Box 79.
1645. 18th June 1612.] Precept from the Chancery of King James the Sixth for
infefting John Davidson of Pennyglen and Margaret Kennedy, his spouse, and
their heirs, in the £5 lands of Slyntoche, with the mill, etc., the 30s. lands of
Auldcrissok, and the two-merk lands of Balgregane, lying in the earldom of Carrick
and sheriffdom of Ayr, in terms of the preceding charter in their favour. Edinburgh,
18th June 1612. [493, Box 15.
1646. 7th July 1612.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of an acre of arable
land in Dalkeith, as described in No. 1640 supra, resigned in the hands of William
Mow, immediate superior thereof, by George Heych and Barbara Archibald, his spouse,
in favour of Andrew Forsyith in Dalkeith : To be held for one penny blench if asked,
in terms of a contract of sale by the granters, and John Dicksoun in Dalkeith, their
cautioner, dated 29th June 1612. Sasine given 7th July 1612 by the superior in
person. Witnesses, Andrew Dempstar in Dalkeith, Andrew Calderwood there, David

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Hog and Gavin Saidlar. Archibald Millar, born in the diocese of St. Andrews, notary
public. [1345, Box 35.
1647. 8th July 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at the Canongate, 5th June 1612) by James, Marquis of Hamilton, confirming
and renewing all charters, etc., by abbots or commendators of the monastery of
Arbroath, by the granter's father and the king, to the late Alexander Quhytlaw
of Newgrange, the late Mr. Patrick Quhytlaw of Newgrange, and Alexander
Quhytlaw of Peiblis, his sons, the late Patrick Quhytlaw, son of the said late
Mr. Patrick, the late AVilliam Stewart of Newgrange, the late John Stewart, his
son and apparent heir, the late Elizabeth Stewart, his sister-german, the late James
Hamilton of Lang Hermestoune and Margaret Dischingtoune, his spouse, and James
Hamilton, younger, of Lang Hermestoune, their son, Francis Ogilvie, now of New-
grange, and James Fethie, formerly of Gownd and Quhythall, their heirs and
assignees, of the following lands: (1) The meadow called the 'Hal medw of Aber-
brothock,' bounded thus, 'begineand at the south nuik of Jackesland fauld and sua
lyneallie to the water of Brothok and north as the water rynes to the aid dyk at the
north head of the said medw, and wast the said dyk to the dyk at the wast syd of the
said medw foiranent the Thrissill-dene, and south the said dyk to the foresaid nuik of
Jackesland fauld ' ; (2) A portion of the lands and moors of the ' Firth ' of Aberbrothok,
bounded thus, ' begineand at the north at ane stryp or burne ane certane space fra the
arrabill landis of Collestoun, quhair thair is ane merch stane imput on the south syd of
the said burne, and fra that passand south and southe-wast as the merches ar imput
betuixt the mures of Collestoun and Newgrange, passand to the Gowldie burne quhair
thair is an cair'ne of stanes on the north syd thairof, and fra the said cairne rycht south
ovir the said burne to ane merche imput on the south syd of the said burne, and fra
that rycht wast the south syd of the said burne to ane gait callit Euiffis mercat gait,
quhair thair is ane merch stane imput, and fra that rycht south the said mercat gait
ane pleuch fur, merchit to the landis of Alexander, Lord of Spynnye, to the hicht of
the drume, quhair thair is ane croce gait and merche stanes imput in the said croce gait,
and fra that rycht eist the said drume as the gait lyes to ane laiick above the Humes
quhair thair is ane merch stane, and fra that turnand rycht north as the merches ar
imput to the said Gouldie burne to ane aid furde be wast Peibles furd, quhair thair is
ane merche stane imput'; (3) That portion of the moor called the 'Bred mure,
bounded thus, ' Begineand at the north-west nuik of James Dallis hous in the Cottar-
toune of Peibles, and fra that as the cairt gait gangis south-wast the drume to ane
uther cairt gait bewast the Ruiffis kirk gait, callit James Humes gait, and northe the
said gait to ane cairn on the head of James Humes drume and sua north to Peibles
furd, and fra Peibles furde eist the gait to the Brwme Hillokis to the forsaid head nuik,
togidder with the commontie of Halmedow and propertie thereof lyand benorth the
south nuik of Jackesland fauld, and fra then, as the stank is presently cassine, to the
water of Brothok ' ; also the said town and lands of Newgrange, comprehending the
said Hall meadow of Arbroath, and the portions of the 'Firth' and the 'Bred mure,'
and bounded thus, ' Begineand at the water of Brothok at the east end of the stank
quhilk dewydis the lands of Newgrange and Leyes and north as the said stank is
presently cassine to the Tempill furde, and eist fra the said furde lynially to the aid
dyk at the arrabill land endis of Fahills, and fra the said auld dyk to the aid merche
stanes standing benorth the fauld callit of auld in the Register of Abirbrothok, Auchin-
glas, that is to say Gray leyes, now callit the Chappill fauld, and fra the saidis stanes
eist the gate benorth the Cot-toun of Kinblathmont to the place quhair the aid smedy

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stude in the yeir of God im vc thriescoir and nyne yeirs callit Githerecard, and fra the
aid smedy sait to the head of Mongongie, and wast as the water rynes through the
myre to the aid grene dyk at the arrabill land endis of the Abbotis mourhous, and wast
to ane furd a littell bewast the said dyk, and fra the said furd south ane cairt gait
quhilk gangis to Newbigging to ane uther cairt gait comeand eist fra the Cuthill furd
callit the cadger gait, and south-wast the said cadger gait to ane grene hillok besouth
the said gait, quhairin standis tua yeard fast gray stanes, and south-wast fra the said
stanes to the Garviche furd, and fra the samen furd to the Garvich wall on the south
syd of the Garvicheden, and lyniallie fra the wall south-wast to the said water of
Brothok, and north as the water rynes to ane stank in the said Hall medow, quhilk
devyds the saidis landis of Newgrang fra the landis of Peibles, and swa as the merches
presently stands, betuixt the saidis landis to the merch stanes presently standing at
the north-wast nuik of James Dallis house in the Cot-toun of Peibles, and south-wast fra
the said stanes as the cairt gait gangis wast the drume to ane uther cairt gait, callit the
Ruiffis mercat gait, and north the said gait to ane furd in the north end thereof
quhairin stands twa merche stanes, and fra the said furd in Gouldie-burne as the cairt
gait gangis benorth the wast CokhUl, eist to the Euiffis kirk-gait, and north the said
kirk-gait to ane latch in the cairt gate, callit Euiffis kirk-gait, quhilk latch hes of aid
devydit and presently devydis the proper mure of Newgrange fra the landis of
Collestoune, and eist as the said latch gangis to the aid kill mouthe quhilk standis in
the yeard presently occupeit be John Gowanes in Cot-toun of Collestoun, and fra the
said kill mouth eist as the merche stanes presently standis to the wast head of the
merch dyk quhilk devydis the proper landis of Collestoun and Newgrang, and eist as
the said dyk stanes [sic] to the eist end thairof to ane uther dyk at the wast head of the
mure of Gairs and north the said dyk to ane grene risk or latche at the north end of
the said dyk, and eist fra the said risk to ane water stryp quhilk rynes at the north syd
of the said mure of Gairse, and eist as the said stryp rynes to ane stank at the wast
head of the weit medow, and south the said stank quhilk devydis the proper landis of
Newgrang fra the forsaid new medow, and eist the said stank to the water of Brothok,
and north as the said water presently rynes to the forsaid wast end of the stank quhilk
devydis the forsaidis landis of Newgrang and Leyes ' — all lying in the regality and
lordship of Aberbrothok and sheriffdom of Forfar, united in one holding called the
tenement of Newgrange, in favour of the said Francis Ogilvie of Newgrange, with a
new grant to him of the said lands : To be held of the granter. [AA7itnesses to charter,
Sir John Carnegie of Aithie, knight, Mr. John Hamilton, lawful son of Thomas
Hamilton of Preistfield, Claud Hamilton and William Beilzie, servitors of granter.]
Sasine given 8th July 1612, by James Balfour of North Tarrie, to the said Francis.
AVitnesses, David Gardyne of Lawtoun, James Gardyne of Presock, David Ogiluie and
John Bossy, servitors of Francis Ogiluie, and Mr. David Peirsoun, who is also the
subscribing notary. [3270, Box 86.
1648. 13th July 1612.] Charter by Dame Elizabeth, Lady of Carlile, granting
to James Johnestoune of Wastraw the five-merk lands of Stank, in the parish of
Dornoch, stewartry of Annandale, and shire of Dumfries : To be held feu-farm for
13s. 4d. yearly. Edinburgh, 13th July 1612. AA7itnesses, James Johnstone of Beir-
holme, and William Irvine of Kirkconnell, Gavin Blair, writer in Edinburgh, and others.
Signed, 'Elisabeth, Lady Cairlel.' [776, Box 22.
1649. 24th July 1612.] Charter by Adam Eay, son and heir of Hector Eay, and
John Eay, third-born son of Hector, conveying the annualrent described in No. 1613

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supra, from the lands of Duddingston, in favour of John Moresoun, junior, son and
heir of the late Isaac Moresoun, both merchants in Edinburgh. At Edinburgh, 24th
July 1612. AVitnesses, William Dik, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, James Rucheid,
and AA'alter Logan, notary. [1696, Box 44.
1650. 27th July 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated 16th July 1612, by Gilbert Brown of Largis, convejdng to Mr. John Hay, clerk-
depute of the burgh of Edinburgh, the lands of Land and others named in the charter,
No. 1641 supa. Sasine given by Thomas Brown of Glen, as bailie, on 27th July
1612, to John Richardson, burgess of Dumfries, on behalf of grantee. Witnesses,
Thomas Broun of Glenson, AA7illiam Tumour in Corbellie, Thomas Tumour in New-
abbey, Herbert Schitlingtoun there, John AVilsoun, miller, and John -Johnstoun in Land.
Notary, Robert Cunynghame, of Glasgow diocese. [1167, Box 31.
1651. 1st August 1612.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating at length
the two charters, Nos. 1641 and 1643 supra, of 12th June 1612, and confirming them
in usual form. Edinburgh, 1st August 1612. Portion of great seal attached. Registrum
Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 728. [1955, Box 50.
1652. 3rd August 1612.] Charter by Henry Wardlaw of Balmule, in consideration
of a sum of money paid him by John Moresoun, senior, merchant in Edinburgh, on
behalf of John Moresoun, junior, son and heir of the late Isaac Moresoun, merchant
in Edinburgh, conveying to the younger Moresoun an annualrent of 300 merks, being
the half of 600 merks secured over the lands of Duddingston, belonging to Thomas
Thomson, son and heir of the late Alexander Thomson. Edinburgh, 3rd August 1612.
[1629, Box 42.
1653. 6th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
above charter, dated 3rd August 1612, by Henry Wardlaw of Balmule to John
Moresoun, junior. Sasine given by Duncan Neische, burgess of the Canongate, bailie,
to Mr. Alexander Moresoun, advocate, as acting for the grantee, 6th August 1612.
Witnesses, John Weyland, tiler, residing in the burgh of Canongate, Andrew Forsyth,
messenger, James Adamson in Eestalrig, and others. Notary, Walter Logan, of St.
Andrews diocese. [1200, Box 32.
1654. 6th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of 24th July 1612 supra, by Adam and John Eay, brothers, merchants in Edin
burgh, in favour of the said John Moresoun, junior. Sasine given by Duncan Neische,
as bailie, to Mr. Alexander Moresoun, advocate, attorney for the grantee, 6th August
1612. Witnesses, John AVeylands, tiler (' tegulatore '), dweller in the Canongate,
Andrew Forsyth, messenger, AValter Ogilvie, servitor of the said Mr. Alexander More
soun, and James Adamsoun, dweller in Restalrig. AValter Logan, notary public.
[1536, Box 40.
1655. Hth August 1612.] Charter by Bartholomew Heriot in Reidhall and
Christina Trumbill, his spouse, alienating to Alexander R me that acre of land
acquired as in No. 1541 su-jira from George Craw [Auchincraw of Eastrestoun, in the
town and territory of Coldingham. Dated at Reidhall, 11th August 1612. AVitnesses,
AVilliam Cowane in Edington, Philip Craw in Nether Aytoun, Thomas Hopper there,
David Nysbet in Lammertoun-sheill. John Eichartsone and David Craig, notaries, sign
for granters. [1014, Box 28.

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1656. 12th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Goldman
of FlashiU, merchant, burgess of Dundee, passed to the tenement referred to in No. 1443
supa, described as bounded by the lands of George Ramsay on west, of Andrew Panter
on east, of James Fyiff on north, and of Mr. WiUiam Fergusson on south, and there, in
terms of a matrimonial contract between himself and William Goldman, his son, on
one part, and Archibald Geddes, senior, Archibald Geddes, junior, his son, and Jonet
Geddes, granddaughter of the elder and daughter of the younger Archibald, on the other
part (dated 16th July 1612), he with his own hands gave sasine to his said son William
of said tenement, reserving his own liferent. 12th August 1612. Witnesses, Mr. John
Ramsay, minister at Tallene, Archibald Geddes, junior, Charles Goldman, merchant,
burgess of Dundee, and John Dunmwre, notary, burgess. Mr. James Wedderburne,
subscribing notary. [1361, Box 35.
1657. 14th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on No. 1655 supa, in
favour of Alexander Home, John Home, his brother-german, acting as his attorney.
Sasine given by Peter Bagarno in Eymouth, bailie, 14th August 1612. Witnesses,
Robert Ellem, servant of Alexander Home, Henry Quhyte in Eymouth, and John Penny
in Coldinghame. John Richartsone, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1015, Box 28.
1658. 8th September 1612.] Charter by Sir John Wood of Fettercarne, knight,
for fulfilment of a contract between him and David Low, blacksmith in Balmakewn,
dated at Balbegno, selling and alienating to the said David that portion of the lands
of Nether Balmakewin, formerly called the Cotterlands of Nether Balmakewin, extend
ing to nine acres of arable land, with houses, etc., pasture, etc., and privilege of cutting
fuel on the common moor of Luther, with teindsheaves and the vicarage teinds — of
which nine acres the said David presently occupies four, Robert Bennie two, James Low
and William Petre three, equally betwixt them — which nine acres lie contiguous, and
are bounded by the lands wadset to the said David on the east, a piece of land called
the Mersbank of Nether Balmakewin on the south and west, the lands called the
' Mwrrie rigis ' of Nethertoun and the said common moor on the north and partly on
the west — the whole being granted under reversion, and redemption on payment of
the sum of 1400 merks, in the thanage of Aberbuthnot, parish thereof and shire of
Kincardine : To be held in feu from the granter of the king and his successors for
40s. yearly. Dated at Balbegno, 8th September 1612. Witnesses, John Eamsay,
commissary of Brechin, Andrew Wod in Easyithe, John Mylne, notary public, Thomas
Stewart, servant of granter, and John Ouchterlony (writer of deed), servitor of the said
commissary. [3221, Box 84.
1659. Hth September 1612.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Dudingston,
superior of the annualrent disponed, with consent of his curators, Mr. John Preston
of Pennicuik, president of the College of Justice, Mr. Alexander Moresoun, advocate,
and two others, confirming the charter, dated 24th July 1612, No. 1649 supa, by Adam
Eae (or Eay) and others, as described, to John Moresoun, younger, son and heir of
the late Isaac Moresoun, merchant, burgess. Charter of confirmation dated 11th
September 1612. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Prestoun, son of the late Eobert Prestoun,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Henry Moresoun, merchant, burgess there. [994,
Box 27.
1660. Hth September 1612.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Easter and Wester
Duddingston, as superior, with consent of his curators, confirming the charter, dated
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at Edinburgh, 3rd August 1612, No. 1652 supa, by Henry Wardlaw of Balmule, grant
ing to John Moresoun, junior, an annualrent of 300 merks from the lands of
Duddingston. Dated at Edinburgh, 11th September 1612. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick
Preston, son of the late Robert Preston, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and others.
[2100, Box 53.
1661. 7th October 1612.] Precept of Clare Constat by John [Erskine], second Earl
of Mar, addressed to Thomas Craigingelt of that Ilk, as bailie, for infefting David
Balfour in the lands of Powhouse, lying within the barony of Cambuskenneth and
shire of Clackmannan, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, David Balfour of Pow
house, the lands being held in feu-farm for a yearly payment of thirty-four merks.
Dated at Alloa, 7th October 1612. Witnesses, Sir Michael Elphinstone, knight, John
Lewingstoun of Dunipace, Thomas Ewing, and other servants of earl. Seal attached,
in good condition. [435, Box 12.
1662. 22nd October 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 29th January 1612, by James, Lord Torphichen, as superior,
for infefting Thomas Eastoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alex
ander Eastoun, portioner of Woodside, in the two-merk lands of Woodside, in the barony
and regality of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow, sometime occupied by the late
Thomas Easton, father of Alexander, and held in chief of the granter in feu-farm.
Witnesses to precept, James Douglas and Simon Purdie, the granter's servants, John
Eastoun, AV.S., Edinburgh, and Robert Pringill, notary. Sasine given 22nd October
1612, by Hector Patersoun in Torphichen, bailie. AVitnesses, John Crawfurd, James
Glen, James Boig, all residing in Torphichen, and Thomas Eistoun, mason in Blair-
mukis. Notary, James Johnston, of St. Andrews diocese. [2510, Box 64.
1663. 24th October 1612.] Extract of Retour made at Dundee before William
Gray, sheriff-depute of Forfar, and others, jurors, who declared that the late Sir James
Scrymgeour of Dudope, knight, constable of Dundee, father of John Scrymgeour, now
of Dudope, constable of Dundee, died last vest in the lands of Dudope, with tower, etc.,
Castellhill, with the mills thereof, with the office of constable of Dundee, ' coltsylver '
and customs of the chief fairs of Dundee, the lands of Henderston, Silleflat, and Eddertie,
Newtybber and Wester Davidston, with mills, etc., Ballunie, with mill, the acres of
Eistferrie, and the lands of Duntrune and Baldovie, Limelathen and Crago, lying in the
sheriffdom of Forfar [valued at £64 Scots yearly, and in time of peace £16] ; the lands
of Hilfield, South Bordland, and Mariefield of Inverkeithing, with water and wind mills
of the same, in the shire of Fife [valued at £40 and £10 as above], the lands of North
Ballo, South Ballo [valued at £6 and 30s.], Kingudie [valued at £4 and 20s.], Plew-
lands, oxengaittis of the lands of Eaitquhillies and Catermelline, and eight merks of land
in Eddnix [or Edenchip], in the lordship of Balquhidder [valued at forty merks and ten
merks], all in the sheriffdom of Perth ; the lands of Sonahard, with mills [valued at £20
and £5], in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen ; besides the lands and barony of Glaistrie, with
castle, etc. [valued at sixty-six merks and thirty-three merks], in the sheriffdom of
Argyle ; also the patronage of the church of Dundee, rectory and teindsheaves of the
parish of Dundee ; all these being united into one barony called the barony of Dundee,
the tower of Dudope to be the principal messuage ; also that the said Sir James died
last vest in the half lands of Braidfuttis Gairdin alias Wester Gardin, with its pendicles,
Temphill, Newtoun, Lonheid and Drumhead, and the adjacent moor called 'Dowglas
Mure,' the half lands of Little Gardine called Easter and Wester Borders, and the

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patronage of the chaplainry of ' Quheitfeild,' with chapel lands [valued at £8 and 40s.
as above], in the sheriffdom of Forfar ; that the said John is nearest and lawful heir
of the said Sir James, his father, and is of lawful age ; that the lands are valued [as
stated], and that they are all held of the king, and are in his hands by non-entry for
the space of three months since the death of Sir James in July last. Dated at Dundee,
24th October 1612. [1598, Box 41.
1664. 11th November 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 10th November 1612), in terms of the preceding retour, for infefting
John Scrymgeour, now of Dudope, as heir of his father, Sir James Scrymgeour.
Sasine given by WilUam Gray, sheriff-depute of Forfar, at the principal messuage of
Dudope, 11th November 1612. Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of
John Scrymgeour of Kirktown, Andrew Wentoun, apparent of Strikmartyne, William
Lessillis and Matthew Methven, servitors of the said John Scrymgeour. George
AA7ardlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1599, Box 41.
1665. 26th November 1612.] Charter by John Borthwick, elder, portioner of
Ballincrief, with consent of his spouse, Jonet Heriot, and John Borthwick, his eldest
son, for fulfilling a contract between them, with Robert Borthwick, his second son, as
cautioner, and James Wynrame, writer, and Jean Swynton, his wife, alienating to
the said James and Jean an annualrent of 200 merks from that half of the Mains of
Ballincrief described of date 29th November 1610, No. 1594 sup-a : To be held in blench-
farm of the granter. At Edinburgh, 26th November 1612. Witnesses, Robert Fortoun,
W.S., John Cok, David Eollok and Daniel Monro (writer of deed), his servitors. [2534,
Box 65.
1666. 8th December 1612.] Contract of Alienation by which Thomas Giffart,
elder, with consent of his son, Thomas Giffart, younger, and of Katrine Weir, spouse
of the younger Thomas, alienates under reversion to William Calderwood, son to
the late Adam Calderwood, two ' daillis ' of land in the field called the Langside, between
the lands of James Allan in Corstorphing, occupied by John Symsoune, on the west,
and the granter's own lands on the east, with two ' buttis ' of arable land lying at the
head of the said two 'daills,' in the territory and regality of Dalkeith, for the sum of
200 merks, and a seven years' lease, at two bolls of ' chiritie beir ' yearly. Dalkeith,
8th December 1612. Witnesses, James Sandelands, notary in Newbottill, Archibald
Millar, clerk of Dalkeith, George Ostiane, officer, Robert Ostiane, his son, Thomas
Thomsoun, officer, and Richard Vetche in Dalkeith. [1505, Box 39.
1667. 12th December 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on the. above contract
in favour of William Calderwood of the property in Langside, Dalkeith. Sasine
given by Thomas Giffert, elder, with his own hand, 12th December 1612. Same wit
nesses as in writ cited, except James Sandilands. Archibald Millar, notary public.
[1506, Box 39.
1668. 18th December 1612.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 10th December 1612) from the royal chancery for infefting Mr. Patrick
Crawfurd of Cartsburn in the 40s. lands of Cartsburn, with mill of Grenok, and others,
as described of date 26th October 1562, No. 742 supa. Sasine given 18th December
1612, by William Sempill of Brintschoillis, sheriff-depute, on the lands of Cartsburn.
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Henry Baverage, younger, and John Mair, servant of the sheriff. Notary, Henry
Bauerage, of Dunblane diocese. [2654, Box 68.
1669. 31st December 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept from
chancery, dated at Edinburgh, 18th June 1612, No. 1645 supa, for infefting, in terms
of the crown charter of same date, John Davidson of Pennyglen and Margaret
Kennedy, his spouse, their heirs, etc., in the £5 land of Slyntoche and others. Sasine
given 31st December 1612, by Patrick Hucheoun in Mayboill, bailie-depute of Carrick.
Witnesses, Gilbert Girwen, younger, of Caldwollistoun, notary public, John Kennedy,
called of Crochba, Arthur Kennedy in Leffeindvnnvll, Alexander M'Crocheart, his
servant, Thomas Herroun at said mill, Patrick Cuningham in Auld Crossak, and
Thomas Cunyngham there. Notary, Homer Ros, of Glasgow diocese. [2662, Box 68.
1670. 18th January 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 1st August 1612, by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, for infefting
Jonet Scharp, as lawful daughter and heiress of the late John Scharp in Eastertoun of
Pitgober, her father, in one eighth part of Eistertoun of Pitgober, extending to one thirty-
second part of the whole lands of Pitgober, with the thirty-second part of the hill of
Pitgober, called the 'Cornehill,' with common pasture at the furthest hill, called the
' AVtterhill ' of Pitgober or the ' Grisehill,' beginning at the first part at the head of
Gregesburn, and descending to the foot of the same where it flows into the stream of
Glenquoy, and, as that stream flows, as far as the foot of Ruchcluchburne, and ascending
the Euchcluchburn to its head ; from thence, lineally, by the marsh called the moss to
the source of the stream of Achlanesky where a cross stood, and thence westward as
far as the Clatteryefurd at the source of the stream of Graneburne, and descending the
Graneburne to the march of Castletoun, which is a wall or dyke — all lying in the barony
of Mukcart, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Perth : the lands being held
feu-farm in capite of the earl for yearly payment to his superiors, the bishops of
St. Andrews, of 19s. Scots and otherwise as narrated in charter of 3rd June 1569,
No. 843 supra. Witnesses to precept (written by Gavin Alexander, notary), Colin
Campbell of Lundie, Mr. Alexander Colvill, justiciary-depute, Colin Campbell of
Aberurquhill, John Hutoun, notary, and Mr. James Kirk, sheriff-depute of the shires of
Argyll and Tarbert. Sasine given by Thomas Alexander of Linbanks, as bailie, on
18th January 1613. AATitnesses, Martin Patone, portioner of Erllistone (?) of Tullicultre,
Gavin Merschell, portioner of Mains of Dolour, John Burne, portioner of Schardell
[Sheardale], James Kirk, portioner of Bankis of Dolour, and Malcolm Fischer. Notary,
Mr. James Kirk, of St. Andrews diocese. [1141, Box 30.
1671. 21st January 1613.] Charter of feu-farm by William, Lord Murray, master
of Tullibardine, in terms of a contract, dated 9th December 1612, granting to William
Farcharson of Broichderg, his heirs, etc., the two parts of the granter's lands of
Dunina, extending to 20s. of lands, lying in the bounds of Glenshee and the sheriffdom
of Perth : To be holden of the granter in feu-farm for ever. Eeddendo, £4 Scots yearly.
Dated at Blair, 21st January 1613. Signed, 'AV. M. Tullibardine.' Witnesses, Alex
ander Menzeis of that Ilk, Duncan Menzeis of Comrie, Mr. James Stewart of Ladywell,
John Bog, notary public in Perth, and AATilliam Oswald, writer there. [466, Box 13.
1672. 27th January 1613.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun, knight,
baron of Inverleith, granting to Geobue Davidson, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh,
and to Margaret Corsbie, his future spouse, two pieces, as particularly described, of

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the granter's west croft of Bristo ; also other tenements as described [see writs of date
19th May 1598, 1st March 1599, and 14th January 1629] in said croft, in the barony
of Inverleith, lordship of Dairy, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 27th January 1613. Witnesses, David AVeir and James
Rae, merchant, burgesses of Edinburgh, and others. Seal attached, three stars or
mullets on a bend ; crest, a tower with two turrets issuing from a coronet. Legend :
'S. Dili Georgii Tovris Baronis de Innerleith.' [Among neighbouring proprietors is
named the deceased Thomas Davidson, father of said George.] A memorandum
endorsed states that sasine was given 27th January 1613. [1750, Box 45.
1673. 27th January 1613.] Instrument of Sasine relating to the same subjects as
of date 28th August 1607 supa, following on the above charter of 27th January 1613, by
Sir George Towers, etc., granting the said lands to the said George Davidson, skinner
and burgess in Edinburgh, and Margaret Corsbie, his future spouse, on their own
resignation. Sasine given by Charles Hog in Bristo to grantees, 27th January 1613.
AVitnesses, John Manuall, serjeant of barony, William Vetche in west croft of Bristo,
David AATeir and Allan Brintoun, burgesses of Edinburgh. [2926, Box 77.
1674. 2nd February 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Blairquhan, 20th January 1613) by John Kennedy of Blairquhan,
with consent of Hugh, lord of Loudoun (at whose instance the said John was interdicted),
in favour of John Davidson of Pennyglen and Margaret Kennedy, his wife, and
their heirs, of the lands of Shankstoun (comprehending Carnoquhen, Whitehill, Keirhill,
and others named. See also of date 27th January 1618 infra), in the parish of Straiton
and earldom of Carrick. Sasine given by Andrew M'Cane in Cornoquhen, 2nd February
1613. AVitnesses, Andrew Thomson, junior, in Carnsalloch, Patrick Davidson, son of
the said John Davidson, Hugh M'Inder, son of Alexander M'Inder in Knokassill, and
John Alschoner in Carnoquhan. Notary, Gilbert Garven, of Glasgow diocese. [2869,
Box 75.
1675. 15th February 1613.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (directed
to Robert Merser of Sauling, bailie-depute of the regality of Dunfermling) in a charter by
Queen Anna, dated 14th May 1608, in favour of Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock,
knight, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, their heirs, etc., of various parts of the
lands of Southfoid, formerly belonging to AVilliam Walwod, etc., the south ward of the
wood of Garvock, with mill, etc., in the regality of Dunfermline, Fife. Sasine given
15th February 1613. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, portioner of Newlands, provost
of Dunfermline, William Walwood, portioner of Touch, William Creichtoun, servant of
Sir Andrew, Gilbert Sanderis, notary in Dunfermline, William Chatto, miller at said
mill, and George Kingorne, son of the notary public, James Kingorne. [1547, Box 40.
1676. 24th February 1613.] Letter of Tack by James, Lord Colvill of Culross,
provided to that lordship by Act of Parliament, with consent of Robert, Master of
Culross, his son and apparent heir, and also of his cousin, John Colvill, commendator of
the lordship, for his interest, whereby the granter, ' understanding that the teindscheaves
of the lands of Foddismylne was never in use at ony tyme bygane and past memorie of
man to be collectit or separat from the stoke,' but were always gathered and dealt with
by the feuars of the lands, and for the ' lang, trew, and faithful service done to [the
granter] thir threttie and sex yeiris bygane ' by his servitor, James Prymrois, now of
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heirs, etc., the whole teindsheaves of the lands of Foddismyln, in the lordship of Culross
and shire of Fife, with twelve capons due yearly from the lands, for the term of nine
teen years from entry at Lammas next, 1613, at a yearly rent of 3s. for the teindsheaves
and Is. for the capons. Dated at the burgh of Culross, 24th February 1613 (the lease
being written by Mr. James Prymrois, son to the grantee). Witnesses, Sir George
Bruce of Carnok, knight, George Bruce, his son, Henry Coluill and William Sibbald,
the granter's servants. [3220, Box 84.
1677. 24th February 1613.] Tack by the said James, Lord Colvill of Culross,
with consent [as in preceding writ], letting to James Primrois, now of Foddismill, the
teindsheaves of the lands of Foddismill for his lifetime, after his decease to the next heir,
then to the next heir, and then after the decease of the second heir, for three terms of
nineteen years in succession, entry to take place at this date, and the lease to endure for
three liferents and three nineteen years, at the same yearly rent as in writ cited.
At Culross, 24th February 1613. The writer and witnesses as in preceding writ.
[1175, Box 31.
1678. 12th March 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by John
Kennedy of Blairquhan (dated at Blairquhan, 8th March 1613), with consent of Sir
Hugh Campbell of Loudoun, in favour of James Kennedy of Cruggleton of the £8
lands of Tranew, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 12th March
1613, by Eobert Keith in Blairquhan, as bailie. Witnesses, Gilbert Kennedy of Nether
Koldoun, Thomas M'Murtrie, elder, in Bishopland, James Lokhart there, and others.
William Bryane, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2165, Box 55.
1679. 4th April 1613.] Charter by Thomas Eutherfurd of Eashiehill (or Easter
Leatgreen) [cf. No. 1588 supa] granting to his eldest son, John Eutherfurd, the
lands of Eister Leitgrene, as in No. 1291 supa, in terms of a marriage contract between
the said parties and AVilliam Peirson, elder, of Clow, and Christiana Peirson, his
daughter. Dated at Donyng [Dunning], 4th April 1613. Witnesses, Mr. George
Muschett, minister of Donyng, John Yett, schoolmaster there, Andrew Donaldson,
Duncan M'Quene, and Eobert Eobertson, burgesses of Perth. David Eollok, notary
in Donyng, and Henry Broun, co-notary, sign for granter. [1888, Box 48.
1680. 7th April 1613.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, etc., granting to Thomas
Ewing, portioner of Southfield, the lands of Powhouse, in the barony of Cambuskenneth
and sheriffdom of Clackmannan, apprised for debt from David Balfour of Powhouse, son
and heir of the late David Balfour of Powhouse [cf. No. 1661 supa] : To be held in
feu-farm of the granter, as superior, for thirty-four merks yearly feu-duty, with twenty-
four capons and nine tame geese at the usual terms, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
etc. At Alloa, 7th April 1613. Witnesses, Sir Michael Elphinstone, knight, David
Eeid of Akinheid, John Williamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, and Henry Dowe, the
earl's servitor. Earl's seal attached. [2185, Box 55.
1681. 18th May 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
at Edinburgh, 22nd April 1613, in favour of James Schaw of Grinok, son and heir of
the late John Schaw of Grinok, for infefting him in the lands of Fynnart, in the barony
and sheriffdom of Eenfrew. Sasine given by Robert Schaw of Bargarrane, as bailie,
18th May 1613. Witnesses, John Schaw, son and heir-apparent of the said James
Schaw of Grinok, William Schaw, son lawful of the said Robert Schaw, Mr. Robert
Watsoun, son of Walter Watsoun, burgess of Dunbartan, Matthew Forman, son of John

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Forman in Raschelye, and Thomas Scherar, son of Mathew Scherar in Houstoun,
servitors of the said James Schaw. David Watsoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[248, Box 8.
1682. 31st May 1613.] Charter by John Scrymgeour of Glaswall, with consent of
his wife, Margaret Wisheart, and of John Scrymgeour of Dudhope, son and heir of the
late Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope, constable of Dundee, and of John Cumming of
CuUow, for his interest, selling and alienating (in terms of a contract) to David Ogilvy
of Kinnaltie the lands of Glaswall with tower, mill, etc., the astricted multures of the
grain growing on Torbirns, with that part of the moor called Bademore, presently
occupied by John Scrymgeour of Dudop, adjacent to the lands of Glaswall, common
pasture and fuel in the moors of Liftie and Liffdens, in the regality of Kirriemuir in
the sheriffdom of Forfar, as principal ; also granting the lands of Torbirns, in the same
shire, in security of the above : the lands to be held of John, Lord Hay of Yester, as
superior, in feu-farm, paying for Glaswall a yearly sum of £12, 6s. 8d., and for Torbirns
a yearly sum of £8. Charter dated at Dundee and Kirriemuir, 31st May and 3rd June
1613. AVitnesses, Sir David Carnegy of Kinnaird, Alexander Mealing, his servitor,
Sir William Graham of Claverhouse, Mr. James Wedderburn, lawful son of Mr. Alex
ander Wedderburn, clerk of court of Dundee, and Thomas Wichtane, notary there,
Mr. Alexander Kynynmonth, minister at Kerimuir, John Cumming of CuUow, and
Abraham Piggott, notary, who also signs for Margaret Wishart. A brief confirmation
is appended, signed by Lord Yester, and dated Edinburgh, 18th March 1636; David
Ogilvy being then deceased. Witnesses, Sir Mark Ker of Mauldsle (?), Alexander
Horsburgh, younger, of that Ilk, and Mr. Alexander Hay, Lord Hay's servitor. [2520,
Box 64.
1683. 31st May 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
dated at Aberdeen, 31st May 1613, by Mr. David Eait, principal of King's College, Old
Aberdeen, Mr. Patrick Guthrie, vice-principal, and others, for infefting Thomas, as
eldest son and heir of the late Mr. Thomas Lumsden, his father, of a house, etc., in
Aberdeen, described in writ of date 18th March 1594, No. 1275 sup-a. Sasine given
31st May 1613. Witnesses, Mr. AVilliam Lumsden, advocate, John Moresone, burgess
of Aberdeen, James Angus in Old Aberdeen, and others. Arthur Watt, notary public.
[1798, Box 46.
1684. 1st June 1613.] Charter of Mr. David Eait, principal, and Mr. Patrick
Guthrie, vice-principal, of King's College, Aberdeen, granting to Mr. William
Lumisden, lawful son of the late Mr. Thomas Lumisden, rector of Kinkell, the above
tenement in feu-farm, for a yearly feu-duty of 40s. At King's College, Aberdeen,
1st June 1613. Signed by the principal, vice-principal, and several others. Witnesses,
Mr. Eobert Gardyne, commissary-clerk of Aberdeen, John Cheyne, bailie of Auld
Aberdeen, Mr. Arthur and William AVatt, notaries. An instrument written on back,
of same date, narrates the renunciation of the tenement by Thomas Lumsden, elder
son and heir of the late Mr. Thomas, and describes the grantee as an advocate in
Aberdeen. Done in a chamber of the College, same witnesses as above, Mr. Eobert
Gardyne being designed 'of Blairtone,' with John Morrison, burgess of Aberdeen.
Mr. Arthur Watt and WiUiam Watt, notaries to deed. [1604, Box 41.
1685. 1st June 1613.] Charter by Mr. Walter Bos of Easter Little Allan, with
consent of George Eos of Balnagown, overlord of the lands, selling and alienating to

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his brother-german, Mr. John Ros of Little Terrel, his heirs-male and assignees bearing
the name and arms of Ros, that oxgang of land called the oxganglands of the wards
of Easter Little Allan, lying in the barony of Balnagown, earldom of Ros, and sheriffdom
of Inverness, between the lands of Balblair and the wards of Feme on the east, the
wards of Rarichies on the south, the wards of Wester Little Allan on the west, and the
common moor or pasture interjected between the upper arable lands of Little Allan
and the said wards of Easter Little Allan on the north : To be held blench of the
superior. Dated at Tain, 1st June 1613. Witnesses, AATalter Ros of Morinsche, David
Ros, son of Mr. Walter, Walter Ros of Ballamukie, Alexander Hay, burgess of Tayne,
Finlay M'Rorie, burgess there, and James Fraser, notary, Alexander Fergusson,
servitor of John Fraser, notary, being writer of the deed. [2943, Box 77.
1686. 3rd June 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of sale, No. 1682 supra, dated at Dundee and Kirriemuir, 31st May and
3rd June 1613, by John Scrimgeour of Glaswall, in favour of David Ogilvy of
Kinnaltie, his heirs and assignees, of the whole lands of Glaswall and others. Sasine
given on 3rd June 1613, by John Cummyng of CuUow, as bailie, in presence of
Sir John Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, knight, Mr. Alexander Kinnynmonth, minister at
Keremuir, Patrick Cabill, schoolmaster there, Thomas Scrimgeour in Easter Torbyrnis,
and Abraham Piggott, junior, who is also the subscribing notary. [3132, Box 82.
1687. 25th June 1613.] Precept of Glare Constat by Thomas [Erskine], Viscount
of Fenton, etc., for infefting George Home, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late George Home, portioner of Gulane, in the lands of Murefield and others [as
in No. 1075 supa, 29th February 1584], in the granter's barony of Dirleton, etc., held
of him in feu-farm. Dated at Greenwich, 25th June 1613. [3069, Box 80.
1688. 1st July 1613.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam AA7alwod,
portioner of Foid Souther (or South Foid), passed to the three-fourth part of the lands
of Foid Souther, belonging to Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock, to which the said Adam
had right under an annualrent disposition by Sir Andrew and Dame Elisabeth Hamilton,
his spouse, and there the said Adam gave sasine to his wife, Isabella Walwod, of an
annualrent of 100 merks Scots from the said lands, lying in the parish and regality of
Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held blench of the granter for one penny
Scots. Sasine given 1st July 1613. James Kingorne, notary. His sons David and
George are witnesses, also Thomas Chatto, miller at the mill of Garvock, and Thomas
AValwod, baker in Dunfermline. [894, Box 25.
1689. 28th July 1613.] Charter by John, Earl of Wigtoun, etc., granting and
confirming, in terms of a resignation made at Oxgang in Lenzie, to George Robesoun
in Fuckartoun, in liferent, and to John Robesoun, his eldest son, in fee, that 13s. 4d.
land of the barony of Denny lying in the Fuckartoun, East Bordland, and Braesyd-
quarter, in the barony of Denny and shire of Stirling : To be held in feu-farm for
13s. 4d. yearly, with the 'kayne fowlis ' due, with nineteen and one-quarter pecks of
oatmeal, multure of the mill of Denny. At Oxgang in Leingzie [Lenzie], 28th July
1613. Malcolm Fleming, the granter's son, John Cleland, and other servants of the
earl, witnesses. [1852, Box 48.
1690. 13th August 1613.] Charter in the form of Letters by John Murray of
Dundrennan (afterwards Earl of Annandale), baron of the barony of Dundrennan,

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declaring that he has ratified to John Neilson of Corsock all charters and titles of the
two-merk land of Lairdlauch, of the feu-lands of Dundrennan, and lying in the parish of
Kirkpatrick Durham, stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and granted the lands to the said
John Neilson in feu-farm for £4 Scots yearly. Dated at Roystoun, 13th August 1613.
AA7itnesses, Herbert Maxwell, apparent of Kirkconnel, and Mr. James Ratray, the
granter's servitor. Deed written by Herbert Cunynghame, notary. [1356, Box 35.
1691. 29th September 1613.] Charter by James Cheisholme of Dundorne, as
superior, granting to James Schoirte, merchant, burgess of Stirling, and Agnes
Cowan, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, an annualrent of 100 merks from
the granter's lands of Bridgend and Ramwyll (or Cramwyll) ; also an annualrent of
fifty-five merks from the said lands of Bridgend and Cramwyll ; another annualrent
of fifty merks from the said lands of Bridgend of Dunblane, and a fourth annualrent
of £46, 13s. 4d. from same lands, all in the parish of Dunblane and shire of Perth.
Precept of sasine directed to John Blaikwode, citizen of Dunblane, and John Broun
there. Charter written by Alexander Barclay, writer in Stirling, and dated at Stirling,
29th September 1613. AVitnesses, John Sinclair, commissary, and William Blaikwode,
bailie of Dunblane, the said Alexander Barclay, and Thomas Hambell, servitor of
Mr. James Neven, notary. [3110, Box 81.
1692. 19th October 1613.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept directed
to John Blacuod, citizen of Dunblane, and John Broune there, as bailies, in a charter
(dated at .Stirling, 29th September 1613) by James Chisholm of Cromlix, in favour of
James Short, merchant in Stirling, and Agnes Cowan, his wife [preceding writ],
of four annualrents of 100 merks, 55 merks, 50 merks, and £46, 13s. 4d. Scots
respectively, from the lands of Brigend and Ramoyle, in the parish of Dunblane and
shire of Perth. Sasine given by John Broune, 19th October 1613. Witnesses, John
Adamsoun, Mr. James Neuen and AVilliam Young, notaries, Thomas Hambell (or
Hanbell), writer, Dunblane, and John Richart in Tullibardin. Notary, John Sinclair,
of Dunblane diocese. [2295, Box 58.
1693. 29th November 1613.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Patrick
Levington of Saltcoats, superior of the subjects, gave sasine to John Levington, as son
and heir of the late John Levington, his father, of a tenement of land, with yard, etc.,
in the west raw of Gulane, as particularly described in charter of 29th July 1587,
No. 1147 supra, whereupon John Levington immediately resigned the same in favour
of George Richardson in Ballincrieff, who was also infeft. AVitnesses, Mr. Andrew
M'Ghie, minister at Gulane, John Lauder, bailie in Dirleton, and others. At Gulane,
29th November 1613. John Craik, notary public. [543, Box 16.
1694. 7th December 1613.] Instrument narrating the resignation of the lands
of Easter Torrie, as in No. 1326 supa, into the hands of the privy council, in favour
of and for new infeftment to John Naper of Merchiston and Anna Chisholm,
his spouse, resignation being made by Mr. Alexander Cumyng, advocate, procurator
for Colin Campbell of Boghall, and David Muschet of Calzechat, with consent of
Alexander Balfour, sometime of Torrie, George Balfour, sometime of M'Correistoun,
and Bartholomew Balfour, his eldest lawful son and apparent heir. Edinburgh,
7th December 1613. Witnesses, John Baillie of Braidschaw, Mr. George Seytoun,
tutor of Meldrum, Mr. James Bint, resident in Dysert, and Archibald Douglas, macer.
Antony Quhyte, Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1466, Box 38.
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1695. 8th December 1613.] Royal Precept under the quarter seal, proceeding
on the above resignation, for infefting John Napier of Merchiston and Anna
Chisholm, his wife, in the lands of Easter Torrie. Edinburgh, 8th December 1613.
[1467, Box 38.
1696. 17th December 1613.] Lease of Teinds by George [Gladstanes], arch
bishop of St. Andrews, narrating that at Leith, on 14th March 1610, a lease of teind
sheaves and small teinds, amounting to the fourth part of the teinds of the parish of
Stow in Wadded [Wedale], lying in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, of which the lands, etc., of Haltrie alias Kirkawtoun are part, was given
to John Gibson, writer in Edinburgh, who on 16th December last [1612] had renounced
the same, so far as regarded Haltrie ; and now the archbishop granted the teindsheaves,
etc., of the lands of Haltrie to Richard, Lord Preston of Dingwall, to himself in
liferent, and after his decease to the person retoured heir or heirs to him, for all the
lifetime of said heir or heirs, and after the decease of that heir or heirs immediately
succeeding to the said Lord Dingwall, to the heirs, etc., assignees of said heir or heirs,
for the space of nineteen years immediately foUowing the said two liferents, and after
the expiry of the said nineteen years, for other nineteen years without break of years,
and so completing the said two liferents and twice nineteen years : for a yearly rental
of ten merks. At Edinburgh, 17th December 1613. Mr. David Lindsay, minister at
Leith, Mr. David Wood, and others, witnesses. [1648, Box 42.
1697. 22nd January 1614.] Charter by John Naper of Merchiston and Anna
Chisholm, his spouse, in fulfilment of a marriage contract, dated 21st December 1613,
between them and their eldest son, John Naper, on one part, and Sir James Foulis of
Colinton, knight, and his daughter, Mary Foulis (now wife of the younger Naper), on
the other part, granting to their son John and his wife, Mary Foulis, the lands of
Torrie-easter, in Perthshire: To be held in feu-farm of the crown for £8, 14s. Scots
yearly, and under the same conditions as to gardens, woods, houses, etc., as in charter
of 18th February 1597, No. 1326 supra. Edinburgh, 22nd January 1614. Signed,
'Jhone Nepair of Merchistoun,' 'Annes Cheisholme,' etc. AVitnesses, Mr. James
Stewart of Rossyth, Mr. Eobert Foulis, advocate, Mr. Eobert Naper, son of the granter,
and Alexander Spittel, servant of Sir James Foulis. [1468, Box 38.
1698. 25th January 1614.] Charter of Novodamus by AVilliam [Couper], bishop
of Galloway and the Chapel Eoyal of Stirling, to which episcopate the priory of
Whithorn and the abbacies and monasteries of Tungland and Glenluce are now united,
confirming a charter of alienation, dated at Tungland, 25th March 1611, by Eoger
Anstruther in Tungland, in favour of Sir Eobert Gordon of Lochinvar, of his croft
of land called 'Lane Mossok,' within the lands of the Mains of Tungland, lying between
the water of Tarff on the west, the chapel of St. Salvator on the north, and the said
mains on the east and south, in the parish of Tungland and stewartry of Kirkcudbright :
To be held in feu of the commendator of Tungland for 15s. yearly. AA7itnesses to
charter confirmed, Mr. Robert Glendoning, minister of Kirkcudbright, AA7illiam Scharp,
minister of Tungland, John Gordoun in Lochanis, and others. Confirmation in due
form, with clause of Novodamus, dated at Edinburgh, 25th January 1614. Witnesses,
Andrew Couper, the bishop's brother-german, John Gilmour, AV.S., and others. Signed
by the bishop and several clergy of the diocese. The bishop's seal and chapter seal
attached, somewhat broken. On the bishop's his arms are only partly legible, a chevron
between three indistinct figures, probably laurel leaves. [1783, Box 46.

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1699. 8th February 1614.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on the royal precept
of 8th November 1613, No. 1695 supa, in favour of John Naper of Merchiston and
Anna Chisholm, in the lands of Easter Torrie. Sasine given by Mr. Malcolm
Henryson, minister of the parish church of Kilmadock, Stewart of the stewartry of
Menteith, in that part, to Alexander Menteith of Ballachallane, attorney for grantees,
on 8th February 1614. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Naper, son of the said John Naper,
Malise Menteith in Bordland of Ruskie, John Menteith in Boquhoppil, and Colin
Burges, burgess of Stirling. Alexander Barclay, of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[1469, Box 38.
1700. 9th February 1614.] Charter by George [Gladstanes], archbishop of St.
Andrews, as superior, confirming to John, Lord Borthwick, the whole lands of Haltrie,
in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to James
Pringill of Gallowshiels and Alexander Pringill, brother-german of the late John Pringill
of Bukholme ; also the lands of Cumlarig, Simontoun, Bangrub, and Wadderstoun, with
Birksnyp, Cathauche scheills, and Campaslak, pendicles of Wadderstoun, in the lordship
of Stow, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to David
Pringill, eldest lawful son of the said James Pringill, and which lands were resigned
by the said James, David, and Alexander Pringill, in favour of Lord Borthwick : To be
holden blench for the same holding as in No. 1279 supra. Precept of sasine directed to
James Davidsoun of Harwestoun. Edinburgh, 9th February 1614. Witnesses, Alex
ander Symmer of Bus, Cuthbert Borthuik, burgess of Edinburgh, John Gilmour, W.S.,
Mr. David Wod, and others. Chapter seal still appended, on which the archbishop's
arms appear as a saltire with a cinquefoil in chief. [209, Box 7.
1701. 16th February 1614.] Precept of sasine by John Craufurde of Kilbirnie, as
superior, directed to Alexander Craufurd, lawful son of William Craufurd in Schaws,
for infefting Me. Patrick Craufurd, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late
David Craufurd of Cartsburn, in the 40s. land of Cartsburn, with the mill of Greinok,
and the astricted multures of the twenty-merk land of Greinok, mill lands, etc., pastur
age of two cows in the mains of Greinok, and other privileges described, in the barony
of Greinok, parish of Innerkip and shire of Renfrew. Dated and signed at Edinburgh,
16th February 1614. AVitnesses, James Rois of Nuik, Ezechiel Montgomery of Bargane,
AATilliam Craufurd, apparent of Goldring, and John Logan, younger, of Drumchappell.
[376, Box 11.
1702. 12th March 1614.] Charter of feu-farm by John Murray of Lochmaben
(afterwards first Earl of Annandale), granting to Gilbert Neilson in Merquhirne, his
heirs, etc., the two-merk land of the mid-toun of Merquhirne, in the parish of Kirkpatrick
Durham and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held for a total sum of £4, 16s. Scots
yearly in name of feu-farm. AVhitehall, 12th March 1614. Witnesses, William Creich
toun of By hill, Herbert Maxwell, younger, of Kirkconnell, and others. [470, Box 14.
1703.  1614.] Blank Charter, undated and unsigned, by John Murray of
Lochmaben (afterwards first Earl of Annandale), in favour of John Hay, clerk-deputa
of the burgh of Edinburgh, of the lands of Langrigs, in the parish of Gretna in the
stewartry of Annandale.  1614. [889, Box 25.
1704. 14th March 1614.] Charter by James, Lord Torphichen, narrating and
confirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 14th January 1613 ) bv James Dundas of

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Breistmylne, with consent of Sir AA^alter Dundas of that Ilk, knight, James [Law] bishop
of Orkney, and John Dundas of Newliston, in terms of a contract (dated 13th June
1612), selling and alienating to Sir James Dundas of Craigtoun, knight, an annual-
rent of 300 merks from the mill called Breist mill, mill lands and multures^ thereof , in
the barony of Auld-Liston, in the shires of Edinburgh and Linlithgow. AATitnesses to
charter, James Dalzell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, James Belschis, servant of
granter, John Eistoun, AV.S., and Robert Pringill and Mr. AA7illiam Strang, his servitors.
Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 14th March 1614. AA7itnesses, Mr. Robert AA7ilbamson
of Muristoun, writer, James AVilliamson, his servitor, Gavin Blair, writer, and John
Sandilands, the granter's servitor. [2337, Box 60.
1705. 15th March 1614.] Charter by George [Gladstanes], archbishop of St.
Andrews, as superior of the lands, granting (in terms of a decree of apprising by Andrew
Forfar, macer, dated 12th May 1613) to Andrew AVishart of Muirtoun, formerly
residing in Mylnden, the whole lands called the Kirktoun of Aberlemnoch, with
mill, mill lands, etc., in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of Forfar, which
belonged formerly to the late James Beattoun of Melgound [cf. No. 1410 supra], were
apprised from Thomas Beattoun, his son and heir, and adjudged to the said Andrew
AVishart on 22nd December 1613 : To be held of the granter and his successors in feu
farm for a yearly duty of £5. Precept of sasine directed to John Findlasoun, king's
messenger, as bailie. Dated at St. Andrews, 15th March 1614. AA'itnesses, Messrs.
David AA7ood and George Marjoribanks, the granter's servitors, and David Skinner,
notary public. [3128, Box 82.
1706. Hth April 1614.] Precept of Clare Constat by John Kennedy, now of
Blairquhan, as immediate superior, in favour of AAtilliam M'Adam, now of AA'aterhead,
for infefting him, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late Gilbert if 'Adam of
AVaterheid, in the 20s. lands of Bennan [see No. 1464 supra], in the earldom of Carrick
and shire of Ayr. Ayr, 11th April 1614. AVitnesses, George Bell, Peter Neisbit,
burgesses of Ayr, John AA'allace, burgess, Alexander Purveyance, notary public, and
John Colvill, servitor of Andrew, Lord AA7chiltree. [661, Box 20.
1707. 3rd May 1614.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a precept
in charter, dated 1st May 1614 [sic, but see of date 1st August 1614, Xo. 1716 injra],
by Robert ColvUl, senior, of Cleish, and Robert Colvill, younger, of Cleish, for infefting
Andrew AA7ilson of AA7alkmiln of Crummie, and Thomas, his eldest son, in the lands
therein described. Sasine given 3rd May 1614. AAltnesses, Mr. William Home, minister
at Crummy, Mr. AAllliam and James Colvill, sons of the elder Eobert, James Primrose,
and Mr. James Primrose, his son, Eobert Bennat of Buss, William Bardner in Torriburne,
John Buchannan at Foddismill, and Richard Broun in Carnok. James Prymrois, clerk
of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [838, Box 24.
1708. 29th June 1614.J Charter by Mr. John Twedie of AA7inkstone, with consent
of Elspet Hamilton, his wife, abenating to Allan Lockhart of Cleghorn, and Grissel
Bannatyne, his spouse, a tenement on the south side of the castle-gate of the burgh
of Lanark, between the tenement of Gedion AA7eir on east, the garden of Michael
GembiU on south, and the tenement of Andrew Young on west. Dated and signed at
Lanark, 29th June 1614. Mr. James Lockhart, son of said Allan, James Gray, son of
James Gray, notary in Lanark, and others, as in next writ, witnesses. Gedion AA'eir
signs for Elspet Hamilton. [1041, Box 28.

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1709. 29th June 1614.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Lokhart, then
one of the bailies of Lanark, gave sasine to Allan Lockhart and his spouse, in terms
of the preceding charter. Alexander Bannatyne, burgess of Lanark, procurator for
John Twedie. Given 29th June 1614. Witnesses, John Carmichael, burgess of Lanark,
Mr. James Lockhart, John AVeir in Southfield, Bernard Somerwell in Cleghorn, James
Gray, younger. Gedion AA7eir and William Mowat, common clerk, notaries public.
[1042, Box 28.
1710. 29th June 1614.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Lockhart of
the above tenement, resigned by the grantee's father, Allan Lockhart of Cleghorn,
under reservation of his own liferent and that of Grissel Bannatyne, his wife, mother of
George. Sasine given 29th June 1614. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary as in pre
ceding writ. [1204, Box 32.
1711. 14th July 1614.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that in presence of
the lords of privy council, Alexander Douglas, macer, procurator (in terms of letters
dated 13th July instant) for James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, resigned the lands of
Barbachlaw, with manor-house, etc., in the parish of Bathgate and shire of Renfrew, by
annexation, for new infeftment to be given by the king on behalf of the prince, to
James Cochrane, eldest son and apparent heir of the said James, with reversion to
the elder James, whom failing, to William Cochrane of that Ilk, his heirs-male and
assignees, reserving to the elder James Cochrane and Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse,
their liferents, to her the liferent of Easter Barbachlaw, and these portions of Barbach
law called Dykhed and Quhythopbray [Quhytokbray in the following charter]. Done in
the lower council-house, Edinburgh, 14th July 1614. AVitnesses, John Murray, son
of the laird of Blackbarony, Sir Henry Wardlaw of Balmull, knight, Mr. William
Broun, writer, and Archibald Douglas, macer. Notary, John Leirmont, of St. Andrews
diocese. [3094, Box 81.
1712. 15th July 1614.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting, in terms of
the above resignation of 14th July 1614, to James Cochrane, eldest son and apparent
heir of James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, his heirs-male, the lands of Barbachlaw, etc., in
the parish of Bathgate and (by annexation) in the shire of Renfrew, under reservation
of liferents, as in writ cited ; with power to the elder James, during his life, of taking
4000 merks from said lands under reversion, and of letting them for long or short tacks,
also of redeeming them from the younger James by paying or consigning £10 : To be
held to the said younger James and his heirs-male, whom failing, to the elder James
and his heirs-male, whom failing, to William Cochrane of that Ilk and his heirs, of the
Prince of Scotland, for the usual services. Edinburgh, 15th July 1614. See Registrum
vol. vii. No. 1083. [2310, Box 59.

1713. 15th July 1614.] Precept by King James the Sixth, as tutor, etc., to Charles,
Prince and Stewart of Scotland, etc., for infefting James Cochrane, in terms of the
preceding charter. Given under the quarter seal at Edinburgh, 15th July 1614.
[1920, Box 49.
1714. 21st July 1614.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Edinburgh, 19th July 1614) by John Edmonstone, now of Ednam, with
consent of his curators, granting to his future spouse, Anna Stirling, lawful daughter
of Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, knight, the liferent of the lands of Ryslaw, in the

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shire of Berwick, and of the lands of Ednem [Ednam] (except the mains lands, mill, and
mill lands), in the shire of Roxburgh, in principal and warrandice; which lands of
Ednem are presently occupied by John Cokburn, AVilliam Dicksone, elder, Thomas
Broun, Andrew Turnett, John Maysoun, George Ker, Thomas Smyth, John Wilsoun,
John Smyth, AVilliam Hude, Patrick Dalscheill, John Hude, John Smyth, bailie,
AVilliam Hude alias Langdam, Lanse Broun, John Puntoun, Thomas Aco (or Ato),
Andrew Aco, Alexander Dicksone, Agnes Broun, William Dicksone, younger, Margaret
Lockhart, Andrew Eobertsoun, William Broun, Thomas Broun, David Edmestoun, John
Dicksone, and John Burn, Alexander Tod, James Trotar, Nicolas Turnet, Eobert Swyne,
John Turnet, John Hude, AA7illiam Dicksone, Katherine Pulmer, William Dikpo, Janet
AVatsoun, John Marschell, Thomas Couper, Eobert Schortus, William Eobertsoun, John
Trottar, Thomas Patersone, Andrew Edmeston, David Hauche, Andrew Matheson, Thomas
Turnet, James Pulmer, Andrew Murray, John Hude, Thomas AVilsone, Alan Meassoun,
Thomas Broun,  , relict of the late Thomas Turnet, Archibald Hude, Alexander Turnet,
and David Davidson. AVitnesses to charter, John Erskine of Little Sauchie, John
AVilliamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, and Mr. James Seytoun, brother of Mr. Alexander
Seytoun, who signs as a curator. Sasine given by John Smyth, dweller in Ednam, bailie,
to James Stirling, brother-german of AA7illiam Stirling of Auchyle, as attorney for the
grantee, on 21st July 1614. AVitnesses, the said John Erskine of Little Sauchye, Eobert
Bruntfield of Todrig, John Dicksone of Kennetsydeheuch, and Mr. AA7illiam Edmestoun,
son of James Edmestoun of Newtoun. Notary, the above-named John AVilliamson.
[2788, Box 72.
1715. 29th July 1614.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept addressed to
Alexander Pringill, brother-german of James Pringill of Quhytbank, as bailie, contained
in a charter dated at Edinburgh, 14th June 1614, by James Pringill of Gallowshiels,
heritable feu-farmer of the lands, with consent of Eobert, Earl of Lothian, conveying
the lands of Cribbielaw and Stow, in the barony of Stow in AA'eddell, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, to Sir Gedeon Murray of Elibank in liferent,
and to AValter, his son, and the lawful heirs of his body, in fee, whom fading, the
nearest heirs of Sir Gedeon. AA7itnesses to charter, John Home of Howlatstoun, Eichard
Cas, W.S., Edinburgh, Patrick Mosman, his servitor, Mark Achesone, portioner of Salt
Preston, and Patrick Murray, servant of Sir Gedeon. Sasine given 29th July 1614.
William TurnbuU, portioner of Phillophauch, attorney for Sir Gedeon Murray. Wit
nesses, James Tumour in Langschaw, Thomas Tumour and Eobert Tumour there, John
Pringill there, and Eobert Eewcastell. George AA7ood, notary public. [210, Box 7.
1716. 1st August 1614.] Charter by Eobert Colvill, elder, of Cleish, lord of the
liferent of the barony of Crumby, and Eobert Colvill, younger, of Cleish, fiar of the
said barony, alienating to Andrew AVilson of AValkmill, in liferent, and to Thomas
AVilson, his lawful son, in fee, five acres of arable land, with a piece of waste land on
the south thereof, upon which there is a ruinous house [writ very faint here], which lie
between the lands of AA7alkmill, belonging to the said Andrew Wilson, on the east, the
lands possessed by William Curry on west, the way leading to Foddismill on south,
and the lands called Balmedy on north, with the teinds, in the lordship of Culross and
shire of Fife. Charter (which is not very legible) is written by James Prymrois
(notary), and dated and signed at Crumbie, 1st August 1614. Witnesses, Mr. William
Home, minister of God's Word at Crombie, Master [sic, add AVilliam] and James Colvill,
sons of Eobert Colvill, senior, James Prymrois, and Mr. James Prymrois his son
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1717. 18th November 1614.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Thom
soun, apothecary, son of the late Thomas Thomesoun, apothecary, resigned into the
hands of John Maknacht, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, a tenement in that burgh on
the north side of the High Street, between the tenement of William Foular on west,
that of the late Adam Kyle on east, and the land of the late John Mwrdo, tailor, on
north, in favour of Mr. Robert Fairlie, servitor of Mr. Alexander King, advocate,
under reversion of the sum of eighty merks Scots money, according to a contract with
Robert Danielstoun, goldsmith, and Mr. Alexander Fairlie, merchant, dated 21st June
1613; in terms of which resignation sasine was given by the bailie on 18th November
1614. Witnesses, the said Robert Danielstoun and Mr. Alexander Fairlie, John Dik
soun, dweller in Canongate, James Danielstoun, goldsmith, and William Craig, serjeant
of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk, notary. [1334, Box 35.
1718. 1st December 1614.] Instrument of Sasine following on a resignation in
the hands of the same bailie by the said Adam Thomesoun, of the above tenement in
favour of Margaret Thomesoun, Isobella Thomesoun, Elizabeth or Bessie Thome
soun, Katherine Thomesoun, and Joanna or Jean Thomesoun, lawful daughters
of Adam Thomesoun, equally among them ; reserving his liferent, and under reversion
of 40s. Scots money. Sasine given 1st December 1614, to Mr. Alexander Fairlie,
merchant, attorney for grantees. AVitnesses, James Maistertoun, merchant, James
Danielstoun, goldsmith, Mr. William Forquhare, writer, John Makcoull and Robert
Gibson, Serjeants, and Alexander Makcartnay, servant of the notary, Mr. Alexander
Guthre, common clerk. [1335, Box 35.
1719. 17th February 1615.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Arnot, provost
of Edinburgh, and others, bailies, for infefting George Dewar, son of the late George
Dewar, burgess of Edinburgh, as heir of his father, in all and whole that portion of the
arable lands of the East Moor, containing eight acres of land (the larger measure), with
pertinents, lying within the liberty of the burgh and shire of same, betwixt that old
part of the common moor belonging to John Dougall, younger, on the east, the Pow-
burn on the south, the common way leading to said burgh, eight [sic, 18?] ells in width,
on the west, a pathway, nine ells in width, on the north ; which lands were formerly
those of Andrew Stevinson, son and heir of John Stevinson of Pittrodie, and elder
brother and heir of conquest of the late John Stevinson, heritable proprietor of the
same. [See Nos. 1131 and 1393 supa. How these lands came into the elder Dewar's
possession is not shown.] Reddendo, fourteen bolls of barley. Lands not to be alienated
without consent of the council. Dated at Edinburgh, 17th February 1615. Witnesses,
David Aikenheid, dean of guild, John Byres, treasurer, William Rig, Thomas Speir,
merchants, Edward Ker, tailor, James Henrysoun, chirurgeon, and James Danielstoun,
goldsmith. Signed by provost and bailies and Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk. [147, Box 4.
1720. 24th February 1615.] Charter by Sir John Arnot, provost, and the bailies
of Edinburgh, confirming letters of sale (dated 10th August 1614) by George Dewar
in favour of James Crawfurd, goldsmith in Edinburgh, of the piece of land described
in preceding writ. Reddendo, fourteen bolls of barley. Dated at Edinburgh, 24th
February 1615. Witnesses, the above-named David Aikenheid and Thomas Byres,
Quintigern Weatche, merchant, Robert Vernour, janitor of the Nether Bow port ('portee
inferioris '), William MakcaU, janitor of the West Port, and John Carse, serjeant of
burgh. Signed by the provost, bailies, and Mr. John Hay. Fragment of seal. [148,
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1721. Hth March 1615.] Letters by AVilliam, Lord Keith and Altrie, sheriff of
Kyncardyne, ratifying and approving a tack or lease made by his father, George, Earl
Marischall, Lord Keith, etc., in favour of his ' cousin,' Mr. James Keith of AVoodstoun,
of the lands of Craig of Garwak, in the barony of Garwak and sheriffdom foresaid, for
nineteen years at £20 yearly, which tack Mr. James had assigned to his son James ;
the granter therefore continues the tack to James Keith and Catharine Ghrame, his
spouse, for their lifetimes, and to their heirs for nineteen years. At Edinburgh, 1 1 th
March 1615. AA7itnesses, Mr. John Paip, AV.S., Mr. John Paip, younger, his son, and
others. [1995, Box 51.
1722. 13th March 1615.] Precept of Sasine (directed to Francis Orme in Balgray,
as bailie) by David Grahame of Fintry, undoubted patron of the chaplainry under
named, narrating that because the chaplainry of St. Mary the Virgin, in the aisle of the
parish church of Stradichtie, is, with all its emoluments, vacant by the decease of his
uncle, the late Archibald Grahame, the granter now bestows it on his brother-german,
Mr. James Grahame, whom he concedes to be honourably educated at the schools and
informed in letters, and who may therefore be useful in the Church, according to the
Act of Parliament. He therefore commands the bailie to give sasine and possession of
the chaplainry by delivery of books (' bibliorum ') as the manner is, and also to infeft
him in the lands, annualrents, etc., belonging to said chaplainry in the burghs of Dundee
or Forfar. Precept written by Thomas Fyiff, servitor of Mr. Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of court, Dundee, and dated at Dundee, 13th March 1615. AVitnesses, Mr. George
Graham, son of Sir William Graham of Claverhouse, knight, John Buchanan of Casley,
AA7illiam Condom, the granter's servitors, and the said Thomas Fyiff. Fragment of seal
attached. [2435, Box 62.
1723. 30th March 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of sale (dated 8th, 9th, and 14th December 1614) by James AA7ardlaw, brother-german
of Andrew Wardlaw of Torrie, with consent of the said Andrew, Mr. Patrick Wardlaw
of Bruntoun, his brother-german, Mr. Alexander Colvill, justice-depute of Scotland, and
others named, in favour of Robert Durie, lawful son of the late James Durie of Loch-
end, of the lands of Easter Newton, etc., with commonty in the common of Dalgenche,
in the barony of Inchgall, by annexation, and sheriffdom of Fife. Sasine given by
David Swyne in Easter Newton, as bailie. AVitnesses, Andrew Durie of Wester Newton,
Mr. James Sibbald, son of Eobert Sibbald in Kennoquhie, and others. 30th March
1615. Alexander Litiljohn, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1673, Box 43.
1724. 8th April 1615.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Maknaght, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement on the north side of the High Street,
in the close commonly called ' Tailliepheirs ' [Telfer's] Close, between the land and
tenement sometime of Eobert Bruce, then of the late Mr. Thomas Craig, advocate, and
his heirs, on east, the tenement of the late Thomas Young, now of the heirs of the late
AATalter Henryson, writer, on west, the land of the late AATilliam Hopper, now of James
Speir, merchant, on north, and the land of the late Andrew Barroun, now of Eobert
Dougall, merchant, on south, formerly belonging to the late Hugh Broun, merchant
[see of dates 8th August 1533, 24th January 1555, and 3rd September 1588], now to
Hugh, his son ; and there, by a procurator, Hugh Broun (younger), and Mariota Tod,
his spouse, AVilliam Broun, their eldest son, and Mr. Isaac Broun, brother-o-erman of
Hugh, resigned (in terms of a contract, dated 21st February and 29th March 1615)
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Haliburton, his spouse, Patrick Somervell, merchant, Samuel's brother-german, being
her attorney, who received sasine on 8th April 1615. Witnesses, Thomas Lindesay,
merchant, John Paterson, merchant, Alexander Makcaitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk of burgh, Simon Thorntoun, John Fiddes, John Jakson, and
William Craig, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, notary. [2162, Box 55.
1725. 10th May 1615.] Contract of Alienation by which Thomas Gifhart, elder,
in Dalkeith, with consent of his son, Thomas Gifhart, younger, and of Katrine Weir,
spouse of the latter, grants to AA7illiam Calderwood, son of the late Adam Calder
wood, their two acres of arable land lying separately within the territory of the town
of Dalkeith, in the field called the 'Stanelawis,' one acre lying between the lands of
James Allan on the east and the lands of Hew Coldoun on the west, and the other acre
lying between the lands of James AA7alderstoun on the east and those of Robert Porteous
on the west ; under reversion for the sum of 500 merks, and a lease for five years of the
lands, at two bolls of ' chiritie beir ' yearly : To be held of the Earl of Morton. Dated
at Dalkeith, 10th May 1615. Witnesses, Thomas Gourlaw in Dalkeith, William Mow
and George Oistene there, and Abraham Gray, notary, writer of deed. [1506, Box 39.
1726. 24th May 1615.] Charter by Alexander [Douglas], bishop of Moray, with
consent of his chapter, granting in feu-farm to John Rose of Holme, his heirs-male, etc.,
whom failing, to the nearest heirs-male of Hugh Rose, baron of Kilravock, the church
lands of Daldowhauche, with malt-kiln and croft, in the barony of Ardclach, regality of
Spynie and sheriffdom of Inverness, as resigned by the grantee : To be held to him and
his heirs-male, etc., of the bishop and his successors, in feu-farm for the sums of money
and other dues stated in charter of 31st May 1546, No. 518 supra. Precept of sasine
directed to Alexander Ros in Lienache. Dated at Elgin, 24th May 1615. AVitnesses,
James Innes of Drainie, Mr. David Philp, minister of Elgin. Signed by the bishop and
fifteen clergy of his diocese. Two seals attached, in bad condition. [2441, Box 62.
1727. 5th June 1615.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated 5th
April 1615 (directed to Mr. Henry Eos, advocate, as bailie), by Mr. Thomas Hope,
advocate, and John Hope, his eldest son, in favour of John Edmondstoun and Anna
Sterling, his wife, for infefting them in the Mains of Edmondston, Cauldcoittis, etc.,
in the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given 5th June 1615.
Witnesses, Archibald Sterling, brother-german of the said Anna Sterling, Mr. Eobert
Lauson, tutor of Humbie, Mr. James Seytoun of Fawsyd, John Maitland of Auchin-
gassill, Mr. William Edmonstoun, David Edmonstoun and William Lauson, servants of
the Laird of Edmondstoun, and James Sterling, servant of the Laird of Keir. Eichard
Cas, notary public. [321, Box 10.
1728. 6th June 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating the
resignations made in the hands of Mungo MakcaU, one of the bailies of Edinburgh,
first, by James Fayrer, meal-dealer, and Margaret Trumble, his spouse, to George
Baine and Elizabeth Fynneson, his spouse ; and second, by them in favour of their
son, Eobert Baine, and Margaret Cleghorn, daughter of John Cleghorn, merchant
in Edinburgh, and Cristina Broun, his wife, of the half of that tenement near the Castle
of Edinburgh, bounded as fully described in No. 1753 infra, belonging formerly to John
Balerno, then to the late Sir John Tours of Innerleith, then to his son and heir, Sir
George Tours of Garmiltoun, now to the said George Baine and James Fayrer, meal-
dealer, the occupiers being Michael Hunter, merchant, James Paterson, stabler, Thomas
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Bryce, David Porteous, Alexander Forrest, and Hector Mure. Sasine given 6th June
1615. AVitnesses, Mr. Nicolas Broun, Mungo Bonstein, merchants, Alexander Mak-
caitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, and others. Mr. John Hay,
clerk-depute, notary. [853, Box 24.
1729. 9th June 1615.] Notarial copy of Instrument of Sasine following on a
precept (dated at Ayr, 7th June 1615) by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of
a contract between him and John Kennedy, his son and apparent heir, on one part, and
Dame Margaret Keith, lady of Blairquhan, with consent of Dame Margaret Kennedy,
lady of Ochiltrie, and Mary Stewart, her daughter, on the other part, for marriage
between Mary Stewart and the younger John Kennedy, granting infeftment to the
said John and Mary, their heirs-male, etc. (reserving the granter's liferent), of the lands
and barony of Eemistoun and others, as particularly described in No. 1785 infra.
Sasine given 9th June 1615. AVitnesses, Mr. John Macqueen [Macquorn], minister at
Stratoun, Eobert Dunbar, son of Patrick Dunbar in Kilboyack, Thomas Tod, gardener
in Blairquhan, and John Tod, his son, John Jarden, servitor of the said John Kennedy,
and Gilbert Kennedy in Lumnochtie. John Kennedy, notary to sasine. Copy made
by Quintin Kennedy, notary, and attested by Alexander Blair, co-notary. [2659,
Box 68.
1730. 9th June 1615.] Tack or Lease by Alexander Gordon of Cluny, son and
heir served to his father, the late Sir Thomas Gordon of Cluny, knight, who was prin
cipal tacksman of the teindsheaves of the lands underwritten, granting to Alexander
Eosse of Tillysnacht, for certain sums paid in name of grassum, a lease to the said
Alexander Eosse, his heirs, assignees, sub-tenants, ' and helpes, ane or ma,' the teind
sheaves of his lands of Tillysnacht and Achnafoye, lying in the parish of Brass [Birse]
and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, for the term of nineteen years from their entry at Lammas
next, 1615, at a yearly rental of £8 Scots, payable every ' Bartholday,' beginning at
'Bartholday' 1615, with duties of hosting at their own charges and being sufficiently
provided with armour, freeing the granter from taxations, etc., and other casualties.
Written by Mr. Eobert Thomson, servitor to the granter, and signed at Cluny, 9th June
1615. AVitnesses, John Gordon, the granter's brother-german, Francis Morrey and John
Gordon, servitors of granter, and the said Mr. Eobert Thomson. Signed, ' A. Gordone
off Cluny, with my hand,' with an addition stating that the sum of £8 included Alex
ander Eosse's own vicarage, 'because the auld tendshevis wes sex lib. and fourtie
schillings for his awin proper viccaraige.' [3096, Box 81.
1731. 19th June 1615.] Extract Eegistered Discharge by Mr. [afterwards Sir]
Thomas Hope, advocate, in favour of John Edmondstoun of that Ilk, acknowledging
receipt of the sum of 30,000 merks Scots, part of a sum of 50,000 merks contained in a
contract, dated 5th April [1615], between Mr. Thomas Hope, his son, John Hope, and
the said John Edmonstoun, with consent of Sir John Cokburne of Ormestoun, knight,
Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, knight, and Dame Grissell Eos, his spouse : which sum
was secured over the lands of Edmonstone, Cauldcoittis, Nudrymerschell, etc., and is
now discharged to the extent of 30,000 merks. Dated 19th June 1615. Witnesses,
Mr. Eobert Nicolsone, advocate, Mr. James Carstairis, servant of the granter, and James
Sterling, servant of the Laird of Keir. Recorded 2nd June 1621. [342, Box 10.
1732. 18th July 1615.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter,
dated at Edinburgh, 23rd June 1615, by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of Glasgow,

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granting to John Blunt, Englishman, his servitor, the 3s. 4d. lands in the old rental
called the 3s. 4d. lands of Carrik, and now called the 50s. lands of Bishopland in Carrik,
in the parish of Straytoun, bailiary of Carrik, and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held in
feu-farm for a yearly duty of £5 of old rental and 33s. 4d. of augmentation, in all the
sum of £6, 13s. 4d., with the usual duplicand at entry of heirs. Witnesses to the
archbishop's charter are Alexander [Forbes], bishop of Caithness, Robert [Spottiswood],
abbot of Newabbey, Mr. Jerome Lyndsay of Dynnynno, Andrew Hay, the archbishop's
servitor, and John Nicoll, W.S., Edinburgh. Confirmed in due form by King James, as
administrator for his son Charles, as Duke of Rothesay, Edinburgh, 18th July 1615.
See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1290. [2621, Box 67.
1733. 2nd August 1615.] Charter by Hugh Broun, merchant and burgess of
Edinburgh, in terms of a contract (dated at Edinburgh, 21st February and 29th March
1615) between him, with consent of Marion Tod, his spouse, AA7illiam Broun, his eldest
son, and Mr. Isaac Broun, his brother-german, on the one part, and Samuel Somervell,
merchant, on the other part, granting and alienating to the said Samuel and Jean
Halyburton, his spouse, their heirs and assignees, a tenement of land, the boundaries
of which are given in No. 1724 supa, 8th April 1615, containing (1) a dwelling-house
within the ' turnepyik ' of said tenement, occupied by Adam Cunningham, advocate ;
(2) a dwelling-house occupied by Alexander Paterson, servitor of Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk; (3) a dwelling-house occupied by John Eleis; also a lower
ceUar occupied by Margaret AVhitehead, widow. Dated at Edinburgh, 2nd August
1615. Witnesses, Alexander Makcaitnay (writer of deed), Alexander Paterson and
James Lennox, servitors of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, and Andrew
Adamesoun, servitor of Mr. Robert Foulis, advocate. [3020, Box 79.
1734. 3rd August 1615.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Clark, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that land of Antony Brussett lying between the tene
ment of the late AA7illiam Lauder in ' Marlezeounes [Merlin's] AVynd,' on the west side
thereof, between the lands of the late Henry Tyndaill on the south and the lands of the
said Antony, afterwards of Mr. Robert Glen, on the north, the said AVilliam Lauder's
tenement lying on south of High Street, between the tenement of the late  Naiper,
then of John Adamson, on the east, and 'the Magdalen landis,' afterwards of the late
Richard Dobie, merchant, on the west ; also to a land of the late John Wardlaw,
merchant, formerly of the late James Adamson, merchant, burgess, now belonging to
Mr. John Wardlaw, son of said John, lying between a tenement of the late AVilliam
Adamson, on east side of same close, and a garden of the late James Bartrahame on the
north, the Cowgate on the south, — William Adamson's house lying on south side of
High Street between the properties of the late William Halkerston, on east, and the late
William Lauder on west; also to a tenement of James Lamb, tailor, described in a
decree of the lords of session, 20th July 1615, and others, being temple-lands of which
Lord Binning is superior, lying under the castle wall on the east of the public street
(the late Thomas Anderson, the relict of James Purdie, the late Eobert Lin, James
Douglas and Susanna Binning, his wife, the late John Brown and Nicoll Brown, being
named as neighbouring proprietors), — Lamb's house lying on south side of High
Street, in the tenement of the late James Preston, between the ' Corshous ' of the late
James Pacok, now of Sir Alexander Hay, clerk register, on the south, and that of the
heirs of Donald Makdullane on the north ; also to the lands, house mansion in Pleasance
and ' Dearaneuch ' ; to an acre of land in St. Leonard's Wynd, all in the barony of
Broughtoun, and to three acres on the south side of the Grayfriers place — of all which

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subjects the bailie gave sasine to Mr. Patrick Wardlaw of Brunton in terms of the
above decree, apprising the lands from Mr. John Wardlaw and Catherine Gilbert, his
spouse. Sasine given 3rd August 1615. Witnesses, Mr. David Wardlaw of Killernie,
Mr. William Aiderson, dweller in said burgh, Alexander Makcaitnay, servitor of
Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, David Adiesoun, servitor of Mr. John Wardlaw,
Laurence Achiesoun, one of the watch of said burgh, and George Wood, serjeant.
Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk of burgh, notary. [285, Box 9.
1735. 24th August 1615.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of sasine,
dated at Fingask, 24th August 1615, by Henry AVemys of Dron, superior of the lands,
directed to Gavin AVemyss of Unthank, as bailie, for infefting James Hay, son and heir
of the deceased James Hay of Wester Fudye, in the lands of AVester Fudye, in the
regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, narrating that the said lands were held
mediately of Francis [Hay], Earl of Erroll, and by him immediately of the archbishop
of St. Andrews ; that the said lands had been apprised from James Hay, the elder, by
John Hay of Sandfurd, who had been infeft by the said Earl of Erroll, who was
succeeded both as mediate superior and proprietor by the said Henry AA7emyss by virtue
of an apprising, and he in turn sold the lands to the said James Hay, younger.
AVitnesses to precept, the said Gavin AA7emyss, Mr. AA7illiam AVemyss, advocate,
Archibald Neilson and Mr. AA7alter Swentoun, as below. Sasine given 24th August
1615, before David Wemyss of Fingask, Mr. David AVemyss, son of Mr. William
AVemyss, advocate, Archibald Neilson, servitor of the said David AA7emyss, and Mr.
AValter Swentoun, servitor of said Henry Wemyss. Mr. AVilliam AA7emyss, of Dunblane
diocese, notary public. [343, Box 10.
1736. 9th November 1615.] Charter by Master Thomas AA7ardlaw of Newlands,
almoner of the hospital of St. Leonards, near the lower town of Dunfermline, and the
widows or bedeswomen ('vidue seu oratrices') of said hospital, granting to Thomas
Stevinsoun, son and heir of the late Thomas Stevinson of Newraw, that acre of arable
land of the hospital of St. Leonard, with the teindsheaves included, lying betwixt the
other lands of the hospital, namely, two rigs of the same lying on the north of the
' Spittell hill,' another rig lying on the south of that hill, raising itself towards the south
as far as the 'Barne mure of Grange,' another rig lying in the western quarter of the
lands of said hospital, with a part of the headrig ('interlerii ') lying in the said west
quarter, and another rig, 'the Butt,' lying at the end of the bridge towards the east as
well as the west— all in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife ; which
acre had belonged to John Thompson, and was resigned by him and his wife, Emelia
Cuming, on 11th November 1613 : To be held to Thomas Stevinson and his heirs for
a reddendo of two firlots malt, two firlots oatmeal, one-quarter of a peck of wheat and
the same quantity of groats, 17|d. in money, one load of coals and two loads of turfs,
payable to the widows or bedeswomen of the hospital. Dated 9th November 1615.
AVitnesses, George Bothwell of Hauchis, Patrick Couper, meal-dealer, burgess of
Dunfermline, Andrew Murray, burgess there, and Patrick Murray, his son. James
Kingorne and Mr. David Kingorne, notaries, sign for the bedeswomen, whose names
are Cristian Orrok, Bessie Stewart, Isobell Ferguson, Elspet Murray, Bessie Dewar,
Barbara Douglas, Euphame Crumby, and Jonet AVilsoun. [940, Box 26.
1737. 9th November 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter of feu-farm. Sasine given by Robert Atken, burgess of Dunfermline,
bailie, 9th November 1615. AVitnesses, Andrew Murray, burgess of Dunfermline,

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Patrick, his first-born son, Patrick Couper, meal-dealer, and John Aitkin, son of the
said Robert. James Kingorne, notary. [2288, Box 58.
1738. 17th November 1615.] Charter of feu-farm by John Murray of Lochmaben,
granting to David Neilson of Barnecailzie the one-merk land of Barnecailzie and the
two-merk land of Lairdlawch (as in No. 1690 supa), in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright :
To be held for an annual feu-duty of seven merks Scots. Newmarket, 17th November
1615. [808, Box 23.
1739. 2nd December 1615.] Letters Patent under the great seal of England by
King James the First, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, granting to his
faithful servant, Robert Gordon, knight, native of the kingdom of Scotland, all that
proportion of land, by general survey lately taken of all lands in the county of Donegall,
in the kingdom of Ireland, called the middle proportion of Boylagh Veightra, lying in
the barony or precinct of Boylagh and Bonnagh in county Donegall, containing certain
lands named, to the extent of 1000 acres less or more; also free fishing in the bays,
etc., of Ginbarra and Loughbarry in county Donegall, with a large number of other
lands named : To be held in free soccage for fealty only and not in chief, nor in soccage
in chief, nor for military service. Reddendo, £53, 6s. 8d. Irish money yearly. West
minster, 2nd December 1615. [156, Box 5.
1740. 4th December 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery, of date at Edinburgh, 15th July 1614, No. 1713 supa, for infefting in terms
of the charter of same date, James Cochrane, eldest son and apparent heir of James
Cochrane of Barbachlaw, and others, as described in the charter, No. 1712. Sasine given
4th December 1615, by James Hamiltoun in Torphichen, as bailie. Witnesses, Allan
Leslie in Coldounheidis, John Schaw there, William Scott, tailor in Bathgate, James
Thompson and David Broun, servitors of grantee. Notary, Robert Ker. [2511,
Box 64.
1741. 19th December 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter, dated
11th December 1615, by Sir Robert Halket of Pitfirran and Dame Margaret Murray,
his spouse, in favour of Robert Stanehous, portioner of Maistertoun, of an annualrent
of 300 merks Scots from that third part of the lands of Pitfirran, which is held by Sir
Robert from the Queen (Anna of Denmark), in the parish and regality of Dunfermline.
Sasine given 19th December 1615, by David Peirsoun, merchant, burgess of Dunferm
line, as bailie. Witnesses, William . . ., merchant, burgess of Bruntisland, James
Rannald, tailor in Dunfermline, and others. Notary, Mr. David Kingorne. [1147,
Box 30.
1742. 29th December 1615.] Instrument of Sasine narrating a charter of im-
pignoration by the deceased John Kennedy of Blairquhan to Peter M'Caddame in
Glenheid of the 6s. 8d. lands of Craiglure, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr,
of which lands sasine is now given by the said Peter to John M'Caddame, his son and
heir, and to his spouse, Jonet M'Caddam, daughter of William M'Caddam in Aid
Craigoche, their heirs, etc., in terms of a marriage contract, dated 13th December 1615.
Done on the lands, 29th December 1615. Witnesses, William M'Caddam in Aid
Craigoche, Alexander Sinclar in Straitoun, Andrew M'Dill in Shalloche, and Andrew
M'Caddam, son of said Peter. William Bryan, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
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1743. Hth January 1616.] Charter by John Scrimgeour of Dudhope, constable
of Dundee, ratifying and confirming an instrument of sasine, dated 12th August 1612,
No. 1656 supra, granted by William Goldman of Flashill, burgess of Dundee, to his
eldest son, William Goldman, in terms of a marriage contract, of date Edinburgh,
16th July 1612, as described in said writ, which sasine this charter confirms and grants
the subjects of new : To be held of the granter. Dundee, 1 1 th January 1616. AAftnesses
James Halyburton, apparent of Pitcur, John Butter, fiar of Gormok, Andrew Schiphird,
baker, Dundee, and Thomas Wichtane, notary public. [1822, Box 47.
1744. Hth January 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter,
with precept to Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of Kirktoun,
to infeft AVilliam Goldman. Sasine given 11th January 1616. Witnesses, David
Huntar, Thomas Jack, John Goldman, and John Jack, merchants, burgesses of Dundee.
Thomas Wichtan, notary public. [1362, Box 35.
1745. 22nd February 1616.] Instrument narrating that James Russell, merchant,
as procurator for Robert AATalker, dweller in the Canongate, and Agnes AVallace, his
wife, resigned in favour of George Baine, merchant in Edinburgh, the lower house,
with cellar, of a tenement formerly belonging to Janet Lawson and Eobert Cunningham,
her spouse, now to Mr. AA7illiam Cunningham, her son, called the Blackhall, bounded by
the lands of the late John Lawson and those of the late Francis Aikman, and occupied
by James Tailzeour, as described [situation not defined]. Sasine given by William
Speir, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, 22nd February 1616. AA7itnesses, William
Young, meal-dealer, and others. Mr. John Hay, notary public. [854, Box 24.
1746. 9th March 1616.] Charter by Donald Eobertson alias Neilson, son and heir
of the late Eobert Eobertson alias Neilson, portioner of AA7ester Enoch, in terms of a
contract between himself and his uncle, Donald Eobertson alias Neilson, dated at
Kirktown of Eattray, 15th November 1615, alienating to the said Donald the east half
of the sunny-half, extending to one quarter of the lands of AVester Enoch or Ennoch,
formerly occupied by the late Eobert and the said Donald, his brother, lying in the
barony of Balmacrewquhie and sheriffdom of Perth [cf. No. 1251 supa] : To be held
from the granter, of Hugh Maxwell of Teling, as superior, for a yearly feu-farm
of £4, 7s. Scots, etc., as contained in a charter of feu-farm to the late Eobert Eobertson
by the late David Maxwell of Teling and the said Hugh, his son. At Wester Enoch,
9th March 1616. Witnesses, Alexander Campbell alias Eeach in Soilzearie, Eobert
Bruce in AVerie, Michael Eattray in Milntoun of Enoch, and Patrick Eobertson (writer
of deed), servitor of Donald Cargill, notary, who with John Cargill, co-notary, signs for
granter. [2296, Box 58.
1747. 9th March 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Alexander Eamsay alias Gresich in AVester Ennoch) in the above charter. Sasine
given 9th March 1616. Same witnesses as in charter. Donald Cargill, notary public.
[280, Box 9. * j v
1748. 21st March 1616.] Charter by Eobert Myllar, lawful son of the late John
Myllar in Westreston, with consent of Isabella Johnstoun, his spouse, alienating, in
terms of a contract dated 20th June 1615, to John Home of Westreston, that half of a
husband-land formerly belonging to the late John Myllar, acquired by him from
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West Reston, Berwickshire ; but reserving to the granter those two houses called the
'barne and byre,' with that part of the garden of said lands, from the lower end to the
upper part thereof, bounded between the 'gavill' of that house presently inhabited by
John Fortoun, and the messuage or 'heidrowme,' with garden, belonging to John
Home, and presently possessed by James Dickeson, with the 'heidrig' of the croft of
said half husband-land, lying at the back of the garden thereof, with the privilege of
half the close of the messuage lying adjacent, and bounded with those two houses
only : The land to be held of the granter for one penny Scots in name of blench-farm.
Dated at West Reston, 21st March 1616. Gilbert Home, son of John, David Craw in
West Reston, Thomas Utterstoun there, John Richartsone, notary in West Reston,
writer of deed, and John Richartsone, his son, witnesses. [1139, Box 30.
1749. 26th March 1616.] Precept of Sasine, directed under the quarter seal
of King James the Sixth, to the provost and bailies of the burgh of Innerbervie,
narrating that the King has granted to Sir Robert Arbuthnet of that Ilk, knight,
his heirs and assignees, the roods, tenements, annualrents, etc., which formerly
belonged to his father, the late Andrew Arbuthnet of that Ilk, lying in the territory
of Innerbervie and sheriffdom of Kincardin, namely : — Three roods of land, of which
one and a half roods lie in the burgh haugh, between the lands of the late Robert
Mylne, called the ' Rycroft,' on south and west, the lands called the ' nyne pairtis ' of
Innerbervie on west, and the sea-shore on east ; an annualrent of 45s. Scots from that
tenement which formerly belonged to John Rait, senior, lying in the Kowgaitt of
said burgh, between the late Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on north and those of the late
David Moncur of Slaynis on south ; two roods of arable land lying in the ' Braidzaird '
of said burgh, called the 'Lint ruidis,' between the lands of the late John Rait on south
and north ; two other roods of land in the ' Fischer-gait ' of said burgh, between the
lands of Andrew Skolloph on south and those of the late Patrick Gray on north ; that
rood of land lying in the burgh haugh, between the lands of Mr. David Lindsay on south
and those of Andrew Moncur on north ; that tenement, with houses, in the Kowgait of
the burgh, between the lands of Andrew Raitt on south, the lands of Robert Arbuthnet
of Little Fudes on north, and the common street on west ; also the principal messuage
or ' chymmes,' with houses, and one rood of arable land which belonged to the late
Robert Myll, in the Kowgait, between the lands of William Lepar on north, of Robert
Lepar on south, and of the late Andrew Arbuthnet, called the ' mylne daillandis,' on
west, and the common way on east ; likewise that tenement, ' cum cauda,' containing
two roods, in the Mercat-gaitt, between the lands of the late Robert Barclay on west,
those of the late John Raitt on east, the common way on south, and the water of
Innerbervie on north ; that tenement, with garden and barn, on the north side of
Mercat-gaitt, between the lands of the late Alexander Chaip on west and those of the
late John Raitt on east and north ; that tenement called ' Robert Myllis barne ' in the
Kowgaitt, between the lands of the late Archibald Andro on west, the lands of the said
Andrew Arbuthnet on north, those of Robert Lepar on west [sic, ? south], and the highway
on east ; two tenements of land adjacent, lying in ' Fischer-gait,' on the east side, between
the lands of the late David Moncur on north, the lands of Andrew Lepar on south, and
Andrew Arbuthnet's on east ; also certain roods called the Craigwallbank, in the
Fischergait, on east side, between David Moncur's lands on south, the common vennel
going to the water of Innerbervie on north, the sea-shore on east, and the highway on
west ; also two and a half roods of arable land in the burgh haugh, called the Rycroft,
between the lands of Robert Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on south, those of the late
John Lepar in Kinghorn on north, the sea-shore on east, and the lands of William

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Raitt of Halgrein on west ; those two roods of arable land on north side of Cowgait, of
which one rood lies between Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on north and west, and those of
Robert Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on south, and the other rood lies between the lands
of Andrew Rait on north, those of the said Robert Arbuthnet on south, those of the
said Andrew Arbuthnet on west, and the highway on east ; also that tenement of land,
with houses, and two and a half roods of arable land adjacent, in the Fischergait,
between Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on west and south, those of Andrew Raitt on east,
and the common way on north ; that tenement in Fischergait, called ' Thanetallone,'
between the lands of Andrew Rait on south, those of George Ker and those of AVilliam
Lepar on north; that tenement of land, with buildings, formerly belonging to
Alexander Chop, lying in the Kowgait, between the lands of AVilliam Henrysoun on
south, the road which goes to the ' Cruikitheuch ' on north, the lands of said Andrew
Arbuthnet, formerly occupied by Robert AA'obster, on west, and the highway on east ;
also the 'kill et malt-cobill' lying on the north side of that street going to the
'Cruikitheuch,' formerly belonging to Alexander Chop. The King has also granted to
Sir Robert Arbuthnet, his heirs-male and assignees, those lands in the territory of
said burgh called the ' chaplanis ' of the chaplainry of Cowy, with houses, profits, and
duties, lying in the sheriffdom of Kincardin — which lands, held of the King in free
burgage, belonged to Sir Robert, as son and heir of the said Andrew, and the chaplainry
lands of Cowie belonged to George, Earl Marischal, and AVilliam, Master of Marischal,
his son, and were resigned by them iii the hands of the King, in favour of and for new
infeftment to Sir Robert. The King therefore grants them of new to Sir Robert
Arbuthnet, his heirs-male and assignees, for his good and faithful service. He further,
for onerous causes, grants to Sir Robert Arbuthnet and his heirs-male, etc., the following
lands : — Those two roods of land lying in the burgh hauch, which formerly belonged
1 ad predicatores Carmelitarum, vulgo lie Carmilite freiris,' between the lands of the
late Andrew Arbuthnet of that Ilk on west and north, the sea-shore on east, and John
Lepar's lands on south ; likewise two other roods of land belonging to the same friars,
between Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on west, those of Andrew Lepar on north, the sea
shore on east, and Andrew Eait's lands on south ; and other two roods of same friars
on south side of the Kowgait, between John Lepar's lands on south and north, the
highway on west, and Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on east ; that ' kill et malt-pott ' built
between the way which goes from the church ('templo') of Innerbervie towards
Gourdane, on north, the said Andrew Arbuthnet's lands called ' Blacklawis ' on south,
the way going to Halgreine on west, and ' lie Grayis briggis ' on east ; other two roods
of arable land, called the ' Q.uhytruidis,' formerly belonging to said friars, on south side
of Cowgait, John Lepar's lands on south, Eobert Lepar's on north, the highway on west,
and Eobert Arbuthnet's lands on east; also one and a half roods of arable lands of
same friars on south side of Cowgait, called ' lie Fegman,' between the lands of Eobert
Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on west, the way to the ' Cruikitheuch ' on north, the lands
of John Lepar on east, and Andrew Arbuthnet's on south ; also four roods of land on
north side of Cowgait, between Andrew Eaitt's lands on south, Andrew Arbuthnet's on
west, the way to 'Cruikitheuch' on north, and AVilliam Henrysoun's lands on east;
also an annualrent of 20s. money from the lands belonging to AA7illiam Henrysoun on
north side of Kowgait, between Alexander Chop's lands on north, Andrew Eait's on
south, Andrew Arbuthnet's on west, and the common way on east ; an annualrent of
20s. from the lands belonging to Eobert Prouest, on the west side of the Mercat-gait,
between the lands of Andrew Lepar on north, those of Alexander Eankene on south^
the water of Innerbervie on east, and the common way on west ; an annualrent of 1 2s.
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burgh, between the lands of Andrew Rait on west, the said Arthur's on north, the
' seygait ' on east, and Archibald Chop's lands on south ; and 9s. of annualrent from
David Prouest's lands, lying on south side of Mercat-gait, between the lands of William
Lepar on west, John Lepar's on east, those of Robert Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on
south, and the common way on north : — all which lands and annualrents belonged to
the said Carmelite Friars, and the King renounces all right and claim to them in favour
of Sir Robert Arbuthnet, the house of Eobert Myll in the Cowgate to be the principal
messuage at which sasine is to be taken. AVherefore the King desires the said provost
and bailies to give sasine accordingly. [1401, Box 36.
1750. 29th April 1616.] Instrument narrating that sasine was given in terms of
a letter of alienation by the bailies, etc., of North Berwick, dated 3rd January 1616,
by George Baillie, one of said bailies, to Andrew Forrest, weaver, and Isobel
Hannan, his spouse, of a waste tenement in said burgh, not clearly defined, but
identical with that described of date 14th February 1597, and 5th June 1611,
Nos. 1325 and 1611 supra. Sasine given 29th April 1616. Witnesses, John Mure,
another bailie, Thomas Lawder, Alexander Lawder, John Alane, Eobert Broun,
councillors, John Hamilton and George Sandilands, Serjeants, and AVilliam Galbrayth,
the notary public. [1522, Box 39.
1751. 30th April 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating the
precept, No. 1749 supra, in favour of Sir Eobert Arbuthnot, of the lands in Inver
bervie. Sasine given by John Lepar, one of the bailies of the burgh, at the principal
messuage assigned to the lands, the house formerly of Eobert Mylne, in the Cowgate of
Inverbervie, on 30th April 1616. Witnesses, Eobert Lepar, Eobert Cant, Eobert
Wobster, burgesses, James Stuit, officer of the burgh, Mr. Eobert Mylne, Mr. William
Buchan, servitors of Sir Eobert, and the notary public, James Neilson, of St. Andrews
diocese. [1402, Box 36.
1752. 27th May 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Balgeirscho, 29th March 1616, by Colin Campbell of Lundy, superior,
directed to Alexander Campbell of Crunane, as bailie, for infefting Archibald
Campbell, as son and heir of the late Archibald Campbell of Persy, his father, in
the fourth part of the lands on the east side of the town of Balbrogie, formerly
occupied by the late Eobert Jak and James Bell, and now by the said Archibald, in
the lordship of Cupar and shire of Perth ; held feu-farm of the granter. Witnesses to
precept, John Anderson at mill of Newtyld, Thomas Anderson in Lundie, Alexander
Crychtoun at mill of Craige, and others. Sasine given 27th May 1616. Witnesses,
Patrick Campbell of Kethik, Andrew Halyburtoun in Kethins, David Campbell in
Kirktoun of Eattray, and Patrick Eobertson, writer there. Notary, John Cargill,
lawful first-born son of Donald Cargill, notary in Kirktoun of Eattray, of Dunkeld
diocese. [2223, Box 56.
1753. 31st May 1616.] Instrument narrating that on the date hereof William
Speir, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement belonging formerly to the
late John Balerno, afterwards to Sir John Touris of Inverleith, great-great-grandfather
('abavi') of the late John Touris, and now to the latter's son and heir, Sir George
Toures of Garmilton, etc., which tenement lay under the wall of the Castle on the
south side of the High Street of Edinburgh, and is bounded by the lands of the late
Eobert Anderson, dyer, and of the late John Buchan ; also on the south by the
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'Cemiterium olim Fratrum minorum dicti burgi, vocatum the Buriall yaird,' and
there, in presence of said bailie, the said tenement was resigned by George Bane,
merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth or Bessie Fynnlesoun, his spouse, in
favour of James Fayrer, meal-dealer, in terms of an agreement with him and his
spouse, Margaret TurnbuU, now deceased. Upon which sasine was given by the bailie
on 31st May 1616. AVitnesses, Alexander Makcartnay, servitor to Alexander Guthrie,
common clerk, James Mitchell, minister at Stow, James Bannatyne, merchant, Thomas
Fairholme, meal-dealer, and John Kerse, serjeant. Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, notary.
[472, Box 14.
1754. 31st May 1616.] Instrument referring to the same property narrating that
on the above date James Fayrer, in terms of a contract matrimonial (dated 25th
January 1616) betwixt him and James Fairholme, meal-dealer, dweller in Polcatsleif, as
taking burden for his daughter, Helena Fairholme, now spouse to James Fayrer,
resigned the same tenement, referred to in preceding writ (the occupiers of the various
parts, as described, being AVilliam Baird, stabler, Hemy Girdwood, Katherine Corsbie,
widow, James Aliesoun, tailor, and James Gordoun), in favour of himself and Helena,
his spouse, in liferent and their heirs. On which sasine was given 31st May 1616.
Same notary and witnesses as in preceding writ. [473, Box 14.
1755. 28th August 1616.] Charter of Novodamus under the great seal by King
James the Sixth, regranting to Herbert Maxwell of Kirkconnell, son and heir of the
late John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, the whole lands of Kirkconnell, salmon-fishings in
the Nith, etc., as described, in the lordship of Galloway and stewartry of Kirkcudbright :
To be held feu-farm for a reddendo of £40 Scots and 20s. of augmentation. Edinburgh,
28th August 1616. Registrum, Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1515. [243, Box 8.
1756. 29th August 1616.] Letters by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St.
Andrews, intimating to the creditors and debtors of the late James Ralstoun, citizen of
Edinburgh, lately deceased, that he had confirmed Margaret Tailzefeir, widow, and
Margaret and Mariam Ralstoun, lawful daughters of the deceased, as administrators
of all his goods and chattels, they being sworn to exhibit an inventory thereof before
8th November 1616. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th August 1616, and signed by the arch
bishop and by John Arthour and Alexander Henryson, commissaries. [2930, Box 77.
1757. 19th September 1616.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting to Sir
Robert Gordon of Lochinvar, knight, and John Murray of Lochmaben, the lands
of Dryburgh Little, Drumjarg, CruephiUane, Cruecraig, Blarony, Mekill Drvburgh,
Chapmantoun, Blakerne, Cruemenzie, Culnatrie, Mill of Crossmichael, Garrantoun, and
Blakpark, all lying in the barony of Crossmichael and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the
lands of Staikfurds, Newtoun, Carrauchtie, etc., in the barony of Drumsleit and stewartry
foresaid ; the said lands to be united into one barony called Mekill Dryburgh and
possessed by the said Sir Eobert Gordon and John Murray, equally between them, for
payment of 100 merks Scots yearly : AVlnch lands were part of the patrimony of the
monastery of Lincluden and had been resigned by AVilliam Douglas of Drumlanrig,
provost of Lincluden College, in favour of the grantees. Portion of seal attached. At
JLheobalds, 19th September 1616. Regisfrum Macjni Sigilli, vol. vii No 1526 T843
Box 24. L '
1758. 25th September 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept

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[of date 28th August 1616] in favour of Herbert Maxwell, in the lands of Kirk
connell. [Cf. No. 1755 supra.] Sasine given by Matthew Hairstanis of Craigis, as
Stewart in that part, on the ground of the lands, the pavement of the mill, the water
and sand of River Nith, 25th September 1616. AA7itnesses, John and James Maxwell,
brothers-german of Herbert, Lues AVardan, his servitor, Thomas AA7richt and James
Hendersoun in Kirkconnell. Henry Maxwell, notary public. [244, Box 8.
1759. 25th November 1616.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Hepburne of
Newmyllis, superior, for infefting Alexander Setoun, as nearest and lawful heir of
Alexander Setoun, burgess of Haddington, in four and a half acres in the territory of
the town or village of Nungait, near the said burgh, one and a half acres lying near the
walkmyln or the ' Newmylles,' on the east side of the field ' Croceflat,' and otherwise
as described in charter of 28th June 1561, No. 726 supra, the later owners of the lands
being the granter, John Johnstoun alias Mylles, AVilliam Merser's heirs, now William
Arnot, the heirs of Archibald Bald, David Forrest, Henry Cockburne's heirs, and Adam
Nicolson : To be held in feu of the granter, as in the charter by his father, the late
Patrick Hepburne of Newmylles, to the late Alexander Setoun. Dated at Haddington,
25th November 1616. AVitnesses, Sir AVilliam Setoun of Kylesmur, knight, Patrick
Broun, John Sydserf, burgesses, Haddington, and James Gray, notary public. Seal
attached — on a chevron two lions counter-combatant, pulling at a rose ; a martlet (?) in
base. Legend imperfect. [682, Box 20.
1760. 3rd January 1617.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Nisbet of Grene
holme, as superior, in terms of a charter by himself following on the resignation of
David Broun, son and heir of the late Thomas Broun, merchant, citizen of Glasgow,
with consent of his curators, in favour of James Broun in Newmylne, his heirs, etc.,
gave sasine with his own hands to the said James Broun of the half-merk land and
fulling-mill, described of date 27th December 1590, No. 1210 supra. Done 3rd January
1617. Robert Broun in Kilmernok, Andrew Lockhart in Newmylnis, James Broun and
David Broun there, George Campbell, fuller, and John Broun there, witnesses. Charles
Hall, notary. [3256, Box 86.
1761. 16th January 1617.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Tyrie,
baker, burgess of Dysart, and Barbara Walker, his spouse, of a quarter of an acre
of land in Mechelstoun, having the Mechelstoun muir on the north, and the adjoining
proprietors being Adam Baverage, George Hamilton of Blackburn, and George Gay, in
the parish of Dysart and shire of Fife ; proceeding on a precept (directed to Robert
Kay, one of the bailies of Dysart) in a charter of date 18th November 1616, by David
Symson, elder of Smetoun, from whom the land is to be held feu-farm for 20d. Scots
yearly. Sasine given 16th January 1617. Witnesses, Alexander Symsoun, James
Clerk, David Spens, James Swyne, mealmen, and David Geddie, baker, all burgesses
of Dysart. Mr. William Kingorne, notary public. [422, Box 12.
1762. 2nd April 1617.] Tack or Lease by Mr. Peter Hewat, commendator of the
abbey of Croce-regall, letting to James Kennedy of Culzeane, for the space of two
liferents and two nineteen years, as described, the teindsheaves of the lands of Gase,
Over Grummet, Barscob and Sklentoch, and of Shankistoun (except what is let to
William Mure, younger of Shankistoun), the Bishopslands, and Dallilachane, all in the
parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick, Ayrshire, at a yearly rent of 13s. 4d. for each
merkland. At Edinburgh, 2nd April 1617. Witnesses, David Makgill of Cranstoun-

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ridded, and others. Signed by commendator, but seal of abbey torn away. It is said
to be appended ' in supplement of the consent of the convent thairof, quha ar all now
deceist.' [1980, Box 51.
1763. 13th May 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
(dated at Culross, 12th May 1617) between George Bruce of Carnock, on one part, and
Adam Stobie, portioner of Luscour, and Thomas Hutton, portioner there, on the other
part, by which they alienate to the said George Bruce the ' haill lyme stanis and
craigis of lyme,' as well under as above the earth, within the lands and bounds of the
west side of Wester Luscour, or in any part of the same, in the regality of Dunfermline.
Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, provost of Dunfermline, 13th May 1617. "Wit
nesses, Mr. John Row, minister of Carnock, James Gibbone there, Nicolas AVardlaw,
portioner of Luscour, and John Lyndsay in Carnok. Robert Forrett, of Dunblane
diocese, notary public. [1906, Box 49.
1764. 15th May 1617.] Charter by Stephen Hamylton in Borroustounes, here
ditary feu-farmer of the subjects disponed, in terms of a contract of sale, dated at
Linlithgow, 28th July 1616, granting to James Falconer in Over Kynneill and
Katherine Rob, his spouse, their heirs, etc., that piece of waste land, part of the west
common near the west end of the town of Borroustounes, seventy-two feet in length
and breadth, lying in the midst of the bank of the granter's portion of the common,
between the remainder of the West Common on east and west, that great gray stone
in said bank and the remainder of the upper bank on south, and the sea on north : To
be held in feu-farm of the granter, as in his original charter from James, Marquis of
Hamilton, etc. Reddendo, £3, 12s. Scots feu-farm. Dated at Borrowstounes, 15th
May 1617. Witnesses, Duncan Hamilton, the granter's father, in Borroustounes,
Thomas Paterson there, Alexander Eobertson, smith there, and others, with Patrick
Maine, notary. Agnes Paterson, the granter's spouse, signs in consent. Seal attached,
not very legible. [673, Box 20.
1765. 28th May 1617.] Eetour of Inquest made before Sir James Eichardson of
Smetoun and David Preston of Quhythill, bailies-depute of the regality of Musselburgh,
by Sir Thomas Otterburne of Eeidhall, Mr. Robert Fawside of that Ilk, George Faw
side of Cowthrople, Mr. John Edmeistoun of Natoun, Mr. Patrick Edmeistoun in
Wolmet, Adam AATauchope of Caikmure, John Achesone, AVilliam Merstoun, Robert
Douglas, Thomas Foirman and Eobert AVernour, portioners of Inneresk, John Hill ' de
eodem,' David Edmeistoun, bailie of Edmeistoun, George Anderson, younger, portioner
of Monktounhall, and Henry Douglas there, who on oath declared that James Eig of
Carberry was heir [general] of his father, the late Mr. Mungo Eig of Carberry. Mussel
burgh, 28th May 1617. Eight seals attached, none of them very legible. [1745, Box 45.
1766. 28th June 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Dunfermline, 29th April 1617, by Eobert Stanehous, portioner of Maistertoun
with consent of his father, Thomas Stanehous, in favour of his spouse, Isobella Cun
ningham, second lawful daughter of Eobert Cunningham, during her lifetime of an
annualrent of ten bolls victual from that eighth part of the lands of Maistertown held
by Eobert, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife Sasine Wen
28th June 1617. Witnesses, inter alios, to charter, Mr. David Kinghorn, notary* and
John Kinghorn, his brother-german. Witnesses to sasine, David Dewar of Nether
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David, his son and heir-apparent, Henry AValwod of Northwaird, and John Kinghorn,
son of James Kinghorn, the notary who writes the instrument. [1967, Box 50.
1767. 28th June 1617.] Extract Act of the Parliament held at Edinburgh, 28th
June 1617, narrating that as it is understood that the foundation, ancient evidents, and
records of the Bishoprick of the Isles have long been obscure, and no memory remains
as to the dignities of the see and the members of the chapter, the king and three estates
ordain the parson of Sorbie in Terie, who is also vicar of Icolmekill, to be dean, the
parson of Rothesay, sub-dean, the parson of Kilmorie in Arrane, the parson of Cumrie,
the parson of Killenow in Hay, and the parson of Killean in Torsay in Mull, to be each
a prebendary, and the whole to form the chapter of said see, Cf. Acts of ParUament
of Scotland, vol. iv. p. 554. [1691, Box 43.
1768. 30th June 1617.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Robert Blunt,
designed in No. 1732 sup-a, of the lands named in next writ, in favour of John
Kennedy. Done in the lodging (' diuersorium ') of the archbishop on the south side
of the High Street of Edinburgh, 30th June 1617. The son of the archbishop and Mr.
James Law, his servant, witnesses. Notary, Mr. William Yule. [3035, Box 80.
1769. 30th June 1617.] Charter by James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, granting
to John Kennedy, younger, of Blairquhan, the 3s. 4d. lands called in the old rental
the 3s. 4d. lands of Carrik, now called the 50s. lands of Bishopland in Carrick, occupied
by Thomas M'Murtrie, elder, and Thomas and John M'Murtrie, his sons, lying in the
parish of Stratoun, bailiary of Carrick and shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to
Robert Blunt, servitor of John [Spottiswood], now archbishop of St. Andrews [cf. No.
1732 supa], were resigned by him, as in preceding writ, and are now, with clause of
novodamus, granted to the said John Kennedy : To be held of the granter and his
successors in feu-farm for £6, 13s. 4d. yearly. Precept directed to Thomas M'Connoull
in Fardine or John M'Neillie of Acharne, as bailies, for infeftment. Dated at ,
1617. Signed, 'Ja. Glasgow.' Witnesses, Josias Stewart of Bonnytoun, and
Mr. James Law, son of the granter, [Indorsed are memoranda (1) of a sasine given by
Thomas M'Connoull on 23rd July 1617, and (2) of a sasine given by John M'Neillie on
3rd March 1618.] [3036, Box 80.
1770. 26th August 1617.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine in favour of
John Gilgour, formerly servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope, advocate, of a tenement of land
in the burgh of Haddington, on the south side of the street called ' Strumpet Streit,'
between the tenement formerly of the late John AVilsoun, now of Hector Campbell,
and the tenement of the late John Gilzeam, now of AVilliam Vallance's heirs, on east,
the tenement of the late John Douglas on south, the tenement of the late John Grein-
law or of Thomas Broun, now of Gilbert Edingtoun, on north ; which tenement was
duly resigned by James Cokburne, baker, burgess of Haddington, as procurator for
Robert Wilkie, baker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Baillie, his spouse, reserving
a liferent right to Margaret Buikles, relict of the late Robert Baillie, burgess of Had
dington. Sasine given by Henry Cokburne, provost of Haddington, 26th August 1617.
AVitnesses, John Hog, baker, Mr. Patrick Lyle, burgesses of said burgh, Alexander
Wallace and Barnard Broun, Serjeants there. Notary, James Gray, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2558, Box 66.
1771. 1st October 1617.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, etc., con-

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veying the same subjects as in No. 1525 supra in favour of James Raa, merchant and
burgess of Edinburgh, and Isabella Davidson, his spouse, which subjects had been
resigned by George Davidson, with consent of Margaret Corsbie, his spouse. Dated
at Edinburgh, 1st October 1617. AA7itnesses, Mr. Robert AA7ardlaw, son of the late Mr.
James AA7ardlaw, advocate, Thomas Young in the Craig of Innerleith, George Mak,
writer in Edinburgh, and others. [861, Box 24.
1772. 1st October 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine
in the above charter. Sasine given by Thomas Lawrie in Poketsleiff outside the AA7est
Port, 1st October, and recorded in the particular register, 26th November 1617. Wit
nesses, John Manvell, serjeant of the barony of Inverleith, John Lowrie, portioner of
Hierigis, Mr. James Reid, regent in the College of Edinburgh, and AVilliam Adamson,
servitor to the notary, George Mak, of St. Andrews diocese. [391, Box 11.
1773. 10th October 1617.] Extract made on 15th November 1628 in presence
of Thomas Corsbie, one of the bailies of Dunbar, at the request of AAllliam Smyth in
Belheavin, burgess of said burgh, from the court books of the burgh of Dunbar, of a
disposition and resignation by AVilliam Lauder, elder, burgess of said burgh, in favour
of Charles Ferguson, burgess there, and Alison Sanderson, his spouse, of a
tenement of land with houses, and built upon a portion of common ground of the
burgh acquired by the late Moreis Lauder, the granter's father, lying in Belhaven, on
the north of the monk's croft, having that croft on the south and the common road on
the north, and otherwise bounded as described, Robert Hector, Robert Symsone, miller,
and John Young, being neighbouring owners : To be held feu for four merks Scots
yearly, and the services of one man for twelve clays in harvest. Dated at Dunbar,
10th October 1617. AAdtnesses, John Mure, bailie of Dunbar, AATilliam Lauder,
the granter's son, and others. Extracted by George Purves, clerk of the burgh.
[965, Box 26.
1774. 10th October 1617.] Investment of Sasine in favour of Charles Ferguson
and his spouse, narrating a resignation of an annualrent of four merks from the
tenement named in preceding writ under a disposition by AA7illiam Lauder and
Margaret Home, his spouse. Sasine given by John Mure, one of the bailies of the
burgh, 10th October 1617. AATitnesses, Gavin Faside, brother-german of Laird Fasyde,
Laurence Symesone of Craighous, AVilliam Kellie, elder, burgess of Dunbar, and
Thomas Skelding, officer. George Purves, notary public. [966, Box 26.
1775. Hth October 1617.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of the same
tenement in favour of AVilliam Smyth, weaver in Dunbar, and Alison Bog, his
spouse, on the resignation of Charles Ferguson and his spouse. Sasine given by
John Mure, bailie, 11th October 1017. AVitnesses, James Swann, George Fergusson,
burgesses, AVilliam Nisbit in Broxisburne, Alexander Broun in Standerts, and Thomas
Skelding. George Purves, notary. [967, Box 26.
1776. 14th October 1617.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Gunsgreen and
Cristina Clapperton, his spouse, alienating to David Gresone in Rickelside of Colding
ham and Alison Gray, his spouse, two acres of arable land, one lying in that field
called the ' Meirslaw,' bounded as described, and the other in the ' Burnelaw brae,' on
the north side of Rickelside burn, in the territory of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Dated
and signed at Gunsgreen, 14th October 1617. AVitnesses, Robert Brounfield, younger

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of Todrig. AVilliam Dalzell, notary, and John Trynsche, officer, both in Eyemouth,
and John Dewar, notary in Duns, writer of deed. [1140, Box 30.
1777. 14th October 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 14th October 1617, by George Home in Rickelsyde as bailie,
Alexander, son of said George, and John AVod, son of David Wod, in Ayton, being
witnesses. John Dewar, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [988, Box 27.
1778. 20th October 1617.] Instrument narrating that James Ainslie, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, cognosced and entered George Davidson, stationer, as son and
heir of the late Thomas Davidson, to the subjects narrated in No. 1373 supa, of date
5th May 1599, in warrandice as there described. Done 20th October 1617, Patrick
Davidson, merchant, acting in name of the said George. Witnesses, David Mairche,
meal-dealer, Robert Johnstoun, Thomas Quhyt, Robert Gibson, and John Kerse,
sergeants of burgh. Notary, Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk. [2927, Box 77.
1779. 24th October 1617.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a charter and precept
dated 17th October 1617, by Andrew Morisoun, in the canonry of Ross, granting to
Andrew Monro of Cullinald the house called the Girnel of Nig, lying on the south
side of the cemetery of the church of Nig, in the diocese of Ross and shire of Inver
ness. Sasine given 24th, and recorded in the particular register, 26th October 1617.
Mr. George Monro, younger, chancellor of Eoss, Thomas Kynnaird, bailie of said
canonry. Witnesses to sasine, Mr. George Corbatt, minister at Nig, Donald Gibsone,
portioner of Pitcalzean, Alexander Morisoun in Nig, and George Troyles, servitor to
the notary, AATilliam Lauder, of St. Andrews diocese. [1803, Box 46.
' 1780. 21st November 1617.] Acknowledgment by Mr. John Layng, minister of
the kirk of Grenok, of the sum of 700 merks received from James Schaw of Grenok,
in return for which the granter discharges an annualrent of £46, 13s. 4d. over the
lands of Ingliston, in the barony and sheriffdom of Renfrew. At Greenok kirk, 21st
November 1617. Eegistered at Glasgow, 6th January 1618. Witnesses, Mr. Eobert
Schaw, son lawful to said James, AVilliam Schaw, son lawful to Eobert Schaw of
Bargarran, Mr. James Layng, son to the granter, and Eobert Luiff [Love], son lawful
to Johne Luiff, at the burne of Fynnart. [1733, Box 45.
1781. 8th December 1617.] Charter by Gilbert Baird, fiar of Kilquhenze, granting
to James Kennedy of Culzean the two-merk lands of Dalcoppok and others, as
described of date 7th October 1585, No. 1105 supra, in the parish of Mayboill and
sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter in feu-farm for a yearly duty of fifty
merks Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 8th December 1617. AAltnesses, Gilbert Eoss of
Millanclerdale, John Muir in AA7odland, Hugh Crawford, younger, of Auchinwy,
Thomas Coutts, W.S., and John M'llwraith, his servitor, writer of deed. [3002, Box 79.
1782. Hth December. 1617.] Charter under the great seal by King James the
Sixth, granting and confirming to Sir John Scrymgeour of Dudhope, knight, con
stable of Dundie, his heirs-male bearing the surname and arms of Scrymgeour, and his
assignees, the lands and barony of Dundie [cf. No. 1663 supra, 24th October 1612],
containing particularly the lands of Dudope, as well the third as the two-thirds of
the same, with tower, the lands of Castlehill with mill, the office of constable of Dundie,
the 'coltsilwer,' and all the customs of the chief fair of Dundie, the lands of Hendestoun,

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SiUiesait, and Eddertne, with mill, the lands and barony of Newtibber, comprehending
the towns and lands of Cowstoune, Dauidstoune, and Pitnepie, mill and mill lands of
MylnehoU, with houses, etc., the lands of Ballunye with mill, the lands called the acres
at Eistferrie, the lands of Baltrune and Baldavie, the lands of Lumelathen and Crago,
all lying within the sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of Hilfeild, South bordland, and
Murisfeild [or Mariefeild of], Innerkething, with water and windmills there, lying in
the sheriffdom of Fife ; the lands of North Bello, South Bello, Kinguiddie, Plewland,
Oxingaittis of land of Raitt, Quiltis, Katermyling, eight merk lands of Edenkipe, lying
in the lordship of Balquhidder, in the sheriffdom of Perth ; the lands of Sonahard, and
mill thereof, in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen, with all castles, towers, mills, woods, etc,
etc., advocation and patronage of churches of said lands ; the lands and barony of
Glaster, with services of tenants and freeholders, advocation of churches, etc., in the
sheriffdom of Argyle ; also the advocation and patronage of the church and rectory of
Dundie, and the teindsheaves in that parish in the said sheriffdom of Forfar ; which
lands and baronies belonged to the said Sir John Scrymgeour, and were resigned by
him in person, and the lands and barony of Newtibber, as above, were resigned by
Robert Forrester of Cowstoune and John Forrester, fiar thereof, his procurators, as the
said third part of Dudhope, and of the ' coltsilver ' and custom, were resigned by
Andrew Lord Gray in favour of Sir John Scrymgeour : Moreover, the king under
standing that the said whole lands and others were incorporated in one free barony in
a charter of entail to the late Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope, knight, his heirs-
male, etc., of new erects and incorporates the said whole lands into one barony to be
called the barony of Dundie, declaring the manor-place of Dudhope to be the principal
messuage, a sasine taken there to be sufficient for the whole lands : To be held in free
barony for the services used and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 11th December 1617.
See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1731. [2826, Box 74.
1783. Hth December 1617.] Precept under the quarter seal for infefting the said
Sir John Scrimgeour in the above lands. Edinburgh, 11th December 1617. Part of
seal attached. [2827, Box 74.
1784. 16th December 1617.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Douglas of
Nether Crawmynnd, macer, procurator for Gilbert Broun of Largis, resigned in the
hands of the Lords of Secret Council the 40s. lands of Kinhervy and Clokloye in the
barony of Lochkindeloch, and salmon-fishing on the Nith, within the bounds narrated
in No. 1643 supra, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, in favour of Mr. John Hay.
Done in the Laigh Council House, Edinburgh, 16th December 1617. AA7itnesses, James
Prymrois, clerk to the privy council, Mr. James Routh [or Raith] of Milnehillis, servant
to the Lord Chancellor, Air. AA7illiam Broun, clerk to the treasury, Archibald and
James Douglas, macers. Notary, Mr. Francis Hay, of St. Andrews diocese. [1168,
Box 31.
1785. 16th December 1617.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
granting to John Kennedy, younger of Blairquhan, and Marie Stewart, his spouse,
and the longer liver of them in conjunct fee, the lands and baronies specified in the
charter, viz., Remistoun, with tower, etc., containing Lochtoun and other lands named,
in the parishes of Sorbie, Glasserton, Kirkcowan, and Kirkmaiden, in the shire of
AVigton ; the land and barony of Myertown, as described, also in the shire of Wigton ;
the four-merk land of Blairquhan and others named, in the earldom of Carrick and
shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to John Kennedy, elder, of Blairquhan, father of

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John Kennedy, and were, with consent of Dame Margaret Keith, his mother, resigned
in 1615 [on 7th June 1615] : To be held in fee, heritage, and free barony of the Prince
of Scotland, for use and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th December 1617. Registrum
vol. vii. No. 1738. [551, Box 16.

1786. 16th December 1617.] Precept of Sasine by King James the Sixth for infeft
ing John Kennedy, younger, of Blairquhan, and Marie Stewart, his spouse, in the above
lands and barony. Precept dated at Edinburgh, 16th December 1617. [1840, Box 47.
1787. 20th December 1617.] Charter of apprising by John, Earl of Mar, etc. etc.,
superior, granting of new to Thomas Ewing, portioner of Southfield, the lands of
Powhouse [cf. No. 1680 supra], apprised from David Balfour of Powhouse, son and heir
of the late David Balfour of Powhouse : To be held feu for thirty-four merks yearly.
At Holyroodhouse, 20th December 1617. Witnesses, Adam Scheild, John Riddoch,
Robert Cunynghame, John AA7illiamson, sheriff and burgh clerk of Stirling (whose son
James writes the deed) — all servitors of the earl, and John Pook, resident in Edinburgh.
Signed. Seal attached, broken. [1464, Box 38.
1788. 30th December 1617.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Kennedy
of Culzeane, following on a precept in charter of 8th December 1617, No. 1781 supa,
by Gilbert Baird, fiar of Kilquhinze, for infefting the grantee in the 10s. lands of
Dallthomie and other lands named, in the parish of Maybole and shire of Ayr. Sasine
given by John Mure of AA7odland, as bailie, at the tower of Kilquhinzie, 29th, and
recorded at Irvine, 30th December 1617. Witnesses, William M'Cadam in Auld-
cragoche, Mr. James Kennedy, son of Alexander Kennedy in Dalliarvak, and others.
Gilbert Ros, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [554, Box 16.
1789. 10th January 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, of date 8th January 1618, and directed to Symon Ramsay, dweller in Edinburgh,
as bailie, by Thomas Thomson of Dudingstoun, proprietor of the subjects, with consent
of his curators, for infefting Patrick AValker in Caldercruikis in an annualrent of
100 merks to be uplifted from the half lands of Wester Dudingstoun, with the mill,
mill lands, etc., within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as nearest and lawful heir of
Agnes Anderson, who was wife of the late John Matheson, elder, portioner of Bruchtoun,
and daughter of the brother of the grandmother of said Patrick. Witnesses to precept,
Thomas Urquhart, servitor of Mr. Alexander Morisoun, advocate, and George Mathisone,
merchant, residing in Edinburgh. Sasine given to the said George Mathisone, as
attorney for the grantee, on 10th, and recorded 12th January 1618. Witnesses, James
Monteith, servitor to Thomas, Lord Binning, and Thomas Kae, residing in Edinburgh.
John Ker, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [385, Box 11.
1790. 18th January 1618.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Kinhervy and
others, as in No. 1781 supra, in favour of Mr. John Hay, following on a crown precept
dated 16th December 1617. Sasine given by John Paterson in Kinhervie 18th January,
and recorded in the general register 5th March, 1618. AA7itnesses, Thomas Paterson
in Auchingray, Richard Murray in Abbey, Simon Johnston in Kinhervie, John
Garmorie in Nunbellie, and Robert Paterson, brother of said John. Notary, John
Newall, of Glasgow diocese. [1169, Box 31.
1791. 19th January 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
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charter, dated at Holyrood, 20th December 1617, No. 1787 supra, by John, Earl of Mar,
for infefting Thomas Ewing, portioner of Southfield, in the lands of Powhouse. Sasine
given by James Forrester of Logye, as bailie, 19th January, and recorded at Stirling,
1st February 1618. Witnesses, JTohn Cowane, son of the late Andrew Cowane, mer
chant, burgess of Stirling, Robert Ewing in Powhous, Thomas Campble, miller, at
Craigmylne. John Williamson, notary public. [1928, Box 49.
1792. 27th January 1618.] Precept of Clare Constat by John Kennedy, younger,
of Blairquhan, for infefting Thomas Davidson, now of Pennyglen, son of the late
John Davidson of Pennyglen, as heir of his father, in the lands of Shankstoun, com
prehending Carnochquhen, AA7hitehill, Keirhill, Carnsallach, Shankstoun, and Carskeoch,
with the coal-heuch of Carnsallach — all in the parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr ; held of the granter in blench-farm. Written by Gilbert Ros,
provost of Maybole, and dated at Blairquhan, 27th January 1618. Witnesses, John
Kennedy of Crochba, Hector Kennedy in Craig, AA7illiam Bryan, notary public, and
Thomas M'Blane, notary. [2604, Box 67.
1793. 4th February 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
crown, dated 16th December 1617, and directed to Robert Campbell in Milntoun, for
infefting John Kennedy, junior, of Blairquhan, and Marie Stewart, his spouse, in
the lands and barony of Eemistoun, and other lands particularly named, all which
had been resigned to the crown by John Kennedy, senior, father of the grantee, and
which had been united into one barony, the barony of Blairquhan. Sasine given at the
Castle of Blairquhan, 15th January, and recorded in the general register, 4th February
1618. AVitnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister of Straitoun, Hector Fergussoun of
Letterpine, Thomas Murchie in Tormitchell, David Kennedy in Carroway, and AATilliam
M'Phedreis in Luiffistoun. Thomas M'Blane, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[386, Box 11.
1794. 10th February 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by
King James the Sixth, dated 23rd January 1618, for infefting Josias Stewart of
Bonytown in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, comprehending the lands particularly
described, erected into said barony. Done at the Castle of Blairquhan, 10th February
1618. AVitnesses, David Kennedy in Carroway, Thomas Tod in Barganie, WUliam
M'Fadzean in Dellongfurd, and Martin M'Clure in Lindsaytoun. Thomas M'Blane,
of Glasgow diocese, notary public. Eecorded in the General Eegister of Sasines, 5th
March, same year. [184, Box 7.
1795. 12th March 1618.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Ainslie, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that nether or lower building formerly belonging
to James Cant, son of the late Thomas Cant of St. Giles' Grange, lying in the burgh on
the south side of the High Street at the end of the close called Cant's Close, between
the lands of the late John Henderson, called 'Laird Souter,' on the east, the Cowgate
on the south, the lands of James AA7ardlaw on the west, and the house of the late
Thomas Cant, some time occupied by the late John Forsyth, writer, on the north; and
there Peter Somervell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, produced a decree of the
lords of council dated 10th March 1618, for infefting him in the said house, apprised
at his instance from Thomas Somervell, as heir of his father, the late James Somervell,
in terms of which the bailie gave sasine on 12th March 1618. Witnesses, James Heriot,
dyer, Alexander Makcaitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk James

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Nisbett and John Fiddes, Serjeants of said burgh, and William Liddell, ironsmith.
Notary, Mr". John Hay, depute burgh-clerk. Indorsed is a memorandum, dated 10th
April 1628, referring to a Patrick Somervell, son of Peter. [2972, Box 78.
1796. 31st March 1618.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
granting to Robert Nisbet, younger, grandson and heir-apparent of Robert Nisbet,
elder, his grandfather, and to Rachael Nisbet, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their
heirs, etc., the lands of the half barony of Dalzell, called Dalzell Nisbet, with manor,
etc., in the barony of Dalzell and shire of Lanark, the said lands having been resigned
by the elder Nisbet ; reserving to Margaret Dalzell, mother of the younger Nisbet, her
liferent right of the lands called the 'Burnesyde,' or Nether Mains, and the two-merk
lands of Brumelands, with the equal half of the mill called ' Moderweill Mylne,' mill
lands and multures, with the lands of Parkheid and Todholeburn; also reserving to
Robert Nisbet, elder, his liferent of Parkheid and Todholeburn and the other lands of
said half barony, for his life only ; the lands to be held for services due and wont. At
Edinburgh, 31st March 1618. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1810. [2690,
Box 69.
1797. 31st March 1618.] Precept for infefting the grantees in terms of the pre
ceding charter. Edinburgh, 31st March 1618. Fragment of quarter seal attached.
[2691, Box 69.
1798. 7th April 1618.] Charter by David Neilson of Barnecailzie granting the
lands of Barnecailzie and Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham, stewartry
of Kirkcudbright [No. 1738 sup-a], to John Neilson, his son and heir, on the latter's
marriage with Isobella M'Clune, daughter of John M'Clune in the Bar of Spottis;
reserving to himself and his spouse, Grissel Grierson, their liferents of the whole and
of the 40d. land of Garholm, part of Lairdlauch. At Barnekailzie, 7th April 1618.
John Corsan, provost of Dumfries, Thomas Leweris in Lairdlauch, and others, witnesses.
[809, Box 23.
1799. 7th April 1618.] Charter by David Neilson of Barnekailzie, and John
Neilson, his son and heir-apparent, in terms of a marriage contract between them on
one part, and John Makclune in the Bar of Spottis, for himself and his daughter
Isobella, and Isabella Makclune for herself, on the other part, granting to Isabella in
liferent the third part of the one-merk land of Barnekailzie and of the two-merk land
of Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
and that in contentation of her terce and conjunct fee. To be held blench for one penny
Scots. At Barnkailzie, 7th April 1618. Witnesses, John Corsan, provost of Dumfries,
John Henderson in Lairdlauch, Thomas Leweris there, and Edward Neilson in Barne
kailzie. Robert Phillop and Robert Johnston sign as notaries. [1477, Box 38.
1800. 7th April 1618.] Charter by David Neilson of Barnekailzie, in terms of the
marriage contract referred to in previous writ, granting to the said John Neilson the
lands of Barnekailzie and others in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, reserving the granter's liferent. At Barnekailzie, 7th 'Vpril 1618. Same
witnesses as in previous writ. [1523, Box 39.
1801. 7th April 1618.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above charter.
Sasine given 7th April, and recorded at Dumfries, 11th April 1618. Same witnesses as
in charter. Robert Phillop and George Johnstone, notaries. [963, Box 26.

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1802. 7th April 1618.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Barncailzie and
Lairdlauch, following on a charter and precept dated at Newmarket, 17th November
1615, No. 1738 supra, by John Murray of Lochmaben [afterwards Earl of Annandale]
in favour of David Neilson of Barncailzie. Sasine given by John Corsan, provost of
Dumfries, on 7th April 1618, and registered at Dumfries, 11th April. Present, besides
the provost, same witnesses as to the preceding writ. Robert Phillop and George
Johnston, notaries. [1292, Box 34.
1803. 7th April 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above charter,
No. 1799 supa. Sasine given to Isobella by the granters, with their own hands, 7th
April, and registered 11th April 1618. The witnesses and notaries are the same as in
the preceding writ. [1293, Box 34.
1804. 23rd April 1618.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, now styled of Logy,
almoner, with consent of the bedeswomen of the Hospital of St. Leonard, near the
lower town of Dunfermline, granting to Janet Kellok [not otherwise designed, but
see No. 1853 infra] an acre of arable land [boundaries not stated] belonging to the
hospital, presently occupied by the said Janet and Margaret Lugton, her sub-tenant : To
be held in feu-farm for two firlots malt or barley, two firlots oatmeal, a quarter peck of
wheat, a quarter peck ' grottis,' and 7^-d. in money, yearly feu-duty. At Dunfermline,
23rd April 1618. AA7itnesses, Patrick Trumbill, burgess of Dunfermline, AVilliam Cousing,
baker, Henry Douglas, merchant there, and Alexander Kingorne (writer of deed), son of
the notary. The names of seven bedeswomen are appended by James Kinghorne,
notary, being the same as those in charter of 9th November 1615, No. 1736 supa, except
Janet Wilsoun, the eighth, ' Helen Bairdye,' signing her own name. [2289, Box 58.
1805. 27th April 1618.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Gunisgrene, and
Christina Clapperton, his spouse, in terms of a contract, dated at Edinburgh and Gunis
grene, 14th March and 27th April 1618, made between them and Barbara Seytoun,
relict of the late John Clappertoun, for herself, and as tutrix for AAdlliam Clappertoun,
her son, granting to the said Barbara in liferent, and her son in fee, an annualrent of £80
Scots, from three husband-lands and a half and two cotlands, as in No. 1474 supa. At
Gunsgreen, 27th April 1618. Robert Lauder, son of the granter, Robert Lauder, writer
in Edinburgh, and others, witnesses. Endorsed on the writ is a confirmation by John
Stewart of Coldingham, with consent of his brother Francis. At Loudoun (or London),
16th June 1620. [1727, Box 45.
1806. 20th May 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery, dated 10th March 1618, by Anne of Denmark, Queen of King James the
Sixth, superior of the lands, for infefting James Rig of Carberry, as heir of his^ father,
the late Mr. Mungo Eig of Carberry, in the lands of Carberry, with tower, etc.,' in the
lordship of ' Mussilburgh schyre ' and regality of Dunfermline, held in feu-farm of the
queen for the feu-duties in the infeftment of the grantee's great-great-grandfather
('abavo'), Hew Eig, and his wife, the late Jonet Hopper [cf. No. 476 supa], viz., for
Carberry, £42 Scots of money, twelve bolls wheat, and forty capons ; and for the coal-
heughs, ten loads of all coals there to be found, yearly. Sasine given 20th May 1618,
by Sir James Eichardson of Smetoun, knight, as bailie of the lordship. AVitnesses,
James Eichardson, his eldest son, Hew Cowdoun in Carbarrie, and Andrew Calderwood,
burgess of Mussilburgh. John Cas, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. No docquet of
registration. [1009, Box 28.

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1807. 21st May 1618.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Livingstoun, advocate, in
terms of a contract between him and John Ballenden, son of the late Sir Lewis
Ballenden of AuchnouU, knight, on one part, and Alexander Dick, writer, and Agnes
Wilkie, his spouse, on the other part, granting to the said Alexander and Agnes, in
conjunct fee, and to Archibald Dick, their son, the half lands of Back and Fore
Spittals, in the regality of Broughton, shire of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots, and paying the feu-farms due to the superiors. Precept
of sasine directed to Thomas Borthuik, portioner of Grenelaw, as bailie. At Leith,
21st May 1618. AVitnesses, Paul Livingston, son of granter, Henry Makiesoun, burgess
of Edinburgh, Patrick Ferrie, servitor of granter, and John Paterson, notary public,
writer of deed. [1527, Box 39.
1808. 23rd June 1618.] Extract Decreet by the Commissioners of Parliament for
the plantation of kirks, prolonging, for certain reasons narrated at length, a tack given
to Robert Arbuthnot (deceased) of Little Fiddes, of the teinds of Little Fiddes in the
parish of ;Kinneff, dated 26th May 1589, and extending said tack in favour of Andrew
Arbuthnot of Little Fiddes, son of Robert, to the space of four nineteen years and
nineteen years further; he paying £6, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly to the minister of Kinneff,
and six merks to the titulars of the teinds. Edinburgh, 23rd June 1618. Extracted
from the books of Acts of Parliament by Mr. Alexander Gibson of Durie, clerk of
council, etc. [777, Box 22.
1809. 1st July 1618.] Original Minute or Draft-minute of finding of the Com
missioners of the Kirk as to Markinch church and parish. Present, the Bishop of
St. Andrews, the Laird of ' Boge ' [? Bogie], and Mr. James Seton for the Duke of
Lennox, heritor of the teinds. The Commissioners found that the church and the
modification of a stipend thereto were not within the compass of their commission,
as these were already provided by the erection of the Prior of St. Andrews to a
stipend of four bolls wheat, two chalders bear, two chalders one boll meal, two chalders
oats, four bolls wheat out of Lord Scone's pension, £80 money, with the vicarage duty,
which stipend is ordained to be the constant stipend, etc., adding twenty merks for
communion elements, etc. At Markinch, 1st July 1618. [1608, Box 41.
1810. 30th July 1618.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting of new to
William Cunninghame of Clonbeith and Sara Jowsie, his wife, their heirs, etc., the
lands of Buistoun, Buistounhead, Arnottisboddum, Newlands, those lands of Langmure,
presently occupied by John Langmure and Archibald Cuming, valued as a 33s. 4d. land,
and called the lands of Bruntholme, the town and lands of Kilmaurs, and the lands of
Jakishorne, presently occupied by John Thomson and John Armour, valued at a 6s.
land— all lying in the barony of Kilmaurs and sheriffdom of Ayr, formerly belonging
to William, Lord Kilmaurs, and Dame Janet Ker, his spouse, who with consent of
David Conyngham of Robertland resigned the same : To be held of the king and his
successors for the sum of sixteen pennies (' nummos ') in name of blench. Given under
the great seal at Edinburgh, 30th July 1618. [2979, Box 78.
1811. 30th July 1618.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal by King James
the Sixth directed to Gabriel Cunningham, lawful son of the late James Cunningham
of Eschinzairdis, as bailie, for infefting David Cunningham of Robertland, his heirs,
etc., in terms of a crown charter, in the lands of Coktreis, Gormelsyde, Carmelwood
and Carmelwoodhill, Bullsland and Bullslandhill, lands of Schaw, manor of Kilmaurs,
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Bathe and those lands of 'Jakischorne,' presently occupied by John Steill and Robert
Mure — all lying in the barony of Kilmaurs, resigned by William, lord of Kilmaurs, and
Dame Janet Ker, his wife, with consent of William Cunningham of Clonbeithe. Dated
at Edinburgh, 30th July 1618. [2503, Box 64.
1812. 19th September 1618.] Charter by Sir Alexander Strathauchin of Thornton,
knight, in terms of a contract between him and Mr. Alexander Keith of Over Dysert,
selling and alienating to Mr. Alexander an annualrent of 350 merks, payable from the
Mains of Thornton, Midmains, Hauchhead of Thornton, Burgartoun, and acres of Kin
cardine, in the parish of Fordoun and Aberluthnot, in the sheriffdom of Kincardine.
Dated at Brechin, 19th September 1618. Witnesses, Doctor Robert Strathauchin, John
Guthre of Lownan, Mr. James Wod in Cair, and John Norry, notary public. [2524,
Box 64.
1813. 19th September 1618.] Instrument recording the resignation made in the
hands of the superior, William [Coupar], bishop of Galloway and of the chapel royal,
Stirling, by John Gordon of Culzenoch, procurator for Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar,
knight, in favour of his eldest son and apparent heir, John Gordon, of the lands of Nether
Barcapill, Kirkconnell and Blackmark, Larmanocher, Beoch, Over Culquha and Brigend,
Nether Culquha, Ballanan, and others as in No. 772 supra ; also the Mains of Trungland
[sic], mills, etc., in the parish of Tungland, Kirkcudbright, and the office of bailie-depute
of the monastery of Tungland, and lands held as fee of that office [cf. No. 801 supa].
Done in the bishop's dwelling-house in the burgh of Canongate, 19th September 1618.
Witnesses, Andrew Coupar, writer, James Gibsoun and Mr. Joseph Cleland, servitors
to the bishop. Notary, John Gilmour, of Glasgow diocese. [1178, Box 31.
1814. 25th November 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter, No. 1812 supa, in favour of Mr. Alexander Keith, of the annualrent there
described. Sasine given on 25th November by Mr. James AATod in Cair, as bailie, to
Alexander Malwil in Petnamone, on behalf of grantee, and recorded in the general
register, 3rd December 1618. AVitnesses, John Hamptoune at the church of Conwethe,
John Jack in Stanriehauch, David Talzer, servitor of bailie, and John Jellie in
Murtoun. Notary, James Auchinleck, of Brechin diocese. [2525, Box 64.
1815. 1st January 1619.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Hugh Craufurd of
Crukitbank, in terms of a matrimonial contract between him and his eldest lawful son,
Robert Craufurd, on one part, and Katharine Kennedy, relict of the late Eobert Stewart
in Darnetagart, and Margaret Stewart, their lawful daughter, on the other part, dated
at Ochiltree, 3rd December 1618, gave sasine with his own hands of the 15s. lands
called Grenoktoun alias Crukitbank, presently occupied by John Eeid and John Eichart,
lying in the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr, to the said Eobert Crau
furd and Margaret Stewart, his promised spouse, Eobert Colvill in Lefnessok acting
on her behalf. Sasine given 1st January 1619. AVitnesses, the said John Eeid, James
Eeid, his son, John Fogo in Grenoktoun, Adam Beg in Duframe, and George Hude in
Darnetagart. Notary, George Murray, of Glasgow diocese. Entry of registration
illegible. [2608, Box 67.
1816. 18th March 1619.] Charter by William Schaw of Lathangy, hereditary
feu-farmer of the lands underwritten, with consent of his spouse, Euphamia Auchmoutie,
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their son, on one part, and Sir George Bruce of Carnok, knight, and Robert Bruce
of Blairhall, for themselves, and Isabella Bruce, younger daughter of the late Robert
Bruce of Blairhall, on the other part, granting to the said John the lands of Lathangy,
between the lands of Lochleven on south and west and the lands of Burly on east and
north, as described, with boat upon Lochleven, in the regality of Dunfermline and
shire of Fife (reserving liferents) : To be held of the superiors in feu-farm. Eeddendo,
£8, 13s. 4d. Scots of feu-duty, with 40s. yearly for the boat. At Lathangy, 18th March
1619. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas AA7ardlaw of Logy, James Schaw, the granter's brother-
german, and John AA7alwood, serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline, Alexander
Kingorne, son of James Kingorne, notary public, being writer of deed. [1646, Box 42.
1817. 18th March 1619.] Charter by the said John Schaw, with consent of his
father, granting to the said Isabella Bruce, his affianced spouse, the half of the lands
of Lathangy, in liferent. At Lathangy, 18th March 1619. Same witnesses as in
preceding writ. [1647, Box 42.
1818. Hth June 1619.] Charter by Andrew Wilson, liferenter, and Thomas
Wilson, his son, fiar of the mill and lands named, with consent of Marjory Currie,
spouse of said Andrew, for fulfilment of a contract between them on one part, and
AVilliam Cwninghame in Crocefuird, Janet Lugtoun, his spouse, and Isabella Cwning
hame, their daughter, on the other part, granting to the said IsabeUa, as future spouse
of the said Thomas Wilson, the liferent of a just and equal half of the lands of Walk-
mylne, with the west half of the houses of the same, and of the yard lying on the north
side of said houses, and the half of five acres of arable land acquired by Andrew Wilson
from Eobert Colvill of Cleisch [see of date 1st August 1614 supa], with the teind
sheaves thereof, lying in the lordship of Culross, in the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held
blench ; reserving their liferents to Andrew AVilson and Marjory Currie. Charter
written by Mr. James Prymerose, son of James Prymerose of Foddismill, and dated at
AA7alkmylne, 11th June 1619. Witnesses, Mr. James Prymerose and Gilbert Pryme
rose, sons of the said James Prymerose of Foddismill, James Currie in Crummie, Patrick
Greife (or Griue), butcher in Mirrihall, and John Lidded, tailor in Lymkills. James
Prymroiss, notary public, signs for Andrew Wilson and his wife. [3144, Box 82.
1819. 16th June 1619.] Precept from the chancery of King James the Sixth,
directed to William Cunningham, now of Caprinton, knight, son and heir of the late
William Cunningham of Caprinton, superior of the lands, requiring him to infeft James
Fullartoun of Crosbie, as heir retoured to his father, the late David Fullartoun of that
Ilk, in the lands of Eonhill and Brounlie, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom
of Ayr, in terms of former precepts which, as the writ narrates, had not been obeyed.
At Edinburgh, 16th June 1619. [2401, Box 61.
1820. 21st September 1619.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th September 1619, by James Arnot of Foulden, to
Walter Henryson of Easter Granton, of an annualrent of 600 merks from the barony
of Foulden, in the shire of Berwick. Sasine given 17th, and recorded in the general
register 21st September 1619. Witnesses, Mr. Oliver Colt, minister of Foulden, and
others. Mr. John Sydserff, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1889, Box 48.
1821. 6th October 1619.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating and con
firming a charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th September 1619, by James Arnot of Fulden,

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who in fulfilment of an obligation by his father, William Arnot of Colbrandspeth, grants
to Walter Henryson of Easter Grantoun an annualrent of 1600 merks over his barony
of Fowlden, in the shire of Berwick. Confirmation in due form dated at Edinburgh,
6th October 1619. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 2087. [1779, Box 46.
1822. 8th October 1619.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Lawder of Gunsgreine, in
fulfilment of a contract between himself and his eldest son, Robert Lawder, on one part,
and James Craw of Quhitfield and Elizabeth Craw, his daughter, on the other part,
granting to the said Robert Lawder and Elizabeth Craw, his future spouse, a two
part of three and a half husband-lands, cottages, etc., formerly occupied by the late
Alexander Home, in the Crocegait of Coldingham [No. 1474 supra], now by the granter,
and other lands as described, in the territory and barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick : To be held of Lord Home for a reddendo of 59s. Id. Scots in money, with
other dues. At Coldingham, 8th October 1619. Richard Home, brother-german of
Mr. Alexander Home, minister of Aytoun, a witness. Seal attached, defaced, but
apparently bearing a griffin. [432, Box 12.
1823. 12th October 1619.] Procuratory by Robert Dickson of Buchtrig, appoint
ing AA7illiam Douglas of Knightis Eig, advocate, procurator, for resigning in the hands
of his superior, Thomas, Earl of Melrose (afterwards of Haddington), the £5 land of
Pittilseuch, bounded as in No. 1490 sup-a, lying in the shire of Berwick, and that in
favour of Archibald Douglas of Tofts. Dated 12th October 1619. AVilliam Douglas,
Archibald's heir, and James Douglas, Archibald's brother, are witnesses. [647, Box 19.
1824. 19th November 1619.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands
of the Earl of Melrose, superior of the lands of Pittilseuch, by Mr. AA7illiam Douglas of
Knychtisrig, advocate, as procurator for Eobert Dickson of Buchtrig, in favour of
Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his heirs, etc. Done in the earl's lodging in the Cow
gate, Edinburgh, 19th November 1619. AA7itnesses, Sir Archibald Douglas of Spott,
knight, Alexander Home of Dedriggis,  Douglas, brother to the said Archibald
Douglas of Tofts, and Mr. James Lintoun, servitor of the earl. Thomas Couttis, clerk
of the diocese of St. Andrews, notary public. [1559, Box 40.
1825. 19th November 1619.] Charter by Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of Melros,
superior of the lands, granting to Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his heirs and assignees,
the whole £5 lands of Pittillseuch, lying and bounded as in No. 628 supra, ; resigned
in the earl's hands by Robert Dickson of Buchtrig : To be holden in feu-farm heritably
for a reddendo of £7, 5s. Scots, and three suits of court at Melrose yearly. Edinburgh,
1 9th November 1619. John Smyth, messenger in Dunce, and Thomas Eidpeth, younger^
of Crumrig, named in precept for infeftment. AA7itnesses, James Douglas, brother-
german of the said Archibald of Tofts, Mr. AVilliam Douglas of Knychtisrig, advocate,
Alexander Home of Dedriggs, Mr. James Lyntoun, the earl's servitor, and Thomas
Coutts, AA7.S., Edinburgh. Seal attached, much defaced. [158, Box 5.
1826. 10th February 1620.] Grant under the great seal of England by King
James the First, giving to John Strother, Esquire, son and heir of the deceased
Lancelot Strother, Esquire, the « livery e' or power of taking possession of his father's
estate. Westminster, 10th February [1620]. Portion of seal attached. [1405, Box 36.
1827. 23rd February 1620.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Sir

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Thomas Thomson of Duddingston, knight, of the teinds of the lands of Duddingston,
except of the kirk lands, presently possessed by the relict of the late John Ker, and
the redelivery of the same to him by the lords of exchequer. Edinburgh, 23rd Feb
ruary 1620. Witnesses, Mr. James Durhame of KynneiU, Mr. William Chalmers, writer
in Edinburgh, and others. Alexander Carmichaell, notary public. [1630, Box 42.
1828. 6th June 1620.] Precept of Clare Constat by Lady Anna Cunningham,
Marchioness of Hamilton, as commissioner for her husband, James, Marquis of Hamilton,
in his absence from the kingdom, for infefting Alexander Livingstone, now of AA7est-
quarter, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Robert Livingstone, in the
lands of AVestquarter, as described of date 27th October 1559, No. 707 supra. Dated
at Hamilton, 6th June 1620. Witnesses, John, Earl of Wigton, and James Fleming
of Boghall, his brother-german, Mr. James Baillie of Braidhirst, and Thomas AAllson
(writer of deed), servant of granter. Seal attached, defaced. [2792, Box 72.
1829. 15th June 1620.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay,
etc., confirming a charter, dated 5th April 1615, by Mr. Thomas Hope, advocate,
and John Hope, his eldest son, granting and selling to John Edmonstoun of that Ilk
and Anne Stirling, his spouse, in terms of a contract between the granters and the
said John Edmonstoun, with consent of Sir John Cockburn of Ormiston, justice-clerk,
Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, and Grissel Ros, his spouse, the town and lands of
Edmondstoun, called the Mains of Edmondstoun, also the lands of Cauldcottis, in the
regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh, as principal ; also the third part of the
lands of Niddrie Merschell, with one-third of the mill in special warrandice of the lands
of Cauldcottis : which lands, principal and warrandice, were mortgaged in 1612 by the
late Andrew Edmonstoun of that Ilk and the late Maria Gordon, his spouse, and their
son : To be held to the grantees, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, from the granters, of
Anna, Queen of Great Britain, etc., for a yearly reddendo of £5, 13s. 4d. Scots for the
lands of Edmondstoun; for Cauldcottis, £8, 8s. Scots, with twelve capons or twelve
pence for each capon, with three suits of court at Musselburgh ; and the third part of
Niddrie Merschell to be held of the king and his successors for the services due and
wont. Precept of sasine directed to Mr. Henry Kinross, advocate. Witnesses to
charter, Mr. Walter Ballantyne, Mr. Henry Kinross, Mr. James Carstairis, servant of
Mr. Thomas Hope, Ninian Blakwood, servant of the Laird of Edmondstoun, and John
Lermonth, servant of Mr. Richard Cass, W.S. The charter of confirmation is said to
be written by Mr. John Paip, writer and keeper of the register of Dunfermline, and is
dated at Holyroodhouse, 15th June 1620. [1396, Box 36.
1830. 29th June 1620.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Hew Blair, commis
sary of Campsie, as procurator for John Kennedy of Blairquhan, resigned in the hands
of James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, as superior, the lands of Bishopland, in the
parish of Stratoun and bailiary of Carrick, in favour of Josias Stewart of Bonytoun.
Done at Glasgow in the castle thereof, 29th June 1620. AVitnesses, James Law, eldest
son of the archbishop, Andrew Boswall and Thomas Speddie, servitors of the arch
bishop. Notary, Mr. James Law, of Moray diocese. [2996, Box 79.
1831. 29th June 1620.] Charter by James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, with
consent of dean and chapter, granting to Josias Stewart, now of Blairquhan, his heirs,
etc., the 3s. 4d. land called in the rental book the 3s. 4d. land of Carrik, and now called
the 50s. land of Bishopland in Carrick, which was resigned as in preceding writ : To be
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held in feu-farm for £6, 13s. 4d. of yearly feu-duty. At Glasgow, 29th June 1620.
Signed by the archbishop and a large number of clergy of the diocese. [1720, Box 45.
1832. 30th June 1620.] Letters by King James the Sixth accepting certain
persons, not named, as attorneys and agents for Thomas Dalmahoy, brother-german
of Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk, knight, in any cause affecting his interest. Edin
burgh, 30th June 1620. [212, Box 7. *"
1833. 3rd and 4th July 1620.] Charter by George, Earl of AArintoun, etc., grant
ing to his youngest brother-german, John Seton of St. Germains and Margaret
Kellie, his affianced spouse, and their heirs-male, whom failing, to Thomas Seton of
Olivestob, also their brother-german, etc., the east third of Aldinstoun called Green-
dykes ; also a husband-land and quarter husband-land of Langniddrie contiguous,
adjoining the south side of the highway leading from the palace of Seytoun to Hadding
ton, now occupied by Thomas Cundeit, between the lands of St. Germains on west, the
bank of Longniddrie-dein burn on east, and Greindykis on south ; with the lands of
St. Germans — all in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, with
houses, gardens, coals, coal-heughs, etc. ; which lands were resigned by Lady Margaret
Montgomery, Countess of AVintoun, the earl's mother, and by John Seton, in terms of
a marriage contract with Mr. AVilliam Kellie, AAT.S., Jean Barroun, his spouse, and
Margaret Kellie, their daughter : To be held to the said John Seton and Margaret
Kellie, and their heirs-male and of entail, as above, in feu-farm from the granter ; pay
ing for Greendykes and the part of Longniddrie described, 100 merks Scots yearly
during the time of ward, the heirs-male, etc., also paying £200 Scots for marriage when
it shall happen ; so that it shall always be lawful to the said John and his heirs to enjoy
the lands during ward, on paying the said 100 merks yearly ; nor shall the granter and
his heirs claim more than the above £200 for marriage ; the said John also bringing
his grain to be ground at the mills of Setoun ; paying also for the lands of St. Germans
£9, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly of feu-farm, with 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Precept of sasine
directed to Richard Aldinstoun of that Ilk, as bailie. Dated at Setoun and Edinburgh,
3rd and 4th July 1620. AVitnesses, Thomas Seton of Olivestob, the granter's brother,
Mr. Robert Balcanquell, ' ministro Trinenti,' the said Eichard Aldinstoun, Mr. George
Seton, 'philosopho universitatis Cantabrigie,' and George Mak, younger, writer of deed.
[1136, Box 30.
1834. 4th July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
royal chancery (dated Edinburgh, 31st May 1620) for infefting Jean Somervell,
daughter of the late Samuel Somervell, merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, as nearest
and lawful heir of her father, in a tenement of land formerly belonging to Hugh Broun,
merchant in Edinburgh, thereafter to Hugh Broun, his son and heir, containing three
dwelling-houses, each consisting of a hall, kitchen, one or more chambers, and a cellar,
as described of date 2nd August 1615, No. 1733 supa, lying on the north side of the
High Street in ' Tailliefeiris ' Close, bounded as described of date 8th April 1615, No.
1724 supra. Sasine given, reserving the liferent use of the subjects to Jean Halyburton,
relict of the said Samuel Somervell, by Nicolas Udward, bailie, on 4th July 1620.
Witnesses, Charles Hamiltoun and David Hall, merchants, John Howiesoun, servitor
of James Craw, merchant, James Nisbet and John Kerse, Serjeants of burgh. Notary,
Mr. John Hay, common clerk. [2643, Box 68.
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constat^ dated at Hamilton, 6th June 1620, No. 1828 supra, by Anna Cunningham,
Marchioness of Hamilton, for infefting Alexander Livingstone of Westquarter in
the lands of Westquarter. Sasine given by Mr. James Monteathe of Langtoun, as
bailie, on 4th, and recorded at Stirling, 18th July 1620. Witnesses, Henry Guidlet of
Ebbis hauche (?), Mr. Andrew Bruce, brother-german of Mr. Alexander Bruce of King-
cavill, and others. Robert Ker, notary public. [1775, Box 46.
1836. 10th July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Kirkwall, 7th July 1620, and directed to John Colvill in Tankerness,
by Hew Halcro, fiar of that Ilk, chaplain of the chaplainry of St. Salvator in Orkney,
with consent of his father and administrator, Hew Halcro of that Ilk, patron of said
chaplainry, for infefting William Grott, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father,
the late William Grott of Tankerness, in the three-penny land in Nearhous, one-penny
land in Langtas in Ovirbuster, with houses, etc., crofts and towmallis thereof, a towmall
and houses in Nearhous, a towmall, etc., in Ovirbuster, called Skaill in Burnes, a tow
mall, etc., called South Skaill, a towmall, etc., called Neagar, a towmall, etc., called
Scarray, a towmall, etc., called Holland in Burnes, a half-farding land in Stangasetter,
a towmall called Skegibuster — all in the Cross parish of Sanda, Isle of Sanda, sheriffdom
of Orkney ; also a three-halfpenny land and towmall in the town of Rothisholm, a tow
mall called Leslies towmall, a towmall called Gamegais towmall, three towmalls in
Groabuster, a towmall called Coitt, lying in Clett, a towmall called Henry Mowsie's
towmall in Westundgarth in Clett, a house and towmall called Gregorie Kellochis tow
mall, etc., in the Isle of Stronsay ; which lands are held in feu-farm of the granter, for
the yearly payment 'for everie meill of twenty-seven meillis beir,' of the sum of forty
pennies, and 3s. 4d. of augmentation, equal in all to £4, 13s. 4d. Scots. Witnesses to
precept, William Sinclair of Tothorp (?), Thomas Maine, bailie of Kirkwall, Robert Kaa,
notary, Patrick Swentoun, servitor of granter, and John Colvill in Tankerness. Sasine
given on the lands of Nearhouse, called Netherhow, 10th July 1620, and recorded at
Kirkwall 23rd August 1620. Witnesses, William Orrock in Netherhow, James Burgair
in Bra,, John Eid alias Hagar in Strynie, James Peterson there, William Archbald,
servant of WiUiam Orrock, and John Thomson in How in Sanda. Notary, Eobert Kaa,
of St. Andrews diocese. [2362, Box 60.
1837. Hth July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of alienation
and precept (dated at Hagar, 11th July 1620) by Edward Scollay of Strynie, in favour
of Duncan Scollay in Hagar and Isobell Sinclair, his spouse, of two towmallis
of Goir, within the town of North Strynie, in the Isle of Stronsay and shire of Orkney ;
the parties presenting ' with all humanitie ' the charter to James Maxwell of Marikirk,
as bailie, and receiving sasine on 11th July 1620. AVitnesses to precept, Mr. James
Cok, minister at the Isle of Sanda, and Oliver and Edward Cok, his sons, and Patrick
Gordoun there. Witnesses to sasine, the said Oliver Cok and Thomas AVardis in
Strynie. Eobert Kaa, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1827, Box 47.
1838. 20th July 1620.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting and confirm
ing to James Leirmonth, eldest lawful son of Sir John Leirmonth of Balcomie, knight,
and to the heirs-male born between him and Margaret Sandylands, his wife, the
lands and barony of Balcomie, with castle, tower, etc., harbour and 'heavin,' bounded
by the lands of Pittowie on west, and thence towards the south and east as the ' strype '
runs from the west part or bound of the lands of Cottoun of Balcomie, by a piece of
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towards south and east as the ' strype ' proceeds in the ' Risk ' to the confines of the
arable lands of Kilmynnane, and thence towards the east by these arable lands to the"
' law Fyiffisnes ' and piece of green land between said ' Fyiffhes ' and the said part, with
common pasture in the moor called ' Kingismure,' all erected into one barony; also the
lands of Sauchope, etc., all in the sheriffdom of Fife, resigned by Sir John Leirmonth.
Reddendo for the lands of Balcomie, one penny Scots at Whitsunday, if asked, and for
the lands of Sauchope, three chalders four bolls bear, and two chalders oatmeal, ' girnell
missoure,' or £6, 13s. 4d. Scots for each chalder in money at the option of the said
James. Dated at Holyroodhouse, 20th July 1620. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol.
viii. No. 58. [2586, Box 66.
1839. 27th July 1620.] Instrument narrating that James Duncan of Ratho
resigned in the hands of Earl Dunfermline, chancellor, as representing the Prince of
Scotland, superior, five ' oxinget ' of the lands of Monktounhall, fully bounded and
described of date 23rd August 1605, No. 1489 supra, belonging to Sir Thomas Otter
burn of Redhall, occupied by him presently, and disponed by the lairds of Redhall,
elder and younger, to the said James Duncan in warrandice of the lands of Gorgie,
each ' oxinget ' being separately bounded and described, in the lordship of Musselburgh,
regality of Dunfermline, and shire of Edinburgh, for new infeftment to James Duncan,
son of Gilbert Duncan in Colpnay, whom failing, to Robert Duncan, son of the late
Peter Duncan in Gourdhill, and their heirs-male, etc. At Holyroodhouse, 27th July
1620. AVitnesses, Mr. John Oliphant, lawful son of Sir William Oliphant of Newton,
knight, king's advocate, Mr. Francis Hay and James Stratoun, writers to the signet,
and Mr. Robert Paip, lawful son of the notary, Mr. John Paip, of Aberdeen diocese.
[2357, Box 60.
1840. 2nd August 1620.] Charter by John, Lord Borthwick, selling and alienat
ing to his 'servitor,' Thomas Dalmahoy, his heirs, etc., the lands of Birksneip and
AVatterstoun, with pasture in the commonty of Lugat, in the parish of Stow and shire
of Edinburgh : To be held of the archbishop of St. Andrews for services used and wont.
Precept of sasine directed to Robert Wilsone, servant of George Pringil of Torwodlie,
as bailie. Dated at Eotberrie in England, 2nd August 1620. AVitnesses, Charles Carr
in Quhitton in England, AVilliam Soulesbie there, and Eano Gallon in Eotberrie. [213,
Box 7.
1841. 15th August 1620.] Charter by Josias Stewart, now of Blairquhan, as
superior, granting to Mr. William Cunningham, fiar of Euidlands, his heirs, etc., the
20s. lands of Bennane, lying in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr, and the 20s.
lands of Lumlochtie, in the parish of Straiton, shire of Ayr, which formerly belonged
and were resigned by William M'Adam, now of AVatterhead, son and heir of the late
Gilbert M'Adam of Watterhead, and John M'Adam, son and heir of the late Duncan
M'Adam, burgess of the burgh of Ayr : To be held blench of the granter for two pennies
Scots at AVhitsunday, if asked. Precept of sasine directed to David Kennedy, son of
Hugh Kennedy of Girvenmains. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 1620. Witnesses,
Gilbert Neilson of Craigcaffie, advocate, John Gilmour, W.S., Eobert Spalding (writer
of deed), his servitor, and John Ealstoun. [2870, Box 75.
1842. 17th August 1620.] Letter of Eeversion by Mr. Patrick Lewingtoun of
Saltcottis in favour of George Home of Gulane and Jane Howesone, his spouse, for
redemption of the third part of Gulane and the lands of Murefield and Lucasland, in
the barony of Dirleton, etc. [as in former writs], mortgaged for 2400 merks. At

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Gulane, 17th August 1620. Witnesses, John Mwreheid in Gulane, George Tod, James
Craik, notaries, and Daniel Melvill, writer in Edinburgh, whose servitor, Michael
Melvill, writes the deed. [1632, Box 42.
1843. 26th August 1620.] Letter of Reversion by Sir John Morison, knight, in
favour of Thomas Thomson of Dudingston, to the effect that though the latter has
alienated to the former an annualrent of 1000 merks Scots from the lands of Duding
ston, yet, on payment of the principal sum of 10,000 merks, the granter will resign
the lands to the said Thomas Thomson. Edinburgh, 26th August 1620. Witnesses,
Mr. Alexander Morison, advocate, Thomas Allan, his servant, and John Leirmont
(writer of deed), servitor of Richard Cas, W.S. Signed. Fragment of seal attached.
[995, Box 27.
1844. 26th August 1620.] Notarial Instrument following on a precept in a charter
by King James the Sixth, acting for his son Charles, Prince of Scotland and lord of the
regality of Dunfermline, dated at Holyrood, 27th July 1620, granting to James Duncan,
son of Gilbert Duncan in Colpnay, whom failing, to Robert Duncan, son of the late
Peter Duncan in Gourdhill, and the heirs-male of their bodies respectively, etc., five
oxgangs of land of the town and lands of Monktounhall, belonging to Sir Thomas
Otterburn of Redhall, as in No. 1489 sup-a, 23rd August 1605; given with other lands
in special warrandice of the lands of Gorgie to the said James Duncan by Sir Thomas
Otterburn and his father, the late Thomas Otterburn, elder, in terms of a contract
proceeding on the resignation of 27th July 1620, No. 1839 supa, of said lands, by
James Duncan of Ratho in favour of the above-named James Duncan. Sasine given
by Thomas Fynnie, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, bailie, to John Hamilton, servitor of
James Duncan of Ratho, on behalf of the grantee, James Duncan, on 26 th August, and
recorded 5th September 1620 in the particular register. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Otter
burn of Reidhall, Bernard Thomson and John Coilzear, his servitors, and David Ander
son, younger, son of the notary, David Anderson, of Glasgow diocese. [2774, Box 72.
1845. 18th October 1620.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Archi
bald Douglas of Tofts, on precept in the charter of date 19th November 1619, No.
1825 supa, by Thomas, Earl of Melrose. Sasine given by Thomas Redpeth, younger,
of Crumrig, 18th October, and recorded at Lauder, 12th December 1620. Witnesses,
Mr. John Haistie, schoolmaster in Hardaikers, and others. Robert Mudie, notary
public. [648, Box 19.
1846. 25th October 1620.] Precept of Clare Constat by William Ramsay, provost,
and WUliam M'Kein, one of the bailies of the burgh of Montrose, directed to John
Gairdin, another bailie, declaring that the late Robert Graem of Hedderwick died last
seised in that tenth part salmon-fishing in the water of South esk, which belonged to
the late  Stirling of Breky, and that John Graem, now of Hedderwick, son to the
late David Graem of Arduthe, only brother-german of said Robert, is nearest and lawful
heir to him in said fishing, held of the granters in feu, and requiring the bailie to give
John Graem sasine accordingly. Montrose, 25th October 1620. Witnesses, John
Traill, Thomas Merschell and Andrew Murray, Serjeants of burgh. Burgh seal appended,
broken, but showing a rose on one side and on the other a crucifixion, with a large
key on sinister. [1092, Box 29.
1847. 26th October 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and

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precept, dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 1620, No. 1841 supa, by Josias Stewart of
Blairquhan, as superior, in favour of Mr. William Cunningham, fiar of Rudelands, of
the 20s. lands of Bennan and the 20s. lands of Lomnochtie, in the parish of Straiton,
shire of Ayr : To be held under reversion of 1000 merks Scots. Witnesses to precept,
Gilbert Neilson of Craigcaflie, advocate, and others. Sasine given by David Kennedy,
son of Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, as bailie, on 20th September 1620; recorded at
Irvine, 26th October 1620. AVitnesses, Quintin Schaw in Straitoun, Gilbert Kennedy
in Lomnochtie, and others. AVilliam Bryane, notary public. [1981, Box 51.
1848. 28th October 1620.] Precept from Chancery by Charles, Prince of Wales,
etc., for infefting John Schaw, now of Grenok, as heir served and retoured to his
father, the late James Schaw of Grenok, in the lands of Wester-grenok-schaw, with the
Auld Castelsted and other lands named, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew ; in the prince's
hand for one term. Edinburgh, 28th October 1620. [1414, Box 37.
1849. 8th November 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
the chancery of Charles, Prince of Scotland, etc., dated 31st October 1620, for
infefting John Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as nearest and lawful heir retoured
to his grandfather, John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the four-merk lands of
Blairquhan, with castle, etc., the lands of Barscub and others named, all united in
the barony of Blairquhan, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr. Sasine given by
John Mure, bailie-depute of Carrick, on 8th November 1620, to Walter Kennedy, now
younger of Balsaroch, as attorney for grantee, and recorded in the general register at
Edinburgh, 27th December 1620. Witnesses, William Kennedy, servitor of James
Kennedy of Culzean, John Geddes, carpenter at Straiton, and others as in next writ.
John Kennedy, depute-clerk of Carrick, notary. [495, Box 15.
1850. 8th November 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
31st October 1620) from the chancery of Charles, Prince and Stewart of Scotland, for
infefting John Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, as
described in No. 913 supra, in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr. Sasine
given by John Mure, bailie-depute of Carrick, to Walter Kennedy, younger, of Bal-
sinroche, in name of grantee, at the castle of Blairquhan, 8th November, and recorded
in the general register 27th December 1620. AVitnesses, AVilliam Kennedy, servitor
of James Kennedy of Culzean, John Schaw, notary in Blairquhan, John Geddes,
carpenter in Stratoun, and George Mairtein, carpenter, servitor of Josiah Stewart of
Blairquhan. Notary, John Kennedy, of Glasgow diocese, clerk-depute of Carrick.
[2658, Box 68.
1851. 19th January 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on Contract dated
10th May 1615, No. 1725 supra, in favour of William Calderwood, of the two acres
lying in the field called the ' Stanelawis,' as described in writ cited. Dalkeith, 19th
January 1621. Sasine given by Thomas Gifhart, dweller in Dalkeith. Witnesses, Henry
Vaiche in Dalkeith, James Calderwood there, John Dik and WiUiam Gamill there.
Abraham Gray, notary public. [1507, Box 39.
1852. 8th February 1621.] Charter by Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar, knight,
and John Gordon, his eldest son and apparent heir, and Patrick Vaus of Lybrak, pro
prietor of the subjects, in terms of a contract between them and William Gordon of

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Crauchlaw, alienating to the said AA7illiam the eight-merk lands of Over Glaswyth called
Garglaswyth, the four-merk lands of Kiltzeild, with salmon-fishings belonging to these
lands on the water of Blaidnoche ; also the mill of the barony of Glaswyth, with mill
lands and astricted multures (except the multures of the three-merk land of Kirkchryst,
two-merk land of Killiemoir, and two-merk land of Bartrostan, now belonging to Hugh
Gordoun of Grange), lying in the parish of Penninghame and shire of Wigton : To be
held from, the granter of the bishop of Galloway, in feu-farm, for £16, 5s. Scots yearly,
three suits at Craigboy, and other dues as in former infeftments. Edinburgh, 8th
February 1621. Witnesses, John Belsches, advocate, James Gibsoun, his servitor,
James Stratoun, writer, and Robert Keith, his servitor. [2356, Box 60.
1853. 28th February 1621.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Janet Kellok,
daughter of the late Thomas Kellok in Milltown-green, by her procurator, John Wal
wood, officer of the regality of Dunfermline, resigned in the hands of Mr. Thomas
AVardlaw of Logy, almoner of the hospital of St. Leonard, as superior, her acre of arable
land of the hospital, as in No. 1804 supra, with teindsheaves, etc., in the parish and
regality of Dunfermline, Fifeshire, in favour of Thomas Stevenson, flour-dealer, burgess
of Dunfermline. Done on 28th February 1621 in the dwelling-house of the notary.
AVitnesses, John Murray, chirurgeon, son of Andrew Murray, burgess of Dunfermline,
James Huttoun, merchant, Patrick Dewar, burgess of said burgh, and Alexander King
orne, son of the subscribing notary, James Kingorne. Mr. David Kingorne, co-notary.
[2419, Box 62.
1854. 1st March 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in Lord
Borthwick's charter, No. 1840 supa, in favour of the said Thomas Dalmahoy, in the
lands of Birksneip and others. Sasine given 1st March 1621 to James Pringill, fiar of
Buckholme, as attorney for grantee, and recorded in the particular register of sasines
17th April 1621. Witnesses, George Pringill of Torwoodlie, James Pringill in Michil-
soun, Robert Freir in Torwoodlie, and John Watsone of Corscruik. Alexander AVilke;
son, notary public. [214, Box 7.
1855. 1st March 1621.] Duplicate ; dated and recorded same days. [215,
Box 7.
1856. 3rd March 1621.J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of feu-farm, dated at Dunfermline, 3rd March 1621, by Mr. Thomas AVardlaw of Logy,
almoner of the hospital of St. Leonard, in favour of Thomas Stevinson, meal-dealer,
burgess of the burgh of Dunfermline [cf. also Nos. 1736 and 1853 supra], of that acre of
land of said hospital, belonging formerly to Jonet Kellok, daughter of the late Thomas
Kellok in Milnetoun-green, as described in No. 1804 supra : To be held in feu-farm
for two firlots malt, two firlots oatmeal, one-quarter peck of wheat, and one-quarter
peck of groats, yearly, and 17d. Scots yearly, one load of coals and two loads of turf, all
payable to the hospital. Witnesses to precept, John AA7alker of Pennylands, Patrick
Cowper, bailie of Dunfermline, and John Anderson, senior, there. Sasine given by
Robert Aitkin in the lower town of Dunfermline, bailie of that burgh, acting as bailie
for the hospital, on 3rd, and recorded 27th March 1 62 1 in the general register. Witnesses,
Alexander Kingorne, son of James Kingorne, scribe of the regality of Dunfermline,
Andrew Murray in the lower town of Dunfermline, John Broun and Patrick Allan
there, David Elder in Milnetoun-green, and James Kynnisman, serjeant. James
Kingorne, notary. [1002, Box 27.

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1857. 7th March 1621.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Henry Pitcairne of
that Ilk and David Pitcairne, his son, fiar thereof, in terms of a contract, did, with
consent of Isobella Balfour, wife of Henry Pitcairne, give sasine to Henry Braid in
Kilmarone and Catherine Lumisden, his wife, of an annualrent of five merks from
the granters' lands of the Mains of Forthar, in the sheriffdom of Fife. Done 7th March
1621, and recorded in the particular register at Hiltervatt, 10th April 1621. Witnesses,
David Kynneir of that Ilk, David Pitcairne, burgess of Dunfermline, Mr. . . . [defaced]
Moreis, schoolmaster at Kingskettle, Robert Bauerage in Forther, and James Glasfurd,
notary public in Cupar. Notary, Andrew Glasfurd, of St. Andrews diocese. [3145,
Box 82.
1858. 3rd April 1621.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Touris of Gar-
milton, Dairy, etc., for infefting Robert Aytoun, as son and heir of his father, the late
John Aytoun, gardener and dweller in Bristo, in that piece of land in the granter's west
croft of Bristo, described in No. 1584 supa : held blench of the granter. Dated 3rd
April 1621. AA7itnesses, Patrick Hamiltoun, writer, James Hepburn, servitor of granter,
James Lawrie, son of Thomas Lawrie in Pokitsleif, and George Mak, W.S. [862, Box 24.
1859. 4th April 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above precept of
dare constat, dated at Edinburgh, 3rd April 1621, by Sir George Towris, in favour of
Robert Aytoun. Sasine given by John Dikesone, dweller in Bristo, 4th April 1621.
Witnesses, John Manuell, serjeant of the barony of Innerleyth, Michael Anderson and
Robert Dempstar, clothiers in Brysto alias Potterraw, John AATylie, cutler there, and
William Mosman, residing there. Notary, George Mak. [2779, Box 72.
1860. 17th April 1621.] Charter by Robert Colville, younger of Cleish, as
superior, narrating and confirming a charter (dated at Moirlanbank, 11th December
1618) by James Persoun of Moirlanbank and William Persoun, his son, in terms of a
contract matrimonial (dated at Orwell, 5th October 1618) between them and Eobert
Young in Banatye Mill and Margaret Young, his daughter, granting to the said Mar
garet Young (now spouse of AVilliam Persoun), in her virginity, the sunny-half of the
lands of Moirlanbank, in the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held
to her in liferent, etc. [Witnesses to charter, John Persoun, brother of said James,
Ninian, his son, and Eobert Brown in Medowheid.] Confirmed at Crombie, 17th
April 1621. AVitnesses, Andrew Ewir and Archibald Lindsay, servitors of John
Huttoun, notary, and AVilliam Bad in Torrieburne. Signed, ' Eobert Colueill, fier of
Clisch.' Seal attached, bearing quarterly, first and fourth, a fess chequy; second and
third, a cross moline. Legend : ' [S. E]ob[er]ti Colvel.' [2254, Box 57.'
1861. 18th April 1621.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept (directed to
Edward Cuninghame in Hieriggs and John Dickesone in Bristo) in a charter, dated at
Bristo aZmsPotteraw, 17th April 1621, by Sir George Touris, granting the same piece
of land as m No. 1858 supra, to the same Eobert Aytoun and Christina Aird, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and to their heirs, etc. [Witnesses to charter, James Hepburn
and Alexander Kincaid, servants of Sir George, Eobert Young, burgess of Edinburgh,
James Lowrie, son of Thomas Lowrie in Poketsleiff, and David Makgill, servitor of
George Mak, AV.S.] Sasine given by John Dickson, 18th April 1621. AVitnesses John
Manuell, serjeant of barony, Hew AVallace in AVest Croft of Brysto, AVilliam Forrest in
East Croft of Brysto, and Eobert Creichtoun there. Notary, George Mak. [2780,
Box 72.

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1862. 14th May 1621.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in virtue of a precept
from chancery, dated 7th May 1621 (on an inquest made by Alexander Douglas, James
Chalmers, Mr. AA7illiam Steuart, and James Hamilton, macers), George Auchinlek of
Cumlache and Robert Cokburne of Blakismylne, sheriffs-depute of Berwickshire, did
infeft James, Earl of Home, etc., as heir of his father, the late Alexander Home, Earl
of Home, etc., in the lands of Easter Gordon, with the mains and other lands, as of
date 1st June 1610, No. 1573 supa, with the patronage of the chapel of Huntly and
Chantorland of the same, the lands of Fogo and others ; reserving a liferent to Marie,
Countess of Home, mother of Earl James. Sasine given 1 4th and recorded in general
register 28th May 1621. Attorney for Lord Home, Laurence Home, portioner of
Halyburton. AVitnesses, Thomas Hog, John Lindoris, and Thomas Broun, all in Home,
Mr. Robert Home, son of Sir John Home of Huttonhall, knight, and John Smyth,
messenger in Dunce. Robert Mudie, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary public. [1349,
Box 35.
1863. 16th May 1621.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Cowper, bailie of the
burgh of Dunfermline, as procurator for Thomas Stevinson in Newraw, burgess of said
burgh, resigned into the hands of Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logy, almoner of the
hospital of St. Leonard, as superior, two acres of arable land (with teindsheaves)
belonging to said house, and lying among its other lands (as in Nos. 1736 and 1853
supa), in the parish of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, for new infeftment in favour
of the said Thomas Stevinson and Jonet Chalmer, his affianced spouse. Dated 16th
May 1621. James and David Kingorn, notaries. Witnesses, James Alison, burgess
and officer of Dunfermline, John Adie there, and Alexander and Thomas Kingorn, sons
of David Kingorn. [1305, Box 34.
1864. 16th May 1621.] Precept of Sasine by Mr. Thomas AA7ardlaw of Logie,
almoner of the hospital of St. Leonards, superior, for infefting Thomas Stevenson and
Janet Chalmer, his affianced spouse, in the above two acres of arable land belonging
to . the hospital, as resigned by Patrick Cowper, bailie of Dunfermline, on behalf of
Stevenson, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline. Dated at Dunfermline, 16th May
1621. Witnesses, the said Patrick Cowper, James Kingorne, clerk of said regality,
and Mr. David and Alexander Kingorne, his sons. [2420, Box 62.
1865. 16th May 1621.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above precept.
Sasine given by Robert Aitkin in the lower town of Dunfermline, 16th May, and
recorded in the general register 1st June 1621. Witnesses, Patrick Cowper, bailie of
Dunfermline, Gilbert Sanderis, notary there, AAllliam Philp of Breiriehill, Laurence
Stevinson, smith there, and Alexander Kingorne, son of the notary, James Kingorne.
[2321, Box 59.
1866. 19th June 1621.] Instrument narrating that Robert Trotter, prebendary
of the prebend of Reidspittell in the College kirk of Dunglas, with consent of the
provost and other prebendaries, and also of James, Earl of Home, as patron of the
College of Dunglas, and Marie, Countess of Home, his tutrix, resigned the lands of
Reidspittell, in the constabulary of Haddington, in favour of Sir Andrew Hamilton
of Reidhouse, knight. Done in the Low Tolbooth, Edinburgh, 19th June 1621.
AVitnesses, Sir George Hammilton of Blakburn, Mr. John Drummond, brother-german
of the late Sir Alexander Drummond of Medhope, James Primros, writer, and James
Douglas, messenger. Antony Quhyte, notary. [1069, Box 29.
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1867. 6th June 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
chancery of King James the Sixth (dated at Whitehall, 26th April 1621), in terms of
a charter, with consent of John, Earl of Mar, high treasurer, Sir Gideon Murray,
treasurer-depute, and other lords of council, granting to William, Lord Kilmaurs,
his heirs-male and assignees, the lands of Dumcryne, in the barony of Kilmaronock and
sheriffdom of Dumbarton, also the right of patronage of the church of Dreghorn, with
manse, glebe, etc., in the bailiary of Cunyngham and sheriffdom of Ayr, which lands
and patronage were resigned in the king's hands by the said Lord Kilmaurs, and are
now of new granted to him, his heirs-male, etc., with all right which the king or his
predecessors had in the same, either as part of the abbacy of Kilwinning or as a
separate rectory. Sasine given 6th June 1621 by Hugh Gairner, residing at Dumcryne,
as bailie, to James Park in Bogside, as attorney for Lord Kilmaurs. AA7itnesses, John
Gairner, Donald M'Petir, and AValter Thomson, residents in Dumcryne, and John
Holmes in Achinleck. James Fleming, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3090, Box 81.
1868. 24th June 1621.] Charter by King James the Sixth in favour of Sir
Andrew Hamilton of Reidhouse, knight, granting to him the lands of Reidspittell
and Coittis, in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, as resigned by
Robert Trottar [cf. No. 1866 supra], dissolving these lands from the Collegiate church
of Dunglas, to which they had belonged : To be held blench. Greenwich, 24th June
1621. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. viii. No. 180. [2338, Box 60.
1869. 24th June 1621.] Precept by King James the Sixth for infefting Sir
Andrew Hamilton of Reidhouse, knight, in terms of the above charter 24th June
1621. [437, Box 12.
1870. 25th June 1621.] Precept of Clare Constat by Thomas, Earl of Melrose
[afterwards Earl of Haddington], for infefting AA7illiam Douglas, now of Tofts, as
eldest son and nearest heir of his father, the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, in the £5
lands of Pittilsheuch, bounded as described in No. 628 supa, in the shire of Berwick ;
held in feu-farm of the earl for £7, 5s. yearly feu-duty, etc. At Edinburgh, 25th
June 1621. AVitnesses, James Montethe and John M'Cairtnay, servitors of the earl.
Seal attached, broken and defaced. [2286, Box 58.
1871. 6th July 1621.] Charter by Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of Melrose, superior,
confirming a charter, dated at Torboltoun, 24th June 1621, by Mr. AVilliam Nisbit,
minister at the church of Torboltoun, selling and alienating to Patrick Nisbit, lawful
son of Philip Nisbit in Garvald, his templar-lands of Rystible and Garvald, with
common pasture of animals, ' lie sowmes gerss, lie wynning de lie elding, vulgo peit,
truf, faill, deviot et lie quarrell,' within the bounds of the town and territory of
Garvald, constabulary of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh: To be held of the
Earl of Melrose for thirty pennies Scots of feu-farm; with warrandice only from
the granter's own deeds and those of his father, the late Mr. John Nisbit. Charter
written by the granter's brother, Adam Nisbit, notary. AVitnesses, John Anderson,
notary, and John Mitchell, dwellers in Torboltoun. Confirmation in usual 'form at
Edinburgh, 6th July 1621. AVitnesses, Mr. James Lintoun, Mr. James Makgill, John
Makcairtnay and Alexander Chrystesone, writer, the earl's servitors. [2194, Box 56.
1872. 12th July 1621.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Sir Andrew
Hamilton of Reidhouse, knight, and Robert Trottar, prebendary of the prebend of

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Reidspittell in the College kirk of Dunglas, and also by John, Lord Holyroodhouse
(proprietor of the teindsheaves of Langnudrie), into the hands of the Privy Council of
Scotland, of the lands of Easter Spittell or Easter Reidspittell, that husband-land of
Ballincreiff, called Wester Bissetleyis, and that half of the Mains of Ballincreiff, some time
pertaining to John Borthuik, portioner of Ballincreiff, with the corn mill built by the
late Francis Borthuik, father of John, on the said half mains [cf. No. 1064 sup-a], with
mansion-house, etc., in the lordship of Ballincreiff, constabulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, with the office of bailiary of said lands and mill ; also the
lands of Reidspittell, with manor-place, etc., and the lands of Coittis ; also the teind
sheaves of the east part of the town and lands of Langnudrie, called the east outfield
lands of Langnudrie, in the parish of Tranent and said sheriffdom, bounded by the lands
called Reidhouse or Spittell on the east, as the same are divided from the rest of
Langnudrie by stones on the south and west, and the lands of Gosfurd on the north, — ¦
all resigned for new infeftment in favour of Sir Andrew Hamilton. Done in the
Lower Tolbooth of the burgh of Edinburgh, 12th July 1621. Witnesses, Mr. John
Drummond, brother-german to the late Sir Alexander Drummond of Meidhope,
Mr. James Raith, servant of Alexander, Earl of Dunfermline, chancellor, Messrs.
William Broun and James Prymrose, writers. Antony Quhyte, notary public.
[548, Box 16.
1873. 12th July 1621.] Charter by William, Earl of Morton, etc., alienating to
Robert Lynton, dweller in Dalkeith, and Janet Mathesone, his spouse, four acres,
eighteen falls, and two ells of land in the field called the Langsyde, lying between the
lands of John Stevinson on east, the lands occupied by John Dik in Dalkeith, formerly
occupied by James Allan in Corstorphine, the lands occupied by George Erskine
in Dalkeith on south, and the Fendburn [or Sendburn] on north ; also an acre in the
field called Thornycruikis, between the lands occupied by James Calderwood in Dalkeith
on south, and those occupied by James Grieff [Grieve], elder, there, on north, in the
lordship of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held for a yearly feu-duty
of 17s. lid., presence at three head pleas, and grinding their grain at mill of Dalkeith.
At Dalkeith, 12th July 1621. Witnesses, Thomas Giffart, formerly of Shirefhall, Robert
Portus in Dalkeith, Henry Veatche there, and Archibald Ros, clerk of the burgh and
regality. Seal attached, broken. [1365, Box 35.
1874. 13th July 1621.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Wales, as stewart of
Scotland, granting to James Kennedie of Culzeane, his heirs-male, etc., the lands and
barony of Blairquhan as particularly described, in the shire of Ayr, resigned by Josiah
Stewart of Bonytoun [cf. 10th February 1618 supra]. Dated at Edinburgh, 13th July
1621. [226, Box 8.
1875. 13th July 1621.] Precept by Charles, Prince of Wales, as stewart of
Scotland, for infefting James Kennedy of Culzeane, in terms of the above charter.
Dated 13th July 1621. [185, Box 7.
1876. 19th July 1621.] Crown Precept by Charles, Prince of Wales, to expede
the infeftment of Mr. John Ferguson of Kilkerran and Helen Kennedy, his
spouse, in the lands of Daltomie, Dalcoppok, Auchlewan, Auchaltitie, Aultakeyth,
Mains of Kilquhenzie, Dalcur, and others, in the parish of Maybole and shire of Ayr,
to them in conjunct fee, and their heirs-male, whom failing, to heirs of the said
Mr. John, the lands having been resigned by Gilbert Baird, fiar of Kilquhenzie, James

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Kennedy of Culzeane, and Anne Stewart, his spouse. Edinburgh, 19th July 1621.
[959, Box 26.
1877. 31st July 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated Edinburgh, 18th May 1621, by Thomas, Earl of Melrose, etc., directed to
William Smyth, dweller in Garvald, his templar bailie in that part, for infefting
Mr. William Nisbet, now minister at Torbolton, as heir of his father, the late
Mr. John Nisbet, minister there, in the templar-lands of Rystible and Garvald, as in
writ of 6th July 1621, No. 1871 supa. Sasine given to Philip Nesbit, younger son of
Philip Nisbet in Garvald, as attorney for the grantee, on 31st July, and recorded in the
particular register 16th August, 1621. AVitnesses, John Nisbit, George Stewart, Philip
Nisbit, elder, dwellers in Garvald, and George AA7at, residing in Rystible. Notary,
Alexander Chrystesoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [2715, Box 70.
1878. 13th August 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, in
terms of a charter by King James the Sixth, both dated at Greenwich, 24th June 1621,
No. 1868 supa, in favour of Andrew Hamilton of Reidhouse, knight, of the lands of
Reidspittell and Coittis. Sasine given on the lands by James Rig of Carberrie, as
sheriff in that part, 9th July, and recorded in the particular register 13th August, 1621.
AVitnesses, Patrick Carkettle of Markle, Hugh Cowdoun in Carbarrie, David Tracquair
in Easter Spittell, Alexander Nisbet in AVester Spittell, and others. Antony Quhyte,
notary public. [1819, Box 47.
1879. 21st August 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, in terms
of a charter by Charles, Prince of Scotland, dated 13th July 1621, for infefting James
Kennedy of Culzean in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, Barscobe, etc., resigned
by Josias Stewart [cf. No. 1874 supra]. Sasine given at Blairquhan by John Mure,
bailie-depute of Carrick, 21st August, and recorded at Irvine 19th October, 1621.
AVitnesses, John Schaw, notary in Blairquhan, David M'Waltir in Mayboill, John
M'Cheltour in Culdeoche, and John M'Murrie in Gilbertstowne. Notary, John
Kennedy, of Glasgow diocese, depute-clerk of Carrick. [2602, Box 67.
1880. 23rd August 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
dare constat (dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1621, No. 1870 supra), by Thomas
[Hamilton], Earl of Melrose, etc., for infefting AVilliam Douglas in the lands of
Pittilseuche, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given by Peter Cranstoun in Tofts,
10th July, and recorded at Lauder 23rd August, 1621. AVitnesses, Thomas Jonstoun
in Lumsden, John Trottar, Andrew Hog, merchant in Tofts, and AVilliam Gray there.
James Douglas, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [2201, Box 56.
1881. 13th September 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Glasgow, 29th June 1620, No. 1831 supra, by James [Law], archbishop
of Glasgow, in favour of Josias Stewart of Bonytoun of the 50s. lands of Bishopland.
Sasine given 13th September 1621. Witnesses, Mr. John Broun, son of Mr. AVilliam
Broun, dweller in Edinburgh, Mr. John M'Quhorne, minister at church of Stratoun,
and Alexander Henryson, servant of the notary, Mr. James Law, of Moray diocese.
[2871, Box 75.
1882. 21st September 1621.] Charter by William Douglas of Tofts in fulfilment
of a contract dated at Tofts, 11th and 18th June 1621, between him on one part, and

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ALISON Home, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his father, and Archibald,
son of the said late Archibald and the said Alison Home, on the other part, granting to
the said Aison in liferent, and to her son Archibald, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of
Easter Lumsden ; also lands and crofts in Eyemouth and Coldingham, in the barony
of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick, all as described in charter of 30th August
1555, No. 634 supa: To be held blench. At Edinburgh, 21st September 1621.
AVitnesses, Mr. Samuel Home of East Mains, Alexander Home of Dedrigs, and others.
[1716, Box 44.
1883. 24th October 1621.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Loudoun, granting to
Robert Farquhar, younger, of Gilmulscroft, the 17s. 5d. lands of Over Bargour,
called 'Fischearis mailling'; the adjoining 10s. lands of Over Bargour, now occupied
by John Fischer and Agnes Wilsoun, relict of the late William Mortoun ; the 7s. 6d.
lands of Dalsangan, called Rouchdyk, now occupied by John Law and Margaret
Spottiswoode ; the 5s. 2d. lands of Over Bargour, called Dunley, now occupied by
John Rob and Andrew Young ; with three parts of the said lands of Over Bargour,
called Blair, Brigend, and Pawtounstoun, extending to three penny lands or there
abouts, lying in the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr, which lands
belonged to and were resigned by Charles Campbell of Horsecleuch and George, his
son ; granting the lands of new to the said Robert : To be held in feu-farm, — Fischearis
mailling for 17s. 5d. of old rent and 8d. of augmentation; the 10s. lands of Over
Bargour for 10s. of old rent and 6d. of augmentation ; Dalsangan or Rouchdyk, for
7s. 6d. and 3d. and an obolus augmentation for areages and carriages, and 9d. for
bondage silver of the same, and 2s. 9d. and an obolus in augmentation — in all, lis. 4d. ;
for Dunley, 8s. id. old rent and one penny one obolus in new augmentation ; and for
Blair, Brigend, and Pawtounstoun, three pennies old rent and one penny augmentation ;
the whole extending to 48s. 5d. of feu-farm, — with duplicand at entry of each heir,
three suits of court at Mauchelene, the grantees being bound to grind their corn at
the granter's mill of Dalsangan. Charter dated at Lowdoun, 24th October 1621.
AVitnesses, Robert Ferquhar, senior of Gilmulscroft, George Eeid of Daldilling, George
Campbell and William Gemmill, notaries public. [3009, Box 79.
1884. 24th October 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 24th October, by John Law in Eouchdyk, as bailie, and
recorded at Irvine 2nd November, 1621. Witnesses, David Eeid in Craigheid, Andrew
Young in Dunley, George Sawr and Thomas Morton, servitors of grantee. Notary,
AVilliam Gemmill, of Glasgow diocese. [2600, Box 67.
1885. 26th October 1621.] Notarial Copy of Letters of Eatification by Thomas
Gifhairt, younger, in Dalkeith, for himself and Katherine AVeir, his spouse, narrat
ing that they were infeft in conjunct fee in a land and husband-tenement on the south
side of the great street of Dalkeith, betwixt the tenement belonging to the late Thomas
Cokburne, then to the heirs of the late James Mudie, on the east, and the tenement of
the late Thomas Portus, now of Eobert Portus, on the west, with yard, etc. ; also in a
field-land, with crofts and pertinents of a certain land and husband-tenement, lying on
north side of said street, betwixt the tenement of the late John Arris, now of the heirs
of the late James Arras, on the west, and the tenement of the late Alexander Gibson's
heirs, now of the late William Calderwood's heirs, on east, which field-land lies ' rinrig '
with the rest of the husband-lands of the said town and was 'abstractit' from the
tenement above specified ; also in another field-land, with crofts, etc., of another husband-

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tenement lying on south side of said street, between the tenement of the late William
Reid, now of James Heich's heirs, on the west, and the tenement of the late Thomas
Coill, now of AA7illiam Mow's heirs, on the east, which field-land lies ' rinrig ' as above,
and was also ' abstractit ' from said tenement, these two field-lands so abstracted being
annexed to ' the said former land and husband-tenement ' [that first described above]
and joined to it for ever ; also the said Thomas is infeft in a cot-tenement of land lying
on north side of said street, between the husband-tenement of the late William Cranston,
now of the late John Cranston's heirs, on east, and the cot-land of the late William
Logane, now of the late William Calderwod's heirs, on west ; and in that husband-land,
with tenement houses, yard, etc., lying on south side of said town, between the tene
ment of the late William Broun on the east and that of the late Gilbert Mudie on the
west — all in the territory and regality of Dalkeith and held immediately of William,
Earl of Morton, who, with Sir William Oliphant of Newtoun, the king's advocate, had
raised an action and obtained a decree of improbation against the granter and others
(date not given), and their writs were declared to be of no effect. The granter there
fore for a sum of money ratifies the said decree, and dispones and resigns the lands
cited in favour of the said earl. Dated at Dalkeith, 26th October 1621. Witnesses,
Archibald AVaddell, one of the bailies of Dalkeith, Robert Mirrileyis, messenger, and
George Oistian, officer there, and Archibald Ros, court-clerk of Dalkeith, and the notary
who makes the copy. [1508, Box 39.
1886. 29th October 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
19th July 1621, No. 1876 supra, by Charles, Prince of Wales, steward of Scotland, etc.,
and directed to John Fergusson of Dalduff, as bailie, for infefting Mr. John Fergusson
of Kilkerran and Helen Kennedy, his spouse, in the lands of the Mains of Kilquhenzie
and others, in the parish of Maybole and sheriffdom of Ayr, resigned by Robert Baird,
fiar of Kilquhenzie, James Kennedy of Colzean, and Anne Stewart, his spouse. Sasine
given 29th October and recorded at Irvine 12th December, 1621. Witnesses, Hugh
Fergusson, brother of the bailie, David Campbell in Mains of Kilquhinzie, James
Crawfurd in Auchinwyir, and William Baird in . . . [indistinct], John Kennedy,
clerk-depute of Carrick, notary public. [1350, Box 35.
1887. 6th November 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter,
No. 1873 supa, in favour of Robert Lyntoun and his spouse of the five acres therein
named. Given 6th November by Archibald Wadded, portioner of Turnetdykes, as
bailie, and recorded in the particular register 13th December 1621. Witnesses, James
Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, James Calderwod and John Stevinson, dwellers in
Dalkeith, Mr. AVilliam Yule, notary, and Thomas Thomson and George Oustein, Serjeants
of burgh. Archibald Ros, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [1366, Box 35.
1888. 23rd November 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk and David Pitcairn, . fiar thereof, in favour of Henry
Kinnard in Treatone and Margaret Bruce, his wife, of a £40 annualrent from the
lands of Ramsays Forthir. Precept dated at Falkland, 23rd . . . [illegible] 1621.
AVitnesses, James Kinninmonth in Falkland, Andrew Birred, junior, portioner of Falk
land, and others. Sasine given 23rd November 1621, by Thomas Birrell, junior,
portioner of Frewquhie, as bailie, and recorded in register at Hiltervat, 15th December
1621. AVitnesses, James Lillie in Frewquhie myln, James AVilkie there, John Bruce in
Newton, Robert Lillie there, and James Ramsay in Hull-kettill. Hector Arnott, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary. [928, Box 26.

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1889. 23rd and 24th November 1621.] Extract Registered Contract of Sale between
Sir Lewis Craig of Riccartoun, knight, on one part, and William Douglas of Tofts, as
principal, with Sir Archibald Douglas of Whittinghame, Patrick Douglas of Kilspindie,
and Samuel Johnstoun of Elphingstoun, as his cautioners, on the other part, in which
William Douglas sells to Sir Lewis the lands of PittiUseuch [cf. No. 1870], and
also makes Sir Lewis his cessioner to a tack of the teindsheaves of the lands of Tofts,
granted by the Earl of Home to his father, Archibald Douglas of Tofts ; under reversion
for 10,000 merks. Dated 23rd and 24th November 1621, and recorded 30th April
1622. Witnesses, Mr. Cristall [Christopher] Knollis, minister at Spot, George Halden,
burgess of Edinburgh, and others. [649, Box 19.
1890. 20th December 1621.] Instrument of Sasine given by Patrick Huntar, one
of the bailies of Craill, to Andrew Williamson, son and heir of the late Andrew
WUliamson, of a tenement with yard, croft, bark-pots, etc., in the Nethergate of Craill
on the north side, the lands of John Watsoun on the east, the highways of said burgh
on west and south, and David Kay's land on north. Sasine given 20th December 1621.
AVitnesses, [Alan] Myllar, Thomas Fermour and Stephen Thomson, burgesses. John
Dingwall, notary. [1240, Box 33.
1891. 24th December 1621.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Alexander Wedder
burn, one of the bailies of the burgh of Dundee, passed to the tenement underwritten,
and there cognosced and entered Richard Davidson, as lawful son and nearest heir of
his father, James Davidson, merchant, burgess of Dundee, in a tenement of land on the
south side of the Argyle Street of the said burgh, bounded by the lands of the heirs of
Robert Kyd and James Strathauchin, notary, on the north, as described, and also in
another tenement on the same side of Argyle Street, after David Balfour, son and heir
of the late John Balfour, son of the late David Balfour of Balledmonth, had resigned
the said tenements, which had been apprised to the said David ; after which resignation
the said Eichard Davidson' also made resignation of said tenements, with garden, well
and close, in favour of Thomas M'ullo, merchant in Dundee, and Isabella Davidson,
his spouse, to whom the bailie gave sasine on 24th December 1621, Eobert Davidson,
merchant, being attorney for the said Isabella. Witnesses, Andrew Wentone, fiar of
Strikmartine, Thomas Jak, merchant, John Eamsay, skinner, burgesses of said burgh,
and George Chaiplane, officer thereof. Mr. Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of court,
notary. [165, Box 6.
1892. 10th January 1621.] Charter by John Nepare of Schandbody, first-born
son of the late John Nepare of Merchiston and Anna Chisholm, his [second] spouse,
with consent of Mary Foulis, his wife, alienating to his mother, Anna Chisholm, and
her son, his brother-german, Alexander Nepare, whom failing, to William Nepare,
whom failing, to Adam Nepare (both brothers-german), and their heirs-male, the lands
of Easter Torrie, as in No. 1697 sup-a : To be held feu of the crown for £8, 14s. yearly,
and under same conditions as in the charter of 18th February 1597 supa. At Stirling,
10th January 1622. Witnesses, James Stewart of Eossythe, James, his lawful son,
William Nepare, the granter's brother-german, and Alexander Barclay, writer, Stirling.
[1470, Box 38.
1893. 10th January 1622.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by John Nepare
of Schandbodie : The lands to be held blench of the granter. At Stirling, 10th January
1622. AVitnesses as in preceding charter. [1704, Box 44.

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1894. 14th January 1622.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Hairper,
youngest lawful son of Nicholas Hairper in Forresterland, for fulfilling a marriage
contract, dated 28th December 1621, between himself, with consent of his said father,
on one part, and Margaret Haistie, eldest daughter of William Haistie in Chirnsyd,
with her father's consent, on the other part, passed to and with his own hands infeft
the said Margaret in a husband-land, called ' Abone the gaitt,' in Swynwode, formerly
belonging in feu to the late Patrick Craw, and acquired, under reversion, by Nicholas
Hairper to himself and Janet Croceby, his wife, in liferent, and their son James in fee,
lying in East Reston, barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Sasine given 14th January,
and recorded in the particular register 15th February, 1622. AVitnesses, AVilliam
Haistie, above-named, Nicholas Hairper, younger, brother-german of James, and Andrew
Castellaw in West Reston. Notary, John Richardsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [1195,
Box 32.
1895. 16th January 1622.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept, dated 22nd December 1621, by James Kennedy of Cullzeane in favour of his
brother, David Kennedy of Garrihorne, for infefting him in the three-merk lands of
Drummorrane, Knokine, and Brothill, now called the 40s. land of Drummorrane, and
the merk land of AAdiitefaulds, with the mill called 'Dennismylne,' in the parish of
Maybole, bailiary of Carrick, and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 16th January 1622.
Witnesses, John Mure in Blackbyres of Auchindrane, David Kennedy, son and heir of
the late Hugh Kennedy of Clachantoun, and AVilliam Kennedy in AA7hitefaulds. James
Mure, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary. Witnesses to precept, James Brysson, son of
Mr. James Brysson, parson of AA7igton, and others. No docquet of registration. [956,
Box 26.
1896. 9th February 1622.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the hands
of Thomas, Earl of Melrose [afterwards of Haddington], by William Douglas of Tofts,
son and heir to the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, of the £5 lands of Pittelsheuch
[cf. No. 1870 supra] in favour of John Belsches, advocate. Dated 9th February 1622
at the earl's lodging at the foot of Liberton's Wynd, in the upper gallery of the same.
AA7itnesses, John Makcaitnay, the earl's servant, and others. David Makculloch, of
Eoss diocese, notary public. [1017, Box 28.
1897. 9th February 1622.] Charter by Thomas, Earl of Melrose [afterwards first
Earl of Haddington], as superior, confirming to John Belsches, advocate, the lands
resigned in preceding writ : To be held for a feu-farm of £7, 5s. Scots yearly. Precept
of sasine directed to Alexander Home of Dedrigs. Edinburgh, 9th February 1622.
Endorsed as registered in the register of Melrose, 10th February 1622. Witnesses,
David M'Culloch, John M'Cairtnay, and other servants of the earl. [1847, Box 47.
1898. Hth February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinburgh, 14th February 1621) by John Dundas of Newliston
granting to his son, Sir James Dundas of Craigtoun, knight, and the heirs-male of his
body, the lands of Nether Newlistoun and the lands of Serjandland, lying in the barony
of Auld Liston, sheriffdom of Linlithgow, bounded as described of date 18th May 1534
supa, reserving the franktenement to the said John Dundas (except of those portions
of the lands and an annualrent of three chalders two bolls of victual, in which Dame
Elizabeth Dundas is infeft in liferent), and also reserving to Margaret Crichton, wife of
John Dundas, her liferent of the lands called the Overtoun of Nether Newliston.

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AVitnesses to charter, Sir AVilliam Seaton of Kylesmure, knight, Alexander Inglis of
Rattinraw, Hugh Pebillis, dweller in Edinburgh, .Thomas Coutts, W.S., and John
M'llwraitt, his servitor. Sasine given by George Dundas in the Mains of Vinchbrugh,
11th February, and recorded in the particular register 7th March, 1622. Witnesses,
James Heriot in Vinchbrugh, James Barthilmo there, William Bell in Vinchbrugh mill,
and Mr. John Malcome, servitor of Sir James Dundas. Notary, Thomas Thowms, of
St. Andrews diocese. [3026, Box 79.
1899. Hth February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated at Edinburgh, 14th February 1621 [as in preceding writ], by John Dundas
of Newliston, in favour of Sir James Dundas of Craigton, his son, his heirs-male, etc.,
of an annualrent of eighteen merks from the lands and lordship of Dundas, in the
sheriffdom of Linlithgow ; reserving the granter's liferent. Sasine given 11th February,
and recorded in the particular register 7th March, 1622. Witnesses, James Heriot and
James Bartilmo, both in Vinchbruch, William Bell in Belsmylne alias Vinchbruchmylne,
and others. Thomas Thowms, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1997, Box 51.
1900. c. 1622.] Fragment of Charter by James, Lord Torphichen, confirming a
charter by [John] Dundas of Newliston in favour of his son, Sir James Dundas of
Craigtoun, knight, granted in fulfilment of a marriage contract between them, with
consent of Margaret Crichton, wife of John Dundas, on one part, and Sir Walter
Dundas of that Ilk, knight, for himself and [Elizabeth Dundas, his daughter,] on the
other part, for the marriage of Sir James and Elizabeth, of the lands of Newliston and
others. The dates of both charters are torn away, but the one confirmed is evidently
that of 14th February 1621, as in No. 1898 supra. Among the witnesses are Mr. George
Dundas, son of the said John Dundas of Newliston, . . . Moubray, portioner of
Eglischmauchan, Thomas Couttis, W.S., and John M'llvrethe, his servitor. [2370, Box 61.
1901. 25th February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter, No. 1897 supra, by Thomas, Earl of Melrose, in favour of John Belsches [of
Tofts], advocate, of the lands of Pittellsheuch. Sasine given 25th February, and
recorded in general register 2nd April, 1622. Witnesses, Sir Archibald Douglas of
Spott, knight, James Home of St. Bothans, Mr. Samuel Home of Eastmains, James
Belsches, brother-german of the grantee, and James Uttersoun in Over Tofts. Notary,
Robert Mudie, of St. Andrews diocese. [1190, Box 32.
1902. 25th February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 15th January 1622, by Sir David Home of Wedderburn, for infefting
William Schirilaw in Bogengreen of Coldingham, as nearest and lawful heir of his
late father, William Schirilaw in Bogengreen, in a cottage-land in the place called
Bogane, between the cot-land of the late William Craig on the east, the cot-land of
Hercules King on west, the burn on south and north, in the territory of Coldingham,
etc., formerly held of Robert Logan of Restalrig and George Ogilvy of Dunlugus, in
feu-farm, and now of the granter. Sasine given by Alexander Watson, 25th February
1622. Witnesses, James Kellie, Thomas Lumsden in Bogangrene of Coldingham,
James Quhillans, servitor of John AVatson there, and William Broun, servant of the
grantee. John Dewar, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. No docquet of regis
tration. [1068, Box 29.
1903. 9th April 1622.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
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of sasine, dated at Edinburgh, 1st April 1622, by Sir John Schaw of Sauquhy, knight,
for infefting John Lundy of Stratharlie, in the West Mains of Sauchie, called Lang-
fauldis and Broomwards, in the parish and shire of Clackmannan. Witnesses to precept,
George Meldrum, son of the late Sir David Meldrum of Segy, knight, Patrick Small,
W.S., and others. Sasine given 9th, and recorded at Stirling 10th, April 1622. Sir
Robert Mowbray of Gogar, knight, with others, is a witness. Robert Quhyt, notary.
[728, Box 21.
1904. 24th April 1622.] Precept under the quarter seal by King James the Sixth
for infefting, in terms of a charter, John Inglis, servant of Sir George Erskine of
Invertiel, knight, in liferent, and his daughter, Katherine Inglis, her heirs, etc., in
fee, in the lands of Ruthvens, Balbirnie, and Brigton of Ruthvens, all lying in the
sheriffdom of Forfar; which lands belonged to James Crichton, son of the late Sir
James Crichton of Ruthvens, and were apprised from him on 2nd April instant by a
decree in favour of John Inglis and his daughter. Precept dated at Holyroodhouse,
24th April 1622. [2521, Box 64.
1905. 29th May 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of sale (of date at Brechin, 24th May 1622) by Thomas Beattoun of Melgound, with
consent of Andrew AVishart of Muirtoun, granting to Robert Rollok, citizen of
Brechin, and Margaret Ochterlony, his wife, the lands of the Kirktoun of Aber-
lemno, as in charter of 15th March 1614, No. 1705 supa. AA7itnesses to charter, Henry
Lyndesay, brother-german of the late David Lyndesay of AVayne, John AVardlaw,
messenger, John Chepmane, and Thomas Schewane, notary public. Sasine given by
John Adam, builder ('faber murarius ') in Brechin, as bailie, on 29th May, James
Carnegie in Aberlempno acting for said Margaret, and recorded at Dundee 16th July,
1622. AA7itnesses to sasine, Robert Fordell, John Dalgatie, James Mernis, and Archi
bald AA7atson, all residing in the said Kirktoun. Notary, Thomas Schewane. [3129,
Box 82.
1906. 6th June 1622.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William Douglas of
Tofts, as son and heir of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, following on a charter of
alienation and sale to said AVilliam, by David Lumsden of Blanerne, dated at Blanerne,'
19th May 1621, of the lands of Easter Lumsden and others, with boundaries as in No.
634 supra, in the barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Sasine given to Archibald
Douglas of AVhitchester,- as attorney for Douglas of Tofts, on 6th June 1622 ; recorded
in the general register, 27th (or 21st) June 1622. AA7itnesses, Patrick Johnstoun in
Lumsden, William Maltman and Patrick Cranstoun there, Hector Lawrie and Patrick
Purves in Coldingham. Timothy Rouchlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1018,
Box 28. ' J L .
1907. 27th June 1622.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Anna Cheisholm,
relict of the late John Napier of Merchistoun, and Alexander Napier, their son, in
terms of the charter, dated 10th January 1622, No. 1892 supra. Sasine given 27th
June 1622 to AVilliam Napier, son of John of Merchiston, as attorney for his brother
Alexander, and recorded at Stirling, 2nd July same year. AVitnesses to sasine, William
Graham m Boquhople and AValter Graham in Torrie Easter, his son, with others. r819,
Box 23. L

1908.

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James Kay, advocate, the marriage of James Lundy, eldest lawful son and apparent
heir of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie. Edinburgh, 27th June 1622. [729, Box 21.
1909. 18th July 1622.] Charter by Robert Lyntoun, indweller in Dalkeith, in
terms of a contract with Katherine Symsone, relict of the late John Mathison, car
penter in Dalkeith, and mother of Jonet Mathison, the granter's wife, with consent of
the said Jonet, alienating to the said Katherine (1) a fourth part of a husband-land in
Dalkeith, on the south side of High Street, between the lands of William Mow, now of
AATilliam Lyntoun, on east, the lands of the late John Lawson, then of Nicolas AVatson,
now of James AAatson, on west ; (2) three parts of a cottage-tenement there, as in Nos.
1039 and 1322 supra; (3) five acres in the Langsyde and Thorneycruiks, as described
in charter of 12th July 1621, No. 1873 supra: To be held blench of the granter. At
Dalkeith, 18th July 1622. Witnesses, Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, William Vetch,
senior, and John Symson, father's brother of the said Katherine. Archibald Ros and
Abraham Gray, notaries, sign for Janet Mathesone. [1684, Box 43.
1910. 25th July 1622.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
of dare constat, dated 25th July 1622, by Robert Bruce, horse-dealer ('ephippiarius '),
burgess of Stirling, now dweller in the Canongate, superior of the subjects, directed to
Edward Brown in Ferrytown, for infefting John Grahame, son of the late Henry
Grahame of Medowland of Cornetoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, in
a tenement of land presently occupied by David Bruce, father of said Robert, in
the town of Clackmannan, on north side of highway, the lands of the late William
Coustoun on east, of John Hay on west, and ' Doven Wynd ' on north, also of that croft
lying in ' Pittinskene,' in the sheriffdom of Clackmannan, presently occupied by the
said David Bruce, between the lands of Patrick Bruce of Grene on east and south, and
those of Edward Broun of Keir on west : To be held blench for two pennies Scots
yearly, if asked. AVitnesses to precept, David Muschet of Calzehat, Alexander Barclay,
writer in Stirling, and others. Sasine given 23rd, and recorded at Stirling on 24th,
August 1622. Witnesses to sasine, Mr. Richard Wright, minister at Clackmannan,
David Bruce, father of the said Robert Bruce, Thomas Baok, son of Alexander Baok,
merchant, burgess of Stirling, James Robesone, senior, merchant, burgess there, Walter
Graham of Meklewod, James Cumming, son of John Cumming in Craigtoun, and others.
Alexander Barclay, notary. [772, Box 22.
1911. 2nd November 1622.] Charter by Nicholas Moncreiff, portioner of Auchter-
mouchtie, selling and alienating to James Kentor, burgess of the Canongate, and
Cristina Young, his spouse, a certain tenement in the said burgh of Canongate, on
the north side of the street thereof, having St. Thomas' Chapel on the east, the lands
of John Crunzeane on the west, with the common highways on north and south, also
the garden of a tenement of the late Leonard Stewinsoun on same side of street,
the late William Aikenhead, joiner, and the late Gavin Crichton, vicar of Airth, being
neighbouring owners : To be held in feu-farm of the poor ' bedrellis ' or hospitallers of
the hospital of Saints Thomas and Andrew in the alms-house founded by George, late
bishop of Dunkeld, for a yearly reddendo of 30s. Scots to the said 'bedrellis,' also paying
to the abbot of Holyrood burghal rents, with court service, 4s. 9d. in place of 5s., by
reason of an Act of Parliament referring to burnt lands, deducting a fourth part, and
the same sum to the chaplain of St. Thomas' Chapel, founded by the deceased Gavin
Crichton. Dated at the Canongate, 2nd November 1622. AA7itnesses, John Malloch,
servant of the king, AA7illiam Smyth, dyer, and Robert Hamilton, baker burgesses of

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Canongate, and others. Walter Logan, clerk of Canongate, signs for granter. [427,
Box 12.
1912 12th November 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a contract by
Margaret' Layng, daughter and heir of the late Patrick Layng, portioner of Auchter
muchty, with consent of Alexander GuddeU, her spouse, in favour of John Braid in
Kilquhis and Alison Smart, his spouse, of three third parts of a sixteenth part, or
pound land, of the bondhalff of Auchtermuchtie, with commonty in the hill of Auchter
muchty, and in the lands called 'Quhytfeild,' within the bounds. Sasine given with
the granter's own hands, 12th November, and recorded at Craill 6th December, 1622.
AA7itnesses, Richard Maxwell, Henry Sym, and Robert Dempstertoun, all portioners of
Auchtermuchty, Robert GuddeU in Dempstartoun, Alexander Merschell, notary in
Falkland, and James Braid in Kilquhis. John Litiljohn, clerk of the stewartry of Fife,
notary. [1086, Box 29.
1913. 1st December 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a.
charter (dated at Greenwich, 23rd June 1622) by Thomas, Earl of Kellie, etc., in favour
of Mr. Patrick Levington of Saltcottis, granting and confirming to him the lands
of Murefield and others as in No. 116 supra, ' Cokinaiker,' with ' clappardis,' rabbits,
etc. [cf. No. 979 supra and 2042 infra], in the parish of Gullane, constabulary of
Haddington, etc., apprised from George Home of Gullane and Joanna Howeson, his
spouse. Sasine given by John Wode in Dirltoun, as bailie, 1st December 1622, and
recorded in the particular register, 17th January 1623. Witnesses, John Sydserf of
that Ilk, James Lindsay, portioner of Quareledgsteid, Patrick Forres in Gullane, and
Robert Watsoun there. Notary, George Stewart, of St. Andrews diocese. [Alexander,
Lord Fenton, his son, is a witness to the earl's charter.] [2459, Box 63.
1914. 23rd December 1622.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (dated
3rd December 1622, and attached to the instrument) by Charles, Prince of AATales, etc.,
for infefting John Shaw of Greinok, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, James
Shaw, in the lands of Fynnart, a twenty-merk land, lying in the bailiary of Renfrew,
formerly held of the late Sir James Schaw of Sauchie, knight, but now of the Prince,
in terms of an Act of Parliament; taking security for £160, being three years' rent at
£53, 6s. 8d. yearly, and eight red roses in duplication of blench. Sasine given by Brise
Sempill of Craigbaitt, sheriff-depute, Mr. Robert Shaw, brother-german of John Shaw,
being attorney, on 23rd December 1622, and recorded in the general register of sasines,
etc., 18th January 1623. AVitnesses, WiUiam Shaw, lawful son of Robert Shaw of
Bargarrane, Duncan M'Queir, his servant, AVilliam Shaw, servant of John Shaw, and
William Parker, servant of sheriff. Alexander Sempill, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew, notary.
[182, Box 7.
1915. 30th December 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of alienation (dated at Haddington, 24th December 1622) by George Hepburn,
fiar of Aulderstoun, with consent of his father, Sir Robert Hepburn of Aulderstoun,
knight, in favour of Patrick Young, burgess of Haddington, and Elizabeth Hepburn,
his spouse, of four acres of land lying contiguous, part of the lands called Ruid lands,
of which acres two are occupied by James Quhite, burgess of said burgh, and other two
presently by John Schairp in Nunland, lying in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and con
stabulary of Haddington. Sasine given 30th December 1622, by James Cockburn of
AA7ester Monkrig, provost of Haddington, as bailie, John Cockburn acting for Elizabeth

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Hepburn. Witnesses, Walter Setoun, Francis Lyll, Robert Gray, Patrick Buchannan,
and Archibald Todrig, burgesses of said burgh. Notary, Mr. James Gray, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2703, Box 69.
1916.  January 1623.] Precept of Clare Constat by William Chairtouris of
Auchinstrowane, superior, for infefting Ninian Fergusson, as nearest and lawful heir
of the late Fergus Fergusson, tailor, his grandfather, and Alexander Fergusson of
Knokauchlie, his father, son and heir of Fergus, in the two-merk lands of Knokauchlie,
lying within the granter's lands of Stroneschelloch, barony of Glencarne and shire of
Dumfries ; the said lands being held blench formerly of the late John Glencorse of that
Bk and his heirs, authors of the granter in Stroneschelloch, and now of the granter.
'Apud templum de Glencarne,'  January 1623. Witnesses, William Fergusson of
Craigdarroch [who is also named as bailie], Thomas Fergusson of Miniegrew (?), John
Douglas of Killewarrand, and John Rig, notary public. [1474, Box 38.
1917. 5th February 1623.] Lease by John Stewart (not designed, but cf. Nos. 1805
supa and 1990 infra), with consent of Francis Stewart, his elder brother, Alexander Cran
stoun of Moreistoun, and AVilliam Douglas of Ivelie, for their interest, in favour of James
Douglas, ' attending his Majestie for dispatch of Scottes affaires,' letting to him for
the term of nineteen years the teinds and teindsheaves of the lands of Easter and Wester
Brokholes and Berrihill, lying in the parish of Coldingham, barony of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick, at a yearly rental of £10. Dated at London and Edinburgh, 5th
February 1623. William, Lord Cranstoun, John Cranstoun of Thorndykes, James
Douglas, writer, and others, witnesses. [644, Box 19.
1918. 15th February 1623.] Instrument of Resignation by John Schaw of
Grenok of the lands of Wester Grenok-schaw, the lands of Drummuling and Spango
Cunningham, with annualrents, etc., in the shire of Renfrew, as in No. 810 supra, in
favour of himself and his heirs. Done in the upper council-house, Edinburgh, 15th
February 1623. Witnesses, Mark Hamilton, Alexander Douglas and Robert Chalmers,
macers. Mr. James Scot, notary public. [1841, Box 47.
1919. 23rd February 1623.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation to
the exchequer by Sir Thomas Thomson of Dudingston, knight, of the lands of AVrester
and Easter Dudingston, with mill, etc., which resignation was accepted, and the said
lands were redelivered to the said Sir Thomas, in terms of a charter to be made thereon.
Done at Holyrood, 23rd February 1623. Witnesses, Mr. James Durhame of KynneiU,
Mr. William Chalmers, writer in Edinburgh, and others. Alexander Carmichael, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary. [642, Box 19.
1920. 6th March 1623.] Charter by Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, and David
Pitcairn, his son, fiar thereof, with consent of Henry's wife, Isobel Balfour, alienating
to Henry Braid in Kilmarone and Catherine Lumsden, his wife, in terms of a
contract dated 7th March 1621, an annualrent of five merks Scots from the Mains of
Forthir, in the sheriffdom of Fife. Dated and signed at Forthir, 6th March 1623.
David Pitcairn, residing in Forthir, and others, witnesses. [929, Box 26.
1921. 17th March 1623.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept of sasine
(dated 25th February 1623) by Charles, Prince of Scotland and AVales, etc., for infeft
ing George Melville, as heir of his father, the late Sir Andrew Melville of Garvock,

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knight, in the lands of Garvok-wood, and three-quarters of South Foid and others, in
the parish and regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife, which lands of Garvok-
wood, with teinds, are now worth £6, 13s. 4d. Scots yearty, and the lands of South
Foid, £8, 1 6s. yearly, with sixteen poultry and a half, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
and they have been in the hands of the superior since  1617, by the decease of the
said Sir Andrew; reserving from the precept the lands called the South Ward of
Garvok-wood, with mill, etc., lying on the south side of the ' South burne,' sold by the
said Sir Andrew and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife, to Sir Henry Wardlaw of Pitreavie,
knight. Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logie, bailie-depute of regality,
17th, and recorded at Crail 20th, March 1623. AATitnesses, Mr. Thomas Melvill,
brother of John Melvill of Raith, Mr. David Kingorne, notary, Alexander, his son,
and John and James AA7alwood, Serjeants of said regality. Notary, James Kingorne.
[2722, Box 70.
1922. 18th March 1623.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Stanehous,
portioner of Maistertoun, and Isobella Cuninghame, his spouse, following on a
charter and precept of sasine, dated at Garvok, 18th March 1623, by George Melvill of
Garvok, with consent of Dame Elizabeth Hamilton, his mother, granting to them
three-quarters of the lands of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and
shire of Fife: To be held of the crown for £8, 16s. Scots yearly, etc. Sasine given
by Thomas Wardlaw of Logie, as bailie. [Among the witnesses to the charter are
AVilliam Melvill, brother-german of the granter, Alexander Kinghorne, brother-german
of Mr. David Kingorne, writer in Dunfermline. Among the witnesses to the sasine
is James AATalwood, brother-german to John AValwood, serjeant of the regality of
Dunfermline.] Sasine dated 18th, and recorded at Craill 20th, March 1623. Mr.
David Kingorne, notary. [439, Box 12.
1923. 22nd March 1623.] Charter by Alexander Nisbet of Greenholm, superior
of the lands, with consent of James Nisbet in Mylnesyde, his elder son and apparent
heir, granting in feu-farm to John AVilson, tailor in Newmylnes, the sixpenny lands in
Greenholm, occupied by AVilliam Broun in Newmylnes, and Margaret Lowdoun, his
spouse, with the houses and yard presently occupied by George Lowdoun, lying in the
40s. land of Greenholm, parish of Galstoun and shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to
and were resigned by Hew Broun in Newmylls, in favour of the said John AA7ilson :
To be held for a yearly feu of 6s. 8d. At the burgh of Newmylnes, 22nd March
1623. AA7itnesses, Andrew Lockhart in Newmylnes, Hugh AAdlson, fuller there, Hugh
Nisbet in Newocklaw, and others. Charles Hall, notary, leads the granter's hand at
pen. [1661, Box 43.
1924. 21st April 1623.] Precept of Glare Constat by Mr. AVilliam Nairne, parson
of Dysart, rector of the rectory there, for infefting John AVilliamson, son of the late
AATilliam AVilliamson, mariner, burgess of Dysart, as heir of his said father and of his
own brother-german, the late AA7illiam AVilliamson [son of first AVilliam], in a tenement
of land within said rectory, bounded, as described, by the tenements and lands of
David Peadie, Andrew Jack, and the late Robert Hutcheoun's heirs on north, east, and
south, and the highway on west ; held in feu-farm of the granter for 10s. yearly. At
Dysart, 21st April 1623. David Symson, elder, bailie of Dysart, and Mr. Alan
Lawmonth, reader at the church of Dysart, with others, witnesses. [1672, Box 43.
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dative quoad -non executa to the late Alexander Moncreiff, some time of Balcaskie, his
uncle, ratifying and confirming to Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk a discharge of Mr.
Archibald Moncreiff of Balgony to the late Mr. Andro Pitcairn, brother-german of
Henry, and to Mr. Robert Broun of Pitcany. At Pittenweem, 21st May 1623.
Ephraim Melvill, minister there, and James Airth, notary, witnesses. [1613, Box 41.
1926. 9th June 1623.] Charter by Richard Hamilton of Greinheuck, chamberlain
of Kinneil, and Jean Livingstone, his spouse, granting and alienating to James Leckie
in Borrowstouness, and Margaret Young, his wife, seventy-two feet in length of what
was formerly waste land from the west gable of the house of the late John Aikin, with
the houses for the present built on the same, lying in the middle of the bank of their
common on the west side of the town of Borrowstoness, formerly belonging to the late
James Falconer,  , in Over Kynneil, and Katherine Rob, his wife, disponed to them
by Stephen Hamilton in Borrowstoness [see No. 1764 supra], and then by Katherine
Rob and her son, James Falconer, to Richard Hamilton, lying between the rest of the
said common belonging to him, on the east and west, a great stone in the said bank and
the rest of the bank above the stone on the south, and the present highway on the
north, in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow : To be held to the grantees
and their heirs for a yearly sum of £3, 10s. Scots, one capon at Easter ('Pasche')
yearly, and one ' dayis wark ' yearly of the said James, or the price thereof, which shall
be given to others of that calling, in name of feu-farm ; also the heirs and assignees of
said James shall pay £12 Scots for all demands ; the feu to be void if three years' duty
is unpaid. Dated at Borrowstoness, 9th June 1623. Witnesses, Thomas Levingstoun
of Ballintone, Mr. Thomas Ambrose, minister at Slammanan mure, and Alexander
Neilsoun (writer of deed), notary public. Signed by the granters. Two seals attached,
the first, that of Eichard Hamilton — three cinquefoils, with an illegible mark between,
perhaps a mullet ; the second, with legend, ' S. Gabrielis Liuinstoune,' bearings defaced,
said to be Jean Livingstone's seal. [2717, Box 70.
1927. 25th June 1623.] Charter by Alexander Udnie, merchant, burgess of
Aberdeen, conveying to John Hamiltoun of Airdrie the granter's 20s. lands of
Arnbuckill, called Easter Mains, occupied formerly by John Gray, presently by Thomas
Lynning, the bounds beginning on the south side of the water of Calder, ascending north
ward on the west side of the ' Drawdyk ' to the ' eschetries ' [ash-trees] growing near the
Wester Mains of Arnbuckill, occupied by Archibald Walker, and from these northward
by a marsh to 'Loch lepatie,' lying on west side of said Easter Mains, and from the loch
eastward by a marsh called 'Midflow Mos,' including 'the haill Loch rig' at the head of
the ' Blind burne ' which bounds the lands, from the east town of Arnbuckill, descend
ing by said burn to the water of Calder — all lying in the barony of Monkland and
sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held in feu-farm for 25s. Scots yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 25th June 1623. Signed, ' Alexander Wdnie of Auchtterellem.' AVitnesses,
AVilliam Baillie of Carnbrew, the said Thomas Lynning, Mr. James Eobertoun and
Mr. Eobert Petrie, writers, and others. [447, Box 13.
1928. 29th July 1623.] Charter by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of an
obligation by Josiah Stewart of Bonytoun, as principal, and James Stewart, Lord
Ochiltrie, Aexander, Lord Stewart of Garleis, the said James Kennedy, Hugh
Kennedy of Girvan Mains, and William Stewart in Ayr, as cautioners, to John
Quhyteford in Balloch, conveying to the said John (under reversion) the lands of
Blairquhan, in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, in security of an annual-

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rent of 1000 merks Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th July 1623. AVitnesses, Mr.
James Makgill, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Schaw, notary public. [227, Box 8.
1929. 6th August (?) 1623.] Precept of Glare Constat by John, Earl of Mar, for
infefting John Ewing, portioner of Southfield, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late Thomas Ewing, portioner of Southfield, in the lands of Powhouse, in the
barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, formerly belonging to David
Balfour, and apprised from David Balfour, his son and heir, and his curators, by the late
Thomas Ewing : To be held of the granter for thirty-four merks Scots money yearly,
with twenty-four capons and nine tame geese at Michaelmas and Easter, in name of
feu-farm. Dated at Alloa, 6th  1623. [Date blank, but perhaps August.] Wit
nesses, Mr. Archibald Haldane, constable of the Castle of Stirling, Thomas Craigengelt
of that Ilk, Henry Dow and John AA7illiamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, the earl's
servitors. [2804, Box 73.
1930. 13th August 1623.] Charter by William Carnegie, skinner, burgess of the
burgh of Edinburgh, alienating, in terms of a contract, to David Home, eldest son and
heir-apparent of Peter Home of Harcarse, the lands and town of Eccles and mains of the
same ; the lands of AVrangholmehill, Catchelrig, Wormetlaw, Elwodelaw, and Wester
Mersingtoun, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held blench of the granter for
one penny Scots. Precept of sasine directed to Thomas Trotter of Catchelraw. Dated
at Edinburgh, 13th August 1623. AA7itnesses, John Leirmont, W.S., Edinburgh, George
Inglis (writer of deed) and Mr. George Trotter, his servitors. [1388, Box 36.
1931. 8th September 1623.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 8th September, and recorded in the general register,
22nd October 1623. Witnesses, John Bowmaker of Prentonanhill, Mr. Alexander
Trotter, son of George Trotter of Prentonane, John Home, servant of Sir George Home
of Eccles, knight, and John Hog, dweller in Eccles. John Leirmont, notary public.
[1560, Box 40.
1932. 10th September 1623.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Scotland and AVales,
etc. [afterwards King Charles the First], confirming a charter (dated 16th and 18th
August 1623) by AA7illiam Philp of Brieriehill, indweller in Dunfermline, and Elizabeth
Lindsay, his spouse, in favour of James Dawling, mariner, residing at the west end of
South Queensferry, and Margaret Currour, his spouse, of the lands called Clouttis-
croft or Cluttiscroft, consisting of four acres, lying and bounded as described, in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held in feu and heritage.
Confirmed at Holyroodhouse, 10th September 1623. Portion of prince's seal attached.
[618, Box 18.
1933. Hth September 1623.] Charter by Mr. David Lindesay, rector of the
parish church of Restalrig, and Mr. John Cranstoun, minister at Leith, with the elders
(' seniores ') and deacons of the kirk and session of Leith, proprietors of the lands and
chaplainry of St. James, in Newhaven, in name of the poor of that hospital, granting to
AA7alter Ker, son and heir of the late Thomas Ker, indweller of the foresaid town of
Newhaven, and to Agnes Anderson, his spouse, their heirs, etc., seven small houses,
bounded by the gable of the said chapel of St. James, and the lands of the late Patrick
Wilson, now of Thomas Robesone, on the west, the links (' viridarium ') of Newhaven
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also three other houses, bounded by the land of the late Alexander Nicoll, then of John
Wilson, now of John Cunninghame and Janet Fortoun, his spouse, on north, the
highway on south, common vennel on east, and the ' linx ' of Newhaven on west, — all
in the said town of Newhaven and shire of Edinburgh : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu of £3, 6s. 8d. At the church of Leith, 11th September 1623. John
Sibbald, reader there, and Andrew Mortimer, serjeant, witnesses. [1772, Box 46.
1934. 1st October 1623.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales, etc.,
granting to James Cunningham of Aikat the lands and barony of Blairquhan, in the
earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, now in the hands of the superior by reason
of recognition, because of alienation by Josias Stewart, formerly of Blairquhan, or
James Kennedy, now of Blairquhan. Holyrood, 1st October 1623. [1062, Box 29.
1935. 1st October 1623.] Precept by Charles, Prince of Scotland and AA7ales, for
infefting James Cunynghame of Aikat in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, in
terms of preceding charter. 1st October 1623. [440, Box 12.
1936. Hth November 1623.] Letters of Reversion by Adam Cunningham of
Merkyll and Eupham Maxwell, his spouse, binding themselves, on payment of £9000
Scots, to restore to Mr. Alexander Seytoun of Gargunnock, Marioun Maulde, his
spouse, and Alexander Seytoun, their son and apparent heir, the said Mr. Alexander's
half of the lands of Gargunnock, with the chapel and half mill, mill lands, etc., extend
ing to a £10 land, with tower, houses, etc., within Mr. Alexander's five-merk land of
Gargunnock, formerly belonging to the late John Seytoun of Tullibodie, his brother,
excepting from the said £10 land the 20s. land thereof lately granted by Mr. Alex
ander to the late George Seytoun, his brother, in the barony of Gargunnock and shire
of Stirling ; also the said five-merk land of Gargunnock which belonged to the said
John Seytoun, with his part of the mill, acquired from him by Mr. Alexander, except
that merk land called Kipdarroch, some time belonging to Walter Leckie of that Ilk,
with the 40d. land lying in the hill head of Gargunnock, lately disponed by Mr. Alex
ander to his brother George, all united and lying in said barony ; which lands had been
mortgaged for the above sum. At Gargunnock, 11th November 1623. Witnesses,
Alexander Leckie of that Ilk, James Forster of Logie, John Williamson, sheriff- and
town-clerk of Stirling, and Mr. WiUiam Justice, minister at Gargunnock. This writ
is very faint. [2318, Box 59.
1937. 24th January 1624.] Instrument of Sasine of the same tenement and annual-
rent as in No. 1239 supra, 31st March 1592, given by Peter Somervell, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, to John Henrysoun of Tinnygask, as son and heir of the late Colonel
Sir Robert Henrysoun of Tinnygask, knight (' militis coronalli '), his father. Sasine
given 24th January 1624. Witnesses, William Blair of Aukheavin, Mr. William Hay,
son of Mr. John Hay, town-clerk, Thomas Cochrane and William Robiesoun, Serjeants
of said burgh. Notary, Mr. John Hay. [3136, Box 82.
1938. 26th January 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
1st October 1623, No. 1934 supra, by Charles, Prince of Wales, etc., for infefting James
Cunningham of Aiket in the lands and barony of Blairquhan. Sasine given by James
Gibsone, younger, in Auchlin, as bailie, before the gates of the castle and fortalice of
Blairquhan, to George Stewart in Robertoun, attorney for grantee, on 26th January
1624. Witnesses, John Makturke, servitor of George Stewart of Robertoun, Robert
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Ferguson, Andrew Man and Hugh Mitchell, servitors of the Laird of Caprintoun.
James Gibsone, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. No evidence of registration.
[228, Box 8.
1939. 19th March 1624.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Mitchelson,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, went to the tenement of land of the late Samuel
Somervel, merchant and burgess of said burgh, on the north side of the High Street,
in 'Tailliefeires clois,' and bounded as described of date 8th April 1615, No. 1724 supra,
and there, in obedience to certain letters of the lords of session, gave sasine of said
tenement to Robert Halyburntoun, son lawful to Robert Halyburnton, elder, mer
chant and burgess of said burgh, as cessioner and assignee constituted by Laurence
Keir, servitor of Mr. John Skene, clerk of session, in and to a process and decree of
apprising at the instance of the said Laurence against Jean Somervel, lawful daughter
of the above-named Samuel. Sasine given 19th March 1624. AVitnesses, the said
Robert Halyburnetoun, senior, Alexander Makcartnay, servitor of notary, Alexander
AVood and John Jaksoun, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. AA7illiam Hay, depute-
clerk of burgh. [2850, Box 75.
1940. 19th (March or May) 1624.] Charter by John, lord of Loudoun and Kyles
mure, etc., confirming a charter of alienation (dated at Mauchline, 28th May 1622), by
Hugh Crawfurd in Trabeoch, with consent of Robert Crawfurd, his eldest son and heir,
and Margaret Stewart, his wife, alienating to Andrew Fogo, brother to John Fogo in
Grenoktoun, the 10s. lands (old extent) of Grenoktoun called Crukitbank, presently
occupied by John Reid, also the 5s. lands of Netherwood called Burne, presently occupied
by Thomas Richart, in the lordship and regality of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr :
To be held of Lord Loudoun and Sir John Campbell of Lawers, knight, his heirs and
assignees contained in his marriage contract with Lady Margaret Campbell, grand
daughter of the said Lord, in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of 18s. 4d. Scots money,
with a duplicand at the entry of each heir, also paying suits of court at three head pleas
for the said lordship, to be held at the place of Mauchline, the said Andrew Fogo and
his heirs also grinding their growing grain at the mill called the ' Mure myln,' and
paying multures and other dues as in old infeftments. Clause of warrandice in usual
form, but excepting a lease of the 5s. lands of Burne let to Thomas Richart, tailor.
Precept of sasine directed to John Fogo in Greinoktoun, as bailie. AA7itnesses to charter
(which is said to be written by Mr. AVilliam Stephenson ('Stephani'), schoolmaster in
Mauchleine), Robert Colvill in Lefnesok, William Duncane of Hoilhouse, and William
Prymrois, messenger in Mauchleine, Mr. Andrew Dalrympill and Henry Prymrois,
notaries, signing for granters. Confirmation (written by AA7illiam Mitchell, notary,
servitor of said Mr. Andrew) dated at Over Whythauche, 19th (March or May) 1624.
Witnesses, John Campbell, servitor to Mr. Francis Broune in Over AVhythauche, Andrew
Broun in Terrioche, and the said Mr. Andrew Dalrympill. [2609, Box 67.
1941. 22nd May 1624.] Charter of Alienation and Sale by William Grahame of
Farnieflet, in terms of a contract, dated 22nd May 1624, betwixt him, with Sir Robert
Grahame of Morphie, knight, Patrick Lichtoun, provost of Montrose, and John Grahame
in Cauldcottis, his cautioners, on the one part, and Andrew Grahame in Cragie, for
himself, and Anna AVood, his spouse, and for their daughters Anna, Magdalena, and
Margaret Grahame, on the other part, granting and disponing to the said Andrew
Grahame, Anna, his wife, and to their daughters equally between them, the lands of the
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Kinneff and shire of Kincardine : To be held a me of the crown for the usual services.
Dated at Aberdeen, 22nd May 1624. Witnesses, Mr. William Ray, advocate in
Aberdeen, AVilliam Leask there, George Gawin in CoUilaw, and Mr. Alexander Thomson,
notary, Aberdeen, writer of deed. [456, Box 13.
1942. 1st July 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the above
charter for infefting Andrew Graham in Craigie and Anne Wood, his spouse, and
Anne, Magdalene, and Margaret Graham, their daughters, in the lands of Mains
of Farniflet and others, as described. Sasine given 1st July 1624, by David Forbes in
Overtoun of Easter Kinneff, bailie, and registered 22nd November 1625 in the parti
cular register. AVitnesses, Andrew Stewart in Fasyd, George Forbes in Overtoun of
Easter Kinneff, Gilbert Forbes there, and Alexander Singeor, servitor of Andrew
Graham. Notary, James Lyoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [2756, Box 71.
1943. 1st July 1624.] Discharge by Mr. [Sir] Thomas Henrisone, Lord Charteris
[Chesters], in name of William, Earl of Tullibardine, etc., and also by Barbara Henri
sone, spouse to James Spittell of Leuquhat, in favour of the said James Spittell
of Leuquhat, for the sum of 400 merks Scots, for the terms of Martinmas 1623 and
Whitsunday 1624, as the amount of payment due yearly by the said James during his
non-reconciliation with the said Barbara Henrisone, his spouse. Dated at Edinburgh,
1st July 1624. Witnesses, John Henrison of Fordell, Alexander Spittell of Blair.
[76, Box 2.
1944. 9th July 1624.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Colin Campbell,
brother to Duncan Campbell of Glenlyoun, as procurator for Andrew Fogow in Greinok-
toun, resigned into the hands of John, lord of Loudoun, etc., the lands of Grenoktoun
called Crukitbank, and Netherwood or Burne, described in No. 1940 sup-a, in favour
of Thomas Gibson in Hallis, his heirs, etc. Done in Lord Loudoun's chamber at
Mauchline, 9th July 1624. Witnesses, Mr. John Reid, minister at Muirkirk, John
Campbell and George Hay, servitors of Lord Loudoun, and William Mitchell, notary,
servitor to the notary, Mr. Andrew Dalrympill, of Glasgow diocese. [2610, Box 67.
1945. 9th July 1624.] Charter by John, Lord Loudoun, of the said lands, follow
ing upon the above resignation, and in the same terms as No. 1940 supra, in favour of
Thomas Gibson. Written by the above William Mitchell, and dated at Mauchline,
9th July 1624. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2611, Box 67.
1946. 9th July 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter, dated at
Hamilton, 23rd June 1624, by Anna Cunningham, Marchioness of Hamilton, having
power from her husband, James, [second] Marquis of Hamilton, during his absence from
the kingdom, with consent as stated, granting to Mr. James Baillie of Braidhirst
and Margaret Hamilton, his wife, the lands of Carnebrew, in the parish of Bothwell
and shire of Lanark. Sasine given by John Hamiltoun of Orbestoun, as bailie, 25th
June, and recorded at Hamilton, 9th July 1624. Witnesses, Andrew Fynmeltoun at
Carnebrew mill, John Baillie, servant of AVilliam Baillie of Carnebrew, and others.
Bartholomew Robertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1739, Box 45.
1947. 23rd July 1624.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Cassillis, etc.,
directed to John Stewart, brother natural of Alexander, Earl of Galloway, as bailie, for
infefting John M'Gowne, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John

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M'Gowne of Skeoch, in the five-merk land of Skeoch, lying in the parish of Whithorn,
barony of Drummastoun, near Whithorn, and sheriffdom of Wigton ; held of the granter
in fee and heritage for twenty merks 6s. 8d. yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
three suits of court yearly, the services due and wont, and not prejudicing the earl's
mill of Dunnonis. Dated at Edinburgh, 23rd July 1624. Witnesses, Andrew Agnew,
younger, of Lochnaw, and Fergus Kennedy and Alexander Hamilton, the earl's servitors.
[2528, Box 64.
1948. 6th August 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter No.
1945 supa, in favour of Thomas Gibson. Sasine given by David Hucheon in Greinok
Mains, as bailie, 15th July, and recorded at Irvine 6th August, 1624. Witnesses,
John Fogo in Greinoktoun, John Nord (?) in Blaksyde, Andrew Hucheon, brother of
David, and James Uddart in Greinoktoun. Notary, William Mitchell, of Glasgow
diocese. [2612, Box 67.
1949. 10th September 1624.J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of sale (dated at Dunkeld and Cairnielochs, 6th and 25th May 1624) by John
Steuart, senior, of Airntullie, and John Steuart, his son, fiar of Airntullie, with consent
of Barbara Hay and Jean Blair, their respective spouses, in favour of Charles Rollok,
burgess of Perth, and Janet Pennycook, his spouse, of an annualrent of 205 merks
secured over the lands of Airntullie, in that barony and shire of Perth. Sasine given
by John Aircher in Airntullie, bailie, 10th September 1624, and recorded at Perth 11th
November same year. AVitnesses, John Ambrois, portioner of Fungorth, Hugh Kynneir
in Airntullie, and John Steuart there. Notary, William Fyff, of Dunkeld diocese.
[2224, Box 56.
1950. 26th October 1624.] Charter by Alexander Livingstone of Belstane, as
superior, confirming a charter (dated at Balshaw, 31st August 1624) by John AVeir of
Balschaw, heritable proprietor of the lands, granting to Katherine Hamilton, lawful
daughter of the late John Hamilton of Auchinglen, in terms of a matrimonial contract
between her and himself, dated 13th August [1624], in her virginity, in liferent, the
whole equal half of the lands of Balshaw, occupied and possessed by the granter, with
the half of all the houses, privileges of the common moor of Belstane, etc. — all lying in
the parish of Carlouk and shire of Lanark : To be held from the granter, of Alexander
Livingstone of Belstane, superior, for a feu-duty of 50s. yearly, and relieving the superior
piro rata of the crown taxes and upkeep of the parish church. Witnesses to charter
confirmed, Robert Kennedy of Auchinglen, John Forrest, apparent of Over Corsfuird,
William Forrest of Maschok mill, and James Cunynghame, notary public. Charter of
confirmation dated at Lanark, 26th October 1624. AA7itnesses, Walter Carmichael of
Hyndfuird, Eodolph Weir, writer in Lanark, Andrew Huchisone, notary, Gavin Blair,
writer, John Ogstoun, his servitor (writer of deed), and the above Robert Kennedy.
[2909, Box 76.
1951. 9th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Symontoune, 4th November 1624, by Mr. James Baillie of Crimpcramp, and charter,
granting to Alexander Baillie of Bagbie two davochs of land of the lands of Baigray,
in Crawford john, extending to 16s. 8d. of land of old extent, with tower, etc., in the
parish of Crawfordjohn and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept, John Symountoun,
younger, of that Ilk, James and Robert Symontoun, his cousins, James Gray, notary in
Lanark, and others. Sasine given by John Symontoune, younger, of that Ilk, bailie,

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9th, and recorded at Lanark 15th, November 1624. Witnesses to sasine, John Hamil
ton, younger, of Gilkerscleuch, Mr. Robert Lindsay, minister at Crawfordjohn church,
and others. James Gray, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1001, Box 27.
1952. 12th November 1624.] Release in the form of a notarial instrument, in
which Donald M'Conil V'Ay in Leyis acknowledges receipt from Thomas Robertson,
merchant, burgess of Inverness, of three hundred merks and forty pounds, in return
for which he releases two particates of land on the west side of Dimsdale Street in
Inverness, bounded between the lands of Thomas Vaus on south, those of William
Makconchie, merchant, on north, and the castle wall on west, and resigns them in
the hands of Duncan Forbes, one of the bailies of Inverness, who gave sasine to
Robertson. At Inverness, 12th November 1624. Testing clause partly cut, but John
Cuming, reader ('lectore') of the burgh of Inverness, is named as witness. A counter
release is written on the back— Thomas Robertson to Donald M'Conil Vicay, dated 12th
November 1629. [1801, Box 46.
1953. 13th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Coldenknowes, 11th November 1624, by Sir John Home of Colden-
knowes, knight, for infefting Robert Home, as nearest and lawful heir of his late
brother, David Home, eldest son of Peter Home of Harcas, in the lands of AA7ester
Mersingtoun, with manor-place, etc., in the parish of Eccles and sheriffdom of Berwick.
Witnesses to precept, Sir James Home of Ecclis, knight, John Home, son of the
granter, and James Bailzie, the granter's servitor. Sasine given by William Fuird in
Cruiklaw, bailie, 13th November 1624, and recorded at Lauder 8th January 1625.
Witnesses, Alexander Home of Rowingston, John Blaikietor, his servant, Peter Home
of Harcas, and James Home, officer in Duns. Notary, James Douglas, of Glasgow
diocese. [3153, Box 82.
1954. 25th November 1624.] Charter by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, with
consent of his spouse, Anna Stewart, in terms of a contract between them and John
Whitefoord in Balloch, dated  1623~ alienating to him the lands of Blairquhan
and others named. Charter written by John Makilwreth, servitor of Thomas Couttis,
AA7.S., and signed at Maybole, 25th November 1624. Witnesses, Gilbert Eos of
Millanderdaill, John Cochrane, notary public, and John Schaw, notary. [2351, Box 60.
1955. 26th November 1624.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Crawfurd of Cartsburn, in
terms of a contract between himself, his wife, Jean Cunningham, and Eobert Bar,
merchant, citizen of Glasgow, alienating to the said Eobert the 40s. lands of Cartsburn,
with mill called Greinokmill, and astricted multures of the twenty-merk lands of
Greinok, extending to the twentieth peck, mill lade, mill lands, with pasturage of two
cows on the mains of Greinok, with the cows there and their herd ; lying in the barony
of Greinok, parish of Innerkip, shire of Eenfrew : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo
to John Crawford of Kilbirnie, as superior, of 40s. and twelve capons yearly for the
lands of Cartsburn, and for the mill lands, eight bolls of oatmeal of old rent and 3s. 4d.
of augmentation. Dated and signed at Glasgow, 26th November 1624. AVilliam
Anderson, son of the late William Anderson of Stobcors, Sir Walter Steuart of Minto,
and others, witnesses. Writ very faint. [1058, Box 29.
1956. 27th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Mr. Patrick
Crawfurd of Cartsburn, for a sum of money paid to him and Jean Cunningham, his

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wife, with his own hands gave sasine to Robert Bar, merchant, citizen of Glasgow,
of the 40s. lands of Cartsburn, with pasturage of two cows in the mains of Greinock,
and free ish and entry for his animals to the moor of Greinock, with the mill of
Greinock and astricted multures of the twenty-merk land of Greinock, extending to
the twentieth peck, with mill lands, etc., in the barony of Greinock, parish of Inverkip,
and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given 27th November 1624, and recorded at
Glasgow 2nd January 1625. Witnesses, John Crawfuird of Milnetoun, Alexander and
James Crawfuird in Cartisburn, and John Henrie, miller at said mill of Greinock.
Notary, William Woddrop, of Glasgow diocese. [2860, Box 75.
1957. 1st December 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated 25th November 1624) by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, of the lands of
Blairquhan to John Whiteford in Maybole [under reversion for 20,000 merks].
Sasine given by John Sinckler, as bailie, 1st December 1624, and recorded at Irvine
12th January 1625. Witnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister at Stratoun, John Dik
in Mains of Blairquhan, Thomas Miller in Miletoun, and John Hannay in Blairquhan.
Notary, John Schaw, of Glasgow diocese. [2603, Box 67.
1958. 31st December 1624.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in terms of a
contract betwixt them, dated 11th August 1624, Robert Lauder, portioner of Colding
ham, gave sasine, popiis manibus, to Dame Margaret Cockburn, now spouse of
Sir AVilliam Ghrame of Bracho, knight, of five acres of land as follows, namely : six
roods in that field called Kippitlaw Syik, presently possessed by the said dame, her
servants and tenants ; six roods in that field called ' Aipland Croce ' possessed by John
AA7atson, fisherman ('piscatorem') in Coldingham; and two acres lying contiguous in
that field called 'Mellheid,' last possessed by Archibald Edington there — all in the town
and barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held blench. Sasine given
31st December 1624. AVitnesses, Patrick Home, second son of the said Dame Margaret
and her first husband, the late Alexander Home of Renton, Mr. Edward Aitken, school
master of Coldingham, and others. Robert Pow, notary public, of St. Andrews diocese.
Recorded, but docquet illegible. [1717, Box 44.
1959. 14th January 1625.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmilton, knight,
baron of Innerleith and Dairy, granting to James Rae, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
his heirs, etc., that north part of the granter's west croft of Bristo, lying between
James Eae's garden on the south, the yard of the heirs of the late Mr. Alexander
Peibles, advocate, on west, and James Eae's yard, with an old waste land or 'lyme-
hoillis' belonging to Eobert Dunlop's heirs on north, bounded by a line from the
corner or ' cunzie-neuk ' of Eae's yard to the corner or ' cunzie-neuk ' of Peibles'
yard, eighteen and a half ells breadth, from east to west on the south ; and on the
west from south to north by the wall of said west yard, twenty-seven and a half ells,
and on the north from west to east nineteen ells, and on the east from north to
south twenty-four and a half ells — all in the lordship of Dairy and shire of Edinburgh,
formerly belonging to David Norie, merchant, burgess, and Katherine Mungall, his
wife, who resigned the same : To be held in feu-farm for sixteen pence yearly. Precept
to Charles Hog, as bailie. Edinburgh, 14th January 1625. AA7itnesses, WUliam
Sydserff, the granter's servitor, Mr. Robert Donnaldsone, and the writer of the deed,
John Makilwreth, servitor of Thomas Couttis, AV.S. Signed, and with seal attached —
in good condition — a bend charged with three mullets. [256, Box 8.
1960. 19th March 1625.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Baine,

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junior, grandson of George Baine, merchant in Edinburgh, following on resignation by
the latter of two tenements in Edinburgh, the first being that named in No. 1728
supra,, the second on the south side of ' Currouris Clois ' and north side of High Street,
Bartholomew Meyne, Sir Andrew Bartrum, James Ross, and AVilliam Salmond, owners on
east and west ; the granter reserving his own liferent and that of his wife, and Margaret
Cleghorn e, his son's widow. 19th March 1625. Mr. John Hay, notary. [855, Box 24.
1961. 5th June 1625.] Indenture between Christopher Thursby of Booking, in
the county of Essex, and William Thursby, his son and heir, on the one part, and Thomas
Fryour of Booking, etc., on the other part, in which the first party grants to the second
party various parcels of land belonging to the manor or capital messuage of Bradfords,
in the parish of Booking aforesaid (excepting the timber), and that for the term of
sixteen years, at a yearly rent of £4. Executed in duplicate, 5th June [1625]. [588,
Box 17.
1962. 27th June 1625.] Charter by Thomas Lamb, feu-farmer of the lands, in
terms of a contract of sale, dated 7th June 1625, alienating to Thomas Anderson,
baker, burgess of Kirkcaldy, and Margaret Ballingall, his spouse, and their heirs,
two acres of his lands of Smeitton, occupied by the grantee, bounded between the
granter's acres on the east, the acres of Alexander Law and those of the granter,
occupied by Edward Bennet, on west, as principal, and two other acres of said lands,
bounded by Edward Bennet's on east, those of James Colliar on west, the lands of
Smyttoun and bridge thereof on north, in security — all lying in the regality of Dunferm
line and shire of Fife. At Kirkcaldy, 27th June 1625. Witnesses, inter alios, James
Colliar, one of the bailies of said burgh, Mathew Anderson, elder, baker there, John Adam
son, tailor, burgess there, and George Halkheid, notary, writer of deed. [1545, Box 40.
1963. 12th July 1625.] Charter by Edward Scollay, younger, heritable fiar of
the lands of Strynie, with consent of Edward Scollay, elder, of Strynie, his ' guidschir '
[grandfather], and of Ellen Gib, his spouse, ' guidame ' [grandmother] of the granter,
granting, in terms of a contract, to Malcolm Fea in South Stymie, and Margaret
Sinclair, his spouse, in perpetual feu-farm, ' Twa hundreth futtis of ground, alsweill in
lenth as breid, of my landis of Strynie, in that pairt thairof commounlie callit the
Drogerschoir, quhair the said Malcolm hes alreddie begun to big and build houssis, with
the saidis houssis biggit and buildit be him thairvpoun, lyand within the yle of Stronsay
and sherefdome of Orknay, and with power to thame to big and build ma houssis, and to
plant yardis vpoun the same ' : To be held, with all the houses, etc., thereon, in feu-farm,
provided that such shall in no way prejudice the rights of the elder Scollay, his wife, or
the granter, ' anent the uplifting of the ground leiff and maillis of the Drogerludges
presentlie being, or that have bene in vse to be, within the boundis of the twa hundreth
futtis of ground foirsaidis,' for payment of a yearly feu-duty of £6 Scots and 13s. 4d.
of augmentation, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at Strynie, 12th July 1625.
John Colville of Huip, Duncan Scollay, Robert Fea, Nicol Stiuinsone, indwellers in
Mussetter, and James Sinclair, son lawful to Hew Sinclair, witnesses. Endorsed on
the above writ is a ratification, signed by the granter on reaching majority, of the above
charter, with the sasine which followed. Dated at Hwip, 4th March 1627. Witnesses,
the said John Colvill, William Henryson, apparent of Holland, and Robert Kaa, notary
public. [2664, Box 68.
1964. 26th July 1625.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Campbell alias

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M'tarliche (or M'Carlich) in Duncrosk, in presence of the notary and witnesses, con
fessed that he had given and granted to Dugal Campbell alias M'Carlich, his eldest
lawful son by his present wife, Margaret Campbell, the 40s. land of Duncrosk, called
the merkland of Carlaroche, the merk land of Merkmoir, and the merk land called Coelik,
with two parts of lands and shielling in Finglen (?), lying in ' Glenlocha,' in the barony
of Menzies by annexation, under burden of payment of 1000 merks to Donald, Charles,
and Malcolm Campbell, Dugall's brothers-german : reserving liferent to the granter and his
wife Margaret ; the lands being held under a charter from Sir James Campbell of Lawers,
knight, his heirs-male and assignees, called of Lawers-quarter. AA7hereupon the granter
gave sasine of the lands to his son with his own hands, on 26th July 1625. Witnesses,
John Campbell of Edramvaig (?), James Campbell, fiar of the same, James Campbell,
portioner of Duncrosk, and Duncan, his brother-german. Patrick Drummond, clerk of
Dunblane diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1250, Box 33.
1965. 28th July 1625.] Charter by King Charles the First, under the great seal,
confirming (1) the charter of date 22nd January 1614, No. 1697 supa, granted by the
late John Napier of Merchiston and Anna Chisholme, his spouse, to their eldest son,
John Napier, and his wife, Mary Foulis, of the lands of Torrie Easter as described ;
(2) confirming also the charter, of date 10th January 1622, No. 1892 supa, by the said
John Napier of ' Schambouy ' [Schanbody] in favour of Alexander Napier, William
Napier, and Adam Napier, his brothers, as described ; which charters are duly confirmed
to the said Alexander Napier. Edinburgh, 28th July 1625. Great seal attached,
partly broken. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. viii. No. 843. [2509, Box 64.
1966. 26th August 1625.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
charter by Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun, knight, dated 14th January 1625 [cf. No, 1959
supa], directed to Charles Hog in Bristo, in favour of James Rae, burgess in Edinburgh,
for infefting the latter in certain tenements in Bristo. Sasine given 26th August 1625,
and recorded in particular register of sasines, 6th September same year. Witnesses,
Mr. James Wilkie, burgess of Canongate, Mr. Alexander Cumyng, advocate, David
Pringill, chirurgeon, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Gordon, messenger. Thomas
Couttis, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public, [313, Box 10.
1967. 15th October 1625.] Instrument of Sasine of the 27s. 7d. lands of Bargour
called Fisher's mailling, Lawistoun, Blair, and Brigend, in the lordship and regality of
Kylesmure and shire of Ayr, given with his own hands by Robert Farquhar, younger
of Gillmillscroft, in favour of his father, Robert Farquhar, senior. Dated 15th
October, and recorded at Irvine 1st December, 1625. AA7itnesses, Adam Wallace of
Cambceskan, George Mitchell in Kathrein, John Fisher and William Mortoun in
Dalsangan. AA7illiam Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1023, Box 28.
1968. 15th October 1625.] Charter by Robert Farquhar, younger of Gillmills
croft (in fulfilment of a disposition, dated 6th August 1625, by .himself and his father,
Robert Farquhar, elder), granting and alienating to his father the 5s. 2d. lands of Dunley,
now occupied by AVilliam Allan, with that piece of land of the 27s. 8d. lands of Bargour
called Pautounstoun, extending to a 2s. land of old extent, in the lordship of Kylesmure
and shire of Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots blench-farm. Dated at
Dalsangan mill, 15th October 1625. Witnesses, George MitcheU in Kaithrein, William
Mitchell, notary in Mauchleine, John Fischer in Dalsangan, and AVilliam Mortoun there
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1969. 15th October 1625.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Farquhar,
younger, of Gilsmilliscroft, personally gave sasine to his father, Robert Farquhar,
senior, of the lands described in preceding charter. Sasine given 15th October, and
recorded at Irvine 1st December, 1625. Witnesses, Adam Wallace of Cambceskan,
George Mitchell in Kathreine [Catrine], John Fischer and William Mortoun in
Dalsangan. Notary, AVilliam Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese. [2601, Box 67.
1970. 5th December 1625.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept (dated at Dysart, 5th December 1625) by Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk and David
Pitcairn, his son and heir, for infefting Thomas AVood, master of the ship The David off
Loudoun, and Margaret Halkett, his spouse, in an annualrent of 180 merks from the
lands of the Mains of Ramsay's Forthar, in the sheriffdom of Fife. AATitnesses to charter,
Henry and Thomas Pitcairn, sons of the late Robert Pitcairne of Dounfeild, John
Chrystieson, burgess of Dysart, and Mr. David Kingorne, clerk of Dysart, with others.
Sasine given by the said John Chrystieson, as bailie, George Lundie acting for Thomas
AA7ood, 5th, and recorded at Crail 20th, December 1625. AATitnesses, the said Henry
and Thomas Pitcairn, Henry AA7ilson, servitor of Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk, and
AVilliam Arnott in Dysart. Notary, Mr. David Kingorne. [2358, Box 60.
1971. 5th January 1626.] Precept of Clare Constat by Thomas Sempill of Greinsyde,
prebendary of the Collegiate church of Sempill, of the prebend of the same called
Auchinlodmonth, in the diocese of Glasgow, superior of the lands under written, in
favour of Robert Sempill, now of Beltries, for infefting him, as nearest and lawful heir
of his father, the late Sir James Sempill of Beltries, in two parts of the five-merk land
of Auchlodmonth, on the west side thereof, in the barony and shire of Renfrew. At
Paisley, 5th January 1626. AA7itnesses, Peter Ageo, writer of deed, Thomas Algeo,
and Henry Parker, the granter's servitor. Seal attached, in good preservation, a
chevron chequy between three bugle-horns, two and one. Legend : ' S. Thome Sempil
de Greinsyd.' [780, Box 22.
1972. 18th January 1626.] Instrument of Sasine in the lands of Blairsesnoch and
others, as in No. 1304 supra, foUowing on precept of dare constat (dated at Holyrood,
7th March 1621), by John, Earl of Mar, in favour of John Graham, as son and heir of
the late Jasper Graham : The lands to be held in feu of the earl for £7 yearly. Sasine
given 18th January 1626. No docquet of registration. AVitnesses, Walter Graham,
brother-german of John Graham, John Tailzeour, elder, and John Tailzeour, younger,
in Blairsesnoch, Patrick Growar there, John Sandis in Gartur, and George M'Rob there.
Notary, George Buchanan, of Dunblane diocese. [2261, Box 57.
1973. 28th January 1626.] Charter by John Graham of Blairsesnoch in terms of
a marriage contract (dated at Easter Catter, 28th January 1626) between himself and
Duncan Buchanan of Caschelie (or Caslie), Bessie Wright, his wife, and Catherine
Buchanan, their daughter, granting to the said Catherine, his future spouse, in liferent,
the lands of Over and Nether Garturs, at a reddendo of £7 Scots. Dated and signed
at Easter Catter, 28th January 1626. Witnesses, AA7alter Graham, the granter's brother-
german, John Reisk in Blairnschogill, and others. [542, Box 16.
1974. 14th March 1626.] Extract Charter by King Charles the First in favour of
James, Earl of Home, etc., granting to him and his heirs the lands and barony of
Newbottle, comprehending the lands described ; the lands of Nesbits, Ancrum-Spittal,
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Lintoun, Nenthorn, and others named, in the bailiary of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick,
apprised from the ladies Anna and Jean Kerr, daughters of the late Robert, Earl of
Lothian, in satisfaction of a debt of 6988 merks, etc. Dated at Edinburgh, 14th March
1626. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. viii. No. 942. [651, Box 19.
1975. 13th April 1626.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above
charter of apprising in favour of James, Earl OF Home. Sasine given by Thomas
Symson in Dryburnford, as sheriff, to Robert Trotter, younger of Rouchester, as
attorney for the earl, on 13th April 1626, and recorded in the particular register of
sasines, etc., at Edinburgh, 17th April same year. Witnesses, John Learmonth, AV.S.,
James Craig and Robert Allan, residents in Dalkeith. George Trotter, notary public.
[652, Box 19.
1976. 22nd August 1626.] Commission by King Charles the First appointing
James Cochrane of Barbachlaw to be sheriff-principal of the sheriffdom of Linlithgow,
with the usual powers. At Holyrood, 22nd August 1626. Part of great seal still
appended. [2218, Box 56.
1977. 29th October 1626.] Charter by Robert Rollok of Kirkton of Aberlemno,
and Margaret Ochterlownie, his spouse, granting in terms of an obligation, dated
14th October instant, to John Cumming, younger, of Carsbank, and Katharine
AA7eynton, the church lands of the Kirkton of Aberlemno, with mill, etc., in the barony
of Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Forfar : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots, and with the feu-farms due to the superior [cf. No. 1705
supra]. At Kirkton of Aberlemno, 29th October 1626. AAltnesses, David Lyndsay of
Balgays, Mr. Robert Rollok, minister at Murhous, John Mortimer in Parkfurd, and
Thomas Huntar (writer), notary public. [2314, Box 59.
1978. 31st October 1626.] Indenture between John Strother of Newton, in
Northumberland, Esq., and Mr. Emanuel Trotter of Newton, clerk, relating to a
mortgage by Trotter to Strother of a piece of ground called ' the AA7alker's Close,'
bounding upon the commons of Langtoun on east, the water of Gleene on south, and
the grounds of the Crookehouse on west and north, and providing for release on
redemption. 31st October 1626. [2076, Box 52.
1979. 31st October 1626.] Indenture between John Strother of Newton, in
Northumberland, Esq., and Emanuel Trotter, also of Newton, clerk, by which the
former mortgages to the latter certain parcels of ground called Walker's Close and
Hardy es Busse, as described, to be redeemed on due warning. Dated 31st October
1626. Seal attached, bearing a shield surmounted by an earl's coronet, a chevron
between three unicorns' heads. Initials, 'R. E. R.,' evidently those of Robert [Ker, first]
Earl of Roxburgh. [2272, Box 57.
1980. 6th November 1626.] Charter by Hugh Broun, burgess of Edinburgh,
hereditary and principal bailie of the King's seaport of Our Lady's grace alias New-
heaven, granting to James Haliburtoun, third lawful son of Robert Haliburtoun,
burgess of Edinburgh, two acres of land, formerly occupied by AA'illiam Stevinson,
flour-dealer in Leith, bounded by the lands of the late Alexander Thomson on east, the
lands of the late James Thomson, now of Gilbert Kirkwod of Pilrig, and the lands
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particates of ground adjacent, also formerly occupied by William Stevinson, between the
lands of the late Thomas Gibsone on east, the lands of the late Archibald Galloway on
west, the highway on north, and the head of the little hill and watershed ('caput monticuli
et stillicidium ') on south, lying within the bounds of said port and lands of Newheavin
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh; which two acres, etc., belonged to Alexander Moresoun,
son and heir of the late Alexander Moresoun, Leith, and were resigned by him with
consent of Jonet Thomson, his mother, the conjunct fiar : To be held to the grantee, of
the king, for 2s. 5d. yearly as feu-farm, with the services of the port. Edinburgh,
6th November 1626. Witnesses, Mr. James Broun, son of the granter, John Moller,
clothier, his servant, and David Robeson, notary public. Signed, ' Heu broun, bailze of
Neuheuin.' Two seals are attached, one apparently the granter's, though the charges
are illegible and of the legend only the words ' de Neuhevpn] ' are decipherable. The
other seal bears a shield with the Scottish royal arms below a device which is indistinct.
The legend is : ' . . . Nostre domine de porta de Nevha . . .' [2103, Box 53.
1981. 8th November 1626.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of an obligation (dated
at Pitcarmik, 19th August 1623) by John Brusone, senior, Easter Dalnavirk, and John
Brusone, junior, his son and heir, in favour of Alexander Brusone alias Mawis,
lawful son 'of the late William Brusone alias Mawis, portioner of Pitcarmik, for infefting
him in the sunny-half of the east portion of the town and lands of Pitcarmik, in the
barony of Balmacrewquhy, in the shire of Perth. Sasine given 8th November, and
recorded at Perth 10th November, 1626. Witnesses, Archibald Campbell of Persie,
Laurence Cargill of Nether Cloquhatt, John Brusone of the mill of Pitcarmik, and
John Brusone alias Mawis, portioner of Pitcarmik. Notary, John Cargill, eldest lawful
son of the late Donald Cargill, notary in Kirktoun of Rattray. [2726, Box 70.
1982. 20th November 1626.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at St. Andrews, 2nd August 1626) by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of
St. Andrews, granting to Robert Rollok of Kirktoun of Aberlemno, in feu, the kirk
lands of Aberlemno, with mill, etc., in the barony of Eescobie, regality of St. Andrews,
and shire of Forfar. Witnesses to charter, Hugh Scrymgeour and James Low, servitors
of granter, Mr. Eobert Leirmonth in St. Andrews, and Mr. Patrick Boncle, notary
public. Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Huntar of Eeswallie, as bailie, 20th, and recorded
at Dundee 21st, November 1626. AVitnesses, John Myln, servant of grantee, Archibald
AVatson, shoemaker in Kirktoun of Aberlemno, William Craik, servant of Andrew
Bukham in Quhynnedrum, Alexander Kemp, servant of the bailie, and Thomas Hunter,
of St. Andrews diocese, notary to the writ. [2522, Box 64.
1983. 12th December 1626.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinburgh and Dean, 11th December 1626) by James Johnstoun,
lawful son of the late John Johnstoun, portioner of Dean, with consent of his wife,
Janet Nicoll, granting to Sir George Tours of Garmilton, knight, his heirs, etc.,
those eight acres, or thereabouts, of the lands of Coittis, called the Langlands, lying
between the 'Corsburne' on the south and west [north in original, but see infra of
date 28th January 1641], the lands some time belonging to the late Gideon Bussed, and
now to the laird of Innerleith, on the north, and the lands formerly belonging to the
late Clement Kincaid, now to John Byres of Coittis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
on the east, in the regality and barony of Brochtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
AVitnesses to charter, Thomas Coutts, W.S., David M'Culloch, servitor to the Earl of
Melrose, and John AA7illiamson, servitor to James Logye, writer in Edinburgh. Sasine

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given on 12th December 1626, by Thomas Lawrie, indweller in Poketslieve, bailie for
James Johnstoun, to Edward Cunynghame in Hye riggs, attorney for Sir George Tours.
AVitnesses to sasine, AVilliam Thomson and Alexander Gray, meal-dealers in Edinburgh,
AVilliam Halyburton, servant of Sir George Tours, and the said John AVilliamson.
AVilliam Neilson, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3103, Box 81.
1984. 8th February 1627.] Power of Attorney by John Murray, eldest son of
George Murray, late of Broughton, in the kingdom of Scotland, to Sir George Hamilton
of Greenlagh, Sir Paul Gore, and others, to give possession to John Murray, Earl
of Annandale, etc., of a large tract of land, as particularly bounded and described,
in Boylagh and Bannagh, in the county of Donegall, Ireland. 8th February 1627.
Possession given 12th September 1628. [1989, Box 51.
1985. 15th February 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and
precept, dated at Berwick, 11th September 1626, by John Stewart, lord of Coldingham,
superior, granting to Alison Home, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, and
to Archibald Douglas, their eldest son, the lands of Easter Lumsden and other
lands, in the territory of Coldingham and Eymouth, as described in charter of 30th
August 1555, No. 634 supra, which lands and others belonged to William Douglas,
formerly of Tofts, and were apprised by the said Alison Home and Archibald Douglas.
Witnesses to precept, James Cranstoun, second son of Lord Cranstoun, Francis Stewart,
eldest son of the granter, Mr. Robert Craig, advocate, and others. Sasine given
15th February, and recorded 31st March 1627 in the general register. AVitnesses
to sasine, James Young, son of David Young in Pascars, David Craik in AATester
Lumsdean, and others. George Stewart, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[990, Box 27.
1986. 8th March 1627.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Edward Scollay of
Strynie, proprietor, in terms of a charter by himself, with consent of Isobel Scollay, his
future spouse, gave sasine with his own hands to Oliver Fea in Musbister and Aleson
Broun, his spouse (represented by Robert Fea of Grendela, her procurator, brother of
said Oliver), of the equal half of the piece of ground presently possessed by the said
Oliver, the other half being occupied by his brother, the whole of which is bounded by
two waters, one on the south-east, the other on the north-west, which is the breadth
thereof, also by the Droggerludge on the north and the ' heidis of the riggis and arabill
land of Petreis towmall ' on the south, which contains the length, where Oliver has
already built houses at the west end of his brother's houses ; and also of twenty-four
feet in length and eighteen feet in breadth of waste ground on that part called ' the
Brek,' lying south-east from 'Petreis quoy,' to build a kiln and barn upon — all lying
within the lands of North Strynie, in that part thereof called Grysnes, at the Drogger
shore, Isle of Stronsay, sheriffdom of Orkney. Sasine given 8th March, and recorded at
Kirkwall 9th March, 1627. AAdtnesses, John Colvill of Hwip, AA7illiam Henryson,
apparent of Holland, Edward Grot, son of the late AVilliam Grot of Tankerness, Malcolm
Fea in Grysnes, and Robert Hanna, servitor of the said John Colvill. Notary, Robert
Kaa. [2363, Box 60.
1987. 20th March 1627.] Charter by King Charles the First, confirming the
charter of date 8th December 1617, No. 1781 supra, granted by Gilbert Baird of
Kilquhenzie, then fiar, in favour of James Kennedy, then of Culzean, now of
Blairquhan. Holyroodhouse, 20th March 1627. Xnt in Register. [3003, Box 79.

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1988. 27th March 1627.] Charter by James Fullartoune, elder, of that Ilk,
Agnes Fullartoun, his spouse, and James Fullartoun, younger, their son and heir-
apparent, in terms of a contract between them on one part, and Jean AVallace,
spouse of the late Mr. Alexander Sybbald, minister at Dundonald, and George
Sybbald, her son, of date at Dundonald, 25th February 1627, granting and alienating
to the said Jean, in liferent, and to the said George, his heirs and assignees, an annual-
rent of 100 merks from the 40s. lands of Brounlie, in the parish of Dundonald, bailiary
of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held blench ; with precept of sasine directed
to John Fergushill, senior, in Haylie. At Crocebie, 27th March 1627. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert and John Fullartoun, sons of the said elder James Fullartoun, and Robert
Andro, notary public, writer of deed. [3209, Box 84.
1989. c. 1627.] Precept of Clare Constat (not signed or dated) by David [Murray],
Viscount of Stormont, for infefting Mr. William Balcanquell, as nearest heir of his
father, the late Mr. James Balcanquell, minister at Stramiglo, in an annualrent of
100 merks from the lands of Wester Casche, in the shire of Fife, alienated by the late
Andrew Biccartoun of Casche to the said Mr. James and Catherine Moncreiff, his wife.
[773, Box 22.
1990. c. April 1627.] Lease by John Stewart of Coldingham, with consent
of Francis Stewart, his eldest lawful brother, Alexander Cranstoun of Moreistoun,
William Douglas of Ivelie, and Harie Stewart, also brother-german of the granter,
granting to Alison Home, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, for herself and
in behalf of Archibald Douglas, her son, and to him and his heirs, the teindsheaves of
the lands of Easter Lumsden and Meirburne, in the parish of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick, in lease for nineteen years from 1627, at a yearly rent of £10 sterling
(English money), between Yule and Candlemas annually. Signed by the parties, but
no witnesses, place, or date inserted. [2380, Box 61.
1991. 25th April 1627.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate,
as procurator for Alison Home, relict of the late Archibald Dowglas of Tofts,
and for Archibald Douglas, her son, resigned in the hands of John Stewart of
Coldinghame, Alexander Cranstoun of Moristoun, and AVilliam Douglas of Ivelie, as
superiors, the lands of Easter Lumsden, as particularly described, and various small
pieces of land in Eymouth and Coldingham, all as particularly described in No. 634
supra, in the barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick, for new infeftment to the
said Alison, in liferent, and Archibald Douglas, her son, in fee. Done within the
precinct of the Abbey of Coldingham, in the manor of the same, 25th April 1627.
AVitnesses, William Dalziel, notary public, James Tailzeour, servitor of Mr. Eobert
Craig, Thomas Nisbit, servitor of Alexander Cranstoun, and Patrick AVardlaw, servitor
of the said Alison. George Stewart, notary public. [295, Box 9.
1992. 3rd May 1627.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a heritable bond or
disposition, of date 22nd December 1626, by Mr. Hary Cheap, advocate before the
lords of session, with consent of Eebecca Ayssoun, his spouse, granting in favour of
Mr. Andro Aytoun of Logie, advocate, the lands called the Stannie Haltoun, with
' twa daillis ' of land, between the lands of Grange and Haltoun hill, with the lands
called Eichard's Inche, beside the loch of Wodmyln, occupied by John Conde in the
Grange, with the acres called the Crofts, occupied by John Swentoun and James Small
there, being part of the lands called Ormestoun, with the teindsheaves, in the regality

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of Lindores and shire of Fife. Sasine given 3rd May and recorded in the general
register 12th June, 1627, Patrick Pacok, burgess of Newburgh, acting as bailie. Wit
nesses, Gavin Adamsoun, portioner of Grange, John Swentoun there, Henry Pacok,
shoemaker there, and others. John Philp, clerk of Newburgh, notary. [562, Box 16.
1993. 26th June 1627.] Charter by David Grahame of Fintrie, as superior,
granting in favour of James Edmestoun of Ballinbandro, in the 'Braid Hand' of
Ireland, the lands of Arncomrie alias Broiche, with manor-place, etc., lying in the
sheriffdom of Stirling, resigned by AValter Forester of Culmoir, the former owner : To
be held — the said land, with mill, etc. — of the granter and his heirs, for the services of
ward, relief, and marriage. Precept of Sasine directed to John Lenox of Blairinschogill,
as bailie. Dated at Fintrie, 26th June 1627. Signed by the granter, Mr. Henry
Livingstone, minister of Kippen, James Dog of Dunrobin, the said John Lenox,
Thomas Buchannan of Wester Polder, and George Buchannan, notary public. [2588,
Box 66.
1994. 27th June 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter (dated at
Bristo or Potterraw, 17th April 1621) by Sir George Touris in favour of Robert
Aytoun, gardener in Potterraw, and Cristina Aird, his spouse, of that part of the
west croft of Bristo, described in Nos. 1584 and 1858 supra. Sasine given by Charles
Hog in Bristo, 27th June, and recorded in particular register 20th July, 1627. "Wit
nesses, James Kersane, John AA7ilson, John Pursed, shoemaker, all in the town (' villam ')
of Potterraw, and John Henderson, officer there. Notary, Mr. John Adamsone.
[2331, Box 60.
1995. 28th June 1627.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, etc.,
granting to James Ker, merchant in the Potterraw, Edinburgh, and Mariota Chalmer,
his wife, the same lands, — now described as containing a garden, formerly occupied by
George Congiltoun, a house formerly occupied by Patrick Gledstanes, now by Andrew
Lawson, merchant or 'chopman,' a house occupied by John Donaldson and the said
George Congiltoun, a house occupied by the late John Aytoun, with privilege of
draw-well, etc., lying between the lands of the late Matthew Callendar on west and
north, the lands of Anthony Brussat on south, and the common street on east, in the
lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, — which had
belonged to and were apprised from the above-named Robert Aytoun, dweller in the
Potterraw, at the instance of the grantees : To be held to them in feu for an annual
duty of 2s. Scots. AATritten by Mr. Samuel Tailzefeir, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay,
AA7.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 28th June 1627. AVitnesses, the said Mr. Francis
Hay, Mr. John Kinneir and Laurence Abernethie, his servitors. [2332, Box 60.
1996. 28th June 1627.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 28th June, and recorded in the particular register 20th July,
1627. Same witnesses and notary as in No. 1994 supra, 27th June 1627. [2781, Box 72.
1997. 31st July 1627.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in presence of the
notary, etc., David Lyndsay of Kynnettellis, in name of the Reverend Doctor John
Young, dean of AVinchester, passed to the presence of James Sincklar, bailie for George,
Lord Ramsay of Dalhoussie, and John Ramsay of Kirktoun, his lawful son, and also
acting as sheriff of Fife in that part, and presented a charter (containing precept of
sasine) by the said Lord Ramsay, his son, of date at Edinburgh, 8th June 1627,

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granting and alienating to the said Dr. John Young the lands and barony of Balled-
monthe [cf. also No. 1157 sup-a], the precept only being cited, for infefting the said
Dr. Young in the lands of Balledmonth, the lands of Spitellandis, the carucate of land
of Innerdovat, called ' Laveroklawis,' the three-merk land in the Fluiris, and tofts in
the town of Innerdovat, with pasturage in the north and south commons of Innerdovat
and Sklaitmuire, with salmon-fishings belonging to said lands, called Greinsyd, the ten-
merk lands of Innerdovat, called Tremblaislandis, and the other lands of Innerdovat,
and the lands called Scherisland, with superiority of the lands of Cauldhame, and
pertinents, which belonged to the late Alexander Crichtoun of Nauchtoun, and the lands
of Little Over Friertoun, — being those four parts of the lands which belonged to the late
AAllliam Crichtoun, as well as the fifth part belonging to David Lyndsay of Pyetstoun ;
and in the salmon-fishings called the ' Greinschead,' upon the west side of the water of
Tay, and the lands of Scottiscraig adjacent, as principal ; also in the lands of Sandfurd,
the lands of Wormett, with mill, mill lands, etc., and the salmon-fishings of Wormett,
called ' Langcraige,' and the fourth part of the lands of Reddornye(?), with coal, coal-
heughs, etc., in warrandice, as described in original charter. AA7itnesses, Mr. Thomas
Hope, king's advocate, David Lyndsay of Kynnettellis, Mr. Simon Ramsay of Quhythill,
and Alexander Burnett, servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope. The said David Lyndsay also
presented a precept of sasine under the quarter seal of King Charles the First, at
Holyrood, 15th June 1627, for infefting the said Dr. John Young in the lands of
Balledmonth, and the ' Spittellandis ' of the same, with houses, dovecot, rabbit-warren,
and pertinents, the lands called the 'Scheirislandis,' and superiority of Cauldhame, all
united and erected into one free barony, called Balledmonth, in the sheriffdom of Fife,
as principal; also in the lands of Sandfuird, in the barony of Nauchtoun, in said
sheriffdom, the lands of Wormett, with mill and salmon-fishings of AVormett, called
' Langcraige,' in same sheriffdom, in special warrandice of the church lands of Forgound
in Fife, with teindsheaves, tower, fortalice, etc., in regality of St. Andrews and said
sheriffdom ; which lands were resigned by George, Lord Ramsay, and his son, in favour
of Dr. John Young (the lands of Scheirislandis and the superiority of Cawldhame
having been previously resigned by Ludovic Crichtoun, elder of Nauchtoun, and
Ludovic Crichtoun, his son) ; in terms of which precepts the said bailie duly gave
sasine to the said David Lyndsay, on behalf of the grantee, on the lands of Balled
month, 31st July 1627. Witnesses, Mr. Symon Durie, minister at Forgound, David
Nairne, late of Sandfuird, Alexander Nairne of Sandfuird, Thomas and John Lyndsay,
son of the said David Lyndsay, and James Tarvett in Kirktoun. Notary, David
Anderson, sheriff-clerk of Fife. [2436, Box 62.
1998. 21st August 1627.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, granting in feu-farm to
James Ewing, lawful son of the late Thomas Ewing of Cuikispow, and to Margaret
Primrose, his future spouse, that portion of the lands of Powhouse, in the lordship of
Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, presently occupied by Thomas Galloway,
James Johnstoun, Michael Smyth, and Robert M'Beath ; also the lands of Cuikispow,
with the teindsheaves and power of having a net called a ' stoup-nett ' in and upon the
water of Forth, in the place used (or thereabout) for fishing of salmon, in the barony of
Cowye, lordship aforesaid, and shire of Stirling : Reserving the liferent of the lands to
Janet Patrison, relict of the late Thomas Ewing, the lands having been resigned by
James Ewing, in terms of a contract of marriage between himself, on one part, and
Sara Colvill, relict of the late James Primrose of Foodiesmill, Gilbert Primrose, burgess
of Dunfermline, her son, and the said Margaret Primrose, on the other part : To be held
of the granter for sixteen merks Scots yearly feu-duty, with twelve capons and four

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tame geese. At Alloa, 21st August 1627. AVitnesses, John Erskine of Balgonie,
Alexander Stirling, the earl's servitor, Gilbert Primrois, burgess of Dunfermline, and
William Broun, writer there. [2263, Box 57.
1999. 1st September 1627.] Precept under the quarter seal of King Charles the
First for infefting, in terms of a charter, Adam Bothwell, elder, dweller in the
Canongate, in liferent, and Mr. Adam Bothwell, his son, in fee, in the kirk lands of
Lessudden, now called St. Boswells, formerly belonging to the late Sir Andrew Ker of
Hirsel, grandfather of Sir John Ker of Jedburgh, the kirk lands of Maxton, formerly
belonging to the late James Ker in Newbotill, uncle of Sir John, and other lands, all
in Roxburghshire, as described in No. 969 supa and No. 2155 infra, apprised from
Sir John. Holyrood, 1st September 1627. [1303, Box 34.
2000. 24th September 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated Edinburgh, 14th September 1627, by Cuthbert Brown, eldest son of the
late John Brown of Land, in favour of Mr. John Hay, common clerk of the burgh of
Edinburgh, of the lands of ' The Land,' Barbeth, and others, Kinhervie, Clokloy, etc.,
all above-named, in the barony of Lochkindeloch, etc. Sasine given 24th September,
and recorded in the general register 12th November, 1627. AAltnesses to sasine,
Messrs. Henry and AVilliam Hay, son to the said Mr. John, John Hay, also his son,
James Blakie, stabler, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Broun of Lochill. James
Philp, notary public. [1956, Box 50.
2001. 25th September 1627.] Charter by Mariota Darling, proprietor of one
half of the lands, spouse of James Urquhart in Dalkeith, and William Scheill, eldest
son and heir of the late Margaret Darling (Mariota's mother), narrating that Mariota,
with consent of her husband and of Patrick Urquhart, her eldest son, and William
Scheill, grants to James Urquhart, younger [second] . son of Mariota and James
Urquhart, elder, that husband-land in the burgh of Dalkeith, bounded, as described, by
the lands of the late John Cranstoun on the west and those of the late Andrew Gibson
on east : To be held of the Earl of Morton for 13s. 4d. yearly duty, with three
suits of court, and their grain to be ground at the earl's mills. Dated 25th September
1627. Witnesses, James Cleiland of that Ilk, George Elphinstone of Selmis, Andrew
Cleiland, brother of said James, George Pringill, mason in Dalkeith, and Robert
Merilies, king's messenger, writer of deed. James Douglas and Archibald Ros, notaries,
sign for the said Marion, her husband, and AATilliam Scheill. Endorsed is a writ of
confirmation by AA7illiam, Earl of Morton, dated 30th September 1627. AA7itnesses,
James Douglas, son of James Douglas of Over Gogar, and others, whose names are
defaced. [2496, Box 64.
2002. 1st October 1627.] Charter by AA7illiam, Earl of Morton, narrating the
quashing of writs made to Thomas Giffart, senior and junior, and alienating and
securing to William Calderwood, son of the late Adam Calderwood, the lands
in the Langside, named in No. 1666 supa, bounded by the late James Allan's and
John Symson's land, now possessed by James Dick in Dalkeith, on west, and the
lands of the Gifhearts, elder and younger, now possessed by Robert Lintoun and John
Stevinson on east, with the two 'buttis' as described, lying between the lands of the
said John Stevinson on east, and of James Dick on west, extending to three acres
twenty-nine falls of arable land ; and also the acres in the Stanelaws, as described in
No. 1725 supra, all lying in the territory of Dalkeith. Precept of sasine directed to James

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Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar. At Leith, 1st October 1627. Witnesses, Archibald and
William Douglas, the earl's servitors, and Archibald Ros, clerk of court, whose servitor,
Thomas Fraser, writes the deed. Seal attached, in fair preservation. [1509, Box 39.
2003. 10th October 1627.] Charter by Sir Robert Dalzell, elder, of Eliok, knight,
for fulfilment of a contract between himself and his eldest son, Sir Robert Dalzell,
younger, of that Ilk, knight, granting to the latter his whole lands of Dalzell, with
tower, etc., in the sheriffdom of Lanark, and his mill of Lanark called Mousmill : To
be held from the granter of the king and his successors, for services due and wont.
Dated at Edinburgh, 10th October 1627. Witnesses, James Dalzell, the granter's son,
George Deanes, writer in Edinburgh, Robert Pringill, W.S., and William Chalmers, his
servitor, writer of deed. Seal attached, part broken away. Shield showing a naked
man, with arms and legs apart as if walking. Legend : 'S. D' Robe . . . 1 de eodem.'
[2692, Box 69.
2004. 25th October 1627.] Letters Patent by King Charles the First appointing
Thomas Kyle, called of Hill in Lessudden, and John Halyburton there, as attorneys for
Adam Bothwell, bailie of the Canongate, and Mr. Adam Bothwell, his son, in all
their affairs. Edinburgh, 25th October 1627. [413, Box 12.
2005. 25th October 1627.] Charter by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St.
Andrews, with consent of his chapter, in favour of David Ramsay, younger of Bal-
mayne, confirming to him a charter of alienation (dated at Inverbervie, 12th March
1627) by John Moncur of Slains, with consent of Margaret CoUace, his spouse, to the
said David Eamsay, of the church lands of Kinneff, with the manor-place called ' Quhis
silberrie,' mill and mill lands, as described, and with ' cymba piscaria, lie fischeboat '
and white fishings of the same, in the barony of Eescobie, regality of St. Andrews,
parish of Kinneff, and shire of Kincardine : To be held of the archbishops of St, Andrews
in feu for a yearly feu-duty of £6, 13s. 4d. Scots. St. Andrews, 25th October 1627.
Signed by the archbishop and sixteen of the clergy of the diocese, as his chapter. The
witnesses to Moncur's charter are John CoUace, fiar of Balnamone, Eobert Middleton
of Caldame, John Barclay of Johnstoun, and Andrew, son of the said David Eamsay.
Witnesses to confirmation, Andrew Barclay in Inchemeddin, Andrew Lundie, servitor
to Lord Carnegie, and others. [778, Box 22.
2006. 29th October 1627.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the precept under
the quarter seal of King Charles the First, of date 1st September 1627, No. 1999 supra,
for infefting Adam Bothwell and Mr. Adam Bothwell, his son, in the church lands
of Lessudden or St. Boswells, and others, as described. Sasine given by John Pursed
in St. Boiswells, bailie in that part, 29th October, and recorded in the general register
6th December, 1627, John Halyburtoun in Lessudden acting for Mr. Adam Bothwell.
Witnesses, John Kiddell, servitor of Hugh Eiddell, George Hart, miller at St.
Boswells mill, George EowU, son of Eob[ert EowU] in Bowdoun, Dand alias
Andrew Jobsoun, servitor of Mr. Adam. Notary, Andrew Twune, of Glasgow
diocese. [2355, Box 60.
2007. 13th November 1627.] Charter by Alexander Maxwell of Little Cessnock,
one of the macers of the court of session, and Margaret Borthwick, his spouse, granting
and alienating, in terms of a contract, to Alexander Mure of Phynnikhill, lawful son
of Sir AA llliam Mure, elder, of Eowallan, knight, and to Mary Mure, his wife, in con-
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junct fee, etc., the five-merk land of Little Cessnock, and those 10s. lands of Whorle-
furd belonging to the late Hugh AVallace of Craigie, the 10s. lands of Hudestanes, with
salmon-fishings on the Irvine and Cesnock waters in sight of said lands disponed, etc.,
in the barony of Riccartoun, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held
blench of the granter. At Edinburgh, 13th November 1627. Witnesses, Laurence
Scott of Harparrig, advocate, Robert AVallace, AV.S., Adam Fullertoun and Thomas
Darling, his servitors. [2504, Box 64.
2008. 29th November 1627.] Charter by John [Guthrie], bishop of Moray, with
consent of his chapter, confirming two charters (dated at Kilravock, 27th March 1620)
by John Rose of Holm [see No. 1726 supa] to David Rose, his son and apparent heir,
and the late Marjorie Dunbar, then his future spouse — the one of the lands of Ewan,
in the sheriffdom of Nairn, and the other of the lands of Daldowhauch, in the shire of
Inverness, both in the barony of Ardclach, regality of Spynie ; also the lands of Dal-
quhairn, in the same barony, regality, and sheriffdom of Nairn ; which lands the bishop
grants to the said David Rose in feu-farm. Annual feu-duty for Ewan, with its croft
Dalquhairne, £7, 0s. 8d., and for grassum, 26s. 8d. yearly, for arreages and carriages,
6s. 8d., for augmentation, 13s. 4d., and additional augmentation, 8d. [sic, but ?], said to
extend in all to £9, 12s. yearly ; and for Daldowhauch, the same sums and duties as
described in charter of 31st May 1546, No. 518 supra. Precept of sasine directed to
Alexander Ros in Easter Daltullich, as bailie. At Elgin, 29th November 1627. Wit
nesses, Mr. John Hay, clerk of Elgin, and Alexander Hay, notary public there. Signed
by the bishop and a number of his clergy. Fragment of seal attached, wholly defaced.
[2297, Box 58.
2009. 7th December 1627.] Charter by John Blair of Pittendreich for fulfilling
a contract matrimonial, dated at Camney,  November 1627, betwixt Jean Blair, relict
of the late William Blair of BalgiUo, and Jean Blair, lawful daughter of the late Alex
ander Blair of Denheid, on one part, and the granter and John Blair, his eldest son and
apparent heir, on the other part, in terms of which, and for a sum paid by Jean Blair,
elder, the granter alienates to his son, John Blair, junior, and Jean Blair, his future
spouse, and to their heirs, etc., the whole lands of Pittendreich, in the barony of Glas-
clune and shire of Perth, reserving a liferent to the granter and his spouse, Janet
Cargill : To be held blench of the granter and of the superiors, from him, for the usual
feu-duty. Dated at Pittendreich, 7th December 1627. AVitnesses, Patrick Blair of
Denheid, Laurence Blair, second son of the granter, AA7illiam Reid, tailor, Pittendreich,
and James Souter, notary public. [1064, Box 29.
2010. 7th December 1627.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given by Andrew Edward in Pittindreich, bailie, on 7th, and recorded at Perth
9th, December 1627. Same witnesses as in charter, with the addition of John Fyiff,
AVilliam Pilmoir, and David Irland, all in Pittindreich. James Souter, clerk, Dunkeld
diocese, notary public. [1352, Box 35.
2011. 2nd January 1628.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, [third] Marquis
of Hamilton, with consent of Anna, Marchioness of Hamilton, his mother, and other
curators, for infefting Helena Livingstone, only daughter of the late Alexander
Livingstone, as his nearest heir in the lands of AA7estquarter [see of date 6th June 1620
No. 1828 supra]. Dated at Kinneil, 2nd January 1628. AVitnesses, Sir John Hamilton
of Magdalens, knight, clerk register, Sir John Hamilton of Lettrik, knight, John

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Hamilton of Orbestoun, and William Lauder, servant of granter. Seal attached,
defaced. [2793, Box 72.
2012. 8th March 1628.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Elizabeth Watson,
spouse of George Jardan, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, foUowing on a precept from
chancery, dated 6th March 1628, directing her to be infeft, as lawful and nearest heir
of her late father, John Watson, skinner in Edinburgh, in a tenement of land, formerly
belonging to Margaret alias Mawsie Mitchell, daughter and heir of the late Margaret
Gibsoun, then to the late Matthew Neische, butcher, afterwards to the late John Somer
vell, skinner, burgess, lying on the south side of the Cowgate, near the place of the
Friars Minors on the east, and otherwise bounded by the properties of the late David
Ferrye, afterwards of John Pilloun, shoemaker, and Walter Carmichaell, the late James
Bruntoun, and the late Thomas Simpsoun, carpenter, as particularly described ; also in
an annualrent of 40s. from another tenement in same neighbourhood, the late William
Sym and the late AA7illiam Dalrymple being adjoining owners. Sasine given by
Alexander Speir, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, on 8th March 1628. Witnesses,
John Mitchell, James Russell, James Cochran and David Bischop, Serjeants of burgh,
Mr. John Hay, notary. [474, Box 14.
2013. 12th May 1628.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon a precept from
chancery (dated 29th March 1628) in favour of Henry Erskine, fiar of Cardross, of
the kirk lands of Maxtoun and Lessudden, as described in No. 969 supa and No. 2155
infra, lying in the shire of Roxburgh. Sasine given by James Wricht of Glaidswood,
as sheriff in that part, on 12th May, and recorded in the general register 23rd June,
1628. AA7itnesses, Walter Ker of Fadounsyd, Thomas Haliburtoun of Dryburgh, John
Erskine there, Thomas AVilson, junior, there, and John Unis in Lessudden, called Black
['niger']. Alexander Wischart, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1389, Box 36.
2014. 18th May 1628.] Charter by Cuthbert Broun, lawful and oldest son of
the late John Broun of Land, nearest and lawful heir of the late Cuthbert Broun
of Land, his great-great-grandfather [cf. No. 632 supra], granting to Mr. John Hay
the 20s. lands of Colingath, in the barony of Lochkindeloch, etc. At Maynis, 18th May
1628. Witnesses, Roger Lindsay of Maynis and Andrew Strudgeoun of Torrorie.
[1170, Box 31.
2015. 18th May 1628.] Duplicate of the above charter to Mr. John Hay. The
lands to be held of the granter in blench-farm. At Maynis, 18th May 1628. Same
witnesses. An indorsation records that sasine was given on 8th October 1628, Wit
nesses, inter alios, John Paterson, of or in Kinhervie, and Thomas, his natural son.
[1957, Box 50.
2016. Hth June 1628.] Charter [mutilated] by Mr. David Rait, 'primarius
regalis collegii vniversitatis Abirdonensis ' and [apparently] dean of the cathedral, and
Mr. William Leslie, ' supprimarius,' etc., and others, professors of King's College, Aber
deen, granting, for certain reasons, the lands of Dilspro, with mill and others described,
in the shire of Aberdeen, with salmon-fishing in the Don, to Mr. Alexander Reid,
writer in Aberdeen, and Robert Merser, messenger, cessioners of Patrick Forbes,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. Reddendo, the same rent as was paid to or by Thomas
Gordoun of Dilspro. Dated and signed by the principal and four others, 11th June
1628. AVitnesses, Mr. John Moir, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, John Forbes, servitor

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of Patrick [Forbes], Bishop of Aberdeen, Mr. Alexander Garioch, student of theology,
and Mr. Thomas Merser. [446, Box 13.
2017. 7th July 1628.] Charter by George, Earl of Enzie, baron of Lochaber, etc.,
in terms of a contract between him and Alexander M'Donald alias M'Ronald,
granting and letting in feu-farm to the said Alexander the four-merk land of Fairsett,
the three and a half merk land of Cleoneg and Monessie, three-merk land of Brecklater,
two-merk and 8s. land of Inverlair, one-merk land of Kilmanaeveck, the one-merk land
of Lochtreig, lying on the east side of the water of Treig, extending in whole to fifteen
merks and sixteen penny lands of said barony of Lochaber : To be held in feu-farm for
a yearly feu-duty of 100 merks and serving the granter by himself, and his tenants in
watching and hunting when required : Providing, however, for redemption and reversion
of the lands on payment to M'Donald or his heirs of 6000 merks. The writ is dated
at 'the Strand, near London,' 7th July 1628. Signed, 'G. Gordoune, etc' Witnesses,
James, lord of Desforde, Mr. Alexander Innes, son lawful of Alexander Innes of Cottes,
Captain Alexander Moore, Patrick Hamilton, servitor of granter, Mr. Thomas AA7ilson,
advocate, and Mr. David Browne, writer in London. [2591, Box 66.
2018. 15th September 1628.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mr. Patrick Levington
of Saltcottis, for infefting Richard Richartsoun, as heir of his late father, George
Richartsoun in Ballincrief'in a tenement (described in No. 1147 supra) in the AA7estraw of
Gullane. At Gullane, 15th September 1628. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew M'Ghie, minister
at Gulane, George Home, portioner there, William Sydserf, son of the late AVilliam
Sydserf of Colledgsteid, and Daniel Melvill, writer, Edinburgh. [1412, Box 37.
2019. 27th September 1628.] Precept by King Charles the First for infefting
Sir James Maxwell of Calderwood, knight, in the lands of Brounlie, in the parish of
Carluke and shire of Lanark, parts of the barony of Jerviswod, and resigned in Max
well's favour on 30th July 1628 by AA7illiam Livingstone of Jerviswood. At Holyrood,
27th September 1628. [1665, Box 43.
2020. 28th September 1628.] Instrument of Sasine in the tenement and others
described in No. 1147 supa, in favour of Richard Eichardson, son and heir of the
late George Eichardson in Ballincreiff, in terms of the precept, dated 15th September
1628, No. 2018 supa, by Patrick Levington of Saltcoats. Sasine given by AA7illiam
Sydserf, son lawful of the late AVilliam Sydserf of Collegesteid, as bailie, on 28th
September 1628, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh 20th October
same year. AVitnesses, Andrew M'Ghie, minister at Gulane, George Home, portioner
of Gulane, Daniel Melvill, writer in Edinburgh, Mungo Havie [? Harvie] in Murfield.
James Craik, notary public. [544, Box 16.
2021. Hth October 1628.] Letters Patent by King Charles the First appointing
John AVilson, merchant of the burgh of Edinburgh, to act as attorney for Peter
Eankene, natural son of Gabriel Eankene, burgess of Edinburgh, etc. 11th October
1628. [2409, Box 61.
2022. 13th October 1628.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of alienation (dated at Edinburgh, 10th October 1628) by Gabriel Banking, merchant in
Edinburgh, in favour of Peter Banking, his eldest son by Margaret Somervell, his
wife, of a back land, built and waste, with garden and pertinents, of that tenement of
land of AA'alter Stewart, lawful son of the late Sir John Stewart of Craigiehall, knight,

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formerly belonging to the chaplainry founded at the altar of St. Nicholas, within
the Collegiate church of St. Giles of Edinburgh, by the late Alexander Curror, with
[words omitted] of the parish church of Dunsyre, and [by] John Lugtoun, chaplain, lying
between the foreland of said tenement, formerly sold by the late Mr.  Dicksone to
the late William Herreis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine Bankis, his
spouse, and their heirs, on south, and the North Loch on the north, which [whole]
tenement lies on the north side of the High Street of said burgh, between the lands of the
late Simon Niddrie, now pertaining to William Boithuell, on east, the land of the late
Lancelot Abirnethie, now of the heirs of the late John Symsone on west, the street on
south, and the said North Loch on north. Witnesses to charter, Matthew Cumyng,
writer to the signet, John Deanis, burgess of Edinburgh, and William King, notary
public. Sasine given by Alexander Somervell, merchant, burgess, bailie to John
AA7ilsoun, merchant, burgess, as' acting for grantee, on 11th, and recorded in the particular
register 13th, October 1628. Witnesses, Patrick Govan, John Deanis, merchants, John
Walker, carpenter, burgesses of said burgh, and James Gordoun, messenger. Notary,
the said Matthew Cumyng, of Glasgow diocese. [2806, Box 73.
2023. 24th October 1628.] Charter by Archibald Hamilton of Halcraig, in
terms of a contract of sale with Robert Denholm, younger, of Westshiel, by which he
is bound to infeft the said Eobert in the £6 lands of Weitschaw and Halcraig, with
mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony of Mauldislie, in the parish of Carluke and sheriffdom
of Lanark : To be held from the granter of his superior, Sir James Maxwell of
Calderwood, rendering to the latter one penny Scots at the feast of St. Andrew in
name of blench-farm, if asked. At Lanark, 24th October 1628. Witnesses, James
Carmichael of Westerraw, Mr. John Cheisley, minister of the church of Quothquhan,
Gideon Weir, writer in Lanark, and David Dick, his servitor. Endorsed is a memor
andum of sasine given on 29th October 1628, by Archibald Ingrahame in Wickitschaw
Mains, bailie. AVitnesses, James Wilson in Weitschaw, Adam Cuningham, 'wobster'
there, John Cuningham, son of John Cuninghame there, and James Logane, servitor to
Eobert Denholm, elder, of Westscheill. Gideon AVeir, notary. [2580, Box 66.
2024. Hth November 1628.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter, etc.,
dated 8th August 1627, by John Mudie, W.S., Edinburgh, to William Logan, son
lawful of Andrew Logan of Cotfield, and Euphame Home, his spouse, of three and a half
husband-lands and two cot-lands, in the territory and barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick, as described of date 9th November 1604, No. 1474 supra. Sasine given 11th
November 1628, by James Craw of Greinlay, as bailie, and recorded on 29th December,
same year, in the general register. Witnesses, James Kellie, Francis Melvill, and
Thomas Hopper, all residing in Coldingham, John Brod there, and Eobert Livingston,
cooper in Eyemouth. George Daliell, notary public. [989, Box 27.
2025. Hth January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Bannatyne
of Kellie with his own hands gave sasine, in terms of a marriage contract between him
on the one part, and James Crawfurd of Flattertoun, and Janet his lawful daughter,
on the other part, in favour of the said JANET Crawfurd, of the equal half of the £5
lands of Kellie, in the parish of Inverkip, barony and shire of Renfrew, in satisfaction
of her conjunct fee, liferent, and terce. Sasine given 11th [January] to John Crawfurd,
son of the said James Crawfurd, acting for grantee, and recorded at Glasgow 1st
February 1629. Witnesses, Alexander Stewart, lawful son of Robert Stewart of
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David Robertson, servitor of said James Crawfurd. Notary, John Vrie [Urie] of
Glasgow diocese. [3015, Box 79.
2026. 14th January 1629.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Laurence
Abernethy, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, AA7.S., as procurator for James Rae, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, in the hands of Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, of certain
lands and tenements in Bristo, Edinburgh, described in the next writ, for new infeft
ment to the said James Rae. Done in the writing-chamber of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.,
in Edinburgh, upon the north side of the High Street, opposite to the 'Auld Tolbooth.'
AAdtnesses, Alexander Touris, eldest son of Sir George, George Cockburn of Ormistoun,
Mr. Francis Hay, W.S., and Mr. John Moncreif and James Butter, his servitors. Mr.
John Adamsone, notary public. 14th January 1629. [286, Box 9.
2027. Hth January 1629.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, knight,
baron of Innerleith and lord of Dairy, superior, granting to James Raa, merchant,
burgess in Edinburgh, in terms of the above resignation, all and whole two pieces of land
of the granter's west croft of Bristo, viz. : all and whole one piece of the foreland or
tenement of the said west croft of Bristo, back and fore, etc., garden adjacent,
occupied by Richard Forrest, Luke Lyn, John AVallace, Robert Stevenson, and John
Schaw [same property as in No. 1365 supa], with the lime-house, lime-pots, and clay-
hole in the garden, etc., formerly belonging to the late Mathew Callendar, shoemaker,
lying between the west gable of the late Mathew Callendar's house and the bark-loft
built on the same, and formerly belonging to the late Thomas Davidson, father of
George Davidson, on the east, the tenement of land of the late Mathew Car
michael on the west, the lands and garden of the late Mathew Callendar, now
George Davidson's, on the south, and the Horsewynd on the north ; also another piece
of the said west croft, with the draw-well, lying and containing as follows : — all and
whole a tenement of land as specially described, with bark-loft, built and formerly
occupied by the late Archibald White, shoemaker, with a back close and back land on
the west and east sides of the close, with bark-holes, lime-holes, etc., lying as described
in No. 1352 supra, the Horsewynd being the northern boundary; and also a garden
called the Southyaird, containing twenty-eight and a quarter ells in length and fourteen
and a quarter ells in breadth, lying between the garden of the said Mathew Callendar,
formerly occupied by Archibald White, on the north, the said west croft of Bristo
on the south and west, and the lands of the late Mathew Carmichael on the east; in
the barony of Innerleith, lordship of Dairy, and shire of Edinburgh, all acquired by
James Rae from George Davidson, skinner [same property as in No. 1352 supa] ;
also the piece of land conveyed on 14th January 1625, No. 1959 sup-a, with a
garden in the said west croft, between the lands of James Rae, James Ker in Potterrow,
and Richard Howieson, as described : which tenements were resigned by James Rae,
senior, reserving his liferent : To be holden in feu-farm. Reddendo, 3s. Scots yearly.
Edinburgh, 14th January 1629. Witnesses, George Cockburn of Ormestoun, Alexander
Tours, the granter's eldest son and heir-apparent, Mr. Francis Hay, AYS., Edinburgh,
and Mr. John Adamson, his servitor. Seal attached, but broken. [160, Box 5.
2028. 15th January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th, and recorded in the particular register 22nd, January
1629. AA7itnesses, AVilliam Rae, Archibald Sydserf, merchants in Edinburgh, Michael
Anderson, tailor in Potterraw, and John Henderson, serjeant of the barony of Inverleith.
John Adamson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1399, Box 36.

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2029. 17th January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Eyemouth, 1st May 1624) by Sir David Home of Wedderburn, grant
ing to Andrew Gray in Eyemouth, and his heirs, a cottage-land, of which two parts lie
on the west side of the Eottindub, between the lands of Hundlaw on the west, the
public way on the east, the lands of the late Thomas Gray on the north, and the lands
of the laird of Aytoun on the south, as formerly possessed by the late George Sprott,
notary ; a third part of said cot-land, lying on the west side of the north burn of the
town of Eyemouth, between the lands of William Lindsay on the east, the sea-shore on
the north, and the public way on south, in the barony of Eyemouth and shire of
Berwick ; which lands belonged to and were resigned by Edmond Braiddie, lawful son
of the late John Braiddie, fisher in Eyemouth. [Witnesses to charter, Alexander
Broun and James Broun, both in Eyemouth, and John Dewar, notary in Dunce.]
Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Gunesgrein, bailie, 17th January, and
recorded at Duns 9th February, 1629. AVitnesses, Adam Treinch in Eymouth, Eobert
Maltman, tailor there, Patrick Mure there, and George Home, servitor of the said
Andrew Gray. Notary, James Mowat. [2803, Box 73.
2030. 10th April 1629.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the precept from the
crown, dated at Holyrood, 1st September 1627, No. 1999 sup-a, for infefting Adam
Bothwell, senior, and his son, Mr. Adam Bothwell, in the lands of Lessudden, as
described. Sasine given 10th April, and recorded at Selkirk 1st May, 1629. Andrew
Twnno, notary. [1626, Box 42.
2031. 15th April 1629. J Precept of Clare Constat by John Schaw of Grenok,
addressed to Patrick Schaw of Kelsoland, as bailie, for infefting Mr. William Lind
say, minister of Dreghorn, as heir to his mother, Isobella Schaw, in an annualrent of
300 merks from the granter's twenty-merk land of Fynnart, in the shire of Eenfrew
[see No. 1333 supra]. Dated at Grenok, 15th April 1629. AA7itnesses, Mr. Eobert
Herbertsone and WiUiam Laing, servitors of granter. [1415, Box 37.
2032. 4th May 1629.] Charter by John Ewing of Powhouse, in terms of a con
tract between him, with consent of his spouse, Mary Elphinstone, and Jonet Paterson,
his mother, also of John Erskine of Little Sauchy, and James Ewing, his brother-german,
and John Stirling, younger, of Craigbarnet, all on the one part, and Alexander Stir
ling, servitor of John, Earl of Mar, with his wife, Agnes Cockburn, on the other
part, alienating to the said Alexander Stirling and his wife the lands of Powhouse,
with manor, etc., in the barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan : To be
held in feu of the Earl of Mar for thirty-four merks yearly, and other dues, as in No.
1680 supa. At Alloa, 4th and 16th May 1629. Witnesses, John Williamson, sheriff-
clerk of Stirling, Mr. David Williamson (writer of deed) and Henry AVilliamson, his
sons, James Eonnald in Bandarthe, James Forrester of Logie, and others. [2319,
Box 59.
2033. 18th May 1629.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Stirling,
servitor to John, Earl of Mar, and Agnes Cockburn, his spouse, following on a precept
in a charter of alienation (dated at Alloa, 4th and 16th May 1629) granted in their
favour by John Ewing of Powhouse, with consent of Mary Elphinstone, his wife, of the
whole lands of Powhouse, manor, etc., in the lordship of Cambuskenneth and shire of
Clackmannan. Sasine given by James Forrester of Logie, as bailie, 18th, and recorded
at Stirling 24th, May 1629. AVitnesses, Mr. David and Henry AAdlliamson, sons of

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John AA7illiamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, Richard Kidstoun in Powhous, and others.
John AA7illiamson, notary public. [514, Box 15.
2034. 26thMay 1629.] Charter by Robert Lowing [or Irwin] of Muretoun, granting
(in terms of a contract of sale) to Patrick Livingston of Balrowny the whole lands
and town of Mureton, with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Kethick, parish of
Stracathro, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held from" the granter, of the bishops of
Brechin, for a yearly sum of £3, 18s. 6d. Scots. At the church of Stracathro, 26th May
1629. AA7itnesses, AA7illiam Douglas of Glenbervie, knight, baronet, Alexander Carnegie
of AA7ayne, James Levingstoun of Quhytfeild, Thomas Schewane and John Lyndesay,
notaries. [1753, Box 45.
2035. 25th June 1629.] Discharge by Sir Thomas Henryson, Lord Chesteris, to
James Spittell of Leuquhat for the sum of 200 merks Scots for the term of Martinmas
1628, according to terms mentioned in a similar discharge, of date 1st July 1624, No.
1943 supa. Dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1629. [77, Box 2.
2036. 3rd July 1629.] Crown Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King
Charles the First for infefting Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, his heirs, etc., in the lands
and barony of Littledean, otherwise called Maxtoun, mill and mill lands, etc., in the
sheriffdom of Roxburgh, apprised from Sir John Ker of Jedburgh, knight, and John
Ker of Langnewton. Holyrood, 3rd July 1629. [999, Box 27.
2037. 16th July 1629.] Disposition [paper writ in bad condition] by John Broun,
minister at Glencairn, granting to his son, Mr. AVilliam Broun, servitor to Thomas,
Earl of Haddington, the kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn, as in No.
1448 supra, under reservation of glebe, etc. Dated at the kirk of Glencairn, 16th July
1629. Witnesses, John Crichton of Crawfurdstoun andAAdlliam Fergussoun, kirk-clerk
of Glencairn. [3257, Box 86.
2038. 17th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King
Charles the First (dated 18th April 1629) for infefting James, Duke of Lennox, etc.,
in the 40s. lands of Barquhannane, the lands of Caldarven, Cambusmun, Wester and
Easter Fynnerie, Blairquhomrie, Merkinche, grain mill of Mewie, mill land and multures
of Bordland, Mains of Kilmaronok, Duncryne, and other lands astricted to said mill,
all in the barony of Kilmaronock and shire of Dumbarton, formerly belonging to Adam
Cunningham, formerly in Chapeltown, now in Boquhan, and resigned by him in the
duke's favour. Sasine given on the lands and at the mill by AValter M'Cawlay of
Ardingapill, sheriff in that part, on 17th July, and recorded in the general register
11th August, 1629. AAdtnesses, Mungo Lindsay of Bonyll, John Darleith of that Ilk,
Mr. Andrew Sempill, minister at Bonyll, Donald M'Lintok in Merkinche, and John, his
son, David AA7atsoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2145, Box 54.
2039. 18th July 1629.] Charter by Janet Mure, lawful daughter of the late
Patrick Mure of Clonkaird, with consent of her husband, James Wallace of Dullerie,
granting to Robert Ros, second son of Robert Ros of Portivo in Ireland, the two-
merk land of Garfoire, some time occupied by John Ferguson and AVilliam Orre, in the
parish of Kirkmichael, shire of Ayr, as in No. 1216 supra : To be held blench for one
penny Scots. Deed written by Peter Barbour, servitor of Robert Wallace, W.S., at
Maybole, 18th July 1629. AVitnesses, Thomas AVode, bailie-depute of burgh of

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MayboiU, Aexander Barclay, burgess of Edinburgh, residing in MayboiU, Patrick
M'lllvane there, George Huchoun there, and John Mure, notary public there,
[1419, Box 37.
2040. 18th July 1629.] Duplicate of the above charter by Janet Mure. Dated
at Maybole, 18th July 1629. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2605, Box 67.
2041. 22nd July 1629.] Charter of Sale by Mr. Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcotts,
heritable proprietor of the subjects disponed, disponing, in terms of an obligation, dated
14th June 1626, to James Rentoun, lawful son of the late John Rentoun of Billie, his
heirs, etc., three acres of land near Lucasland, and certain other small portions of land,
as described in next writ, some time belonging to George Home, portioner in Gulane,
and Janet Howiesone, his wife, and apprised to the granter : To be held from the
granter for eighteen pennies Scots yearly, in name of feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh,
22nd July 1629. Witnesses, Robert Pringill, W.S., Edinburgh, James Hunter (writer
of deed), Walter Lyell, and James Kynneir, all his servitors. [242, Box 8.
2042. 24th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter,
dated 22nd July 1629, No. 2041 supa, by Mr. Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcoats, granting
to James Rentoun, son of the late John Rentoun of Billie, the whole lands of Mure
field and lands in Gulane, as described in No. 116 supa, of date 16th April 1438; also
the church lands of the vicarage of Gulane ; an acre called ' Cokkinaker,' the ' Clappartis '
warren, the lands of 'Bundlands,' lying between Murefield on west, 'the auld toun'
(of Dirleton) on north, ' Smiddismeir ' (or ' Smeedsmyre ') on east, and ' Hollis ' and
Murefield on south, as described, all in the barony and lordship of Dirleton, etc. Sasine
given by Richard Richartsone in Gulane, bailie, on 24th July 1629, and recorded in
particular register 1st September same year. Witnesses, William Paxtoun in Adin-
craw (?), Mungo Home in Murfeild, Thomas Forrest and George Thomson, both in
Gulane. James Craik, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1115, Box 30.
2043. 30th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Holyroodhouse, 29th November 1628) by William, [eleventh] Earl of Angus, etc., in
favour of John Balvaird in Broddell, Cristina Arnott, his spouse, and their eldest
son, David, of a tenement on the north side of the burgh of Abernethy, between the
lands of the late William Wallas on east and of Gavin Duncan on west, with two acres
in Pituersie and common pasture on Castellaw, according to acreage ; also another tene
ment, with two acres in Pituersie and commonty, lying on east side of highway at west
end of burgh, between the late Henry Sherp's lands on south, and those of the collegiate
church of Abernethy on west ; also the lands of Pituersie occupied by the said John,
all in the barony of Abernethy and shire of Perth. To the precept is added a declara
tion that the grantees, etc., are bound to bring their grain to the mill of Farg. Sasine
given by William Auchinleck of Balmanno, bailie, 2nd, and recorded at Perth 30th,
July 1629. Witness, inter alios, Archibald Ros, master of the school at Abernethy.
Gilbert Ros, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. Among the witnesses to precept is
Laurence Oliphant of Condie. [1703, Box 44.
2044. 5th August 1629.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, as superior, confirming
the charter dated at Alloa, 4th and 16th May 1629, No. 2032 supa, by John Ewing of
Powhouse, with consent, to Alexander Stirling, servant of the Earl of Mar, and
Agnes Cockburn, his spouse, of the lands of Powhouse. Confirmation dated at Holy-
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roodhouse, 5th August 1629. Witnesses, Sir David Levingston of Donypace, knight-
baronet, Henry Dow, and John Williamson, W.S. [2207, Box 56.
2045. 17th November 1629.] Charter by Sir William Cunningham of Caprington,
knight, in fulfilment of a contract between him and Mr. Robert Ramsay, minister of
the church of Dundonald, granting and alienating to the said Mr. Robert and JONET
Campbell, his spouse, the longer liver of them, their heirs, etc. (under reversion), the 40s.
lands of Craigoche, occupied by WiUiam Paterson and Thomas Huntar, and the one-merk
land of the lands of Glengaber and Terrelgin, occupied by Bessie Murdoch, in the barony
and parish of Ochiltree, Kings-Kyle, Ayrshire : To be held of the granter in feu-farm
for a yearly feu-duty of £16 Scots. Precept of sasine directed to David Landellis in
Terbert(?). At Caprinton, 17th November 1629. Witnesses, Adam Cunningham,
Mr. Adam Cunyngham, and James Metellan, servitors of granter. [2144, Box 54.
2046. 13th January 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. Robert
Ramsay, minister at Dundonald, and Jonet Campbell, his spouse, foUowing on a
charter and precept of sasine by Sir William Cuninghame of Caprintoun, knight, of
date 17th November 1629, granting to them, under reversion, the 40s. lands of
Craigorth and others. Sasine given 13th, and recorded at Irvine 15th, January 1630.
Witnesses, William Fergushill in Knokschisnoch, William Kay in Leflenoch, John Kay
in Penstamny, and Thomas Dalrympill in Terbeg. Hugh Wood, of Glasgow diocese,
notary. [417, Box 12.
2047. 17th March 1630.] Charter by Margaret Scollay, only lawful daughter and
heir in life, at least apparent heir, of the late James Scollay, who was eldest lawful son
of the late Edward Scollay of Strynie, and granddaughter of the said Edward, her
grandfather, with consent of her husband, James Beinstoun, and of Robert Monteith
of Egilsha, for their interest, alienating to John Coluill of Tankerness, spouse of
Marie Scollay, her father's sister, and to Duncan Scollay, her father's brother,
equally between them, her ' aughtene '-penny land of Strynie, twenty-four-penny land
of Aeth, and nine-penny land of Grobuster, in the island of Stronsay and shire of
Orkney : To be held feu-farm of the king [sum not stated] ; reserving to her mother,
Isobel Grot, relict of the said James Scollay, the liferent use of the lands of Grobuster ;
and also reserving to her and Malcolm Mowat in Bankis, now her spouse, that house
and towmale in the Nes of Strynie, called Grysnes, presently occupied by James Denny-
son, with the waste ground, drogger ludge privileges, etc., in feu-farm, conform to their
infeftments. Precept of jsasine directed to Malcolm Fea in Strynie, as bailie. At Kirk
wall, 17th March 1630. Witnesses, Thomas Main, Patrick Smith, and James Nisbet,
merchants in Kirkwall, Mitchell Rendall in Westray, and Andrew Eleis (writer of deed),
notary, and David Heart, notary, who sign for Margaret Scollay. [1572, Box 40.
2048. 23rd March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Cochrane, one of the
bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement on the south side of the Cow
gate, near the place formerly of the Friars Minors, and otherwise bounded as described,
belonging formerly to Margaret alias 'Mausye' Mitchell (being the tenement first
described, 8th March 1628, No. 2012 supra) ; also to another land in the Cowgate, near
the same place, having the passage thereto on the west (the tenement second described
in said writ) ; and there the said bailie cognosced and interponed Elizabeth, Mar
garet; and Jonet Watson, three lawful daughters and nearest heirs-portioners of the
late John Watson, skinner, in the said first tenement, and in an annualrent of 40s. from

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the second. Sasine given 23rd March 1630. Witnesses, James Wairdropper, mer
chant, Henry Houstoun, dyer, Hugh Airmour, stabler, James Ellott, meal-dealer, John
Mitchell, WiUiam Bauchop, George Young, and Robert Gibson, Serjeants of burgh.
[2163, Box 55.
2049. 23rd March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Cochran, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenements named in preceding writ, and received
from James Glen, baker in Edinburgh, as procurator for Elizabeth, Margaret, and
Jonet Watson, lawful daughters and heirs-portioners of John Watson, skinner, their
father, and George Jardan, merchant, Quintigern Ross, baker, and Walter Rankein,
their respective husbands, due resignation of said tenements, in terms of a contract of
sale, dated 8th June 1628, in favour of Robert Gordoun, flour-dealer in Edinburgh,
and Cristina Ellot, his spouse. Sasine given 23rd March 1630. Witnesses as in
preceding writ. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, burgh clerk, notary. [475, Box 14.
2050. 31st March 1630.] Precept by King Charles the First directed to Robert
Porteous of Wyndhead, as sheriff in that part, for infefting Mark Ker, lawful son of
Andrew Ker in Newbottill, his heirs and assignees, in the following lands, crofts, etc.,
in the town and territory of Newbottill, in that lordship and sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
viz. : Two acres of land on west side of Brewhousbank, between the lands of the late
WiUiam Porteous, now of Robert Porteous, on east, the lands of the late William
Porteous, belonging to James Ballenden of Pendrighe, called the 'Hardin,' now belong
ing to Lord Ros, on north, the lands formerly of Robert Moffett, now of Thomas Chis-
holme, on south, and the lands formerly of George Arreis, now of George Ramsay, on
west ; three acres or thereabout, with tenement and garden, lying in the ' Waill ' between
the ' Lonyngdykis ' on north, and mill-lead (' aqueductum ') on south, the town of Barns-
daill on east, and the Mains of Dalhoussie on west ; a house and garden with croft, lying
on the west side of Barnshill, between David Broun's lands on east, the mill-lead on
north, and water of Esk on south ; another house, the ' outsett ' and garden lying on
south side of the bridge of Newbottill, adjacent to the garden and tenement of William
Scott, messenger, with two acres of land or thereabout lying in the 'Gallandiehill,'
between James Hall's lands on west, Robert Blakie's on east, the highway on north,
and the ' Gallendaill -burne ' on south. All which lands were resigned in the hands of
the lords of exchequer by Robert Ker,'goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh. Given under
the quarter seal at Holyroodhouse, 31st March 1630. [1975, Box 50.
2051. 31st March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Sterling of Achyle
passed personally to his lands of Achyle, extending to 40s. of land, in the stewartry of
Monteith and sheriffdom of Perth, within the lands of William, Earl of Menteith, on
every side about the same, between the burn of Black Munbraky on the east, the lands
of Mullen and the whole marsh called the ' Mosbuk ' on the south, the ' Blakburne ' on
the west, and the ' Stane burne of Craigmoir ' on the north ; and there, on the said
lands, the said James, in terms of a contract matrimonial between himself on one part,
and John Haldan of Gleneglis, for himself and his sister, Margaret Haldan, future
spouse of the said James, on the other part, gave sasine with his own hands of the said
lands of Achyle to Patrick Monteith, lawful son of John Monteith in Shannachill,
in name of the said MARGARET Haldan, the granter's future spouse. Done 31st March
1630. Witnesses, Duncan M'Robert Buchannan in Sherrefredstoun, William M'Willie
at the mill of Mylne Lene, Duncan M'Adame in Arnetoune [or Ametomie], and Finlay
M'Carrach in Achyle. Alexander Barclay, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. Recorded

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at Stirling, 1st April 1630, by Mr. John Rollok, keeper of the register of sasines for
Stirlingshire, etc. [3111, Box 81.
2052. 17th April 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and dis
position, dated at Kirkwall, 17th March 1630, No. 2047 supra, by Margaret Scollay,
there designed, granting to John Colvill of Tankerness and Duncan Scollay of
Hermonsgarth, the lands of Strynie and others, as described in charter. Sasine given
10th, and recorded at Kirkwall 17th, April 1630. Witnesses, Edward Grot, brother-
german of William Grot of Huip, Andrew Jack, servitor to John Colvill, John Gardyne,
son of Mr. John Gardyne, minister at Stronsay, Andrew EUeis, notary, and James
Gadie, servitor to David Heart, who is notary public to the writ. [1964, Box 50.
2053. 22nd June 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, dated at Kinneil, 2nd January 1628, No. 2011 supra, by James, [third] Marquis
of Hamilton, for infefting Helen Livingstone, spouse of William Livingstone of
Culter, and only daughter of the late Alexander Livingstone of Westquarter, as heir
of her father, in the lands of Westquarter, as in No. 1828 supra; reserving a liferent to
Margaret Middleton, her mother. Sasine given by Mr. James Monteath of Langtoun,
22nd June, and recorded at Stirling 8th July, 1630. Witnesses, William Levingstoun,
portioner of Falkirk, John Smaill in Falkirk, John Johnstoun alias Chalmers, servant of
William Livingston of Culter, and others. Robert Ker, notary. [1776, Box 46.
2054. 26th June 1630.] Charter by Anna, Marchioness of Hamilton, as com
missioner for her son, the Marquis of Hamilton, granting the Lands of AVestquarter to
William Livingstone of Coulter and Helen Livingstone, his spouse, in conjunct fee,
etc., on her resignation, reserving liferent to her mother, Margaret Middleton. Wit
nesses, John Gray, Thomas Davidson, and John Rob, servitors of granter, and William
Lowdoun, writer in Hamilton. Seal broken and indistinct. [2794, Box 1.

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2055. 30th June 1630.] Charter by Alexander Nepare of Torrie, lawful son of
the late John Nepare of Mercheistoun and Anna Chisholm, his spouse, in terms of a
disposition, dated 2nd May 1630, made by him, with consent of AVilliam Cuning
ham of Cragance, now spouse of Anna Chisholm, the granter's mother, alienating to
his brother-german, AVilliam Nepare, and his wife, Margaret Cuninghame,
their heirs, etc., the lands of Torrie-easter, as in No. 1892 supra. At Holyrood,
30th June 1630. Witnesses, Andrew Synclare, son of the late William Synclare
of Achuif [or Achnif], James Edmestoun and William Lyell, servitors of Archibald,
Lord Nepare. [1471, Box 38.
2056. 2nd July 1630.] Letters by Sir AA7illiam Hamilton, knight, with consent
of Dame Elizabeth Johnstone, his spouse, declaring that he had entered, rentalled,
received, and admitted John Rae, lawful son of the late John Rae in Scheillis, as
kindly tenant in the 10s. land, of old extent, of Schillingis [Shealings], some time
occupied by the late John Rae, ' with daill and evintethe wit! the rest of the landis of
Scheillis,' according to use and wont, in the parish of Kilbride and sheriffdom of Lanark,
the said John paying ten merks yearly rent, three hens at Candlemas, three capons at
Beltane, half a ' ruche wedder ' at AVhitsunday, half a stone of cheese at All-Hallowmas,
forty shillings of grassum each four years once only, with due service. AVith power to
sublet and input and output subtenants ; promising, in return for 292 merks paid in
name of Rae by John Paterson in Burn of Scheills, and John Paterson, elder, in Stane-

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byir, for making this present rental of the lands, to warrant the same to the said John
Rae during his lifetime, etc., with other conditions affecting the security of the said
sum. Written by Jeremie Craig, writer at Kilbryde kirk, and signed at Rutherglen,
2nd July 1630. Witnesses, Patrick Clwnes, the granter's servitor, Adam Paterson in
Morray, Andrew Brown in Scheills. [1934, Box 49.
2057. 5th July 1630.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of sasine
(directed to Robert Eig, uncle of James Eig, as bailie) contained in a charter, dated at
Edinburgh, 2nd July 1630, by James Eig of Carberrie, in terms of a marriage contract
(dated at Edinburgh and Cranstoun, 18th and 21st April 1620) between the said James
Rig of Carberrie and Elizabeth Hamilton, lawful daughter of Sir James Hamilton of
Reidhouse, knight, whereby the latter is to have an annualrent of 300 merks Scots,
secured over the town and lands of Carberrie and others, particularly described, in the
lordship of Musselburgh, regality of Dunfermline, and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine
given to William Liddel, son lawful to David Liddel in Lochtilloch, as attorney for the
said Elizabeth, 5th July 1630, and recorded in particular register of sasines 5th August
same year. Witnesses, William Ker, son lawful of William Ker of Thrid, Robert
Turnet, servitor of Sir Andrew Hamilton, John Johnistoun and James Reid, gardeners,
servants of James Rig. Alexander Couper, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[384, Box 11.
2058. 7th July 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter, dated at Hamilton, 26th June 1630, No. 2054 supra, by Anna [Cunningham],
Marchioness of Hamilton, acting for her son, in favour of William Livingstone of
Culter and Helena Livingstone, his spouse, of the lands of Westquarter. Sasine
given by Alexander Osuald, portioner of Falkirk, as bailie, on 7th, and recorded 8th,
July 1630. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Spittell, minister at Falkirk, John Sword there,
John Johnstoun, and others. Robert Ker, notary public. [1777, Box 46.
2059. 17th July 1630.] Instrument narrating the resignation before the lords of
exchequer (in terms of a procuratory in the disposition of 16th July 1629, No. 2037
sup-a) of the kirk lands of Glencairn in favour of Mr. William Broun. Done on
17th July 1630 in the great hall of Halyruidhous. Witnesses, Mr. John Adamesone,
writer, John Vaitche, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, John Eliot and James Lythgow,
servitors to the Earl of Haddington. Notary, Henry Vaitche, of St. Andrews diocese.
[3258, Box 86.
2060. 9th August 1630.] Charter by King Charles the First granting and con
firming to John, Lord Wemyss, the lands and barony of Easter Wemyss and the lands
and barony of Tullycultre, etc., as described, in the shires of Fife and Clackmannan
respectively, resigned on 9th August 1630 by James, now Lord Colvill of Culross, with
consent of Dame Magdalen Young, his wife, Christine Bruce, his mother, Dame Helen
Schaw, relict of James, late Lord Colvill, James Campbell of Lawers, Mungo, his son,
fiar of Lawers, and others ; and erecting Easter Wemyss into a barony. Reddendo for
Easter Wemyss, use and wont, and for Cameron, etc., £8 Scots of feu-farm. At Holy-
rood, 9th August 1630. Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. viii. No. 1641. [1649, Box 42.
2061. 18th August 1630.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Fentoun, acting for his
father, Thomas, Earl of Kellie (in absence), granting to George Hume, portioner in
Gulane, six acres of land of the friar land of Dirleton, vulgarly called the Boundlands,

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bounded by the lands of John Forrest, James Halyburtoun, 'Eastfield and infield,' and
the 'Marteris,' as described in No. 1241 supa: To be held in feu — duty not stated.
Edinburgh, 18th August 1630. Witnesses, Walter Lecky of Derscheris [Dasher], John
Cauder in Dirltoun, and David Forrest, burgess of Haddington. [1116, Box 30.
2062.  1630.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Fentoun, etc., as commissioner
for Thomas [Erskine], Earl of Kellie, etc., his father, confirming the charter of aliena
tion of date 22nd July 1629, No. 2041 supa, by Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcottis, to
James Rentoun, lawful son of the late John Rentoun of Billie, of the lands of Mure
field and others, and annualrents, as described in No. 2042 sup-a, apprised from George
Hume, portioner of Gullane. Reddendo not stated. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh,
10th  1630 (? 18th August). Witnesses, Walter Leckie of Deschoura [Dasher],
David Forrest in Haddington, and John Cauder in Dirleton. [1149, Box 30.
2063. 19th August 1630.] Precept of Clare Constat by Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk,
and David, his son, addressed to Laurence Birred, messenger, burgess of Cupar, for
infefting John Kinnard, as nearest heir of his late father, Henry Kinnard [cf. No.
1888 supra], in a £40 annualrent over the lands of Ramsays Forthir, in the sheriffdom
of Fife. Dated and signed at Forthir, 19th August 1630. Henry Pitcairn in Dounfield,
Laurence Birrell, officer in Cupar, and others, witnesses. [930, Box 26.
2064. 7th September 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Duncan Scollay
of Hermonsgarth and Isobell Sinclair, his spouse, following on a precept in a charter
(of date at Ovirbie in Stronsay, 7th September 1630) by John Coluill of Hwip, alienating
to them the half of the ' aughtene-penny land of North Strynie, callit ane vrisland,' and
half of the 'Quoyis callit Quoygrane and Quoygarth,' with houses, etc., 'towmales,
quoyis, outbrekis, outsettis,' etc., in the isle of Stronsay and sheriffdom of Orkney. Sasine
given by James Scollay of Toftis, as bailie, on 7th, and recorded at Kirkwall on 9th,
September 1630. To the charter Mr. John Gairdyne, minister at Stronsay, is a witness,
with Oliver Cok, son lawful to Mr. James Cok, minister at Sanday, who is also a witness
to the sasine, with Edward Grot, son of the late William Grot of Tankerness, Harie
Coluill, son of the late AA7illiam Coluill of Midhous, Oliver Hagar in Strynie, and others.
David Heart, notary public. [510, Box 15.
2065. 8th September 1630.] Charter by Patrick Livingstone, heritable feu-farmer
of the lands, for fulfilment of a marriage contract (dated at Brechin, 18th August 1630)
between him and his eldest son, Patrick Livingstone, on one part, and George
Symmer, younger, fiar of Balzordie, and Anna Symmer, his sister, on the other part,
granting to the younger Patrick, and his heirs-male by the said Anna, the lands of
Balrowny and Belliehill, etc., as of date 4th June 1607, No. 1514 supra, in the barony
of Kethik, parish of Menmure, and shire of Forfar, and to the said Anna in liferent :
To be held of the granters in blench-farm for one penny Scots. Precept directed to
John Maitland, citizen of Brechin, as bailie. At Balrowny, 8th September 1630.
Witnesses, David and Allan Livingstone, the granter's sons, David Duncan, tailor in
Brechin, and Thomas Schewane, notary public. [3272, Box 87.
2066. 8th September 1630.] Duplicate of the preceding charter, the lands to be
held of the superior, David [Lindsay ?], bishop of Brechin, for £24 yearly of feu-farm,
with duplication, etc., and three suits of court. Same witnesses and bailie as in
preceding writ. [3273, Box 87.

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2067. 8th September 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the above Patrick
Livingstone, younger, and Anna Symmer. Sasine given 8th September 1630, George
Symmer, younger, fiar of Balzordie, acting for the said Anna. Witnesses, David and
Allan Livingstoun, George Mylne, miller at Balrowny, David Duncan, servitor of the
bailie, and George Neisch, servitor of the subscribing notary, Thomas Schewane.
[3274, Box 87.
2068. 8th September 1630.] Duplicate Sasine, same date. Witnesses, etc., as in
previous writ. Both are recorded at Dundee, 18th September 1630. [3275, Box 87.
2069. 6th October 1630.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Aytoun,
lawful son to the late Robert Aytoun, portioner of Cragfuthie, as bailie, and John
Aytoun, also son to the deceased Robert, as procurator, passed in terms of a precept of
sasine in a disposition, dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1625, by Francis Orme of
Mugdrum for infefting Mr. Andro Aytoun of Logie, advocate, in the lands of Haltoun-
hill and others, the lands of Mugdrum, with tower, etc., mill, salmon-fishings, etc., on
Tay. [Cf. No. 1992 supa.] Sasine given in due form on 6th October, and recorded in
general register 18th November, 1630. Witnesses to disposition, Michael Balfour of
Denmyll, James Balfour, his eldest lawful son, and others. Witnesses to sasine, John
Calwie, burgess of Newburgh, Patrick Pacok there, Henry Achmowtie, burgess of
Cupar, and James Ballingal in Cluny. John Philp, notary. [563, Box 16.
2070. 3rd November 1630.] Contract of marriage between James Lundy, apparent
of Stratharlie, with consent of his mother, Agnes Kay, now spouse to Robert Douglas
of Drumgarland, and the said Robert for his interest, on one part, and Alexander
Orrok, fiar of that Ilk, for himself and for Margaret Orrok, his eldest daughter, and she
for her own interest, on the other part, whereby James Lundy and Margaret Orrok
bind themselves to marry each other before the 22nd November instant, he pledging him
self to obtain infeftment in the lands of Stratharlie, as heir to the late John Lundy, his
father, and to secure his intended spouse in her liferent and other provisions. Dated
and signed by all the parties [apparently at Dysart, the writ being torn at that part],
3rd November 1630. Henry Ramsay, elder of Arduny, Mr. Wm. Murray, his son-in-law,
Alexander Orrok, elder of that Ilk, Robert Ged of Gedismill, and others, witnesses.
[730, Box 21.
2071. 23rd November 1630.] Instrument narrating that William Mow, some
time dweller in Dalkeith, now in  , resigned into the hands of William Douglas,
Earl of Morton, as superior, the acre of land in the field called the Thomycrooks at
Dalkeith, described in No. 1640 supra, for new infeftment to Andrew Forsyth in
Dalkeith, and in terms of said resignation the Earl signed a new charter in favour of
said Andrew and delivered it to Cuthbert Gibson, procurator for grantee. Done at
Holyroodhouse, in the Earl's bed-chamber there, at 9 p.m. on 23rd November 1630.
James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, and William Douglas of Kirkness, with others,
witnesses. Notary, Archibald Ros. [2281, Box 58.
2072. 10th December 1630.] Charter by Andrew [Lamb], bishop of Galloway, in
favour of John Gordon of Lochinvar, his heirs-male, etc., granting to him, upon his
own resignation, the £5 land of old extent of Dunjope, lying and bounded by Traiff-
grange on east, Culquhay or Culquhry on west, the granter's land of Over Balcrosche
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called the Layne to Traifgrange, as described, in the barony of Tungland and stewartry
of Kirkcudbright, with clause of novodamus: The lands to be held in feu-farm and
heritage for a reddendo of £12, 6s. 8d. Scots to the granter and his successors.
Edinburgh, 10th December 1630. Signed by the bishop and various ministers of his
diocese. [639, Box 19.
2073. 1 3th December 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Holyrood
house, 23rd November 1630 [cf. No. 2071 supa, of that date], by WiUiam, Earl of
Morton, for infefting Andrew Forsyth, indweller in Dalkeith, in the acre of land
described of date 27th May 1612, No. 1640 supra, and in writ cited. Witnesses to the
Earl's charter, Cuthbert Gibsone, William Schaw, and Archibald Ros, notary, the Earl's
servitors. Sasine given 13th December 1630, and recorded in the particular register
21st January 1631. Witnesses, Laurence Wardlaw and Cuthbert Gibsone, dwellers in
Dalkeith, George Oistiane and James Anderson, Serjeants there. Notary, Archibald
Ros. [3141, Box 82.
2074. 7th January 1631.] Charter by Henry Craik, dweller in the town of
Newbigging, with consent of Margaret Lothian, his spouse, in terms of a disposition of
same date, granting to Walter Cowan and Elizabeth Craik, his spouse, that tene
ment on the east side of the said town of Newbigging, described in writ, 5th September
1609, No. 1558 supa, within the liberty of the burgh of Musselburgh : To be held for
burghal dues, etc. At Musselburgh, 7th January 1631. Witnesses, John Anderson,
James Watson, James Miller, and Matthew Ard, burgesses of said burgh. Richard
Bennett and Robert Bennet, notaries, sign for Margaret Lothian. [2306, Box 59.
2075. 7th January 1631.] Instrument of Sasine of said tenement given by Robert
Strauchan, one of the bailies of Musselburgh, in favour of Walter Cowan and his
wife, 7th January 1631. Recorded in particular register, 8th January same year.
Witnesses, Ninian Sanderson and the above James Watson and James Miller and
Robert Bennet. Notary, Richard Bennett, of St. Andrews diocese. [2307, Box 59.
2076. Hth February 1631.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Dudingston granting
to his cousin, David Preston of Whitehill, in feu-farm, that piece of waste land or
rock, for constructing one or more saltpans, with their houses, etc., lying within the
bounds of Easter Duddingston, near the sea, and bounded between two great fixed
rocks, lying between the sea on the north and the highway on the south, and containing
fourteen falls in breadth from east to west. Reddendo, £4 Scots and a sack containing
three bolls of salt for each pan to be made, yearly. Dated and signed at Easter
Dudingston, 11th February 1631. Witnesses, Captain David Scrimgeour, son of the
late Sir John Scrimgeour of Dudhop, knight, James Lawson in Easter Dudingston, and
John Cas, W.S., writer of deed. [1035, Box 28.
2077. 21st February 1631.] Charter by Duncan Scollay of Strynie [cf. No. 2047],
with consent of Isobel Sinclair, his spouse, in terms of a marriage contract between them
and their daughter, Margaret Scollay, on one part, and James Scollay of Toftis, Jean
Henryson, his spouse, and Robert Scollay, their son, on the other part, granting to the
said Robert and Margaret, his future spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, an annualrent
of £100 Scots from the ' aughtene penny land ' of North Strynie, in the isle of Stronsay,
Orkney. At Hagar in Strynie, 21st February 1631. Witnesses, James Tulloch, lately

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of Rothisholm, William Grot, lately of Huip, Malcolm Maxwell, fiar of Marikirk,
Malcolm Mowat in Bankis, Oliver Fea in Uinsbuster (?), David Heart, writer, and
others. [1652, Box 42.
2078. 21st February 1631.] Notarial Instrument narrating that the said Duncan
Scollay of Strynie with his own hands gave sasine to Robert Scollay, lawful son to
James Scollay of Tofts, and to his future spouse, Margaret Scollay, lawful daughter
of the said Duncan, of the annualrent described in preceding writ. Sasine given 21st,
and recorded at Kirkwall 23rd, February 1631. Witnesses, James TuUocht, lately of
Rothisholm, William Grot, lately of Hwip, James Fea, apparent of Claistrane, Andrew
Elleis, notary public, and Archibald Reid, servitor of the notary to the writ, David
Heart. [2765, Box 71.
2079. 1st March 1631.] Charter [imperfect at the beginning] by masters of the
hospital, ministers, and elders of the town of Perth, on behalf of the poor, granting to
John Dron, weaver, and Katherine Moreis, his wife, a tenement of land on the north
side of South Street, between the lands and garden of the late Blase Colt and of the
heirs of the late Henry Moncrieff [or Moresoun], weaver, now of Henry Scharp, weaver, on
east, the lands formerly occupied by the late Thomas Elder [and otherwise as more fully
described below in No. 2081, this being blank in places], which tenement the granters
held, in virtue of gifts from the late King James of the priory and place of the Charter
house, with garden, for Christ's poor and the promulgation of the Gospel [cf. Registrum
Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1874] : The tenement to be held from the granters, of the king
and his successors, for a reddendo to the said poor of 32s. of old farm and 3s. 4d. of
augmentation. Dated at Perth, 1st March 1631. Witnesses, John Davidson, notary,
Mr. Archibald Steidman, officer of the session of the same, David Spens, tailor, and
Patrick Hendrie, burgess of Perth. Signed by Mr. John Robertsone, minister at Perth,
Andrew Bell, Mr. of Hospital, P. Dundie, Mr. of Hospital, AA7illiam Hall, elder, Mr.
Johnstoun, elder, Andrew Broun and Robert Burrell, also elders. [3149, Box 82.
2080. 1st March 1631.] Instrument of Sasine [very faint and scarcely legible]
narrating that Patrick Bruson, writer in Perth, as procurator for the poor of the
hospital there, resigned in favour of John Dron, citizen and burgess of Perth, and
Catherine Moreis, his spouse, the tenement of land in Perth, referred to in the above
charter, being that first described in next writ, after which resignation sasine was given,
1st March 1631, by Robert MitcheU, one of the bailies of Perth. Witnesses, Mr. James
Sanderis, minister at Lentrathen, Henry Broun, notary, John Young, James Haitlie,
Thomas Boner, tailors, Mr. Archibald Steidman, officer of session, Henry Scharpe,
weaver, burgesses, and George Robertson, serjeant of the burgh of Perth. Notary,
John Merser, of St. Andrews diocese. [2844, Box 74.
2081. 1st March 1631.J Instrument of Sasine narrating that Patrick Bruson,
writer, burgess of Perth, as procurator for the poor, the masters of hospitals, and the
ministers of the Gospel, etc., of said burgh, in terms of an obligation by them to John
Dron, weaver, burgess of Perth, and Catherine Moreis, his spouse, who have paid the
sum of 100 merks, resigned in their favour in the hands of Mr. Robert Mitchell, one of the
bailies of Perth, two annualrents or feu-farms : (1) 35s. 4d. of feu-farm provided to the
said poor from the tenement of land [being that granted in charter No. 2079 supra], back
and fore, with yard, etc., now altogether waste and ruinous, let to the said John for pay
ment of said feu-duty, lying in the South Street, between the lands and yard formerly
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of the late Blase Colt and the heirs of the late Henry Moresoun, weaver, now of Henry
Scharpe, weaver, on the east, the land or tenement formerly occupied by the late
Thomas Elder, now by the said John Dron, on the west, the land formerly of the late
Brydie, then of the late George Oliphant of Bachiltoun, now of the heirs of
the late Walter Lundy, on the north, and South Street on the south ; (2) an annualrent
of 32s. 4d. from a tenement in South Street presently occupied by John Dron and his
wife, belonging to him by alienation of Mr. Henry Chaip, advocate, which pertained to
the late James Young, mason, bounded between the land formerly of the heirs of the
late Stephen Blak, tailor, on the west, the land above written, formerly of the heirs of
the late Alexander Snell, presently let to Dron and his wife, on the east, the end of the
yard of the late on the north, and the said South Street on the south.
The said bailie then gave sasine in due form to the grantees on 1st March 1631.
Witnesses, James Sanders, minister at Lentrathen, Henry Broun, notary, and others,
as in preceding writ. John Merser, notary. [3112, Box 81.
2082. 7th March 1631.] Charter by John Schaw, now of Grinok, eldest lawful
son and heir of the late James Schaw of Grinok, for fulfilment of the obligations (which
his father was unable to complete) made in a contract matrimonial between himself and
his late father, on the one part, and Sir Ludovic Houstoun of that Ilk, and the late
Margaret Stirling, his mother, and Helen Houstoun, her daughter, sister of Sir Ludovic,
on the other part (dated at Glasgow, 29th September 1619), granting to the said
Helen Houstoun, now his spouse, for her lifetime, the lands of Drummuling and
Spango Cunningham, with part of the mill of Spango, as in No. 810 supra; also the
lands of Murdokstoun, then occupied by Alexander Holme, the lands of Quhytleyis,
then occupied by the late James Schaw, the two-merk lands of Stron and the one-merk
land of Goldinhaddok, lying within the twenty-merk land of Grinokschaw, all in the
barony and sheriffdom of Renfrew ; also in the four-merk lands of Hoill and Corloch, in
said barony, in contentation of her terce, and, in warrandice of the said four-merks lands,
an annualrent of three chalders oatmeal from the grain-mill of Grinokschaw. Precept
of sasine directed to Patrick Schaw of Kelsoland. Dated at Grinok, 7th March 1631.
Witnesses, Thomas Neving of Monkridding, David Watson, clerk of the burgh of
Dumbarton, and others. [2142, Box 54.
2083. 7th March 1631.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding writ in
favour of Helena Houstoun. Sasine given 7th March, by Patrick Schaw of Kelso
land, as bailie, and recorded at Glasgow 17th March, 1631. Among the witnesses to
the charter is Thomas Nevin of Monkridding. David AA7atson, notary public. [526,
Box 15.
2084. 13th May 1631.] Letters of Administration in favour of Margery Selby,
widow, relict of the deceased Roger Selby of Norham parish, over her husband's estate,
granted by William Easdall, LL.D., etc., vicar-general, etc., of John, bishop of Durham.
13th May 1631. [2077, Box 52.
2085. 1st June 1631.] Instrument narrating the resignation by James Rae, elder,
burgess in Edinburgh, into the hands of Sir George Tours, of various tenements in
Bristo, as in next writ, in favour of James Rae, younger, eldest son of the first James
Rae. 1st June 163L [314, Box 10.
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James Rae, junior, eldest son of James Rae, merchant, burgess in Edinburgh, and
Janet Sinclair, his wife, the lands and others in Bristo, described in a former charter,
dated 14th January 1629, No. 2027 supa. At Edinburgh, 1st June 1631. Witnesses,
William Neilson, writer to the royal signet, Robert Gray, George Tours and John
Bellenden, the granter's servitors, and Mr. John Adamson, servitor of Mr. Francis
Hay, W.S. [161, Box 5.
2087. 28th June 1631.] Charter by Aexander, Earl of Linlithgow, etc., in terms
of a contract of alienation between him and James Livingstone, servitor of the Queen
of Bohemia, granting and alienating to the said James the following portions of the
barony of Harbertshire, viz. : Heidiswood (occupied by Matthew Cuthill and Thomas
Baird), Lillislie (occupied by Thomas Cuthill), Little Downy (occupied by John Cuthill
and Alexander Gordon), Cuthiltown (occupied by John Stratherne, Robert Bassock [or
Baffock], John Young, Isobella Mochrie, relict of the late David Cuthill, John Baird,
now her spouse, and Alexander Young), Leslie (occupied by Margaret Chalmer, relict
of the late AVilliam Baird) — all lying in said barony, on the south side of the water of
Donaven, and in the county of Stirling : To be held blench of the granter. Precept of
sasine directed to Robert Livingstone, brother-german of the late Alexander Livingstone
of AVestquarter. Dated at Linlithgow, 28th June 1631. Witnesses, Robert Ker, clerk
of the shire and the burgh of Linlithgow, Mr. Andrew Ker, his son, David Carmichael,
constable of Blaknes, and Thomas Callendar, servitor of the earl. [3078, Box 80.
2088. 9th August 1631.] Charter by Master James Primrose, eldest lawful son
of the late James Primrose of Foddismill, proprietor of that mill, multures, etc., with
consent of his spouse, Marion Carrowne, and his mother, Sara Colvill, relict of the said
late James Primrose, also with consent of his brother-german, Gilbert Primrose, alienat
ing to Henry Stewart of Gramsay, his heirs, etc., the granter's mill of Foddismill,
with the sucken of the Grange of Abircrumbie, as in Nos. 1619 and 507 supa: To be
held blench of the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th August 1631. Witnesses, James
Ewing, son of the late Thomas Ewing of Cuikispow, Robert Monteith of Eglischaw,
and others. [840, Box 24.
2089. 9th August 1631.] Duplicate of the above charter by Mr. James Primrose
to Henry Stewart ; the lands to be held of James, Lord Colvill of Culross, for a feu
farm of £5, 16s. 8d. yearly. Same place, date, and witnesses. [886, Box 25.
2090. 3rd September 1631.] Inquisition, post mortem, taken at the castle of New
castle-upon-Tyne, 3rd September, 7 Car. I. [1631], before Thomas Ridded, knight, and
others, who declare upon oath that John Strother, when he died, was seised in his lord
ship as of fee, of and in one messuage and divers parcels of land, containing sixty acres
of pasture and 100 acres of moor, called the Tarleazes, the backe or north side of the
Bentlie shanke and Rey Strother to the head of Wakerich, within the forest of Cheviot,
and formerly parcel of that forest, in the county of Northumberland ; which messuage,
etc., were, at the death of John Strother, held of the king in chief for one-hundredth
part of a knight's fee, and are valued at 40s. yearly for all issues ; that the said John
died seised as above in one capital messuage and two carucates of land in East Newton
alias Kirknewton, in four carucates and a half of land in West Newton, and in the
rectory of East Newton, namely, the tithes of wool and lambs in the towns and hamlets
of East and West Newton, Langton, Hotall, Akelde, and Milfeilde ; and in the manor
of Langton, a carucate of land called Bastile, in holding of John Hall, gentleman, and

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a grain water-mill in Langton, in said county ; and in a carucate of land called Grindon
Rigg, within the liberties of Norham, in bishopric of Durham — all these being held of
William, Lord Graye of AATerke, as of the manor of AA7erke-upon-Twede, for the fourth
part of a knight's fee (except the glebe lands of the rectory, etc.), and Grindon Rigg is
held of Theophilus, Earl of Suffolk, as of his manor of Norham, in free and common
soccage for fealty only, and not for military service, the whole lands in East Newton
and others, including Grindon Rigg, being valued at £8 yearly for all issues : Also, the
jurors declare that the said John died seised of seven carucates of land in the hamlet of
Fowberie, and in the reversion of all the growing tithes in West Newton and Langton,
parcel of the said rectory of East Newton, which carucates, etc., a certain Dame Eleanor
Wyddrington, lately wife of Lancelott Strother, lately father of the defunct John, holds
for her life by grant of AA7illiam Strother, grandfather of defunct, and after her death
they revert to Elizabeth Strother, lately wife of defunct, and at her decease to William
Strother, son and heir of defunct, and his heirs, the said carucates being held from
Henry, Earl of Northumberland, as of his manor of Alnewick, in said county, by what
service the jurors are ignorant, and the issues are valued at £6 yearly : The defunct
was also seised in three husband-lands in Langton, which Clement Strother, his uncle,
holds on a grant from the said AVilliam Strother, grandfather, and which revert on
Clement's decease to AVilliam, son and heir of defunct, the three husband-lands being
held of AVilliam, Lord Graye of AA7erke, for one-eighth of a knight's fee, and the issues
are valued at 20s. yearly. Another uncle of the deceased, Lionel Strother, also under
a grant from the grandfather, holds for life the reversion of the growing tithes of Hotall,
parcel of said rectory, in which the defunct died seised, and which pass on Lionel's
death to the said William Strother, their issues being valued at 20s. yearly. The
defunct was seised in the reversion of the tithes of Akeldej parcel of said rectory, pre
sently possessed for life by AVilliam Strother, brother of defunct, under a grant from
Lancelott Strother, their father, which revert as before, the issues being valued at 20s.-
yearly. The defunct was seised in the reversion of a grain water-mill, called Common
mill, part of said rectory, and the tithes of Milfeild, held for life by Lancelott Strother,
brother of deceased, under a grant from Lancelott Strother, father of defunct, to revert
as before, the issues being 30s. yearly. The defunct was also seised in the reversion of
four carucates and a half of land in AATest Newton, possessed for life by Margerie Selby,
widow, on a grant from defunct, reverting as before, these four and a half carucates
being held of the said Lord Graye of AA7erke, and the issues being 40s. yearly. The
jurors also declare that the said rectory of East Newton, with the glebe lands in East
' and AA7est Newton, and the tithes in the towns and hamlets foresaid, are held of the
king, as of his manor of East Greenwich in Kent, by fealty only, and not in chief nor
by military service. They also declare that the said John Strother died on 2nd Feb
ruary, 6 Car. I. [1631] : that AVilliam, his son and heir, is at the date of this inquisition
aged five years and six months ; that the said Elizabeth Strother, lately wife of the
deceased John, is alive at East Newton, and receives the issues and profits of the lands ;
and that the defunct had no other lands held of the king, or any one else, in the said
county of Northumberland, known to the jurors. Signed by Thomas Ridded and
Richard Orde. Cf. names given in Nos. 982 and 983 supra. [174, Box 6.
2091. 13th October 1631.] Charter by James Douglas in Cartmoire, proprietor
of the mill, etc., disponed, with consent of John Fleming of Carwood, for his interest,
granting to Robert Fleming, brother-german of the said John, the mill of Balgoner,
with the mill lands, bounded as described, in the county of Fife : To be held of Archi
bald, Lord Lome [afterwards Marquis of Argyll], for the feu-farm, etc., due and wont.

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At Edinburgh, 13th October 1631. Witnesses, Edward Forrest, servitor of John
Fleming, and Thomas Forrest, writer of deed. [2290, Box 58.
2092. 3rd November 1631.] Indenture by which King Charles the First grants
and devises to Elizabeth Strother, widow of the deceased John Strother of Newton
in Northumberland, all her husband's lands, during the minority of the king's ward,
AVilliam Strother, son and next heir of the said John, under the conditions narrated at
length in the document. At , 3rd November 1631. [2078, Box 52.
2093. c. November 1631.] Statement of Value made up by the court of wards,
of the various lands, messuages, etc., belonging to the late John Strother, who died 2nd
February [1631], and his son and heir AA7illiam, amounting to £10; the widow's third
being 66s. 8d. c. November 1631. [2079, Box 52.
2094. 3rd November 1631.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Jame Rae, junior,
and Janet Sinclair, his wife, in terms of the charter, dated 1st June 1631, No. 2086
supra. Sasine given 3rd November by John Dikicsoun, dweller in the town of Potter
raw, as bailie, and recorded in the particular register of sasines 22nd December, 1631.
AA7itnesses, Mr. John Synserf [Sydserf], servant of David, lord Carnegie, Archibald
Synserf, his brother, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, AATilliam Reid, son of AAllliam
Reid, merchant, burgess there, Onuphri Dowie, writer in Edinburgh, and Abraham
Herreis, servitor of Mr. AVilliani Hay, clerk of the commissariat of Edinburgh. Mr.
John Adamsone, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [162, Box 5.
2095. 7th November 1631.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation into
the hands of Richard Ros* one of the bailies of the burgh of Bruntiland, by James
Stewart, only lawful son and nearest heir of the late Alexander Stewart, draper, in
Weltoun alias Newbigging of Kingorne Wester, in terms of a deed of sale, dated 7th
November 1631, of a tenement upon the south hill of the same burgh, lying and bounded
as described (the names of owners of adjoining lands being Henry Johnstone, Eobert
Dick and Alexander Stewart, James Hoome, James Harper, and Isobella Gairdnar, all
deceased), in favour of John Bruson, ironsmith in Kirktoun of Kingorne AVester, and
Isabella Broun, his wife (her attorney being John Adamson, reader of the Gospel at
Bruntiland), who were duly infeft. Done 7th November 1631. AA7itnesses, Robert
Huggone, cooper, James Schort, tailor, David Stirling, carpenter, John Quhyt, serjeant,
burgesses of burgh, and George Martine, notary, servant of the notary public, Andrew
Wilson, AM. [626, Box 18.
2096. 23rd November 1631.] Charter by Alexander Clark of Stentoun, provost
of the burgh of Edinburgh, AVilliam Dick, Thomas Charteris, Robert Achesoun, and
John Smith, bailies of said burgh, as superiors of the lands, granting to AVilliam
Borthwick of Cruikston the lands of Soultray, Soultrayhill, Reidhall, and Hanginschaw,
in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, also Three-burnford, lying in the same shire and bailiary
of Lauderdale, apprised by AArilliam Borthwick from the Ladies Anna and Jean
Ker, heiresses of the late Robert, Earl of Lothian : To be held for a yearly rental of
£35, Os. 8d. Scots for Soultray, etc., £12, 13s. 4d. for Hanginshaw, and £8 for Three-
burnford. Precept of sasine directed by AVilliam Borthwick of Halheriot, as bailie.
Edinburgh, 23rd November 1631. [1209, Box 32.
Note. — On the back of this writ is an inventory of writs relating to building of seats
in the kirks of Heriot and Channelkirk, dated between 1629 and 1649, belonging to

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William Borthwick of Cruikston ; also a memorandum of a contract of marriage between
William Borthwick, brother-german of James, Lord Borthwick, and Agnes, daughter
and heiress of William Borthwick of Cruikston. No date; borrowed in October 1670
by W. B. of Halheriot.
2097. 26th November 1631. J Instrument narrating that James Guthrie, mariner,
burgess of Dysart, and Margaret Simsone, his spouse, resigned by their procurator,
David Simsone of Monturpie, one of the bailies of Dysart, an annualrent of 120 merks
Scots from the lands of Ramsay's Forthir, lying in the parish of Kingskettle and shire
of Fife, into the hands of David Pitcairne, fiar of that Ilk, as superior. At Dysart,
in the dwelling-house of Robert Lessells, maltman, burgess there, 26th November 1631.
AVitnesses, Alexander Simsone, also bailie of Dysart, James Law, maltman there, George
Lundie, writer there, Robert Colvill in Finglassie, Mr. David Kingorne, notary, and
Magnus Aytoun, his servant. [1644, Box 42.
2098. 19th December 1631.] Instrument of Sasine following and narrating a
precept in charter, dated at Lathangy, 18th March 1619, No. 1816 supra, by John
Schaw, fiar of Lathangy, and his father, in favour of Isobella Bruce, wife of said
John, in liferent, of the lands of Lathangy, as there described. Sasine given by William
Walwode, 19th December 1631, and recorded in the general register [23rd January?]
1632. Witnesses, AVilliam Chaip, Alexander Hutson, and James Gibson, all in
Lathangy, Andrew Dempstertoun in Kinross, Robert Bennet, servant of Mr. Patrick
Auchinlek, bailie of Dunfermline, and others. Patrick Kingorne, notary public.
[960, Box 26.
2099. 19th December 1631.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter of alienation, etc., dated at Edinburgh, 9th August 1631, No. 2088 supa, by
Mr. James Prymerose, in favour of Henry Stewart of Gramsay, of the lands of
Foddismill, etc. Sasine given by James Reid, burgess of Dunfermline, as bailie, 19th
December 1631, and recorded in the general register 27th January 1632. AVitnesses,
David Currie, lawful son of James Currie of Crumbie, Mr. Patrick Auchinleck,
burgess of Dunfermline, Thomas Nasmyth, miller in Foddismill, and David Scot there.
Notary, AATilliam Broun, clerk of Dunfermline. [1176, Box 31.
2100. 26th January 1632.] Charter by Alexander Cunynghame of Corshill, in
consideration of certain sums of money paid to him by his second son, David Cunyng
hame, and for love to him and for better assistance to him, that he may honourably
live in that style which becomes his rank, granting and alienating to the said David
the lands of Lambrochtoun and Thridpart, Quhitrigs and Lochend, with the mill called
' Crumshaw ' mill, mill lands, the lands of Auldtoun and Outriddings, formerly occupied
by Robert Broun, David Biggart, Katherine Fairlie, Alexander Or, the late David
Stewart, and James Broun, and now occupied by John Broun in Auldtoun, James and
Alexander Ore there, James Dickie there, Katherine Fairlie, and John Fairlie, her son,
valued and called the 33s. 9d. lands ; those lands of the lands of Langlands presently
occupied by John Fairlie, elder, and his subtenants ; also those lands of Burnsyd,
formerly occupied by Alexander Or, James Broun, and the late David Stewart, and
now occupied by John Old [or Auld], James Or, and William Cumyng — all lying in the
barony of Kilmaurs and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter in blench-farm
[sum not stated]. Precept of sasine directed to AVilliam Cunyngham, lawful son of Abra
ham Cunyngham in Corshill, as bailie. Charter written by Matthew Hommill,

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servitor of Robert Broun, notary and common clerk of Irvine, and signed at Corshill,
26th January 1632. Witnesses, Alexander Arnot of Lochrig, Hugh Cunyngham and
John Castellaw, the granter's servitors. [2323, Box 59.
2101. 10th February 1632.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that William
Crawfurd of Goldring, as procurator for Robert Bar, merchant, burgess of Glasgow,
resigned in the hands of John Crawfurd, now of Kilbirnie, as superior, the 40s. land of
Cartsburn, with free ish and entry to the muir of Greinock for pasture, and the mill
lands of the mills of Greinock [cf. of date 27th November 1624 supa], in the barony of
Greinock, parish of Inverkip, and shire of Renfrew, in favour of Malcolm Crawfurd
of Newton, his heirs and assignees. Done in the house of James Sterling, innkeeper
(' cauponis '), in Edinburgh, 10th February 1632. Witnesses, John Galbraith in Blair-
dardie, William Knox and Mr. William Wallace, servants of the said John Crawfurd of
Kilbirnie, and James Ramsay, servant of Malcolm Crawfurd. Notary, John Mudy, of
St. Andrews diocese. [3016, Box 79.
2102. (? 5th March) 1632.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Archibald Stewart of
CastlemUk, for infefting David Craufurd, as heir of his grandfather, the late David
Craufurd, son and apparent heir of the late Patrick Craufurd of Cartsburn, in two acres
of land in the twenty-merk land of Finnart, as described in No. 1004 supa. The
precept is neither signed nor fully dated, the year 1632 only being given. The date
is perhaps 5th March 1632 ; see of date 15th November 1641 infra. [229, Box 8.
2103.  April 1632.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Huntar, one of the
bailies of Craill, renounced in favour of David Beynstoun, burgess in Craill, a tene
ment on the south of Market-gate, referred to in No. 1316 supa, and bounded as there
described, with the addition of John Diksoun's lands on the south, which had been
mortgaged by the said David, who now resigned the same in the hands of George
Meldrum, a bailie of the burgh, in favour of himself and Euphemia Barbour, his
spouse, who were duly infeft. Done  April 1632. Witnesses, John Bowsie and
George Leslie, burgesses; other names illegible. Alexander Leslie, clerk of Moray
diocese, by royal authority notary. [1241, Box 33.
2104. 21st April 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
chancery of King Charles the First, dated 25th February 1632, for infefting Patrick
Home of West Reston, as heir of his late father, John Home of West Reston, in the
eight husband-lands of land called the Mains of AVest Reston, with the corn and waulk-
mills of West Reston and the miU of Howburne, in the barony of Coldingham and shire
of Berwick: held for a yearly feu-duty of £10, 13s. 4d., twelve capons and twenty -four
poultry ; the fee having been vacant for about four years. Sasine given by Robert
Cockburn of Blakismylne, as sheriff-depute, 21st April, and recorded in the general
register 25th AprU, 1632. Witnesses, Mr. George Trotter, writer in Edinburgh, and
Alexander Cockburn, son lawful of said Robert Cockburn, with others. [1780, Box 46.
2105. 28th April 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and precept,
dated- 28th April 1632, by James Robertson, lawful son of Gilbert Eobertson, writer,
Edinburgh, granting to ' modeste et pudice mulieri,' his promised spouse, Margaret
Ged, lawful daughter of Robert Ged of Gedsmill, in liferent, that fourth part of the
town and lands of Weltoun or Newbigging of Wester Kinghorn, which formerly per
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to the late James and David Clerk, the said lands lying between the lands of Over
Grange on east, Dauchie on west, Dunneirne on north, and low water of the sea on
south, in the parish of Wester Kinghorn, regality of Dunfermline, and shire of Fife. .
Witnesses to charter, Andrew Robertson, the granter's brother, Robert Orrok, portioner
of Over Grange, and others [names illegible]. Sasine given by Robert Richardsone,
younger, burgess in Burntisland, bailie, on 28th April, and recorded in the general
register 8th May, 1632. AVitnesses, the said Andrew Robertson, James Buchanan,
tailor in Aberdour, and others. Mr. David Kingorne, notary public, [1135, Box 30,
2106. 2nd May 1632.] Precept to the sheriff of Berwickshire under the quarter
seal of King Charles the First, directing sasine to be given to Peter Home, portioner
of Harcas, of the lands of AA7ester Mersington in Berwickshire, George Lauder of the
Bass having refused obedience to a similar mandate. Edinburgh, 2nd May 1632.
[1193, Box 32,
2107. 6th May 1632.] Letters by King Charles the First, granting to Elizabeth
Strother, in addition to the ward lands [as in No. 2092 supra], the custody of the
ward during his minority. Dated at Westminster, 6th May 1632. [2080, Box 52.
2108. 20th May 1632.] Letters of Tack or Lease by Sir Alexander Gordon of
Cluny, knight-baronet, son and heir retoured to his father, Sir Thomas Gordon of Cluny,
knight, letting to Alexander Rose of Tillisnacht the teindsheaves of the lands of
Tillisnacht, Achnafoy, and Bogishall, as in former lease, of date 9th June 1615, No.
1730 supra, for the space of twenty-one years, at a yearly rental of eight merks Scots.
At Aberdeen, 20th May 1632. AVitness, inter alios, Robert Gairdin of Tillifroskie.
[1708, Box 44,
2109. 4th June 1632.] Charter by Mr. John Hay, provost of the burgh of Elgin,
William Torry, Alexander Lesly, Robert Hardy, and John Mylne, bailies, lords superior
of the subjects disponed, with consent of the council, in favour of James Sutherland,
co-burgess of Elgin, brother-german of the late William Sutherland of Duffus, in terms
of a contract between him and the late AA7illiam Young, burgess of Elgin, dated 21st
April 1623, granting to the said James, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the whole
of the half-land of Mostowy, in the territory and liberty of the burgh of Elgin, occupied
by Katharine Brody and Mr. Gavin Douglas, her spouse ; two roods in the Greischip ;
lands of Croftcroy ; six roods and four roods on south side of burgh, as particularly
described ; reserving certain conditions : To be held in feu-farm for eight merks Scots
yearly. Elgin, 4th June 1632. No witnesses. Cf. No. 1542 supra, [643, Box 19.
2110. 4th June 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter.
Sasine given 4th June 1632. AAdtnesses, AVilliam Torrye, bailie, John Sutherland of
Shereffmylne, Thomas Fraser, merchant, burgesses of Elgin, John Gillanderis there,
John Forsyith, senior, one of the Serjeants, and others. Nicolas Dunbar, of Moray
diocese, notary public. [1825, Box 47.
2111. 7th June 1632.] Patent of Indenization by King Charles the First in favour
of John Schaw of Greenock, John Montgomerie of Cockelbie, AA7illiam Schaw, and
others named, to be free natives of Ireland. 7th June 1632. [1991, Box 51.
2112. 18th July 1632.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a disposition made
with consent of George Craig in Easter Duddingston, dated 4th May [1632], John Craig

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in Foulfurd, by Mr. David Prymrois, advocate, his procurator, resigned into the hands of
Robert, Earl of Roxburghe, superior, for new infeftment to be given to John Mayne,
mealmaker in Leith, and Marion Megget, his spouse, certain lands with houses, lands,
well, coble, etc., some time pertaining to the late George Littill, then to the late Thomas
Strang, then to James Henryson, son and heir of the late William Henryson, indweller
on the north side of the brig of Leith, on the north side of the water of Leith, between
the lands of the late AA7illiam Speir, slater, and those of the late John Borthuik on south,
St. Nicolas Vennell on east, the green called the ' Lynkis ' on north, and the vennel of
St. Ninian on west, in the regality and barony of Broughton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Resignation made in the earl's lodging in the burgh of the Canongate, at 7 A.M. on 18th
July 1632. Witnesses, Alexander Cowpar, W.S., Mr. Andrew Oswald, servant of the
said Mr. David, William Sinclair, bailie of said barony, and James Nymble, servant to
the notary, John Leirmont, of Glasgow diocese. [2334, Box 60.
2113. 24th July 1632.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Linlithgow, granting and
alienating to Margaret Syme, relict of the late Malcolm Mackay in Brumage, in life
rent, and to George Mackay, their eldest son, in fee, that portion of the lands of
Brumage occupied by them ; also an equal portion of that acre of land called the ' Mylne
aiker,' presently possessed by William Johnstone, corresponding to the quantity of the
lands above named, lying in the barony of Kinneill and shire of Linlithgow, by annexa
tion : To be held of the granter for £3, 5s. 8d. Scots yearly of feu-farm, with duplicand
at entry of heirs, also paying three suits yearly at the chief courts of the barony of
Callendar, held at Falkirk, and observing other courts ; also bringing their grain to be
ground at the mill of Lethbert, and paying one firlot of ' schilling ' in every six firlots
for knaveship [with conditions as to upkeep of mill, but the writ is in bad condition and
here is much defaced]. Precept of sasine directed to William Levingstone of Vestquarter,
as bailie. Charter written by John Ronnald, servitor of Robert Ker, sheriff-clerk of
Linlithgow, and signed at the Canongate, 24th July 1632. Witnesses, Robert Muschet
and Francis Thomson, the earl's servants, the said Robert Ker, Mr. Andrew Ker, his
son, and John Wyis in Kilbanye. [2754, Box 71.
2114. 31st July 1632.] Charter by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St. Andrews,
and chapter, in favour of Sir Robert Arbuthnot of that Ilk, confirming to him a
charter of the church lands of Kinneff and others [as described in charter of 25th
October 1627, No. 2005 supa], dated at Arbuthnett and Fasky, 18th and 26th January
1632, made to him by David Ramsay of Balmaine and his eldest son, Sir Gilbert
Ramsay, knight-baronet, fiar of Balmaine, with consent of Margaret Ogilvie, spouse
to David Ramsay, and Grissel Durhame, spouse of Sir Gilbert, for their interest : To
be held in same way and for same duty as in the writ cited. Confirmation dated
at Darsie, 31st July 1632, and signed by the archbishop and several of his chapter.
Witnesses to charter confirmed, Aexander Ramsay, son of David Ramsay, Mr. James
Strachan, minister of Kinneff, Patrick Austian, notary, Robert Keith, writer, and others.
Witnesses to confirmation, Mr. Andrew Wood, minister at Barrie, Mr. Patrick Makgill,
student of theology, and others. [779, Box 22.
2115. 29th September 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinburgh and Arbles, 20th May and 19th July 1631), by Robert
Nisbet, now of Dalzell, grandson and heir of the late Robert Nisbet, elder, of Dalzell,
with consent of Rachael Nisbet, the granter's wife, and of Margaret Dalzell, his mother,
granting to Robert, Master of Dalzell, the half-barony of Dalzell, as well property
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as tenandry, called Dalzell-Nisbet, with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Dalzell and
sheriffdom of Lanark. Precept directed to John Dalzell of Newtoun, as bailie. Wit
nesses to charter — which was written by Mr. John Alexander, servitor of Hugh Ros,
writer — the said John Dalzell, Mr. Alexander Johnstoun, servitor of Mr. Lewis Stewart,
advocate, Mr. David Mayne, preacher of the Gospel at Dalzell, James Dalzell, John
Hamilton, and Bartholomew Robertoun. Sasine given on the lands and in the mill,
29th September, and recorded in the general register 7th November, 1632. Witnesses,
John Hamilton, younger of Preston, Muiigo Nisbet of Shiellis, James Ros and Robert
Pincartoun, servitors of John Dalzell. Notary, Alexander Hervie, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2693, Box 69.
2116. 15th October 1632.] Precept by King Charles the First, requiring Sir James
Lundie, knight, franktenementar of that Ilk, and John Lundie, fiar of that Ilk, the
superiors of the lands, to obey former mandates, and without further delay to give sasine
to James Lundie, son and heir of the late John Lundie of Stratharlie, in the lands of
Stratharlie. Edinburgh, 15th October 1632. [731, Box 21.
2117. 6th November 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 18th Ootober 1632), for infefting Mr. Alexander Belsches, now of
Tofts, as heir retoured to his father, the late John Belsches of Tofts, advocate, in the
lands of Pittellsheuch [cf. No. 1896 supra]. Sasine given by Sir Alexander Nisbet of that
Ilk, sheriff of Berwick, to Peter Cranstoun in Tofts, attorney for grantee, 6th November,
and recorded 27th December 1632 in the general register. Witnesses, Robert Nisbet
in Dunce, James Jaffray in PittiUseuch, William Taite there, and James Jonstoune
there, Patrick Abernethy, depute sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary. [1441, Box 37.
2118. 16th November 1632.] Instrument narrating that James Lundy of Strath
arlie appeared before Sir James Lundy of that Ilk and John Lundy, fiar, and presented
to the latter the royal precept, No. 2116 supa, desiring obedience thereto, which John
Lundy altogether refused to give, and he also refused to subscribe the precept of dare
constat required, Done within the manor-place of Lundy, 16th November 1632. Wit
nesses, John Hamilton, son to John Hamilton in Upper Largo, and others. James
Anderson, notary public. [732, Box 21.
2119. 22nd November 1632.] Charter by William, Earl of Lothian, Lord Ker, etc.,
granting to Mr. Nicolas Bannatyne of Staneflat that piece of the lands of Pilflat,
extending to four acres, bounded on the east by that portion of Staneflat called Brume-
hill or Brumeknow belonging to said Nicolas, on the north by the common way leading
from east to west between Staneflat and Pilflat, and the earl's other lands of Pilflat on
west and south, in the lordship of Newbattle and shire of Edinburgh : To be held feu
farm; yearly duty 6s. 8d. AVritten by John Miller, servitor of Robert Kirkwood,
W.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 22nd November 1632. Witnesses, William Atchesoun,
son lawful of the late Alexander Atchesoun of Gosfuird, Andrew Abirnethy, son of
John, bishop of Caithness, James Rutherfurd and Robert Broun, the earl's servants
[1574, Box 41.
2120. 5th December 1632.] Charter by John, Lord Loudoun, in terms of an
obligation betwixt them (dated at Edinburgh, 31st March 1632), granting and alienating
to Hugh Campbell of Killoch, and his heirs-male, the lands of Bruntwood, including
the two-merk land of the Mains of Bruntwood, one-merk land of Litillyard and Brunt-

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woodhill, one-merk land of Nether Langside, and 20s. land of Pedynyaird, extending
to a five-merk 6s. 8d. land : To be held for ward and relief, etc., reserving to the granter
the property of a hill called the Halhill, extending 'ad tres casuras virge, lie f aliis,' for
holding courts. Precept of sasine directed to John Reid, elder of Ballochmyle. Dated
at Mauchline, 5th December 1632. Witnesses, David Dunbar of Enterkyn, John
Haldane, Mr. Andrew Dalrymple, notary public in Mauchleine, and George Ker, the
earl's servitors. [3037, Box 80.
2121. 12th December 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Haddington, 29th November 1631) by George Hepburn, fiar of Aulder-
ston, superior, for infefting Patrick Young, burgess of Haddington, as heir of his
father, the late Patrick Young, burgess there, in four acres of arable land of those lands
called Roodlands, presently occupied by Patrick and his mother, Elizabeth Hepburn,
as in No. 1915 supra, 30th December 1622. AA7itnesses to precept, Robert Learmonth,
one of the bailies, Mr. James Gray, common clerk, and Patrick Young, his servant.
Sasine given by Andrew Hepburn, burgess of Haddington, on 12th December 1632.
AVitnesses, James Bartram, one of the bailies of Haddington, James Aytoun, John Gray,
skinner, John Sleich and William Hay, burgesses, and John Strauchan, a serjeant of
said burgh. Notary, Mr. James Gray, of St. Andrews diocese. [2559, Box 66.
2122. 29th January 1633.] Letters of Tack or Lease by Hew, Lord Montgomerie,
master of Eglinton — assignee of the teindsheaves and teindbolls victual of the parish
kirk and parish of Beith for many years 'and long space to rin,' by an assignation from
Sir William Seton of Kylesmure, knight, principal tacksman under a tack from John
[Spottiswood], archbishop of St. Andrews, as abbot of Kilwinning — with consent of his
father, Aexander, Earl of Eglinton, and the said earl for his son, granting to Hew,
Viscount Montgomerie of Airds, in tack and assedation, the teindsheaves of the lands
of Boghall, Bigholme, Netherhill of Beith, Bogside and Fulwoodhead, in the parish of
Beith [see No. 704 sup-a], for the space of nineteen years following the term of
Lammas last by-past, 1632, at a yearly rental of £10 Scots, beginning the first term's
payment at Alhallowmas 1632, etc. Dated at Eglinton, 29th January 1633. Witnesses,
John Montgomery of Cokilbie, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding (writer of deed), and
Mr. Alexander Wreittoun in Kilwynning. [2399, Box 61.
2123.  1633.] Letters of Procuratory by Robert Walker, second lawful son
of Robert Walker, servitor to his Majesty, in terms of a contract of marriage between
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk and Catherine Pitcairn, his daughter, on one part, and the
said Robert Walker, senior, and James Walker, his eldest son, on the other part, by
which the elder Walker is bound to this resignation, wherefore the granter grants
procuratory to resign into the hands of the king his half-sixteenth part of the lands of
Falkland, which some time pertained to the late James Halket ; and also his tenement
of land and lodging, built at the west end of the Newkirk of the said burgh of Falkland,
all lying in the liberty of said burgh and sheriffdom of Fife. Place and month blank,
not signed, and testing clause incomplete. Year 1633. [2651, Box 68.
2124. 6th February 1633.] Precept of Clare Constat by Adam [Bellenden], bishop
of Dunblane and dean of the chapel-royal of Stirling, with which deanery the lands and
lordship of Dundronan are incorporated, as superior, for infefting Robert Neilson, now
of Corsock, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Neilson of Corsock,
in the two-merk lands of Lairdloch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Durham and stewartry

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of Kirkcudbright, held of the granter and his successors, deans of the chapel-royal, succeed
ing to John Murray of Lochmaben, Earl of Annandale, in feu-farm, for five pounds
Scots yearly. Dated at the Canongate, 6th February 1633. James Gordon, brother-
german of William Gordon of Kirkconnell, Adam Ballantyne, the bishop's son, and
Mr.  ¦ Davidson, the bishop's servant, witnesses. Signed, ' Ad : B : of Dunblane,
dean of the chapell roiall.' [3019, Box 79.
2125. 4th and 6th March 1633.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir James Lundie,
knight, and John Lundie of that Ilk, for infefting James Lundie of Stratharlie, as heir
of his father, the late John Lundy, in the lands of Stratherlie. Dated at St. Andrews
and Lundy, 4th and 6th March 1633. AVitnesses, Mr. Andrew Auchinleck, minister at
Largo, and Alexander Litiljohn, notary public. Signed, ' S. James Lundine, J. Lundin
of y* ilk.' [733, Box 21.
2126. 29th March 1633.] Charter by Rodolf Daliwell, sailor, abiding in Leith,
grandson (or nephew) of the late Abraham AA7achop, dweller there, with consent of
Barbara Logan, his spouse, for fulfilling a contract between them and Andrew
Archibald, baker in the said town of Leith, granting and alienating to the latter that
equal half of a tenement of land belonging to the said late Abraham AATauchop [cf. No.
1112 supra], on the south side of the water of Leith, in the barony of Restalrig and
shire of Edinburgh, containing in it a lower hall, now occupied by Alexander Rind in
Leith, and a chamber, cookhouse and 'galrie,' with two lower cellars; also containing
the west half of the fore land of same, built and waste, with free ish and entry by the
gate and close of said tenement, presently occupied by James Dalson,  , and
Margaret Stevinsone, relict of the late David Finlasone, baker in Leith ; which tene
ment is bounded by the lands of the late Aexander Ruche on east, the lands of the
late John Lawson, now of the heirs of the late John Logan and Edward Nicol, on west,
the lands of the late James Barthram and the said Alexander Ruche on south, and the
highway or ' schoir ' of Leith on north : To be held blench of the granter and of his
superiors for the yearly duties. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th March 1633. AAdtnesses,
Robert Balfour, residing in Leith, John Gilmour, AV.S., Mr. Robert Gilmour, his son,
and John Dick, his servitor, writer of deed. [2449, Box 63.
2127. 30th March 1633.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Lundy of
Stratharlie narrating and proceeding upon the foregoing precept, No. 2125 supra.
Sasine given 7th, and recorded at Crail 30th, March 1633. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew
Auchinleck, minister at Largo, George Davidson, notary public, master of the school at
Largo, James Leyis, tenant in Stratherlie, and others. Andrew Law, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary public. [734, Box 21.
2128. 30th March 1633.] Precept of Glare Constat by John, Lord Hay of Yester,
directed to Mr. George Lawsone, for infefting Adam AVauchope, now of Caikmure, as
nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, Adam AVauchope of Caikmure, in the lands
of Easter Caikmure, in the barony of Lochquhorrat and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; held
of the granter in blench-farm for one pound of wax yearly at Martinmas. At Edinburgh,
30th March 1633. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Hay and George Halden, the granter's
servitors. [2195, Box 56.
2129. 24th May 1633.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh in favour of
John Douglas, servitor of William, Earl of Morton. 24th May 1633. [1220, Box 32.

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2130. 16th July 1633.] AATrit under the seal of the court of ward and livery
requiring John Hall, elder, John Hall, younger, and Launcelot Greame to appear
before the court at Westminster at Hallowmas next to answer objections by Sir Walter
Pye, king's attorney, on behalf of William Struther (then a ward, see No. 2092 ante).
Dated 16th July 1633. [3194, Box 83.
2131. 28th July 1633.] Extract Act of Parliament ratifying a royal charter to
Sir Thomas Thompsoun of Duddingston, knight, erecting his lands into a tenandry,
etc. Edinburgh, 28th July 1633. Cf. Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. v. p. 119,
No. 111. [1411, Box 37.
2132. 26th November 1633.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat, dated at Coupar in Angus, 7th November 1633, by Patrick Maxwell, fiar
of Telling, superior of the subjects, directed to Patrick Robertson alias Tarlason in Lair,
for infefting John Robertson alias Neilson, as son and heir of his father, Donald
Robertson alias Neilson, portioner of AA7ester Enoche, who died infeft, in the AVester
and Easter portions of the sunny-half of AVester Enoche [as in Nos. 1251 and 1746
sup-a], formerly occupied by the said late Donald Robertson and his late brother,
Robert, respectively, in the barony of Balmacrewquhy and shire of Perth : To be held
in feu-farm in terms of the charter granted to the said late Donald and Robert by the
late David Maxwell of Telling and Hugh Maxwell of Telling, his son, grandfather of
the granter. Witnesses to precept, George Campbell of Crunan, John Leslie of Morclache,
Patrick Robertson and Laurence Cargill, notaries public. Sasine given 26th November
1633, and recorded at Perth 26th January 1634. Witnesses, John Murray in Soilzearie,
John Ramsay alias Gresiche, lawful son of John Ramsay alias Gresiche in Ballinald,
Robert Makintosche alias Keir in Easter Enoch, and John Spalding in Wester Enoch.
Laurence Cargill, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public. [281, Box 9.
2133. 7th December 1633.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
the lords of exchequer by the procurator for John, Viscount of Kenmure, Robert, Earl
of Nithsdale, John Reddick, elder of Dalbeattie, and John Reddick, younger of
Dalbeattie, in terms of a disposition and alienation, dated 8th November 1633, of the
6s. 8d. lands of Glensalloch alias AVattersyde, the 20s. land of Auchininnes, and the two-
merk land of Little Richorne, adjacent thereto, with the manor-place of Dalbeattie, with
salmon-fishing in the water of Ur, and the corn-mill of said lands, in the parish of Urr
and shire of Kirkcudbright, in favour of Robert M'Brair of Almagill, in liferent, and
of John M'Brair, his eldest son, in fee. Done in the laigh council-house in the burgh
of Edinburgh, 7th December 1633. James Campbell, notary. [2203, Box 56.
2134. 7th December 1633.] Charter by King Charles the First granting- to
Robert M'Brair of Almagill, in liferent, and to John M'Brair, his eldest son and
apparent heir, in fee, the lands of Glensalloche or Wattersyde, Auchininnes, Little
Richorne, with the manor-place of Dalbatie, with the salmon-fishing in the Ur, as
resigned in terms of previous writ: To be held for the usual services. Edinburgh,
7th December 1633. Not in Registrum Magni Sigilli at date. [1635, Box 42.
2135. 23rd December 1633.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated at Prestongrange, 2nd September 1628, by Sir Thomas Thomson of
Duddingston, and directed to George Nun, residing in the Canongate, for infefting Mr.
Roger Mowatt in an annualrent of fifty merks over the lands of Wester Duddingston,

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in the shire of Edinburgh, which annualrent had belonged to the late John Matheson,
portioner of Broughton, then to John Matheson, his son and heir, from whom it was
apprised to the late Alexander Mowat, servitor of Mr. Alexander Gibson, clerk of
session, who granted it to Mr. Roger Mowat, advocate, to whom sasine was given
23rd December 1633; recorded 8th February 1634. Witnesses to precept, Alexander
Moresoun of Prestongrange, one of the senators of the College of Justice, and others.
Witnesses to sasine, Laurence Thomson, dweller in Leith, Andrew Orchardtoun, burgess
of Edinburgh, John Bervie in Duddingston, and others. Alexander Balmanno, notary
public. [1749, Box 45.
2136. 18th January 1634. J Charter by James Baillie of Carnbrue, doctor of laws,
and Margaret Hamilton, granting (under reservation of their liferent and terce re
spectively) to their lawful son and heir-apparent, AVilliam Baillie, the seven-pound
lands of Carnbrue, with tower, etc., in the parish of Bothwell and shire of Lanark; also
liberty of digging peats, etc., on the common moor of Carphin, according to the power
granted by James Baillie of Carphin to AVilliam Baillie, th e granter's predecessor : To
be held blench of the granters, with power to the grantee to obtain confirmation from
the Marquis of Hamilton. At Carnbrue, 18th January 1634. James Pettigrew, younger,
of 'Suterhous,' inter alios, a witness. [2240, Box 57.
2137. 23rd January 1634.] Charter by George Sinclair of Rapness, granting, in
terms of a disposition, to his 'verie good freindis,' Robert Scollay, lawful son of
James Scollay of Toftis, and Margaret Scollay, his wife, in conjunct fee, and to their
heirs, the equal half of his ' aughtene penny ' land of North Strynie, called a ' urisland,'
and the equal half of the two ' quoyis ' of land called Quoygranie and Quoygarth, with
the half of the houses, etc., of said lands, lying in the Isle of Stronsay and sheriffdom
of Orkney, except the granter's whole house of Hagar on both sides of the close and
yard thereof, which is disponed to James Beinstoun in Clet and Margaret Scollay, his
spouse : To be held to the said Robert and Margaret, etc., in feu-farm, paying to the
king, or other superior, the half of the feu-duty, — thus, for the half of North Strynie,
three 'leispundis scat butter, ane last, threttene meillis, twa settins bear, good and
sufficient stuff, aughtene meillis flesch, and aught schillingis scat silver ' ; for Quoygranie,
' four settins, half settin bear, and thrie settins flesch ' ; for the half of Quoygarth, ' ane
meill, halff -meill bear and ane meill flesch,' conform to rental and use of payment for
' ten meillis of the said flesch, ane half barred butter, with aughtene poultrie foullis,' to
be paid at the usual terms, with 3s. 4d. money yearly in augmentation. Clause of
warrandice, precept of sasine, etc. At Kirkwall, 23rd January 1634. Thomas Lentron,
one of the bailies of Kirkwall, Hutcheon Cromartie, merchant there, David Heart,
writer there, William Heart, his son, and Robert Neilson, his servitor, writer of deed,
witnesses. [1434, Box 37.
2138. 23rd January 1634.] Duplicate of the above charter by George Sinclair in
favour of Robert and Margaret Scollay, the lands to be held of the granter in
blench-farm and of the king, or other superior, for the feu-duties stated in preceding
writ. Same place, date, and witnesses as above. [2733, Box 70.
2139. 6th March 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the charter
of 18th January, No. 2136 supa, in favour of William Baillie. Sasine given by
Alexander Hamiltoun of Haggs, bailie, to James Pettigrew, younger of Suterhous, on
behalf of the grantee, 28th February, and recorded at Hamilton, 6th March, 1634.

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Witnesses, David Hamilton, Robert Jonstoun, mason, John Lecky, James Bruce and
John Brekinrig, servitors of grantee. Notary, Robert Hamilton, of Glasgow diocese.
[2241, Box 57.
2140. 2nd May 1634.] Charter by Henry Stewart of Greemesay alienating to
Sir Robert Colvill of Cleish, knight, the lands called Foddismill, as in No. 2088 supa.
At Edinburgh, 2nd May 1634. AA7itnesses, Robert Menteith of Egilschaw and Thomas
AVricht in Leith. [1230, Box 33.
2141. 3rd May 1634.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmilton in favour of
John Kennedy, ' lie fischmunger ' in Edinburgh, of that piece of land in the west croft
of Bristo, containing a garden, formerly occupied by George Congiltoun, and otherwise
as described of date 28th June 1627, No. 1995 supra: To be held in feu-farm for 2s.
annually. Dated at the Potterraw, 3rd May 1634. AA7itnesses, John Dikiesoun and
Richard Howiesoun, dwellers in the Potterraw, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edin
burgh, and others. [863, Box 24.
2142. 8th May 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by George Dikiesoun in Potterraw, bailie, to the said John, who
then with his own hands gave sasine to his wife, Agnes Kellie, on 8th May, and
recorded in the particular register 4th July, 1634. Witnesses, John Howiesone, John
Dunbar, tailor, Michael Anderson, David Thomson, dwellers in the Potterraw, and John
Henryson, officer there. Mr. John Adamsone, notary public. [1590, Box 41.
2143. 18th May 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a precept
in the charter, dated 2nd May 1634, No. 2140 supa, by Henry Stewart of Gramsay, of
the mill of Foddismill, in favour of Sir Robert Colvill of Cleish. Sasine given by
John Houstoun of Craigflour, bailie, 18th May, and recorded in the general register on
5th July 1634. Witnesses to sasine, Andrew Wilson of Walkmill, Thomas, his son,
and Thomas Neasmith in Foddismylne. Eobert Forrett, of Dunblane diocese, notary
public. [841, Box 24.
2144. 12th July 1634.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the commis
sioners of exchequer, James Primrose, eldest son and heir of James Primrose of Foddis
mylne, resigned into the hands of the crown the mill of Foddismyln, with insucken of
the Grange of Abercrombie, etc. [as in writ No. 507 supra], for new infeftment in
favour of Harie Stewart of Gramsay, his heirs, etc. Done in the laigh council-house,
Edinburgh, 12th July 1634. Witnesses, Mr. James Durhame, clerk of exchequer, Mr.
Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures, and others. Andrew Nimmo, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [480, Box 14.
2145. 12th July 1634.] Charter by King Charles the First, of the mill of Foddis
mill, as in preceding writ, in favour of Henry Stewart of Gramsay. Edinburgh, 12th
July 1634. Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 173. [887, Box 25.
2146. 12th July 1634.] Precept by King Charles the First under the quarter seal
for infefting Henry Stewart of Grsemesay in the said lands of Foddismyln. Edin
burgh, 12th July 1634. [1231, Box 33.
2147. 19th August 1634.] Instrument narrating that Eobert Lintoun and his
spouse resigned the five acres described in No. 1873 supa, into the hands of William,

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Earl of Morton, in favour of William Glaidstanes, servant of the earl, and Isobell
Cranstoun, his spouse. Done in the earl's presence in ' his dyning hall in Halyrud-
hous,' 19th August 1634. AA7itnesses, Archibald Robertson, the earl's servitor, and
Patrick Cranstoun. Archibald Ros, notary public. [1367, Box 35.
2148. 19th August 1634.] Charter by AVilliam, Earl of Morton, etc., following
on previous writ, granting to his ' servitor,' William Glaidstanes, and to Isabella
Cranstoun, his wife, the five acres of land in the Langside and Thornycruiks, duly
resigned by Robert Lynton and Janet Matheson : To be held in feu for 17s. lid. yearly.
At Holyrood, 19th August 1634. Michael Shaw, Archibald Ros, and Alexander
Hopkirk in Dalkeith, witnesses. [1685, Box 43.
2149. 9th and 11th September 1634.] Charter by Agnes, Barbara, and Alison
Logan, daughters lawful of Andrew Logan of Grinlaw, sisters and heirs — at least apparent
heirs portioners — of the late AVilliam Logan in Houburne, their brother, with consent of
John Grinlaw in Leith, spouse of Agnes, and Mr. David Spens of Chirnside Mains,
spouse of Barbara, and the whole five with mutual consent alienating and selling (in
terms of a contract between them and Euphemia Home, relict of the said late William
Logan, and Samuel Lauder, her lawful son by her spouse, the late Edmond Lauder in
Clerkington) to the said Samuel Lauder, under reservation of his mother's liferent,
in which she was infeft in conjunct fee, three husband-lands and other lands, as described
in charter of 9th and 10th November 1604, No. 1474 supa : To be held from the granters
of their immediate superiors ; reddendo as in former infeftments. At Leith and Chirn
side, 9th and 11th September 1634. Witnesses, Alexander Douglas in Leith, Robert
Lidded there, George Ousteane, son of the late George Ousteane, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh, John Home of Beapark, and John Home in Nynwellis. Signed by the three
granters. [2381, Box 61.
2150. 9th and 11th September 1634.] Duplicate of the above charter by Agnes,
Barbara, and Alison Logan, and their spouses, as in preceding writ, selling and alienat
ing to the above-named Euphemia and Samuel the three husband-lands described :
To be held blench of the granters. Charter signed by the granters, but not dated,
and testing clause not completed. [2942, Box 77.
2151. 5th November 1634.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl [after
wards Marquis] of Montrose, for infefting James Campbell of Aberuchil, as son
and heir of his father, the late Colin Campbell, in the lands of Dalrinoche and
others, as in No. 1563 supra. Dated at Kincardine, 5th November 1634. Witnesses,
Sir James Bollock, fiar of Duncrub, Mr. James Row, minister at Muthill, and others.
[865, Box 24.
2152. 6th November 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept,
dated 27th August 1 634, for infefting Sir John Grant of Freuchie, knight, as heir of
the late John Grant of Freuchie, his father, in the lands of Kilminitie and others
named in No. 1343 supa. Sasine given by James Lawtie, burgess of CuUen, sheriff-
depute in that part, 6th, and recorded in the particular register 15th, November 1634.
Witnesses, James Barclay in Kilminity, Andrew Chrystie in Tarmore, James Watt
there, James Barbour there, John Low in Killeismond, Thomas Smowte, one of the
mayors-general [officers] of the sheriffdom. Notary, AA7illiam Sharp, A.M., of Aberdeen
diocese. [1141* Box 30,

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2153. 28th November 1634.] Charter by James Scot, provost of Irvine, Alexander
Cunningham, and Mr. John Peebles, bailies of that burgh, granting to John Gordon,
fiar of Cardynes, and Mariota Peebles, his wife, the 20s. lands of old extent of Gallow-
mure, lying on the south side of the same, in the territory of said burgh and shire of
Ayr, the said lands having been duly resigned by the said Mariota : To be held to the
grantees in conjunct fee, etc., in feu-farm for 32s. annually, and the service of one work
horse or ' cariag hors ' for defence of the kingdom in time of war, against invaders or
rebels. Dated and signed by the provost and others, with Robert Broun, notary,
common clerk of the burgh, at Irvine, 28th November 1634. Mr. WiUiam Cauldwell
of Annanhill, John Carsell, writer of deed, and Alexander Campbell, both servitors of
the said clerk, witnesses. [1029, Box 28.
2154. 28th November 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in above
charter, of said lands, belonging to Marion Peebles, great-granddaughter and heiress of
the late John Pebles of Brumeland, her great-grandfather, in favour of John Gordon
and the said Marion, his wife. Sasine given by Mr. John Pebles of Knodgarhill, one
of the bailies of Irvine (George Stewart, lawful son of the late Alexander Stewart of
Cardynes, acting as attorney for Marion Pebles), on 28th November 1634, and recorded
in the particular register at Irvine 10th January 1635. Alexander Blair, apparent of
Giffertland, Robert Montgomery, burgess of Irving, Andrew Spark, son of William
Spark in Bartonholm, and others, witnesses. Robert Broun, notary public. [1030,
Box 28.
2155. 1st December 1634.] Charter by Master Adam Bothwell of Glencorse,
heritable proprietor of the lands, teinds, etc., disponed, granting, in terms of an obliga
tion, dated 29th November and 1st December 1634, to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses
the three-merk lands of the kirk lands of Lessudden, called St. Boswells, with fishings
in Tweed, and teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Lessudden and shire of Roxburgh,
which belonged to Sir Andrew Ker of Hirsell, knight, grandfather of the late Sir John
Ker of Jedburgh, knight; also the kirk lands and vicar's manse of Maxton, in the
parish of Maxton, Eoxburghshire ; also the kirk lands belonging to the parish church
of Lessudden, which belonged to the late James Ker of Newbottle, father's brother of
the said Sir John Ker (extending to twelve and a half acres, as described in No. 969
supa), and sixteen acres of land, with the Burnemill, or St. Boswell's mill, in the parish
of Lessudden : To be held blench from the granter, and also in feu-farm of the king.
Precept of sasine directed to John Pringill of Toftis, as bailie. Dated and signed at
Edinburgh, 1st December 1634. Witnesses, Mr. James AVilkie, burgess of the Canongate,
Mr. James Aikinheid, Thomas Swan, his servitor, and Andrew Ker of Hauchheid.
[1000, Box 27.
2156. 1st December 1634.] Duplicate of the above charter by Mr. Adam Both-
well of Glencorse, to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, of the church lands of Lessudden,
called St. Boswells, and others : To be held of the king. With clause of warrandice
against the granter and his father, the late Adam Bothwell. Edinburgh, 1st December
1634. Witnesses as in previous writ. [1844, Box 47.
2157. 8th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in
the preceding charter of 1st December 1634, by Mr. Adam Bothwell of Glencorse,
to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, of the kirk lands of Lessudden, etc., as described.
Sasine given 8th, and recorded at Selkirk 9th, December 1634. Witnesses to sasine,
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Walter Ker, lawful son of James Ker, portioner of Nenthorne, James Rutherford, smith
in Maxtoun, James Moffett and James Jamesone there, and James Douglas, servitor of
John Ker of Littledeane. Andrew Crombie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[1555, Box 40.
2158. 8th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the disposition, etc.,
dated 1st December 1634, No. 2155 supa, by Mr. Adam Bothwell of Glencorse in
favour of Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, granting to him the lands of Lessudden, or St.
Boswells, and others specified in said writ. Sasine given by John Pringill of Toftis,
8th, and recorded at Selkirk 9th, December 1634. Witnesses as in preceding sasine.
[1206, Box 32.
2159. 14th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Tain, 4th September 1629), by Alexander Sinclair of Latheron, lawful
son of the late George Sinclair of Mey, granting to Thomas Denune of Little Miltoun
the whole lands called the Little Miltoun of Feme, in the abbacy of Feme, now called
the barony of Ganyis [Geanies], diocese of Eoss and shire of Inverness. Sasine given
by Hector Douglas, elder, of Mulderg, 14th December 1633, and recorded at Chanonry
of Eoss 27th December 1634. Witnesses, Hector Douglas Androwson in Feme, John
Eay in Little Miltoun, William M'Kinnon in Feme, and others. David Forrester, of
Ross diocese, notary public. [2111, Box 53.
2160. 1st January 1635.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Lord Lindsay of
Auchter Struther [or of the Byres, cf. No. 1478 supra], for infefting James Lundie of
Stratherlie, as heir of the late John Lundie, his father, in the granter's third of the
lands of Stratharlie. Dated at Auchter Struther, 1st January 1635. Witnesses,
Andrew Law, notary, servitor of John Arnot, clerk of the commissariot of St. Andrews,
George Millar, citizen there, and others. [735, Box 21.
2161. 1st January 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
of obligation by Mr. William Lindsay, minister of Dreghorn (dated at Kilbirny, 10th
June 1630), and directed to James Schaw, brother-german of John Schaw of Balgarrane,
as bailie, for infefting Margaret Cunningham, wife of the said Mr. AA7illiam, in
liferent, of the half of an annualrent of 300 merks, secured over the twenty-merk land
of Finnart, belonging to John Schaw of Greinock, in the barony and shire of Renfrew.
Witnesses to bond, which is written by Mr. William Cauldwell, son of AATilliam Cauld-
well, notary public, John Crawfurd of Kilbirny, and John Broun, writer in Irvine.
Sasine given to William Stewart, servitor of John Schaw of Greinock, for Margaret
Cunningham, on 1st, and recorded at Glasgow 31st, January 1635. AAltnesses, John
Peter in Laurencehill, John Harvie in Finnart, Thomas Harvie, his son, there, John
Galbraith there, and Thomas Tailzeour there. Notary, Mr. AVilliam Cauldwell, of
Glasgow diocese. See Nos. 1333 and 2031 supra. [2861, Box 75.
2162. 27th February 1635.] Charter by Alexander Grierson, junior, burgess of
Inverness, with consent of the provost and bailies, granting in feu-farm to Andrew
Hossak in Pettie, and Cristina Davidson, his spouse, their heirs, etc., a piece of waste
burgage land in the burgh of Inverness, on the east side of Dimsdale Street, and bounded,
as described, between the lands of Thomas Burgie on north, the highway on east and
west, and the lands of the commonty of Inverness on south : To be held for a yearly
feu-duty of 13s. 8d. Scots. At Inverness, 27th February 1635. Sasine given by

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Alexander Paterson, one of the bailies. Witnesses, Alexander Robertson, burgess of
Inverness, John Ker, shoemaker, and John Tailzeour, maltster there, with others.
James Duff, of Moray diocese, notary public. [1692, Box 43.
2163. 16th March 1635.] Instrument narrating that the procurator for John
Shaw of Greinock (in terms of a procuratory, dated 27th February 1635) resigned in
the hands of the Commissioners of Exchequer the lands of Wester Greinockschaw, with
'the auld castelsteid . . . and manour place laitlie built thairone,' and others, as
described of date 31st July 1638, No. 2241 infra, for new infeftment to be given to the
said John Schaw and Helen Houstoun, his wife, and their heirs-male, the lands being
held of Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales. Done in the 'laiche counsel-hous,'
Edinburgh, 16th March 1635. Witnesses, Mr. James Durahme and Mr. William
Chalmers, two of the clerks of Exchequer, Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures,
John and Mr. George Pringle, sons of Sir James Pringle of Smailholm Craigs, knight,
George Ezat, servitor of Mr. James Durham, and George Inglis, W.S. Notary, Andrew
Darling, of Glasgow diocese. [3046, Box 80.
2164. 5th April 1635.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Touris of Garmilton
(directed to John Dikiesoun in Potterraw and John Lawrie in Hieriggs, as bailies) for
infefting Andrew Ker, indweller in Dundee, as nearest and lawful heir of his brother,
the late James Ker, merchant in Potterrow, in the same portion of land in Bristo as in
No. 1995 supra,, 28th June 1627, held of the granter for 2s. of yearly rent. Dated at
Edinburgh, 5th April 1635. Witnesses, Quintin Kennedy, W.S., and Alexander Lauder,
servitor of Sir George. [2782, Box 72.
2165. 23rd May 1635.] Charter by Alexander Naper of Torrie, lawful son of the
late John Naper of Merchiston and of Anna Chisholm, his [second] wife, with consent
of William Naper, his brother-german, and Margaret Cunynghame, William's spouse,
alienating to Alexander Monteith of Ballachalane the lands of Torrie Easter in the
stewartry of Menteith and. shire of Perth, as in No. 2055 supa : To be held of the
crown in feu-farm for a yearly duty of £8, 14s. Dated at the Brigend of Doun,
23rd May 1635. Witnesses, William Graham of Bowhople, David Dog of Ballingrew,
Mr. James Henrysone of Mackcorranstoun, and Robert Muschet and George Muschet,
notaries, who also sign for Margaret Cunningham. [1795, Box 46.
2166. 23rd May 1635.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Forsyth in
Dalkeith with his own hands gave sasine to Elizabeth Saidlar, his spouse, and
Margaret Forsyth, their youngest daughter, of an acre of land in the field called the
Thornycruiks at Dalkeith, on the south side of the water of Esk, and otherwise as
described of date 27th May 1612, No. 1640 supa. Given 23rd May, and recorded in
the particular register 4th June, 1635. Witnesses, Cuthbert Gibson, Alexander Penny
cuik, William Pringill, all in Dalkeith, James Anderson, officer there, and Robert
Merrieleyes, elder there. Archibald Ros, notary. [1576, Box 41.
2167. 25th May 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following upon charter of 19th
August 1634, No. 2148 supa, in favour of William Glaidstanes and spouse. Sasine
given 25th May, by James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, in presence of William
Douglas, his lawful son, Thomas Symsone in Dalkeith, George Oisteane and James
Anderson, Serjeants there, Robert Merrieleyis, senior, there, and William Courte(?)
there. Archibald Ros, notary public. Recorded in particular register 20th July 1635.
[1368, Box 35.

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2168. 26th May 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Langshaw, 29th April 1635) by Walter Murray, now of Livingstone, for
infefting Sir James Pringill of Gallashiels in the lands of Stow and Cribbielaw, under
reversion and certain other provisions narrated. Witnesses to precept, James Eleis, son
of Alexander Eleis in Melrois, and James Turner in Langschaw. Sasine given on
26th May, and recorded in the particular register of sasines, 23rd July 1635; John
Pringill, brother-german of Robert Pringill of Blindlie, being bailie for Walter Murray.
AA7itnesses to sasine, Thomas Ormestoun, son of AVilliani Ormestoun of Westhouses,
William Scott, John Thomsone, James Bryssone, and Thomas Turner, dwellers in Stow.
William Inglis, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [211, Box 7.
2169. 1 6th June 1635.] Charter by Walter Cowan, collier (' carbonarius '), formerly
residing at Carridden, now in ' the Hill ' in the lordship of Musselburgh, with consent
of his wife, Elizabeth Craik, granting to John Gib in Brigneis and Margaret
Thomson, his spouse, the tenement referred to in Nos. 1558 and 2074 supa. At
Musselburgh, 16th June 1635. Witnesses, AA7illiam Duncane, senior, John Wernour,
burgess of said burgh, James Watson, one of the Serjeants. John Cas and James
Ryssie, notaries, sign for granter. [2308, Box 59.
2170. 24th June 1635.] Charter by Robert Lyntoun, indweller in Dalkeith, with
consent of Janet Matheson, his spouse, etc., alienating in terms of a contract to Thomas
Symson in Dalkeith and Cristina Pow, his spouse, the fourth part of a husband-land
in Dalkeith, as described in charter of 18th July 1622, No. 1909 supra, and the three
parts of a cottage-land described in charter of 10th June 1582, No. 1040 supa : To be
held blench of the granter. At Edinburgh and Dalkeith, 24th June and 5th July 1635.
Witnesses, John Stevinson in Dalkeith, James Stevinson, his son, John Symson, son of
Thomas, and others. James Grahame, Alexander Carmichael, and John Leirmont,
notaries, sign for granters. A charter of confirmation by AA7illiam, Earl of Morton, to
the grantees, of date 16th August 1636, is inscribed on the back. AA7itnesses, AATilliam
Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, and Archibald Ros, clerk of the regality. [2007,
Box 51.
2171. Hth July 1635.] Charter by AArilliam, Earl Marischal, etc., in terms of a
contract between him and James Skirven of Plewlandhill, granting to the said James,
his heirs and assignees, whomsoever, the teindsheaves and rectorial teinds of the lands
of Plewlandhill and the pendicle called 'Bredmeddow,' in the parish of Humbie,
constabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Canongate, 11th July 1635. Witnesses, Eobert
Keith of Quhitritriges (?), Eobert Keith, W.S., and Arthur Straton, W.S. [2492, Box 64.
2172. 26th August 1635.] Precept of Clare Constat, with clause of novodamus, by
James Nymbill, son and heir of the late Mr. John Nymbill, minister at Cranstoun, in
favour of Isobella, Katharine, and Margaret Forsyth, daughters and heirs of the
late Andrew Forsyth, dweller in Dalkeith, of an acre of arable land in the Thornicruiks,
Dalkeith, as described in charter, 15th August 1598, No. 1359 supra; under reservation
of her liferent to Elizabeth Saidlair, relict of said Andrew Forsyth : To be held blench.
At Edinburgh, 26th August 1635. John Lermonth, W.S., and others, witnesses'
[1809, Box 47.
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dare constat. Sasine given by John Stevinson in Dalkeith, as bailie, to Cuthbert Gibson
there, attorney for grantees, on 27th August, and recorded in the particular register
1st September, 1635. Witnesses, Gavin Saidlar and John Home in Dalkeith, James
Anderson, serjeant there, and William Watson. Archibald Ros, notary. [2095, Box 52.
2174. 7th September 1635.] Letters of Tack by Sir Alexander Gordon of Cluny,
leasing the teindsheaves of the lands of Tillisnacht and others, as in lease of date
20th May 1632, No. 2108 supa, to Alexander Rose for one hundred and twenty
years, including the years still to run of the above lease. The same rental. At
Mariwell, 7th September 1635. Robert Gardyne of Tillifroskie, witness, etc. [1709,
Box 44.
2175. 26th October 1635.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Nicholas Cairn
croce, portioner of Redpath, with his own hands gave sasine to Mr. Robert Trotter,
advocate (in terms of a contract of sale, dated 1st August 1635), of two husband-lands,
lying on the east side of the town of Redpath, in the town and territory of Redpath,
regality of Melrose, and shire of Berwick. Sasine given 26th October, and recorded in
the general register 27th November, 1635. Witnesses, Andrew Home, portioner of
Redpath, William Home, his son, and Andrew Cairncroce, also portioner there.
Endorsed is a formal ratification of the sasine, made by Thomas, second Earl of
Haddington, as superior, dated at Holyrood, 11th July 1638. Sir Patrick Hamilton of
Little Preston and Mr. George Winram of Liberton, witnesses. [2887, Box 75.
2176. 13th November 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed
to Captain Laurence Sincleir in Dysert, as bailie, in a charter, dated at Dysart, 12th
November 1635, by Sir George Hamilton of Blaikburn, knight, in favour of David
Corsaw, notary public, burgess of the burgh of Dysart, of a tenement of land in the
burgh and rectory of Dysart, bounded by the highway on west and by the lands of
David Peadie, of the heirs of Andrew Jak, and of the late John Hutcheoun, on east,
south, and north, as described. Sasine given 13th November 1635, and recorded in
the general register 11th January 1636. Witnesses, Walter Lundie in Dysert, William
Mador and John Dick, burgesses of Dysart, Mr. David Kingorne, notary public.
[1026, Box 28.
2177. 18th and 20th November 1635.] Extract Registered Disposition by John
Charteris of Amisfield, knight, and John Charteris, his eldest lawful son and apparent
heir, in favour of James Ballantyne, indweller in Leith, and Marion Ballantyne,
his spouse, and their son John. No lands referred to. The original deed was written
by Mr. Robert Gilmour, son of John Gilmour, W.S. Dated 18th and 20th November
1635, and recorded in the books of council and session 23rd June 1646. [871, Box 24.
2178. 15th December 1635.] Charter by George Home, portioner of Gullane, with
consent of Jean Howieson, his wife, and George Levington, brother of the late Patrick
Levington of Salcotts, for their interest, selling and alienating to Richard Richardson
in Gulane various lands, tenements, and acres, as fully described of date 15th February
1589, No. 1178 supa, all lying in the lordship and barony of Dirleton, constabulary of
Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held in feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh
and Gullane, 15th and 24th December 1635. Witnesses, Patrick Trotter, brother of
George Trotter of Overhall of Sisterpath, John Wod, bailie in Dirltoun, James
Levingtoun there, William Lauder in Gulane, Mr. James Broun, Duncan Richie and

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AVilliam Androson (writer of deed), servitors of Mr. Thomas Young, writer. [2808,
Box 73.
2179. 15th December 1635.] Charter by George Home, portioner of Gulane, with
consent as in preceding writ of same date, selling and alienating to Richard Richard
son in Gulane various acres near Lucaslands, and other lands, as described of date
16th February 1589, No. 1179 supra, in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. : To be held for
the feu-farms, etc., due and wont. Signed by the parties at Edinburgh and Gulane,
15th and 24th December 1635. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2884, Box 75.
2180. 18th December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of 11th July 1635, No. 2171 supra, by William, Earl Marischal, etc., in
favour of J AMES Skirving of Plewlandhill of the teindsheaves of the lands of Plew
landhill and the pendicle called Braid meadow, in the parish of Humbie, constabulary
of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given by Gilbert Skirving in Gilkers-
toun, bailie, 23rd October, and recorded in the particular register 18th December,
1635. AA7itnesses, AVilliam Bunkill in Laistoun, Andrew Henderson in Blakdyk, James
Raeburne in Plewlandhill, and James Craig there. Notary, Mr. Aexander AVischart,
of Glasgow diocese. [2309, Box 59.
2181. 28th December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of alienation (dated at Edinburgh and Gulane, 15th December 1635) by George
Home, portioner of Gulane, with consent of Jean Houison, his spouse, and of George
Levington, brother of the late Patrick Levington of Saltcoats, for his interest, granting
to Richard Richardson in Gulane the lands of Murefield and others, as described of
date 16th April 1438, No. 116 supra; a third part of the town and territory of Gulane,
the church lands of the vicarage of the parish church of Gulane ; the acre of land called
' Cok in aiker ; lie Clappardis,' with the rabbit-warrens and rabbits of the same, and the
lands of Boundland [cf. No. 2042 supra] — all lying in the lordship of Dirleton,
sheriffdom of Edinburgh. AA7itnesses to charter, AVilliam Androson, Duncan Richie,
servitors of Mr. Thomas Young, writer, Mr. James Brown, also his servitor, Patrick
Trotter, brother of George Trotter. Sasine given by AVilliam Lauder in Gulane, 28th
December 1635, and recorded in the particular register 10th February 1636.
AA7itnesses, Robert Forrest in Gulane, Thomas Forrest, Robert AVatson, and John
Forsyth, all residing there. James Craik, notary. [3027, Box 79.
2182. 28th December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of alienation and sale, No. 2178, dated at Edinburgh and Gulane, 15th and 24th
December 1635, by George Home, portioner of Gulane, and others, for infefting
Richard Richardson and his spouse in the lands there referred to. Sasine given 28th
December 1635, and recorded in the particular register 10th February 1636. Same
bailie, witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ. [3070, Box 80.
2183. 28th December 1635.] Instrument narrating that Richard Richardsone in
Gullane, with his own hands, gave sasine to Margaret Macghie, his present spouse,
of a third part of the lands of Gulane, Murefield, Lucasland, Kirkland, and others, as
in No. 2181 supra— all lying in the territory of Gulane, lordship of Dirleton, etc' in
security of 200 merks, to be paid yearly to the said Margaret during her life, in terms
of a bond, dated 27th August 1629. Sasine given 28th December 1635, and recorded
in the particular register 10th February 1636. Witnesses, Robert Forrest, Thomas

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Forrest, William Lauder, John Forsayth, and Robert Watson, all residing in Gulane.
James Craik, notary public. [1584, Box 41.
2184. 4th January 1636.] Charter by William, Earl of Lothian, etc., in terms of
a contract between him on one part, and Dame Annabella Campbell, Countess of
Lothian, in name of his wife, Dame Anna Ker, Countess of Lothian, and Dame Anna
and her sister, Jean Ker, on the other part, granting to the said Anna, in liferent, the
lands and barony of Newbattle in Edinburgh, and the lands of Langnewtoun in Rox
burghshire. Dated at Newbattle, 4th January 1636. Witnesses, Mr. John Aird,
minister at Newbattle, Andrew Abernethy, son of the Bishop of Caithness, Robert
Porteous, bailie at Newbattle, and Alexander Cas, notary public in Edinburgh, writer
of charter. [1575, Box 41.
2185. Hth January 1636.] Indenture between Elizabeth Strother of Kirknewton
[or East Newton], widow, late wife of John Strother of Newton, deceased, on one part,
and Sir John Clavering of Calleley, knight, Thomas Foster of Etherston, and William
Orde of Wester Newbigging, on the other part, narrating the grant by King Charles
(dated 3rd November 1631, No. 2092 supra) to the said Elizabeth and her children, of
two parts of the manor of Langton, with other lands as described [see No. 2090],
and an assignation by her to Sir John Clavering, etc., as trustees for John Strother,
Anne, Margery, and Mary Strother, younger children of the deceased John Strother, to
provide portions for them as detailed. 11th January 1636. [2081, Box 52.
2186. 21st January 1636.] Charter by Malcolm MackBean of Dulcromby, grand
son and heir of the late Malcolm M'bean, his grandfather, alienating to Donald Mack-
phersone, dweller in the burgh of Inverness, a rood of land on the west side of
Dimsdale Street in that burgh, bounded by the late John M'Clarron's lands, now
belonging to John Steuart, burgess, on south, Gilbert Gollan's lands, now belonging
to Alexander M'Pherson, notary, on the north, and the Castlehill or wall on west, as
described : To be held in free burgage ; yearly reddendo, 5d. Dated at Inverness,
21st January 1636. Signed, ' Malcolme M'gillivray of Dalcrombie w* my hand.' Sasine
given by Alexander Paterson, bailie of Inverness. AAltnesses, John Ker, shoemaker,
John Bailzie, fisherman, and others. James Duff, notary public. Indorsed, ' This is
the charter and sasine of young Culclachy's heritage in the Castle Street.' [1707,
Box 44.
2187. 30th March 1636.] Charter by Patrick [Lindsay], archbishop of Glasgow,
as superior, in terms of letters from the lords of council, granting and confirming to
Adam Quhytfurd, servitor of Sir John Hamilton of Bargeny, the 50s. lands of Bishop-
lands, within the sheriffdom of Carrick, referred to in a process of apprising at the
instance of Agnes, Marjorie, Jonet, and Janna [?Jean] Corsbie, lawful children of the
late John Corsbie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Glen, spouse of the said
Agnes, by which the lands were apprised from James Kennedy of Blairquhan and Josia
Stewart of Ramestoun [cf. Nos. 1769 and 1831]; the said Agnes, Marjorie, Janet, and
Jean, with consent of John Williamson of Overhall, spouse of Marjorie, Peter Broun,
younger, in Durrisdeir, spouse of Jonet, and William Corsbie in Kirkhope, curator of
Jean, having assigned and disposed of the lands to the said Adam Whitefurd : To be
held of the bishop in feu-farm ; reddendo according to former rentals. Signed by the
archbishop and the chapter at Edinburgh, 30th March 1636. Witnesses, John Schaw
of Grenok, Thomas Lyndsay, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Mr. Alexander

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Lyndsay, the archbishop's servitor. The document contains a large number of signa
tures of parish ministers in the south and middle of Scotland. [528, Box 15.
2188. 30th March 1636.] Charter by Patrick [Lindsay], archbishop of Glasgow,
with consent of the dean, chapter, and canons of the metropolitan church of Glasgow,
granting to John AA7hiteford in Maybole, in feu-farm, the 50s. lands of Bishoplands,
in the earldom of Carrick [cf. No. 1732 supra] : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of
£6, 13s, 4d. Dated at Edinburgh, 30th March 1636. Same witnesses as in preceding
writ. Signed by the archbishop and twenty clergymen of the diocese. [2660, Box 68.
2189. 6th May 1636.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir AVilliam Cunningham of
Caprintoun, knight, as superior, for infefting James Fullartoun of that Ilk, as heir
of the late David Fullartoun of Corsbie, his grandfather, in the lands of Ronhill and
Brounlie, as in Nos, 472 and 1819 supra, formerly held of the Lord of Torphichen, and
now of the granter, in feu-farm, at a yearly duty for Ronhill of 13s. 4d., and for
Brounlie of three pence, payable on the morrow of Ascension Day, with such services in
the granter's chief courts as other free tenants of the templar-lands do, in the said
sheriffdom of Ayr, held in the wonted places, at Ayr or Irvine, on the said day after
Ascension. At the town of Loues(?), 6th May 1636. Witnesses, John Stewart, John
Merschell, servitors of granter, and William Cruikis, messenger and notary public.
[2324, Box 59.
2190. 21st July 1636.] Tack or Lease by John, Earl of Traquair, and others,
commissioners for James, Duke of Lennox, granting in tack to Robert Buchanan in
Midill Tulliquhewin, kindly tenant of the said duke, for his lifetime only, the lands of
Middle Tulliqwhewin, in the parish of Luss, regality of Lennox, and shire of Dumbarton,
for a yearly rental of 200 merks, from AArhitsunday 1636. The lessee also binds him
self to bring all corns on the land to be ground at the duke's mill of Balloch, to uphold
the houses, and to plant trees on the lands. At Edinburgh, 21st July 1636. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert Bruce, advocate, James Abernethie, his servant, and others. James Peirson
and John Miller, notaries, sign for Robert Buchanan. [1867, Box 48.
2191. 7th and 9th September 1636.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resigna
tion in the hands of AAllliam Meiklejohn, bailie, of a tenement of land in the burgh of
Bruntiland (the same referred to in No. 1639 supa), made by Mr. John Phin of Quhyt-
hill [AVhitehill] in favour of his eldest son and heir, David Phin, and Jean Duncan,
his future spouse, in terms of a marriage contract between John Phin, David Phin, and
Jean Duncan and James Duncan of Ratho, her father, dated at Kingorne and Bonny-
toun, 7th and 9th September 1636, and the said David Phin and Jean, his future spouse,
were duly infeft. Done 21st September 1636. James Loghore, burgess of Kinghorn,
Walter Duncan, common clerk of Kinghorn, John Duncan, his lawful son, John Hamil
ton, merchant, burgess of Canongate, and others, witnesses. Andrew AA7ilson, A.M.,
notary. [627, Box 18.
2192. 21st September 1636.] Charter by John Hay of Knockowdie, in fulfilment
of a contract (dated at Elgin, 5th September 1630) between himself and Elizabeth Innes,
his wife, on the one part, and Andrew Geddes of Essil, on the other part, selling and
alienating to the latter the towns and lands of Daginsche and Insche of Cardaine, with
salmon-fishings upon the river Spey used and wont, etc., within the barony of Bar-
muckatie and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres : To be held from the granter of the king.

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and his heirs for rendering the customary services ; provided that it shall be lawful to
John Dunbreck of Urten to release the foresaid lands, fishings, etc, with the lands of
Wester Urten, and mill, Easter or Little Urten, etc., in the barony of Rothes, by pay
ment of £8100 Scots, as in a contract dated at Elgin and Coxtoun, 6th April and 11th
May 1633. Dated at Urtane, 21st September 1636. Witnesses, John Hay, lawful son
of Hugh Hay in Newtoun of Park, Alexander Hay, the granter's eldest son, Mr. Alex
ander Pringill, the granter's servitor, and John Innes, notary public in Newtoun, writer
of deed. [2644, Box 68.
2193. 21st September 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by Walter Dunbreck in Easter Urtane, bailie, 21st, and
recorded at Elgin 26th, September 1636. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Pringill, servant
of John Hay of Knockowdie, Thomas Ewine in Daginsche, Walter Innes there, William
Ego in Insche, Alexander Ego in Easter Urtane, James Wat in Inschberie, and others,
Notary, John Innes, of Moray diocese. [1143, Box 30.
2194. 25th October 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the precept
of dare constat, dated at Loues[town ?], 6th May 1636, No. 2189 supa, by Sir William
Cunningham of Caprington, knight, for infefting James Fullarton of that Ilk in the
lands of Ronhill and BrounUe, as described in writ cited. Sasine given by Thomas
Baird in Todrigis, 25th, and recorded at Irvine 30th, October 1636. Witnesses, Thomas
Andro in Launestoun, John Thomson in Plewland, David Blair in Craigie, and John
Gibson, servitor of James Fullartoun. Notary, John AUasoun, of Glasgow diocese,
[2417, Box 62.
2195. 7th November 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and
precept, dated 30th March 1636, No. 2188 supa, by Patrick, archbishop of Glasgow,
and his chapter, in favour of John Quhytfurd in MayboiU, of the 50s. lands of Bishop-
lands, in the parish of Straton and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 7th November 1636 to
James M'quirtour in the Mains of Blairquhan, as attorney for granter, and recorded at
Irvine 2nd January 1637. Witnesses, David Lockhart, Thomas M'Murtrie, John
Broun, and Willam Allan, all in Bishopland. John Schaw, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [234, Box 8.
2196. 23rd November 1636.] Charter by William, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of
a contract of alienation (dated at Glasgow, 22nd November 1636) between him, Alex
ander Conynghame, elder of Corsehill, David Conynghame, his second lawful son, and
Margaret Conynghame, his spouse, for their interests, on the one part, and Mr.
William Cochrane of Cowdoun and Euphemia Scott, his spouse, for themselves and
for William Cochrane, their eldest lawful son, on the other part, granting and alienating
to Mr. William Cochrane and his wife, in liferent, and their son, in fee, the lands of
Lambruchton and Thirdpart, Quhytrigs and Lochend, with mill called the Crumshow
mill, mill lands, etc., those lands of the lands of Outroddings, Langlands, and the lands
of Brownsyde, all occupied as described of date 26th January 1632 supra, lying in the
barony of Kilmaurs and shire of Ayr : To be held blench of the granter. Precept of
sasine directed to Thomas Galloway, domestic servant of Mr. William Cochrane.
Written by Mr. John Spreule, servitor of Gilbert Marschell, notary in Glasgow, and
dated there 23rd November 1636. Witnesses, Sir David Conyngham of Robertland,
knight, David Conyngham, son of the said Alexander Conyngham of Corshill, Edward
Fergisoun, servitor of the earl, and the said Mr. John Spreule. [3091, Box 81.
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2197, c. 1636.] Fragment of a Writ, apparently of an unexecuted disposition, in
terms of a contract, by William, Earl of Glencairn, in favour of Mr. Cuthbert Cun
ningham, son lawful of Alexander Cunningham of CorsehiU, of the lands of Auchin-
bothie, Corsehill, RowntreehiU, possessed by Robert Holme, Moss-syde, and Pasche
Muir, possessed by John Haltry (except the house, yard, and millhill thereof), in the
barony of Finlayston, parish of Kilmalcolm, and sheriffdom of Renfrew. No date.
[2864, Box 75.
2198. 6th December 1636.] Charter by Cristina Lauthiane, spouse of Andrew
Mure, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline, with consent of her husband and also with consent
of Mr. Henry M'GiU, minister of the church of Dunfermline, almoner of the lands of
the hospital of St. Leonard [of. No. 1856 supra], granting, in terms of a contract, to
JOHN Brown, burgess of Dunfermline, an equal half of two acres of arable land of the
said hospital, with the teindsheaves, of which one acre lies in the field called ' the north
bank,' near 'Wester Lochie,' between the lands of Alexander Honieman on east and
those of David Steivinsone on west, and the other acre in the same field between the
lands of James Habrane on east and those of the heirs of the late Laurence Adiesone on
west; also an equal half of another acre of arable land of said hospital, with the
teindsheaves, in the field called Stanieland, lying between the lands of the heirs of the
late Thomas Steivinsone on east, the lands of John Andersone in Straind on west, the
lands of Pitbachlie on south, and the common highway on north — all in the parish and
regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held from the granter of the
said Mr. Henry M'GiU and his successors, for yearly payment to the widows of the said
hospital of St. Leonard the just half of six firlots of malt ('brasii seu polentis'), half of
six firlots of oats, one half-peck and one quarter-peck or lippy of wheat, one half-peck
and one quarter-peck of groats ' lentis,' one half of three loads of coals, and of six loads
of turfs, and one half of three shillings of money, as feu-duty, with duplicand at entry
of heirs. Precept of sasine directed to Robert Davidson, burgess of Dunfermline, as
bailie. Charter written by Mr. Walter Anderson, and dated at Dunfermline 6th
December 1636. Witnesses, William and John Ged, lawful sons of Robert Ged of
Baldrig, Mr. Walter Anderson in Dunfermline, and David Anderson, his brother-
german. David Kingorne and Gilbert Sanderis, notaries, sign for Christina Lauthiane.
[2810, Box 73.
2199. [12th] January 1637.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Arthur Darleith,
proprietor of the subjects, in terms of a contract of marriage (dated at Dumbarton,
28th November 1632) between himself, on one part, and John Bontein of Ardoch and
Havoca or Hawis Bontein, his eldest daughter, born between him and the late Jean
Sempill, his spouse, on the other part, gave sasine with his own hands to the said
Hawis, now his wife, of the lands of Blackthrid and Garmoir, extending to 50s. lands,
in the dukedom and regality of Lennox and sheriffdom of Dumbarton. Sasine given
12th (?) January 1637, and recorded at Dumbarton 7th March same year. AVitnesses,
John Wod of Geillistoun, Nigel Campbell, fiar of Clacha[ne ?], Robert M'Adam, son of
the late Thomas M'Adam in Black[thrid ?], and others, the writ being very faint.
[1865, Box 48.
2200. 30th January 1637.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the
First, confirming (1) the charter of feu-farm, dated at Edinburgh, 1st December 1634,
No. 2155 supra, by Adam Bothwell of Glencorse, in favour of Andrew Ker of Bour
houses, of three-merk church lands of Lessudden or St. Boswells, as described in writ

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cited; and (2) charter also to Andrew Ker by John Hall, son and heir of the late
James Hall in Newbattle, of a tenement of land in Newbattle and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, between the lands of James Tait, carpenter, on east and  on west ; also
that acre of land in the field called Bellibught, James Tait's lands on east and west,
another acre in said field [boundaries uncertain] and also another acre in ' Gallowdenhill,'
between the said Andrew Ker's lands on east and  on west. Dated at Newbattle,
23rd June 1635. Confirmed in due form at Edinburgh, 30th January 1637. Part of
great seal attached. Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 642. [2646, Box 68.
2201. 18th February 1637.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that George
Davidson, servitor of Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, baron of Inverleith, as
procurator for Andrew Ker, indweller in Dundee, resigned into the hands of the said
Sir George, as superior, that tenement of land containing four low dwelling-houses lying
in the Potterrow beside Edinburgh, as fully described of date 28th June 1627, No. 1995
supra, to be granted to George Deans, advocate, bis heirs, etc., in terms of a disposition
made by the said Andrew Ker, designed brother-german and apparent heir to the late
James Ker, indweller in the Potterraw [see writ cited], in favour of Barbara Richartsone,
relict of the said James, on 1st October 1630, and assigned by her to the said George
Deans on 13th October 1634. Done in the chamber of Sir George Tours, on the west
side of Blackfriars Wynd, 18th February 1637. Witnesses, William Touris, son of
Sir George, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edinburgh, and James Hog, servitor of
George Deans. Notary, Laurence Abernethy, of Aberdeen diocese. [3137, Box 82.
2202. 18th February 1637.] Charter by the said Sir George Tours, etc., to
George Deans, advocate, in terms of the above resignation by Andrew Ker, resident
in Dundee: To be held for yearly feu of 2s. Scots. Edinburgh, 18th February 1637.
AA7itnesses, William Tours, the granter's son, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edinburgh,
Laurence Abemethie, writer there, and George Davidson, servitor of granter. [2333,
Box 60.
2203. 15th March 1637.] Charter by Samuel Lauder, portioner of Coldinghame,
and Margaret Andro, his wife, jointly, in terms of a disposition, selling and alienating
to William Home, of the Kirklands of Home, and Jean Lindsay, his spouse, in
conjunct fee, etc., the lands referred to in No. 2149 sup-a, 9th September 1634 : To be
held in feu-farm of the king and his successors. Written by James Tinto, servant of
Thomas Darling, W.S.. and signed at Edinburgh, 15th and 16th March 1637. Witnesses,
Alexander Home of Hundwood, Henry Wichtman, burgess of Edinburgh, George Scott,
burgess of Lauder, John Somervaill and Thomas Wyshart, servitors of said Thomas
Darling. [3098, Box 81.
2204. 15th and 16th March 1637.] Duplicate of the above charter by Samuel
Lauder, portioner of Coldingham, and Margaret Andro, his spouse, to William Home,
and Jean Lindsay, his wife. At Edinburgh, 15th and 16th March 1637. Witnesses
as in preceding writ. [1623, Box 42.
2205. 24th March 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a disposition (dated
at Rackwick in Westray and Hagar in Strynie, the 18th and 23rd of March 1637) by
James Beinstoun in Aikernes, in the Isle of Westray, and Margaret Scollay, his spouse,
conjunct fiars, with consent of George Sinclair of Rapnes [cf. No. 2137 supa] and John
Scollay of Holland, for their interest, in favour of Patrick Smyth of Braco, of their just

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half of the aughtene penny land of North Strynie, called a Urisland, with the just
half of the two quoyis of land called Quoygrane and Quoygarth, and the half of the
two towmales of Goir, with the whole house of Hagar on both sides of the close, and
their half of the remaining houses, etc., lying in the Isle of Stronsay, Orkney. [Cf.
Nos. 2064 and 2137 supa.] AVitnesses to disposition, Mitchell Balfour of Garth, Thomas
Traill in Brugh in Rowsay, and others. Sasine given 24th March, and recorded at
Kirkwall 8th April, 1637. Witnesses, Edward Cok, merchant in Kirkwall, James Cok
in Lopness, Edward Grot, son of the late William Grot of Tankernes, James Morison,
merchant in Kirkwall, David Heart, notary public, and Robert Neilson, bis servitor.
[1828, Box 47.
2206. 14th April 1637.] Charter by David Aikenheid, provost, James Cochrane,
Andrew Ainslie, John Smyth, and Charles Hamilton, bailies of Edinburgh, etc., con
firming the charter, of date 29th March 1633, No. 2126 supra, in favour of Andrew
Archibald : The tenement to be held for sixpence yearly in feu-farm. Precept of
sasine directed to the said Charles Hamiltoun. At Edinburgh, 14th April 1637.
Witnesses, James Rucheid, treasurer, Mr. Alexander Guthrie, town-clerk, Alexander
Paterson and Alexander Makcartnay, writers, burgesses of said burgh. Seal of the
town of Leith attached, but broken and defaced. [2450, Box 63.
21207. 15th April 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of the said subjects in favour of
Andrew Archibald, 15th April 1637, and recorded in the particular register 6th June
1637. AVitnesses, James Barnes, merchant, Donald Bane, bowmaker, burgesses of
Edinburgh, Francis AVilkie, cooper in Leith, John Brotherstaines, servant of Bailie
Hamilton, William Somervell, serjeant in Edinburgh, Robert Young and James
Chancellor, Serjeants in Leith. Notary, Mr. Patrick Walker, clerk of court of Leith.
[2451, Box 63.
2208. 20th April 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of two acres of arable land lying,
the one in the territory called ' AA7ester Langlandis ' and the other in ' Middelbalbeildie,'
bounded by the lands of Thomas Methven, David Methven, the late James AA7ood of
Lambelethane, Andrew Traill, Alexander Winchester, James AVatson, Grissell  , the
late Robert Mackie, David Bowie, James AVatson, as described, near the city of
St. Andrews in Fifeshire, in favour of Margaret Anderson, spouse of Robert AATalker,
baker, burgess of St. Andrews, on her husband's disposition, dated 10th March 1637.
Sasine given by Patrick Boncle, notary public, as bailie, 11th March, and recorded at
Craill 20th April, 1637. AAdtnesses, James Tailzeour, AAdlliam Lepar, AArilliam Anderson,
and Andrew Dickson, junior, citizens of St. Andrews. Mr. David Lyndesay, notary
public. [1027, Box 28.
2209. 22nd May 1637.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Lyon, fiar of Cossins, heritable
proprietor of the subjects disponed, alienating, in terms of an obligation, to James
Crichtoun of Ruthvens the lands called the Brewlands of Haltoun of Essie, in the
parish of Essie, Forfarshire. At Euthven, 22nd May 1637. AVitnesses, David Eattray
of Craighall, John Neway of that Ilk, Mr. David Lyndsay of Pitscandly, and Patrick
Eobertsone of Litiltoun of Rattray. [1461, Box 38.
2210. 26th May 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept from
chancery, dated 6th May 1637, for infefting David Erskine, lawful son of the late
Henry Erskine of Cardross, as heir of his father, in the church lands of Maxton in the

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barony of Maxton ; the church lands of Lessudden, extending to twelve and a half acres,
with other lands, as in No. 2155 supa : Held in feu-farm for £4, 3s. 4d. Sasine given
by John Douglas, sheriff-depute of Roxburgh, son of Sir AVilliam Douglas of Cavers, to
John Erskine of Scheilfield, chamberlain of Dryburgh, as attorney, for granter. AVit
nesses, Thomas Douglas, apparent of Whitrig, James Erskine, eldest son of said John
Erskine, John Rutherford, notary, and one of the sergeants of the sheriffdom of
Roxburgh, and others. 26th May, and recorded at Selkirk 8th June, 1637. Andrew
Crombie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1036, Box 28.
2211. 12th May and 10th June 1637.] Charter by Mary Sterling, daughter and
heiress of the late Alexander Sterling of Powhouse, with consent of James Sterling
at the mUl of [not very legible, perhaps Keir], her tutor, and Agnes Cockburn, her
mother, relict of the said Alexander, selling and alienating to James Sterling, fiar
of Auchyle, the whole lands of Powhouse, etc., in the shire of Clackmannan : To be
held of the Earl of Mar for the yearly feu-duty and other dues. See Nos. 1680 and
2032 supra. AA7ritten by Mr. John AVilliamson, son of John AVilliamson, sheriff-clerk of
Stirling, and dated at the AA7ater of Bonny. and Stirling, 12th May and 10th June 1637.
AA7itnesses, Sir George Sterling of Keir, knight, Sir AVilliam Murray of Touchadam,
knight, Sir James Sterling of Garden, knight, William Drummond of Ricartoun,
Alexander Cunyngham, fiar of Boquhan, Alexander Murray in Spittall, and Mr. David
Forrester of Logye. [2208, Box 56.
2212. 7th July 1637.] Indenture, by which King Charles the First devises and
grants to George Herne of Berwick, and to Elizabeth, his wife, during the minority
of William Strother, son and heir of John Strother, part of the lands belonging to John
Strother, which had been held by Clement Strother, lately deceased [cf. No. 2090
supa], for a yearly rental of £3, 18s. sterling. Dated 7th July 1637. [396, Box 11.
2213.  ¦ July 1637.] Charter by Alexander Lyndesay of Pitterlie, with consent
of John Cumming, late of Kirktoun of Aberlemno [cf. No. 1977 supra], granting to
John Lyndesay, lawful son of Mr. John Lyndesay, minister at the church of Aberlemno,
the whole kirk lands or Kirktoun of Aberlemno, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony
of Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Forfar, apprised from the said John
Cumming on 9th May 1634 : To be held in feu-farm of the archbishop of St. Andrews
for the feu-duty, etc., used and wont. At Pittarlie,  July 1637. AVitnesses,
Alexander and William Lyndesay, lawful sons of the granter. [2213, Box 56.
2214. 6th July 1637.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that AVilliam Irving of
Bonshaw passed first to the lands of Hairgills and then to the lands of Ulcottis, and
gave sasine with his own hands to William Storie, servant and attorney of James,
Lord Johnstone of Lochwood, of the lands of Hairgills, with the £10 lands of Rokelheid
and Carthat, in exchange for Allerbeck and Belochart ; and also of the lands of Ulcottis,
both in the stewartry of Annandale and shire of Dumfries, in terms of a charter to
Lord Johnstone of said lands by the said William Irving, for himself, and taking burden
for James Irving, his grandson, eldest son of the late William Irving, eldest son of the
first-named William. Sasine given 4th, and recorded at Dumfries 6th, July 1637.
Witnesses, Richard Irving, son of said William Irving of Bonshaw, and others. Notary,
James Wauch, of Glasgow diocese. [2253, Box 57.
2215. 17th July 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
dated at Edinburgh, 7th July 1637, by Sir William Cunyngham of Capringtoun,

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knight, in favour of John Montgomerie, younger of Brigend, under reversion, of that
piece of land of the common of Crawfurdstoun, alias Terringzeane, called Knokdones
and Slowanstoun, in the parish of Cumnock and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to charter,
John Montgomrie of Cokilbie, David Cunyngham of Dankeith, James Campbell, W.S.,
Edinburgh, and others. Sasine given by Robert Colvill in Lesnessok, bailie, 17th July,
and recorded at Irvine 15th August, 1637. AVitnesses, John Campbell of Schankistoun,
AVilliam Bryan, notary in Demillingtoun, Thomas Ritchard, and Andrew Ritchard his
son. AAllliam Gilkreist, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1107, Box 30.
2216. 13th September 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of disposition and alienation (dated at Edinburgh, 19th July 1637) by John
Brown, now of Fordell, with consent of his curators, in favour of Colonel Henry
Lindsay [not otherwise designed, but see of date 15th April 1642 infra], of the lands
of Craignathrow, in the barony of Restennet and shire of Forfar. Sasine given
13th September, and recorded at Dundee 25th September, 1637. Witnesses, George
Anderson, messenger, burgess of Forfar, David Thomson in Craignathrow, William
Thomson, John Butchard and John Barrie, his servitors. Notary, Thomas Schewane,
of St. Andrews diocese. [2523, Box 64.
2217. 20th September 1637.] Charter by John Hamyltone, fiar of Kynglas,
hereditary proprietor of the subjects disponed, with consent of his spouse, Lilias
Livingstone, alienating to Gavin Aitkynheid, weaver in Burroustounes, seventy-two
feet in length of sometime waste land, bounded as particularly described, the late John
Aitkyne, Alexander Sympson, the late James Leckye, and Margaret Young, his spouse,
being owners or occupiers of adjoining tenements, the great gray stone being a
boundary on south [cf. Nos. 1764 and 1926 supa], on the south of the common street
and at the west end of the town of Borroustounes : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu of £3, 10s. Scots. At Borroustounes, 20th September 1637. AA7itnesses, John
Mather, smith in Borroustounes, Alexander Ker, tailor there, and others. [674, Box 20.
2218. 26th September 1637.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of AVilliam Home
and Jean Lindsay, following on charter No. 2203 supra, of the husband-lands there
described. Sasine given 25th, and recorded at Lauder 26th, September 1637. Wit
nesses, Mr. Christopher Knowis, minister at Coldingham, Patrick Campbell, now
servant of Patrick Home of Coldinghamelaw. George Todrig, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary. [1624, Box 42.
2219. 3rd October 1637.] Instrument of Sasine given by James Taylor, one of
the bailies of St. Andrews, in favour of John Dundas of Newliston, as son and heir
served to his late father, Sir James Dundas of Craigton, in four crofts of land lying in
the burgh roods of St. Andrews [cf. No. 656 supra], of which two crofts lie in the
AVindmillhill, between the crofts formerly of the late Mr. AVilliam Cok and the late
John Hagay, afterwards to the late Andrew Dick, now to his heirs, on west, the crofts
formerly of Mr. AAdlliam Cok, then of John Smyth's heirs, now of the heirs of Simon
Greig, on south, the ' Links ' on the north, and the ' Kow-wynd ' on east ; the third croft
lying outside the port on the north side of market street, between the crofts formerly
of Mr. AArilliam Cranstoun and Andrew Dick, now of his heirs, on east, the crofts
of John Hagay, then of the late John Carstairs, merchant, and now of his heirs
on west; and the fourth croft lying contiguous, on south side of north street, bounded
by the crofts of the same owners. Sasine given 3rd October 1637. Witnesses, William

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Gray of Pittendrum, William Geddie, senior, citizen of St. Andrews, Andrew Law, notary,
and others. John Arnott, of the city of St. Andrews, notary public. [1998, Box 51.
2220. 12th October 1637.] Extract Retour of James Kennedy, son of James
Kennedy of Blairquhan, as heir of his father in the lands and barony of Blairquhan,
as described in No. 913 supra. Dated at Maybole, 12th October 1637. Mr. Peter
Hewat, commendator of Crossraguel, one of the assize. [496, Box 15.
2221. 23rd October 1637.] Precept of Glare Constat by Archibald, Lord Napier,
directed to Alexander Napeir in AVatstoun, as bailie, for infefting James Hardie,
tailor, as eldest son and lawful heir of his late father, Stephen Hardie, tailor in Coldoch,
in the east portion of the lands of the Kerse of Ballintone, in the stewartry of Monteith
and sheriffdom of Perth, bounded as follows : ' The merche betwix the landis of
Craighead and Ballintone on the east, the goat or seuche on the west syd of the
Broomedyk in the said Kerse on the west, the hiegait and fur or seuche or gote on the
north side of the broome warde on the northe, and the water of Gudie on the south
pairtis.' Precept written by Mr. AValter Moir, writer in Doune, and dated at Ballin
tone 23rd October 1637. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Napier of Culcreuch, and Alexander
Napier, the granter's brother, and James Don, notary in Doune. [2796, Box 72.
2222. 31st October 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (of date at Edinburgh, 9th September 1637) for infefting John [Murray],
Earl of Annandale, etc., as nearest and lawful heir of provision and tailzie to
his brother, the late Sir Richard Murray of Cockpuill, knight baronet, in the following
lands : — Cockpuill, Euthwell, Tower of Comlongane, Cocklaikes, Pyhilles, Slaithwattes,
Eanpatrik, Braidcheppel, Priestdykes, and Howaldsyde, lying in the stewartry and
sheriffdom of Dumfries ; the lands of Laik and Arbigland in the stewartry of Kirkcud
bright, all united in one barony called the barony of Cockpuill, with the burgh in
barony of Euthwell, by a charter by the late King [James the Sixth], to Charles
Murray of Cockpuill, father of the said earl (dated 12th March 1605); sasine to
be taken at Comlongan : also the whole fishings for salmon and other fish in the water
of Annan between the boundary of Brydekirk and the mouth of the river (' et pedem
ejusdem aquae de Annand currentem in aqua de Sui way subtus Barnekirk '), comprehend
ing the ' Gairthes et palludes lie puilles subscriptas, viz. lie Kingis-gairthe, Blakpuille,
Puille under Gallabank, Brigpuill et Moitpuille,' with all other ' gairthes, puilles,
hauldes, laikis ac nettis ' within the bounds specified, in the stewartry and sheriffdom
of Dumfries; also the fishing of salmon and white fish 'de lie Skarris et croppis
de Cummirtreis, inter torrentem vocatam lie Newbek de Newbie currentem in dictam
aquam de Sulway et lie Skar vocata lie Brewingskar ' belonging to the lordship
of Torthorwald, comprehending the following 'skarres,' viz. 'lie Hall gairth, Lytill Hall
Skarr, Dirchall Skar, Poweskar, New Skar, et Wattirskar,' with all other ' skars,' etc.,
lying in the parish of Cummertrees, in the said sheriffdom. Sasine given on 31st
October 1637 by James Johnstone of Corheid, bailie and stewart principal in that part,
to Mr. Eobert Henderson, minister of Lochmaben, as attorney for the Earl of Annan
dale. Done at Comlongan and at Pow Skar, in the fishery of Skarres and croppes of
Cummertrees, and at Howes for the other fishery. Witnesses, James Maxwell of
Littlebar, James Douglas in Cowrans, John Henderson, bailie of said earl and stewart-
depute of Annandale, James Murray in Cocklaikis, Matthew Willson, senior in Green-
hill, and Lancelot Murray in Arbigland. Notary, David Mureheid, of Glasgow diocese.
Sasine recorded in the general register, 18th December 1637. [3117, Box 81.

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2223. 6th November 1637.] Precept from Chancery of King Charles the First
for infefting James Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as heir of his father, John Kennedy
of Blairquhan, in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, office of Crowner of the Earldom
of Carrick; taking security for £80, 13s. 4d. Scots of rents for one term, sasine not
recovered, and £181, 6s. 8d. for relief. Edinburgh, 6th November 1637. [552,
Box 16.
2224. 9th November 1637.] Extract Retour of Barbara Logan as one of three
lawful and nearest heirs-portioners of her brother, William Logan, in the three husband-
lands and others in Slaitburn [sic] and Rickelsyde, etc., in the territory of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick, described in No. 1474 supa. At Duns, 9th November 1637. Among
the jurors are Patrick Lumsdane of Blanerne, and James Lumsdane, his brother. [1718,
Box 44.
2225. 9th November 1637.] Extract Retour of Alison Logan, as nearest and
lawful heir of her brother, William Logan, in the same three husband-lands and a half
referred to in preceding writ, in the town and territory of Coldingham, Berwickshire ;
held formerly of the commendator of Coldingham, now of the King — rental in all,
59s. Id. Scots of feu-farm, etc Dated at Dunse, 9th November 1637. [1013, Box 28.
2226. 10th November 1637.] Instrument of Sasine (in terms of a precept from
the chancery of King Charles the First, dated 6th November 1637) in favour of
James Kennedy of Blairquhan, as retoured heir of his father, the late James Kennedy
of Blairquhan, in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, etc., as in No. 2220 sup-a.
Sasine given by John Schaw, named as bailie-depute of Carrick, 10th, and recorded in
the general register on 21st, November 1637. AATitnesses, John Fergusson of Kilkerrane,
John Quhytfuird in Mayboill, John Miller in Stratoun, and Gilbert M'Cennell, notary
public. Notary, James Ros, of Glasgow diocese. [2352, Box 60.
2227. 13th November 1637.] Charter by James Grant of Freuchie, in terms of a
contract of alienation, granting to James Ogilvy, merchant in Keith, the six oxgangs
of the lands of Tormoir, occupied by Andrew Chrystie and James Watt, in the barony
of Strathislay, regality of Kinloss, and shire of Banff [cf. No. 1343 sup-a], under
reversion for payment of 1300 merks. At Freuchie, 13th November 1637. Witnesses,
William Leslie, apparent of Birdsbank, and others. AA7rit faint. [2316, Box 59.
2228. 21st November 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by
Robert Ayton, gardener, residing in Potterrow, to his lawful son, John Ayton, of a
piece of land in the Wester Croft of Bristo. Sasine given by Robert AA7at, shoemaker,
Potterraw, 21st November 1637, and recorded 8th January 1638, in particular register
of sasines. AA7itnesses, James Ard, tailor, John Manuell, residents in the Potterraw,
Duncan Ritchie and Hew Lauder, messengers. Notary, Richard Mosman, Edinburgh
diocese. [2928, Box 77.
2229. 19th December 1637.] Charter by George, [second] Marquis of Huntly,
Earl of Enzie, etc., with consent of Dame Anna Campbell, Marchioness of Huntly, and
of John Gordon of Buckie, granting to John Gordon of Hilton, for the sum of 16,000
merks Scots, the davach land of Easter Reatt, the davach land of Middle Reatt,'and
the davach land of AA7ester Reatt, in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of Inverness :
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Dated at Huntly, 19th December 1637. Witnesses, Robert Gordon of Mayne, George
Gordon, chamberlain of Huntly, and others. [462, Box 13.
2230. 21st December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 18th February 1637, No. 2201 supa, by Sir George
Towers of Garmilton, granting the piece of land there named to George Deans,
advocate, and his heirs. Sasine given by John Dickson, bailie, 21st December 1637,
and recorded in the particular register, 6th January 1638. Witnesses, George Eizat,
writer in Edinburgh, James Fairlie, shoemaker, David Craigalies, his servant, John
Greinlay and James Hog in Potterraw. Notary, Laurence Abernethie, of Aberdeen
diocese. [2783, Box 72.
2231. 27th December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Easter Torrie
in favour of Alexander Menteith of Ballachallane, on a precept (directed to David
Dog of Ballingrew, as bailie) in a charter of alienation by Alexander Napier, and others,
dated at Bridge-end of Doune, 23rd May 1635, as in No. 2165 supa. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 29th, December 1637. AVitnesses, Malise Monteith in Torrie,
James M'Queine in Agglischennoche, Patrick Menteith, son of grantee, and John
Ferguson, servitor of Patrick Campbell of Edinampill. AValter Moir, of Dunblane
diocese, notary. [1472, Box 38.
2232. 27th December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Patrick
Campbell, of Edinampill in the lands of Easter Torrie [Nos. 1326 and 1697 sup-a],
following on a crown precept, dated 24th August 1637, for infefting the said Patrick
in feu-farm of said lands which Alexander Napier conveyed to Alexander Menteith of
Ballochallen [No. 2165 supa], and he again to the said Patrick. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 29th, December 1637. Malise Menteith in Torrie, and
Patrick Menteith, son of the said Alexander, and others, witnesses. [820, Box 23.
2233. 8th February 1638.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame of Rothisholm, second
lawful son to George [Grahame], bishop of Orkney and Zetland, in terms of a contract
of marriage (of date 26th January 1638) between them on one side, and William Stewart
of Mains and Anna Stewart, his second lawful daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Anna Stewart, future spouse of the said Mr. Patrick, in liferent, etc., his
thirty-six-penny land of Rothisholm, of old called Bishopsland, 'with the heid callit
Rodnop heid and Linkis of Rothisholm boundit to the auld dyk on the north-east, being
the just and auld march thairof,' lying in 'our Ladie parochin' within the isle of
Stronsay and sheriffdom of Orkney, with the teindsheaves which were ' never in use
to be separate from the stock ' ; with the office of bailiary of these lands ; also the three-
half -penny land in the said town of Rothisholm, with the ' towmales,' etc., belonging
' of auld to Sanct Salvatouris chaiplanrie situat within the cathedrall kirk of Orknay ' ;
also a two-penny land ' pertening of auld to the prebendarie of Sanct Katherine ' in the
same cathedral, with all other lands, 'kingisland, kirkland, as vdall land,' within the
said town and lands : To be held feu-farm of the granter. Reddendo, for Bishopsland,
teindsheaves, etc, three barrels of butter in Kirkwall at Alhallowmes yearly, two and
a half chalders bear at the ports of Malt Pow or Lingasound, in Stronsay, before Beltan
yearly, being the old rental, and 6s. 8d. money in augmentation ; for the two-penny
land of St. Katherine, 'four meills half meill beir,' or 3s. 4d. Scots for each 'meill' of
old rental, and twelve pennies of augmentation, doubling the feu for the first year at
the entry of heirs; and for the three-half-penny land, paying to the chaplain of St,
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Salvator and his successors six 'meillis' of beir, or 3s. 4d. each 'meill' of old rental,
with 3s. 4d. of augmentation— extending in all to 23s. 4d. Scots in augmentation, and
doubling the first year at the entry of each heir. Precept of sasine directed to Oliver
Rowsay in Rothisholm. Dated at Kirkwall, 8th February 1638, and signed by the
granter and his father. Witnesses, Patrick Smyth of Braco, Andrew Smyth, his brother,
David Heart of Rusland, William and Mr. John Heart, his sons, also Mr. James Heyne,
minister at Kirkwall. [547, Box 16.
2234. 8th February 1638.] Duplicate of the above charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame,
second lawful son to George [Grahame], bishop of Orkney and Zetland, the lands to be
held of the king and his successors. Dated at Kirkwall, 8th February 1638. Same
witnesses as in preceding writ. [2665, Box 68.
2235. 24th February 1638.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Anna Stewart,
in the lands of Rothisholm and others, as in preceding charter. Sasine given by Oliver
Rowsay, as bailie, to Patrick Smyth of Braco for grantee, on 24th, and recorded at
Kirkwall 27th, February 1638. Witnesses, Harie Kaa, son lawful of the late Robert
Kaa, notary public, AVilliam Murray, servitor of said Patrick Smyth, Robert NeUson
and James Mansone, servitors of the notary, David Heart, of St. Andrews diocese.
[2666, Box 68.
2236. 27th February 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to William Gordoun in Little Kingussie, as bailie) in the charter, dated 19th December
1637, No. 2229 supra, by George, Marquis of Huntly, with consent of Dame Anna
Campbell, his spouse, George, Lord Gordoun, their son, and of John Gordoun of Buckie,
for his interest, for infefting John Gordon of Hiltoun in the lands of Easter, Middle,
and Wester Reates, extending to three davach lands, in the lordship of Badenoch and
shire of Inverness. Witnesses to charter, Robert Gordoun of Mayne, George Gordoun,
chamberlain of Huntly, and James Anderson, writer. Sasine given 27th February
1638, to George Gordoun, servitor to John Gordoun of Buckie, as attorney for grantee,
and recorded in the register of Chanonrie of Ross 21st March 1638. AATitnesses, Alex
ander Gordoun in Reate, William Gordoun there, Findlay M'Lemis V° Kindlay in
Wester Reate, James Gordoun in Kingussie, and James AA7ischart in Mid Raitt. AA7illiam
Gordoun, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [231, Box 8.
2237. 30th March 1638.] Sasine foUowing upon the precept, No. 2151 supa, in
favour of James Campbell of Aberuchil, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others. Sasine
given by Patrick M'Muir at the mill of Dalcroy, 30th March, and recorded at Perth
6th April, 1638. Witnesses, Patrick Comrie in Aberuchill, John M'Kioll in Blair
quhorrie, John Campbell in Dundorne, and others. Mr. John Drummond, of Dunblane
diocese, notary. [866, Box 24.
2238. 10th June 1638.] Charter by King Charles the First, in consideration of a
wadset made of the lands and barony of Coldingham [date blank] to Francis Stewart,
son of John Stewart of Coldingham, and for other reasons, of new erecting the town
of Coldingham into a free burgh of barony, with the usual privileges. Greenwich,
10th June 1638. Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 815. [1138, Box 30.
2239. 20th June 1638.] Extract Retour of Service made before Thomas Nevein
of Monkredding, bailie-depute of the regality, and jurors, of Hugh [Montgomerie],

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now Viscount of Airds, as son and heir of his late father, Hugh, Viscount of Ards, in
the lands of Boghall, Netherhill of Beith, Bigholme, Over Bogside, and Fulwodheid, as
described in charter of 22nd August 1559, No. 704 supra ; and in the four-merk land
of Merschelland [occupied and bounded as described in charter of date 10th November
1558, No. 691 supra, to the great-grandfather of the viscount] — all lying in the parish
of Beith, regality of Kilwynning, bailiary of Cunynghame, and sheriffdom of Ayr ; which
lands, formerly held of the commendator of Kilwynning, afterwards of the Earl of
EgUnton, as lord of the temporalities, are now held of the king in chief, in feu-farm,
for the sums named in the charters cited ; and the said lands have been in the hands of
the king for two years in non-entry since the death of the late Hugh, Viscount of Airds,
in August 1636. Dated at the Tolbooth of the town of Kilwynning, 20th June 1638,
[191, Box 7.
2240. 16th July 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Thomas Halieburtoune, now of Bemersyd, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Holyroodhouse,
11th July 1638, by Thomas, Earl of Haddington, in favour of his servitor, James
Lythgow, of two husband-lands lying on the east side of the town of Reidpeth, with
houses, etc., in the territory of Reidpeth, lordship of Melrose and sheriffdom of Berwick.
AVitnesses to charter, Sir Patrick Hamilton of Little Prestoun, knight, Mr. George
Winrahame of Libertoun, David M'CuUo of Guidtreis, and Mr. Adam Hepburn of
Humbie. Sasine given 16th July, and recorded in the general register 19th August,
1638. Witnesses, John Fisher in Drygrange, John Rodger, portioner of Reidpeth,
Alexander Stevinstoune, servitor of Isabella Andersoun, relict of Alexander Andersoun,
portioner there, and George Ker, servitor of grantee. Notary, WUliam Wallace, of St.
Andrews diocese. [3154, Box 82.
2241. 31st July 1638.] Instrument narrating the resignation by John Shaw of
Greinok, in the hands of the lords of exchequer, of the whole lands and barony of
Greinock, comprehending Wester Greinockshaw, with the old castle-stead, and the
manor-place newly built, with the mill thereof, and the whole land within the ebbing
and flowing of the sea, opposite the lands of Wester Greinok, an annualrent of 50s.
from the lands of Johnstone, the lands of Drummulling and Spango Cunynghame, with
woods, except a 3s. 4d. land of old owned by John Ewing [as in No. 810 supa],
together with the burgh of barony of Greinok — all lying in the shire of Renfrew, in
favour of the said John Shaw, in liferent, and John Shaw, his eldest son, and his
lawful heirs-male. Dated at Edinburgh, 31st July 1638. Witnesses, James Stratoun,
W.S., and John Mewdie, W.S., Laurence Abernethy, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.,
and Thomas Ros, servitor of Mr. Adam Hepburn, solicitor of H.M. taxations. Thomas
Darling, clerk, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [183, Box 7.
2242. 31st July 1638.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of the
lords of exchequer by Samuel Lauder, portioner of Coldingham, and Margaret Andro,
his wife [cf. No. 2203 supra], of two husband-lands and two cot-lands in Sketbiburne
and Rickilsyde respectively, in Coldingham, Berwickshire, formerly occupied by
Alexander Home, as in No. 1474 supa, in favour of William Home and Jean Lindsay,
his spouse. Edinburgh, 31st July 1638. Witnesses, James Straitoun and John Mudy,
AV.S., and others. Thomas Darling, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [806, Box 23.
2243. 31st August 1638.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the First,
directed to the bailie of the regality of Kilwinning, for infefting Hugh, now Viscount

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of Airds, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Hugh, Viscount of Airds,
in the lands of Boghall and others, as in No. 704 supra, and Merschelland, as in No.
691 supra, of date 10th November 1558 (of old occupied by the late John Montgomerie
of Braidstane, great-grandfather of the said Hugh, now Viscount of Airds), taking
security for £300, 6s. 8d. feu-farm of the whole lands while in the king's hands for two
years past. Dated at Edinburgh, 31st August 1638. [3038, Box 80.
2244. 6th October 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of dare
constat (dated at Irvine, 7th November 1636) by Alexander, Earl of Eglintoun, for
infefting Hugh, now Viscount of Airds, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the
late Hugh, Viscount of Airds, in the twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc.,
in the parish of Beith, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, by annexation, and shire of Ayr : To
be held in fee and heritage for suits at head courts at Greenhill in the lordship of
Giffen, ward and relief, etc. AVitnesses to precept, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding,
AVilliam Dunlop, younger, of Craig, Robert Broun, common clerk of Irvine, and Thomas
Crawfurd, his servitor. Sasine given by the said Thomas Nevin, as bailie, on 6th
October, and recorded at Irvine on 11th November, 1638. Witnesses, John Wilsoun
in Braidstane, Archibald Dunlop there, John Ker in Dockray, and Archibald Nevein,
servitor of Thomas. Notary, Robert Broun, clerk of the regality of Kilwinning. [3039,
Box 80.
2245. 6th October 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated at Edinburgh, 31st August 1638), for infefting Hugh, now Viscount
of Airds, as heir of his late father, Hugh [Montgomerie], Viscount of Ards, in the
lands of Boghall, Netherhill in Beith, Bigholm, Bogside, and Fulwodhead, as described
in No. 704 supra, of date 22nd August 1559, and in the lands of Mershelland, as in No.
691 supra, of date 10th November 1558, possessed of old by the late John Montgomerie
of Braidstane, great-grandfather of Hugh, now Viscount of Airds — all lying in the parish
of Beith, regality of Kilwinning and sheriffdom of Ayr. Sasine given by Thomas
Neveine of Monkridding, bailie-depute of the regality, to Hugh Lyell in Mershelland,
acting for grantee, on 6th October, and recorded at Irvine 11th November, 1638.
AVitnesses as in preceding writ. [2616, Box 67.
2246. 16th November 1638.] Letters of Renunciation by Patrick Schaw of Kelso
land, in consideration of a sum of 2000 merks, renouncing his rights over the twelve-
merk land of Braidstane, as in No. 156 supra, in the barony of Giffen, bailiary of Kyle
Stewart, and shire of Ayr, and the four-merk land of Merschelland, as in No. 691 supra,
in the regality of Kilwinning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire foresaid, mortgaged to
him under a contract, dated 4th May 1617, between the granter, then designed lawful
son of the late John Schaw of Grenok, and the late Hew, Viscount Montgomerie of
Airds, then designed Sir Hew Montgomerie of Braidstane, knight, with consent of his
wife, the late Elizabeth Schaw. Renunciation granted in favour of Hew, Viscount
Montgomerie of Airds, son of the late Viscount Hew, and dated at Irvine, 16th
November 1638. AVitnesses, Thomas Neveine of Monkridding, James Hay of Tour-
lands, Mr. AVilliam Lindsay, minister at Dreghorn, Mr. James Blair, minister at Port-
Montgomerie, and Robert Broun, bailie-clerk of Cunyngham, writer of deed. [2178,
Box 55.
2247. c. 1638.] Charter, undated and unsigned, by John [Spottiswood], arch
bishop of St. Andrews, confirming to Thomas Dalmahoy the grant of lands by the

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late Lord Borthwick [No. 1840 supra]. No date. Charter written by Mr. James
Cheyne, servitor of Robert Pringill, W.S. [216, Box 7.
2248. 3rd December 1638.] Summons in the name of Sir John Dalmahoy of that
Ilk, sheriff-principal of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, on a complaint by John Hilstoun
and Patrik Trotar, merchants, burgesses of Edinburgh, now masters of the 'Hospitall
foundit at Leithwynd fit besyd the Trinitie Colledge,' narrating a contract, dated 17th
April 1635, between the provost, bailies, etc., of Edinburgh, and Charles Hamilton,
merchant, and Thomas Quhyt, armourer, then masters of said hospital, on the one part,
and William Greinlay, mealmaker in Leith, on the other part, leasing to the said
AA7illiam a ' tenement of land, bak and foir, under and above, called Cotfeildis ludgeing,
with the yaird of the same and the barne and barne-yaird thereof lyand in the said
toun of Leith, on the south syd of the water thereof ; and all and haill these threttie
four aikers, ane rud, twentie-sevin fallis, and tua ellis of arabill land of the landis of
Cotfeild ; and siclyke all and haill these aucht aikeris and half ane aiker of land of the
same landis, callit the Philliesyd and Cuninghowes, with the Filliesyd bank and Cantis-
mylne, being grase and extending to ten aikeris of land or thereby, as the samyn war
than possest be the said AVilliam him selff, lyand within the baronie of Restalrig and
shereffdome of Edinburgh,' for the space of eleven years from Whitsunday 1635, at a
rental of 100 merks money, arid sixteen bolls of 'gud and sufficient bear sick as grows
on the saidis landis, all prickmot, for the ferme ' of each five acres of the thirty-four
acres, etc., with 20s. as price of a capon and a load of coals for each acre, etc. ; also
twenty-four bolls bear for the ferme of the eight acres above named. Further, the said
WUliam assigned his right in the lease to Thomas Brown, younger, locksmith in Edin
burgh, who became debtor for the crop and year 1637 ; but both William and Thomas,
though obliged by the lease and in possession of the lands, refuse payment of the rental.
They are therefore charged to pay for the year 1638. Summons dated at Edinburgh,
3rd December 1638. Messenger's execution endorsed, of same date. [3263, Box 86.
2249. 8th December 1638.] Charter by James, [third] Marquis of Hamilton,
confirming and narrating the charter of 18th January 1634, No. 2136 supra, of Carnbrue
to William Baillie. At Hamilton, 8th December 1638. Sir John Hamilton of
Orbiston, justice-clerk, Bartholomew Roberton, writer in Hamilton, and John Roberton,
his son, Patrick Hamilton, merchant in Hamilton, with others, witnesses. [2242, Box 57.
2250. 15th December 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Glasgow, 30th November 1638) by James, Earl of Home, in favour
of Mr. Alexander Belsches of Tofts, advocate, of the six-merk lands in Mersington,
commonly called Plewlands, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Witnesses to charter, Mr.
Henry Home, the granter's uncle, and George Guthrie, servant of grantee. Sasine
given by John Home in Whiteside, bailie, 15th December 1638, and recorded in the
general register 11th January 1639. Witnesses, the said George Guthrie and Peter
Cranstoun, servants of grantee, David Tailleor in Pittilseuche, James Hilsoun there,
and David Frissell in Plewlands. Notary, Bartholomew Sampson, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2719, Box 70.
2251. 2nd January 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Hamilton, 17th August 1636, by James, Marquis of Hamilton,
superior, for infefting Adam of Quhytefurde [Whiteford] of that Ilk, as heir of his
grandfather, the late Adam Whiteford of that Ilk, in the mill of Clyde, as described in

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No. 11 09 supa, in the sheriffdom of Lanark. Sasine given by Mr. John Whiteford, eldest
son of Mr. Walter Whiteford, formerly parson of Moffat, as bailie, on 2nd January, and
recorded at Lanark 22nd January, 1639. Witnesses to sasine, George Buchanan,
parson of Moffat, James Whiteford, natural son of the late John Whiteford of that Ilk,
John Whiteford, senior, in MUtown mill, John Whiteford, junior, his son there, and
David Whiteford in Meirsykheid. AA7itnesses to precept (written by Robert Hamilton,
servitor of William Lowdoun, writer in Hamilton, the granter's servitor), Sir John
Hamilton of Barganie, Sir James Hamilton of Browmehill, knight baronet, and Sir
James Maxwell of Calderwood, knight baronet. Notary, Gedion Weir, of Glasgow
diocese. [2415, Box 62.
2252. 8th January 1639.] Charter by William, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of a
contract of this date, between him on one part, and Sir WiUiam Mwir, elder, of
Rowallan, knight, for himself and his daughters Mary and Jean Mwir, on the other
part, granting to the said Sir AA7illiam and, in case of his death before redemption, to
the said Mary, and failing her, to the said Jean Muir, her heirs and assignees, the ten-
merk land of Lambrochtoun, a part of the granter's barony of Kilmaurs, in the parish
and barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham, and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held
blench of the granter. AA7ith precept of sasine directed to James Conyngham of
Aikit. Written by William AVeymes, servitor of George Huchesoun of Lambhill, and
dated at Kilmaurs, 8th January 1639. Witnesses, Mr. William Cochrane of Cowdoun,
Patrick Fleming, younger of Barochan, James Conyngham of Akit, Edward Fergu-
soune, the earl's servant, and Adam Sympsone, notary. [3092, Box 81.
2253. 15th January 1639.] Letter by King Charles the First accepting Samuel
Vaitch in Edinburgh as attorney for Bartholomew Somervell of Sauchtonhall.
Edinburgh, 15th January 1639. [799, Box 22.
2254. 19th January 1639.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the
First for infefting John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, retoured eldest son and heir of the
late Herbert Maxwell, in the lands of Kirkconnell and others particularly described,
including Little Aird, formerly occupied by the late AVilliam Maxwell in Little Aird,
tenant of the same, and part of the lands and abbacy of New-abbay alias Sweithart, in
the parish of Lochkindilloche and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the lands having been
in the king's hands for the space of one year. Taking security for £61, 10s. Scots,
feu-farm and augmentation of Kirkconnell extending yearly to £41, and £82 for
duplication ; also for £3, 7s. feu-farm, etc., for Litill Aird, and the four acres of church
land called Kirklandcroft, extending yearly to 44s. 8d. and £4, 9s. 4d. duplication.
Dated at Edinburgh, 19th January 1639. [245, Box 8.
2255. 1st February 1639.] Letter of Reversion by Allan of Dunlop, late provost
of the burgh of Irvine, and Barbara Montgomery, his spouse, in favour of Hew,
Viscount Montgomery of Airds, over the lands of Boghall and other lands named, as
in No. 2239 supa, in the parish of Beith, Ayrshire. At Irvine, 1st February 1639.
AVitnesses, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding, and Eobert Broun, town-clerk of Irvine,
writer of deed. Recorded 1st March 1639. [1060, Box 29.
2256. 4th March 1639.] Charter by John Braid, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
with consent of Agnes Thomson, his spouse, alienating to George Duncan son and
heir-apparent of John Duncan, portioner there, and to Helen Symb, his spouse the

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three-thirds of one-sixteenth or pound land of the Bondhalf of Auchtermuchty,
acquired from Margaret Layng and Alexander Giddell, her husband, as in No. 1912
sup-a, with teindsheaves : To be held from the granter of the king and his successors
for two bolls wheat, one boll, two firlots of bear, one boll, one firlot, two pecks oatmeal,
two poultry, and 10s. lOd. money, in name of feu-farm, with duplicand at entry
of heirs. Dated at Auchtermuchty, 4th March 1639. Witnesses, Richard Maxwell,
Henry Syme, and James Smyth, portioners of Auchtermuchty, George Paterson, burgess
of Falkland, James Braid in Kilquhis, and Thomas Bell, officer in Auchtermuchtie. John
Litiljohn and Alexander Mershell, notaries, sign for granters. [1087, Box 29.
2257. 5th March 1639.] Charter by King Charles the First confirming a charter
of feu-farm granted by Patrick, Archbishop of Glasgow, to John Whitefuird in
Maybole of the 50s. lands of Bishopland in the earldom of Carrick [Ayrshire]. See
No. 2188 supa. Edinburgh, 5th March 1639. Not in Begister. [3910, Box 76.
2258. 9th March 1639.] Charter by James, Earl of Home, in fulfilment of a
contract (dated at Edinburgh, 26th and 27th December 1638) between himself and
Aexander Home of Halyburton, as his cautioner, on the one part, and Mr. Robert
Craig, advocate, on the other part, granting and alienating to the said Mr. Robert the
lands of Lambden, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the parish of Greenlaw and shire of
Berwick, occupied by Robert Johnstoun, William Achesone,  Broun, James Home,
 Cairncroce, his wife, as tenants. Written by James Peirson, servitor of Hugh
Tod, W.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 9th March 1639. Alexander Home of Haly
burtoun, Mr. Aexander Belsches of Tofts, advocate, Mr. Henry Home, Hew Tod, and
James Peirson, witnesses. [3099, Box 81.
2259. 9th March 1639.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by James, Earl of
Home, alienating to Mr. Robert Craig the lands of Lambden as narrated. Edinburgh,
9th March 1639. Same witnesses as above. [1194, Box 32.
2260. 13th April 1639,] Instrument narrating that Alexander Makcartnay,
servant of the notary, as procurator for Jean Somervell, only daughter and heir of the
late Samuel Somervell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of John Broun,
merchant, burgess there, her husband, resigned into the hands of Thomas Chairterres,
one of the bailies of said burgh, that tenement fully described of dates 8th April
1615 and 2nd August 1615, Nos. 1724 and 1733 supa, in favour of David Murray,
younger, merchant, and Sara Thomsoun, his spouse, their heirs, etc., who duly re
ceived sasine on 13th April 1639. Witnesses, John Halyburnetoun, William Schaw,
merchants, James Halyburnetoun, writer, John Johnstoun, Robert Notman, Aexander
Wood, William Tod, and David Fairholme, Serjeants of said burgh. Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk. [3021, Box 79.
2261. 24th May 1639.] Charter by Patrick Livingston of Balrowny, granting,
under reservation of his own liferent, to his youngest son, Allan Livingstone, his
heirs, etc., the lands of Muretoun, as described in charter of 26th May 1629, No. 2034
supa: To be held of the superior for the same feu-duty. At Balrowny, 24th May
1639. Witnesses, John Lyndesay, notary, Patrick Lyndesay, son of John Lyndesay,
citizen of Brechin. [1754, Box 45.
2262. 25th June 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to

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James Marched in Quhitchester, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Duns, 15th June 1639,
by Archibald Douglas of Quhitchester, in favour of his wife, Margaret Moreson, in
liferent, and Archibald Douglas, their eldest son, in fee, of the whole lands of
AVhitchester, lying in the county of Berwick ; reserving a liferent to the granter.
AATitnesses to charter, Sir James Monypenny of Pitmillie, knight, AVilliam Borthuick of
Chesters, and John Dewar, younger, notary in Duns. Sasine given 25th June 1639,
to John Hall at the mill of Quhitchester, acting for grantees. Witnesses, Alexander
Young in Quhitchester, Adam Marchell, son of said James, and John Skowgall,
residing at EUemfurd. Notary, John Dewar, elder, formerly of St. Andrews, now of
Edinburgh diocese. [2941, Box 77.
2263. 20th July 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Inverugie, 28th November 1638, by William, Earl Marischall, etc., in favour of
Captain Henry Barclay, brother-german of John Barclay of Johnstoun, and
Margaret Straton, his spouse, of the towns and lands of Over and Nether Tullochs,
in the barony of Garvok and shire of Kincardine; reserving from this charter the
marsh called Quheatwatter, where peats are cut, and also the right of passage, but
giving power to cut peats where the tenants of the lands did so. Sasine given 20th
July, and recorded in the general register 10th August, 1639. Witnesses, AAdlliam
Middeltoun in Dava, Charles, Edward, and John Ravin in Tulloch, and George Austeane
in Ravinschaw. James Barclay, notary public. [250, Box 8.
2264. 20th September 1639.] Charter by Robert, Lord Boyd, with consent of
his curators, for fulfilling a matrimonial contract, dated 10th September 1639, between
him and his curators, on one side, and John, Earl of AAlgtown, with John, Lord
Fleming, his eldest son, and Lady Anna Fleming, the earl's second surviving daughter,
on the other side, granting to the said Lady Anna Fleming, his future spouse, in life
rent, the lands of his barony of Grugar, extending to a £33 land in the bailiary of
Cunningham ; the barony of Kilbride, in the parish of Kilbride ; also the lands caUed
the ' Deine maynes ' of Kilmarnok, and Holmes of Kilmarnok, in the parish and barony
of Kilmarnok, all in the sheriffdom of Ayr ; reserving in each case the liferent rights of
Dame Christian Hamilton, Lady Boyd : To be held blench of the granter for one penny
Scots. Charter written by AAdlliam Henryson, servitor of Robert Pringill, W.S., and
dated at Edinburgh, 20th September 1639. AA7itnesses, Eobert Kilgour, the granter's
servitor, James Hay, and Archibald Tuedy, servitors of Lord Hay of Yester. Signed
by the granter and his curators, the Earls of Cassillis and Haddington, and Lords
Lindesay and Yester. [2697, Box 69.
2265. 1st November 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept
dated 21st September 1639, for infefting James Grant of Freuchie, as eldest son and
heir of his father, Sir John Grant of Freuchie, in the lands of Nether Kinminitie, with
tower, etc., the lands of Killeismoundis, Over and Nether Haughs, and others, all as
described in No. 1343 supa, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinloss, and shire
of Banff. Sasine given 1st, and recorded at Banff 10th, November 1639. AVitnesses,
James Hay in Dalmanye, AA7illiam M'Govin, his servitor, Gilbert Barclay in Muldaries'
Andrew Leslie and James Mylne in Kinminaties, and Andrew Thomson in Auchindaren!
James Wynchester, notary public. [1031, Box 28.
2266. 2nd November 1639.] Charter by Ludovic, Earl of Crawford, granting to
Eobert Fletcher of Ballinscho, the lands of Craignathrow, with teindsheaves etc. in

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the barony of Restenneth, shire of Forfar : To be held from the granter, of his superiors,
for the former rents, etc, due and wont. Precept of Sasine directed to James Piggot,
burgess of Forfar, as bailie. At Edinburgh, 2nd November 1639. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas
Nicolson, younger, advocate, Robert Lindsay, son of Mr. Patrick Lindsay of Wormiston,
Mr. Alexander Lindsay, son of Thomas Lindsay, merchant in Edinburgh, and Robert
Pringle, younger (writer of deed), son of Robert Pringle, elder, of Templehalls, W.S.
[2291, Box 58.
2267. 6th November 1639.] Charter by Hew Montgomerie, Viscount of Airds,
alienating in favour of Allan Dunlop, merchant, burgess of Irvine, Barbara
Montgomerie, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., the lands of Boghall and others
referred to in No. 2255 supa. Dated at Dunskey, 6th November 1639. Witnesses,
Mr. James Blair, minister at Port Montgomerie, George Eglingtoun, Robert Lambdie,
the Viscount's servitors, and James Ros of Balneill. [2347, Box 60.
2268. Hth November 1639.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Wallace
of Brighous, procurator for Matthew Campbell of Auchrugland and Isobel Greg, his
spouse, and Mr. Andrew Dalrimpill, resigned in the hands of Sir Hugh Wallace of
Cragy, knight-baronet, superior, the 40s. land of old extent of Auchrugland, manor-
place, etc., with liberty of pasturage in the moor of Galstoun, occupied by the said
Matthew Campbell, WiUiam Smith, and James Ritchmount, in the parish of Galstoun,
bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and sheriffdom of Ayr, for new infeftment to be given to
John Neilson of Maxwood, in terms of a disposition dated 26th April and 6th Novem
ber 1639. Resignation made 11th November 1639 in the church of Rickarton.
Witnesses, Mr. John Hamilton, minister of Rickarton, William Wallace of Failford,
Hew Wallace, apparent of Cragy, eldest son and apparent heir of Sir Hew, and John
Wallace, servitor to Sir Hew. Notary, William Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese. [2396,
Box 61.
2269. 14th November 1639.] Discharge by Allan Dunlop, late Provost of the burgh
of Irvine, and Barbara Montgomerie, his spouse, in favour of Hew [Montgomerie],
Viscount of Airds, of the sum of 3000 merks Scots, with interest, secured over the
lands of Boghall and others, and the lands of Mershelland, as in No. 2239 supra,
freeing the lands to that extent, and containing clause of reversion of the same
lands affected by another mortgage of 7000 merks. Dated at Irvine, 14th November
1639. Recorded 15th November 1639 in the Register of Deeds at Irvine for Ayrshire.
[2617, Box 67.
2270. 18th November 1639.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Fraser of Lovat, with
consent of his eldest lawful son and heir-apparent, Simon, Master of Lovat, and of his
brother, James Fraser of Braye, granting (in terms of a contract) to Alexander
Fraser, lawful son of the late Hugh Fraser of Foyar, and to Isabella Mackeinzie,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Dounechia, extending to half a davoch of land, in
the barony of Stratherrick, lordship of Lovat, and shire of Inverness. To be held in
feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of ten merks Scots and other dues. At Inverness, 18th
November 1639. Witnesses, inter alios, Thomas Schives of Muirtown, and Thomas, his
son. The writ is very faint. [1706, Box 44.
2271. 3rd December 1639.] Discharge and Renunciation by Mr. William Lindsay,
minister of Dreghorn, with consent of Margaret Cunningham, his spouse, in favour of
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John Schaw of Grenok, son and heir of the late James Schaw of Grenok, of an annual-
rent of 300 merks, secured over the twenty-merk land of Finnart, granted on 11th
January 1594, No. 1272 supra, to the late Isobel Schaw, the present granter's mother,
by her father, the late John Schaw of Grenok, and the late James, his son ; with pro
curatory for resignation. At Dreghorn, 3rd December 1639. Thomas Nevin, elder of
Monkredding, a witness. [1984, Box 51.
2272. Hth January 1640.] Charter by David, Lord of Cardross, son and heir of
the late Henry, Lord of Cardross, with consent of his mother, Dame Margaret Bellenden,
Lady of Cardross, acting as his tutrix, in terms of an obligation entered into on 27th
January 1637, between them (the said Dame Margaret being then factrix for the late
James, Earl of Buchan, then the granter's tutor) and Archibald, Lord Napier, of
Merchiston, selling and alienating to Lord Napier, his heirs, etc., the whole teind
sheaves of the lands of Watstoun, Sachanes, Ratonraw, Earne, Broiche, Dulat, Nether
and Over Lanerkis, Daldurrane, Balindune, Auchinsall, Soyak, Earnecalsie, Sheriffriestoun,
Lenistoun, third part of Calzemuck, Dumvarrick, and Casmoire, Tare of Ruskie, Balbeg,
and Boirland, in the parishes of Kilmadock, Port of Inchmahome, and Kincardine, in
the presbytery of Dunblane and shire of Perth : To be held blench of the crown.
Precept of sasine addressed to Thomas Graham, lawful son of the late Thomas Graham
of Duchray. At Edinburgh, 11th January 1640. Witnesses, Robert Hay and Thomas
Robertson, the granter's servitors, and Thomas Forman, writer in Edinburgh, William
Henryson, servitor of Eobert Pringill, W.S., writer of deed. [2467, Box 63.
2273. 3rd February 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
9th March 1639, by James, Earl of Home, in favour of Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate,
his heirs and assignees, of the town and lands of Lambden, with the mill, etc., in the
parish of Greenlaw and shire of Berwick. Sasine given 3rd, and recorded in the general
register 6th, February 1640. Witnesses, Eobert Cossar in Lambdenburn, Andrew
Eidpeth in Lambden, William Taitt, miller there, and John and Adam Acheson there,
Mr. Eobert Hepburn, notary. [972, Box 27.
2274. 3rd February 1640.] Duplicate of the above Sasine to Mr. Robert Craig.
Recorded same date. [1019, Box 28.
2275. 4th March 1640.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Balvaird,
eldest lawful son of the late James Balvaird of Glentarthe [Glentarkie], appeared as
procurator for James Philp, eldest lawful son of Henry Philp of Ormistoun,— in
terms of a disposition by the said James Philp to his brother-german, Patrick Philp,
merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, of six roods and a half of land in two tenements,
the first bounded by the lands of the heirs of the late James Valleng on east, of the late
Alexander Carswell, now of John Suentoun, on west, ' viam inter vallem et stagnum' on
north, and highway on south ; the second by the highway on the north, by the lands of
John Philp on east, and Robert Wilson on west, and the way ' inter siluam et hortos '
on south, as described, lying in Newburgh, in the regality of Lindores and shire of Fife,
—and duly resigned these lands in favour of Patrick, who was then infeft by James
Wentoun, bailie of Newburgh, reserving James Philp's liferent in the subjects. Mr.
David Orme, minister of the burgh, is attorney for Patrick Philp. Sasine dated 4th
March 1640. No docquet of registration. Witnesses, John Philp, David Orme,
Patrick Wentoun, Patrick Peacock, and Aexander Wentoun, all burgesses of New
burgh. Mr. David Fairfull, notary public. [564, Box 16.

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2276. 25th March 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on a Precept by Mr.
William Cuningham of Brounhill, dated at Edinburgh, 25th December 1637, in favour
of Archibald, Lord Naper, of Merchiston, of an annualrent of 240 merks from the
lands of Ballindalloch, in the parish of Balfron and shire of Stirling. Sasine given
25th March, and recorded in the general register 3rd April, 1640. Witnesses, Duncan
Fairlie in Keirhill, Andrew Myller, miller in Gartnes, Bartholomew Myller, miller at
Blairfad, and others. John Buchanan, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1929,
Box 49.
2277. 30th March 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter, No. 2272 supa, of 11th January 1640, in favour of Archibald, Lord Naper.
Sasine given 30th March 1640, and recorded in the general register 3rd April same
year. AA7itnesses, Andrew M'Clauchlane, son of Walter M'Clauchlane in Milltown of
Aberfuyle, John Stewart in Erne, William Fergusone in Broich, and John Ferguson in
Dulet. Notary, Mr. William Moir, of Dunblane diocese. [2468, Box 63.
2278. 5th April 1640.] Extract Retour of Agnes Logan, as sister and one of the
three heirs-portioners of her brother, AVilliam Logan, who died in — — 1633, seised in
three husband-lands as described in No. 1474 supra, held of the king for a yearly feu-
duty of 59s. Id. Dunse, 5th April 1640. [1561, Box 40.
2279. 18th April 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated 16th
April 1640, by Archibald Douglas of Lumsdene in favour of his wife, Margaret
Moresoun, in liferent, of the lands of Easter Lumsdene and others named and described
in charter of 30th August 1555, No. 634 supa, in the county of Berwick. Sasine
given to William Home, brother-german of John Home of Crumstane, acting for the
grantee, on 18th, and recorded 29th, April 1640. Witnesses, John Douglas, brother-
german of said Archibald, George Richardson, son of Gilbert Richardson in Coldingham,
George Kae, son of John Kae, . . . George Watson, brother-german of . . . Watson,
messenger in Coldingham, and others in Coldingham and Eyemouth. John Dewar,
elder, notary public, of St. Andrews diocese. [1719, Box 44.
2280. 18th May 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on a Crown precept, dated
2nd March 1 640, for infefting John Brown, now of Fordell, as son and heir of his father,
the deceased John Brown of Fordell, in the lands of Craignathrow, with teindsheaves,
etc., in the barony of Restenneth and shire of Forfar, held of the king in feu-farm for
26s. 8d. yearly, and which have been in the king's hands for seven years and one term.
Sasine given by Mr. Archibald Pierson of Chapeltoun, sheriff-depute of Forfar, to
James Peirson, common clerk of Forfar, acting for grantee, on 18th, and recorded at
Dundee 25th, May 1640. Witnesses, David Cairncros, fiar of Bolmischanner, Mr.
Thomas Peirson, minister of Forfar, and others. Notary, William Gray, of Brechin
diocese. [1145, Box 30.
2281. 10th June 1640.] Precept of Clare Constat by WiUiam Dick of Braid,
provost, George Suittie, Stephen Boyd, James Rucheid, and John Binny, bailies of Edin
burgh, superiors of the town of Leith, directing the said Stephen Boyd to infeft Cristina
Makcall, spouse of John Dennistoun, merchant, burgess, Jonet Makcall, spouse of
John Rynd, merchant, burgess, and Katharine Makcall, spouse of Mr. Ninian Lowis,
first, second, and third daughters respectively of the late David MakcaU, merchant,

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burgess of Edinburgh, as heirs of their father, in a tenement in the town of Leith, on
the south side of the water of the same, in the barony of Restalrig, bounded by the
tenement and yard or garden of the late John Lawson on south, the lands of St. Anthony
and of Sir Thomas Mugy, chaplain of the college of St. Salvator, St. Andrews, on west,
and otherwise as described ; further, directing that after the said Cristina, Jonet, and
Katharine are infeft, their resignation of the said tenement is to be received in favour
of Cristina Makcall and ber son, David Dennistoun, in terms of a contract of division
between the said Cristina, her husband, and their three children, David, Alexander, and
Jonet Dennistoun, Janet Makcall and her spouse, and David Rynd, their eldest son,
and Katharine and her husband — dated at Edinburgh and Craighall, 4th and 10th
February 1640 : the said Cristina to be then infeft in liferent, and her son in fee, of
said tenement. Eeddendo, forty pence Scots yearly of feu-farm, with one ' dietam ' or
day's work in autumn, and suits at the granters' courts at Leith, with services due and
wont ; provided always that the said Cristina and David Dennistoun shall not make
meal [malt], nor sell beer, wine, or any kind of drink in small quantities, nor shall they
exercise the trade of ostler or brewer in the said tenement, without permission of the
granters. Dated and signed by the provost and bailies at Edinburgh, 10th June 1640.
[784, Box 22.
2282. 13th July 1640.] Charter by James, Earl of Home, etc., in terms of his
marriage contract, between him and William [Douglas], Earl of Morton, and his
daughter, Jean Douglas, now Countess of Home, granting to the said Jean, his spouse,
in liferent, the lands and baronies of Dunglas, Auldcambus, and Fastcastle in Berwick
shire, and Thornton in  . At Hirsell, 13th July 1640. Mr. Henry Home, the
granter's uncle, and others, witnesses. [1728, Box 45.
2283. 10th September 1640.] Contract between Patrick Livingstone, younger,
fiar of Balrowny, for himself, and Annas Symmer, his wife, and she for her rights, on
one part, and David Livingstone, brother-german to the said Patrick, on the other
part, with special consent of Patrick Livingstone, elder, of Balrowny, their father. The
elder Patrick has infeft the younger Patrick and his wife in the lands of Balrowny, etc.
[as in No. 1514 sup-a], and he has lately acquired certain lands of the barony of Benholme,
with the tower, manor-place, etc., in the sheriffdom of Kincardine, price 62,000 merks,
which he proposes to pay in part by £40,000 due him under two obligations, which in
1638 he had assigned to his son, the said David Livingstone. The rental of Benholme
is thirty chalders yearly, while Balrowny, etc., onlys pay  , and the elder Patrick
desires that the younger Patrick and his wife should resign Balrownie, Belliehill, and
six bolls yearly from Brathinch, in favour of David Livingstone, and accept and take to
themselves the lands of Benholme, reserving the elder Patrick's liferent. The elder
Patrick also desires that David should renounce in favour of his brother the two
obligations containing the £40,000 ; in terms of which the said younger Patrick and
his wife have alienated and disponed to the said David the lands of Balrownie, etc.,
while the elder Patrick has disponed the lands of Benholme to the younger Patrick.
He also, with the said David, assigns to the younger Patrick (1) an obligation for £20,000
by the late Patrick AVood, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John, Lord Sinclair,
George Bruce of Carnock, and Mr. Robert Bruce, advocate, as his cautioners, dated
14th and 15th June 1638 ; and (2) an obligation for 16,000 merks by John Eynd and
John Dennistoun, merchants, burgesses of Edinburgh, dated 18th September 1639. AVith
other conditions. Dated at Balrowny, 10th September  . Endorsed 1640, Witnesses,

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Sir Alexander Carnegy of Balnamone, knight, David Ramsay, fiar of Balmane, Andrew
Lindesay at the 'auld mylne of Fern . . .,' and John Lyndesay, notary in Brechin.
[3276, Box 87.
2284. 10th September 1640.] Charter by Patrick Livingstone, elder of Balrowny,
Patrick Livingstone younger, and Anna Symmer, his wife, granting to the above-named
David Livingstone the lands of Balrowny and others as in No. 1514 supa, 4th June
1607 : To hold of the granter's superiors for £24 yearly, as in No. 1517 supra. 10th
September 1640. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [3277, Box 87.
2285. 28th January 1641.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmilton, knight,
and Sir Alexander Tours, apparent of Innerleith, his eldest son and apparent heir, with
consent of their respective spouses, Dame Jean Ker and Dame Jean AVemyss ; also with
consent of Robert [Ker], Earl of Roxburgh, John, Earl of AVemyss, Sir Patrick Hepburn
of Wauchton, knight, and Mr. William Bennet, rector of Ancrum, alienating to Thomas
Mudie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, those seven acres of the arable lands of Coittis
called Langlands, formerly occupied by the late John Purdie, baker and burgess of
Edinburgh, now by  , lying between the lands of the late Clement Kincaid, portioner
of Coittis, on the south and north, the ' Corsburne ' on west, and the common way on
east, as principal ; also those nine acres of the lands of Coittis, of which five are called
the 'Buchtsteidis,' and formerly occupied by the late John Kincaid of Warriston, and
Mr. Robert Glen, lying between the lands of the late James Kincaid, portioner of Coittis,
afterwards belonging to Alexander Scott, burgess of said burgh, on the east, the lands
of the said Clement on west, the common way on south, and the ' Brais ' leading to
the water of Leith on the north, and the remaining four acres called ' Gallowdykis,'
formerly occupied by the late John Burne and John Purdie, lying and bounded
precisely as the above five acres, in the regality and barony of Bruchtoun and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, in special warrandice of the first seven acres : To be held from the
granters, of Mr. John Byires of Coittis, and his heirs, superiors of the lands, rendering
two pennies yearly in name of blench. Dated at the Canongate, Edinburgh, 28th
January, 3rd and 6th February, 1641. AA7itnesses, David, Lord Elcho, John Mudie, W.S.,
Edinburgh, John Hamilton, his servitor (writer of deed), and Laurence Abernethie,
servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, AA7.S. Endorsed is a ratification by Sir John Byires of
Coittis, knight, in favour of Thomas Mudie. At the Coittis [Coates], 13th August 1642,
Walter Thaine, son to John Thaine of Auchmoir, and John Shand, servitor to Mr. John
Rollok, advocate. Cf. also Nos. 1983 supa and 2407 infra. [1678, Box 43.
2286. Hth February 1641. J Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above charter.
Sasine given by Robert Lockhart, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, 11th
February, and recorded 23rd March, 1641, in the particular register. Witnesses,
Francis Galloway, servitor of Thomas Mudie, John Wood in Dairy, and James Selkrig,
his servitor, Michael Hunter, son of the late Michael Hunter, merchant, burgess in
Edinburgh. John Mudie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1525, Box 39.
2287. 24th February 1641.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Jasper Home, servant of George Preston, as bailie) in a charter, dated
9th July 1640, by David Prestoun of CraigmiUar, for infefting his eldest son, George
Prestoun, and Jean Gibson, his spouse, and their heirs, in that piece of land or rock
let to David Prestoun by Thomas (now Sir Thomas) Thomsone of Dudingston, knight,

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as in charter No. 2076 supra, and the six saltpans, with houses, built by David
Prestoun, lying within the bounds of Easter Dudingston, near the sea. Witnesses
to precept, James Gibson, advocate, AValter Cant, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
and James Nisbet, servitor of granter. Sasine given on the ground by presenting
the 'schellis' of the said saltpans, 24th February, and recorded 2nd April, 1641.
Witnesses to sasine, David Dryburgh and Patrick Gray, servitors of David Preston.
Mr. Robert Gilmour, of Edinburgh diocese, notary. [406, Box 12.
2288.  1641.] Notarial Instrument [mutilated and almost illegible] narrat
ing that William Fullertoun of Corsbie, by his procurator, resigned into the hands of
Sir William Cunynghame of Caprintoun, superior, the twelve acres of kirk lands or
vicarage glebe of Dundonald, lying between the lands called Persounsyd on south and
east, the burn of . . . [cut away] on north and west, in the parish of Dundonald, bailiary
of Kyle Stewart, and sheriffdom of Ayr, in favour of Adam (?) FULLERTOUN, apparently
a son of the said AVilliam. Date illegible. 1641. [2304, Box 58.
2289. 14th March 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept,
dated 25th [December] 1640, for infefting Agnes Logan, as heir retoured to her
brother, the late AVilliam Logan, in certain husband-lands, as described in No. 1474
supa, in the territory of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Sasine given 14th March, by
George Auchinleck, senior, of Cumledge, as bailie, to Patrick AA7ardlaw in Murebum,
attorney for the said Agnes, and recorded in the general register 8th April 1641.
AVitnesses, Alexander Home of Hundwood, John Purves, officer in Dunce, Richard
Gairnis, 'milite,' and James Craig, servitor of George Auchinleck. Mr. Robert
Hepburn, notary public. [1438, Box 37.
2290. 14th March 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
25th December 1640, by King Charles the First, for infefting Alison Logan, as one
of three heirs-portioners of her brother, William Logan, in one-third of the lands
referred to in preceding writ. Sasine given 14th March 1641, and recorded in the
general register 8th April same year. Same bailie, attorney, witnesses, and notary as
in writ. [1562, Box 40.
2291. 14th March 1641.] Similar Sasine in favour of Barbara Logan, the third
sister and heir-portion er of William Logan, in her third of same lands. Dated and
registered as above. [1563, Box 40.
2292. 1st July 1641.] Extract Retour of Lady Margaret Home, Countess of
Moray, spouse of James, Earl of Moray, as one of the two lawful and nearest heirs of
her brother, the deceased James, Earl of Home, etc., in the lands of Nenthorne, with
the mill, etc., valued at £17, 6s. 8d., in the bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of
Berwick. Edinburgh, 1st July 1641. [516, Box 15.
2293.  August 1641.] Indenture between James [Murray, second] Earl of
Annandale, governor of the county of Donegal, on one part, and Mungo Murray of
Westminster, Middlesex, one of his Majesty's cup-bearers-in-ordinary, on the other part,
by which the Earl grants to the said Mungo and his heirs a portion of land called
Bonneglen, or Dromachquhen, with fishings, as described, in the county of Donegal,

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Ireland, reserving certain rights to the Bishop of Raphoe [John Lesly]. Dated 
August 1641. [664, Box 20.
2294. 25th August 1641.] Extract General Retour of Thomas Craig, as nearest
and lawful heir of his father, Mr. Robert Craig, deceased [cf. No. 2273 supa],
Edinburgh, 25th August 1641. [973, Box 27.
2295. 1st November 1641.] Charter by King Charles the First confirming to
Mr. William Hay, one of the clerks of council, and lawful son of the late Sir John
Hay of Landis, knight, clerk register, the lands of Landis, Colingath, and others,
formerly named in Nos. 523, 1643, and 2014 supra, fishings and houses, etc., as specified ;
with the right of superiority over these and over Lochloy [or Clochloy] and Kinharvie.
Reddendo, one penny blench. Holyrood, 1st November 1641. [1171, Box 31.
2296. 4th November 1641.] Precept of Clare Constat by William, Earl of Morton,
in favour of Patrick Urquhart, as elder brother and heir of his brother, James
Urquhart, junior, second son of the late James Urquhart in Dalkeith and his spouse,
the late Mariota Darling, in those husband-lands in the burgh of Dalkeith, bounded as
described in charter of 25th September 1627, No. 2001 supa. At Canongate, 4th
November 1641. [1686, Box 43.
2297. 13th November 1641.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Archibald Stewart
of Castlemilk, knight, as superior, with consent of his eldest son, Archibald Stewart,
fiar of Castlemilk, directed to Thomas M'Cwne in Gowroke, for infefting David
Crawfurd, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late David Crawfurd of
Cartisburn, in the 20s. lands of Auchinnarne, and the 6s. 8d. lands of Auchinfynne,
lying in the parish of Inverkip; in the lands described of date 24th June 1580 [No,
1004 supa], and also in the 8s. 10|d. lands of Kelloche, with the 13s. 4d. lands
of Auchinmathe, in special warrandice of the lands of Kelloch; also for infefting
the said David, as lawful son and heir of his father, the late Mr. Patrick Crawfurd, in
his real right to the lands. Dated at Rutherglen, 13th November 1641. Witnesses,
Edward Baxter, notary in Rutherglen, and David Spens (writer of deed), also notary
there. [3050, Box 80.
2298. 15th November 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Sir Archibald Stewart of Castelmilk, knight, in favour of David Crawford, as
grandson and heir of the late David Crawford of Cartsburn, for infefting him in the
lands of Auchinnarne and others, described in preceding writ. Precept directed to
Thomas M'Cwne in Gourocke, and dated Edinburgh, 5th March 1632 [cf. No. 2102
supra]. Witnesses, John Dunlop, advocate, and James Keith, his servitor. See also
writ cited. Sasine given 15th November 1641, and recorded at Paisley, 16th December
same year. Witnesses, James and Archibald Sympsone, and James Lyndsay, residents
in Gowrocke, and John Auldcorne, servitor of Archibald Stewart, fiar of Castelmilk.
Edward Baxter, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2171, Box 55.
2299. 17th November 1641.] Extract Act of Parliament ratifying in favour of
Charles, Earl of Dunfermline, a decree of the Commissioners of Kirks, dated
24th January 1618, adjudging the right of presentation of the united churches of

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Dyke and Moy to belong to Alexander, Earl of Dunfermline, now deceased. Edin
burgh, 17th November 1641. [233, Box 8.
2300. 27th November 1641.} Retour of Service of Thomas Fairholme, mer
chant in Edinburgh, as heir of his father, James Fairholme, meal-dealer, burgess of
Edinburgh, in that half -tenement of land, as in Nos. 1728 and 1753 supa, belonging to
the said James and to the late George Bayne and Elizabeth Fynnesoun, his spouse,
valued at 3s. 4d. Scots yearly. Retour dated 27th November 1641 — with crown
precept attached dated 2nd November 1641. [856, Box 24.
2301. 12th January 1642.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
sasine (directed to AVilliam Lausone, servant of Janet Lauson underwritten, as bailie),
contained in a charter dated at Edem [sic, I. Ednam], 20th December 1641, by
Mr. Robert Ker of Bromelandis, in favour of his future wife, Jonet Falsyde, daughter
of Dame Jonet Lawson, Lady of Ednem [Ednam], for infefting her in liferent in the
lands of Wester Bromelands, with the meadow adjacent, bounded between the common
highway or ' loning ' called the ' Pypwall ' on the east, the common highway called the
' Bromelone ' on west, the marsh called ' Inchemyre ' on south, and
on north, in the parish of Kelso and shire of Roxburgh : To be held from
the granter, of Robert, Earl of Roxburghe. Witnesses to precept, Andrew Ker of
' Masindew,' bailie of Kelso, Mr. John Home of Suainescheill, James MitcheU, servitor
of Janet Lausone, Alexander Don, clerk of Kelso, and Patrick Don, his servant.
Sasine given to George Fortoun, servant of Janet Lauson, as attorney, 12th January,
and recorded at Selkirk 20th February, 1642. Witnesses, AVilliam Broune in Ednem,
Charles Robsone there, Thomas Dodis, miller there, and William Thomesone in Brome
landis. Aexander Don, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [344, Box 10.
2302. 13th January 1642.] Instrument of Sasine of the half-tenement referred
to in No. 2301 supa, in favour of Thomas Fairholme and Rebecca Penman, his
future spouse, daughter of the late John Penman, merchant in Edinburgh, and Rebecca
Hamilton, his wife, proceeding on a resignation by the said Thomas Fairholme ; reserv
ing a liferent to Helen Fairholm, his mother. Sasine given 13th January 1642, Wit
nesses, George Paterson, David Mitchell, merchants, Mungo Johnstoun, William
Sommervell, and others, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk,
notary. [857, Box 24.
2303. 8th February 1642.] Charter by King Charles the First, granting in
favour of James [Hamilton], Earl of Abercorn, the whole lands, barony, and burgh
of Paisley, with teinds, etc., with clauses of novodamus, and new erection into one
barony of Paisley ; containing lands in various counties, as particularly described. At
Windsor, 8th February 1642. [2325, Box 59.
2304. Hth February 1642.] Charter by James, Lord Boyd, in terms of a contract
between him and Dame Anna Fleming, Lady Boyd, junior [cf. No. 2264], relict of the late
Robert, Lord Boyd, granting and alienating to her the half of the barony of Medros,
comprehending the lands of Medros, Myvottis, Blairlines, Garnegavockis, with half of the
pasture on the common of Redding used and wont, and half of the mill of Colzealar,
and of the mill lands thereof, in the parish of Monkland and sheriffdom of Cliddisdaill :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny Scots. Charter written by Thomas
Edzer, servitor of Henry Osburne, W.S., and dated at Edinburgh, 11th February 1642.

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Witnesses, Sir David Cunningham of Robertland, knight, Sir William Cochrane of Cow-
doun, knight, and Alexander Cunynghame, brother-german of Sir David. [2698, Box 69.
2305. 8th March 1642.] Charter by Patrick Urquhart, burgess of the burgh of
Canongate [No. 2296 supa], granting and alienating in terms of a disposition to
Mr. James Urquhart, minister of God's Word at the church of Gallowshiels, the
husband-lands in the burgh of Dalkeith, described in charter of 25th September 1627,
No. 2001 sup-a, reserving to the granter and his wife, Mariot Geichan, their respective
liferents of the subjects. Dated at Canongate, 8th March 1642. AVitnesses, Thomas
Paterson, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, Mr. James Logan, clerk of the burgh of Canon
gate, and Thomas Johnstoun, servitor of the granter. [2845, Box 74.
2306. 15th April 1642.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 10th February 1642) for infefting Jean Lindsay, lawful daughter
of the late Sir John Lindsay, knight of the Order of the Bath, as one of two
heirs-portioners by reason of conquest of her grandfather's brother's son, the late
Colonel Henry Lindsay, in the just and equal half of the lands of Craignathrow, in the
barony of Restennet and shire of Forfar, formerly held of the priors of Restennet, now
of the crown, for a reddendo of 20s. yearly feu-duty, the said lands having been in the
king's hands for three years or thereabout. Sasine given by Mr. Archibald Peirson
of Chapeltoun, sheriff-depute, 15th April 1642, Alexander Strang, one of the bailies of
Forfar, acting for grantee. Registered in the particular register, 16th April same year.
Witnesses, David Ogilvy of Gleswall, James Ogilvy of Schannalie, William Heich,
burgess of Forfar, Patrick Lindsay, servant of Robert Fletcher of Ballinscho, and others.
William Gray, notary. [2214, Box 56.
2307. 9th May 1642.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
charter in favour of Lord Abercorn [No. 2304 supa], Sasine given by Sir William Eos
of Murieston, knight, in the orchard of the manse or monastery of Paisley, 9th May, and
recorded in the general register 24th June, 1642. Witnesses, Eobert Pollock of that
Ilk, elder, Eobert Sempill of Beltries, John Wallace of Ferguslie, Eobert Hamilton of
Barnis, Eobert Wallace and John Vaus, bailies of Paisley, Archibald Stewart, James
Alexander, James Maxwell, and Eobert Fork, burgesses, and Eobert Alexander, clerk
of the burgh. Notary, Peter Algeo. [2326, Box 59.
2308. 29th June 1642.] Charter by Patrick Campbell of Edinample granting to
Colin Campbell of Mochastell the lands of Easter Torrie [No. 2232 supa] : To be held
of the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th June 1642. Witnesses, Duncan Campbell
of Lagwinchache, and Alexander, his brother, Colin Campbell of Knokhill, and others.
[821, Box 23.
2309. 2nd July 1642.] Sasine following on the preceding charter in favour of
Colin Campbell. Dated 2nd, and recorded at Stirling 29th, July 1642. Witnesses,
John Smyth in Callendar, and others. Henry Blaikwod, of Dunblane diocese, notary.
[822, Box 23.
2310. 18th July 1642.] Instrument narrating the formal resignation in the hands
of the crown by Patrick Campbell of Edinample, of the lands of Torrie Easter [No. 2308
supa], in favour of Colin Campbell of Mochastell. Edinburgh, 18th July 1642. Hugh
Ros, notary public. [823, Box 23.
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2311. 18th July 1642.] Crown Charter of the said lands, following on the pre
ceding resignation, in favour of the said Colin Campbell. Edinburgh, 18th July 1642.
Reddendo, £8, 14s. Scots of feu-farm. [824, Box 23.
2312. 21st July 1642.] Extract from the books of the presbytery of Dalkeith,
in a question between Sir William Murrey of Neatoun, who was present for his father,
and Jeane Douglas, 'Ladie Wolmet,' as tutrix acting for her son, James Edmiston,
in which the presbytery decern, first, to give one and a half foot to ' Ladie Wolmet '
before her seat to ' set upe ane furme ' to her servants to sit upon : secondly, decerns
that all the rest of the aisle of Neatoun, from the back side of Wolmet seat, shall belong
to Sir William Murrey of Neatoun, his heirs and successors ; providing that, lest this
separation of the aisle should move Lady Wolmet, her son, or successors, to build their
seat higher than before, the presbytery approve their Act of  1628 to the late Sir
AVilliam Murrey of Neatoun, that he should not be prejudiced ' of his sight of the minister
and bodie of the kirk ' more than any other heritor ; and to secure Sir William a convenient
passage from his seat to and from the body of the kirk, the presbytery ratify another
Act, of date 20th May 1635, directing that Patrick Edmiston, on the occasions of the
Lord's Supper or baptisms, shall open the doors of his ' seat ' to Sir William Murrey,
'his ladie, children, and honorable freinds.' At Neaton [Newton], 21st July 1642.
Extracted by Mr. Gedion Penman, clerk of presbytery. [379, Box 11.
2313. 16th August 1642.] Instrument narrating the resignation before the lords
of exchequer by Jonas Hamilton of Coltcoit, in terms of a disposition, dated 27th
December 1635, by him, with consent of his eldest son, the late John Hamilton, in
favour of Mark Hamilton of Nether-Urd, one of the ordinary macers of session, of
the 30s. 4d. land of Monthouse, and also the 10s. land of Huntlaw, in the sheriffdoms
of Peebles and Roxburgh. Done in the exchequer house, 16th August 1642, Mr. John
Henderson, macer, acting for Mark Hamilton, before Mr. James Durhame of Pitkerro,
'Dictator of the rollis,' George Deanes, advocate, Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of
signatures, Adam Keltie, a clerk of exchequer, and James Kennoway, clerk of Culross,
witnesses. Gavin Burnet, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1330, Box 35.
2314. 6th September 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Archibald, Lord
Napier, in terms of a bond by Mr. William Cunningham of Ballindalloch, dated at
Edinburgh, 10th August 1642, of an annualrent of 568 merks Scots, to be uplifted
from the lands of Ballindalloch, in the parish of Balfron and shire of Stirling. Wit
nesses to bond, Eobert Pringill, W.S., James Allane, his servitor (writer of deed), and
Thomas Foirman, writer, Edinburgh. Sasine given by AATilliam Neper of Arnmoir,
as bailie, 6th September, and recorded in the general register 22nd October, 1642,
Alexander Neper acting for grantee. Witnesses, Eichard Cunningham, son of the
late Mr. William Cunninghame, John Myller, his servitor, Thomas Jonstoun, servitor
of Mr. William, and James Myller in Gartnes. Notary, John Buchanan, of Glasgow
diocese. [2469, Box 63.
2315. 9th September 1642.] Letters of King Charles the First, directed to the com
missioners of the Scottish Treasury, narrating a former grant (for good service) to Mr.
Alexander Wedderburn, town-clerk of Dundee, of a tack of the customs of Dundee
for five years, and from five years to five years, and a yearly pension therefrom of £100
sterling, to be retained from the impost on wines, during his life ; but as the above
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to the said Alexander Wedderburn a pension of £100 yearly for life from the readiest
of the crown rents and casualties, etc. Given under the privy seal at Nottingham,
9th September 1642. Part of seal attached. [3223, Box 84.
2316. 16th September 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Mitchell,
as only lawful son and heir served to his father, the late Walter Mitchell, burgess of
Dysart, in a tenement on the north side of the King's Street of Dysart, bounded by the
lands of the late James Lumsdeane, now of David Darkie's heirs, on east, the lands of
said James, now of Cuthbert Sibbald, on west, and the street on south and north ;
reserving liferent to Emilie Brown, relict of the said Walter. John Mitchell, on being
infeft, made resignation in favour of himself and Isobell Wilson, his spouse, their
heirs, etc. Sasine given 16th September 1642, by Alexander Thomson, one of the
bailies of Dysart. Witnesses, AVilliam Symson of Feddinche, John Gay, William
Moresoun, James Fleming, burgesses of Dysart, John Ayson and James Hay, officers.
George Lundie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1908, Box 49.
2317. 7th October 1642.] Extract Act of the Bailie Court of the lordship of
Culross, held on 25th October 1642, by Mr. Eobert Colvill of Nether Kinnedder, bailie-
depute, recording the production and registration of a mutual obligation between Sir
Eobert Colvill of Cleish, knight, and Thomas Wilson of AValkmill, the former
granting to the latter the teinds of the lands of Walkmill, and the liberty of leading his
own teinds, for a yearly payment of three bolls of ' running met bear,' the first payment
to be between Yule and Candlemas next. Dated and signed by both parties at Crumbie,
7th October 1642. Witnesses, Mr. William Colvill, brother-german of Sir Robert,
Andrew Brand in Craigflour, and Robert Forrett, land clerk of Culross and notary
public [888, Box 25.
2318. 27th October 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Colin Campbell of
Mochastell, narrating the charter, No. 2311, dated 18th July 1642. Sasine given 27th
October, and recorded at Stirling 8th November, 1642. Witnesses, Andrew Stewart in
Chappell of Lanrik, Alexander Gray in Torrie Wester, and others. Mr. Walter Moir,
of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [825, Box 23.
2319. 10th February 1643.] Precept of Glare Constat by James, Earl of Home,
for infefting Thomas Craig, as heir of the late Mr. Robert Craig, in the lands of
Lambden, etc., as in No. 2273 supa. Edinburgh, 10th February 1643. Witnesses,
Mr. William Sim, writer, and others. [974, Box 27.
2320. 15th February 1643.] Charter by George Hume and George Gotterson,
bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, granting to Alexander Brown, stone-mason
('fabro murario ') in Edinburgh, a tenement of land on the south side of said burgh, on
the south side of High Street, lying between the lands of Archibald Wrycht on east,
the lands of Archibald Douglas, a piece of waste land, and the lands of Andrew Forrest
on east [sic, ? west; cf. No. 1325 supra], the lands of Archibald Douglas on south, and
street on north. At North Berwick, 15th February 1643. William Galbraith, common
clerk of the burgh, signs for George Gotterson. [1968, Box 50.
2321. 1st March 1643.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the First,
confirming and ratifying the charter above noted [No. 1840 supra], by John, Lord
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brother-german of Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk, of the lands of Birksneip and
Watterstoun. Edinburgh, 1st March 1643. [217, Box 7.
2322. 1st March 1643.] Precept under the great seal for infefting Thomas
Dalmahoy in said lands in terms of said charter. 1st March 1643. [218, Box 7.
2323. 18th March 1643.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding
precept, for infefting Thomas Dalmahoy in the lands of Birksneip and Watterstoun.
Sasine given by Mr. William Wallace, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, to William Pringill
in Watterstoun, as attorney for grantee, on 18th March 1643, and recorded in the
particular register 15th May 1643. AVitnesses, James Hog in Craigend, John Pringill
in Birksneip, John Thomson in Cribbilaw, Thomas Cruiks, servitor of William Pringill,
and James Foster, servitor of David Park, stabler in Edinburgh. James Scot, notary
public. [219, Box 7.
2324. 3rd May 1643.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Hugh Wallace of Cragy,
knight-baronet, as superior, with consent of Hugh Wallace, his son and heir-apparent,
for infefting Mr. Alexander Neilson, as son and heir of the late John Neilson of
Maxwood, and of Janet Campbell, his spouse, in the lands of Auchrugland, as described
of date 11th November 1639, No. 2268 supra : To be held blench of the granter. Dated
at the Castle of Newton, 3rd May 1643. Witnesses, John Wallace of Hilhous, and
William Bowman, servitors of granter, John Merchell, servitor of Hugh Wallace,
younger, and Robert Baird, servitor of William Mitchell (writer of deed), notary and
common clerk of Ayr. [2397, Box 61.
2325. 4th May 1643.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, and John, Lord Erskine,
his son, granting in feu-farm to John Stirling of Harbertsbyre, his heirs, etc., the
lands of Powhouse, with manor-place, etc., lying in the barony of Cambuskenneth and
shire of Clackmannan, which lands belonged to and were resigned by James Stirling,
fiar of Achyle : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of thirty -four merks, with poultry
and other dues, as in No. 1680 supra. Dated at Stirling, 4th May 1643. Witnesses,
AVilliam Graham of Hiltoun, Mr. David Williamson, advocate, David Moir (writer^of
deed), his servitor, and James Graham, notary public. [3114, Box 81.
2326. Hth May 1643.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the First,
directed to the sheriffs of Forfar, for infefting James [Scrymgeour], Viscount of
Dudope, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John [Scrymgeour], Viscount
of Dudope, in the lands and barony of Dundie, comprehending all the lands erected into
that barony, as detailed in No. 1782 supa, of date 11th December 1617, which see;
also for infefting the said Viscount in the whole lands of Baldovan, with manor-place,
etc. ; also the lands of Strickmairtyne, comprehending the lands of Balmadoune, the lands
of Kirktoun of Strickmairtyne, lands of Hilhouss and Baldraigon, lands of Auchinharrie
and Brigend of Auchry, with mill, mill lands, and pertinents, in the barony of Rescobie,
regality of St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Forfar, which lands of Baldovan and Strick
mairtyne were erected into a free tenandry, to be called the tenandry of Baldovan, the
manor-place of Baldovan to be the principal messuage ; the said barony of Dundie being
held in chief of the king, and the tenandry of Baldovan, formerly held of the arch
bishops of St. Andrews, now of the king in chief : also directing the sheriffs to take
security of £82, 5s. Scots of relief of the lands and barony of Dundie ; of £44 Scots of
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South Bordland, and Mariefeild of Innerkeithing, with mills ; of £6 Scots of relief of
North and South Ballow; of £4 of relief of Kinguidie; £26, 13s. 4d. of relief of Plew
lands, Oxengait of Rait, Quiltis and Cattermeline, eight-merk land of Edinkipis, and of
£20 of relief of Sonahard ; also of £8 Scots for duplication of feu-farm of the whole
lands of Baldovan and others. Given at Edinburgh, 11th May 1643. [2828, Box 74.
2327. 17th May 1643.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above precept in
favour of James, Viscount of Dudhope. Sasine given 17th May by David Graham
of Fintrie, sheriff-principal of Forfar, first at the manor-place of Dudhope for the barony
of Dundie, then at the manor-place of Baldovan, and recorded in the general register
24th June 1643. Witnesses, John Graham, apparent of Fintrie, Lieutenant-Colonel
William Bonner, Captain AVilliam Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of
Kirkton, and Mr. Henry Futhie, minister at the church of Maynes. Notary, William
Gray, of Brechin diocese. [2829, Box 74.
2328. 19th June 1643.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat (dated 10th February 1643, No. 2319 supra) by James, Earl of Home, etc., as
superior, for infefting Thomas Craig, as heir of his father, Mr. Robert Craig, advocate,
in the lands of Lambden. Sasine given by William Achesone in Lambden, bailie,
20th April, and recorded in the general register 19th June, 1643. Witnesses, Adam
Acheson, brother of said William, Eobert Acheson, his lawful son, John Jonstoun,
servant of Eobert Jonstoun in Lambden, Alexander Hog in Lambden, John Henderson,
servant of William Tat, miller at Lambden mill, and John Ramsay, servant of the
notary, William Downie, of Aberdeen diocese. [2789, Box 72.
2329. 5th July 1643.] Letter of Gift under the privy seal of King Charles the First,
granting to John Douglas, macer of the Privy Council, the non-entry and other duties
of the lands of Glendonyng, Curleuch, Glencrosche, Glenshinnell, and other lands
named, in the lordship of Liddesdale and sheriffdom of Dumfries, which belonged to the
late James Johnstoun of Westerraw, and are now in non-entry since his death in May
last ; granting also the marriage of James Johnstoun, eldest son and apparent heir of
the deceased James. Dated at Edinburgh, 5th July 1643. Privy seal attached, some
what broken. [771, Box 22.
2330. 6th July 1643.] Charter by Robert [Maxwell], Earl of Nithsdale, alienating
to William Maxwell of Mid-Keltoune the five-merk lands of the mylnehouse of
Keltoune, with a croft of the land of Bilrig, within the lands of Trieve-Mains, etc.,
parish of Kelton, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held blench. Precept of
sasine directed to Thomas Makgill in Myllhous of Keltoune. At Carlisle, 6th July
1643. Witnesses, James Maxwell of Springkell, the Earl's brother, James Maxwell and
Thomas Scott, their servitors, and John Makblair of Amigill. Memorandum of sasine
indorsed 13th July 1643. Witnesses, James Aikin in Rouhouse, John Hallyday, Robert
Feiller and Alexander M'Naught in Keltoun, and Robert M'Quhittroche in Culquha.
[1475, Box 38.
2331. Hth July 1643.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Makcaitnay [as in
No. 2260 supra], procurator for David Murray, senior, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
resigned into the hands of Archibald Syidserff, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, the
tenement referred to in that writ and the writs there cited, in favour of John Taitt,
tailor, burgess of said burgh, and Margaret Sempill, his spouse, and their heirs, who

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duly received sasine (John Ker, merchant, burgess, acting for said Margaret) on 11th
July 1643. Witnesses, James Guthrie and Andrew Ker, skinners, Andrew Nudrie,
merchant, William Somervell, William Tod, James Graham, James Gordoun, and George
Lawrye, Serjeants. Notary, Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk. [3022, Box 79.
2332. 22nd July 1643.] Extract Disposition and Alienation by William Calder
wood in Dalkeith, conveying to Alexander Calderwood, his eldest lawful son, born
of Marion Sadler, his spouse, a cot-tenement on the north side of High Street, Dalkeith,
the lands of the late Alexander Gourlay on east, those of AAllliam Veitche on west, and
the North Esk on north ; also five acres of land, viz. three acres in Langside, the lands
of the late AVilliam Gledstaine's heirs on east, and of James Dick's heirs on west, and
two acres in Stane-laws, the lands of John Stevinsone on east, and those of Ninian
Calderwood's heirs on west. Dalkeith, 22nd July 1643. AVitnesses, Robert Calderwood
and Oliver Watson, son to Thomas Watson, Dalkeith, William Veitche in Dalkeith, and
George Oustane, officer there. Recorded 25th July 1643. [1510, Box 39.
2333. 26th July 1643.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above charter
or disposition in favour of Alexander Calderwood. Sasine given with his own
hands by AVilliam Calderwood, on 26th July 1643. Recorded in the particular register,
14th August same year. Witnesses, John Dick, flesher in Dalkeith, Thomas AVod,
tailor there, AVilliam Veitch, AArilliam Saidlar, and Alexander Hopkirk, all residing there,
and George Oustiane, officer. Cuthbert Gibson, notary public. [1511, Box 39.
2334. 10th August 1643.] Transumpt made at Edinburgh, 29th February 1656,
in terms of a petition to the ' Commissioners for administration of justice to the people
in Scotland,' by John Broun in Gorgie milne, narrating, 'That for considerable summes
of money, ther being ane take of the corne milnes of Gorgie, lands and buildings thair
unto belonging, sett be the deceased James Duncan of Ratho to the deceased Johne
Broun in Gorgie milne, the supplicant's father, during all the dayes of his said father's
lyftyme and two nynteine yeares thairafter, true it was that the said tak, which is
[dated 10th August 1643,] and is the principall evident of the supplicant's estate, was
by ill keeping in his pupillaritie become so torne and tender that it could not be used,
handled, and made use of in processes according as the supplicant behooved to doe
thairwith, without utter defaceing and destroying of the same, as be production thairof
was verified to the said Commissioners,' and craving that the tack or lease may be
transumed by their clerk, and extracts made, which was ordered to be done; which
tack set forth that at Edinburgh, 10th August 1643, it was agreed between James
Duncan of Eatho, heritable proprietor of the lands and mill, with consent of John
Hamilton, now dweller in the abbey of Holyroodhouse, and James Duncan, his curators,
on one part, and John Broun, younger, in Gorgie milne, on the other part, that, as the
said John Broun and his father have been 'kyndlie tennents' and possessors of the
lands and mill to the granter and his father ' thir many yeares bygaine,' the said
James being unwilling to remove them, leases to the said John Broun, his heirs and
assignees, the two corn-mills of Gorgie, with 'kills,' houses, etc., old and new, with the
mill lands, multures, 'meadow and brayes lying up the dame syde till the march
betuixt and Sauchtounhall on the west, the smiddi elands of Sauchtounhall on the north,
and the lands sumtyme occupied be Johne Colcne, and perteineing to the Laird of
Innerleith, on the east, and the lands perteineing to the Lord Napeir, sumtyme occupied
be Robert and Johne Couttis on the south, and the burne called Gorgie burne at the
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and well butt lying betuixt the said burne mouth and the east yaird dyk of Gorgie,
mearching to the rod that passes fra the place of Gorgie to the cros, on the south ; and
siclyk all and haill ten aikers of the said James his lands of the east side of Gorgie, that
lyes and bounds to the litle rod that passes fra the place to the foord of Sauchtounhall,
which rod is upon the west parte thairof, and the rod that passes fra the place to Gorgie
croce on the south, and the march betuix and John Stanehope's lands, with the milne
damme of Gorgie, on the north partes,' and now presently possessed by the said John
Broun, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and, by annexation, in
the sheriffdom of Renfrew ; with the parsonage and teindsheaves of the mill-lands and
ten acres — the lease to endure during the said John Broun's lifetime, and thereafter for
two nineteen years successively from the date of entry at Whitsunday last ; and the
said John Broun binds himself and his heirs to pay to the said James Duncan 400 merks
Scots yearly, from Martinmas next, with twenty geese and twenty capons, to be uplifted
at the ' place of Ratho called Marjoribanks, or att Bonny toun, besyde Leith,' at the
option of James Duncan, the geese yearly at Michaelmas, and the capons at 'Pasch,'
with 20s. termly for 'damme maill,' with 'ane fed swyne,' at 'Pasch,' yearly, it being
' ane libbed gait outwith ane year old '; providing that if two terms run unpaid into
the third term, the lease shall expire. The said John also binds himself to leave the
mills 'in sufficient grinding graith,' and the houses 'wind- tight and water-tight.' Wit
nesses to the lease, Sir Alexander Foulis of Collingtoun, knight-baronet, Thomas Wilkie,
his servitor, Harry Osburne, W.S., and James Binny, his servitor. [2711, Box 70.
2335.  164 — .] Precept of Glare Constat by George Home, portioner of Gulane,
as superior, for infefting George Eichardson, as heir of his father, the late Eichard
Eichardson in Gulane, in the lands referred to in the writ of date 28th December 1635,
No. 2182 supa ; also three acres of arable land in Lucasland, three acres near Lucasland,
five roods in Lucasland, three roods there, and an acre of land in Lusielaws— all particu
larly bounded as described in previous writs [cf . Nos. 1178 and 1179 supa], all in the lord
ship of Dirleton ; also a tenement in Gulane, on the south side, between the templar-lands
of the late John Forrest on the east, and the templar-lands of the late William Shaw,
called Falconer's lands, on the West, with various other lands adjoining, as particularly
described, in Lucaslands, Murefield, and Gulane, all lying in the lordship of Dirleton and
shire of Edinburgh. Dated at  -,  164 — . Signed, 'G. Hume,' with witnesses,
but they are not described. [3028, Box 79.
2336. 31st October 1643.] Charter by Eobert Gilmour, portioner of Auchter
muchty, alienating to his son, James Gilmour, a toft of land in the green ('viridario')
of Auchtermuchty; also the 'officers' land,' etc., as in No. 1441 supra, reserving the
granter's liferent and that of his spouse, Giles Maxwell. Dated at Auchtermuchtie,
31st October 1643. Witnesses, James Maxwell at Cross, Henry Maxwell at the mill,
James Eankene, portioner of Auchtermuchtie, William Dempstertoun and William
Thomson there. Aexander Merschell and Patrick Carswell, notaries, sign for granter.
[1088, Box 29.
2337. 17th February 1644.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated- at Edinburgh, 12th December 1643, by John, Earl of Cassillis, etc., as
superior, in favour of Sir John Ferguson of Kilkerran, knight, of the merk land of
Dalduff and the five-merk land of Lenfayrn, or Laynfayrn, in the bailiary of Carrick
and shire of Ayr, which belonged to John Ferguson of Dalduff, and were apprised from
him; reserving right of reversion. Sasine given by Thomas M'Kerrell in Mylntoun

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of Dalcur, on 17th February and 12th March 1644. Recorded at Irvine, 28th March
same year. Witnesses, John Kennedy in Dalmortoun, Gilbert Mure in Kilquhinzie,
and others, whose names are illegible. John Kennedy, notary. [1982, Box 51.
2338. 7th August 1644.] Charter of Novodamus by George, Lord Gordon,
superior of the lands, in favour of Lauchlan Mackintosh of Borlum and Helena
Gordon, his spouse, on their own resignation, granting to them and their lawful heirs
the lands of Beandachter, with the mill thereof, with multures, and also the multures of
the lands of Balleidmoires, as the tenants or occupiers of the same have paid in past
years to the said mill of Beandachter— and this only until the granter or his heirs shall
build a new mill on the lands of Bealleidmoires or the lands of Owne, and no longer —
and salmon-fisheries on the river Spey, in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of
Inverness : To be held blench for one penny Scots and two suits yearly at the head
courts of Kingussie. Dated at Huntly, 7th August 1644. Witnesses, George Innes
of Cauldcoats, George Abercrombie and James Hamilton, servants of granter, and
Alexander Phyne of Achannasie. [178, Box 7.
2339. 10th August 1644.] Charter by James [Murray, second] Earl of Annan
dale, in terms of a contract, alienating to David M'Brair of Almagill the lands of
Cargen, in the parish of Troqueer and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, under reversion, also
the lands of Carruchan, the mill of Terraughty and others, described of date 29th
August 1644, No. 2342 infra, in the barony of Drumsleit, parish of Troqueer, etc., as
security, etc. At Falkland, 10th August 1644. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Burnet,
advocate, and others. [1842, Box 47.
2340. 14th August 1644.] Charter by James, Earl of Moray, etc., granting to
Alexander M'Gillivray, apparent of Downmaglashe, and his heirs-male of his body,
etc., whom failing, to his heirs-male and assignees of the surname and tribes of M'Intosh
and Clan Chattan, the half-land of Culclathie, extending to a plough-land, etc., lying in
Strathnarne and the sheriffdom of Inverness : To be held in feu-farm for £40 Scots
yearly money feu-duty, with one boll of barley, dry multure, one-half of a sufficient
mart, one mutton and a half, one kid and a half, at their respective terms ; reserving to
Sir John Campbell of Calder the services due from said lands. At Elgin, 14th August
1644. AVitnesses, AA7illiam Ros of Clavalg, John Ros of Bredtey, Mr. John Hay,
commissary of Moray, and Robert Monro, notary public in Inverness, writer of deed.
[1567, Box 40.
2341. 15th August 1644.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th August 1644, by AVilliam M'Intosh of Kellachie, as
bailie, and recorded at the Canonry of Ross 4th September 1644. John Roy M'William
Vic-Ferquhar in Culclachie, and others, witnesses. Robert Monro, of the diocese of
Ross, notary public. [1737, Box 45.
2342. 29th August 1644.] Instrument of Resignation by James [Murray], Earl
of Annandale, whose procurator [John Douglas, macer], in his name, resigned in the
hands of the lords of exchequer the five-pound lands of Cargeane, in the parish of
Troqueer and stewartry of Kirkcudbright (with the bailiary over the lands), the six-
merk land of Carruchan— reserving to the Earl of Nithsdale right to lead peats for the
provost and college of Lincluden from the moss of Carruchan— the mill of Terrauchty
and other lands named, all in the stewartry of Annandale and shire of Dumfries, for

1644] THE LAING CHARTERS 553
new infeftment in favour of David M'Brair of Almagill. [Cf. No. 2339 supa.] At
Edinburgh, 29th August 1644. Witnesses, Adam Blair, one of the receivers of his
majesty's rents, George Halden, keeper of the signet, Mr. Patrick Broun and Mr. William
Burnet, clerks of exchequer, Mr. Thomas Livingstone, lawful son to the late Allan
Livingstone, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. Notary, Mr. Robert Gilmour, of Edin
burgh diocese. [2583, Box 66.
2343. 4th October 1644.] Charter by Archibald Idington [Edington] in Colding
ham, with consent of Alison Stevin, his spouse, alienating to William Home, portioner
of Coldingham, and Jean Lindsay, his spouse, a husband-land in Coldingham [not
otherwise described] formerly belonging to the late Mathow Stevin in Coldingham,
father of the said Alison [cf. No. 1628 supa], and acquired from him by the granter :
To be held in feu-farm for the duties and services in former infeftments. Dated at
Coldingham, 4th October 1644. Witnesses, Walter Stewart, portioner of Eymouth,
James Wardlaw, portioner of West Reston, William Dickisone, messenger there, and
Andrew Vertie, second son of George Vertie in Eymouth. Robert Pow and Bartholomew
Samsone, notaries, sign for granters. [2122, Box 53.
2344. 4th November 1644.] Extract Retour of Service of John, now Viscount of
Dudope, as heir of his father, the late James, Viscount of Dudope, described in No.
2326 supa, who died 23rd July 1644, in the whole lands and baronies known as the
barony of Dundee, the heir being declared to be of lawful age by the king's dispensa
tion. Retour dated at Forfar, 4th November 1644. [2830, Box 74.
2345. 4th November 1644.] Another official extract of same retour. [2831,
Box 74.
2346. 5th November 1644.] Extract Retour of John Hamilton of Preston, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, Sir James Hamilton of Fingaltoun, in the lands
and barony of Preston and Prestonpans, with the free burgh of Preston, port, etc
Dated at Haddington, 5th November 1644. Extract by Mr. Alexander Jaffray
of Kingswalls, director of chancery. [113, Box 3.
2347. 5th November 1644.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Lauder
dale, etc., directed to Mr. Richard Maitland, his bailie of the lordship and regality of
Musselburgh, for infefting William Rig in the lands of Carberry, with tower, in the
said lordship, etc., as nearest and lawful heir-male of taillie and provision of his cousin,
the late James Rig of Carberry, who was the only son and lawful heir of the late Mr.
Quintigern [Mungo] Rig of Carberry, his father, which James Rig was son of the uncle
of the said William Rig, who was only son of the late Abraham Rig, second-born
brother-german of Mungo Rig. Dated at Holyrood, 5th November 1644. Witnesses,
Patrick Maitland, son of said Mr. Richard, and others. Seal attached, but rather
broken. [1006, Box 27.
2348. 6th November 1644.] Extract Retour of William Rig, only lawful son of
the late Mr. Abraham Rig, second brother-german of the late Mr. Mungo Rig of
Carberry, father of the late James Rig of Carberry, as nearest and lawful heir of the
said James, his cousin, in the lands of Carberry, in the regality of Musselburgh, etc.
6th November 1644. [1446, Box 37.
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2349. 6th November 1644.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Carberry, etc.,
in favour of AVilliam Rig, following on the foregoing precept of 5th November
1644, by the Earl of Lauderdale. Sasine dated 6th November 1644. AA7itnesses,
Thomas Hunter, W.S., Alexander Symson in Corshous, Alexander Johnstoun, Robert
Merstoun, Andrew Ramage, and Andrew Thomson, dwellers in Carberrie, and Robert
Pentland, serjeant of the regality. John Cas, notary. No docquet of registration.
[1010, Box 28.
2350. 7th November 1644.] Precept from Chancery for infefting John, Viscount
of Dudope, as heir of his father, in terms of the retour, No. 2344 supa. Edinburgh,
7th November 1644. [2832, Box 74.
2351. 9th November 1644.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept,
in the lands and barony of Dundee, as described of date 11th December 1617, No. 1782
supra. Sasine given on 9th November 1644, by Mr. Archibald Peirson of Chappeltoun,
sheriff depute of Forfar, to Captain Thomas Scrymgeour on behalf of Viscount Dudope,
first, at the manor of Dudope, — witnesses, James Scrymgeour, bailie of said Alscount,
Thomas Crichtane of AVoodhavin, notary, burgess of Dundee, George Tarvet, senior, and
George Tarvet, junior, gardeners at Dudope, John Lamb in Cleapingtoun, and James
Graham there ; also at the manor of Baldovan, — witnesses, John Paul in Baldovan, David
Pyper, Aexander Smyth, John Whyt, and Alexander Keith, all residing there. Notary,
William Gray. Recorded at Dundee, 13th November 1644. [2833, Box 74.
2352. 7th December 1644.] Charter by John, Viscount of Dudop, Lord
Scrymgeour, constable of Dundee, confirming to James Beton, doctor of medicine, and
Jonet Goldman, his spouse, that tenement described in No. 1443 supra, formerly belong
ing to the late William Goldman of Flashill, bailie and burgess of Dundee ; and which,
with gallery, etc., belonged to Margaret, Elizabeth, Jonet, and Marion Goldman,
daughters lawful and heiresses of the said AVilliam, and by Margaret, with consent of
her spouse, James Bollock of Monkisholme, by Elizabeth, with consent of AA7illiam
Davidson, burgess of Dundee, her spouse, by the said Jonet, with consent of Mr.
James Beton, and by Marion, with consent of her curators, was duly resigned in favour
of the said Jonet Goldman and Mr. James Beton, their heirs, etc. : To be held of the
granter for three pleas yearly on the Castlehill of Dundee, and 23s. to the chaplainry of
St. James the Less. James Scrymgeour named as bailie in precept of sasine. At
Dundee, 7th December 1644. Signed 'Dudop.' AA7itnesses, Thomas Haliburton,
dean of guild of said burgh, John Scrymgeour, the granter's uncle, Thomas Scrymgeour
of AVester Ballincho, and Mr. James Dunmwir, writer in Dundee. Fragment of seal
attached. [1363, Box 35.
2353. 7th December 1644.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the said Mr.
James Beton, M.D., and Janet Goldman, his wife, in terms of the preceding charter,
and of same date. Sasine given 7th December 1644. No registration docquet.
AA7itnesses, Mr. James Dunmwir, notary, Patrick Austine, servitor of the subscribing
notary, burgesses of Dundee, and AValter Anderson, officer of the burgh. Mr. Alexander
Wedderburn, of Brechin diocese, clerk of court, notary public. [1364, Box 35.
2354. 7th December 1644.] Precept of Glare Constat by John, Viscount of
Dudhope, Lord Scrymgeour, for infefting Margaret, Elizabeth, Janet, and Maeiota
Goldman, as nearest and lawful heirs of the late William Goldman of Flashill, bailie

1645] THE LAING CHARTERS 555
and burgess of Dundee, in that tenement in the Flukergate of Dundee, as described of
date 12th August 1612, No. 1656 supra: Held for burgage, pleas of court, on the
Castlehill, etc. At Dundee, 7th December 1644. Witnesses, Thomas Halyburtoun,
dean of guild of said burgh, John Scrimgeour, uncle of granter, Thomas Scrimgeour
of Wester Ballincho, and Mr. James Dunmuir, writer in Dundee. Signed 'Dudop.'
Seal attached, broken and defaced. [2911, Box 76.
2355. 7th December 1644.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
of dare constat by John [Scrymgeour], Viscount of Dudope, in favour of Margaret,
Elizabeth, Jonet, and Mariota Goldman. Sasine given 7th December 1644.
Mr. Alexander AVedderburne, clerk of Dundee, notary to the sasine. No docquet of
registration. [484, Box 14.
2356. 13th January 1645.] Charter by Alexander Clunes of Achintowill, and
John Symson of Bamance, bailies of the burgh of Cromarty, with consent of the
council, selling to their fellow-burgess and guild brother, John Hossak in Kirktoun of
Kirkmichaell, his heirs, etc., two pieces of commonty lying in Newtoun, within the
burgage and territory of said burgh, first : that piece of land formerly occupied by
Donald Hossak in Newtoun, with kiln built thereon, between the common way from
Newtoun to Milnbwie on the south, the way from Newtoun to the ' Neilstoun ' on left
[? north], the way from Newtoun to Navitie on east, and the way to Bamance on west; also
another piece of land, between the lands of the late Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromertie on
the south, the lands belonging to Donald Hossak, now to John Hossak, on the east, the
lands of the said Alexander Clunes on north, and the common moor on west : To be
held of the burgh. Eeddendo, twelve pence yearly. The charter is concluded by a
resignation and instrument of sasine, the whole being dated 13th January 1645. Sasine
given by Alexander Clunes. Witnesses, Alexander Williamson, portioner of Newtoun,
Thomas Clunes, burgess of Cromertie, Alexander Hossak there, and Thomas Hood,
officer. John Gordon, of Aberdeen diocese, notary. [1005, Box 27.
2357. 21st April 1645.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed to
Thomas Johnstone, the granter's servant, in an obligation, of date at Edinburgh, 9th
April 1645, by Mr. AA7illiam Cunningham of Ballindalloch, for infefting Archibald,
Lord Naper, of Merchiston, and Archibald, Master of Naper, his son, — for their
security as cautioners of Eobert Halyburtoun, younger, merchant in Edinburgh, of the
sum of 2000 merks — in an annualrent of 160 merks out of the lands and barony of
Ballindalloch, parish of Balfron, and shire of Stirling. AVitnesses to obligation, the said
Eobert Halyburtoun and Thomas Johnston, John Eichardson, notary, and Thomas
Foirman, writer in Edinburgh. Sasine given to William Naper of Arnmoir, attorney
for Lord Napier, 21st April, and recorded in the general register 14th May, 1645.
Witnesses, Mr. John Norvell, minister of Balfron, Eobert Muirhead, servant of granter,
and James Myller in Gartnes. John Buchanan, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1473,
Box 38.
2358. 1st May 1645.] Extract Eetour (taken at Edinburgh before the macers of
the court of session) of Robert, Viscount of Kenmure, Lord Lochinvar, etc., as
the lawful and nearest heir-male and of tailzie of his cousin (the son of his father's
brother^ ' filius patrui '), John, Viscount of Kenmure, deceased, in the thirty-seven-merk
land of Gordonstoun and others in Kirkcudbright and Wigtown shires. 1st May 1645.
[1261, Box 33.

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2359. 1st May 1645.] Extract Retour of Robert, now Viscount of Kenmure,
Lord Lochinvar, etc., as lawful heir-male and of tailzie of the late John, Viscount
of Kenmure, his uncle's grandson (' nepotis patrui '), in the whole lands and baronies of
Eriistoun, Corsmichael, and others, all fully narrated and described in the retour, all
which are held of the king in feu-farm, ward, and relief, and had been in the king's
hands by reason of ward five years from the decease of the said John, Viscount of
Kenmure, in August 1639, to the majority in 1641 of John, last Viscount, brother of
the said Robert; and by reason of non-entry to his death in 1643, and by reason of
ward since then to the majority of the said Eobert, now Viscount Kenmure, in
November 1643, and by non-entry since that to date 1st May 1645. [582, Box 17.
2360. 9th July 1645.] Charter by Allan Dunlop, provost, John Guthrie and
John Dunlop, bailies of the burgh of Irvine, granting to their common clerk, Eobert
Brown, and to Elizabeth Montgomerie, his spouse, their heirs-male, etc., the 20s.
lands of Gallowmure on the south side of said burgh, resigned by John Gordon
of Cardiness and Mariota Peibles, his wife. [Cf. No. 2153 supa.] Dated at Irvine,
9th July 1645. Witnesses, Mr. James Androson, teacher ('doctor') of the school of
Irvine, and John Broun, notary, burgess there. [796, Box 22.
2361. 27th December 1645.] Instrument narrating that Patrick AValker of Bed-
lormie resigned into the hands of the superior, George, Lord Forrester of Corstorphin,
the lands of Bedlormie, with pertinents of Torbrax, used and wont, in the sheriffdom of
Linlithgow, in favour of Alexander Livingstone, eldest son to William Livingstone of
Craigingall, and of Susanna Walker, his spouse. 27th December 1645, at Corstorphine.
Witnesses, James M'llcryst, Allan Clark and Alexander Petticrwe, servants to Lord
Forrester, and David Carswall in Corstorphine. Hugh Ros, of Glasgow diocese, notary.
[1128, Box 30.
2362. 4th May 1646.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Seton, 26th April 1646) by George, Earl of AAdntoun, granting to James
Smithe in Tranent, and Janet Burre, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., a tenement of
land, with garden, etc., lying on the east side of the town of Tranent, between the
tenement and the arable lands of Robert Seatoun on north and east, the tenement of
Henry Reid on south, and the highway on west, in the town and barony of Tranent,
constabulary of Haddington, etc. Witnesses to precept, Alexander Weir, notary,
Patrick Heriot and Thomas Barclay, the earl's servitors. Sasine given by Robert
Seatoun, as bailie, 4th May, and recorded 20th May, 1646, in particular register.
AVitnesses, George, James, and Thomas Cowane, and James Melving in Tranent.
Notary, Alexander AVeir, of St. Andrews diocese. [2560, Box 66.
2363. 22nd May 1646.] Extract General Retour of Jean Halkistoun, as heir
of her father, Mr. David Halkistoun in Anstruther. At St. Andrews, 22nd May 1646.
[1892, Box 48.
2364. 28th May 1646.] Release by Henry, Lord Percy [Baron Percy, 1643,
d. 1657], in favour of Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, etc., of that capital
messuage commonly called Leycester house, and all appurtenances, freeing the same
from all claims by Lord Percy in time to come, etc. Dated and signed, 28th May 1646.
[589, Box 17.

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2365. 2nd June 1646.] Charter by John Hamilton of Preston, granting to
William Robertoun, his bailie in Preston, Helen Belses, his spouse, and their
heirs, etc., two tenements in Prestonpans, on the south side of the High Street there,
bounded between the lands of John Mailling and the ' Quhyte Sink ' lying between, and
the lands of ' Nether Schot ' on east, the lands of Andrew Rutherfuird and William
Jakis on west, the ' Nether Schot ' on south, and highway on north ; also four rigs and
one ' lig ' of the arable lands of Salt Preston, lying in said Nether schot, between George
Hamilton's lands on east, Andrew Rutherfuird's on west, the ' middil-gait ' on south,
and the links on north, within the barony of Preston, constabulary of Haddington : To
be held feu for a yearly duty of £4, 13s. 4d. Scots. At Preston, 2nd June 1646.
AVitnesses, Robert Montgomerie of Hesselheid, Eobert Hamilton, bailie, Eobert
Cokburne in Preston, and George Diksone, notary. [1913, Box 49.
2366. 2nd June 1646.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Hamilton of
Preston gave sasine to William Eoberton and Helen Belses, his spouse, of the
lands named in preceding writ. Sasine given 2nd June, and recorded in the particular
register 8th June, 1646. AVitnesses, George Hamilton, bailie, John Meinzies, John
Kennedie, and Eobert Cassellis, officer. Notary, George Diksoun, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2885, Box 75.
2367. 23rd June 1646.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Scott, writer in
Edinburgh, as procurator for Alexander Calderwood, resigned his lands into the
hands of Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, upon which the undernoted charter followed.
Dalkeith, 23rd June 1646. AVitnesses, Sir John Murray of AA7alkfield, knight, Sir
Eobert Scott of Hayning, knight, James Glover and AA7illiam Murray, servitors to the
earl. John Scott, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1512, Box 39.
2368. 23rd June 1646.] Charter by Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, confirming the
letter of alienation, of date 22nd July 1643, No. 2332 sup-a, by the late William
Calderwood to his eldest son, Alexander, and confirming (under reservation of liferents
to Marion Saidlar, mother of grantee) to the said Alexander Calderwood and
Janet Moffat, his spouse, in terms of the above resignation, the tenement in the
High Street, and the acres in Langside and Stanelaws, etc., Dalkeith, as described in the
writ cited, and in Nos. 1666, 1725, and 2002 sup-a. Eeddendo : for the cot-tenement,
13s. 4d. yearly; for the acres in Langside, 10s. 7d. ; and for each acre in ' Stanelawes,'
3s. 4d. yearly, as feu-farm. Dalkeith, 23rd June 1646. AVitnesses, Sir Eobert Scott
of Hayneing, Patrick Scott, writer, Edinburgh, and John Scott, clerk of the regality,
writer of deed. [1513, Box 39.
2369. 26th August 1646.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Smith of Grottall,
knight, provost, James Eucheid, John Peirson, Lawrence Henryson, and James Stewart,
bailies of Edinburgh, as superiors of part of the regality and barony of Broughton,
addressed to William Forrester and Alexander Peiris, as bailies, for infefting Eobert
Whyt, as heir of his father, William Whyt, and of his brother, William AVhyt,
respectively, in two tenements in the burgh of Canongate, on the north side thereof,
and on the east side of Leith Wynd, and adjoining each other, between the lands of the
late Eobert Wedderspune on north, those of Mr. James Ahannay, minister, on south,
the lands formerly of Thomas Murray, then of the heirs of the late Matthew Crawfurd,
now of Alexander Crawfurd, on east, other neighbouring owners named being Francis
Multray, burgess of Canongate, and the heirs of the late Alexander Alexander, skinner

558 CALENDAR OF [1646
[see No. 1156 supra and writ of date 30th August 1654 infra]; directing also resigna
tion thereafter to be made, and new infeftment to be given to Elspeth Bruce, spouse
of the grantee, in liferent, and their heirs, etc. : To be held of the granters for 40s.
Scots yearly in name of feu-farm, and for paying three suits of court yearly at three
head pleas, with the justiciary and chamberlain courts when held in the Canongate.
Edinburgh, 26th August 1646. [1539, Box 40.
2370. 30th September 1646.] Charter by John Vaus and Hugh AA7allace, bailies,
etc., and by the town council of the burgh of Paisley, granting to John Hogisyaird,
merchant, burgess of said burgh, and Alison Forgie, his wife, and their heirs, a burghal
tenement in the Burngait, bounded by the highway on the west, the river Cart on the
east, the tenement now belonging to John Alexander, shoemaker, on south, and that of
the late Thomas Inglis on north, resigned by Stephen Forgie, cook, burgess of said burgh,
son and heir of the late Stephen Forgie, and of the late Margaret Forgieson, his spouse:
To be held in feu-farm for 20s. Scots yearly. At Paisley, 30th September 1646.
AAltnesses, John Hamilton, tailor, John Love and AVilliam Campbell, butchers in
Paisley. Robert Park, notary public and clerk of burgh, signs for those councillors who
cannot write. [2862, Box 75.
2371. 8th December 1646.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the hands
of James, Earl of Home, of the lands of Lambden, as in No. 2273 supra, made by
Thomas Craig, son and heir of the late Mr. Robert Craig, with consent of his mother,
Jonet Livingston, in favour of George Home, brother-german to John Home of
Benton. Done in the earl's bedchamber in the Canongate, at 9 a.m., 8th December
1646. Procurator for Thomas Craig, AVilliam Home, brother-german to George Home
of Dirington. AAdtnesses, the said George Home of Dirington, Mr. George Trotter,
W.S., James Home of Hardismyln, and others. John Trotter, of Edinburgh diocese,
• notary public. [975, Box 27.
2372. 8th December 1646.] Charter of the said lands by James, Earl of Home,
to George Home, above designed. Reddendo, one penny blench. Canongate, 8th
December 1646. Same witnesses. [976, Box 27.
2373. 18th December 1646.] Instrument of Sasine following on above charter.
Sasine given on the lands by Thomas Home, residing in Lambden, 18th December 1646,
and recorded in general register 2nd February 1647. AVitnesses, James Fluiker,
servant of David Sinclair in Lambden, John Acheson there, AVilliam Tait, miller there,
and others. John Trotter, notary. [977, Box 27.
2374. 18th December 1646.] Instrument of Sasine of Thomas Craig in the lands
of Lambden, following on the foregoing precept of dare constat, of 10th February 1643
[No. 2319 supra], by James, Earl of Home. Sasine given 18th December 1646;
recorded 2nd February 1646. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary as in previous writ.
[978, Box 27.
2375. 20th January 1647.] Extract Admission of Alexander Sandelands,
merchant, eldest lawful son to the late AVilliam Sandelands, merchant, as burgess and
guild brother of the burgh of Edinburgh, in right of his said father. 20th January and
3rd March 1647. [2913, Box 76.
2376. 10th June 1647.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Angus [son of AVilliam,

1647] THE LAING CHARTERS 559
first Marquis of Douglas], in terms of a contract, granting to David Balvaird in
Brodwell [cf. No. 2043 supa] the whole lands of Brodwell, in the barony of Abernethy
and shire of Perth : To be held in feu for a feu-duty of 40s. yearly. Precept of sasine
directed to Robert Hamilton of Kirkpottie, as bailie. Edinburgh, 10th June 1647.
Witnesses, William Oliphant of Balgounie, Mr. AA7illiam Sim, writer in Edinburgh,
and John Balvaird, brother-german. [1063, Box 29.
2377. 9th July 1647.] Disposition [paper writ in bad condition] by John Crichton
of Crawfurdstoun (in view of his having no son nor apparent male heir), providing that
his estate go not out of the name of Crichton, binding himself to sell and alienate his
lands of Crawfurdstoun and others, as described of date 18th March 1657 infra, in
favour of (1) John Browne, lawful son to Mr. AA7illiam Browne of Inglistoun (and
his heirs-male by Agnes, Barbara, or Elizabeth Crichtoun, the granter's daughters,
whom he may marry), whom failing, to (2) John Crichton, lawful son of Robert
Crichton, the granter's brother (and his heirs-male by any of the granter's daughters),
whom failing, to (3) John Crichtoun, son to James Crichton, brother of the Earl
of Dumfries (and his heirs-male as above); the person so succeeding to the estate
being bound to pay 5000 merks, and relieve the heirs-female of all burdens. Dated
at Edinburgh, 9th July 1647. AA7itnesses, Alexander Douglas, AA7.S., and AVilliam
Steinsoun, agent. [3246, Box 85.
2378. 9th July 1647.] A Duplicate of the above, much torn and defaced. [3247,
Box 85.
2379. 2nd August 1647.] Instrument narrating that George Home, portioner of
Gulane and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, with his own hands gave sasine to John
Levington, bailie of the burgh of North Berwick, of those six acres of land lying in
the 'Boonelandis,' in the territory of Gulane, etc., between the lands of Murefield on
west, and the lands of John Forrest in Dirltoun on east [see also No. 1241 supra], in
security of 400 merks. Sasine given 2nd August 1647, and recorded in the particular
register 10th of same month, same year. Witnesses, John Forrest at Parkwall in
Dirltone, John Broun in Northberwicke, and another [name illegible]. AVilliam Daliel (?),
notary public. [1585, Box 41.
2380. 16th August 1647.] Instrument narrating that Dame Margaret Home,
Countess of Moray, and Dame Anna Home, Countess of Lauderdale, heirs-portioners
retoured to their brother, the late James, Earl of Home, etc., with consent of their
respective husbands, James, Earl of Moray, etc., and John, Earl of Lauderdale, resigned
the lands of Nenthorne, with houses, etc., lying in the bailiary of Lauderdale and shire
of Berwick, in favour of James, Earl of Home, etc Done before the lords of ex
chequer, 16th August 1647. AA7itnesses, Mr. James Durhame of Pitkerro, Mr. Patrick
Broun and Adam Kelty, clerks of exchequer, Robert Pringill and John Sempill, writers
to the signet. Alexander Carmichael, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [997, Box 27.
2381. 23rd August 1647.] Charter by King Charles the First, in terms of the
above resignation, granting to James, Earl of Home, the lands of Nenthorn, in the
shire of Berwick : To be held for a red rose at Midsummer. Edinburgh, 23rd August
1647. Not in Begistrum Magni Sigilli. [1993, Box 51.
2382. 13th October 1647.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King

560 CALENDAR OF [1647
Charles the First, as administrator for his son, Charles, Prince of AA7ales (dated Edin
burgh, 5th August 1646), directed to James Mowatt, son of John Mowatt, bailie of
Kilmarnock, as sheriff in that part, for infefting, in terms of a charter, with clause of
novodamus, John Blair of that Ilk and Dame Jean Cunningham, his wife, in the
nine-merk lands of Boigtoun, with manor-place, mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony and
sheriffdom of Renfrew, with teindsheaves, etc. ; also the ten-merk lands of Thornlie,
formerly called Thornlie AVallace, now Thornlie Blair, in the parish of Paslay, in said
sheriffdom, with teinds, which lands were resigned by the said John Blair ; also the
9s. 6d. lands of Auchinbothie, called Spreulistoun, in said sheriffdom, resigned by
Margaret, Anna, and Cristina Montgomerie, daughters and heirs-portioners of the late
John Montgomerie of Auchinbothie. Sasine given to the said John Blair and Jean
Cunningham on 13th and 20th October 1647, and recorded in the particular register
12th November same year. AATitnesses, Brice Blair, brother-german of the said John,
Hugh Blair, eldest son of Mr. Hugh Blair, minister, of Glasgow, Robert Adam in
Potterhill, John Adam, his son, AA7illiam Fulton in Spreulsland, Andrew Fulton, his
son, John Fulton of AVestermains in Auchinbothie, and others. Notary, Robert Park,
of Glasgow diocese. [2228, Box 56.
2383. 8th May 1648.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that George Cheyne,
servant of the notary, as procurator for Mr. John Foular, lawful son of the late AVilliam
FouUar, merchant and burgess, resigned into the hands of Robert Sandilands, one of
the bailies of Edinburgh, a tenement in that burgh, on the north side of the High Street,
between the land of the late John Blackstock on west, that of the late Thomas Dickson
on east, and the land formerly of John Blackstock, afterwards of the late AA7illiam Eae,
merchant, on north, in favour of a young man, John Eowan, servitor of Mr. Henry
Mauld, keeper of the signet, in terms of a contract, dated at Paris, 8th May 1647.
Sasine given 8th May 1648. AATitnesses, James Anderson, writer, George Pacock,
merchant, Thomas Pacock and Eobert Henderson, shoemakers. AVilliam Thomsone,
common clerk of burgh, notary. [1336, Box 35.
2384. Hth May 1648.] Extract Act of the Parliament of Scotland ratifying the
charter by King Charles the First, dated 3rd November 1647, granting to the Present
Ministers of Ayr, Alloway, Quiltoun [Coyltoun ?], Dalrymple, and Dalmellington, and
their successors, the teinds of their respective churches and parishes. Act dated 11th
May 1648. Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. vi. part n. p. 81. [1605, Box 41.
2385. 25th July 1648.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
by Mr. James Raith of Edmondstoun and James Baith of Corsbie, his son, for infefting
the wife of the latter, Anna Hay, daughter of Alexander Hay of Monktoun, in a life
rent annuity from 25,000 merks secured over the Mains of Edmonstoun and other
lands. Sasine given by Alexander Douglas, brother-natural of the late Archibald
Douglas of AVhittinghame, knight, as bailie, to the said Alexander Hay of Monktoun,
as attorney for Anna Hay, on 25th July, and recorded in particular register 4th August,
1648. AVitnesses, Richard Leirmont, son of the notary, Thomas Hewat and Thomas
Haddoway, dwellers in Edmondstoun, Thomas Thomson and James Tailzeour, servants
of Mr. James Raith and his son. John Leirmont, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[380, Box 11.
2386. 28th July 1648.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in a charter
of feu-farm, dated at Canongate, 17th June 1648, by James, Earl of Abercorn, in favour

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of Robert Alexander, bailie of Paisley, and Mariota Hamilton, his spouse, of the
two-merk land of Blackhouse, with the usual fishing in the water of Ayr, the lands of
Chapelland, comprehending Dykes and Smidiehills, the mill of Dalmilling, with the
astricted multures and knaveship of the 40s. lands of Dalmilling, and services of tenants
in leading mill-stones, and upkeep of houses, 'fade and divat,' etc., in the barony of
Monktown of Dalmilling, regality of Paisley, bailiary of Kile Stewart, and shire of Ayr.
Sasine given 28th July 1648, by Robert Hunter in Monktonhall, as bailie, and recorded
same day at Irvine. AATitnesses, Robert Cathcart, Thomas M'Alexander, burgesses of
Ayr, Alexander Gardiner in Miltoun, and Robert, his son, with others. John Wallace,
notary public. [1874, Box 48.
2387. 13th February 1649.] Instrument narrating that John Sempill, apparent
of Fulwood, as procurator (appointed 5th February 1649) for Alexander Maxwell of
Overmaynes, resigned into the hands of Sir Patrick Maxwell of Newark, knight, the
Overmains of Douchall, and other lands detailed in the charter of same date, next writ,
for new infeftment to be given to  Maxwell, eldest son of the said Alexander by
Anna Houstoun, his spouse, whom failing, to  Maxwell, their second son, whom
failing, to the other heirs-male of Alexander's body, whom failing, to the said Sir
Patrick Maxwell, and his heirs-male and of tailzie, in the barony of Newark. Resig
nation made on 13th February 1649, in the house of John Tait, tailzeor, burgess of
Edinburgh, on the north side of the High Street, ' foiranent the Lukenbuithes.' Wit
nesses as in next writ. [3051, Box 80.
2388. 13th February 1649.] Charter by Sir Patrick Maxwell of Newark, knight,
as superior, granting, upon the above resignation by Alexander Maxwell of Overmaynes,
to the heirs detailed in preceding writ, the 40s. lands of Overmaynes of Douchall, the
20s. lands of Midildippinnie, the 20s. lands of AVratchis, the 16s. 6d. lands of Carne-
curandhill, formerly occupied by Eobert Hyndman and David Webster alias Scot, and
the half of the mill of Duchal, called the ' Mylnetoun mylne,' with mill-lead, multures,
etc., and an annualrent of three firlots oatmeal from the other half of said mill, lying
in the barony of Duchal and shire of Eenfrew ; also the 10s. lands of Newtoun wod, the
13s. 4d. lands of Creuchhill, and the 33s. 4d. lands of Over Kilmacolme, in the barony
of Newark and same sheriffdom : To be held of the granter and his heirs-male and of
tailzie. Eeddendo, ward and relief, etc. Deed written by George Cruikshank, servitor
of John Sempill, W.S. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 13th February 1649. Wit
nesses, John Kennedy, younger of Kirkmichaell, Mr. Thomas Blair, pastor at Port
Montgomerie, and John Sempill, apparent of Fulwood. [249, Box 8.
2389. 17th February 1649.] Precept of Glare Constat by Alexander, Earl of
Eglinton (directed to John Cunynghame of Beadland, as bailie), for infefting Hugh,
Viscount of Airds, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Hugh [Montgomerie],
Viscount of Ards, in the lands of Braidstane, in the parish of Beith and shire of Ayr
[No. 2244 sup-a]. Dated at Edinburgh, 17th February 1649. Witnesses, Mr. James
Scott of Bonnington, advocate, Mr. James Blair, minister at Port Montgumrie, and
John Sempill, AV.S., writer of deed. [2873, Box 75.
2390. 20th  1649.] Charter by Eobert Wallace of Carnhill, in terms of
a marriage contract between himself and James Fullartoun of that Ilk, for himself and
Elizabeth Fullartoun, his eldest daughter, granting to the said Elizabeth, the granter's
future spouse, the liferent right of the £6 lands of Auchindounane, part of the £16
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lands of Carnell, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr. Dated at Irvine,
20th . . . [torn] 1649. Witnesses, James Fullartoun, younger, apparent of that Ilk, William
AA7allace of Failfurd, Allan Cathcart of Waterheid, 'Henry AArallace, . . . ode,' the
granter's brother-german, Mr. William Fullartoun, minister at St. Quivox, and others.
This writ has been injured here and there. [957, Box 26.
2391. 5th March 1649.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the precept dated at
Edinburgh, 17th February 1649, No. 2389 supa, by Alexander, Earl of Eglinton, for
infefting Hugh [Montgomerie], Viscount of Airds, as son and heir of his father,
the late Hugh, Viscount of Airds, in the lands of Braidstane, in the sheriffdom of Ayr.
Sasine given by John Cunyngham of Bedlane, bailie, to John Cunyngham of Hill of
Beith, attorney for the grantee, 5th March 1649, and recorded in the general register
4th April same year. Witnesses, Archibald Dunlap in Braidstane, John Bar at mill of
Braidstane, Alexander Peibills in Balcalsey, and William Crawford, miller at said mill.
Robert Peblis, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [2133, Box 54.
2392. 5th March 1649.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
(dated 1st and 17th February 1649) between Hugh Montgomerie, Viscount of Airds,
with consent of Alexander, Earl of Eglintoun, his overlord, on one side, and John
Schaw, elder of Grenok, and John Schaw, younger, his eldest son, by which the
viscount is bound to infeft the elder Schaw in liferent and the younger in fee, in the
above-named twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc., in the parish of Beith,
bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and sheriffdom of Ayr. Sasine given by John Cunynghame
of Cunynghame Bedlane, as bailie, to John Cunynghame of Hill of Beith, on behalf of
grantees, 5th March, and recorded in the general register 4th April, 1649. Witnesses,
Archibald Dunlap in Braidstane, John Bar at mill of Braidstane, Alexander Peibles
in Belcalsey, and William Crawfurd, miller at said mill. Notary, Robert Peblis, of
Glasgow diocese. [2663, Box 68,
2393. 18th March 1649.] Charter by Walter Ros of Bellamuckie, son and heir of
the late George Ros of Bellamuckie, alienating to Andrew M'Culloch, provost of Tain,
that fourth part of a davoch of land of Little Allan, commonly called Bellnagore, and
other half lands named, lying in the barony of Bellnagowne, earldom of Ross, and shire
of Inverness ; also the lands of Easter Drum of Feme, lying in the abbacy of Feme,
now called the barony of Ganyis, in the earldom of Ross, etc. : To be held from the
granter of David Ros of Balnagown, as superior. Reddendo, for Balnagore, one pair of
white gloves or two pennies at AVhitsunday if asked, with three suits of court at Pit-
maduthie or elsewhere ; and for the Easter Drum, the sum of £10 Scots money. Dated
at Tain, 18th March 1649, in presence of James M'Culloch, elder, burgess of Tain, and
Angus M'Culloch, his eldest lawful son, with other witnesses. [900, Box 25.
2394. 13th July 1649.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Eobert Adam
son, writer, as procurator for James Robiesone, burgess of the Canongate, passed to
the presence of James Rucheid, one of the bailies of Edinburgh (representing the
provost, bailies, etc., the superiors of the barony and regality of Broughton), and there
resigned in his hands two tenements of land in the burgh of the Canongate on the
south side of the High Street, between the lands of Margaret Hunter, relict of the late
William Hunter, on the east, the tenement formerly James Eobieson's, now James
Tweidie's, on the west, ' the strand ' on the south, and the street on the north, alienated
by the said James Eobieson to Mr. John Algeo, writer in Edinburgh, in terms of a

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disposition dated at Edinburgh, 15th June 1649 ; which resignation the bailie accepted
for new infeftment of the said tenements in favour of Mr. John Algeo, who asked
instruments. Done on 13th July 1649 in the 'Laiche Counsel-hous' in the burgh of
Edinburgh. Witnesses, Mr. George Norvall, advocate, John Mudie, mason, and John
Scott, wright. Notary, John Stewart. [3074, Box 80.
2395. 13th July 1649.] Charter by Sir James Stewart of Kirkfield, knight,
provost of Edinburgh, with the bailies and council, etc., granting and confirming to
Mr. John Algeo, writer in Edinburgh, the two tenements of land described in pre
ceding writ : To be held for the sum of eight pounds yearly, with three suits of court
yearly at the courts held in the burgh of Canongate, the said Mr. John and the tenants
of the land being bound to carry all their grain to be thrashed and ground at the corn-
mills called the ' Cannomylnes.' Dated at Edinburgh, 13th July 1649. [2104, Box 53.
2396. 9th August 1649.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second,
directed to the sheriff of Aberdeen, for infefting William Seatoun of Schethin, as son
and nearest heir of his father, George Seatoun of Schethin, in the lands of Auchinhuiff,
tower, etc., with mill, etc., in the barony of Tarves, in the said sheriffdom, and in the
regality of Arbroath, formerly held in chief of the hereditary lords of Meldrum, now of
the king, as part of the abbacy of Arbroath ; the sheriff to take security for £129, 7s. 6d.
Scots for feu-farms and grassums, the lands having been in the hands of the king and
his late father for twenty-two years and one term, at £5, 15s. 4d. yearly, and for
£11, 10s. 4d. duplication of feu-farm. Edinburgh, 9th August 1649. [265, Box 9.
2397. 7th September 1649.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Blantyre, in terms of a
contract matrimonial between him, with consent of his curators, on one part, and John
Shaw of Greenock, and Margaret Shaw, his daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Margaret, his future spouse, in her virginity and in liferent, the 20s. lands of
AA7riehtlands, the £5 lands of Cardonald, the mill and mill lands thereof, the £5 lands
of Wester Hendirstoun — all lying in the parish of Paisley and sheriffdom of Renfrew,
with the teindsheaves of these lands : To be held blench of the granter. At the church
of Beith, 7th September 1649. Witnesses, John Blair of that Ilk, Sir Ludovic Houstoun
of that Ilk, William Ralstoun of that Ilk, John Conyngham of Hill of Beith. Robert
Alexander (writer of deed) and John Quhyte, notaries. [2172, Box 55.
2398. 7th September 1649.] The same in duplicate : To be holden of the king
and his successors, as princes and Stewarts of Scotland, the granter's superiors. 7th
September 1649. [2173, Box 55.
2399. 25th September 1649.] Indenture or agreement between Cuthbert Heron
of Chipchase, and William Strother of Kirke Newton, both in the county of North
umberland, to the effect that as Strother owes Heron £1000 sterling, if he pay £500
before 1st August 1656, certain 'statutes marchant' will not be enforced against him.
Executed in duplicate, 25th September 1649. Cuthbert Heron's signature and seal
(small oval, bearing a crest, a heron) attached. [1406, Box 36.
2400. 27th October 1649.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept of 9th
August 1649, No. 2396 supa, in favour of William Seatoun of Schethin, of the lands
of Auchinhuiff, etc., in the barony of Tarves and regality of Arbroath. Sasine given

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by Thomas Gordon, sheriff-depute of Aberdeen, 27th October 1649. AVitnesses, John
Johnstone, son of Robert Johnstone, late of Auchinhuiff, Andrew Myll in Petcow,
James Stevin and Thomas Clerk in Auchenhuiff. James Swan, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary public. Recorded in the Aberdeen Register of Sasines, 4th December 1649.
[266, Box 9.
2401. 3rd November 1649.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter (dated at the church of Beithe, 7th September 1649, No. 2397 supra) by
Alexander, Lord Blantyre, in favour of his future spouse, Margaret Shawe, of the
20s. lands of Wrichtlands and others. Sasine given 3rd November, and recorded in
the clerk-register's books for the shire of Renfrew, etc., 18th December, 1649. Wit
nesses, John AValkinshaw, son of Mr. James AA7alkinshaw in Cardonald, Thomas Paulle
in Greinok, Alexander Dunlop, miller at Cardonald mill, AValter Rid in Mekilgovane,
and John Harvie, servant of Lord Blantyre. Robert Alexander, notary public. [180,
Box 7.
2402. 3rd November 1649.] Duplicate of the above. [1416, Box 37.
2403. 16th November 1649.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the
Second, confirming: (1) a charter, dated at the Canongate, 5th June 1647, by the late
AVilliam, Earl of Morton, etc., in favour of Thomas Crawford, Professor of Mathe
matics in King James's College in Edinburgh, and Janet Hart, his wife, of the lands
of Claschlochie, in the parish and sheriffdom of Kinross ; also (2) letters of alienation,
dated at Canongate, 21st October 1647, by the said earl to the same grantees, of the
lands of Cassiegoure, occupied by John Johnstoun, Eobert Stirk, Eobert Thomesoun,
and John and Thomas Lambe, in said parish, etc. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh,
16th November 1649. Not in Begister. [1205, Box 32.
2404. 22nd November 1649.] Charter by AA7illiam Seatoun of Schethin granting
to Captain Patrick Murray the lands of Auchinhuiff, Petcow, etc., as in No. 2396
supra: To be held blench of the granter, and of the king in feu-farm for £5, 15s. 4d.
Scots; reserving, however, to the heirs of the late Eobert Johnstone at the mill of
Balcairne, the right of impignoration of the mains of Auchinhuiff, the manor-place
Broomhillock, with the mill, mill lands, etc., made by the granter under reversion ; also
similar rights to Thomas Milne in Petcow, over that pendicle of Auchinhuiff called
Petcow. Dated at Aberdeen, 22nd November 1649. Signed by the granter and
' Mr. G. Seton,' as consenter. AATitnesses, Mr. Alexander Davidson, advocate, Patrick
Cruikshank, his servitor, and Andrew Massie, writer of deed, notary public. [267,
Box 9.
2405. 6th December 1649.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
foregoing charter by AVilliam Seatoun of Sc[h]ithin,.with consent of Mr. George Seatoun,
his brother-german, in favour of Captain Patrick Murray of the lands of Auchen
huiff, etc. Sasine given by John Couttis, woodworker in Aberdeen, as bailie, 6th
December 1649, and recorded at Aberdeen 8th December same year. AVitnesses, George
Couttis in Brunthill, Andrew Milne and Patrick Moir in Petcow, and David Beane in
Udny. James Anderson, notary public. [268, Box 9.
2406.  1649.] Charter, with name of grantee blank, by Alexander Menzies
of Comries, of the lands of Balnagaird, Balnavert, Eorow, Connies, etc. etc. : To be

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held in feu-farm for the various reddendos named. Signed and dated at Balnagaird,
 1649. Donald Robertson, son lawful of John Robertson of Invar, is named as a
witness. [477, Box 14.
2407. 10th January 1650.] Precept by John Byres, son lawful to the late Sir
John Byres of Coates, knight, as superior, for infefting John Bell, grandson of John
Bell, deceased, son of the late James Bell, residing at the AA7ater of Leith, as heir of his
grandfather, in that eastern half of a piece of ground of the lands of Coittis, containing
houses, etc., granaries, etc., as described, lying at the water of Leith, between the rivulet
called 'the Stryp,' running from Bowbut Loch on the east, the road to Belsmylne on
the south, other pieces of land belonging to James Kincaid, laird of the feu-farm of the
other half of Coates, Andrew Johnstoun and Agnes Kincaid, his spouse, sub-tenants, on
the west, and the water of Leith on the north. Reddendo, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. At
Edinburgh, 10th January 1650. Witnesses, Alexander Horsburgh, merchant in Edin
burgh, and John Mure, writer there. Cf. also Nos. 1983 and 2285 supra. [620, Box 18.
2408. 22nd February 1650.] Charter by Eobert, Lord Balfour of Burghlie, as
superior, granting and confirming to General-Major Eobert Lumsdane, now of
Mountquhanie, formerly designed Colonel Eobert Lumsdane of Straweithie, the one-
eighth part of the lands of Strathkinness, with manor-place, etc., in the parish and
regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, which belonged to the late Sir John AA'emyss
of Craigtoun, knight, and to his father, the late John AA7emyss of Craigtoun, and were
apprised on 13th April 1643 from the late Christian, Euphamia, Catharine, and Isabella
AA7emyss, daughters and heirs of the late Sir John, AA7illiam Bruce of Balquharg, spouse
of the late Christian, Mr. James Merser, minister of Cluny in Stormonth, spouse of
Euphamia, Colonel Eobert Lumsdane of Straveithie, spouse of Catherine, and Captain
Eobert Halsall, spouse of Isabella, at the instance of General-Major Sir James Lumsdane
of Innergellie, knight, then designed Colonel Sir James Lumsdane, who afterwards
transferred the same to his brother, the said Colonel Eobert Lumsdane of Straveithie ;
reserving to the granter, his heirs, etc., the coals, if any, within the bounds of the
lands ; also reserving those four acres of Nether Strathkinnes formerly belonging to the
late John Eichart in Nether Strathkinnes, with the ' outfield ' lands of the same, presently
occupied by the granter and his tenants, which four acres are a fourth part of the said
lands of Strathkinnes : To be held in feu-farm for £2, 8s. 2d. yearly of money, with
four bolls wheat, eight bolls barley, and eight bolls oatmeal, between Christmas and
Candlemas, and nine capons at the usual terms, or, in option, 16d. for each capon,
with other usual services. At Edinburgh, 22nd February 1650. Witnesses, Sir Thomas
Fotheringaham of Freiland, Eobert Arnot, son lawful of the late Mr. Henry Arnot of
Condland, and Mr. Andrew Ayttoun, advocate. [2108, Box 53.
2409. 27th March 1650.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming the
charter, of date 22nd November 1649, No. 2404 supa, by the late William Seaton of
Schethin, in favour of Captain Patrick Murray, now of Auchinhuif, of the whole
lands of Auchinhuif and Petcow: To be held for £5, 16s. 4d. yearly feu; with sasine
[No. 2405 supa], dated 6th December 1649. At Edinburgh, 27th March 1650. Not in
Register. [2361, Box 60.
2410. 24th May 1650. J Attestation before Mr. William Wallace of Harburne,
and John Hay, advocates, sheriff-deputes of Edinburgh, specially constituted, as to the
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Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, at whose instance and that of her husband, William,
Duke of Hamilton, the proceedings were raised, — which writs refer to the lands of
AVambrough, priory-house of Gilfoord and Gilfoord Park, in Surrey, purchased from
James [Murray], Earl of Annandale. 24th May 1650. [1150, Box 30.
2411. 3rd June 1650.] Instrument narrating that James Bowsy, burgess of the
burgh of Craill, resigned in the hands of Allan Millar, one of the bailies of that burgh,
a fore part of a tenement on the south side of Merchant Street (' vici mercatoris ') or
Market Gate, and bounded by another part of same tenement on south, the lands of
John Fermour on west, the common way on east and north, in favour of George Bowsy,
the granter's brother, and of his spouse, Cristina Eamsay, who were then duly infeft.
Done 3rd June 1650. Witnesses, Andrew Moncreiff, burgess of Craill, James Broune,
George Bowsy in Langhous Green, and Thomas Adamson, notary public. John
Dingwall, clerk of burgh, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1242, Box 33.
2412. 4th June 1650.] Extract Ketour of Hew [Montgomery], Viscount of
Airds, as heir of his late father, Hew, Viscount of Airds, in the lands of Boghall and
others named [cf. No. 2245 supra], in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning,
Ayrshire. Kilwinning, 4th June 1650. [1447, Box 37.
2413. 9th August 1650.] Eetour of Inquest made before Alexander Gibson,
burgess of Elgin, sheriff-depute, by John Hay of Knokowdie, Eobert Dunbar, younger
of Boiggis, Alexander Innes in Netherglen, AValter Lesley of Gedloche, James Falconer,
portioner of Coltfauld, Mark Mawer, portioner of Urquhart, Leonard Lesley of
Cheppeltoun, Mr. Thomas Gilheane in Monachtie, Andrew Lesley of Nether Glen of
Eothes, John Lesley of Middiltoun, Mr. John Hay, provost of Elgin, Thomas Calder
and George Cuming, bailies, and Mr. James Annand, notary, and John Milne, merchant,
burgesses of Elgin, who on oath declared Archibald Geddes to be heir of his late
father, Andrew Geddes of Esteill, in the lands of AATester Urtane, with mill, and the
lands of Easter Urtane or Little Urtane ; also the towns and lands of Daginsche and
Insche of Cardanie, with salmon-fishing on the Spey — lying in the parishes of Dundurcus
and Eothes respectively, and the baronies of Eothes and Barmuckatie respectively,
within the sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres : held of the Earl of Eothes in feu-farm.
Eeddendo, £6 for the whole. Eetour made at Elgin, 9th August 1650. Cf. also
No. 2192 supa. [953, Box 26.
2414. 16th October 1650.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Hume,
one of the bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, passed to two tenements on the south
side of said burgh, bounded by the lands of Archibald AVricht, the lands formerly of
Archibald Douglas of Hairlaw, now of James Miller of Gourlabank, and otherwise as
described of date 15th February 1643, No. 2320 supra; and there, because it was
known to the bailie and to all of the council who were present, particularly to
Archibald AVricht, George Lauder, George Manderston, Alexander Forrest, and Thomas
Newton, that John Brown, dweller there, was the living brother-german and sole and
undoubted heir of the late Alexander Brown, burgess of said burgh, the said bailie gave
him sasine of said tenements, and cognosced and invested him as sole heir of his brother
Alexander. 16th October 1650. AVitnesses, the above-named, and John Sinclar, serjeant
of the burgh. AVilliam Galbrayth, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2109, Box 53.
2415. 17th January 1651.J Instrument of Sasine following on a charter (dated

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at the burgh of Newmilns, 30th December 1650) by James Broun, portioner of
Greinholme, granting to Nicolas Broun, fuller in Newmilns, those houses and yard
in Greinholm with that piece of land on the north-west side of said yard at the march
of James Nisbet of Greenholm, presently occupied by James Banerman, with fulling-mill,
etc, which house and mill were part of James Broun's half-merk land in Greinholme,
in the 40s. lands of Greinholme, parish of Galstoun, and sheriffdom of Ayr. [See of date
3rd January 1617, No. 1760 supa.] Sasine given by James Frow in Newmilns 17th,
and recorded at Irvine 19th, January 1651. AA7itnesses [both to charter and sasine],
John Campbell at the mill of Newmylnes, David Broun, fuller in Newmylnes, and
James Broun, fuller there. Notary, Charles HaU, of Glasgow diocese. [3159, Box 86.
2416. 3rd February 1651.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to Patrick Montgomerie in Giffen, as bailie), contained in a bond of obligation, dated at
Irvine, 23rd December 1650, by Allan Dunlop, some time provost of Irvine, in favour of
Grissell Dunlop, his daughter, spouse of John Crawfurd of Cartsburn, and Robert
Crawfurd, their son, for infefting them in an annualrent of 560 merks, to be uplifted
from the lands of Boighall, Netherhill of Beith, Bigholm, Over Boigsyde, Fulwoodheid,
and Mershelland, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, bailiary of Cunningham,
and shire of Ayr, belonging to Hew [Montgomerie], Viscount of Airds ; reserving
the liferent to the granter and Barbara Montgomerie, his spouse. Witnesses to
obligation, Robert Broun, town-clerk of Irvine, James Bryding, skipper, burgess there,
Allan Thomson, writer there, and James Rosse, dweller there, servitor of the Countess
of Eglintoun. Sasine given to Hew Broun, dagmaker in Irvine, attorney for grantees,
3rd February 1651, and recorded at Irvine same day. AVitnesses, Bartholomew
Roberton, son of the late Bartholomew Roberton of Ernok, Alexander Eisat, William
Crawfurd in Irvine, and William Duncan, son of the late  Duncan, cordiner there.
Eobert Broun, notary public. See Nos. 2269 and 2239 supa. [190, Box 7.
2417. 26th March 1651.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Culross, 1st March 1651, by Patrick Sandie of Kirktoun, granting to
Margaret and ' Eebkea ' Clow, daughters and heirs-portioners of the late John Clow
in Culross, one tenement of land, houses and gardens, in the lordship of Culross and
sheriffdom of Perth, containing ten roods of land, between the lands of the late John
Eeitche on the east, the sea-flow and common way on south, the late James Gray's
lands on west, and the ' Breas ' on north : To be held of Edward [Bruce], Earl of
Kincardine, his heirs and assignees, in feu-farm and heritage. Sasine] given by John
Sandie, one of the bailies of Culross, on 26th March, and recorded at Perth 18th April,
1651. Witnesses, Patrick Sandie, natural son of Patrick Sandie of Kirktoun, John
Archibald in Waleyfeild, James AVallace, burgess of Dunfermline, and John Adame,
burgess of Culross. Eobert Forrett, notary public. [1302, Box 34.
2418. 9th June 1651.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a charter
(dated at Edinburgh, 21st July 1650) by Sir James Leirmont of Balcomy, made for
fulfilling a contract, dated 4th June 1650, between him on one part, and Andrew Daw,
one of the bailies of Crail, and Eobert Wood, mariner, burgess there, on the other
part, granting to the said Andrew Daw, his heirs and assignees, the just and equal
second part of the lands of Sauchope, and the just and equal second part of the manor-
place of the same, in the parish of Crail and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held of the
king and his successors. Eeddendo, yearly, two chalders three bolls of barley [bear],
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victual, and 26s. 4d. of money, with other conditions, in feu-farm. Witnesses to
Leirmont's charter, Alexander Bayne, burgess of Craill, Alexander Leslie and
Mr. Alexander Don, writers, Edinburgh. Confirmed at Stirling, 9th June 1651.
Great seal attached, entire. [170, Box 6.
2419. 19th November 1651.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
charter of 23rd June 1646, No. 2368 supra, in favour of Alexander Calderwood
and Janet Moffat, his spouse. Sasine given by Robert Mitchelsoun, bailie of the
burgh of Dalkeith, on 19th, and recorded in the general register 20th, November 1651.
Andrew Nicoll, merchant in Dalkeith, and James Allan, junior, attornies for the said
AVilliam and Janet respectively. AAdtnesses, AA7illiam Penny, merchant in Dalkeith,
William Gourlay, Patrick Broun, and James Gibson, dwellers there, and James
Anderson, officer. John Scott, notary. [1514, Box 39.
2420. 10th December 1651.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Plewlandhill, 10th December 1651, by James Skirving, elder of
Plewlandhill, in favour of his lawful son, James Skirving, younger, of the lands of
Plewlandhill, now occupied by James Skirving, elder, and formerly by his father, the
late Henry Skirving, lying on the north side of a ' dyk ' called ' The black dyk,' by
which the arable lands of Plewlandhill are divided from the adjoining moors called ' the
moores of Laystoun ' ; and also of the pendicles of said land called ' the BroadmeadoAV
and Blaiklaw ' also occupied as above, all in the barony of Keith Marischal formerly,
now in the barony of Keith Humbie, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, constabulary of
Haddington, extending in all to four husband-lands ; together with the teindsheaves
and rectory teinds now belonging to James Skirving, in terms of No. 2171 supa; and
also that portion of the moors, pasturage, and hills of said town of Laistoun, which
were disponed to the said James Skirving, elder, by Sir Adam Hepburn of Humbie,
knight, in exchange for the common pasture which the said James had over the whole
moors and hills of Laistoun, in terms of a contract between them, of date 27th and
28th September 1643, and which portion is bounded thus: 'Beginnarid at the west
nuik of the garden dyk of Plewlandhill, south ane cairt-gait that goes to ane litle
cleugh, and from that south the slack betuixt the Broun Dodwell on the west and the
Broun Dodhill on the east, the neirest Swapegate that goes to the Stobsheill merch,
and so alongs without the merch dyk as the samen is meithed and merched with hutts
and hilliockis, with the priviledge of passage and cairt wayes when the rest of the tennentis
leidis, and reservand to the said Sir Adam and his successors cairt wayes as they shall
have use for them betuixt Stobsheill and Laistoun.' Sasine given at the manor-place
of Plewlandhill by AVilliam Skirving in Ewingstoun, bailie, 10th December 1651, and
recorded in the general register 2nd February 1652. AVitnesses, Richard Skirving of
Over Keith, and AAdlliam Skirving, his son, Alexander Marshall, forester in the woods
of Humbie, and AVilliam Black, servitor of the elder Skirving. Notary, George
Langlandis, of Edinburgh diocese. [2493, Box 64.
2421. 3rd March 1652.] Charter by Sir AVilliam Livingstone of AVest Quarter,
with consent of Helenore Livingstone, his spouse, alienating in favour of David
Campbell, cooper in Falkirk, and Jean Matheson, his wife, two houses, occupied by
AVilliam Flyming and John Listoun, with garden, fully described, James Suord, John
Levingstoun, meal-dealer, and Robert Lowrie, being neighbouring owners on east,
south, and west, lying on the south of the high street of Falkirk, In the regality of
Falkirk and shire of Stirling, under reversion. At Falkirk, 3rd March 1652. Wit-

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nesses, John Burne, merchant there, William, his son, John Simpson, merchant there,
and John Broun, notary public. [1 1 27, Box 30.
2422. 12th March 1652.] Charter by Malcolm Ross, lawful son of the late
David Ross of Pitcalnie, with consent of Catherine Corbett, his spouse, in terms of a
letter of obligation, selling and alienating to Donald Ross, some time of Bellone, and
Margaret M'Kenzie, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs-male, etc., the western
quarter of the easter half davoch of the lands of Midganie, also the Newlands, presently
occupied by the granter, between the said quarter on the south, Grottmoir on the east,
the highway leading to Arkboll with ' lie Knokinherve ' on the north, and Barrisgeat
and Nether Ganie on the west, with the Barrischapel, chapel yard, and chapel dykes
of the same, within the barony of Ganyis, abbacy of Feme, earldom of Ross, and
sheriffdom now of Ross (under reversion to the heirs of the late William Corbet, por
tioner of Midganie, by virtue of a contract of wadset between him and John Corbett of
Little Reanie) : To be held in feu-farm of the granters for a yearly rendering of
twenty-three bolls of victual, carrying thirty loads of peats to the monastery from the
mosses of Feme, with ' Yuill and Fastingewinis hennis,' grinding their grain at the mill
of Feme, and other dues used and wont. At Tain, 12th March 1652. Witnesses,
John Ross, lawful son of the late Hugh Ross of Tollie, Thomas M'Kenzie of Inner-
lawoll, James Hay, burgess of Tain, and David Forrester, notary public. [2944,
Box 77.
2423. 19th July 1652.] Instrument narrating that in presence of Thomas
Calderwood, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, Lieutenant-Colonel John Henryson of
Tunygask [cf. No. 1937 supa] by his procurator resigned in terms of a disposition by
him, dated at the Hague, in Holland, 29th June 1648, a tenement of land, some time
belonging to Thomas Henryson, deceased, son and heir of the late Thomas Henryson,
merchant, lying on the north side of the High Street, having the close called the Auld
Provost's Close on the east, and otherwise bounded as described of date 16th January
1568 [No. 831 supra; cf. also No. 1239], in favour of Isobel Watt, relict of John
Courtie, apothecary, burgess of Edinburgh; after which resignation the said Isobel
Watt resigned (in terms of their contract of marriage) the tenement in favour of
William Johnstone, merchant, and Janet Courtie, her daughter, who were then in
feft in one-half of an annualrent of 130 merks from said tenement, which, failing them,
is to pass to Helen Courtie, spouse to Neill Murdoch, apothecary. Sasine given 19th
July 1652. Witnesses, James Edmistoun and Andrew Kerr, merchants, the said Neill
Murdoch, James Younger, beltmaker, David Johnston and James Cleghorn, officers.
Notary, William Thomson, common clerk of burgh. [2238, Box 57.
2424. 21st September 1652.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Ferguson,
one of the bailies of Kirkcaldy, gave sasine to Janet Reddie, daughter of Robert
Reddie, weaver in said burgh, as nearest and lawful heir of her grandfather, the late
John Nicolsone, burgess, in a tenement of land on the north side of the High Street,
bounded by lands belonging to the heirs of John Williamson, baker, William Reddie,
elder, and James Chrystie, and otherwise as described. 21st September 1652. Walter
Duncan, common clerk of the burgh, notary. Witnesses, Robert Lindesay, merchant,
Walter Stoddart, 'webster,' burgesses of burgh, Andrew Reddie, 'webster' there, and
Edward Kea there. [628, Box 18.
2425. 13th October 1652.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition, by
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Hugh Lockhart of Bankhead, dated at the Bankhead, 8th October 1652, in favour of
Hugh Lockhart, younger, his eldest lawful son, of the three-merk land of Bankhead,
the half-merk land of Dobyland, the half-merk land of Foriand, the forty-penny land
of SkellyhiU, extending altogether to a four-merk forty-penny land, with the four-merk
forty-penny land of Glennes, lying in the barony of Loudoun, bailiary of Cunninghame,
and shire of Ayr; also the four-merk land of Over Newtone, and pertinents, with 'the
pasturrag of beistiall and liberty of the mure of Carnseach,' according to the quantity
of the lands, used and wont, and the 40s. land of Achrutherglen, the 20s. land of Some,
occupied by Thomas AVittburrne, the 10s. land of Sornhill, occupied by Alexander
Smyth, lying in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and said sheriffdom. Witnesses to
disposition, John Ker in Achinwitt, John Lockhart in Stanygait, Alexander and
Robert Widdrow there. Sasine given on the separate lands by Hew Broune in Quarter-
house, bailie, 13th October, and recorded in the general register 9th (?) December, 1652.
Witnesses, James, George, and Robert Lockhart, lawful sons of the said Hugh
Lockhart, John Gemmill, indweller at Bankhead. Notary, Daniel Hamilton in
Rodingheid, clerk within the diocese of Glasgow. [2505, Box 64.
2426. 30th October 1652.] Precept, issued by the 'Keepers of the Liberties of
England,' etc., directed to James Campbell of Lawers, as superior, requiring him to
infeft James Campbell, as son and heir of his father, the late William Campbell of
Culdares, in the two-merk land of Croftwallie, one-merk land of . . . [illegible], with the
mill and mill lands of Kerquhinnie, teinds, etc., in Kerquhinnie, in the sheriffdom of
Perth, redeemable by the heirs of the late Sir James Campbell of Lawers, for the sum
of 2000 merks, in terms of a contract and reversion by the said late William Campbell
and Catherine Ferguson, his wife, dated at Creiff, 3rd June 1620. Precept dated at
Edinburgh, 30th October 1652. [3150, Box 82.
2427. 12th November 1652.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Patrick Home
in Wedderburn, as procurator for Marioun Gray, nearest and lawful heir of the late
Samuel Gray in Gunnisgrein, resigned into the hands of George Home of Wedderburn,
superior, the cottage-land lying in the town and territory of Eyemouth and sheriffdom
of Berwick, fully described of date 17th January 1629, No. 2029 sup-a; for new in
feftment to be given by the superior, with consent of Mr. John Home, his tutor, in
favour of Jonet Gray, lawful daughter to the late George Gray in Gunnisgreen, and
of Thomas Robesone, her spouse. Done at Wedderburn, 12th November 1652.
Witnesses, Adam Tuedy, Alexander Vaus, and Roger Graham, residents in Wedder
burn. John Dewar, elder, notary public. [645, Box 19.
2428. 20th November 1652.] Instrument of Sasine on a precept from the
chancery of ' the Keipars of the libertie of England ' (dated Edinburgh, 8th September
1652), for infefting Archibald Geddes, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father, the
late Andrew Geddes of Essill, in the lands of Daginsche and Insche of Cardenie, as in
No. 2192 supra, 21st September 1636. Sasine given by Mr. John Hay, sheriff-depute,
14th October, and recorded at Elgin 20th November, 1652. Witnesses, William Ego
in Nether Urtane, William Hutcheoun in Inche of Urtane, Patrick Grant in Skirdustane,
James Geddes in Inche of Urtane, James Marquis in Boighead, AA7illiam Gilleis there,
Thomas Young in Daginsche, and David Gray there. Notary, John Chalmer, in the
diocese of Moray. [2758, Box 71.
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Rigge, in the county of Northumberland, widow, and William Strother of Kirk
Newton, esquire, by which the former releases and surrenders to the latter one-half of
the manor of AVest Newton, in which she was seised under reversion. 30th December
1652. William Strother is, on the back of the writ, called Colonel Strother. [2082,
Box 52.
2430. 10th January 1653.] Indenture between William Strother of Kirknewton,
in Northumberland, and others, including his uncle, WiUiam Strother of Cannonmylls
there, and Robert Shafto of Newcastle, in view of a marriage between the first-named
AVilliam and Jane Shafto, daughter of Marke Shafto of Newcastle, in which the
former settles certain lands upon the latter, with reservations in favour of Elizabeth
Heron, mother of William Strother, and a destination in default of heirs of the marriage.
10th January 1652-3. Signed and sealed by the parties. Seals attached. [397,
Box 11.
2431. 12th January 1653.] Extract Retour of General Service of Mr. Thomas
Rattray [sic, 1. Lundie], minister at Rattray, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late Mr. Thomas Lundie, minister at Capeth. Perth, 12th January 1653. [3158,
Box 82.
2432. 24th January 1653.] Exemplification of a Fine. WUliam Strother, Esq.,
acknowledges that the manors of Kirknewton, West Newton, and Langton, with the
advowson and others named, are in right of James Clavering, Esq., and James
Clavering and William Strother, gent., have given to the said William Strother, Esq.,
£2000. Westminster, 24th January 1652-3. [2083, Box 52.
2433. Hth February 1653.] Charter by Thomas Denune of Little Miltoun,
aUenating to Hector Douglas, younger of Mulderg, the south and east quarter of
the lands of Little Reanie, possessed by John Corbatt and his subtenants, with the
kiln and kiln crofts ; also the lands of Little Miltoun of Feme, in the abbacy of Feme
or barony of Geanyis and shire of Ross : To be held from the superiors — Little Reanie
for 14s. yearly of money, twelve capons, one mutton, one boll of oats, at usual terms,
and seven firlots two pecks of dry multure to the mill of Feme, and rendering for Little
Miltoun 56s. yearly of feu-farm. Dated at Tain, 11th February 1653. Witnesses, the
said John Corbatt of Little Eeany, William Denune, merchant, burgess of Tain, and
David Forrester, notary. [2112, Box 53.
2434. 21st February 1653.] Charter by ' The Keippers of the Liberties of England,'
etc., granting to James Binning in Foord the lands of Girtrig and Craehouslands, in
the parish of Langton and sheriffdom of Berwick, formerly belonging to Christopher
Cokburne of Chouslie [cf. No. 434 supa], and apprised from him [for 2540 merks of
debt and other dues] on 21st December last [1652], at the instance of James Binning,
as assignee of Thomas and Sara Binning, lawful bairns to the late Thomas Binning,
tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, and of Alexander Brand, spouse to Sara : To be held for
the former duties. Precept of sasine directed to James Lawrie, indweller at Dunce.
Edinburgh, 21st February 1653. [1994, Box 51.
2435. 26th March 1653.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Adam Hepburn of
Humbie, as superior, directed to Eobert Inglis in Mossehoussis, for infefting Patrick
AVauchope, now of Caikmure, as nearest and lawful heir of the late Adam Wauchope

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of Caikmure, his father, in the lands of Blackcastle, lying near the lands of Easter
Caikmure, in the granter's barony of Creichtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Precept
written by John Scott, servitor of John Wilkie, writer in Edinburgh, and dated at
Humbie, 26th March 1653. Witnesses, Mr. George Hepburn and John Glas, the
granter's servitors. [2497, Box 64.
2436. 14th April 1653.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of' 11th February 1653, No. 2433 supra, by Thomas Denune of Little Milton,
for infefting Hector Douglas, younger of Mulderg, in the lands of Little Reanie and
others described. Sasine given by James M'Culloch in Mulderg, as bailie, to Andrew
M 'Robert in Feme, acting for grantee, on 14th April, and recorded at the Chanonry of
Ross, 12th May 1653. Witnesses, William Ros in Feme, William Douglas, smith there,
John M'Culloch and William Denune there, David Ros, maltman in Little Reany, and
Donald Rioch, servitor of the notary, David Forrester, of the diocese of Ross. [2471,
Box 63.
2437. 7th May 1653.] Charter by William, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of a
contract (dated at Paisley, 27th March 1653) between him, on one part, and Alex
ander Porterfield, son lawful of Alexander Porterfield of that Ilk, on the other part,
granting and selling, under reversion as stated in the contract, to the younger Alex
ander and his heirs, the 16s. 4d. lands of Rowntriehill, occupied by James Gardner,
the 19s. 8d. lands of Knappes, occupied by John Morisoun, the lis. 3d. land of Rowntrie
hill, occupied by James Parke, the 10s. land of Dennestoun, occupied by Alexander
Lockhart, the 14s. 2d. land of Dennestoun, occupied by Robert Mudie, the 7s. 6d. lands
of Dennestoun, occupied by Patrick Corruthe, the 7s. 6d. lands of Dennestoun, occupied
by William Tinklar, the 7s. 6d. lands of Dennestoun, occupied by James Laird, and the
7s. 6d. lands of Dennestoun, occupied by William Fleming there — all lying in the barony
of Finlaystoun Conynghame and sheriffdom of Renfrew, with the teindsheaves, etc., of
the lands. The lands are to be held of the earl and his heirs, the grantee and his heirs
paying a yearly feu-duty of forty merks, and the tenants being bound to grind their
corn at the earl's mill, called Brigend mill ; with the usual duplicand and casualties.
Writer of deed, Robert Alexander of Blackhouse, writer in Paisley. Dated at Finlays
toun Place, 7th May 1653. Witnesses, Alexander Conynghame of Cambuskeithe, and
William Gardner, servitor of the earl. [3088, Box 81.
2438. 23rd May 1653.] Recovery, before the justices of the bench of common
pleas, by William Strother, Esq., of the lands of Kirknewton and others, against
James Clavering, Esq., and William Strother, gent. AVestminster, 23rd May 1653.
[2084, Box 52.
2439. 28th May 1653.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Forrest of
Gymmonsmylnes, in terms of a charter of alienation, with his own hands gave sasine to
William Lamb, burgess of Haddington, and Janet Todrig, his spouse, of three acres
and a half of arable land within the liberty of the burgh of Haddington, ' in the schot
of land callit Medowaikers,' between the lands of the heirs of Sir Eobert Hepburne of
Beirford, knight, on the east, the land of the heirs of the late John Tate on west, the
burn called Myldsburn on south, and the common way leading from said burgh to
Lethomburn on north, with the teinds of the same. Sasine given on the lands,
28th May 1653. AVitnesses, Eobert Forrest, merchant, burgess of said burgh, Eobert
Forrest, younger, tailor there, James Eobesone and John Pow, officers and Serjeants of

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burgh, and Richard Gray, brother-german of the notary, Mr. James Gray. [2705,
Box 69.
2440. 6th June 1653.] Instrument narrating that John Birsbane of Bischwptowne,
procurator for Robert Sempill of Beltreis, resigned in the hands of Robert, Lord
Sempill, as superior, the two-third part of the five-merk land of Auchlodmunt [No.
1971 supra], in the parish of Paisley and shire of Renfrew, in favour of William, Lord
Cochrane, who was personally present. Done in the lodging of Lord Cochrane, in the
burgh of Paisley, on 6th June 1653. Witnesses, George, Lord Ross, Andrew Sempill,
writer in Renfrew, and John Sempill, servitor to Lord Cochrane. John Quhyte, notary
public. [1633, Box 42.
2441. 7th June 1653.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Paisley, 6th June 1653, by Robert, Lord Sempill of Glassford, to William,
Lord Cochrane, of the above two parts of the five-merk land of Auchlodmonth, on the
west side thereof, in the barony and shire of Renfrew. Sasine given by Robert Baird,
portioner of Craiginfioche, bailie, to AVilliam Hogsyard in Barscaven, attorney for Lord
Cochrane, on 7th June, and recorded in the general register 21st July, 1653. Witnesses,
Aexander Pollecke in Mekilbog, William Carswalle in Auchlodmunte, Thomas Cochrane
there, Alexander Locheid in Quarreltoun, and others. John Quhyte, notary public.
[2146, Box 54.
2442. 21st July 1653.] Charter by Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter,
knight, and Dame Helenor Livingstone, his spouse, alienating to James Burne, malt
man in Falkirk, and Jonet Burne, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., the malt-kiln in
Falkirk, presently possessed by them and formerly by Alexander Wane, together with
those lands in Falkirk called ' the Boddome,' last possessed by John Watt, bounded by
John Burne's lands on south, Normond Livingstoun's on north, the ' Ladiesmylne burne '
on east, and the road from ' Grahmeis mwire ; to ' Ladiesmylne ' on west, as described,
in the town of Falkirk and shire of Stirling. At Falkirk, 21st July 1653. Witnesses,
George Livingstoun of Gardoche, James Callender, merchant in Falkirk, and John
Broun, notary, writer of deed. [1857, Box 48.
2443. 19th August 1653.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Home, portioner
of Gulane, for. infefting George Richardson, as son and heir of his father, Eichard
Richardson, in the lands of Murefield, in the territory of Dirltoun, in the constabulary
of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; an oxgait of land called Archersyde ; the
kirk lands of Gulane; the 'Cokkin' acre, 'Clappards ' and 'Booneland' [see Nos. 2179
and 2181 supra], in Saltcottis, Lucasland, etc., in the same barony of Dirltoun. Reddendo,
one penny. Precept to Walter Marshall, as bailie for sasine. At Gulane, 19th August
1653. Witnesses, Mr. John Makghie, minister at Dirleton, Andrew Makghie, his son,
John Richardson, sister's son to the granter, and Walter Marshall, clerk to the session
of the kirk of Dirltoun, writer of deed. [235, Box 8.
2444. 6th October 1653.] Charter by David, Lord Cardross, as superior, granting
to Martein Crawford, servitor to Sir James Hope of Hopetoun, the lands of Blair-
cesnock and Garturs, in the parish of Port and shire of Perth, under reversion, the said
lands having been apprised by Crawford from John Grahame of Blaircesnock. Edin
burgh, 6th October 1653. Witnesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., Edinburgh, Daniel Cathcart,
his servitor, writer of deed, Robert Patensone, writer in Edinburgh. [1596, Box 41.

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2445. 7th October 1653.] Charter by Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, with consent
of her tutors, ratifying the disposition, dated 23rd May 1635, No. 2166 supa, made by
the now deceased Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith to Elizabeth Saidler (now dead), then
his spouse, in liferent, and Margaret Forsyth, their daughter, in fee, of an acre of
land, as described in said writ, in the Thomycrooks of Dalkeith. Dated and signed by
the tutors, Edinburgh, 7th October 1653. [946, Box 26.
2446. 7th October 1653.] Letters of Procuratory by Martin Crawfurde, servitor
to Sir James Hope of Hopetoun, proceeding on the narrative that the lands of Blair-
cesnock and Garturs, in the parish of Port and sheriffdom of Perth, belonging formerly
to John Graham of Blaircesnock, had been apprised from him to the granter on
24th June 1653 for £3160 Scots, and the granter now appoints, as his procurator, Harie
Dow, brother-german to John Dow of Arnehall, to resign the lands in the hands of
David, Lord Cardross, as superior, for new infeftment in favour of the granter. Dated
at Edinburgh, 7th October 1653. Witnesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., David Cathcart,
his servitor (writer of deed), and James Galbraith, writer in Edinburgh. [2425, Box 62.
2447. 29th November 1653.] Retour of Inquest, held in the tolbooth of Cupar,
for serving William Pitcairne of that Ilk as nearest and lawful heir [in general] of
his late father, David Pitcairne of that Ilk. Dated 29th November 1653. [507, Box 15.
2448. 3rd December 1653.] Charter by David Livingston of Balrowny, with
consent of  Ogilvy, his spouse, granting and alienating to Patrick Livingston,
some time of Benholme, now in Muretoun, the whole lands of Muretoun, as in charter
26th May 1629, No. 2034 sup-a: To be holden from the granter blench, and of the
superior for feu-duty as before. At Brechin, 3rd December 1653. David Guthrie, son
lawful to the late James Guthrie of Pitforthie, and AA7alter Lyell, clerk of Montrose,
witnesses. [1755, Box 45.
2449. 13th December 1653.] Charter by Sir Thomas Thomson of Duddingston,
knight, in terms of a contract matrimonial, dated 17th September 1627, between him
self and Dame Margaret Scrymgeour, now his spouse, and her late father, Sir John
Scrymgeour of Dudope, knight, constable of Dundee— which bound Sir Thomas to
infeft his wife in an annuity of 3000 merks, or twenty chalders of victual, ten chalders
of wheat and ten of barley,— granting to the said Margaret in liferent the lands of East
Duddingston, bounded by the west boundary on west, the bridge of St. Magdalen on
east, the sea on north, and the water of Brunstoun on south, with manor-place, etc., and
teindsheaves; also those parts of AVester Duddingston presently occupied by James
Robertsoun, formerly by Elizabeth AA7auchope and the late John Borthuik, the late
Robert Ker and Katharine Thomson, his spouse ; also that part occupied by Andrew
Symontoun, miller, and the whole mill of AVester Duddingston, mill lands, multures,
etc. ; Adames-Law and Quhythauch, also occupied by Andrew Symontoun, with teind
sheaves and rectory teinds,— of old lying in the lordship of Kelso, but now in the
tenandry and parish of Duddingston and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held blench
for one penny Scots. Dated at Easter Duddingston, 13th December 1653. Witnesses,
Sir John Hay of Barra, knight, Patrick Thomson, the granter's eldest son, John Paip,
younger, eldest son of Mr. John Paip, advocate, and Mr. James Cheyne, writer.
[2101, Box 53. J
2450. 20th January 1654.] Precept from the Chancery of Oliver, Lord Protector,

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for infefting Hew, now Viscount of Airds, as heir of the late Hew, Viscount of Airds,
his father, in the 33s. 4d. lands of Boghall and others, exactly as described of date
22nd August 1559, No. 704 supra, and the four-merk land of Mershelland, as described of
date 10th November 1558, No. 691 supa, in the sheriffdom of Ayr; taking security
for £82, 10s. for feu-duties of Boghall and others, which have been in non-entry for
eleven years, at £7, 10s. yearly; also £15 for duplication; also of £33, sixty-six
capons, sixty-six hens, sixty-six carriages, feu-duties of Mershelland, at the yearly sum
of £3, six capons, six hens, six carriages ; also £6, twelve capons, twelve hens and twelve
carriages, of duplication of the feu-farm. Given at Edinburgh, 20th January 1654.
[2618, Box 67.
2451. 8th February 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter of date
21st July 1653, No. 2442 supa, of the malt-kiln, etc., in favour of James Burne and his
spouse. Sasine given 30th December 1653, and recorded at Stirling 8th February
1654. Witnesses, Thomas Burne, son of Robert Burne, portioner of Falkirk, James
Callender and James Johnstoun there, and others. John Broun, notary public.
[1858, Box 48.
2452. 15th February 1654.] Disposition by Mr. Thomas Rig of Aithernie, pro
prietor, with consent of Anna Dundas, his spouse, in favour of Thomas Andro in
Manuelrig and of Isobella Ballantyne, his spouse, of the half of the four-merk land
of Manualrig, part of the lands and barony of Manualfouls, with common pasture and
other rights on the moor of Morrowing-side ; also the other half of the same lands, in
the barony of Manualfoulls and sheriffdom of Stirling : To be held from the granter of
the superior in free blench for one silver penny, if asked, and taking their oats to be
ground at the mill of Compstoun, at the rate of one peck for every six firlots of multure,
and the knaveship used and wont ; with a clause transferring any rights to the teind
sheaves of these lands under a disposition by the late Robert Hamilton of Stravethie to
the late William Eig, father of the granter. Dated at Linlithgow and Aithernie,
2nd December 1653 and 15th February 1654. Witnesses, Aexander Crawfurd of
Manuallmylne, Mr. Andrew Ker, clerk of Linlithgow, Andrew Crawfurd, his servitor,
and Walter Rig, the granter's brother. [1337, Box 35.
2453. 16th February 1654.] Ratification by Anna Dundas of the preceding dis
position by her husband, Thomas Rig, of the lands of Manuelrig, to Thomas Andro.
Dated at Kirkcaldy, 16th February 1654. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Rig, son to the late
William Rig of Aithernie, John Heysone, merchant, burgess of Linlithgow, and Alexander
Crawfurd of Manuallmylne. Andrew Ker, notary public. [1338, Box 35.
2454. 26th June 1654.] Instrument narrating that the procurator for George Bell,
portioner of Redpath, proprietor of the subjects, and for John TurnbuU in Appletree
leaves, in terms of their disposition (dated 22nd June 1653) to Robert Darling in
Adinstoun, and assignation by him of date 31st October 1653, resigned in the hands of
John, Earl of Haddington, etc., the superior, that part of the lands of Appletreeleaves
lying above the ' gait ' or road between Appletreeleaves and Langhaugh, and also those
portions of Langhaugh lying below said road, etc., as the same were possessed by John
TurnbuU and Margaret Caimcross, his wife, in the lordship and regality of Melrose,
parish thereof, and shire of Roxburgh ; which resignation the earl received, and
immediately gave and delivered back the said lands (which are a part of the third part
of the whole lands of Apiltrielieves, contained in charter by the earl, of date 14th

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March 1648) to Thomas Wilkie, servitor of the Lady Trabroun, as procurator on behalf
of the said Robert Darling, and Margaret Darling, his spouse, in liferent, and
Andrew Darling, their son, in fee. Done at Tynningham in the earl's bedchamber,
at 2 p.m. on 26th June 1654. Witnesses, William Nisbet, Alexander Browne, William
Sinclair and William Tennent, servants of the earl. Notary, Mr. James Cheyne, of
the diocese of Aberdeen. [2285, Box 58.
2455. 1st August 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by
Andrew Ker of Littledean (dated at Nenthorn, 16th January 1654), granting to
Andrew Pringill, chirurgeon, portioner of Nenthorne, an annualrent of £126, 13s. 4d.
from the town and lands of Nenthorn in Berwickshire, mortgaged to the grantee.
Sasine given by Thomas Pearson in Nenthorneburn-brae, 1st August 1654, and
recorded 11th of that month at Kelso. Witnesses, Alexander Pringill in Nenthorne
mill, Andrew Pringill, his brother, Archibald Fairbairn, miller there, and William
Scheill. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2382, Box 61.
2456. 25th August 1654.] Charter by Alexander Porterfield of that Ilk, in terms
of a contract between James Conynghame of Quarreltoune, brother to the late William
Conynghame of Quarreltoune, on first part, John Schawe of Greinoke, on second part,
and the granter, with John Porterfield, his eldest son, on third part, giving and
granting to the said John Schawe, his heirs and assignees, that portion of the granter's
lands called the Mains of Watterstoun, with tower, etc., possessed by Archibald Lockhart,
and by James Wallace and William Walker, his subtenants, extending to a 30s. land,
in the barony of Ranfurlie-Conynghame, parish of Kilbarchan, and sheriffdom of
Eenfrew : To be held from the granter of his superior, William, Earl of Glencairn
paying one penny Scots blench to the granter, or to the superior, yearly, since the said
John Schawe's changing of the superior, the feu-duties proportional to the lands, and
otherwise as in a contract [date blank] between the late James, Earl of Glencairn, and
the late AVilliam, Lord Kilmaurs, his son, and the deceased Laird of AA7atterstoun,
assigned by the deceased laird to the present granter. Charter dated at Paisley, 25th
August 1654. AA7itnesses, James Shaw, servant to John Shaw, Alexander Burne in
Paisley, Aexander Clerke there, Eobert Alexander and John Quhyte, writers there,
[1417, Box 37.
2457. 30th August 1654.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost of Edinburgh, the
bailies and council, as superiors of part of the regality of Broughton, granting and con
firming to Alexander Mathie, maltman, burgess of the Canongate, and Jean Nisbet,
his spouse, that north tenement of land as described, some time pertaining to Francis
Multray, dagmaker, burgess of the Canongate, afterwards to John Plenderleith, mer
chant, burgess, and Janet Hamilton, his spouse (excepting a low north booth and back
house belonging to the heirs of the late Alexander Alexander, skinner), which north
tenement, excepting as above, contains a low booth, presently possessed by Alexander
AVilson, dagmaker, a high house above it possessed by AVilliam M'CuUo, bowar, another
high house above it possessed by Thomas Quhyt, cutler, and another house above it
possessed by Walter Duncane,— lying in the burgh of Canongate, on the east side of
Leith Wynd [and otherwise as in No. 2369 supa, of date 26th August 1646], and lately
belonging to Robert Quhyt, cutler, and Elspeth Bruce, his spouse, who resigned the
same to Alexander Mathie ; also another tenement, that low house or north booth some
time belonging to Andrew Hamilton, skinner, burgess, then to the late Alexander
Alexander, son of the late John Alexander in the HiU of Dripps, occupied lately by

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Isobel PoUok, relict of the said late Alexander, and William Walker, hammerman,
burgess of Canongate, and now by David Wallace, dagmaker, off the tenement
of the late Janet Crawford, lying in the burgh of Canongate, in Leith Wynd, on
east side, between the tenement of the late William Chrystisoun, now of Mr. James
Hannay, minister, on south, the late David Millar's land, now belonging to the heirs of
Robert Wedderspoone, on north, the land of the late Thomas Scott, litster, then of Sir
John Bellenden of Auchinoull, now of  Murray of Drumalzier, on east, and vennel
on west [cf. 1st April 1588, No. 1156 supra], resigned by Mr. John Watson and Sara
Logan, spouses -. To be held of the superiors for 24s. yearly and 10s. yearly respectively.
Edinburgh, 30th August 1654. Noted as 'Registrat,' 30th August 1654. [2335,
Box 60.
2458. 18th October 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter, No. 2456 supa, dated at Paisley, 25th August 1654, in favour of John
Shaw of Greinok. Sasine given by John How, elder of Damtoun, bailie, to John
Cumynge in Lonbank acting for grantee, on 26th August, and recorded in the general
register 18th October, 1654. Witnesses, James Conynghame, brother-german of the
late William Conynghame of Quarreltoun, John Cochrane in Greinend, John Wilsoun
in Pwkland, Alexander Locheid in Quarreltoun, John Stinstoun, miller there, and
WiUiam Gibsoun in Greinend. John Quhyte, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3047,
Box 80.
2459. 17th November 1654.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost, Hew Hamilton,
Eobert Sandilands, Eobert Murray, and Andrew Eamsay, bailies of Edinburgh, granting
to 'ane provident and discreet young man,' Mr. John Pape, eldest lawful son to Mr.
John Pape, advocate, all and whole the eight acres of land as described in No. 1719
supa (except that John Dougall, younger, is deceased, and his land belongs to Mr. John
Adamson, advocate) ; which eight acres belonged to William Hoge, eldest lawful son
and heir to John Hoge of Drylawis, and Margaret Crawfurd, his spouse, and were
alienated by the said WiUiam and his spouse to Mr. John Paip, younger, advocate, and
Geillis Halyburton, his spouse, on 12th December 1636, and the letters of alienation
were assigned, on 24th September 1639, by the said Mr. John Paip to the said John
Paip, his eldest son, and his lawful heirs, whom failing, to Eobert Paip, the second son,
etc., wherefore this charter is granted. Eeddendo, ten bolls of bear, and at the entry
of an heir, £1 6 Scots, and at the entry of a new tenant, the double thereof. Dated at
Edinburgh, 17th November 1654. A portion of burgh seal attached. Witnesses'
names not inserted. Signed by the provost, bailies, and James Butter, their common
clerk-depute, William Thomson being town-clerk. [149, Box 4.
2460. 24th January 1655.] Instrument narrating that William M'Wirrich [or
M'reirrich ?], burgess of Inverness, resigned in the hands of Alexander Dunbar, one of
the bailies of Inverness, in favour of William Eobertson Jonsone, burgess there, a
rood of land in Domsdaill Street, between the lands of the late Donald M 'Robert's heirs
on south, the lands of John Cuthbert of Leith on north, the Castlehill on west, and the
high street on east. Reddendo, 3s. Scots. Sasine given 24th January 1655. Wit
nesses, inter alios, Findley Man, cordiner in Inverness, and Thomas Man, his son, John
Fraser, cordiner. Endorsed, 'This saising on the rood acquired by Culclachy from
David Robertson.' [1638, Box 42.
2461. 29th January 1655.] Obligation by Thomas Stirling, lawful son to the
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late George Stirling, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in return for £100 Scots received
in cloth and other wares from Francis Cathcart, merchant, burgess of said burgh,
binding himself to repay that sum. Edinburgh, 29th January 1655. Witnesses,
Thomas Crawfurd, merchant in Edinburgh, and Archibald Campbell, servitor of said
Francis. [1609, Box 41.
2462. 3rd March 1655.] Charter by John, Earl of Wigtoun, confirming a charter
dated at Temple of Denny, 7th December 1644, by William Gilmor, portioner of East
and West Bordlands of Denny, and Euphemia Murehead, his spouse, granting to
William Gilmor in Seybeggs, and to their daughter Euphemia, his future spouse, in
feu-farm, the 9s. 8d. lands of the barony of Denny, called East and AVest Bordland, in
the said barony and shire of Stirling : To be held of the Earl of Wigtown for 9s. 8d.
yearly, and other dues. [Witnesses to Gilmor's charter in 1644, Archibald Murehead in
Mossyde, Robert Gilmor, portioner of Thornrawer of Auchinleich, John Wordy, son of
William Wordy, at Temple St. Ninians, John Cuthil at Temple of Denny, and others.]
The charter of confirmation in 1655 is written by John Edgar, son of Thomas Edgar,
W.S., and is dated at Cumbernald, 3rd March 1655. [1853, Box 48.
2463. 20th March 1655.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to Finlay Logan, burgess of Dornoch, as bailie) in a charter of alienation, dated at
Dornoch, 21st February 1655, by Walter Murray of Abirscors, for infefting Mr.- James
Sutherland in Skelbo, and Elspeth Sutherland, his spouse, in the two davoch lands
of Kinald, teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Dornoch, Sutherland. Sasine given
to David Sutherland in Cambussavie, for grantees, 20th, and recorded at the Chanonry of
Ross 31st, March 1655. Witnesses, Robert M'Curchie(?) [writ faint], miller in Rinald,
Thomas Miller there, and William Sutherland in Riehalane (?). Notary, Thomas
Manson, of the sheriffdom of Ross. [2764, Box 71.
2464. 15th April 1655.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by
Thomas Stanehous, portioner of Maistertoune, dated at Inverkeithing, 26th October
1655, in favour of Andrew Edison, maltman, burgess of Inverkeithing, of an annual-
rent of £20 from that eighth part of the land of Maistertoun lying in the parish of
Dunfermline and shire of Fife, under reversion for the sum of 500 merks. Sasine given
by John M'Leisch, burgess of Inverkeithing, as bailie, 15th April, and recorded in the
particular register 12th May, 1655. Witnesses, John Alexander, servitor to Aexander
Anderson, burgess of said burgh, Harry Empslie, indweller there, and James Monteith,
wobster. Robert Cant, notary public. [1551, Box 40.
2465. 28th April 1655.] Extract [made 'furth of the records lying in the Laigh
Parliament house,' by Mr. Alexander Gibson, one of the principal clerks of session] of
an instrument foUowing on a precept of sasine in a charter, dated at Edinburgh, 11th
January 1655, by Andrew Ker of Littledean, granting to John Haitlie, now of Sneip,
designed in the charter 'of Londone, mercer,' the lands and 'roume' of Sneip, with
mansion, houses, etc., teindsheaves, and teinds, etc., as occupied and possessed by John
Boyd, tenant of the lands, and as formerly possessed by the late Andrew Haitlie of
Sneip ; with the teindsheaves, and parsonage and vicarage teinds ; also the lands called
Dunsyres lands, containing three and one-fourth husband-lands and a cot-land— all lying
in the parish of Nenthorn, bailiary of Lauderdale, and shire of Berwick. Witnesses to
charter, Mark Ker, portioner of Cliftoun, John Wilkie, W.S., and Patrick Scot, his
servitor. Sasine given by David Broun of Park, as bailie, to the said John Boyd in

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name of grantee, 28th April, and recorded in the general register 18th June, 1655.
Witnesses, George Pearson in Nenthorn, John Boyd, younger, in Sneip, Henry Stalker
there, and Thomas Williamson in Rughill. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2574, Box 66.
2466. 1st May 1655.] Indenture between James [Murray, second] Earl of
Annandale, and Captain Henry Osburne, Alderman of Londonderry, by which the
former demises and grants to the latter all the quarter-land of Eathen, lying in the
proportion of Duncanalley, in the barony of Boylagh and Banogh : to hold from May
day 1655, for twenty-one years complete, at £16 yearly rent. Dated 1st May
1655. Signed 'Annandale.' [2767, Box 71.
2467. 15th May 1655.] Extract Retour of General Service of Alison and Agnes
Hepburn, as nearest and lawful heirs-portioners of taillie and provision of their sister-
german, the late Janet Hepburn, spouse of John Thomas, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh. Canongate, 15th May 1655. [3119, Box 81.
2468. 17th May 1655.] Charter by David Graham of Fintrie, and John Graham,
fiar of Fintrie, his eldest son, with consent of Dame Jean Scrimgeour, wife of John, and
other consenters [not named], granting and alienating (in terms of a contract) to James
Graham of Monorgund, his heirs-male and assignees, the whole lands of Mains of
Erlestradichtie, in the regality and barony of Kirriemuir and shire of Forfar : To be
held blench of the granter's superiors. Dated at Forfar, 17th May 1655. Witnesses,
Captain James Grahame, son lawful to the said David, AVilliam Gray, sheriff-clerk of
Forfar, James Ogilvie, his servitor (writer of deed), John Gray, notary in Forfar, and
Thomas Robertson, writer there. [3127, Box 82.
2469. 22nd June 1655.] Charter by James, Lord Forrester of Corstorphine, as
superior, confirming a disposition (dated 2nd December 1654) by Thomas Massoune of
Westmeidow, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, to Walter Ranken, eldest lawful son
of the deceased Mr. Gabriel Eankene of Backraw (under reversion), of a croft of land
and meadow, with house on the croft, on the south side of the town of Corstorphine,
in the barony of Corstorphine and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, between the lands of the
late William Seatoune on the east, the meadow belonging to William Forrester on
west, the stank at the on south, and the common street on north, ' and
tuo soumes of bestiall to be pastured upon the comone pasturage, with the fermoreris
guids of the toune of Corstorphine ' : To be held blench of the said Thomas, and of his
superior for the duties used and wont. Dated at Corstorphine, 22nd June 1655.
Witnesses, Andrew Dow, writer in Edinburgh, John Douglas, some time macer to the
privy council, now residing in Edinburgh, and Eobert Alexander, servant of the granter.
[1341, Box 35.
2470. 22nd August 1655.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost, and the bailies,
etc., of Edinburgh, granting to [Captain] James Crawfurd, maltman in Leith, lawful
assignee of John Crawfurd, cordiner there, certain lands and tenements in Leith — first
in the close called  Close, the house, etc., ' sumtyme pertening to the deceist Johnne
M'GiU, merchant, burges of Edinburgh, and Janet Heriot his spous, and of befor to the
airis portioneris of the deceist Mungo Naper, lawfull sone to the deceist Archibald Naper
of Merchiestain, of befor to Alexander Naper, his brother,' lying in the barony of
Eestalrig and shire of Edinburgh, having the Vennel on the east, the land of the late
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shore on north, and the lands of the late Alexander Husband, afterwards of the heirs of
the late Alexander Pearson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, on south ; also a back-land,
with half a yard, lying on the south side of Water of Leith, in the close called Falconer's
Close, between the lands of the late John Gibson, elder, on the north, the lands of the
heirs of the late John Robiesone, notary public, on east, the lands some time of the late
John Thomsone alias Smyth, on the south, and the waste place some time of the late David
Home in Leith, thereafter of Janet Sched, his spouse ; also a tenement on south side of
Water of Leith, at the foot of the vennel called the 'Painsch mercat,' on the north-west
side of the ' transe ' thereof, between the tenements of the said Mungo and Archibald
Naper on the north, the lands of Adam Gairins, some time pertaining to William Duffie,
on the south, the ' Painsch mercat ' on east — all which were apprised from Patrick
Smetoun, son and apparent heir of the late John Smetoun, baker in Leith, and of the
late Christian Crawfurd, his second wife, also from Janet Smetoun, daughter and heir
of the said John by his first wife, Margaret Sched. Charter dated at Edinburgh, 22nd
August 1655. Witnesses, James Butter, James Philop and Robert Adamsone, servitors
of William Thomsone, town-clerk of Edinburgh, and Patrick Walker, clerk of Leith.
[2748, Box 71.
2471. 28th September 1655.] Precept of Clare Constat by Archibald Tod, provost,
and the four bailies of Edinburgh, in favour of James Rae, younger, as heir of his
deceased father, James Rae, elder, in certain lands and tenements in Bristo, as described
of dates 14th January 1625 and 14th January 1629 [Nos. 1959 and 2027], the following
names of adjoining proprietors being added : — David Norie's yard is described as bounded
by the lands of Thomas Corstane, and of the late George Deans, on east, of John Hilstoun
and the late Eichard Howieson on the south, of Sir Adam Hepburn and John Davie on
east, the Horsewynd leading from Society Port to Potterraw being on north. A close
belonging to Janet Adamson and James Dodds is also referred to; 'the dyke quhair the
athorne growis, or somerhous,' being one part of boundary, and particular directions are
given as to partition walls : To be holden of the city for 3s. Scots yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 28th September 1655, the precept being written by James Scott, depute-
clerk of the barony of Portsburgh. No witnesses named. [315, Box 10.
2472. 29th September 1655.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition by
Robert M'Clellan, elder of Bar M'Geawchin, and John [M'Lellan], Lord Kirkcudbright,
with one consent, in favour of Robert M'Clellan, younger of Bar M'Gauchein, of the
six-merk lands of Barm°gauchein and one-merk land of Blackmark, in the parish of
Kirkandrews and stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Sasine by William Gordoun of Robertoun,
11th September, and recorded 29th September, 1655, at Dumfries. Witnesses, Gilbert
M'llfatnck m Pluntoun M'Ghie, John Welsche, cordiner in Cairltoun, John Walnock
m Barmcgauchein, and John Taggart in Markis. Notary, John Newall, of Glasgow
diocese. [2215, Box 56. '6
2473. 1st October 1655.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating
the above precept, No. 2471 supa, for infefting James Rae in said tenements. Wit
nesses, William Eae, brother-german of James, John Haigis, gardener in Potterraw,
and John Gairdyne, officer in Portsburgh. Done 1st, and recorded in the particular
register of sasines, Edinburgh, 19th October 1655. [316, Box 10.
2474. 9th October 1655.] Obligation by John Browne of Inglistoun, only
lawful son of the late Mr. William Browne of Inglistoun, narrating the disposition,

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No. 2377 supra, of 9th July 1647, and the lands there referred to, by John Crichton of
Crawfurdston, who has disponed his lands, etc., to the granter (who is content to marry
Agnes Crichton) and to his heirs-male, he and his heirs taking the name and arms of
Crichton ; and as by contract matrimonial of this date John Crichton binds himself to
pay to the granter 4000 merks, the said John Browne now obliges himself that if he
possesses the lands of Crawfurdstoun, etc., he will repay the said sum to whomsoever
John Crichton shall appoint by will or otherwise. A reservation from the infeftments
is made of that part of the lands of Stewartoun granted by John Crichtoun to the late
John Craik, merchant, burgess of Dumfries, and which his son, James Craik, presently
possesses. Dated at Crawfurdstoun, 9th October 1655. AVitnesses, Francis Irving,
merchant, burgess of Dumfries, and John Macburnie, notary public, writer of deed.
[3248, Box 85.
2475. 12th December 1655.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Traquair,
Sir George Maxwell of Nether PoUok, Sir Archibald Stewart of Blackhall, and John
Stewart, fiar thereof, commissioners of Marie, Duchess of Lennox, for managing the
affairs of her son Esme, Duke of Lennox and Richmond, directed to Malcolm Fleming
of Carderroche, as bailie, for infefting William Aitkin in Johnestone, as nearest and
lawful heir of his grandfather, William Atkin in Johnestone, in a 10s. lOd. land of old
extent of the lands of Johnstone, with part of the mill of Badley belonging thereto,
in the barony and regality of Glasgow and sheriffdom of Lanark. Edinburgh, 12th
December 1655. Witnesses, Gavin Burnet, W.S., Edinburgh (Mr. John Lauder, his
servitor, being the writer), and James Sandie, servitor to Mr. John Stewart of Kettie-
stone. [1346, Box 35.
2476. 28th December 1655.] Charter by Eichard Lawder of Haltoun and Charles
Maitland, fiar of Haltoun (in obedience to letters of horning), for infefting James
Wilson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in two crofts of land, -presently possessed by
Janet Scheitletoune and her cottars, on the north side of Eatho, in the parish of Eatho
and shire of Edinburgh, apprised from James Wynrahame of Wistoun and Mr. James
Wynrahame, his eldest son : To be held for the feu-farm and other dues accustomed to
be paid. Thomas Hodge in Eatho named as bailie in precept of sasine. Dated and
signed 28th December 1655. [789, Box 22.
2477. 2nd January 1656.] Charter by Andrew Eamsay, provost of Edinburgh,
with the bailies, etc., as superiors of the barony of Portsburgh, granting to Alexander
Heriot, maltman in Wester Bristo, son and heir of the late Henry Heriot, indweller
there, and to Barbara Heriot, his spouse, three pieces of land of the west croft
of Bristo, bounded by the piece of land of the late Eobert Gorgie, now of William
Hilstoun's heirs, on north, the late Gilbert Campbell's land, now of AVilliam Sinclair's
heirs, on south, the street on east, and the said wester croft on west, with an annual-
rent of 30s. Scots from the lands : To be held of the granters for a yearly rental of
13s. 4d. Scots. Dated 2nd January 1656. No witnesses. [1771, Box 46.
2478. 3rd February 1656.] Charter by John, Earl of Traquair, and others,
commissioners appointed by Marie, Duchess of Lennox and Eichmond, for managing
the affairs in Scotland of her son Esme, Duke of Lennox, etc., confirming a charter of
alienation dated at Glasgow, 8th January 1656, granted by Thomas Steuart, fiar of
Barscube, with consent specified, in favour of AVilliam Steuart at the ferry of Insch-
innan, of the ferry-boat of Inschinnan, ferry thereof, and all lands and rights thereto

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belonging, as in No. 232 supra. Glasgow, 3rd February 1656. Witnesses, William
Colquhoune, writer in Glasgow, Eobert Maxwell, his servitor, writer of deed, and James
Sanders, servitor to Mr. John Stewart, advocate. [1421, Box 37.
[A note appended to this confirmation states : ' The register money of this charter
is quitt to William Stewart, he haueing given oath and promise to ferrie over all
strangers free upon the Sabbath day, but in speciall James Bell, Col1. Henrie Sinclar,
and Georg Maxwell.']
2479. 21st February 1656.] Commission by the Judges of the High Court of
Admiralty in Scotland, appointing John Shaw of Greenock an admiral-depute within
the bounds between the east side of Greenock and the west side of Finnart, in the
county of Eenfrew. Edinburgh, 21st February 1656. [969, Box 26.
2480. 5th March 1656.] Instrument narrating that John Ealstoun in Knock,
procurator for John Ealstoun in Auldhall of Ealstoun, his father, resigned in the hands
of John Kelso, one of the bailies of the burgh of Paisley, the half of a tenement
belonging to the elder Ealstoun, lying in Seidhill, within the said burgh, between the
mill hill and lands of William Eid, now of his son, John Eeid, mealman, on east, the
passage by the back of the wall of the place of Paisley, the ' Seidhill grein,' and the
kiln of the late David Henderson, now of John Park, maltman, on west (Eichard
Pateson, John Stewart, AA7illiam Park, being other owners), and the Seidhill burn or
Corsflat on north : and that for new infeftment to Patrick Ealstoun in Bradheid of
Ealstoun, second son of John Ralstoun, elder ; and further, the said Patrick, in terms
of a marriage contract, of 9th April 1655, resigned the half of said half-tenement in
favour of his wife, Jonet Sempill, daughter of the late John Sempill and of Margaret
Snodgras, now spouse of John Adam. Done on the lands, 5th March 1656. Witnesses,
James Carswell, notary, John Reid, mealman, John Park, younger in Seidhill, Robert
Kirke and AA7illiam Ore, officers. Robert Park, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[412, Box 12.
2481. 27th March 1656.] Disposition and Resignation by [Major] John Home
of Carillsyd in favour of Robert Home, eldest lawful son of George Home of Dirrington,
of the roume and lands of Birksneip, in the parish of Stow and shire of Edinburgh,
bounded on east by the lands of Craigend, belonging to James Pringill of Torwoodlie,
of Wadderstone, belonging to Lord Borthwick, on south, George Pringle's lands of
Pirne, and Symontine, belonging to Lord Borthwick, on north, and the lands of William
Borthuik of Johnstoneburne on west, with the teinds of the same ; also the lands of
Dirrington, in the shire of Berwick, and in the same shire the lands of Nunbank,
bounded by Trottingshaw, pertaining to Earl of Lauderdaill (occupied by James Fogo,
his tenant), on west and north, Horsupcleuch, belonging to the Laird of AVhittinghame,
on east, and AVhinrig and Dunsyd, pertaining to John Cockburn, brother to the good-
man of Chouslie, on south. Eeserving the granter's liferent, and to Janet Skeine, his
spouse, her liferent of the lands of Birksneip. [Alexander Halyburton of Coldinknowes
and James, Earl of Home, are referred to in the writ.] Disposition dated at Graden, 27th
March 1656. AVitnesses, Thomas Bennett, writer in Edinburgh, Simon Weild, servitor
to granter, James Pringle in Nenthorn, and Thomas Pearson there. [220, Box 7.
2482. 5th April 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a letter of alienation
and disposition by David [Erskine], Lord Cardross (28th February 1656), granting to
Andrew Ker of Littledean the kirk lands of the vicarage of Maxtoun, and the kirk

1656] THE LAING CHARTERS 583
lands of the parish of Lessudden, the latter = twelve and a half acres, as described in
No. 969 sup-a. Sasine given 5th April, and recorded in the particular register for
Roxburgh 5th May, 1656. Witnesses, Mungo Ridded in St. Boswells, Hugh Eiddell
there, John Wode in Maxtoun, and others. Thomas Pearson, notary, ' of new againe
readmitted' by the commissioners for the administration of justice, etc. [653, Box 19.
2483. 8th April 1656.] Eelease by William Hall of Otterbourne, in the county of
Northumberland, gentleman, in favour of William Strother of Newton, of all claims
the granter has over a tenement in Langton, in the parish of Newton, leased to the
late John Hall of Otterbourne, and now held by the granter, as his brother and executor.
8th April 1656. [2301, Box 58.
2484. 9th April 1656.] Precept of Clare Constat by Andrew Ramsay, provost of
Edinburgh, and others, as governors of Heriot's Hospital, for infefting Janet Moodie,
spouse of Alexander Maxwell of Sauchtonhall, as heir of her father, the late Thomas
Moodie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in eight acres of land of the lands of Coates
called Langlandis, lying between the Corsburne on the south and west, the lands
formerly of the late Gideon Russell, thereafter of Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun and
Dame Jean Ker, his spouse, on the north, and the lands some time of Clement Kincaid,
thereafter of John Byres, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh — all in the regality and
barony of Brochtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Dated and signed at Edinburgh,
9th April 1656. No witnesses. See also No. 1983 supra. [1314, Box 34.
2485. 20th May 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
and obligation (dated at Dunfermline, 19th May 1656) by William Pitcairn of that
Ilk, with consent of Anna Creichtoun, his spouse, in favour of Archibald Stirling,
indweller in the burgh of Stirling, of an annualrent of £297, 4s. Scots from the baronies
of Forthar and Docktoun, in the parishes of Kettle and Kinglassie, in the sheriffdom
of Fife : To be held in free blench. Witnesses to bond (written by William Barclay,
town-clerk of Stirling), Peter Walker, provost of Dunfermline, Mr. John Edmoundstoune,
minister at Killmadock, and Harie Dow, writer. Sasine given by Edward Donaldsoun,
the granter's servitor, as bailie, 20th, and recorded in the general register 23rd, May
1656. Witnesses, the said Mr. John Edmoundstoun, James Duncane and John Haig,
servants of said William Pitcairn, George Pautoun, miller at Forther mill, James Smart,
his servant, and Robert Whyttit, post in Stirling. Harie Dow, of the sheriffdom of
Perth, notary. [1333, Box 35.
2486. 26th May 1656.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Calderwood, bailie
of Dalkeith, as procurator for Isobell Forsyth, relict of Hew Austein in Dalkeith, and
Katherine Forsyth, wife of William Watson in Todlaw, resigned into the hands of Mr.
Thomas Leirmont, advocate, superior of the lands, an acre lying in the Thorncruiks of
Dalkeith, as described in No. 1359 supa, in favour of Margaret Forsyth, youngest
daughter of the late Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, in terms of a disposition to her, 30th
March and 16th May 1656. 26th May 1656. Witnesses, Thomas Calderwood in
Dalkeith, John Dobie, baker there, and others. William Logane, notary public. [896,
Box 25.
2487. 2nd June 1656.] Extract Retour of Service of John Broun, now of
Inglistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Mr. William Broun, minister
at Glencairn, in the kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn [see No. 2037

584 CALENDAR OF [1656
supra], valued at 56s. 8d. yearly, and in the £5 land of Inglistoun, lying in the barony
of Glencairn and sheriffdom of Dumfries, valued at £20 yearly ; also the two-merk
land of the lands of Glencairn, called the two-merk land, with corn-mills thereon,
presently possessed by Laurence Corsan (valued at £50 yearly), the said kirk lands
being held of the Protector, while Inglistoun and the other lands are held of James,
Earl of Queensberry, as part of the barony of Glencairn, and the lands have been in
the superior's hands since the decease of Mr. William Broun in October 1636. Retour
dated at Dumfries, 2nd June 1656. [3260, Box 86.
2488. 16th June 1656.] Charter by Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall, provost of
Edinburgh, ratifying a disposition (dated at Linktoun, 19th January 1656) by James
Dennestoun in Linktoun of Abbotshall and Cristian Boiswell, his spouse, in favour of
Henry Greig in Linktoun and Marioun Niving, his spouse, of a tenement of land,
two roods in breadth, east to west, lately possessed by James Mathiesone and Katherine
Moir, his spouse, in Linktoun of Abbotshall, on the south side of the high street
thereof, bounded by the roods of John Gibbone on east, those of Mr. James Miller on
west, and the sea flood on the south, lying in the barony of Abbotshall and shire of
Fife ; with liberty to dry ' quarrell ' within sea-mark opposite the lands of Linktoun,
except the Salter-craigs : To be held in feu-farm for 16s. Scots yearly. At Linktoun,
16th June 1656. Mr. George Douglas, son of the late Robert Douglas of Clattie, and
others, witnesses. [1674, Box 43.
2489. 4th July 1656.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in a disposi
tion by William Pitcairn of that Ilk (dated at Forthar, 24th April 1656) in favour
of Archibald Angus, skipper in Burntisland, and his heirs by the late Marjorie
Gairdner, his spouse, of an annualrent of £40 Scots over the lands of Forthar Mains,
etc., and the lands of Dounfield, etc., all lying in the parish of Kingskettle and shire of
Fife. AVitnesses to disposition, John Thomson, messenger, John Ros, burgess, and
Magnus Aytoun, clerk of Burntisland. Sasine given by James Heugh in Markinch,
bailie, 4th, and recorded at Kirkcaldy 18th, July 1656. AA7itnesses, John Law, son to
John Law in Markinch, AA7illiam Donaldson, servitor to James Stanehous in Bruntiland,
and Allan Clepane in Inchgall. Notary, Magnus Aytoun. [2908, Box 76.
2490. 14th July 1656.] Instrument following on a precept of sasine in a charter
of alienation (dated at Donyng, 15th May 1656) by James, Master of Rollo, directed to
Allan M'Gie, his chamberlain, as bailie, for infefting Andrew Moreis, now in Donyng,
and Jean Moir, his spouse, in that ' auchtane part ' of the lands of the middle quarter
of Findowy and three acres of Granco, with pertinents [in Perthshire]. Witnesses to
charter, the said Allan M'Gie, Mr. Laurence Rollo, brother-german of granter, and
John Yett, notary in Donyng. Sasine given 14th July, and recorded 22nd July, 1656.
Witnesses, Ninian Moir in Donyng, David Moir in Kincledy, AVilliam Sword in
Dykhead, and James Wilson, lawful son to Patrick AVilson, in Doning. Notary, John
Yett, of the sheriffdom of Perth. [2706, Box 69.
2491. 15th August 1656.] Charter by Mary [Scott], Countess of Buccleuch, and
her ' tutoris testamentares ' in her name, narrating that in the tolbooth of Edinburgh,
on 14th December 1635, before the late James Leslie, messenger, the ground right and
all other title of the late Robert Lintoun, dweller in Dalkeith, in that tenement of land
in Dalkeith, with malt-kill, barn 'steipstane, cobill, well, and pertinents,' on the south
side of High Street, between the tenement of James Hog, son to the late John Hog in

1656] THE LAING CHARTERS 585
Dalkeith on east, the tenement of John Watsoun on west, the high street on north, and
the ' bak vennell ' of Dalkeith on south, in the regality of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, was lawfully apprised from the said Robert at the instance of the late
William Neilsoun, cutler, burgess of the Canongate, and Alison Broun, his spouse, who
assigned their right to Thomas Symson, dweller in Dalkeith, on 6th April 1642, and
he, with consent of John Symsone, his eldest son, on 15th January 1655, disponed
the subjects to James Dick in AVester Coldoun, his heirs and assignees ; therefore the
countess grants and confirms to the said James Dick that fourth part of a husband-
tenement, etc., lying on the south side of the high street of Dalkeith, between the lands
of the said James Hog on east, the lands of the late John Lawsoun, afterwards of the
heirs of , on west ; also three parts of a cot-tenement on the same side of
high street, between the lands of the late James Heich (or one-fourth of the tenement)
on the east, the land of the late Nicol Watsoun, younger, thereafter of the heirs of
James Watsoun, on west, which fourth part of husband-tenement and three parts of
cot-tenement were built up and repaired by the late Eobert Lintoun, and are now one
tenement, in the said lordship and regality : To be held of the granter for services used
and wont. See No. 1909 supra. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 1656. Witnesses,
John Scott, called of Newburgh, Eobert Scott of Harwood, John Scott (writer of the
deed), servitor to Sir John Gilmour, advocate, and James Scott, servitor to Patrick
Scott of Langschaw. Signed by the countess's tutors. [1395, Box 36.
2492. 6th September 1656.] Precept of Clare Constat by Patrick Gillespie,
principal of the College of Glasgow, Eobert Baillie, professor of divinity, and others,
regents, as superiors, with consent of Sir George Maxwell of Nether PoUok, rector of
the College, directed to James Hamilton, brother to the late goodman of Haggs,
as bailie, for infefting Annas Stirling, as nearest and lawful heir of her father,
the late John Stirling, indweller in Stirling (son to the late William Stirling, burgess
of Glasgow), in that ruinous tenement of land in the burgh of Glasgow, on the north
side of the Drygate there, bounded between the manse, of old belonging to the parson
of Cardrois, now to  , on the east, the lands, of old belonging to the sub-dean
of Glasgow, now to  , on the west, the burn of Molendinor on north, and the street
on south ; which lands are held of the granters for 20s. Scots of feu-farm, with duplicand
at entry of heirs. Glasgow, 6th September 1656. Witnesses, John Gillespie, tailor,
burgess of Glasgow, and John Grahme (writer of deed), servitor to Mr. John Spreull,
writer in Glasgow. Signed by Principal Gillespie, Dr. Eobert Baillie, and other
professors. Seal of the University appended. Cf. No. 1477 supa. [2712, Box 70.
2493. 18th September 1656.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Margaret
Forsyth, youngest lawful daughter of the late Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, following
on a charter, of date 26th May 1656, with precept of sasine by Mr. Thomas Leirmonth,
advocate, granting to her an acre of land lying in the Thorniecruiks of Dalkeith, as in
No. 2486 supa. Sasine given by Alexander Calderwood, bailie in Dalkeith, to Thomas
Calderwood, attorney for the grantee, on 18th September, and recorded in the general
register 6th October, 1656. Witnesses, John Symsoun, elder, in Dalkeith, John
Hopkirk, cordiner there, William Saidlar, maltman. William Logane, within the
sheriffdom of Midlothian, by authority admitted notary public. [418, Box 12.
2494. 15th October 1656.] Notarial Instrument narrating and proceeding upon
a precept of sasine in a charter of alienation, dated 3rd November 1655, by Colin
Campbell of Mochaster, granting to Eobert Buchanan of Leny the lands of Easter
4e

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Torrie [cf No. 2308 supa], as principal and in warrandice thereof, the lands of
DuiUater, Portnellan, and Miltoun, all lying in the stewartry of Menteith and shire of
Perth Sasine given to Donald Buchanan in the Cuiltis of Leny, as attorney for
the said Robert, on 15th October, and recorded at Perth 1st December, 1656. Wit
nesses, Duncan Buchanan, notary public, and Duncan, his son, Robert Buchanan in
Miltoun, and Patrick Fergusone in Collindagill. [638, Box 19.
2495 22nd October 1656.] Charter by George, Lord [afterwards first Earl of]
Melville, in favour of his uncle, Mr. Thomas Melville, minister at Kmglassie, of
the lands of Admuire (excepting the pendicle thereof called Eyellie, some time occupied
by William Boiswell), in the barony of Kirkness and shire of Fife : To be held blench of
the granter. At Dysart, 22nd October 1656. Witnesses, James Melville, the granter's
brother-german, Mr. Thomas Murray, advocate, and Anthony and Thomas Murray, his
sons, and others. [2204, Box 56.
2496. 26th October 1656.] Charter by John [Scrimgeour], Viscount of Dudhope,
etc., granting to Patrick Louson, tailor, burgess of Dundee, and Margaret Tyrie,
his spouse, and their lawful heirs, etc., a rood of land— the northmost rood of the four
roods which belonged to the late John Tyrie, macer, in the hill of Dundee, bounded
between the roods of William Lyell on north, the late John Tyrie's roods on south, the
acres of Dudop on the west, and the ' commone lone ' passing from the bailgait port of
Dundee to the town of Forfar on the east : the lands being resigned by John Tyrie,
son of the said late John Tyrie, under reversion, containing the sum of 410 merks : To
be held in feu for a yearly sum of 6s. 8d., and three suits yearly at the granter's
head courts on the Castle hill of Dundee. At Dudhope, 26th October 1656.
Witnesses, Mr. James Douglas, the granter's chamberlain, and Thomas Wichtane,
notary. [1400, Box 36.
2497. 31st October 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter dated at Edinburgh, [15th] August 1656, No. 2491 supa, by Mary, Countess of
Buccleuch, to James Dick in Wester Coldoun, of a tenement of land in Dalkeith,
as described. Sasine given 31st October, and recorded in the particular register 14th
November, 1656. Witnesses, Alexander Wauche, 'glassinwright,' John Douglas, Mr.
Richard Broun, Walter Lithgow, and John M'Clair, all dwellers in Dalkeith. John
Scott, of the sheriffdom of Kincardine, notary. [1910, Box 49.
2498. 13th March 1657.] Letters under the quarter seal of Oliver, Lord
Protector, etc., directed to the sheriffs of Berwick, narrating a petition by Mr. John
Belsches, youngest lawful son of the late John Belsches of Tofts, assignee of James
Tarbett, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, who had obtained a decree against Helen
Belsches, lawful sister of the late Sir Alexander Belsches of Tofts, knight, and Marjorie
Coupar, his sister's daughter, as lawfully charged to enter heirs-portioners to the said
late Sir Aexander, and who renounced to enter, and against John Home of Mander-
stoun, spouse to the said Helen Belsches, for his interest, which decree assigned and
adjudged in favour of Tarbett the lands of Pittilisheuch, as in No. 628 supra and other
writs ; the lands of Easter and Wester Plewlands, with the teinds of said lands ; also the
lands of Huntlie, West Gordon, Eummelton, Woolstruther, Fawside, and Fawnes, in the
parish of Gordon — all lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick, with teinds, etc. ; and requiring
the sheriffs to give the said Mr. John Belsches, as assignee foresaid, sasine of the lands,
Dated at Edinburgh, 13th March 1657. [2575, Box 66.

1657] THE LAING CHARTERS 587
2499. 18th March 1657.] Disposition [paper writ, much torn] by John Crichton
of Crawfurdstoun (in view of his having no apparent male heir), granting and alienating
(under reservation of a liferent to his wife, Marion Lawrie, of 300 merks annually) his
eight-merk land of Crawfurdstoun and six-merk land of Stewarton, in the barony of
Crawfurdstoun, lordship of Sanquhar, and shire of Dumfries, to John Browne of
Inglistoun, his son-in-law, in liferent, and to Agnes Crichton, his daughter, spouse
of John Brown, in liferent, the 40s. land of Mains of Crawfurdston and one-merk land
of Clawok, part of the said eight-merk land; also alienating and disponing (under
reversion) the lands named (1) to John Browne, his grandson, son of the above John
Brown and Agnes Crichton, accepting the name and arms of Crichton, whom failing, to
(2) Robert Maxwell, his grandson, eldest son of William Maxwell of Kirkhouse and
Jean Crichton, the granter's daughter, whom failing, to (3) John Lawrie, his grandson,
eldest son of the late AA7illiam Lawrie, some time in Inglistoun, and of Margaret Crichton,
his wife, now spouse to Mr. AA'alter Gledstanes, minister at New Abbey, whom failing,
to (4) James Gledstanes, his grandson, son of the said Mr. AA7alter and Margaret, whom
failing, to (5) Robert Maxwell, his grandson, eldest son of Robert Maxwell of Porterak
and Barbara Crichton, whom all failing, to (6) Elizabeth Crichton, his youngest daughter,
and her heirs-male by her future spouse : with power of redemption by the granter as
provided. Dated at Crawfurdstoun, 18th March 1657. Witnesses, Robert Nisbet, some
time Baron of Dalzel and now in Newbigging, John Shitlingtoun in Crawfurdstoun,
John Macburnie, notary, and his servitor, John Mitchell, writer of deed. [3249, Box 85.
2500. 18th March 1657.] Another copy of the above; also much torn. See Nos.
2377 and 2474 supa. [3250, Box 58.
2501. 18th March 1657.] A third copy ; also torn and date wanting. [3251,
Box 85.
2502. 23rd April 1657.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame of Rothisholm, granting
to James Grahame, his son, the lands of Rothisholm and others, fully described of date
8th February 1638, No. 2233 supa; also his twenty-four-penny land of Aeth, with the
towmales and quoyis thereof, called 'Quoybora' and ' Quoykyndnes,' with his udal
towmale there, called Mackisones towmale, and his other towmale there, some time
belonging to the late William Sinclair of Tolhoip, lately occupied by John Symon ; and
his nine-penny land of Grobuster, with the three towmales of Grobuster belonging to
St. Salvator's chaplainry, occupied by the late Mr. John Gairdyne — all in the Isle of
Stronsay — under reversion of the sum of £8000 Scots. Precept of sasine directed to
Patrick Rowsay in Rothisholm. The charter (written by George Heart, brother-german
of William Heart of Rusland) is dated at Burray, 23rd April 1657. Witnesses, Patrick
Blair of Little Blair, sheriff of Orkney and Zetland, Archibald Stuart, son lawful to
William Stuart of Maynes, John Henryson, servitor of William Stuart, and David
Anderson, notary public [2667, Box 68.
2503. 2nd June 1657.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 14th May 1657, by James, Earl of Calendar, etc., for infefting Alexander
Cochrane, now of Barbachlaw, as grandson and heir of the late James Cochrane of
Barbachlaw, in that fifth part of the lands of Easter Lenhous, called the Burne, lying
rinrig among the other lands of Easter Lenhous of Slammannan, and bounded by the
lands of Strethes on the east, Badlormie on south, Auchengray on west, and Holhous
on north, in the barony of Airthbisset, regality of Calendar, and shire of Stirling.

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Sasine given 2nd, and recorded at Stirling 10th, June 1657. Witnesses, Robert Menzies
in Dalquharne, William Grintoun, smith there, and others. Andrew Ker, notary. An
indorsation on the writ states that ' Henry Cochran of Barbachlaw is grandson of the
within Aexander, and son of another Alexander.' [1921, Box 49.
2504. 20th June 1657.] Charter by John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of
Paisley, Patrick Cochran, treasurer, John Carswell, merchant, Hew Blair, tailor, John
Wallace, notary, John Wilson, elder, John Wilson, younger, maltmen, Thomas Justice
and William Greenleis, elder, merchants, John Snodgras, maltman, Robert Parkhill,
cordiner, Thomas Bryssoun, maltman, John Paterson, chirurgeon, John Stewart, John
Park, elder, and Hew Paterson, merchants, burgesses of said burgh, granting, in terms
of a decree by the commissioners for the administration of justice, etc. (dated 27th
February 1657), to Malcolm Ferguson in Greinsyidhauche, a tenement of burghal
land [cf. No. 2370 supa and Nos. 2512 and 2513 infra] in the said burgh, in the
vennel called Burngait, on the east side of the High Street, between the water of Kairt
on the east, the tenement of the late John Alexander, cordiner, now of his son James,
on the south, the High Street on the west, and the tenement of the late Thomas Inglis,
now of the late Eobert Sklaiter, on the north, formerly belonging to the late Allan
Hogisyaird in Pedenlie, father's brother and heir of the deceased John Hogisyaird,
burgess of Paisley, adjudged to the said Malcolm in payment of a debt : To be held
in fee and heritage for 20s. yearly feu-farm. Dated at Paisley, 20th June 1657.
AVitnesses, Eobert Kirlie and AVilliam Ore, officers, and John Baird, drummer, burgesses
of said burgh. [3052, Box 80.
2505. 23rd June 1657.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter dated
at Burray, 23rd April 1657, No. 2502 supra, by Mr. Patrick Graham of Rothisholm to
his son, James Graham, of the lands of Rothisholm and others, as described. Sasine
given to Edward Scollay in Strynie, agent for the grantee, 23rd May, and recorded at
KirkwaU 23rd June, 1657. Witnesses, Oliver Scot in Uregar(?), Malcolm Coupar in
Aith, Andrew Laughlane, smith there, Adam Blair in Holm, Andrew Mowat, Mr.
Patrick's servitor, and Oliver Moir in Kirkwall. AVilliam Heart, of the shire of Orkney,
notary public. [1565, Box 50.
2506. 4th July 1657.] Charter by Dorothy Biltoune, spouse to George Biltoune
of Kinneill, and John Biltoune, his brother, commissioners of the said George, baron
of the barony of Kinneill, disponing to Mr. David Aldinstoun, reader at Leith, those
wester houses called the high and low tolbooths, with the piece close on north side,
now possessed by John Monteath and Elizabeth Eaney, his spouse, lying in the town
of Borrowstouness, on the north side of the high street, bounded by the tenements of
the heirs of James Hamilton, called 'James the King,' George Allan, younger, sailor,
and of John Burne, as described : To be held in feu-farm for 20s. Scots yearly. Dated
at Kinneill, 4th July 1657. AVitnesses, Mr. John Tailfeir, schoolmaster at Borrow
stoness, and John Drywood, esquire. On the back of this writ is a formal ratification
by George Biltoun himself, dated 10th October 1657. [675, Box 20.
2507. 6th August 1657.] Disposition [paper writ] by Anna [Hamilton], Duchess
of Hamilton, with consent of her husband, AVilliam [Douglas], Earl of Selkirk, granting,
in payment of a bond by her uncle, the deceased William [Hamilton, second] Duke of
Hamilton in favour of James Hamilton of Dalzell, and his heirs-male by the late
Jean Henderson, his spouse, or by any other wife, sixteen acres of arable land and three

1657] THE LAING CHARTERS 589
acres of stony or sandy ground and ' willinges ' [willows ?], lying on the east side of the
water of Clyde, to be marked out by march-stones — which acres were part of the
granter's £5 land of AUantoun, and were cast from the west side of Clyde to the east
side by the impetuosity of the water, — lying in the barony of Hamilton and shire of
Lanark : To be holden of the granter in feu-farm for a yearly payment of 1 6s. Scots.
Dated at Edinburgh, 6th August 1657. Witnesses, Sir James Lockhart of Lie, knight,
James Hamilton, writer in Lanark, Eobert Hamilton, W.S., and James Johnstoun, his
servitor. [2694, Box 69.
2508. 16th September 1657.] Extract Eegistered Bond by Alexander Short,
eldest lawful son of the late John Short, provost of Stirling, corroborating a bond of
provision by the deceased (of date 3rd October 1652) in favour of Margaret Short,
his eldest lawful daughter, sister of the granter, and now spouse to William Stirling of
Harbertshyre, of the sum of £10,000, of which sum there is still owing to them 7500
merks, which the granter binds himself to pay at Martinmas next, with £700 of penalty.
Further, the said William Stirling having become security for the granter (1) to John
Scot, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, for £1000, (2) to Janet Kilbowie in Stirling
for £500, and (3) to Hugh Paterson, W.S., for 1200 merks, the granter assigns to the
said William [under reversion] his lands of the Kerse of Cambusbarrone, also twenty-
two acres lying below the town of Stirling in the ' new and old mures,' also the tene
ments in Stirling (described of date 4th October 1661 infra), also five separate annualrents
due to the granter from the lands of the bridge of Dumblane, Eamuill, and others not
named [cf. No. 1691 supa]; also 18,000 merks due by the Marquis of Argyll, 8000
merks due by James, Master of Eollo, with a right to an apprising over the lands of
 Campbell of Glenurquhie. Bond dated at Powhous, 16th September 1657.
Witnesses, James Holburne of Menstrie, and David Moir, sheriff-clerk of Stirling.
Extracted of date 31st January 1662; presented by John Adam, notary public, before
Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter, knight, and Norman Livingstone of Milnhills,
sheriff-deputes of Stirling. [3115, Box 81.
2509. 21st September 1657.] Extract Act of the Town Council of Perth regu
lating the admission of burgesses or gildbrothers who have not served as apprentices,
etc. Perth, 21st September 1657. [1083, Box 29.
2510. 22nd September 1657.] Charter by James Grant of Freuchie in favour of
James Sutherland, some time tutor of Duffus, and now of Kinminity, alienating to
him the lands of Upper Kinminity, with pendicle called ' The Eiggings ' ; also Nether
Kinminity, Upper and Nether Tormoirs, with the lands of Killeismonds and Hauchs, as
in charter of 13th April 1598, No. 1343; cf. also No. 1199 supa (the lands of Killeis
monds and Hauchs being divided from the lands of Hauchs, belonging to the heirs of
the late John Leslie of Hauchs) ; the lands of Ardoches and the lands of Auchindaren ;
with multures of the lands, and power to build one or more mills, but excepting the
multures of Over Kynmineties and Auchindaren, which are astricted to the ' over '
[upper] mill, called the New myll of Strathilay — all lying in the barony of Strathislay,
regality of Kinloss, and shire of Banff: To be held blench of the granter and feu of
the superior, as in writ cited. At Wester Elchies, 22nd September 1657. Witnesses,
William Grant of Chriddellis, Patrick Name of Mourne (?), Mr. John Grant of Achrush
[Achrosk], and John Imlache, messenger. [1826, Box 47.
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Freuchie to James Sutherland : The lands to be held of the Lord Protector in feu
farm for the yearly sums and duties stated in No. 1343 ; cf. also No. 1358 supa. Dated
at Wester Elchies, 22nd September 1657. Same witnesses as above. Alexander
Hay, brother-german of Mr. John Hay, commissary of Moray, writer of the charter.
[1966, Box 50.
2512. 28th September 1657.] Charter by John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of
the burgh of Paisley, and town council, granting to John Hamilton, maltman, burgess
of the said burgh, and Margaret Alexander his spouse, and their heirs, a tenement
of land lying in the vennel called Burngait or St. Mirrens Wynd, on the east side of
the high street of said burgh, bounded on east by the water of Kert, on south by the
tenement of James Alexander, maltman, and that of the heirs of Robert Sklaiter on
north ; formerly belonging to and resigned by Malcolm Ferguson in Greinsyidhauch
[No. 2504 supa] : To be held feu-farm for 20s. Scots annually, with burgh service, etc.
Dated at Paisley, 28th September 1657. Witnesses, George AVilsoun, cordiner, Robert
Kirlie and William Ore, burgesses of said burgh. [193, Box 7.
2513. 29th September 1657.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a charter,
dated 28th September 1657, John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of the burgh of
Paisley, gave sasine to John Hamilton, maltman, burgess of that burgh, and
Margaret Alexander his wife, in liferent, and their heirs, etc., a burghal tenement
in the 'Burngait or St. Mirreins wynd,' being similar to that described of date 30th
September 1646, No. 2370 supra, and with same boundaries, the tenement of James
Alexander, maltman, on south, and that of the late Robert Sklaiter's heirs on north.
Sasine given 29th September, and recorded at Glasgow 1st October, 1657. Witnesses,
John Carswell, merchant, James Alexander, maltman, John Eobesone, mealman, Eobert
Kirlie and AVilliam Ore, officers, burgesses of Paisley. Notary, Eobert Park, of Glasgow
diocese. [2863, Box 75.
2514. 5th October 1657.] Charter by Margaret Home, daughter and heir of the
late David Home of Harcarse, with consent of her husband, Harie Ker, fiar of Lintoun,
alienating and selling to Mr. John Scougall of Humbie her lands of Harcarse,
extending to six husband-lands, and also that portion of the lands of Ryslaw commonly
called Harcarse, extending to a two-merk land, some time occupied by George and
Jasper Trannantis, bounded by the lands of AATilliam Davidson on south and east, 'and
from that, following west the heugh of the dyke on the south syde of that pairt of the
twa merk land callit Braidmedow to the balk on the west end thairof, and fra that
north the said balk directlie to the Boigend march on the west syde of the said balk,
the landis of Ryslaw possest be Johne Trotter and Thomas Nisbett, and the said twa
merk land on the eist, and fra that eist the said Boigend march to the landis possest be
the deceist Peter Home, portioner of Harcarse,' lying in the parish of Fogo and shire of
Berwick ; also the land of AA7ester Mersington, in the parish of Eccles : To be held in
feu-farm, rental not stated. At Harcarse, 5th October 1657. William Ker, son natural
to the late James Ker in Galashiels, and others, witnesses. [1720, Box 44.
2515. 5th November 1657.] Letters of Acceptance by Hew Sempill in Boghouse,
narrating that John Shaw of Greenock, and John Shaw, fiar thereof, his son, have
alienated to the granter that portion of their lands called the Mains of AA7aterstoun, as
in No. 2456 sup-a -. To-be held of the said John Shaw and his son in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty of 100 merks; relieving them of the yearly stipend of the minister of

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Kilbarchan, of eight bolls ten pecks oats, teind-meal, and other teinds. The granter
accepts all the conditions of the feu, and binds himself to fulfil the provisions. Dated at
Paisley, 5th November 1657. Witnesses, John Orr, merchant in Kilmalcolm, John
Patesoun, maltman, burgess of Paisley, Robert Alexander of Blakhous, writer in
Paisley, and Mr. Robert Wallace (writer of deed), his servitor. [3017, Box 79.
2516. 8th December 1657.] Discharge by Grizel Ogilvie, relict and executor
nominate of the late David Thomson, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Watson,
merchant in Edinburgh, now her spouse, to John Hepburn of Alderstoun, for the sum
of £122, 17s. Scots. Edinburgh, 8th December 1657. Alexander Watson, brother to
Mr. David Watson, W.S., and Harie Olifant, servitor of Lady Lugton, witnesses.
[1610, Box 41.
2517. 23rd December 1657.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, [second] Marquis
of Montrose, for infefting John Ewing, as eldest son and heir of his father, William
Ewing, in a 6s. 8d. land in the hill of Dundaff. Reddendo, 22s. 4d. Scots yearly, his
corn to be ground at the ' mure mylne ' of Dundaff, with other dues. Dated at Glasgow,
23rd December 1657. Witnesses, John Stirling, chamberlain of Mugdock, William
Colquhoun of Garscadden, writer in Glasgow, and Robert Maxwell, his servitor.
Signed by the marquis. [126, Box 4.
2518. 29th January 1658.] Instrument narrating that James Scott, servitor to
Patrick Scott of Langshaw, on behalf of John Douglas in Dalkeith, resigned into the
hands of the tutors of Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, an acre of land lying in the back-
crofts of Dalkeith, between the land of old belonging to James Reid, shoemaker in
Dalkeith, now to William Cunynghame there, on the east, the land belonging to the
heirs of the deceased Robert Porteous and Mr. James Porteous on the west, the back
vennel of Dalkeith on the north, and the land called the Serjand hauch, formerly Hew
Coldoun's, now William Scott's, on the south — all in the lordship and regality of
Dalkeith and shire of Edinburgh; renouncing the said lands into the hands of the
countess, as heir of the late Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, for new infeftment to be given
to James Dick in Wester Coldoun, in terms of a disposition dated 5th August 1657,
Eesignation made in the countess's chamber in Edinburgh, belonging to William Blair,
burgess of the said burgh, on the north side of the High Street, at the head of the old
Provost's Close, on 29th January 1658. Witnesses, Eobert Scott of Harwood, Patrick
Scott, lawful son of the said Patrick Scott of Langshaw, Eobert Baxter, his servitor,
and John M'Clair, servitor of the countess. Notary, John Scott, of the sheriffdom of
Kincardyne. [3211, Box 84.
2519. 29th January 1658.] Charter by Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, signed by
her tutors, granting to James Dick in Coldoun the acre of land described in the
preceding writ, in the back-crofts of Dalkeith ; yearly feu-duty 3s. 4d. At Edinburgh,
29th January 1658. [1687, Box 43.
2520. 6th February 1658.] Precept by the Commissioners for administration of
justice to the people in Scotland, in name of Oliver, Lord Protector, etc., narrating that
John Wilson alias Myllie was retoured heir to his late father, John Wilson alias
Myllie, in those parts of the lands of Forthir called Hodgehill and Gregisland, occupied
by his late grandfather, John Wilson alias Myllie, and that William Pitcairn of that
Ilk, the superior, had refused to infeft, wherefore this precept orders the sheriff of Fife

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to infeft Wilson in the lands : to hold of the Government during Pitcairn's lifetime
only. Edinburgh, 6th February 1658. [1427, Box 37.
2521. 23rd February 1658.] Precept from Chancery for infefting Mr. John Hay
of Aberlady, as heir to his father, the late Mr. WUliam Hay of Aberlady [Nos. 2000
and 2295], in the 40s. lands of Land, the lands of CoUingaith, in the parish and
barony of Lochkindeloch, Kirkcudbright; the lands of Drum, Howlats-close, Glenson,
corn-mill of Newabbey, salmon-fishings in the Nith, bounded as in No. 1643 sup-a; see
also No, 1641 ; the superiority of Barbeth, Corbellie, Glen, and of Lochloy and Kinhervie,
in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, the feu amounting to £30 Scots yearly, the fee
having been vacant for three years. Edinburgh, 23rd February 1658. [1790, Box 46,
2522. 20th March 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in
charter of date 22nd September 1657, No. 2510 supa, by James Grant of Freuchie to
James Sutherland of Kynmynitie. Sasine given by Andrew Chrystie in Tarmor,
bailie, to Edward Thomsone, attorney for grantee, on 20th March, and recorded at
Banff 12th April, 1658. Witnesses, John Smith in Forgie, James Smith, his eldest son,
Alexander M'Kie, servitor to George Tailzour in Torrichoyes, and James Smith in
Rigens. John Imlach, of the sheriffdom of Banff, notary, admitted by the commissioners
for administration of justice, etc. [419, Box 12.
2523. 20th March 1658.] Another Sasine, following on the charter and precept
[No. 2510 supa], of the lands of Upper and Nether Kinmynities and others named.
Sasine given 20th March, and recorded at Banff 12th April, 1658. Same witnesses
and notary as in preceding writ. [1435, Box 37.
2524. 22nd March 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept of 23rd
February 1658, No. 2521 supa, given to John Hay on 22nd March, and recorded in
the general register 7th April, 1658. Witnesses, John Lindsay of Maynis, Robert
Broun of Lochill, and others. Thomas Hutoun, notary public. [1791, Box 46.
2525. 13th May 1658.] Letters Patent under the great seal by Oliver, Lord
Protector of the Commonwealth of England, etc, appointing Sir James Campbell,
knight, to be 'Lyon, our herauld King at Arms,' for his lifetime, with powers. ' Att our
Palace of Westminster,' 13th May 1658. Great seal appended, badly broken. [2410,
Box 61.
2526. 22nd May 1658.] Extract Eetour of General Service of Eobert Tait, as
nearest and lawful heir of his deceased brother, John Tait, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, 22nd May 1658. [2668, Box 68.
2527. 10th July 1658.] Extract Act of the Convention of Eoyal Burghs settling
a dispute between the merchants and tradesmen of Perth as to the Council etc Edin
burgh, 10th July 1658. Printed in the Records of the Convention of Royal' Burahs,
1615-1676, pp. 466-468. [1084, Box 29.
2528. 14th August 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter by Oliver, Lord Protector, etc., dated 23rd July 1658, in favour of Mr.
Ninian Lowis, indweller in Edinburgh, of the lands and barony of Wedderburn and
superiority of that part of Hiltoun called Eykelheid, with a number of smaller holdings

1659] THE LAING CHARTERS 593
in Coldingham, West Eeston, etc., as described ; the lands and barony of Eyemouth,
with port, the east mill of Kemergem, Whitsome, and Kirklands, the fishings on Tweed
called Upsetlington, between the west ford of Norhame and the ' Bendiebus ' ford ; lands
of Kettelshiel and Dronscheill, Jardanfield and Eainrig, and five husband-lands in
Darnchester — all in the sheriffdom of Berwick; the lands of Rainrig, Greenrigs, and
Deedrigs ; Handaxwood, with the teinds of the lands named ; the lands of Polwart, the
fishing on Tweed called Streimscholl ; the lands of Thurstoun and Dryburnefurd mill,
and others in the constabulary of Haddington ; the lands of East Shaws, Edrington, and
others named; all which had belonged to George Home, now of Wedderburn, his
father, the late George Home, and his grandfather, the late Sir David Home of
Wedderburn, and were apprised from the said George. Sasine given by Peter Strachan,
servitor of Mr. Alexander Spotswood, advocate, and Alexander Drysdale in Peilrig, bailies
named, on 14th August, and recorded in the general register 23rd September, 1658. Wit
nesses, James Wricht, Alexander and George Eeid, dwellers in Peilrig, and others. John
Sempill, sheriff-clerk of Dumbarton, notary public. [1445, Box 37.
2529. 15th September 1658.] Charter by Aexander Home of Aytoun, as
superior (with consent of his curators), granting to Alexander Home, ' Westir fewar '
in Duns, a tenement of houses, etc., between the tenement of land belonging to the late
Eobert Gaumell on east, the ' passage gait ' on south, the ' old wynd ' and the lands
some time John Craig's on the west, and the castle wynd on the north, in the burgh of
Duns and shire of Berwick, lawfully apprised on 15th May 1657 from James Allan,
younger, in Dunstounhead : To be held in feu-farm — duty not stated. At Duns, 15th
September 1658. Witnesses, Aexander Home, ' Easter fewar ' in Duns, John Home his
son, Eobert White, the granter's pedagogue, and others. [2154, Box 54.
2530. 14th January 1659.] Extract from Books of Exchequer, of Discharge by
John, Earl of Loudoun, collector of teind annuities, to David Livingstone of
Barrownie [Balrownie], for a settlement of the teinds of the lands of Barrownie and
Muirtoune,.in the parish of Stracathro, Forfarshire. Edinburgh, 14th January 1659.
[1423, Box 37.
2531. 4th February 1659.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept, dated
11th January 1659, by Eichard, Lord Protector, for infefting John Broun of Inglistoun
[see of date 2nd June 1656] in the kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn,
as heir of his father. Sasine given by James Crichton of St. Leonards, sheriff of
Dumfries, on 4th, and recorded at Kirkcudbright 11th, February 1659. Witnesses,
Mr. James Brotherston, minister at Glencairn, John Greirson of Capinoch, John
Livingstoun, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Eosse, servitor of the Earl of
Queensberry. Notary, Eobert Newall, of Edinburgh diocese. [3261, Box 86.
2532. 10th February 1659.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Hamilton, etc., with
consent of William [Douglas], Earl of Selkirk, her husband, selling and alienating to
Colin Campbell, merchant, burgess of Glasgow, the 16s. 8d. lands of Southhirst, in the
barony of Bothwell, parish of Bartram Shotts, and shire of Lanark, with the teind
sheaves, etc. : To be held blench of the granter's superiors ; the grantee being bound
to grind his grain at the mill of Forrestburne, and to pay the 25th corn, i.e. one peck
of schilling for every six firlots of schilling for multure, a half peck of sifted meal for
knaveship, and one-quarter part of sifted meal for the bannock, to the miller and his
servants; also to aid in bringing home the mill-stones, and laying in the mill-dam,
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along with other heritors astricted to the mill. At Edinburgh, 10th February 1659.
Witnesses, James Hamilton, writer in Lanark, and John Young, writer in Edinburgh.
[1868, Box 48.
2533 10th February 1659.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by Anna,
Duchess of Hamilton, to Colin Campbell, merchant, burgess of Glasgow. Same date
and witnesses as in preceding writ. [2753, Box 71.
2534 25th February 1659.] Extract from the Books of Exchequer of [blank]
disposition by John, Earl of Loudoun, etc., of the annuities of teinds of Scotland
annexed to the Crown in 1633, and which King Charles the First, by a commission
dated at York, 7th May 1642, had empowered the lords of exchequer to dispone etc.
Edinburgh, 25th February 1659. Witnesses, George Campbell, second son o the
earl, and Hew Penango, servitor to James, Lord Mauchline. Eecorded 1st March 1659.
[961, Box 26.
2535. 19th March 1659.] Extract registered disposition by John, Earl of
Loudoun, 'etc., in terms of the Act of Parliament in his favour of June 1633, and a
commission by King Charles the First, dated at York, 7th May 1642, and also in terms
of the first article of capitulation between the earl and General George Monck on 12th
March 1655, granting to John Grahame of Gartur all right to the teinds of the said
John's lands of Blairsesnock and Garturs, for the sum of £111, 12s. Dated at Edin
burgh, 19th March 1659. Witnesses, George Campbell, the earl's second son, and
Hew Penango, servitor to James, Lord Machline. [2980, Box 78.
2536. 19th March 1659.] Extract Disposition by John, Earl of Loudoun, in
favour of Sir Alexander Carnegie of Pitarrow, selling to him the annuities of the
teinds of his lands of Pittarrow and others named, in the parishes of Foldan [Fordoun]
and Conveth and shire of Kincardine, for the sum of £126, 3s. 4d. Scots. Dated 19th
March 1659. George Campbell, second lawful son of the earl, and others, witnesses.
[459*, Box 13.
2537. 22nd April 1659.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by Sir
James Sinclair of Murkill, dated at Dunray, 30th March 1659, containing a precept
to Donald M'Ky of Bighouse to infeft Mr. David Monro, minister at Eeay, in a
three-penny land in Tubeig and field of Achamyrland and the parsonage teinds of
either of them. Witnesses to disposition, Mr. George Monro, notary public in Thurso,
William Georgeson, his servitor, Walter Innes of Skaill, Harrie Innes, writer in Edin
burgh. Sasine given to William Sutherland, portioner of Banskirk, attorney for
grantee, 22nd April 1659, and recorded at Thurso, 29th April same year. Witnesses,
William Bead, Donald Monro, Eorie Gow, William M'Eoy alias Campbell, Andrew
Elder, dwellers on the lands, and John Anderson, Submister. Mr. George Monro,
notary. [269, Box 9.
2538. 12th May 1659.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Dauling, elder,
skipper, burgess of Queensferry (in terms of a disposition dated 22nd April 1659),
resigned in favour of his grandson, James Dauling, younger, eldest son and heir of
the late James Dauling, skipper, burgess of said burgh, an acre of land disponed by the
late James Phillan, only son of the late Eobert Phillan, burgess of Dunfermline, within
the liberty of Dunfermline and Halbank thereof, betwixt the lands some time of the

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deceased John Walker, now of Peter Walker, his eldest lawful son and heir, on the east,
the granter's lands on west and south, and the ' grein ' of said burgh on north. Sasine
given by John TurnbuU, one of the bailies of Dunfermline, on 12th May 1659. Wit
nesses, Walter Potter, lawful son to John Potter, wright, Dunfermline, James Mudie,
weaver, burgess of said burgh, John Mylne, clerk in South Queensferry, and John
Lawrie, one of the Serjeants of the burgh. Henry Elder, of the sheriffdom of Perth,
notary public, now town-clerk of Dunfermline, notary. [2150, Box 54.
2539.  1659.] Extract Agreement between the various heritors of the
parish of Borthwick as to their respective shares in upholding the fabric of the church.
Agreement dated at Borthwick,  1659 ; registered as a probative writ, 3rd July
1728. Extracted from kirk-session record, 5th July 1763. [1210, Box 32.
2540. 4th November 1659.] Charter by Hector Douglas of Mulderg, granting
under reversion to Alexander Gair in Nig the oxganglands of Brigend, commonly
called the ' Ailhouse, Milne croft, Dowcat croft, Weitlands,' with pertinents, presently
possessed by John M'Robert and William Stronach, in the parish of Fearn and sheriff
dom of Ross : To be held of the granter for one penny blench-farm, and of the superiors
for £5, 7s. of silver feu-duty, and other dues [illegible]. Precept of sasine directed to
John M'Pherson, student in Chandrie. At Fearn, 4th November 1659. Witnesses,
Walter Ros of Balamukie, Andrew Eos in Fearne, and Andrew Fraser there. David
Ros, notary, common clerk of Tain, writer of deed. [2113, Box 53.
2541. Hth February 1660.] Indenture between Sir John Kaye of Woolson ill
Yorkshire, baronet, Sir Thomas Beamont of Whitley, and Sir Thomas Wentworth of
Bretton, in view of a marriage between Sir John Kaye and Katherin Wentworth,
widow of Michael Wentworth of Wooly, Yorkshire, affecting the Manor of Honley, in
the county of York. 11th February 1660. [2124, Box 53.
2542. 14th February 1660.] Charter by Colin Campbell, elder, merchant, burgess
of Glasgow, selling and alienating to Robert Eussell in Nathertoune of Blairmuck,
in the parish of Shottes, and his heirs, etc., the 16s. 8d. land of Southhirst, in the
barony of Bothwell, as described, and under the same conditions as in charter of 10th
February 1659, No. 2532 supa. Dated at Glasgow, 14th February 1660. Witnesses,
Peter Eussell in Forrest, George Eussell, maltman, burgess of Glasgow, and others.
[617, Box 18.
2543. 22nd May 1660.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing upon the charter of 4th
November 1659, No. 2540 supra, in favour of Alexander Gair of Nigg. Given 10th,
and recorded in the general register 22nd, May 1660. Witnesses, William Stronach
in Brigend, Thomas M'Geddie there, Alexander Grigor, William Bayn, and William
Dunein. Hugh Dallas, notary public. [2114, Box 53.
2544. 1st and 2nd June 1660.] Disposition by John Lundie, fiar of Stratherlie,
with consent of Marie Eamsay, his spouse, and also with consent of his father and
mother, James Lundie of Stratherlie, arid Margaret Orrok, his wife, in consideration of
8000 merks Scots paid by James Lundie, brother-german of the granter, and Elspeth
Henriesone, his spouse, selling and alienating to the younger James and Elspeth,
their heirs, etc, those portions of the lands of Stratherlie called the Keiris [possessed
by David Tod] and the Damside [possessed by Patrick Boyd], being the east part of
the lands of Stratherlie, lying in the parish of Largo and sheriffdom of Fife, with

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privilege of transporting ' wair from the wair sea ' to the lands, ' with divets in the braes
under the linkis ' for building and repairing houses, and pasturage for two horses and
two cows and their followers, 'be south and be eist and under the braes of the linkis,'
the said lands of Keiris and Damside being bounded thus: — 'Haveing the landis of
Monturpie on the eist, north and eist, and Drumeldrie milne burne, also on the eist
and south-eist, and the linkis of Stratherlie on the south, and ane fur comeing doun
from Monturpie throw the Mucklat to the meidow be eist the place of Stratherlie, and
goeing eist the meidow-head to ane know callit the Hippielaw, and doun be eist the
Hippielaw be ane evin lyned fur to the aker callit the Smithis aker, and goeing from
thence west the north side of the same Smithis aiker to the end of the Hawklaw,
goeing doun be ane evin fur be the west side of the Hawklaw to the head of the
Weitlandis, and from thence west to the end of the Strangishaugh, and from thence south
ward as far as the Longlandis of the Strangishaugh, and from thence westward to the
Shortlandis of the Strangishaugh, and from thence southward be the eist fur of the
headrig of the Shortlandis of the Strangishaugh to the aiker callit Crysties aiker, and
from thence westward be a fur betuix Crysties aiker and the Strangishaugh to the
west end of Crysties aiker, and from thence southward to the linkis on the west
pairtis.' And the granter binds himself to infeft the grantees in the said lands, to be
held from him of his superiors, to wit — ' the two pairt theirof ' to be held of the Eight
Honourable Margaret Lundie, now Lady Lundie, for services due and wont, and for
ward, relief, and marriage; and the other third part to be held of John, Earl of
Crawfurd and Lyndsay, in feu-farm for 29s. 4d. Scots yearly, as the proportional part
of ten merks 6s. 8d. payable for the third part of the whole lands of Stratherlie.
Disposition dated at Innerleven and Anstruther Easter on 1st and 2nd June 1660.
Witnesses, John Orrok in Balweirie mill, Eobert Henrisone in Pitcorthie, Andrew
Martine, bailie of Anstruther Easter, Andrew Symsone, clerk thereof, and Magnus
Aytoun, clerk of Bruntiland. [736, Box 21.
2545. 2nd June 1660.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Lundie, son
lawful to the deceased George Lundie, who was brother-german to the late John Lundie
of that Ilk, in terms of the foregoing disposition by the said parties, gave to James
Lundie, younger, second lawful son of James Lundie, elder of Stratharlie, and his
spouse, sasine of the lands there described. Sasine given 2nd, and recorded at Cupar
6th, June 1660. Witnesses, David Tod, tenant in Keiris, Alexander Gatharer in
Bruntiland, James Anderson, servitor to AVilliam Tod, tenant in Stratherlie. Magnus
Aytoun, notary public. [737, Box 21.
2546. 28th December 1660.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Paip, younger
of Walifoord, resigned in the hands of Sir Eobert Murray of Camron, provost of Edin
burgh, and the bailies, the eight acres of land referred to in No. 2459 supra, belonging
successively to Andrew Stevenson, George Dewar, older and younger, James Crawfurd,
William Hog, and Mr. John Paip ; also the three acres of land described in No. 557 supa,
belonging successively to Thomas Boyes, John Boyes,  Stewine, John Wilson,
biles Bicartoun, James Crawfurd, AVilliam Hog, and Mr. John Paip, elder; and that
for new infeftment to be given to John Davie in the Pleasance in liferent, and David
and James, his sons, equally, and their heirs. Eeddendo, etc., not given Done in
the Laigh council-house of the burgh, 28th December 1660. AVitnesses, John
Craufurd, cordiner, Mr. James Logan, clerk in the Canongate, AVilliam Broun, agent
for the Borrows, Eobert Purdie, deacon of the weavers, and John Wallace, one of the
burgh officers. James AVright, common clerk-depute, notary public. [150, Box 4

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2547. 2nd January 1661.] Extract Oath taken by and admission of, John
Wauchop, macer, before the lords of council and session, made a burgess and gild
brother, as ' prenteis ' to AVilliam Wauchop, one of the present bailies of Edinburgh.
2nd January 1661. [2735, Box 70.
2548. 3rd June 1661.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigton, etc.,
directed to Matthew Wilson in Wistoun, as bailie, for infefting Mr. James Winraham,
now of Wistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James Winrahame of
Wistoun and Middilrig, in the east and west lands of Middilrig and other lands, in
the barony of Thankertoun, within the sheriffdom of Lanark : held of the granter for
two merks yearly, with ward and relief. Dated at Cumbernald, 3rd June 1661. Mr.
Henry Scott of Mosfennan, and others, witnesses. [461, Box 13.
2549. 1st July 1661.] Instrument narrating that Andrew Douglas, macer,
procurator for James, Earl of Home, — in virtue of a contract of wadset, dated 28th
and 29th December 1638, between the Earl and Sir Alexander, then Alexander Home
of Haliburton, his cautioner, on one part, and the late Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate, on
the other part, which contract was registered at the instance of the late Thomas Craig,
son and heir of Mr. Eobert — resigned in the hands of the Crown the lands of Lambden
in favour of George Home of Caimes, designed brother-german to John Home of
Eentoun. See also No. 2371 supra. Done in the Exchequer House, Edinburgh, 1st
July 1661. AVitnesses, Mr. Andrew Oiswald, Mr. Patrick Browne, Mr. William Burnet,
clerks of exchequer, and John Henryson, macer. John Trotter, notary. [979,
Box 27.
2550. 12th July 1661.] Extract Eatification in Parliament by King Charles the
Second of a charter, dated 20th August 1511, by King James the Fourth in favour of
AVilliam Eollo of Duncrub, of all and sundry the barony of Duncrub, and making and
erecting the lands of the kirk town of Donyng into a free burgh of barony, with the
usual powers ; also of another charter on 18th March 1642, to James, now Lord Eollo,
then Sir James, eldest son of Andrew, Lord Eollo, and to Mary Campbell, his wife, etc.
Extract dated 12th July 1661. Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. vii. p.- 248.
[571, Box 16.
2551. 3rd September 1661.] Precept of Clare Constat by Hugh, Earl of Eglintoun,
directed to John Montgomerie of Greinfut, as bailie, for infefting John Eitchie, now
of Eitchistoune, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Eitchie of
Eitchistoune, in the 13s. 4d. land of Nether Mains of Kilwinning, in the parish and
regality of Kilwinning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr, formerly held of the
abbot and convent of Kilwinning, now of the earl, in feu-farm for 15s. 7d. yearly of
new rental and 14d. of old rental. Dated at Eglinton, 3rd September 1661. Wit
nesses, Eobert Montgomerie of Hessilheid, Eobert Broun, notary, and others. [481,
Box 14.
2552. 4th October 1661.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Eobert Burne,
one of the bailies of Stirling, passed to that great tenement of land ' apud finem venellse
Mariee ' [Mary Wynd], formerly occupied by the late John Short, now by Mary Scott,
his widow, then to that other tenement of land, with yard 'in venella Pistorum'
[Baxter's Wynd], lately occupied by John Buchanan, bailie; also to another tenement
of land lying at the end of the Midleraw, commonly called ' Castlebreadie,' and there

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John Cunyngham, burgess of Stirling, as procurator for Alexander Short, eldest lawful
son and heir of the late John Short, provost of Stirling, resigned the said tenements
in the bailie's hands in favour of William Stirling of Harbertshyre, in terms of the
obligation of date 16th September 1657 [No. 2508 sup-a, which see], under reversion.
The bailie then gave sasine of the three tenements to James Kincaid, writer in Stirling,
as attorney for the grantee, on 4th October 1661. Witnesses, James Russell, merchant,
James Gibb, 'polliario,' James Chrystieson, wood- worker, John Neilson and John
Leggatt, bakers, Duncan Buchanan, burgess of said burgh, Patrick Fergussone and
Archibald Smyth, Serjeants. Notary, James Norie, of St. Andrews diocese. [3116,
Box 81.
2553. 5th November 1661.] Commission under the quarter seal by King
Charles the Second, directing the macers of the court of session to serve Hector
Douglas of Muldarg, as lawful and nearest heir of his eldest son, Eobert Douglas, in
certain lands in Eoss-shire, there being then no sheriff of that county. Edinburgh,
5th November 1661. [1601, Box 41.
2554. 19th December 1661.] Charter by Hugh, Earl Mount Alexander, to fulfil
an imperfect disposition (dated at Athlone in Ireland, 26th March 1650), granting and
of new alienating to Sir John Schaw, younger of Greenock, knight, the lands of
Marshelland, Boghall, Hill of Beith, Bigholme, Over Bogside, and Fulwoodhead, as in
No. 2245 supra : To be held in feu-farm, rendering one penny blench to the granter
while superior, and the usual feu to his immediate superior. Dated at London, 19th
December 1661. Witnesses, Hugh M'GiU of Bellihornan, County Down, Hugh
Montgomerie of Neutoun there, WiUiam Cheislie, writer in Edinburgh, and David
Logan of same city, in the kingdom of Scotland. [3040, Box 80.
2555. 22nd January 1662.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
contained in a disposition, dated 16th February 1659, by George Preston of Craig
miUar and John Preston of Haltrie, his brother, conveying, with consent of their
creditors, the lands of Whythill, coal, coal-pits, etc, as particularly described, lying in .
the shire of Edinburgh, in favour of George Gibson, brother to Jean Gibson, spouse
to the said George Preston. Sasine given by Thomas Fotheringhame, merchant in
Dundee, as bailie, 22nd January, and recorded in the particular register of sasines
3rd February, 1662. Witnesses, William Greinlay in Magdalenes, David Wright there,
Thomas Thomson, gardener (' olitore ') in Whythill, and Alexander Blow, servitor of
George Preston. James Hodge, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [353, Box 11.
2556. 27th February 1662.] Charter by Alexander M'Sorle alias Lamont of
Monydryen, with consent of his superior, Sir James Lamont of Inneryne, knight,
granting to his eldest lawful son, John Lamont alias M'Sorle, his heirs-male, etc.,
whom failing, to Duncan Lamont, brother of John, etc, the lands of Monydryen and
the lands of Drumtecarmick, in the bailiary of Glasrie, barony of Inneryne, and sheriff
dom of Argyll [cf. 22nd June 1530, No. 381 supa] ; reserving the liferents of the granter
and Mori WCordadill, his spouse : To be held of the said superior for five merks
Scots yearly. At Eothesay, 27th February 1662. James Lamont of Achinsaillache,
Archibald Lamont of Stelag, brother of the said Sir James, John M'Gilcrist, writer
and notary, and Donald M'Gilcrist, his son, also a notary. [2230, Box 56.
2557. 28th April 1662.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond (dated at

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Edinburgh, 1st September 1656) by James Hoppringle of that Ilk and of Torsonce,
obliging himself to infeft William Borthwick of Cruikston in his lands of Langmur,
in the parish of Stow and shire of Edinburgh. Witnesses to bond, George Adnistoun,
servant to James Pringle of that Ilk, and Harry Morison, servitor to James Allan,
W.S. Sasine given by George Foirgreive, bailie, on 28th April 1662. Mark Adnistoun
in Crookston and George, his son, William Matheson in Crookstoun mill, and John
Lues in Crookstoun, witnesses. Notary, James Scott. [1211, Box 32,
2558. 15th May 1662.] Extract Retour of Mr. John Hay, as nearest and lawful
heir of his late father, Mr. David Hay of Wodecockdaill. Dated at Linlithgow,
15th May 1662. Duly recorded in chancery. [392, Box 11.
2559. 14th July 1662.] Precept under the quarter seal of King Charles the
Second for infefting William, Lord Cochrane of Paisley and Dundonald, in the lands
and others belonging to the abbey of Paisley. Edinburgh, 14th July 1662. [2326*,
Box 59,
2560. 19th July 1662.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of sale
(dated at London, 10th September 1661) by Hugh [Montgomerie], Earl of Mount
. Alexander, etc., alienating to Sir John Shaw, younger of Greenock, knight, the lands of
Marshelland, as described in No. 691 supra, Bigholm, Boghall, and others, as described
in No. 704 supa, in the parish of Beith, etc. Sasine given by William Hamiltone,
younger of Brownemure, 19th July 1662, and recorded at Ayr, 16th September same
year. Witnesses, Robert Montgomerie in Bogstoun, Hugh Lylle in Marshelland,
WUliam Barr in Braidstane, and John Symson, servant of Sir John Shaw. Notary,
Robert Peblis, of Glasgow diocese. Cf. also No. 2554. [2348, Box 60.
2561. 21st August 1662.] Charter by Robert [Wallace], bishop of the Isles, narrating
that the late Coll M'Gillespick alias Macdonald, grandfather, and the late Archibald
M'Donald of the isles Colonsey and Oransay, father of Sara M'Donald, died last infeft
in the isle and lands of Oransay, in the sheriffdom of Argyll [cf, charter of 22nd
October 1686 infra], and that it is clearly proved that the charters, etc., of said lands,
by the injury of time and by reason of the recent disturbance in the kingdom of
Scotland, have been lost or destroyed, and as the Parliament of 1661 had declared all
sentences of forfeiture, etc., under the Commonwealth against the said Coll and his
son to be null and void, empowering Sara M'Donald to be served heir; therefore
the bishop grants and confirms the said lands to the said Sara, with clause of novodamus,
etc. : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly duty of ten merks Scots. Dated at Edin
burgh, 21st August 1662. Witnesses, William Hamilton, writer in Edinburgh, Mr. John
Baine, W.S. there, and George Martine, his servitor, writer of deed. Signed ' R.
Sodorefi. Mr. Ferquhair Fraser, deane, consentes.' [2593, Box 66.
2562. 15th October 1662.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of precept from the
Chancery of King Charles the Second, dated 14th July 1662, No. 2559 supa, for
infefting William, Lord Cochrane of Paisley and Dundonald, in the whole lands,
baronies, teinds, and other privileges which belonged to the abbey of Paisley, as
particularly described. Sasine given by Sir Archibald Stewart of Blakhal, knight,
bailie of the regality, 8th, and recorded at Glasgow 15th, October 1662. Witnesses,
William, Earl of Kilmarnock, George, Lord Ross, George, Lord Ramsay, John, Lord
Fleming, Sir John Colquhoune of Luss, knight, James Ballandine of Kellie, Matthew

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Stewart, portioner of Newton in Mearns, and others. Notary, Patrick Alexander, of
Glasgow diocese. [2293, Box 58.
2563. 23rd October 1662.] Charter by Sir George Hume of Wedderburn, knight,
confirming a disposition or contract, dated  August 1662, between Alison Kellie,
lawful daughter of the late James Kellie, portioner of Swanfield, proprietrix of the
subjects, with consent of her husband, Thomas Falconer of Kincorth, and George
Cromar, son of Robert Cromar in Bogloch, and granting to the said George, in terms
thereof, the lands called ' Mealings landes,' lying in the territory of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick. At Wedderburn, 23rd October 1662. Alexander Robertson, servitor
of Mr. Alexander Spotswood, and others, witnesses. [1848, Box 47.
2564. Hth December 1662.] Ratification by James [Sharp], archbishop of St.
Andrews, in favour of William Borthwick of Cruikstoune, narrating and confirming
a disposition by which John, Lord Borthwick, for the love he bears to the house of
Cruikstoune in respect of their descent from his ancestor, the late WiUiam, Lord
Borthwick, dispones to William Borthwick of Cruikstoune, his heirs, etc., all right to
the front seat in the kirk of Heriot which he may have as patron or largest heritor in
the parish ; providing that if the house of Cruikstoun become extinct, this disposition
shall be of use only to the heirs of the late John Borthwick, second son of the late
William, Lord Borthwick : which alienation is duly confirmed by the archbishop, who
also grants liberty to William Borthwick to ' take down the north wall of the said
parish kirk, and to build ane aile thereto, extending from the west end of the seat
pertaining to Falahill to the east end of the seat pertaining to Dewar,' and also to
' erect a loft in said aile projecting two Scotch ells into the area of the kirk, and that
the said aile extend five ells into the. kirkyard,' all to be kept in good repair by
William or his heirs. Edinburgh, 11th December 1662. The seal of the archbishop
is attached, in good preservation, the arms of the see being empaled with his own, —
a fess between two crosses crosslet fitchee in chief and a mullet in base. [611, Box 18.
2565. 19th January 1663.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a
charter of sale (of date 3rd November 1655) by Colin Campbell of Mochastell to the
late Robert Buchanan of Leny, his heirs, etc., of the lands of Easter Torrie, with
manor-place, etc., in the stewartry of Menteith and sheriffdom of Perth : held in feu
farm for £8, 14s. yearly [cf. No. 2494 supra]. Charter of confirmation dated at
Edinburgh, 19th January 1663. [3151, Box 82.
2566. 31st March 1663.] Extract Retour of Inquest, made in the Castle of Doune,
as the place for holding the courts of the stewartry of Menteith, of the service of Jean
Buchanan, as only sister and nearest heir of her brother, the late Robert Buchanan of
Lany, who died in May 1659, in the lands of Easter Torrie, the kirk lands of Lany,
Dullater, and others in the said stewartry, valued as estimated— Easter Torrie, held of
the king in feu-farm for £8, 14s. yearly ; the kirk lands of Lany, held of the king for
40s. yearly feu; and the lands of Dullater, Portnellan, and Milntoun, held of Colin
Campbell of Mochester for one penny blench. Dated 31st March 1663 T826,
Box 23. ¦ L '
2567. Hth May 1663.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second
for infefting Jean Buchanan in the lands of Easter Torrie, etc., in terms of the
preceding retour. Edinburgh, 11th May 1663. [827, Box 23.

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2568. 21st and 25th May 1663.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of
Middleton, William, Earl of Glencairn, and others, commissioners for the Duke of
Lennox, etc., for infefting Thomas Stewart, as heir of his late father, William Stewart
at the ferry of Inschinnan, in the ferry-boat and ferry there, with the lands, etc.,
appertaining, as in No. 2478 supra. Edinburgh and Paisley, 21st and 25th May 1663,
Witnesses, Archibald Stewart of Scottistoune, Archibald Stewart, his second son ; and
at Paisley, William Cranstoun, servitor of William, Lord Cochrane, and John Hamilton,
notary in Paisley. [1422, Box 37.
2569. 26th May 1663.] Charter by David [Erskine], Lord Cardross, proprietor
of that barony, comprehending the lands, barony, and teindsheaves of the priory of
Inchmahome, alienating [for £600 Scots] to Archibald Campbell of Easter Torrie
the teindsheaves of the lands of Easter Torrie, in the parish of Kilmadock, stewartry
of Menteith, and shire of Perth : To be held blench of the granter, and of the Crown
for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Dated at Stirling, 26th May 1663. Mr. George Bennett,
minister at St. Ninians, a witness, with others. [828, Box 23.
2570. 3rd June 1663.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Mairtyne,
one of the baUies of Crail, gave sasine to Alexander Beinston, as son and heir,
served ' per tinellam et figillam ' (hasp and staple), to his late father, David Beinston,
burgess of Crail, in that tenement of land, with yard, etc, on the south side of the
market-gate of said burgh, described in Nos. 1316 and 2103 supa. Sasine given 3rd June
1663. Witnesses, Allan Millar, John Dickesoune, burgesses of said burgh, William
Layng in Thridpairt, Henry Cuper, dweller in the same, and David Ramsay, officer of
said burgh. Notary, Thomas Adamsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3146, Box 82.
2571. Hth September 1663.] Charter by Sir Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall,
provost, and the bailies, etc, of Edinburgh, confirming a disposition (dated at Edin
burgh, 27th September 1662) by Mr. Eobert Deanes, advocate, in favour of John
Lauder, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, of that piece of the west croft of Bristo,
bounded as described of date 18th February 1637, No. 2201 supra. Signed by the
provost and bailies at Edinburgh, 11th September 1663. Part of seal remaining.
[2929, Box 77.
2572. 24th October 1663.] Charter by Andrew [Fairfoul], archbishop of Glasgow,
as superior of the subjects disponed, confirming, (1) a disposition [date not given] by
Margaret Gray, relict of the late Adam Buchan in Nether Ancrum, with consent of
John Buchan in Nether Ancrum, their eldest son, in favour of Adam Buchan in Bon
Jedburgh, his heirs, etc, of a half husband-land in Nether Ancrum, formerly belonging
to the late George Gray, brother-german of Margaret Gray, occupied as described ; also
a piece of grass-land and trees, 'the Hewch or Brae' lying at 'the Croftend,' in the
town of Nether Ancrum, in the barony and shire of Eoxburgh;— reddendo, 9s. lOd.
yearly; (2) another disposition, dated 6th August 1623, by Patrick Fairgrieve,
portioner of Nether Ancrum, to Jonet Bennet, daughter of the late James Bennet,
portioner there, her heirs, etc., of a quarter husband-land lying in that part of the lands
called ' Eschieburne,' in said barony; (3) another disposition of the last-named
subjects, dated 24th May 1639, by Jonet Bennet, with consent of her husband, William
Bennet, dweller in Grange, to Adam Buchan,— reddendo, the usual feu-farm; (4)
another contract between the late Marion Bennet, with consent of John Gray, her
spouse, on one side, and the said Adam Buchan on the other side, dated 9th July
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1636, in which a tenement of land in Nether Ancrum, and other subjects at the
' Nether end of Hopetoun,' as described, are sold to Adam Buchan,— reddendo, 3s. and
6s. yearly of feu-farm ; and (5) a charter of alienation of the whole subjects, equal to
one husband-land [date not given], by Adam Buchan to William Miller, portioner of
Rowcastle. Confirmation dated and signed at Edinburgh, 24th October 1663. Wit
nesses, Mr. Alexander M'Kenzie, commissary-clerk of Moray, Ludovic Fairfull, the
bishop's servant, and others. Seal attached, broken, very florid in style ; shield showing
three birds [parrots ?], two and one. Above shield a head of an ecclesiastic with
crozier and cross, lower part broken. [942, Box 26.
2573. 2nd November 1663.] Retour of Inquest made in the Tolbooth of Had
dington before John Hay of Baro, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, in the constabulary of
Haddington, by Patrick Broune, senior, George Lermond, Cuthbert Cockburne, Patrick
Young, notary, Ferquhard Andersone, John Andersone, George Bathord, John Lyll,
Thomas Kyll, John Broune, burgesses of said burgh, Thomas Haistie, weaver, Andrew
Hepburne, dweller in abbacy ('abbacia') of Haddington,1 Patrick Cockburne, elder,
Eobert Smyth, senior, burgesses, and Eobert Scougal, baker, in said burgh, who on
oath declared that Patrick Young, senior, burgess of Haddington, is the nearest and
lawful heir of his father, the late Patrick Young, burgess of said burgh, in those
four acres in the ' Eudelands ' acquired from the deceased George Hepburne, fiar of
Aulderstoun, as described in No. 1915 supra; that they are held of Mr. John Stewart
of Kettelstoun, coming in place of the late John Hepburn of Alderstoun, in feu-farm for
8s. Scots yearly, and they have been in the hands of the superior for thirty-six years,
since the death of the late Patrick Young in 1626 [but cf. No. 2121 sup-a]. The retour
is written by Andrew Malloch, servitor of Mr. James Lauder, notary public and clerk
of court, and signed by the latter. [2704, Box 69.
2574. 6th January 1664.] Commission under the quarter seal by King Charles
the Second appointing the four macers of the court of session to serve John White-
fuird of Balloch, as heir to his late uncle, John Whitefuird of Balloch, in his lands and
baronies, as the brieves cannot at present be served before the bailie of Carrick, where
the lands lie, and also because of legal questions which can be more easily discussed in
Edinburgh. Given at Edinburgh, 5th January 1664. Indorsed is a docquet stating
that at Edinburgh, 6th January 1664, before Lord Kinglassie [Sir William Aytoun],
there appeared two of the macers, Eobert Hamilton and John Veache, and accepted
the above commission. Signed, 'Sr AV. Aytoune.' [3079, Box 80.
2575. 17th February 1664.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
obligation by Sir WiUiam Murray of Neatoun, knight, dated at Edinburgh, 9th
February 1664, in favour of his brother, Charles Murray in Schawfair, for infefting
the latter in Sunnyside and Schawfair, in the lordship of Musselburgh and shire of
Edinburgh. Witnesses to the precept are Hary Murray, brother to Sir WiUiam, and
Alexander Hay, ' the king's bowmaker.' Sasine given 17th February 1664, by Anthony
Murray, residing in Monktounhall, as bailie, and recorded in the particular register of
sasines, 19th of same month. Witnesses, William Hog on the east side of Neatoun,
Patrick Cass, weaver, Patrick Eobertson and John Gleghorn, dwellers in Sunnyside.
James Hodge, clerk of the lordship of Musselburgh, is notary public, and his son
James is writer of precept. [287, Box 9.
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Second for infefting" Charles De Mancell of Cairnyflappit, his heirs and assignees,
in the lands and barony of Duncrub, in the sheriffdom of Perth, and the lands of
Tillicultrie, in the sheriffdom of Clackmannan, which belonged to James, Lord Rollo,
and were apprised from him on 20th January last in satisfaction of a debt of £12,000
Scots. Edinburgh, 25th March 1664. [3077, Box 80.
2577. 10th April 1664.] Charter by Captain Patrick Murray of Auchinhoof or
Auchinhove, with consent of Agnes Forbes, his spouse, in terms of a contract [of this
date] between them and their eldest daughter, Elizabeth Murray, and Arthur Forbes
of Brux, her husband, granting to the said Arthur Forbes and Elizabeth Murray in
conjunct fee and liferent, and on their decease to John Forbes, at present their only
and first-born son, and his heirs, etc., the lands of Auchinhoof, Petcow, the Den and
Hillocks, and the lands of Ardebuck, with mill of Auchinhoof, in the sheriffdom of
Aberdeen and regality of Arbroath [cf. No. 2404 supra]. Dated at Auchinhove, 10th
April 1664. AVitnesses, James Yett at the mill of Auchinhove, William Hendrie and
Alexander Foula, servitors of Captain Murray, and James Thomson, notary, writer of
deed. Upon the back of this charter is indorsed a confirmation by the superior of the
lands, George, Marquis of Huntly, in favour of the above-designed grantees. Dated
at Aboyne, 10th May 1670. Witnesses, Charles, Earl of Aboyne, and Sir George
Gordon of Haddo, and Adam Gordon, writer in Edinburgh. [301, Box 9.
2578. 18th April 1664.] Instrument [the writing of which is very faint] narrating
that David Dudingstoun, burgess of Craill, in name of Alexander Beinstoun, burgess
there, resigned in the hands of Robert Martyne, one of the bailies, that tenement of
land south of the market-gate, referred to in No. 2570 sup-a, in favour of Allan
Millar, senior, another of the bailies, who was then infeft. Done 18th April 1664,
Witnesses, John Paterson, weaver,  Broune, the other names being uncertain.
Thomas Adamsoun, clerk of the burgh, notary. [1243, Box 33.
2579. 9th May 1664.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a precept
of dare constat by James, [second] Marquis of Montrose, dated 12th August 1662,
in favour of Mr. Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, as heir of his father, James
Campbell, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others, as in No. 2151 supa. Sasine given by
John Drummond of Lenoch, as bailie, 9th, and recorded 20th, May 1664. Witnesses,
John Campbell of Fortdieu, John Foulis, fiar of Ratho, Alexander Redheuch of
Cultibraigan, and David Drummond of Drummonkrinoch. John Quhyt, of Dunblane
diocese, notary. [867, Box 24.
2580. 1st June 1664.] Charter by John Dickieson in Tranent, with consent of
Janet Lock, his wife, in terms of a contract of alienation, granting to Thomas Duncan
in Tranent, Mariota Henderson, his spouse, and their heirs, a tenement of land on
the west side of the town of Tranent, bounded by the highway of said town on east, north
and south, and the tenement of the late James Cowane on west, as described, in the
barony of Tranent, constabulary of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of
George, Earl of Winton, for 26s. yearly of money, with one capon and one hen at usual
terms, and service in hay-time and harvest as the other tenants give, and grinding
their grain at the earl's mills. Dated at Tranent, 1st June 1664. Witnesses, John
Craige, merchant in Tranent, Richard and William Spence there, and John Smyth, son
of James Smyth, notary. The said James Smyth and Walter Scott, as co-notaries, sign
for the granters. [1202, Box 32.

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2581. 20th August 1664.] Indenture between Philip, Viscount Lisle, of the first
part, Robert Raworth of Gray's Inn, David Hanmer of West Sheene, of the
second part, and John Leslie, bishop of Clogher, in Ireland, of the third part, in which
the first party demises to the second party that territory of land known as the Upper
Trough, in the county of Monaghan, and the town or precinct of land called the
Ballebetagh of Ballylegachory, and the parcels of land, all particularly described : to
hold for the complete term of five hundred years, paying a pepper-corn rent, but if the
bishop shall pay Viscount Lisle the sum of £2300, the indenture shall be void.
Dated 20th August 1664. [592, Box 17.
2582. 4th October 1664.] Charter by Andrew Ker of Littledean and Andrew
Ker, his eldest son and heir-apparent, jointly, in fulfilment of a contract between them
on one part, and Alexander Don of Newtoun on the other part, alienating to him,
under reversion, the whole lands of Nenthorne, with mill, mill-lands, etc., in the bailiary
of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick: To be held from the granters of the King or
AVilliam, Earl of Lothian, or any other superior, in blench-farm. AVritten by David
Waldie, servitor of James Don, clerk of Kelso, and signed at Kelso, 4th October 1664
and 11th April 1667. Witnesses in 1664, Henry M'Dougall of Mackerstoun, Henry
Ker of Lintoun, James Don and David Waldie; in 1667, John Rutherfurd of Edgars-
toun, David Hanna, jailor (' comantariensi ') in Kelso. [3100, Box 81.
2583. 7th October 1664.] Charter, with clause of Novodamus, by Sir Patrick
Maxwell of Newark, knight, Sir George Maxwell, fiar of Newark, and Patrick Maxwell
of Tealling, lawful son of Sir Patrick, granting to Robert Farquharsone, now of
Brughdairg, heritably and irredeemably, the lands and town of Brughdairg, in the
barony of Balnacreuchie and sheriffdom of Perth, which had been resigned by the said
Eobert : To be held to him and his heirs in feu-farm for a reddendo of 6s. 8d. Scots.
Dated at Forfar and Cupar, 7th October and 22nd November 1664. At Forfar, in
presence of Thomas Ogilvie, fiar of Bellaky, AA7illiam Gray of Haystoun, John Murray
of Balnabroich, and others ; at Cupar, in presence of John Gray, ' ludimagistro in
Tomnaclachan.' Mr. Thomas Mollyson, notary public. Cf. also No. 1671 supa.
[467, Box 13.
2584. 1st November 1664.] Extract Eetour of Inquest of general service before
the bailies of Canongate of Eobert Eussell, as lawful heir of his father, the late John
Eussell in Pleasance. 1st November 1664. [2594, Box 66.
2585. 7th November 1664.] Charter by Patrick Livingston of Muretoun, in
terms of an obligation, alienating to John [Carnegie], Earl of Ethie, the lands of
Muretoun, as of date 3rd December 1653, No. 2448 supra: To be holden as there
stated. At Muretoun, 7th November 1664. Witnesses, Mr. James Guild, minister
of Stracathro, Patrick and James Livingston, the granter's sons, and AValter Lyell,"
clerk of Montrose. [1756, Box 45.
2586. 16th November 1664.] Precept of Clare Constat by AA7illiam [Douglas] and
Anna, Duke and Duchess of Hamilton, directed to Major Eobert Hamilton of Dechmont,
for infefting James Maither, iron-smith in Borroustounes, as nearest heir of his aunt,
the late Elizabeth Eanney, widow of the late John Dundas in Borroustounes, in the
houses in Borroustounes called high and low Tolbooths, as in charter of 4th July 1657,
No. 2506 supa, formerly owned by the said Elizabeth and John Monteath, her husband,

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now by the said John, and by Peter Rallstoun — Patrick Hardie, Andrew Cowie, and
John Burne being now the adjoining owners : To be held of the granters in chief, in
feu-farm, for 20s., etc., yearly. Dated at Hamilton, 16th November 1664. Witnesses,
Arthur Nasmith, writer in Hamilton, and others. [676, Box 20.
2587. 28th November 1664.] Precept of Clare Constat [bailie's name not filled in]
by Mr. James Achiesone of Houdoun, hereditary proprietor of the lands of Ugstoun,
mill and mill-lands thereof, narrating that the late John Home, portioner of Aitoun
and Hutoun, father of Alexander Home, bearer of the presents, lawful son born
betwixt him and his second wife, Mary Home, daughter of John Home of Bellita, died
last vest and seised as of fee at the fealty and peace of the king now reigning in an
annualrent of 300 merks Scots yearly, to be uplifted from the lands of Ugstoun, with
mill and mill-lands, houses and pertinents, etc., lying in the bailiary of Lauderdail and
sheriffdom of Berwick, wadset by Mr. James Cheyne, writer to the royal signet, to
the said late John Home and his second wife, their heirs, etc., under reversion, con
taining the principal sum of 5000 merks Scots, due under an obligation of date 22nd
June 1653; that the said Alexander is the nearest and lawful heir of his father, John
Home, as stated, and that he is of lawful age ; that the said annualrent is held in chief
of the granter, as superior of the lands, for one penny Scots in name of blench-farm.
He therefore commands that sasine of the lands, mill, and annualrent be given to the
said Alexander in due form by delivery of earth and stone, the ' clap ' of the mill, and
one penny. Edinburgh, 28th November 1664. Witnesses, Nicolas Egger, tutor of
Wedderlie, Mr. Alexander Home, dweller in Aitoun, the said Mr. James Cheyne, and
his servitor, Mr. Thomas Hunter, writer of deed. [3287, Box 87.
2588. 29th November 1664.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Mureton
in favour of John [Carnegie], Earl of Ethie, following on the charter by Patrick
Livingstone, No. 2585 supra, and precept, directed to John Livingston in the ' Sklaitfuird '
of Edzell. Sasine given 16th, and recorded at Dundee 29th, November 1664. Witnesses,
George Levingston, eldest son of the said Patrick Livingstone of Muretoun, John
Cramond, lawful son of Hercules Cramond, late of Bulhall (?), and others. AValter
Lyell, notary. [1757, Box 45.
2589. 18th March 1665.] Pass and Safe-conduct by Augustus, heir of Norway,
Duke of Slesvig-Holstein, etc., Vice-General of the Elector of Brandenburg, in favour
of Frederick Hamilton, a native of Scotland, his standard-bearer. Dated at Ascania,
in the principality of Halberstat, 18th March 1665. [2914, Box 76.
2590. 21st March 1665.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept contained
in a contract, dated at Kelso, 4th November 1664, between Andrew Ker of Littledean
and Andrew Ker, his eldest son, and Alexander Don of Newton, for infefting the
latter in the lands and town of Nenthorne, etc., with the mill and mill-lands of
Nenthorne, in the bailiary of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick. Witnesses to precept,
Hary M'Dougall of M'Kairstoun, Hary Ker of Lintoun, James Don, clerk of Kelso,
and David Waldie, his servitor. Sasine given on the lands and in the mill by
Alexander Pringill of Nenthorne mill, bailie, on 21st March 1665. Recorded in the
general register of sasines, 23rd March 1665. Witnesses, Alexander Pringill, son of
Andrew Pringill, chirurgeon, in Nenthorne mill, WiUiam Stevinson, servitor to
Andrew, Thomas Lumbsdeane, miller there, and William Lumbsdane, his son. Thomas
Pearson, notary public. [171, Box 6.

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2591. 21st March 1665.] Duplicate of the above Sasine in favour of Alexander
Don of Newtoun, under reversion, of the lands of Nenthorn mill. Sasine given 21st
March, and recorded in the general register 23rd March, 1665. [654, Box 19.
2592. [27th June] 1665.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Burnet],
archbishop of Glasgow, for infefting John Whytefuird of Balloch, as heir of his
father's brother, the late John Whytefuird of Balloch [cf. No. 2188 supa], in the 50s.
lands of Bishoplands, in the county of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, now valued at
£6, 13s. 4d. yearly, and 6s. 8d. augmentation as feu-duty, payable to the archbishop and
his successors. Not dated nor signed, but indorsed with date 1665. [3031, Box 79.
2593. 27th June 1665.] Precept of Sasine by Alexander [Burnet], archbishop
of Glasgow [bailie's name blank], for infefting John AVhytfuird, now of Balloch, as
heir of his uncle, the late John Whytfuird of Balloch, as in preceding writ. Dated
at Edinburgh, 27th June 1665. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Burnet, writer, Edinburgh,
and John Smith, his servitor. [192, Box 7.
2594. 15th August 1665.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
bond of corroboration (dated at Holyroodhouse, 29th December 1664) by Mr. John
Belshes of Tofts in favour of Mr. John Hay of Woodcockdale, and Marjorie Couper,
his wife [cf. No. 2498 supra], of an annualrent of 1000 merks furth of the lands and
barony of Tofts, comprehending Over and Nether Tofts, Clakingcleuch and Crinlaw,
also furth of the lands of Pittilisheuch— all lying in the shire of Berwick. Sasine
given by George Graham in AVoodcockdaill, bailie, 15th, and recorded in the general
register 22nd, August 1665. Witnesses, William Wynchester in Over Tofts, George
AA7ood and Patrick Younger, servitors to Robert Rutherfurd there. Notary, Andrew
Craufurd, of St. Andrews diocese. [2907, Box 76.
2595. 4th September 1665.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat, dated at Edinburgh, 27th June 1665, No. 2592 supa, by Alexander
[Burnet], archbishop of Glasgow, directed to Mr. James M'Caull, son of John M'Caull
in Corroway, as bailie, for infefting John Whitefoord, now of Balloch, as nearest and
lawful heir of the late John Whitefoord of Balloch, his uncle, in the lands of Bishop
lands, as in writ cited. Sasine given 4th September, and recorded at Ayr 9th
September, 1665. Witnesses, Thomas Tod in Mains of Blairquhan, George M'Watter
and John Ferguson there, and John Smirle, servitor of Margaret Kennedy, lady of
Cairletoun. Notary, Eobert Hamiltoun, of Glasgow diocese, who names Eobert
Blackwood, son of the late John Blackwood, merchant, burgess of Ayr, as the writer
of the sasine. [2661, Box 68.
2596. 28th October 1665.] Charter by David Cuthill of Corthie [or Torthie] in
Denny, with consent of Janet Oswald, his spouse, in terms of a disposition, alienating
and selling to James Young in Longhill two parcels of land, the one called the
Longhill, lying between (and marching with) the lands of the late Hannibal Thomson,
and the granter's own lands on the west side thereof, from Carroun Water south
through the Longhill bog to the marches thereof; the other parcel lying in West
Greens, between the highway that passes to the head dyke on the north side, the lands
belonging to Alexander Young in Buckisyde and Patrick Haygeins on the west, and
those of John Mwrheid in Drum on south and east, with pertinents as described, in the
barony of Denny and shire of Stirling : To be held of John, Earl of Wigtown, for

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2s. 8d. yearly feu-duty! Dated at Denny kirk, 28th October 1665. Witnesses,
Andrew Oswald in Denny, David Young, notary, and others [illegible]. Ratified by
Janet Oswald there, the 14th May 1688. Witnesses, James Carmichael, bailie of the
Earl of Wigtown, and James Dobbie, notary in Cumbernauld. Indorsed is a confirma
tion by the Earl of Wigtoun, 18th February 1668, at Cumbernauld. [2220, Box 56.
2597. 15th November 1665.] Extract from the records of the Chirurgeons of
Edinburgh, narrating that in presence of Arthur Temple, deacon, James Borthuick,
Thomas Kincaid, William Burnet, James Cleiland, Walter Tumble, Hector M'Cley,
James Hopkirke, William Temple, Eobert Kennedie, Adam Darling, Peter Noyeir,
John Forrest, Samuel Cheislie, David Pringle, Mr. James Nisbit, George Stirling, John
Joyssie, and Hew Broun, met in their convening house, there compeared ' William
Borthuick for his tryell and examinatione to the airt and calling of chirurgerie,'
whom they find (after trial) to be sufficiently qualified, and ' in that respect and be
right of his prentis-ship with James Borthuick, his master,' admit him to be ' ane free
chirurgiane in and amongst them.' The said William gave his oath, 'and hes payed
to the box ane hundredth punds Scots.' At Edinburgh, 15th November 1665. The
extract, which is faint, is made and subscribed by Mr. Alexander Henryson, clerk to
the chirurgeons. [2475, Box 63.
2598. 6th February 1666.] Contract [paper writ] between James Crichton of
Euthvens on one part, and Andrew Gray in Logie-Meigill, executor-testamentar of the
late Mr. Eobert Crichtoun, minister at the united kirks of Essie and Nevay, on the
other part, in regard to the goods and gear of the said Mr. Robert. (1) James
Crichton acknowledges receipt from Andrew Gray, as executor of all legacies, etc.,
he can claim under Mr. Robert's will, and grants exoneration accordingly ; he also, for
an assignation to be made to him, and for £100 Scots paid from the executors of the
late David Nevay of that Ilk, as part of the stipend due to the late Mr. Eobert for
serving the united kirks of Essie and Nevay for crop 1664, binds himself to free the
said Andrew Gray from all inconveniences of his executry. (2) The said Andrew
acquits James Crichton of all intromissions with Mr. Eobert's executry, and also assigns
to him the stipend due for crop 1665 : Both parties are bound under a penalty of £200
to keep this contract. Dated at Potento [now Cardean], 6th February 1666. Wit
nesses, John Eattray of Halyeards, James Campbell, fiar of Denocher, Eobert Jack
in Nether Logge, and William Henderson, notary. [3252, Box 85.
2599. 21st March 1666.] Instrument narrating that James Ogilvy in Duns,
procurator for Thomas Lumsden in Bogangreen of Coldingham, resigned into the hands
of George Home of Wedderburn a tenement of land, comprehending a malt-kiln and
malt-barn, lying in Bogangreen of Coldingham, in the barony of Eyemouth by new
erection, and shire of Berwick, in favour of Archibald Douglas of Lumsden, his
heirs, etc., whereupon William Home of Kirkstyll of Coldingham, in name of the said
Archibald, asked instruments. Done on the lands, 21st March 1666. Witnesses, John
Horsburghe, now residing at Duns, John Haitlie in Quhitsum, and others. John
Dewar, notary public. [2202, Box 56.
2600. 23rd March 1666.] Charter by Eobert Leighton, bishop of Dunblane and
dean of the chapel royal, as superior of the subjects disponed, granting to William
Maxwell of Murreith [Monreith], his heirs and assignees, that fishing on the water
of Dee called the fishery of Culdooch, otherwise called 'the Dooches,' with the fisher's

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croft and pasturage, etc., within the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which had belonged
to the late Sir John Vaus of Lungcastell, and been apprised from Patrick Vaus,
his son and heir. The reddendo not given. Edinburgh, 23rd March 1666. Wit
nesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., George Hutcheson, the bishop's servitor, aud Alexander
Pettigrew, writer, Edinburgh. Signed, ' R. Dunblain, decan" Sacelli Regii.' Bishop's
round seal attached, but defaced. [112, Box 3.
2601. 5th April 1666.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept, dated 4th April 1666, from the chancery of King Charles the Second for
infefting Sir Patrick Thomson, baronet, as heir of his father, Sir Thomas Thomson
of Duddingston, knight-baronet, in the lands and towns of Easter and Wester
Duddingston and others as described, in the parish of Duddingston and shire of
Edinburgh, with the teinds, etc. Sasine given 5th April 1666, and recorded in particular
register 12th April same year. Witnesses, Mr. Walter Cant, advocate, Claude Moore,
his servant, William Duncan, tenant in Easter Duddingstoun, and others. Mr. Robert
Scott, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh, notary. [573, Box 16.
2602. 10th April 1666.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a heritable bond by
George Duncan, portioner, Auchtermuchtie, in favour of Robert Gilmour, also
portioner there, of an annualrent of £14 Scots out of a 12s. land belonging to said
George, in the territory of Auchtermuchtie, and which formerly belonged to the late
John Braid [cf. No. 2256 supa]. Sasine given by James Stirk, portioner of Auchter
muchtie, 10th April, and recorded at Cupar 1st June, 1666. AVitnesses, Robert Styrk
and William Ranken, portioners, and James Donaldson, burgess of Auchtermuchty,
and others. Patrick Carswell, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. Indorsed in a more
modern hand, ' Papers of no much concern anent the land of Auchtermuchty sold by
John Muschet to Thomas Muschet.' [1089, Box 29.
2603. 21st April 1666.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on precept — directed to
Robert Monro of Borlum and George Sinclair, son to James Sinclair of Asserie— in a
disposition dated at Farr in Strathnaver, and Craigtoun in Caithness, 1st and 8th June
1665, by Mr. John Monro, minister at Farr in Strathnaver, and Isobel Anderson, his
spouse, granting to Mr. David Monro, minister at Reay, the three-penny land of
Tubeg, etc., as in No. 2537 supra, described as lying in the parish of Reay and sheriffdom
of Caithness. Witnesses to disposition, William Monro and Thomas Monro, sons to
the said Mr. John Monro of Farr, and Robert Gow in Sandside. Sasine given by both
bailies on 21st April 1666, to Donald Harper, writer in Thurso, attorney for grantee,
and recorded at Wick, 1st May same year. Witnesses at Tubegg, Hector Monro of Coull,
George Lumsden, messenger in Edinburgh, John Monro, officer in Rhae, and Henry
Sinclair, servitor to Mr. David, and Nicolas Paterson in Tongueside, Donald Findleyson
in Wlgrimor, and Henry Sinclair, witnesses at Achamyrland. Mr. George Monro,
notary public. [270, Box 9.
2604. 28th May 1666.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Belshes, heritable
proprietor of the lands, with his own hands gave sasine to Alexander Home, son of
the Laird of Manderston, of an annualrent from the lands of Over and Nether Tofts,
Clekinscleuch, Pitlsheuch, and Nether Plewlands, in the parish" of Eccles and shire of
Berwick [cf. No. 2594 supa]. Sasine given 28th May, and recorded in the general
register 9th June, 1666. Mr. James Deas, advocate, and others, witnesses, William
Kirkwood, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [982, Box 27.

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2605. 9th June 1666.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a contract
by which John Haitlie of Sneip became bound to infeft Alexander Don of Newton,
under reversion, in the lands of Sneip, and in the three and one-quarter husband-lands,
etc., in Nenthorn called Dunsyreslands, as of date 28th April 1655, No. 2465 supa.
Contract dated, and sasine given, 9th June 1666 ; recorded at Dunse, 11th June 1666.
Witnesses, Mark Pringle in Nenthorne, Thomas Gottraw in Gordon, and others.
Thomas Pearson, notary public. [1690, Box 43.
2606. 29th June 1666.] Charter by King Charles the Second granting and
confirming to John Neilson of Corsock the mains-lands of Barscob, Mark Drummister,
and Corridow, in the parish of Balmaclellan and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which
lands belonged to the late William Maclellane of Barscob, and were apprised from
Robert Maclellan, his heir, at the instance of the said John Neilson. Edinburgh, 29th
June 1666. [2096, Box 52.
2607. 7th July 1666.] Charter by William, Earl of Roxburgh, granting to
Patrick Don, bailie of Kelso, in liferent, and to Alexander Don, his eldest son, his
heirs and assignees, in fee, those three-and-a-half-merk lands of the lands of Kelso, of
which three-merk lands lie in those two ' shotts ' of land called the ' Barneyairds ' and
' Longwhanges ' respectively, and the half-merk land lies ' rinrig ' among the other lands
of Kelso, as the half of those seven-merk lands formerly belonging to Robert Ker of
Itall, and disponed by him and the late Robert, Earl of Roxburgh, grandfather of the
granter, to the said Patrick Don and the late John Aldcorn, equally between them ;
also those three-merk lands of four-merk lands belonging to the late John Mow and
Alexander Mow, his son, and disponed, with the latter's consent, by the said Earl
Robert to Patrick Don, comprehending rigs, acres and ' shotts ' of land in the ' Old
Orchyaird, Bairneyairds, Langwhanges, Pypewellfoot, Cruickitaiker, Broomebanks,
Pypewellheid, Abbotsheid,' respectively ; and also that tenement of land, with garden,
etc., belonging to said John Mow and his son, bounded between the tenement of Robert
Meine on west, that of Isobelle Thomson on east, the lands called ' Tofts ' on north,
and the common way of burgh on south, with the liberty of accumulating dung
('accumulandi stercoris') on the whole 'hie street' to the south side of the 'gutter' of
the same, comprehending that part of said tenement formerly belonging to William
Kennedy, and which tenement and garden belong to the said four-merk lands of John
Mow ; with pasturage, grazing, moor and moss belonging to said lands, lying near and
about 'Spitle' loch and 'Berrie' loch, with other pertinents, presently possessed by
Patrick Don and his tenants, within the bounds of the town and lands of Kelso and
sheriffdom of Roxburgh : To be held in feu-farm for £4, 6s. 8d. yearly of old rental and
6s. 8d. of augmentation, or £4, 13s. 4d. money, with six capons, twelve days' work in
autumn, or the prices of the same in money [not stated], and three carriages and three-
fourths of a carriage or 30s. money for each carriage, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
etc. Charter written by David Waldie, servitor of James Don, clerk of Kelso, and
dated at Edinburgh, 7th July 1666. Witnesses, Alexander Don of Newtoun, Mr.
Thomas Leirmont, advocate, and John Moodie, his servitor. [2155, Box 54.
2608. 2nd August 1666.] Charter by George, Earl of Winton, etc., granting to
James Gray, smith in Kirkliston, that piece of land on the south side of the town of
Kirkliston, bounded by the highway of said town on the north, the garden of George
Anderson, dweller there, on the east, the way which leads northward [sic, but seems
incorrect] from said highway on the west, and a similar byway on the south, and measured
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in length and breadth as described, in the town of Kirkliston, parish and regality of the
same, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly feu of two merks
and the usual conditions, including grinding the feuar's corn at the mill of Kirkliston.
Dated at Edinburgh, 2nd August 1666. Witnesses, John, Lord Herries, and Robert
Seton of Windigowill. [3217, Box 84.
2609. 15th August 1666.] Charter by Sir Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall, knight,
provost, and George Suithe [Suttie], Robert Barclay, Alexander Sandelands, and John
Johnstone, bailies of Edinburgh, granting to Mr. David Dewar, writer in Edinburgh,
lawful son of John Dewar in Pitteddie, his heirs, etc., a tenement of land in the
Canongate, on the north side of the High Street, bounded as described by the lands of
the late John Quarrier, Cuthbert Ferguson, and Jonet Wilson, his relict, John Warrok,
on east, the lands of Giles Muir, spouse of Adam Wadded, and the Earl of Winton on
west, the street and the ' strand ' on north, which had been disponed and resigned
by Findlay Tailzeour, eldest son of the late Mr. James Tailzeour, burgess of Canongate :
To be held in feu for £4 Scots yearly, with three suits yearly at the courts of the burgh
of Canongate. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 1666. [785, Box 22.
2610. 10th October 1666.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Duns Castle, 23rd September 1664, by James, Earl of Home, etc.,
with consent of James, Lord Coldingham, his eldest son, granting to Andrew Ker
of Littledean the lands of Nenthorn, with mill, mill-lands, etc., in the bailiary of
Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick. Witnesses to disposition, Mr. Robert Sinclair
of Longformacus, Mr. George Trotter of Charterhall, and Mr. Robert Trotter of
Huntlywood. Sasine given by William Ker, lawful son of Mr. James Ker of Grange,
as bailie, on 10th, and recorded at Duns on 12th, October 1666. AA7itnesses, Alexander
Pringle and Thomas Lumsdean in Nenthorne mill, AATilliam Lumsdean, son of Thomas,
and Edward Loran, servitor of grantee. Notary, Thomas Henderson, of Glasgow
diocese. [2576, Box 66.
2611.  November 1666.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Mr. Patrick
Grahame of Rothisholm, in terms of a disposition, gave sasine to John Smyth of Huip
of his yle or holme called Lamb-holme, with teindsheaves, his 4|d. scatland called the
Bow of Skaill, and part of the lands of Eoisnes belonging thereto, his half-penny quoy-
land called Holmes, with part of Eoisnes, his third-farthing quoyland of Quoybarnitts,
his 2d. land of Vigga, with part of Eoisnes, his 4|-d. land of Maill, with the loch and
links, the quoy called Horraquoy adjacent, his third-farthing land in Herisbuster be
east the gait, with the manor-place of Maill, girnell and store-houses at the shore of
the sea (?) on the lands of Gravis, his 4|d. and fourth part-farthing land in Hensbuster be
west the gait, his 4£d. and one farthing land in Westerbuster, his two quoys of land
there called Haisuall and Widdaquoy, his 2d. and third-farthing land in Gravis, his
2Jd. and farthing and half-farthing land in Valay, his land called Skailtoft, his 2|d.
and fourth-part farthing land in the town of Archerbuster, his half-penny and third-
part penny land in Suartaquoy, with teindsheaves of all the lands above cited, which
were never separated from the stock ; his 44d. land of Dowcroll, Cotenquoy, Angusquoy,
and quoy Ingabuster, with houses, etc.— all lying in the parish of Holme and Paplay
Mainland, bishopric and sheriffdom of Orkney ; also with the ' Milne of Holme,' sucken
etc., thereof, all in warrandice of the lands of Aeth and Grobuster, principally disponed
by the said Mr. Patrick; with a provision that the granter's son and heir, James
Grahame, shall ratify this when he comes of age. Sasine giver,  November 1666 ;

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recorded at Kirkwall, 4th December same year. Witnesses, Patrick Blair of Little
Blair, Archibald Stewart of Burray, Harie Grahame of Breckies, James Kynnaird of
Burrock, Richard Murray, merchant in Thurso, and David Grahame, chamberlain to
Patrick Smyth of Braco. John Murray, of Caithness diocese, notary. [2001,
Box 51.
2612. 25th January 1667.] Charter by David Leslie, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
alienating to James Thomson in Lumquhat, and Janet Thomson, his spouse, a toft or
tenement in the Nether Green of Auchtermuchtie, comprehending 'ane seat house,'
barn, two little houses, and a yard or garden (except those houses and portion of yard
possessed by James Toschoch, burgess there) : To be held of the bailies of Auchter
muchtie in feu-farm for 3s. 4d. yearly feu-duty. Auchtermuchtie, 25th January 1667.
Witnesses, George Moncreiff of Ridie, John Leslie in Faulkland, James. Doge and
James Layng, younger, burgesses of Auchtermuchtie. John Carswell, notary, writer
of deed, and Patrick Carswell, notary, sign for the granter. [1090, Box 29.
2613. 8th February 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine
from King Charles the Second, as Stewart of Scotland, dated 16th November 1666 [and
directed to Mr. Archibald Dennestoun in Rutherglen, as sheriff in that part], for infefting
Mr. John Eleis, elder of Eleistoun, in terms of a charter, in the £5 lands of Shaw
field, with mill, salmon-fishings, etc., in the parish of Rutherglen ; also the acres of land
and burghal land in Rutherglen, and the church-lands of the parish church there, with
manse, etc., in the sheriffdom of Lanark, formerly belonging to and apprised from the
late Sir William Hamilton, formerly of Eleiston, at the instance of Sir Robert Murray
of Cameron, then Robert Murray, merchant in Edinburgh. Sasine given by said sheriff
to Robert AA7ilson, messenger, in name of Mr. John Eleis, by delivery of earth and stone
of the lands, a handful of straw and grass, boat and net of said fishery, and the ' clap '
of the mill, on 8th February, and recorded in the general registeri26th February, 1667.
AA7itnesses, AAllliam Anderson, elder, in Shawfield, William Anderson, younger, there,
John Wilson, mason, James Hunter, smith, burgesses of Eutherglen, and Matthew
Trumbill, servitor of William Murdoch in Shawfield. Notary, David Spens. [2581,
Box 66.
2614. 8th April 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
[dated at Kelso, 8th February 1667] by Mr. John Belsches of Tofts, in favour of
Alexander Davidson, flesher, feuar in Kelso, in liferent, and of his daughter, Isobel
Davidson, spouse of James Jameson, feuar there, in fee, of an annualrent of 180 merks
Scots [interest of a principal of 3000 merks] from the six-merk lands of Mersington
called Plewlands, in the parish of Eccles and sheriffdom of Berwick. Witnesses to
bond, James Craig, notary in Kelso, George Broune, his servitor, Andrew Dickson,
weaver in Kelso, and James Home, servitor of granter. Sasine given by James Grive,
merchant in Kelso, as bailie, John Midlemist, younger, feuar in Kelso, acting for Isobel
Davidson, on 8th, and recorded at Duns 10th, April 1667. Witnesses, John Eiddell in
Kelso, Patrick Ameris in Plewland, George Rippeth and John Aitcheson, servitors to
John Tait in Pitleseughe. Notary, James Craig, of Glasgow diocese. [2577, Box 66.
2615. 15th April 1667.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition, dated at
Edinburgh, 15th April 1667, by James Burne, baker, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour
of Elspeth Harper, his wife, and John, Thomas, and Andrew Burne, his sons, of a
part of the lands of Merchiston pertaining to — - — Lord Naper, and possessed by John

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Broun of Gorgie Mill [cf. No. 2621 infra], lying on the west side of the lands called
Kingsknow, consisting of eleven acres and twenty-eight falls of arable land, — bounded as
described in the disposition, of date 20th March 1659, by the commissioners appointed by
'the late usurper Oliver Cromwell, for surveying and setling the estates' of those
persons excepted from the act of pardon, granting the lands to Mr. John Mure, master
of the Grammar School of Edinburgh, and in a contract between him and the said
James Burne, of date 10th December 1659 — lying in the parish of — — and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, with the teinds, so far as Lord Naper had right thereto : To be held
under reservation of the granter's liferent, and providing that ' in caise the said John
Burne his sone shall not inclyne and apply himself to vertew, and follow furth his
calling as baxter or some uther lawful calling, but shall spend his tyme in idlesett and
deboshrie, and dilapidat, spend, and putt away any of his meanis or estaite disponed be
his said father to him, or falling any uther way to him be his father's decease,' the
granter ordains he shall lose all benefit by this disposition, and such benefit shall be
divided between his brothers, Thomas and Andrew. Witnesses to disposition, James
Chalmers, advocate, John Stevinson, his servitor, John Burn, servitor of granter, and
Mr. David Leirmonth, writer in Edinburgh, James Allan and Mr. James TurnbuU,
notaries public, signing for granter. Sasine given by James Mowat, tanner, burgess of
Edinburgh, as bailie, on 15th April, and recorded in the particular register 22nd April,
1667. Witnesses, AVilliam Mure in Craiginglis, Henry Purdie in AA7incastle, Thomas
Grintoun, meal-maker in Portsbrugh, and Eobert Eeddar, flesher in Edinburgh.
Notary, Mr. James TurnbuU, of Edinburgh diocese. [2486, Box 64.
2616. 29th April 1667.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Walter Graham,
son of John Graham of Blairsesnoch,' gave sasine with his own hands to his wife,
Isobella Drummond, of an annualrent of £80 over the lands of Gartur for her life
time. Sasine given 29th April 1667, and recorded at Perth, 30th April same year.
Witnesses, Alexander Forrester in AVester Arneviccar, Eobert Sandis in Easter
Arneviccar, Duncan M'Giboun in Cardrois, John Nicoll in Balliebeig, and Alexander
Ure, son of James Ure, weaver in Cardross. Notary, Hemy Dow, of Dunblane diocese.
[2262, Box 57.
2617. 15th May 1667.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second
for infefting Patrick Nisbett, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, Henry Nisbett of
Oraigintinnie, knight, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, with mill and
mill-lands, called the tenantry of Duddingston, with the teinds (except those of the
kirk-lands or vicar-lands formerly occupied by the widow of the late John Ker), which
barony was held of the Earl of Eoxburgh, as lord of the lordship and barony of
Halydean belonging to the abbey of Kelso, and is now held of the Crown. The sheriff
is to take security for £150 Scots for duplication of the feu-farm of the lands. Dated
15th May 1667. [407, Box 12.
2618.

- May 1667.] Charter by George, Marquis of Huntly, with consent of
his curators, for fulfilling a contract between them on the one part, and Ewen CAMERON,
only lawful son of the late John Cameron of Caldvart, with consent of his tutor, Allan
Cameron on the other part, granting to the said Ewen and the heirs-male of his body,
whom failmg, to Allan and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the five-pound lands of
Caldvart, Camasnaherie, and the Laick,' in the ' thayndome ' and lordship of Lochaber
and sheriffdom of Inverness: To be held in feu for a yearly duty of eighty-one
merks. Dated at Bog of Gicht,  May 1667. Witnesses, Cornet Adam Urquhart of

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Meldrum, Sir John Byris of Cottis, Alexander Gordon of . . . [illegible], and John
Chalmer, notary, town-clerk of Elgin. [2811, Box 73.
2619.  1667.] Precept of Clare Constat by John [Paterson], bishop of Ross,
for infefting Hector Douglas, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, the late Hector
Douglas of Mulderg, in the lands of Mulderg and Torrendow alias Knokandow, and other
lands and mdls [cf. No. 2753 infra], formerly belonging to the abbacy of Feme, lying
in said abbacy, barony of Gynes (?), and shire of Ross : held in feu-farm. Dated 
1667. Signed by the bishop. Witnesses, Kenneth Mackenzie, minister of Logie, James
Anderson, the bishop's chamberlain, and Mr. James Wallace, 'scholarcha canoniensi.'
This document is very faint — almost undecipherable. [1196, Box 32.
2620. Hth July 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond, dated 10th
May 1666, by Sir Patrick Thomson of Dudingston to James, Ludovick [Lewis],
AVilliam, and Elizabeth Thomson, his brothers and sister, lawful children of the late
Sir Thomas Thomson of Dudingston, of £6000 to each of the brothers and £8000 to
the sister, secured over the lands of Dudingston. Sasine given 11th July, and recorded
in the particular register 9th September, 1667. Witnesses, Andrew Barclay, weaver,
James Gray, smith, James Wricht, baker, and William Duncan, all in Easter Duding
stoun. Patrick Don, notary public [680, Box 20.
2621. 26th July 1667.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a disposition,
dated 29th April 1656, Mr. Alexander Foulis of Eatho and Sir James Foulis of Colinton,
knight, with consent of Sir John Coupar of Gogar, knight, Isobel Foulis, relict of the
late James Duncan of Eatho, who last deceased, and Major William Murray, now her
husband, resigned the lands of Gorgie Mill, mansion-house, etc., and the two corn-mills
of Gorgie, all bounded as particularly described of date 10th August 1643, No. 2334
supa, with the ten acres also there described, all designed and bounded as said is by
the said Sir James Foulis and Sir John Coupar, and presently possessed by John Broun
in Gorgie Mill, lying in the parish of St. Cuthberts and shire of Edinburgh, with the
teindsheaves of the lands, and also thirteen cot-houses built by the late John Broun,
father of the said John Broun ; also, in warrandice of the same, the lands of Eedhall,
as granted by Thomas Otterburn and his son to the late James Duncan of Eatho, father
of the James Duncan who last deceased, lying in the parish of Hailes : to and in
favour of the said John Brown in Gorgie Mill [cf. also charter of 29th September
1668 infra]. Eesignation made within the Exchequer House in Edinburgh, 26th July
1667. Witnesses, Sir William Purves of Woodhouslie, his Majesty's solicitor, Mr.
Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures, Thomas Moncreiff and Mr. Andrew Oswald,
clerks of exchequer, and Mr. William Cheislie, writer in Edinburgh. Notary, William
Eussell, of Moray diocese. [2775, Box 72.
2622. 18th September 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept,
dated 8th February 1667, under the quarter seal of King Charles the Second, in terms
of a charter, in favour of Andrew White, son of the late Andrew White of Markle, in
liferent, and William White, his son, in fee, granting to them the mains-lands of
Thurstoun, with the pendicle called Birkiemure, and others occupied as described, with
the lands of Jobstrand, lying in the barony of Renfrew by annexation, the constabulary
of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, the Mains of Thurstoun being occupied
by Thomas Jonstoun and William Craig, the pendicle called Birkiemure by Robert
Wood, another pendicle, possessed in 1665 by Thomas Brysson, now by Ludovick Cant,

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another pendicle possessed by Thomas Jonstoun, while Jobstrand is occupied by John
Jonstoun, son of said Thomas, excepting that pendicle of Thurstoun called Dryburn-
fuird, with mill and mill-lands of Thurstoun, and the lands of Pinkertoun ; which lands,
excepting as above, were resigned by Ludovick Cant of Thurstoun and Anna Hamilton,
his spouse. Sasine given by Archibald Miller, burgess of Haddington, 30th August,
and recorded in the particular register 18th September, 1667. Witnesses, James
Jonkieson, residing in Edinburgh, AA7illiam Craig in Thurstoun, and William Craig,
younger, his son, with others. Mr. James TurnbuU, of Edinburgh diocese, notary
public. [2183, Box 55.
2623. 26th September 1667.] Extract Retour of Inquest made before Mr. James
Cunynghame, bailie-depute of Kylestewart, by Allan, Lord Cathcart, and Allan, Master
of Cathcart, Sir Thomas Wallace of Craigie, Mr. John Cunyngham of Lambruchton,
Colonel James Montgomerie of Coilfield, David Cunyngham, younger of Robertland,
AVilliam Cunyngham of Brounhill, Eobert AA7allace of Carnehill, Eobert Wallace, younger
of Underwood, Mr. AVilliam Fullartoun of Craighall, James Fullartoun, younger of
Craighall, John M'Kerrell of Hilhouse, James Blair of Monktounmains, John Cunyng
ham, bailie of Ayr, and James Fullartoun, bailie of Irvine, who on oath declared
William Fullartoun, now of that Ilk, was nearest and lawful heir of his father, the
late James Fullartoun, who died in October last, in the lands of Corsbie and others, as
described in former Avrits. At Prestwyk, 26th September 1667. [916, Box 26,
2624. 30th October 1667.] Charter by David [Strachan], bishop of Brechin, as
superior, granting and confirming to Sir John AAtood of Bonnytoun, knight-baronet,
the manor-place and lands of Keathock, comprehending the towns and lands of Laidsyde
and Balbuits, bounded between the lands of Peter TurnbuU, called the ' Syde,' the
lands of David Donaldson and John Kinneir, portioners of Botheris, lying contiguous,
on the east, the lands of James Hood, portioner of Keathock, on south, the common
moor of Brechin on west, and the lands of George Croill, or Coill, likewise portioner of
Keathock, called the lands of Newtowne, and the mill thereof, on north, as described,
with teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Brechin and shire of Forfar, apprised for 1440
merks of principal debt from David Edgar of Keathock, heir of the late David Edgar,
his father : To be held of the granter in fee and heritage for services due and wont.
Brechin, 30th October 1667. Witnesses, Mr. James Nicolsone and James Strachan, the
bishop's son, commissaries of Brechin, John Spence, clerk there, and David Ogilvy, writer
in Edinburgh. Bishop's seal attached, much defaced. [2107, Box 53.
2625. 31st October 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter of apprising. Sasine given by Gilbert Air, citizen of Brechin, bailie, to
the said James Hood, acting for grantee, 31st October, and recorded in the general
register 16th November, 1667. Witnesses, Alexander Mather in Nether Pitfeithie,
Arthur Doan in Ardow, and Alexander Mather, servitor of said James Hood. Notary,
John Spence, of Brechin diocese. [2938, Box 77.
2626. 21st January 1668.] Disposition by John Lundie of Stratherlie, heritable
proprietor of the lands, with consent of Marie Eamsay, his wife, and of Margaret Orrok,
his mother, relict of his father, the late James Lundie of Stratherlie, in consideration
of 10,000 merks, alienating to James Lundie, his brother-german, his heirs and assignees,
that portion of the granter's lands and Mains of Stratherlie possessed by Thomas Mackie
and David Adamson, bounded as follows :—' Beginning at the west end of that peice

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of land called Christies aker, and north nook or corner of it, and from that, westward
and north-west the north side of the midle of the stank coming to the midle of the
burne of Stratherlie, and from thence up the midle of the burne northward and eist-
ward under the yairds and planting of Stratherlie to the burne brae as far as the plant
ing goes, and from the eist corner of the planting northward be the dyke biggit for
keiping the young planting, and thence westward be the same dyke to the west corner
of it, and from thence west be the south side of the headrig untill the march of the
landis of Largo, and from thence northward to the landis of Monturpie,' with the same
privileges of transporting sea 'wair' and others named in No. 2544 sup-a. The granter
binds himself to infeft the grantee by a charter, to hold of his superiors, as in next writ.
He also binds himself to transfer a tack or lease, acquired by his father, of the parsonage
and vicarage teinds of the parish of Largo, of date 29th October 1602, leased by the
late Mr. John Auchinleck, minister of Largo, with consent of the late Andrew Wood,
elder of Largo, to the now deceased Andrew Wood, younger of Largo, for the space of
two liferents and three nineteen years. Letters of disposition written by Magnus
Aytoun in Bruntiland, and dated at Stratherlie, 21st January 1668. Witnesses, Mr.
John Auchinleck, minister at Largo, John Halkstoun, burgess of Bruntiland, and the
said Magnus Aytoun. [738, Box 91.
2627. 21st January 1668.] Charter by the said John Lundie of Stratherlie, in
terms of the above disposition, to James Lundie, his brother-german, of a portion, duly
bounded and described, of the lands called the Mains of Stratharlie [see last writ] : To
be held of the granter's superiors. Eeddendo, to the granter, 2d. Scots yearly, if asked
only, as feu-farm ; to Margaret Lundie, lady of Lundie, for two parts of said lands,
ward and relief, etc. ; and to the Earl of Crawford, for the other third of the lands,
35s. yearly as feu-farm. Dated at Stratharlie, 21st January 1668, Witnesses as in
preceding writ. [Indorsed is a confirmation by Dame Margaret Lundie of that Ilk,
superior of part of the lands, of her portion of the lands. Dated at Lundie, 16th July
1677, of which charter Mr. Alexander Orrok of Cassindonat is writer, while William
Lundie, son lawful to the late William Lundie of Lundie-mill, is among the witnesses.]
[739, Box 21.
2628. 21st January 1668.] Extract Eegistered Letter of Eeversion of the above
portion of the Mains of Stratharlie by James Lundie to his brother-german, John
Lundie of Stratharlie, for redemption of the lands on payment of 10,000 merks.
Dated at Stratherlie, 21st January, and recorded as a probative writ 18th March, 1668.
Witnesses as in previous writs. [740, Box 21.
2629. 22nd January 1668.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine foUowing upon the
foregoing disposition and charter, in favour of James Lundie, in said lands. Sasine
given by John Halkstoun, meal-dealer, burgess of Bruntiland, as bailie, 22nd January,
and recorded at Cupar 12th February, 1668. Witnesses, James Heugh, dweller in
Stratherlie, Richard Broun in Bruntiland, and others. Magnus Aytoun, notary. [741,
Box 21.
2630. 25th January 1668.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert, Lord Colvill, of
Ochiltrie, as superior, for infefting James Persoun, as heir of his father, William
Persoun, in the lands of Moirlanbank, in the lordship and regality of Dunfermline and
shire of Fife, held of the granter for 3s. 4d. Scots, and 35s. 0^d., payable to the Crown,
as feu-farm, and other services, Dated at Cleish, 25th January 1668. The deed is

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written by John Hutton, notary, and the witnesses are John Falconer and William
Paterson, the granter's servitors. [290, Box 9.
2631. 10th March 1668.] Ticket in favour of Alexander Davidson, merchant
in Kelso, as burgess of Edinburgh, by right of Elizabeth Whytt, his spouse, lawful
daughter of John Whytt, burgess of Edinburgh. 10th March 1668. [1376, Box 35.
2632. 23rd May 1668.] Disposition by Margaret Forsyth, youngest daughter of
the said Andrew Forsyth, with consent of her husband, John Ogilvye, in the Newtown
of Manblerie [Mountblairy], granting to John Denholm and Elizabeth Calderwood,
his spouse, an acre of land in the Thornycruiks, Dalkeith, bounded as described in
No. 1640 supa. Dated at Banff, 23rd May 1668. Witnesses, Robert Hay, burgess of
Banff, Robert Duffes and Aexander Mackeingzie there, and others. Patrick and
William Stewart, as notaries, sign for Margaret Forsyth. [1810, Box 47.
2633. 23rd May 1668.] Formal Renunciation by the said Margaret Forsyth or
Ogilvy of the lands described of date 15th August 1598, No. 1359 supa, to John
Denholm and his spouse. Banff, 23rd May 1668. Same witnesses. [1811, Box 47.
2634. 25th May 1668.] Charter by George Home of Wedderburn, as superior,
granting and confirming to William Darling, indweller in Chirnside, and Jean Home,
his spouse, and their heirs, etc., a cottage-land (' cottagium ') [the same lands as in No.
2029 supra], which lands belonged to Thomas Robertson in Quhytrig and Janet Gray,
his spouse, and were resigned by them with consent of Robertson, their son : To
be held to the granters in feu-farm for a yearly duty of 6s., with two hens at Martinmas,
in name of feu-farm, with a day's work in autumn ingathering the grain on the mains of
Benrig, and duplicand at entry of heirs; the possessors of said cot-land being also
bound to grind their grain at the granter's grain-mill at Eymouth called ' Brounsbank-
mylne,' etc. The charter is written by AVilliam Dewar, son of John Dewar, notary, and
dated at Eymouth, 25th May 1668. Witnesses, John Dunlape, portioner of Flemingtoun,
WiUiam Broun of Brounsbank, and the said John Dewar. [3155, Box 82.
2635. 30th May 1668.] Charter of Novodamus by Patrick [Scougall], bishop of
Aberdeen, in favour of Thomas Innes. [This writ has been cut and otherwise mutilated,
so that the terms of the charters confirmed by it cannot be fully given, but reference is
made to the late Mr. James Reid, advocate, and a deed dated 6th June 1657, in favour
of Innes.] The bishop confirms previous grants, and of new grants and confirms to
the said Thomas Innes, his heirs, etc., that tenement of land, with houses built and to
be built, with close, garden, and a rig or croft of land adjoining said tenement, lying
on the east side of the city of Old Aberdeen, between the croft and lands of John Cassie
on the north and east, the croft some time of the late Mr. George . . . [torn], and the
tenement and garden of James Law, weaver, on the south, and the highway on the west,
which tenement is part of a tenement of twenty roods of land which formerly belonged
to the late Mr. Thomas Lillie : To be held to Innes and his heirs, of the bishop and his
successors, in feu-farm for 24s. yearly of old feu and Is. 8d. augmentation. At Old
Aberdeen, 30th May 1668. Witnesses, Mr. John and Henry Scougall, sons of the bishop,
Mr. Alexander Mowat, student of theology, the bishop's servant, and Mr. Alexander
Forbes, writer. Signed by the bishop and by seventeen clergy of the diocese. [3208,
Box 84.
2636. 18th June 1668.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition (dated at

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Tain, 8th April 1668) by Alexander Gair in Nigg to Donald Mackenzie in Morvich,
of the lands of Bridgend, alehouse, croft, etc., as described of date 4th November 1659,
No, 2540 supa, in the abbacy and parish of Fearn and sheriffdom of Ross : To be held
under reversion to the heirs of the late Hector Douglas of Muldearge on payment of
2400 merks. Witnesses to disposition, James Hay, bailie of Tain, Walter Hay, late
bailie there, George Duff, writer in Chanonrie, and Mr. James M'Kenzie, sub-dean of
Ross, Hugh Dallas and David Eoss, notaries, signing for granter. Sasine given by
Michael Stronach of Balblair, bailie, to the said David Eoss for grantee, 19th May, and
recorded at Fortrose 18th June, 1668. Witnesses, Andrew Fearne in Sanduick, William
Eoss in the Drum of Fearne, Andrew M'Ewan in Little Allan, and Finlay M'Manis in
Mekill Allan. Notary, Hugh Dallas. On the back of the writ is a ratification, dated
18th November 1668, by the superior, Sir George Mackenzie of Tarbat ; place not stated
— written in an English hand. Witnesses, Alexander Macklenan, servant of Sir George,
David Forbes in Gaines, and John Innes (writer of writ), son of the late Sir John Innes
of Cromie. [2730, Box 70.
2637. 5th September 1668.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Denholme
in Colinton, and Elizabeth Calderwood, his spouse, in terms of the disposition dated
at Banff, 23rd May 1668, No. 2632 supa, by Margaret Forsyth and John Ogilvie in
Newtoun of  , her husband. Sasine given 5th September 1668, by Alexander
Calderwood, late bailie in Dalkeith, and recorded in the particular register, 24th
September 1668. Witnesses, Patrick Justice, Archibald and George Symson, Eobert
Knox, and John Huntar, all residing in Dalkeith. Francis Scott, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [2196, Box 56.
2638. 29th September 1668.] Charter under the great seal by King Charles the
Second, as Prince and Stewart of Scotland, granting (with clause of novodamus) to John
Broun of Gorgie-mill, in terms of the resignation dated 26th July 1667, No. 2621
supa, the whole lands of Gorgie-mill, bounded as there described, and also of date 10th
August 1643 supa, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, and by annexation in the
shire of Eenfrew, and in warrandice thereof the lands of Eeidhall, as disponed to the
late James Duncan of Eatho, and resigned by him in favour of the said John Brown :
To be held to him, his heirs and assignees, for the rents and services formerly due,
paying also £40 yearly of taxed ward during the ward and non-entry of the lands, £40
for relief, and £80 for marriage. At Whitehall, 29th September 1668. [2105, Box 53.
2639. 8th October 1668.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a contract of
sale, Mr. William Sharp, keeper of the signet, as procurator for William Eig of Carberry
[cf. No. 2347 supra] and Jonet Dischington, his spouse, resigned the lands of Carberry
into the hands of John, Earl of Lauderdale, as superior, in favour of Sir Adam Blair
of Lochwood, knight. Done in the lower Council-house, Edinburgh, on 8th October
1668. Witnesses, Sir Eobert Dalziell of Glennae, Sir William Purves of Foulfoord,
Mr. Andrew Oswald, a clerk of exchequer, Mr. Patrick Broun of Steinstoun, John
Muir, W.S., and Andrew Douglas, macer. Mr. David Watson, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [1007, Box 27.
2640. 14th October 1668.] Instrument narrating that in presence of John
Robertson, one of the bailies of the burgh of Crail, William Moncrieff, lawful son of the
late Andrew Moncrieff, formerly bailie of said burgh, in terms of a marriage contract,
dated 4th June 1668, between himself, with consent of his mother, Margaret Carmichael,
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and of his [or her] father-in-law (' soceri '), Thomas Corsaw, burgess of Crail, on one side,
and Christina Wood, lawful daughter of Robert Wood, portioner of Sachup, with
consent of her father and Catharine Moncrieff, her mother, on the other side, resigned
to Christina Wood in liferent a tenement, with yard, kiln, 'couble,' etc., in the burgh
of Crail, on the north side of the market street, between the late William Bousy's lands
on east and those of Isobella Wood on west. Done, and sasine given, 14th October
1668. Witnesses, John and Andrew Dawes, George Moncreiff, burgesses of said burgh,
and Andrew Moncreiff, brother of AVilliam. Notary, Thomas Adamsoun, of St. Andrews
diocese. [1172, Box 31.
2641. 4th January 1669.] Charter by John, Earl of Rothes, and others, as in
No. 2643 infra, commissioners for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and
Monmouth, confirming a disposition, dated 6th October 1664, by Alison Cranstoun, relict
of the late John Castillaw, dweller in Dalkeith, made to John Scott, servitor to Sir John
Gilmour of CraigmiUar, of a tenement or husband-land in Dalkeith, on north side of High
Street, bounded by the tenements of the heirs of the late John Watson and of the heirs
of William Giffert ; also of two acres, the ' cross aiker ' and the ' east aiker without the
cowbrig,' with the short roods lying at the east end of Dalkeith, all as described : held
of the said Duke and Duchess for an annual payment of 36s. Scots. Confirmation dated
4th January 1669. Witnesses as in next writ. [574, Box 16.
2642. 4th January 1669.] Precept of Glare Constat by the commissioners of James
and Anne, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, for infefting Margaret and Agnes
Watherstoun, as daughters and heirs-portioners of their father, Archibald Watherstoun,
meal-dealer in Dalkeith, in (1) a tenement [formerly belonging to the late James
Gourlay, and formerly possessed by the late Robert Chalmers and Cristina Amond,
his spouse] on the south side of the great street of Dalkeith, the lands of the late
Eobert Elder, then of the late Nicolas Gay, on west, the street on north, and the
common passage from back of burgh on south ; (2) the back portion of same tenement,
the lands of the late  Frank on east, and otherwise as above, acquired from Helen
Gourlay, sister of said James Gourlay ; (3) an acre of arable land in the field called
Broomhill, between the lands of the late James Watherstoun, elder, on east, and those
of the late William Calderwood, younger, on west ; also (4) a half -acre of arable land in
the ' Stainnielawes,' between the lands of the late Thomas Giffart on east and west ;
(5) the east half.of a tenement on south side of Dalkeith, the lands of John Dawsone
on east, those of the late James Watherstoun on west, and the way to Newbotle on
south— Nos. 3, 4, and 5 being acquired from Adam Scott; (6) four acres of arable
land, one lying in the 'Stainnielawes,' between the lands of the late Mr. John Nymble
on east and those of the late William Murray on west, another lying in the ' Thornie-
cruiks,' between the lands formerly occupied by the late Andrew Forsyth on east and
those formerly occupied by the late James Veatch on west, a third lying in the field
called 'Halfeaikers,' the lands of the late Thomas Giffart on east and those of the late
William Veatch on west, and the fourth acre lying in the field called the ' Gallodailles,'
between the lands of the late Thomas Crombie on east and the late Eobert Moffat's on
west— all acquired from Jean Calderwood and Eobert Hyslop, her husband ; (7) three
acres and a half of land, one lying in the field called 'Muredalles,' formerly bounded by
Thomas Giffart's lands, now between the lands of the late Eobert Mitchelsone, bailie of
Dalkeith, on east, and those of Thomas Elder on west, the second acre lying in the
'Gallodailles,' bounded by the land formerly belonging to Thomas Giffert, now to the
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Dalkeith, with the lands of William Veatch, merchant in Edinburgh, on east, and those
of the late Archibald Watherstoun on west, and the half -acre lying in the field called
' Swynefoord ' or ' Stainnielawis,' the late William Mow's lands on east, and those of the
late Thomas Giffart on west ; (8) that acre of arable land in the field called the ' West-
muredaillis,' containing 'ane muredaill or rig and thrie butts of land,' namely, the
'muredaUl' between the lands of John Dawsone on east and west, one 'murebutt'
between the same lands on north and south, a second ' murebutt ' lying on both sides of
the road leading to Leswade, in length as far as the march (' metam ') of Pendreich,
between the lands of the late Patrick Neill, now of John Baillie, on north, and the lands
of James Allan on south, and the third ' sparebutt,' having John Dawson's lands on east
and west ; (9) an annualrent of £18, 8s. from a tenement of land belonging to James
Steinsone, dweller in Easter Coldoun, on the north side of the High Street of Dalkeith,
between the lands formerly of the late Mr. John Nymble's heirs, now of Mr. Thomas
Lermonth, advocate, on west, the ' Greenyaird ' on north, the tenement of the late
AVilliam Badinoch, now of Robert Mitchelson, on east — the whole lands, etc., lying in
the territory of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held of the Duke and
Duchess for the following sums : — For No. 1, 10s. Scots yearly of feu-farm ; for No. 2,
3s. 4d. yearly ; for Nos. 3 and 4, 3s. 4d. yearly ; for No. 5, 3s. 4d ; for each acre named
in No. 6, 3s. 4d. ; and for each acre of Nos. 7 and 8, 3s. 4d. yearly. Deed written by
Mr. John Leslie, servitor of Alexander Leslie, W.S., Edinburgh, and signed at Edin
burgh, 4th January 1669. Witnesses, Patrick Scott of Langschaw, Mr. Francis Scott,
his son, Mr. David Scott, bailie of the regality of Dalkeith, and James Scott, servant to
the Duke of Buccleuch and Monmouth. [1540, Box 40.
2643. 4th January 1669.] Charter by the said John, Earl of Rothes, John, Earl
of Tweeddale, and William, Lord Cochran, commissioners for James and Anne, Duke
and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, granting to John Learmonth, writer in
Edinburgh, and Margaret AA7ATHERSTOUN, his spouse, the just and equal half of various
tenements and lands, particularly described in the preceding precept of same date, in the
burgh, lordship, and regality of Dalkeith, which belonged to the said Margaret, as one
of two heirs-portioners of the late Archibald AVatherstoun, flour-dealer in Dalkeith, and
were resigned by her : To be held feu or blench, according to the subject, as enumerated
in said precept. At Edinburgh, 4th January 1669. Witnesses as in last writ. [1752,
Box 45.
2644. 17th January 1669.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Marquis of
Huntly, with consent of his curators, for infefting John Gordon, now of Buckie, as
nearest and lawful heir to his father, the late John Gordon of Hiltoun, in the lands of
Easter, Middle, and Wester Raits, in the lordship of Badenoch, etc. [cf. No. 2236 supa] :
To be held in feu-farm for fifty merks each davach, with other dues. * Dated 17th
January 1669 at 'Bog of Geight.' Signed by the Marquis, his mother, and other
curators. Witnesses, Sir Ludovic Gordoun of Gordonstoun, John Gordon of Collachie,
David Tyrie of Cowlithie, and AVilliam Gordon, notary public. Appended is a ratifica
tion by Charles, Earl of Aboyne, and other commissioners appointed by George, Marquis
of Huntly, dated at the 'Boig of Geight,' 25th September 1673; Patrick Gordon of
Laickathie, Walter Ogilvie of Ragall, and others, witnesses. [463*, Box 13.
2645. 21st January 1669.] Charter by John Hamilton, Laird of Barr, as superior,
granting to John Eobison, lawful son of Eobert Eobison, currier in Lochheid, the
10s. lOd. lands of old extent of Wester Kerse, with houses, teindsheaves, etc., occupied

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by James Ramsay, tailor, and Umphrid Brydin, younger, as described, in the parish of
Lochwinnoch, in the regality of Paisley and shire of Renfrew, resigned by John Love in
Shiells and Jonet Miller, his spouse : To be held of the granter in feu-farm for a yearly
duty of 10s. 10d., the said John Robison also bringing his growing gram to be ground
at the old mill of Glen, and paying multures, etc., there. Dated at Paisley, 21st
January 1669. AVitnesses, John Hamilton, younger of Barr, and James Hamilton, his
brother-german, John Hamiltoun, writer in Paisley, William Greinleis, younger, bailie
of Paisley, and Mr. Robert Lindesay, writer of deed. [1093, Box 29.
2646. 12th February 1669.] Notarial Instrument narrating that AValter Stoadart,
weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy, in terms of a disposition by him and his wife, Margaret
Paterson, dated 12th January 1669, resigned to James Dick, younger, deacon of the
weaver craft, a tenement on the north side of the High Street, bounded by lands of
heirs of James Christisone, of AVilliam Coupar, and David Baxter, as described. David
Durie, one of the bailies, received resignation and gave infeftment, 12th February
1669. Witnesses, William Burnlie, maltman, AVilliam Foord, elder, flesher, James
Kinnell, cordiner, Eobert Reston, weaver, burgesses, and others. Robert Cunyngham,
notary. [629, Box 18.
2647. 25th February 1669.] Extract Retour of Mark Pringle, as heir of his
Uncle ('patrui'), the late Andrew Pringle in Nenthorne mill, in the lands of Nenthorn,
With the teinds, etc., in the parish of Nenthorn and shire of Berwick, and in an
annualrent of £126, 13s. 4d. therefrom. At Lauder, 25th February 1669. [1803,
Box 46.
2648. [February] 1669.] Precept of Sasine by Andrew Ker, senior of Littledean,
and Andrew Ker, junior, his eldest son, for infefting Mark Pringle, as heir of his
uncle ('patrui'), the late Andrew Pringle in Nenthorne mill, in the town and lands of
Nenthorne, teinds, etc., in the parish of Nenthorne and shire of Berwick. Not dated
or signed. Indorsed, 'de data 1669.' [1849, Box 47.
2649. c. 1669.] Precept of Clare Constat [undated and unsigned] by AVilliam,
[third] Earl of Lothian, and Robert, Lord Ker, his eldest son, for infefting Joanna
Wilkieson, as heir of her grandfather, James Wilkieson, portioner of Nenthorn, in a
husband-land [presently occupied by Mark Pringle] in the town and territory of
Nenthorn, bailiary of Lauderdale, and shire of Berwick. Dated between 1631 and
1675, but see next writ. [1038, Box 28.
2650. c. 1669.] Charter [unsigned and undated] by AA7illiam, Earl of Lothian,
granting, with consent of his son, Robert, Lord Ker of Neubotle, to Mark Pringle,
brother's son and assignee, in terms of a disposition, dated 2nd September 1665, of the
late Andrew Pringle, chirurgeon, portioner of Nenthorn, a husband-land in Nenthorn,
bailiary of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick, which had belonged to Jean Wilkison,
only surviving daughter of the late Henry Wilkison in Newtoun mill, and heiress of the
late James Wilkison in Newtoun mill, and were by her, with consent of William
Rutherfurd, her spouse, disponed to the said Andrew Pringle : To be holden blench.
Charter written by Mr. George Langlands, servitor of James Allan, writer to the signet.
[388, Box 11.
2651. 26th February 1669.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating
precept of dare constat by George Home of Wedderburn, with consent of his curators,

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for infefting Patrick Auchincraw, as nearest and lawful heir of Patrick Auchincraw
in Northfield, his grandfather, in a cottage of land lying in the village and territory of
Coldingham, and an acre of land in the village and territory of Northfield, being the
subjects Nos. 2 and 3 in charter by Robert Logan of Restalrig, of date 1st January
1578, No. 956 supa. Precept directed to David Mure in Eymouth and Patrick Home
in Wedderburn, and dated at Wedderburn, 8th December 1660. Witnesses, Gideon
Simson, servant of granter, John Simson, ' garnerer ' in Wedderburn, and John Dewar,
notary in Duns. Sasine given by Patrick Home, 26th February 1669, and recorded at
Duns, 4th March same year. Witnesses, AVilliam Schirilaw in Northfield, Patrick
Tailfurd there, and the said David Mure. John Dewar, notary. [1480, Box 38.
2652. 1st July 1669.] Extract Act by the Commissioners of the Scots Treasury
in favour of Sir William Purves, his Majesty's solicitor, discharging him of certain
arrears of wards and other casualties, granted to him by King Charles the Second.
Edinburgh, 1st July 1669. [441, Box 12.
2653. 21st October 1669.] Extract Eetour of John Douglas, as nearest and lawful
heir of provision of his father, the late Archibald Douglas of Lumsden, being the eldest
son of his father by the latter's second marriage with Margaret Lyll. At Duns, 21st
October 1669. [1804, Box 46.
2654. 15th November 1669.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing upon a contract,
dated 20th September 1667, between William Eig of Carberry and Janet Dishington,
his spouse, on one part, and Sir Adam Blair of Lochwood, knight, on the other part,
by which Sir Adam agreed to infeft William Eig in an annualrent of 2100 merks Scots
from the lands of Carberry, in the regality of Musselburgh, etc. Sasine given by
Eobert Douglas, portioner of Inneresk, 9th, and recorded in the particular register
15th, November 1669. Witnesses, Eichard Vernor, portioner of Inneresk, James Loch,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and others. James Lauder, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [1912, Box 49.
2655. 17th November 1669.] Obligation by John Richardson of Sheerburngreen,
Durham, and others, to pay to Barbara Fulthorpe of Newcastle, widow, £20 sterling
before 11th November 1672. Dated 17th November 1669. [1184, Box 31.
2656. 4th December 1669.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter of date
21st January 1669, No. 2645 sup-a, of the lands of Wester Kerse, in favour of John
Robison. Sasine given by James Allan, portioner of Wester Carse, 4th December
1669, and recorded at Glasgow, 11th of same month. Witnesses, James Eamsay, tailor,
Umphrey Brydin, younger, and Eobert Barbour, portioner, all in Wester Carse. Mr.
Eobert Lindsay, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1094, Box 29.
2657. 1st January 1670.] Extract General Retour of William Dick, now of
Braid, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the deceased Sir William Dick of
Braid. Canongate, 1st January 1670. [698, Box 20.
2658. 7th January 1670.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
[dated at Kessock, 13th December 1669] by Hector Douglas of Mulderg in favour of
JOHN Polson of Merkinsh, in security of 4000 merks, of the two mills called the mills

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of Fearn, in the abbacy of Fearn and shire of Ross. Witnesses to bond, Alexander
Fraser, Alexander Ross, Alexander Macintosh, and David Baillie, all writers in Inver
ness. Sasine given by the said David Baillie, 7th January, and recorded at Fortrose
16th February, 1670. Witnesses, Andrew Ros, brother to WUliam Ros of Bellamouckie,
Donald Sutherland, multerer, and Donald Sutherland, miller, at said mills, John Ros,
mason in Bellindrom, William Sutherland, miller, and John Dunzein. Notary,
Alexander Mackintosh. [2945, Box 77.
2659. 2nd March 1670.] Instrument narrating that Alexander, Earl of Glencairn,
and Alexander Porterfield of that Ilk, by their procurator, John Douglas, one of the
ordinary macers of the court of session, resigned into the hands of the Crown the lands
called the Mains of Waterstoun, extending to a 30s. land, in the barony of Ramforle
Cunningham, parish of Kilbarchan, and shire of Eenfrew, for new infeftment in favour
of John Schaw of Greinok in liferent, and to Sir John Schaw, his eldest lawful son,
in fee. Done in the ' heigh Excheker hous above the new session hous in Edinburgh,'
2nd March 1670. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Oswall and Thomas Moncreiff, clerks of
exchequer, Mr. Eobert Hamilton, James Carnegie, and Hew Wallas, writers to the
signet, and William Broun, son of Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures to
exchequer. See also No. 2456 supra. [377, Box 11.
2660. 13th April 1670.] Duplicate of the account of the Eight Honourable Henry,
Earl of St. Albans, late Governor of the Isle of Jersey, and of all his Majesty's castles
and forts there, for the pay, etc., of the officers and soldiers there, beginning on 18th
December 1660, and ended 18th October 1665. Amount, £15,040, 8s. 8d. Declared in
exchequer, 13th April 1670. [597, Box 17.
2661. 21st May 1670.] Charter by Sir William Livingstone of AA7estquarter, with
consent of Helena Livingstone, his spouse, and of James Livingstone, their eldest son,
granting to Robert Callander, merchant in Falkirk, and Elizabeth Proveand, his
spouse, two acres of land in Falkirk, on the north side of the street called the 'Bandie-
gate,' between the lands of James, Earl of Callendar, on the east and west : To be held
feu-farm for a yearly duty of 10s. At Falkirk, 21st May 1670. Witnesses, John
Livingstone of Kirkland, Patrick Murehead, bailie in Falkirk, John Hardie, tailor there,
and James Callender. [1859, Box 48.
2662. 13th June 1670.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a crown precept,
dated 11th February 1670, directing John Scott of Eennalburn to infeft Sir James
Johnstone of Westerhall, knight, and Margaret Bannatyne [or Bellenden], his
wife, in the barony of Westerhall, in the parish of Westerkirk, lordship of Eskdale, and
shire of Dumfries. Sasine given at the manor-place of Daldurhame, 13th June 1670,
and recorded in the general register of sasines, 23rd June 1670. Walter Dalgleish,
minister of the parish of Westerkirk, now called Westerhall, attorney for Margaret
Bannatyne. Witnesses, John Grieve of Glendinning, and William Clerk, William
Dryburgh, and George Lyell, servants of Sir James. [155, Box 4.
2663. 24th June 1670.] Indenture (blank) between Henry, Earl of St. Albans,
and  , in regard to a parcel of ground of St. James' Field, in the parish of St. Martin's-
in-the-Fields, etc 24th June 1670. [598, Box 17.
2664. Hth July 1670.] Charter by King Charles the Second, granting to Charles

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Maitland of Halton, one of the senators of the College of Justice, his heirs, etc., the
lands and barony of Rossie, comprehending the lands of Mylntoun of Rossie, otherwise
called the ' East Maynes,' with two grain-mills and mill-lands, the lands of Stanielaw, the
'West Maynes' of Rossie, with manor-place, houses, etc., the mill called the 'Holl
mylne,' the lands of Westirtoun of Rossie, the lands of Monbey, with pertinents, lying
in the barony of Rossie and sheriffdom of Forfar ; also the lands and barony of Ulis-
haven, with manor-place, etc., mill, mill-lands, harbours, shores, fisheries, the 'fischer-
toun,' pendicles and pertinents, in said sheriffdom, with power to the said Charles
Maitland to alienate or wadset the said lands of Ulishaven, without peril of recognition
or reduction, although they are held for the service of ward and relief ; the lands of
Balkillie, with houses, mill, and mill-lands, lying naturally in the sheriffdom of Forfar,
and by annexation in the barony of Hiltoun and sheriffdom of Kincardine ; the ' ferrie-
boat ' and passage at Montrose, with profits, in the sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of
Craig, commonly called Craigtoun of Inchbreyock, with tower, etc., pendicles and
pertinents, and specially that pendicle called Ferriden, with the harbour and fishings of
the same; the lands of Bordland, with pertinents, and the lands of Scottistoun and
Inchbreyock, salmon-fishings of Inchbreyock — all lying in the barony of Rescobie,
regality of St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Forfar ; likewise the lands and baronies of
Dundie, Newtibber, Glastrie, and others, as particularly described in No. 1782 supa,
11th December 1617, with the lands of Baldovan, as in No. 2326; also the lands of
Balroudrie and Benvie, with advocation of church, mill, and pertinents, in the barony
of Panmure and sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of Adamstoune, and pertinents, in the
barony of Dronlaw and sheriffdom of Forfar; and lastly, the lands of Bulzion alias
Capermylne [Catermilne], with mill and pertinents, within the barony of Melkound by
annexation, and in the said sheriffdom : which lands, baronies, and others belonged to the
late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, etc, and were held by him immediately of the
king, into whose hands they have come as 'ultimum heredem,' and are at his disposal by
privilege of his crown. Moreover, the king wills and grants that one sasine taken at the
manor-place of Dudope shall be sufficient for the whole lands : To be held, with the
offices of constable and royal standard-bearer, to the grantee and his heirs of the king
and his successors in fee and heritage for the services used and wont. Given under
the great seal at Whithall, 11th July 1670. [2834, Box 74.
2665. Hth July 1670.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal for infefting
Charles Maitland in the lands and baronies named in the above charter. At Whit
hall, 11th July 1670. [2835, Box 74.
2666. 25th August 1670.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of the precept of 11th
July 1670, No. 2664 supa, in favour of Charles Maitland of Halton. Sasine given
by William Rid, brother-german of Patrick Rid of Craigie, as sheriff in that part, to
James Wedderburn, second son of Sir Aexander Wedderburn of Blacknes, knight, on
behalf of grantee, 25th August, and recorded in the general register 5th October, 1670.
Witnesses, Robert Lauder, clerk-depute of Dundie, AVilliam Leslie, servitor of Dame
Anna Eamsay, Countess of Dundie, George Eobertson, apothecary, burgess of Dundie,
Mr. James Eollo and Thomas Grein, residents there. Notary, Mr. James Lauder, of
Edinburgh diocese. [2836, Box 74.
2667. 22nd September 1670.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the infeftment of
Mr. Thomas Urquhart, minister of the gospel, brother-german to Alexander Urquhart
of Kinudie, and Henrietta Douglas, his wife, in these three-quarters of the davach

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lands of Brealangwell, presently possessed by Colin Dunbar of Birks, with pasturing in
the moor of the barony of Cromartie and Forest of Brey, in the parish of Kirkmichael
and shire of Cromarty, in terms of a contract of sale of said lands [date not given], by
Sir John Urquhart of Cromartie and Lady Barbara Mackenzie, his spouse. Sasine
given on lands, 8th August, and recorded in the particular register 22nd September,
1670. AVitnesses, John Urquhart in Milntoun, John Davidson in Rosabrightie, John
Davidson in the Dam, and Donald Davidson in Brealangwell. Alexander Davidson,
clerk of the diocese of Ross, notary public. [114, Box 3.
2668. 4th November 1670.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
contract matrimonial (dated at Tain, 5th January 1666) between Hector Douglas of
Mulderg on one part, and Margaret Ros, now his spouse, her brother, Alexander Ros
of Pitcalnie [then a minor], David Ros of Bellnagoun, and Malcolm Eos of Kindeice, on
the other part, for infefting Margaret Eos in liferent in the whole rent of the said
Hector Douglas not liferented already to Bessie Gray, liferentrix of the lands of
Mulderg, extending in free rent to two chalders victual, with the rent of the lands of
the two Bellnasirachs and manor-place of Bellnasirach, extending to forty bolls victual,
and thirty-six bolls victual, from his Mill of Fearn— in all seven chalders of victual, the
lands lying in the parish of Fearn and sheriffdom of Eoss. Sasine given by Aexander
M'Culloch in Pitcalnie, 4th February, and recorded at Fortrose or Chanonry 4th
November, 1670. Witness to contract, inter alios, William Eos, son lawful to late
William Eos, some time bailie of Tain. Witnesses to sasine, James Corbatt of Bellna-
gall, James Eos, portioner of Mickle Eeany, Alexander Monro of Daan, Donald Denune
and Donald Sutherland, millers in Fearne. Alexander Eos, notary public. [2115,
Box 53.
2669. 29th November 1670.] Charter by King Charles the Second, granting and
confirming to Charles Maitland of Haltoun, his heirs, successors, and assignees, the
following lands :— first, the lands and baronies of Dundie, New Tibber, Glastrie, and
others, as described of date 11th December 1617 supra, which were united into one
barony as narrated; also the hereditary office of bearing all 'banners, standarts,
cornettes, pincelles, ensignes, aliaque signa lie Tokines guerre et belli de quocunque lie
shap seu fashione seu colore tarn pedestri quam equestri,' which shall be displayed
before the king and his successors, or have been displayed at any time before this date ;
also the lands of Baldovan, as described of date 11th May 1643, No. 2326 supa; also
the salmon-fisheries and other fisheries of Keith and Eattray on the water of Ericht, in
all parts of that water adjoining and belonging to the said lands and barony of Rattray
at any time, with all pertinents of said fishings in the barony of Rattray and sheriffdom
of Perth ; also the lands of Adamstoun, the lands and barony of Rossie, in the sheriff
dom of Forfar, and the lands of Balkillie, by annexation in the barony of Hiltoun and
sheriffdom of Kincardine, all as fully described in No. 2664 supra, 11th July 1670;
which lands belonged formerly to the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, or to
James, Viscount of Dudop, his father, or to the late John, Viscount of Dudop, his
grandfather, or to David Carnegy of Craig, or to his father, the late Sir John Carnegy
of Craig, held of the king or his predecessors for the service of ward and relief, and
now are come in the king's hands by reason of recognition, the said lands or part of
them having been alienated by the late Earl of Dundie and others named above, or by
the late James, Earl of Southesk, uncle of the said late David Carnegy, or by the late
David, Earl of Southesk, his grandfather, or by any predecessor of the 'said late David
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the said lands, baronies, and offices to be held in fee and heritage for rendering all
services used and wont to be paid by the said John, Earl of Dundie, and David Carnegy,
Given under the great seal at Whythall, 29th November 1670. [2837, Box 74.
2670. 29th November 1670.] Precept of Sasine in terms of the preceding charter,
Given under the quarter seal at Whythall, same date. [2838, Box 74.
2671. 21st February 1671.] Charter by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo, knight
baronet, Lyon King of Arms, granting to Robert Law, senior, burgess of the burgh of
Anstruther Easter, four acres of land formerly belonging to the altar and service of St.
Mary in the granter's south aisle of the church of Crail, of which four 'butts' lie
between the lands belonging to the service of St. Mary in said church on east and west,
the garden of William Bowsie on south, and the ' comone lone ' on north ; and eleven
' agelli ' [? rigs] of said four acres lie between the ' Nuns peit feild ' on south, the lands
of Sypses on north, the way which goes to St. Andrews on the east, and the lands of
AVestbarns on west, in the parish of Crail, and the granter's barony of Cambo ; resigned,
at the Castle of Edinburgh, by Allan Myllar, elder, burgess of Crail, Andrew Myllar,
his second son, James Brugh, formerly in Crail, now in Dundee, and Margaret Myllar,
his wife, and David Buthell, notary public in St. Andrews : To be held in feu-farm
for a duty of five merks yearly. Dated at Edinburgh Castle, 21st February 1671.
Witnesses, Captain James Cunynghame, William Sibbald, John Patrick, Aexander
Cook, ' militibus gregariis ' in said castle. [2700, Box 69.
2672. 4th March 1671.] Letters Patent by King Charles the Second, directed to
John, Earl of Glencairn, superior of the lands named, and his bailies, narrating that
whereas the lands of Dennistoun, with houses, etc., and pertinents, lying in the barony
of Kilmacolme and the sheriffdom of Renfrew, comprehending the 16s. 4d. lands of
Rountrehill, possessed by James Gairner and others, precisely as described of date 7th
May 1653, No. 2437 supa; with teinds great and small, rectory and vicarage, which
before belonged heritably to Alexander Porterfeild, brother of William Porterfeild of
Quarrelton, held by him immediately of the said Earl, are now in the king's hands,
through a process of forfeiture pronounced against the said Alexander for murder and
lese majesty in a court of justiciary held at Edinburgh, 16th August 1667; and the
king being unwilling that the Earl, as superior, should sustain prejudice, and desiring
to provide him with a sufficient tenant, by these letters presents to him Mr. John
Hamilton, younger of Halcraig, his heirs and assignees, as immediate heritable tenants
of the lands, requiring the Earl to receive them and complete their infeftment in the
same. Given under the quarter seal at Whitehall, 4th March 1671. An indorsation
by Robert Playfair, notary public, states that at the place of Finlaystoun, on 11th
November 1672, the Earl accepted the said Mr. John Hamilton as his vassal in place of
Alexander Porterfeild, John Porterfeild, fiar of Duchall, acting on behalf of Hamilton.
Witnesses, Mr. William Fergussone and Robert Davie, servants of the Earl, and John
Foster of Achinleck. [2418, Box 62.
2673. 14th March 1671.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Law, of the
four acres in the parish of Crail, described in No. 2671 supa, 21st February 1671.
Sasine given by Henry Coupar, dweller in Crail, 14th, and recorded at Cupar 17th,
March 1671. Witnesses, Thomas Johnstone, messenger in Anstruther Wester, Walter
Buchanan, Thomas Johnston, and  Young, all residing in Crail. Notary, Andrew
Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [2701, Box 69.
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2674. 27th March 1671.] Letter of Sale by James Schola, mariner, burgess of
Burntisland, conveying to Henry Stevenson, his son-in-law, two standing beds and an
almrie. Burntisland, 27th March 1671. Unsigned. [872, Box 24.
2675. 17th April 1671.] Precept of Glare Constat by Alexander Mastertoun,
notary public in Cowper, lawful son and heir of the deceased Robert Mastertoun,
skipper, burgess of Kirkcaldy, for infefting Robert Gedd, as brother's son and nearest
heir of the late Eobert Gedd, his uncle, skipper in Burntisland, in an annualrent of
£24, 16s. Scots from a half-acre of land, described as 'lyand be east the loane deyck of
Kirkcaldie be noarth the kirk thairoff' Kirkcaldy, 17th April 1671. [630, Box 18.
2676. 22nd May 1671.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Dundas of that Ilk
as superior (directed to John Dick, junior, burgess of Queensferry, as bailie), for
infefting Eobert Hill, as heir of the late Eobert Hill, mariner, burgess of Queensferry,
his father, in two rigs of arable land lying in the field called the Ferry-crofts, to the
south of the highway, and bounded otherwise by the granter's own lands on south and
west, and the lands of John AUane on east, in the barony of AVinchburgh and sheriffdom
of Linlithgow, held of the granter for twelve pence yearly of feu-farm. At the manor
of Dundas, 22nd May 1671. AVitnesses, Gilbert Stewart and Adam Sturgane, the
granter's servitors. Eichard AA7allace, notary public in Queensferry, being writer of
precept. [1565, Box 40.
2677. 23rd May 1671.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat. Sasine given by John Dick, junior, burgess of said burgh, on 23rd, and
recorded in the particular register 31st, May 1671. AVitnesses, AATiUiam Melvill in
Grangepans, James Drumond, at the west end of Queensferry, James Wadded there,
Thomas Johnstoun there, and John Buchanan, burgess of said burgh. Notary, Richard
Wallace, of Edinburgh diocese. [2812, Box 73.
2678. 24th May 1671.] Act of Court of the burgh of Jedburgh, admitting Mr.
Patrick Home, advocate, to the liberty of that burgh. 24th May 1671. [801,
Box 22.
2679. 4th and 7th September 1671.] Notarial Instrument, narrating that in
terms of the precept of date 29th November 1670, No. 2669 supa, Alexander Froster,
chamberlain of Saltoun, as attorney for Sir Charles Maitland of Haltoun, appeared
on the lands of Dudop, at the principal messuage of the barony of Dundie, and upon the
lands of Baldovan, at the manor-place thereof called Bank, as ordained by the infeft
ments of the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, and upon the lands and barony
of Rossie, at the manor-place appointed in the infeftments of the late David Carnegy of
Craig ; also on the lands of Adamstoun and Balkeillie ; and there the said Alexander
presented the said precept to James Dalgety, son lawful of John Dalgety, notary, and
clerk of the regality of Aberbrothick, requesting sasine to be given, which was granted,
on the lands of Dundie, 4th September 1671, before James Gray of Bulzeon, William
Gray, his brother, meal-dealer, burgess of the burgh of Dundie, John Robertson, servitor
of Patrick Mukiesone of Lornie, and WiUiam Mong, servitor of the notary ; on the
lands of Adamstoun, same day, before David Whytit in Kirktoun of Liff, Alexander
Whytit, his son, the said John Robertson and AA7illiam Mong ; on the lands of Baldovan
and Bank, same day, before John Thayne in Kirktoun of Strickmarteyn, William Luke,
notary public in Forfar, and Andrew Low, servitor of Patrick Weyntoun of Strick-

1672] THE LAING CHARTERS 627
merteyn; also on 7th September 1671, on the lands of BalkeiUie, before Thomas and
James Robertson in BalkeiUie, John Souter in Rossie, and the said William Mong ;
and on the lands of Rossie, same day, before James Souter in Eossie, William Watson,
James Bellie, and James Smith, residing there. Notary, William Gray. [2839, Box 74.
2680. 6th November 1671.] Instrument narrating that James Dick in Wester
Coldoun gave sasine to his son, John Dick, of the acre of land described in charter to
him of 29th January 1658, No. 2518 supa, and of that tenement of land first described
in charter of 15th August 1656, No. 2491 supa. Sasine given 6th November 1671,
and recorded in the particular register 6th December same year. Witnesses, inter alios,
William Dick and Thomas, his son. [1688, Box 43.
2681. 1671-1673.] Qualified Oath (Draft) by William Borthwick of Cruikston,
in an action raised against him and George Borthwick of Muirhouse by Mr. Thomas
Paterson, minister of Borthwick, as to teinds. Not dated; but between 1671 and 1673.
[1212, Box 32.
2682. 6th February 1672.] Letters under the quarter seal by King Charles the
Second, in terms of a petition by Andrew, Lord Eollo, appointing and constituting the
four macers before the lords of council and session, as sheriffs in that part, to serve the
said Lord Eollo, etc., as nearest and lawful heir-male and of conquest to his uncle, the
late Sir John Eollo of Bannockburn, in lands, etc., in the shire of Stirling. Edinburgh,
6th February 1672. [2264, Box 57.
2683. 14th February 1672.] Brieve from the Chancery of King Charles the
Second for serving Barbara, Margaret, Anne, and Isobel Hepburns, daughters of
the late Thomas Hepburn, rector of Oldhamstocks, as heirs of their father, in the lands
and annualrents in the shire of Berwick of which he died possessed. 14th February
1672. With execution indorsed. [895, Box 25.
2684. 29th February 1672.] Instrument of Sasine on a precept from chancery, of
date 24th February 1672, for infefting Archibald Douglas, now of Lumsdain, as heir
of his late father, Archibald Douglas of Lumsdain, in the lands of Whitchester, Berwick
shire, held of the crown for £15, 3s. 4d. annual feu-duty, the fee having been vacant
for about three years. Sasine given on 29th February, and recorded at Duns 1st
March, 1672. Witnesses, William Yeaman in Whitchester, James Eae there, James
Knowlls in Eigfitt, and others. John Baine, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary. [1781,
Box 46.
2685. 3rd April 1672.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Douglas, one
of the macers of the court of exchequer, in name of Charles Maitland of Haltoun, and
of James Gray, son and heir of the late James Gray, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
James Mouat, merchant in Paris, Mr. James Reid, son and heir of the late William
Reid, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, Sir John Ayton of that Ilk, and Sir Colin
Campbell of Aberuchill, resigned into the hands of the commissioners of exchequer
all the lands and baronies comprehended in the barony of Dundee, and others,
with the office of standard-bearer, being those described of date 29th November 1670,
No. 2669 sup-a ; also the ferrie-boat of Montrose and the lands of Ulishaven, as described
in No. 2664 supa, 11th July 1670; also on behalf of the said Mr. James Eeid, the
procurator resigned an annualrent of £406, 2s. 6d. from lands near the town of Inver-

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keithing, commonly called Boarland, Mylnesyde, Butterie Buttes, and Backsyde, with
pertinents, and the lands of Caslandhill, lying in the parish of Inverkeithing and sheriff
dom of Fife, belonging to the late John, Earl of Dundee — under warrandice during the
life of his mother, Dame Isobel Ker — the Mains of Dudhope, and the lands of Chapel-
syde, in the sheriffdom of Forfar, etc, in favour of Charles Maitland of Haltoun.
Done in the new session-house of the commissioners of exchequer, Edinburgh, 3rd April
1672. Witnesses, John Cunynghame of Entirkin, Mr. William Thomson, John Mure
and Hugh Wallace, writers to the signet, and Mr. Robert Lauder, writer, Edinburgh.
Notary, Mr. David Watson, of Edinburgh diocese. [2840, Box 74.
2686. 14th May 1672.] Charter by Sir Henry Bruce of Clackmannan, granting
and confirming to William Haygine in Ferrietown, and Janet Stevin, his spouse, a
tenement of houses and yards, with croft, lying on the west part of the granter's town
of Clackmannan, which pertained to the late John Broun in Ferritoun, bounded between
the lands of the late Archibald Bruce of Kennet upon the east, Sir Henry's own lands
of Bredcroft and Parkfeild on west and north, and the common way on the south ; also
that tenement of land, with houses, etc, lying in the territory of Clackmannan and
sheriffdom thereof, between the lands of the late John Tumour on east, the vennell
that leads to Pilmuir on south, and the granter's lands of Overhalhill on west and north,
together with that acre of arable land lying in Netherhallhill, between the burn of
Goldnie on the east, John Tumour's lands on south, Overhalhill on west, and the lands
of the said Archibald Bruce on the north ; and that portion of land in Pilmuir, betwixt
the lands of Gilbert Coustoun and Blairis land on the east, the lands of Pittenskeine on
the south, the lands of Edward Broune on the west, and Goldnie burn on the north —
all formerly belonging to the said John Broun, in the town and territory of Clack
mannan : To be held to the grantees for a yearly payment of lis. 8d. Scots, and three
suits of court at Clackmannan. Dated at Clackmannan, 14th May 1672. AVitnesses,
WiUiam Morisone (writer of deed), sheriff-clerk of Clackmannan and notary public,
Patrick M 'Gregor and Robert Craick, elder, servitors of granter. [2932, Box 77.
2687. 18th May 1672.] Charter by David [Carnegie], Earl of Northesk, granting
and alienating to James Turnbull of Smydyhill, the lands of Muirtoune, as in charter,
29th May 1629, No. 2034 supra: To be holden as in former writs. At Forfar, 18th
May 1672. Witnesses, Mr. David Falconer of Neutoun, AVilliam Gray of Haystoune,
William Nairne of Kirkhill, and AA7illiam Dall, notary in Forfar. [1758, Box 45.
2688. 12th August 1672.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery, of date 9th July 1672, for infefting Sir Alexander Don of Newtoun, knight
baronet, as nearest heir of line and of conquest of his father's brother, Patrick Don,
writer to the signet, son of the late Alexander Don, writer, Edinburgh, in the lands of
Attonburne, and pendicle called the Cove, Plenderleath, Falsat, Tron, Cocklaw, and
others specially named and described, in the bailiary of Roxburgh. Sasine given by
Walter Scot of Harwood, sheriff-depute, on 12th, and recorded in the particular register
at Jedburgh 20th, August 1672. AVitnesses, Thomas Ker of Hownam, John Ker,
portioner of Cliftoun, David Moir in Primside, Andrew Ker and Richard Ker, both in
Attinburne. William Crombie, notary public. [389, Box 11.
2689. 10th September 1672.] Extract Act of Parliament in favour of William,
Earl of Dundonald, and Lord Cochrane, his eldest son, in regard to their disposi
tion to the University of Glasgow, dissolving the lands of Milltown of Arratsholl from

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the barony of Boghall, that they may be mortified to the university. Edinburgh, 10th
September 1672. See Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. viii. p. 96. [2442, Box 62.
2690. 10th September 1672.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the
Second, directed to the heirs and successors of the late Nicola Herries, spouse of the
late Alexander Glendoning of Parton, and of Robert Glendoning, their son, superiors
of the lands underwritten, for infefting Margaret Glendoning, daughter of the late
George Glendoning of Mochrum, as heir of her father in the three-merk land of Glenfute,
in the barony and parish of Parton and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, in terms of an
inquest made during the usurpation by George Maxwell of Munches, then sheriff-depute.
Edinburgh, 10th September 1672. [2407, Box 61.
2691. 28th October 1672.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to David AA7allace, burgess of Musselburgh, as bailie), in a bond or obligation, dated
27th June 1672, by Sir Adam Blair of Carberry, Adam Blair, his son, as principals, and
AVilliam Rig, late of Carberry, in favour of Harie Lyon, writer in Edinburgh, of £120
Scots yearly out of the lands and teinds of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk, shire
of Edinburgh. Sasine given 28th October, and recorded 5th November, 1672, in the
particular register. Witnesses, John Robertson in Muntounhall, William Browne,
soldier in the Castle of Edinburgh, James Knox, servitor to John Falconer, master of
H.M. Minthouse, and William Ogilvie, flesher in Musselburgh. John Smart, of Caith
ness diocese, notary public. [1429, Box 37.
2692. 2nd November 1672.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter under the great seal (dated Whitehall, 25th May 1672), granting the lands and
annualrent, described of date 3rd April 1672, to Charles Maitland of Haltoun.
Sasine given at the Castle of Dudop by John Mancur, dweller in Dundie, bailie, to
John Maitland, chamberlain of Dundie, for grantee, 2nd, and recorded in the general
register 20th, November 1672. Witnesses, John Fyff in Dundie, John Tailzeour, post
master there, Alexander Kidd there, James Maiden there, and William Coltherd,
gardener in Dudop. Notary, John AVotherspoon, of Glasgow diocese. [2841, Box 74.

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2693. 29th November 1672.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Nisbet of Green
holm in favour of Andrew Wilson, fuller in Newmylles, for infefting him, as eldest
son and heir of the late Andrew Wilson, tailor in Greenholm, in the lands and houses
described in charter, 22nd March 1623, No. 1923 supa, held as there stated. At New
mylles, 29th November 1672. Witnesses, John Frew, bailie in Newmylnes, and John
Lockhart in Gallstoun, writer of deed. [1662, Box 43.
2694. 1652-1672.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Nesbit of Greenholm, for
infefting Robert Lockhart, now of Bankhead, as lawful and nearest heir of his father,
the late Hugh Lockhart of Bankhead, in the 10s. lands of Sornhill, with houses, etc.,
presently occupied by John Patersoun, lying in the parish of Riccartoun, and now by
annexation in the parish of Halstoun, bailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr,
with the rectory teinds of the same, so far as not allocated to the minister of Riccartoun ;
the said lands and teinds being held of the granter in feu-farm. Written by John
Dalrymple, writer in Halstoun, and signed by granter, but not dated. Testing-clause
incomplete. See also No. 2425 supa. [2506, Box 64.
2695. 14th December 1672.] Precept of Clare Constat by Janies Nesbit of Green-

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holm, for infefting David Mason, fuller in Hauch, as brother-german and nearest heir
of the late George Mason, shoemaker in Newmylnes, in houses and half a garden in
Boghall in Newmylnes, now occupied by Helen Richmond, lawful daughter of the
late James Richmond in Newmylnes, and bounded between the houses and the other
half of the garden, belonging to James Frow, on east, the houses and garden of the late
James Kirkland, now of George Mitchell, on west, the garden of the late Thomas
Broune in Vennell, now of John Gibesone, on north, and the common way on south, in
the burgh of Newmylnes, barony of Loudoun, bailiary of Cunninghame, and shire of
Ayr; held of the granter in feu-farm for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. At Mauchline, 14th
December 1672. Witnesses, Robert Muir of Burne, Robert Miller of Willockshill,
Andrew AVilson, merchant in Mauchline, and William Gray, notary there, writer of
deed. [2507, Box 64.
2696. 5th January 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of date
29th November 1672, No. 2693 supa, in favour of Andrew Wilson. Sasine given
2nd, and recorded at Ayr 5th, January 1673. Witnesses, Nicol Broun in Newmylnes,
John Broun in Greenholm, Hector Lambie, merchant in Galstoun, and others. John
Lockhart, notary public. [1663, Box 43.
2697. 22nd January 1673.] Extract Decree in Action at the instance of William
Borthwick of Cruikston and George Borthwick of Muirhouse, suspenders, against Mr.
Thomas Paterson and Mr. Gideon Penman, ministers of Borthwick and Crichton,
chargers, as to teinds of the lands of Caikmure hill and Craberrie hill intromitted with
by the suspenders and the deceased William Borthwick, their father. 22nd January
1673. [1213, Box 32.
2698. 22nd January 1673.] Duplicate of the above. [1214, Box 32.
2699. 4th February 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
contract (of wadset), dated 4th February 1673, between John Haitlie of Sneip, on one
part, and Sir Alexander Don of Newton, on the other, for infefting the latter in
three husband-lands, a half, and a cotland in Nenthorn, called Dunsyresland, as in Nos.
2465 and 2605 supra. Witnesses to contract, Alexander Pringle in Nenthorn, chirurgeon,
David Broun of Park, Andrew Haillie, some time in Faunes, now in Ireland, and Thomas
Pearson, notary in Nenthorn. Sasine given by John Mill in Sneip, bailie, to John Ker,
servant of granter, on his behalf, 4th February, and recorded at Duns 13th March, 1673.
AVitnesses, Alexander Pringle in Sneip, Henry Knold(?) there, James Jamesone there,
and Henry Robertson, servitor of Sir Alexander Don. Notary, the said Thomas Pearson.
[2790, Box 72.
2700. 6th February 1673.] Disposition of Alienation and Sale by William Glad
stanes in Hunum (Hownam), eldest lawful son and apparent heir to the late William
Gladstanes, servitor to the Earl of Morton, in favour of Alexander Calderwood,
bailie in Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., of certain
subjects there [described in charter of 10th March 1673, No. 2704 infra]. Dated at
Edinburgh, 6th February 1673. Witnesses, John Leirmont and John Rodger, writers
in Edinburgh, and William Calderwood, writer thereof, servitor to Nicol Hardie, W.S.
[129, Box 4.
2701. 25th February 1673.] Charter by John, Earl of Eothes, and others named

1673] THE LAING CHARTERS 631
in No. 2704 infra, acting as commissioners for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess
of Buccleuch and Monmouth (under a commission, dated 1st April 1672), ratifying and
confirming a charter by James Dick in Cowdoun to his only lawful son, John Dick, of
a tenement in the town of Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street, bounded by
the lands of James Hog, senior, and those of James Watson's heirs, as in charter of
15th August 1656, No. 2491 supa; also that acre of land described in charter of 29th
January 1658, No. 2518'S«pra: To be held in blench-farm of the granters. Dated at
Edinburgh, 25th February 1673. Witnesses, Francis Scot, son of Patrick Scot of Lang-
schaw, and others. Fragment of seal attached. [2413, Box 62.
2702. 3rd March 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept contained in
disposition of 6th February 1673, No. 2700 supra, in favour of Alexander Calder
wood and Janet Moffat. Done on the lands, 3rd March 1673. Witnesses, John
Dobie, baker in Dalkeith, James Hog, miller there, William Broun, William Hopkirk
and James Martein, indwellers there. Francis Scott, of Edinburgh diocese, notary
public, [130, Box 4.
2703. 5th March 1673.] Extract of the Blazon of the Coat-armorial granted
by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo to Sir John Drummond of Logie-almond, second
brother of the Earl of Perth, as follows : ' Or, thrie barrs within a bordur all wavie,
gules ; above the shield ane helmet befitting his degree mantled gules, doubled argent ;
next is placed on ane torse or wreath, or and gules, for his orest, a dexter arme
from the shoulder holding a broadsword in the hand, all proper, and for his motto
in ane escroll above the crest, Nil Timeo.' Dated at Edinburgh, 5th March 1673.
[2814, Box 73.
2704. 10th March 1673.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl [afterwards
Duke] of Eothes, William, Earl of Dumfries, David, Earl of Wemyss, Alexander,
Earl of Kincardine, William, Earl of Dundonald, William Lord Cochrane, Mr. Eobert
Preston, senator of the College of Justice, Sir William Bruce of Balcaskie, baronet, Sir
WiUiam Scott of Harden, Sir James Dalrymple, younger of Stair, Patrick Scott of
Langschaw, and James Stanfield, merchant in Edinburgh, commissioners for James,
Duke of Buccleuch and Monmouth, with consent of Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch, etc.,
for infefting William Gledstaines, as son and heir of his father, William Gledstaines,
servitor of the Earl of Morton, in the land referred to in No. 2700 supa, namely : —
all and whole those four acres with the fourth of an acre, and eighteen falls, with two
ells of arable land in the field commonly called Langsyde, lying contiguous, etc., exactly
as described in No. 1873 supa; also in that one acre of arable land in the field called
Thornycruiks, as in writ last cited, all lying in the territory, lordship, and regality of
Dalkeith: To be held for a reddendo of 16s. lid. Scots as feu-farm yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 10th March 1673. Witnesses, Francis Scot, son of the said Patrick Scot of
Langschaw, and James Scott, servitor of the Duke of Buccleuch. [131, Box 4.
2705. 10th March 1673.] Instrument of Eesignation of the said acres of land in
Dalkeith, by WUliam Glaidstanes, in favour of Alexander Calderwood, bailie of
Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his spouse, and also of the tenement described in next
writ, made by William and James Gourley. Edinburgh, 10th March 1673. Same
witnesses as in No. 27G9 infra. [1370, Box 35.
2706. 10th March 1673.] Charter by the same parties, granting to Alexander

632 CALENDAR OF [1673
Calderwood, bailie of Dalkeith, and Janet Moffatt, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and
their lawful heirs, the lands described in No. 2704, of same date, including the one acre
of arable land in the field called Thornycruiks ; also all and whole that cottage-tenement
of land, back and fore, with the bake-house and granary, etc, lately built thereupon by
the said Alexander Calderwood, with garden, etc., lying in the burgh of Dalkeith on the
north side of the principal street, between the lands formerly occupied by the late Jean
Cranstoun on the east, the land formerly occupied first by the late Thomas Logan, then
by the late AVilliam Calderwood, now occupied by the said Alexander on the west, in
the lordship, etc., of Dalkeith ; which lands had been resigned respectively by William
Glaidstanes [designed in previous writ] and by William Gourley in Dalkeith, heir of
the late Helen Gourley, lawful daughter of his paternal uncle, Alexander Gourley in
Dalkeith. Eeddendo for the first subjects together 16s. lid. Scots, and for the second
subject 30s. Scots, yearly. Dated at Edinburgh/ 10th March 1673. Same witnesses as
in No. 2704 supa. [132, Box 4.
2707. Hth March 1673.] Charter by Sir George M'Kenzie of Tarbet, as superior,
granting to Donald M'Kenzie, some time in Meddat, now in Langcoat [cf. No. 2717 infra],
his heirs, etc., the lands of Balconi with manor-place, etc., also that oxgang of lands of
Brigend with crofts, 'Miln croft, Dowcoat croft, and AVeitcroft,' all lying in the parishes
of Kiltearn and Fearn, respectively in the shire of Eoss, apprised at the instance of the
said Donald from their former owner, Hector Douglas of Muldearg. Charter written
by Thomas Gaire, writer in Fortrose, and dated at Milntoun, 11th March 1673.
AVitnesses, Colin M'Kenzie in Keppach, Thomas Fraser and James Innes, servitors
of Sir George. [2798, Box 72.
2708. 13th March 1673.] Extract by Sir Charles Areskine, Lyon King of Arms,
of the armorial bearings of William Mackguffock of Eusco, namely : ' Argent, two
orossiers saltierwayes azure, between a man's heart in chiefe, proper, and three stars of
the second. Above the shield, ane helmet answerable to his degree mantled gules,
doubled argent; next is placed on ane torse for his crest, a dove proper, and for his
motto in ane escroll above the crest, Industria et Labore.' 13th March 1673. [1186,
Box 31.
2709. 18th April 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, dated 10th March 1673, No. 2704 supra, for infefting AA7illiam Glaidstanes,
as heir of his father, William Glaidstanes, in the five acres there referred to. Sasine
given 18th April 1673, by James Carsewell, bailie of Dalkeith, and recorded 29th April
same year. Witnesses, James Benholme, James Brigs, William M'Millane and Thomas
Grinlaw, dwellers in Dalkeith, Archibald Meason and David Stevenson, officers there.
Francis Scott, notary public. [1369, Box 35.
2710. 18th April 1673.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Calder
wood and his spouse, of the whole lands above described. 18th April 1673; recorded
29th April. Same witnesses and notary as in preceding writ. [1371, Box 35.
2711. ¦  1673.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Lermont, advocate, confirming the dis
position of 23rd May 1668, No. 2632 supa, in favour of John Denholm in Colinton,
and Elizabeth Calderwood, of the acre of land in Dalkeith, described in charter
15th August 1598, No, 1359 supra. Signed, but date blank. Indorsed, '1673.'
[1812, Box 47,

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2712. 25th April 1673.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Lady Grisell
Stewart, spouse and lady of Alexander, Viscount of Kenmure, following on a precept
of sasine in a contract of marriage between her, with consent of her brother Alexander,
Earl of Galloway, and the said Viscount, dated and solemnised 19th April 1672, by
which Viscount Kenmure was bound to infeft her in liferent in the manor-place of
Greinlaw, the lands of.the mains of Greinlaw, lands and crofts of Crossmichael, etc., and
others named, lying in the barony and parish of Crossmichael and stewartry of Kirk
cudbright. Sasine given by William Gordoun of Airds, as bailie, on 25th April 1673,
and recorded at Dumfries, 29th April same year. Witnesses to sasine, Alexander
Gordon, brother-german of Hugh Gordon of Grange, Robert Gordon, lawful son of the
late Alexander Gordon of Park, and others. Alexander Cairns, of Galloway diocese,
notary public. [468, Box 14.
2713. 24th May 1673.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in the charter
under the great seal, dated Whitehall, 29th September 1668, No. 2638 supa, in favour
of John Broun of Gorgie Mill, granting to him the lands of Gorgie Mill particularly
bounded and described of date 13th August 1643, No. 2334 'supa, and in warrandice
thereof the lands of Reidhall. Sasine given at the manor-place of Gorgie Mill, by Mr.
WiUiam Baillie, advocate, 24th May, and recorded in the general register 4th June,
1673. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Blyth, dweller in Edinburgh, John Watson, merchant,
burgess there, Henry Bousie, servitor of Mr. William Baillie, and Andrew Boarman,
servant of the said John Broun. Notary, Mr. David Watson, of Edinburgh diocese.
[2491, Box 64.
2714. 17th July 1673.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King Charles
the Second, addressed to the bailies of Lauderdale, narrating that Andrew Ker of
Littledean, the superior of the lands, although required to do so by three separate
precepts, refuses to infeft Mark Pringle in Nenthorne, heir retoured to his uncle, the
late Andrew Pringle, in an annualrent of £126, 13s. 4d. from the lands of Nenthorn, in
the baUiary of Lauderdale, and requiring the bailies to give sasine accordingly. Edin
burgh, 17th July 1673. [1430, Box 37.
2715. 24th July 1673.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in a disposi
tion, dated 10th October 1667, by Mark Pringill in Nenthorne, heir served and retoured
to the late Andrew Pringill, his father's brother, granting to Walter Pringill, eldest
son of Alexander Pringill in Sneip, an annualrent of £120, 13s. 4d. Scots out of the
lands of Nenthorn, in Berwickshire, with the teinds. Sasine given by Andrew Trumbell
in Mellastaine miln, as bailie, 24th, and recorded atDunse 30th, July 1673. Witnesses,
Aexander Dow in Nenthorn, James Broun there, John Mylle in Sneip, and John Bus
there. Thomas Pearson, notary public. [998, Box 27.
2716. 30th July 1673.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery (dated at Edinburgh, 17th July 1673) for infefting Mark Pringill in
Nenthorne, nephew and heir retoured to his late uncle, Andrew Pringill, in an annual-
rent of £126, 13s. 4d. Scots, secured over the lands of Nenthorn [see No. 2714 supa],
Andrew Ker, younger of Littledean, having refused to infeft the said Mark. Sasine
given by Andrew TurnbuU, dweller in mill of Mellastane, 24th July, and recorded at
Duns 30th July, 1673. Witnesses, Aexander Dow in Nenthorne, James Broun there,
James Mylle in Sneip, and John Bus there. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2383,
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2717. 21st August 1673.] Charter by Sir David Ross of Balnagown, superior of
the lands, granting and confirming to Donald Mackenzie, some time in Meddat, now
in Langcoat, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of Muldearg and Balnashirach, also the mill
of Fearn, with multures and sequels, all in the parish of Fearn and shire of Ross, which
had belonged to Hector Douglas of Muldearg, and were apprised from him on 25th
June 1672 for a debt of 2751 merks 10s. : To be held of the granter for the services,
etc., due and wont. Charter dated at Ardmoir, 21st August 1673. Witnesses, Hugh
Dallas, commissary clerk of Ross, Gilbert Pape and Andrew Ross, servitors of Sir
David, and Alexander Davidsoun (writer of deed), notary public in Fortrose. [2763,
Box 71.
2718. 25th August 1673.] Extract of Blazon of arms granted by Sir Charles
Erskine of Cambo, knight-baronet, Lyon King of Arms, to William Borthwick of
Mayshiel, as matriculated : — ' Argent, a heart proper betwixt three cinquefoils sable.
Above the sheild ane helmet befitting his degree, mantled sable, doubled argent ; next
is placed on ane torse or wreath of his collours for his crest, ane eagle rousant proper,
and for his motto in ane escroll above the crest, Nec deerit Operi Dextra,' etc,
Given at Edinburgh, 25th August 1673. [2476, Box 63.
2719. 23rd September 1673.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating
a precept of sasine in a disposition of sale (dated 15th September 1673) by Mr.
Alexander Nairn of Little Over [Upper] Friertoun, in favour of James Nairn,
merchant in St. Andrews, of the town and lands of Little Over Friertoun, occupied by
David Ramsay, lying in the parish of Forgan and shire of Fife ; also four acres of land
there, and a tenement in St. Andrews, on north side of North Street there, bounded by
the tenements of the late John Myles, Walter Gibson, heirs of Mr. David Methven,
and the late James Peatt, as described ; reserving liferents in the lands to Dorathie
Quarrell, mother of Mr. Alexander Nairn, and Margaret Lundie, his spouse. Sasine
given 23rd September 1673, and recorded at Cupar 6th October following. Witnesses,
WiUiam Henderson, ' wobster ' in Friertoun, David Bell, David Fethers and Alexander
Ramsay, servitors to the said David Ramsay. John Millar, notary public. [631,
Box 18.
2720. 29th October 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on an assignation and
obligation (dated at Inverness, 13th March 1671) by which John Poison of Merkinsche
assigned to Robert Barbour, merchant in Inverness, 2000 of 3000 merks, due by
Hector Douglas of Muldearg, as principal, and the late James Douglas of Little Eany
and James Corbat of Ballnagall, on a bond dated 26th September 1666, in favour of
Marion Eos, relict of the late Thomas Poison, some time in Meikle Allan, in liferent,
and John Poison in fee— a bond which in turn Marion Eos assigned to John Poison—
the sum of 2000 merks, being secured over the two mills of Fearn, with the mill-crofts,
multures, etc. [cf. No. 2658], lying in the abbacy of Fearn and sheriffdom of Ross.
Sasine given to the said Eobert Barbour on 29th October, and recorded 8th November,
1673, in the general register. Witnesses, Colin Eos and Hector Hectorson, 'fermorers '
of said mills and indwellers in Fearn, Alexander Eos there, and William Gair in
Meikle Eany. Notary, David Ros, of Ross diocese. The writ is faint and not easy to
read. [2544, Box 65.
2721. 25th November 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and

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precept by Sir David Ross of Balnagown as superior, dated at Ardmoir, 21st August
1673, No. 2717 supa, granting to Donald M'Kenzie, there described, the lands of
Muldearge and others. Sasine given by John Ross in Little Allan, as bailie, to David
Ross, elder lawful son of William Ross in Little Allan, on behalf of the grantee, in
presence of Hugh Ross, lawful son of said William Ross in Little Alan, Donald and
AVilliam Denoon, millers in Fearn, and Arthur Sutherland there, witnesses, 21st
November, and recorded at Fortrose 25th November, 1673. Notary, Thomas Gaire, of
the diocese of Ross. [1197, Box 32.
2722. 29th November 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Edinburgh, 28th August 1671, by Sir Alexander Home of Renton,
knight, eldest lawful son to the late Sir John Home of Renton, knight, with consent of
his brother, Patrick Home, Sir John's second son, granting to George Home of Kaymes
the lands of Northfield, with East and Wester Loches, and the lands of Fewalls, with
teinds, etc., in the barony of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given
29th November [1673], and recorded in general register 7th January 1674. Among
other witnesses to disposition is William Craw, brother-german to George Craw of
Netherbyre. Witnesses to sasine, John Ramsay in Coldingham, George Young in
Northfield, James Paterson in the Law, and others. John Weitch, of Edinburgh
diocese, notary. [1721, Box 44.
2723. 10th December 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond
and precept of sasine, directed to Patrick Murray, writer in Edinburgh, of date 22nd
January 1668, by John Wauchope, now of Edmonstoune, and Anna Eaith, his spouse,
in favour of Anna Hay, relict of the late James Eaith of Edmonstoune, relative to a
marriage contract between the said John Wauchope, Sir John Wauchope, his father, the
said late James Eaith, his spouse Anna Hay, and Anna Eaith, spouse to the said John
Wauchope, dated 27th January 1664, for infefting the said Anna Hay in an annualrent
of 2000 merks Scots, secured over the lands of the Mains of Edmonstoun and Caldcoats
[cf. Nos. 1829 and 2385 supa], which was duly done, 10th December 1673. Witnesses,
James Smyth and James Fenton, writers in Edinburgh, James Henderson, messenger
there, and George Purves, servant of Anna Hay. Sasine recorded at Edinburgh, 20th
December same year. [303, Box 9.
2724. 13th December 1673.] Extract General Eetour of Mr. John Craig, advocate,
as brother-german and nearest heir of the late Mr. Thomas Craig, son of the deceased
Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate. See also No. 2319 sup-a. Canongate, 13th December
1673. [980, Box 27.
2725. 27th January 1674.] Extract Eetour of Inquest, made at Kirkcudbright,
27th January 1674, before John Maxwell of Brackansyde, stewart-depute of Kirkcud
bright, by Thomas Lidderdaill of St. Marieyle, Samuel Maxwell of Newlaw, Edmond
Broun, apparent of Nuntoun, Eichard Carsan, bailie, Henry Moir, commissary clerk,
Thomas Maxwell of Gelstoun, Eobert Lennox of Irlandtoun, Alexander Gordon of
Culvennan, Henry Osburne, burgess, Eobert Gordon, apparent of Airds, Samuel Carment,
burgess, David Moncreiff, gentleman, James Corbit, messenger, John M'Clellan of Bank,
and William Herreis of Caigtoun, who, being sworn, declared that Eoger Gordon, now
of Troquhane, was heir to his great-grandfather, John Gordon of Troquhane, in the lands
of Bartaggart (held of the king for £7, 4s. .of feu-farm yearly), in the parish of Balma-
clellan, and Irelandtoun (held blench of the heirs of William M'Clellan of Gelstoun), in

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Twynholm parish, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and which had been in the hands
of the superiors for forty-two years by reason of non-entry. [968, Box 26.
2726. 13th February 1674.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Aboyne, Sir Patrick
Ogilvie of Boyne, Sir George Gordon of Haddo, Adam Urquhart of Meldrum, and
Robert Gordon, younger of Gordonston, commissioners for George, Marquis of Huntly,
granting to William Mackintosh of Borlum and Marie Baillie, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., the lands of Rait (including the separate davachs of Easter, Middle, and
Wester Rait), in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of Inverness : To be held of the
Marquis for a yearly feu-duty of £50 Scots for each davach, or £150 Scots in money,
besides other dues and carriages. And (inter alia) the said William Mackintosh and his
wife and other tenants shall be obliged to keep the statutes of the Marquis's courts,
'anent such as slay deer and roe within the bounds forsaids, or anent the cutters,
destroyers, sellers, and away putters of the said noble Marquis and his forsaids their
woods,' under a penalty of one 'mairt' or twenty merks for the first fault, two 'mairts'
for the second, and three for the third conviction. But this provision is not to be
enforced if the parties kill any deer or raes 'in tyme of the hunting of the fox, or
any other ravenous or destroying beast.' Dated at Edinburgh, 13th February 1674.
Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Gordoun, W.S., Mr. John Nisbet, his servitor, and John
Dalgardno, writer in Edinburgh. [2892, Box 75.
2727. 27th February 1674.] Charter by the commissioners of James and Anna,
Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, confirming the disposition, dated 23rd
May 1668, No. 2632 sup-a, by Margaret Forsyth, daughter of the late Andrew Forsyth
in Dalkeith, and John Ogilvie in the Newtoun of [Montblairie], her spouse, to John
Denholme and Elizabeth Calderwood, his spouse, of an acre of arable land in the
Thornycruiks, described in No. 1640 supa. Seal of Duke attached, faint impression.
Dated at Edinburgh, 27th February 1674. [812, Box 23.
2728. 10th March 1674.] Charter by James [Hamilton], bishop of Galloway,
granting to John Blain, eldest lawful son of John Blain in Brughtoun, all that just
and equal half of the ten-merk lands of Meikle Wig, extending to five merks, in the
parish of Whithorn and shire of Wigton, which lands had been resigned in favour of
the said John Blain by Michael Blain, in the county of Bannach in Ireland, to whom
they pertained, as uncle on the father's side, and nearest and lawful heir of the late Captain
Patrick Blain of Wig : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo to the bishop of £10
yearly. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th March 1674, and signed by the bishop and seven
clergymen of the diocese. Sir Alexander M'Culloch of Mertoun, John Baillie of Shirrell,
Mr. James Lafreis, writer, Edinburgh, and others, witnesses. Said to be entered in
exchequer, and recorded in bishop's register. [476, Box 14.
2729. 24th April 1674.] Extract of the Blazon of the coat-armour appertaining
to Sir Hugh Mackulloch of Piltoune, descended of the family of Cadboll in Eosse,
as matriculated in the public register. He ' bears, ermine, a frett engrailed gules, above
the shield ane helmet answerable to his degree, gules, doubled argent ; next placed on
ane torse for his crest, ane ermine, and for his motto in ane escroll above the crest, Sine
MACULA.' Subscribed by the Lyon King of Arms, Sir Charles Araskine of Cambo, at
Edinburgh, 24th April 1674. [3288, Box 87.
2730. 10th June 1674.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare

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constat by George, Marquis of Huntly (of date at Bog of Gight, 17th January 1668), for
infefting John Gordon of Buckie, as heir of his father, the late John Gordon of Hiltoun,
in the lands of Easter Beats, Middle Reats, and Wester Reats, in the lordship of
Badenoch and shire of Inverness : held of the Marquis in feu-farm for a sum of £100
yearly money, six wedders, six lambs, six geese, and three dozen poultry, with services
due and wont to the Mains of Ruthen in Badenoch, including twelve long carriages yearly
of forty miles from Badenoch, if required. Witnesses to precept, Sir Ludovick Gordon
of Gordonstone, John Gordon of Gollachie, David Tyrie of Coulithie, and William
Gordon, notary public Sasine given by John Canning, writer in Edinburgh, 10th
June 1674, and recorded on 22nd of same month in the general register. Witnesses,
Alexander M'Kynich in Easter Reats, Andrew M'Conchie there, John M'Alester vie
Vurrich in Crastcamach, James M'Kay A7cPhrier. Notary, David Cuming, of Moray
diocese. [2974, Box 78.
2731. 22nd June 1674.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of 13th February 1674, No. 2726 supa, in favour of William Mackintosh of
Borlum and his wife. Sasine given by John Cuming, writer in Edinburgh, bailie, to
AViUiam Macbean alias Roy in Ballaviell, acting for grantees, 12th, and recorded in
the general register 22nd, June 1674. Witnesses, Alexander M'Kynich in Easter
Reats, Andrew M'Conchie there, James M'Kay VcPhryer, John M'Alester vie Vurrich
in Crastcamach. Notary, David Cuming, of Moray diocese. [2893, Box 75.
2732. 26th June 1674.] Charter by King Charles the Second granting to Dame
Isobella Smith, spouse of Sir Alexander Don of Newton, knightbaronet, and to
Alexander Don, their second son, and to his heirs, etc., after Isobella 's decease, the
whole lands and barony of Littledean, called Maxton, and the burgh of barony of the
same; the town and lands of Maxton; the lands called Rutherford's lands; the kirk
lands of St. Boswells, and other lands formerly belonging to James Kerr of Newbotle,
and occupied by the late Sir John Kerr, etc. — all lying in the parishes of Maxton and
St. Boswells, in the shire of Koxburgh ; also the lands of Nenthorn, in the bailiary of
Lauderdale and shire of Berwick, apprised from Andrew Kerr, senior of Littledean, and
Andrew Kerr, junior, his son, to the said Sir Aexander Don : To be held for services
due and wont. Given under the great seal at Edinburgh, 26th June 1674. [1711,
Box 44.
2733. 3rd July 1674.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a charter
de me (dated 22nd January 1670) by the deceased William Menzies of Pitfoddels,
granting to Mr. James Gordon of Banchory Devnick, and Elizabeth Forbes, his
wife, and their heirs, whom failing, the heirs of the said James Gordon, the shadow-
half of the lands of Ardoe, and also the sunny-half of same lands, in the shire of
Kincardine : To be held blench for one penny, if asked. Confirmed at Edinburgh, 3rd
July 1674. [Ill, Box 3.
2734. 8th August 1674.] Charter by Sir John Urquhart of Cromartie, in terms
of a contract between him and Dame Barbara Mackenzie, his wife, on one part, and
Mr. Thomas Urquhart of Brealangwell and Henrietta Douglas, his spouse, on the
other part, granting to Mr. Thomas and his wife those three-quarters of the land and
davach of the lands of Brealangwell presently in their possession, with other crofts
and particates as fully described of date 24th October 1687 infra, all in the parish of

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Kirkmichael and shire of Cromartie : To be held in feu-farm for £4 yearly, and twelve
bolls victual for the teindsheaves. Dated at Fortrose, 8th August 1674. Witnesses,
Hugh Dallas, commissary of Eoss, Thomas Goure, notary public, and Alexander Mackcra
(writer of deed), writer in Fortrose. [2707, Box 69.
2735. 18th August 1674.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Turnbull
of the lands of Mureton, following on charter of 18th May 1672, No. 2687 supa.
Sasine given 17th, and recorded at Dundee 18th, August 1674. John Spence, of
Brechin diocese, notary public. [1759, Box 45.
2736. 2nd October 1674.] Precept of Glare Constat, containing also a novodamus, by
Lachlan Mackintosh of Torcastle, as superior, for infefting William Mackintosh, now
of Borlum, as nearest and lawful heir of the late William Mackintosh of Borlum, his
grandfather, in the lands of Benchar, with mill and multures, and salmon-fishing on the
river of Spey, in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of Inverness : To be held of the
granter blench, and of the over superior for ward and relief. Dated at Inverness, 2nd
October 1674. Witnesses, Duncan Mackintosh, brother of Borlum, Mr. James Grant,
advocate, Edinburgh, Alexander M'Intoshe, writer in Inverness, and James Baillie, also
writer there. [236, Box 8.
2737. 6th October 1674.] Letter to King Charles the Second by James Colhoun,
archdeacon of Galloway, and other prebendaries of the cathedral church of the same,
testifying that, in terms of a conge" d'dlire ('eligendi licentiam') received from the King,
dated 16th September 1674, they had met and unanimously elected Mr. John Paterson
to be bishop of Galloway, which election they now intimate to his Majesty. At the
cathedral church of AVhithorn, 6th October 1674. Signed by a number of the local
clergy. [2474, Box 63.
2738. 23rd December 1674. J Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition
(dated at Inverness, 12th December 1674) by John Poison Eobertson, merchant, burgess
of Inverness, assignee and cessioner of John Poison of Merkinshe [cf. No. 2720 supa],
in favour of Eobert Barbour, dean of guild, Inverness, of the two mills of Feme,
mill-crofts, multures, etc., lying in the abbacy of Feme and sheriffdom of Eoss. AVit
nesses to disposition, George Dunbar, servitor of granter, and Alexander M'Intosh,
writer in Inverness. Sasine given by Andrew Fraser in Feme, bailie, to Colin Ros,
'multerer' in Feme, on behalf of grantee, 23rd, and recorded at Fortrose 29th,
December 1674. Witnesses, Hector Hectorson, 'multerer' in Feme, William M'Finlay
in Balblair, Donald Sutherland and Donald Denune, millers in Feme. Notary, David
Eos, of the diocese of Eoss. [2731, Box 70.
2739. 7th January 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of
apprising and precept, dated 26th June 1674, No. 2732 supra, by King Charles the
Second, in favour of Dame Isobella Smith, spouse of the late Sir Alexander Don of
Newton, baronet, and Alexander Don, their second lawful son, of the lands of Little
dean, otherwise called Maxton, and others, described in said charter. Sasine given by
John Mabone in Maxton, sheriff in that part, 7th, and recorded in the general register
26th, January 1675. AVitnesses, James Eistoun, James Hog, Walter Eiddell, and William
Mabone, all in Maxton. Notary, Archibald Don, of Glasgow diocese. [1183, Box 31.
2740. 15th February 1675.] Lease by Mr. Thomas Paterson, parson and minister

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of Borthwick, of the teinds of the lands of Caickmurehill, in the parish of Borthwick
and shire of Edinburgh, during the granter's lifetime and three years afterwards, at
a yearly rental of twenty-five merks Scots, in favour of William Borthwick of
Cruikston. At Heriothouse, 15th February 1675. Mr. Robert Mowat, minister of
Heriot, and others, witnesses. [1215, Box 32.
2741. 26th February 1675.] Charter by James, [third] Marquis of Montrose (in
terms of a resignation by the grantee), granting to Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill,
knight-baronet, in liferent, and in fee to Archibald Campbell, his only son and heir-
apparent by his late wife, Margaret Foulis, and his heirs-male, whom failing, to James
Campbell, Sir Colin's eldest son by Lady Katherine M'Kenzie, now his spouse, and his
heirs-male, etc., the lands of Dalrinoch and others described in No. 1563 supa: To be
held blench of the granter. Glasgow, 26th February 1675. John Grahame, writer,
Glasgow, and John Robertoun (writer of deed), also writer there. Seal attached, not
very legible. [2727, Box 70.
2742. 16th March 1675.] Extract of Blazon of the armorial bearings of John
Paterson, bishop of Ross : ' First, argent ane bishop standing on the sinister, habited
in a long rob closs girt, purpure, mytered and holding in the left hand a crosier, or, and
poynting with the right to Saint Bonniface standing on the dexter syde cloathed and
both his hands layd on his breast, proper, as the armes peculiar to the sea of Eoss ;
conjoyned with his paternall coat, being, argent in nests vert, three pelicanes feeding
their young, or: on a chiefe azure alse many mollets of the first, be the name of
Patersone. Above the shield his myter. The motto in ane escroll above, Pro Eege et
Grege.' Subscribed 16th March 1675, by Sir Charles Erskine, Lyon. [944, Box 26.
2743. c. 1675.] Charter of feu-farm by Charles, Earl of Haddington, in favour of
Andrew Ker, younger of Littledean, of a carucate of land, with piece of [indistinct] of
alwardane, with messuage and yard called the Plewland, with land in Maxtoun and
common pasture in Newtoun and Maxtoun, in the barony of Maxtoun and sheriffdom of
Boxburgh, resigned by Andrew Ker, senior : To be held for a feu-duty of £100 Scots
yearly, etc. Not dated or signed. [2119, Box 53.
2744. 17th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
disposition, dated at St. Bosualls, 3rd December 1674, by Patrick Eiddell, eldest lawful
son and heir-apparent of his mother, the late Margaret Eiddell, eldest daughter of the
late Patrick Eiddell of St. Bosualls, Isobella Eiddell, present spouse of William
M'Dougall, portioner of M'Cairstoun, Anna Eiddell, present spouse of Andrew Lidder-
daill, burgess of Selkirk, Janet Riddell, present spouse of George Pringle in Lessudden,
Barbara Riddell, present spouse of Walter Ker in St. Bosualls, and Violet Riddell, all
lawful daughters and heirs-portioners of the said late Patrick Riddell, with consent of
their said husbands, in favour of Andrew Ker, fiar of Littledean, of those whole lands
of St. Bosualls, with houses, etc., teinds, parsonage or vicarage, with the mill called
' St. Bosualls miln,' mill-lands, etc., two pieces of land called Kellaflatt and Sellaflatt,
with teinds ; also those seven quarters of the lands of Lessudden, some time belonging
to the deceased Patrick Eiddell, and now possessed by the said Walter Ker and George
Pringle, lying in the parish of Lessudden and sheriffdom of Eoxburgh. Sasine given
by Thomas Hunter, elder, portioner of Lessudden, as bailie, on 17th June, and recorded
at Jedburgh on 20th July 1675. Witnesses, John Lythgow, writer in Edinburgh,
David Kyll, smith, portioner of Lessudden, Mark Pursell, John Uns alias 'Greatt,' and

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John Uns, dwellers there. John Wilkieson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public,
[655, Box 19.
2745. 23rd June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Walter Ros Davidson in Feme, as bailie) in a disposition, dated at Rosmarkie, 28th May
1675, by Donald Mackenzie in Langcoats, with consent of Hector Douglas of Mulderg,
in favour of Robert Barbour, dean of guild of Inverness, conveying to him the lands
of Mulderg, Balnashirach, and mills of Feme, the lands of Balconie, Brigend, Kilncroft,
and other crofts named, in the parishes of Fearn and Kiltearn and sheriffdom of Ross.
Sasine given to Hector Hectorson, multerer of the mills of Feme, as attorney for grantee,
23rd, and recorded at Fortrose 25th, June 1675. Witnesses, George Stronach, smith in
Feme, William M 'Walter, 'teugter' there, Alexander Stronach, Donald Sutherland,
miller, William Denune, miller, and Walter Sutherland, all in Feme. David Ros, of
the diocese of Ross, notary public. See also Nos. 2753, 2772 infra. [1570, Box 40.
2746. 25th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
of marriage, of date 19th April 1675, between Mathew Richmont, merchant in Gallihill,
on one part, and Margaret Broun, second lawful daughter of Nicoll Broun in New
mylles, with consent of her father, on the other part, for infefting her in liferent in an
equal half of the house presently possessed by James Elphinstone, glazier, in Glasgow,
and Andrew Bell, lying on the south side of the burgh of Newmills, barony of Loudoun,
bailiary of Coninghame, and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to the contract (written by John
Lockhart, notary at Newmylls), James and Robert Eichmont in Parkelstone, John
Smith in Mathewburn, Hew Smith, his brother, Mr. James Eichmont in Newmylles,
and Mr. James Broun in Cessnok. Sasine given by James Broun, clothier in New
mylles, as bailie, to the said Nicoll Broun, acting for his daughter, on 31st May, and
recorded 25th June, 1675, at Ayr. Witnesses, James Brown, son to David Brown in
Astinpoplle, William Eichart in Gyllffort, Thomas Broun in Newmylles, and Gavin
Lawson there. John Lockhart, notary. [2995, Box 79.
2747. 26th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Patrick Home of
Wastrestoun, following on a disposition to him by David Eowane of Wastreston,
apparent heir of the late George Eowane, with consent of Beatrix Hill, his spouse, of a
half husband-land in AA7astrestoun, presently possessed by Patrick Home and John Hall,
elder, lying in the town and territory of Coldingham and shire of Berwick. Sasine
given by John Home in Wastrestoun, as bailie, 26th June, and recorded at Dunse
3rd July, 1675. Robert AVhillas, notary. [517, Box 15.
2748. 16th July 1675.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the Second
confirming the charter, dated 8th August 1674, No. 2734 supra, by Sir John Urquhart
of Cromartie, knight, to Mr. Thomas Urquhart of Brelangwell and Henrietta
Douglas, his spouse, of the lands of Brelangwell, which are fully described of date
24th October 1687 infra. Confirmation dated 16th July 1675. [2472, Box 63.
2749. 1st September 1675.] Grant of Arms by Sir Charles Erskine, Lyon, to
Archibald Hyslop, stationer, burgess of Edinburgh. Argent, a stag proper, lodged
under a holly-tree growing out of the base, vert. On a chief of the third, a book bound
or, between two stars as the first. Crest, a bookbinder's folding-stock and polishing-
iron crossing other saltire-ways, proper. Motto, His parva crescunt. Given at
Edinburgh, 1st September 1675. [1976, Box 50.

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2750. 14th September 1675.] . Precept of Clare Constat by Neil Stewart of Douallie,
as superior, for infefting John Robertson, son of the late Janet Hering, daughter of
the late James Hering, and of her spouse, the late John Robertson alias Tarlachson of
Monzies, as heir of his grandfather, the late James Hering, in the lands of Easter
Nether Fomocht, in the shire of Perth : held blench of the granter, under a provision
against alienation without consent. Precept written by Patrick Eobertson, servitor of
Thomas Whitson, notary public, and signed at the Mill-town of Cluny, 14th September
1675. Witnesses, John Bryddie in Tullienedy, and the said Thomas Whitson and
Patrick Eobertson. [2377, Box 61.
2751. 20th September 1675.] Indenture between William Strother of Fowberry
and Mark Millbank of Newcastle, in which the former mortgages to the latter his
lands of Fowbery, etc, in Northumberland. 20th September 1675. [398, Box 11.
2752. 13th November 1675.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a
contract of marriage (dated 29th May 1675) between Eobert Campbell, son to Charles
Campbell, cooper in Airth, and Helen Duncan, lawful daughter to William Duncan in
Touchmallar, for infefting the said Helen in liferent in the said Robert's portion of the
lands of Denovan, called the Isle, in the barony of Harbertshire, parish of Dunipace, and
shire of Stirling. Sasine given by James Murhead, at Denny kirk, to Robert Campbell,
elder, cooper in Denny, as attorney for Helen Duncan, on 13th November 1675, and
recorded on 24th November at Stirling. Witnesses, James Kempt in Denny and
James, his son, William Bruce, weaver there, with Walter Duncan, brother-german to
said Helen. Notary, John Cunningham, of Edinburgh diocese. [2219, Box 56.
2753. 22nd November 1675.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in a
disposition (dated at Fortrose, 20th November 1675) by Hector Douglas of Muldearg
in favour of Eobert Barbour, bailie of Inverness, selling and alienating to him the
lands of Muldearg, lying between the foundation of an old dyke, the commonty of
Sollachie and the arable corn rigs of Brigend on the south, the highway from Fearne to
the burgh of Tayne on west, the north side of the moss of Muldearg from a grey stone
at the north-west ' nuick ' thereof ' ewest ' to the lands of Easter Little Allan, and thence
lineally eastward at the north side of the said moss of Muldearg, as the ' grein roads '
go to the north side of the said moss, ' till ye com to the watter-gang ' of the mill of
Fearn on the north, with the common pasturage of Sallachie, in the old abbacy of
Fearn, now called the barony of Gainies, earldom and sheriffdom of Eoss; also the
lands belonging to the monastery of Fearn, not given out in feu-farm before 26th
January 1576[-7], lying between the lands of Little and Mikle Allan on west, the lands
of Earichies, Cullin, Bellnashirach, with pendicles, on south, the feu-lands of said
monastery, belonging to the late Hector Douglas of Muldearg, on east, the lands of
Balblair, Brigend, Milncroft, Dowcatcroft, and Weitlands, on the north, with alehouse,
brewhouse, and brewhouse lands of the monastery near the manor-place thereof, and the
kiln of Fearn and lands ; also that part of the manor-place called the Wester Drum of
Fearn, with houses, etc., lying between the lands of the Easter Drum of Fearne, per
taining in feu and heritage to the Laird of Balnagown, on the east, the water of the mill
of Fearn on the north, Mac Walters' croft, M'Eorie's croft, Smith's croft, and Ballnashirah
on the south, and the remainder of the monastery lands, belonging to the said two
Hector Douglases, on west; with the crofts [cf. No. 2772 infra] now called Easter and
AVester Balnashirah; also the two mills of Fearn, with astricted multures, the 'ring
firlots, coorne firlots, thirlage and sequels,' and all privileges as now or formerly
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possessed by the ' guidschir and vncle ' of the said Hector Douglas, and by the ' milverts
and fermorers ' thereof, now and of before ; also the lands of Brigend, with alehouse,
milncroft, etc., as above : with power to dig fuel and peat in the moss of Garrek and
the abbacy moss of Rainies ; also, the said Hector gives full liberty to the said Robert
that the 'dams, watter haughs and gangs,' or aqueducts of the said mills, may 'stand
and run in the wonted places and ordinarie thanets ' through Hector's lands of Torndow,
Little Milntoune, and Ranies, with power to make the necessary repairs in the said dams.
AVitnesses to disposition by Hector Douglas-with consent of his wife and brother-James
Dunbar and James M'Lean, merchants in Inverness, Hugh Dallas, commissary clerk of
Eoss, and Alexander M'Crae, writer in Fortrose. Sasine given by David Eoss, merchant
in Inverness, bailie, to the said James M'Lean for the grantee, on 22nd, and recorded at
Fortrose 24th, November 1675. Witnesses, Andrew Fraser, John Stronach, smith, and
Hector Hectorson, all in Fearn, Donald Denoon, miller in said mills, and William
M'Keanvein, servitor of grantee. Notary, Thomas Gaire. [2946, Box 77.
2754. 4th February 1676.] Brief by King Charles the Second in favour of Robert
Young in Toadhills of Cumbernald, uncle of the late Duncan Young of Duchladge,
nearest agnate on the father's side to Duncan Young, son of the said late Duncan,
constituting him tutor and administrator to the younger Duncan during his minority.
Edinburgh, 4th February 1676. [3121, Box 81.
2755. 3rd March 1676.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Henderson,
one of the macers before the lords of exchequer, as procurator for Charles Maitland
of Haltoun, treasurer-depute of his Majesty, etc., passed to the presence of the com
missioners of exchequer, and there resigned the whole lands and baronies of Dundie
[omitting, apparently, the lands and barony of New Tibber], office of standard-bearer,
lands in Balquhidder, Sonahard, barony of Glastrie, all as described of date 11th
December 1617, No. 1782 supra ; with the lands and barony of Ulisbaven, as in No. 2664
supa; also an annualrent of £406, 2s. 6d. Scots from lands near Innerkeithing, as
described in No. 2685 supra, 3rd April 1672, resigned by Mr. James Reid, son of
WiUiam Reid, merchant in said burgh ; which whole lands and annualrent were united
into one barony, to be called the barony of Dundie, according to a charter by the king to
the said Charles Maitland, of date 25th May 1672, by changing the holding of said lands
from ward to taxed ward, and granting power to the said Charles and his heirs-male to
sell, wadset, or dispone, without danger of recognition or reduction ; also the city and
town (' urbs et villa ') of Rottenraw, with all lands within its bounds, and all houses
and pertinents were erected into a free burgh of barony, called the burgh of Rottenraw,
with the usual powers and privileges of burghs of barony, and the said burgh was by
the said charter united and annexed to the said barony : and the said procurator
resigned the whole, with all right which Charles Maitland had thereto, into the hands of
the said commissioners, for new infeftment to the said Charles and his nearest and
lawful heirs ; receiving again the staff and baton from the hands of John, Earl of
Rothes, chancellor of Scotland. Done in the new session-house of the commissioners at
Edinburgh, 3rd March 1676, in presence of James Johnstoun and Mr. James AVeir,
writers to the signet, Mr. Andrew Oswald and Thomas Moncreiff of that Ilk, clerks of
exchequer, and Sir AVilliam Sharp of Stanehill, keeper of the signet. Notary, Mr.
David Watson. [1600, Box 41.
2756. 20th March 1676.] Extract by Sir Charles Araskine of Cambo, Lyon King
of Arms, of the armorial bearings of James Moultrie of Rescobie : ' Azur, on a cheveron

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between three escalops, argent, a boar's head couped, sable, and two spurr revelles gules.
Crest, 'A mermaid, proper.' Motto, 'Nunquam non fidelis.' Given at Edinburgh,
20th March 1676. [2801, Box 72.
2757. 25th May 1676.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and precept,
dated at Glasgow, 26th February 1675, No. 2741 supra, by James, Marquis of Montrose,
granting and confirming the lands of Dalrinoch and others to Sir Colin Campbell of
Aberuchil, baronet, in liferent, and others as described. Sasine given by Patrick Comrie
of Ross, bailie, to Sir Colin, for himself and sons, 25th May, and recorded in the general
register 7th June, 1676. Witnesses, John Riddoch of Cultibragane, Patrick M'Isak
and John Comrie, dwellers in Aberuchill, Donald Gow in Cuilt, and John M'Bea in
Dalranich. Notary, Henry Melis, of Dunblane diocese. [1180, Box 31.
2758. 27th May 1676.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Norman Livingstoune of Mylnehills, as bailie) in a charter of apprising, dated at
Callendar, 27th May 1676, by Alexander, Earl of Callendar, in favour of Henry Cowie,
only lawful son and nearest heir of the late Archibald Cowie, portioner of Powknave,
his father, of a 16s. 8d. land of the lands of Falkirk, bounded as in certain infeftments
to James Johnstone of Powmilne and his predecessors, in the territory and regality of
Falkirk and sheriffdom of Stirling. AVitnesses to charter, Ninian AVyse in Kirbaine,
John Broun of Seabegs, and Thomas Milner, the earl's servitor. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 31st, May 1676. Witnesses, John Suord, portioner of Falkirk,
John Moir, baker there, William Broun, writer there, and Eobert Morissone, servitor
of the notary, John Broun. [2422, Box 62.
2759. 10th July 1676.] Extract by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo, knight-
baronet, Lyon King of Arms, of the blazon of arms belonging to Patrick Hepburn of
Blackcastle, ' descended of the familie of Riccartoune or AA7hitsun, who was a brother of
the Earle of Bothwell.' The blazon is described as 'gules, on a cheverone argent, a rose
betuixt two lyoncells combatand of the first, and in base a buckle in form of a man's
heart, as the second.' Crest, 'a horse head couped proper furnished gules. The motto
in ane escroll, I keep traist.' Given at Edinburgh, 10th July 1676. [2443, Box 62.
2760. 21st July 1676.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in terms of a precept
in a disposition, dated 17th July 1676, by Andrew Daw of Sauchope, in favour of
George Moncrieffe, one of the bailies of Crail, Robert Philp, son of George Philp,
one of the bailies of Crail, gave sasine to the said George of two parts or two-thirds of
the lands of Sauchope, as possessed by the late Andrew Daw, father of granter ; also of
eight and three-quarter acres in Westbarns, belonging to the heirs of the late AVilliam
Hamilton and Euphame Hunter ; also of five and a half acres in the said barony of
Westbarns, possessed by John Gibb and John Wilson, as tenants, all lying in the parish
of Crail and sheriffdom of Fife. AVitnesses to disposition, William Moncreiff, burgess
and treasurer of Crail, William Robertson, burgess, and others. Sasine given 21st
July, and recorded at Cupar on 1st September, 1676. Witnesses, James Moncreiff, son
to James Moncreiff, burgess at Crail, John Edison, skipper there, John Hodge, James
Keinze, burgess, and others. William Thomsone, notary public. [667, Box 20.
2761. 24th August 1676.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept contained
in a disposition by George, Earl of Winton (dated at Newliston, 12th August 1676),
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the memorie of man,' of the house and yard in the town of Kirkliston, occupied by
Roger Taylor, and granting the same to Sir John Dalrymple of Newliston, knight :
To be held of the earl for one penny blench. Witnesses to disposition, William Gray,
brother-german of Lord Gray, and others. Sasine given by John Crawford, writer in
Edinburgh, as bailie, to Samuel Mackadam, servitor of Sir John Dalrymple, in name of
the latter, 24th August, and recorded in the particular register 8th September, 1676.
Witnesses, David King and John Balfour, tenants in Newliston, John Steivenson,
servitor of Sir AValter Seatoun of Abercorn, baronet, and James AVallace, smith in
Kirkliston. Notary, Hugh Paterson, younger, of Dunblane diocese. [2641, Box 68.
2762. 19th September 1676.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in
a charter under the great seal, of date at Whitehall, 24th May 1676, for infefting
Charles Maitland of Haltoun in the lands and baronies of Dundie, Ulishaven, burgh
of Rottenraw, as resigned of date 3rd March 1676, No. 2755 supa; also in the following
acres, proper parts and pendicles of the lands of Dundie, namely : — Those four acres of
that ' sched ' of land called Brieriebank, lying between other acres . . . [blank here] as
marked by fixed stones, on the east, and that acre of land possessed by the late George
Fairweather, then by James Quarrier, gardener, called the ' Gairdeners lands,' on west,
that ' sched ' or parcel of land called the Fourteen rigs, and the lands of the Mains of
Dudop on the north, and the public way leading from the manor-place of Dudop and
the ' sched ' called Chapelsyd on south ; that ' sched ' or parcel of the lands of Dudop
called Fourteen rigs, being in six acres or thereabout, lying between the ' sched of land '
called Houland on east, the said 'Brieriebank' on south and west, and that 'sched'
called Longbank on north ; those six rigs of land, being in four acres or thereabout, of
the Mains of Dudop, lying little by the west ' balk ' which divides ' Brieriebank ' from
' Gairdiners lands ' till it comes to the middle of that ' sched ' called Foirbank, according
to fixed stones, and from that part towards the east to the said 'Longbank,' between
the other lands of the Mains on west and north, and the parcel called Fourteen rigs
and ' Longbank ' on east, and the said ' Brieriebank ' on south ; those five acres of land
of the said ' sched ' called Longbank, lying above the Fourteen rigs, between the same
and ' Brieriebank ' on south, the Mains of Dudop on west and north, and that part of
' Longbank ' some time belonging to George Fletcher, one of the bailies of Dundie, on
east, as divided by fixed stones,— extending in all to nineteen acres of land, with
pertinents, teindsheaves, etc., lying in the barony of Dundie and sheriffdom of Forfar,
which were disponed by the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, to Sir Alexander
AA7edderburn of Blacknes, in terms of a contract, on 23rd May 1660; and likewise
those other acres, parts of the lands of Dudop, and barony of Dundie, namely :— Those
ten acres of that 'sched' called 'Brieriebank,' lying between other acres of that 'sched,'
as divided by fixed stones, on west, the walls on west side of hill of Dundie on east, the
public way leading from the manor-place of Dundie to the house of AVilliam Aikens in
hill of Dundie, and the ' sched ' called Chapelsyde, on south ; that ' sched ' of land called
Nether Houland, being eleven acres of anable land, lying between that other ' sched '
called Over Houland alias Lindsayes bank, and the lands called Longbank, on north,
' Brieriebank ' on south, the Fourteen rigs on west, and the said walls on the west side
of hill of Dundie on  , extending to twenty-one acres, and pertinents in the said
barony, disponed as above, of date 23rd May 1660, which were then provided by the
said late Sir Alexander AVedderburn to his son, John AAredderburn, according to a
marriage contract between them and Rachael Dinmure, spouse of John, of date 27th
February and 8th March 1667, and afterwards sold to the said Charles Maitland ; also
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Ulishaven, in which James Eobertson of Newbigging was infeft, and which he disponed
to David, Earl of Wemyss, who disponed it to David, Earl of Northesk, from whom it
was acquired by the said Charles Maitland; which charter contains a ratification of
divers ancient evidents, and also a new grant to Charles Maitland and his heirs of all
the lands, baronies, offices, and privileges named, with the advocation and patronage of
the parish church and parish of Innerkeithing and Eossyth annexed thereto, and, with
out prejudice to the generality, of all the jurisdiction, privileges, and fees granted by
King Alexander and confirmed by King John in the ninth year of his reign, with the
privileges, lands, and meadows which formerly were disponed by John, King of
Scotland, and King Eobert, and to this effect that the said Charles Maitland, now
constable, and his successors, constables of Dundie and the said town ('oppidum') of
Dundie, may be consolidated in firm peace ; and that the authority of the king in the
persons of the constable'and his successors may be confirmed by the said charter, it is
declared that the constables shall be the chief magistrates in the said town, requiring
the provost and bailies to acquiesce and honour them as such, with full powers, etc.,
and they shall have authority not only over dwellers in the town, but over strangers,
and not only in crimes or ' ryottes ' at fairs, but at all times ; which charter also contains
the erection of the town of Eottenraw into a free burgh of barony : and in terms of said
precept, Sir John Falconer of Bomakellie, knight, sheriff in that part, gave sasine to the
said Charles Maitland in person, first by delivery of earth and stone at the manor-place
of Dudop for the lands, and also by delivery of staff and baton of constable for the said
office, at the market cross of Dundie, on 19th September 1676. Witnesses, Alexander
Forrester, bailie-depute of the constabulary of Dundie, John Maitland, collector in
Dundie, Mr. WiUiam Scott, son of the late Laurence Scott of Bavilaw, Patrick Ogilvie,
servant of Sir John Falconer, Peter Bruce,  , Henry Bousie, writer in Edinburgh,
James Farquhare and Thomas Strauchan, domestics of said Charles Maitland. Notary,
Mr. David Watson. Sasine recorded in the general register, 6th October 1676. [2842,
Box 74.
2763. 3rd November 1676.] Obligation by William Strother of Fowbery, Esq.,
to pay to Mark Milbank of Newcastle-on-Tyne the sum of £1000, under certain con
ditions. 3rd November 1676. [2085, Box 52.
2764. 22nd February 1677.] Charter by George, Earl Marischal, as superior,
in favour of Patrick Sherar, granting to him the lands of Easter and AA7ester
Brydiestoune, Shiells, and Henstoune, in the parish and barony of Garvoch and shire of
Kincardine, which had been disponed to the said Patrick, after an apprising against Sir
James Keith of Powburn, entered heir of the deceased Aexander Keith of Kirktoun-
hill, his brother, and Patrick Keith, his nephew. Eeddendo, the usual services.
Aberdeen, 22nd February 1677. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Pattoune of Kinnaldie,
and George Pattoun, advocate in Aberdeen. [179, Box 7.
2765. 2nd March 1677.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter of apprising (22nd February 1677) by George, Earl Marischal, in
favour of Patrick Shirrar, his servant, and his heirs, of the town and lands of Easter
and Wester Brydiestounes, Shiells, and Henstoune, in the parish and barony of Garvock
and shire of Kincardine ; which lands were apprised from Sir James Keith of Pouburn,
lawfully warned to enter himself heir to the late Alexander Keith, his brother, Patrick
Keith, his nephew, or other heir last, vested in the lands, at the instance of John Barclay
of Johnstoun and Andrew Barclay, his son-: To be held to the said Patrick and his

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heirs under reversion for redemption by Sir James Keith. Witnesses to charter, James
Keith of Tilliegownie, Mr. Alexander Pattoun of Kinnaldie, and George Pattoun,
advocate in Aberdeen. Sasine given by David Stuart of Inchbreck, bailie, 2nd March,
and recorded at Aberdeen 13th April, 1677. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Stuart of
Lendusk (?), Robert Clark, his servitor, Alexander Scott, servitor of Patrick Shirrar, and
William Robertson, servant of the notary, Andrew Strachan, of Brechin diocese. [3030,
Box 79.
2766. 2nd March 1677.] Precept of Glare Constat by AVilliam, Earl of Wigton,
directed to John Carmichell, his chamberlain, as bailie, for infefting Robert Thomson,
as heir to his father, Robert Thomson, in the 8s. 9£d. lands of the barony of Dennie,
commonly called Gairth, in the parish of Dennie and sheriffdom of Stirling. Dated at
Cumbernauld, 2nd March 1677. AVitnesses, Charles Fleming, the earl's brother, Alex
ander Stark of Banton, the said John Carmichell, and Patrick Fleming in Kirkintilloch,
writer of deed. [10, Box 1.
2767. 3rd April 1677.] Charter by AA7illiam Stirling of Herbertshire granting to
George Stirling of Ballwill, his heirs and assignees, the lands of Gunnershaw, with
mill and mill-lands, bounded between the lands of John Livingstoun of Kirkland on
north and east, the lands of David Forrester of Denovane on west, the water of Carron
and the granter's lands on south, lying in the granter's barony of Herbertshire, parish
of Dunipace, and sheriffdom of Stirling, the lands being resigned by James Broune,
merchant, burgess of Stirling, who had apprised them from James, Lord Forrester : To
be held blench of the granter. Dated at the castle of Herbertshire, 3rd April 1677.
Witnesses, William Rind, notary in Stirling, and James Straitoun, servitor of granter.
[2813, Box 73.
2768. 20th April 1677.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by George Irwing at Herbertshire, bailie, to Alexander
Young in Cuthelstoun of Denny, acting for grantee, 3rd, and recorded at Stirling 20th,
April 1677. AATitnesses, James Robertson at Gunerschaw, AValter Cruikshank, miller at
mill of Gunnerschaw, Thomas Thomson at Herbertshire, and Duncan M'Yellane, servant
of granter. Notary, AA7illiam Eind, of Edinburgh diocese. [2292, Box 58.
2769. 21st April 1677.] Charter by Sir John Shaw of Greenock, knight, with
consent of his father, John Shaw, elder of Greenock, in terms of a contract matrimonial
between them, with John Shaw, the granter's only son, on one side, and Helen Nicol
son, lawful daughter of the late Sir Thomas Nicolson of Carnock, with consent of her
curators, George, Earl of Linlithgow, Alexander, Earl of Calendar, and Sir John Nicolson
of Tillicoultrie, also Sir John Nicolson of Nicolson, knight-baronet, on the other part,
granting to his said son and Helen Nicolson (the latter in liferent) the seventeen-merk
lands of Easter Greenock, with Carseburn mill, acquired from  , spouse of Patrick
Lindsay of Kilburnie : To be held blench of the granter, and paying to his superiors the
feu-farm due and wont. Dated at Greenock 21st, and at Edinburgh 25th, April 1677.
AVitnesses, Sir AA7illiam Hamilton of Prestoun, Mr. AVilliam Hamilton and Mr. William
Monepennie, advocates, James M'Clure and Patrick M'AUaster, servants of Sir John
Shaw, and Thomas Wodrow, writer in Greenock, with others. [2341, Box 60.
2770. 29th April 1677.] Charter by David, Lord Cardross, in terms of a contract
of sale, granting and disponing to Walter Grahame, son of John Grahame of Blair-

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sesnoch, and to his heirs, the lands of Blairsesnoch and Garturs, with the teindsheaves,
in the parish of Port and shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm of the granter, as
superior, for £76 Scots annually, with other conditions. Dated and signed at Card
ross, 29th April 1677. One of the witnesses is William Edmonstoun, son of Mr. John
Edmonstoun of Broich. [444, Box 13.
2771. 8th May 1677.] Extract Eetour of General Service of John Dick, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James Dick in Coudon [cf. No. 2680 supa].
Canongate, 8th May 1677. [3120, Box 81.
2772. 27th June 1677.] Charter by John [Paterson], bishop of Eoss, superior
of the lands, confirming a letter of alienation, dated 20th November 1675 [see 22nd
November 1675 sup-a], by Hector Douglas of Muldearg, granting to Eobert Barbour,
bailie of Inverness, the town and lands of Muldearg, etc., with common pasture of
Sallachie ; the lands formerly of the monastery or abbacy of Feme, with kiln, byres,
etc. etc., of said monastery ; also the lands of AVester Drumes of Feme ; the lands of
Easter and Wester Belnasiraches, comprehending various crofts, as M 'Walters' croft,
M'Eorie's croft, Cullin croft, Belnasiraches' croft, Smith's croft, and Merinsche croft ;
also the two mills of Feme, with mill-lands and multures ; also the lands of Bridgend,
and others named in writ cited — all lying within the abbacy of Feme formerly, and
now within the bishopric of Eoss, as part of its patrimony. Confirmation dated at
Fortrose, 27th June 1677. Signed by the bishop and various members of the chapter.
Witnesses, Hugh Dallas, clerk of the commissariot of Eoss, David Monipennie, bailie
of Fortrose, and Alexander Mackcra, writer there. [1070, Box 29.
2773. 27th June 1677.] Tack or Lease by John [Paterson], bishop of Eoss, in
favour of Eobert Barbour, now of Muldearge, of the teindsheaves and parsonage
teinds of Muldearg and of the lands of Feme, the Wester Drum of Feme, Bellinsyrech,
Cullin croft, Merinsche croft, M'Walters' croft, Breidgend, Dowcroft, Mylnecroft, and
AVeitland (but reserving the teindsheaves of Torrandow) — all lying in the abbacy of
Feme, bishopric and shire of Eoss, for nineteen years from Lammas 1677, at a yearly
rental of twenty bolls of bear and 20s. Scots in money, the grain to be measured in the
barns with the ' prickmett ' of Leith, and transported by the tenants in their own sacks
to the ports of Inver of Lochsline or Portmoholmock, as required. At the Canonry of
Eoss, 27th June 1677. Witnesses, Hugh Dallas, commissary clerk of Eoss, David
Monipennie, bailie of Fortrose, and Alexander Mackra, writer there. Signed by the
bishop and a number of clergy. [1144, Box 30.
2774. 8th November 1677.] Letter of Ordination and Admission granted by
Alexander [Young], bishop of Edinburgh, to John Fraser, M.A., as minister of the
church called Scrabie [or Sorabie], in the diocese of Andrew, bishop of Sodor. At
Holyrood, 8th November 1677. [1606, Box 41.
2775. 4th May 1678.] Indenture of Conveyance by Thomas Trotter of Helminton,
in Northumberland, gentleman, and  Ogle, clerk, in favour of Jane Strother,
spinster, second surviving daughter of the late William Strother of Foberry, of that
parcel of ground called Walker's Close, bounded as described in No. 1978 supra, with
cottage thereon. Dated 4th May 1678. [2302, Box 58.
2776. 22nd June 1678.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition and
precept of sasine, dated 12th October 1677, by John Watson of Damheid to John

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Brown of Gorgie-mill, in terms of a contract between the latter and the late John
Watson of Damheid, father of the granter, 29th June 1666, of two pieces of land which
are part of Dairy haughs, some time possessed by the said John Brown (except three
rigs of land which lie between the road leading to Damheid and the ditch ' then laitlie
cussen '), and likewise that part of the gushet of the lands of Damhead which is be-east
the mill-dam— all in the parish of St. Cuthberts' and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; the said
two pieces of land lying on the south and north sides of the highway, leading from the
house of Gorgie-mill to Edinburgh, that piece on the south side of highway, lying
between the lands of Merchistoun on east and south, the lands of Gorgie-mill on west,
and that piece on the north side of highway, lying between the lands of Gorgie-mill on
west and south-west, and a ditch or stank that runs into Gorgie-mill back dam on the
north and east ; and the said gushet lying between the said ditch on the north, the
lands of Gorgie-mill on the south and east, and the back mill-dam on the west. Wit
nesses to disposition, Captain Alexander Reith, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, William
Hamilton, writer in Edinburgh, and John Adam, his servitor. Sasine given by John
Wilkie in Gorgie-mill, as bailie, on 22nd June, and recorded in the particular register
9th July, 1678. AA7itnesses, Archibald Home in Dairy mills, James Currie, wright there,
Archibald M'Call, mason in Corstorphine, and William Naper, gardener there. Robert
Carstairs, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1040, Box 28.
2777. 5th August 1678.] Precept of Glare Constat by Mr. Thomas Lermont,
advocate, for infefting James Denholm in Blackford, as brother-german and heir of
the late John Denholme in Colinton, lately in Mawers Miln, in the acre of land
described of date 15th August 1598, No. 1359 supa. Dalkeith, 5th August 1678.
AVitnesses, John Lermonth and Thomas Bell, writers in Edinburgh. [1813, Box 47.
2778. 9th October 1678.] Disposition and Alienation by James Denholm, with
consent of Elizabeth Calderwood, his brother's widow, in favour of Alexander
Calderwood, late bailie in Dalkeith, of the acre of land referred to in preceding writ.
Edinburgh, 9th October 1678. Witnesses, John Denholm, wright, burgess of Edinburgh,
James Monteith, wright there, and John Mosman, servitor of John Denholm. Aexander
Edgar and WiUiam Calderwood sign as notaries for the granters. [1814, Box 47.
2779. 12th October 1678.] Instrument of Sasine given to Alexander Calder
wood, late bailie of Dalkeith, in terms of the preceding writ by Elizabeth Calderwood,
relict of the late John Denholm in Mawers-mill, of the acre described in No. 1640 supra.
Sasine given 12th October, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh 29th
October, 1678. Witnesses, Francis Scot and Robert Douglas, both sons-in-law of the
said Alexander, Thomas Watson, and Robert Thorbraine, glazier, both in Dalkeith.
Gustavus Broun, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [947, Box 26.
2780. 12th October 1678.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
disposition, No. 2778 supra, granted by James Denholm in Blackfuird, with consent of
Elizabeth Calderwood, to Alexander Calderwood, late bailie of Dalkeith, of the
acre referred to in No. 2777 supa. Sasine given 12th October, and recorded in the
particular register 29th October, 1678. AVitnesses, Francis Scot and Robert Douglas,
sons-in-law of the said Alexander, Thomas Watson in Dalkeith, and Robert Thorbraine,
glasswright there. Notary, Gustavus Broun. [2846, Box 74.
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Balcaskie, knight, granting in feu-farm to John Curreir in Over Cragow the just and
equal third part of the lands of Over Cragow, as occupied and possessed by him (reserv
ing to Alexander Elder and Robert Miller their pendicles of said lands, with pasturage
for cows and their followers on the lands, and for mares and sheep on the hill of West
Cragow, John Curreir having also right of common pasturage over the lands), lying in
the parish of Urwell, barony of Segie, and shire of Kinross : To be held for a yearly
feu-duty of £106, 13s. 4d. Scots, and other casualties, including grinding grain at the
granter's mill of Cragow. [The writ is very faint here.] AA7ritten by Laurence Thomson,
servitor to Robert Dempster, sheriff-clerk of Kinross, and dated at Balcaskie, 26th
October 1678. Witnesses, Mr. David Dewar, advocate, and the said Eobert Dempster
and Laurence Thomson. [3106, Box 81.
2782. 28th October 1678.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Lermont, advocate, confirming
the disposition, No. 2778 supa, to Alexander Calderwood. Dalkeith, 28th October
1678. Witnesses, Mr. William Calderwood, pastor of Dalkeith, and Thomas Bell,
writer, Edinburgh. [1815, Box 47.
2783. 31st October 1678.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
(dated at Kirkbean, 10th August 1678) by Eobert Maxwell of Kirkhouse, granting (for
the sum of 470 merks) to Mr. Eichard Scott, minister of Kirkbean, and Katrine
Crichton, his spouse, an annualrent of £18, 16s. Scots from that croft of land called
Mersegate, the lands of Nunbellie, Kirkbean, and Powsyde — all lying in the parish of
Kirkbean and stewartry of Kirkcudbright (£10, 16s. being payable out of Mersegate,
and £8 from the other lands), under reversion, etc. Witnesses to bond, Thomas
M'Brair, brother-german to Eobert M'Brair of Newwork, and James Henderson, writer
in Edinburgh. Sasine given on 31st October 1678 by the said Thomas M'Brair, as
bailie. AA7itnesses, John Newall in Torrorie, Eobert Thomson in Kirkbein, William
Newall in New Abbey, and John Wilson there. Notary, Mr. Thomas Broun, of
Glasgow diocese. [3118, Box 81.
2784. 10th February 1679.] Burgess Ticket admitting Sir John Schaw of
Greinok, knight, as burgess and gild brother of the town of Ayr. At Ayr, 10th
February 1679. [1985, Box 51.
2785. 8th April 1679.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an obliga
tion (dated 13th August 1673) granted by Sir Adam Blair, some time of Lochwood,
now of Carberry, and Sir Adam Blair, his eldest lawful son, in favour of Jean Hender
son, relict of the deceased Eobert Grierson, skipper in Prestonpans, for infefting her
(as security for 2000 merks Scots of principal) in an annualrent .of £80 Scots, from the
lands of Carberry, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Sasine given by David Whintein
in Prestonpans, 8th April, and recorded in the particular register 13th May, 1679.
Attorney for grantee, Ninian Grierson, son of the late William Grierson, skipper in
Prestonpans. Witnesses, Eobert and John Henderson, sons of John Henderson in
Cruikstoun, James Petticruiff, mariner in Prestonpans, and George Crawfurd, residing
there. Notary, Mr. William Thomson, of Edinburgh diocese. [2922, Box 77.
2786. 23rd April 1679.] Letters by James [Sharp], archbishop of St. Andrews,
in terms of an order by the king, for translating John [Paterson], late bishop of
GaUoway, to the bishopric of Edinburgh, vacant by the translation of Alexander
[Young],' late bishop there, to the bishopric of Ross, pronouncing the said John to be
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bishop of Edinburgh, and authorising his induction. At the Trinity Church of St.
Andrews, 23rd April 1679, the concurring prelates being George [Hamilton], bishop
of Brechin, and Andrew [Wood], bishop of the Isles. Signed by the archbishop.
[2545, Box 65.
2787. 3rd June 1679.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (directed to
Gilbert Stewart of Pitcastell, as bailie) in a matrimonial contract (dated 22nd July
1675) between the Rev. Mr. Robert Campbell, minister at Blair in Athole, and Anna
Murray, then his promised spouse [and Mr. James Murray], for infefting the said
Anna (now his wife) in liferent in 300 merks yearly if there were heirs, in 350 merks
if no heirs-male, or in 400 merks if no issue of the marriage ; to be uplifted from the
lands and Mains of Fancastell called Lettoch, and crofts thereof called Ballina Soccach,
Munchie, Lettoch, Balinald, Balinteapell, and from the lands of Over and Nether
Pitfoldanes and Soccach thereof, in the earldom of Athole and sheriffdom of Perth.
Witnesses to contract, Mr. William Balneavis, minister at Muling, Mr. John Stewart,
schoolmaster at Logireat, Gilbert Stewart, second lawful son to John Stewart of Bon-
skeid, and Donald Robertsone, notary public. Sasine given to Mr. Campbell, on behalf
of his wife, on 3rd June 1679, and recorded in the particular register on 2nd July 1679.
Witnesses, Alexander Moon in Fancastell, Alexander Stewart at the mill of Bonskeid,
Donald Mcinucter in Bellivillinvege, and Alexander Mctilt [or Mckilt] in Blair. Notary,
Robert Robertsone, of Dunkeld diocese. [3152, Box 82.
2788. 4th August 1679.] Extract Eegistered Instrument of Sasine following on
a precept in a disposition (dated at Montrose, 22nd July 1678) by David Livingstone
of Balrownie, granting and alienating to his son, Patrick Livingstone, the lands of
Balrowny, Muretoun, and Belliehill, with mill, etc., except the astricted multures of
Brathinch, as in No. 1514 supra. Witnesses to disposition, Alexander Beattoun, mer
chant, burgess of Montrose, Henry Sturrock, merchant there, and Alexander M'Intosh,
writer there. Sasine given 4th August 1679, by AVilliam Litlejohn, hirer, burgess
of Montrose, as bailie, to John Aitone, hirer, burgess there, acting for grantee, and
recorded at Dundee 8th August same year. Witnesses, Andrew AVilliamson, indweller
in Montrose, Alexander Smith, tailor there, and George Mertin, servitor of said John
Aitone. Notary, Alexander M'Intosh, of Brechin diocese. [3278, Box 87.
2789. 17th December 1679.] Charter by George, Marquis of Huntlie, narrating
a contract between him and Lauchlan M'Pherson, eldest son of Thomas M'Pherson
in Innertromie (of date 17th March 1676), by which the Marquis is obliged to grant
the said Lauchlan and his heirs a valid new heritable feu-right of the davach lands of
Innertromie, and, in terms of the said contract, the Marquis ratifies and confirms the
contract (of date 12th October 1637) between George, Marquis of Huntlie, with consent
of Anna Campbell, his spouse, and George, Lord Gordon, his son, and Donald
M'Pherson, eldest lawful son of John M'Pherson of Nudbeg, alienating in feu-farm
to the said Donald the said davach lands, with 'grassings, sheillings, and pasturages,'
and ' outsets ' in Glentromie, called Linchraggan and Linnachtrach and Linmoir, the
sheilling in Eiechraggan— all lying in the parish of Kingussie, lordship of Badzenoch,
and sheriffdom of Inverness (reserving to the Marquis and to the other tenants of
Badzenoch the common woods upon the lands) : To be held of the Marquis for a yearly
payment of fifty merks Scots money, to be made at the dwelling-house of Ruthven in
Badzenoch, with two wedders, two lambs, two geese, one dozen poultry, one stone of
butter, with four long carriages if required, the furthest not exceeding forty miles from

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Badzenoch, and paying £10 for the failure of any carriage, with services due from the
lands of Innertromie to the Mains of Badenoch, namely, ' building ane couple of bigging,
and teilling and plowing ane boll oats sowing, four howks, ane dayes shearing in har
vest, and ane leitt of peitts yeirlie.' The said Donald is to observe the statutes regarding
such as slay deer or roe without the licence of the Marquis, except in the case of deer
or roe being slain ' in the tyme of hunting of the fox or other ravenous or destroying
beasts,' the amount of unlaw being £10 ; with various other provisions common to feu-
charters. Dated at Edinburgh, 17th December 1679 ; the writer being Mr. John
Nisbet, servitor to Mr. Thomas Gordon, W.S. Witnesses, the said Mr. Thomas, James
Gordon, his servitor, and James Gordon, servitor of the Marquis. [408, Box 12.
2790. 24th and 25th March 1680.] Contract matrimonial between Nathaniel
Whyt of Bruntscholls, with consent of his mother, Margaret Small, relict of the late
John Whyt of BruntshoUs, on one part, and Anna Lundy, second lawful daughter to
James Lundy, brother-german of John Lundy of Stratharlie, with consent of her father,
on the other part. The said Nathaniel and Anna bind themselves to marry each other,
while Nathaniel obliges himself to infeft his future spouse in liferent in the half of the
lands of Bruntscholls, with half the mill, also in an annualrent of 180 merks from that
part of the lands of Ardross, with houses, etc, 'buildit apon the sacher (or saucher)
thairof,' possessed by John Warrander, tenant, and from those acres occupied by Henry
Bennet, indweller in Ealie, also from those acres occupied by Alexander Bennet, tenant
in Balcleavie — all lying in the barony of Ardross, parish of Elie, and shire of Fife — in
which Nathaniel was infeft on 13th May 1676 by a precept of dare constat by William
Scott, elder of Ardross, and William Scott, fiar, superiors of the lands ; also to infeft
her in liferent in a high tenement or house, with yard, etc., extending to four roods of
land, lying within the said burgh of Ealie, 'boundit betuixt the commone vennel
leiding from the port of Ealie to the mercat croce thereof upon the eist, the sea fluid
[and] comone way betweine upon the south, the land of Mr. John Carmichell, now of
William Scott of Ardros, upone the west, and the comone way upone the north pairts,'
in the burgh of Ealie, barony, etc., as above. With other provisions. Dated and signed
at Ealie and Lundie-milne, 24th and 25th March 1680. Witnesses, Alexander Gilespie,
skipper in Ealie, Mr. Henry Henderson, lawful son of John Henderson in Kilbracmount,
John and Allan Lamount in Lundy-mill, and James Cornfitt [or ' Confrett '], cooper in
Over Largo. [742, Box 21.
2791. 30th April 1680.] Commission by King Charles the Second appointing
Keith to be a Major in the regiment of militia to be raised in Fife, Kinross, and

Perth, and a portion of Ayr. Dated at Whitehall, 30th April 1680. Superscribed by
the king and countersigned by the Duke of Lauderdale. [442, Box 12.
2792. 14th May 1680.] Letters under the privy seal by King Charles the Second
granting to John [Paterson], bishop of Edinburgh, a pension of £100 sterling out of
the crown rents, from Whitsunday 1680. Windsor, 14th May 1680. [2769, Box 71.
2793. 30th August 1680.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of feu-farm (dated 30th August 1680) by George Cuming, provost of Elgin, and
the bailies and council, granting to Alexander Sutherland of Kinminitie the half of
the lands of Croftcroy, with the tofts and houses of the old and new mills of Elgin.
Sasine given same day as charter by Bobert Innes, one of the bailies of Elgin, to John
Murison, writer there, in name of grantee. Witnesses, John Watson and Andrew Dick,

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writers there, James Forsyth, glazier, and Robert Keir, an officer of the burgh.
Notary, John Chalmer, common clerk of Elgin. [2543, Box 65.
2794. 19th October 1680.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a con
tract of marriage, dated 18th September 1680, between John Smith, eldest lawful son
of James Smith, clerk of the burgh of Haddington, with consent of his father, on one
part, and Grisel Kyll, eldest lawful daughter of the late David Kyll, baker, burgess of
Haddington, with consent of Grisel Seton, her mother, on the other part, by which
contract John Smith is bound to infeft Grisel Kyll, his future spouse, in Uferent, in
five acres of those two oxgates of templar-lands called the 'Croceflat,' bounded by the
templar-lands lately occupied by John Balgrein, now by  , on west, the lands of the
late Lord Ruthven, occupied by James Sydserfe, now belonging to  , on east, the
High Street on the north, the Howgate on the south, lying in the barony of Dirleton,
constabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; and also of those four acres,
containing four ' butts ; and five rigs, also of that sixth-part of said two oxgates, extend
ing 'ad dimidium,' of the lord of Torphichen's templar-land of ' Crocebothten,' lying in
the territory of Dirleton ; also of that" other sixth-part of said oxgates, containing two
1 headrigs ' and three ' butts,' as described in the infeftments of the late John Lindsay
and the late Patrick Smith, father of the said James. Witnesses to contract, John
Sleich, younger, present provost of Haddington, Mr, Henry Cockburne, late provost,
Mr. James Forman, minister there, William M'Caull, one of the bailies, William Lamb,
dean of guild, Alexander Elliot in Drem, William Smyth in Nungate, Archibald Trent,
Robert Robertsone, George Anderson, Patrick Young, younger, and Robert Gordon,
burgesses, James and Alexander Smith, sons of the said elder James. Sasine given by
the said William M'Caull to Robert Gordon, merchant, in name of grantee, 19th October,
and recorded in the general register 14th December, 1680. Witnesses, Mr, John Sleich,
son of the provost, Mr. Henry Cockburn, Patrick Watson in Dirleton, and others,
Notary, David Elliot. [2561, Box 66.
2795. 22nd November 1680.] Instrument of Sasine on a disposition by Eobert
Hill, sailor, burgess of Queensferry (dated 3rd September 1674), in favour of William
Punton, skipper, burgess of said burgh, of the two rigs of arable land in the ferry
croft, described of date 23rd May 1671 supa. [William Punton, son to the late
Mathew Punton in Echlen, a witness to precept of sasine.] Sasine given by Nichol
Waddel, chirurgeon, as bailie, 22nd November 1680, and recorded in the particular
register 12th January 1681. Witnesses, Andrew Bissart, writer, burgess of Queens
ferry, and others. John Hutton, notary public. [2097, Box 52.
2796. 4th February 1681.] Commission by King Charles the Second to Eobert
Keith to be Lieutenant and Aid-major of Captain James Maitland's company in the
regiment commanded by the Earl of Linlithgow. 4th February 1680-81. [1762,
Box 45.
2797. 7th February 1681.] Disposition by George Livingstone of Whytridge,
glazier, burgess of Edinburgh, alienating to Alexander Livingstone, younger of
Parkhall, the whole lands of AVhytridge, in the parish of Almond, regality of Falkirk,
and sheriffdom of Stirling; reserving to the Earl of Callendar, as superior, the right of
winning coals and limestone, etc., from the lands : To be held of the Earl of Callendar,
as superior, for £3 yearly in name of feu-farm, with the double at the entry of heirs,
and keeping three head courts of the regality of Falkirk. The granter also assigns a

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disposition, dated 1st March 1664, by which James, then Earl of Callendar, and his son
Alexander, now Earl of Callendar, sold the said lands to the granter's brother-german,
the late James Livingston, son to the late John Livingston of Haining, with infeftment
thereon. At Falkirk, 7th February 1681. Witnesses, John Livingston of Kirkland,
AVilliam Broun, writer in Falkirk, John Broun, notary, and Duncan Rob, his servitor,
writer of deed. [1340, Box 35.
2798. 16th March 1681.] Extract Burgess Ticket in favour of George AA7ar-
RENDER, merchant in Edinburgh, as burgess and gild brother of said burgh, with oath
of allegiance and burgess oath. 16th March 1681. [2546, Box 65.
2799. 28th June 1681.] Copy Complaint made by Edward Brabazon, one of
his Majesty's privy council, addressed to Michael, archbishop of Armagh, primate of
Ireland, narrating the intermarriage of Robert Villiers, Viscount Purbeck, with Margaret,
Viscountess Muskerry, relict of Cormack, late Viscount Muskerry, daughter and heiress
of the late Marquis of Clanricard, who has a right to £20,000 from the estate of
William, Earl of Clanricard, and alleging that the petitioner ought, for reasons stated,
to be paid £4300 out of the said whole sum. 28th June [16]81. [596, Box 17.
2800. 4th August 1681.] Attestation and Blazon by Sir Aexander Areskine,
baron of Cambo, Lyon King of Arms, declaring, ' Dominum Georgium Cothbertum
Baronem de Castlehill in Comitatu Envernessensi ' to bear as his arms, ' Nimirum, in
campo aureo balteum rubrum cum serpente cseruleo in cephalo, supra chlamidem sui
ordinis saga rubra argento duplicata ornatam Tortulam auro et lazulo fulgentem ; vnde
pro crista emanat manica ferrea telo armata, propriisque coloribus conspicua. Pro
symbolo, Nee Minus fortiter, ut a margine depicta magis lucide videntur.' Signed by
the Lyon at Edinburgh, 4th August 1681. Indorsed, 'Attestation du Roy d'Armes
d'Escosse sur les armes des Cothbert, du 4 Aoust 1681.' [3289, Box 87.
2801. 17th September 1681.] Extract of Act of Parliament in favour of
Frederick Hamilton and John Corse, sugar-merchants of Glasgow. Edinburgh,
17th September 1681. Printed in Acts of Parliaments of Scotland, vol. viii. p. 360.
[2189, Box 55.
2802. 10th October 1681.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition (dated at Kelso, 8th October 1680) by Isobel Davidson and James Jameson,
her husband, as described of date 8th April 1667, No. 2614 supa, granting to their son,
James Jameson, merchant, feuar in Kelso, and- Anna Dickson, his spouse, the annual-
rent of 180 merks over the lands of Plewlands, as in writ cited. Witnesses to disposition,
which is written by John Craig, son to James Craig, notary in Kelso, David Jameson,
cordiner in Kelso, James Scott, servitor to Walter Scott, commissary-depute of Peebles,
James Grameslaw, maltman in Kelso, and James Symson there, James Pringle, notary,
signing for Isobel Davidson. Sasine given by David Waldie, writer in Edinburgh, as
bailie, on 10th, and recorded at Duns 17th, October 1681. Witnesses, John Sanderson,
carpenter in Tofts, Robert Cossar and John Murray, servitors of Simeon Rutherfoord
in Pitleseugh, and Andrew FriselL servitor of Robert Wood in Plewland. Notary,
James Craig. [2578, Box 66.
2803. 22nd April 1682.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Robertson,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement, formerly belonging to William

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Little, on the north side of the High Street, in the close called Cranstoun's close,
between a tenement of the late John Cranstoun on the south and the lands of the late
Thomas Cranstoun on the north, the said John Cranstoun's tenement lying on the north
side of High Street, between a tenement of the late AA7illiam  on the east and a
tenement of the late Henry Foulis on the west; also to that tenement belonging
successively to the late Francis Vallange, the late Peter Vallange, the late Thomas
Barber, writer, the late William Little, skinner, on the north side of High Street,
between the land belonging successively to the late William M'Lean, the heirs of the
late John Paterson, the late Patrick Pringle, on the east, the tenement of the late John
Boswall, the heirs of the late John Young, the heirs of the late Alexander Barcley,
apothecary, on the [west], the north loch on the north and the High Street on the
south ; then to that land belonging to the late Mr. Thomas Coupland, minister, son and
heir of the late Thomas Coupland, merchant, then to the late Hugh Lyell, then to
AVilliam Blair, then to Alexander Smith, and built and repaired by him, on the north
[sic] side of High Street near the Tron, between the lands of the late Andrew Barroun,
then of the late Andrew Smith, on the east, the street leading to West Port on the
west, the lands of the late Hugh Currie's heirs, then of James Hamilton's heirs, on the
south, and the public street on north ; also to a tenement-house, with stables, on north
side of Cowgate, a little above the chapel (' sacellum ') of St. Magdalene in James
Alieson's close on the west side ; also to that land built and waste, and the ' crocehouse '
of the same, belonging successively to the late William Ker, the late Mr. John Naper of
AVrighthouses, James King, advocate, and Mr. James King, his son, between the land
of the late John Bruce, then of John Udwart's heirs, on the north, the lands of the late
Henry Scott, now of William Scott's heirs, on the south — John Bruce's house lying on
the south side of High Street, between the tenement of the late AA7alter Blacklock on
the west and that of the late Edward Buncle on the east ; lastly to a booth on the west
side of Blackfriar's Wynd, possessed formerly by Margaret Noble, then by Henry
Robertson, then by George Seton, baker, and now by  , bounded as in the writs of
the late James Seton : of all which lands the bailie gave infeftment to John Anderson,
baker, etc., in Edinburgh, in terms of an adjudication, 30th March 1682, against John
Stevin, brother and heir of the late James Stevin, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh.
[The late Andrew Ker and the late Adam Stevin are also named.] Sasine given 22nd
April 1682. Witnesses, Mr. John Frank, W.S., John Smyth, his servitor, Duncan
M'lllwrath and James Jackson, Serjeants of said burgh. Mr. James Rocheid, notary
public. [261, Box 9.
2804. 26th April 1682.] Extract General Retour of Margaret and Mary
Lundy, as heirs of their grandmother, Margaret Sibbald, spouse of Robert Lundie,
burgess of Dysart. At Dysart, 26th April 1682. [1316, Box 34.
2805. 27th April 1682.] Charter by George, Lord Melvill, as commissioner for
James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, confirming a charter
(dated 8th March 1642) by the late Patrick Urquhart, burgess of the burgh of the
Canongate, in favour of Mr. James Urquhart, minister of God's AA7ord at Galashiels,
of all and whole those husband-lands lying in the burgh of Dalkeith, described of date
25th September 1627, No. 2001 supra. Reddendo, blench holding; reserving liferent
to said Patrick and Mariota Graham, his spouse. Dated at Edinburgh, 27th April 1682.
AVitnesses, James Scott of Bristo and John Nairne, writer in Edinburgh. [152, Box 4.
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commissioner for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, for
infefting George Urquhart, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late
Mr. James Urquhart, minister of the church of Gallowshiells [see of date 4th November
1641 supa], in the above three husband-lands in the burgh of Dalkeith : held of the
granters for a yearly duty of £3, 13s. 4d., the lands being thirled to the mills at
Dalkeith and having other casualties. Edinburgh, 27th April 1682. Witnesses, James
Scott of Bristo and John Nairne, writer in Edinburgh. £20 paid as composition.
[3104, Box 81.
2807.  1682.] Charter by George, Marquis of Huntly, as superior, in terms
of a precept from chancery, dated 7th March 1674, granting to Sir William Gordon
of Lesmoir, as heir of his grandfather, Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, deceased, the
lands of Essie, with the lands called croft of Auchinleck, the place and houses of
Lesmoir, the lands of Balhenry, and the patronage of the church of Essie. Reddendo,
£20 Scots feu-farm. Dated at Bogie,  1682. AA7itnesses, Patrick Gordon of
Glastirom, Alexander Duff of Braco, and Hugh Thayne, notary. [176, Box 7.
2808. 1st to 13th June 1682.] Printed copy of disposition of the lands and
barony of Crichton, by Adam Hepburn of Humbie and  Hay, his wife, and others,
in favour of Sir William Primrose of Carrington, knight, dated 1st, 2nd, and 13th
June 1682, and recorded in the books of session, 14th November 1684. [1216, Box 32.
Note. — This is appendix to case in the House of Lords, 181 — , Callander v. Justice.
2809. 19th August 1682.] Indenture between William Strother of Fowberry,
Esq., and Dorothy Millbank, widow of the late Mark Millbank [cf. No. 2763 supra],
by which the former ratifies to the latter a lease made to her husband (3rd November
1676) of the tithes in the townships of Copeland and Milfield, in the parish of Kirk
newton, for the remainder of the term of ninety-nine years, at an annual rental of £30.
19th August 1682. [2086, Box 52.
2810. 22nd August 1682.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept in a
disposition, dated at Luscar, 23rd October 1676, by Adam Stobie, portioner of AA7ester
Luscar, in favour of his eldest son, Adam Stobie, younger, of that third part of the
west side of the town of AVester Luscar alias Stobie Luscar, belonging to the late Mr.
Robert Richardson of Smeiton in liferent, and to his son, the late James Richardson, and
disponed by them to the late John Stobie ; also the two-merk lands of the said west side,
etc, belonging to the late Mr. Edward Bruce, commendator and lord of Kinloss, and dis
poned by him to the said John Stobie. [See No. 1270 supa.] AVitnesses to disposition,
James Watt, chirurgeon, Edinburgh, and Alexander Henryson, writer there. Sasine
given by Captain George Durie of Craigluscar, as bailie, 14th, and recorded at Cupar in
Fife 22nd, August 1682. Henry Wardlaw and Thomas Hutton, portioners of Wester
Luscar,. and Robert Wardlaw, brother-german of said Henry, Mr. AA7iUiam Walker,
schoolmaster at Carnock, and others, witnesses. Thomas AValker, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary public [1907, Box 49.
2811. 13th October 1682.] Precept of Clare Constat by Andrew Ker of Littledean,
as superior, narrating that the late Patrick Eiddell of St. Boswells, father of Anna
Eiddell, spouse to Andrew Lidderdaill, burgess of Selkirk, Janet Eiddell, spouse of
George Pringle in Lessudden, and Barbara Riddell, spouse to Walter Ker in St.
Boswells, and also grandfather on the mother's side to James M'Dowgall in Makers-

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tone, eldest lawful son of AVilliam M'Dowgall there, procreate between him and the late
Isobella Riddell, eldest lawful daughter [sic, but cf. No. 2744] of the said Patrick, died last
vest in the mill called ' St. Boswalls mylne,' with multures, etc., and the mill-lands thereto
belonging, extending to four acres ; also in those parts of the kirk-lands of the parish
kirk of Lessudden, called St. Boswall's kirk, at the kirk, viz. : that piece of land called
Coitstruther, extending to two acres ; as also that piece of land called Barnehill, and
that meadow called the ' peice medow ' land, lying between said mill and Parkfuird and
burn; that acre called the Kirklanglands, and piece of land called the Kirkmedow,
and butts about the same, and croft of land, all lying in the territory of St. Boswells,
lordship of Dryburgh, and sheriffdom of Roxburgh. Therefore directing his bailies
[not named] to infeft the said Anna, Janet, Barbara, and James, as heirs-portioners of
their father and grandfather. At Littledean, 13th October 1682. James Wilkieson,
son to Thomas Wilkiesone, clerk of Melrose, writes the deed, to which also his father is
a witness, with James Murray of Overtoun. [1845, Box 47.
2812. 6th November 1682.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition
(dated at Melrose, 7th December 1672) by Isobella, Anna, Janet, Barbara, and Violet
Riddell, daughters and heirs of the late Patrick Riddell of St. Boswells, and of the late
Hugh Eiddell, their grandfather, with consent of WiUiam M'Dougal in Makerstoun,
Andrew Lidderdale, George Pringle in Earlston, and AValter Ker in St. Boswells,
husbands of Isobella, Anna, Janet, and Barbara respectively, granting the lands of
St. Boswells Mill, and other lands, described in writ of 13th October 1682 supa;
also the lands of Sellaflatt and Kellaflatt (formerly described in No. 2744 supa), some
time occupied by the said Hugh and Patrick Eiddell, and now [in 1672] by Margaret
Park, mother of the granters, to the said Andrew Lidderdaill, burgess of Selkirk.
AVitnesses to disposition, Andrew Darling, portioner of Appletrieleaves, John Mein,
maltman, portioner of Neusteid, James Merser, portioner there,' and Eobert Mein,
portioner of Gattonside. Sasine given 6th November 1682, and recorded at Jedburgh
on the following day. Witnesses, John Sheill, son of George Sheill, weaver in Melrose,
William and James Edgar, sons of James Edgar, portioner of Melrose, James Wilkiesone,
son of the notary, and others. Thomas Wilkiesone, notary public. [1846, Box 47.
2813. Hth December 1682.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in terms of a contract
of wadset, dated 29th November 1682, between Sir Adam Blair, elder of Carberry, and
Sir Adam Blair, younger, his son, with consent of Dame Janet Henderson, spouse of the
elder, and Dame Agnes AVallace, spouse of the younger Blair, on one part, and John
Macfarlane, AV.S., on the other part, over the lands and manor of Carberry, as described.
Sasine given by Mr. Robert Blair, advocate, second son of Sir Adam Blair, elder, on
11th December 1682, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh, 10th
January 1683. [672, Box 20.
2814. 2nd February 1683.] Charter under the great seal by King Charles the
Second, ratifying and confirming a contract and disposition, dated 27th April 1667,
between David, Lord of Cardross (now deceased), and Walter Grahame of Gartur
(designed son of John Grahame of Blairsesnoch), by which the former alienates to the
latter the lands of Blairsesnoch and Garturr, in the parish of Port and shire of Perth.
Confirmed at Edinburgh, 2nd February 1683. [2225, Box 56.
2815. J5th May 1683.] Letters by Mr. David Monro,, minister at Rhea [Reay],
appointing Francis Murray, merchant in KirkwaU,- his procurator, for resigning in the

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hands of Murdoch, bishop of Orkney and Zetland, the lands of Tubeg and others, for
new infeftment to the said Mr. David Monro and his heirs and assignees, referring to
No. 2537 supa, and also to a contract between Sir James Sinclair, dated at Thurso,
1st June 1637, and the late Mr. John Monro of Farr, and his spouse [as in No. 2603
supa], by which Sir James is bound to infeft Mr. David Monro, their son, in the lands.
Dated at Kirkwall, 15th May 1683. Witnesses, Mr. James FouUertoune, minister at
Dunot in Caithness, Patrick Murray, writer in Kirkwall, Robert Dunbar, servitor to the
bishop, George Riddell (writer of deed), and John Lyell, both servitors to Patrick
Murray. [271, Box 9.
2816. 15th May 1683.] Instrument narrating the resignation, in terms of said
procuratory, in the hands of Murdoch [M'Kenzie], bishop of Orkney, etc., of the lands
of Tubeg and others, for new infeftment to the said Mr. David Monro. Done in the
reverend father's chamber in his lodging called the palace in the yairds at Kirkwall,
15th May 1683. Same witnesses as in preceding writ, with the addition of Mr. James
Wallace, minister at Kirkwall. Patrick Murray, notary. [272, Box 9.
2817. 15th May 1683.] Charter by Murdoch [M'Kenzie], bishop of Orkney and
Zetland, as superior, granting and confirming to Mr. David Monro, minister at Rhea
in Caithness, on his own resignation, the three-penny land in Tubegg, with the field
called Achamyre, being part of the land belonging to the bishopric of Orkney, in the
shire of Caithness, sold and disponed by Sir James Sinclair of Murkle, knight, to the
said David Monro : To be held of the bishop and his successors in feu-farm and heritage
for a reddendo of . . . [sum left blank]. Dated 15th May 1683, and signed by the bishop,
dean, and others of the clergy forming the chapter, at the bishop's lodging in Kirkwall,
Witnesses, Francis Murray, commissary-depute of Orkney, Mr. James FouUertoune,
minister at Dunett in Caithness, Mr. James Wallace, minister at Kirkwall. Seal of
chapter attached, slightly broken, and legend very imperfect. [640, Box 19.
2818. 24th November 1683.] Instrument narrating that William M'Call, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed (1) to that tenement of land belonging
to the late William Lamb, dean of guild of said burgh, lying on the north side of Tol
booth Street there, between the tenement and lands some time of the late John Scougall,
then of Patrick Kyll, afterwards of David Kyll, now of his heirs, on west, the tenement
and lands some time of the late Robert Baillie, now the common way, on east, the
stream called 'Hermonflatt strand' on the north; (2) to the three acres and a half of
arable land, particularly described of dates 28th May 1653 supa and 15th June 1689
infra; (3) to that tenement of land commonly called 'Poldrate,' lying in the liberty of
said burgh, near the east mill of the same, between the street leading from the burgh
to said mill on west, the way from the burgh to the mill-lade of mill, or to the east
haugh of burgh, on east, another common way on north, and the lands some time of the
late Adam Tait, or common vennel lying between Adam Tait's land and said tenement,
on south ; and (4) to that waste tenement of land and garden or croft adjoining, called
Byres Orchyard, likewise lying in the liberty of said burgh on south side thereof,
between the way from the burgh to the lade of the said east mill or east haugh, on
west, the mill lade on south and east, and the cemetery of the parish church on the
north — all belonging to the said William Lamb, and held of the king in free burgage,
and there the said bailie cognosced and entered John Lamb, as eldest son and heir of
his father, the said William, and gave sasine of the said tenements to Mr. James Lauder,
sheriff-clerk of Haddington, in name of John Lamb. Sasine given 24th November
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1683. Witnesses, Robert Broun, treasurer of said burgh, Mr. Robert Kennedie, master
of the grammar school, Mr. Walter Gray, precentor, Mr. John SUech, son of John
Sliech, provost, Alexander Edgar, apothecary, John Smith, writer, William Suintone,
horsedealer, William Kennedie, tailor, and Alexander Smyth, son of the notary, all
burgesses of said burgh, and Robert Wolfe, officer there. Notary, James Smyth, of
Edinburgh diocese, and common clerk of burgh, who recorded the writ in the register
of sasines for the burgh, vol. i. pp. 254, 255. [2562, Box 66.
2819. 3rd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Whitefoord
of Blarquhan, of an annualrent of 1080 merks interest of a sum of 18,000 merks con
tained in a bond of corroboration (dated at Dallquharran, 2nd July 1683) by Sir John
Kennedy of Girvanmains, in favour of the said John Whitefoord, etc., whom failing, to
his brother, James Whitefoord of Dinduffe, and their heirs-male respectively, over the
lands of Dalgarbrugh, Knockbane, Carnfoire, Carnskull, Jarrbrugh, Ballskaig, Knock-
baine, Milltoun, with mill, South Balloch, and Palmoddie, all in the parish of Barr,
Ayrshire. Witnesses to bond, John, Lord Bargany, William Steuart, younger of
Shawwood, and others. John Hannay, merchant in Maybole, writer. Sasine given
3rd January, by Quentin Maxwell in Carneskulte, bailie, to Thomas M'Cully there for
grantee, and recorded at Ayr 22nd February, 1684. Witnesses, Bernard M'Colm, officer
in Maybole, and others. Notary, John M'Millan, of Glasgow diocese. [2353, Box 60.
2820. 22nd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter (  1682,
No. 2807 sup-a) in favour of Sir William Gordon, in the lands of Essie and others ;
James Gordon, younger of Lesmoir, acting as attorney for his father. The writ is very
far from legible, but is dated 22nd January, and recorded at Aberdeen 5th February,
1684. Witnesses, Patrick Chalmer in Carvethons, William Bruce, servant of James
Gordon, James Straquhan in Brae of Essie. William Bruce, of Aberdeen diocese,
notary public, [177, Box 7.
2821. 22nd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Bog,  1683, by George, Marquis of Huntly, etc., granting to
James Gordon, younger of Lesmoir, and the heirs-male born, or to be born, betwixt
him and his spouse, Dame Jean Gordon, the lands of Essie and Bellhenny, with the
croft of Achinleck, manor-place, houses, and pertinents ; reserving to the marquis the
forest of Curmallaehie, and the patronage, etc., of the church of Essie, in the barony of
Strathbogie, shire of Aberdeen, and diocese of Moray ; reserving to Sir AA7illiam Gordon,
elder of Lesmoir, his liferent in the lands. Sasine given by Alexander Gordoun of
Sandston, bailie, 22nd January, and recorded at Aberdeen 15th March, 1684. AVit
nesses, Patrick Chalmer in Carvethins, James Straquhan in Brae of Essie, and others.
Notary, William Gordon, of Aberdeen diocese. [2266, Box 57.
2822. 31st January 1684.] Commission by King Charles the Second, appointing
William Borthwick [see No. 2597 supra] to be Surgeon in the regiment of foot in
Scotland commanded by Charles, Earl of Mar. AVhitehall, 31st January 1684. T2477,
Box 63. ' L
2823. 24th April 1684.] Letter under the great seal by King Charles the Second
in favour of Robert Keith, 'vice majorem, lie aid-major legionis satellitii nostri,'
inhibiting his creditors from apprehending his person, AVindsor, 24th April 1684,
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2824. 26th April 1684.] Extract Retour of Elizabeth [or Bessie] Arthur,
spouse of John Maitland, indweller in Oldlistoun, and daughter of the late John Arthur,
immediate elder brother of the deceased Mr. William Arthur, minister of St. Cuthberts'
(Edinburgh), as lawful heir of her cousin, Elizabeth, daughter of the said Mr. William.
At the Canongate, 26th April 1684. [1653, Box 42.
2825. 19th May 1684.] Commission signed by King Charles the Second appoint
ing Lord James Murray a Captain in the royal regiment of foot. Windsor, 19th
May 1684. [1318, Box 34.
2826. 29th May 1684.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Glasgow in favour of Mr.
Robert Keith, lieutenant in the king's guards. 29th May 1684. [1100, Box 29.
2827. 8th December 1684.] Gift by King Charles the Second under the privy
seal, narrating that Arthur [Capel], Earl of Essex, having lately committed felo de se,
his goods and personal estate were forfeited to the king, who now confers the same upon
Sir Henry Capel, Knight of the Bath, brother of the deceased earl, etc. Dated at
Westminster, 8th December 1684. [590, Box 17.
2828. 25th March 1685.] Charter by George Drummond of Milnab, provost of
Edinburgh, and the bailies, etc., of said burgh, narrating an adjudication obtained on
27th March 1684, at the instance of Margaret Anderson, relict of Nicolas Corsbie,
merchant in Prestonpans, against Robert Hynd, brewer, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Euphemia Watson, his spouse, and also against the provost, etc., as superiors, in terms
of which adjudication the provost, etc., grant to the said Margaret Anderson the
close of houses, comprehending halls, chambers, stables, byres, brew-houses, coach
houses, etc., belonging to the said Robert Hynd and his wife, lying in Bristo, without
the Society port of Edinburgh, between the tenements and lands formerly belonging
to Gideon Lithgow, printer (' typographum '), on north, the lands of Simon Moffat,
dweller in Bristo, on south, the gardens of Arthur Strattoun, writer, on east, and the
common street on west : To be held feu of the granters for the usual duties. At
Edinburgh, 25th March 1685. [1958, Box 50.
2829. 30th March 1685.] Commission of Lieutenancy under Colonel James
Douglas to Robert Keith, as in No. 2796 supra, by King James the Seventh. 30th
March 1685. [1763, Box 45.
2830. 30th March 1685.] Commission to him as Aid-Major. Same date. [1764,
Box 45.
2831. 1st April 1685.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Hume of Wedderburn
for infefting Robert Watson, as heir of his father, the late William Watson, weaver
('textor') in Coldingham, in a cot-land, on the south side of Coldingham, bounded on
the east by the common lone leading to said town, between the cot-lands of the late
Mathew Wilson on north and the late Mathew Porter on south : held for a feu-duty of
6s. 8d. At Wedderburn, 1st April 1685. [1850, Box 47.
2832.  April 1685.] Precept of Glare Constat by Sir George Drummond of
Milnenab, provost, and the bailies of Edinburgh, directed to their bailies of the Canon
gate, for infefting Jean Lands, spouse of Daniel Nicolson, writer in Edinburgh, as

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nearest and lawful heir-portioner of her father, the late James Lands, merchant, burgess
of Edinburgh [cf. No. 2880 infra], in two tenements of land in the Canongate, on the
south side of the street, bounded precisely as in No. 2394 supa ; which two tenements
the said Jean will resign in favour of Daniel Nicolson, her spouse, and their heirs, in
terms of a marriage contract (dated 12th October 1682) betwixt them, with consent of
John Nicolson, laird of Carmichael [sic], his father, and Margaret Peacock, her mother.
Precept written by William Strachan, writer in Edinburgh, and signed there on 
April 1685. [1917, Box 49.
Note. — Daniel Nicolson was afterwards tried for forgery and attempt to murder
his wife. 2833. 28th April 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of 1st
April, No. 2831 supa, in favour of Robert Watson. Given 28th April, and recorded at
Duns 5th May, 1685. Witnesses, Mathew Wilson, James Allanschaw, John Ellem, and
Patrick Purves, residents in Coldingham. John Dewar, notary public. [1851, Box 47.
2834. 25th May 1685.] Precept by King James the Seventh, directed to the
sheriff of Edinburgh and his bailies, narrating that it was found by an inquest that
John Broun of Braid, acting for himself and in trust for the persons underwritten,
under a contract between the late Sir William Dick of Braid, with Sir Andrew Dick
of Craighouse and the late Mr. Alexander Dick, his sons, and their creditors, dated
31st July 1652, died last vest of fee at the peace of the late King Charles, in the lands
and barony of Braid, containing the Mains of Braid called Nether Braid, with manor-
place, etc., pendicles and pertinents thereof called Egypt and Easterbrigs, and the lands
of Over Braid, with two grain-mills (' avenariis molendinis ') of Braid, mill-lands, with
sucken and sequels, the lands of Blackfoord called Champanye, the lands of Easthill
of Braid, with the lands of Greenbanks alias Over Plewlands, and the lands of Nether
Plewlands, with fourteen acres of arable land, lying on the west side of the public way,
with the pendicles thereof called AVesterbridges and Smiddiegrein — all belonging to the
lands and baronyoof Braid, lying in the parish of St. Cuthberts' and sheriffdom of Edin
burgh; under the proviso that a disposition, made on 14th February 1678, by Mr. John
Hay of AVoodcockdale, son and heir of his father, Mr. David Hay of AVoodcockdale,
who was one of the creditors of Sir AVilliam Dick, should be effectual to the said John
Broun, so far as other creditors denuded themselves in his favour ; also providing that
his infeftment in said lands should not prejudice a disposition by Mr. John Hay and
other creditors, as above, to Sir AValter Seatone of Abercorne, of twenty-four acres
of arable land of the lands of Murehouse and Little Carni, near the shore ('littus '),
bounded as in the infeftments thereof, and of twenty-three salt-pans, granaries, and
coal-heughs on the same, as principal, and the said lands of Braid as warrandice, named
in the said contract of wadset between Sir William Dick, his sons, and their creditors,
and that in so far as Mr. John Hay had right to the same ; also a disposition by Mr.
John Hay to Sir Walter Seaton of the sums due to his father by the Dicks, and as
assignee of Robert Wallace, merchant ; and likewise reserving to Anna Hamilton, spouse
of James Murray of Skirling, sister-german and heiress of her brother, the late Alex
ander Hamilton, son and heir of the late Alexander Hamilton, colonel of artillery, to
Patrick Hamilton of Little Preston, son and heir of the late Sir Patrick Hamilton of
Little Preston, and tutor of the said Alexander Hamilton, younger, to James, Viscount
of Kilsyth, as heir of his father, the late James, Viscount of Kilsyth, and to the heirs
of the late Sir William Carstairs, having right from the deceased John Carstairs of
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according to a charter by the late king to the said John Broun, of date 24th July 1682 ;
that Andrew Broun, now of Braid, is nearest and lawful heir of his father, John Broun,
in the said lands and barony, and he is of lawful age ; therefore requiring the sheriffs
to infeft him in the barony, security being taken for 195 merks Scots of taxed rents of
the barony, which have been in the superior's hands for three terms, or thereabout, and
for 390 merks of taxed relief, and 780 merks of taxed marriage, due to the superior.
At Edinburgh, 25th May 1685. [844, Box 24.
2835. 29th May 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
from chancery, for infefting Andrew Brown, now of Braid, as heir of his late father,
John Brown of Braid, in the lands, as described in No. 2621 supa, 26th July 1667, of
Gorgie Mill as principal, and Redhall in warrandice. Sasine given (security being taken
for £20 of taxed rent for one term [sic], £40 of taxed relief, and £80 of taxed marriage)
by Mr. David Drummond, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, acting for Alexander, Earl of
Eglintoun, sheriff-principal of Renfrew, on 29th May, and recorded in the general
register 22nd July, 1685. Witnesses, John Graham, depute-director of chancery, John
Broun, writer there, Duncan Ronald, writer in Edinburgh, and David Graham, servitor
of John Graham. Notary, Mr. James Scott, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh. [2776, Box 72.
2836. 8th June 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
of wadset, dated 14th January 1685, between Malcolm Fraser of Culduthell on one
part and John Fraser of Erogie, with Marjory Shaw, his spouse, on the other part,
by which Malcolm agrees to infeft the second parties, under reversion, in the western
part of Bellinloan, called the Dell, with other lands named, lying near Inverness.
Witnesses to contract, Robert Shaw of Dordaroeh and John Fraser, brother-german to
Malcolm, and others. Sasine given by Eobert Schaw of Dordaroeh, bailie, 8th, and
recorded at Fortrose 27th, June 1685. Witnesses, Donald Fraser, son of Thomas
Fraser in Aberskirk of Stratherrick, Alexander Cuming, writer in Inverness, and others.
Notary, AA7illiam Cuming, of Moray diocese. [1198, Box 32.
2837. 19th June 1685.] Commission to Eobert Keith to be Captain of Grenadiers
in the regiment of Lieut.-General James Douglas. 19th June 1685. [1765, Box 45.
2838. 27th June 1685.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Patrick Sincklar, lawful
son of Mr. John Sincklar, lately at Ormistoun, now at Delph, in name of his said father,
and of Christian Fleming, his mother, resigned in the hands of William M'Call, one of
the bailies of Haddington, a tenement of land in Haddington, on the east side of the
Hardgate or Saltmarket, between the tenement of Patrick Thomson's heirs on south,
the vennel called ' Frier Go well ' on north, the water of Tyne on east, and said street
on west, which the said Mr. John had acquired from Mr. George Sincklar, his brother-
german, in favour of Alexander Millar, painter, Haddington, who, on receiving
sasine, resigned the whole in favour of his wife, Margaret Millar, in liferent, Richard
Miller, his brother-german, acting as her attorney. Sasine given 27th June 1685, and
recorded at Haddington same day. Witnesses, Alexander Maitland, lately factor of
the late John, Duke of Lauderdale, James Smyth, William M'Call, dyers, Alexander
Smyth, writer, burgesses of Haddington, John Porteous, John Lamb and James Kellie,
Serjeants or officers of burgh. John Smyth, notary public. [2184, Box 55.
2839. 30th November 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
a charter (dated at Ayr, 24th October 1685) by Sir AVilliam Wallace of Craigie, granting

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to James Miller, lawful son of the late John Miller of Townhead of Barneweill, and
to Rachel Dickie, his spouse, the lands of Townhead of Barnwell, occupied formerly
by the late John Dunbar, now by Robert Boyd, in the parish of Barneweill, bailiary of
Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to charter, William Mitchell of Barmure,
Alexander Cunynghame in Culselland, and James Cochrane, writer in Ayr. Sasine
given by John Browne, portioner of Barneweill, bailie, 30th November, and recorded at
Ayr 14th December, 1685. AA7itnesses, James Parker in Barnweill, John Parker, his
son, Robert Boyd and Archibald Rodger, both residing there. Notary, John Allasoun,
of Glasgow diocese. [2729, Box 70.
2840. 24th March 1686.] Commission by King James the Seventh appointing
' AVilliam Borthwick, chyrurgeon, burges of Edinburgh ' [cf. No. 2822 supra], to be
'Chyrurgeon Major' of the forces in Scotland. AVhitehall, 24th March 1686. [2478,
Box 63.
2841. 29th May 1686.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Fraser,
second son of Hugh Fraser, elder of Beliadrum, and Jean Scheyez, his spouse, follow
ing on a contract of wadset by the said Hugh Fraser, elder, and Hugh Fraser, younger,
fiar of Beliadrum, dated 21st April 1686, for infefting Alexander Fraser and his wife
in the lands of AA7ester Muilzie and Bencharan in Glenstrafarrer, parish of Kilmorack
and shire of Inverness. Sasine given by Hugh Fraser of Eskiedale, bailie, 29th May,
and recorded at Fortrose 1st June, 1686. AA7itnesses, James Fraser, son to said Hugh
Fraser, elder of Beliadrum, Alexander Fraser, son to AATilliam Fraser of Culbriny, and
others. AVilliam Cuming, of Moray diocese, notary. [1071, Box 29.
2842. 17th June 1686.] Instrument of Sasine following on an obligation and
precept, dated 30th December 1685, by George, Earl of Linlithgow, in favour of James
Govan, tailor, burgess of the burgh of the Canongate, and James Govan, his eldest
son, whom failing, successively to AVilliam, Thomas, and John Govan, lawful sons to
John Govan of Cardrona, and other heirs named, of an annualrent of £660 Scots out
of the lands and tenandry of Bonnartoun, in the parish and sheriffdom of Linlithgow.
Sasine given 17th June, and recorded 15th July, 1686, in the particular register.
AVitnesses, Thomas Mastertone, son to Alexander Mastertone, merchant in Linlithgow,
Andrew Mackoun, son to Andrew Mackoun there, and others. AA7illiam Bell, of
Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1830, Box 47.
2843. 30th June 1686.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a charter and precept
by King James the Seventh, dated Whitehall, 24th May 1686, in favour of AA7illiam
Cochrane, eldest son of Sir John Cochrane, some time of Ochiltree, and Lady Mary
Bruce, his wife, daughter of the deceased Alexander, Earl of Kincardine, granting to
the said William and Lady Mary the lands and barony of Uchiltrie and others enumer
ated, all erected into the barony of Uchiltrie, in the sheriffdom of Ayr ; reserving to
Dame Margaret Strickland, wife of Sir John Cochrane, her liferent. Sasine given by
David Crawfurd of Blarwharrie, 30th June 1686, and recorded at Ayr, 5th July 1686.
Witnesses, AVilliam Colvill in Claignoch, Thomas M'Neillie in Uchiltrie, William
Gilchrist there, John Paterson, merchant there, and John Currie, servitor of grantee.
Notary, John Fergussone, of Glasgow diocese. [2508, Box 64.
2844. 23rd July 1686.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 1st April 1686, and directed to Alexander Campbell, citizen
of Montrose, as bailie, by Mr. Robert Keith of Craig, as superior, for infefting James

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Gowan and Elizabeth Bonnar, as nearest and lawful heirs of the late James Bonnar
of Bonnartoun [brother of Elizabeth Bonnar, relict of Alexander Mill in Drumlocheland,
also brother of the late Catharine Bonnar in Fettercairn, mother of Janet Maitland,
mother of James Gowan by her husband James Gowan, draper in Canongate], in an
annualrent of £60 Scots from the lands of Over Craigie, in the parish of Egleisgreige,
sheriffdom of Kincardine ; the said annualrent to be held of the granter in blench-farm.
AVitnesses to precept, Henry Stratoun, lieutenant 'in cohorte prsetoriana,' John Keith
and Aexander Innes, writers in Edinburgh. Sasine given 23rd July, and recorded in
the general register 11th September, 1686. Witnesses, John Anderson, lawful son of
Alexander Anderson in Eglism'adie, AVilliam Garioch, schoolmaster at Loggie, James
Laird of Loggie, and John Thomson in Montrose. Notary, Mr. John Crokatt, of
Dunkeld diocese. [2360, Box 60.
2845. 22nd October 1686.] Charter by King James the Second [Seventh], in
consideration of the singular bravery and constant fidelity of the late Colonel Coill
M'Donnell alias M'Gillespick VcDonnell of Colonsay, and Archibald M'Donnell, his son,
in the cause of the king's father [Charles the First], and that the said Archibald was
killed in that service, while the said colonel was violently murdered ('apud Stephano-
dunum lie Dunstaphnage ') for his firm adherence to the cause, and also considering
that the colonel and his son were forfeited by the late usurper, and were ejected from
their whole estate, because of their faithful service in joining with the late Marquis of
Montrose ; and because the said estate, from the death of Colonel M'Gilespick and his
son, had been dealt with by the late Marquis of Argyll and others until 22nd May 1671,
when the late king and the Parliament restored to Sara M'Donnell, only lawful
daughter and heir of the said late Colonel Coill M'Gilespick, her grandfather, the rights
and estate of the islands of Colonsay and Olonsay [Oronsay], and ordained her to enter
on possession, declaring that she should lawfully enjoy the same, as heir served and
retoured to the said Archibald M'Donnel, her father, or Colonel Coill M'Gilespick, her
grandfather, notwithstanding the spoliation and burning and destruction of the writs of
the lands, which rendered her title incomplete [No. 2561 supa] ; considering, also, that the
Isle of Oronsay belonging to the M'Donnells, formerly held of the late Earl of Argyll, is
now held of the Crown, and desiring also to confer a new right to the lands, the king
grants to the said Sara and to the heirs-male of her body by ^Eneas M'Donald, her
spouse, the said lands and isle of Oronsay, including Island Nirone, Island Giddimull
[Ghurdmail], Island Nenine [nan Eun], and Island Vuag, extending to five merks of old
extent, the 16s. 8d. lands of Garvart in Colonsay, with all pertinents, lying formerly in
the shire of Tarbat and now in the shire of Argyll : To be held in feu-farm — Oronsay
for £3 yearly and Garvart for 13s. 4d. yearly. Dated at Whitehall, 22nd October 1686.
[3210, Box 84.
2846. 2nd November 1686.] Precept by ' Lord St. Clare ' to pay William Borth
wick of Pilmoore his account. Edinburgh, 2nd November .1686. [908, Box 25.
2847. 16th December 1686.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Duncan,
one of the bailies of Musselburgh, gave sasine of a tenement in the Millhill, in the
liberty of that burgh, to John Wright, as eldest son and lawful heir of the late
William Wright, baker; the said tenement lying between the tenement formerly of
the late William Neilson, now of Robert Douglas, bailie, on east, the tenement of
Henry Calderwood's heirs on west, the water of Eske on north, and the common street
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free burgage. Sasine given 16th December 1686, and recorded in the particular
register 2nd February 1687. Witnesses, George Hamiltoun, portioner of Inneresk,
George Smart, baker, and John Laing, weaver, in said burgh, Gilbert Bannerman and
Robert Porteus, Serjeants, and Robert Baine, servant to the notary, who is Robert
Litster, clerk of Edinburgh diocese. [1248, Box 33.
2848. Hth January 1687.] Indenture between Sir Charles Bickerstaffe of the
Wilderness, in the parish of Seale, in the county of Kent, knight, on one part, and Sir
Thomas Fitch of the city of London, knight, on the other part, by which the former
sells to the latter a parcel of land, part of the wood called Higher Culverden or
Culvering AVood, in the parishes of Tunbridge, or Spildhurst, in Kent, all as particularly
bounded and described ; a rental of one penny yearly to be paid to the granter. Signed
by C. Bickerstaffe. Dated 11th January 1686-7. [591, Box 17.
2849. 4th March 1687.] Charter by Sir Thomas Kennedy of Kirkhill, provost,
Gilbert Fyffe, James Nicolson, George Sinclair, and John Marjoribanks, bailies of
Edinburgh, as superiors of the barony of Broughton, confirming a grant of a tenement
called the south tenement, with a piece of waste lying contiguous, on the east side
thereof from south to north, acquired by the late William Whyt, cutler (' cultellarium '),
burgess of the Canongate, from the late Francis Moultray, swordmaker ('gladiario'),
and by Francis Henderson, smith in Canongate, from Robert Whyt, son of AVilliam, in
terms of a disposition, dated 30th June 1665, with free ish and entry to the front story
of said tenement, lying on the north side of the Canongate, with Leith AVynd on the
west, between the lands of the late John Plenderleith, afterwards of the said William
AVhyt, then of the heirs of the late Alexander Mathie, fermorar, burgess of the Canon
gate, now of Humphrey Mills, on the north, the lands of the late William Christieson,
afterwards of Mr. James Achannay, now of Mr. Cornelius Ainslie, advocate, on the
south, the lands of the late Mr. Thomas Ballanden, afterwards of the late Matthew
Crawfurd, shoemaker, now of  , on east [cf. No. 2457 sup-a] — all lying in the
regality and barony of Broughton and shire of Edinburgh ; which tenement the said
Francis Henderson, with consent of Janet Walker, his spouse, disponed to Humphrey
Mylis, clockmaker at the Craigwell, burgess of Edinburgh, on 29th March 1678, and
the said Humphrey assigned the same to Richard Mylls, also clockmaker, burgess of
Edinburgh, his grandson [or nephew], on 17th September last, which the granters
confirm to the said Richard for a yearly feu-duty of 16s. : providing that he shall grind
his grain at their mill of the Canonmills. Edinburgh, 4th March 1687. [Indorsed is
a memorandum of sasine, 14th April 1687. John Paterson, cordiner, John Hepburn,
clockmaker, Alexander Ferguson, periwig-maker, etc., witnesses.] [3138, Box 82.
2850. 8th March 1687.] Charter by King James the Seventh in regard to the
archbishopric of Glasgow, which was in the king's hands by the transference of the late
archbishop of the see of St. Andrews, approving the election of John [Paterson], late
bishop of Edinburgh, to the vacant see, nominating him archbishop, and granting to him
for life the patrimony of the archiepiscopate, especially the advowson of the churches of
Ashkirk, Stobo, and Eddleston, Kilbride, and Torrance, the parish church of Glasgow,
with all their emoluments, etc. Promising also that, if need be, the archiepiscopate
shall be disjoined from the Crown. Given under the great seal at AVhitehall, 8th
March 1687. [2947, Box 77.
2851. 9th March 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed

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to Mr. Donald M'Leod, dweller in Brymes) in the charter, by the bishop and chapter
of Orkney, dated 15th May 1683, No. 2817 supa, in favour of Mr. David Monro, of
the lands of Tubegg and others. Sasine given 9th March 1687, and recorded at Wick
1st April same year. Witnesses, Alexander Sutherland, son to the late William
Sutherland, some time portioner of Banskirk, Mr. William Monro, at present at
Dunray, Rorie Elder at Achamyrland. John Forbes, of Caithness diocese, notary
public. [273, Box 9.
2852. 8th April 1687.] Precept by King James the Seventh, appointing the macers
of the court of session to act as sheriffs of Edinburgh and Linlithgow, and give service
to Thomas Sharp of Houstoun, as nearest and lawful heir of the late John Sharp, his
elder brother, who was eldest lawful son of the late Major William Sharp of Houstoun,
in various lands in the above two counties. Edinburgh, 8th April 1687. On 30th
May 1687, Alexander Hamilton and William Skeen, two of the macers, appeared before
Sir John Lockhart of Castlehill, and gave their oaths defideli. [3218, Box 84.
2853. 13th April 1687.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a disposition by Mr.
John Preston of Whythill, advocate, granting to John Preston, his eldest lawful son,
and his lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to Eobert Preston, his second son, etc, whom
failing, to Katherine Preston, his only daughter, and the heirs of her body, the lands of
Whythill, in the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh. Disposition dated
and sasine given 13th April 1687. Witnesses, Archibald Smyth, apothecary in
Fisheraw, Eobert Wightman, merchant in Neubigging, Andrew Ker, ventiner in
Musselburgh, George Eamage and David Wallace, residing in Fisheraw, and James
Baine, servitor of Eobert Litster, of Edinburgh diocese, who is the notary public.
Eecorded in the particular register of sasines, 3rd June same year. [347, Box 10.
2854. 9th May 1687.] Burgess ticket or extract from burgh records of Irvine,
in favour of David Pitkearn (?), elder of that Ilk, 9th May 1687. [2670, Box 68.
2855. 19th May 1687.] Remission by King James the Seventh, narrating the
fidelity of Sir John Shaw of Grenok, his affection to church and state, his active
service to the effusion of his blood at Worcester, under the eye of the late King Charles,
when lieutenant-colonel of cavalry (the Earl of Dunfermline, colonel, being absent), the
sequestration of his estate ; his imprisonment for a month ; the heavy penalties laid on
him during the usurpation, until the Restoration; his service with the royal forces
against the rebels on the Pentland hills ('ad Pictlandii montes') in 1666, at Bothwell
bridge in 1679, and his ready appearance in arms against the rebels in 1685. For
these services and in consideration of the difficulty of avoiding communication with
rebels in the west, where they are numerous, and in such a maritime port as Grenok,
the king remits and absolves Sir John Shaw, his heirs and successors, from the crime of
leasing making and communing with rebels, and specially his concealment of the
demand made upon him in 1683, by Sir John Cochrane, to contribute £50 sterling
towards the assistance of Archibald, lately Earl of Argyll, which demand was made
when there was a Conspiracy promoted against the late king. Given under the great
seal at Whitehall, 19th May 1687. [3018, Box 79.
2856. 10th June 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
obligation (dated at Smiddiehill, 16th February 1687), by Charles Cowan of Corstoun,
in favour of his brother-german, John Cowan in Orwell, granting in security of a loan
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of 900 merks, an annualrent of £36 from the lands of Corstoun, grain and walk mills,
and mill-lands of the same, in the parish of Strathmiglo and shire of Fife. Witnesses
to obligation, Robert Thomsone, tenant in Hiltoun of Balnagall, and Patrick Robertsone,
notary at SmiddiehiU. Sasine given by Hugh Hay of Parish, bailie, 10th, and recorded
at Cupar 25th, June 1687. Witnesses, AVilliam Hay, at the mill of Arngosk, Robert
Wilsone in Cowland, Robert Reid in Lustilaw, and Henry Home in Deugly. Notary,
Patrick Robertsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [2702, Box 69.
2857. 28th June 1687.] Diploma of the title and dignity of knight-baronet,
conferred by King James the Seventh on Sir John Shaw of Grinock, and the heirs-
male of his body. Windsor, 28th June 1687. [2143, Box 54.
2858. 22nd July 1687.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of the lords of exchequer, by Alexander Don of Ravelaw, with consent of his
father, Sir Alexander Don of Newton (now deceased), in favour of Robert Rutherford,
brother-german to Andrew Rutherford of Edzertoune, of all the lands and barony of
Littledean or Maxton, Kirklands of Lessudden, etc., as possessed by Sir John Ker of
Littledean [cf. No. 2732 supra]. Done in the Exchequer House, Edinburgh, 22nd July
1687. Witnesses, John Veitch of Dawick, presenter of signatures, William CleUland,
usher in exchequer, and others. Alexander Henrysone, notary public. [656, Box 19.
2859. 20th August 1687.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
James Ewmond, weaver, burgess of Peebles, resigned into the hands of William Scott,
one of the bailies, a tenement and yard lying upon the south side of the old town of
Peebles, bounded between the houses of William Ewmond, Adam and William Robison,
and the king's High Street, in favour of Andrew Ewmond, his lawful son, and
Christina Heckfoord, now his spouse, daughter of John Heckfoord, weaver, burgess
in Peebles, in terms of their marriage-contract dated 1st April 1687, reserving the
liferents of the granter and Margaret Ewmond, his spouse. Sasine given 20th August
1687, and recorded at Peebles same day. Witnesses, James Melrose, George Stoddart,
and Thomas Paterson, burgh officers, and William Veatch, servitor of the subscribing
notary, AVilliam Williamson, of Glasgow diocese. [263, Box 9.
2860. 3rd September 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
the crown charter of date 22nd October 1686, No. 2845 supa, for infefting Sarah
M'Donald, therein designed, and the heirs-male of her body begotten betwixt her and
iEneas M'Donald, her spouse, in the lands and island of Oransay, and others. Sasine
given upon the island of Oransay, by John M'Donald in Gortenvaill, as bailie, to Hugh
M'Bean in Killean, as attorney for the said Sarah, on 3rd September 1687. Witnesses,
John M'Kay in Beauchmeanoch, Alexander Heyman in Bellochgarrine, John M'Kay,
servitor of Archibald M'Donald of Largie, and Alexander M'Coull in Glaikindunen.
Archibald Stewart, of the diocese of the Isles, notary public. No docquet of registra
tion. [296, Box 9.
2861. 24th October 1687.] Charter by George [Mackenzie], Viscount of Tarbet,
etc., as superior, granting to William Urquhart of Braelangwell, and his heirs-male,
etc., all the lands of Braelangwell, some time in possession of the late Mr. Thomas
Urquhart, father of said AVilliam, lying in the parish of Kirkmichael and shire of
Cromarty, extending to six bolls of farm ; also the following crofts — the croft called
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and both lying on the north-west of Brealangwell, and that piece of land called
AVestalding, some time possessed by Hew Ross, and that croft called M Allan's croft,
some time possessed by Colin Dunbar, all as described in a contract dated 11th
December 1672 [cf. No. 2734 sup-a], between the said Mr. Thomas, Henrietta Douglas,
his spouse, and Sir John Urquhart of Cromartie, proprietor of the lands — which were
resigned by the grantee on 12th January 1687 : To be held in feu-farm for £4 Scots
yearly, and twelve bolls of victual for the teindsheaves. At Royston, 24th October
1687. Witnesses, John Buchanan, servitor of the Viscount, and Mungo Grant, servitor
of Mr. George Morison of Pitfour, advocate. [2231, Box 56.
2862. 1st December 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given in usual form by delivery of earth and stone for the lands,
and a handful of grain for the teinds, by John Urquhart in Milntoun of Newhall, as
bailie, 1st, and recorded 20th, December 1687, at Fortrose. Witnesses, George
M'Culloch, lawful son of the deceased George M'Culloch, merchant in Fortrose, George
M'Culloch in Bellacherrie, Gilbert Barklay there, Colin M'Cra, glover in Fortrose, and
AVilliam AA7atson, one of the officers of the commissariot of Eoss. Notary, John Dallas,
of the diocese of Eoss. [2708, Box 69.
2863. 1687-1699.] An account of David Pitcairn, merchant, and his father,
restand to the laird of Forthar (from the tenements of Freuchy, Nottinghame, etc.),
which the laird of Forthar has given to him and his father. 1687-1699. [1615,
Box 41.
2864. 27th February 1688.] Charter by King James the Seventh, granting to
Eobert Eutherford, brother-german of Andrew Eutherford of Edzerstoun, the lands
of Littledean, otherwise called Maxton (excepting the tower and mains of Littledean),
the lands of Maxtoun, Eutherfurd's lands, and others, in the bailiary of Lauderdale and
shire of Berwick, apprised from Andrew Ker, elder of Littledean, and Andrew Ker, his
son, now of Littledean, at the instance of Sir Alexander Don of Newton, baronet, Dame
Isobella Smith, his spouse, and Alexander Don, their son [cf. No. 2732 supra], and
now resigned by the said Alexander Don in favour of the grantee [No. 2858 supra].
Edinburgh, 27th February 1688. [1207, Box 32.
2865. 24th March 1688.] Feu Charter by James Nicolson of Trabroune, in favour
of William Wadderstoun, tenant in Haugh, and Elizabeth Wadderstoun, his
spouse, alienating to them that pendicle of the barony of Trabroune called the Haugh —
excepting certain grassy places called the laird's meadows — with privileges of commonty
on the common called 'Wideopen,' all lying in the barony of Trabroun, bailiary of
Lauderdale, and sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of £15 Scots.
Dated at Over Houden, 24th March 1688. Witnesses, William Louden in Trabroune,
Simon Watherstoune in Over Houden, and John Lauder, servitor of the granter. [1594,
Box 41.
2866. 7th April 1688.] Charter by George Mackenzie, Viscount of Tarbat,
Alexander, Master of Melville, Sir George Lockhart, president of the court of session,
and Mr. James Graham, advocate, commissioners for Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch,
confirming the following three writs': (1) a disposition (dated 15th April 1675) by
Agnes Watherstone, one of the two daughters and heirs-portioners of the late Archibald
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and John Allan, dwellers there, and of William Scott, eldest lawful son of Robert Scott
of Burnhead, her affianced spouse, granting to John Learmonth, writer in Edinburgh,
her half of the whole lands and tenements fully described in precept of date 4th January
1669, No. 2642 supa, in the town of Dalkeith and shire of Edinburgh; (2) another
disposition, dated 14th July 1675, by the said John Lermonth, then designed servitor
of Mr. Thomas Lermonth, advocate, as having right through his late wife, Margaret
Watherstone, another daughter and heir-portioner as above, to one half, and by the
above disposition to the other half, of the subjects under-written, granting, with consent
of Agnes AVatherstone and her husband, various lands and tenements in Dalkeith
[part of the subjects described in writ cited] to Robert Cleghorn, merchant and
portioner in Dalkeith, and Janet Harlay, his spouse, in liferent, and to William
Cleghorn, their second son, and his heirs, etc. ; and (3) another disposition, dated 8th
May 1683, by the said John Lermonth to Robert and William Cleghorn, of various
other lands and tenements in Dalkeith, being the remainder of said subjects : To be
held for the feu-duties narrated in precept referred to. Charter of confirmation, dated
at Edinburgh, 7th April 1688. AVitnesses, Mr. David Scrimgeour of Cartmoir, and
Robert Rutherford and James Nicoll, writers in Edinburgh. [2746, Box 71.
2867. 27th April 1688.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Eutherford,
in the lands of Littledean or Maxton (as in No. 2864), following on a crown charter
of resignation, dated 11th April 1688. Sasine given 27th April, and recorded in the
general register 3rd May, 1688. Mr. John Eutherford of Kidoch or Kidhugh, acts as
bailie, and Patrick Eutherford, his brother-german, is a witness with Robert Stevinson
in Arks, Archibald Henryson in Stotsfield, and others. Alexander Henryson, notary.
[657, Box 19.
2868. 28th April 1688.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Hamilton, with consent of
her husband, ratifying and confirming a disposition of sale, dated 23rd April 1688, by
' George Bonnet, late box-master of the landmen of Borroustounness their mortcloath
box, with consent of the major pairt of the landmen interessed in the said box,' made
to John Pollock, wright in Borroustoun-ness, of the tenement of land called the high
and low tolbooths, etc., sometime belonging to Elizabeth Renny, and John Monteath,
her (second) husband, as in writs of 4th July 1657 and 16th November 1664, Nos. 2506
and 2586 supra, David Miller, Elizabeth Monteath, Edward Gilmor, and John AA7ilson,
being now occupiers, and Janet Hardie, heir of Patrick Hardie, in her father's tenement :
To be held of the Duchess in feu-farm for 20s. yearly. Hamilton, 28th April 1688.
AVitnesses, Lord John and Lord George Hamilton, third and fourth sons of the Duke
and Duchess, and Arthur Nasmith, writer in Hamilton. [677, Box 20.
2869. 24th May 1688.] Charter by George, Earl Marischal, etc., granting to
James Smith, eldest son and heir of the late Thomas Smith in Stonehaven, his heirs
and assignees, etc., that half of a tenement in the earl's burgh of Stonehyve (excepting
one rood), with garden of the same and one other rood, extending in all to nine roods
of length and breadth, having the highway to Dunnottar on the west and the sea on
the east, and otherwise bounded by the tenement of the late Thomas Leaper, now of
George Waterstone, on the south, and the tenement of the late Andrew Teylzour, now
of Eobert Duguid, on the north, lying in the parish of Dunottar and sheriffdom of
Kincardine ; which tenement (except said rood) and the other rood belonged to Elspet
Findlay and John Eitchie, her spouse, and were disponed by them to the late Alexander
Watt and Jean Hunter, his wife, who sold them to the late Thomas Smith : To be held

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to the grantee in feu-farm for a yearly feu of 6s. 8d., and for fulfilling the conditions of
a contract between the granter's father, the late William, Earl Marischal, and the feu-
farmers of said burgh, of date 12th April 1624. Dated at Fetteresso, 24th May 1688.
Witnesses, Mr. James Keith, AV.S., George M'Kenzie, collector of the sheriffdom of
Kincardyne, Mr. William Millar, the granter's servitor, and George Thomson, notary,
writer of deed. A separate docquet reserves the liferent of Agnes Waterton, relict of
Thomas Smith, and mother of the grantee. [2466, Box 63.
2870. 15th August 1688.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander Pitcairn, superior
of the annualrent disponed, for infefting James Stocks, son of James Stocks in
BaglUlie, and his spouse, Agnes Robertson, daughter of the late Andrew Robertson
in the Mains of Leslie, as heir of his mother, in an annualrent out of the lands of
Forthar, in the parish of Kingskettle and shire of Fife, under a bond dated 20th
December 1655 by the granter's father, William Pitcairn, to the said Andrew Robert
son and his children, Robert, Margaret, and the said Agnes, mother of the grantee.
Dated and signed at Frewchie, 15th August 1688. Witnesses, Mr. George Arnot,
writer in Edinburgh, and David Chrystie, writer in Dysart. [1003, Box 27.
2871. 15th August 1688.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander Pitcairn of that
Ilk, son of the late William Pitcairn of that Ilk, in favour of Isobel Robertson,
daughter to the late James Robertson in Mongall, and sister of the late Sophia Robert
son, in certain annualrents belonging to the late Robert Robertson, son of the late
Andrew Eobertson in the Mains of Leslies, and to Margaret Robertson, daughter of
said Andrew, due out of the lands of Forthar. Dated at Frewchie, 15th August 1688.
Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [932, Box 25.
2872. Hth September 1688.] Charter by Sir John Dalrymple of Stair, younger,
knight, granting in feu-farm to Thomas Harvie, carpenter, burgess of the burgh of
Stranraer, that particate of land called Cladoch or Baircroft, now occupied by Harvie,
lying in that part of said burgh called the Chapel, bounded by the croft of Refad
belonging to David Aitkin on east, the crofts or dales of land (' dalas terre ') of Thomas
Reddie, Thomas Argoe, and the house and garden of Hugh M'Master on south, the
rivulet of the Chapel on west, the sea-shore on the north : To be held for sixteen
merks yearly feu-duty, twelve chickens, and six days' service as the other vassals, with
three suits of court at Leswalt, Minnebridge, and Saulset. At Castle Kennedy, 11th
September 1688. Witnesses, Mr. Hugh Dalrymple, advocate, and a commissary of
Edinburgh, Mr. Alexander. Stevensone, W.S., and John Aitkin, writer, Edinburgh, who
writes the charter. [1420, Box 37.
2873. 18th October 1688.] Extract General Retour of Mr. James M'Culloch,
eldest son of the late Angus M'Culloch of Ballacuith, as heir of Sir Hugh M'Culloch of
Pilton, his father's brother. Edinburgh, 18th October 1688. [902, Box 25.
2874. 1st January 1689.] Commission by John, Duke of Marlborough, appointing
Robert Keith to be major in Colonel O'Farrell's regiment. 1st January 1689. [1766,
Box 45.
2875. 15th June 1689.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Smyth,
one of the bailies of Haddington, passed to three acres and a half of grass' land belong-

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ing heritably to John Lamb, merchant, burgess of said burgh, lying in the liberty of
the same, in the field called the 'meadow aikers,' between the lands some time of the
late Sir Robert Hepburn of Bearfoord, knight, now of William M'Call, on east, the
lands some time of John Tait's heirs, then of AVilliam Allan, now of his heirs, on the
west, the stream called ' Myldsbum ' on south, and the common way leading from said
burgh towards ' Letham burne ' on north ; and there, in terms of an obligation by the
said John Lamb, gave sasine of an annualrent of £60 from said lands to Robert
Jonstoun, farmer in Old Hadingtoun, and son of William Jonstoun, farmer there.
Done on the lands, 15th June 1689. Witnesses, John Lessells, lately dean of guild,
Robert Gordon, merchant, Andrew Malloch, writer there, and others. Recorded in the
burgh register same day. John Smyth, of Edinburgh diocese, notary public. See also
Nos. 2439 and 2818 supa. [195, Box 7.
2876. 15th June 1689.] Instrument of Sasine following upon an obligation and
precept by John Lamb, merchant, burgess of Haddington, son of the late WiUiam
Lamb (dated 15th June 1689), in favour of the above-named Robert Johnston in Old
Haddington, son of AVilliam Johnston there, narrating that Bailie Alexander Smith
passed to an oxgate of templar-land' acquired by the late AA7illiam Lamb from AVilliam
Congaltoun of that Ilk [cf. No. 388 supra], lying near the said burgh on the north side
thereof, between the lands some time of the late John Aytoun, now of his heirs, on the
east, and the lands of ' Pietercraige ' on west ; and gave sasine to the said Robert
Johnston, after which he passed to the lands described in preceding writ, as narrated.
Sasine given 15th June, and recorded in the particular register 1st August, 1689.
Same witnesses and notary. [2158, Box 54.
2877. 4th July 1689.] Commission by John, Earl [afterwards Duke] of Marl
borough, constituting and appointing Robert Keith, Esq., to be captain of a company
of grenadiers in the royal regiment of Scotch Guards. Dated at Pervez, 4th July 1689.
Signed 'Maryborough.' [534, Box 15.
2878. 10th July 1689.] Charter [ink faded and nearly illegible] by James
Livingstone of AA'estquarter in favour of Elizabeth Bell and Robert Mirk, her eldest
lawful son, of certain dwelling-houses in the town of Falkirk, formerly belonging to the
late Sir William Livingston of AA7estquarter. 10th July 1689. AA7itnesses, Mr. Archi
bald Marshall, minister of Falkirk, Eobert Morison, writer [or clerk] there, and Charles
Heugh, his servitor. [175, Box 6.
2879. 23rd July 1689.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Earl Marischal, Lord
Keith, etc., for infefting Margaret and Elizabeth Garvie, as lawful daughters and
nearest heirs of their father, James Garvie, indweller of the burgh of Stonehaven, in a
tenement of land on the south side of the highway of said burgh, bounded by the
properties of John Webster alias Thomson, and of the late Archibald Smyth, now of
John Gray, as described, with commonty on the 'Smidie moore,' in the parish of
Dunnottar and shire of Kincardine: To be held in feu-farm for 13s. 4d. yearly hence
forth. Dated at Fetteresso, 23rd July 1689. [458*, Box 13.
2880. 6th September 1689.] Charter by John Hall of Dunglass, knight, provost
of Edinburgh, with the bailies and council, granting to Sir James Rocheid of Inver
leith two tenements of land in the Canongate, on the south side thereof, and otherwise
bounded as described of date 13th July 1649, No. 2394 supra, "adjudged from Margaret

1690] THE LAING CHARTERS 671
and Jean Lands, daughters and heirs of the late James Lands, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh [of. No. 2832 sup-a] : To be held of the granters. Edinburgh, 6th September
1689, Witnesses, Aexander Gay and Henry Kinloch, writers in Edinburgh, [2807,
Box 73.
2881. 5th March 1690.] Charter under the great seal of William and Mary,
ratifying two heritable dispositions, of dates 27th February and 3rd March 1690, by Sir
Archibald Cockburn, elder, of Langtoun, and Archibald Cockburn, younger, his son,
in favour of Colin Mackenzie of Reidcastle, of the lands and burgh of barony of
Langtoun and various other lands described, under reversion in security of two sums
of £6990, with £419 of interest, and 2120 merks, with 127 merks of interest. 5th
March 1690. [460* Box 13.
2882. 26th April 1690.] Charter by Margaret, Countess of Wemyss, granting to
James Hallow in Methil, and his heirs, etc., a tenement containing three roods of
land, as particularly described, in the burgh of Methil and sheriffdom of Fife, lying
benorth the granter's new house at Methil harbour, between the sands on the south,
the corn-yard on north, and the links on west and east ; which tenement was adjudged
from Margaret Syde in Methil, only daughter of the late George Syde there, and
heiress of Stephen Syde (deceased), her grandfather : To be held in feu-farm for 22s.
yearly feu, and other duties. Dated at Wemyss, 26th April 1690. [Fragment of seal
attached.] Indorsed is a brief conveyance by David, Earl of Wemyss, son of the
countess, to the said James Hallow and Mary Syd, his spouse, of certain land en
croached upon by the said James in building a house. Wemyss, 11th December 1717.
[1246, Box 33.
2883. 18th June 1690.] Discharge by James Wilkie in Kennoway to Alexander
Pitcairn of that Ilk, of £100 Scots. At Kennoway, 18th June 1690. Witnesses,
James Archibald, merchant in Kennoway, and David Thomson there. [1614, Box 41.
2884. 29th July 1690.] Charter by Sir William Bruce of Kinross, baronet, grant
ing to David Wilson in Kinneskwood the thirty-second part of the lands of Kinnesk-
wood occupied by him and the late Adam Wilson, his father, with common pasture on
the hill called the 'Lomond,' with liberty of digging turfs on the granter's 'glebary ' of
Portmoak for his own use only, and in no wise to sell any turfs to strangers, lying in
the barony of Bishopshyre, parish of Portmoak, and sheriffdom of Kinross (reserving
an acre of arable land called ' Officer's aiker,' presently occupied by the said David, to
be alienated or disponed by the granter and his successors as they please) : To be held
to the said David, his heirs and assignees, of the granter and his heirs, etc., in feu-farm,
for £15, 2s. lid. Scots yearly of money, with one capon and a half or 8s. for each capon,
also three hens or 5s. for each hen, yearly ; also half a long carriage (' dimidie longam
carragiam') or 15s. for the same, and with one short carriage and a half, extending to
twelve miles of carriage or thereby, or £1, 4s. for each short carriage; with duplication
of feu-farm at entry of each heir, paying two parts of public burdens, stipends of
minister and schoolmaster, with the small farms due the bishops of St. Andrews and
vicars of St. Leonard's College ; also grinding corn and paying multures at the granter's
mUl of PowmUl, attending three head courts at Kinross of the barony of Bishopshyre,
observing good neighbourhood, etc. Charter written by John Steidman, sheriff-clerk
of Kinross, and signed at Kinross, 29th July 1690. Witnesses, James Kennewie, the
granter's factor, and Alexander Smart, messenger. [262, Box 9,

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2885. 24th October 1690.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander, Earl of
Callendar, Lord Livingstone, etc., for infefting Archibald Cowey, eldest son of the
late Harry Cowey, who was only son of the deceased Archibald Cowey, portioner of
Powknave, as heir of his father, in a 16s. 8d. land of the town and lands of Falkirk, as
designed in the infeftments of the late James Johnstone of Powmill, in the town,
territory, and regality of Falkirk, held of the earl for 33s. 4d. yearly feu-duty, twelve
capons and twelve 'darges' yearly at the usual terms. See also No. 2757 supa.
AA7ritten by Charles Heugh, writer in Falkirk, and dated at Almond, 24th October
1690. Witnesses, James Home and David Chapman, the earl's servitors, and Robert
Morison, writer in Falkirk. [1129, Box 30.
2886. 8th November 1690.] Instrument narrating that in presence of Mr. John
Sliech of Glengelt, one of the bailies of Haddington, John Lamb, merchant there,
formally resigned in favour of Richard Millar, one of the bailies of Haddington, and
Agnes Chaiplan, his wife, those three and a half acres of land in the field called
'meadow aikers,' being No. 2 of No. 2818 supra, 24th November 1683, and fully
described of date 15th June 1689, No. 2875 supa; upon which the bailie duly gave
sasine (Robert Millar, burgess, acting for Agnes Chaiplan) on 8th November 1690.
Sasine recorded same day in burgh register of sasines. Witnesses, Alexander Smyth,
dean of guild, Alexander Millar, treasurer, George Porteous, John Home and John
Cockburn, officers of burgh, and Patrick Sliech, servitor of the notary, John Smyth,
common clerk of burgh. [2563, Box 66.
2887. 15th December 1690.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Carmichael of
Bonnitoun, knight-baronet, in favour of Anna, Elizabeth, and Margaret AA7inram,
daughters and heirs-portioners of the deceased Mr. James AVinram of AVistoun, for
infefting them in the east and west lands of Middleriggs, called Guislands and Milne-
knowes, extending to four merks of old extent, in the barony of Thankerton and shire
of Lanark. At Bonitoun, 15th December 1690. Witnesses, Thomas Baillie, bailie in
Wistoun, Thomas Stodhart, writer in Lanark, and Robert AA7atson, W.S. [1134, Box 30.
2888. 21st March 1691.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Lauderdale, confirming the
charter of Whythill [cf. No. 2853 supa] in favour of John Preston and the heirs
therein named: To be held for a reddendo of £12 Scots yearly, as three out of four
parts of the old feu-farm of £16 Scots; and for the teinds eleven bolls of wheat and
eleven bolls of barley yearly. Dated at Haltoun, 21st March 1691. Witnesses, John
Duncan, William Maitland, and John Pringle, servitors of the granter. [354, Box 11.
2889. 21st August 1691.] Instrument narrating that George Drummond, eldest
lawful son of George Drummond, senior, maltman, burgess of Crail, acting for Isack
Stacy, burgess there, and his wife, Susanna Daw, resigned in the hands of William
Robertson, one of the bailies of the burgh, in favour of John Thomson, maltman,
burgess, and Agnes Bowsy, his wife, an annualrent of £4 Scots secured over a tene
ment in the burgh, bounded by the tenement of George Meldrum on east, that of
William Philp on west, and the common highways on south and north. Sasine followed
upon the resignation, and was given 21st August 1691, and recorded same day in the
town's register. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick and Robert Wood, burgesses, and David Bayne,
servitor to the notary, George Dishingtoune, of St. Andrews diocese. [1244, Box 33.
2890. 1st September 1691.] Indenture of Lease by which Sir Robert Murray,

1692] THE LAING CHARTERS 673
alias Crichtoun, of Castle-Murray, knight, bargains and sells to Lord James Murray,
third son of John, Marquis of Athole, and to Mistress Anna Murray, his wife, and
their heirs, whom failing, to John, Marquis of Athole, and his heirs, all the barony of
Boylagh or Banagh, or such part of it as belonged to the late James, Earl of Annandale,
viz. the lands of Bally weell and Castle-Murray = 2000 acres, and other lands named,
in the said barony, and the shire of Donegal : To be held for a peppercorn rent. Dated
1st September 1691. [424, Box 12.
2891. c. 1691.] Account [cancelled] of bonds, money, and interest, between John,
first Earl of Breadalbane, and John Erskine of Balgonie. Circa 1691. [1262,
Box 33.
2892. 22nd October 1691.] Extract Retour of General Service of George
M'Kenzie of Rosehaugh, as heir of his father, the late Sir George M'Kenzie of Rose-
haugh. Edinburgh, 22nd October 1691. [2327, Box 59.
2893. 2nd January 1692.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (directed
to James Henderson, one of the macers of the lords of justiciary, as bailie) in a bond of
corroboration and reversion, dated at Ham House, 18th September 1691, .by Elizabeth,
Duchess of Lauderdale, granting in favour of Sir Patrick Home of Lumsden the lands
of Gilbertoun, commonly called Brunstane, with mills, coals, etc. etc., all lying in the
parish of Liberton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and also in warrandice thereof, the lands of
Easter Duddingston, in the parish of Duddingston and same shire. Witnesses to dis
position, Michael Cliftoun, Eichard Shuter, and William Averill, servants of the duchess.
Sasine given on the lands, 2nd January 1692, to Andrew Henderson, writer in Edin
burgh, on behalf of grantee, and recorded 1st March same year in the particular
register. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Craw of Heughhead, Eobert Clerkson, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, John Somervell and John Parke, writers there. Notary, Thomas
Fender, of Edinburgh diocese. [2771, Box 72.
2894. 21st January 1692.] Letters by John [Paterson], bishop of Glasgow.
' Omnibus hanc chartam visuris vel audituris salutem in Domino sempiternam prsecipue
vero omnibus Archiepiscopis, Episcopis, Presbyteris, aliisque Clericis Ecclesiarum per
Angliam et Hiberniam fratribus nostris in Christo dilectis et venerandis; Joannes,
misericordia Divina Archiepiscopus Glasguensis, Hisce nostris Uteris, velim omnes sciant
quod D. Gilbertus Muschet lator prsesentium secundum formam et consuetudinem
Ecclesise Scoticanse ad presbyteri gradum et honorem rite admissus functus sit ali-
quamdiu officio ministri verbi Divini in parochia vulgo dicta Cumbernauld intra pree-
dictam nostram dioecesin ; Sed ex grassante tumultu qui per hoc regnum nuper invaluerat
praedictus frater communi damno obnoxius factus, domo et ecclesia sua cedere coactus
fuit ; et cum nulla in suum locum redeundi spes jam supersit rogavit ut sibi per nos
copia fieret hinc discedendi : cujus sorti dum paterno affectu uti par est condolemus sic
per has ipsi quovis ut sibi libitum fuerit, commigrandi veniam concedimus et testimonio
hoc nostro munitam dimittimus : ut dum hie jam prostrate venerabili hujus Ecclesise
regimine, nolit et nequeat, alibi tamen possit in sacri ministerii exercitio vitam trans-
igere ; nee dubitamus quin, propitio numine, sedulo et ex Ecclesise utilitate suum hoc
officium sit praestiturus : quod ut faxit Deum optimum maximum rogamus et in hunc
finem ipsum omnibus fratribus nostris praedictis commendatum volumus ut in tutelam
ab iis suscipiatur et ad opus praedictum ut occasio feret admittatur in cujus rei fidem,
hisce subscripsimus et sigillum nostrum appendi curavimus. Datum ex carcere nostro
4Q

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in castello Edinburgeno 12mo calendas Februarii [21st January], anno Domini 1692.'
(Signed) ' Jo, Glascuen.' [2867, Box 75.
2895. 18th April 1692,] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Hew, Thomas, John,
Agnes, and Rachael Wallace, surviving children of the late Sir Hew AA7allace of
AVolmet, following on a precept in a disposition (of date at Edinburgh, 21st December
1688) by John Maofarlan, AV.S., granting to the deceased Sir Hew Wallace, Dame
Christian Macfarlan, his spouse, and to their children, the said Hew, Thomas, John,
Euphan (now deceased), and the said Agnes and Rachael Wallace, the lands of Carberry,
with tower, etc., in the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh ; which lands
the said John Macfarlan had by disposition and wadset under reversion from Sir Adam
Blair, elder, and Sir Adam Blair, younger, of Carberry, and Jonet Henderson and Agnes
Wallace, their wives. Sasine given by William Campbell of Tulloch, brother to the
Earl of Breadalbane, as bailie, to Robert Macfarlan, son to Donald Macfarlan in
Strongartine, procurator for Hew Wallace, etc, on 18th April 1692, and recorded in
the particular register 27th May, same year. Duncan Duncanson, son to John
Duncanson, burgess of Inverary, and Dougal Campbell, son to Archibald Campbell,
some time in Achlyon, are witnesses. James Taylor, of Dunblane diocese, notary.
[522, Box 15.
2896. 18th April 1692.] Instrument of Sasine affecting the same lands, in favour
of John Cuningham of Ballindalloch, AV.S., on a precept in a disposition, dated 26th
March 1692, by the above-named Agnes, daughter to Sir Hew Wallace, with consent of
her husband, John Macfarlan of that Ilk, of the lands of Carberry. Sasine given as in
preceding writ, same notary and witnesses, 18th April, and recorded 27th May, 1692.
[523, Box 15.
2897. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a wadset
granted by Alexander Baillie of Broadhirst, with consent of AA7illiam Baillie of Carnbrue,
his brother-german (of date 21st April 1688), in favour of Bethia Baillie, eldest
daughter of Alexander Baillie, and her husband, John Cleiland, now deceased, brother-
german of the late Ludovic Cleiland of Gartness, of an annualrent of £360 Scots over
the lands of Broadhirst, with walk-mill, etc., in the parish of Hamilton, also over the
lands of Camp Kirklie and Kirkliehill, in the parish of Bothwell, shire of Lanark,
Sasine given to the said Bethia Baillie, widow of said John Cleiland, through her
attorney James Hamilton, brother-german of Patrick Hamilton of Grein, by William
Kirkwood, son of James Kirkwood in Fascane, as bailie, on 8th July, and recorded at
Hamilton 2nd August, 1692. Witnesses, John Burne, son of John Burne in Milnheugh,
John Dounes, weaver in Nethertown of Cambusnethan, John Russell, mason there, and
John King, residing there. Notary, Charles Stewart, of Glasgow diocese. [2250, Box 57.
2898. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine over same subjects to said Bethia
Baillie, in terms of marriage-contract between her and the said John Cleiland dated
21st April 1688. Sasine given 8th July 1692, recorded 2nd August. Same bailie,
notary, and witnesses. [2251, Box 57.
2899. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine over same subjects to the above-
named James Hamilton, now husband of said Bethia Baillie, in terms of a disposition
to him by her dated at Grein of Cambusnethan, 8th July 1692. Sasine given same
day, and recorded as above. Same bailie, notary, and witnesses. [2252 Box 57

1692] THE LAING CHARTERS 675
2900. 24th August 1692.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of a new stone
tenement, lately built by the late Mr. John Baine of Pitcairlie, on the south side of the
High Street, Edinburgh, bounded by the property of the late Mr. John Adamson, the
heirs of Alexander Anderson, and Mr. William Clerk, advocate, as described, in favour
of John (Paterson), Archbishop of Glasgow, in liferent, and his second son, Alexander
Paterson, in fee. Other names given of owners or occupiers are James Cleilland, Mr.
Andrew Ker, advocate, Sir Hugh Paterson of Bannockburn, John Couper, tailor, and
the laird and lady of Harden, younger. Sasine given by Hugh Blair, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, 24th August 1692, and recorded by the notary, iEneas Macleod, con
junct clerk of Edinburgh, same day. [903, Box 25.
2901. 16th September 1692.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Earl of Lin
lithgow, etc., for infefting James Govan, senior, tailor, burgess of the burgh of the
Canongate, as nearest and lawful heir of his eldest son, the late James Govan, junior,
in the annualrent from the lands of Bonnartoun, described in No. 2842 supa. Dated
at Edinburgh, 16th September 1692. Witnesses, Alexander Erskin, the earl's servant,
and John Gourlay (writer of deed), servitor of James Hay of Carribber, W.S. [1831,
Box 47.
2902. 23rd September 1692.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above
precept of dare constat in the said annualrent of £660 Scots, from the lands of Bonar-
toun, named in a disposition by the said James Govan, his son, and James Miln in
Montrose, to George, late Earl of Linlithgow, the granter's father. Sasine given
by Andrew Simson, son of the late Alexander Simson, merchant, Edinburgh, as bailie,
23rd September, and recorded 14th October 1692, in the particular register. Witnesses,
John Paterson, George Smith, Henry Graeme, and Adam Thomson, merchants in Edin
burgh. John Gourlay, of Edinburgh diocese, notary public. [1080, Box 29.
2903. 26th October 1692.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Lundy of
StratharUe resigned into the hands of Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, his superior, a
two part (' binam partem ') of the lands of Stratharlie, in favour of Andrew Lundy, his
son and heir. Sasine was duly given to the latter, reserving his father's liferent. Done
('in palaeio de Lundy in aula eiusdem') 26th October 1692. Witnesses, Andrew Wod
of Largo, James Kaye, writer, Thomas Alexander in Drumeldre, and others. Adam
Litiljohne, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [715, Box 21.
2904. 27th October 1692.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept,
dated at Edinburgh, 26th July 1692, for infefting George Gordon in Dundurcus, as
heir of his father, James Gordon in Collie, who with his spouse, the late Elizabeth
Marshall, was infeft in a fifth part of the lands of Dundurcus and others, some time
possessed by the late Mr. John Marshall, minister of the church of Dundurcus, held in
feu for £1, 6s. 8d. yearly. Sasine given by Mr. Andrew Geddes of Essill, sheriff-
depute, 27th October 1692, and recorded at Elgin 1st November, same year. Wit
nesses, Mr. Thomas Innes in Ortoun, John Rea, son of Mr. Thomas Rea, minister
at Dundurcus, with others. Andrew Munro, of Ross diocese, notary public. [901,
Box 25.
2905. 31st October 1692.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray, alias Crichton,
of Castle-Murray, in the county of Donegal, knight, and the Honourable Lord James
Murray [cf. No. 2890 supra], by which the former sells to the latter, for the sum

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of 5s., the barony of Boylagh and Banagh, in the county of Donegal, as detailed, formerly
belonging to the deceased James Murray, Earl of Annandale. Dated 31st October
1692. [1936, Box 49.
2906. 1st November 1692.] Indenture of Sale, in which Sir Robert Murray sells
the lands named in lease of 1st September 1691, No. 2890 supra, to Lord James
Murray and his heirs. Dated 1st November 1692. [425, Box 12.
2907. 28th February 1693.] Indenture by which William Strother of Fowberry,
Esq., grants and demises to AVilliam Ogle of Cawseypark and William Carr
of Eshett, in trust for the granter, etc., the tythes of the parish of Kirkenewton.
28th February 1692-3. [2087, Box 52.
2908. 17th April 1693.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
John Irving of Drumcoltran, one of the bailies of the burgh of Dumfries, of a great
house high and laigh, lying in the burgh of Dumfries, near the castle, between William
Maxwell's tenement on north, Thomas Gledstane's on the east, the ruinous tenement of
John M'Clein's on south, and the high street on north, resigned by James Robson,
merchant in Dumfries, in favour of his spouse, Jannet Lockhart, and of their children,
James, Thomas, and Margaret. Sasine given 17th April, and recorded at Dumfries
23rd May, 1693. Witnesses, George Irving, writer in Edinburgh, John Lanrick, writer
in Dumfries, Thomas Wyllie, carrier, and William Fleming, servitor to John Herries,
of Galloway diocese, the notary public. [1259, Box 33.
2909. 6th May 1693.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Robertson,
merchant, burgess of Haddington, as bailie, gave sasine to Margaret Millar, wife of
Alexander Millar, merchant, burgess of Haddington [cf. No. 2838 supa], of a liferent
annuity of thirteen bolls of wheat and ten bolls of barley from the lands called
Gourlabank, in the town and territory of Linton, on the south side of the water of
Tyne, in the barony of Hailes, constabulary of Haddington, in terms' of a disposition
to her by her husband of this date. Sasine given to John Veitch, dyer in Lintoun,
attorney for said Margaret, on 6th, and recorded 24th, May 1693, in the particular
register. AA7itnesses, Richard Millar, dean of guild of Haddington, John Midlemes,
writer there, Archibald Richardson, dyer there, and Alexander Setoun in Nungait.
John Smith, clerk of Edinburgh diocese, notary public. [1342, Box 35.
2910. 8th May 1693.] Instrument narrating resignation in the hands of same
bailie as in No. 2908 supra, by James Eobson in favour of John Robson (both merchants
in Dumfries), of certain houses bought from Martin Newall, late bailie of Dumfries,
and Thomas Gladstains of Craig, lying in Dumfries, near the castle. [Boundaries not
given.] Sasine given 8th, and recorded 22nd, May 1693. Same witnesses and notary
as in writ cited. [1260, Box 33.
2911. 9th May 1693.] Charter by James, Viscount of Stair, granting to William
M'Cluir, ironsmith in Dalmellington, that piece of land called John Kennedy's stable,
in the Clauchan of Dalmellington, bounded on the north by the ' Smiddie-grein ' and
the water of Muck, by the highway on the east, the land of the late Gilbert Kennedy,
now of Alexander Kennedy, on south, lying in the barony and parish of Dalmellington
and shire of Ayr — all as resigned by John Syme in Dalmellington : To be held in feu
farm for 6s. 8d. Scots annually. AVritten by William Mitchell, writer in Ayr, and

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signed at Edinburgh, 9th May 1693. Witnesses, Thomas and David Dalrymple, the
viscount's two lawful sons, and John Adam, macer before the lords of council and
session. [387, Box 11.
2912. May(?) 1693.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
George Nicolsone, as bailie), in a contract of wadset (of date 28th January 1693) by
Patrick and Andrew Miller [writ torn], to Mathew Craige, smith in Coldingham,
wadsetting to him for nine years from AA7hitsunday 1693, two houses, yards, etc.,
with ' ane additione of three compteroume of ane other house which is to be built by
the said Mathew,' lying in the town of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick ; under
reversion, on payment of a principal sum of £100, and the just expenses of the said three
compteroume. Witnesses to contract, John Hodge in Coldingham, George Idingtoun
there, and John Achesone in the Loane. Sasine given . . . [writ torn], recorded at Lauder
16th May 1693. AVitnesses, Mr. Richard Smith, schoolmaster in Coldingham, Patrick
Puruit [or Puruis] there, Thomas Achesone, mason there, and Robert Johnstoune, fisher
there. Notary, John Weild [in Coldinghame], of Edinburgh diocese. [3156, Box 82.
2913. 18th July 1693.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a heritable
bond by Andrew Brown of Braid (dated at Edinburgh, 14th February 1693), granting
to James M'Lurge, merchant and late dean of guild of Edinburgh, an annualrent of
£160 Scots, corresponding to a principal of 4000 merks, from the lands of Gorgie Mill,
mill-lands, etc. [cf. Nos. 2334 and 2835 supra], all lying in the parish of St. Cuthbert's ;
under reversion. Witnesses to bond, George Shireff, servitor of grantee, John
Inglis, W.S., and Archibald Nisbet, his servitor. Sasine given 18th July 1693.
Witnesses, Charles Meinzeis, servant to William Dykes, W.S., Mr. Andrew Osuald and
Thomas Young, servitors of notary, and the said George Shireff. James Inglis, notary.
Recorded in the particular register of sasines, 7th August 1693. [3139, Box 82.
2914. 14th September 1693.] Commission to Robert Keith to be Lieutenant-
colonel of the Earl of Leven's regiment. 14th September 1693. [1767, Box 45.
2915. 9th October 1693.] Charter by Sir John Hall of Dunglas, knight, provost
of Edinburgh, and others, governors of Heriot's Hospital, granting and confirming to
James Allan of Dewar, only lawful son of the late James Allan, writer to the signet
(in terms of a charter of alienation by father to son, 28th February 1690), that west
garden, with a large mansion, built by Mr. Edward Marishall, commissary clerk of
Edinburgh, which house was built by the late John French, and formerly occupied by
his relict, Agnes Forrester, and the late Alexander Howisone, her husband, and their
sub-tenants, formerly belonging to the late Robert French, common clerk of Kirkcaldie,
and by him sold to Mr. Edward Marishall, lying on the north of the cemetery of the
monastery of Holyrood, near Edinburgh, between the road leading from the house of
said monastery on the west, the cemetery on east, and the lands belonging successively
to the late David Livingstone, John Achiesone of Inneresk, the said late Mr. Edward
Marishall, Captain Robert Rutherfoord, Mr. William Rutherfoord, and the above-named
hospital, on the north ; also that east garden in the same neighbourhood, formerly
occupied by the late John French and others, as above, on the north side of said ceme
tery, between the said road on west, the lands formerly of Mr. John Hay on east, the
cemetery on south, and the lands belonging successively to Mr. David Lindsay, John
Achieson, and others above named ; also that small garden of ten acres, called Achieson's
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bounded between the north gardens of Holyrood Abbey and the public way leading
from the Watergate to the Clock milne on the west and north, the way leading from
Holyrood to Leith on the east, and the great garden formerly at the mansion of Mr.
John Rutherfoord, and the stream or ' gutter,' on south. At Heriot's Hospital, 9th
October 1693. With signatures of the provost, bailies, and ministers, etc, of Edinburgh.
AVitnesses, Alexander Strachan, writer in Edinburgh, and Laurence Wright, his servitor.
[2277, Box 58.
2916. 18th April 1694.] Precept from the Chancery of AVilliam and Mary, for
infefting Sir John Schaw of Greenock, knight-baronet, as heir of his late father, Sir
John Schaw of Greenok, in the £6 land of Chapeltoun, Whitehills, and others, in the
parish of Kilbryde [Lanarkshire], vacant in the king's hands for one year. The retour
had stated that Sir John had married before his father's death. Edinburgh, 18th April
1694. [1893, Box 48.
2917. 30th April 1694.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine following on a
disposition, dated 11th April 1693, by Alexander Sutherland of Kinminity, who by his
procurator, George Chalmer, writer in Elgin, resigned in favour of his youngest son,
Mr. James Sutherland, six roods of land in the burgh of Elgin, bounded by the lands
of the late Thomas Robertson, burgess, on east, those of the late James Patton on west,
as described [cf. No. 1542 supra]. Sasine given by Alexander Eussell, one of the bailies
of Elgin, 30th April, and recorded 1st May, 1694. AA7itnesses, Kenneth M'Kenzie, late
bailie of Elgin, and others. Notary, Robert Anderson, of Moray diocese. [1142, Box 30.
2918. 30th April 1694.] Charter by William King of Newmiln, provost of Elgin,
and others named, bailies and council, in favour of Mr. James Sutherland, advocate,
youngest lawful son to Alexander Sutherland of Kinminitie, and his heirs-male, etc.,
being actual burgesses of Elgin (who shall pay £40 Scots for the privilege, under pain
of losing the lands), the half-lands of Croftcroy and pertinents, within the territory of
said burgh [cf. Nos. 1259 and 2793 supra] : To be held in feu for 13s. 4d. yearly;
reserving to the granter's father his liferent of the lands. Elgin, 30th April 1694.
Witnesses, George and Archibald Chalmers, writers in Elgin, Robert Grant (writer of
deed), also writer there, and Robert Anderson, town-clerk. Signatures. [1569, Box 40.
2919. Hth May 1694.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir John Schaw, now
of Greinok, following on a crown precept (of date 18th April 1694), for infefting Sir
John, as nearest heir retoured to his father, the late Sir John Schaw, baronet, in the
£6 lands of Chapeltoun and others, in the parish of Kilbride. Sasine given by John
Somervell of Spittell, sheriff-depute of Lanark, 11th May, and recorded at Hamilton
15th June, 1694. Eobert Dick, writer in Lanark, Eobert AA7atson, mason in Comon of
Kilbryd, and others, witnesses. John Eobertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [527,
Box 15.
2920. 14th May 1694.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a precept from the
chancery of William and Mary (dated Edinburgh, 14th May 1694), for infefting Andrew
Brown, as heir of his father, the late Andrew Brown, in the lands of Gorgie Mill, with
the cot-houses built by the late John Broun, grandfather of Andrew, and Eedhall, as
described in No. 2621 supra, 26th July 1667; also in the lands and barony of Braid,
particularly described in No. 2834 supra, 25th May 1685, the lands having been for one
term in the hands of the superior. Sasine given on 14th May 1694, by John Gibson,

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writer in Edinburgh, as sheriff-depute in that part, to Mr. John Adair, geographer,
residing in Edinburgh, on behalf of the said Andrew Broun, at the manor-place of Braid,
and at that of Gorgie MiU. Witnesses, Archibald Howstoune, brother-german of 
Howstoune of that Ilk, Archibald Row and Robert Thomson, writers in Edinburgh,
Alexander Seatoun, servitor of said John Gibson, and David Heart,. servitor of the
notary to the writ, Mr. James Scott. [2777, Box 72.
2921. 24th May 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an obliga
tion of relief (dated at Fetteresso, 20th September 1693), by the late George, Earl
Marischal, and William, now Earl Marischal, his son, in favour of James, Earl of
Perth, John, Earl of Kintore, and Sir Alexander Bannerman of Elsick, of an
annualrent of 3000 merks, representing a principal of 50,000 merks, over the lands and
baronies of Inverugie, Aden, and Altrie, in the parishes of St. Fergus, Longside, Peter
head, Old Deer, and New Deer, in the shires of Aberdeen and Banff; also over the
baronies of Fetteresso, Dunnottar, and Garvock, in these parishes and sheriffdom of
Kincardine. Sasine given on the lands and baronies of Inverugie, Aden, and Altrie,
between 5 A.M. and 2 P.M. on 24th May 1694, by Alexander Bruice, son of the deceased
Alexander Bruice, town-clerk-depute of Aberdeen, as bailie, to William Scharp in Aber
deen, on behalf of grantee. Witnesses, John Thomson, James Leonard, and James-
Philp, merchants in Aberdeen, and William Forbes, servant of William Smith at the
' Womanhill'; also on the lands of Dunnottar and Fetteresso, between 12 A.M. [noon]
and 6 P.M. on 28th May 1694, by David Steiven in Cowie, bailie, to John Hampton in
Aberdeen, for grantee. Witnesses, William Hebrone, son of George Hebrone in July-
branes, John Gall, merchant in Aberdeen, and the said John Thomson and James
Leonard ; and the same witnesses were present at Garvock, on same day, where Archi
bald Smith at the mill of Garvock was bailie. Sasine recorded in general register, 16th
July 1694. [2187, Box 55.
2922. 18th July 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated at Edinburgh, 12th July 1694), for infefting William Wilson, as
son and heir of his father, the late Thomas Wilson, in the fulling-mill [or walkmill],
with lands annexed, with power of digging turfs for repairing the aqueduct of said
mUl and for upkeep of the houses, in some convenient part of Crumbie, and that the
tenants also of the lordship of Culross shall carry the timber convenient, namely, the
' stock et stalling,' to said mill with their own yearly cost, lying in the barony of Aber-
crumbie, lordship and regality of Culross, and shire of Fife, bounding between the lands
of Fodiesmiln on east, the lands of Grange of Abercrumbie as far as the hill of Ballen-
dichhill on south [sic, 1. north], the lands of Grange on west, and the aqueduct of said
mill on south; taking security of 106lib 3s. 4d. money Scots, and 188lib poultry of feu-
farms and augmentation of said mill and lands, which had been in the hands of the
crown for twenty-six years, which feu-farms extend yearly to £3, 6s. 8d. and eight
poultry, and augmentation to 16s. 4d., and of £8, 3s. 4d. for duplication of feu-farm.
Sasine given 18th July 1694 by Hugh MacGill of Wester Grange, bailie-depute of the
regaUty of Culros. Witnesses, Sir William Prestown of Walkfield, Robert Baxter,
tenant in Fithiesmylne, John Mercer, procurator-fiscal of said regality. John Grieve,
of Dunblane diocese, notary. Recorded at Cupar, 11th August 1694. [1232, Box 33.
2923. 20th July 1694.] Charter by King William and Queen Mary, granting in
favour of James Deanes of Woodhouselie, the whole lands of Nether Tofts, teinds, etc,
Over Tofts, etc., in the parish of Eccles ; the lands of Lambden, Mersington, etc., in

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said parish and shire of Berwick. Which lands had been granted by King Charles the
Second to Sir WiUiam Purves and to Sir Alexander Purves, his eldest son, and to
William Purves, son of Sir Alexander and grandson of Sir William, but had been
adjudged from Sir Alexander and his son by decree of adjudication, etc. Edinburgh,
20th July 1694. [658, Box 19.
2924. 31st August 1694.] Indenture of Defeasance by Isabel Bigg, widow of
AVilliam Bigg, late of Newcastle-on-Tyne, in favour of William Strother of Grindon-
Rigg, over the farm of Crookhouses, in Kirknewton, Northumberland, mortgaged for
£500. 31st August 1694. [2088, Box 52.
2925. Hth September 1694.] Indenture between Andrew Card of Gray's Inn
on one part, and John, Lord Jeffreys of Wem, on the other part, by which the former
demises and leases to the latter a messuage in Lisle Street, in the liberty of AVest-
minster, county of Middlesex, adjoining Leicester Garden, opposite the house let by
Andrew Card to AA7illiam Cheyne, with other buildings, etc., for a yearly rental of £100.
Dated 11th September 1694. [593, Box 17.
2926. 28th September 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following on crown charter
in favour of James Deans of Woodhouselie [cf. No. 2923 sup-a], of the lands of Nether
Tofts, and others. Sasine given by George Cranstoun, gardener in Charterhall, 20th,
and recorded in the general register 28th, September 1694. Witnesses, George
Gairdiner, messenger in Duns, and others. George AAThillas, notary public. [659,
Box 19.
2927. 15th November 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following upon precept of
sasine in heritable bond, dated at Cullicudden, 2nd November 1694, whereby, for the
sum of 1200 merks, William Urquhart of Brealangwell binds himself to infeft Mr.
James Houston, minister of Kirkmichaell, and Jean Fouler, his spouse, and their
heirs-male, in that oxgate of Brealangwell commonly called the oxgate of the Lorgan,
including therewith the peck of Crostenhallack, extending in all to sixteen bolls yearly
farm, presently possessed by John M 'Allan, his tenant there ; also the three pecks of
land of the lands of Brealangwell, of which the one is commonly called the ' peck of the
shed,' and the other two 'the peckes of meikle and little Caleshie,' presently possessed
by John M'Innes, his tenant there, the three extending to twelve bolls yearly farm ;
also the three bolls pay of yearly farm adjacent thereto, being some time a part of the
quarter-lands of Bellacherrie ; the whole amounting to thirty-one bolls of yearly farm,
all lying in the parish of Kirkmichaell and sheriffdom of Cromarty. AA7ith clause of
reversion, etc. AVitnesses to bond, John Urquhart in Riesolis, James Elphingstone and
William Watson in Bellaskellie. Sasine given by John Hosack in Brealangwell, as
bailie for the granter, to Mr. David Houston, lawful son to Mr. James Houston, as
attorney for the latter, on 15th November 1694, and recorded at Fortrose, 17th of same
month. Witnesses, Mr. John Urquhart, brother-german of AA7illiam, Gilbert Barclay in
Bellacherrie, George Sutherland in Fortross, and Thomas M Allan, servitor to the
notary, Hugh Baillie, of Moray diocese. [2592, Box 66.
2928. 19th January 1695.] Precept of Glare Constat by James, Marquis of Douglas,
etc., lord of the lordship of Dudhope, for infefting Thomas Bethune of Tarvitt, as
nearest and lawful heir of his late father, Mr. James Bethune, doctor of medicine, in
the tenement of the late AVilliam Goldman of Flashill, bailie of Dundee, on the south

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side of the Flukergate of Dundee, bounded as in No. 1443 supra, and referred to of
date 7th December 1644, No. 2352 supa, held at a yearly rental of 23s. 4d. Dated at
Douglas Castle, 19th January 1695. Witnesses, Robert Young and Alexander
Cruickshanks, servitors to the marquis. Portion of seal attached. [2724, Box 70.
2929. 5th July 1695.] Writ (in duplicate) for distraining certain parties in the
county of Donegal. 5th July 1695. [1939, Box 49.
2930. 9th August 1695.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that in
presence of William AA7atson, one of the bailies of Dundee, John Keill, flour-dealer,
burgess of Dundee, and Catherine Anderson, his spouse, resigned various tenements and
kiln, on the south side of the Murray Street of Dundee, bounded as described, in favour
of David Hunter of Burnsyde, under reversion. [There are many blanks in the
description, but the following appear as adjoining proprietors : — John Cook's heirs,
David Yeaman, the heirs of the late Doctor Thomas Greg, and the heirs of John G.
Lawson.] Sasine given 3rd, and recorded 9th, August 1695. Witnesses, Alexander
Wedderburne, writer in Dundee, George Mephine and Arthur Schiphert, officers there,
James Wedderburne, of Brechin diocese, notary. [1823, Box 47.
2931. 9th September 1695.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Robert Cockburne in Bruntstone, as bailie) contained in a contract (dated
30th October 1694) betwixt Sir Alexander Home of Rentoun, and Sir Patrick Home
of Lumsden, advocate, in which the former alienates to the latter the whole lands and
barony of Renton, with fortalice, etc., mill and mill-lands, the four husband-lands
called Wardens-lands, four husband-lands in West Reston, three parts of a carucate of
land in the territory of Coldingham, with the office of forestry of said barony, with
privileges, provision when he comes to the prior's house, wrack and waiff in the bounds
of Coldingham, custom-dues on boats and ships landing at Coldingham, and other dues,
' woodhens,' and a suit of clothes fit for a gentleman yearly at Yule ; also a husband-land
in Howburn, and three and three-quarters in Eyemouth, Forrester's lands in the south
town of Coldingham, the lands of Horslee and Greenwood — all in the barony of Colding
ham and shire of Berwick, the lands and barony of Flemington and others, as described,
all united in the barony of Renton. Witnesses to the contract, William Somervell,
servitor of Sir Patrick Home, Mr. John Dallas in Prestoun, Robert Home and James
Grieve, servitors to Sir Alexander Home. Sasine given to Sir Patrick Home, 9th
September, and recorded in the general register of sasines 30th October, 1695. Wit
nesses, the said William Somervell, David Lockhart, tenant in Lumsdeane,  Lock
hart [torn] and John Gibson in Coldingham. Robert Clarkson, of Glasgow diocese,
notary public. [346, Box 10.
2932. 9th September 1695.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept in a
disposition (dated atBalblair, 17th January 1695) by Hector Douglas, late of Muldearg,
heir served and retoured to his uncle, the deceased Hector Douglas, some time of
Muldearg, in favour of Mr. James M'Culloch of Pilton, of the ile or burial-place
belonging to the granter and his uncle, adjacent to the kirk of Fearn, commonly called
the Douglas Ile, with the whole fabric of stone, windows, locks, doors, etc., in the
parish of Fearn and shire of Ross, reserving to the said Hector, his wife and children,
liberty of burial there, under the conditions narrated in the disposition. Witnesses to
disposition, William Ros of Aldie, David Ros, notary public, and George Ros, his lawful
son. Sasine given by George Hucheon in Feme, bailie, to Donald Ross in Mulderg on
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behalf of grantee, 31st August, and recorded at Fortrose 9th September, 1695. Wit
nesses, Alexander Ross in Sandveik, late commissary-depute of Ross, George Stronach,
smith in Fearne, Donald Ross alias Tailzeor there, John Morisoun in Mulderg, and
Hugh Ross, writer at Fearne. Notary, David Ross, of Ross diocese. [2799, Box 72.
2933. 20th November 1695.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Greenholm, 20th November 1695) by Nicolas Broun, fuller, and lately
bailie, in Newmilns, granting to John Paton, miller at the mill of Greenholm, and
Mary Broun, his spouse, the survivor, and their heirs, the lands and garden in Green
holm [as in No. 2415 supra]. AVitnesses to charter, Thomas Masoun, shoemaker in
Newmylnes, Thomas Broun and Hugh Wilson, fullers there, Mr. William Bannerman,
writer there, and John Smyth there. Sasine given by James Meikle in Greenholme,
20th November 1695, and recorded at Ayr, 17th January 1696. Witnesses as above,
and the notary, Mr. William Bannerman, of Glasgow diocese. [3262, Box 86.
2934. 18th January 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on a resignation
(dated 28th November 1695) by Mr. John Dalgleish, formerly pastor at Avandale, now
residing in Edinburgh, of a tenement (occupied by Margaret Yooll) in the market street
of St. Andrews, bounded between the tenements of George Fogo on east, those of John
Durie on west, the church and cemetery of said city on south, the tolbooth ('pretorium ')
and said street on north, in favour of James Robertson, burgess of St. Andrews, who
then resigned the same in favour of Agnes Phenison, his spouse, in liferent. Sasine
given by John Craig, one of the bailies of St. Andrews, 18th January 1696, to David
Phenison, brother of the said Agnes, on her behalf, and recorded same day. AVitnesses,
David Craig and Charles Greig, writers in St. Andrews, Daniel Urquhart, serjeant
there. Notary, Andrew Phenison, of the diocese and city of St. Andrews. [2255,
Box 57.
2935. 22nd January 1696.] Extract Decreet by the commissaries of Edinburgh
in the action of Mr. Thomas Paterson, late minister of Borthwick parish, now residing
in Edinburgh, against Dame Elizabeth Ker, Lady Borthwick, William Borthwick in
Borthwick, Alexander Borthwick of Falahill for himself, and as tutor for John
Borthwick of Cruikston, and others, defenders, in regard to the teinds of Borthwick
parish [cf. Nos. 2681 and 2697 supa]. Decree given in favour of the minister, with
expenses. 22nd January 1696. [1217, Box 32.
2936. 4th February 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
contract of marriage (dated 4th January 1696) between Lieutenant-Colonel Robert
Keith of Craig and Mrs. Agnes Murray, relict of the deceased Lieutenant-Colonel
John Stirling, for infefting the said Agnes Murray in liferent in the town and lands of
Reidfoord, as possessed by John Straton and his sub-tenants, with fuel in that part of the
moss of Whytwater, ' meithed and marched,' to Robert Keith, father of the Lieutenant-
Colonel, lying in the barony and parish of Garvock and sheriffdom of Kincardine;
also the lands of Overtoun of Creigie, called Over Creigie, in the barony of Craigie and
parish of Ecclesgreig, in warrandice. Witnesses to contract, Robert Murray, merchant
in Edinburgh, Mr. Robert Innes, AV.S., Mr. George Erskyne and David Spence, writers
in Edinburgh. Sasine given by John Cowy in Bredistoune, bailie, 4th February, and
recorded in the general register 31st March, 1696. Witnesses, Alexander Ross of
Tilliesnaught, and William and Hugh, his sons, and Alexander Clerk, his servitor.
Notary, Thomas Lyell, of Brechin diocese. [2890, Box 75,

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2937. 4th March 1696.] Will of James Gordon of St. Martins, in the county
of Northampton, in the borough of Stamford, in the county of Lincoln, milliner,
granted in favour of Marion Gordon, his sister. Dated 4th March 1695-6. [2530,
Box 64.
[Letters of administration in favour of Marion Gordon, dated London, 8th June
1696, are inclosed.]
2938. 17th March 1696.] Burgess Ticket admitting Lieutenant-Colonel
Robert Keith as burgess, etc., of the city of Edinburgh. Sir Robert Christie, lord
provost. Edinburgh, 17th March 1696. [115, Box 3.
2939. 25th March 1696.] Tack by William, Earl Marischall, to Lieutenant-
Colonel Robert Keith, for life, of the lands and teinds of Craig of Garvock, in the
barony and parish of Garvock and sheriffdom of Kincardine, in consideration of former
tacks granted to the deceased Robert Keith, father of the grantee — all former tack-
duties being discharged — for the yearly tack-duty of twenty merks from Whitsunday
1696. Dated at Inverugie, 25th March 1696. Witnesses, John Urquhart of Meldrum,
Sir John Byeres of Cottes, Sir James Keith of Powburn, baronet, and others. [536,
Box 16.
2940. 30th April 1696.] Diploma by the Senatus of Glasgow University con
ferring the degree of M.A. on John Steil. Dated at Glasgow, 30th April 1696.
[2636, Box 67.
2941. 4th May 1696.] Commission by King William the Third appointing Lord
James Murray to be Captain of the company formerly commanded by Hugh Lovat in
the regiment of foot in Scotland, of which John, Lord Murray, is colonel. [Place of
granting defaced.] 4th May 1696. [2479, Box 63.
2942. 5th May 1696.] Instrument narrating the resignation ad remanentiam in
the hands of Robert, Lord Colvill of Ochiltrie, as superior, of the five acres of land
in the regality of Culross and shire of Fife, as fully described in No. 1716 supa, made
by William Wilson of Walkmill, proprietor. Dated at Cleish, 5th May 1696. Wit
nesses, Mr. Eobert Anderson, minister at Perth, Hugh Macgill of Grange, and John
Stenhouse, servitor to Mr. Thomas Symson, subscribing notary. Eecorded as a sasine
at Cupar, 2nd July same year. [842, Box 24.
2943. 7th May 1696.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray alias Crichton of
Glenmoor, in the county of Ayr, and Lord James Murray, leasing to the latter for
one year the manor of Preston, in the parish of EUingham, and other lands, in the
county of Northumberland. 7th May 1696. [1937, Box 49.
2944. 8th May 1696.] Indenture between the said Sir Robert Murray and Lord
James Murray, son of the Marquis of Athole, by which the first party discharges the
second party of the sum of £4000, and releases all Lord James's lands in England
mortgaged for the above sum. 8th May 1696. [816, Box 23.
2945. 30th June 1696.] Charter by Sir William Bruce of Kinross, baronet
(architect of Holyrood, etc.), granting to John Steedman, clerk of the sheriffdom of

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Kinross, those acres lying about the town of Kineskwood, in the said sheriffdom, which
belonged to the late Robert Balfour of Ballo, father of Mary, Isobella, and Jean Balfour,
his daughters, from whom they were adjudicated to the said John Steedman : To be
holden in feu-farm for services used and wont. Dated at Kinross, 30th June 1696.
James Steedman, eldest lawful son of said John, is the writer of the deed. [482,
Box 14.
2946. 6th July 1696.] Precept of Clare Constat by Anne, Duchess of Hamilton,
etc., for infefting Alexander Baillie, now of Carnbrue, as nearest and lawful heir, in
said lands, etc., of his brother-german, the late William Baillie of Carnbrue [cf. No. 2136
supra] -. To be held blench of the granter. At Hamilton, 6th July 1696. Witnesses,
Lord John Hamilton, third son of granter, David Crauford, WiUiam Murray, and John
Porterfeild, servants of duchess. Fragment of seal attached. [2243, Box 57.
2947. 7th July 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat, in favour of Alexander Baillie. Given at Carnbrue 7th, and recorded
at Hamilton 10th, July 1696. Witnesses, John Skein in Barncluith, AVilliam Broun
and Arthur Cook, servants of said Alexander Baillie, and Gavin Baillie, his natural son.
Notary, Arthur Nasmith, of Glasgow diocese. [2244, Box 57.
2948. 13th August 1696.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Drummond,
brother's son and heir retoured to the late Archibald Drummond, his uncle, younger
brother of David Drummond, father of George, and one of four children of the late
George Drummond of Balloch [or Blair], by his second wife, Marjory Grahame, following
upon an heritable bond dated at Kirkwall, 10th October 1649, by the late Robert, Earl
of Morton, heir of his father, the late AA7illiam, Earl of Morton, in the earldom of
Orkney and lordship of Zetland, of an annualrent of ninety-six meills of malt and four
barrels of butter, to be uplifted yearly from the lands of Eothiesholm, Huip, and North
Strenzie, in the Isle of Stronsay, in said earldom and shire of Orkney. Sasine given
on 13th August, and recorded at Kirkwall 4th September, 1696. AVitnesses to the
precept, Sir James and John Douglas, brothers of the earl, David Heart of Euseland,
and George, his son. AA7itnesses to the sasine, George Emerson, writer in KirkwaU,
Thomas Emerson, messenger there, Patrick Stowe, son to John Stowe, cordiner there,
and John and James Fotheringham in Huip. AVilliam Spence, of Orkney diocese,
notary. [1802, Box 46.
2949. 4th September 1696.] Extract Eetour of Eobert Baillie, as only son
lawful now existing and nearest heir of the late Mr. Henry Baillie, student of divinity
in the academy of Glasgow. Eetour dated at Glasgow, 4th September 1696. Ex
tracted from the books of the chancery of the regality of Glasgow. [2444, Box 62.
2950. 30th September 1696.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition
(dated 16th April 1696) by AA7illiam AVilson of AA7alkmiln, granting to Eobert, Lord
Colvile of Ochiltree, the lands of AA7alkmiln, as described in No. 2922 sup-a, in the
barony of Abercromby and regality of Culross, with the teinds, etc. Sasine given by
James Gilles, tenant in AVakmylne, bailie, by delivery of earth and stone and corn and
straw, 30th September, and recorded at Cupar (Fife) 14th October, 1696. Mr. Eobert
Anderson, minister at Perth, attorney for Lord Colville. Witnesses, James Brand in
Wakmylne, Peter Gilles, son of said James, Eobert Donald, son of the late James
Donald, tenant in Foocliesmylne. Andrew Symson, notary. [1233, Box 33.

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2951. 8th October 1696.] Bond of Provision by Alexander Arbuthnot of Knox
in favour of Robert, James, Jean, Katherine, Margaret, Janet, Elizabeth, and
Isobel Arbuthnot, his children, procreate between him and his wife,  Scott,
providing to his two sons 6000 merks between them, and 12,000 merks amongst his
daughters, as particularly detailed, the provisions to be enforced, if necessary, at the
instance of Patrick Scott of Craig or his sons, or John Scott of Comiestoun; and
directing that the grantees shall be duly infeft in the lands and barony of Knox, the
lands of TuUous and Nether Benholme, in the parish of Benholme and sheriffdom of
Kincardine. Dated at Montrose, 8th October 1696. Witnesses, David CoUace, servant
to the said John Scott, and Patrick Murray, writer in Montrose. [2624, Box 67.
2952. 4th January 1697.] Precept of Glare Constat by Robert Nisbit of Greenholm,
directed to James Meikle, weaver in Greenholm, for infefting Hugh Wilson, fuller in
Newmylles, as heir of his father, the late Andrew AVilson, fuller, in the sixpenny lands
described of date 22nd March 1623, No. 1923 supa, and as great-nephew and heir of
his great-uncle ('pro-patruus'), the late Hugh Wilson in Greenholm, lawful son of the
late James Wilson in Newmylnes, who was last infeft in two 'delffis' of land in
Downiesburne, formerly occupied by Archibald Wilson, extending to six roods, with
free pasture corresponding thereto in the moor of Galstoun : To be held of the granter
as superior in feu-farm for a duty of 10s. 8d. yearly. At Newmylls, 4th January 1697.
Witnesses, James Broun, son of the late David Broun, portioner of Asting Poffill, John
Thomson, portioner of Newmylns, and Mr. William Banerman, writer there. [1664,
Box 43.
2953. 3rd February 1697.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition, dated
25th November 1696, by Robert Bellenden, mason in Eeding, alienating to James
Livingstone of AVestquarter, part of the lands of Eeding, called the Newlands, lying
to the north of the moor of Reding, lately belonging to his brother-german, James
Bellenden, presently possessed by Matthew Gentles and James Eenny, with pasturage
on the moors of Quhytsyd-rige and Eedding-rige, as used and wont, in the barony of
Polmood, Stirlingshire. Witnesses to disposition, James Simpson, merchant in Falkirk,
Charles Heugh, writer there, and David Bellenden, portioner of Bedding. Sasine given
by James M'Apine in Westquarter, as bailie, 3rd February, and recorded at Stirling
3rd March, 1697. Witnesses, John Drylaw, wright in Westquarter, and Hew Gray
there, Patrick Eos, gardener there, and John Lamb, gardener in Callander. Charles
Heugh, of Edinburgh diocese, notary. [1130, Box 36.
2954. 4th February 1697.] Extract Eetour of Alexander Cochrane, now of
Barbachlaw, as nearest heir-male and of line to his late father, Alexander Cochrane of
Barbachlaw. At Edinburgh, 4th February 1697. [1731, Box 45.
2955. 6th March 1697.] Precept of Clare Constat by Anna, Countess of Calendar,
and others, tutors of James, Earl of Linlithgow, etc., for infefting Andrew Mackie, as
eldest lawful son and heir of his father, John Mackie, portioner of Larbert, in that part
of the lands of Bromadge, formerly possessed by George Mackie, portioner of Bromadge,
and Annie Ballok, his spouse, now by Alexander Broun, with a proportional part of the
acre called 'mylne aiker,' formerly possessed by William Johnstoun, now by Broun
[cf. 24th July 1632, No. 2113 supa], in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow.
Edinburgh, 6th March 1697. Witnesses, William M'Kechnie and AA7illiam Hendersone,
not designed. [1922, Box 49.

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2956. 26th May 1697.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a contract
matrimonial, dated 17th February 1694, by which Patrick Grant of Inverlaidnan bound
himself to infeft Lydia Mackintosh, now his spouse, in liferent in the wester plough
town and lands of Raigmore, with the half of the mill thereof, lying in the lordship of
Strathderne, parish of Moy, and sheriffdom of Inverness ; also in the town and lands of
Leathandrie, Kinveachie, and Aingormerk, in the parish of Duthil and shire of Moray,
and that in warrandice of an annualrent of 300 merks to her for her lifetime : To be
held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm, if asked. Witnesses to contract,
William Baillie, commissary of Inverness, John Urvine of Cuthbrea, governor of the
Earl of Huntly, George Stronach, his servitor, Joseph M'Intosh, 'son to Borlum,' John
Bancks, servitor to AA7illiam M'Intosh of Borlum, and John Stewart, writer in Inverness.
Sasine given on the lands by Angus M'Intosh, younger of Kellochie, as bailie, to
Alexander M'Intosh of Pharray on behalf of grantee, 26th May, and recorded in the
general register 28th June, 1697. AVitnesses, Donald M'Intosh of Kellochie, Angus
M'Intosh of Holme, Paul M'Phaill of Innerernie, and James Fraser, servitor of the
notary, Alexander M'Lean, of Moray diocese. [2709, Box 69.
2957. 31st May 1697.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition (dated
at Edinburgh, 4th April 1695) by James Campbell of Kerinoch, with consent of
Archibald Campbell in Lawers, granting to George [Mackenzie], Viscount of Tarbatt,
an annualrent of £480 Scots on a principal sum of 12,000 merks, to be uplifted from
the lands of Easter and AVester Balmuicks, with mill, etc., and the lands of Glascorry,
etc, in the parish of  and sheriffdom of Perth. AVitnesses to disposition, Alexander
Grahame, writer, Edinburgh, and John Millar, servitor to David Ramsay, writer there.
Sasine given 31st May, by John Comrie, younger in AVester Aberruchill, and recorded
in the general register 13th July, 1697. Witnesses to sasine, James Comry, son to
AVilliam Comry in Inneruchill, and Alexander Mathie, servitor to James Campbell,
younger of Aberruchill. [1251, Box 33.
2958. 3rd July 1697.] Charter by John, Earl of Lauderdale, confirming a letter
of disposition and alienation of the lands of Carberry, made by the late Sir Adam Blair
of Carberry to Sir Adam Blair, his son, narrated in a contract matrimonial dated 
16—, between the younger Blair and  AVallace, lawful daughter of the late Sir
Thomas AVallace of Craigie. At Edinburgh, 3rd July 1697. AAltnesses, Robert Colvill
and John Duncan, writers in Edinburgh, and Mr. John Montgomerie, AA7.S. there,
whose servitor, Thomas AATallace, writes the deed. [1553, Box 40.
2959. 6th July 1697.] Extract General Eetour of Patrick Hamilton, as nearest
and lawful heir of his mother, Bethia Bailye, spouse of James Hamilton of Grein. At
Hamilton, in the shire of Lanark, 6th July 1697. See Nos. 2897-2899. [459, Box 13.
2960. 19th July 1697.] Charter by AVilliam Gordon of Balcome, advocate,
superior of the annualrent after mentioned, confirming in favour of Thomas Preston
brother of the late James Preston, son lawful of the late Sir John Preston of Airdrie a
certain heritable obligation by Sir John to the late James for infeftment in an annual-
rent of £40 Scots, secured over the lands of Balcome, in the shire of Fife. Dated at
Kingsbarns, 19th July 1697. AVitnesses, Alexander Bridge, portioner of Kingsbarns,
and James Carstairs, writer in St. Andrews. [632, Box 18.
2961. 24th July 1697.] Diploma by Patrick Urquhart, doctor of medicine and

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Professor in King's College of Aberdeen, signed by him, Principal Middleton, and other
professors of the University of Aberdeen, granting power to Mr. Patrick Foord
to practise medicine. Given at King's College, Aberdeen, 24th July 1697. [116,
Box 3.
2962. 14th September 1697.] Instrument of Sasine- proceeding on a precept in a
heritable obligation, dated 1st June 1697, by James Stirling of Ballaggan, goldsmith in
Glasgow, in favour of John Spreull of Milnetoun, writer in Edinburgh, of an annual-
rent of £80 Scots over the lands of Ballaggan, East and West, and mill, with the hill of
Dunglas, in the parish of Strathblane, shire of Stirling, and regality of Lennox. Sasine
given on ground by Walter Buchanan of Gillestoune, as bailie, 14th September, and
recorded 18th September, 1697. Witnesses to sasine, William, George, and John
Edmistones, sons to George Edmonstone, notary in the premises, and William Biskett,
writer, Edinburgh. [794, Box 22.
2963. 29th September 1697.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Bucknay,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Linlithgow, gave sasine by ' hesp and staple ' to
Alexander Mylne, son of and served heir before the bailies of the Canongate, to his
father, the late Aexander Milne of Carriden, of two tenements of land in the burgh of
LinUthgow, on the north side of the High Street, between the tenement of the heirs of
the late Thomas Maine on west, the tenements of James Story and of the notary on
the east, the loch on the north, and High Street on south : To be held of the king for
10s. lOd. yearly of burghal dues. Done on 21st, and recorded at Linlithgow 29th,
September 1697. Witnesses, Alexander Glen, writer in Edinburgh, John Eiston,
servitor of notary, Andrew Rae and George Mureheid, two of the burgh Serjeants.
Notary, William Bell, of Glasgow diocese. [3148, Box 82.
2964. 5th October 1697.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Macfarlane,
writer to the signet, following on a precept in a charter under the great seal, dated 10th.
March 1697, granting to him the lands of Corsetoun, with manor-place, etc., and
common pasture on the Lomond hills, lying in the parish of Strathmiglo and sheriffdom
of Fife, which lands belonged to John Cowan of Corsetoun and Anna Murray, his
mother, relict of the late Charles Cowan of Corsetoun [cf. No. 2856 supa], and were
adjudged from them to the said John Macfarlane. Sasine given on that part of the
lands of Corsetoun called the 'Bririe Bush,' by Thomas Couper, bailie of Strathmiglo,
on 5th October, and recorded at Coupar (in Fife) 8th October, 1697. Witnesses,
Henry Coupar, William Robertson, David Smith, and James Goodale, residents in
Strathmiglo. Robert Birrell, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [471, Box 14.
2965. 13th November 1697.] Instrument narrating that Robert Sliech, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed to that acre of arable land, containing
four rigs, some time belonging to the late George Forrest of GunhousemUnes, two of
these rigs being bounded by the laird of Congaltoun's lands on the east and north, the
highway leading from the burgh port to Petercraig on the west, and the Herman well
strand on the south ; the other two rigs bounded by the laird of Congaltoun's lands on
the east, the ' fons urbanus ' of said burgh on the north, John Aytoun's lands on the west,
and the late George Forrest's own lands on the south : and there appeared Mr. John
Forrest, burgess of said burgh, as procurator for the said late George Forrest, in terms
of a disposition and alienation (of date 8th November 1652) by the said George, with
consent of Mr. John Lauder, ' pastor ' at Tynningham, Mr. Robert Lauder, ' pastor ' at

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Whitekirk, and Alexander Forrest, skinner, burgess of Haddington, his curators, to the
late Robert Forrest, elder, merchant, burgess of said burgh, by which the said George
was bound to infeft the said Robert in the four rigs of land : and the said procurator
resigned the said four rigs in favour of Robert Forrest, skinner, burgess of Haddington,
as eldest lawful son and nearest heir of the said deceased Robert ; whereupon the said
bailie gave sasine of the lands to Robert Forrest, as heir foresaid. Sasine given 13th
November 1697, and recorded the same day in the burgh register. AVitnesses, George
Pringle and Thomas Barns, skinners, burgesses of said burgh, William Smith, servitor
of notary, George Porteous and John Home, officers. Notary, Patrick Sliech, of Edin
burgh diocese. [3072, Box 80.
2966. 31st December 1697.] Diploma by King William the Third granting to
Sir Patrick Home of Lumsden the title and dignity of knight-baronet. At
Kensington, 31st December 1697. [1722, Box 44.
2967. 31st December 1697.] Extract Diploma of the dignity of knight-baronet
to Sir Patrick Home of Lumsdean. Kensington, 31st December 1697. [1448, Box 37.
2968. 20th January 1698.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray [formerly
Creighton], of the kingdom of Scotland, knight, on the one part, and John Murray,
son and heir of the late Richard Murray of Broughton, in the kingdom of Scotland, and
Anna Murray, widow of Richard, on the other part, whereby Sir Eobert, for reasons
narrated in the deed and in consideration of the sum of £1200, releases to John Murray
the towns and lands of Killibeggs and others, as enumerated, all lying in the barony
of Boylagh and Banagh, in the county of Donegal, Ireland. Dated 20th January 1697-8.
[2895, Box 75.
2969. 20th January 1698.] Eelease by Sir Eobert Murray, formerly Crichton, of
the kingdom of Scotland, knight, in pursuance of an agreement with Henry Conyngham
of Mount Charles, in the county of Donegal, releasing to AVilliam Conyngham of
Lecrum the quarter-lands of Lecrum and other lands, in the barony of Boylagh and
Bannah, in Donegal, Ireland.  169— (date erased). Indorsed 20th January
1697-8. [1938, Box 49.
2970. 21st January 1698.] Extract General Eetour of William Home of Linthill
to Alexander Home of Linthill, his father. Expede at Edinburgh, 21st January
1698. [11, Box 1.
2971. 20th May 1698.] Extract of Special Eetour of Mr. Andrew Geddes, now
of Essill, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father, the late Archibald Geddes in the
town and lands of Easter Ortoun or Little Ortoun, with Brew-croft and Brew-steading,
and a piece of land of AVester Ortoun, called Boighead, some time possessed by James
Paxtoun, and four acres of arable land adjoining, some time possessed by James Eussell
and that part called the 'Swardgrass' part of said acres, in the lordship of Rothes|
parish of Dundurcus, and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres ; also in the lands of Daginshe
and Inshe of Cardenie, with salmon-fishings in Spey, in the barony of Barmuckatie
parish of Dundurcus, shire of Elgin ; the lands of Stynie in the parish of Essill, shire
foresaid,— the lands of Easter and Wester Ortoun, etc., being held of the Earl of Rothes
in feu-farm for £3, 12s. yearly ; the lands of Daginshe, and others, with fishings of the

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crown for 30s. feu-farm, and the lands of Stynie held of William Duff of Diplo for one
penny Scots blench. Dated at Elgin, 20th May 1698. See No. 2428. [1573, Box 40.
2972.  ¦ 1698.] Muster-roll of Captain John Stewart's troop in the royal
regiment of dragoons commanded by the Viscount of Teviot. 1698. [581, Box 16.
2973. 14th September 1698.] Charter by Archibald Mure of Thornton, provost
of Edinburgh, William Menzies, Archibald Rule, George Mitchell, and James Nairn,
bailies, confirming and granting of new to Richard Mills, clockmaker, burgess of
Edinburgh, and to Esther Mills, spouse of Robert Carstairs, writer to the signet, in
liferent respectively, and to the heirs of Esther by Carstairs or any other husband, that
north part of a tenement of land of the late Humphrey Mills, clockmaker at the Craig-
well, containing houses (occupied by Robert Burrell, shoemaker, Thomas Rae, and
Alexander Brock and widow Hendie), etc., lately built by the said late Humphrey
MUls, lying in the Canongate on the east side of Leith AVynd (and to the north of the
property referred to of date 4th March 1687, No. 2849 supa),- acquired by the said
Humphrey from the creditors of Joanna Mathie and Mr. Hugh Campbell, her spouse ;
which tenement pertained to Joanna Mathie, relict of the said Hugh Campbell, after
wards wife and now widow of the said Humphrey Mills, the said Humphrey disponing
the same to Richard and Esther Mills in December 1693 : To be held for a feu-duty of
10s. yearly for the lower shops (' officinas '), and for the four dwelling-houses 24s. yearly.
Dated at Edinburgh, 14th September 1698. Witnesses, James Nasmyth, clerk-depute
of Edinburgh, and Alexander Sympsone, writer there. [3140, Box 82.
2974. 12th and 16th December 1698.] Charter by Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of
Haddington, etc., baron of Drem, of which the temple-lands are part, with consent of
his curators, confirming to George Walker, eldest lawful son of the late George
Walker, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and of the late Marion Hamilton, his
spouse, a disposition, of date 29th September, and recorded 9th October, 1676, by
Robert Hamilton, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour of his sister, the said late
Marion HamUton ; also granting a precept of dare constat for infefting the said younger
George Walker, as heir of his said mother, in that low front booth, with back booth,
cellar under front booth, with upper dwelling-house and 'gallerie' above the two
booths, some time occupied by the late Barbara Coutes, within the burgh of Edinburgh
in the ' Over Bow ' there, in that temple-land acquired by the late James Ross, treasurer
of the burgh, from Agnes Blackstock, on the east side of the High Street, betwixt the
lands of the late Eobert Cochrane, then of Agnes Blackstock and Nicoll Blytheman, on
south, the lands of the late Elizabeth Scott, relict of the deceased James Livingstoune
of Manerstoun, then of the late William Anderson, John Blythman, Thomas Couper,
and the late Eobert Thomsone, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, ' goodsir ' [grandfather]
to the said Eobert Hamilton, on the north, the deceased John Crawford's land on east
and the High Street on west ; which land contains the houses, etc., and one part waste,
viz. : a ' laigh foirbooth ' in the ' fore entrie ' of said tenement, some time occupied by
the late Thomas Hodge, who also occupied the ' second cellar in the backcloss ' of the
land, the ' overdwelling-house ' above the ' fore entrie ' containing a hall kitchen and
two chambers, sometime possessed by the late John Watt ; also the roof of the backland
of the tenement, with the piece waste land lying contiguous to the backland; which
merchant booths, cellar, house, gallery, etc., belonged formerly to the deceased Robert
Thomsone, merchant, burgess, and Barbara Coutes, his spouse, and were afterwards
disponed by her and by Marion, Barbara, and Isobell Thomsone, three of the four
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daughters of the said Robert Thomsone, their father (with consent of Robert Murray,
merchant, burgess, Marion's husband, and of WiUiam Miller, younger, merchant,
burgess, Isobell's husband), to Margaret Thomsone, fourth daughter of said Robert, and
to the late AVilliam Hamilton, lawful son of the deceased John Hamilton, burgess
(conform to a marriage contract between the said AVilliam and the said Margaret
Thomsone, of date 25th April and 12th May 1628) ; and the subjects were last disponed
by the said Margaret Thomsone, mother of the said Robert Hamilton, with all her
rights, with consent of George Walker, merchant, burgess, and John Hamilton, burgess,
curators of Isobell Hamilton, sister of Robert, in favour of the said Robert Hamilton
and Janet AVilson, his future spouse, and their heirs (conform to their contract of
marriage, dated 10th December 1656) : therefore the earl requires sasine of the subjects
to be given to the said George Walker, as heir of his mother. Dated at Leslie and
Edinburgh, 12th and 16th December 1698. AVitnesses, Robert Bruce of Bunzeon,
Robert Lindsay, servant of the Countess of Rothes, and others. [1935, Box 49.
2975. 28th December 1698.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of, and narrating the
bond of provision, No. 2951 supa,, of date 8th October 1696, by Alexander Arbuthnot
of Knox, in favour of his children, Robert, James, Jean, Katherine, Margaret,
Janet, Elizabeth, and Isobel Arbuthnot, his children by his now deceased wife,
 Scott. Sasine given of the lands of Knox, Over TuUous, and Nether Benholme,
by James Scott in ' Ulysseshaven,' as bailie, to George Burnett in Kirktoun of Ben
holme, acting for Robert, Jean, Katherine, Margaret, and Isobel, the surviving children
of the said Alexander. Done on the lands, 28th December 1698. AVitnesses, William
Gib, chirurgeon in Montrose, Thomas Craig, servitor to Patrick Scott of Rossie, John
Shiphird, servant of the bailie, and James Hague, servant to Robert Scott of Dunynald.
Notary, Patrick Murray, of Aberdeen diocese. Recorded in the general register,
24th February 1699. [2625, Box 67.
2976. 3rd February 1699.] Tack or Lease by King AVilliam the Third, referring
to a former lease by the archbishop of St. Andrews, in favour of the predecessors of
Alexander Miller, now of Gourlabank, of their own teinds, and granting in lease to
the said Alexander the teindsheaves of his 'carrucate' of land named Gourlabank,
described of date 6th May 1693, No. 2909 supa, for the space of nineteen years from
the expiry of the former lease, at the yearly rent of 13s. 4d. Scots, and also paying to
the minister at Preston-haugh [Prestonkirk], present and to come, three bolls oats, one
boll of wheat and one of bear, yearly, as his stipend. Given under the privy seal at
Edinburgh, 3rd February 1699. [2565, Box 66.
2977. 16th March 1699.] Extract Retour, before said bailies, of James Bal-
CANQUALL, as heir of his father, David Balcanquall, 'de eodem.' Canongate, 16th
March 1699. [2595, Box 66.
2978. 16th June 1699.] Instrument of Sasine (following on a precept in a charter
under the great seal of King William the Third, dated Edinburgh, 22nd March 1699)
in favour of Alexander Straiton of that Ilk, whose eldest son, Robert Straiton, acted
as attorney for his father, of the lands of Over and Nether Knoxes of Benholme, with
that part of the moor of Kincethehill [now Kenshot-hill] pertaining thereto ; the manor-
place of Knox, etc., with a granary house in Gourdone, and pertinents, in the parish
and sheriffdom of Kincardine. Sasine given by George Burnett at the church of
Benholme, as bailie. AVitnesses, Alexander AVood, lawful son of Robert Wood, late

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governor of the Bass, James Hestine, son lawful of James Hestine, meal-dealer in
Montrose, and others. On 16th June, and recorded in the general register 6th July,
1699. Andrew Craik, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [2152, Box 54.
2979. 21st June 1699.] Charter by George Home of Kello, provost of Edinburgh,
the bailies, etc., granting to George Warrender, merchant, and now one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, that house consisting of five fire rooms, possessed by the said provost in
the burgh of Edinburgh, on the south side of Parliament Close? (' areas Comitialis)
third flat or story above the shop which belonged to Thomas Eobertson of Lochbank,
eldest lawful son of the late Thomas Eobertson, bailie, the tenement being bounded by
the Parliament Square on east, the courthouse and house called the treasury room on
west, the Parliament Square on north, and the whole house acquired by [or from]
Samuel M'Lelland, merchant, and John Dewar, his sub-tenant, by Thomas Kincaid in
Edinburgh, and the house belonging to said Thomas Eobertson and possessed by the
legal faculty for a library ('per facultatem juridicam pro bibliotheca '), etc. Eeddendo,
13s. 4d. Scots of feu-farm, yearly. At Edinburgh, 21st June 1699. Witnesses, James
Nasmyth and Alexander Simpson, writers in Edinburgh. [2239, Box 57.
2980. 23rd June 1699.] Charter under the great seal, by King William [the
Third], granting to James, Marquis of Montrose, son and heir served and retoured
to the late James, Marquis of Montrose, his father, the lands and lordship of Cowall,
mortgaged under reversion to the late Marquis of Montrose by Archibald, Earl of
Argyll, and redeemable on payment of 100,000 merks Scots. At Edinburgh, 23rd
June 1699. [1634, Box 42.
2981. 7th July 1699.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond by
John Fiddes, merchant in Maxton, with consent of Isobel Kyle, his wife, in favour of
William Mebane, chamberlain to the laird of Littleden, of £7, 13s., annualrent from a
tenement in Maxton, Eoxburghshire, as described. Alexander Don of Eutherford and
Andrew Ker of Littledean being neighbouring owners. Sasine given 7th, and recorded
at Jedburgh 24th, July 1699. Witnesses, Ealph Eobson, messenger, burgess of Jed
burgh, William Thomson in Maxtoun, Eobert Bridges there, and William Wood, weaver
there. Eobert Pylle, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1037, Box 28.
2982. 23rd September 1699.] Charter by Anna, Countess of Callander, and
others named, tutors of James, Earl of Linlithgow and Callender, granting in feu-farm
to William Hodge in Halls of Airth, in liferent, and to Patrick Hodge, his eldest
son, in fee, part of the lands of Broomadge and a proportionable part of the acres
called the Milnacres, resigned by the late George Mackie, portioner of Broomadge, and
Agnes Balloch, his wife — all in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow [cf. No.
2955 supa]. Yearly feu-duty, £3, 5s. 6d. At Falkirk, 23rd and 28th September 1699.
Witnesses, George Menzies, clerk of Falkirk, and others. [1702, Box 44.
2983. 21st February 1700.] Charter under the great seal by King William the
Third granting to Henry Halthorne, merchant in Edinburgh, lawful son of William
Halthorne in Hill, and to Jean Hamilton, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., and to
Henry Halthorne, his eldest lawful son, in fee, the lands of iErish alias Overfish, in
the parish of Longcastle, now annexed to Kirkinner, and shire of Wigtoun, which lands
formerly belonged to Andrew Halthorne at Stepends, designed third lawful brother of
Henry Halthorne, younger, of iErish, and were resigned by him : To be holden for a

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reddendo of 6s. 8d. of old feu-farm and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Edinburgh, 21st
February 1700. [483, Box 14.
2984. 5th March 1700.] Charter by John, Earl of Lauderdale, etc., in favour of
Robert Dickson of Sornbeg, knight-baronet, granting to him the lands of Carberry in
the regality of Musselburgh, with teindsheaves, etc, adjudged from Sir Adam Blair,
senior, of Carberry, and Adam, his eldest son. Reddendo, £42 and other dues. Dated
at Edinburgh, 5th March 1700. Witnesses, David Cunynghame of Milnecraig, advocate,
Mr. John Montgomerie, W.S., and James Hay, writer in Edinburgh. A memorandum
of infeftment, dated 7th March 1700, is written on the back of the charter. Alexander
Montgomerie of Asloasse, and others, witnesses. [650, Box 19.
2985. 1st May 1700.] Diploma of M.A. by the Senatus of Glasgow University in
favour of William Mitchell. Glasgow, 1st May 1700. [2734, Box 70.
2986. 7th June 1700.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond (dated at
Finlaystoun, 8th April 1700) by John, Earl of Glencairn, and William, Lord Kilmaurs,
in favour of Mr. AA7illiam Cochrane of Kilmaranock, James Birsbaine of Bishoptoun,
Mr. William Cochrane of Ochiltree, Gavin Cochrane of Craigemure, and James
Cochrane of Mainshill, as tutors testamentars for behoof of Mr. John Cochrane of
Southanan, of an annualrent of £120 Scots, corresponding to a principal of 3000 merks
secured over the lands of Dennastoun, being a 40s. 2d. land and the 10s. land possessed
by David Millar and AA7illiam Rodger, as tenants, and which are part of the £4 lands of
Dennastoun in the parish of Kilmalcolm and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by
John Lang at Finlaystoun, 8th May 1700, and recorded at Glasgow, 7th June 1700.
Witnesses, James Snype, officer at Kilmacolme kirk, AVilliam Anderson, carrier there,
and others. Notary, AA7illiam Tarbat, writer in Paisley. [2229, Box 56.
2987. 6th August 1700.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Hamilton and Chatel-
herault, etc., granting to Patrick Hamilton, eldest lawful son, born betwixt James
Hamilton, now of Grein, and his spouse, the late Bethia Baillie, relict of the late John
Cleland, brother-german of the deceased Laird of Gartnes, the said Patrick being served
heir to his mother, the £7 lands of Carnbrew, and also the lands of Kirklie, Hill and Camp
— all lying in the parish of Bothwell, regality of Hamilton, and shire of Lanark, adjudged
on 27th December 1699, from Alexander Baillie of Bradhirst, now of Carnbrew, for
debt. At Hamilton, 6th August 1700. AVitnesses, David Crawfurd, secretary to the
Duchess, James Broun, writer in Hamilton, and others. [1792, Box 46.
2988. 1st November 1700.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of an heritable bond,
dated 29th October 1700, by Donald M'Culloch of Bogpharnes, granting to Mr. James
M'Culloch of Piltoun, the lands of Bogspharnes, in the parish and shire of Cromartie,
under reversion. Sasine given by Donald M'Culloch in Bogpharnes, bailie, to Donald
M'lver in Tullich, attorney for grantee, on 1st, and recorded at Fortrose 18th, November
1700. Witnesses, Walter Eoss, mason in Milnetoune, John Ross, writer in Tain,
Alexander Ross, student there, Robert M'Culloch, servitor to grantee. Alexander
Ross, of the diocese of Ross, notary public. [1571, Box 40.
2989. 13th January 1701.] Charter by Alexander Hamilton of Barr, granting
the same subjects of Wester Kerse as in No. 2645 supra to William Barcley, eldest
son of Robert Barcley, portioner of Linthill, and to the heirs born betwixt said William

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and his spouse, Margaret Robison, only lawful daughter and heiress of the late John
Robison, portioner of Kerse, in terms of a resignation made by the said Margaret.
Dated at Barr, 13th January 1701. Witnesses, Robert Brydine in Barr, Thomas Orr
in Auchinhand, and James Steell of Murestoun, writer in Beith. [1095, Box 29.
2990. 12th March 1701.] Inventory of Rights and Securities belonging to Sir
Patrick Nisbet of Dean (affecting certain lands in the AVater of Leith, formerly belong
ing to the late Alexander Shedd, and) delivered to Patrick Nisbet, his (third) son, in
terms of a contract of marriage between the younger Patrick and Anna Belshes,
daughter to the late Mr. John Belshes of Tofts, with consent of her mother. Inventory
dated 12th March 1701. Among other writs named is a duplicate contract of marriage
between ' old and young Dean ' (Sir Patrick Nisbet and his eldest son, Henry Nisbet)
and Mrs. Christian Riddell (not designed), dated 5th and 11th March 1681. [1612,
Box 41.
2991. 15th April 1701.] Charter by Sir James Livingston of AVestquarter, knight-
baronet, ratifying and confirming a disposition, dated 30th October 1678, by Robert
Callander and Elizabeth Provand, his wife [as in charter of 21st May 1670, No. 2661
supra], both now deceased, in favour of Alexander Laurie, cordiner in Falkirk, and
the now deceased Elizabeth Johnstone, his spouse, of the two acres of land in the
Randiegate, described in said charter, the north boundary now being stated as the
land of Patrick Leishman's heirs. At Falkirk, 15th April 1701. Witnesses, John
Morison, writer in Falkirk, and John Neilson, messenger there. [1860, Box 48.
2992. 10th May 1701.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
as superior, for infefting Andrew Lundie, now of Strathairlie, as eldest lawful son and
nearest heir of his late father, John Lundie of Strathairlie, in the two parts of the lands
of Strathairlie. At Lundin, 10th May 1701. AVitnesses, Colin Campbell and Humphrey
Lundin, writers in Edinburgh. An indorsation states that infeftment was given on
4th September 1701 by John Lundin, elder of Baldastard, as bailie for the superior.
AA'alter Brabner, merchant in Largo, Andrew, his son, and David Selkrig, servant to
the Laird of Lundin, witnesses. [743, Box 21.
2993. 12th May 1701.] Charter by Sir James Livingston of AVestquarter, in
favour of John Neilson, messenger in Falkirk, of a high house on the north side of
the town of Falkirk, bounded by the tenement of the heirs of the late George Brocklay,
cooper, on east, the high street on south, the tenement of the heirs of Alexander John
stone in Dalderss on west, and a house of Robert Ker, merchant, on north, as described ;
also two low houses as described, bounded by lands of the same owners, and by those
of the late  Burne and the late Henry Murray. At AVestquarter, 12th May 1701.
[1861, Box 48.
2994. 16th May 1701. J Charter by John, Earl of Wigtown, narrating a precept
of dare constat that the grantee, John Russell, is eldest lawful son and heir of the late
Alexander Russell, portioner of Fuckertoun, in a ' cavell ' of land in Denny greens,
called Longshot, and another ' cavell ' of land in Lymesyde, extending to an eighteen-
penny land, of old extent, and the 5s. lOd. land in Fuckertoun and Mackmorock
(remaining undisponed of the 6s. 6d. land by the said Alexander to the late Mr. John
Callender), in the parish of Denny and shire of Stirling, the said lands having been
granted, on 29th November 1689, by David Cuthell, portioner of East Borland, to the

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late Alexander Russell and Janet Thomson, his wife. Dated at Cumbernauld,
16th May 1701. Alexander Wardlaw, the earl's chamberlain, and others, witnesses.
[1854, Box 48.
2995. 24th June 1701.] Extract Retour of General Service of Adam White
foord, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, the late John Whitefoord of Blairquhan.
At the Canongate, 24th June 1701. [2669, Box 68.
2996. 16th October 1701.] Extract Retour of Inquest serving Adam Whyte
foord of Blairquhan as heir to his uncle, the late John Whytefoord of Blairquhan, in
the following annualrents — an annualrent of 1080 merks and £40 Scots from the lands
of Daljedburgh alias Glenstincher, South Balloch, and others (held blench of the Crown),
in the parish of Barr, Ayrshire, under an obligation by the late Sir John Kennedy of
Girvanmains ; £40 Scots from the lands of Drumochrein, and others, in the parish of
Dailly, held blench of David Alexander of Drumochrein ; and £60 Scots from the lands
of Holmshead, in the parish of Kirkmichael, held blench of the Earl of Cassillis. May
bole, 16th October 1701. [2166, Box 55.
2997. 16th October 1701.] Extract Retour of General Service of Adam AA7hyte-
foord, now of Blairquhan, as heir to his father, the late James Whytfoord of Dunduff.
Maybole, 16th October 1701. [529, Box 15.
2998. 29th November 1701.] Extract Retour of Inquest made before Archibald
Rule and David Denoon, bailies of the burgh of Canongate, and a jury, who declared
that Patrick Hamilton, eldest lawful son of the late Bethia Bailie by her second
husband, James Hamilton of Grein, is nearest and lawful heir of provision of the said
Bethia's first husband, the late John Cleland, brother-german of Ludovic Cleland of
Gartnes, by virtue of an obligation made by the late AVilliam Bailie of Carnebrew, as
principal, and Alexander Bailie of Breadhirst, as cautioner, of date 16th November 1688,
for the sum of 4000 merks. Retour dated at Canongate, 29th November 1701. See
also Nos. 2959 and 2987 supra. [2989, Box 78.
2999. 14th February 1702.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Drymen, 14th February 1702) by John Halden of Gleneagles, directing
Walter Logan of Easter Camroun, as bailie, to infeft James Logan in Drumglasse in
the lands of Drumglasse and Badmucke, extending to one merk land, in the parish of
Kilmaronock, barony of Halden, and shire of Perth, by annexation. Witnesses to
precept, Mungo Haldan, fiar of Gleneagles, the granter's eldest son, David Haldan, the
granter's brother-german, AVilliam Stirling, fiar of Halbertshyre, Archibald Buchannan
of Drummikill, Edward Buchanan of Spittall, and John Lindsay, writer at Kirkehous
of Bonill. Sasine given 14th February 1702. Witnesses, John Cunningham, portioner
of Ladrishbeg, Robert M'Alester in Easter Catter, and AVilliam Garland in Little
Fundy. Notary, John Lindsay, of Glasgow diocese. No docquet of registration.
[3113, Box 81.
3000. 10th July 1702.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to Mr. James Smith
of AVhythill the lands of Whythill, with teinds, etc., lying within the preceptory or
chaplainry of Magdalen, regality of Musselburgh, which lands had been resigned by
the Eari of Lauderdale: To be held blench for one penny Scots. Edinburgh 10th
July 1702. [348, Box 10.

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3001. 25th August 1702.] Commission to Robert Keith as Lieut. -Colonel of
Maitland's Regiment. 25th August 1702. [1768, Box 45.
3002. 25th August 1702.] Commission of same date, appointing GEORGE
Gardens as Ensign to Lieut. -Colonel Keith. [1769, Box 45.
3003. 29th September 1702.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Whythill,
following on a precept in charter, No. 3000 sup-a, in favour of Mr. James Smith.
Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Elphinstone in Edmonstone, as bailie, and recorded in
the particular register of sasines 29th September 1702. Witnesses, Mr. Gilbert Smith,
architect, James M'Lellan, inspector of coal works, David M'Lellan, his eldest son, and
William Barklay, gardener of Mr. James Smith. James Elphinstone, notary public.
[349, Box 10.
3004. 23rd January 1703.] Instrument recording the resignation by Andrew
Agnew of Seuchan into the hands of Sir James Agnew of Lochnaw, as superior, of the
40s. land of Nether Clannarie, in the parish of  and shire of Wigtown, in favour
of Alexander M'Douall of Garthland. Done at Edinburgh, in ' the duelling-hous
of Andrew Broun, vintner, within the head of Niddries-wynd,' 23rd January 1703.
Witnesses, Patrick M'Douall of Freuch, John M'ilvaine of Grimmett, and John Reid,
servitor to Eobert Wallace of Holmstoun, W.S., the said Eobert being notary to the
writ. [2718, Box 70.
3005. 20th February 1703.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Eobert Dickson of
Inveresk, directed to Aexander Mech, mariner in Moriesones Haven, for infefting
Alexander Henderson, portioner in Prestonpans, as nearest and lawful heir of his
grandmother, Jean Henderson, designed in No. 2785 sup-a, 8th April 1679, in the
annualrent there described, from the lands of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk and
shire of Edinburgh. Edinburgh, 20th February. 1703. Witnesses, James Schaw, writer
in Edinburgh, and James Gray (writer of deed), servitor of John Montgomerie, W.S.
[2749, Box 71.
3006. 30th April 1703.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat. Sasine given 30th April, and recorded in particular register 1st May,
1703. Witnesses, Alexander Darling, skipper in Eymouth, and Ninian Whyte, writer
in Edinburgh. Notary, David Hutchison, of Edinburgh diocese. [2570, Box 66.
3007. 30th April 1703.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (dated
at Morison's Haven, 30th April 1703) by Alexander Henderson, as in preceding writ,
in a disposition of the said annualrent to Robert Thomson, writer in Edinburgh, and
to Barbara and Janet Thomson, lawful daughters of the late Mr. William Thomson,
writer in Edinburgh. Sasine given 30th April, and recorded in the particular register
1st May, 1703. Same witnesses and notary as in preceding writ. [2750, Box 71.
3008. 13th August 1703.] Covenant by George, Viscount Castleton, narrating
that King Charles the Second had, in 1661, conferred on him the office of Stewart of
the Honour of BoUingbrook, in the duchy of Lancaster and county of Lincoln, and of
other manors, etc., named ; and seeing that the said viscount desires from the Princess
Catherine, Queen Dowager of England, a new grant of said office in favour of his son,
James Saunderson, and that such new grant has been prepared (for a period of thirty-

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one years), the said viscount and his son bind themselves that the former shall not
demand any profits from the office in terms of the grant of 1661. Dated 13th August
1703. [594, Box 17.
3009. 8th October 1703.] Charter by Andrew Lundin of Strathairly granting to
Margaret Geddie, relict of Robert Dalrymple, tenant in the Temple of Stratherlie,
and Mary Dalrymple, her daughter, in fee, a house and yard, lying in the Temple
of Strathairly, David Thomson's yard and march stones therein on east, the road to the
hill called Templehill on south, the yard of William Black, weaver, on west, and the
highway through the town of the Temple of Strathairlie on north — all temple-lands
and in the parish of Largo : To be held for an annual feu-duty of £1, 12s. Scots. At
the Seatown of Largo, 8th October 1703. Witnesses, John Dalrymple, son of Robert,
Walter Brabner in Largo, and Andrew Brabener (writer of deed), servitor to Mr.
Samuel Gray, writer in Edinburgh. [757, Box 21.
3010. 29th February 1704.] Extract by Sir Alexander Erskine of Cambo, knight,
Lyon King of Arms, in favour of Sir Adam Whiteford of Blaquhan, eldest son of
James Whiteford of Dunduff, and heir retoured to John Whiteford, late of Blaquhan,
his uncle, descended of AVhiteford of that Ilk, setting forth his arms as ' argent, a bend
cotised sable betwixt two garbs gules, that in base being added for difference.' On a
helmet, etc., with a mantle gules doubled argent and wreath of his colours is set for his
crest a garb or standing upright, and thereon a dove proper. Motto, ' Tout est d'en
haut.' Edinburgh, 29th February 1704. [2364, Box 60.
3011. 24th June 1704.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtown, for
infefting AVilliam Gilmure, as eldest lawful son and nearest heir to his father, the
late Archibald Gilmure, portioner of East Borland, in the 8s. 2d. land in East Borland,
and Greens, with the proportion of Denny moor belonging thereto, all in the barony
and parish of Denny, etc. [cf. No. 2462 supa]. Dated at Cumbernauld, 24th June 1704.
Aexander Wardlaw, the earl's chamberlain, and others, witnesses. [1855, Box 48.
3012. 30th June 1704.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtoune,
directed to Alexander AA7ardlaw, as bailie, for infefting David Marshall as son and
heir of the deceased Alexander Marshall of AVester-maillings in the 12s. 8d. land called
Wester Maillings and Garth quarter, occupied formerly by the late Robert Marshall,
grandfather to the said late Aexander Marshall, lying in the barony and parish of
Denny and sheriffdom of Stirling; also in the half of the lands called the 13s. land of
Wester Mailling greens lying runrig with the lands of Garth quarter to the lands of
Mayot hill, lying within said barony ; and in that particle of said lands of Wester
Maillings commonly called the Infield, extending to five acres of land, as described in
the old infeftments of the lands, and within same barony, which lands are held of the
earl for the yearly payment of 12s. 8d. for AVester Maillings and Garth quarter, with
other 12s. 8d. yearly of augmentation, with four 'kain poultrie foullis,' and eighteen and
a quarter pecks of oatmeal, called the multure meal of the earl's mill of Denny ; for the
half-lands of Wester Mailling greens, 2s. Id. yearly with other 2s. Id. of augmentation,
with three pecks of oatmeal, as above, and half of a kain fowl, also for the said Infield
land the sum of 2s. yearly and other 2s. of augmentation, with two pecks oatmeal and
half a kain fowl ; and doubling the rental at the first year of entry of heirs, and the
usual suits at head courts. Precept written by James Aikin (or Aikman), son to the
late James Aikman (or Aikin), writer in Biggar, and signed at Cumbernald 30th June

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1704. Witnesses, William Callander, portioner of Bothkennar, and James Currie,
notary in Cumbernald. [2423, Box 62.
3013. 12th July 1704.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Alexander Colvill of
Kincardin as a burgess, etc., of Edinburgh. 12th July 1704. [1375, Box 35.
3014. 1st August 1704.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
(dated at Omachie, 1st August 1704) by Gilbert Auchinleck of that Ilk, in favour of
William Henderson, tenant in Grange of Barrie, of an annualrent of £40 (principal
sum 1000 merks), secured over the lands and barony of Auchinleck, comprehending the
mains, mill and mill-lands, the lands of Denhead and Saidlestoune, and Broomewall, and
Luckie Slap, Easter and Wester Greenfoord and Newland-heads, East Cottons and
Fork Walls, in the parish of Monikie and shire of Forfar. Witnesses to charter, Mr.
Thomas Wilsone in Omachie, Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of Dundee, and David
Kynmond, his servitor. Sasine given by John Carnegie of Braikie as bailie on 1st
August, and recorded at Dundee 8th August, 1704. Same witnesses as in charter, and
Patrick Kyd, merchant in Dundee. Aexander Wedderburn, notary. [3134, Box 82.
3015. 4th January 1705.] Abbreviate of Adjudication by the lords of council
and session in the action at the instance of Sir William Bruce of Kinross, knight,
against Sir David Arnot of that Ilk, adjudging the ground-right of all Sir David's lands
and baronies — the barony of Arnot, the lands of Scotland-well, in the regality of St.
Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife, now by annexation in Kinross, the office of bailiary of
said lands of Scotland-well, lands of Finnalie, and others of old belonging to the benefice
of Scotland-well, the lands of Balloch in the parish of Falkland, and Pitlethie in the
parish of Leuchars, Fifeshire; also the barony of Earlshall, adjudged from the late
Andrew Bruce of Earlshall, and assigned to Sir David — to belong to the pursuer in
satisfaction of surplus teinds, and other sums of money amounting to £14,157, 15s.
Scots. Edinburgh, 4th January 1705. Mr. Robert Cleland in Pittenweem, and Mr.
George Barcklay, son to George Barcklay in Blaircrombie, are named as interested in
the lands. [1611, Box 41.
3016. 23rd February 1705.] Commission to Lieutenant-Colonel Keith grant
ing precedency as colonel. 23rd February 1704-5. [1770, Box 45.
3017.  1705.] Fragment of a Charter by Queen Anne in favour of Sir
William Bruce and Dame Magdalene Scot, his spouse, of the lands of Arnot.
1705. [1488, Box 38.
3018. 13th March 1705.] Extract Disposition by Anna Lundin, one of the five
heirs-portioners of James Lundin, brother-german of the late John Lundie of Strathairly,
conveying to Andrew Lundie, now of Strathairly, her fifth part of her father's lands
of Keirs and Damsyde, as in No. 2544 supa, also her fifth part of 300 merks annual-
rent of 5000 merks in a bond by the late Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth, with consent of
George, now Earl of Cromartie, Colin M'Kenzie of Reidcastle, and Alexander M'Kenzie
of Coul, to the late James Lundie, 11th May 1677. Dated at Kilconquhar, 13th March
1705. Recorded at Cupar, 24th June 1707. Witnesses, James Abercromby, maltman
in Kilconquhar, and Thomas Finlay, writer in Ball Christie. [744, Box 21.
3019. 23rd March 1705.] Disposition by Thomas Ellis, W.S., in favour of Mr,
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AVilliam Calderwood, advocate, of a husband-land lying in the crofts, lordship, and
regality of Dalkeith, some time pertaining to the deceased Alison Cranstoun, and
acquired from her by the late John Scott, clerk of Dalkeith, with the granter's fore and
back 'dasks' or seats in the church of Dalkeith (excepting a house disponed to
Alexander Mein, chirurgeon in Dalkeith, and a half cot tenement lying at the cross),
although his title is still incomplete, the subjects being acquired by him from the late
Francis Scott, his father-in-law, whose father, the late John Scott, died last seised in
the same : To be held of the superior for 20s. yearly of feu-duty. At Edinburgh, 23rd
March 1705. Witnesses, John Braid, servant of granter, James Scott, servant of
AVilliam Calderwood, and James Smart, writer in Edinburgh, writer of deed. [1516,
Box 39.
3020. 25th April 1705.] Disposition by Mary Lundin, one of the heirs-portioners
of James Lundin, described in No. 3018 supa, with consent of her husband, Andrew
Lundin of Strathairly, conveying to AA7 alter Brabner, writer in Largo, her fifth part
of her father's lands. Dated at Largo, 25th April 1705. AVitnesses, David Dick and
John Ramsay, mariners in Largo. [759, Box 21.
3021. 25th April 1705.] Disposition and Translation of the same lands by
AValter Brabner to Andrew Lundin of Strathairly. Largo, 25th April 1705. Wit
nesses, Walter Brabner, a son of the granter, and Andrew Brabner, formerly designed.
[760, Box 21.
3022. 21st May 1705.] Extract Disposition by Anna Lundie to Andrew Lundie,
now of Strathairly, of her fifth of the Mains of Strathairlie, in the parish of Largo
[cf. No. 2626 supa]. Dated at Kilconquhar, 21st May 1705. Same witnesses as on
13th March 1705 [No. 3018 supra]. Registered 24th June, 1707. [745, Box 21.
3023. 15th June 1705.] Charter by Sir James Kinloch of that Ilk, knight, as
superior, granting to James Ramsay of Drumlochie, depute-clerk of Dundee, two
plough-lands or half-lands of the east part of Leitfie, with houses, etc., lying in the
barony of Kinloch, parish of Alyth, and shire of Perth, as adjudged on 14th February
last, from John Smyth, portioner of Leitfie : To be held for usual duties. At Leitfie,
15th June 1705. AVitnesses, Thomas Miller, younger, writer in Alyth, and Lachlan
Shippert, writer in Dundee. [1834, Box 47.
3024. 20th July 1705.] Precept from the chancery of Queen Anne directed to
Robert Lundie of that Ilk, superior of the lands, for infefting Anna, Margaret, and
Mary Lundie, in two third parts of the Mains of Strathairlie and in two third parts of
Keirs and Damside [cf. Nos. 2626 and 2544] as heirs of their father, the late James
Lundie of Drumelclrie, who died last vest in the lands. 20th July 1705. [746
Box 21.
3025. 13th September 1705.] Extract Registered Disposition by Andrew Lundie
of Strathairlie, assigning to Mr. Andrew Anderson of Balhame (failing heirs of the
granter's own body) all lands, heritages, and others, of which he might die possessed,
under burden of liferent to Mary Lundie, the granter's spouse. Dated at Edinburgh^
13th September 1705. Witnesses, John Weir, merchant in Edinburgh, and others!
Recorded in the commisariot of St. Andrews, 24th January 1715. [758, Box 21.

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3026. 29th September 1705.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Lundie
of Strathairlie as procurator for Anna, Margaret, and Mary Lundie, heirs-portioners
of the late James Lundie of Drumeldrie, appeared before Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
and demanded infeftment on their behalf in two third parts of the Mains of Strathairlie
and other lands according to the precept [No. 3024 supa] and other writs [already
cited] produced and narrated. The superior refused to infeft, nor would he sign a
precept presented for his signature, whereupon the procurator protested 'for coast,
skeath, and damnadge,' and that his offer may stop the nonentry and process of
declarator at Lundie's instance, and for ' remead of law,' and he asked and took instru
ments thereupon. Done in the hall at Lundie, 29th September 1705. Witnesses, Mr.
Roderick M'Keinzie, advocate, William Forret, lawful son to James Forret, portioner
of Drumeldrie, and Robert Balfour, weaver in Drumeldrie muir. Thomas Findlay,
notary public. [747, Box 21.
3027. 23rd November 1705.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
bond of relief (dated at Melrose, 18th December 1699) by Walter Pringle, chirurgeon-
apothecary in Earlston, in favour of John Hoppringle of that Ilk, of the annualrent of
£126, 13s. 4d. Scots over the lands of Nenthorn (derived by progress from Andrew
Pringle, chirurgeon in Nenthorn ; cf. Nos. 2647 and 2714 supra) ; also his house and yard
adjacent, with another house and stance thereof in Earlstoun, all in the sheriffdom of
Berwick, in terms of a bond by the said Walter Pringle and John Hoppringle as his
cautioner, to Thomas Pringle of Laidlasteel. Sasine given by George Broun, tenant in
Fauns, as bailie, to Thomas Fairbairn, also tenant in Fauns, on behalf of grantee, 23rd
November, and recorded at Lauder lltb December, 1705. Witnesses, John Broun, son
of the late George Broun alias Gold, tenant in Fauns, and John Pringle, son of George
Pringle, tenant also there. Thomas Scott, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[2384, Box 61.
3028. 22nd August 1706.] Disposition by Isobella, Sophia, and Margaret Lundin,
three of the heirs-portioners of the late James Lundin, with consent of Humphrey
Lundin, writer in Edinburgh, husband of Isobel, conveying to Andrew Lundie, now
of Strathairly, all their rights to their three fifth parts of the Mains of Strathairly and
others, their father's lands, as in writs Nos. 2626 and 2544 supra, but binding themselves
to free the grantee of a proportion of the liferent of Margaret Edie, relict of the said
James Lundin. Edinburgh, 22nd August 1706. Testing clause torn away. On 23rd
August, Isobel Lundin gave her oath of consent, before Patrick Hume of Bassilrig,
commissary-depute of Lauder. [748, Box 21.
3029. 3rd September 1706.] Instrument of Sasine infefting Margaret Midleton,
lawful daughter of Dr. John Midleton, lately minister of Markinsh, in terms of an
obligation dated at Edinburgh, 12th July 1706, by Mr. Thomas Weems of Fingask,
with consent of Janet Weems, his spouse, in the lands and barony of Fingask, compre
hending the mains and mill thereof, in the parish of Dairsie and shire of Fife, in security
of an annualrent of £80 Scots. Dated 17th August, and recorded in the general
register of sasines 3rd September, 1706. Witnesses, William Walker, Andrew Duncan,
senior, Andrew Duncan, junior, and John Matheson, ' mairis deputatis ' in Coupar of
Fife. Mr. Patrick Strachan, notary public. [181, Box 7.
3030. 25th October 1706.] Obligation by Robert Lundin of that Ilk, binding
himself to receive Andrew LunDin of Strathairlie as his vassal in that part of the

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lands of Strathairly which belonged to the late James Lundin, to which Andrew has
right by disposition from the heirs-portioners. Dated at Nether Drumochy, 25th
October 1706. Humphrey Lundin, writer in Edinburgh, Mr. Andro Lamont, M.D.,
and others, witnesses. [749, Box 21.
3031. 1st March 1707.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Mar, for
infefting John Farquharson, now of Invercauld, as heir of his father, Alexander
Farquharson of Invercauld, in the lands of Invercauld, comprehending the lands and
others particularly described ; and also as heir of his grandfather, Robert Farquharson
of Invercauld (some time designed of Cloak), in the lands of Aberarder, comprehending
lands particularly described, in the parishes of Kindrochat and Crathie and shire of
Aberdeen: To be held of the granter. Reddendo for the whole lands, £91, 13s. 4d.
Scots. With conditions. Dated at Edinburgh, 1st March 1707. Witnesses, Mr.
James Erskine, the Earl's brother, Lieutenant-Colonel John Erskine, deputy-governor
of Stirling Castle, Mr. David Erskine, advocate, Mr. George Erskine, bailie of Alloa,
and Mr. Harie Maule, writer in Edinburgh. [297, Box 9.
3032. 12th March 1707.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Walter Borthwick,
chirurgeon in Edinburgh, and Mr. John Borthwick, assay-master of H.M. Mint, his
factor, of an annualrent of £45, 5s. Scots over the £20 lands of Kersland, parish of
Dairy, Ayrshire, belonging to John Ker of Kersland, under a bond of corroboration
dated at Edinburgh, 2nd December 1706. Witnesses, William Menzies, W.S., and
Alexander Knox, his servitor. Sasine given 4th, and recorded in the general register
12th, March 1707. Hugh Dow in Highfield of Kersland, attorney for grantees, and
WiUiam Knox in Davieshill of Kersland, bailie. Witnesses, John Gardner, writer in
Air, John Cochrane, officer in Maybole, John Ross and Andrew Spark, carriers in
Irvine. William Dalrymple, clerk of Edinburgh diocese, notary. [1245, Box 33.
3033. 21st March 1707.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to Sir Alexander
Anstruther of Newark an annualrent of 4000 merks, to be uplifted during the life
of Dame Elizabeth M'Kenzie, spouse of Sir George Broune of Colstoune, from the
lands and barony of Pitreavie, and others named, in the parish and regality of Dun
fermline and shire of Fife, acquired by Archibald, Earl of Roseberrie, from Sir Henry
Wardlaw of Pitreavie ; the lands and barony of Rossyth, acquired from David Drum
mond, elder, and David, younger of Invermay, and other lands named. Edinburgh,
21st March 1707. [1651, Box 42.
3034. 21st April 1707.] Charter by Sir Samuel M'Lellan, knight, provost, Sir
Thomas Young, knight, James Nairne, John Cleghorn, and Charles Hope, bailies of the
burgh of Edinburgh, and others, as governors of Heriot's Hospital, granting to Sir
Patrick Home of Renton, advocate, a tenement, lying in the burgh of Canongate and
shire of Edinburgh, with yard, well, etc., bounded by the street leading by the North
Back of the Canongate on the north, and the chapel or chapel close near the AA7atergate
at end of Canongate on east, neighbouring owners being Walter Eistoun, baker, and
 Cochran, the late Laurence Orel, coach-hirer; which tenement was adjudged from
Mr. Robert Keith of Lentush by William Baird, merchant, who assigned the same to
Sir Patrick Home : To be held of the granters, as superiors, for £1 Scots yearly (being
a proportional part of 33s. 4d. paid by Mr. William Kintore of Mount Lothian for
his whole tenements near the Watergate). Dated 21st April 1707. Signatures of

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governors — seal gone. A memorandum states that sasine was given on 10th May
1707. Mr. Alexander Laing, schoolmaster in the Canongate, and others, witnesses.
John Blair, notary. [428, Box 12.
3035. 7th August 1707.] Second Disposition by Thomas Ellis, W.S., to William
Calderwood, now designed Sir William Calderwood, of the same subjects as he
granted on 23rd March 1705, No. 3019 supa, excepting as there stated, to which the
granter had now made good his title under a decree of adjudication, dated 13th June
1706, against John, Alexander, and Janet Brisbane, children of James Brisbane, one
of the gentlemen of Queen Anne's Guards, procreate between him and the late Cecil
Scott, lawful daughter of the late Francis Scott, 'keeper of the minute-book to the
lords of session,' and granddaughter also to the late John Scott, likewise keeper of said
book, heirs retoured to their mother, to their grandfather, and to their aunt, Janet
Scott, daughter of the late Francis Scott, spouse of the said William Ellis. Disposition
dated at Edinburgh, 7th August 1707. Witnesses, John Braid (writer of this deed),
James Scott, and James Smart, as in writ cited. [1517, Box 39.
3036. 22nd September 1707.] Charter by AVilliam Copland of Coliston, provost
of Dumfries, the bailies and council, granting to John Crosbie, merchant, and late
bailie of Dumfries, an acre of land in Watslacks, in the territory of said burgh, between
the lands of the said William Copland on east, west, and north, and the ' blaeberry
dike and way tending from the Kirkgate to the Barkerland slop ' on the south ; three
acres of meadow, called ' Lariepots,' between ' the runner from the milndamhead to the
milnhole miln ' on south, the lands of John Lanrick of Torrery and Eobert Johnston of
Kelton on west, and the lands and meadow of John Irving of Logan on north and east ;
two yards in ' Belswynd,' between the yard of Andrew Crosbie, merchant, on west, the
road from the ' Frier vennell ' to the yards in ' Belswynd ' on east, the yards of John
Maxwell of Midlebie on the north, and the yards of  on south ; and two yards and
barnsteads in the 'West barn raws,' between the said 'barn raws ' on east, the barn and
yards of James Smith and John Duff, merchants, on south, the sandbeds and Water of
Nith on the west, and the yards of John Irving of Logan and John Martin, merchants,
on the north — all adjudged and apprised at the instance of the said John Crosbie from
Catherine Herries, widow of the late John Eome, lately bailie of Dumfries, and George
Eome, writer there, John's brother and representative, and  Eome, his father ; also
granting those two tenements of houses and yards adjacent, in the burgh of Dumfries,
on the west side of the ' Kirkgate,' between the highway going from the ' Milnburn-
bridge ' to the church, on the east, the houses and yards of James Gordon of Boytath
on the south, the Water of Nith and sandbeds on the west, and the houses and yards
of Eobert Fergusson, dyer, on north, which were also apprised at the instance of the
said John Crosbie from Eobert M'Brair, messenger in Dumfries, eldest lawful son and
apparent heir of the late Robert M'Brair, messenger there. And the said John Crosbie
had raised letters of horning and caused John Martin, messenger, on 30th August last,
charge Alexander Barclay and John Euart, bailies of Dumfries, to infeft him in the
lands : To be held of the magistrates and town council for the duties and services used
and wont. Charter written by Robert Boyd, writer in Dumfries, and signed there on
22nd September 1707. Witnesses, John Lanrick of Torrery, town-clerk, and the said
Robert Boyd. [2751, Box 71.
3037. 7th October 1707.] Draft Inventory of Writs (relating to lands in Dalkeith,
as described in previous writs) given in for the purpose of receiving charters, etc., of

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the subjects from the Duchess of Buccleuch to Sir William Calderwood (of Polton).
7th October 1707. [1816, Box 47.
3038. 7th October 1707.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition (dated
at Hamilton, 19th December 1706) by Alexander Baillie of Carnbrue, Margaret Baillie,
his daughter, and Alexander Baillie, younger of Castlecarrie, her husband, selling and
alienating to Robert Baillie, lawful son to the deceased Mr. Henry Baillie of Car-
darroch, the lands of Carnbrue, described in No. 2136 supa. Sasine given by John Baillie
of AVoodsyde, 7th October, and recorded at Hamilton 1st December, 1707. Witnesses,
Alexander Corse in Carnbrue mill, William Kerr, John Rae, Hugh M'farla.ne and Gavin
Baillie in Carnbrue. Notary, Mr. James Baillie, of Edinburgh diocese. [2245, Box 57.
3039. 7th October 1707.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Baillie, younger
of Castlecarrie, with his own hands gave sasine to the above-designed Robert Baillie
of the lands of Over and Nether Castlecarrie, in the parish of Falkirk and shire of
Stirling ; in warrandice and security of the above lands of Carnbrue against certain
debts. The creditors and others named are — Alexander Baillie of Braidhurst, the late
John Baillie, younger of St. Johnskirk, AVilliam Baillie of Hillhead, William Patoun,
merchant in Edinburgh, Archibald Cleiland of Knowhoblehill, Archibald Hamilton, son
to Gabriel Hamilton of AVestburn, Patrick Count Leslie of Balquhine, AVilliam Sommer-
vell of Corhouse, AVilliam Baillie of Lammingtoun. Given 7th October, and recorded
in the general register 3rd December, 1707. Same notary as in preceding writ. Wit
nesses, Alexander AVardlaw, chamberlain to the Earl of AAfgtown, Thomas Baird, officer
at Cumbernauld, and others. [2246, Box 57.
3040. 7th October 1707.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of an obligation by the
above-named Robert Baillie, in favour of his spouse, Mary Brisbane, daughter of the
late Mr. Matthew Brisbane, M.D., in Glasgow, of a liferent annuity from the lands of
Carnbrue. Given 7th October, and recorded at Hamilton 1st December, 1707. Same
notary and witnesses as in No. 3038 supra. John BaiUie of AVoodsyde acts for Mary
Brisbane. [2247, Box 57.
3041. 25th May 1708.] Instrument of Sasine narrating a precept in a crown
charter of adjudication, of date at Edinburgh, 4th August 1703, in favour of George
Home of Whitfield, of eight husband-lands called the Mains of AA7est Eeston, with mill,
etc. etc., in the parish of Coldingham and shire of Berwick ; which lands were on 23rd
February 1683 adjudged from Patrick Home of AATest Eeston in favour of Margaret
Paterson, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Hepburn, rector of Auldhamstocks, her heirs,
etc., and were on 21st March 1696 disponed by her in favour of the said George Home.
The said lands were also on 3rd March 1684 adjudged from Patrick Home to Alex
ander Eobertson, mealdealer (?) in Eymouth, who on 19th June 1703 disponed them
to said George ; who also had a disposition of the same from Jean Home, eldest daughter
of the late John Home of West Eeston, and Adam Barclay at AA'est Eeston, her hus
band. George Home then disponed the lands on 27th June 1704 to Sir Patrick Home,
elder of Eentoun, and he on 22nd May 1708 granted the lands to Mr. John Home,
younger of Eentoun, assigning also the adjudications. Sasine given 25th May 1708
by AA7illiam Paxton, dweller in AATestrestoun, to William Purves, tailor there, on behalf
of Mr. John Home. Witnesses, Alexander Purves in AVestreston, John Purves, his
son, William Paxton, younger, there, and Mr. Samuel Douglas in Coldingham. Notary,
John Edington, of Edinburgh diocese. No docquet of registration. [2315, Box 59.

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3042. 4th June 1708.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtown, for
infefting Bethia Gilmure, only lawful daughter of the said William Gilmure, now
deceased, as heir of her father, in the 8s. 2d. land in East Borland, as in precept of 24th
June 1704, No. 3011 supa. Dated at Cumbernauld, 4th June 1708. Witnesses, James
Young, merchant in Denny, and John AVardlaw, writer in Edinburgh. [1856, Box 48.
3043. 10th September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh, in
favour of 'Coll. Patrick Ogilvie.' Dated at Edinburgh, 10th September 1708.
[3290, Box 87.
3044. 10th September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour
of Mr. William Dalrymple of Glenmure. 10th September 1708. [1656, Box 42.
3045. 24th September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour
of Sir William Gordon of Delfollie. 24th September 1708. [1657, Box 42.
3046. 5th October 1708.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
superior, in favour of Anna, Isobella, Sophia, Margaret, and Mary Lundie, as
lawful daughters and nearest heirs of the late James Lundie, for infefting them in the
Keirs and Damside and the Mains of Strathairlie, bounded and described as in former
writs, No. 2544 and 2626 supa, being parts of the lands of Strathairlie. At Lundin,
5th October 1708. Witnesses, Sir John Inglis of Cramond, baronet, Mr. William
Arthur, M.D., Humphrey Lundin, writer in Edinburgh, and others. [750, Box 21.
3047. 20th December 1708.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating
the foregoing precept, of part of Strathairlie. Sasine given by James Hunter in
Bruntisland, 20th December 1708, and recorded at Cupar, 11th February 1709.
Witnesses, Robert Seton, merchant, Bruntisland, Walter Brabener, writer, Largo,
and David Comfoot in Stratharlie. James Adam, notary. [751, Box 21.
3048. 27th December 1708.] Tack by David Pitcairn of Forthar to Robert
Watson of Miresyde, letting to the latter the roume called the Clovestone, with
pasturage for two cows and a horse, etc, for nineteen years at £5 Scots yearly, and
other conditions. At Welltree of Forthar, 27th December 1708. John Lindsay of
Kirk Forthar, and others, witnesses. [1616, Box 41.
3049. 10th July [1708-1711.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat dated at the Canongate, 10th July [ ], by James, Duke of Queensberry
and Dover, for infefting Isobella and Henrietta Douglas, now of Stenhouse,
daughters of the late John Douglas of Stenhouse, as heirs of their father, in the ten-
merk lands of Stenhouse, with mill. The document has been cut and the names of
some lands appear to be wanting, but the following are named, either as in the holding
of Stenhouse or otherwise — ' Thirsliemerk, Margneston, Margwalloch, and Margirdoch ' ;
also the 40s. lands of Killiwarran, the 40s. lands of Alpine, the 50s. lands of Stran-
milligan and Killmark, and the 30s. lands of Margmone and Clachwhinnoch — all in
the barony of Glencairn : held of the duke in feu-farm for 40s. yearly. The writ must
be dated between 1708 and 1711. [3219, Box 84.
3050. 7th May 1709.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Ayr, admitting William
Millar, writer in Edinburgh, as burgess and gild brother. 7th May 1709. [1154,
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3051. 3rd June 1709.] Receipt for the Teinds of Little Hutton to Mungo Dobie
and Co. Signed by Lord Stormont and his factor. Comlongan, 3rd June 1709.
[909, Box 25.
3052. 21st July 1710.] Instrument narrating the resignation on behalf of the
late Jean Buchanan, spouse to Archibald Campbell of Easter Torrie, and the said Archi
bald, of the lands of Easter Torrie, in favour of their sons, John Campbell and Robert
Campbell of Balvie, W.S., and the resignation by the said John of his portion, and also
of the lands of Oatter and Dalnottar, with fishings in Clyde, etc., in the parish of West
Kilpatrick and shire of Dumbarton, to his brother Robert. Done at Edinburgh, 21st
July 1710. AVilliam Caddell, of Dunblane diocese, notary. [729, Box 23.
3053. 26th July 1710.] Crown Charter of the lands of Easter Torry, Oatter, and
Dalnottar, as in preceding writ, in favour of Robert Campbell of Balvie, W.S., in
terms of his brother's resignation. 26th July 1710. [830, Box 23.
3054. 24th August 1710.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above crown
charter to Robert Campbell of Balvie, W.S. Dated 24th August, and recorded
in the general register 16th October, 1710. William Cochrane, of Glasgow diocese,
notary. [831, Box 23.
3055. 4th September 1710.] Retour of General Service (with brieve from
chancery attached, dated 29th August 1710) of Janet Charters, lawful daughter of
Charles Charters, merchant in Edinburgh, as lawful and nearest heir of provision of
her cousin-german once removed, Henry Leslie, lawful son of the late Mr. George Leslie,
minister at Holyrood, and Elizabeth Charters, his spouse. In New Council-house of
burgh of Edinburgh, 4th September 1710. [2236, Box 56.
3056. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch, granting
to John Borthwick, cooper in Leith, and Janet Wilkie, his spouse, and to Joseph,
their son and heir, a tenement of land and croft, formerly the late Robert Yool's, in the
town of Lugtoun, lying between the road from Edinburgh to Dalkeith on the north and
Lugtoun Bank on south, the ' Orchyeard ' on the east, and the late David Wood's lands
on west ; also that particle of land of the barony of Lugtoun on the east side of the
High Street of the town of Lugtoun, between the lands of the late  Heich, one of
the bailies of Dalkeith on east, the way from Edinburgh to Dalkeith on west, the lands
formerly of the late Alexander Meggat in Dalkeith on south, and the late William
Borthwick's lands on north; resigned by the said John. Feu-farm, 13s. 4d. and 2s,
Scots respectively. Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. [897, Box 25.
3057. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch, ratifying
a disposition made by Elizabeth Calderwood, relict of the late John Denholm, to her
brother-german, Alexander Calderwood, bailie in Dalkeith, of an acre of arable land
in Thornycruik ; and further granting a precept of dare constat in favour of Sir William
Calderwood, advocate, as nearest and lawful heir of the late Alexander Calderwood,
bailie in Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his father and mother, in various lands in Thorny
cruik, Langside, and others, and the tenement on the north side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, as described in previous writs. Cf. Nos. 2368, 2704, and 2706 supa : To be
held for the duties specified, At Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. Witnesses, Benjamin
Robinson, the granter's secretary, and Hugh Somervell, W.S., Edinburgh. [1518, Box 39.

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3058. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne [Scott], Duchess of Buccleuch,
etc., granting to Sir William Calderwood, advocate, certain husband-lands and acres
in Darling's acre, Stonelaws and Noltlaws, as described; also a husband-land on the
north side of the High Street of Dalkeith, bounded by the tenement of the late John
AVatson on east and that of the late William Giffert on west, excepting the subjects
described in disposition of 23rd March 1705, No. 3019 supa, by Thomas Ellis, AA7.S. ;
other persons named in connection with the lands, which are those described of date
25th September 1627, No. 2001 supa, being the late Thomas Eleis, W.S., Alexander
Mein, chirurgeon in Dalkeith, the late George Urquhart, writer in Edinburgh, son of
the late Mr. James Urquhart, minister at Galashiels (heir to the late George Urquhart,
his uncle), the late Alison Gourly, daughter of Gilbert Gourly of Grange, and her
nephew, John Gourly, writer in Edinburgh, the late Francis Scott, keeper of the minute-
book of council and session, and those named in No. 3035 supa : To be held in
feu for the sums specified. Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. Witnesses, Benjamin
Robinson, secretary to the duchess, and Hugh Somervell, writer in Edinburgh.
[681, Box 20.
3059. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch, etc.,
confirming a disposition, dated 22nd December 1697, by William Hopkirk, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of Jean Johnstoun, his spouse, granting to William
Douglas, merchant in Dalkeith, and Elizabeth Douglas, his spouse, the survivor of
them and their children, six acres of land, viz. : that acre of arable land in the territory
of Dalkeith, called Stonnielaws, containing seven butts of land, whereof one lies in the
haugh on east side of the Cowbridge, between the lands of old occupied by Thomas
Giffert on north and on south ; another butt lying in the Swinefoord, between the lands
of Mr. John Nimble on east and those of William Veitch, afterwards of Thomas
Watson, on west, and one ' Spottie-gair ' butt on the south end of the same ; another
butt thereof, called a ' Stonelaw butt,' between Nimble's lands on east and Veitch's
lands on west ; another butt, with same boundaries ; another butt, called a ' Mure butt,'
between Nimble's lands on south and Veitch's on north, and the last butt thereof,
caUed a 'Loanhead,' between the Satyregate on north and the lands formerly of Robert
Porteous on south ; also those two acres of arable land, viz. : three butts lying in that
shot of land called the Brounhill, between the lands formerly of James Cranstoun on
south and those formerly of Mr. John Nimble on north, the other butt thereof lying on
the east side of the lands called ' Sandiengs,' one butt thereof lying between the said
James Cranstoun's lands on both sides, and the other butt having James Cranstoun's
lands on east and Thomas Giffert's on west, and other three butts of said two acres
lying in the field called the 'Nolt racks,' two lying contiguous between the land of
James Cranstoun on east and that of George Hugh [Heigh] on west, and the third butt
bounded by Cranstoun's land on east and that of the late James Allan in Corstorphine
on west, and a Langburn butt of the same at the end of Broomhills, between Cranstoun's
land on north and the Langside-burn on the south; also other three acres of arable
land in Dalkeith, viz. : the first acre lying in that shot of land called the Stonnielaws,
with the lands of William Calderwood on east and those of William Veitch, afterwards
of Thomas Gourly, on west, the second acre lying in the field called Thomycrooks,
between Calderwood's lands on east and those of the said James Allan, then of Thomas
Gourly, on west, and the third and last acre in the field called the Crofts between the
lands of the said Robert Porteous on east and WiUiam Calderwood's on west — all in
the lordship and regality of Dalkeith: The lands to be held of the granter for the
reddendo of 10s. Scots for that acre of land in Stonnielaws and two acres of land in
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BroomhUls and Noltraicks, and 10s. Scots for the three acres in the fields called
Stonnielaw, Thomycrooks, and Crofts, yearly, in name of feu-farm, with three suits of
court, etc. Charter dated at the palace of Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. Benjamin
Robinson and Hugh Somervell, witnesses. [1911, Box .49.
3060. 29th January 1711.] Precept of Glare Constat by Messrs. John Shaw and
William Brown, ministers of the church of South Leith, with the elders and deacons, as
preceptors of the chapels of St. Anthony and St. James, and superiors of the subjects
named, in favour of Walter Duncan, cooper (' vietoris ') in the town of Leith, for
infefting him as heir of his father, the late James Duncan, mariner ('nauta') in New
haven, in seven houses (now six lower and two higher houses, presently possessed by
Thomas Mure, George Lundie, Margaret Bathgate, Jane Lind (?), John Bizet, John
Souter, Margaret and Robert Duncan) in the territory of Newhaven and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, between the said chapel of St. James and the lands some time belonging to
Patrick Wilson's heirs, then to Thomas Robertson, on west, the links of Newhaven on
east, the highway on south, and the lands some time of James Anderson on north :
Held of the granters in feu-farm for £2, Is. 8d. Scots yearly, with duplicand at entry of
heirs. At South Leith, 29th January 1711. AVitnesses, Jobn Selkrig, precentor at
said church, James Meldrum, dweller in Leith, and James Hutcheson, the granter's
clerk, of St. Anthony. [2278, Box 58.
3061. 12th February 1711.] Letters of Tutory, under the quarter seal, by Queen
Anne, appointing Mary Brisbane, now relict of Robert Baillie of Carnbrue [cf. 7th
October 1707, No. 3040 supa], to be tutrix-dative of their son, Matthew Baillie.
Edinburgh, 12th February 1711. [2248, Box 57.
3062. 13th September 1711.] Charter by the Magistrates and Council of the
burgh of Culross, granting to John Erskine of Balgounie that part of the common
moor of the burgh, extending to thirteen and a half acres, bounded by the said John's
lands of Gallowrig on north, Blairhall on east, the highway on south, and the part of
the moor enclosed by George Wilson of Sands on west : To be held in feu-farm for
£1, 6s. 8d. yearly duty. At Culross, 13th September 1711. AVitnesses, James Peacock
and Alexander Mitchell, officers of burgh, and William Muirhead, clerk thereof. Seal
of burgh attached. [2317, Box 59.
3063. 6th April 1712.] Instrument of Sasine following and narrating a precept,
dated 22nd June 1711, by George Lind of Gorgie, merchant in Edinburgh, for infefting
his spouse, Jean Montgomery, in the lands of Gorgie mill, with manor-place, and the
two corn-mills of Gorgie and ten acres of land, bounded as described in No. 2334 supra,
the cot-houses being built by John Brown, great-grandfather of Andrew Brown now of
Braid, in the parish of St. Cuthbert's and shire of Edinburgh, with teinds, etc. ; also
that part of the lands of Merchiston some time possessed by John Broun of Gorgie mill,
on the west side of the lands called the Kingsknow, consisting of eleven acres, two
roods, twenty-eight falls of arable land, bounded on west by the Gorgie burn from the
head to the foot of the same, on the north by a green balk of land lying to the foot
thereof, which divided the lands from John Broun's lands, on the east by march stones
set down, and on the south by the highway to Edinburgh, with teinds so far as the late
Lord Napier had right thereto : To be held in liferent in contentation of an annuity
of 600 merks under their marriage contract, dated 10th October 1694;and (as
warrandice lands) the lands of Reidhall in the parish of Hailes [cf. Nos. 2615 and

1713] THE LAING CHARTERS 707
2621 supra]. Sasine given 6th April, and recorded in general register 3rd May, 1712.
[852, Box 24.
3064. 14th January 1713.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, etc. [the Jacobite
Earl], on the ground that ' it will be a great improvement, and for the advantage of all
having interest, to grant few chartouris of small parcels of ground for building of
houses and making of yairds [gardens] in and about the burgh of regalitie of Alloa,'
granting to William Rennie, merchant in Alloa, and Marie Mackie, his wife, and
their heirs, etc., a portion of land [of which the description cannot be distinctly given
as the writ is a good deal defaced] at a yearly feu-duty of £1, 5s. Scots. Edinburgh,
14th January 1713. [2905, Box 76.
3065. 24th January 1713.] Extract Retour of James Graham of Gartur, as
heir of his uncle, Captain John Grahame, lately in a regiment of foot. At Canongate,
24th January 1713. [2299, Box 58.
3066. 19th June 1713.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Captain George Dunbar,
younger of Mochrum, as burgess, etc., of Edinburgh. 19th June 1713. [1155, Box 30.
3067. Hth July 1713.] Extract Eetour, made before Eobert Craig, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, of Anna Bruce, spouse of John Carstairs of Kilconquhar, as
nearest and lawful heir of her father, the late Sir William Bruce of Kinross, by virtue
of an entaU made by the late Sir William in favour of his heirs-male or female by
marriage with Dame Magdalene Scot, whom failing, to his heirs by Christian, Dowager
Marchioness of Montrose, whom failing, to Anna Bruce, his only lawful daughter by
Dame Mary Hacket, his first spouse, dated 8th March 1708, and registered 11th July
1710. At Edinburgh, 11th July 1713. Cf. No. 3322 infra. [1487, Box 38.
3068. Hth August 1713.] Burgess Ticket in favour of John M'Gowan, AV.S.,
as a burgess of the Canongate. Andrew Hathorn and Andrew Falconer, bailies of said
burgh, and John Forbes, treasurer. 11th August 1713. [873, Box 24.
3069. 15th August 1713.] Procuratory by Andrew Lundie of Strathairly for
resigning his lands in the hands of his superior [neither procurators nor superior are
named], Edinburgh, 15th August 1713. Witnesses, Hugh Somervell, W.S., Edin
burgh, and Thomas Gibson, his servitor. [752, Box 21.
3070. 15th October 1713.] Instrument narrating that Mr. David Lundin, advocate,
as procurator for Andrew Lundin of Strathairly, resigned into the hands of Eobert
Lundin of that Ilk, his superior, his lands of Strathairly (except Keirs and Damside
and the Mains of Strathairly), and also the same procurator acting for Ann, Isobel,
Sophia, Margaret, and Mary Lundie, heirs-portioners of the late James Lundie of
Drumeldrie, with consent of Humphrey Lundin, writer, husband of Isobel, and the said
Andrew, husband of Mary, resigned their lands, the Keirs, Damside, and Mains of
Strathairly, all for due infeftment to be given to Andrew Lundin of Strathairly, which
was given by the superior in the dwelling-house of Alexander Chisholm, vintner in
Drummachil, 15th October 1713. Witnesses, Walter Brabener, writer in Nether Largo,
and Alexander Chisholm. Mr. John Thomson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[753, Box 21.

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3071. 14th June 1714.] Instrument of Sasine given by John Bridie, one of the
bailies of Crail, to Margaret Dischingtoun, spouse of Andrew Robertson of Troistrie
(deceased), of certain acres of land in the burgh of Crail, at the Bowbutts, the east
bridge, and the Pottergate, as described in the writs belonging to her late husband.
Done 14th June 1714. Recorded at Crail, 16th June same year. Witnesses, George
Robertson, treasurer of Crail, Mr. William Row, schoolmaster of the burgh, Robert
Watson, merchant, burgess there, and others. George Dishingtoun, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [634, Box 18.
3072. 16th June 1714.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh in favour of the
Right Hon. Richard, Viscount of Irvine. 16th June 1714. [1658, Box 42.
3073. 26th November 1714.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Linlithgow in
favour of Andrew Purdie, merchant in Edinburgh. 26th November 1714. [1263,
Box 33.
3074. 24th December 1714.] Commission by John, Duke of Marlborough, etc.,
appointing John Burgess, master gunner and bombardier, as master gunner, etc., of
his Majesty's garrison of Annapolis Royal, at four shillings per diem, from 1st January
next. 24th December 1714. [2011, Box 51.
3075. 12th February 1715.] Charter by King George the First, granting to
Lieutenant-Colonel John Balfour of Farnie, and the heirs-male of his body, etc.,
whom failing, to Major Henry Balfour and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing,
to the elder heir-female of the body of the late Robert, Lord Burghlie, and the heirs-
male of her body, whom failing, to the next heir-female and her heirs-male, whom all
failing, to the nearest heirs of the late Lord Burghlie, the lands of Strickinnes (except
as excepted) in the lordship of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife. Reddendo, feu-
duty of £77, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Edinburgh, 12th February 1715. [1595, Box 41.
3076. 8th June 1715.] Act of Admission into the Royal Company of Archers in
favour of Mungo Campbell, son of the deceased Mr. Eobert Campbell, minister at
Blair of Athole. 8th June 1715. [2825, Box 73.
3077. 25th June 1715.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a disposition, dated
24th July 1708, by George Anderson, merchant, burgess of Haddington, for himself
and as administrator for George Anderson, his eldest lawful son, procreated between
him and the late Grissell Smyth, his spouse, and one of the two heirs-portioners of the
deceased John Smith [common clerk of Haddington], his 'goodschir,' and of the late
Grissel KyU, his grandmother [spouse of John Smith], in favour of John Millar,
merchant, and Lilias Smyth, his spouse, in terms of which disposition William Hay,
one of the bailies of Haddington, passed (1) to the ground of the half of that third part
of these three tenements of land 'somtyme pertaining to the deceased David Kyll,
baxter there [in Haddington], which third part therefter pertained to the deceast
Grissell Kyll, his youngest lawful daughter, and one of his three airs-portioners, and the
deceast John Smyth, common clerk there, her husband, and therefter to the deceast
George Anderson, eldest lawful son to George Anderson, merchant, burges there,
procreat between him and the deceast Grissell Smyth, his spouse,' lying on the north
side of Tolbooth Street, between the tenements of the late Laurence Thinn, thereafter
of Patrick Buchanan, then of WiUiam Lamb, now of John Aytoun, and the common way

1716] THE LAING CHARTERS 709
respectively, on the east, the tenement successively of the late AVilliam Thinn, the late
William Arnot, and Richard Cockburn, now of the said John Smyth's heirs, and the
arable ' butts ' of land pertaining to the said late David Kyll, thereafter to his heirs-
portioners, on the west, the way called ' loadgait ' on the north, and the said Tolbooth
Street on the south ; (2) to that acre of arable land and trees growing thereon, some time
belonging to the said David Kyll, then to the said Grissell Kyll and John Smyth, her
husband, thereafter to the said George Anderson, lying also in the liberty of said burgh,
beside the 'groopwall' between the lands some time of Peter Cartkettill, then of James
Douglas and his heirs, now of William Douglas, on west, the lands of John Aytoun's
heirs on the north, the 'strand' called 'Hermondflet strand,' and the town wall
respectively, on the south, and the ' loan ' leading northward from Haddington to
Herperdean on the east, the said acre comprehending the third part of the tenements
of land bounded above, and also containing the wester part of said tenements, with the
whole houses, etc, of said four tenements from and bewest the wester cheek or part of
the gate or entry to the close, with the whole back houses, malt-kiln, steepstone, and
girnells northward from the said wester part of the four tenements to the back-yard,
all lying on the west side of the said close, with the malt-kiln built in the barn-yard in
the north-east ' neuck ' thereof, with a piece of the barn-yard lying on the south-east
part, six ells and a half from east to west and ten between north and south, as measured
by march stones, with free ish and entry to the close and liberty to the well therein, and
ish and entry to the malt-kiln, barn-yard, etc., through the south and north entries,
also liberty to build stairs and entries to the wester part of the tenements if needed,
the close and well to be mutual to both the easter and wester part of the tenements,
as provided in a decree of division obtained before the provost and bailies of said
burgh at the instance of David Kyll's heirs-portioners on 25th April 1687 ; and
(3) to that waste tenement of land, with yard and pertinents, belonging to the said
late John Smyth, lying also in said burgh, between the tenement of George Bathgate
on the west, the foresaid three tenements on east and north, and Tolbooth Street on
south. There James Hoom, burgess of said burgh, as procurator for George Anderson,
resigned the just half of each portion of land in favour of the said John Millar and
Lilias Smyth, to whom the bailie duly gave sasine on 25th June 1715. AAltnesses,
Richard Millar, late provost of Haddington, AA7illiam Burnet and William Grieve,
fleshers there, and William Baillie and Henry Stivenstoun, officers there. Notary,
Patrick Sliech, of Edinburgh diocese. Recorded in burgh register of sasines, etc., on
same date, 25th June 1715. [2564, Box 66.
3078. 26th July 1715.] Extract Decree in the summons of aliment raised at the
instance of James and Robina Lundin, children to the deceast Andrew Lundie of
Strathairlie, and Robert Lundie, joiner in Edinburgh, their tutor-in-law, pursuers,
against Andrew Lundie, now of Strathairlie, defender. The pursuers plead that their
father died intestate and that the defender served himself heir to the whole estate,
and that the pursuers had often desired of the defender, as their elder brother, to make
provision for them, which he refused. The defender averred that tho' the estate was
worth £1395 Scots of yearly rent, it was burdened with debts and with interests to
two liferenters on the estate, namely, Lady Smiddiegreen and Mrs. Whyte, etc The
lords of session gave decree for modified aliment to pursuers of 100 merks yearly to
each, to be increased at the deaths of the liferenters. Edinburgh, 26th July 1715.
[754, Box 21.
3079. 21st January 1716.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. John AdAiR,

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geographer for the kingdom of Scotland, and Jean Oliphant, his spouse, following on
a disposition dated 15th April 1697, in their favour by Richard Baillie, brewer in the
Abbey of Holyroodhouse, of a back-land, as described, formerly belonging to the late
John Ramsay, trumpeter, then to the late John Tailfer, writer of exchequer (?), and by
his eldest son and heir John Tailfer, with consent of Isabel Lauder, his mother, and
Alexander Tailfer, chirurgeon, his brother, disponed to the said Richard Baillie, lying
in the south side of the Canongate, bounded by the lands of John Davidson, then the
Countess of Home, now of the Earl of Moray, and of Mr. Henry Blyth, minister, now
of the heirs of Alexander Kae, some time bailie, as particularly narrated. Sasine given
by Mr. William Lauder, M.D., as bailie, on 21st January, and recorded in the particular
register 15th March, 1716. Witnesses, Mr. James Oliphant, advocate, James Clark,
engraver in the Mint, and others. John Grierson, of Edinburgh diocese, notary public.
[489, Box 15.
3080. 25th October 1716.] Grant of Pardon, Remission, and Release by King
George the First under the great seal, to Thomas Drummond of Logie Almond, for
treason and rebellion. Dated at AVestminster, 25th October 1716. Great seal attached,
much broken. [2815, Box 73.
3081. 28th January 1717.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Right
Hon. Sir William Calderwood of Poltoun, one of the senators of the college
of justice, in terms of a precept dated 4th and 27th December 1716, following on
charter of date 13th November 1710, No. 3059 supa, of the lands and others in
Dalkeith already referred to. Sasine given by Adam Mitchell, farmer in Wester
Coudoun, as bailie, to John Mitchell, writer in Edinburgh, procurator for grantee, on
28th January, and recorded in the particular register 27th March, 1717. Among
former proprietors or owners of coterminous tenements referred to are those named in
No. 3035 supa and the writ cited ;— the subjects being adjudged in 1698 from James
Urquhart, charged to enter heir to the late George Urquhart, his uncle, to Alison
Gourlay, lawful daughter to Gilbert Gourlay of Grange, and the adjudication acquired
by John Gourlay, writer in Edinburgh, served heir in November 1698 to the said
Alison, his aunt. [1519, Box 39.
3082. 22nd February 1717.] Precept or Brieve by King George the First,
directed to the stewart of Kirkcudbright,. for serving Mr. David AA7ARNER as heir to
his father, the late Mr. Thomas Warner, minister of God's word at Balmaclellan.
Dated 22nd February 1717. [2990, Box 78.
3083. 16th April 1717.] Extract Retour of Mr. David Verner, as nearest and
lawful heir of his father, Mr. Thomas Verner, minister at Balmaclellan, in an annual-
rent . . . [the document is almost wholly illegible]. At Kirkcudbright, 16th April
1717. [1486, Box 38.
3084. 16th October 1717.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition, dated
20th December 1716, by John Dickson, son of the deceased Mr. John Dickson, minister
at Rutherglen, with consent of Barbara Thomson, his spouse, in favour of George
Slowane, merchant in Dalmellington, of a house above the bridge of Dalmellington
and a piece of meadow at the back of churchyard called the church-meadow, with the
cows' grass some time in the late John Kenedy's possession, which is a part of the thirty-
three cows' grass, which 'is the full of the common and cows' lissour of the clauchane

1719] THE LAING CHARTERS 711
mark' of Dalmellington (Ayrshire), lately possessed by Quintin Dick. Sasine given
16th October, and recorded at Ayr 11th November, 1717. Witnesses to disposition,
Quintin M'Adam of Craigengillan, and others. Witnesses to sasine, John M'Adam,
younger in Laight, Quintin Dick, portioner of Erriff, AVilliam Cargill, schoolmaster in
Dalmellington. Robert AVallace, notary public. [1986, Box 51.
3085. 5th January 1719.] Extract Retour of David M'Culloch, now of Pilton,
as nearest and lawful heir to the brother of his grandfather, Sir Hugh M'Culloch of
Pilton, in the five-merk lands of Inglistone, part of the lands and barony of Newark, in
the parish of Kirkpatrick Irongray and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : held of Robert
Graham, provost of Dumfries. Dated at Edinburgh, 5th January 1719. [485,
Box 14.
3086. 12th February 1719.] Lease by King George the First in favour of
Alexander Millar, as in lease of 3rd February 1699, No. 2976 supra, of the teinds of
Gourlabank, for same period at same rental, also relieving the crown of all further
stipends or augmentations, and upholding the parish church and churchyard, pro rata.
Given under the privy seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1719. [2566, Box 66.
3087. 1st April 1719.] Charter by William Neilson, provost of Edinburgh,
Eobert Craig, Thomas Dundas, Archibald Wallace, and Andrew Purdie, bailies, granting
to George Home of Kello, their common clerk, a tenement in Edinburgh, some time
belonging to Alexander Govan, then to John Govan, his son and heir, then to James,
son and heir of John, then to Henry Oliphant, writer in Edinburgh, then to Margaret
Oliphant, heir served and retoured to John Oliphant, son and heir of said Henry
Oliphant, and to James Borthwick, writer, her husband, then to Henry Walwood,
merchant in Edinburgh, then to the late William Walwood of Touch, as heir served to
the said Henry, his father — called Walwood's lands, on the south side of the High
Street, between the lands of James Corkie on west, the lands of Libbertoun on
south, and the lands of Archibald Williamson on east, which tenement had by a decree
of alienation and sale, dated 23rd November 1705, by the lords of session at the instance
of John Libbertoun, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Eobert Walwood, merchant
there, apparent heir of the late Henry Walwood, merchant, his brother-german and
uncle and apparent heir of the late William Walwood of Touch, against Mr. David
Pitcairn of Dreghorn,  Anderson, his spouse, Patrick Pitcairn, junior of Dreghorn,
the late Janet Pitcairn, relict of the late William Walwood, and the said George Home,
then her spouse, Sir William Calderwood, advocate, Alexander Hay, iron-worker in
Edinburgh, son of the late Samuel Hay, wood-worker, John Jollie, merchant in Edin
burgh, Agnes Bonnar, relict of the late James Walwood of Touch, David Bonnar of
, Margaret Bonnar, his sister, James Walwood, Euphemia Walwood, spouse of
John Forrester of Chambertoun, and him for his interest, Margaret Walwood, relict of
 Walker, lately provost of Dunfermline, and other creditors of the said Henry and
William Walwood, — been sold to the said Eobert Walwood, and sold by him to the
said George Home and the late Janet Pitcairn, then his spouse : To be held of the
granters, etc., in feu-farm for forty merks Scots yearly. Edinburgh, 1st April 1719.
Sasine recorded on back as given 3rd April same year. [1591, Box 41.
3088. Hth August 1719.] Burgess Ticket admitting Mr. James Don, advocate,
as a burgess, etc., of the burgh of Jedburgh. Dated 11th August 1719. Burgh seal
attached, somewhat indistinct. [307, Box 9.

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3089. 22nd August 1719.] Charter by Sir Thomas Bruce Hope of Kinross,
baronet, granting to Thomas Grahame, chirurgeon-apothecary in Cupar, the lands of
Easter Pitscottie, with mill and mill-lands, with multures and pertinents, as presently
possessed by John Dun, tenant, in the barony of Craighall, parish of Ceres, and
sheriffdom of Fife : To be held in feu-farm for yearly payment of £214, 10s. Scots
money, with twelve bolls bear and ten bolls oatmeal. Reserving right to dig for coals,
etc. At Kinross, 22nd August 1719. Witnesses, Thomas Finlay, sheriff-depute of
Kinross (writer of deed), and Thomas Lindsay, his servitor. [2437, Box 62.
3090. 30th January 1720.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
heritable bond (dated at Dairy, Edinburgh, 16th January 1720) by Archibald, Earl of
Rosebery, in favour of Mr. Alexander Pitcarn, W.S., of an annualrent of 500 merks,
for a principal sum of 10,000 merks, secured over the lands of Newington, in the parish
of St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, purchased by Mr. Pitcairn from Mr. William Lauder, M.D.,
Edinburgh, and by the said Earl from Mr. Pitcairn, the lands to be redeemed by pay
ment of the sum within the church of St. Giles at the Earl of Murray's tomb. Wit
nesses to bond, James Armour, writer in Edinburgh, and his servitors, James Dewar
and David Grant. Sasine given by the said James Armour, as bailie, 30th January,
and recorded in the particular register 25th March, 1720. Witnesses, the said James
Dewar, Peter Crichton, servitor of grantee, and Eobert Eamsay, dweller in Edinburgh.
Notary, Archibald Pitcarn, of Edinburgh diocese. [3105, Box 81.
3091. 9th March 1720.] Blazon under the signature of Sir Alexander Erskine of
Cambo, knight, Lyon King of Arms, setting forth the arms of Eobert Fullerton of
Craighall, W.S., etc., eldest son of Eobert Fullerton of Craighall, who was son of Mr.
AVilliam Fullerton of Craighall, a third son of the family of Fullerton of that Ilk.
Matriculated — Argent, a cheveron betwixt three otters' heads erased, gules, etc. ; crest, a
camel's head and neck erased, proper. Motto, Lux in Tenebris. Edinburgh, 9th March
1720. [2273, Box 57.
3092. 16th May 1721.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept directed to
Eoderick Mackenzie in Culduthell, as bailie, in a disposition and assignation, dated 24th
May 1718, by John Fraser of Errogy, with consent of Hugh Fraser, his eldest lawful
son by his wife, Margory Shaw, granting and assigning to William Fraser of Bell
Loan, under reversion, part of the lands of Bell Loan, Kilncroft, the two Lurgs, and
other lands named and possessed as described, lying within the castle-lands of Inver
ness, parish and shire thereof, referred to in a wadset, dated 14th January 1685, between
the late Malcolm Fraser of Culduthel and the said John Fraser and his now deceased
spouse. Witnesses to disposition, George Forbes, writer in Inverness, and Thomas
Fraser (writer of deed), also writer there. Sasine given 16th, and recorded at Forres
29th, May 1721. Witnesses, Alexander Fraser, merchant in Inverness, John Mackintosh
and Donald Finlayson, glovers there. John Taylor, of Moray diocese, notary public.
See also Nos. 2836 supra and 3153 infra. [1602, Box 41.
3093. 20th May 1721.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond of
security by Alexander Miller of Gourlabank, dated at Haddington, 20th April 1721,
granting to Archibald Miller, merchant, burgess in Haddington, an annualrent of
200 merks from the lands of Shirrielies and others, as described of date 18th February
1602, No. 1423 supa, in the constabulary of Haddington, etc. Witnesses to disposition,
Patrick Begbie and Alexander Bower, dyers in Haddington, and Alexander Ainslie!

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writer there. Sasine given 20th May, and recorded in the particular register 14th
July, 1721. Witnesses, David Forrest, second lawful son of David Forrest of Gimmers-
milns, John Reid, framework-knitter, Haddington, and the above Patrick Begbie and
Alexander Ainslie. Notary, John Ainslie, of Edinburgh diocese. [2567, Box 66.
3094. 18th October 1722.] Extract Retour of Service of William Thomson as
heir-general of his father, William Thomson, in Newmylne of Durno. Inverurie, 18th
October 1722. [800, Box 22.
3095. 22nd December 1722.] Instrument of Sasine following on a contract of
marriage (dated 7th August 1722) between Thomas Drummond of Logiealmond and
Mistress Grizel Lesly, fourth lawful daughter of the late David, Lord Newark,
whereby he bound and obliged himself to infeft Grizel Lesly, his spouse, in liferent in
an annuity of 2500 merks Scots from the lands of Logie, called Logiealmond, and
Landowie or Findowie, and others, the names of which are illegible, all lying in the
shire of Perth. Sasine given 22nd, and recorded at Perth 24th, December 1722.
Witnesses, Mr. Charles Kinnaird, brother of the late Patrick, Lord Kinnaird, Mr.
Robert Jameson, minister, and Thomas Menzies, gardener at Logie. Notary, John
Mercer, of St. Andrews diocese. [2816, Box 73.
3096. 22nd May 1723.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh in favour of
James Kerr, jeweller, etc, in right of his father, Thomas Kerr, goldsmith, etc. 22nd
May 1723. See also No. 3271 infra. [1187, Box 31.
3097. 4th November 1723.] Precept of Clare Constat by Walter Kerr, younger of
Littledean, for infefting Andrew Plummer, doctor of medicine, as heir of his late
father, Gavin Plummer, merchant in Edinburgh, in an annualrent of £60 sterling
(interest of £1000 sterling) from the lands of Littledean, otherwise called Maxtoun,
and burgh and barony of the same ; tbe town and lands of Maxtoun, as possessed by
the late Sir John Kerr, and the other lands of Maxtoun called Rutherfurd's lands,
acquired by the deceased Andrew Ker of Littledean from the late Earl of Traquair ;
also the kirklands of Lessudden, commonly called St. Boswells lands, with fishings on
Tweed, with teindsheaves ; the kirklands with the glebe and manse of the ' vicary ' of
Maxtoun, extending to twelve and a half acres, some time pertaining to James Kerr of
Newbottle, and occupied by the said late Sir John Kerr ; sixteen acres of land with the
burn mill called ' St. Boswells miln,' with mill-lands, etc., pertaining to the ' vicary ' of
Lessudden, all lying in the parishes of Maxtoun and St. Boswells and sheriffdom of Rox
burgh ; also ' the carrucat of land and peice of the Quadrary of Auldwardane,' with the
messuage and yard commonly called ' the Plewland,' with the tofts, crofts, and yard of
Maxtoun, with fuel, common pasture, and easements belonging to the town of Newton
as to the town of Maxtoun in the barony of Maxtoun and said sheriffdom ; also the
lands of Nenthorne, as acquired by the said late Andrew Kerr, with pertinents all in
the bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick, with teinds, parsonage, and
vicarage, all united in one barony called Littledean ; and that under reversion in terms
of an heritable bond dated 13th, 26th, and 29th September 1710 by the granter, with
consent of John, Duke of Roxburgh, heir to his brother, Eobert, Earl of Eoxburgh,
who was heir to his father, Eobert, Earl of Eoxburgh, John Carre of Cavers, heir to the
late Eobert, Lord Jedburgh, Andrew Rutherfurd, son and heir to John Rutherfurd of
Edgerstoun, Andrew Ker of Moristoun, George Rutherfurd of Fairnington, son and heir
to the late George Rutherfurd of Fairnington, Thomas Haliburton of Newmains, son
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and heir to John Haliburton of Newmains, Robert Pringle, now of Clifton, son and heir
to Andrew Pringle, designed in the charter underwritten, brother-german to Robert
Pringle of Clifton, and  Brown of Blackburn, brother and heir to Captain James
Brown of Blackburn, with consent of whom the granter has power to sell or burden the
above lands, conform to a charter under the great seal, 10th February 1681, to the said
late Andrew Kerr and the granter and other heirs of tailzie : The said annualrent to be
held blench of the granter. Dated at Maxtoun, 4th November 1723. Witnesses,
Andrew Kerr, the granter's brother-german, and John Haliburton, son to Andrew Hali
burton, W.S. Cf. Nos. 969, 2155, 2582, 2732, 2743, and 2744 supa. [2931, Box 77.
3098. 16th November 1723.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above pre
cept of dare constat. Sasine given 16th November, and recorded in the general register
2nd December, 1723. Witnesses, William Sandilands, wright in Craigover, AVilliam
Burn, mason in Maxtoun, and John Haliburton, son to Andrew Haliburton, W.S.
Notary, Andrew Haliburton, of Glasgow diocese. [2098, Box 52.
3099. 16th November 1723.] Disposition by Sir John Clerk of Pennicuick,
baronet, in favour of John Portous, smith in Lasswade, and Agnes Chislom, his
spouse, of a house and yard, formerly possessed by the said John, lying on the west
side of the High Street of Lasswade, bounded by James Simpson's house and yard on
south and west, and on north by barn belonging to tenant of Lasswade, in the village
and parish of Lasswade and shire of Edinburgh ; reserving from the said John liberty
to brew ale, strong waters or other liquor, or of ' tapping or vending ' the same, or of
taking in ' coatters without sufficient testificats,' without licence from the granter : To
be held of the granter, his heirs and successors, in feu-farm and heritage for ever, for a
yearly payment of 10s. Scots in name of feu, beginning at Martinmas 1716, notwith
standing the date hereof. Doubling the feu at each entry of heirs, and paying suits in
the granter's barony courts, and grinding their grain at the granter's mill of Keavock,
with other services ; the said John also keeping up the house and yard dyke after they
are repaired, under pain of the same falling into the granter's hands. The deed written
by William Pursell, coal grieve in Lonhead, and signed at Lonhead, 16th November
1723. Witnesses, Mr. James Fairbairn, factor to Sir John, and James Johnston,
oversman in Lonhead. [1520, Box 39.
3100. 12th December 1723.] Precept of Clare Constat by Janet Gourlay, relict of
James Nicolsoun of Trabroun, superior of the lands, narrating that the deceased John
Wadderstoun, only son to the deceast Simeon Wadderstoun of Overhouden, father to
James Wadderstoun, died last vest in those parts or pendicles of the barony of Trabroun,
called Overhouden and Upper and Nether Carse Mures, as lately possessed by Adam
SomervaiU, tenant there, and afterwards by the said Simon and John, with pasturage
in the commonty called 'Wideopen,' lying in the barony of Trabroun, bailiery of
Lauderdale, and shire of Berwick, and that the said James is nearest and lawful heir to
the said John ; therefore directing that he be infeft in the said lands : To be held in
feu-farm for £215 Scots, yearly. Edinburgh, 12th December 1723. Witnesses Mr
John Mitchelson of Middletoun, Gavin Thomson, writer in Edinburgh and others'
[769, Box 22. b '
3101. 16th July 1725.] Bond by Charles Cathcart, Sir Hew Dalrymple of North
Berwick, baronet, Sir John Shaw of Greenock, baronet, and Sir James Stewart of
Goodtrees, baronet, that the said Charles Cathcart shall faithfully fulfil his office of

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receiver-general of his Majesty's land-tax. Signed and sealed 16th July 1725. [583,
Box 17.
3102. 13th August 1725.] Receipt by James Monro, minister of Kettle parish,
to Alexander Kinsman, tenant in the 'holemiln' of Forthar, of stipend crop 1724.
13th August 1725. [1621, Box 41.
3103.  1725.] Account between Eobert Eussell and Thomas Elder, and the
Laird of Forthar, for work done and victual, etc., received. 1725. [1619, Box 41.
3104. 5th October 1725.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter, dated
4th October 1725, containing a clause of novodamus and precept of sasine, by Dugald
Lamont of that Ilk, as superior, in favour of Sir James Campbell, baronet, of Auchin-
breck, in the lands of Ardchalmsaig and others named, lying in the barony of Inveryne
and shire of Argyll, reserving liferent to Dame Susanna Campbell, spouse of the said
Sir James. Witnesses to precept, Mr. John Campbell of Otter, Mr. Alexander M'Kay,
minister at Kilfinan, James Lamont of Achaghyle, and Archibald Campbell, writer in
Inverary. Done 5th October, and recorded at Dumbarton 4th December, 1725.
AVitnesses, Duncan Campbell of Kilduskland, Archibald Campbell, younger of Ormsary,
John Davies, chirurgeon in Glasrie, and WiUiam Wright, servitor of Sir James
Campbell. Archibald Campbell, of Lismore diocese, notary. [304, Box 9.
3105. 2nd November 1725.] Instrument of Sasine following on an obligation by
Thomas Drummond of Lqgie Almond in favour of Mistress Grizel Lesley, his wife,
for an additional provision from same lands as in No. 3095 sup-a, and also from the
lands of Mulling in same sheriffdom of Perth. Sasine given by the granter 2nd, and
recorded at Perth 29th, November 1725. Witnesses, John Watson and William
Cuthbert, servants of granter. Thomas Burges, also his servant, acting as attorney for
Grizel Lesley. John Mercer, notary. [2817, Box 73.
3106. 1st February 1726.] General Eetour of William Macintosh of Balle-
wadden, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Macintosh of
Ballewadden. At Euthven of Badenoch, the regality court of the regality of Huntly,
1st February 1726. [2894, Box 75.
3107. 18th February 1726.] Charter by James Erskine of Grange and David
Erskine of Dun, granting, in terms of a certain adjudication, to James Farquharson of
Ballmorall the davach of land of Ballmorall, the mains and manor-place thereof, and
others comprehended and described : To be holden of the granters in feu-farm.
Eeddendo, £33, 6s. 8d. Scots and certain special services. Edinburgh, 18th February
1726. Witnesses, Mr. Harie Maule, W.S., Edinburgh, John Thomson, writer there,
and George Mackenzie (writer of deed), servitor to Mr. Maule. Indorsed is a memor
andum that, on 7th May 1726, at 7 p.m., Peter Wright, tenant in Invergilder, gave
sasine to the grantee. Witnesses, Alexander Haigie, servant to John Broun, burgess
at Kingorne, and Charles Farquharson, servant to notary. [298, Box 9.
3108. 25th June 1726.] Signed Inventory of writs of lands in Dalkeith, acquired
by Archibald Brown, tailor in Lasswade, from Alexander Dalziel, tenant in Arniston
Mains, including most of the writs in this Calendar relating to lands in and near Dalkeith.
Dalkeith, 25th June 1726. Witnesses, Matthew Dickson, writer, Dalkeith, and Patrick
Orr, writer, Edinburgh. See No. 3059 and preceding writs. [1372, Box 35.

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3109. 14th November 1726.] Instrument narrating that in presence of George
Drummond, provost of Edinburgh, and other governors of Heriot's Hospital, superiors
of the regality of Broughton, James Oswald of Spittall (by his procurator John Stewart,
'promus' [steward ?] of said hospital) resigned in favour of Mr. John Forbes of New-
hall, advocate, two separate equal halves of the lands of Fore and Back Spittils, in the
parish of Penicuick, regality of Broughton, and shire of Edinburgh; which lands
formerly belonged to the late Archibald Dick, lawful son of the late Alexander Dick,
writer in Edinburgh, then to Alexander Dick, his immediate younger brother, who
disponed them to the late Andrew Oswald, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and they
now belong to the said James Oswald of Spittall, as nearest and lawful heir of the late
James Oswald, lawful son of the late Andrew Oswald, which resignation was duly
accepted, 14th November 1726, in the council-house of said hospital. Witnesses,
William Fisher and David Hog, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Richard Strachan, of
St. Andrews diocese. Cf. also Nos. 662, 676, and 720 supa. [2279, Box 58.
3110.  1724-1728.] Note of Sum due by Glenbervy and Forthar to KATHERINE
Graham. 1724-1728. [1617, Box 41.
3111.  1727-1728.] Account of Sum received by Sir Robert Douglas of
Glenbervie from the Laird of Forthar for board. Martinmas 1727 to Martinmas 1728.
[1618, Box 41.
3112. 8th May 1728.] Letters by King George the Second nominating Mr. Hugh
Warrender to be Professor of Hebrew in the new college of the university of St.
Andrews, as successor to Mr. Gabriel Johnston, resigned. At St. James's, 8th May
1728. [2547, Box 65.
3113. 15th April 1729.] Precept of Glare Constat by John Aikenhead of Jaw in
favour of Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick of Closeburn, baronet, as heir to his father, the
late Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick, who died seised in an annualrent of 250 merks out of a
portion of the granter's lands of Easter Jaw, and others, in the parish of Falkirk,
regality of Callendar, and shire of Stirling. Edinburgh, 15th April 1729. Witnesses,
Andrew Spreule and Alexander Syme, writers in Edinburgh. [567, Box 16.
3114. 9th September 1729.] Presentation by George the Second (Queen Caroline
Regent) to Mr. Matthew Dysart, to be minister of the parish of Eccles, Berwickshire,
in room of Mr. John Lauder, deceased. Given at Kensington, under the privy seal of
Scotland, 9th September 1729. [2237, Box 56.
3115. c. 1730.] Birth Brief, imperfect, of Colonel William Sharp, a descendant
of Archbishop Sharp, being described as a grandson of Sir William Sharp of Scotscraig,
and who seems to have entered the Portuguese service. Dated about 1730. [487,
Box 14.
3116. 26th December 1730.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of
dare constat dated 12th August 1729, by John, second Duke of Argyll, etc., in favour of
James Campbell of Ormsary, as nearest and lawful heir of tailzie, etc., of the deceased
Duncan Campbell of Culligaltro, son of the brother of the grantee's grandfather ('filii
fratris avi sui ') in the lands of Culligaltro, and others in the barony of Tarbert and
shire of Argyll. Reddendo, 100 merks Scots as feu-farm, etc. Sasine given by

1731] THE LAING CHARTERS 717
Archibald M'llvernock in Skenogart, 26th December 1730, and recorded at Dumbarton,
27th February 1731. Witnesses, Dugald Murray, merchant, burgess of Inverary, and
John M'Dougal there, one of the officers of the sheriff-court of Argyll. Archibald
Campbell, notary. [305, Box 9.
3117.  1730.] Indenture of Release between Isaac Cookson of Newcastle,
merchant, and John Strother Kerr of Fowberry in Northumberland, setting free the
capital messuage of Fowberry, etc., mortgaged for £350.  1730. [1407, Box 36.
3118. 10th February 1731.] Retour of Service of William Mitchell, clothier in
Edinburgh, as nearest heir of his mother, Margaret Dycky, relict of the late William
Don, innkeeper, Edinburgh, her second husband, the first being John Mitchell, inn
keeper there, father of the said William Mitchell. Edinburgh, 10th February 1731
[2009, Box 51.
3119. 4th May 1731.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Viscount of Arbuthnot,
for infefting Dr. John Gordon, physician in Aberdeen, as heir of his uncle, Mr.
Aexander Gordon, advocate, in an annualrent of 900 merks, interest of a principal of
18,000 merks, leviable from parts of the lands of Inverbervie, parts of 'Hallgreen,'
'Sillyflet,' 'the mills of Inverbervie,' common moor thereof, chaplainry of Cowie, and
roods of land, described as conform to the old infeftments, lying in the territory of
Inverbervie and sheriffdom of Kincardine. At Arbuthnot, 4th May 1731. Witnesses,
Mr. Eobert Thomson, the granter's factor, and John Maule, writer in Stonehaven.
Cf. also No. 1749 supa. [1403, Box 36.
3120. 24th August 1731.] Instrument narrating that James Stuart, eldest son
of the Honourable Francis Stuart, brother-german of Charles, Earl of Moray, as
procurator for James Stuart, chirurgeon in Aberdour, — in terms of (1) a disposition
dated 16th June 1731, by James Stuart to James Maule, factor of the Earl, and (2) a
disposition of 23rd August 1731, by James Maule, in favour of Anne, Countess of
Moray, — resigned a rood or fourth part of an acre of the lands of Langhill of Aberdour,
bounded by the lands, some time of William Tod, now of the heirs of Archibald
Davidson on the east, the Earl of Moray's arable lands on the south, the lands now
belonging to Eobert Broun on west, and the highway on north, lying in the burgh of
Aberdour Wester on the south side of the street, in the lordship of St. Colm and shire
of Fife, into the hands of the Earl for new infeftment in favour of the Countess. Done
at Donibristle, 24th August 1731. Witnesses, the said James Maule, Alexander
M'Morland, David Coupar, John Meinzies, and Alexander M'Lean, all servants of the
Earl. Notary, John Steuart, of Moray diocese. [3212, Box 84.
3121. 18th September 1731.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Moray, granting to his
wife, Anne, Countess of Moray, the rood of land described in the preceding writ,
in terms of that resignation. At Donibristle, 18th September 1731. Witnesses, James
Maule and Aexander M'Morland. [3213, Box 84.
3122. 21st September 1731.] Instrument of Sasine of the rood of land named
in the preceding writs, in favour of Anne, Countess of Moray. Given by John
Kemptie, writer in Aberdour, bailie, the above-named James Maule acting for the
Countess, 21st, and recorded in the general register 29th, September 1731. Witnesses,
Andrew Moyes, portioner of Aberdour Wester, John Bell, maltster, and Eobert

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Dansken, residing there. Notary, Robert Moubray, of St. Andrews diocese. [3214,
Box 84.
3123. 16th October 1731.J Charter by Charles, Earl of Moray, etc., confirming a
charter dated 21st September 1731 (in favour of the writers to the signet as trustees)
by his wife, Anne, Countess of Moray, eldest lawful daughter of the late Archibald,
Earl of Argyll, and formerly wife to the late Richard, Earl of Lauderdale, mortifying a
rood of the lands of Langhill of Aberdour, as in No. 3120, lying in the sheriffdom of
Fife, in favour of an hospital to be called the Countess of Moray's Hospital, for
the behoof of three poor gentlewomen, with regulations and provisions as detailed.
Confirmation dated at Donibristle, 16th October 1731. Francis Stuart, brother-german
to the Earl of Moray, is a witness to the first charter. [2008, Box 51.
3124. 29th March 1732.] Extract from the Book of the Office of Lyon King of
Arms, of the Ensign Armorial of Robert Fullerton of Craighall, W.S., as in No. 3091
supra. 29th March 1732. [117, Box 3.
3125. 12th April 1732.] Act of Admission by the Royal Company of Archers, in
favour of John Don, merchant in Edinburgh. 12th April 1732. Seal attached. [578,
Box 16.
3126. 26th July 1732.] Charter by King George the Second, in favour of James
Campbell, merchant, clothier in London, granting to him, whom failing, to his eldest
son, George William Campbell, the lands of Tofts, as in No. 2594 supa, in the parish
of Eccles and shire of Berwick, erected into a barony in favour of the late John
Belsches of Tofts on 25th May 1625; also the lands of Aldingstoun or Greendykes,
Chesterhall and St. Germains in the parish of Tranent, constabulary of Haddington, and
shire of Edinburgh, the lands of Tofts having been adjudged from the late Mr. John
Belsches of Tofts, and Mr. John Belsches, advocate, his son, while the lands of St.
Germains, etc., were adjudged from George Seton of St. Germains, son of the late
Francis Seton, who was brother-german of the also deceased George Seton of St.
Germains : To be held blench. Edinburgh, 26th July 1732. Cf. also No. 1833 supa.
[1891, Box 48.
3127. 27th December 1733.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Drummond of
Perth, superior of the lands, with consent of his curator, John Drummond of Megginch,
for infefting ¦  Duncan, now of Lundie, as eldest son and nearest heir of his father,
Mr. Alexander Duncan of Lundie, in the lands of Over Smithstoun, part of Ardgarth,
and part of Ledcrieff in the shire of Forfar, by annexation in the lordship of Drummond
and shire of Perth : held of the granter for taxed ward, etc., as stated. Edinburgh, 27th
December 1733. Witnesses, Mr. John Drummond, second son of the late James, Earl
of Perth, Mr. David Graeme, advocate, Mr. William Drummond of Grange, William
Dunbar, his servitor, writer of deed, and James Moir, writer, Edinburgh. [1961,
Box 50.
3128. 29th April 1734.] Commission in favour of James Kerr, as overlooker of
money in Scotland, in room of James Penman, 29th April 1734. [1449, Box 37.
3129. 2nd July 1735.] Precept of Glare Constat by Thomas, Earl of Strathmore,
in favour of Robert Lindsay, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James
Lindsay, in the lands of Braeminzion and Claywhithers in the parish of Clova and

1737] THE LAING CHARTERS 719
shire of Forfar : Held blench of the granter. Dated at the Castle of Glammis, 2nd
July 1735. Witnesses, Mr. Aexander Schank, the earl's factor, and William Young,
his servitor, writer of deed. [668, Box 20. .
3130. 2nd July 1735.] Charter by Thomas, Earl of Strathmore, etc, granting to
Patrick Ramsay of Lethnot the town and lands of Braeminzion and others, as in
preceding writ, resigned in his favour by Robert Lindsay : To be held blench. Glamis,
2nd July 1735. Same witnesses. [669, Box 20.
3131. 21st May 1736.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Duke of Argyll and
Greenwich, etc. etc., for infefting William, Marquis of Lothian, as heir of his father,
the late WiUiam, Marquis of Lothian, in an annualrent of 2678 merks 6s. 8d. to be
uplifted from Auchnaglack and other lands named, in the lordship of Kintyre and
sheriffdom of Argyll. At London, 21st May 1736. Witnesses, James Cockburn,
secretary to the Duke, and others. [1890, Box 48.
3132. 27th July 1736.] Bond to the Crown by Allan Whitefoord and other
gentlemen, as security for Allan's performing the office of Receiver-General of Taxes in
Scotland. 27th July 1736. [1654, Box 42.
3133. 6th August 1736.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated 5th August 1736, and directed to John Fraser, one of the bailies of the
burgh), by John Hossack, provost of the burgh of Inverness, with the bailies and
council, in favour of John Mackintosh, now of Culclachy, as heir of his father, the
late Angus Mackintosh of Culclachy, in a rood of burghal land, with kiln, granary, etc.,
built thereon, in the burgh of Inverness, in the street called the Castle or Damesdale
Street, outside the south port of the burgh, between the hill called ' Colthill ' on south
and east, the lands formerly of Thomas Burgess, now of the heirs of the late David
Scott, on north, and the highway on west : To be held of the granters for 13s. 4d. Scots
of feu-farm. Sasine given 5th August, and recorded in burgh register 6th August,
1736. Witnesses, Alexander Mackintosh, Thomas Fraser, writer in Inverness, Angus
Mackintosh, elder, merchant there, and David Denoon, serjeant. Notary, William
Fraser, of Moray diocese. [2233, Box 56.
3134.  1737.] Diploma of MA. by the rector and college of St. Andrews,
in favour of Thomas Drummond, student of the College of St. Leonard.  1737.
Signed by Thos. Tullideph, rector, and others. [2818, Box 73.
3135. 5th August 1737.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond by Sir Robert
Dickson of Carberry, with consent of Dame Isobel Douglas, his spouse, in favour of
Andrew Fletcher of Milton, lord justice-clerk of Scotland (of date 6th July 1737),
of an annualrent of £100 over the lands of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk and
shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given 5th, and recorded in the particular register 9th,
August 1737. Witnesses, Robert Ochiltree, smith in Carberry, and others. James
Bogle, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [665, Box 20.
3136. Hth October 1737.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Lundin of that
Ilk in favour of Andrew Lundin, now of Strathairlie, for infefting him as eldest
grandson and nearest lawful heir to his grandfather, the late John Lundin of Strath
airlie, in the two part lands of Strathairlie, etc. [cf. No. 2626 supa]. At Lundin, 11th

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October 1737. Witnesses, Patrick Lundin, the granter's brother-german, Thomas
Thomson, writer in Cupar, and others. A pencil memorandum on back states that
sasine was given same day. [755, Box 21.
3137.  1738.] Indenture of Lease between Isaac Cookson of Newcastle,
merchant, and John Strother Kerr of Fowbery, affecting the lands of Fowbery, in
Northumberland.  1738. [399, Box 11.
3138. 17th August 1738.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Seton of Blackhall,
as procurator for Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Farquhar of the regiment of foot lately
commanded by Lord Mark Kerr, and formerly by Major-General Sutton, in terms of
a disposition by him to Sir John Paterson, now of Eccles, baronet, then designed of
Grantoun (dated 16th July 1734), resigned in the hands of Robert Colville of Ochiltree,
as superior, an annualrent of £25, part of an annualrent of £50, corresponding to £500
principal, secured over the lands and barony of Cromby ; also the lands of Walkmiln,
Foodie's Miln and Craigflower, lying in the united parishes of Torry and Cromby, in the
sheriffdom of Fife, conform to a bond, dated 2nd May 1719, granted by the late Robert,
Lord Colvile of Ochiltree, uncle of Robert Colvile, now of Ochiltree ; and that for new
infeftment to George Dundas of that Ilk, Robert Dundas of Arniston, Thomas
Dundas of Letham, and others, patrons of a mortification by the late Mr. Laurence
Dundas, Professor of Humanity in the College of Edinburgh, dated 7th November 1732,
etc. Done at Torryburn, the residence of the said Robert, 17th August 1738. Wit
nesses, David Wilson and James Lawson, his servants. Notary, Henry Spence, of
Brechin diocese. [3229, Box 85.
3139. 17th August 1738.] Charter by the said Robert Colvile of Ochiltree,
following on the above resignation, granting the said annualrent to the said Patrons.
At Torryburn, 17th August 1738. Witnesses, Alexander Seton, the granter's factor,
and Henry Spence, notary public. [3230, Box 85.
3140. 17th August 1738.] Extract Registered Bond of Corroboration [paper
writ] by Robert Colvile of Ochiltree, of the said lands, in favour of the said Patrons.
Dated at Torryburn, 17th August 1738, before same witnesses as in preceding charter,
and recorded in the books of council and session 30th June 1748. [3231, Box 85.
3141. c. August 1738.] Inventory [paper writ] of Writs relative to the above
debt of £500 sterling, secured on the estate of Robert Colvile of Ochiltree, in favour
of the 'Patrons of the deceast Mr. Laurence Dundas, his mortification.' The writs
named include the above writs and others. Indorsed ' 1738.' [3232, Box 85.
3142. 21st September 1738.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Patrons of
Laurence Dundas's mortification, in terms of a resignation, dated at Torryburn, 17th
August 1738, by Eobert Colville of Ochiltrie, nephew of the late Eobert, Lord Colville,
of an annualrent of £25, secured over the lands and barony of Cromby ; also the Walk
miln, Foodiesmiln, and Craigflour, in the united parishes of Tory and Cromby, in Fife ;
also over the lands and barony of Cleish, in the parish of Cleish and sheriffdom of
Kinross. Sasine given 18th August, and recorded 21st September, 1738, in the general
register. [1234, Box 33.
3143. 2nd and 11th June 1739.] Precept of Clare Constat by the commissioners

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for Lord George Graham, second son of James, Duke of Montrose [see No. 3146 infra], for
infefting Sir James Campbell, now of Aberuchill, as heir of his late brother, Archibald,
younger of Aberuchill, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others, as described in No. 1563
supa. Dated at Edinburgh and Glenagie, 2nd and 11th June 1739. Witnesses, John
Stirling of Keir, and others. [868, Box 24.
3144. 22nd June 1739.] Instrument narrating that Sir James Campbell of Aber
uchill, baronet, resigned in the hands of the Crown the lands and barony of Aberuchill,
castle, tower, etc., mill, etc. etc. ; the lands of Craiginch and the burgh of barony of
Aberuchill — all in the parish of Comrie, Perthsire, as erected into a barony on 15th
February 1669, in favour of the late Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, baronet; also
containing the lands of Ross (to be called Roscarn), in Comrie parish, and Miggar in
Strowan and Monzievaird, in favour of Brigadier-General James Campbell of Lawers,
under a marriage contract between Mr. Colin Campbell, son of Sir James, and Katherine
Nisbet, third daughter of the late William Nisbet of Dirleton, dated 22nd December
1722, to which General Campbell had acquired right from James Campbell, eldest son
and heir of Mr. Colin and the said Katharine Nisbet. 22nd June 1739. John M'Gouan,
notary. [1253, Box 33.
3145. 22nd June 1739.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Drummond of
Megginch, Patrick Reddoch in Laggan, Mary Drummond, relict of John Reddoch of
Laggan, and John Reddoch, his eldest son, resigned in the hands of the lords of
exchequer the lands of Laggan, in the parishes of Monivaird and Strowan, in favour
of Brigadier-General Campbell of Lawers, conform to various writs narrated, and
the contract of marriage referred to in the preceding No. 22nd June 1739. [1254,
Box 33.
3146. 4th July 1739.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, No. 3143 supa, by Mr. James Graham of Airth, advocate, John Graham of
Killearn, Mungo Graham of Gorthie, John Graham of Dougalstoun, Mr. James Graham
of Bucklivie, advocate, and David Graham of Orchill, commissioners of Lord George
Grahame, second son of James, Duke of Montrose, for infefting Sir James Campbell
of Aberuchil, as above, under a disposition by their father, the late Sir Colin Campbell
of Aberuchil, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others, as in No. 1563 sup-a. Witnesses
to precept, John Stirling of Keir, Hugh Graham, writer, Edinburgh, and others. Sasine
given 4th, and recorded in the general register 9th, July 1739. Witnesses, James
Fergusson in Aberuchill, Walter Lennox, gardener there, John Maclaren in Glascory,
and James Buchanan in Easter Aberlednoch. Thomas Campbell, clerk of Dunkeld
diocese, notary. [1252, Box 33.
3147. 4th July 1739.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
disposition dated 5th and 7th May 1739 by James Campbell, only lawful son and heir
of the late Mr. Colin Campbell, advocate, with consent of his grandfather, Sir James
Campbell of Aberuchill, Mrs. Katharine Nisbett, his mother, and others, his curators, in
favour of Brigadier-General James Campbell of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrynoch
and others as above. Sasine given by Patrick Drummond of Mailer, 4th, and
recorded in the general register 9th, July 1739. Witnesses, James Fergusson in
Aberuchill, John Maclaren in Glascory, James Buchanan in Easter Aberlednock, and
others. Thomas Campbell, notary. [869, Box 24.
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3148. 26th July 1739.] Charter by King George the Second, under the great seal,
confirming an heritable obligation (dated 12th July 1739) by John [Campbell], Earl of
Loudoun, and Brigadier-General Campbell of Lawers, in favour of Colonel Hugh
Warburton, of Lord Mark Ker's regiment of dragoons, as acting for Jane [Warburton],
Duchess of ArgyU and Greenwich, of the baronies and lands of Aberuchill, Laggan,
Dalrinoch, etc., as security for a sum of £3000 and £150 yearly interest. 26th July
1739. This writ has been cut and mutilated. [1256, Box 33.
3149. 4th August 1739.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
Lord George Graham's commissioners by Sir James Campbell of Aberuchill, in favour
of Brigadier-General Campbell of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrinoch, and others,
as in No. 1563 supra. Done in the lodging in Edinburgh of Mr. James Graham of
Airth, 4th August 1739. Witnesses, Hugh Graham, writer in Edinburgh, and AVilliam
Wilson, his servitor. John Macgowan, of the diocese of Galloway, notary. [1255,
Box 33.
3150. 8th August 1739.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Brigadier-General
James Campbell of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrynoch, Blairmore, etc., as in the
preceding writ, proceeding on a charter, dated 4th August 1739, by the commissioners
for the superior. Sasine given by David Forbes, writer in Edinburgh, 8th, and recorded
in the general register 11th, August 1739. Witnesses, Alexander Brisban, gardener at
Lawers, and Walter Lennox, gardener at Aberuchill. Thomas Campbell, notary.
[870, Box 24.
3151. 26th April 1740.] Extract General Retour of Thomas Urquhart, baker
in Mid Lauden, in the shire of Aberdeen, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the
late Mr. John Urquhart, some time minister at Gartly, afterwards at St. Andrews, in
the shire of Elgin. At Elgin, 26th April 1740. [699, Box 20.
3152. 21st May 1740.] Extract Eetour of Eobert Oliphant of Eossie, as lawful
heir of his grandmother on the father's side, the late Beatrix Colvill, sister-german of
the deceased Eobert Colvill, writer in Edinburgh, who died at the faith, etc., of King
George the First. At Perth, 21st May 1740. Patrick Blair, brother-german of Andrew
Blair of Corby, is one of the jurors. [2300, Box 58.
3153. 1st August 1740.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that on 23rd May 1737,
at Inverness, James Dunbar of Kilnflitt sold to Eobert Fraser in Bruiach, and Elizabeth
Dunbar, his wife, the wester part of the lands of Belloan, called the Dell, Kilncroft, and
the Craggan, some time possessed by John M'Bean there, with the [two Easter] Lurgs,
some time possessed by Alexander M'Kay, and the Wester Lurg some time possessed
by John M'Phadrick, younger, also that part of the lands of Belloan possessed by John
M'Bean there, all lying within the castle lands of Inverness, in that parish and sheriff
dom; also 12 bolls pay, adjacent to the lands named, being part of the 20 bolls pay
some time possessed by Eobert M'Coiloig ; which lands and others the said Eobert
Fraser and his wife disponed, on 11th April 1740, to Alan Whitefoord and John
Campbell, cashiers to the Eoyal Bank of Scotland. Witnesses to writ of 1737,
George Dunbar, senior, merchant in Inverness, and Thomas Fraser, writer there.
Sasine given by Donald Mackbean, burgess of Inverness, bailie, on 1st, and recorded
at Fortrose 4th, August 1740. Witnesses, Duncan Fraser, merchant in Inverness, and
others. Notary, Eugenius BaiUie, of Moray diocese. Cf. No. 3092. [2298, Box 58.

1742] THE LAING CHARTERS 723
3154. 24th October 1741.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Robert Dickson of
Carberry, baronet, for infefting himself in the lands, teindsheaves, etc, of Carberry, in
the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh, as eldest son and nearest and
lawful heir to his father, Sir Robert Dickson of Inveresk, some time designed of Sornbeg,
baronet, with a view to rendering effectual certain heritable bonds for the sum of £4000,
executed by the granter with consent of Dame Isobel Douglas, his spouse, in favour of
Mr. Andrew Fletcher of Milton, lord justice-clerk, Mr. Patrick Grant of Elchies,
senator of the college of justice, Mr. Anthony Murray, merchant in Edinburgh,
David Dickson, writer there, Nicol Bontein of Ardoch, Robert Montgomerie, merchant
in Edinburgh, Mr. David Spence, junior, merchant there, Sir William Forbes, advocate,
and Mr. Aexander Nairn, advocate, for themselves and other creditors of the granter.
At Inveresk, 24th October 1741. Witnesses, Hugh Montgomerie, son of William
Montgomerie, late bailie in Edinburgh, Walter Wordie, writer, Edinburgh, and William
Jackson, his servitor. [1343, Box 35.
3155. 12th February 1742.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Thomas
Park, one of the macers of exchequer, procurator for Sir James Cunningham of
Milncraig, baronet, into the hands of the barons of exchequer, of the 20s. lands of
Thornybanks (see below), for new infeftment, in favour of Captain John Chalmer
of Gadgirth. Edinburgh, 12th February 1742. Witnesses, James Stephen, usher in
exchequer, John Dundas, presenter of signatures, James Callender, his clerk, Clement
Porter, and Daniel Wilson, doorkeepers. Robert Paterson, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [308, Box 10.
3156. 12th February 1742.] Instrument narrating the resignation by the said
Sir James, also in favour of the said Captain John Chalmer, of the lands of the
Mains of Gadgirth, and other lands in the parish of Ochiltree ; the land of Auldhouse-
burn in the parish of Ayr, with coals, etc., fishings, etc, as described. Edinburgh,
12th February 1742. Same procurator, witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ.
[309, Box 10.
3157. 26th February 1742.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour of
George Warrender of Bruntsfield, made burgess and guild-brother by right of his
father, Sir George Warrender of Lochend, some time lord provost of Edinburgh. Dated
26th February 1742. [2549, Box 65.
3158. 24th March 1742.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Captain John
Chalmer of Gaitgirth, of the Mains of Gaitgirth and other lands, in terms of a royal
charter, 12th February 1742. Sasine given by Joseph Wilson of Barrmuir, 24th March,
and registered in the particular register on 26th March, and in the general register on
8th April, all in 1742. Witnesses, John Hutchison of Munkwood, John Hunter,
merchant in Ayr, Robert- Farquhar of Tounhead of Catrine, and John M'Jorrow of
Pingirroch, chirurgeon apothecary at Ayr. James Ferguson, notary public. [1382,
Box 36.
3159. 21st August 1742.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, of date
12th February 1742 [cf. No. 3155 supra], by Frederick, Prince of Wales and Steward
of Scotland, in favour of Captain John Chalmer of Gadgirth, of the 20s. lands of
Thornybanks, at the east end of the burgh of Irvine, in the bailiary of Cunningham and
shire of Ayr, and the £5 land of Culraiths, in the parish of Dundonald, bailiary of

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Kylestewart, etc. Sasine given by Joseph Wilson of Barmuir as bailie, at Gadgirth,
21st August 1742, and recorded at Ayr 23rd August same year. Witnesses, Alexander
Campbell, M.D. in Ayr, John M'jorrow, chirurgeon there, John Wallace, carpenter, and
Bryce Blair in Burnsyde of Dundonald. Robert Paterson, notary. [306, Box 9.
3160. 22nd February 1743.] Diploma by the Rector, etc., of the University of
St. Andrews, conferring on Mr. Hugh Warrender the degree of Doctor of Laws.
St. Andrews, 22nd February 1743. [2548, Box 65.
3161. 23rd April 1743.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a disposition,
dated 15th April current, containing precept directed to Thomas Sampson, vintner
in Abbayhill, as bailie, granted by Robert Douglas, junior, merchant in Leith, in favour
of the Honourable Richard Dowdeswell, Thomas Cochrane, George Drummond,
Christopher Rhodes, and Alexander Udney, commissioners of his majesty's excise
in Scotland, selling and alienating to them under reversion a yearly annualrent of £50
Scots, equal to a principal sum of £1000, or one-half of 3000 merks, to be uplifted from
those eight acres of arable land and ' bogue ' or bog, lying contiguous with the part of
the meadow of Restalrig about the west end thereof, together with these four rigs of
land lying on the north of said bog, and bounded betwixt the highway towards
Musleburgh on the south and west, the Clockmiln burn on the east, and the lands
now possessed by [blank] and the common way to the town of Restalrig on the
north, all lying in the barony of Restalrig and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; also
those four acres of land of the same barony, some time occupied by the late John
Stalker and Richard Storrie, lying contiguous on the east side of the highway
leading from the monastery of Holyroodhouse to the town of Leith, betwixt the said
highway on the west, the acres of land of said barony of Restalrig some time occupied
by the deceased David Logan, thereafter by the said John Stalker and Richard Storrie,
and some time belonging to John Logan of Cotfield and his heirs, now to the Trinity
Hospital at the foot of Leith Wynd, on the east and north, and the common way
leading from the burgh of Canongate to the manor-place of Eestalrig on the south, all
in the said barony and sheriffdom, with houses and pertinents as well built by the late
Lord Balmerino for the use of John Young, then his tenant, as by John Young himself,
or by the late Sir William Purves, upon any part of said lands, as for the principal ; and
also forth of all and whole the lands of Craigs, called Craiginate, some time pertaining
to the late William M'Niell, arable and unarable, with houses, etc., lying in the same
barony and sheriffdom, and that in special warrandice of the four acres of land imme
diately above mentioned, so that if these four acres shall be evicted from the grantees
they shall have ingress to the warrandice lands : excepting always from the said four
acres of land the mansion-house of Abbayhill, office houses and orchards, with the
houses adjoining, called Gateside houses, set in tack to the deceased Jasper Johnstoun
of Warieston ; declaring that the buildings called the kiln and malt-barns, presently
possest by John Armour, indweller in Abbayhill, with the houses now built by Andrew
Barclay and Alexander Finlay in Eestalrig, situated on the west side of the Gateside
houses, are no way excepted, but are a part of the said four acres, and burdened with
the said annualrent ; also forth of these seven acres and a half of arable land, including
a piece of grass, called the Newbridge, lying upon the north side of the said seven acres,
all presently possessed by John Armour, part of the lands of Cannonflatt, some time
belonging to the late John Taylor in the Canongate, some time possessed by the late
John Paterson, lying in the said barony of Eestalrig, bounded between the lands some
time belonging to the said late John Taylor, thereafter to AVilliam Eutherfoord, then

1746] THE LAING CHARTERS 725
to the good town of Edinburgh, on the west and north, Lord Balmerino's land on the
east, and the common way from the Canongate to Restalrig on the south ; which seven
and a half acres belonged to the late John Taylor, then to Finlay Taylor, his son, were
acquired from him and John Stinston by the late Sir William Purves, who disponed
them to his son, Mr. John Purves, as for the principal, with houses, etc., all lying in
said barony and sheriffdom ; all as specified in an heritable bond, dated 24th and 25th
November 1709, granted by the late Archibald Hamilton, merchant in Edinburgh,
residenter in Leith, with consent of Kathrine Burgh, his spouse, to Robert Douglas,
elder, soap-boiler in Leith, and Helen Hunter, his spouse, and failing them to Margaret
Douglas, his grandchild, lawful daughter to Robert Douglas, his eldest lawful son, her
heirs and assignees. In terms of which disposition and precept, the bailie gave sasine
of the said annualrent to Eobert Scott, baxter in Leith, as attorney for the com
missioners. Sasine given 23rd April, and recorded in the particular register 9th May,
1743. Witnesses, Alexander Blair, writer in Edinburgh, and William Jackson, junior,
writer there. Walter Wordie, notary public. [1347, Box 35.
3162. 9th September 1743.] Memorandum addressed by Mr. George Douglas,
advocate, H.M. solicitor for tithes, to John Borthwick of Crookston, as to the teinds of
the parish of Borthwick [cf. No. 2935 supa], and proposing a lease of the whole teinds
to Pringle of Whytebank [the late John Borthwick of Crookston, father of the actual
proprietor, is referred to]. Edinburgh, 9th September 1743. [1218, Box 32.
3163. 13th February 1744.] Charter under the great seal by King George the
Second, confirming a series of writs affecting a rent charge of £660 Scots yearly over
the lands of the mains of Dudhope, and the acres called Blackness acres, with the
' chappell shade,' in the parish of Dundee and sheriffdom of Forfar, granted by Eichard,
Lord Maitland, in favour of Eobert Miln of Barntoun, afterwards Sir Eobert Miln of
Tulliallan, who granted the same to Sir George Hamilton of Barntoun, who in tarn
granted the security to his creditors. Dated 13th February 1744, and registered 8th
May 1744. [350, Box 10.
3164. Hth September 1744.] Instrument narrating that Andrew Lundin resigned
into the hands of James Lundin of that Ilk, in favour of himself, his heirs, etc, the
two- thirds of the lands of Strathairlie, and received redelivery of the same [cf. No. 3136
supa] at Lundin House, 11th September 1744. James Graham, notary. [756, Box 21.
3165. 6th November 1744.] Diploma of LL.D. conferred by the University of
St. Andrews upon Thomas Drummond, as in No. 3134 supa, 6th November 1744.
Signed by ' Ja. Hadow,' rector, and others. [2819, Box 73.
3166. 10th June 1746.] Extract Eegistered Disposition (paper writ) by the
patrons [as in No. 3138 supa, of date 17th August 1738] of the mortification by Mr.
Laurence Dundas, some time professor of humanity in the College of Edinburgh, con
veying, with consent of Eobert Colvile, now of Ochiltree, the annualrent of £25 referred
to in said writ, and others of same date, in favour of Henry Welwood of Garvock, Esq.
Dated at Edinburgh, Arniston, and Cleish House, 10th, 18th, and 27th June 1746.
Witnesses, Eobert Seton, writer in Edinburgh, James Robertson Barclay, W.S. there,
John Dickson and John Richyson, servants of Robert Dundas of Arniston, and John
Primrose, coalgrieve, and James Lawson, both servants of the said Eobert Colvile.
Recorded 30th June 1748. [3233, Box 85.

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3167. 10th June 1746.] Inventory (paper writ) of papers relating to the above
debt of £500 sterling, ' heritably secured upon the estate of Robert Colvile of Ochiltree,
Esquire, and conveyed by the patrons of Mr. Laurence Dundas's mortification to
Henry Welwood of Garvock, Esquire.' Dates 1719-1738. Inventory signed. 10th
June 1746. [3234, Box 85.
3168. 24th January 1747.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Jane, Duchess of
Argyll and Greenwich, of an annualrent of £150 [as in No. 3148 supra] over the
barony of Aberuchill and others in the parish of Comrie and shire of Perth, on a dis
position by her brother, Colonel Hugh Warburton, Lieutenant-Governor of Louisburg ;
other persons named being Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, Sir James Campbell, his
son, and Brigadier-General James Campbell of Lawers. Sasine given 24th January,
and recorded in the general register 3rd March, 1747. Witnesses, Patrick Campbell,
son of Alexander Campbell, mill of Aberuchill. Thomas Campbell, of Dunkeld diocese,
notary. [798, Box 22.
3169. Hth April 1747.] Charter by Margaret Balfour of Burleigh, superior of
the subjects disponed, confirming a disposition dated 16th May 1713, by John Burt,
elder, cordiner in Strathmiglo, in favour of John Pearson in Studmorland thereof,
and Isobel Livingston, his spouse, and to John Pearson, their eldest son, of the toft
on the east side of the Stocks Wynd in Strathmiglo, bounded by the High Street on the
south, the said Stocks Wynd on the west, the acres of Strathmiglo on the north, and
William Robertson's toft on the east ; also a disposition of same subjects by the said
John Pearson, in favour of David Gilmore, mason in Kincraigie, dated 15th May 1734.
Reserving to the superior 7s. 2d. Scots, and four hens, and one third, yearly, in name of
feu. Edinburgh, 11th April 1747. Witnesses, John Russell, AV.S., and David Russell,
writer in Edinburgh. [153, Box 4.
3170. 30th August 1747.] Act of Admission of Thomas Drummond, LL.D. [cf.
No. 3165 supra], as one of H.M. Royal Company of Archers. Edinburgh, 30th August
1747. [2820, Box 73.
3171. 8th October 1747.] Brieve from the chancery of King George the Second
for serving Colonel John Scott of Commiestoun, as nearest and lawful heir of line in
special to the late General James Scott of Commiestoun, in the lands of which he died
seised, in the sheriffdoms of Forfar and Kincardine. Edinburgh, 8th October 1747.
[1865, Box 46.
3172. 9th February 1748.] Extract Eetour of service of Eobert Campbell of
Torrie as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, Eobert Campbell of Balvie, W.S., in the
lands of Easter Torrie only. Cf. No. 3052 supa. Doune, 9th February 1748. [832,
Box 23.
3173. 2nd March 1748.] Crown Precept of Sasine in terms of the preceding
retour, in favour of Eobert Campbell of Torrie. Edinburgh, 2nd March 1748
[833, Box 23.
3174. 27th April 1748.] Precept from chancery for infefting Mary, Anne, and
Elizabeth Chalmers, as nearest and apparent heirs-portioners of their brother, the
late Captain John Chalmers, in the lands of Gadgirth, in the parish of Ochiltree, Ayr
shire : held blench. Edinburgh, 27th April 1748.' [1987, Box 51.

1749] THE LAING CHARTERS 727
3175. 21st July 1748.] Claim made to the lords of session by John Carmichael
in Blairinroar, to be ranked upon the forfeited estate of James Drummond, late [Earl]
of Perth, for the sum of 500 merks. Crieff, 21st July 1748. Witnesses, Duncan
Robertson and William Sharp, merchants in Crieff. [1894, Box 48.
3176. 27th July 1748.] Claim by Robert Hamilton, merchant in Edinburgh, to
be ranked as a creditor on the forfeited estate of James Drummond, late Earl of Perth.
27th July 1748. [1099, Box 29.
3177. 13th February 1749.] Instrument narrating that Robert Colvile of Ochiltree
and Sir John Bruce Hope of Kinross resigned in favour of Henry Wellwood of
Garvock certain parts of the lands of Crombie, Walkmiln, Foodie's mill, and Craigflour,
with the teinds of the mains and glebe of Tulliboll, parts of the barony of Tulliboll,
possessed by Adam Belfrage and Janet Aiton, relict of  Halliday of Tulliboll.
Dated 13th February 1749. Witnesses, John Sim and Andrew Bucknay, writers in
Edinburgh. Notary, James Robertson Barclay, of Dunblane diocese. Cf. Nos. 3138
and 3166 supa. [3235, Box 85.
3178. 26th April 1749.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Wellwood of
Garvock, following on a precept in a crown charter, dated at Edinburgh, 13th February
1749, of the lands of Crombie, Tulibole, and others, united into the free barony of
Tulibole. Sasine given by Thomas Belfrage, sheriff in that part, to his father, Adam
Belfrage, tenant in Tullibole, for the grantee, on 26th April, and recorded in the general
register 7th June, 1749. Witnesses, George Murie, carpenter in Limekilns, and William
Dempster, portioner of Kilduff. Notary, James Robertson Barclay. [3236, Box 85.
3179. 1st June 1749.] Instrument of Sasine following on a contract of marriage,
dated 24th April 1744, between David Thomson, of Holkettle and Barbara Muschet,
now his spouse, in favour of the said Barbara in an annuity of 300 merks from the lands
of Holkettle, in the parish of Kettle and shire of Fife. Sasine given by Eobert Pitcairn
of Pitblae, as bailie, to James Ballingall, eldest son of Andrew Ballingall, merchant in
Strathmiglo, for the annuitant, on 1st June, and recorded at Cupar 26th July, 1749.
Witnesses, Henry Lumsdain, wright, feuar in Kettle, Andrew Litstar, miller in Orkie-
miU, and others. Notary, Andrew Pitcairn, of Dunblane diocese. [1091, Box 29.
3180. 17th August 1749.] Extract Burgess Ticket in favour of Doctor Thomas
Drummond [cf. No. 3170 supa], admitting him as a burgess of Musselburgh. 17th
August 1749. [2821, Box 73.
3181. 7th October 1749.] Precept of Glare Constat by William, [second] Duke of
Montrose, for infefting James Alice, dyer in Walkmill of Foswell, eldest lawful son of
John Alice there and of Susanna Alice, his wife, as heir of the late John Alice, his
father, in the lands of Nether Coull, with houses, etc, free of any pasturage, on the hill
of Coull, with liberty of two water leads through the lands of Over Coull, with an ell
of ground appointed to lie unlaboured on each side of the two leads for keeping the
water therein, the said lands of Nether Coull being bounded by the lands of the Walk-
mill of Foswell and the water of Euthven on north, the lands of Pernie and the ' water
of Shenee or burn of Parnee ' on east, the lands of Over Coull on south, and the lands
of Carspink and Dalray on north ; also two pendicles of land called the ' King's Well

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Strand ' and ' Windshole,' as possessed of old by Robert Kilor and John Taylor — all
lying in the lordship of Kincairn, late regality of Montrose, parish of Auchterarder, and
sheriffdom of Perth : held of the granter for fifty merks yearly of feu-farm, the lands of
Nether Coull being thirled to the mill of Foswell, and the said two pendicles to the mill
of Auchterarder, and paying multures, the said James Alice appearing yearly at the
head courts at the house of Kincairn, and providing  horses yearly to carry bark
from the wood of Kincairn ; with duplicand at entry of heirs, and the grantee being
obliged not to dispose the lands to any person having 3000 merks yearly rent without
consent. Buchanan, 7th October 1749. Witnesses, David Graeme of Orchill, Hugh
Graeme, writer in Edinburgh, and John Smith, writer in Buchanan. [2728, Box 70.
3182. 1st November 1749.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Maybole, 18th October 1749, by Mr. John Kennedy of Kilhinzie,
granting to Sir John Whitefoord of that Ilk the merkland of Craigfinn, with pertinents,
as possessed by James M'Kelvie, tenant there, in the parish of Maybole, sheriffdom of
Ayr, with the teinds of said lands. [Witnesses to disposition, Andrew Hunter of Park,
writer in Edinburgh, John Rankin of Beoch, and John Gairdner, writer in Ayr.]
Sasine given by John Smith, writer in Maybole, as bailie, to David Fergusson in Little
Craigfinn on behalf of grantee, on 1st November, and recorded at Ayr 16th November,
1749. Witnesses, James Pollock, sheriff-officer in Maybole, and Eobert Kerr, shoe
maker there. Notary, John Gairdner, of Glasgow diocese. [2354, Box 60.
3183. 16th January 1750.] ' Diploma ' or minute of the ' Eevolution Club ' admit
ting John AVhitefoord, son to Sir John Whitefoord, baronet, a member of the ' Old
Revolution Club,' he having 'declared the grateful sense he has of the deliverance of
these kingdoms . . . from popery and slavery by King AA7illiam and Queen Mary,' etc.,
and his zealous attachment to King George the Second and the House of Hanover.
Sealed [seal now wanting] and signed by David Forbes, clerk, Edinburgh, 16th January
1750. [530, Box 15.
3184. 18th January 1750.] Commission by King George the Second appointing
Sir John AVhitefoord, baronet, to be Colonel of the regiment of dragoons commanded
by Lord George Sackville. 18th January 1749-50. [1896, Box 48.
3185. 20th June 1750.] Grant by the barons of exchequer in Scotland in favour
of Mr. Neil Bethune, presentee to the church of Kennoway, of a part of the vacant
stipend for that parish. Edinburgh, 20th June 1750. [700, Box 20.
3186. 3rd May 1751.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a crown
charter of resignation, dated 26th July 1749, in favour of Sir James Dunbar of
Mochrum, baronet, of various lands in the baronies of Carnock, Plain, Lethbertshiels,
etc., in the shire of Stirling, which had belonged to Sir AVilliam Nicolson of Glenbervie,
baronet, as particularly described, the following persons being named in connection
with the lands : John Bruce of Auchinbowie ; Alexander Drummond of Carnock ; the
late James Somervel of Plain, and his father, the late Alexander Somervel ; the late
IsabeUa Nicolson, one of three heirs-portioners served to the deceased Thomas Lord
Napier, some time designed Sir Thomas Nicolson of Carnock, son of her brother ; and
the late John Rollo of Woodside (now called Dunbar House), who had a charter of
Lethbertshiels on 29th July 1671. Sasine given 3rd May 1751, and recorded in
particular register 4th June same year. [1531, Box 39.

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3187. 5th September 1751.] Certificate of Blazon by Alexander Brodie of Brodie,
Lyon King of Arms, of the armorial bearings of Adam Fairholme of Greenhill —
quarterly first and fourth, Or an anchor in pale gules ; second and third, argent a boar's
head erased sable arm'd Or ; over all in an escutcheon party per pale, two coats, on the
dexter, azur three escalops within a bordure ingrailled Or, on the sinister, argent on a
saltyr ingrailled azur five [sic, but ? three] escalops of the first, all within a bordure azur.
Above the shield a helmet . . . with a mantle gules, doubling argent. Crest, a dove
with an olive branch in his beak proper, and in an escrol above this motto, Spero
Meliora. Edinburgh, 5th September 1751. [1408, Box 36.
3188. 29th November 1751.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of the barons of exchequer by the late John Gordon of Wardhouse, and Arthur,
his son, of the temple-lands of Essie, comprehending the mill of Lesmoir, and
others described, in the parish of Essie, barony of Strathbogie, and shire of Aber
deen ; also the temple-lands of Fulliamont, as described, in the barony of Auchindore
and shire foresaid, in favour of Alexander Garioch of Kinstair. Done in the
exchequer house at Edinburgh, 29th November 1751, before John Dundas, presenter
of signatures in exchequer, and Patrick Spark, his clerk. WiUiam Henry, notary
public. [251, Box 8.
3189. 17th January 1752.] Charter by James Boyd of Callendar, — having power
from the York Buildings Company to receive vassals to the lands formerly belonging
to James, Earl of Linlithgow and Callendar, conform to a lease, dated 30th September
1744, by the Company to the late William, Earl of Kilmarnock, and Ann, Countess of
Kilmarnock, the granter's father and mother, to which the granter had right as heir of
his mother, who survived his father, by a service, dated 25th January 1749, — granting to
William Morison, portioner of Crossrig (formerly tenant in Greencraigs), five acres of
land lying on the Crossrig, on the south side thereof, the moor formerly of James Black
on east and north, the moor some time of James Ade on west, and the mosses some
time of Kuis Bryce and James Black on south ; also the half of the moss of Beiddyck,
and the pasturage of the other half of said moss, and which five acres and moss are
those parts of the muir of Muiravonside, which on its division were allotted to the
heritor of the 4s. 5d. land of Beiddyck, part of the £10 land of Ballinbrich, in lieu of
his servitude of grazing and fuel over said moor — all lying in the old barony of Haining,
new barony of Callendar, and shire of Stirling : To be held in feu-farm for 17s. yearly
feu-duty (with duplicand at entry of heirs), being the whole feu-duty for the said 4s. 5d.
land, but saving always to the grantee his right of relief against the heritor of the other
parts of said land ; the grantee and his heirs to bring their grain to the mill of Ballin
brich. [A reference is made to a disposition of same lands, on 26th October 1714, by
John Blacklie of Beid-dyck to William Gray, portioner of Windiegeat, who, on 24th
June 1728, granted them to William Morison.] Written by James Hill, clerk to
Mr. Hew Crawfurd, AV.S., and dated at Callendar House, 17th January 1752. Wit
nesses, John Whyt, maltman in Falkirk, and others. [1108, Box 30.
3190. 1st August 1752.] Act of Admission into the Royal Company of Archers
in favour of 'John Drummond, aid-de-camp to the King of Prussia.' Edinburgh,
1st August 1752. Seal attached. [2822, Box 73.
3191. 19th September 1752.] Burgess Ticket of the city of St. Andrews in favour
of the above John Drummond, aide to the King of Prussia, also designed of Logie
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Almond. 19th (?) September 1752. Seal attached, broken. St. Andrew on obverse,
and on reverse a figure too much broken to be described. [2823, Box 73.
3192. 19th October 1752.] Charter by James Boyd of Callendar, acting for the
York Buildings Company, over the estates of James, Earl of Linlithgow and Callendar,
confirming to Jean Mackie and her husband, Richard Muirhead, maltman in Falkirk,
a disposition, dated 20th September 1714, by Alexander Livingstone, eldest son and
heir of the deceased Alexander Livingstone of Milhill, to the deceased James Mackie,
portioner of Falkirk, and Agnes Cowie, his wife (grandfather and grandmother of said
Jean Mackie), in joint fee, etc., and after their decease to their son, the now deceased
Richard Mackie, and Bessie Nelson, his wife (father and mother of said Jean Mackie),
of certain houses ' at the wester style of the church of Falkirk,' particularly described,
part of two feus anciently belonging to Norman Livingstone of Milhill, in the burgh
and parish of Falkirk, barony of Callendar, and shire of Stirling ; to which Jean Mackie
has right as heir of the disponees : To be held for eight merks yearly feu. Edinburgh,
19th October 1752. Witnesses, Mathew Thomson (writer of deed) and John Bell, both
clerks to Mr. Hew Craufurd, clerk to the signet. [1529, Box 39.
3193. 27th November 1752.] Commission by King George the Second appointing
Patrick Warrender to be a Cornet in a troop of the regiment of Royal Horse Guards,
lately commanded by the deceased Duke of Richmond. St. James's, 27th November
1752. [2550, Box 65.
3194. 25th January 1753.] Inventory of Writs, entitled 'Inventory of the Writes
and Evidents concerning the peices of land of the Wester crofts of Bristol, now con
verted into a house and garden, on the west side of the Potterraw, belonging to
Mr. James Anderson, writer to the signet, and disponed by him to Sir Walter Pringle
of Newhall, one of the senators of the college of justice, conform to a disposition of the
date of these presents.' From Sir Walter Pringle the subjects descended to his son,
Robert Pringle, who sold them on 28th April 1737 to Archibald, Duke of Douglas, who
in turn disponed them on 25th January 1753 to William, Lord Braco, as testified by
a docquet of that date, written by Alexander Sime, clerk to Alexander Stuart, C.S., and
signed by the duke at Douglas Castle, before James Whyte of Over Stockbridge, his
chamberlain, and William Howisone, writer in Douglas. This inventory contains most
of the writs of lands in Bristo in this Calendar. [2784, Box 72.
Note. — Enclosed in the inventory is an obligation, dated 7th July 1730, by Mr.
Charles Milne, proprietor of the tenement at the Potterraw Port, that as Lord New-
hall had agreed with him to put up two doors ' in the common vennell betwixt his
lodging on the west and mine on the east,' only to keep the said vennel clean, he declares
that his putting up the two doors is without prejudice of his lordship's interest, and he
will furnish keys for the doors, etc., the vennel being mutual.
3195. 18th May 1753.] Charter by Aexander Fraser of Strichen, one of the
senators of the college of justice, granting to Mr. John Smith, minister at Strichen,
and his successors, and to the Kirk Session, fifteen acres and thirty-three falls of land
on the Newtoun of Strichen, in the parish of Strichen and shire of Aberdeen, as described
bounded thus : ' Beginning at the angle of the burn of the said town of Newtoun^
opposite to the manse, being the south-west corner of the grass ground belonging to
the gleib of Strichen, and thence proceeding up the said burn five chains, till it come
to the east syde of my inclosures upon the Mains of Strichen, and from thence north-

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ward by the side of the ditch and dyke of the said inclosures fifteen chains eighty-five
links, tUl it come to a pitt digged and filled up with stones, and from the said pitt east
ward thirteen chains sixty-two links, till it come to another pitt filled up also with
stones, and from this last pitt due south nine chains until it come to the north-east
corner of the minister's gleib, and which last march runs in a streight lyne with the
east boundary of the march of the said Mr. John Smith's gleib and grass ground ' : To
be held to the minister and his successors so long as they remain contented with the
then stipend paid from the granter's lands and others in the parish ; but in the event
of any process of augmentation, etc., the land to be used by the granter or his heirs.
At Strichen, 18th May 1753. Alexander Fraser, younger of Strichen, the granter's
son, and others, witnesses. [1736, Box 45.
3196. 9th October 1753.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond by
John Monro of Craigtoun, in favour of Mr. James Farnie, minister of Wick, in the
lands of Craigtoun, Shebster, mill of Shebster, and teinds, etc., as security for a loan
of £3565, the lands lying in the parish of Eeay and shire of Caithness. Bond dated
at Lister, 18th November 1751, said to be written by Mr. Alexander Oliphant, minister
of Bower, who is also a witness, with Sir Patrick Dunbar of Northfield and James
Sinclair of Duren. Sasine given by Neill Abrach, tenant in Shebster, bailie, on 9th
October 1753, recorded at Wick, 30th October 1753. Witnesses, George Reid, son to
Robert Reid, weaver in Thurso, Francis Seaton, weaver there, Alexander Rosie, tenant
in Brubster, and John Henderson, son of Roderick Henderson, tenant and miller in
Shebster. Notary, Andrew Taylor, of Caithness diocese. [2234, Box 56. ,
3197. 22nd November 1754.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mungo Graeme of
Gorthy, David Graeme of Orchill, James Grasme of Buchlyvie, and John Graham of
Dougalstoun, as commissioners of William, Duke of Montrose, for infefting James
Mure-Campbell of Rowallan and Lawers, major of the Earl of Ancrum's regiment of
Dragoons, as only lawful son of his late father, Lieutenant-General Sir James Campbell
of Lawers, colonel of the regiment of ' Scotch gray dragoons,' in the lands of Dalrinoch
and others, as in No. 3149 supa,. Edinburgh, 22nd November 1754. [1257, Box 33.
3198. 5th August 1755.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 27th November 1754, No. 3197 supa, by the commissioners
for William, Duke of Montrose, for infefting James Mure-Campbell of Eowallan and
Lawers, as described, in the fee of the lands of Dalrinoch, and others, formerly held of
the late Lord George Graham, second son of the late James, Duke of Montrose, and
younger brother of the present Duke WiUiam. Sasine given by Duncan Gow alias
Ferguson in Carstoun or Carschulline, as bailie, 5th August, and recorded in the general
register 2nd September, 1755. Witnesses, Colin M'Gibon, son of James M'Gibon in
Cars of Linnoch, James MTntyre, son of the late John M'Intyre, wright in Culti-
braggan, Archibald Sinclair in Mill of Aberuchill, and James Ferguson, servitor to
Thomas Campbell, the notary to writ. [2527, Box 64.
3199. 27th February 1756.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of 'Mrs. Margaret
Primrose, daughter to the deceast James, Viscount of Primrose,' following on a disposi
tion and assignation to her by Jane [Warburton], Duchess of Argyll and Greenwich,
relict of John, Duke of Argyll, etc., of date 22nd February 1751, conveying the annual-
rent, etc., referred to in No. 3148 supa, over the lands of Aberuchill, etc. Sasine given
31st January, and recorded in the general register 27th February, 1756. Witnesses,

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James Drummond in Aberuchill and James Clark, miller there, with Hugh M'Coll,
servant to Thomas Campbell, of Dunkeld diocese, the notary public. [1258, Box 33.
3200. 14th May 1757.] Charter by Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Fraser (in terms
of a disposition by him, at London, 16th July 1755), granting to Alexander Mac
donell of Glengary, eldest son and heir of the late John Macdonell of Glengary, and
the heirs-male of his body, the lands of CuUachie, Kylrie, Aberchalladers, including
Leik, Auchteraw, Pitmean and Carnoody, and Auchindarroch, with grazings, etc. etc.,
lying in the parish of Abertarph, lordship of Lovat, and shire of Inverness : To be held
of the granter, whom failing, of Alexander Fraser, his second brother, whom failing, of
Archibald Fraser, his third brother, in feu-farm for £1 Scots yearly. Dated at Glasgow,
14th May 1757. Witnesses, Robert Murray of Glencarnock and AVilliam Fraser of
Belnain, W.S. [3222, Box 84.
3201. 5th July 1757.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a feu contract, dated
15th December 1726, between Alexander Gibson of Durie on one part, and William
Adam, architect in Edinburgh, and Jerome Robertson, merchant in Edinburgh, on the
other part, whereby the first party granted to the second parties his haugh of land,
part of his lands and baronies of Durie and Scoonie, lying in the parish of Scoonie
and shire of Fife, bounded as described, as a mill privilege for the mill-dam of the
Bassmill, and others specified. Sasine given 5th, and recorded in the general register
15th, July 1757. Witnesses, Thomas Morgan, baker in Leven, Andrew Haigens, wright
at Bassmill, and others. James Archibald, notary public. [1675, Box 43.
3202. 8th August 1757.] Commission by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, etc.,
appointing Strother Carr of Fowbury to be a Deputy-Lieutenant for Northumber
land. 8th August 1757. [2089, Box 52.
3203. 19th January 1758.] Commission by King George the Second in favour of
Sir John Whitefoord, Bart., as Major-General. St. James's. 19th January 1758.
[1153, Box 30.
3204. 17th February 1758.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable
bond, dated at Eyemouth, 30th January 1758, by William, John, and David Nisbet,
all merchants in Eyemouth, in favour of Pelham Maitland, lieutenant in Sir John
Cope's regiment of dragoons, of a sum of £600, and interest of £30 yearly from the
lands of Fleemingtoun, called Gunsgreen, which lately belonged to David Forrest of
Gimmersmill, with the teinds, parsonage, and vicarage of said lands, in the barony of
Flemington, parish of Ayton, and shire of Berwick. Sasine dated 17th, and recorded
in the general register 21st, February 1758. AVitnesses, John Kellie, shipmaster in
Dunbar, and James Gray, clerk to John Nisbet. Notary, Archibald Higgins of
Edinburgh diocese. [2741, Box 71.
3205. c. 1758.] Claim for William Cunninghame of Craigends to be enrolled
on the roll of freeholders of the county of Ayr. c. 1758. [1620, Box 41.
3206. 16th September 1758.] Extract Retour of Inquest finding that the late
Alexander Miller, younger of Gourlaybank, was brother-german of Marion Miller,
widow of Patrick Begbie, dyer in Haddington, and uncle of John Stead, cardmaker
('carptarii') in Leith, lawful eldest son begotten between the late William Stead

1760] THE LAING CHARTERS 733
cardmaker in Haddington, and the late Margaret Miller his spouse, sister of the said
Alexander Miller; uncle also of Bartholomew Bower, weaver in Coldstream, lawful
eldest son begotten betwixt the late Alexander Bower, dyer in Haddington, and his
spouse the late Agnes Miller, another sister-german of Alexander Miller; and that
Marion Miller, John Stead, and Bartholomew Bower are heir-portioners of the
said Alexander. Haddington, 16th September 1758. [2568, Box 66.
3207. 10th September 1759.] Precept for the service of William, Earl of March
and Ruglen, only lawful son of the late William, Earl of March, and Anna, Countess
of March, his spouse, which Anna was eldest lawful daughter procreated betwixt the
late John, Earl of Ruglen (afterwards of Selkirk and Euglen), and Anna, Countess of
Euglen, his spouse, who was eldest lawful daughter of the late John, Earl of Cassillis,
who was grandfather of John, Earl of Cassillis, last deceased, as lawful and nearest heir
of provision and tailzie, general and special, of the said last Earl of Cassillis in all the
earldom and baronies, etc., in which he died vest and seised. 10th September 1759.
AVith copy and executions attached, and proceedings indorsed. [603, Box 17.
3208. 10th December 1759.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated Edinburgh, 10th December 1759, granted by James M'Nab, son of
the late Patrick M'Nab, cooper in Leith, and heir retoured to his uncle, the late
Alexander Burton, eldest lawfull [sic, ? brother] to the deceased James Burton, cooper
in Leith, in favour of Marion Crawfurd, daughter of the late John Crawfurd, copper
smith in Leith, and widow of the late Eobert Burton, shipmaster there, of a liferent
annuity of £30 stg., secured to her by marriage contract dated 9th November 1744,
and that from a great stone tenement, lately pertaining to the said Eobert Burton, with
pertinents, some time belonging to the late James Moubray, wright, burgess of Edin
burgh, then to Thomas Somervel, skinner, burgess there, and Marion Moubray, his
spouse, then to the late James Downie, merchant in Edinburgh, between the lands of
James Wood, then of the late James Hart, burgess of Canongate, on south, the lands
of the late John Paterson, then of John Joissie, lastly of the late James Jamieson,
cooper in Leith, on north, and the common ways on east and west ; which tenement
was acquired by James Burton, father of the said Eobert Burton, from Thomas Burgh,
shipmaster in Leith, some time master of the Trinity Hospital of Seamen there, John
Hutton, shipmaster, assistant to said Hospital, Andrew Stouphart, also shipmaster^
boxmaster to said Hospital, on 14th July 1719, was rebuilt by the said James Burton,
and lies at the head of William Waters' Close, in the Eottenraw of South Leith, parish
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Sasine given by George Bell, porter in Leith, as bailie,
10th, and recorded in the particular register 20th, December 1759. AVitnesses, David
Smeiton, barber and wigmaker in Leith, and John Smeiton, clerk in Custom-house of
Edinburgh. Notary, Eobert Wadded, writer in Edinburgh. [2571, Box 66.
3209. 4th August 1760.] Charter by Andrew Lundin of Strathairly conveying
to the Trustees or Patrons of the Hospital of Largo, for the sum of 500 merks
Scots, a portion of the lands of Strathairly, bounded by the lands of Monturpy,
belonging to the Hospital, on north and east, the Laird of Largo's lands on west, and
the king's highway leading eastward from the kirk toun of Largo on east [sic], in the
parish of Largo and sheriffdom of Fife. Strathairly, 4th August 1760. Witnesses, the
granter's son, Eobert Lundin, and John Fair, writer, Edinburgh. [761, Box 21.
3210. 27th October 1760.] Commission by King George the Third appointing

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Normond Lamont to be Captain in the 89th regiment of foot (or battalion of
highlanders), commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Staats Long Morris. At SaviUe House,
27th October 1760. [3291, Box 87.
3211. 12th December 1760.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Sir John Whitefoord to be a Lieutenant-General. St. James's, 12th December 1760.
[531, Box 15.
3212. 1st August 1761.] Commission by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, to
John Strother Kerr of Fowberry, Esq., to be a Deputy-Lieutenant. 1st August
1761. [2090, Box 52.
3213. 20th March 1762.] Charter of Resignation by the tutors of the Duke of
Hamilton in favour of James Robertson of Bedlay, of the lands of Sandieford, Garvel,
and Syderigg, with the teinds thereof, in the parish of Bothwell and shire of Lanark,
formerly resigned by AVilliam Leckie of Greenside. Dated at Edinburgh, 20th March
1762. [797, Box 22.
3214. 6th August 1762.] Crown Charter of the lands of Easter Torrie, with
teinds, etc., in favour of William Graham of Gartur, merchant in Glasgow, proceeding
on a decree adjudging them from Robert Campbell of Torrie [cf. No. 3172 supa].
Edinburgh, 6th August 1762. [834, Box 23.
3215. 6th August 1762.] Letter by King George the Third appointing Dame
Catherine Porterfield, relict of Sir William Lockhart of Carstairs, baronet, as tutrix
to their two daughters, Jean and Mary Lockhart. Edinburgh, 6th August 1762.
[1317, Box 34.
3216. 1st September 1762.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of AA7illiam Graham
of Gartur, proceeding on the charter, No. 3214 supa, of the lands of Easter Torrie.
Dated 1st, and recorded at Perth 10th, September; also at Stirling, 11th October 1762.
James Russell, Edinburgh diocese, notary public. [835, Box 23.
3217. 29th September 1762.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition,
dated 10th August 1761, by Charles Urquhart of Brealangwell, granting to Robert
Gordon, merchant in Cromarty, under reversion, and in security of a sum of £450
sterling, an annual rent of £22, 10s. sterling, to be uplifted from the town and lands of
Brealangwell in the united parishes of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, formerly in the
sheriffdom of Ross, now in that of Cromarty, bounded as follows : — ' Begining at the
northmost crove or timber work leading in the water of Carmick to the miln of Miln-
toun, and from thence be the said water course to the upmost or most south croves,
and hence westward as the water of Carmick now runneth to the foard bewest the
house of Ballicherrie, and from the said foard south-west as the said water course is to
the loaning going west from Ballicherrie to the wood of Brea, all along be the said
loaning, divideing the croft called Macallan's croft on the north from another croft on
the south thereof, and west still be the said loaning till ye come to a litle burn divideing
Easter Oldynie from Wester Oldynie, and upward or south as the trink of the said
burn, called the burn of Oldynie, leads to the found of an old dyke at the south end of
the said water [of] Oldynie, which dyke divides the same from the common pasture on
the south, takeing it west to another litle burn trink on the west side thereof, called
Aldumadda or Wolfield burn, betwixt the samen and the wood of Brea whereat be

1768] THE LAING CHARTERS 735
the old dyke of the said wood or forest the march goes be the side thereof to the
northmost end, hence west as the said dyke leads till ye come directly anent a litle
round know, with a juniper bush on the top of it, lying a litle bewest a litle cairn on
the north syde of the said forrest in the muir, and from thence north, and over the
burn of Old Duok or Black burn, through the muir till ye come to a slack in the
midest of a litle mossie bogg on the north side of the Muir, lying betwixt the crofts on
the west that are besouth the water of Gelnie or Meikle burn, above the Newmiln, and
the croft called M'Finlay's croft on the eist, and northward hence be the said slack in
the bogg to the said water of Gelnie, and hence eastward as the water runneth,
reserving the liberty of a common loaning to moss and muir by said M'Finlay's croft
and croft of Culballachie, and with which reservation of the loaning forsaid, all along
be the said water of Gelnie, east till ye come to the foard therein, called the Slade
foard, in the common way from Brealangwell to Milntoun and Rosabrightie, from the
said foard, as the old channell or water course now is, till ye come anent the croves for
takeing in the waters to the miln of Milntown.' Sasine given by Robert Campbell,
hackler in Cromarty, as bailie, on 29th September, and recorded at Inverness 8th
October, 1762. Witnesses, James Rose, hackler in Cromarty, and David Manson,
tobacconist there. Thomas Gair, of Ross diocese, notary public. [2153, Box 54.
3218. 13th January 1763.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
John Whitefoord, Esq., to be Major in the 11th regiment of foot, commanded by
Lieutenant-General Maurice Borland. 13th January 1763. [1895, Box 48.
3219. 10th August 1763.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh in favour of
Colonel Robert Keith Murray. 10th August 1763. [1897, Box 48.
3220. 4th May 1764.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Patrick Warrender [cf. No. 3193 supa] to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the 11th
Dragoons, commanded by WiUiam Kerr, Earl of Ancram. St. James's, 4th May 1764.
[2551, Box 65.
3221. 20th June 1764.] Commission by George Drummond, lord provost, and
the bailies of the city of Edinburgh, in favour of Mr. Adam Fergusson, lately
professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, as successor to Mr.
James Balfour of Pilrig, advocate, professor of Pneumatics and Moral Philosophy.
Edinburgh, 20th June 1764. [2948, Box 77.
3222. 21st February 1765.] Diploma in favour of Sir John AVhitefoord,
baronet, as a member of the most ancient and most puissant order of the Beggar's
Bennison and Merry land, by Sir John M 'Nachtane, sovereign of the order. Anstruther,
21st February 1765. [802, Box 22.
3223. 31st January 1768.] Contract of Copartnery (incomplete and unsigned),
between Mr. John Roebuck, doctor of physic, Samuel Garbett, Francis Garbett, his
son, Benjamin Roebuck, Thomas and Ebenezer Eoebuck, John Adam, architect in
Edinburgh, and others, known as the Carron Company, assuming and admitting Peter
BlRT as a partner for five years from the 31st January 1768. [2800, Box 72.
3224. 25th June 1768.] Precept of Clare Constat, directed to John Eenny, writer
in Falkirk, and Thomas Leishman, overseer at Calander, by James [Boyd], Earl of

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Erroll, acting for the York Buildings Company, over the lands formerly of James, Earl
of Linlithgow and Callendar, and also over the lands of the late William, Earl of
Kilmarnock (father of the granter), as heir of his mother, Anne, Countess of
Kilmarnock, who survived his father, for infefting Andrew Adam, late in Newcastle,
now in Falkirk, as brother-german and heir of the late Alexander Adam, merchant in
Falkirk, his immediate elder brother, in certain subjects in the burgh of Falkirk, as
described,— two acres on the north side of the High Street (the description of which
is illegible) near the West Port, and three ' Butts ' at the West Burn Bridge, Thomas
Burn being a neighbouring owner— the said subjects having been part of a 16s. 8d.
land anciently belonging to Humphrey Sword: To be held for payment of 10s. yearly
feu-duty. Slains Castle, 25th June 1768. AVitnesses, James Reid and John Davidson,
the earl's servants. [1530, Box 39.
3225. 26th August 1768.] Extract Retour of Hugh, Lord Reay, as lawful heir-
male and of provision to his brother-german, the late George, Lord Reay, under a
marriage contract, dated 23rd August 1732, between the now deceased Donald, Lord
Reay, then master of Reay, father of said Hugh, with consent of his father, George,
Lord Reay, now deceased, on one part, and Mrs. Marion Dalrymple, his wife, eldest
daughter of Robert Dalrymple of Castletoun, baronet, advocate, with consent of her
father and of Sir Hugh Dalrymple of North Berwick, baronet, lord president of session,
her grandfather, on the other part. Retour made in the sheriff-court of Edinburgh,
26th August 1768. [1374, Box 35.
3226. 29th October 1770.] Letters of Administration and Probate by Frederick
[Cornwallis], Archbishop of Canterbury, in favour of Walter Farquharson, Charles
Lyell, and Walter Ferguson, executors of the deceased Alexander, Lord Colvill of
Culross, Bear-Admiral of the White, and late of Drumsheugh in Scotland. London,
29th October 1770. [3228, Box 84.

3227. 20th December 1770.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander, Duke of
Gordon, etc., for infefting Mr. Cosmo Gordon, advocate, as heir of his father, the late
John Gordon of Cluny, in the town and lands of Letter-finlay and others in Lochaber,
Inverness-shire, adjudged from Cosmo, Duke of Gordon, the granter's father, under
reversion. Dated at Gordon Castle, 20th December 1770. Witnesses, Charles Gordon,
W.S., Edinburgh, and James Eoss, the granter's cashier. [1315, Box 34.
3228. 20th February 1771.] Letter of Admission by the Bishop of Doune and
Connor, admitting George Straton, M.A., St. Andrews, to the office of a Deacon at
Arbroath. 20th February 1771. [874, Box 24.
3229. 17th April 1771.] Charter by Sir James Livingstone of Glentirran, baronet,
confirming to James Dalrymple, merchant in Falkirk, the possession of certain
tenements on the south side of the High Street of Falkirk, bounded by the houses of
John Gaff, now of the heirs of James Weir, on east, of John Bowie, merchant, now of
the heirs of WUliam Clark, on south, and of James Boog, merchant, now of John
Wilson, on west, as described, and formerly belonging to the late Eobert Johnstone
portioner of Falkirk, then to his niece, Mary Johnston. Feu-duty, 13s. 4d. yearly. At
Bantaskine, 17th April 1771. Witnesses, James Campbell of Ardkinglas, and John
Eenny, writer in Falkirk. [1131, Box 30.

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3230. 16th May 1771.] Charter by Duncan Macdonell of Glengary, superior,
conveying to General Simon Fraser of Lovat the lands of Shian in the parish of
Kilmonivaig, Inverness-shire, formerly belonging to Mary Macdonell, relict of the late
John Macdonald of Shian, and eldest lawful daughter of the deceased ^Eneas Macdonell,
some time of Shian, and to Ronald Macdonell, lawful son to her and John Macdonell,
held under John Macdonell of Glengary, the granter's grandfather, which were adjudged
and sold under a process of sale by Donald, eldest son in life of the said late Ronald of
Shian, against Mary, daughter of the late Alexander Roy Macdonell, some time in
Shian, and Alan Macdonell in Invergary, her husband, and others : To be held feu
for twenty merks Scots yearly. Dated at Invergary, 16th May 1771. Witnesses,
Alexander Macdonell, brother to the late John Macdonell of Glengary, and David
Barclay, of Edinburgh diocese (who also acts as notary to next writ), clerk to William
Macdonell, W.S. [1181, Box 31.
3231. 16th May 1771.] Instrument of Sasine following on above, of same date,
and recorded in the general register 15th July 1771. [1182, Box 31.
3232. 8th June 1771.] Commission by the Council of the Royal Company of
Archers, nominating and appointing Sir John Whitefoord of Whitefoord, baronet,
to be one of the Brigadiers-General of the said Company. Edinburgh, 8th June 1771,
Signed by ' Wm. St. Clair, P. James Hardie, secretary.' [532, Box 15.
3233. 26th March 1772.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Carmichael
of Broomly, following on precept addressed to John Risk in Tillichewn, as bailie, in
a disposition dated at Glasgow, 1st October 1771, by James Buchanan of Middle
Tillichewn, with consent of John Alston, merchant in Glasgow, of the two Croftingews,
within the parish of Bonhill and shire of Dumbarton. Witnesses, Hugh Maclean,
writer in Glasgow, and Hugh Scales, his apprentice. Sasine given to John Nairn,
tenant in Midletoun of Bonhill, attorney for grantee, on 26th, and recorded at Dumbarton
27th, March 1772. Witnesses, John M'Lintock, tenant or cotter in Midletoun of
Bonhill, William M'Kean in Ladytoun. James Hutchison, notary. [1607, Box 41.
3234. 20th August 1772.] Warrant of Search by King George the Third in
favour of Commissioners of Customs, addressed to the High Admiral and others,
for facilitating collection of custom dues, etc. 20th August [1772]. [426, Box 12.
3235. 31st October 1772.] Extract Retour of General Service of Agnes
M'Kinnell, wife of George M'Naught in Auchingibbert, as one of four heirs-portioners
of her father, the late James M'Kinnell (some time portioner of Auchincreiff, after
wards of Glen), in terms of a marriage contract between her said father and her
mother, Jean Milligan, eldest daughter of the late William Milligan, weaver in
Dumfries, dated 25th August 1739, and recorded in the commissary books of Dumfries,
6th October 1768. Retour dated at Dumfries, 31st October 1772. [3122, Box 81.
3236. c. 1772.] Memorial for William Turnbull of Smiddyhill, containing an
inventory of writs from 1666 to 1737, the period during which the Turnbulls have
possessed Smiddyhill in the parish of Stracathro, shire of Forfar, The Memorial has
reference to the thirlage of a mill. [1760, Box 45.
3237.  1772.] Inventory of old papers affecting Smiddyhill from 1566 to
1666. Dated 1772. See No. 1556 supa and previous writs. [1761, Box 45.
5a

738 CALENDAR OF [1772
3238. 4th November 1772.] Extract General Retour of Robert Wellwood of
Garvock as heir of his late father, Robert Wellwood of Garvock. Dunfermline, 4th
November 1772. [1185, Box 31.
3239. 16th September 1773.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition,
dated 16th September 1773, by Lieutenant-General David Graeme of Gorthie, in favour
of James Robertson Barclay of Cavill, W.S., of the lands of Easter Torry as in
No. 3214 supa: To be held in feu-farm. Sasine given 20th, and recorded in the
general register 23rd, September 1773. James Russell, notary. [1796, Box 46.
3240. 10th May 1774.] Official copy Royal Warrant for recruiting the 11th
regiment of dragoons, addressed to the Marquis of Lothian as colonel. 10th May
1774. [906, Box 25.
3241. 27th September 1775.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
George Warrender to be lieutenant of a troop in the 11th dragoons, commanded by
Major-General James Johnston. St. James's, 27th September 1775. [2552, Box 65.
3242.  1776.] Draft Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Bank of Scotland
(James Spence, treasurer), of the lands of Rochsalloch and Airdrie, in the shire of
Lanark, as security for sums due by John Aitchison of Rochsalloch.  1776.
[2973, Box 78.
3243. 26th February 1777.] Extract Eetour of General Service of Isobella and
Margaret Stewart, daughters of their father, the late Mr. Alexander Stewart, one of
the ministers of St. Cuthbert's, born of his marriage with Margaret Herriot, his first
wife, and his nearest and lawful heirs, in terms of a disposition between him and his
second wife, Jean Harries, only daughter of the late William Harries, merchant in
Leith. Edinburgh, 26th February 1777. [3123, Box 81.
3244. 16th November 1777.] Commission under King George the Third, by
General Sir AVilliam Howe, appointing Normand Lamond [cf. No. 3210 supa] to be
Major to H.M. 55th regiment of foot, commanded by Major-General James Grant.
Headquarters, Philadelphia, 16th November 1777. [3292, Box 87.
3245. 24th May 1778.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Perth in favour of Mr.
William Wright, merchant there. Perth, 24th May 1778. Finely engraved. [1320,
Box 34.
3246. 3rd November 1778.] Precept by Patrick Baillie and John Small, two of
the macers of the court of session, for serving ' Miss Jean Eoss, daughter and only
lawfull child in life of Malcolm Eoss, eldest lawfull son of Alexander Eoss of Pitcalney,
who was eldest son of Malcolm Eoss of Pitcalney, procreated between him and Jean
MacCulloch, the eldest lawfull daughter of the deceased James MacCulloch of Pilton,
afterwards of Mulderg, his spouse, as nearest and lawfull heir of Taillie and provision
in special to the deceas't Margaret MacCulloch of Mulderg, daughter of the deceast
David MacCulloch of Mulderg, who was the son and heir of the said Mr. James
MacCulloch of Mulderg in all lands,' etc., possessed by the said Margaret MacCulloch.
Edinburgh, 3rd November 1778. [904, Box 25.
3247. 1st December 1778.] Executions of the brieve of service in favour of Miss
Jean Eoss, as in preceding writ. 1st December 1778. [905, Box 25.

1782] THE LAING CHARTERS 739
3248. 28th April 1779.] Certificate by Thomas, Earl of Haddington, David, Earl
of Leven, General Sir James Adolphus Oughton, Sir John Whitefoord of Ballochmyle,
baronet, Dr. William Robertson, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, George
Broun of Elieston, commissioner of excise, John Fordice of Aytoun, receiver-general for
Scotland, and Matthew Henderson, directors of the ' Royal Academy for Exercises ' in
Edinburgh, testifying to the services and merits of ' M. Giovanni Xaverio Tremamondo,
by birth a Florentine, . . . sixteen years as principal master of the Royal Academy '
under their inspection, approving him in every respect, ' as he proposes to return to his
native country.' Edinburgh, 28th April 1779. [3294, Box 87.
3249. 24th November 1779.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Right Hon.
John, Earl of Stair, of an annualrent of £3000, from the lands of Little Genoch and
others specified, in terms of bond by Andrew Adair and Thomas Adair, of Little
Genoch. Dated 16th November, and recorded in the general register of sasines 24th
November, 1779. [118, Box 3.
3250. c. 1779.] Deed of Accession by the creditors of Alexander Wedderburn
of St. Germains. Signed, not dated, but c. 1779. [1152, Box 30.
3251. 2nd June 1780.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a decreet of
adjudication, dated 28th June 1769, by which part of a certain tenement called Gibson's
Land in the burgh of Glasgow, on the west side of the 'Saltmercate,' with an ale-cellar
there, and also a coal-cellar, in the street called Gibson's Wynd, lying next to the cellar
of Andrew Blackburn, merchant, which tenement and cellar are part of a great land
called Gibson's land, bounded by the land of Robert Buchanan, writer, on north, and
that of John Millar on west, the High Street on east, and Gibson's Wynd on the north,
was adjudged from James Wright, merchant in Glasgow, to the Carron Company near
Falkirk. Sasine given 2nd June 1780 by Alexander Broun, bailie of Glasgow, to John
Dillon, writer in Glasgow, for grantees, and recorded at Glasgow same day. Witnesses,
Daniel Campbell and James Ewing, two of the burgh officers. Notary, John Wilson,
common clerk of Glasgow. [2635, Box 67.
3252. 3rd October 1780.] Patent of Arms given by J. H. Campbell, Esq., Lyon
King of Arms, to Sir William Cunningham of Robertland, baronet, as follows : —
' Argent a shakefork between a bugle horn in chief and two castles in the flanks, all
sable ' — the helmet having a mantling gules, the doubling argent ; crest, a unicorn's
head issuing from the wreath armed or, and on the point of the horn a rose gules.
Motto, 'Fortitudine.' Supporters, two knights in complete armour proper, the
vizors of their helmets up, and each having a baton in exterior hand or. Dated
3rd October 1780. Illuminated blazon cut away. [159, Box 5.
3253. 12th July 1781.] Royal Commission appointing William Dundas, Esq.,
to be Chamberlain of the Earldom of Ross. 12th July 1781. [1045, Box 28.
3254. 9th August 1781.J Letters Patent by King George the Third, appointing
the salary of Andrew Stuart, keeper of the register of sasines, to be £200 yearly.
9th August 1781. [1655, Box 42.
3255.  1782.] Document (undated and incomplete) containing an agreement,
obligation, and submission, by the vassals or agents for vassals of the lordship of

740 CALENDAR OF [1782
Dunfermline, in regard to a lease from the crown of their respective teinds. Indorsed,
'1782.' [3147, Box 82.
3256. 9th September 1782.] Commission by the commissioners for executing the
office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, etc., appointing Philip Lamb to be
fifth lieutenant of H.M.S. Suffolk. 9th September 1782. [600, Box 17.
3257. 20th November 1782.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Lieutenant-Colonel Normand Lamont [cf. No. 3244 supa] to be a colonel in the
army. St. James's, 20th November 1782. [3293, Box 87.
3258. 3rd January 1783.] Charter by John Graeme, W.S., commissioner for
Alexander Hutchison of Southfield, superior of the lands, confirming a disposition,
dated 24th February 1777, by James Bayne, portioner of Kinnesswood, in favour of his
son, Alexander Bayne, of his fourth part of the east side of the town and lands of
Kinnesswood, described in a precept of dare constat, 21st May 1763, by Sir John Bruce
of Kinross to the said James Bayne, formerly possessed by the late Alexander Bayne,
as that fourth part of the east side of the lands of Kinnesswood, possessed by the said
Alexander and James, between David Wilson's lands on the east, the grantee's own
rig of land on south, Andrew Arnot's land on west, and the common way on north,
with the houses and yards of old possessed by Alexander and George Law and Janet
Wilson, on the west side of the lone, and bounded by the same boundaries as above ;
with that house and yard possessed by James Thomson, lying between the Spout burn
on the east, Eobert Arnot's lands on south, the highway on west, and the lands of
George Biccarton on north, also the smithy and yard at the back thereof, with his part
of the Bishop-mure, as the same is measured to him, with common pasture upon the
Bishop-hill as used and wont, with liberty to cast peats in the moss of Portmoak for his
own use, but not to sell peats to any other person, the said town and lands lying in the
parish of Portmoak, barony of Bishopshire, and sheriffdom of Kinross : To be held of
the said Alexander Hutchison and his heirs for £60, lis. 8d. Scots money, with twelve
hens or 5s. Scots for each hen, six capons or 8s. for each capon, one long carriage or
30s., ten short carrriages or 10s. for each, as also grinding the grain on the lands at the
mill of Powmill, paying multures, and with duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Con
firmation dated at Kinross House, 3rd January 1783. Witnesses, John M'Glashan,
the granter's clerk, and John Douglas, his servant. Cf. also No. 2884. [2438, Box 62.
3259. 14th February 1783.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh admitting
Elphinston Balfour, merchant, as burgess and guild-brother. Edinburgh, 14th
February 1783. [3295, Box 87.
3260. 10th May 1783.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Dumfries in favour of
Mr. Hary Welsh, writer in Edinburgh. 10th May 1783. [1221, Box 32.
3261. 20th June 1783.] Commission by King George the Third appointing John
Williamson to be Captain of the 25th (or Sussex) regiment of foot, commanded by
Lieutenant-General Lord George Henry Lennox. St. James's, 20th June 1783 [3296
Box 87.
3262. 22nd July 1784.] Commission appointing the Hon. Keith Stewart of
Glasserton Receivers-General for Scotland vice James Murray, resigned. 22nd Julv
1784. [1450, Box 37. " ' . "

1788] THE LAING CHARTERS 741
3263. 22nd July 1784.] Commission to the same person, same date. [1451,
Box 37.
3264. 24th November 1784.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Arthur Forbes of
Culloden, esquire, grandson of the Right Hon. Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President
of the Court of Session, admitting him as a burgess and guild-brother of the city of
Edinburgh. 24th November 1784. Burgh seal of cause attached, in good condition.
[535, Box 15.
3265. 26th September 1785.] Diploma, granted and signed by Dr. James M'Cor-
mick, rector, and others of St. Andrews University, in favour of Samuel Spalding to
practice as Doctor of Medicine. 26th September 1785. With a very fine impression
of seal in tin case. [352, Box 10.
3266. 30th December 1786.] Decree by Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, etc.,
admiral, etc., of France, governor of Bretagne, giving, with his council, judgment in
an admiralty case between  Lamberg, captain of the ship Le Mercure, against
Messieurs Ruellan and company, etc. Dated 30th December 1786. French document.
[599, Box 17.
3267. 9th July 1787.] Patent of Arms granted by John Hooke Campbell of
Bangeston, Lyon King of Arms, to Charles Kerr of Boughtrigg, eldest son and heir
of James Kerr of Boughtrigg, M.P. for Edinburgh, who was eldest son of Thomas Kerr,
eldest son of Andrew Kerr, the second son of Sir Thomas Kerr of Redden, knight, who
was a younger son of William Kerr of Ancrum, paternal ancestor of the Marquis of
Lothian. The arms, which are also blazoned on the margin, are described as ' gules, on
a cheverou argent, three mullets of the field, all within a bordure of the second. . . .
Crest, the sun in his splendour. . . . Motto, A Deo Lumen.' Edinburgh, 9th July
1787. Recorded same date. [3225, Box 84.
3268. 19th November 1787.] Patent of Arms by John .Hooke Campbell, Lyon
King of Arms, in favour of Alexander MacLachlan of the Island of Dominica, eldest
son and heir of William Maclachlan, esquire, of the stewartry of Kirkcudbright
(descended from the ancient family of Maclachan of that Ilk, chief of that ancient
surname), and Anne, daughter of John MacGhie of Balmaghie, esquire. With illuminated
blazon, thus, ' quarterly, first, Or, a lion rampant gules ; second, a dexter hand couped
in fess, gules, in a field argent holding a cross patee fitched azure ; third, argent, a galley
the oars in action sable, and flags displayed gules, in the sea in base proper ; fourth,
parted per fess argent and azure, in base a salmon naiant proper; in the center of the
shield a leopard's head cabossed, of the last.' Crest, a leopard's head cabossed proper.
Motto, Fortiter. Dated 19th November 1787, and recorded same date. [300, Box 9.
3269. 9th May 1788.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Perth in favour of William
Drummond of Logie Amond. Dated 9th May 1788. [2824, Box 73.
3270. 7th July 1788.] Extract Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh in favour
of Charles Kerr, his Majesty's printer and stationer for Scotland, in right of James
Kerr, jeweller and goldsmith, his father. 7th July 1788. See No. 3096. [2768, Box 71.
3271. 28th July 1788.] Diploma of M.D. granted by the University. .of Aberdeen
to Thomas Gillies. Aberdeen, 28th July 1788. [2328, Box 59.

742 CALENDAR OF [1788
3272. 31st October 1788.] Power of Attorney by George Whitefoord, Lieutenant
H.E.I.C.S., residing at Cawnpore in Oude, appointing his father, Sir John Whitefoord
of Whitefoord, Ayrshire, to act for him as to the executry of the deceased Henrietta
Digby, late of Hutton Bushed in the county of York, spinster, in regard to a sum to be
paid to a child of her niece, Lady Whitefoord ; also as to the executry of the late Lucy
Osbaldeston of same place, widow. Dated 31st October 1788. [3032, Box 79.
3273. 3rd December 1788.] Instrument by William Abernethy Drummond,
Bishop of Edinburgh, attesting the ordination of Mr. John Webster according to the
rites of the Anglican Church. 3rd December 1788. [351, Box 10.
3274. 28th January 1789.] Patent of Arms granted by John Hooke Campbell,
Lyon King of Arms, to Andrew Wardrop, member of the Royal College of Surgeons in
Edinburgh, son of Andrew Wardrop of Torbanehill, one of the magistrates of Edinburgh,
by Katharine, daughter of Thomas Baillie of Polkemmat, which last Andrew was son
and heir of William AVardrop of Torbanehill. Arms described, ' Gules, on a cheveron
argent, three shields of the field all within a bordure Or, charged with nine stars azure.
. . . Crest, a husbandman issuing out of the wreath, his bonnet azure and vestments
vert, holding a plowshare over his dexter shoulder proper. . . . Motto, Revertite ' ;
with blazon on margin. Edinburgh, 28th January 1789. Recorded same date. [3226,
Box 84.
3275. 29th January 1790.] Commission to the Hon. Keith Stuart of Glasserton
as receiver of taxes on horses, etc., in Scotland. 29th January 1790. [1452, Box 37.
3276. 3rd April 1790.] Certificate of Admission of Hugh Warrender, Esq., as a
member of the Honourable Company of Golfers of Edinburgh. Links of Leith Golf
House, 3rd April 1790. James Balfour, secretary. [2553, Box 65.
3277. 28th September 1792.] Instrument of Sasine foUowing on a precept of
dare constat by Mr. John Steel of Gadgirth, minister at Stair, for infefting David
Steuart, (banker and) provost of the city of Edinburgh, as heir of his brother-german,
Hew Steuart, late governor of Fort Malbro' in the East Indies, in an annualrent of £40
sterling from the lands of Gadgirth, in the parish of Ochiltree, King's Kyle, and
sheriffdom of Ayr ; and also from part of the barony of Stair, as described, in the parish
of Stair. Precept dated at Edinburgh, 16th August 1782. Sasine given 28th September,
and recorded at Ayr 20th November, 1792. Thomas Smith, notary. [1988, Box 51.
3278.  October 1792.] Exemplification of the administration of the goods of
George [Johnstone], Marquis of Annandale, deceased.  October 1792 [1151
Box 30.
3279. 14th August 1794.] Commission appointing Philip Lamb [cf. No. 3256]
first Lieutenant of H.M.S. Andromeda. 14th August 1794. [601, Box 17.
3280. 9th December 1794.J Commission by King George the Third appointing
Duncan Macdougall to be a Captain in the third battalion of the Breadalbane Fencible
Infantry, commanded by John, Earl of Breadalbane. St. James's, 9th December 1794
[2896, Box 75.

1805] THE LAING CHARTERS 743
3281. 11th August 1795.] Commission by King George the Third under the
privy seal of Scotland, appointing Hugh Warrender to be Chamberlain of the earl
dom of Ross, lordship of Ardmannach, etc., in room of William Dundas, deceased
[cf. No. 3253]; yearly salary, £83, 6s. 8d. St. James's, 11th August 1795. Seal
attached, broken. [2445, Box 62.
3282. 3rd October 1795.] Probate and Letters of Administration by John, Arch
bishop of Canterbury, of the will of David Knox, late of the city of Edinburgh, Captain
of the Royal Navy, on half-pay, deceased, granted to Jean Knox and Isabella Knox,
spinsters, aunts of the deceased, and to John Pitcairn, merchant in Edinburgh, three
of the surviving executors. The others named in the will are Christian Knox, spinster,
also aunt of deceased, and Major Thomas Trotter of the Royal Artillery. The pro
visions of the will relate to Elizabeth Knox, the testator's wife, and Harriet Knox,
his daughter. WiU dated Edinburgh, 24th March 1795. Letters dated 3rd October
same year. [2303, Box 58.
3283. 12th October 1795.] Letters of Administration by Shute, Bishop of
Durham, to Prudence Patterson, relict of the late John Patterson, Berwick-on-Tweed,
who died intestate. Durham, 12th October 1795. [2480, Box 63.
3284. 24th June 1797.] Letter of Admission by the Captain and Council of
the Honourable Company of Golfers of Edinburgh, admitting Charles Kerr, Esq.
of Boughtrig, a member of the Company, etc. Links of Leith Golf House, 24th June
1797. Signed by ' Al. Osborn,' secretary. See No. 3267. [2481, Box 63.
3285. 20th August 1798.] Commission by King George the Third, appointing
John Belches as Major of the 4th (or Loyal Foresters) regiment of the Perthshire
brigade [Militia]. 20th August 1798. [1491, Box 38.
3286. 15th December 1798.] Commission to Duncan Macdougall, as in No.
3280 supa, to be Quartermaster in the same battalion. St. James's, 15th December
1798. [2897, Box 75.
3287. 1st April 1803.] Diploma granted by the Marischal College, Aberdeen, in
favour of James M'Cook, lawful son of James M'Cook, advocate, Aberdeen, as M.A.
With signatures. Seal in good condition. 1st April 1803. [2010, Box 51.
3288. 26th August 1803.] Commission by the Admiralty to Lieutenant John
Fairbairn to be Lieutenant of H.M. sloop the Speedy. 26th August 1803. [1490,
Box 38.
3289. 17th December 1804.] Appointment by John, Earl of Chatham, of Mr.
Dominick Butler as Clerk to the Inspector of Small Arms. 17th December 1804.
[1532, Box 39.
3290. 29th October 1805.] Packet of Brieves (with executions indorsed) for
infefting Brigadier-General Walter Ker of Littledean, if he have right thereto, in
the titles, honours, and dignities of Duke of Roxburgh. 29th October 1805. [602,
Box 17.

744 CALENDAR OF [1805
3291. — November 1805.] Four Brieves with executions for making inquisition
as to whether Walter Ker of Littledean were nearest and lawful heir of the late
AA7illiam Ker, Earl of Roxburgh. Dated in November 1805. [488, Box 15.
3292. 26th May 1807.] Commission by the Treasury appointing ALEXANDER
Maclean of Ardgour as Receiver-General of Arrears of Assessed Taxes in Scotland, in
room of Sir William Augustus Cunynghame, baronet. Whitehall, 26th May 1807.
[3227, Box 84.
3293. 26th May 1807.] Commission appointing Alexander Maclean Receiver-
General of Land Tax for Scotland. 26th May 1807. [1046, Box 28.
3294.  1808.] Charter by the Commissioner for Thomas Graham of Kin
ross and Burleigh, superior, confirming to Henry Greig, portioner of Milnathort,
various writs of a portion of land there. Testing-clause not complete. Date in 1808.
[584, Box 17.
3295. 7th July 1809.] Brieve by King George the Third to the macers of the
court of session for the service of Walter Ker of Littledean, colonel and brigadier-
general, as nearest and lawful heir-male of Lady Jean Ker, eldest daughter of the
deceased Henry, Lord Ker, lawful son of Robert, first Earl of Roxburgh. 7th July
1809 ; with a copy and five relative papers of the macers' court, all in 1809. This
service was found to be unnecessary. [486, Box 14.
3296. 15th September 1809.] Commission by Lord Minto, governor of Madras,
appointing Law Macdowall to be an Ensign of infantry. Fort St. George, 15th
September 1809. [579, Box 16.
3297. 2nd April 1811.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Caroline Elizabeth,
Duchess of Argyll, infefting her in the dukedom of Argyll, in security of her Grace's
jointure of £6000 sterling. Dated 22nd March, and recorded in the general register
of sasines 2nd April, 1811. [119, Box 3.
3298. 24th January 1812.] Commission by Sir G. H. Barlow, appointing Ensign
Law Macdouall to be Lieutenant in the 12th N.I. Fort St George, 24th January
1812. [580, Box 16.
3299. 5th May 1812.] Diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh,
in favour of Donald M. Campbell. Edinburgh, 5th May 1812. Signed by ' Joannes
Abercrombie,' ' Josephus Bell,' and others. [3297, Box 87.
3300. 21st December 1812.] Extract Retour before the bailies of the Canongate,
of William Drummond, lieutenant, Royal Artillery, eldest son of Archibald Drummond!
now residing in Canongate, and Margaret M'Ewan (deceased), daughter of the late
William M'Ewan of Murthly, W.S., Edinburgh, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle
Thomas, son of the said William M'Ewan. 21st December 1812. [1043, Box 28.
3301. 21st December 1812.] Extract Eetour of the said William Drummond
as heir of his aunt, the late Jean M'Ewan, daughter of the late William M'Ewan of
Murthly, W.S. 21st December 1812. [1044, Box 28.

1832] THE LAING CHARTERS 745
3302. 31st August 1813.] Ticket of Membership of the Merchants' House of
Glasgow to Mr. Colin Campbell, foreign trader, son of John Campbell of Down, in
Perthshire. Fee, £10, 10s. Glasgow, 31st August 1813. [1319, Box 34.
3303. 30th June 1815.] Commission by the Commissioners of Taxes appointing
Alexander Maclean of Ardgour, in Argyllshire, Receiver-General for Scotland of
land, assessed, and property tax. Whitehall, 30th June 1815. [604, Box 17.
3304. 4th April 1816.] Deed of Trust by the creditors of James Justice of
Justicehall, granting to certain Trustees the 40s. lands of Ugston, and the temple-
lands lying in the town and territory of Ugston, and those parts of the lands and
barony of Trabrown, called Over Howden and Upper and Nether Carsemyres (exclud
ing the household furniture of said James) : To be held in trust and disposed of
for behoof of the creditors. Edinburgh, 4th April 1816. Cf. Nos. 2587 and 3100,
[3224, Box 84.
3305. 21st March 1821.] Extract Retour of Inquest, made before Adam Duff,
advocate, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, declaring that John, Earl of
Breadalbane and Holland, is nearest and lawful heir in general to the late Colin
Campbell of Carwhin, his father. Edinburgh, 21st March 1821. [2991, Box 78.
3306. 21st March 1821.] Extract Retour of Inquest, made as above, declaring
that John Lamont of Lamont, instructor to the forces, eldest lawful son of the late
John Lamont of Lamont, his father, is nearest and lawful heir in general of the late
Archibald Lamont of Lamont, his grandfather. Edinburgh, 21st March 1821. [2992,
Box 78.
3307. 9th September 1822.] Precept of Glare Constat by John, Earl of Hopetoun,
as superior, in favour of David Wilson, tenant in Letham, grandson of the late James
Wilson, tenant in Stankyards, in those houses and lands in Niddry which belonged to
the late William Cleland, some time tenant to the late Charles, Earl of Hopetoun, in
West Niddry, lying in the parish of Kirkliston, Linlithgowshire, in terms of a charter,
etc., dated 5th December 1702, in favour of William Cleland, with reversions, etc., in
favour of William Cleland, son of the deceased WiUiam Cleland, portioner in Niddry,
and grandson of the first-mentioned William. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th September
1822. [1219, Box 32.
3308. 22nd April 1825.] Petition to King George the Fourth, by the Members
of the Extraordinary and Ordinary Committees of Management of the Commercial
Banking Company of Scotland, praying for a Royal Charter to incorporate them and
other partners in one body to be named 'The Commercial Banking Company of
Scotland.' With signatures and a remit (dated Whitehall, 22nd April 1825) to the
then lord advocate to report, signed apparently 'R. Peel.' [264, Box 9.
3309. 30th January 1828.] Original Memorial addressed to the General Assembly
of the Church of Scotland, by the Clergy and Laymen representing that Church in
Canada, for assistance, recognition, etc. Cornwall, Upper Canada, 30th January 1828.
Signed ' Sam Harkness, D.D., Chairman.' [907, Box 25.
3310. 17th April 1832.] Commission appointing Robert Montgomery, Lord
5b

746 CALENDAR OF [1837
Belhaven, High Commissioner of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
17th April 1832. [1047, Box 28.
3311. 26th July 1837.] Indenture between Sir Reginald Macdonald Steuart
Seton of Staffa, Touch, and Alanton, baronet, sheriff of the shire of Stirling, on one
part, and James Simpson, merchant, Falkirk, and William Simpson, residenter, Kerse
Lane, Falkirk, all electors of the district of burghs consisting of Falkirk, Linlithgow,
Airdrie, Hamilton, and Lanark, declaring the election of William Downe Gillon of
Wallhouse as Member of Parliament for the said district. Falkirk, 26th July 1837.
[2993, Box 78.

3312. 5th May 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
by Queen Anna, dated at AVhitehall, 31st March 1613, in favour of Mr. Thomas Hope
in liferent, and John Hope, his son, in fee, of the lands of Edmonstoun and Caldcottis.
Done 5th May 1613. Sasine given by Mr. James Sandilands, advocate, as bailie.
Witnesses, Mr. James Cairstairis and Richard Tailzeour, servitors of Mr. Thomas Hope.
Robert Fortoun, notary public.1 Cf. No. 1727 supa, and later writs. [378, Box 11.
1 This writ was accidentally misplaced in the chronological arrangement, and to prevent
confusion is inserted here.

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ADDENDA

3313. 4th April 1557.] Letters in the form of an Instrument, by William Schaw,
provost of Abernethy, David Gibson, canon of the Metropolitan Church of Glasgow,
delegated by letters from the papal see, with Symon Schaw, also canon of said church,
in terms of papal letters, dated at Rome [14th November 1555], narrating a petition by
the dwellers in the barony or lands of Kylismuir, in the diocese of Glasgow, for a better
condition of the monastery of Melrose, and authorising the persons named to confirm
(1) a charter by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso and Melrose, and the convent
of Melrose, for the benefit of that convent, and a sum of money paid by Adam Ard in
Over Catryne, for the rebuilding and repair of the monastery, burned and destroyed
by the EngUsh in the late war, granting and feuing to the said Adam, his heirs and
assignees, the whole 12s. 6d. lands of Over Katryne, in the lordship of Kylismure and
sheriffdom of Ayr, extending yearly in rental to 12s. 6d., arriages and carriages 5Jd.,
and 9d. of bondage silver ; to be held of the commendator and convent in feu-farm for
the above sums of old rent, and 4s. 8d. for augmentation, in all, 18s. 4|d. Scots, with
duplicand at entry of heirs, three suits of court at Machlene, grinding grain at the mill
of Machlene, and other usual services. Precept of sasine directed to John Wilsoun of
Nether Quhytflatt. Dated at Melrose, 20th February 1555-6, and signed by the
commendator and the monks named in writ of same date, No. 642 supa, except
Mungo Purves. Also (2) an instrument narrating that the bailie named gave sasine to
the said Adam Ard of the said lands, on 22nd September 1557 [sic]. Witnesses,
William Bordland, John Wilsoun, son of James Wilsoun in Quhitflatt, and WUliam
Ard, younger. Adam Landellis, presbyter, Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and Queen's
authority, notary public. These documents the said delegates, having cited parties to
appear before them in the church of Glasgow, in the aisle of St. Michael, archangel,
duly approve and confirm. Done on the 4th April 1557, in presence of James Mechell,
John Reid of Craigheid, John Dunbar in Barmure, John Lau, William Ard, Eobert
Makconnal, and John Hucheon. Thomas Knox of Glasgow city, by apostolic authority,
notary to writ, which is also signed by the above-named David Gibson. Two seals
appended: (1) that of WiUiam Shaw, the bearings somewhat defaced, but showing the
three covered cups of Shaw of Sauchie, with a mollet in centre chief ; legend
S. Vilelmi Schav P. de Abirnethi ; (2) seal, legend, David Gibsone, quarterly, two
keys saltirewise in first quarter, and apparently a saltire in third quarter, the other
quarters being illegible.1 See also No. 668 supra.
3314. 1593-1611.] An unbound volume, sewed together, and containing thirteen
large folios of parchment, entitled 'A Volume of Extracts from the Eecords,' being
extracts from the Eegister of Deeds, each extract authenticated by the signature of
Mr. John Hay of Easter Kennet, depute of Sir George Hay of Kinfauns, knight, clerk
1 This and the thirteen succeeding writs are too large and bulky to be placed in boxes with the
others. They are contained in a packet by themselves.

748 CALENDAR OF [1593-1611
register. The extracts are seven in number, and are given here in their order as in the
volume, though not in order of date.
1. Contract, dated at Grangemure, 8th September 1598 [recorded 3rd January
1598-9], between Thomas Dischingtoun now of Ardros, son and heir of his father, the last
deceased Thomas Dischingtoun of Ardros, for himself and his heirs, with consent of his
curators, and Agnes Scott, Lady Ardros, elder, his 'guiddame,' as principals, and fcnr
James Scott of Balwerie, knight, and James Hamilton of Kinbrachmount, as cautioners
for the said Thomas, on the one part, and Mr. AVilliam Scott of Grangemure,
director of the Chancery, on the other part, referring to a sale by the said late Ihomas
Dischingtoun, with consent of Margaret Sandylands, his wife, to Mr. William Scott ol
date 23rd May 1589, of the lands of Grangemure, and whole mure of the same in the
lordship and barony of Pittinweyme and sheriffdom of Fife, and likewise the lands of
Ardros and Carmurie in same sheriffdom; also referring to a contract of 16th June
1590 between the said late Thomas, with advice of Mr. John Moncreiff, advocate and
(the now deceased) Mr. Andrew Moncreiff, minister, his brother, on one part, and the
said Mr. AVilliam Scott, by which the latter leased the lands of Ardros and Carmurie
to the said Thomas, under conditions ; all which contracts the present granter now
confirms, and declares the lands of Carmurie and others [for which see Registrum Magni
Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 874, where the same lands and the same boundaries are fully stated]
to belong to Mr. AVilliam Scott, and to be counted under the name of Elie, and never
again under the name of Ardros. The said Thomas binds himself to infeft Scott in the
lands of Carmurie and others, and assigns the teindsheaves of the lands ; also a contract,
of date 30th March 1587-8, between the late Thomas Dischingtoun, his father, and the
community of the burgh of Crail, towards the said town of Elie, port thereof, etc., and
a decreet arbitral, of date 16th May 1578, pronounced by the late Robert [Pitcairn],
commendator of Dunfermline, Mr. AVilliam Lundy of that Ilk, the late James Johnstoun
of Elphingstoun, the late James Meldrum of Segy, younger, one of the senators of the
college of justice, and the late Mr. David Carnagy of Colluthie, arbiters chosen
between the said late Thomas Dischingtoun, heir-male of Ardros, and his curators, on
one part, Margaret Dischingtoun and the late Jean Dischingtoun, heirs of line of
Ardros, with consent of James Hamiltoun of Eochbank and Gavin Hamilton of
Eaploch, their respective spouses, on the second part, and the said Agnes Scott on the
third part. The said Thomas also binds himself to ratify this contract on attaining his
majority, and Mr. AA7illiam Scott binds himself to grant the lands and barony of Ardros,
to be redeemed from him, and to renounce the same in favour of the said Thomas.
Contract signed by the above parties, and by William Scott of Abbotshall, the said
Mr. John Moncreiff, and Thomas Gourlay of Kincraig, as curators of Thomas Disching
toun. AVitnesses, George Paterson, fiar of Luthrie, Andrew Clerk, in Elie, James
Scott, AV.S., Arthur Eae, notary public, Mr. Eobert Scott, elder, and Mr. Eobert
Scott, younger, servitors of Mr. WiUiam Scott.1
2. Obligation by the above Thomas Dischingtoun, as son and heir foresaid, with
consent, and on behalf of Elizabeth Scott, his spouse, referring to the preceding contract,
and to a crown charter of 14th March 1598-9 [cited above], erecting the tenement of
1 The following persons are named as creditors of the late Thomas Dischingtoun, or as having
rights over parts of the lands and others named : — Stephen Dudingstoun, now in Elie, and Agnes
Gourlay, his spouse ; Christian Cant, relict of the late Colonel Hary Balfour, and now spouse to
Mr. Peter Rollok, bishop of Dunkeld ; James Wood of Lambelethame ; Arthur Wood, his brother-
german, and Agnes Graham, spouse of Arthur ; David Simpsoun, burgess of Dysart, and Elizabeth
Clerk, his spouse ; Robert Schodowie in Lundy ; the late James Strang in Balcaskie, Margaret
Wood, his spouse, and James Strang, their son ; and the Masters of St. Salvator's College in the'city
of St. Andrews.

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Elie into a barony separate from that of Ardros, and further erecting the town of Elie,
haven and port thereof, as narrated in the charter, also to a contract at Edinburgh,
6th February 1602, between the said Thomas Dischingtoun and Mr. William Scott
of Elie and Jean Skene, his spouse; and now for £20,000 Scots the said Thomas
Dischingtoun alienates, to the said Mr. William Scott, the west part of his lands and
barony of Ardros, in the sheriffdom of Fife, comprehending the town lands, muirs, and
yards of Balclavie, his part of the great loch on the south side of the town and lands of
Kilconquhair, of old called the Reidmyre, and his lands on which the same stands, the
' myre callit Lathrowis myre ' so far as it lies bewest the east march stones, under
written, the ' peices, scheddis, and aikeris ' of arable land called ' Peteris mailling,
Fyffisfauld, Brumefauld, Cotterland, Wolflatt, Thorterlandis, Westmyresyid, and haill
Over Linkis,' with others, bounded as follows: — 'Beginnand at the north-west end of
that my sched of land on the south syid of the Overlinkis callit Outlandis fauldis,
quhair thair is ane cairne of stanis sett be ane merche betuix the said north-west end of
the saidis outland fauldis and the north-eist syid of that pairt of the said Mr. AVilliame
his landis of Elie callit Damegreine, and fra the said cairne of stanis passand eist be
the north syid of ane dyke at the north endis of the said sched of arrabill landis callit
Outlandis fauldis, and sched callit Schiphirdis buttis as merche stanis standis at the
south syid of the said Ovirlinkis, quhill it cum to the north end of that sched of my
landis of Ardros callit Rambothie, and eist be the north end of the rigis of the said
sched of Rambothie as merche stanis standis, quhill it cum to ane cairne of stanis at the
south-eist end of the said Ovirlinkis quhair the hiegait cuming fra the toun of Elie
enteris in betuix the arrabill landis of Ardros, passand to the Law thairof all at the
south, and fra that cairne north thorter the hiegait to ane uther cairne situat on the
dykrig of certane arrabill landis callit lykewayis Rambothie, and thairfra up ane fur of
the eist pairt of the said sched callit Welflatt as merche stanis standis, quhill it cum to
the commoun gaitt that passis betuix Balclavie and Ardros Law, and over the said gait
direct north as merche stanis standis at the west syid of that my sched [of] land callit
Hoppiehillok, quhill it cum to the west endis of the crosbuittis callit Marzaird, and
thairfra north be the west end of the saidis crosbuttis and doun ane fur at the west
syid of the sched of my landis callit the knowis of Myresyid, as merche stanis standis,
and ar now infixit quhill it cum to ane dyke at the north endis of the same sched callit
the knowis of Myresyid, quhair ane merche stanis standis infixt at the said dyke on the
south syid of Lathrowis myre, and thairfra direct north throw the said Lathrowis myre
as merche stanis standis, and ar infixit quhill it cum to the dyke and arrabill land
endis of Kilconquhair on the north, and the said Mr. William, his landis and baronie
of Elie on the west pairtis,' with liberty to collect sea wair, etc., within the ' sey craigis,'
sands, etc., opposite Ardros, between the 'Lang Craig' and the lands of Elie; and the
granter binds himself to infeft Mr. William in said lands, as bounded, reserving a tack
of the above-named Peters mailling made to Peter Dischingtoun in Balclavie ; and also,
as Dame Margaret Home, prioress of Northbervik and abbey thereof, with consent of
the convent, and advice of the late Alexander Home of North Berwick Mains, tacks
man of the abbey, granted on 10th September 1591, to the late Thomas Dischingtoun
of Ardros, and to the granter his son and heir, a tack of the teindsheaves of the mains
of Ardros, in the parish of Kilconquhar and sheriffdom of Fife, for nineteen years, at a
yearly rent of four bolls wheat, nineteen bolls bear, and nineteen bolls oats, compre
hending the teinds of the lands above-named, the granter for twelve bolls victual
yearly lets to the said Mr. William the teinds of the west portion of Ardros as named.
Obligation dated at Carmurie, 23rd May 1604 [recorded 28th May 1604]. Witnesses,
Mr. John Carmichael, minister at Kilconquhar, Mr. Alexander M'Duff, schoolmaster

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'in the Elie,' Arthur Ray and Mr. Robert Scott, notaries public, William Scott and
Andrew Simpsoun, servitors of said Mr. William Scott. Cf. also Registrum Magni
Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1213.
3. Contract, dated at Edinburgh, 22nd July 1611 [recorded same date], between the
above-named Thomas Dischingtoun of Ardros, and his wife, and Mr. William Scott,
elder, of Elie, and Mr. William Scott, younger, his son and heir, relating to the
same lands and barony of Ardros, and to Carmurie, Balclavay, Grangemure wester, and
teinds, Elie, and west part of Ardros, Easter Grangemure, Bruntscheills, and others, in
Fife, but not defining any boundaries ; Thomas Alexander of Drumeldrie, Mr. Robert
Williamsoun of Murestoun, Mr. Peter Kinloch of Alderstoun, Mr. Robert Scott, Arthur
Rae, Archibald Hamiltoun, Hew Dumbar, and Andrew Cowpar, writers, being cau
tioners on behalf of Mr. William Scott of Elie for payment of a certain sum of money.
Signed by the parties and cautioners, in presence of Mr. Robert Leirmonth of St.
Nicolas, advocate, Adam Lawte, writer, David Scott, brother-german to the late
William Scott of Abbottishall, Robert Scott, servitor of the said Mr. AVilliam, Daniel
Melvill, servitor of Adam Lawte, Mr. John Skene, writer, and David Hamiltoun,
servitor to the lord advocate.1
4. Contract, at Edinburgh, 30th January 1602 [recorded same date], between Mr.
AVilliam Scott of Elie, director of the Chancery, on one part, and David Nairne, now
portioner of Newton-Rires, son and heir of the late David Nairne, portioner there, his
father, and 'nevoy' and heir by progress to the late Simon Nairne, portioner of
Newtoun Rires, his 'guidschir,' on the other part, narrating that for 15,500 merks the
said David has sold to the said Mr. AA7illiam his half and whole portion of the lands of
Newtoun Eires, with all pertinents, in the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held from the
granter in blench-farm and of the king for the feu-duties in the charter granted by the
late King James the Fifth to the said late Simon Nairne, namely £13 money, ten bolls
wheat, twelve bolls two firlots bear, twelve capons and twenty-four poultry ; binding
himself to warrant the same ; also referring to a contract at St. Andrews, 30th June
1597, by which Elizabeth Auchinmowtie, mother of said David Nairne, and liferenter
of the lands, set in tack to her son the said half -lands of Newtoun Eires, for a yearly
rental of three chalders (two bolls wheat, twenty bolls beir, and twenty-six bolls oats),
reserving to her during her life the ' principal hall of Newtoun Rires with the haill
houssis within the durris thairof heich and laich,' where she then lived, also that 'pece
of land beneth the orcheard of Newtoun Eires lyand beneth the orcheard yaird thairof,
fra the gait balk west to the greene under the yaird haiffand the stank on the south,
the lone dyke of the greene at the west,' also the ' orcheard yaird of the said Newtoun,
except onlie that peice yaird behind the auld chalmer to the said David,' also reserving
to her ' the haill dowcat of the Newtoun foirsaid ' and the profit thereof, to belong to
her so long as her son is unmarried, and after his marriage to belong to her and him
equally ; also reserving to her during life twenty ewes, to be pastured on the lands,
' with ane hors gers in somer, and in winter threttie threavis stray ' (i.e. ten of oat
straw, ten of 'beir stray,' and ten of 'peis stray '), to be delivered yearly, also reserving
a byre to hold her cattle and horse, the said David upholding the same watertight,
with liberty to her to thrash her corn yearly in the said David's barn, when necessary ^
or else he shall build a barn of ' ane cowpill roume ' for her at his own cost ; also
1 The following persons are named in the course of the writ as creditors or having interest :—
Laurence, David, and William Dischingtoun, brothers-german of the granter, and Agnes, Euphame,
and Elspeth Dischingtoun, his sisters-german ; Stevin Dudingstoun of Sandfurd, in reference to the
lands of Sandfurd; and Barbara Sandylands, Lady Ardros, mother of Thomas Dischingtoun. She
is erroneously designed Margaret in No. 1.

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referring to a contract, dated at Edinburgh, 2nd April 1585 [registered 20th June
1598], between the late David Nairne, father of granter, and Andrew Wod of Largo,
the latter binding himself not to molest the former or his heirs in possession of the
teindsheaves of said lands, during payment of rent therefor of ten bolls beir, ten bolls
meal, and four bolls wheat ; also allowing the said David to pasture sixteen ' oxin and
nolt, twa hors and meiris, and fourtie scheip ' within the ' Schyremure ' belonging to
Andrew, along with Andrew's ' awin guidis, and in thair fauldis,' with the privilege
also of casting peats, etc., in said muir; referring also to other writs and transactions
with the late Thomas Hay [sic] and Janet Forret, his spouse ; Florence Auchmowtie of
Fairnie, his heirs, etc. ; Stephen Dudingstoun, son to the late Stephen Dudingstoun of
Sandfurd ; the late Mr. John Lindsay of Balcarras, David Lindsay, now of Balcarras,
as son and heir of the late Mr. John, and as brother and heir of the late John Lindsay
of Balcarras, who was eldest son of the said Mr. John, with Alexander [Seton], Lord
Fyvie, as tutor testamentar of said David Lindsay. The granter assigns the tack made
by his mother, and also [apparently] the contract about the teindsheaves, to the said
Mr. William Scott. Contract signed by the parties as above. Witnesses, Mr. Robert
Scott, Adam Coupar, one of the clerks of session, Mr. Robert AVilliamson, and others.
5. Contract, at Balmuto, 16th October 1593 [registered 23rd November 1593],
between John Boswell of Balmuto, heritable proprietor of the half-lands, etc., named,
with Isabel Sandelandis, his spouse, on one part, and Patrick Huntar, portioner of the
Newtoun, on the other part, alienating to the said Patrick the said John's half of the
town and lands of Murecambus, mill, mill-lands, etc., in the regality of St. Andrews
and sheriffdom of Fife, for which the said Patrick shall pay 7000 merks ; specially
providing that it shall not be lawful to the said Patrick to dispone the lands or any
part thereof to any person or persons having the surname of Dudingstoun, or to any
others that may acquire the property or right of the said lands to the said surname,
without consent of John Boswell. Signed by the parties before Robert Lundy of
Balgonie, John Boswell, portioner of Kinglassie, Mr. Andrew Boswell of the West
mylne of Kirkcaldie, Andrew Broun, Mr. Robert Weilland, notaries, witnesses, a clause
being added after the witnesses' names, providing that Boswell shall not be bound to
warrant the lands to Hunter to be held of his immediate superiors otherwise than he
presently holds the same, and also exempting Isabel Sandelandis from all obligation of
warrandice except for her own consent only, ' and thir lynes to be als effectuall as thai
war insert in the bodie of the said contract and befoir the registration thairof.' The
signatures followed.
6. Assignation by the above-named Patrick Hunter narrating the above contract, to
which he had only given his name at the desire of Mr. William Scott of Grangemure,
who had given him the money, and therefore he and Arthur Forbes of Rires, as his
cautioner, assign and transfer the said half-lands and half-mill of Murecambus to the
said Mr. William. Dated at Rires, 4th November 1593. Witnesses, Thomas Mortoun
of Cammo, and James Scott, notary public. [Registered 2nd January 1593-4.]
7. Contract, at Edinburgh, 19th January 1593-4 [registered 23rd May 1594], by
Arthur Forbes of Rires, and Elizabeth Myrtoun, his spouse, conjunct fiars of the lands,
on one part, and Mr. William Scott of Grangemure [as above], alienating to the latter
the one-half of the town and lands of Murecambus, mill, mill-lands, etc., in the regality
of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held of the immediate superiors of the
said Arthur, and of James Leirmonth of Balcomie. Signed by the parties before Sir
James Scott of Balwerie, knight, Patrick Dumbar [sic, 1. Huntar], portioner of the
Newtoun of Rires, Mr. Oliver Colt, advocate, Mr. Robert Williamsoun and James
Scott, servitors of Mr. William Scott, and Arthur Rae, servitor of Mr. Oliver Colt.

752 CALENDAR OF [1639
3315. 26th September 1639.] Charter by King Charles the First, giving, selling,
and releasing to John Murray, Earl of Annandale, the whole manor of Ballyweele
and Castle Murray in Ireland, in the barony of Boylagh and Bannagh in Ireland [cf.
Nos. 1984 and 2466 supra]. Dated at Dublin, 26th September, an. reg. 15th, 1639.
3316. 4th and 21st October 1664.] Contemporary Copy of Warrant by King
Charles the Second, extending the jurisdiction of the Court of Westminster, con
stituting the office of steward, judges, etc. etc., with table of fees subjoined. 4th
October 1664, and 21st October 1664.
3317. 10th November 1696.] Extract Special Retour of James, now Earl of
Linlithgow and Callendar, as heir of his uncle, the late George, Earl of Linlithgow,
Lord Livingstone, etc., eldest brother of Alexander, Earl of Callendar, father of the
said James, in the lands and offices fully described and enumerated. At Edinburgh,
10th November 1696.
3318. 14th March 1704.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to William Steven,
son of James Steven, usher of the treasury and exchequer of Scotland, by his wife,
Margaret Gay, daughter of Captain William Gay, in Colonel BurwaU's [Burrell's]
regiment of foot in Ireland, and to the said James Steven, as administrator for his son,
the whole lands and barony of Calendar and others, fully narrated, comprehending all
the lands, etc., erected into the regality of Calendar by charter, under the great seal of
date 29th June 1663, to the late Alexander, Earl of Calendar, and other heirs of tailzie,
which lands were adjudged [by decree 21st June 1699, recorded 19th August 1699]
from James, now Earl of Calendar, in favour of the said Captain AVilliam Gay, who
assigned the said decree in favour of William Steven. Given under the great seal at
Edinburgh, 14th March 1704.
3319. 4th September 1706.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Moray, etc., granting to
Angus M'Intosh, son of John M'Intosh, burgess of Inverness, to Anne M'Intosh, his
spouse, and their heirs, the half of the town and lands of Culclachy, extending to a
plough-land, etc., with mill, etc., lying in Strathnairn, parish of Daviot and sheriffdom
of Inverness, as possessed by the late William M'Intosh of Kellochy, and Donald
M'Intosh, his son ; which lands were resigned by the said Donald M'Intosh of Kellochy,
with consent of Angus M'Intosh, fiar of Kellochy, his eldest son, and their respective
spouses, by disposition of date 9th June 1703, in favour of the said Angus and Anne :
To be held in feu-farm for a yearly feu of £40 Scots. At Darnaway, 4th September
1706. Witnesses, Mr. Francis Steuart of Frankfield, the Earl's brother-german, and
others. 3320. 9th June 1708.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to William Maxwell
of Kirkconnell, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, his heirs-female ; whom failing, to his
second born brother, Alexander Maxwell, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, to Stephen
Maxwell, third-born brother, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, to the he'irs-female of
Alexander and Stephen ; whom failing, to Agnes Maxwell, eldest sister of William, and
her heirs-male ; whom failing, to Elizabeth Maxwell, second sister, and her heirs-male ;
whom failing, to the heirs-female of Agnes and Elizabeth, successively, etc., the lands of
Kirkconnell, as particularly described, in the parish of New Abbey and ' stewartry of
Kirkcudbright ; also the lands of Kelton, in the parish of Dumfries, which lands were
resigned by the late Mariota Corsan, relict of the late Stephen Lawrie of Maxwelltoun

1757] THE LAING CHARTERS 753
in a disposition by her, of date 26th November 1658, to the late James Maxwell, her
grandson, eldest son of the late John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, and Agnes Laurie,
daughter of Mariota, and other heirs of entail. To which James, his son James
Maxwell, late of Kirkconnell, was served heir, and to the last named James William,
now of Kirkconnell, was served heir, upon whose resignation this charter proceeds,
Edinburgh, 9th June 1708.
3321. 22nd July 1713.] Instrument narrating the Resignation by the procurator
for the late Sir AAllliam Bruce of Kinross, into the hands of the barons of exchequer,
of the lands and barony of Arnot, the lands of Scotland Well, and other lands [cf. No.
3015 supra], belonging to the said Sir William Bruce, in favour of the following heirs of
entail : — To Dame Anna Bruce, only lawful daughter of Sir William by his first spouse,
the late Dame Mary Halket, and spouse of John Carstairs of Kilconquhar ; then to Sir
Thomas Hope of Craighall, baronet, Dame Anna's son by her first husband, the late
Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall ; then to John Hope, second son, etc. ; then to James
Carstairs, Dame Anna's only lawful son by John Carstairs ; then to any other son of
Dame Anna ; then to Christian Carstairs, eldest lawful daughter of Dame Anna and John
Carstairs ; then to Elizabeth, second daughter, etc ; then to Mary Carstairs, third
daughter, etc. ; then to any other daughter of Dame Anna; then to Mary Bruce, Lady
Blairhall, grandniece to the said Sir William Bruce, and the heirs-male born of her and
Mr. Dugald Stewart, advocate, her husband, brother-german to the Earl of Bute ; then
to Christian Bruce, sister-german of Sir William, spouse to Alexander, Earl of
Kincardine ; then to the nearest heirs whomsoever of Sir William (the heirs-male,
whom failing, the heirs-female, without division, of each heir of entail succeeding before
the next heir named), in terms of an entail by Sir William Bruce, dated 8th March
1708. Resignation made 22nd July 1713. Cf. No. 3067 supra. [John Bruce, only lawful
son of Sir WiUiam, is named in the entail, but he apparently predeceased his father.]
3322. 27th July 1713.] Charter of said lands granted in terms of the above
resignation. 27th July 1713.
3323. 1st October 1713.] Instrument of Sasine of said lands in favour of Dame
Anna Bruce. At Arnot, 1st October 1713. Recorded on 5th October in the general
register. 3324. 12th February 1747.] Charter by Frederick, Prince of Wales, as stewart
of Scotland, in terms of an obligation of tailzie, dated 15th October 1708, and recorded
9th February 1709, granting and confirming to William, now Earl of Glencairn
[then Lord Kilmaurs], eldest son of the deceased William, Earl of Glencairn, and to
the other heirs of entail named, the whole lands and others described [most of which
are named in previous writs. Cf. Nos. 583 and 586 supa] — all lying in the baronies
of Duchall, Finlaystone, and others, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew : To be held of the
Prince and his successors, for certain sums for ward, relief, and marriage, as taxed in a
charter by King Charles the Second, of date 24th April 1671. Given under the
Prince's great seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1747.
3325. 5th October 1757.] Retour of Inquest serving Archibald Hamilton of
Dalziel, advocate, eldest lawful son of the late James Hamilton of Dalziel, and of his
wife, the late Margaret Hamilton, eldest daughter of the deceased Sir Archibald Hamil
ton of Rosehall, baronet, as nearest and lawful heir of tailzie and provision of the late
5C

754 CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS [1757
Sir Hugh Hamilton of Rosehall, baronet, his uncle, in the barony of Rosehall, compre
hending Haggs, Kirkwood and Kirkshaw, Reyden and Gartmillan, Kipps, Brewlands,
Easter Garturk, Grianletts, Blacklands, Haggsmuir and Palace, with manor-place, Dun
dy ven, and its pertinents Blairmeadow and Benthill, in the parishes of Old and New
Monkland, sheriffdom of Lanark ; which have been in the hands of the king, as superior,
since September 1755. Cf. Nos. 1078, 1202, and others. Edinburgh, 5th October 1757.
3326. 23rd February 1770.] Charter by King George the Third granting to
Duncan Macdonald of Glengarie, only lawful son of the deceased ^Eneas Macdonald,
who was brother of the deceased Alexander Macdonald, lately of Glengarie, and son
of the also deceased John Macdonald of Glengarie, grandfather (avo) of the said
Duncan, who was son of Alexander Macdonald of Glengarie, great-grandfather (proavo)
of Duncan, who was son of Ronald Macdonald of Glengarie, great-great-grandfather
(abavo) of Duncan, who was son of Ronald Macdonald of Scothouse, then of Glengarie,
great-great-great-grandfather (atavo) of Duncan, who was uncle of iEneas, Lord
Macdonald, son of Donald MacAngus-MacAlester Macdonald of Glengarie, great-grand
father's great-grandfather (tritavo) of Duncan;1 and to his heirs and assignees the
lands and others described, in the parish of Killanan, now Killmanivaig, lordship of
Gartmorar and Lochaber, and sheriffdom of Inverness, which were erected into the
barony of Glengary on 27th March 1627, in favour of the said Donald MacAngus-
Macalister Macdonald, and were possessed by him and the others named, and were
adjudged by a decree of sale, 11th April 1769, to belong to the said Duncan
Macdonald, he paying £15,000 sterling. Given at Edinburgh, 23rd February 1770.
1 The descent here narrated differs from the pedigree as given in Burke.

FINIS

ERRATA
Page 13, No. 44. Add at end [2026, Box 52.
60, No. 236, line 6. For 'le Hectre,' read 'le Heetre.'
„ 115, No. 431, on sixth line. For 'June 1639,' read 'June 1539.'
„ 116, No. 432, fifth line from top of page. For 'granter's brothers,' read 'Bar
tholomew Cockburn the granter's brother, John, James, and Alexander,' etc.
„ 137, No. 522, line 1. For 'James Sandilands,' read 'John Sandilands.'
„ 152, No. 582, line 7. For the numbers in brackets [500-502], read [507-509], as
in other writs of the same lands.
,, 160, No. 610, line 6. For 'as signed,' read 'assigned.'
,, 167, No. 640. The date of this writ, though right according to the document
itself, is historically wrong, and ought to be ranked a year later, reading thus,
' 28th January 1556-7,' as in No. 669.
,, 198, No. 781. This writ has been inadvertently misdated by ten years, as the
true date is 29th February 1574-5.
,, 202, No. 796, line 7 from top of page. After 'Lufdennis,' add '[perhaps
"Lusdennis," as the modern form is Lisden],' and make a similar addition on
page 288, line 2, and in No. 1682, line 8.
227, No. 904, line 12. After ' Henry Balfour,' add '[so in original, but read
"Alexander Balfour," as in Nos. 687 and 711].'
,, 228, No. 910, last line but one. Delete the figures in brackets and alter the date
of writ to 1573. Archbishop Douglas died in 1574.
„ 234, No. 935, line 2. For 'Thomas Denum,' read 'Thomas Denune.'
,, 236, No. 944, line 8. For 'John Cunyngham Smith,' read 'John Cunyngham, smith.'
,, 239, No. 956, line 5 from top. For 'common on south,' read 'common on north.'
„ 251, No. 1012. This writ, the date of which is imperfect, should be ranked after
the year 1587. Cf. Nos. 1095 and 1148.
„ 287, No. 1165, line 3. For 'Scringeour,' read 'Scrimgeour.'
„ 292, No. 1184, line 4. For 'Towy,' read 'Cowy.'
,, 310, No. 1266, line 5, at end. For 'his daughter,' read 'her daughter,' as in the
next writ.
„ 323, No. 1319, lines 10, 11. For 'Alexander Forbes,' read 'Arthur Forbes.'
,, 352, No. 1443, third line from end of writ. For 'brothers of said John,' read
'brothers of said William.'
,s 372, No. 1535, line 7 at beginning. For 'brothers,' read 'cousins.' Cf. No. 1479.
„ 387, No. 1596. The true date of this writ is 6th December 1619.
,, 478, No. 1997,line6. For 'Lord Ramsay his son, 'read 'Lord Ramsay and his son.
„ 567, No. 2415, at end. For ' [3159, Box 86,' read ' [3259, Box 86.''
„ 615, No. 2626, at end. For 'Box 91,' read 'Box 21.'
„ 675, No. 2903. The date of this should be 26th October 1592. Cf. Nos. 1260, 1261.
„ 690, No. 2978, line 6 at end. After 'parish,' add '[of Benholme].'
„ 701, No. 3035, line 10. For ' William Ellis,' read ' Thomas Ellis.'
„ 707, No. 3067, at end. For 'No. 3322 infra,' read 'No. 3321 infra.'
„ 709, No. 3078, line 7. For 'pursuers,' read 'defenders averred,' etc.
„ 713, No. 3096, at end. For 'No. 3271 infra,' read 'No. 3270 infra.'
„ 731, No. 3196, line 5. After ' Lister,' add '[so in original, but probably "Tister "].'
„ 824, Index. Under ' Edinburgh, common or town clerks of,' instead of what is
printed, after Mr. Adam Otterburn, read 'Alexander Guthre (1547), see
Guthrie; Mr. Aexander Guthrie (1586), see Guthrie; Mr. John Hay, see Hay
of Lands; Mr. Alexander Guthrie (1630), see Guthrie,' etc.

NOTE
In the following Index the numbers do not refer to the pages but to the writs
calendared. One dash at the beginning of an entry indicates that the name is the same
as in the preceding entry ; and a second dash, that the territorial designation is also
the same. In the following pages a second dash also has been used to indicate the
repetition of the same Christian name, while . . . represent a blank name. The
figures in parentheses, thus (1649), after an entry in Index of Persons, mark the date
at which the person is first named in the Calendar. As a rule no other dates are
given, except occasionally that of decease or of a change of office or title. A query
after the number of a writ, thus, 1470 (?), indicates that the person is probably, though
not certainly, referred to in that writ. In the Index of Persons the names of abbots,
commendators, etc., will be found under the name of their abbey or religious house,
as well as under their own names, and the monks of any monastery are given under
its name only, while vicars and parsons appear under their own names and the names
of their respective parishes. The provosts and bailies also of any burgh or town, so
far as named in the Calendar, will be found under the name of their burgh as well
as under their separate surnames. The names both of persons and places are arranged,
for the most part, under the modern form of spelling the word.

INDEX OF PERSONS

Abercokn, Earl of, James, first, Master of
Paisley (1599), 1376, 1509.
¦ James, second (1642), 2303, 2.307

2386.
Aber-
Abyr-David

Abercrombie (Abarcrumby, Abercromby
crombye, Abercrombie, Abircrumby,
crumniy, Abbyrcrummy) of Pittelpie.
(1603), 1442.
 of Poltoun, Richard, burgess of Edinburgh
(1580), 1010, 1101, 1428.
 of Skeyth, John (1590), 1199.
 of Throske, John (1574), 904, 906.
 Mr. Andrew (1571), 863.
 Master David (1548), 545.
 Mr. David (1584), 1088.
 David, in Nevry (1603), 1442.
 ¦ Edward, vicar of Logierait (1536), 'Grana
tarius' of Scone, 410.
 George, servant of George, Lord Gordon
(1644), 2338.
 James (1548), 535.
 (1558), 687.
 (1581), 1025.
 ¦ maltman in Kinconquhar (1705), 3018.
¦  John, bailie of Craill (1529), 376.
—  (1548), 535.
 ¦ (1558), 687.
 Mr. John, notary (1567), 822.
 John (1812), 3299.
 Bobert, brother of Richard Abercromby of
Polton (1580), 1010.
 William, notary public (1583), 1069; (1585),
1104; in Dalkeith (1590), 1196.
 Euphemia, wife of David Balfour of Powis
(1574), 904. Cf. Crombie.
Aberdeen, bishops of—
Gilbert [Grenelaw], 83, 94.
Robert [Blacader], elect (1481), 184. See
also Glasgow.
Thomas [Spence], 212.
William [Elphinstone], 412.
Gavin [Dunbar], clerk of register, 368, 379.
David [Cunningham] (1585), 1100.
Patrick Forbes (1628), 2016.
Patrick Scougall (1668), 2635.
 archdeacon of, Sir Thomas Myrtoun, provost
of church of Craill (1536), 412.
 bailies of —
John Rattray (1504), 249.
John Cheyne (1613), 1684.
 chancellors of —
Sir Alexander Seytoun (1585), 1100.
Mr. George Seton (1597), 1337.
— — commissary of (1604), Mr. Thomas Nicolson,
1468.
 common clerk of (1604), Mr. Thomas Molle-
son, 1469.

Aberdeen, King's College, principal of (1598),
Mr. David Rait, 1340, 2016.
 principal and regents of (1604), 14C9.
 sheriff-depute of (1649), Thomas Gordon,
2400.
Aberlady, vicar of (1585), Robert Sinclair, 1092.
Aberlemno (Aberlempno), curate of (1546), Sir
George Lyell, 514.
 minister at (1637), Mr. John Lindsay, 2213.
Aberlour, rector of, Mr. Leonard Leslie (1570),
851, 861, 863.
Abernethy (Abernathie, Abernethe, Abernethi,
Abernetlde, Abirnethie, Abyrnathy) of Sal-
toun, Laurence, knight (1434), 113, 117.
 William, Lord, in Rothymay (1483), 189.
 Alexander (1521), 328.
 George, notary public (1538), 422.
 James, servant to Mr. Robert Bruce, advo
cate (1636), 2190.
 Mr. John of, M.A., 15.
 John, bishop of Caithness (1632), 2119,
2184 ; Andrew, his son, 2119, 2184.
 Lancelot (1628), 2022.
 Laurence, servitor of Mr. Prancis Hay, W.S.,
writer in Edinburgh (1627), 1995, 2026,2201,
2202, 2230, 2241, 2285.
 Patrick, depute sheriff-clerk of Berwick
(1632), 2117.
 Mr. William (1505), 255.
Abernethy, collegiate church of, Perthshire, Sir
John Fraser, provost of, 169.
 Mr. William Schaw, provost of (1553),
607, 668, 711, 3313.
 William Douglas, canon of, 169.
 •  Mr. Henry Shaw, prebendary of (1572),
868.
Abernyte (Abbernith), Henry of (1228), 6.
Aboyne, Earl of, Charles (1664), 2577, 2644,
2726.
Abrach, Neill, in Shebster (1753), 3196.
Aearsane. See Carson.
Achilmer of that Ilk, James (1450), 129.
 Alexander of, 129.
Achinson, Sir Henry (1456), 142. Cf. Aitchison.
Aco, Andrew (1614), in Ednam, 1714.
 (or Ato) Thomas, there (1614), 1714.
Ada, the Countess, mother of the King of Scots
(1153-78), 2 ; David, her son, 2.
Adair of Little Genoch, Andrew (1779), 3249.
 Thomas (1779), 3249.
 Mr. John, geographer for Scotland (1694),
2920, 3079 ; Jean, his wife, see Oliphant.
Adam son of Gilmur Makmartk, 15.
 son of Herbert (1204-14), 3.
 son of Richard, burgess of Stirling, 18.
Adam (Adame), Alexander, merchant in Falkirk,

758

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

3224 ; Andrew, in Newcastle, his brother and
heir (1768), 3224.
Adam, James, notary (1708), 3047.
 John, builder in Brechin (1622), 1905.
 burgess of Culross (1651), 2417.
 • notary (1657), 2508.
 (1656), 2480 ; Margaret Snodgrass, his
wife, 2480.
 servitor to William Hamilton, writer
in Edinburgh (1678), 2776.
 macer before the Lords of Council and
Session (1693), 2911.
 architect, Edinburgh, partner in the
Carron Company (1768), 3223.
 Robert, in Potterhill (1647), 2382 ; John,
his son, 2382.
 William, architect in Edinburgh (1757), 3201.
Adams, . . ., in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Adamson (Adamesoun, Adamsoun), Alexander
(1491), 379.
 (1515), 307.
 Hay, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 Andrew, servitor of Mr. Robert Foulis,
advocate (1615), 1733.
 David (1529), 375.
 in Stratherlie (1668), 2626.
 Gavin, portioner of Grange (1627), 1992.
 James, senior, burgess of Edinburgh (1598),
1338; James, junior, his son, 1338.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, de
ceased (1615), 1734.
 in Restalrig (1612), 1653, 1654.
 JohD, [Edinburgh] 219.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734.
 •  citizen of St. Andrews (1592), 1245.
 of Mylntoun of Blaklownance (1592),
1251, 1252 ; John, his brother, 1251, 1252.
 notary (1602), 1427.
 younger, in Edinburgh (1604), 1468.
.  in Lair (1609), 1540.
 (1613), 1692.
 . (1615), 1734.
 tailor, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962.
 reader at Burntisland (1631), 2095.
 Mr. John, notary, servitor to Mr. Francis
Hay, W.S., writer in Edinburgh (1627), 1994,
2026-2028, 2059, 2086, 2094, 2141, 2142,
2201, 2202.
 Mr. John, advocate (1654), 2459.
 deceased (1692), 2900.
 Patrick; archbishop of St, Andrews (1575),
925.
 Robert, vicar of the church of Colmanell
(1413), 93.
 writer, Edinburgh (1649), 2394 ; ser
vitor of William Thomson, town clerk, 2470.
 Thomas, notary (1650), 2411, 2570; clerk
of Crail, 2578, 2640.
 William, Edinburgh, 659.
 (1586), 1118 ; Elizabeth, his daughter,
1118.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1598), 1339.
 deceased (1615), 1734.
¦ servitor to George Mack, notary (1617),

1772.

Adamson, Janet, wife of James M'Gill (1548),
538.
_  in Bristo (1655), 2471.
 Violet, wife of Mr. Andrew Symson, gram
mar school of Perth (1557), 673.
Ade, James, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
Adeson (Adesoun), James, servitor of James
Kingorne, notary (1594), 1291.
 John (1548), 535.
Adie, John, in Dunfermline (1621), 1863.
Adiesoun, David, servitor of Mr. John Wardlaw
(1615), 1734.
Adiesone, Laurence, in Wester Lochie (1636),
2198.
Adiestoun, Walter, in Vig (1582), 1036.
Adniston (Adnistoun), George, servant to James
Pringle of that Ilk (1662), 2557.
 Mark, in Crookston (1662), 2557; George,
his son, 2557. Cf. Aldinstoun.
/Edhered, son of King ^Ethelhulf (854), L
iElfred, his brother, afterwards king (854), 1.
^Ethelbald, afterwards kiug, 1.
^Ethelberht, afterwards king, 1.
^theluulf, King, 1.
Affleck (Achlec, Auchlek), Andrew, Inverness,
367.
 Archibald, citizen of St. Andrews (1473),
167, 187. Cf. Auchinleck.
Agnew (Agnewe) of Lochnaw, Andrew, younger
(1624), 1947.
 Sir James (1703), 3004.
 of Seuchan, Andrew (1703), 3004.
 Thomas, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
Ahannay and Ahannaye. See Haunay.
Aikenhead (Aikenheid, Aikinheid, Aitkynheid,
Akenhede) of Jaw, John (1729), 3113.
 David, bailie, of Edinburgh (1603), 1459 ;
dean of guild (1615), 1719, 1720; provost
(1637), 2206.
 Gavin, weaver in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
 Mr. James (1634), 2155.
 Thomas, merchant, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
 William, M.A. (14S0), notary public, 180.
 joiner, deceased (1622), 1911.
Aikens, William, in the Hill of Dundee (1676),
2762.
Aikin (Aikine) of Byrgrange, Robert (1584), 1086,
1121.
 James, in Rouhouse (1643), 2330.
 John, deceased (1623), 1926.
 (or Aikman) James, deceased, writer in
Biggar (1704), 3012 ; James, his son, 3012.
Aikman (Akman), Francis, deceased (1616), 1745.
 James, bailie of Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 Edinburgh (1549), 553.
 ¦  in Edinburgh, deceased (1598), 1338.
 John, Edinburgh, 553.
 Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734, 750.
Aimers (Ameris), Patrick, in Plewland (1667),
2614.
Ainslie, Alexander, writer in Haddington (1721),
3093.
 Andrew, bailie of Edinburgh (1637), 2206.
 Mr. Cornelius, advocate (1687), 2849.
 James, bailie of Edinburgh (1612), 1636,
1778, 1795.

INDEX OF PERSONS

759

Ainslie, John, notary, servitor of Robert Gardiner,
writer (1601), 1414, 1433.
 notary (1721), 3093.
 • Mark, in Littledean (1593), 1271.
 Sir William, vicar of Maxtoun (1561), 727,
1006.
 William, surgeon (1580), 1006.
Air, Gilbert, citizen of Brechin (1667), 2625.
Aird (Ard, Arde), Adam, in Over Catryne (1557),
3313.
¦  in Katherene (1610), 1595.
 James, prebendary of Glasgow (1538), 428.
 tailor, in Potterrow (1637), 2228.
 John (1550), 564.
 in Aldtoun (1610), 1595.
 Mr. John, minister at Newbattle (16 36), 2184.
 Matthew, burgess of Musselburgh (1631),
2074.
 William (1557), 3313.
 William, younger (1557), 3313.
 Cristina, wife of Robert Aytoun, gardener,
in Potterrow (1621), 1861, 1994.
Airds, Hugh, Viscount of Montgomerie, deceased
(1638), 2239, 2243-46, 2389, 2391, 2412,
2450 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Shaw.
 Hugh, second Viscount of, his son (1638),
2239, 2243-46, 2255, 2267, 2269, 2389,
2391, 2392, 2412, 2450. See also Mont
gomerie.
Airth (Arth, Arthe, Artht, Erth) of Doune and
Smetoun, George, burgess of Cupar (1511),
279, 280, 285, 294, 297 ; of Sauechair, 406 ;
of Foxton, 429.
 of Foxton, George, his great-grandson (1602),
429.
 Alexander, [Haddington] 175.
 David, in Cupar (1605), 1478.
 James, notary (1623), 1925.
 Robert (1434), 113.
 Sir WiUiam of (c. 1296), 18.
 William, [Haddington] 175.
 Dame Jonet of, lady of Waughton (1395), 82.
Aitchison (Acheson, Achesoun, Achiesone, Achi-
sone, Aichesoun, Aitcheson) of Gosford,
Alexander, deceased (1 632), 2119; William,
his son, 2119.
 of Houdoun, Mr. James (1664), 2587.
 of Inneresk, John (1693), 2915.
 of Mylneheavin, Mark (1601), 1416.
 of Rochsalloch, John (1776), 3242.
 Adam, brother of William Acheson, in
Lambden, 2273, 2328 ; Robert, his son, 2328.
 Alexander (1533), 391.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1554), 617;
bailie (1558), 392; Helen, his wife, see Reid.
 Cuthbert, [Haddington] (1560), 722.
 George (1584), 1076.
 John, burgess of the Canongate (1570), 465,
544.
 (1617), 1765.
 in Lambden (1640), 2273, 2373.
 servitor to John Tait in Pittillisheuch
(1667), 2614.
 . in the Loane (1693), 2912.
 • Laurence, watch of Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
 Mark, portioner of Salt Preston (1614), 1715.

Aitchison, Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1631),
2096.
 Thomas, mason in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
 William, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
799. in Lambden (1639), 2258, 2328.

Aitken (Aitkin, Aitkyn, Aitkyne, Atkyn) of Bur-
wane, . . ., 1270; Mr. Henry, his son ( 1 593),
1270.
 Andrew, burgess of Burntisland (1591), 1222.
 David (1688), 2872.
 Mr. Edward, schoolmaster of Coldingham
(1624), 1958.
 John, Burwane (1541), 456 ; Janet, his wife,
see Carr; William, their son (1541), 456.
 (1576), 934.
 in Bo'ness, deceased (1637), 2217.
 . writer in Edinburgh (1688), 2872.
 Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1608), 1536.
 notary (1600), 1390, 1396, 1595.
 burgess and bailie of Dunfermline
(1611), 1605, 1737, 1856 ; John, his son, 1737.
 in Dunfermline (1621), 1865.
 Thomas, notary public (1582), 1045, 1271,
1292 1293.
 William (1527), 358.
 ¦  (1529), 378.
 in Johnstone (1655), 2475; William,
his grandson and heir, 2475.
 Mariot, wife of . . . Stobie (1606), 1496.
Aitkinson, David (1527), 364.
 Thomas (1527), 364.
Alan, parson of Moneydie (Munithin), chaplain to
Earl of Fife (1228), 6.
Alanson (Alanesone, Alanesoun, Allansoun), Sir
Alexander, chaplain, (1462), 147.
 Sir James, presbyter [Dunfermline], 289.
 John (1469), 160.
 (1511), 279, 280.
 (1584), 1082.
 Thomas (1512), 287.
 William (1540), 443.
Albany, Robert Stewart, Duke of, 83, 94.
 Murdaeh, his son, Duke of, 99.
 John, Duke of, governor (1522), 333, 336.
Aldcorn (Auldcorne), John, servitor of Archibald
Stewart, fiar of Castlemilk (1641), 2298.
 John, in Kelso, deceased (1666), 2607.
Aldincraw, James (1546), 517. Cf. Craw.
Aldinstoun (Adinstoun, Auldinstoun) of that Ilk,
Alexander (1546), 517.
 James (1573), 885, 1258.
 Richard (1620), 1833.
 Mr. David, reader at Leith (1657), 2506.
 John (1434), 113. Cf. Adniston.
Aldirch, John, 35.
Aleaume, Michel, apothecary, Paris (1506), 259.
Alexander the Second, King (1228), 6.
 the Third, King, 7, 12, 13, 46.
 Prince, his son, 12, 13.
 Margaret, wife of Prince, see Flanders.
Alexander (Alschunder, Alschouer) of Blackhouse,
Robert, clerk and writer in Paisley, bailie
there (1642), 2307, 2386, 2397, 2401, 2437,
2456, 2515,

760

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Alexander of Drumeldrie, Thomas (1611), 3314.
 of Drumochrein, David (1701), 2996.
 of Linbanks, Thomas (1613), 1670.
 Alexander, skinner in Canongate, deceased
(1646), 2369.
 David, in Wester Persye (1573), 884, 1053.
 burgess of Crail (1590), 1209; Agnes,
his wife, see Gibson; Agnes, their daughter,
wife of William Alexander infra, 1209.
 Gavin (1578), 961.
 notary (1613), 1670.
 James, in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
  . burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
 John (1583), 1066.
 (Alschouer) John, in Carnoquhan (1613),
1674.
 Mr. John, servitor of Hugh Ros, writer
(1632), 2115.
 John, in Hill of Dripps, deceased. (1654),
2457 ; Alexander, his son, skinner in Canon
gate, also deceased, 2457; Isobel, wife of
Alexander, see PoUok.
 servitor to Alexander Anderson (1655),
2464.

 cordiner or shoemaker in Paisley, 2370 ;
deceased (1657), 2504 ; James, his son, malt
man there, 2504, 2512, 2513.
 Patrick, notary (1662), 2562.
 Robert, servant of James, Lord Forrester of
Corstorphine (1655), 2469.
 . Thomas (1539), 436-
  in Drumeldre (1692), 2903.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1566), 796,
961.
 .  in Wester Persye (1573), 884.
 William, in Crail (1590), 1209 ; Agnes, his
wife, see Alexander, David, supra ; Agnes,
their daughter, 1209.
 Agnes, wife of David Beynson, burgess of
Crail (1596), 1316.
 , (Alschunder) Elizabeth or Isobella, wife of
Andrew Cowane, burgess of Stirling (1581),
1022, 1427.
 Janet, wife of Walter Cowan, burgess of
Stirling (1597), 1336, 1395, 1397.
.  . Margaret, wife of Johu Hamilton, maltman
in Paisley (1657), 2512, 2513.
Alexanderson, Sir Andrew, Caithness (1557), 682.
Alhstan, a Saxon bishop (854), 1.
Alice, John, in Foswell, deceased (1749), 3181,
Susanna, his wife, 3181 ; James, dyer there;
their eldest son and heir, 3181.
Alison (Alesone, Aliesoun), James, tailor (1616),
1754.
 burgess and officer of Dunfermline
(1621), 1863.
 (1682), 2803.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain and notary public
(1543), 471.
Allan (Alane, Alen, AUand, Allane, Allen) of
Dewar, James, only son of deceased James
Allan, W.S. (1693), 2915.
 . Alexander, in Craighead (1610), 1595.
 Mr. Andrew, notary (159S), 1346.
 George, younger, sailor in Bo'ness (1657),
2506.

Allan, James, in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
 . (1584), 1089.
 in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
 in North Berwick (1611), 1607.
 in Corstorphine (1612), 1666, 1873.
 (1615), 1725.
 deceased (1627), 2002.
 . servitor to Robert Pringle, W. S. (1642),
2314; W.S., 2557, 2650,2915; notary, 2615;
James, his son, see Allan of Dewar, supra.
 younger (1651), 2419.
 younger, in Dunstounhead (1658),
2529.
 - in Dalkeith (1669), 2642.
 portioner of Wester Carse (1669), 2656.
 in Corstorphine, deceased (1710), 3059.
 John (1554), 619.
 in Cuthlie (1575), 910.
 . burgess of North Berwick (1597), 1325.
 in Lochbank (1599), 1383.
 in North Berwick (1611), 1607; coun
cillor, 1750.
 (1671), 2676.
 in Dalkeith (1688), 2866.
 Mungo, in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
 Patrick, in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
 . Robert (1554), 618.
servant of John Brown in Gorgie Mill

(1606), 1494.
 , in Dalkeith (1626), 1975.
- Thomas, in Lochbank (1599), 1383.
 servant to Mr. Alexander Morison,
advocate (1620), 1843.
- WiUiam, in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
 in Threburnefurde (1599), 1372.
 (1599), 1384.
 burgess of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
 (1625), 1968.
 in Bishopland (1636), 2195.
(1689), 2875.

Allanschaw, James, in Coldingham (1685), 2833.
Allardice (Allerdes, AUerdice, AUirdes) of that
Ilk, John, and Beatrice Keith, his wife (1586),
1110.
 David (1481), 182.
 James, provost of the Church of St. Mary,
St. Andrews (1481), 184.
 Walter (1557), 675.
 servitor of Mr. Thomas Lumsden (1598),
1340.
AUasoun, John, notary (1636), 2194, 2839.
Alloa, bailie of, Mr. George Erskine (1707), 3031.
Alloway, minister of (1648), 2384.
Almond, Christina, wife of Robert Chalmers, in
Dalkeith (1669), 2642.
Alnes, rector of (1570), Sir James Bucheart, 854.
Alston, John, merchant in Glasgow (1772), 3233.
Alye, George, in Balronye (1567), 816.
Alyth, prebendary of, James Grahame (1569),
840.
Ambrose (Ambrois, Ambros), Friar John. See
Friars.
 John, portioner of Fungorth (1569), 840.
 servitor of Mr. Robert Murray, ad
vocate (1600), 1395.
 portioner of Fungorth (1624), 1949.

INDEX OF PERSONS

761

Ambrose, Mr. Thomas, minister at Slamannan-
mure (1623), 1926.
Ancrum, William Kerr, Earl of (1754), 3197,
3220. See also Lothian.
 (AUyncrum, Alncrom, Ancrame) James
(1576), 934.
 John of, burgess of Edinburgh (c. 1362), 50.
 ¦  (1426), burgess of Edinburgh, 104.
Ancrum, rector of (1610), George Johnstone, 1596.
 (1641), Mr. William Bennet, 2285.
Anderson (Andersone, Andersoun, Andirsoune,
Androson, Androsone) of Balhame, Mr. An
drew (1705), 3025.
 of Sterricleuch, Herbert, deceased (1604),
1467.
 of Stobcors, William, deceased (1624), 1955 ;
William, his son, 1955.
 of Woodside, . . . (1598) 1338; William, his
son, 1338.
 Alexander, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
 deceased, portioner of Redpath (1638),
2240 ; IsabeUa, his relict, see infra.
— burgess of Inverkeithing (1655), 2464.
-in Eglismadie (1686), 2844; John, his

2844. (1692),

2900.

- Andrew (1583), 1063.
 (1603), 1450.
 (1603), 1451.
 serjeant of Glasgow (1604), 1477.
- David (1495), 221.
 (1504), 250.
 writer, Edinburgh, servitor to Adam
Lawtie, writer (1595), 1294, 1332, 1389.
 sheriff-depute of Fife (1602), 429.
 officer of Dundee (1603), 1444.
 notary of Glasgow diocese (1620), 1844;
David, his son, 1844.
 sheriff-clerk of

1997.

Fife, notary (1627),

• brother-german of Mr. Walter Ander
son in Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
 Orkney, notary (1657), 2502.
 Ferquhard, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 George, [Cupar, 1534] 395.
 younger, portioner of Monktonhall

(1617), 1765.
¦ messenger,

burgess of Forfar (1637),
2216.
 in Kirkliston (1666), 2608.
 burgess of Haddington (1680), 2794.
 merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1715), 3077 ; Grizel, his wife, deceased,
see Smith ; George, their eldest son, 3077.
 Herbert, notary public (1552), 598, 667, 669.
 James, in Preston (1531), 383.
 notary public (1545), 504.
 serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547, 565.
 Edinburgh (1551), 591; deceased, 1118.
 .  notary (1588), 1157; clerk of Cupar,
1450, 1451.
 younger, burgess of Cupar(1588), 1157.
 in Easter Dudingston (1603), 1447,

1510.

Anderson, James (1623), 1933.
serjeant of Dalkeith (1630), 2073, 2166,

2167, 2173, 2419.
 notary (1632), 2118.
 writer (1638), 2236.
- Mr. James, schoolmaster of Irvine (1645),
2360.
- James, writer in Edinburgh (1648), 2383.
 notary (1649), 2405.
 servitor to William Tod in Stratherlie,
(1660), 2545.
 chamberlain to the bishop of Ross
(1667), 2619.
• in Newhaven (1711), 3060.

 Mr. James, W.S. (1753), 3194.
 John (1528), 370.
 Mr. John, notary public (1546), 505.
 John, in Over Bargour (1556), 642.
 brewer, burgess of Perth (1557), 673.
 (1560), 718.
 notary public (1564), 777.
 (1584), 1072.
 in Dunblane (1592), 1240.
- -  notary public (1592), 1242, 1243.
one of the bailies of Musselburgh (1593),

1269.

in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.

 in Dunley (1600)k 1390, 1595.
 in Palas (1603), 1431.
— feuar of Wester Turbyrne (1603),

1453.

 skinner (1603), 1453.
 at mill of Newtyld (1616), 1752.
 senior, in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
 notary, in Tarbolton (1621), 1871.
 burgess of Musselburgh (1631), 2074.
 in Straind (1636), 219S.
 in Submister (1659), 2537.
 burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
 baker in Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
- Martin, East Dudden, yeoman (1540), 447.
- Matthew, elder, baker in Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962.
- Michael (Mechell), 343.
- ¦  clothier in Bristo or Potterraw (1621),
1859, 2028, 2142.
- Mungo, deceased (1584), 1074 ; John, his
son and heir, 1074.
- Patrick, in Argelzeane (1578), 959.
 in Elgin (1609), 1542.

- Peter, servitor to David Carstaris (1576),
943.
- Robert (1528), 370.
 (1548), 535.
 brother-german of Herbert of Sterri
cleuch (1604), 1467.
 deceased, dyer (1616), 1753.
 notary, town-clerk of Elgin (1694),
2917, 2918.
- Mr. Robert, minister at Perth (1696), 2942,
2950.
- Simon, servant of David Dalgleish, citizen
of St. Andrews (1583), 1063.
- Thomas [or John], Inverness, 367.
 bailie of Musselburgh (1569), 839.
 ¦ burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.

5D

762

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Anderson, Thomas, servitor of George Mack,
notary (1608), 1529, 1585.
 servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(1610), 1584.
 . in Edinburgh (1612), 1636.
 deceased (1615), 1734.
 in Lundie (1616), 1752.
 baker, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962 ; Margaret, his wife, see Ballingall.
 Mr. Walter, servitor of the Archbishop of
St. Andrews (1610), 1571.
 in Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
 Walter, officer of Dundee (1644), 2353.
 William (1507), 265.
 chaplain (1557), 673.
 servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1610), 1573.
 in Newtown (1582), 1041.
 serjeant in Dalkeith (1596), 1323, 1361,
1458.
 bailie of Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 Mr. William, in Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
 William, servitor of Mr. Thomas Young,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
 in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
 elder, in Shawfield (1667), 2613.
 younger, in Shawfield (1667), 2613.
 deceased, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
 ¦ carrier at Kilmalcolm kirk (1700), 29S6.
 Agnes, wife of John Matheson of Broughton
(1587), 1145, 1146, 1175, 17S9.
• wife of Walter, son of late Thomas Ker

in Newhaven (1623), 1933.
 Catherine, wife of John Keill, flour-dealer,
burgess of Dundee (1695), 2930.
 Isabella, relict of Alexander Anderson, por
tioner of Redpath (1638), 2240.
 ¦ Isobel, wife of Mr. John Munro, minister at
Farr (1666), 2603.
 Janet, wife of Henry Moyse in Wester
Bucklyvie, Fife, 535.
 • Margaret (1525), 350.
 widowof Alexander Scrymgeour(1603),
1442.
 wife of Robert Walker, baker, burgess
of St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
 relict of Nicholas Crosbie, merchant in
Prestonpans (1685), 2S2S.
—  wife of Mr. David Pitcairn of Dreg

horn (1719), 3087
Andrew, son of Somerledy, 74 ; Murdac, his son,
74. See also Sowrlysou.
Andrew (Andro, Androw), Andrew, servant of
Robert Shaw (1567), 821.
 ¦ Archibald, in Innerbervie, deceased (1631),
1421, 1749.
 servitor to Mr. John Kene, writer in
Edinburgh (1583), 1058.
 James, Edinburgh (149S), 237.
 ¦  notary (1575), 916.
 • Robert, notary (1627), 1988.
 Thomas, in Launestoun (1636), 2194.
 in Manuelrig (1654), 2452, 2453;
Isobella, his wife, see Ballantyne.
 Margaret, wife of Samuel Lauder, portioner
of Coldingham (1637), 2203, 2204, 2242.

Angram, parson of (1372), William of Eland, 61.
Angretoun, Robert of (1360), 49.
Angus [and Mar], Margaret Stewart, Countess of,
, 379.
Angus, George Douglas, lord of [and first Earl of],
her son (1393-7), 379.
 William of Douglas, [second] Earl of (1420),
98 379.
 Archibald, [fifth] Earl of (1470), 162, 165,
169, 170, 227, 228, 229.
 [sixth] Earl of (1514), 304, 325, 341,
349 796. [eighth] Earl of (1587), 1150, 1155.

 William, [tenth] Earl of, 1248.
 [eleventh] Earl of, first Marquis of
Douglas (1629), 2043.
 Archibald, Earl of, his son (1647), 2376.
 of Hoprig, Thomas, 626 ; Patrick, his son
and heir (1554), 626.
Thomas (1586), 1123; Marjory, his

wife, see Bog.
 ¦ (Angous) Archibald, skipper in Burntisland
(1656), 2489; Marjory Gardner, his wife,
deceased, 2489.
 ¦ David (1470), 162.
 George, clerk of Ayr sheriff-court and notary
public (1567), 555, 599, 1151, 1232.
 James, in Old Aberdeen (1613), 1683.
 John, in Gullane ( 1592), 1244.
 burgess of Burntisland (1611), 1621.
 Walter (1533), 390.
Anna of Denmark, Queen of King James the Sixth
(1604), 1460, 1462, 1502, 1564, 1675, 1741,
1806, 1829, 3312.
Annan (Anand, Annand, Anno, Annon) of Bagraw,
Alexander (1575), 929.
 of Kynquhereis, Thomas (1527), 360, 362,
929,
 ¦ of Middle Pearsie, Alexander, 360, 362 ;
Thomas, his son, 360, 362, 369, 698.
 ¦ of Pearsie (Persye), James (1548), 545.
 Thomas (1584), 1084.
 Alexander (1472), 165.
 prebendary of Forgandenny (1542),
460.
 bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259.
in Elgin (1609), 1542.

 James, brother of Thomas Annand of Kyn-
quheries (1575), 929.
 senior, burgess, Craill (1594), 1289.
 Mr. James, notary, burgess of Elgin (1650),
2413.
 John, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
— — Thomas, notary public (1541), 451, 510.
 Walter (1482-91), 379.
Annandale, John Murray of Dundrennan and
Lochmaben, first Earl of (1613), 1690, 1702,
1703, 1738, 1757, 1802, 1984, 2124, 2222,
3315.
 James [Murray], second Earl of, governor of
the county of Donegal (1641), 2293, 2339,
2342, 2410, 2466, 2890, 2905.
 ¦ Marquis of, George Johnstone, deceased
(1792), 3278.
Anne, Queen, 3000, 3017, 3024, 3033, 3061, 3318,
3320,

INDEX OF PERSONS

763

Anno (Annow). See Annan.
Anstruther (Anstrother), of that Ilk, John (1572),
868.
 of Newark, Sir Alexander (1707), 3033.
 Andrew (1497), 231.
 David, 231.
 Henry (1564), 772.
 James, notary public (1577), 948.
 Roger, in Tungland (1614), 1698.
Anstruther (Anstruder) vicar of (1536), Sir James
Ramsay, 402.
 Easter.bailie of (1660), Andrew Martin, 2544.
 clerk of (1660), Andrew Simpson, 2544.
Antony, of the Four Crowned Saints, Cardinal
(1541), 457.
Ar, John, in DrummuUing (1600), 1389. Cf. Orr.
Arbroath, abbots of —
David [Beaton], 360-362, 369. See also
Beaton, Cardinal.
James [Beaton], 577.
 commendators of —
John [Hamilton], 684, 696, 698, 712, 713,
859, 884, 929, 1647.
Esme, Earl of Lennox (1580), 1005.
 monksof(1527): John Bad, sub-prior, William
Scot, Walter Baldowy, Andrew Vardy,
Thomas Dequhyr, James Antoun, John
Logye, James Frisall, David Crayll, James
Lychtton, Thomas Sadlair, Patrick Cargyll,
David Haly (?), John Wardlaw, Patrick
Murray, Alexander Durie, John Dumbreck,
William Wedderburn, 360.
 ¦ monks of (1558) : John Logye, sub-prior,
360, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929 ; Thomas
Scott, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929; Nicholas
Purwes, 684, 929 ; Walter Baldowy, 360,
684 ; Andrew Vardy or Bardy, 360, 684,
712, 713 ; David Scot, 684, 696, 712,
713; Alexander Gyb, 684, 696, 712, 713,
929, 1005; Christopher Moncur, 684, 712,
713; Thomas Fethie, 684, 696, 712, 713;
Richard Craik, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929;
James Balcaskey, 684, 712, 713; Ninian
Clement, 684, 696, 712, 713; Thomas
Lyndesay, 684, 696, 712, 713. 929, 1005 ;
David Blak, 684, 696, 712, 713; Alexander
Cubie, 684, 696, 712, 713; 'Cwke,' 1005;
John Quhyt, 684, 696, 712, 713; Nicholas
Howesone, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929 ; Thomas
Gormak, 684, 696, 712, 713 ; Umphred
Thomson, 696, 712, 713, 929; John Ander
son, 712, 713.
 vicar of (1521), Andrew Fouler, 330.
 common clerk of (1599), Mr. Alexander
Pearson, 1378.
 minister at (1584), Mr. James Melville,
1081.
Arbuthnott (Arbuthnet, Arbuthnot) of that Ilk,
James, 1011.
 Robert, 1421 ; James, his son, 1421.
 Andrew, grandson of James, 1011,
1184, 1201, 1388, 1421, 1742.
• Sir Robert, his son (1589), 1184, 1749,

1751.

Sir Robert (1632), 2114.
• Viscount of, John (1731), 3119.

Arbuthnott of Fendowrie, David (1599), 1385,
1388.
 of Knox, Alexander (1696), 2951, 2975;
. . . Scott, his wife, 2951, 2975; Robert,
James, Jean, Katherine, Margaret, Janet,
Elizabeth, and Isobel, their children, 2951,
2975.
 of Little Fiddes (Futhace), Robert (1589),
1184, 1201, 1421, 1749, 1808.
 Mr. Andrew, younger, 1184, 1421, 180S.
— of Mondynes, John (1590), 1201.
•Alexander, in Pitcarles (1590), 1201, 1421 ;

James, his brother (1601), 1421.
- Andrew, in Petcarllis (1571), S60.

David, notary public (1505), 379.
— Hugh, in Drumzocher (1600), 1388.
 Robert, in Barnehill (1589), 1184, 1201,
1388.
 Isobella, wife of Mr. William Barclay (1594),
1275, 1276.
 Margaret, wife of David Ogilvie of Glenmoy
(1582), 1053.
Arbuthnott, reader at (1571), Archibald Watson,
860.
Archer (Aircher), John, of Kilnom, 21.
 John, in Arntullie (1624), 1949.
 John (1434), 113.
 or the Archer, Robert, 20, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41.
Archers, Royal Company of (1715), 3076, 3125,
3170, 3190, 3232.
Archibald (Archbald), Andrew, baker in Leith
(1633), 2126, 2206, 2207.
— - — James, merchant in Kennoway (1690), 2883.
 notary (1757), 3201.
 John (1541), 449.
 St. Andrews (1545), 494.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
 in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
in Waleyfeild (1651), 2417.

 Thomas, in Stratharlie (1597), 1324.
 ¦ Robert (1541), 449.
 officer and serjeant of Torphichen
(1556), 652, 877.
 in Cawdalhill (1557), 683.
 William (1522), 335.
 servant to William Orrock in Nether-
bow (1620), 1836.
 Barbara, wife of George Heich in Dalkeith
(1612), 1460, 1646.
Ardchattan, prior of (1581), Alexander M'Alestar,
1019.
Ardrossan, vicar of (1494), Mr. Robert Broun,
218.
Argoe, Thomas (1688), 2872.
Argyll, Colin, [first] Earl of, chancellor (1484),
193.
 Archibald, [second] Earl of (1494), 219.
[fourth] Earl of (1542), 458, 762, 889,

1142, 1205, 1364.
[fifth] Earl of, his son (1560), 716,

762, 843, 848, 887.
 seventh Earl of (1605), 1492, 1670;
Dame Agnes Douglas, his wife, 1492 ; his
seal, 1492. eighth Earl, Marquis of (1657), 2508,

2845.

764

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Argyll, Archibald, ninth Earl of, 2845, 2855,
3123 ; Anne, Countess of Moray, his eldest
daughter, 3120-3123.
 tenth Earl of (1699), 2980.
 and Greenwich, Duke of, John, second
(1730), 3116, 3131, 3199; Jane, Duchess of,
his wife, see Warburton. ,
 Duchess of, Caroline Elizabeth (1S11), 3297.
 [or Lismore] bishop of, David [Hamilton],
333.
 dean of (1662), Mr. Ferquhar Fraser, 2561.
 archdeacon of, John Makcaw (1547) 528.
Argyleshire, sheriff-depute of (1605), Mr. James
Kirk, 1492, 1670.
Arkill, Matthew, in Netherwood, Ayrshire (1565),
792.
Armagh, archbishop of (1681), Michael, Primate
of Ireland, 2799.
Armour (Airmour), Alexander (1552), 603, 608.
 Brice, in Thirdpart (1578), 958.
 Cuthbert, in Thirdpart (1573), 879.
 Edward, in Whiterig (1596), 1320.
 Hugh, stabler in Edinburgh (1630), 2048.
 James, writer in Edinburgh (1720), 3090.
 John (1618), 1810.
 ¦ in Abbeyhill (1743), 3161.1
 Robert, in Thirdpart (1596), 1320.
Arnot (Arnat, Arnett, Arnote, Arnott) of that
Ilk, Sir David (1705), 3015.
 of Barcapill, Roger, younger (1592), 1249.
 of Birswick, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh
(1612), 1634, 1636, 1719, 1720.
 of Cockburnspath, WiUiam (1619), 1821.
 of Condland, Mr. Henry, deceased (1650),
2408 ; Robert, his son, 2408.
 of Foulden, James, son of WiUiam Arnot of
Cockburnspath (1619), 1820, 1821.
 of Lochrig, Alexander (1632), 2100.
 of Wodmyln, John, elder (1590), 1208.
 Andrew, minister of Scotland Well (1576),
932.
 ¦  in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 Bartholomew (1565), 784.
 David, abbot of Cambuskenneth (1507), 262.
See also Galloway, bishop of.
 George (1529), 373.
 Sir George, curate of Gullane (1544), 462,
486.
 Mr. George, writer in Edinburgh (1688),
2870.
 ¦ Hector, notary in Auchtermuchty (1603),
1441, 1888.
 John (1506), 260.
 (1515), 307.
 ¦  in Chapel Kettle (1574), 901.
 merchant, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
 notary, commissary-clerk of St. An
drews (1635), 2160, 2219.
- Robert (1570), 855.
¦ servant to Mr. Alexander Guthre, clerk
of Edinburgh (1592), 1239.
 in Kinnesswpod (1783), 3258.
- Thomas (1513), 292.
 in Ramornie Mill (1577), 901.
 in Auchnacarret (1599), 1385.
 in Balmachie (1607), 1518.

Arnot, Walter (1570), 855.
 . notary public (1581), 1022, 1026.
 William (1616), 1759.
 in Dysart (1625), 1970.
 in Haddington, deceased (1715), 3077.
 Cristina, wife of John Balvaird in Broddell
(1629), 2043.
Arran, James, [second] Earl of (1522), 333.
 James, [third] Earl of (1541), 449 ; Governor
of Scotland, 526, 527, 536, 561, 574. See
also Chatelherault, Duke of.
 James, Earl of, his eldest son, 707, 886, 914.
Arrell, John, in Aroquhybeg (1556), 641.
Arreis, George (1630), 2050.
Arres [or Arras], James (1583), 1065, 1085, 1885.
Arris, John, deceased (1621), 1885.
Arrochar (Aroquhar), Laird of [Macfarlane], 1250.
Arrott, George, citizen of Brechin (1598), 1354. '
Arthur (Arthour, Arthure), Mr. Charles, notary
(1583), 1063.
 Mr. John, advocate, commissary of Edin
burgh (1592), 1241, 1244, 1435, 1756 ; Helen,
his spouse, see Home.
 John, deceased, elder brother of late Mr.
William Arthur, minister of St. Cuthbert's,
Edinburgh ^ (1684), 2824; Elizabeth [or
Bessie], his daughter, wife of John Maitland
in Oldliston, 2824.
 Robert, [St. Andrews] 186.
 . [or Arthurson] Thomas, citizen of St. An
drews (1435), 115; Marjory, his spouse, see
Lamby.
 Mr. William, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
 deceased, minister of St. Cuthbert's,
Edinburgh (16S4), 2824 ; Elizabeth, his
daughter, 2824.
 ¦  M.D. (1708), 3046.
Aschennane, Robert, in Culquha (1566), 801.
Aston, Janet, relict of . . . Halliday of Tulliboll
(1749), 3177.
Athole (D'Athelles, D'Athels), David, of Strabolgy,
Earl of (1360), 49 ; Katrine, his countess, 57 ;
Sir Adamar of [his brother], 53 ; Marie of,
daughter of Sir A., wife of Robert Lisle, 53.
 Walter Stewart, Earl of (1424), 101.
 John Stewart, Earl of (1571), 863; Mar
garet, his wife, see Fleming.
 John, Earl of, his son (1581), 1021.
 John Murray, [first] Marquis of (1691), 2890,
2944. See also Murray.
Atkinson (Atkynson, Atzensone, Atzinson), Alex
ander (1462), 146.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh (1420), 97,
112.
 Marc (1461), 145.
 Patrick, M.A., notary public (1497), 230.
 Marion, spouse of John Tennent (1540), 441.
Atun, Richard of, 31.
Auchincraw. See Craw.
Auchinleck (Achenlek, Achinlek, Achynlek) James
of, of that Ilk (1427), 106, 108 ; knight, 122.
 Gilbert (1704), 3014.
 of Balmanno, George (1587), 1150.
 William (1629), 2043.
 of Cumledge, George (1600), 1408, 1523;
sheriff-depute of Berwickshire, 1862, 2289.

INDEX OF PERSONS

765

Auchinleck, Mr. Andrew, minister at Largo
(1633), 2125, 2127.
 James of, serjeant of Edinburgh (1420), 97.
 James, notary of Brechin diocese (1618),
1814.
 Mr. John, minister at Largo (1605), 1483.
 minister of Largo (1668), 2626.
 ¦ Mr. Patrick, burgess, bailie of Dunfermline
(1631), 2098, 2099.
 William, bailie of Dundee (1603), 1444.
Auchmuty (Achmowtie, Aithtmutte, Auchinmow-
tie, Auchmowtie, Auchtmouthy, Auchmoute,
Auehmouthie) of Fairnie, Florence (1602),
3314.
 of Easter Fairny, John (1589), 1177.
 ¦ of Hahill, Florence (1601), 1374 ; Isabella,
his daughter, wife of Thomas Lumsden, fiar
of Pittillo, 1374.
 Henry (1603), 1450, 1451.
 burgess of Cupar (1630), 2069.
 John (1597), 1324 ; Christian, his wife, see
Lundy.
 Robert, A.M., notary public (1551), 583.
 Elizabeth, wife of David Nairn, portioner of
Newton-Rires (1602), 3314.
 wife of Walter Lumsden of Pittilloch

(1601), 1374, 1543.
 Euphemia, wife of William Shaw of Lath
angy (1619), 1816.
Auchterlonie (Ochterlony, Ouchterlone, Ouchter-
lonie, Ouchterlony, Ouchterlowny), William
of (1392), 379.
 of that Ilk, William (1599), 1378, 1387.
 of Kelly, William (1522), 334.
 of Petlewy, James (1522), 334.
 of Seton, WiUiam (1560), 723.
 James (1599), 1387.
 ¦ John, in Bamirmour (1599), 1387.
 in Brechin, writer, servitor of John
Ramsay, commissary (1607), 1514-1517,
1551, 1658.
 Margaret, wife of Robert Rollok of Kirkton
of Aberlemno (1622), 1905, 1977.
 Marion, wife of Charles Murray of Smiddie
hiU, deceased (1599), 1378, 1555.
Auchterarder, bailie of (1611), Robert Graham,
1610.
Auchtermuchty, bailies of (1667), 2612.
Auld, Adam (1562), 739.
 Allan (1585), 1102:
 Robert (1585), 1102.
Auldcathie (Aldcathye), rector of (1554), Sir Wil
liam Gibson, 619.
Auldhoch, Thomas, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
Auldjo (Algeo) of Easter Walkinshaw, George
(1605), 1487.
 John, burgess of Paisley (1605), 1487.
 Mr. John, writer in Edinburgh (1649), 2394,
2395.
 Peter (1626), 1971 ; notary, 2307.
 Robert, bailie of Paisley (1603), 1432.
 Thomas (1626), 1971.
Auldjoy, Margaret, wife of Robert Graham, bur
gess of Edinburgh, 415.
Austin (Astiane, Austein, Austian, Austine,
Oisteane, Oistene, Oistian, Ostiane, Oustane,

Oustean, Oustein, Oustoun), Alexander, coun
cillor of Edinburgh (1586), 1131.
Austin, Alexander, servitor to Thomas Hervie,
W.S. (1592), 1238.
 Archibald [Inchaffray], 407.
 David (1591), 1222.
 George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1610), 1596,2149; George, his son (1634),
2149.
 officer in Dalkeith (1612), 1626, 1666,
1725, 1885, 1887, 2073, 2167, 2332, 2333 ;
Robert, his son (1612), 1666.
 in Ravinschaw (1639), 2263.
 Hugh, in Dalkeith (1656), 2486 ; Isobel,
his relict, see Forsyth.
 Patrick, burgess of Dundee, servitor of Mr.
Alexander Wedderburn (1644), 2353.
 ¦  notary (1632), 2114.

Avandale, Andrew, Lord (1484), 193.
 pastor at (1696), Mr. John Dalgleish, 2934.
Averill, WiUiam, servant to Elizabeth, Duchess
of Lauderdale (1692), 2893.
Avery (Awery), John (1595), 1295.
Ayr, provost of, Mr. Michael Wallace (1567), 555.
 bailies of —
James Kennedy (1562), 731.
David Ferguson (1595), 1301.
John Cunningham (1667), 2623.
 town-clerk of, John Mason (1595), 1301.
 Mr. Duncan Petyt, prebendary of, 93.
 rector of, Mr. David Livingstone, privy
seal (1483), 189, 193.
 Friars preachers of. See Friars.
Ayson (Aissoun, Ayssoun), John, officer of Dysart
(1642), 2316.
 Robert, in Crieff, notary (1607), 1526.
 Rebecca, wife of Mr. Henry Cheap, advocate
(1627), 1992.
Ayton, minister at (1593), Mr. John Home, 1257.
 minister of (1619), Mr. Alexander Home,
1822.
Aytoun (Aitone, Aittoun, Athone, Atoune, Ayton,
Ayttoun) of that Ilk, Sir John (1672), 2685.
 laird of (1629). See Home, Sir Patrick.
 of Dynmure, John (1574), 906.
 of Grange, Mr. James (1610), 1588.
 of Logie, Mr. Andrew, advocate (1627), 1992,
2069, 2408.
 of Pittuncartie, Robert (15S9), 1177.
 Andrew (1574), 904.
 brother-german of John of Dynmure
(1574), 906.
 (1584), 1082.
 (1586), 1117.
 Mr. David, chamberlain of Dunfermline
(1589), 1185.
 Gilbert, in Haddington (1608), 1537.
 Henry, notary public (1550), 569, 680.
 James, burgess of Haddington (1584), 1089.
 burgess of Haddington (1632), 2121.
 John, of [Dirleton], 116.
 burgess of Haddington (1453), 126.
 Mr. John, prebendary of St. Mary's Church,
St. Andrews (1528), 370.
 John, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
 • notary public (1565), 794.

766

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Aytoun, John, burgess of Haddington (1584), 1089,
1217, 1218, 1537, 2876, 2965, 3077; John,
younger, his son, also burgess, 1537, 2S76 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Hepburn.
 gardener in Potterrow (1610), 1584,
1585, 1858, 1995 ; Janet, his wife, see Dry-
burn; Robert, his son, gardener in Potter
row (1621), 1858, 1859, 1861, 1994, 1995,
2228 ; Christina, his wife, see Aird ; John,
their son (1637), 2228.
 hirer, burgess of Montrose (1679),
278S.
 Magnus, servant of Mr. William Lundie
(1593), 1260.
 servant to Mr. David Kinghorn, notary
(1631), 2097 ; clerk of Burntisland, 2489,
2544, 2545, 2626, 2629.
 Robert, in Inchedarny (1547), 528.
 Robert, deceased, portioner of Craigfuthie
(1630), 2069; Robert, his son, 2069; John,
also his son, 2069.
 William, in Edinburgh (1566), 797.
 Sir William, Lord Kinglassie (1664), 2574.
 Agnes, wife of Mr. John Pitcairn of Forthir
(1567), 815, 1034.
Babdie (Babdye), Adam, in Fentounbarns (1583),
1056.
Bachetar, David, serjeant (1472), 165.
Bad (Baid), David, ironsmith in Culross (1586),
1124, 1299, 1318.
 James, Salter in Culross (15S6), 1125,
1299, 1318.
 William, in Torriburn (1621), 1860.
Badbie, Robert (1555), 631.
Badinoch, William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669),
2642.
Bagot, Nicholas, 48, 49.
Baichler, Sir Andrew, a canon (1496), 227 ; chap
lain, 284.
Baillie (Bailie, Bailly, Bailye, Bailzie, Bailze,
Balye, Balzie) of Bagbie, Alexander (1624),
1951.
 of Braidschaw, John (1613), 1694.
 of Carnbrue, William (1623), 1927, 1946,
2136.
¦  of Braidhirst and Carnbrue, Mr. James,
LL.D. (1620), 1828, 1946, 2136; Margaret,
his wife, see Hamilton.
 ¦ William, younger, their son, 2136,
2139, 2249 ; of Carnbrue, 2897, 2946, 2998.
 and Carnbrew, Alexander, brother of
William, 2897, 2946, 2947, 2987, 2998,
3038, 3039; Bethia, his eldest daughter,
relict of John Cleiland, wife of James
Hamilton of Grein, 2897-2S99, 2959, 2987,
2998 ; Margaret, his daughter, wife of Alex
ander Baillie, younger of Castlecarrie, 3038 ;
Gavin, his natural son, 2947.
 of Cardarroch, Mr. Henry, deceased (1707),
3038 ; Robert, his son, 3038-3040 ; deceased
(1711), 3061; Mary, wife of Robert, see
Brisbane; Matthew, their son, 3061.
 of Carphin, James (1499), 238.
 ¦  Alexander (1529), 373.
— _ — _ James (1634), 2136.

Baillie of Castlecarrie, Alexander, younger (1707),
303S, 3039 ; Margaret, his wife, see above.
 of Crimpcramp, Mr. James (1624), 1951.
 of Cormestoun, William (1551), 585, 649.
 of Hillhead, William (1707), 3039.
 of Lamington, William (1707), 3039.
 of Polkemmat, Thomas (1789), 3274 ; Cath
erine, his daughter, wife of Andrew Wardrop
of Torbanehill, 3274.
 . of Provand, Mr. William, President of
Session (1551), 590.
 of St. John's Kirk, John (1588), 1164.
 John, deceased (1707), 3039.
 . of Shirrell, John (1674), 2728.
 of Woodsyde, John (1707), 3038, 3040.
 Alexander, Constable of Inverness (1545),
495.
 Mr. Alexander, servitor of the Earl of
Eglinton (1575), 924.
 Bernard, rector of Haddington (1546), 512.
 David, writer in Inverness (1670), 2658.
 Erasmus, notary public (1589), 1-176, 1210.
 Eugenius, notary (1740), 3153.
 Gavin, in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
 George, bailie of North Berwick (1611),
1607, 1611, 1750.
 Mr. Henry, deceased, student of divinity at
Glasgow (1696), 2949 ; Robert, his son, 2949.
Cf. Baillie of Cardarroch.
 Hugh, notary (1694), 2927.
 James, officer of Inverness (1570), 854.
 ¦  servitor of Edward Maxwell, com
mendator of Dundrennan (1588), 1160.
 ¦  servitor to Sir John Home of Colden-
knowes(1624), 1953.
 writer in Inverness (1674), 2736.
 Mr. James, notary (1707), 3038.
 John, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 493.
 servant to WilUam BaiUie of Carnbrew
(1624), 1946.
 fisherman in Inverness (1636), 2186.
 in Dalkeith (1669), 2642.
 Matthew, smith, Haddington (1584), 1089;
Agnes, his wife, see Cockburn ; Robert, their
son, 1089.
 senior, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322;
Matthew, junior, there (1596), 1322.
 Patrick, macer of the Court of Session (1778),
3246.
 Richard, brewer in Holyrood (1716), 3079.
 alias Fallowis, Robert, in Duns (1577), 950.
 Dr. Robert, professor of divinity in Glasgow
University (1656), 2492.
 Robert, burgess of Haddington (1617), 1770,
28 IS ; Margaret, his relict, see Buikles
 Thomas (1590), 1199.
 bailie in Wistoun (1690), 2887.
 ¦ William (1574), 901.
 servitor to James, Marquis of Hamilton
(1612), 1647.
 Mr. WiUiam, advocate (1673), 2713.
 William, commissary of Inverness (1697),
2956.
 officer of Haddington (1715), 3077.
 Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wilkie, baker,
burgess of Edinburgh (1617), 1770.

INDEX OF PERSONS

767

BaiUie, Katherine, wife of William Gotherson in
North Berwick (1597), 1325, 1611.
 Mary, wife of William Mackintosh of Bor
lum (1674), 2726, 2731.
Bain (Baine, Bane, Bayn, Bayne, Baynne) of
Pitcairlie, Mr. John, deceased (1692), 2900.
 Alexander, burgess of Crail (1651), 2418.
 in Kinnesswood, deceased (1783), 3258.
 David, servitor to George Dishington, notary
(1691), 2889.
 George, in Edinburgh (1615), 1728, 1745,
1753, 1960, 2300; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Fynneson ; Robert, their son, 1728 ; Mar
garet, his wife, see Cleghorn ; George, their
son (1625), 1960.
 James, portioner of Kinnesswood (1783),
3258 ; Alexander, his son, 3258.
 Mr. John, W.S., in Edinburgh (1662), 2561.
 John, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary (1672),
2684.
 Robert, servant of Robert Litster, notary
(1686), 2847, 2853.
 Thomas, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1572),
874.
 WUliam (1660), 2543.
Baird (Bard) of Kilquhenzie, Gilbert (1558), 692.
 John (1585), 692, 1105, 1106, 1335;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Kennedy ; Oliver,
their son, 1105, 1106, 1335, 1356; Janet,
his wife, see Kennedy ; Gilbert, their son
(1617), 1356, 1781, 1788, 1876, 1987.
 George (1506), 262.
 John, in Boydyard (1562), 736.
— burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
¦ in Cuthiltown (1631), 2087; Isabella,

his wife, see Mochrie
 drummer in Paisley (1657), 2504.
 Sir Patrick, curate of Colmanell and notary
public (1527), 359.
 Robert, servitor of William Mitchell, notary
(1643), 2324.
 portioner of Craiginfioche (1653), 2441.
 Thomas, in Heidiswood (1631), 2087.
 in Todrigs (1636), 2194.
 officer at Cumbernauld (1707), 3039.
— — WUliam, stabler, Edinburgh (1616), 1754.
 in . . ., Ayrshire (1621), 1886.
(1631), 2087 ; Margaret Chalmer, in

Leslie, his relict, 2087.
 merchant (1707), 3034.
Bairdye, Helen, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline (1618), 1804.
Baker, Thomas, in Langton (1270-80), 11.
BalcanquaU (Balcanquhell) of that Ilk, David
(1699), 2977 ; James, his son and heir, 2977.
 George, in Kirkcaldy (1596), 1317.
 Henry (1572), 868.
 Mr. James, deceased, minister at Strath
miglo (1627), 1989 ; Catherine, his wife, see
Moncreiff; Mr. William, his son and heir,
1989.
 Mr. Robert, minister of Tranent (1620),
1S33.
Balcaskie (Balkaschin), John of (1266), 8.
Balcluithe, Laird of. See Scott of Branxholm
or Buccleuch.

Bald, Archibald, [Haddington] (1616), 1759.
 George, [Haddington, 1560] 722, 726.
 John, [Haddington, 1561] 726.
Balderstone, George, burgess of Linlithgow (1599),
1381.
Baldowy, Andrew, [St. Andrews] 329.
Baldranie, Thomas, mason (1584), 1085.
Balerno, John (1615), 1728, 1753.
Balfour of Burleigh, Robert, [second] Lord (1650),
2407.
 Robert, [fourth] Lord, deceased (1713),
3075. Margaret (1747), 3169.
(Balfure) of Balledmonth, Andrew (1512),
290 ; John, younger, 290.
 David (1566), 797, 1072, 1157, 1245,
1246, 1278, 1379, 1891 ; John, his son, 1891 ;
David, son and heir of John (c. 1621), 1891.
 Andrew, fiar (1599), 1379.
• of Ballo, David, elder (1571), 859, 1374 ;
George, his son, 1374. Cf. of Kelloch.
David, younger (1609), 1566.
Robert, deceased (1696), 2945 ; Mary,

Isobella, and Jean, his daughters, 2945.
 of Denmyll, Michael (1630), 2069; James,
his eldest son, 2069.
 of Dovan (Dovyne), John (1513), 294, 297 ;
Thomas, his son, 297.
 of Easter Torrie, James (1597), 1326, 1329 ;
Alexander, his eldest son, 1326, 1329.
 of Evenstoun, David, templar bailie (1545),
496, 768.
 of Farnie, Lieutenant-Colonel John (1715),
3075.
 of Garth, Mitchell (1637), 2205.
 of Guind, David (1609), 1555.
 of Inchrye and Powis, David (1546), 505,
686, 687, 711, 904, 1010, 1101 ; Katherine,
his wife, see Crombie ; Euphamia, his wife,
see Abercrombie ; David, younger of, eldest
son, 505, 686, 687, 711, 904, 1010, see also
Balfour of Powis ; Mr. Richard, second son,
505, 686, 687, 711, 904; Henry, third son,
686, 687, 711, 904; Mr. James, fourth son,
686-688, 711, 904; Henry, fifth son, 686,
687, 711, 904, see p. 755; John, sixth son, 686,
687, 711, 904 ; Alexander, seventh son, 686,
687, 711, 904 ; William, son of David Balfour
of Powis, sister's son to Mr. Richard Aber
cromby of Polton (1585), 1101.
 of Kelloch (or Ballo), Henry (1489), 203.
 of Makomiston (or M'Correiston), George
(1590), 1205, 1694; Bartholomew, his eldest
son (1613), 1694.
 of Monquhany, Michael (1553), 604, 1117;
Isobella, his daughter, future wife of Henry
Pitcairn, younger of that Ilk, 1117.
 • of North Tarrie, James (1612), 1647.
 of Pilrig, Mr. James, advocate, Professor of
Pneumatics and Moral Philosophy in Edin
burgh University (1764), 3221.
 of Pitcullo, Mr. Patrick (1594), 1282.
 ¦ of Pittendreich, Sir James, knight, clerk
register (1567), 823, 841 ; prior of Pitten
weem, 873 ; Michael, his son, 841.
 of Powis (or Inchrye), David, 1010, 1022,

768

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

1101, 1188, 1281, 1427,1661,1680, 1787;
Robert, his son (1602), 1427.
Balfour of Powis, David, younger, 1027, 1188,
1198, 1281, 1427, 1466; of Powis, 1568,
1661, 1680, 1787, 1929 ; Katherine, his wife,
see Stewart; David, his son (1623), 1929.
 of Rochleyis, Andrew (1595), 1303.
 of Torrie, Alexander (1613), 1694.
 Andrew, canon of Moray (1518), 313.
 David (1515), 307, 310.
 (1541), 452.
 Elphinston, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1783), 3259.
 Florence, portioner of Nether Gogar (1579),
985, 999, 1167 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Houston.
 Sir Henry, chaplain (1516), 313.
 vicar of Dollar (1569), 849.
 ¦ Mr. Henry, advocate (1576), 937.
 Colonel Henry, deceased (1598), 3314 ;
Christian, his relict, see Cant.
 Major Henry (1715), 3075.
 Mr. James, dean of Glasgow (1584), 1084.
 James, prior of Charterhouse (1594), 1282.
 secretary to the Hon. Company of
Golfers of Edinburgh (1790), 3276.
 John (1518), 313 ; Margaret, his spouse, see
Kidd.
 John, in Leith (1550), 566; Patrick, his
son, 566 ; David, his son, 566 ; Mr. William,
his son, 566, 947 ; Ewfame, wife of William,
see White ; Andrew, also his son, 566.
 Mr. John, vicar of Cults, Fife (1554), 624.
 John, brother-german of David Balfour of
Ballo (1571), 859; Elizabeth Stewart, his
wife, 859.
 in Sandfurd (1592), 1245.
 in the Kirktoun (1595), 1303.
 in Newliston (1676), 2761.
 Martin (1512), 287.
 Michael, abbot of Melrose (15?5), 789, 791,
792.
 Patrick, deceased (1586), 1116; Florence,
his son and heir, 1116.
 Sir Robert, chaplain (1513), 293.
 Robert, son of David Balfour of Powis or
Inchry (1602), 1427.
 in Leith (1633), 2126.
 weaver in Drumeldriemuir (1705)
3026.
 Thomas (1489), notary public, 203.
 younger (1546), 514.
 in North Tarrie, bailie-depute of the
regality of Arbroath (1560), 723.
 citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 Mr. Walter (1553), 604.
 William of (1331-1335), 37.
 William (1514), 300.
 Isabella, wife of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk
(15S6), 1117, 1177, 1600, 1857, 1920.
 ¦ Jonet, wife of Mr. Richard Strang, advocate
(1559), 698, 703.
 Margaret, wife of John Fethy of Foddismill
350, 356, 399, 507-509, 531, 582, 818, 828. '
 widow of Alexander Menteith of Gogar
(1604), 1466.

Balfron, minister of (1645), Mr. John Norvell,
2357.
Balgarno (Bagarno), John, in Dowlaw (1582), 1052,
 Peter, in Eyemouth (1612), 1694.
Balgrein, John (1680), 2794.
Baliol (Baillol), Hugh of (c. 1160), 2.
 John, 46; DervorgiUa, his wife, see Galloway ;
Cicilia, their daughter, 46 ; Hugh, their son,
46.
 John, King, 2762.
Ballantyne (Ballandine, Bellantyne, Ballentone;
see also Bannatyne and Bellenden), James, in
Leith (1635), 2177 ; Marion, his wife, 2177 ;
John, their son, 2177.
 John, 196 ; Patrick, his son, made parish
clerk of Canongate, etc. (1486), 195.
 Robert, abbot of Holyrood (1486), 196.
 Thomas, servitor of WiUiam, Lord Hay of
Yester (1579), 980.
 Mr. Walter (1620), 1829.
— ¦ — Isobella, wife of Thomas Andro (1654), 2452.
Ballany, James, deceased (1569), 848.
Balldkyne, Robert (1512), 286.
Ballingall (Ballingal, Bangall) of Rigis, Thomas
(1580), 992.
 Andrew, merchant in Strathmiglo (1749),
3179 ; James, his eldest son, 3179.
 Sir David, chaplain (1529), 374.
 James, in Cluny (1630), 2069.
 John, servitor of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk
(1602), 429.
 Robert, burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
 Walter, burgess of Crail (1593), 1263.
 Margaret, wife of Thomas Anderson, baker,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625), 1962.
 Mariota, wife of Andrew Lundie of Strath
arlie (1593), 1263.
Balloch (Ballok), Agnes, or Annie, wife of George
Mackie, portioner of Bromadge (1697), 2955,
2982.
Balmaclellan, minister at (1717), Mr. Thomas
Warner, deceased, 3082, 3083.
Balmanno (Balmanach, Balmannoch, Balman-
noche), Alexander, notary (1633), 2135.
 Henry, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
 Robert of, burgess of Dundee (1470), 163.
 William, 221 ; Thomas, his son and heir
(1495), 221, 372, 394.
Balmerino, Lord, deceased (1743), 3161.
Balnaves (Balneavis, Bannavis) of Halhill, Mr,
Henry (1566), 796; one of the Lords of
Council, 800.
 Mr. William, minister at Muling (1679),
2787.
Balse (?), Thomas (1434), 113. Cf. Baillie.
Baity, Simon (1509), 271.
Balvaird (Balward) of Glentarthe [Glentarkie],
James, deceased (1640), 2275 ; Andrew, his
eldest son, 2275.
 Sir Alexander, vicar of Logye (1558), 688.
 John, in Brodwell (1629), 2043; Christina,
his wife, see Arnot ; David, their eldest son,
2043 ; in Brodwell (1647), 2376 ; John, his
brother-german, 2376.
Balzean, Mr, Hercules (1591), 1222,

INDEX OF PERSONS

769

Bane of Tullich, Duncan (1543), 467.
 Donald, bowmaker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1637), 2207.
 John, younger, burgess of Bruges, 42.
 Sir WiUiam le, 25.
Bangall. See Ballingall.
Banks (Bancks, Bankis), John, servitor to William
M'Intosh of Borlum (1697), 2956.
 Mungo, serjeant of Edinburgh (1587), 1142,
1373.
 Katherine, wife of late William Herreis,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628), 2022.
Bannafis, John. See Piper.
Bannatyne (Bannatine, Bannetyne, Bannochtyn)
of Karnes [Cames], Ninian (1538), 422,
550.
 of Kellie, John (1629), 2025 ; Janet Craw
ford, his wife, 2025.
 James (1662), 2562.
 of Spittall, James (1585), 1095.
 of Staneflat, Mr. Nicolas (1632), 2119.
 Alexander, burgess of Lanark (1614), 1709.
 Allan, serjeant of Lanark (1602), 1429.
 James, merchant (1616), 1753.
 John (1559), 695 ; James, his brother-
german, 695.
 in Harperfield (1568), 836.
(1583), 1065.

Ninian (1493), 218.
Mr. Patrick, writer (1592), 1239.

 Robert, notary (1598), 1347, 1426.
 William (1539), 433.
 Grizel, wife of Allan Lockhart of Cleghorn
(1614), 1708, 1710.
 Janet, relict of David Logan (1590), 1203.
 ¦ [or Bellenden] Margaret, wife of Sir James
Johnstone of Westerhall (1670), 2662.
Bannerman (Banerman) of Cardynes, John (1577),
946.
 of Cragy, Gilbert (1574), 891, 946.
 of Elsick, Sir Alexander (1694), 2921.
 of Kyllebro, Walter (1510), 277.
 Gilbert, serjeant of Musselburgh (1686),
2847.
 James, in Greenholm (1650), 2415.
 John, bailie of the regality of Dunkeld
(1542), 461, 563.
- — ¦ Thomas (1506), 260.
 • Walter (1506), 260.
 William, prebendary of Cragy (1585), 1092.
 Mr. William, writer in Newmilns (1695),
2933, 2952.
Baok, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Stirling
(1622), 1910 ; Thomas, his son, 1910.
Barber, Alexander (1507), 265.
 Thomas, deceased, writer (1682), 2803.
Barbour, Alexander, servitor to John Buchanan,
writer (1598), 1338.
 James, in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
 in Tarmore (1634), 2152.
 John (1539), 433.
 Peter, servitor to Robert Wallace, W.S.
(1629), 2039.
 Robert, portioner of Wester Carse (1669),
2656. • merchant in Inverness (1673), 2720;

bailie and dean of guild (1674), 2738, 2745,
2753, 2772 ; of Muldearg (1677), 2773.
Barbour, William (1546), 514.
 ¦  burgess of Inverness (1528), 367.
 Euphemia, wife of David Beynstoun, burgess
of Crail (1632), 2103.
Barclay (Barcklay, Barclaye, Barcley, Barkla,
Barklay, Berclay, Berklaw) of Cavill, James
Robertson, W.S. (1746), 3166, 3177, 3178,
3239.
 ¦ of Collairnie, David (1511), 281, 282.
 of Drummure, Mr. David (1566), 810.
 of Guildiland, John (1572), 870.
 of Innergelly, William (1610), 1599.
 of Johnstone, John (1627), 2005, 2263,
2765 ; Andrew, his son (1677), 2765.
— ^ of Ladyland, David (1572), 870.
 of Luthery, David (1421), 99.
 of Mondurno, Walter (1594), 1275 ; Mr.
William, his son, 1275, 1276 ; Isobella,
spouse of William, see Arbuthnott.
 of Peirstoun, William, fiar (1575), 924.
 of Rhind, William, stewart of Fife and
captain of Falkland (1542), 464.
 of Syid, George (1599), 1387, 1514..
 of Warrix, David (1573), 879 ; Jasper, his
son, 879.
 Adam, at West Reston (1708), 3041 ; Jean,
his wife, see Home.
 Mr. Alexander, in Banff (1590), 1199.
 ¦ Alexander, writer and notary, in Stirling
(1610), 1568, 1691, 1699, 1892, 1910, 2051.
 burgess of Edinburgh, residing in
Maybole (1629), 2039.
 apothecary, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Alexander, bailie of Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Andrew, in Inchemeddin (1627), 2005.
 ¦ weaver, in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
 in Restalrig (1743), 3161.
 Archibald (1537), 417.
 David, Edinburgh (1513), 292.
 ¦  • Fife (1534), 395.
•  notary, clerk to William M'Donald,
W.S. (1771), 3230.
 George, servitor of James Henryson of
Fordell (1592), 1238.
 Mr. George, clerk of the sheriffdom of Banff
(1594), 1275, 1276 ; Mr. William, his son,
advocate, Aberdeen, 1275, 1276.
 George, in Blaircrombie (1705), 3015; George,
his son, 3015.
 Gilbert, in Muldaries (1639), 2265.
 in Bellacherrie (1687), 2862, 2927.
 Captain Henry, brother-german of John
Barclay of Johnstone (1639), 2263 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Straton.
 James, in Kilminity (1634), 2152.
 notary, (1639), 2263.
 Robert, in Innerbervie (1574), 902, 1388,
1749. burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
 portioner of Linthill (1701), 2989 ;
William, his eldest son, 2989 ; Margaret,
wife of William, see Robinson.

5e

770

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Barclay, Thomas, servitor to George, Earl of
Winton (1646), 2362.
 William (1512), 287.
 •  servant of Thomas Name, clothier, St.
Andrews (1580), 1001.
 in Pitcarlis (1590), 1201.
•  town-clerk of Stirling (1656), 2485.
 gardener of Mr. James Smith of White-
hill (1702), 3003.
 Christian, wife of Nicholas Cant (1481), 184,
186.
 Christina, wife of Alexander Lindsay in
Keithick (1598), 1354.
 Isobell (1525), 350.
 Margaret, mother of David Murray of Bal
vaird, 396.
Bardner, William, in Torryburn (1614), 1707.
Bardy, William, burgess in Arbroath (1560), 712;
Giles, his wife, see Dorward.
Baret, Adam, lord of Walker, 17.
 Roger (1292-1295), 16 ; Constance, his wife,
16.
Bargany, John, Lord (1684), 2819.
Barker, Henry (1569), 839.
 . . . mariner in Leith (1655), 2470.
 Jonet, deceased, wife of James Fouller, in
Leith (1586), 1112.
Barlow (Barle), Dame Dorothea, some time abbess
of St. Mary of Berking in Essex (1531), 595.
 Sir G. H. (1812), 3298.
Barnes (Barnis, Bernis, Bernys), James, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1637), 2207.
 Robert of, goldsmith (1465), 154; Robert,
his son, 154.
 Robert, Haddington (1540), 446.
 Thomas, notary public (1536), 404.
 skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
Barquhill, John (1539), 433.
Barr (Bar, Barre), David, burgess of Culross (1584),
1086, 1317.
 John, at mill of Braidstane (1649), 2391,
2392.
 Robert, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1624),
1955, 1956, 2101.
 William, notary public (1496), 227, 228.
 in Braidstane (1662), 2560.
Barra (Baro), Sir William Hall, vicar of (1486),
196.
Barrie (Barry), John, servitor to David Thomson
in Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
 Henry, rector of CoUace (1476), 169.
Barron (Baroun, Barroun), Sir Alexander, chap
lain (1527), 35S.
 Andrew, Edinburgh, 630, 1724, 2803.
- — ¦ James, Edinburgh, 392.
 Patrick, officer, Edinburgh (1563), 759, 1203.
Barry, minister at (1632), Mr. Andrew Wood, 2114.
Bartholomew (Barthilmo, Bartilmo), James, in
Winchburgh (1622), 1898, 1899.
 Robert (1538), 425.
Barton (Bartan, Bartane, Bertane, Bertoun) of
Over Barnton, Robert (1538), 423.
 John, younger of, 423 ; of Craigies, 465,
540, 544 ; of Duddingston, 601 ; Janet, his
wife, see Little ; Robert, their son and heir,

465, 540, 544, 601 ; Margaret, his sister,
wife of Thomas Thomson, apothecary, burgess
of Edinburgh, 601, 866, 867.
Barton, Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh (1529),
375, 386, 541, 589, 605 ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Dickson ; Robert, their son, 375, 589,
605.
 Henry (1548), 544.
 Mr. John, dean of Dunkeld (1574), 891, 946,
1054, 1088, 1091.
 Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1556), 659 ;
Janet, his spouse, 659.
 Margaret, wife of John Sandilands, fiar of
Calder (1551), 585.
Bassoek [or Baffock], Robert, in Cuthiltown (1631),
2087.
Bathgate, George, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
 Margaret, in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
Bathord, George, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
Battersby of Bowland, John, (1605), 1481.
Batty, James, officer of Inverness (1574), 907.
Bauchop, William, serjeant of Edinburgh (1630),
2048.
Baud, Alexander, Kinloss (1581), 1028.
Bawlocke, James, in Fowberry (1532), 387.
 Patrick, in Fowberry, 387.
Baxter (Bakister,Baxster), Cuthbert, [St. Andrews]
194.
 David, in Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
 Edward, notary in Rutherglen (1641), 2297,
2298.
 James (1529), 373.
 John, Edinburgh (1533), 392.
 member of the convent of Inchmahomo
(1573), 881.
 Robert, in Auchlucre ? (1575), 929.
  servitor to Patrick Scott of Langshaw
(1658), 2518.
 tenant in Fithiesmylne (1694), 2922.
 Thomas, 21, 33, 35, 36.
 Wyl. (1456), 142.
 William, monk in monastery of Cupar (1578),
973.
Beamont of Whitley, Sir Thomas (1660), 2541.
Beane, David, in Udny (1649), 2405.
Beanston (Benston), John of, [Northberwick] 195.
Beaton (Beattoun, Beton, Betoun, Bethune) of
Balfour, John, nephew of the cardinal, captain
of the castle of St. Andrews (1546), 512,
592.
 of Capildrae, Archibald (1547), 528.
 John (1575), 916, 937; IsabeUa, his
wife (1576), see Scott.
 of Creich, John, 624 ; Isabella, his daughter,
wife of Gilbert Ogilvy (1554), 624.
 ¦  Robert, stewart of the regality of
St. Andrews (1546), 512.
 Mr. James (1580), 992.
 of Melgund, David (1546), 512 ; James, his
brother, 512 ; Alexander, their brother, 512.
 James (1600), 1410; deceased, 1705;
Thomas, his heir, 1705, 1905.
 of Tarvitt, Mr. James, deceased, doctor of
medicine (1695), 2928; Thomas, his son and
heir, 2928.

INDEX OF PERSONS

771

Beaton, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Montrose
(1679), 2788.
 David, abbot of Arbroath, 360-362, 369 ;
cardinal and archbishop of St. Andrews, 512,
514, 1279, 1546.
 James, archbishop of Glasgow (1512), 287 ;
of St. Andrews, 624.
 abbot of Arbroath (1551), 577.
  doctor of medicine (1644), 2352,
2353 ; Janet, his wife, see Goldman.
 John, in Balquharg (1551), 577 ; Helen, his
wife, see Melville; David, their son, 577;
John, Andrew, Robert, his brothers, 577.
Beattie (Baty), Adam, cordwainer (1364), 52.
 Andrew, servitor of Edward Maxwell, com
mendator of Dundrennan (1588), 1160.
 Cuthbert, tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
 Elen, wife of AUan Stewart, provost of
Edinburgh, 342.
Beauly, prior of (1526), 353.
BedingefeUde of Bedlingfeilde, Thomas (1578),
960.
Bedoune [or Bidoune], WiUiam (1380), 65.
Begbie, Patrick, dyer in Haddington (1721), 3093,
3206 ; Marion, his wife, see Miller.
Begg (Bege), Adam, in Duframe (1619), 1815.
 Sir Alexander (1557), 677.
 John, in Wetlandis (1607), 1505.
 Malise, burgess of Stirling, 18.
Beill, John (1512), 286.
Beinston (Beinstoun, Benistoun, Beynsoune,
Beynstoun) of Lambieletham, James (1528),
368.
 David, burgess of Crail (1596), 1316 ; Agnes,
his wife, see Alexander.
 David, burgess of Crail (1632), 2103, 2570 ;
Euphemia, his wife, see Barbour; Alexander,
his son, 2570, 2578.
 James, in Clet, Orkney (1630), 2047, 2137,
2205 ; Margaret, his wife, see Scollay.
 Mr. Thomas (1594), 1282.
Beith, minister at (1598), Mr. John Young, 1360 ;
(1608) 1533.
Belasise, John of, 52.
Belay, John (1549), 551.
Belfrage, Adam, in Tulliboll (1749), 3177, 3178;
Thomas, his son, 3178. Cf. Beveridge.
Belhaven, Robert-Montgomery, eighth Lord, High
Commissioner of General Assembly (1832),
3310.
BeU (Bel), Adam, in Edinburgh (1563), 750.
 Andrew, master of Perth Hospital (1631),
2079.
 in Newmills (1675), 2746.
 Christopher, of Bellisses (1540), 447.
 David (1432), 109.
 David, notary public (1511), 284.
¦ servitor to David Ramsay in Frierton

(1673), 2719.
- Gavin, in Shawhead (1586), 1132.
- George, burgess of Ayr (1614), 1706.
 portioner of Redpath (1654), 2454.
porter in Leith (1759), 3208.

- Henry (1528), 369.
- James, servant of John Blair in Lanark
(1602), 1429.

Bell, James, in Balbrogie (1616), 1752.
 at Water of Leith, deceased, 2407 ;
John, his son, deceased, 2407 ; John, grand
son and heir of John (1650), 2407.
 (1656), 2478.
 John (1507), 263.
 serjeant, Cupar (1510), 276.
- — [Cupar, 1534], 395.
burgess of Edinburgh, 414 ; William,

his son and heir (1537), 414.
 (1546), 521.
 burgess of Kirkcudbright (1552), 598.
 in Hornden (1582), 1049.
 in Sandyhillock (1610), 1572.
 maltster in Aberdour (1731), 3122.
 clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(1752), 3192.
-Joseph (1812), 3299.
- Nicolas, in Stratharlie (1597), 1324.
- Richard (1432), 109.
- Robert (1512), 286.
- Stephen, Edinburgh (1549), 553, 565.
-Thomas (1432), 109.
 (1493), 217.
 officer in Auchtermuchty (1639), 2256.
 writer in Edinburgh (1678), 2777, 2782.
- Walter (1432), 109.
- William (1432), 109.
burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147,

176.

in Ballquhormet (1578), 959.
 in Winchburgh Mill alias ' Belsmylne '
(1622), 1898, 1899.
notary in Linlithgow (1686), 2842,

2963.
 Christian, wife of William Reddie, weaver,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1580), 998.
 Elizabeth, wife of . . . Mirk, Falkirk (1689),
2878.
 Euphan, spouse of Thomas Young, burgess,
Dundee (1562), 741.
Bellenden (Ballenden) of Auchnoul, Sir John,
knight, justice clerk (1557), 680, 681, 823,
883, 1156, 2457 ; Mr. Thomas, his son, 1156,
2849.
 Sir Ludovic, justice clerk (1577), 947,
1156, 1807 ; John, his son, 1807.
 of Bakspittell, John (1599), 1368.
 of Broughton, Sir James, deceased (1609),
1545.
 of Pendreich, John (1560), 720.
¦ James, younger (1588), 1156, 2050.
- (Ballantyne) Adam, bishop of Dunblane,
dean of chapel royal of Stirling (1633), 2124 ;
Adam, his son, 2124.
- David, portioner of Redding (1697), 2953.
- James, brother-german of Robert Bellenden,
mason in Reding (1697), 2953.
- John, servitor to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1631), 2086.
- Robert, mason in Reding (1697), 2953.
- Mr. Walter, in Edinburgh (1611), 1613.
- Katherine, wife of Oliver Sinclair of Pitcairns
(1550), 564, 600.
- Dame Margaret, Lady Cardross, wife of late
Henry, Lord of Cardross (1640), 2272.

772

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

BeUie, James, in Rossie (1671), 2679.
Belshes (Belches, Belsches, Belschis, Belses) of
Tofts, John, advocate (1622), 1852, 1896,
1897, 1901, 2117, 3126 ; Sir Alexander, his
son, 2117, 2250, 2258, 2498; Helen, sister
of Alexander, wife of John Home of Mander
ston (1657), 2498.
 Mr. John, youngest son of the above
John, 2498, 2594, 2604, 2614, 2990, 3126 ;
Anna, his daughter, wife of Patrick Nisbet,
2990 ; Mr. John, his son, 3126.
 James, servant of James, Lord Torphichen
(1614), 1704.
 brother-german of John Belsches of
Tofts, advocate (1622), 1901.
 John, major of 4th Regiment of Perthshire
Militia (1798), 3285.
 Matthew, sheriff-officer of Berwickshire
(1581), 1035, 1180.
 Helen, wife of William Roberton (1646),
2365, 2366.
Belton, rector of (1521), Mr. William Preston,
329.
Belty, Thomas, notary public (1538), 420.
Bene, Adam (1450), 129.
Benet, Richard (1292-95), 17.
Benholme, James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
Benis [or Beuis], James (1548), 542.
Bennett (Bennat, Bennatt, Bennet) of Buss,
Robert (1614), 1707.
 Alexander, tenant in Balcleavie (1680), 2790.
:  ¦ David, in Dunkeld (1574), 891.
 Edward (1625), 1962.
i  George, notary, clerk of the regality of
Musselburgh (1569), S39, 1269, 1321, 1363,
1489, 1558, 1559, 1561.
 Mr. George, minister at St. Ninian's (1663),
2569.
 Henry, in Elie (1680), 2790.
 James (1574), 891.
 • portioner of Nether Ancrum, deceased
(1663), 2572 ; Janet, his daughter, wife of
William Bennet in Grange, 2572.
 John (1513), 291.
 ¦ Richard, notary (1631), 2074, 2075.
 Robert (1567), 818.
 notary (1576), 939.
 .  weaver (1577), 953.
.  notary (1631), 2074, 2075.
 servant to Mr. Patrick Auchinleck,
bailie of Dunfermline (1631), 2098.
 Thomas, writer in Edinburgh (1656), 2481.
 Mr. William, rector of Ancrum (1641),
2285.
 William, in Grange (1663), 2572; Janet,
his wife, see above.
 Marion, wife of John Gray (1663), 2572.
Bennie, Robert (1612), 1658.
Benny, James (1566), 812.
 Thomas (1566), 812.
Bentoun-parva, Adam, lord of, 17.
Berde, Alexander, Inverness (1536), 403.
Berehall, William, collector for ward of Coldall,
55.
Bertram (Bartrahame, Bartram, Barthram, Bar
trum), Sir Andrew (1625), 1960.

Bertram, James, deceased (1615), 1734.
-  bailie of Haddington (1632), 2121.
in Leith, deceased (1633), 2126.

(1590),

 Sir Robert (1292-95), 17.
 Sibella, 547.
 Thomas, servitor of John Logan, burgess of
Edinburgh (1611), 1616.
Bervie, John, in Duddingston (1633), 2135.
Berwick-on-Tweed, mayor of, Richard Borrow or
Berrow (1491), 206, 208.
 bailies of, Stephen of Fischewike (1449),
127 ; William Clerke, 127.
Berwick, sheriff of, Sir Alexander Nisbet of that
Ilk (1632), 2117.
 sheriffs-depute of —
Patrick Cockburn (1587), 1140.
Adam Cockburn (1589), 1186;
1197.
George Auchinleck of Cumlache (1621),
1862.
Robert Cockburn of Blacksmiln (1621),
1862.
Beth, Andrew, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Bethune, Mr. Neil (1750), 3185. Cf. also Beaton.
Beugis, John (1482), 379.
Beveridge (Baverage, Bauerage, Baueraige), Adam
(1617), 1761.
 Henry, notary (1612), 1668.
 younger (1612), 1668.
 ¦ James, in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
 Robert, in Forther (1621), 1857.
Bickerton (Bekartoun, Bicarton, Biccarton, Bickar-
ton, Bickartoun, Bigirthon, Bikcartoune,
Bikkertoun) of Wester Casch, Andrew
(1602), 1422, 1441, 1989.
 George, in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 Giles (1660), 2546.
 Henry (1548), 544.
 W.S. (1599), 1370, 1408, 1409.
 John (1526), 356.
 Quintin, ironsmith in the Canongate, de
ceased (1612), 1634 ; GUes, his daughter,
1634, 1635.
 Sir Richard of (1266), 8.
 William, servant of Mr. John Pitcairn
(1577), 901, 1034.
 (1580), 992.
 ¦  mason (1580), 996.
Bickerstaffe of the Wilderness, Sir Charles (1687),
2848.
Bigg, William, late of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1694),
2924 ; Isabel, his widow, 2924.
Biggar, Mr. Thomas, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
Biggart, David, Ayrshire (1585), 1102, 2100.
Bigholme, Edward, [Edinburgh] 617.
Bilton (Biltoune) of Kinneill, George (1657),
2506 ; Dorothy, his wife, 2506 ; John,
brother of George, 2506.
Binnie (Binny, Bynne, Bynnie), James, servitor
to Henry Osburne, W.S. (1643), 2334.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1640), 2281.
 Thomas, painter in Edinburgh (1572), 877.
See Binning.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Douglas in Glen
cairn (1603), 1448.

INDEX OF PERSONS

773

Binning, Thomas, Lord (1615), 1734, 1789.
Binning (Benyne, Bynning) Andrew, serjeant,
Dalkeith (1551), 581, 644.
 James, in Foord (1653), 2434.
 Richard, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
 Robert, deceased (1599), 1373.
 Thomas, servitor of Lord Torphichen (1576),
940.
 tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1653), 2434; Thomas, his son, 2434;
Sara, his daughter, wife of Alexander Brand,
2434.
 . ., painter (1580), 996. See Binnie.
 Susanna, wife of James Douglas (1615),
1734.
Bint, Mr. James, in Dysart (1613), 1694.
Birkmire (Birkmyre, Byrkmyr), George (1575),
916.
 Michael of (1432), notary public, 109.
Birne, Nicholas, chaplain (1514), 305.
Birrell (Borell, Burell, Burrall, Burrell, Burwall),
Alexander, burgess and bailie of Kirkcaldy
(1574), 892, 893, 977.
 Andrew, younger, portioner of Falkland
(1621), 1888.
 Edmund, burgess of Berwick (1449), 127.
 John, in Newton of Glendale, 76-80, 91.
 ¦ John, of Howthell (1516), 312.
 of Howtell, in Northumberland (1586),
1115, 1513 ; William, his son and heir, 1513.
 (1542), 464.
 ¦  shepherd, Middle Corswood (1551),
585.
 Laurence, messenger, burgess of Cupar
(1630), 2063.
 Robert, servitor of Alexander Colville, com
mendator of Culross (1583), 1068, 1074, 1086.
 of Stowting, in Co. Kent (1612), 1623.
 church elder of Perth (1631), 2079.
 notary (1697), 2964.
 shoemaker in Canongate (1698), 2973.
 Thomas, Mylnefield, yeoman (1600), 1400.
 younger, portioner of Freuchie (1621),
1888.
 Colonel (1704), 3318.
Birt, Peter, partner in the Carron Company (1768),
3223.
Bishop (Bischop), David, serjeant of Edinburgh
(1628), 2012.
 Sir James, chaplain (1547), 529.
Biskett, William, writer in Edinburgh (1697),
2962.
Bisset (Besate, Bissart, Bissat, Bissate, Bissett,
Bizet) of Quarrel, Thomas (1550), 567.
 Abacuch, notary (1579), 975, 1203, 1535;
Thomas, his son, 1535.
 Alexander, in Slainefield (1597), 1338.
 Andrew, writer, burgess of Queensferry
(1680), 2795.
 George, burgess of Aberdeen (1590), 1203,
1338.
 James (1479), 178.
 John, in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
 Patrick, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
 Robert, presbyter (1408), 88.
 Thomas (1510), 277.

Bisset, William (1513), 293.
 surgeon, burgess of Edinburgh, de
ceased (1598), 1338; Katherine, his wife,
also deceased, see Dick ; Abigail, their
daughter, also deceased, 1338 ; Katherine,
also their daughter, wife of James Elphin
stone of Woodside, 1338.
Black (Blak), Mr. David, minister at St. Andrews
(1594), 1277.
¦  George, serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
 Gilbert (1586), 1113.
 ¦ James, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
 John (1470), 161.
 (1509), 269, 273.
 (1553), 614.
 ¦  notary (1596), 1313.
 ¦ serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1364.
 younger, in Linton (1602), 1423.
 shoemaker in Coldingham (1609), 1547.
 in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 Robert, in Titwode (1577), 944.
 Stephen, deceased, tailor in Perth (1631),
2081.
 Thomas (1489), 203.
 Walter, [Leith] 616.
 William (1552), 603, 608.
 servitor of James Skirving, elder(1651),
2420.
 weaver in Temple of Stratharlie (1703),
3009.
 Elizabeth, Tranent (1593), 1258.
 Margaret, wife of James Forrett, burgess of
Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Blackader (Blacater, Blakietor, Blakiter) of that
Ilk, John (1543), 484.
 of Haltess, William (1583), 1063.
 of Easter Inzewair, James (1592), 1229.
 of Inzievar (Inzefer), John (1546), 509, 511,
844.
 (Blaketter) of Tulliallan, John (1542), 463.
 Adam, in Inzievar (Igniwer) (1529)," 378.
 Adam, commendator of Dundrennan (1543),
484, 497, 498.
 David, in Rynmilltounlaw (1606), 1498.
 John (1564), 766.
 servant to Alexander Home of Rowing-
ston (1624), 1953.
 Patrick, rector of Tulliallan (1583), 1065.
 Robert, bishop of Aberdeen, 184; arch
bishop of Glasgow, 238, 255.
 Mr. William, [Culross, 1545] 507.
Blackburn, Andrew, merchant in Glasgow (1780),
3251.
Blackcraig, David, serjeant (1587), 1142.
Blackhall (Blakhall), Andrew (1581), 1025.
Blacklaw (Blaklaw), Patrick, servitor of Thomas
Dempster of Auchtirles (1590), 1199.
Blacklie of Beiddyck, John (1752), 3189.
Blacklock (Blaklok), Richard, Edinburgh (1549),
547, 615.
 Walter, deceased (1682), 2803.
Blackney, Robert, prior of the monastery of St,
Mary and St. Oswin, Tynemouth (1538),
427.
Blackstock (Blakstok), John, Edinburgh, 553.
 in Edinburgh (1648), 2383.

774

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Blackstock, Agnes, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Blacot (?), Adam, [Dunfermline] 289.
Blackwood (Blaikwod, Blaikwode, Blakwod),
Adam, burgess of Perth (1574), 896.
 . Henry, notary (1642), 2309.
 James, notary (1566), 803.
 (1566), 803.
 steward-depute of Menteith (1597),
1329.
 John (1513), 295.
 citizen of Dunblane (1613), 1691,
1692.
 merchant, burgess of Ayr, deceased
(1665), 2595 ; Robert, his son, 2595.
 ¦ Ninian, domestic of Sir John Edmonstone
of that Ilk (1584), 1083, 1829.
¦ servant to Preston of that Ilk (1602),

1428
 Mr. Peter, minister (1581), 1025.
 Robert, servant of Thomas Lyn of Pitmedy
(1574), 896.
 William (1548), 537.
 Sir William, vicar of Dudingstone (1566),
803.
 William, bailie of Dunblane (1613), 1691.
 Isobella, wife of John Calny, burgess of
Newburgh (1590), 1208.
Blaikie (Blakie, Blaike, Blaikze), James, stabler,
burgess of Edinburgh (1627), 2000.
 John (1552), 602.
 Robert (1630), 2050.
 • WiUiam (1541), 457.
Blain of Wig, Captain Patrick, deceased (1674),
2728.
 John, in Brughton (1674), 2728; John,
his eldest son, 2728 ; Michael, in Co. Ban-
nach, Ireland, brother of the elder John,
2728.
Blair (Blare, Blayr) of Adamtoun, Sir John,
knight (1391), 93.
 John (1426), 105, 108; John, his son
and heir (1428), 108.
¦John (1493), 214, 218, 220.
— John, younger, 214, 220.
 David (1537), 417, 473-475, 526, 527,
549-551, 590, 747; Margaret, his wife, see
Hamilton ; Richard, his brother, 747.
 David, younger (1562), 747.
- of Ardblair, Andrew (1571), 863.
 John(?) (1578), 973.
- of Middle Auchindrane, John (1562), 747.
 James, younger, 747, 748.
- of Aukheavin, William (1624), 1937.
- of Auldblair, Andrew (1563), 763; Thomas,
his brother-german, 763.
- of Auldmure, Hugh (1610), 1574.
- of BalgiUo, John (1504), 247, 290.
¦ John, younger (1548), 545.
-- — William, deceased (1627), 2009 ; Jean,
his relict, 2009.
- of that Ilk, John (1647), 2382, 2397 ; Dame
Jean, his wife, see Cunningham.
- of Carberry, formerly of Lochwood, Sir
Adam (1679), 2785, 2813, 2895, 2958 ; Dame
Janet, his wife, see Henderson ; Mr. Robert,
advocate, his second son, 2813.

Blair of Carberry, Sir Adam, younger, 2785, 2813,
2895, 2958, 2984 ; Dame Agnes, his wife, see
Wallace of Craigie.
 Adam, younger, 2984.
 -of Corby, Andrew (1740), 3152; Patrick,
his brother-german, 3152.
 of Denheid, Alexander, deceased (1627),
2009; Jean, his daughter, wife of John B.,
younger of Pittendreich infra, 2009.
 Patrick (1627), 2009.
 of Gartlechane or Barrestoun, David, 489 ;
Alan, his son (1544), 489.
 of Giffertland, Alexander, apparent (1634),
2154.
 of Haly, William (1559), 704.
 of Little Blair, Patrick, sheriff of Orkney
and Shetland (1657), 2502, 2611.
 of Lochwood, Sir Adam (1668), 2639, 2654 ;
of Carberry (1672), 2691; see of Carberry.
Adam, his son, 2691 ; see of Carberry.
 of Monckton Mains, James (1667), 2623.
 of Pittendreich, John (1627), 2009; Janet,
his wife, see Cargill ; John, his eldest son
and heir, 2009 ; Jean Blair, wife of younger
John, see above ; Laurence, second son of elder
John, 2009.
 ¦ Adam, receiver of his Majesty's rents (1644),
2342.
 in Holm (1657), 2505.
 Alexander (1549), 550.
 notary (1615), 1729.
 writer in Edinburgh (1743), 3161.
 Archibald, burgess of Lanark, deceased ;
John, his second son, also deceased (1568),
836.
 Brice, brother-german of John Blair of that
Ilk (1647), 2382.
 Bryce, in Burnsyde of Dundonald (1742),
3159.
 David, in Craigie (1636), 2194.
 Gavin, writer in Edinburgh (1612), 1648,
1704, 1950.
 Mr. George, notary public (1543), 483.
 • Hugh, commissary of Campsie (1620), 1830.
 Mr. Hugh, minister of Glasgow (1647),
2382 ; Hugh, his eldest son, 2382.
 Hew, tailor, burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
 Hugh, bailie of Edinburgh (1692), 2900.
 James, notary public (1495), 225.
 ¦ Mr. James, [Glasgow, 1560] 716.
 notary (1566), 814.
 minister at Port Montgomery (1638),
2246; 2267; (1649), 2389.
 Mr. John, notary public (1548), 543.
 John (1566), 814.
notary (1587), 1145, 1175.

 burgess in Lanark (1602), 1429 ; Mar
garet, his spouse, see Forrest.
notary (1707), 3034.

 Patrick of (1392), 379.
 Patrick (1536), 410.
 Robert (1548), 543.
 (1566), 814.
 Thomas, notary (1569), 842.
 Mr. Thomas, pastor at Port Montgomery
(1649), 2388, but ? Mr. James, as above.

INDEX OF PERSONS

775

Blair, William of (1228), 6.
 William (1452), notary public, 134.
 (1506), 260.
 in Crosby (1538), 422.
 (1548), 537.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1658), 2518.
 (1682), 2803.
 Effane, wife of John Vyning in Balmoir
(1566), 814.
 Jean, wife of John Stewart, fiar of Arntullie
(1624), 1949.
 relict of William Blair of BalgiUo
(1627), 2009.
 Margaret, wife of John Crawford of Kilbirny
(1599), 1370.
Blair Athole, minister at (1679), Rev. Robert
Campbell, 2787, 3076.
Blake, David, burgess of Lanark (1568), 836.
Blakeden, John of, 17.
Blantyre, prior of, Walter Stewart of Cardonald,
first Lord (1594), 1291. See Stewart.
 Alexander, [fourth] Lord (1649), 2397, 2401 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Shaw of Greenock.
Blaw (Blawe), James, Culross (1565), 782, 1207 ;
baUie, 1317, 1318.
 Margaret, wife of John Browne in Culross
(1577), 953, 1152-1154.
Blindsele (BUnseUl, Blinsele), Andrew, notary
public (1525), 351.
 Peter, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
 Mr. Umphred, advocate (1590), 1203.
Blow, Alexander, servitor of George Preston of
CraigmiUar (1662), 2555. See Blaw.
Blunt, John [or Robert], Englishman, servitor of
John Spottiswood, archbishop of Glasgow
(1615), 1732, 1768, 1769.
Blyth, Alexander, in Coldingham (1580), 994.
 Cuthbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1563),
757.
 George, in Strathoir (1587), 1148.
 Mr. Henry, in Edinburgh (1673), 2713.
 minister (1716), 3079.
 Walter, Inverbervie (1580), 1011, 1110.
Blythman (Blytheman), John, in Edinburgh
(1698), 2974.
 Nicoll, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Boarman, Andrew, servitor to John Brown of
Gorgie Mill (1673), 2713.
Boddane, GUbert (1552), 598.
Bog of Burnhouse, John (1588), 1163; Andrew,
his brother-german, 1163.
 John, in Innerwick (1590), 1203.
 John, notary in Perth (1613), 1671.
 Alison, wife of William Smith, weaver in
Dunbar (1617), 1775.
 Marjory, wife of Thomas Angus of Hoprig
(1586), 1123.
Boggs (Boggis), GUbert, Foulwoodhead (1559),
704.
Bogie, laird of [Wemyss, Sir James] (1618),
1809.
Bogle (BogiU), James, notary (1737), 3135.
 Robert, serjeant, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
 • Thomas, baker iu Glasgow (1604), 1477.
Bohemia, [Elizabeth] Queen of (1631), 2087.

Boig, James, in Torphichen (1612), 1662.
 John, in Canongate (1609), 1545.
 Jean, wife of John M'Quhirrie (1599),
1364. Cf. Bog and Boog.
Bollomelle, Roger (1512), 286.
Bonar (Bonarr, Boner, Bonnar, Bonner) of Bonnar
toun, James, deceased brother of Elizabeth
and the late Catherine Bonnar (1686), 2844.
 of Lumquhatishyll, Henry (1588), 1161.
 of . . ., David (1719), 3087.
 Andrew, in the Friertoun (1512), 290, 310 ;
Marion, his spouse, see Lessells.
 David [? Friertoun], 430; Janet, his wife,
see Kennedy.
 Mr. James, parson of Maybole (1611),
1602.
 John, notary public (1466), 15.
 servitor of Thomas Thomson, burgess
of Edinburgh (1571), 865.
 Thomas, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.
 William, bailie of St. Andrews (1435), 115.
 Lieut.-Col. William (1643), 2327.
 Agnes, relict of James Walwood of Touch
(1719), 3087.
 Catherine, in Fettercairn, deceased wife of
. . . Maitland (1686), 2844.
 Elizabeth, relict of Alexander Mill in
Drumlochland (1686), 2844.
 Margaret, sister of David Bonnar of . . .
(1719), 3087.
Bonhill (Bonyll), minister at (1629), Mr. Andrew
Semple, 2038.
Boniface the Eighth, Pope, 305."
Bonkle (Boncle, Bonkil, BoDkyle, Bonkyll, Buncle,
Bunkell, Bunkill), Adam of (c. 1420), 98 ;
Thomas, his son, 98.
 Edward, deceased (1682), 2803.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219, 237.
 clerk of the regality of St. Andrews
(1554), 624, 672, 849, 871.
 Michael, minister and vicar of Innerwick
(1575), 915, 1200, 1221, 1225.
- — - Patrick, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
 Mr. Patrick, notary (1626), 1982, 2208.
 William, clothier, burgess of Edinburgh
(1581), 1033.
 William, notary (1586), 1123.
 burgess of Dunbar (1590), 1200; (1591),
1221, 1225.
 in Laistoun (1635), 2180.
Bonnet, George (1688), 2868.
Bononia, Mr. Alexander of (1512), 287.
Bonstein, Mungo, merchant (1615), 1728.
Bontine (Bontein, Buntene, Buntyng) of Ardoch,
John (1452), 136 ; Nicolas, his son and heir,
136.
 John (1637), 2199; Jean, his wife,
see Semple ; Havoca or Hawis, their daughter,
wife of Arthur Darleith, 2199.
 Nicol (1741), 3154.
 of Succoth, James (1603), 1437, 1438;
Margaret, his wife, see Smollet.
Bonyman, George, merchant in Edinburgh (1590),
1203, 1542 ; Janet, his wife, see Duff.
Boog, Andrew (1550), 567.

776

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Boog, James, merchant in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
Book, David, merchant in Edinburgh (1610),
1597.
Bookless (Buccles, Buikles, Buikless, Bukeles,
Bukles), John (1535), 398, 436, 858.
 -Stephen (1535), 398.
 Thomas (1539), 435, 436, 438.
 William, in Langtoun Mill (1577), 950.
  servitor of Robert Renton (1603),
1452.
 Margaret, relict of Robert Baillie, burgess
of Haddington (1617), 1770.
Borland (Bordland), Alan, in Ratho (1573), 882.
 ¦ Lieut.-Gen. Maurice (1763), 3218.
 William (1557), 3313.
Borrow (Berrow), Richard, mayor (1491-92) of
Berwick-on-Tweed, 205, 208.
Borthwick (Borchtwick, Borthik, Borthuik,
Borthwyk, Borthyk), William of, knight
[grandfather of first Lord], 1392, 379.
 William, Lord, 2564 — possibly the first
Lord ; John, his second son, 2564.
 . William, [third] Lord (1488), 200.
 John, [fifth] Lord (1552), 600, 764, 1279,
1546.
 William, [sixth] Lord (1571), 864, 1143 (?) ;
William, his eldest son, 864 ; James, his
second son. .See next entry.
-^- James, [seventh] Lord (1593), 1255, 1256.
1279, 1362, 1372, 1414, 1546, 2096 ; John,
his brother-german, 1255, 1256; William, also
his brother-german, 1255, 1362, 1372 ; tutor
of Borthwick, 1414, 2096 ; Agnes, appparently
wife of William, see Borthwick of Crookston.
 ¦ John, master of, [eighth] Lord (1594), 1279,
1362, 1414, 1700, 1840, 1854, 2247, 2321.
 John, [ninth] Lord (1656), 2481, 2564.
 [of Ballincrieff] Robert, master of artillery
(1514), 298, 336, 337 ; Katherine, his wife,
336, 337.
 Francis (1583), 1064, 1594, 1872.
Margaret, his wife, see Congleton.
 John, elder (1610), 1594, 1665, 1872 ;
Jonet, his wife, see Heriot; John, their
eldest son, 1665 ; Robert, their second son,
1665.
 of Ceneray, Sir John, deceased (1571), 864 ;
William, his son and heir, 864.
 of Chesters, William (1639), 2262.
 of Crookston, William (1522), 337; John,
his brother, 337.
 John (1571), 864.
 William (1587), 1143.
 William (1631), 2096; Agnes, his
daughter and heiress, apparently wife of
William, brother-german of James, Lord
Borthwick, 2096.
  William (1662), 2557, 2564, 2681,
2697 ; William, his son (1673), 2697, 2740 ;
George, also his son, see of Muirhouse.
 John (1696), 2935.
 ; — John, deceased (1743), 3162; John,
his son and heir, 3162.
 of Falahill, Alexander, tutor to John B.
ofCruikston (1696), 2935.
 of Glengelt, Michael (1571), 864.

Borthwick of Glengelt, John (1593), 1256; Mr.
Marc, advocate, his brother, 1256.
 of Gordonshall, John (1571), 864.
 . of Halheriot, William (1631), 2096.
 of Johnstoneburn, William (1656), 2481.
 of Kirklandhill, James (1587), 1143; Jonet,
his wife, see Hepburn ; Isabella Dikson,
his mother, 1143.
 of Lochhill, Mr. David, advocate, 636, 757.
 of Mayshiel, William (1673), 2718.
 of Muirhouse, George (1671-73), brother
of William B. of Crookston, 2681, 2697.
 of Newhall, David (1434), 113.
 of Pilmoore, William (1686), 2846.
 ¦ of Soutra, William (1563), 757, 864.
 Alan, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
 Sir Alexander, chaplain (1534), 397.
 ¦ Andrew (1588), 1156.
 Archibald (1540), 441.
 Bernard, in Kerrington (1594), 1279.
 Cuthbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1614),
1700.
 David, notary public (1540), 441.
 ¦  chamberlain to Mark, Earl of Lothian
(1608), 1532.
 George (1587), 1143.
  servant of Lord Borthwick (1593),
1256.
 Hector (1572), 876.
 Henry, in Duddingston (1587), 1145, 1171 ;
James, his son, 1171.
 James, servant of Sir Andrew Murray of
Arngosk (1587), 1145.
 writer (1594), 1279, 1362, 1375;
William, his son, 1375.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 John, brother of James, [seventh] Lord
Borthwick (1601), 1414.
 James, writer in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Oliphant.
 ¦ John, in Leith, deceased (1632), 2112.
  in Wester Duddingston, deceased
(1653), 2449.
 Mr. John, assay-master of H.M. Mint (1707),
3032.
 John, cooper in Leith (1710), 3056 ; Janet,
his wife, see Wilkie ; Joseph, their son,
3056.
 Peter, mill town of Pittenweem (1594),
1282.
 Robert (1534), 397.
 (1572), 868.
 Thomas, portioner of Greenlaw (1618),
1807.
 Walter, surgeon in Edinburgh (1707), 3032.
 William, burgess of Jedburgh (1495), 225,
230.
 Sir William, rector of Whitsome (1499),
238.
 WiUiam (1521), 328.
 ¦  in Walderstoun (1599), 1372.
 ¦  younger, in Waderstoun (1593), 1255,
1272 (?); Marie, his spouse, 1255; WUliam,
their son, 1255.
  writer, deceased (1608), 1535 ; William,
his son, 1535.

INDEX OF PERSONS

777

Borthwick, William, servitor of Adam Rae, in
Edinburgh (1611), 1614.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597 ;
surgeon in Mar's regiment, 2822 ; surgeon-
major of forces in Scotland, 2840.
 in Borthwick (1696), 2935.
 in Dalkeith, deceased (1710), 3056.
 Margaret, wife of Captain Patrick Cranston
(1580), 996.
 wife of Alexander Maxwell of Little

Cessnock (1627), 2007.
Borthwick, minister at (1583), Duncan Walker,
1060.
 minister at (1671-73), Mr. Thomas Paterson,
2681, 2697, 2740, 2935.
Bosco, William de, clerk of King William the
Lion (1204-14), 3.
Boswell (Boisuell, Boiswall, Boswall, Boswele) of
Balmuto, John (1593), 3314; Isobel, his
wife, see Sandilands.
 Mr. Andrew, of Westmill of Kirkcaldy
(1593), 3314.
 Alexander (1584), 1072.
Andrew, servitor to James Law, archbishop

of Glasgow (1620), 1830.
— George, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732, 1342.
— James, portioner of Newbigging (1611),
1621.
— Sir John (1555), 633.
— John, portioner of Kinglassie (1593), 1331.
•deceased (1682), 2803.

 Robert, dean of Restalrig (1506), 260.
 WiUiam (1656), 2495.
 Christian, wife of James Denniston (1656),
2488.
Bothans, provost of (1536), Mr. Robert Walter
stoun, 402, 441.
Bothwell (Boithuile, Boithwell, BothueU), Patrick
Hepburn, first Earl of (1499), 238.
 [Adam, second] Earl of, 301 n. ; Agnes, his
wife, see Stewart.
 James, [fourth] Earl of (1563), 766, 774,
823.
 Francis [Stewart], Earl of (1595), 1295,
1423. See also Stewart, commendator of
Kelso.
 of Glencorse, Mr. Adam, son of late Adam
Bothwell (1634), 1999, 2004, 2006, 2030,
2155-58, 2200.
 of Hauchis, George (1615), 1736.
 Adam, bishop of Orkney, commendator of
Holyrood (1581), 1025.
 Adam, in Canongate, elder (1627), 1999 ;
bailie, 2004, 2006, 2030, 2156 ; Mr. Adam,
his son, 1999. See B. of Glencorse.
 David (1548), 535.
 Mr. Francis (1519), 315.
 Henry, [Dunfermline] 289.
 Richard (1504), 250.
 William (1628), 2022.
Bound, Thomas (1451), 132.
Bourbon, Louis Jean Marie de, admiral of France,
governor of Brittany (1786), 3266.
Bousa, Mr. Thomas, Brechin (1556), 648.
Bouston, Robert, tailor in Edinburgh (1603),
1459,

Bowden, Robert, of Spyndelston, Northumberland
(1558), 694.
Bowe, James (1566), 814.
Bower (Bowar, Bowr), Alexander, dyer in Had
dington (1721), 3093, 3206 ; Agnes, his wife,
see Miller; Bartholomew, their eldest son,
weaver in Coldstream, 3206.
 Patrick (1558), 687.
 Robert (1574), 895.
Bower, parish of, minister of (1753), Mr. Alex
ander Oliphant, 3196.
Bowie, David (1637), 2208.
 John, merchant in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
 William, servitor of Archibald Millar,
notary (1591), 1212.
Bowmaker of Brentonen, John (1600), 1412, 1413,
1931.
Bowman, Duncan (1469), 160.
 Thomas, Haddington (1540), 446.
 William, servitor of Sir Hugh Wallace of
Cragy (1643), 2324.
Bowse, Sir Walter, chaplain of St. Bartholomew's
altar, St. Andrews (1557), 666.
Bowsie (Bousie, Bowsy, Bowsye), Andrew, in
Johnson's Mill (1597), 1324.
 George, brother of James Bowsy, burgess of
Crail (1650), 2411 ; Cristina Ramsay, his
wife, 2411.
 George, in Langhous Green (1650), 2411.
 Henry, servitor to Mr. William Baillie,
advocate (1673), 2713 ; writer, 2762.
 James, burgess of Crail (1650), 2411.
 John, bailie and burgess of Crail (1590),
1209, 2103.
 Thomas, A.M., notary (1567), 816.
 Agnes, wife of John Thomson, maltman,
burgess of Crail (1691), 2889.
 WiUiam, elder, in Crail (1579), 981.
 in Crail (1590), 1209 ; bailie (1606),
1495, 2640.
 in Crail (1671), 2671.
Bowtoun, Adam, servitor of the laird of Pitfirran
(1589), 1185.
Boyd (Boid, Boyid), Robert, [third] Lord (1550),
569.
 Robert, [seventh] Lord (1639), 2264, 2304 ;
Lady Anna Fleming, his wife, 2264, 2304.
 ¦ James, [eighth] Lord (1642), 2304.
 . of Arneil, Robert (1452), 136.
 of Bonschaw, John (1569), 844.
 John, younger (1590), 1196.

- of Callander, James, son of late William,
Earl of Kilmarnock (1752), 3189, 3192. See
Errol.
- of Clerkland, Robert (1552), 599.
- of KUmarnock, Thomas, knight (1438), 117.
- of Penkill, Adam (1551), 590.
- Alexander, squire (1452), 136.
- Archibald, prebendary of Feme (1542), 460,
572.
- Colonel David, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
- James, bailie of Irvine (1526), 353.
- James, [Edinburgh, 1564] 768.
- John, squire (1452), 136.
 (1529), 373.
 (1543), 477.

5i-'

778

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Boyd, John, in Sneip (1655), 2465.
 younger, 2465.
 Patrick, in Stratherlie (1660), 2544.
 Robert (1452), 134.
 (1566), 808.
 in Barnwell (1685), 2839.
 ¦ (1685), 2839.
 _ writer in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Stephen, bailie of Edinburgh (1640), 2281.
 Thomas (1549), 554.
 burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
 in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 William (1548), 537.
 Dame Isabel, wife of Sir Dougal Campbell
of Auchinbreck (1611), 1604.
 Jean, wife of Patrick Hamilton of Bogside
(1548), 542.
Boyes (Boyis, Boys), Sir David (1505), 255.
 Mr. David, servitor to Thomas Hervie, W.S.
(1592), 123S.
 Thomas, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1550),
557, 733-735, 758, 1456, 2546 ; Annabella,
his spouse, see Young; Margaret, also his
wife, see Richardson ; John, baker in Edin
burgh, his son (1562),733-735, 758-760,2546.
 WiUiam of, St. Andrews, 115.
 William, in York (1601), 1416.
Boyle (Boill) of Ballochevyn, John, younger
(1576), 933.
 Ninian (1526), 353.
 Thomas, notary (1596), 1320.
Boyman, John (1494), 220.
Brabazon, Edward, member of Privy Council
(1681), 2799.
Brabner (Brabener, Brebner), Andrew, servitor to
Mr. Samuel Gray, writer in Edinburgh (1703),
3009, 3029.
 Angus (1498), 235.
 Walter, merchant in Largo (1701), 2992,
3009 ; Andrew, his son, 2992.
 writer in Largo (1705), 3020, 3021,
3048, 3070 ; Walter, his son, 3021.
Bracale, Robert (147S), 172.
Braco, William Lord (1753), 3194.
Bradefeld, William (1451), 132.
Bradford (Bradeford, Bradeforthe, Bradfuird),
Edmund of Bambrugh (1535), 401.
 Thomas, esquire (1451), 132.
 Mr. William (1584), 1082.
Bradie (Braiddie, Brady), Alexander, fisher in
Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
 Sir Cuthbert (1542), 459, 462.
 ' Dene ' David, vicar of Gullane (1542), 462.
 John, deceased, fisher in Eyemouth (1629),
2029 ; Edmond, his son, 2029.
 Thomas, in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
Braid (Brade, Braed), Henry, in Kilmarone (1621),
1857, 1920; Catherine, his wife, see Lums
den.
 James, in Kilquhis (1622), 1912, 2256.
 John, in Kilquhis (1622), 1912; Alison, his
wife, see Smart.
 ¦  portioner of Auchtermuchty (1639),
2256, 2602 ; Agnes, his wife, see Thomson.
 .  servant of Thomas Ellis, W.S. (1705),
3019, 3035.

Braid, Murdac (1481), 182.
 Robert, in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
 Thomas (1492), 209.
Braidfoot (Bradfut, Bradfutt), James, member of
the convent of Inchmahomo (1573), 881.
 Mr. William, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
Braidheid, John (1580), 998.
Braidwood (Breidwoid), Archibald (1581), 1028.
 Thomas, [Jedburgh] 267.
Branchall, Robert (1580), 1004; Agnes, his
spouse, see Houston.
Brand (Braund), Alexander (1653), 2434; Sara,
his wife, see Binning.
 Andrew, in Craigflour (1642), 2317.
 James, in Walkmiln (1696), 2950.
 Thomas, burgess of Edinburgh, 287, 292 ;
Thomas, his son (1512), 287, 292.
Brandenburg, Elector of (1665), 2589.
Brandling, Robert, of Lowick (1465), 155.
Bratoun, Walter, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
Brayne of Baldowy, Thomas (1462), 149, 150.
Breadalbane, John Campbell, first Earl of (1691),
2891, 2895 (?). See also Campbell.
 John, fourth Ear] of (1794), 3280, 3305.
Breche, Elizabeth, [Linlithgow] 180.
Brechin, bishops of —
Patrick [of Leuchars], 46.
John [Hepburn], 648, 813, 1555.
Alexander [Campbell], 813, 816, 1354, 1378,
1385, 1391, 1392, 1465, 1515, 1517.
Andrew [Lamb], (1609), 1555.
David Lindsay (1623), 1465, 2066.
David Strachan (1667), 2624.
George Hamilton (1679), 2786.
 archdeacon of, Mr. David Pitcairn, 240, 306,
307.
 chancellors of —
Thomas Meldrum (1515), 306.
George Hepburn (1556), 648.
 chantor of (1599), Mr. Paul Fraser, 1378.
 commissaries of —
John Ramsay (1599), 137S, 1385, 1392,
1514-1518, 1550, 1555.
Mr. James Nicolson (1667), 2624.
James Strachan, son of the bishop (1667),
2624.
 dean of, Mr. William Cunningham (1556),
648, 714.
 sub-dean of (1556), Robert Carnegy, 648.
 precentor of, William Meldrum (1515),
306.
 bailie of, Thomas Lyell (1598), 1354.
Brechin (Brechyn), William of (1252), 7.
Breckinridge (Brekinrig), John, servitor to Wil
liam Baillie, fiar of Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
Breg, John, tenant in the Drum (1563), 761 ;
Janet, his spouse, see Gregand.
Brentoun, David, bailie of Lanark (1568), 836.
 servant of Henry Wardlaw, writer
(1588), 1162.
 notary (1602), 1429, perhaps the same
as preceding.
Brice, parson of Crieff (Cref) (c. 1219), 5 ; Malise,
his son, 5.
 chaplain to Earl of Fife (1331), 37.

INDEX OF PERSONS

779

Bridie (Bridy, Bryddie, Brydie, Brydye), David
(1563), 762.
 John, in Tullienedy (1675), 2750.
 bailie of Crail (1714), 3071.
 Nicholas (1513), 291.
— . . ., in Perth, deceased (1631), 2081.
Bridge, Alexander, portioner of Kingsbarns (1697),
2960.
Bridges, Robert, in Maxton (1699), 2981.
Bridok, William, butcher (1364), 52.
Brig, John, in Drum (1612), 1624.
Brigs, James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
Brinsley (?), William of, chaplain, 56.
Brintoun, Allan, burgess of Edinburgh (1613),
1673.
Brisbane (Birsbane, Brisban) of Bishoptoune,
John (1653), 2440.
 James (1700), 2986.
 -of Roslaud, Matthew (1610), 1593; Sarah,
his daughter, wife of Archibald Kelso, 1593,
1598.
 Alexander, gardener at Lawers (1739), 3150.
 James, residing in Wick (1469), 160, 235.
 Alexander, his brother (1498), also residing
there, 235, 275.
— — James, gentleman of Queen Anne's Guards
(1707), 3035 ; Cecil, his wife, see Scott ;
John, Alexander, and Janet, their children,
3035.
 John, servitor of James Shaw of Greenock
(1600), 1389.
 Mr. Matthew, M.D., in Glasgow, deceased
(1707), 3040 ; Mary, his daughter, wife of
Robert BailUe of Carnbrue, 3040, 3061.
Brock (Brok), Alexander, in Canongate (1698),
2973.
 • John, serjeant of the sheriffdom of Renfrew
(1599), 1380.
Brocklay, George, cooper in Falkirk, deceased
(1701), 2993.
Brod, John, in Coldingham (1628), 2024.
Brodie (Brody) of Brodie, Alexander, Lyon King
of Arms (1751), 3187.
 Katherine, wife of Mr. Gavin Douglas, in
Elgin (1632), 2109.
Brokas (Brocas), Mr. Patrick, chaplain (1506),
258, 270.
Brokhole, Galfrid of (1322), 30.
Brotherstanes (Broderstanis, Brotherstaines),
James, in GuUane (1589), 1182.
 John, [Gullane, 1562] 744.
 servant of Bailie Hamilton (1637),
2207.
 Thomas (1493), 217.
Brotherston, Mr. James, minister at Glencairn
(1659), 2531.
Broughton (Brochtoun), regality of, clerk (1611),
Walter Logan, notary, 1615.
Browbryge, Sir John, canon of the monastery of
Blanchland 'Albalanda' (1443), 123.
Brown (Bron, Broun, Browne, de Brun) of Bar-
beth, Gilbert (1584), 1087.
 of Blackburn, Captain James (1723), 3097.
 . . ., his brother and heir, 3097.
 of Braid and Gorgie Mill, John (1685), 2834,
2835, 2920.

Brown of Braid and Gorgie Mill, Andrew, his son,
2834, 2835, 2913 ; deceased, 2920.
Andrew, his son (1694), 2920, 3063.

 of Brownsbank, William (1668), 2634.
 ¦ of Carsluith, John (1560), 718, 761 ; John,
younger, his son, 718, 1087 ; Robert, brother
of elder John, 761 ; Thomas, son of younger
John (1584), 1087.
- — of Coalstoun, George (1545), 490, 491.
Sir George (1707), 3033 ; Dame Eliza

beth, his wife, see M'Kenzie.
- of Elieston, George, commissioner of excise
(1779), 3248.
- of Fordell, John (1637), 2216, 2280 ; John,
his son and heir, 2280.
- of Glen, Thomas (1584), 1087, 1624, 1650.
- of Glenson, James (1560), 717, 718 ; Anna
bella, his wife, see Kennedy ; William, their
son, 717. Richard (1599), 1383, 1407.
Thomas (1612), 1641, 1643, 1650.

-in Gorgie Mill, John (1607), 1509, 1554.
See also infra, Brown, John, miller in G.
John, deceased (1643), 2334, 2621,

3063.
 of Gorgie Mill, John, his son, 2334, 2615,
2621, 2638, 2713, 2776, 2834. See also Brown
of Braid.
 of Ingliston, Mr. William, minister at Glen
cairn (1647), 2377, 2474, 2487, 2531. See
Brown, John, minister at Glencairn.
 John, his son, 2377, 2474, 2487, 2531,
2499 ; Agnes, his wife, see Crichton ; John,
their son, 2499.
 of Keir, Edward (1622), 1910.
 ¦ in Lands, Thomas (1547), 530, 532, 632,
669; of Barbeth, 534; John, his son, abbot
of Sweetheart (1547), 530, 532-534, 632, 640,
669, 700-702, 710, 717, 724, 761, 788.
 Cuthbert, also son of Thomas, 533, 534,
632, 669 ; of Land, 700-702, 717, 724, 761,
788, 2014.
 of Land, John (1569), 848, 1249, 1288,
1302, 1383, 1407, 1560; deceased, 1624;
Gilbert, his son (1595), 1302, see Brown of
Largs.
 John, younger (1592), 1235-1237, 1249,
1407,1522, 1624; of Land, 1641-1643; de
ceased, 2000, 2014.
 .  Cuthbert, his son (1627), 2000, 2014.
 of Largs, Gilbert, brother-german to John
of Land (1612), 1641, 1642, 1650, 1784.
 of Lochhill, John (1594), 1288, 2000.
 Robert (1658), 2524.
 of Nuntoun, Edmund, apparent (1674),
2725.
 of Mollans, John (1599), 1383 ; John, his
son, 1383.
 of Park, David (1655), 2465, 2699.
 of Pitcany, Mr. Robert (1623), 1925.
 of Seabegs, John (1676), 2758.
 of Shambellie, Gilbert (1592), 1249.
 John (1609), 1560, 1624.
 of Steinstoun, Mr. Patrick (1668), 2639.
 of Stottancleuch, Mr. WUliam (1545), 491.
— — ¦ Sir Adam, chaplain (1540), 446.

780

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Brown, Alan, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 148,
492, 565, 617 ; Ellen, his wife, 148.
 Alexander, Haddington (1540), 446.
 burgess of North Berwick (1556),
661, 664; serjeant there (1566), 799; Janet,
his wife, see Nicolson.
 notary public (1562), 731.
 alias Smyth, Alexander, in Langtoun (1577),
950.
 ¦ Alexander, servant of David Balfour of
Balledmonth (1599), 1379.
¦ in Standerts (1617), 1775.
 in Eyemouth (1629), 2029.
-  stone-mason in Edinburgh (1643),
2320.
 deceased, burgess of North Berwick
(1650), 2414; John, his brother and heir
(1647), 2379, 2414.
servant of John, Earl of Haddington
(1654), 2454,

¦ in Bromadge (1697), 2955.

119,

 bailie of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
- Andrew, rector of Kingarth (1441),
120.
 notary public (1580), 998, 3314.
 in Whitehall of Newgrange (1590)
1204.

 ¦ burgess of Perth (1598), 1346.
 in Terrioche (1624), 1940.
 • in Scheills (1630), 2056.
 church-elder of Perth (1631), 2079.
 vintner in Edinburgh (1703), 3004.
 Archibald, tailor in Lasswade (1726),
3108.
 Barnard, serjeant of Haddington (1617),
1770.
 Cuthbert, brother of John Brown of Land
(1592), 1249.
 Daniel, in Byres (1593), 1258.
 David, citizen and co-bailie of St. Andrews
(1434), 111, 115.
 ¦ canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.
 in Newmilns, Ayrshire (1590), 1210,
1760.
 notary public (1594), 1291.
 servitor of James Cochrane, apparent
of Barbachlaw (1615), 1740.
 Mr. David, writer in London (1628), 2017.
 David, in Barnshill (1630), 2050.
 fuller in Newmilns (1651), 2415.
 in Astinpoplle (1675), 2746, 2952
[perhaps the same as in preceding entry] ;
James, his son, 2746, 2952.
 Edward, in Ferrytown (1622), 1910.
 Mr. Francis, in Over Whithauch (1624),
1940.
 Gavin (1542), 459.
 George, Bishop of Dunkeld (1506), 260,
277, 287.
 in Prestonpans (1570), 856.
 servant of George Bruce in Culross
(1586), 1121.
 in Mitchelstown (1599), 1372.
 in Shielrig (1609), 1539.
 • servitor of James Craig, notary in
Kelso (1667), 2614.

Brown, alias Gold, George, in Fauns, deceased
(1705), 3027 ; John, his son, 3027.
 George, tenant in Fauns [or Fanns] (1705),
3027.
 ¦ Gilbert, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
 ¦ Mr. Gilbert, abbot of Sweetheart Abbey
(1584), 1087. See also 700 n.
 Gilbert (1600), 1407.
 • Gustavus, notary (1678), 2779, 2780.
 Henry, notary, (1613), 1679, 2080, 2081.
 Hugh (1329), 29.
 Gullane (1538), 424.
in Newmilns (1623), 1923.
 burgess of Edinburgh, bailie of New
haven (1626), 1980; Mr. James, his son,
1980.
 dagmaker in Irvine (1651), 2416.
 in Quarterhouse (1652), 2425.
- Hew, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
- Mr. James, rector of Fetheresso, protho-
notary apostolic (1534), 393.
- James (1547), 532, 710.
 Edinburgh (1550), 565.
 notary puMic (1557), 678.
 baker, burgess of Dundee, and Cristina
Rollok, his spouse (1579), 989.
- Mr. James, in Crail (1590), 1209.
- James, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1604),
1477. in Newmilns, Ayrshire (1590), 1210,

1760.
 also in Newmiln (1617), 1760.
 in Eyemouth (1629), 2029.
 ¦ tenant Burnsyde, Kilmaurs (1632),
2100.
- Mr. James, servitor of Mr. Thomas Young,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
-James, Crail (1650), 2411.
 portioner of Greenholme (1651), 2415.
 ¦ in Nenthorn (1673), 2715, 2716.
 clothier in Newmilns (1675), 2746.

See also above.
- Mr. James, in Cesnock (1675), 2746.
- James, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1677),
2767. writer in Hamilton (1700), 2987.

 John, burgess of Ayr (1413), 93.
 ¦  (1420), notary, 97.
 ¦  burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
 Edinburgh (1498), 237.
 (1505), 255.
 -(1509), 270.
 (1524), 345.
 Edinburgh, 392.
John, his son and heir (1533), 392, 630,
1168 ; Mariota, his wife, see Cant.
Hugh, their son (1555), 630 ; senior, 1168 ;
Helen, his spouse, see Little ; Isaac, his
son (1588), 1168.
Hugh, his son and apparent heir, 1168,
1724, 1834 ; Lilias, his wife, see Clerk.
Hugh, his son, (1615), 1724, 1733, 1834;
Mariota, his wife, see Tod; Mr. Isaac,
brother of Hugh, 1724, 1733 ; William,
eldest son of Hugh, 1724, 1733.
 Sir John, chaplain (1540), 442, 507.

INDEX OF PERSONS

781

Brown, John, abbot of Sweetheart (1547), see under
Thomas B. in Lands, supra.
 John, son of Janet Macdonart (1550), 559.
 son of Cristina Lanerig (1550), 559.
 Sir John, notary (1550), 566, 1116.
 'sacellan,' Culross (1553), 611.
 John, Brechin (1556), 648.
 servant of Lord Torphichen (1556),
658, 877.
 John, in Fore Spittall (1557), 662, 676.
 John, in New Abbey, 710.
 in Ormistoun (1562), 737.
 notary public (1564), 777.
 (1564), 779.
— notary (1579), 981.
miller of Gorgie Mill (1583), 1060.

See also Brown of Gorgie Mill, ante.
— (1583), 1068.
servant to Mr. John M'Calzeane, M.A.,

notary public (1584), 1083.
 (1586), 1122.
inCulross(1577), 953, 1127, 1152-1154 ;

Margaret, his spouse, see Blaw.
- fuUer of Greenholm, deceased (1590),

1210 ; John, his son, 1210.
— smith in Newmilns (1590), 1210.

- Mr. John, pedagogue (1591), 1217.
- John, in Wester Duddingstone (1600), 1403,
1404.
 minister at Glencairn (1603), 1448,
1486, 2037 ; Sara, his wife, see Hope ;
Mr. WiUiam, his son, servitor to Thomas,
Earl of Haddington, 2037, 2059. See Brown
of Ingliston.
 bailie of Musselburgh (1609), 1558.
 servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(1610), 1584.
 miller at Foddismill, or Foothie's-mill
(1611), 1621.
 in Dunblane (1613), 1691, 1692.
-  Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734.
 in Newmilns (1617), 1760.
 in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
 in Auldtoun (1632), 2100.
 in Bishopland (1636), 2195.
 writer burgess in Irvine, notary
(1635), 2161, 2360.
 burgess of Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
 merchant burgess of Edinburgh (1639),
2260 ; Jean, his wife, see Somerville.
 notary, Falkirk (1652), 2421, 2442,
2451, 2758, 2797.
 burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
 in Ferrytoun (1672), 2686.
— in Greenholm (1673), 2696.
writer in chancery (1685), 2835.

 portioner of Barnwell (1685), 2839.
 burgess at Kinghorn (1726), 3107.
- Lanse [or Lancelot], in Ednam (1614),
1714.
- Mr. Nicolas, or Nicoll, merchant (1615),
1728, 1734 [perhaps identical with].
 or Nicol, fuller in Newmilns (1651),
2415, 2696, 2746, 2933; Margaret, his
second daughter, wife of Matthew Richmond,
2746.

Brown, Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1608),
1537, 1759.
 Mr. Patrick, presenter of signatures (1634),
2144, 2163, 2313 ; Clerk of Exchequer,
2342, 2380, 2549; 2621, 2659; WiUiam,
his son (1670), 2659.
 Patrick, in Dalkeith (1651), 2419.
 senior, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 Paul (1550), 559.
 Peter, burgess of Irvine (1564), 778.
 younger, in Durrisdeer (1636), 2187 :
Janet, his wife, see Corsbie.
 Rannald, notary (1596), 1309.
 (Brun), Ranulf de (1207), 4.
 Richard (1505), 251.
 in Carnoch (1614), 1707.
 in Dalkeith (1656), 2497.
in Burntisland (1668), 2629.

Robert (1465), 155.
¦ Mr. Robert, vicar of Ardrossan (1494), 218.
Robert, notary public (1526), 356.
Sir Robert, chaplain (1540), 442.
 notary public (1546), 507.
Robert (1548), 535.
— [Sweetheart, 1559], 710.
servitor of Mr. John Moscrop, advo

cate (1588), 1165.
 at the mill of Hartschaw (1610), 1589.
 in North Berwick (15S9), 1193, 1325 ;
burgess, 1607; councillor, 1750; Margaret,
his wife, see Cruikshank.
 in Kilmarnock (1617), 1760.
 in Meadowhead (1621), 1860.
 notary and common clerk of Irvine
(1632), 2100, 2153, 2154, 2244, 2246, 2255,
2360, 2416, 2551 (?) ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Montgomery.
 in Auldtoun (?) (1632), 2100.
 servant to William, Earl of Lothian
(1632), 2119.
 treasurer of Haddington (1683), 2818.
in Aberdour (1731), 3120.

- Simon, in Chouslie (1571), 858.
-Thomas, [Dirleton] 116.
 mason in St. Andrews (1473), 167,
181 ; Matilda, his spouse, 167.
 (1483), 188.
 [Northberwick], 195.
 notary public (1510), 277.
(1522), 337.

- Mr. Thomas, prebendary of Inchmagramoch
(1542), 460, 572, 606.
- Thomas, in Prestonpans (1570), 856.
 Kirkcaldy (1579), 977.
 feu-farmer of Lochhill (1587), 1144.
 (1600), 1407.
 tenant in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 also tenant in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 also in Ednam (1614), 1714.

 merchant in Glasgow, deceased (1617),
1760 ; David, his son, 1760.
 in Haddington (1617), 1770.
- — in Home (1621), 1862.
 younger, locksmith in Edinburgh
(1638), 2248.

782

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Brown, Mr. Thomas, notary (1678), 2783.
 Thomas, in Vennel of Newmilns, deceased
(1672), 2695.
 fuller in Newmilns (1675), 2746, 2933.
 Walter, citizen of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
 Musselburgh (1569), 839.
 William (1486), 196.
 burgess of Haddington, deceased, 491 ;
John, his son (1545), 491.
 Mr. William, burgess of Haddington (1554),
491.
 William (1555), 632.
 in Dalkeith (1596), 1322 ; deceased,

1885.

notary in Dunfermline (1611), 1605,
1998, 2099.
¦ in Ednam (1614), 1714, 2301.

- Mr. William, writer (1614), 1711 ; clerk to
the treasury, 1784, 1872.
 in Edinburgh (1621), 1S81 ; Mr. John,
his son, 1881.
- William, servant of AVilliam Shirilaw in
Coldingham (1622), 1902.
 in Newmilns (1623), 1923; Margaret,
his wife, see Loudon.
 agent for the Burghs (1660), 2546.
 soldier in the Castle of Edinburgh
(1672), 2691.
 in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
 writer in Falkirk (1676), 2758, 2797.
 servant of Alexander Baillie of Carn

brue (1696), 2947.
 Mr. William, minister of South Leith (1711),
3060.
 ... in Crail (1664), 2578.
¦  ¦ ... in Lambden (1639), 2258.
 Agnes, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Aleson, wife of Oliver Fea in Musbister
(1627), 1986.
 Alison, wife of William Neilson, in Dalkeith
(1656), 2491.
 ¦ Cristine, wife of Thomas Porteous, younger,
Dalkeith, 404.
 Christina, wife of John Cleghorn, merchant
in Edinburgh (1615), 1728.
 Elizabeth, sister to Janet, infra (1575), 911.
 widow of Mr. John Cramond, advocate
(1598), 1341.
 Emily, relict of Walter MitcheU, burgess of
Dysart (1642), 2316.
 Isabella, wife of John Bruson in Kinghorn
Wester (1631), 2095.
 Janet, wife of Robert Strageth (1575), 911.
 Katryne, wife of Mr. James Foulis (1531),
382.
 Marion, wife of Hew Douglas, burgess of
Edinburgh (1531), 382.
 Mariota, spouse of Robert Monypenny
(1543), 470.
 Mary, wife of John Paton, miller at mill of
Greenholm (1695), 2933.
Brownfield (Brounfeild, Bruntfield) of Hardaikers,
Robert (1590), 1197.
 of the Neddermains, Alexander (1582), 1045.
 of Pittlesheuch, Andrew (1555), 628, 629,
637, 1136, 1196, 1197; Janet, his wife,

see Dickson; James, his son, 1196, 1197, 1412;
Isabella, his wife, see Cranston ; Andrew
their son (1600), 1197, 1408, 1409, 1412,
1413, 1490.
Brownfield of Todrig, Robert (1614), 1714.
 Robert, younger (1617), 1776.
 Andrew, brother of James Brownfield of

Pittillisheuch (1590), 1196.
 Robert, servitor to James Scrimgeour of
Dudop (1588), 1172.
 William, uncle of Andrew Brounfield of
Pittilseuch (1600), 1408, 1409.
 Jane, relict of David Spottiswood of that
Ilk (1583), 1061.
Brownhill (Brownehill), Mr. Andrew, clerk-depute
of Edinburgh, notary public (1345), 492.
 'Dene' John (1548), 535.
 William, [Leith] 616.
Brownlee, John, 100.
Brownside (Brounsyde), George, notary (15S1),
1019.
Bruce (Brois, Broyse, Bruice, Brus, Bruse) of
Airth, Alexander (1559), 707.
 of Auchinbowie, John (1751), 3186.
 of Badrig, or Baldrig, Robert (1589), 1177,
1185 ; John, apparent (1606), 1502.
 of Balcaskie, Sir WiUiam (1673), 2704. See
also Bruce of Kinross.
 of Balfoullis, Archibald (1578), 969 ; Ninian,
his brother-german, 969.
 ofBalquharg, WUliam (1650),2408; Christian,
his wife, deceased, see Wemyss.
 of Binning, or Binny, Robert (1543), 481.
 of Blairhall, Robert, deceased (1619), 1816 ;
Isabella, his younger daughter, wife of John
Shaw, fiar of Lathangy, 1816, 2098.
 Robert (1619), 1816.
 of Bunzeon, Robert (1698), 2974.
 of Carnock, George (1606), 1496 ; Sir George
(1613), 1676, 1763, 1816, see Bruce, George,
in Culross ; George, his son, 1676, 2283.
 of Clackmannan, Sir Henry (1672), 2686.
 of Earlshall, Alexander, deceased (1603),
1451 ; William, his son (1603), 1450, 1451.
 Andrew, deceased (1705), 3015.
 of Grene, Patrick (1022), 1910.
 of Kennet, Archibald (deceased) (1672), 2686.
 of Kingcavill, Mr. Alexander (1620), 1835.
 of Kinross and Lochleven, Sir William,
baronet (167S), 2781, 2884, see also Bruce
of Balcaskie ; 2945, 3015, 3017, 3067, 3321 ;
Mary, his first wife, see Hacket ; Christian,
his second wife, see Montrose, Dowager
Marchioness of; Magdalene, his third wife,
see Scott; John, his son, deceased (1713), 3321 ;
Dame Anna, daughter of Sir William, wife
first of Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall, and
then of John Carstairs of Kilconquhar (1713),
3321,3323.
 of Larbertshiels (Lethbertscheillis), Thomas
(1559), 707.
 of Stanehouse, Alexander (1458), 143 ;
Alexander, his son, 143 ; Marjorie, wife of
the latter, see Kinbuck.
— - Adam, servant of Sir James Maxwell of
Calderwood (1596), 1311.

INDEX OF PERSONS

783

Bruce, Alexander, 763.
 cutler, councillor of Edinburgh (1603),
1456.

 deceased, town-clerk-depute of Aber
deen (1694), 2921 ; Alexander, his son, 2921.
— Mr. Andrew, brother-german ofMr. Alexander
Bruce of Kingcavill (1620), 1835.
— Anthone, burgess of Stirling (1597), 1330,
1331.
— David (1622), 1910; Robert, his son, horse-
dealer, burgess of Stirling, now in Canon
gate, 1910.
— Edward (1483), 192.
— Mr. Edward, [Culross, 1540] 442.
commissary of Edinburgh (1586), 1119

commendator of Kinloss (1593), 1270, 1343,
2810 ; Magdalen, his spouse, see Clerk.
-George, in Culross (1584), 1086, 1119-1121,
1124, 1125, 1127, 1152-1154, 1207, 1229;
baUie of Culross (1595), 1299, 1300, 1317,
1318. iS'ee also Bruce of Carnock.
- Henry, notary public (1496), 229, 379 (6
and 14); vicar of Airlie, 261.
- James (1542), 463.
 in Kinloss (1581), 1028.
 servitor to William Baillie, fiar of
Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
- John [Haddington, 1532], 388.
 in Dryburgh (1578), 969.
 in Newton (1621), 1888.
 Edinburgh, deceased, 2803.
- Ninian, brother-german of Archibald Bruce
of Balfoullis (1578), 969.
- Patrick (1500), 240.
 [Culross, 1545], 507.
- Captain Patrick, [Culross, 1586] 1119.
- Peter (1676), 2762.
- Robert, in Sandihill (1565), 786.
 Edinburgh, 392, 630, 1168, 1724.
¦ in Werie(1616), 1746.

Mr. Robert, advocate (1636), 2190, 2283.
WUliam, notary public (1592), 1248.
 weaver in Denny (1675), 2752.
— notary (1684), 2820.
¦ servant of James Gordon, younger, of

Lesmoir (1684), 2820.
 Christina, mother of James, Lord Colville of
Culross (1630), 2060.
 Christian, sister-german of Sir William
Bruce of Kinross, and wife of Alexander,
Earl of Kincardine (1713), 3321.
 Margaret, wife of Henry Kinnaird in Trea-
tone (1621), 1888.
 Lady Mary, wife of William, eldest son of
Sir John Cochrane of Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
 Mary, Lady Craighall, wife of Mr. Dugald
Stewart, and grandniece of late Sir William
Bruce of Kinross (1713), 3321.
 Elspeth, or Elizabeth, wife of Robert White
(1646), 2369, 2457.
Brume, John, notary (1612), 1632.
Bruntouch, David (1456), 142.
Brunton (Bruntoun), Adam, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1580), 996.
 James, deceased (1628), 2012.
Bruson of Dalnabrek, John (1591), 1223.

Bruson of the Mill of Pitcarmik, John (1626),
1981.
 John, in Easter Dalnavirk, elder (1626),
] 981 ; John, younger, his son and heir, 1981 .
 alias Mawis, John, see Bryson.
 John, blacksmith in Kinghorn Wester(1631),
2095 ; Isabella, his wife, see Brown.
 Patrick, writer, burgess of Perth (1631),
2080, 2081.
 alias Mawis, WiUiam, see Bryson.
Brussett (Brussatt, Brusset), Anthony, Edinburgh
(1563), 750.
 Anthony, Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
in Bristo (1610), 1584, 1995.

Bruystoun, William (1553), 605.
Bryan (Brian, Bryane), Andrew, in Gallowhill
(1592), 1232.
 • John, Ayrshire (1549), 551.
 WiUiam, notary (1604), 1464, 1484, 1595 (?),
1678, 1742, 1792, 1847 ; in Dalmellington,
2215.
Bryce (Brice, Bryis, Bryse), Alexander, Edinburgh
(1550), 565.
 -Donald (1500), 240.
 James, in Kilblane (1557), 683.
 ¦ Kuis, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
 ¦ Sir Ninian, notary public (1556), 646, 647.
 Thomas (1483), 188.
 (1615), 1728.
 William (1452), 135.
Bryden (Brydin, Brydine, Bryding, Brydon),
Humphrey, younger, in Wester Kerse (1669),
2645, 2656.
 James, skipper, burgess of Irvine (1651),
2416.
 John, notary public (1555), 631, 969.
 Robert, in Barr (1701), 2989.
•  ¦ William, notary public (1515), 311.
 in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
Bryson (Brisoun, Bruson, Brysone, Brysson,
Bryssoun), Edward (1527), 364.
 Mr. James, parson of Wigton (1622), 1895 ;
James, his son, 1895.
 James, in Stow (1635), 2168.
 John, Edinburgh (1453), 137.
•Gullane (1557), 679.

 ¦ John, [Haddington, 1586] 1089.
 alias Mawis, John, portioner of Pitcarmik
(1626), 1981.
 Thomas, maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
 in Thurston (1665), 2622.
 alias Mawis, William, deceased, portioner of
Pitcarmik (1626), 1981 ; Alexander, his son,
1981. Cf. also Bruson.
Buccleuch (Buceleugh), Francis, Earl of (1646),
2367, 2368, 2518.
 Mary, Countess of, his eldest daughter
(1653), 2445, 2491, 2497, 2518, 2519.
 ¦ and Monmouth, Anna, Duchess of, his second
daughter (1669), 2641-2643, 2701, 2704,
2727, 2805, 2806 ; of Buccleuch, 2866,
3037, 3056-3059.
 James, Duke of, her husband (1669),
2641-2643, 2701, 2704, 2727, 2805, 2806.
Buchach of Balmalkin [Balmahin] (1266), 8.

784

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Buchan, Alexander Cumyn, Earl of (1252), 7, 8.
 John [Stewart], Earl of (1413), 94.
 James [Stewart], Earl of (1493), 214.
 Alexander [Stewart], Earl of (1501), 241.
 James [Erskine], Earl of, deceased (1640),
2272.
Buchan (Bouchan), Adam, in Nether Ancrum, de
ceased (1663), 2572 ; Margaret, his widow,
see Gray ; John, in Nether Ancrum, their
eldest son, 2572.
 Adam, in Bonjedburgh (1663), 2572.
 Friar John, see Friars.
 John (1559), 703.
 ¦ Edinburgh, deceased (1616), 1753.
 Mr. WiUiam, servitor of Sir Robert Arbuth
not of that Ilk (1616), 1751.
Buchanan (Bauqhanan, Buchannan, Buchquhan-
nan, Buchquhannane) of that Ilk, Patrick
(1452), 134.
 of Casley, John (1615), 1722.
 of Caschelie, Duncan (1626), 1973; Bessie,
his wife, see Wright ; Catherine, their
daughter, wife of John Graham of Blairses
noch, 1973.
 of Drummikill, Archibald (1702), 2999.
 of Gillestoune, Walter (1697), 2962.
 of Leny, Robert (1656), 2494 ; deceased,
2565, 2566 ; Jean, his sister, 2566, 2567.
 of Middle Tillichewn, James (1772), 3233.
 of Spittall, Edward (1702), 2999.
 of Wester Polder, Thomas (1627), 1993.
 Andrew, servant of the Earl of Mar (1595),
1304.
 ¦ Donald, in the Cuiltis of Leny (1656),
2494.
 Duncan M'Robert, in Sherrefredstoun (1630),
2051.
 Duncan, notary (1656), 2494 ; Duncan, his
son, 2494.
 Duncan, burgess of Stirling (1661), 2552.
 George, pensioner of Crossraguel, keeper of
the privy seal (1577), 955.
 George, notary (1626), 1972, 1993.
 parson of Moffat (1639), 2251.
 Gilbert, in Sallochee (1556), 641.
 James, tailor in Aberdour (1632), 2105.
 in Easter Aberlednoch (1739), 3146,
3147.
 John, notary public (1537), 418.
 writer, Edinburgh (1598), 1338.
 servant of King's College, Aberdeen
(1598), 1340.
 servant of John Brown in Foddismill
(1611), 1621, 1707.
 notary (1640), 2276 ; (1642), 2314.
 bailie of Stirling (1661), 2552.
 burgess of Queensferry (1671), 2677.
 servitor of George, Viscount of Tarbat
(1687), 2861.
 Mr. Patrick, Arbroath (1558), 684.
 Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915
3077(?).
 Robert, alias Thomas-soun (1556), 641.
 in Middle Tulliquhewin (1636), 2190.
 in Milton, Menteith (1 656), 2494.
 writer in Glasgow (1780), 3251.

Buchanan, Thomas, regent of St. Salvator's Col
lege (1566), 813.
 Sir Walter (1385), 69.
 Walter, in Crail (1671), 2673.
 Jean, deceased, wife of Archibald Campbell
of Easter Torrie (1710), 3052.
Bucheart, Sir James, rector of Alnes, notary (1570),
854.
Buckham (Bukham), Andrew, in Quhynnedrum
(1626), 1982.
Bucknay, Adam, bailie of Linlithgow (1697),
2963.
 Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1749), 3177.
Bugh, John, citizen of St. Andrews (1538), 420.
Bugthrop (Bugthrope), Sir Robert, chaplain of
Newton in Glendale, 76-79.
Bukholme, John, burgess of Haddington (1584),
1089.
Bullock (Bullok), John, a serjeant (1488), 201.
in Milltown of Connon (1560), 723.

Bully, Sir William, chaplain (1493), 217.
Bultie, Robert, burgess of Dundee (1603), 1443.
Bunat, Sir George, chaplain (1529), 374.
Bunch, Andrew, elder [Perth, 1525], 351.
 Friar Gilbert, see Friars.
Bunting, Thomas, in Shaw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
Burd, Alexander, in East Reston (1609), 1541 ;
John, his brother there, 1541.
Burdon (Boroudon, Borowdoun, Borudoun, Buru-
don, Burugdon), Sir Gilbert, 34.
 Sir John of, his brother (1316), 20, 21, 34,
38.
 William, collector for Ward of Coldall (1368),
55.
Burgair, James, in Bra, Orkney (1620), 1836.
Burgane, Thomas, in Ratho (1573), 882.
Burgess (Burges), Colin, burgess of Stirling (1614),
1699.
 John, master gunner at Annapolis Royal
(1714), 3074.
 Thomas, servant to Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3105.
 in Inverness (1736), 3133.
Burgh (Brugh, Burght), James, formerly in Crail,
now in Dundee (1671), 2671 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Miller.
 Oliver (1502), 243.
 Thomas, shipmaster in Leith, master of
Trinity Hospital (1759), 3208.
 Katherine, wife of late Archibald Hamilton
in Leith (1743), 3161.
Burgie, Thomas, in Inverness (1635), 2162.
Burn (Burne), Alexander, in Paisley (1654), 2456.
 Christopher, deceased (1574), 904 ; Eliza
beth, his widow, see Kinross.
 James, maltman, in Falkirk (1653), 2442 ;
(1654), 2451 ; Jonet, his wife, 2442.
 James, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1667),
2615 ; Elspeth, his wife, see Harper ; John,
Thomas, and Andrew, his sons, 2615.
 Master John, Master of Boltoun (1449), 128,
132.
 John, in Easter Gellett (1581), 1017.
 portioner of Sheardale (1613), 1670.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 [Broughton], deceased (1641), 2285.

INDEX OF PERSONS

785

Burn, John, merchant in Falkirk (1652), 2421,
2442 ; William, his son, 2421.
 in Bo'ness (1657), 2506, 2586.
 servitor of James Burn, baker in Edin
burgh (1667), 2615.
¦ in Milnheugh (1692), 2897 ; John, his

son, 2897.
 Robert, portioner of Falkirk (1654), 2451;
Thomas, his son, 2451.
 bailie of Stirling (1661), 2552.
 Richard, notary (1587), 1149.
 Thomas, in Falkirk (1768), 3224.
 William, mason in Maxton (1723), 3098.
 . . ., in Falkirk, deceased (1701), 2993;
cf. ante.
 Jonet, wife of James Burn (1653), 2442.
 Katherine, wife of Mungo Weir, burgess of
Edinburgh (1581), 1033, 1375, 1401.
 Nicola, wife of Alexander Paterson in Cold
ingham Law (1612), 1628.
Burnet (Burnat, Burnett), Alexander, North Ber
wick (1589), 1193, 1607.
 burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate, servitor of Mr.
Thomas Hope, king's advocate (1627), 1997,
2339.
 Alexander, archbishop of Glasgow (1665),
2592, 2593, 2595.
 Mr. Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1665),
2593.
 Bartholomew, servant to David Edington of
that Ilk (1581), 1035.
 Gavin, notary, W.S., in Edinburgh (1642),
2313, 2475.
 Sir George (1515), 307.
 George, in Kirktoun of Benholme (1698),
2975 ; (1699), 2978.
 James, elder, in Edington (1589), 1186;
James, younger, there, 1186.
 John, servant to David Edington of that Ilk
(1581), 1035.
 William, grandson of Robert Arbuthnot of
Little Futhes (1601), 1421.
 Mr. William, clerk of exchequer (1644),
2342, 2549.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 flesher in Haddington (1715), 3077.
Burngaw, Robert (1555), 634.
Burnlie, William, maltman, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1669), 2646.
Burns, Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1506),
258.
Burntisland, bailies of —
John Clapane, portioner of Kilcairny (1591),
1222.
John Orrock (1591), 1222.
Thomas Crambie (1612), 1639.
John Kent, 1639.
William Meiklejohn (1612), 1639.
Richard Ros (1631), 2095.
 clerks of —
Andrew Wilson, M.A. (1612), 1639.
Magnus Ayton (1600), 2544, 2545, 2626,
2629.
 minister at, Mr. William Watson (1612),
1639.

Burre, Janet, wife of James Smith in Tranent
(1646), 2362.
Bursye, Thomas, in Kyrmuir (1573), 884.
Burt, John, elder, cordiner in Strathmiglo (1747),
3169.
Burton, James, in Leith (1759), 3208 ; Robert,
shipmaster there, his son, deceased, 3208 ;
Marion, relict of Robert, see Crawford.
 Alexander, deceased, brother of said James
Burton (1759), 3208.
 James, deceased, cooper in Leith, 3208.
Bus, John, in Sneip (1673), 2715, 2716.
Busbye, Andrew, servitor to Gilbert Gray (1575),
917.
Butchard, John, servitor to David Thomson in
Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
Bute, James, [first] Earl of (1713), 3321 ; Mr.
Dugald Stewart, his brother, 3321.
Buthe, Roger del (1409), 89.
Buthell, David, notary in St. Andrews (1671),
2671.
Butill, William of, Northumberland, 52.
Butler (Butlair) of Rumgally, Thomas (1503),
246.
 Mr. Dominick, clerk to the Inspector of
Small Arms (1804), 3289.
Mr. George, servitor of Lord Hay (1610),

of

1583
Butter of Gormok, John, fiar (1616), 1743.
 David (1550), 563.
 James, servitor to George Cockburn
Ormiston (1629), 2026.
 James, clerk-depute of Edinburgh (1654),
2459 ; servitor to town-clerk, 2470.
 John (1550), 563.
 Thomas (1506), 260.
Byer, John (1469). See Clerk.
Bylton, Hervie of, Northumberland (1292-95), 16.
Byrce [? Bryce], John (1580), 997.
Byres (Byeres, Byires, Byris), of Coates (Coittis),
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1626),
1983.
 Mr. John (1641), 2285 ; Sir John,
2407 ; John, his son, 2407.
 Sir John (1667), 2618.
 Sir John (1696), 2939.
 John, servitor of John Robertson, Edinburgh
(1592), 1241.
 John, treasurer, Edinburgh (1615), 1719.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1656),
2484.
 Sir Thomas (1545), 498.
 Thomas (1615), 1720.
Cable (Cabill, Caboll), Alexander, canon of Aber
deen (1492), 212.
 Patrick, schoolmaster at Kirriemuir (1613),
1686.
Caddell (Caddellis), Donald, in Laduky (1582),
1041 ; Andrew, his son, 1041.
 George, in Blair (1571), 862.
 John (1536), 402.
 Robert (1571), 863.
 William, notary (1710), 3052.
Cagneoli, Timothy (1577), 950.
Caird (Kerd), John (1455), notary public, 139,

5G

786

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cairncross (Cairncroce, Carncors, Carncros, Carne-
cross, Karncorse, Karnecors) of Balma-
shanner, James (1504), 247.
 David, fiar (1640), 2280.
 of Colmislie, Robert (1556), 662; James,
his brother, 662.
 of Lugate, Walter (1593), 1256, 1262, 1546 ;
Lady Grisel, his wife, see Scott ; Walter,
his son and heir, 1546 ; Walter, younger,
also his son, 1546.
— — Alexander (1482), 379.
 Andrew, portioner of Redpath (1635), 2175.
 John (1497), 231.
 (1513), 293.
 in Lugat (1599), 1372.
 Nichol, burgess of Edinburgh, ' kirk-
maister' of the <haly blude ' (1522), 338.
 Nicholas, portioner of Redpath (1635),
2175.
 Patrick (1496), 229.
 Robert, bishop of Ross and commendator
of Fearn (1545), 495.
 (1545), 495.
 Margaret, wife of John TurnbuU (1654),
2454.
 . . ., wife of James Home in Lambden
(1639), 2258.
Cairnowquhey, John (1583), 1056.
Cairns (Cairnis, Carnis, Carnys, Karnys), Alex
ander, notary (1673), 2712.
 Archibald, in Tor (1545), 498.
 David of (1453), 137.
 Henry (1545), 498.
 James, serjeant of the lands of Duddingston
(1548), 544.
 James (1486), 196.
 John of (1462), 148.
 John, chaplain (1522), 339.
 ¦  St. Andrews (1538), 420, 468, 469 ;
Catherine, his wife, see Chivas.
 Peter, serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
 Richard (1586), 1113.
Caithness, bishops of —
Robert Stewart (1575), 781, see p. 755 ;
1082.
Alexander Forbes (1615), 1732.
John Abernethy (1632), 2119, 2184.
 dean of (1514), Adam Gordon, 305.
 precentor of (1526), Mr. Thomas Murray,
354.
Caithness, George [Crichton], Earl of (1452), 134.
 and Orkney, William [Sinclair], Earl of
(1456), 142.
Calder (Cader, Caldour, Cauder), Alan (1557),
670.
 Andrew (1581), 1019.
 • John, precentor of Ross (1514), 305.
 in Dirleton (1630), 2061, 2062.
 Robert, notary public (1498), 235, 275.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
 Thomas, bailie of Elgin ( 1650), 2413.
Calder, rector of (1603), Mr. John Spottiswoode,
1449, 1455. See Glasgow and St. Andrews.
Calderwood (Caderwod, Calderwod) of Polton,
Sir William, advocate (1705), 3019, 3035,

3037, 3057, 3058 ; senator of the College
of Justice, 3081, 3087.
Calderwood, Adam, in Dalkeith (1603), 1458,
1479, 1488, 1535, 1567, 1626, 1666, 1725,
2002; Andrew, his eldest son, 1479, 1535,
1566, 1646; William, also his son, called
'junior,' 1322, 1359, 1361, 1479, 1488, 1535,
1566, 1567, 1578, 1626, 1666, 1667, 1725,
1851, 2002, 2332, 2333, 2368, 2642, 2706,
3059 ; Marion, wife of William, see Sadler.
 Alexander, bailie of Dalkeith, son of
William C, junior, Dalkeith, 2332, 2333,
2367, 2368, 2419, 2486, 2493, 2637, 2700,
2702, 2705, 2706, 2710, 2778-2780, 2782,
3057 ; Janet, his wife, see Moffat ; William,
their son, see Calderwood of Polton, Sir
William.
 Andrew, burgess of Musselburgh (1618),
1806.
 -Henry (1686), 2847.
 James (1575), 931.
 in Dalkeith (1621), 1851, 1873, 1887.
 Ninian, in Stanelaws (1643), 2332.
 Robert, in Dalkeith (1643), 2332.
 Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
 ,  in Dalkeith (1656), 2486, 2493.
 William, 'chief organist,' Dalkeith (1551),
580, 581, 597, 660, 1220; Margaret, his
wife, see Porteous ; William, his son, called
'elder,' 1220, 1322, 1479, 1488, 1535,
1536, 1566, 1885; Janet, his wife, see
Wilson.
 ¦  • Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734.
 Mr. William, pastor of Dalkeith (1678),
2782.
 ¦ WUliam, servitor to Nicol Hardie, W.S.
(1673), 2700; uotary, 2778.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Denholm in Colinton
(1668), 2632, 2633, 2637, 2711, 2727, 2777-
80, 3057.
 Jean, wife of Robert Hislop, in Dalkeith
(1669), 2642.
Caldwell (CauldweU) of AnnanhiU, Mr. WUliam
(1634), 2153.
 of Chalmerhouses, John (1578), 957
 of Lochormos, William (1557), 678.
 • Alexander of (1427), 106.
 Florence (1502), 244.
 Peter of, or called of (1391), 93.
 ¦ Robert (1590), 1201.
 Thomas (1522), 340.
 Walter (1539), 437, 444.
 William, notary, common clerk of Irvine
and bailiary of Cunningham (1608), 1528,
1574, 2161 ; Mr. William, his son (1635),
2161.
Calendar (Callander, Callendar), James, [first]
Earl of (1657), 2503, 2661, 2797.
 Alexander, [second] Earl of (1676), 2758,
2769, 2797.
 -Alexander, [third] Earl of, (1690), 2885,
3317, 3318; Anna [Graham], his countess,
2955, 2982.
 James, [fourth] Earl of, their son, 3317,
3318. See Linlithgow.
Caling, William, Linlithgow (1549), 552,

INDEX OF PERSONS

787

CaUander v. Justice, case of (1682), 2808.
Callander (Callendar, Callender) of Bancloche,
William (1590), 1202.
 of Bordy, Walter (1597), 1330, 1331.
 of Manir, John (1589), 1188.
 Alexander, merchant, burgess of Culross
(1611), 1605.
 James, servitor of Lord Colville (1611),
1619.
 merchant in Falkirk (1653), 2442,
2451, 2661.
 clerk in exchequer (1742), 3155.
 John, in West Grange (1581), 1026.
 Mr. John, deceased (1701), 2994.
 Matthew, shoemaker, Bristo, Edinburgh,
deceased (1598), 1352, 1584, 1995,2027.
 Robert, merchant in Falkirk (1670), 2661,
2991 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Provaud.
 Thomas, servitor to Alexander, Earl of Lin
lithgow (1631), 2087.
 William, portioner of Bothkennar (1704),
3012.
 Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Hislop, burgess
of Edinburgh (1598), 1350-1352.
CaUum, Thomas, in Laichwood (1594), 1287.
Calny [or Caluy], John, burgess of Newburgh
(1590), 1208 ; Isobella, his wife, see Black
wood.
Calvert (Calvart, Calwart), Patrick, citizen of St.
Andrews (1473), 167.
 William (1479), notary public, 174 (?), 181,
187, 194.
 Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Choip, burgess
of Inverbervie (1581), 1023.
Calwie, John, burgess of Newburgh (1630), 2069.
Cambhow (Cambhou), John of, 16, 19.
 Sir Walter of, 10, 16.
Cambuskenneth (Cambuskennet, Cambuskynel),
abbots of —
Patrick, 18.
David [Arnot], 262. See also Galloway.
Alexander [Milne], 468, 469, 505.
David Pantar, bishop of Ross, 583, 686, 687,
711.
Adam Erskine (1574), 904, 905, 1330,
1331.
 monks of —
Sir Ninian Greg, third prior (1546), 505,
687, 688.
Sir William Broun, sub-prior (1546), 505,
587.
Sir Archibald M'Brak (1546), 505, 587.
Sir David Hagye [Heggie] (1546), 505, 904,
905.
Sir William Reid (1546), 505; precentor
(1558), 587.
Sir John Painter or Paniter (1546), 505 ;
vicar of Clackmannan (1558), 587.
Sir Alexander Gray (1546), 505.
Sir James Makbrange (1546), 505, 687, 904,
905.
Sir Thomas M'Brek (1546), 505, 587 ; sub-
prior (1574), 905.
Sir Andrew Row (1546), 505 ; sub-prior
(1558), 587, 588.
Sir Andrew Home (1546), 505.

Cambuskenneth, monks of (continued) —
Friar Thomas Wordye (1546), 505, 587, 904,
905.
Friar John Ascin [Erskine] (1546), 505.
Friar David Nycholl (1546), 505, 904, 905.
Sir James Dalmahoy (1558), 687, 904, 905.
Sir George Johnstoun (155S), 687.
Friar John Scot (1558), 687.
Friar Robert M'Calay (1558), 687, 1330.
Cambuslang, rector of (1559), William Hamilton,
709.
Cameron (Cammeroun) of Caldvart, John, de
ceased (1667), 2618 ; Ewen, his only lawful
son, 2618.
 Allan, tutor of Caldvart (1667), 2618.
 Andrew, in Birkinschaw (1579), 990.
 John, Edinburgh, 88.
— : — Mr. John, secretary to King James the
First (1424), 101 ; bishop of Glasgow,
chancellor (1428), 107.
 Patrick (1559), 707.
 Thomas, notary public (1502), 244.
Campbell (Cambale, Cambbell, Cambel, Cambell,
Cample) of Aberuchil, Colin, 1563, 1586,
1587, 1670, 2151.
 James, son and heir of Colin (1634),
2151, 2237, 2579.
 Sir Colin (1664), 2579, 2685, 2741,
2757, 3144, 3146, 3168 ; Margaret Foulis,
his deceased wife ; Lady Katherine M'Kenzie,
his second wife.
 Archibald, yoUDger, elder son of Sir
Colin, 2741 ; deceased (1739), 3143.
Sir James, youDger son of Sir Colin,

brother of Archibald, 2741, 2957, 3143, 3144,
3146, 3147, 3149, 3168 ; Mr. Colin, advocate,
his son, 3144; deceased, 3147; Katherine
Nisbet, wife of Mr. Colin ; James, only son
and heir of Mr. Colin and Katherine, 3144,
3147.
- of Ardentenie, Donald (1548), 543.
_ of Ardkinglas, Colin (1548), 543.
 James (1771), 3229.
- of Ardocht, John (1531), 382.
- of Arie, Alexander (1611), 1603.
 Uthred, his son and heir, 1603.
-of Auchinbreck, Sir Dougal (1611),
Dame Isobel, his wife, see Boyd.
 Sir James (1725), 3104;

1604;

Dame

Susanna, his spouse, 3104.
- of Auchincloych, Hugh (1600), 1390.
- of Auchrugland, Matthew (1639), 2268 ;
Isobel Greg, his wife, 2268.
- of Balfeoch, Charles (1611), 1603.
- of Balvie, Robert, W.S. (1710), 3052-54,
3172.
- of Bangeston, John Hooke, Esq., Lyon King
of Arms (1780), 3252, 3267, 3268, 3274.
-of Barcreochhill, Matthew (1585), 1107,
1176.
- of the Boat, John (1578), 973.
- of Boghall, Colin (1613), 1694.
- of Brintwod, James, sheriff-depute of Ayr
(1551), 590.
- of Brounside, John (1533), 390.
- of Calder, John (1598), 1345,

788

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Campbell of Calder, Sir John (1644), 2340.
 of Carwhin, Colin, deceased (1821), 3305;
John, his son and heir, see Breadalbane,
Earl of.
 of Cessnock, George (1589), 1176; Agnes,
his wife, see Cunningham.
 of Clachane, Nigel, fiar (1637), 2199.
 of Craigdow, Robert (1566), sheriff-depute
of Ayr, 555.
 of Crunane, Alexander (1616), 1752.
 George (1633), 2132.
 of Culdares, William, deceased (1652), 2426 ;
Catherine, his wife, see Ferguson ; James,
their son and heir, 2426.
 of Culligaltro, Duncan, deceased (1730),
3116.
 of Denocher, James, fiar (1666), 259S.
 of Down, John (1813), 3302; Mr. Colin,
merchant, his son, 3302.
 of Duntroon, John, 716 ; Duncan M'Vcane,
his son (1560), 716; Agnes Nene V°neil
Vcachin, wife of Duncan, 716.
 of Easter Torrie, Archibald (1663), 2596,
3052; Jean, his wife, see Buchanan; John,
their son, 3052; Robert, of Balvie, W.S.,
also their son, see supra, and also Campbell
of Torrie, infra.
 of Edinample, Patrick (1637), 2231, 2232,
2308, 2310.
 of Edramvaig, John (1625), 1964.
 James, fiar, 1964.

- of Fortdieu, John (1664), 2579.
- of Gawnane, Duncan (1385), 69.
-of Glesnok, William (1581), 1013-15, 1390,
1595.
- of Glenfalloch, Robert (1609), 1563, 1587.
- of Glenlyon, Duncan (1624), 1944 ; Colin,
his brother, 1944.
- of Glenorchy, . . . (1657), 2508.
- of Horsecleuch, Charles (1600), 1390, 1396,
1595, 1883 ; George, his son, 1883.
- of Kerinoch, James (1697), 2957.
- of Kethick, Patrick (1616), 1752.
- of Kilduskland, Duncan (1725), 3104.
- of Killoch, Hugh (1632), 2120.
- of Knokhill, Colin (1642), 2308.
- of Lagwinchache, Duncan (1642), 2308 ;
Alexander, his brother, 2308.
- of Lawers, John (1581), 1021 ; Beatrix, his
spouse, see Campbell.
 James, their son (1607), 1526; Sir
James, 1964, 2060, 2426 ; William, his son,
1526.
 Mungo, fiar, 2000.
 James (1G52), 2426.
 Sir John (1G24), 1940. See also
Loudoun, Earl of. Lady Margaret, his wife,
see Campbell. Brigadier-General

Sir James (1739),
3144, 3145, 3147-3150, 3108, 3197.
 James Mure-, of Rowallan and Lawers, only
son and heir (1755), 3197, 3198.
 of Loudoun, George, sheriff of Ayr (1426)
105, 117.
 Sir George, knight (1487), 197.
 Hugh (1502), 244.

Campbell of Loudoun, Hugh (1533), 390.
 Sir Hugh (1613), 1678.
 of Wester Loudoun, John, 365 ; Marion [or
Mariota], his sister (1528), 365.
 of Little Loudoun Hill, sheriff-depute of
Ayr (1551), 590.
 of Lundy, Sir John, knight (1542), 458,
573, 762 ; Isabella, his spouse, see Gray ;
John, his natural son, 573 ; burgess of Glas
gow, see infra.
 of Lundy, Colin (1613), 1670, 1752.
 of Mochastell (Mochaster), Colin (1642),
2308-2311, 2318, 2494, 2565, 2566.
 of Ormsary, James (1730), 3116.
Archibald, younger (1725), 3104.

 of Otter, Mr. John (1725), 3104.
 of Persy, Archibald, deceased (1616), 1752 ;
Archibald, his son, 1752, 1981.
 of Schankistoun, John (1637), 2215.
 of Skeldoun, Charles (1551), 590, 731.
 of Skipnish (Skypnis), John (1563), 762.
 of Stevenston (Stenston), Hugh (1462), 149.
 George (1589), 1176.
 of Terringzean, Hugh (1585), 1107, 1176.
 of Torrie, Robert, nephew and heir of Robert
Campbell of Balvie, W.S. (1748), 3172, 3173,
3214. Cf. Campbell of Balvie, supra.
 of Tulloch, William, brother of the Earl of
Breadalbane (1692), 2895.
 of Whitehaugh, William (1589), 1176.
 Alexander, prior of the Dominican Friars in
St. Andrews (1534), 395.
 Mr. Alexander, dean of Moray (1563), 751.
 Alexander, bishop of Brechin (1566), 813,
816, 1354, 1385, 1392, 1465, 1515, 1517.
 Alexander (1576), 940, 942.
 alias Reach, Alexander, in Soilzearie (1616),
1746.
 Alexander, servitor of Robert Brown, notary
(1634), 2153.
 brother of Duncan Campbell of Lag
winchache (1642), 2308.
 in Montrose (1686), 2844.
 ¦ M.D., in Ayr (1742), 3159.
 .  at mill of Aberuchil (1747), 3168;
Patrick, his son, 3168.
 Archibald, servitor of Robert Crichton of
Cluny (1598), 1346.
 commendator of the priory of Strath-
fillan (1607), 1526 ; James, his brother, see
Campbell of Lawers.
 servitor of Francis Cathcart (1655),
2461.
 in Achlyon (1692), 2895; Dougal, his
son, 2S95.
 •  in Lawers (1697), 2957.
 writer and notary in Inverary (1725),
3104, 3116.
 Charles, in Skellington (1600), 1390.
 cooper in Airth (1675), 2752 ; Robert,
his son, and Helen Duncan, Robert's wife,
2752.
 Colin, brother of Duncan Campbell of Glen
lyon (1624), 1944.
 ¦  elder, merchant, burgess of Glasgow
(1659), 2532, 2533, 2542.

INDEX OF PERSONS

789

Campbell, Colin, writer in Edinburgh (1701), 2992.
 Constantine (1539), 433.
 ¦ Daniel, officer of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
 David, in Kirktoun of Rattray (1616), 1752.
 in Mains of Kilquhinzie (1621), 1886.
 cooper in Falkirk (1652), 2421; Jean,
his wife, see Matheson.
 Donald M., surgeon (1812), 3299.
 Duncan, brother of James of Lawers (1607),
1526. — vicar of Killenan (1611), 1604.
• brother-german of James Campbell,

portioner of Duncrosk (1625), 1964.
- George (1533), 390.
 (1592), 1232.
 notary (1610), 1595, 1883.
 in Balkellie (1611), 1603.
 fuller, Newmilns (1612), 1625, 1760.
 second son of John, Earl of Loudoun
(1659), 2534-2536.
- GUbert, in Bristo, deceased (1656), 2477.
-Hector (1617), 1770.
-Mr. Hugh, deceased (1698), 2973; Joanna
Mathie, his relict, 2973.
- James (1610), 1595.
 portioner of Duncrosk (1625), 1964;
Duncan, his brother, 1964.
 notary (1633), 2133.
 W.S., in Edinburgh (1637), 2215.
- Sir James, Lyon King at Arms (1658), 2525.
— James, merchant, clothier in London (1732),
3126 ; George William, his eldest son, 3126.
— John, rector of Kilmartin (1542), 458.
- Sir John, rector of Kilmalie (1543), 473-75.
— John, burgess of Glasgow, natural son of Sir
John C. of Lundy, 573, 762, 889 ; Marion,
his wife, see Gayne.
(1578), 956.
— servitor of Mr. John Lindsay, parson
of Menmuir (1584), 1088.
¦ brother of William Campbell in Culross

(1587), 1154.
 servitor to Mr. Francis Brown in Over

Whithauch (1624), 1940.
 servitor to Lord Loudoun (1624), 1944.
- alias M'Tarlich, John, in Duncrosk (1625),
1964 ; Margaret, his wife, see Campbell ;
Dugal,their eldest son, 1964; Donald, Charles,
and Malcolm, also their sons, 1964.
- John, in Dundorne (1638), 2237.
at mill of Newmilns (1651), 2415.
cashier to the Royal Bank of Scotland

458.

(1740), 3153.
- Mr. Neil, dean of Lismore (1542),
- Neill (1563), 762.
- Patrick, servitor to James Scrimgeour of
Dudop (1588), 1172.
• servant of Patrick Home of Coldingham

law (1637), 2218.
-Robert, notary (1575), 918.
 in Milntoun (1618), 1793.
 elder, cooper in Denny (1675), 2752.
- Rev. Robert, minister at Blair Athole (1679),
2787, 3077 ; Anna, his wife, see Murray ;
Mungo, his son, 3077.
- Robert, hackler in Cromarty (1762), 3217.

Campbell, Thomas (1522), 340.
 •  miller at Craigmilne (1618), 1791.
 notary (1739), 3146, 3147, 3150, 3168,
3198, 3199.
 William, in Culross (1587), 1154; Elizabeth
Kelt, his mother, 1154.
 in Cultmill (1595), 1303.
 notary (1604), 1471.
 at Stanekirk (1611), 1603.
 butcher in Paisley (1646), 2370.
 Dame Anna, wife of George, Marquis of
Huntly (1637), 2229, 2236, 2789.
 Dame Annabella, Countess of Lothian (1636),
2184.
 Beatrix, wife of John Campbell of Lawers
(1581), 1021, 1526.
 Dame Elena, ' pretended ' spouse of Gavin
Kennedy of Blairquhan (1522), 339.
 Janet, wife of Mr. Robert Ramsay, minister
of Dundonald (1629), 2045, 2046.
 wife of late John Neilson of Maxwood

(1643), 2324.
 Margaret, daughter of Jonet Hering, Lady
Lundy, and wife of late Robert Scrimgeour
(1588), 1172.
 Lady Margaret, wife of Sir John CampbeU
of Lawers (1624), 1940.
 Margaret, wife of John Campbell alias
M'Tarlich in Duncrosk (1625), 1964.
 Mary, wife of James, Lord Rollo (1661),
2550.
 SibeUa, mother of Janet Wight, wife of
William Ramsay (1590), 1203.
 Dame Susanna, wife of Sir James Campbell
of Auchinbreck (1725), 3104.
Campion, Simon, notary public (1488), 199.
Canada, Church of Scotland in (1828), 3300.
Candlemakers, the, of Edinburgh, 414.
Canongate, bailies of [see also Edinburgh) —
John Lumsden of Blanerne (1552), 602.
John Thomson (1609), 1545.
Finlay Taylor, 1545.
Andrew Hawthorn (1713), 3068.
 clerks of —
James Logan (1598), 1363.
Walter Logan, notary (1609), 1545, 1613,
1614, 1615.
 John Sprott, one of the Serjeants of (1572),
866, 867.
Cant, in St. Giles Grange, Walter, 12S4; Margaret,
his wife, see Preston.
 of St. Giles Grange, Thomas, deceased,
(1610), 1597, 1795 ; James, his son, 1795.
 of Thurston, Ludovick (1667), 2622; Anna,
his wife, see Hamilton.
 Alexander, Edinburgh (1521), 330, 363,
553.
 George, burgess of Edinburgh (1529), 375 ;
bailie (1537), 415.
 Henry, Edinburgh, 547.
 John, burgess of Edinburgh (1435), 115;
Christian, his wife, 115.
 [St. Andrews], 186.
 Nicholas (1466), 15, 177, 184-86; Christian,
his wife, see Barclay; Christian, their
daughter, wife of Adam Wawan, 184-86; and

790

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

of Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, 273, 330,
363, 370, 656, 1012.
Cant, Patrick, [Edinburgh] 315.
 Robert, [Fife, 1548] 535.
 [Inchaffray], 407.
 burgess of Inverbervie (1616), 1751.
 notary (1655), 2464.
 Thomas, Edinburgh (1420), 97.
 Walter, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1641), 2287.
 Mr. Walter, advocate (1666), 2601.
 William, servitor of James Douglas in Gogar
(1609), 1567.
 Christian, relict of Colonel Henry Balfour,
and now wife of Mr. Peter Rollock (1598),
3314.
 Mariota, wife of John Brown, Edinburgh
(1533), 392.
Canterbury, archbishop of, Frederick Cornwallis
(1770), 3226; John [Moore] (1795), 3282.
Capel, Sir Henry, K.B., brother of deceased Arthur
Capel, Earl of Essex (1684), 2827. See also
Essex.
Caputh (Capeth), minister at, Mr. Thomas Lundie,
deceased (1653), 2431.
Card of Gray's Inn, Andrew (1694), 2925.
Cardoness (Kerdones), Bartram of (1273), 46.
Cardross, Henry, Lord, deceased (1637), 2210,
2272 ; Dame Margaret, his wife, see Bellenden.
 David, Lord, their son (1640), 2272, 2444,
2446, 2482, 2569, 2770, 2814.
 commendator of (1610), David Erskine, 1591.
 parson of (1656), 2492.
Caretoun, John of, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, 75 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, 75.
Cargill of Nether Cloquhatt, "Laurence (1626),
1981.
 (Cargyll), Donald, notary public in Kirkton
of Rattray (1591), 1223, 1251, 1252, 1540,
1746, 1747, 1752, 1981 ; John, his son, notary
public, 1540, 1746, 1752, 1981.
 John of, notary public (1493), 214.
 Laurence, notary (1633), 2132.
 Friar Thomas of, minister of Fail (1413), 93.
 William, schoolmaster in Dalmellington
(1717), 3084.
 Janet, wife of John Blair of Pittendreich
(1627), 2009.
Carkettle (Carkettill) of Finglen, John (1592), 1238.
 of Markle, Patrick (1621), 1878.
 John, Edinburgh, 630, 831, 1168.
 Peter, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
 Thomas, in Edinburgh, 630, 1168.
Carlaverock (Kyrlauerak), vicar of (1505), Sir
John Edgar, 255.
Carlhill, Elizabeth, Paisley (1556), 639.
Carlyle (Cairleill, Carlisle, Karliol), John, Lord
(1481), 184.
 Lady of, Dame Elizabeth (1612), 1648.
 David, in Torthorwald.(1607), 1522.
 Eudo de (c. 1207), 4.
 Hugh of, chief bailiff of Newcastle-on-Tyne
(1292-95), 17.
 Sir John of (1273), 46.
 Thomas of (1318), 23.
Carmelite Friars. See Friars.

Carment, Samuel, burgess of Kirkcudbright (1674),
2725.
Carmichael (Carmichel, Carmychell, Kermechall)
of Athernie, James, deceased (1610), 1597 ;
William, his son, 1597.
 of Bonnitoun, Sir John, knight-baronet
(1690), 28S7.
 of Broomly, Robert (1772), 3233.
 of Hyndfuird, Walter (1624), 1950.
 of Westerraw, James (1628), 2023.
 of Wrightsland, Robert (1557), 681.
 Alexander, notary (1620), 1827, 1919, 2170,
2380.
 Mr. David (1584), 1082.
 David, constable of Blackness (1631), 2087.
 George, archbishop elect of Glasgow (1483),
189.
 Mr. Henry, rector of Lethnot (1496), 229.
— James (1470), 162.
bailie of the Earl of Wigtown (1665),

2596.
- John, [St. Andrews] 666.
- Mr. John, minister at Kilconquhar (1598),
3314, 1470 (?), 2790 (?).
-John, burgess of Lanark (1614), 1709.
 chamberlain of William, Earl of Wigton
(1677), 2766.
 in Blairinroar (1748), 3175.
- Peter (1511), 283.
- Richard, bailie of Edinburgh (1556), 659.
- Robert, [Edinburgh] 292.
¦ in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.

-Walter, in Bristo, 1584; Matthew, his son
and heir, 1352, 1584, 2027.
Edinburgh (1628), 2012.

 William, burgess of Craill (1594), 1289;
Margaret, his spouse, see Traill.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Livingstone of Aber
corn (1574), 898, 899, 968, 1078.
 Margaret, widow of Andrew Moncreiff,
bailie of Crail (1668), 2640.
Carne, Robert (1582), 1046.
Carnedeyne (?), vicar of (1542), Sir Archibald
Witherspuyn, 466.
Carnegie (Carnage, Carnegy), David, Lord (1627),
2005, 2094. See also of Kinnaird.
 of Balnamone, Sir Alexander (1640), 2283.
— of Braikie, John (1704), 3014.
— of that Ilk and Balglassy, John (1582),
1054.
 of Craig, Sir John, deceased (1670), 2669 ;
David, his son, deceased (1670), 2669, 2679.
— of Culluthie, Mr. David (15S3), 1071, 10S2,
3314.
 of Ethie, Sir John (1612), 1647.
 of Kinnaird, Sir David (1613), 1682. See
also Lord Carnegie.
— of Peblis, John (1560), 723.
— of Pittarrow, Sir Alexander, 2536.
 of Wayne, Alexander (1629), 2034.
 James, iu Aberlemno (1622), 1905
 W.S. (1670), 2659.
— Robert, sub-dean of Brechin (1556), 648.
-William (1491), 379.
(1607), 1514; Marjorie, his wife, see

Dempster.

INDEX OF PERSONS

791

Carnegie, William, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh
(1623), 1930.
Carnock, minister of, Mr. John Row (1617), 1763.
Carny of Clachladrum, Andrew, deceased (15S1),
1029 ; William and Alexander, his sons, 1029.
Caroline, Queen, Regent (1729), 3114.
Carpenter (Carpentar), Mr. John, [St. Andrews]
327.
Carre (Carr, Car) of Foorde, William, in North
umberland (1586), 1129.
 Charles, in Quhitton (England) (1620), 1840.
 Edward, bailiff [? Fowberry], 190.
 Janet, wife of John Atkyn, Burwane (1541),
456.
 Robert, master porter (1491) of Berwick-on-
Tweed, 205, 208 (?).
Carrick, coroner of, John Kennedy of Blairquhan
(1575), 913, 1608.
Carrick (Carrik, Karrick), Adam, Earl of (1266), 8.
 John, Earl of, 68, 71, 74. -See Robert the
Third, King.
 [Robert Bruce], Earl of, 40.
Carrick (Carrik, Karrick) Thomas, burgess of
North Berwick (1557), 113, 799.
 Thomas, [Dirleton] 619.
 WilUam, servitor of William Shaw of Knock -
hiU (1597), 1329.
Carriden (Carriddin), vicar of (1549), Mr. Alexander
Hamilton, 552.
Carrington (Kerrington), rector of (1541), John
Megget, 457.
 (Keringtoun) Sir Henry (1510), 278.
Carron Company, the (1768), 3223, 3251.
Carrowne, Marion, wife of Master James, eldest
son of late James Primrose of Foddismill
(1631), 2088.
Carrubbers (Carubris), WiUiam, [Edinburgh] 191.
Carruthers (Carother) of Holmends, John (1544),
488.
 of Mouswald, Simon (1544), 488 ; John, his
irother, 488.
 David, in Banks (1544), 488.
 Herbert (1580), 997.
 John, senior (1580), 997.
 1- Sir Nigel of, chancellor to the Steward of
Scotland, 39.
 Thomas of (1410), 90.
 Mariot, wife of James M'Clellan of Drum
mowane, 598.
Carse, John, serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1720.
Carson (Acarsane, Carsan, Carsane, Corson) of
Drummow, Patrick (1586), 1122.
 John, provost of Dumfries (1618), 1798, 1799,
1802.
 Laurence, in Glencairn (1656), 2487.
 Patrick, notary public (1603), 1447.
 Richard, bailie (?) of Kirkcudbright (1674),
2725.
 Mariota, deceased, relict of Stephen Lawrie
of Maxwelltown (1708), 3320.
Carstairs (Cairstairis, Carstaris, Castarris, Castaris,
Casteris, Casterris, Crastaris) of Kilconquhar,
John, deceased (1685), 2834.
 John (1713), 3067, 3321 ; Dame Anna,
his wife, see Bruce ; James, their only son,
3321 ; Christian, their eldest daughter, 3321 ;

Elizabeth, their second, and Mary, their third
daughter, 3321.
Carstairs, Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews
(1481), 181, 187.
 Alexander, bailie of St. Andrews (158-),
1012 ; see page 755.
 Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), S71.
 Bernard, citizen of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
 David, bailie of St. Andrews (1556), 656,
666, 943.
 James, portioner of Strathkinnes (1583),
1062, 1063 ;, Elizabeth, his wife, see TurnbuU ;
James, their younger son and apparent heir,
and Alison Downie, his future spouse, 1063.
 Mr. James, servant of Sir Thomas Hope,
advocate (1615), 1731, 1829, 3312.
 James, writer in St. Andrews (1697), 2960.
 John, bailie of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
•  ¦  merchant in St. Andrews (1596), 1306,
2219.
 ¦ Peter (1528), 370.
  in Lambielethan (1556), 656.
 Robert, notary (1678), 2776.
¦W.S. (1698), 2973; Esther, his wife,

see Mills.
¦  Mr. Thomas, [St. Andrews] 194.
 William, [St. Andrews] 181.
 Sir William, deceased (1685), 2834.
Carswell (Carsell, Carswall, Carswalle, Carsewell,
Carswell), Alexander, in Newburgh, deceased
(1640), 2275.
 David, in Corstorphine (1645), 2361.
 James, notary in Paisley (1656), 2480.
  bailie of Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
 John, serjeant, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
¦  in Bigholme (1559), 704.
 Bishop of Sodor or the Isles, and
commendator of the monastery of Icolmkill
(1581), 1019.
 servitor of Robert Brown, notary
(1634), 2153.
 merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504, 2513.
 notary (1667), 2612.
 Patrick, notary (1643), 2336, 2602, 2612.
 William, in Auchlodmonth (1653), 2441.
Carter, William, in Mosshouses (1593), 1256.
Carthusians, Hugh, prior of the, near Perth
(1523), 344.
Cartinton, John, steward, [Fowberry] 190.
(Cas) of Fordell, Richard, W.S., writer and
notary, 917, 1076, 1179, 1225, 1256, 1330,
1532, 1573, 1581, 1715, 1727,
Mr. Robert, his eldest son,

notary in Edinburgh (1636),

1331, 1420,
1829, 1843;
1581.
- Alexander,
2184.
- James, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1578 ;
John, butcher there, his son, 1578 ; Marion,
wife of John, see Simpson.
- John, servant of Richard Cas, writer (1597),
1330, 1331 ; notary, 1363, 1573, 1581, 1806 ;
W.S., 2076, 2169, 2349.
 in Monktonhall (1605), 1489.
 in Dalkeith (1608), 1536.
- Patrick, weaver in Sunnyside (1664), 2575,

792

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cassells (Cassellis), Robert, officer in Prestonpans
(1646), 2366.
Cassen, John, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
Cassie, John, in Old Aberdeen (1668), 2635.
Cassillis, John, [fifth] Earl of (1597), 1335.
 John, [sixth] Earl of (1624), 1947, 2264,
2337.
 John, [seventh] Earl of, ° deceased (1759),
3207 ; Anna, his eldest daughter, wife of
late John, Earl of Ruglen, 3207.
¦  John, his grandson, [eighth] Earl of, 3207.
Castellaw (Castillaw), Andrew, in West Reston
(1622), 1894.
— — -John [or Sir John], notary public (1546),
521 ; perhaps also, 1077.
 servitor to Alexander Cunningham of
Corshill (1632), 2100.
¦in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2641

134.

Alison, his widow, see Cranston.
 Thomas (1584), 1077.
Castlemilk, rector of (1538), Duncan Livingston,
428.
Cathcart (Cathkert), Alan, [first] Lord (1452)
 Alan, [fourth] Lord, (1551), 590, 1232.
 Alan, [sixth] Lord (1667), 2623.
 Alan, Master of (1667), 2623.
Cathcart of Clavens, Alan (1551), 590.
 of Glendowis, John (1527), 359.
 of Waterheid, Allan (1649), 2390.
 Archibald (1528), 365.
 Charles (1725), 3101.
 Daniel, servant to James Sandilands, tutor
of Torphichen (1588), 1162, 1180, 1181, 1217.
 Daniel or David, servitor to Hugh Paterson,
W.S. (1653), 2444, 2446.
 Francis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1655), 2461.
 John of (1527), 359.
 Robert, servitor of Mr. David M'GiU,
advocate, and clerk of the sheriffdom of Edin
burgh (1575), 926, 927, 1109.
 burgess of Ayr (1648), 2386.
Catherine, Princess [of Braganza], Queen- Dowager
of England (1703), 3008.
Catherow (Cathro, Chathtro), Sir John, presbyter
(1514), 304.
 . William, burgess of Perth (1502), 243.
Caueling, Henry (1488), 202.
Cauldcleuch, Henry (1583), 1066.
 Thomas (1536), 402.
Cavers (Caueris), Robyne (1497), 233.
Chalmer (Chaumyr, Chamer, Chammyr, de Camera,
Chalmers, Chawmar) of Nether Claywhat,
('Cloquhattis,') George, fiar (1592), 1251, 1252.
 of Culraith, Andrew (1592), 1232.
 of Drumlochie, William (1571), 863.
 of Gadgirth, John, knight (1487), 197, 244 ;
James, his son and heir, 197, 244.
 James (1539), 433, 590, 731 ; Anna
bella, his wife, see Cunningham ; James, his
son, 731.
 James (1593), 1266, 1267, 1268.
 Captain John (1742), 3155, 3156, 3158,
3159 ; deceased (1748), 3174.
Mary, Anne, and Elizabeth, his sisters

Chalmer of Murthslie, Alexander, burgess of
Aberdeen (1471), 212.
 of Troquhane, John (1597), 1335.
Alexander, in Murchill (1492), 212.

• Mr. Alexander (1557), 681.
¦ in Logy (1606), 1496.

 Archibald, writer in Elgin (1694), 2918.
 David, Culross (1553), 611.
 Mr. David, chancellor of Ross (1563), 766.
 George (1539), 433.
writer in Elgin (1694), 2917, 2918.

 James (1455), 139.
 Sir James, notary public, 394 (?) (1548),
535, 546.
 James, tenant of Manys (1539), 433.
 notary (1567), 825, 911.
— macer (1621), 1862.
advocate (1667), 2615.

- John (1502), 244.
- Sir John, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
- John, or Sir John, notary public (1514),
299,454,579.
- alias Johnstoun, John, servant to WiUiam
Livingston of Culter (1630), 2053.
 notary (1652), 2428 ; town clerk of
Elgin, 2618, 2793.
- Mr. Matthew (1539), 433.
- Patrick, notary (1590), 1199.
 in Carvethons (1684), 2820, 2821.
- Robert (1539), 433.
 macer (1623), 1918.
- — in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642;

and heirs, 3174.

Christina, his wife, see Almond.
 Mr. Thomas (1504), 249.
 Thomas (1549), 550.
 William, notary (1599), 1384.
 Mr. William, writer in Edinburgh (1620),
1827, 1919 ; servitorto Robert Pringle, W.S. ,
2003 ; clerk of exchequer, 2163.
 Mr. W., rector of Newdosk (1564), 767.
 Anne, sister and heir of late Captain John
Chalmers of Gadgirth (1748), 3174.
 Elizabeth, her sister (1748), 3174.
 Isobel, widow of Andrew Welwood of Cross-
gates (1606), 1502.
 Janet, wife of Thomas Stevenson, burgess
of Dunfermline (1621), 1863, 1864.
 Margaret, in Leslie, relict of William Baird,
(1631), 2087.
 Mariota, wife of James Ker, merchant in
Potterrow (1627), 1995.
 Mary, sister and heir of late Captain John
Chalmers of Gadgirth (1748), 3174.
Chamber, John, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
Chamberlain, Sir Richard, lord of Giblotistun
(1266), 8 ; Johanna, his wife, 8.
Chancellor (Chancelar), James, serjeant in Leith
(1637), 2207.
 Robert (1505), 251.
Chandler, Richard (1512), 286.
Chaplin (Chaiplan, Chaiplane, Choplane), Agnes,
wife of Richard Millar, bailie of Haddington
(1690), 2886.
 George, in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 George, officer of Dundee (1621), 1891.

INDEX OF PERSONS

793

1935, 1999
20502116, 2133

1938,
2004, 2006,
2060, 2092,

2223, 2257,

2225,

2574, 2576,
2622, 2638,
2672, 2682, 2683, 2690,
2733, 2737, 2739, 2748,

Chapman (Chepman, Chepmane), Adam, burgess
of Irvine (1391), 93.
 David, servitor of Alexander, Earl of
Calendar (1690), 2S85.
 Mr. John [Edinburgh], 415.
-*  John (1622), 1905.
 Robert (1547), 529.
 Sir William, chaplain (1539), 434.
 William, in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
 Cristine (1580), 996.
Charles the First, king, as prince and steward
of Scotland, etc. etc., 1712, 1713, 1732,
1785, 1829, 1839, 1844, 1848-1850, 1874-
1876, 1879, 1886, 1914, 1921, 1932, 1934,
1965, 1974, 1976, 1987, 1997,
2019, 2021, 2036, 2038,
2104, 2106, 2107, 2111,
2145, 2146, 2185, 2200, 2212,
2226, 2238, 2243, 2253, 2254,
2290, 2295, 2303, 2315, 2321, 2326,
2329, 2382, 2384, 2534, 2535, 2845, 3315.
 the Second, king, as Prince of Wales, etc.,
2163, 2382, 2396, 2403, 2409, 2418, 2550,
2553, 2559, 2562, 2565-2567,
2587, 2601, 2606, 2613, 2617
2652, 2664, 2669:
2714 2725 2732
2754' 2755^ 2762, 2791, 2792, 2796, 2814,
2822, 2823, 2825, 2827, 2834, 2855, 2923,
3008, 3316, 3324.
Charles, Hector (1546), 522.
Charterhouse, prior of (1594), Mr. James Balfour,
1282.
Charteris ('de Carnoto,' Chairterres, Chairtouris,
Charters, Charterus) of Amisfield, Sir John
(1635), 2177.
 John, his eldest son and heir, 2177.
 of Auchinstrowane, William (1623), 1916.
 Andrew, servant of Robert Logan of Restal
rig (1577), 951, 956, 971.
 Charles, merchant in Edinburgh (1710), 3055.
 Janet, his daughter, 3055.
 Henry, bailie of Edinburgh (1580), 1203,
1205.
 Sir Thomas, chancellor, 40.
 Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1631), 2096,
2260.
 Elizabeth, wife of late Mr. George Leslie
(1710), 3055.
Chatelherault, James, Duke of, Earl of Arran,
etc., 583, 707, 886, 914. See also Arran,
Earl of.
Chatham, Earl of, John (1804), 3289.
Clan Chattan, the, 2340.
Chatto, Thomas, miller at the mill of Garvock
(1613), 1688.
 William, also miller there (1613), 1675.
Chatton, Theobald of (1270-90), 14.
Chaunterelle, Robert, 14 ; Matilda, his wife. See
Fowberry.
Cheape (Chaip, Choipe, Chop, Chope), Alexander,
burgess and bailie of Innerbervie (1574), 902,
1011, 1023, 1749; Elizabeth, his spouse,
see Calvert.
 Archibald, burgess of Innerbervie (1600),
1388 ; Isobella, his wife, see Paton. 5

Cheape, Mr. Henry, servitor of John Gilmour, W.S.
(1610), 1570; advocate (1627), 1992, 2081;
Rebecca, his wife, see Ayson.
 William, in Lathangy (1631), 2098.
Cheisley (Cheislie), Mr. John, minister of Quoth-
quhan (1628), 2023.
 Samuel, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
 Mr. William, writer, in Edinburgh (1661),
2554, 2621.
Cherry (Cherie, Cherrie, Cherye), David, Kirk
caldy (1567), 826 ; Janet, his wife, see
Inglis.
 James, Kirkcaldy (1567), 826.
 Thomas, also there (1567), 826.
 burgess of the Canongate of Edinburgh
(1578), 961, 1113, 1145, 1274.
Cheyne (Cheine, Chene), George, servant of
William Thomson, notary (1648), 2383.
 Mr. James, servitor of Robert Pringle, W.S.
(1638), 2247; writer, 2449; notary, 2454;
W.S., 2587.
 John, bailie of Old Aberdeen (1613), 1684.
 Laurence, notary public (1538), 428.
 Mr. Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1594),
1286 ; Thomas his second son, 1286.
 William (1548), 538.
(1694), 2925.

Chirnside (Chernsid, Chyrnsyde) of Over Possill,
Robert, commissary of Glasgow (1598), 1338 ;
Samuel, his brother, 1338.
 David (1490), 204.
 burgess of Glasgow (1598), 1338.
 Samuel, brother of the commissary of
Glasgow (1598), 1338.
Chisholm (Cheisholme, Chesholme, Chessolme,
Chisholme, Chislom, Echesholme) of Cromlix,
James (1613), 1692.
 of Dundorne, James (1613), 1691.
 Alexander, vintner in Drummachie (1713),
3070.
 John, in Athe, treasurer (1588), 1158.
 Mr. Michael, merchant, councillor of Edin
burgh (1586), 1131, 1247.
— — Thomas, [Edinburgh] 219.
 (1630), 2050.
 William, of (1393-7), 379.
 Agnes, wife of John Porteous (1723), 3099.
 Anna, second wife of John Napier of
Merchiston (1613), 1694, 1695, 1697, 1699,
1892, 1907, 1965, 2165; wife of William
Cunningham of Craigance, 2055.
 Beatrice, wife of Henry Sinclair, in Ardoch,
407.
Chistan, John, in Dalkeith (1598), 1361.
Chivas (Scheves, Schevez, Schives) of Muirtown,
Thomas (1639), 2270; Thomas, his son,
2270.
 William, archbishop of St. Andrews (1481),
184, 189, 224.
 Catherine, wife of John Cairns, St. Andrews,
420, 468, 469.
 Jean, wife of Alexander, second son of Hugh
Fraser, elder of Beliadrum (1686), 2841.
Christie (Chrystie, Cristie, Criste, Cryste), Andrew,
in Gollin(1604), 1466.
H

794

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Christie, Andrew, in Tarmore (1634), 2152, 2227,
2522, 2523.
 David, writer in Dysart (1688), 2870.
 James, Culross, brother of Robert Cristie,
(1577), 953.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1591), 1212.
 in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
 John (1541), 451.
 Richard, deceased (1584), 1086.
 Robert, Culross, brother of James Cristie
(1577), 953.
 Sir Robert, lord provost of Edinburgh (1696),
2938.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain (1540), 442.
 Thomas, in Balgray (1559), 703.
 Kirkcaldy (1580), 998.
Christison (Cristesone, Cristison, Cristinson,
Chrystesone, Chrystesoun, Chrystieson), Alex
ander (1589), 11S1.
 Alexander, writer, notary of St. Andrews
diocese, servitor to Thomas, Earl of Melrose
(1621), 1871, 1877.
 Christopher, [Dunfermline] 289.
 David, notary public (1513), 293, 297.
 canon of the Church of St. Mary and
Anne, Glasgow (1541), 457.
 Sir David, vicar of Innerkip (1550), 567, 568.
 James, woodworker in Stirling (1661), 2552.
 in Kirkcaldy, deceased (1669), 2646.
 Mr. John, chancellor of the Church of Dun
blane (14.38), 143.
 John, burgess of Dysart (1625), 1970.
 Sir Thomas, Dalkeith (1551), 581.
 WiUiam (1550), 567.
  [Canongate], deceased (1588), 1156,
2457, 2849.
Clack, James, in Flemington (1605), 1482.
Clackmannan, minister at (1622), Mr. Richard
Wright, 1910.
Clanricarde [Ulick, fifth Earl], Marquis of, de
ceased (1681), 2799; Margaret, Viscountess
Muskerry, his daughter and heiress, 2799.
 William, [seventh] Earl of (1681), 2799.
Clapham, Christopher, Captain of the Castle of
Norham (1512), 286.
Clapperton (Clapirtoun, Clappertoun), Sir George,
sub-dean of the chapel royal (1553), 607.
 John, deceased, and Barbara Seton, his
relict (1618), 1805; William, their son, 1805.
 Cristina, wife of Mr. Alexander Lauder of
Gunsgreen (1617), 1776, 1805.
Clark of Stenton, Alexander, provost of Edin
burgh, merchant and bailie (1612), 1634,
1635, 1734, 2096.
 Alexander, citizen of Brechin (1604), 1465.
 Allan, servant to Lord Forrester, (1645),
2361.
•- — • Andrew, in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
 Mr. Andrew, notary (1604), 1469.
 George, servitor to Mr. Robert Paip (1604),
1469.
 James, engraver in the Mint (1716), 3079.
 miller in Aberuchill (1756), 3199.
 John (1543), 477.
 Robert, servitor to Mr. Thomas Stuart of
Lendusk (1677), 2765.

Clark, William, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
Clavering of Calleley, Sir John (1636), 2185.
 James, Esq. (1653), 2432, 2438.
 Sir Robert (1372), 61.
Clavye, John, in Drumeldre (1604), 1472.
Cleghorn (Cleghorne), James, officer in Edinburgh,
(1652), 2423.
.  John, merchant in Edinburgh (1615), 1728;
Cristina, his wife, see Brown; Margaret,
their daughter, wife of Robert Bain, son of
George Bain, merchant in Edinburgh, 1728,
1960.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1707), 3034.
 Robert, merchant, portioner in Dalkeith
(1688), 2866; Janet, his wife, see Harlay ;
William, their second son, 2866.
 Robert, in Leith (1785), 562.
Cleish (Cleische), rector or parson of, Mr. William
Lumsden (1571), 857, 865, 868, 875, 1228.
Cleland (Cleiland, Cleilland, Cleiland, Kneland,
Knelland) of that Ilk, William (1478),
171.
 of that Ilk, James (1627), 2001 ; Andrew,
his brother, 2001.
 of Gartness, Ludovic, deceased (1692), 2897,
2987, 2998 ; John, his brother, 2897, 2898,
2987, 2998.
 of Knowhoblehill, Archibald (1707), 3039.
 Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1597), 1332.
  brother of James CleUand of that
Ilk (1627), 2001.
 (Knelland) Arthur (1576), 940.
 Gavin, in Glenhuif (1559), 695.
 James, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
 (1692), 2900.
 John, servant of John, Earl of Wigton (1613),
1689.
 .  deceased, brother-german of late
Ludovic Cleiland of Gartness (1692), 2897,
2898, 2987, 2998 ; Bethia, his relict, see
Baillie.
¦ — — Mr. Joseph, servitor to William Couper,
Bishop of Galloway (1618), 1S13.
 Mr. Robert, in Pittenweem (1705), 3015.
 Thomas, servant of the Earl of Abercorn
(1607), 1509.
 (Kneland), Walter (1505), 251.
 William (16S7), 2858.
 (1822), 3307 ; William, his son, de
ceased, portioner of Niddry, 3307 ; William,
son of younger William, 3307.
Clement the Sixth, Pope, 663.
 the Seventh, Pope (1526), 354.
Clenille, Thomas of (1368), 55.
Clephane (Clapane, Clapene, Clepane, Clepen),
Alexander, steward of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
 Allan, in Inchgall (1656), 2489.
 George, vicar of Kellymure (1572), 868.
 John (1557), 671.
 portioner of Kilcairny, bailie of Burnt
island (1591), 1222.
 Robert (1572), 868.
 William, deceased (1579), 989.
Clere, John, of Lanark (1420), 97.

INDEX OF PERSONS

795

Clerk (Clerke) of Balbirnie, Alexander (1588),
1168, 1203.
 of Penicuik, Sir John (1723), 3099.
 Adam, burgess of Stirling (c. 1296), IS.
 Alexander (1453), notary public, 126, 154.
 notary public (1512), 288.
 clerk (1552), 598.
 in Paisley (1654), 2456.
 servitor to Alexander Ross of Tillies-
naught (1696), 2936.
 Andrew, in Elie (1598), 3314.
 David, in Wester Kinghorn (1632), 2105.
 Hugh, burgess of Irvine (1391), 93.
 James, in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
 mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761.
 in Wester Kinghorn, deceased (1632),
2105.
 or Byer, John, of Agmondesham, Bucks,
yeoman (1469), 159.
 John (1470), 162.
 prior of Scone, vicar of Redgorton
(1536, 410.
 in Narstoun (1537), 416.
 in GuUane (1583), 1055.
 Mr. John, servitor of Sir Walter Scott of
Branxholm (1602), 1423.
 Patrick, parish clerk of Fyvie (1471), 212.
— inAchinvaich (1605), 1482.
- schoolmaster at Eyemouth (1612), 1628.

Robert, 95 ; Johanna, his relict (1414), 95.
 in Narstoun (1537), 416.
 smith (1584), 1085.
Thomas, in Auchinhuiff (1649), 2400.
¦ Walter, of Ayr, 72.
• William, of Chatton, 95.
 bailie of Berwick (1449), 127.
 burgess of Dysart (1513), 291.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1519), 315.
•  servant of Sir James Johnstone

of
Westerhall (1670), 2662.
- Mr. WiUiam, advocate (1692), 2900.
Elizabeth, wife of David Simpson (1598),

3314.
 Lilias, wife of Hugh Brown, junior (1588),
1168.
 Magdalen, spouse of Mr. Edward Bruce of
Kinloss (1593), 1270.
 Mariota (1566), 810.
Clarkson (Clerkson), Robert, notary (1695), 2931.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1692),
2893.
Clidderowe (Glideraw), John of, of Werk-upon-
Tweed, 61.
Clifton (Cliftoun), Michael, servant to Elizabeth,
Duchess of Lauderdale (1692), 2893.
Clogher, Bishop of (Ireland), John Leslie (1664),
2581.
Clow, John, in Culross, deceased (1651), 2417 ;
Margaret and Rebkea, his daughters and
heirs, 2417.
Clunes (Clwnes) of Achintowill, Alexander, bailie
of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
 Alexander (1577), 949.
 Patrick, servitor to Sir William Hamilton
(1630), 2056.

Clunes, Thonjas, burgess of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
Cluny, in Stormonth, minister of, Mr. James
Merser (1650), 2408.
Clyde (Clyid), William, in Lawbank (1586), 1114,
1311.
Coalston (Colstoun), Laird of. See Brown.
Cob, John, chaplain (1550), 557, 558.
Cochrane, William, Lord (1653), 2440, 2441,
2559, 2562, 2568, 2643, see also Dundonald.
 William, Lord, his son, 2196, 2704.
Cochrane (Cocheran, Cocherane, Cochran, Cochren,
Cochrhane, Coichran, Coquheran, Couchrane)
of Barbachlaw, George (1558), 689, 697, 773 ;
Michael, younger of, his heir apparent, 689,
697, 773 ; Alexander, brother and heir of
Michael (1561), 773, 779, 786; James, his
brother-german, 779, 990; John, son natural
of Alexander, 779 ; James, younger son
natural of said James, 779 ; James, elder son
natural of first James, 779, 990, 1380;
James, his son and heir (1599), 1380, 1418,
1711, 1712, 1740, 1976, 2503; Margaret, his
wife, see Hamilton ; James, their eldest son
and heir, 1711-1713 ; Alexander, his grand
son and heir, 2503, 2954 ; Alexander, son of
Alexander, 2503, 2954 ; Henry, his son, 2503.
 of that Ilk, John (1536), 409 ; David, his
brother, 409 ; William, also his brother,
409.
 William (1614), 1711, 1712.
 ¦ of Cowdoun, Mr. William (1636), 2196,
2252 ; Sir William, 2304, see Cochrane,
William, Lord ; Euphemia, his wife, see Scott ;
William, their eldest son, 2196.
 of Craigmure, Gavin (1700), 2986.
 of Kilmarnock, Mr. William (1700), 2986.
 of Mainshill, James (1700), 2986.
 of Ochiltree, Sir John (1686), 2843, 2855 ;
Dame Margaret Strickland, his wife, 2843 ;
William, his eldest son, 2843, 2986; Lady
Mary, his wife, see Bruce.
 of Ogilface, James (1589), 1180, 1181.
 of Southanan, Mr. John (1700), 2986.
 Alexander, servant to Lord Torphichen(1556),
658.
- — Andrew (1575), 921.
 James (1546), 522.
(1551), 585.
in Kirriemuir (1603), 1453.
serjeant of Edinburgh (1628), 2012.
bailie of Edinburgh (1630), 2048, 2049,

2206.

¦ writer in Ayr (1685), 2839.

¦ John (1539), 437, 444.
 notary (1624), 1954.
 in Greenend (1654), 2458.
 officer in Maybole (1707), 3032.
¦ Patrick, treasurer of Paisley (1657), 2504.
• Peter, in Inchyray (1574), 896.
- Robert, deceased, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
• Thomas (1540), 444.
- servant of John Scrimgeour of Dudhope,

(1564), 770.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1612),
1637, 1937.
 in Auchlodmonth (1653), 2441.

1634,

796

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cochrane, Thomas, commissioner of H.M. Excise
in Scotland (1743), 3161.
 William (1540), 444.
 in Dumbarton (1592), 1250 ; John, his
son, 1250.
 merchant in Kirriemuir (1603), 1453.
 notary (1710), 3054.
 . . ., in Canongate (1707), 3034.
Cockburn (Chockeburn, Cogburne, Cokburn,
Cokburne) of Blacksmilne, Robert, sheriff-
depute of Berwickshire (1621), 1862, 2104 ;
Alexander, his son, 2104.
 of Caldraw, Alexander, junior (1577), 950.
 of Chouslie, Christopher (1519), 319, 347,
348; WiUiam, his son (1525), 347, 348,
432, 434-436, 438, 858; Margaret, wife of
WiUiam, see Galbraith.
 James, son of William (1571), 858,
950, 1061 ; Marion, his wife, see Douglas.
 William (1609), 1539; (1611), deceased,
1618; Christopher, his son, 1618, 2434.
 of Clerkington, John (1593), 1273, 1489 ;
Sir Richard, fiar, his son, Secretary to King
and Lord Privy Seal, 1273, 1489 ; Marion
or Marie, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Otterburn of Redhall, 1273, 1489, 1553,
1564.
 of that Ilk, WiUiam (1533), 391, 402, 499 ;
Andrew, his brother, 391 ; Robert, also his
brother, 391.
 Alexander, younger (1545), 499, 1066 ;
Helen, his wife, see Hepburn ; William, their
son, 1066.
 [of Langton], Alexander of (1393-97), 379.
 [  ?] Sir John, knight, Usher of the
King (1462), 149, 150.
 James (1525), 348.
 Sir James (1571), 858.
 William (1587), 1140.
 Sir William (1609), 1539, 1618.
 Sir Archibald, elder (1690), 2881 ;
Archibald, younger, his son, 2881.
 of Wester Monkrig, James, provost of
Haddington (1622), 1915.
 of Newbigging, Patrick (1456), 140 ; James,
his son and heir, 126(?), 140.
 Thomas, 398 ; Patrick, his son (1519),
318 347, 398, 402, 432, 438; Bartholomew,
brother of Patrick, 432 ; see p. 755.
 of Newhall, Alexander (1542), 466.
 William, apparent (1610), 1583.
 of Newton, John (1529), 374, 384.
 of Ormiston, John (1562), 737, 938
Alexander, younger, 737.
 Sir John, Justice-clerk (1615), 1731,
1829.
 George (1629), 2026, 2027.
 of Tretoun, Andrew (1596), 1306, 1346.
 ¦ of Whinrig, John, brother of the goodman
of Chouslie (1656), 2481.
 of Wodhead, Alexander (1573), 885.
 Adam, brother-german of Patrick Cockburn,
sheriff-depute of Berwickshire (1581), 1035.
¦ sheriff-depute of Berwickshire (1589),

Mr.

1186, 1197, 1412.
- Alexander (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.

Cockburn, Andrew (1567), 815, 901.
 Bartholomew, brother of Patrick Cockburn
of Newbigging (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
 Christopher (1611), 1618.
 Cuthbert, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 David (1529), 378.
 George, [Gullane] 486.
 .  in Langton (1589), 1186.
 (Chockeburn), Gilbert of (c. 1318), 22.
 Harry, servant of Sir Richard Cockburn
(1594), 1273.
 Henry, burgess of Haddington (1520), 321,
1759 (?).
 in Harpenden, 321.
 bailie and provost of Haddington (1608),
1537, 1770, 2794.
 James (1448), 126, 140(?).
 (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
 in Langtown (1581), 1035, 1412.
 Haddington (1583), 1061.
 servitor of David Edington of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
— tutor of Chouslie (1611), 1618.
baker, burgess of Haddington (1617),

1770.
 secretary
(1736), 3131.

to John, Duke of Argyle

John (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
— sheriff - depute of Berwick

626.

(1554),

 in Chapel (1571), 858.
 sheriff- depute of Edinburgh in the
constabulary of Haddington (1573), 885,
1061.
 alias Haiff, John (1589), 1186.
 John, brother of Christopher (1611), 1618.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Haddington (1622), 1915.
 officer of Haddington (1690), 2886.
 Laurence, in Dalkeith (1612), 1626.
 Mr. Patrick, rector of Peteokkis (1539), 434,
436, 441.
 Patrick, sheriff-depute of Berwickshire,
brother of WiUiam C. of Langton (1581),
1035, 1140.
 Patrick, servitor of James Sinclair (1603),
1454.
 elder, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 Richard, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
 ¦ Robert, bishop of Ross, 305.
 servant of Mr. John Arthur, advocate
(1592), 1241.
 in Preston (1646), 2365.
 in Bruntstone (1695), 2931.
 Simon, alias Captane (1571), S58.
 Thomas, deceased (1621), 1885. "*
 Sir William, chaplain (1520), 321.
 William, [Haddington, 1560] 722.
 servant of the laird of Dowhill (1564),
777.
 burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
— — . ., goodman of Chouslie (1656), 2481.
 Agnes, relict of James Craig, sheriff-clerk of
Berwickshire (1590), 1197.

INDEX OF PERSONS

797

Cockburn, Agnes, wife of Mathew Bailze, smith
(1584), 1089.
 wife' of Alexander Stirling of Pow
house, servitor to John, Earl of Mar (1629),
2032, 2033, 2044, 2211.
 Dame Margaret, formerly wife of late Alex
ander Home of Renton, now wife of Sir
WiUiam Ghrame of Braco (1624), 1958.
 Dame Mary, wife of Sir Thomas Otterburn
of Redhall (1605), 1273, 1489, 1553, 1564.
Coill, Patrick, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
 Thomas, deceased (1621), 1885.
Coitt, Patrick, in Lessudden (1541), 455.
Cokar, Friar William, Provincial of the White
Friars of Scotland (1412), 92.
Coldane. See Cowden.
Coldingham, Lord, James, eldest son of James,
Earl of Home (1666), 2610.
Coldingham, John, 634.
Coldingham, commendators of, John Stewart
(1555), 634; John Maitland (1575), 924;
Alexander Home (1584), 1076.
 minister at (1637), Mr. Christopher Knowis,
2218.
Coldstream, prioress of, Elizabeth Hoppringill
(1575), 926.
 prior of, Mr. Mark Ker (1593), 1271.
Cole, Sir Richard (?), vicar of Kirkharle, 123.
Colene, John, in Sauchtonhall (1643), 2334.
Colewell (Colwel), Adam of (1322), 31, 38 ; Elena,
his wife, 31 ; John of, his son and heir, 38.
Colfyn, Donald (1552), 598.
Colhoun, James, archdeacon of Galloway (1674),
2737.
CoUace (CuUace) of Auchinfarsyth, David (1576),
934, 1109, 1114.
 of Balnamoon, Robert (1550), 572.
 John, fiar (1627), 2005.
 David, servant to John Scott of Comiston
(1696), 2951.
 Margaret, wife of John Moncur of Slains
(1627), 2005.
CoUace, rector of, Henry Barry (1476), 169.
Collier (Colliar, Coilzear, Coilzair), James, bailie
of Kirkcaldy (1625), 1962.
 alias Straherrie, John, burgess of Burntisland
(1591), 1222.
 John, servitor to Sir Thomas Otterburn of
ReidhaU (1620), 1844.
Collingwood (Collenwode) of Etall, Henry (1600),
1400.
 John, (1450), 130, 131.
ColUsone (Collesone), James, notary public (1540),
448, 455, 470.
Colluthie, Lady of, Margaret Lundie (1569), 849.
Colquhoun (Colquhoune, Collquhone, Colquhen,
' Culquhone) of Garseadden, WiUiam, writer
in Glasgow (1657), 2478, 2517.
 of Luss, Sir John (1662), 2562.
¦  Mr. Archibald, rector of Stobow (1577), 944.
 James (1548), 542.
 John, canon of Glasgow (1544), 487.
 John, notary (1598), 1338.
 Kentigern (or Mungo), 779.
 Peter (1494), 218.
 William (1602), 1430.

Colquhoun, Agnes, wife of William Cunningham,
678.
Colt, Blase, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2079, 2081.
 Mr. Oliver, advocate (1593), 3314.
 minister of Foulden (1619), 1820.
Colthart (Coltart), Robert, notary (1598), 1338.
 (1603), 1446.
 Sir William (1557), 677.
Coltherd, WiUiam, gardener in Dudhope (1672),
2692.
Colvill of Culross, James, [first] Lord (1611), 1605,
1619, 1631, 1676, 1677, 2060 ; Dame Helen,
his wife, see Shaw ; Robert, Master of Cul
ross, his son (1613), 1676.
 [second] Lord (1630), 2060 ; (1631),
2089 ; Dame Magdalen, his wife, see Young.
 Alexander, [sixth] Lord, deceased, rear-
admiral of the White (1770), 3226.
 of Ochiltree, Robert [second], Lord (1668),
2630.
 Robert, [third] Lord (1696), 2942, 2950,
3138, 3142.
Colville (Colvill, Coluill) of Balbadie, James (1569),
844, 845, 1207, 1229; Robert, his father,
844.
 of Cleish, Robert, deceased (1589), 1188.
 (1614), 1707, 1716, 1818; Mr. William,
his son, 1707, 1716, 2317; James, also his
son, 1707, 1716.
 younger (1611), 1609; Sir Robert,
2140, 2143, 2317.
 of Huip, John (1625), 1963, 1986, 2064.
 of Kincardine, Alexander, burgess of Edin
burgh (1704), 3013.
 of Nether Kinnedder, Mr. Robert, bailie-
depute of the lordship of Culross (1642),
2317.
 of Midhouse, William, deceased (1630),
2064 ; Harie, his son, 2064.
 of Ochiltree, Robert, nephew of late Robert,
Lord Colville of Ochiltree (1738), 3138-3142,
3166, 3167, 3177.
 of Tankerness, John, 1836 (?) (1630), 2047,
2052 ; Marie Scollay, his wife, 2047.
 of East Wemyss, James, knight (1540), 442.
 ¦ Mr. Alexander, rector of Dysart (1513), 291.
 John, abbot of Culross (1540), 442, 450,
507.
 William, commendator of Culross (1535),
399, 442, 456, 507, 607, 611, 782.
 Robert, brother of John and WiUiam, 442 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Skougall.
 Alexander, commendator of Culross (1567),
818, 828, 844, 1068, 1074, 1086, 1119, 1120,
1124, 1125, 1154.
 Mr. Alexander, justiciary-depute (1613),
1670, 1723.
 Henry, servitor of Lord Colville (1611),
1619, 1676.
 Mr. James (1548), 539.
 James, Culross (1565), 782, 828.
 brother of late Robert Colvill of Cleish

(1589), 1188.
- Mr. John, chanter of Glasgow (1578), 970,
1068, 1152, 1317; Janet, his wife, see
Russell.

798

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Colville, John, commendator of Culross (1613),
1676.
 servitor of Andrew, Lord Ochiltree
(1614), 1706.
 in Tankerness, see of Tankerness.
 Laurence (1582), 1036.
 Philip, burgess of Ayr (1610), 1590.
 Mr. Robert (1565), 782, 818, 828, 844, 845.
 Robert, in Lefnessok, or Lesnessok (1619),
1815, 1940, 2215.
 in Finglassie (1631), 2097.
 -writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2958,
3152; Beatrice, his sister, 3152.
 ¦ Mr. William, brother-german of Sir Robert
Colville of Cleish (1642), 2317.
 ¦ William, in Claignoch (1686), 2843.
 Beatrice, deceased, sister-german of late
Robert Colville, writer (1740), 3152.
 Sara, wife of James Primrose of Foddis
mill (1613), 1676, 1998, 208S.
Commercial Bank of Scotland (1825), 3308.
Comrie (Comry) of Ross, Patrick (1676), 2757.
 John, in Aberuchil (1676), 2757.
 in Wester Aberuchil, younger (1697),
2957.
 Patrick, in Aberuchil (1638), 2237.
 WiUiam in Inneruchil (1697), 2957 ; James,
his son, 2957.
Con (Cone), John, [Edinburgh] (1512), 287, 1339.
 in Rysyde (1610), 1598.
Conde, John, in Grange! (1627), 1992.
Conehatheam, Simon of, 9.
Congleton (Congaltoun, Congiltoun, Cogyltoun)
of that Ilk, John (1438), 116, 125.

¦ Henry (1519), 317, 388; Richard, his
son and heir, 388.
 Patrick (1583), 1064.
¦ William (1689), 2876, 2965 (

917; in
brother,

 Edward, West Fenton, 784.
 Isabella, his daughter (1565), 784.
 ¦ Mariota, daughter of Isabella's grand-uncle,
784.
 ¦ Edward of (1447), 125.
 • George (1519), 318.
 in Bristo (1610), 15S4, 1995, 2141.
 Henry, sheriff-depute of Berwick (1480),
179.
 Henry, in Dirleton (1565), 784,
Gullane, 919, 920; Andrew, his
there, 784.
 uncle of Patrick Congleton of that Ilk
(1583), 1064.
 Hugh, burgess of Haddington (1532), 3S8.
 Sir John (1532), 388.
 Patrick (1519), 316.
 [Haddington, 1532], 388.
 Robert [Northberwick], 326.
 Thomas [in West Fenton], 318.
 Thomas, his grandson and heir (1519),
318.
 [in Dirleton, 1554], 619, 749, 784.
 Helen, Gullane, 570, 744, 827.
 Isobella, wife of Edward Olipheir in West
Fenton (1579), 991, 995, 1056.
 Margaret, wife of Francis Borthwick of
Ballincrieff (1583), 1064.

Connell, John, in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
Conyers of Sockborne (Durham), John, Esquire
(1589), 1195, 1214; Elinor, his eldest
daughter, 1195, 1214. Cf. Strother, Lancelot.
Cook (Cok, Cuik, Cuk, Cuke, Cuyk, Kuyk, Kwyk)
of Abircrombin, John (1266), 8.
 Alexander, 'beid man' (1504), 248.
 Edinburgh (1554), 615.
 officer, Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734.
 notary, principal clerk of Berwickshire
(1590), 1197, 1234, 1412, 1413, 1439, 1523,

1524, 1539, 1618.
 in Edinburgh Castle (1671), 2671.
- Arthur, servant of Alexander Baillie

of

Carnbrue (1696), 2947.
- Sir David, [Kilmaurs, 1562] 745.
- David, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
- Edward, merchant in Kirkwall (1637), 2205.
- George, canon of Dunkeld (1541), 457 ; rector
of Crieff, 460.
- Mr. James, minister at the Isle of Sanda
(1620), 1837, 2064; Oliver, his son, 1S37,
2064 ; Edward, also his son, 1837.
- James, in Lopness (1637), 2205.
- John, burgess of Northberwick (1520), 323 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Lauder.
 Gullane, 570.
 tailor, Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
 (1612), 1665.
 in Dundee (1695), 2930.
- Nicolas, in Longniddry (1575), 908, 909,
939; Agnes, his spouse, see Heriot.
- Richard (1512), 287.
- Thomas (1519), 318.
- Mr. William, bailie of St. Andrews (158-),
1012, see p. 755 ; 2219.
schoolmaster of Chouslie (1609), 1539.

Cookson (Cokson), Isaac, merchant, of Newcastle
(1730), 3117, 3137.
 Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Cope, Sir John (1758), 3204.
Copland (Coipland, Coupland) of Coliston, William,
provost of Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Arthur (1616), 1749.
 Sir David of (1253-80), 10, 11.
 David, indweller in Inverbervie (15S1), 1023.
 John of (1348), 41, 43, 49 ; Joanna, his
wife, 41.
 Richard, Inverness (1543), 467.
 Thomas, deceased, merchant (1682), 2803 ;
Mr. Thomas, deceased, his son and heir,
minister, 2803.
 Stephen, 11 ; Nicholas, his son, 11.
 William, burgess of Edinburgh (1513), 292.
Core (Cor), Isobell, wife of Oswald Porteous,
deceased (1584), 1085.
Corbet, Walter [? of Makerstoun], 9 ; Christiana
[his daughter], wife of Sir William of Dun
bar, 9, 10.
 Sir Nicholas [their son, 1253-80], 9, 10, 11 ;
Patrick, his brother, 11; Sir Walter, also his
brother, 10.
 Walter of Langtoun, Northumberland (1315),
21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38 ; Isolda, his
wife, 35.

INDEX OF PERSONS

799

Corbet, Roger, son of Walter (1329), 33, 36, 41 ;
lord of Leverchild, 43, 47.
— — John, of Levirehilde, 60 ; Elienora, his
widow (1372), see Strother.
 Roger (1379), 63, 76, 79 ; John, his son and
heir, 63 ; Elizabeth, daughter of John, wife
of Robert Ra, 63.
Corbett (Corbatt, Corbet, Corbit) of Bellnagall,
James (1670), 2668 ; (1673), 2720.
 of Little Reanie, John (1652), 24, 22, 2433.
 Mr. George, minister at Nig (1617), 1779.
 James, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 messenger (1674), 2725.
 Patrick, parson of Kinhulle, 9.
 WilUam, deceased, portioner of Midganie
(1652), 2422.
 ¦ Catherine, wife of Malcolm Ross, 2422.
Cordwainers (Cordinars), Leith, Incorporation of
(1785), 562.
Cordwainer (Cordinar), Craft, Leith, Deacon,
Brethren, and Craftsmen of the, (1550), 562.
Corkie, James, in Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
Cormok, David of, Franciscan Friar (1464), 152.
Cornelyus, alias Cornells, alias Johnson, John
(1578), 960.
Cornfoot (Cornfitt, Confrett?), David, in Strath
arlie, (1708), 3047.
 James, cooper in Over Largo (1680), 2790.
Cornhale, WiUiam of, [Northumberland, 1330] 34.
Corntoun, Florentine (1548), 541.
Cornwallis, Frederick, Archbishop of Canterbury
(1770), 3226.
Cornwell (CornveU, Cornele, Cornell, Cornewell),
of BalgaUy, William (1462), 149, 150.
 Archibald, serjeant in Edinburgh (1600),
1402.
 Henry (1488), 202.
 Peter, serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
 Janet, wife of Gilbert M'Quhyrrycht,
burgess of Edinburgh (1574), 889, 1142.
Corrie (Corry) of Kelwood, George (1555), 636.
 Adam of (1410), 90.
 Walter of (1450), 129.
Corruich, Alexander, in Corruith (1575), 916.
Corruthe, Patrick, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
Corsaw, David, notary, burgess of Dysart (1635),
2176.
 John, servitor of David Lautie (1563), 752.
 Thomas, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
Corse, Alexander, in Carnbrue Mill (1707), 3038.
 John, sugar merchant of Glasgow (1681),
2081.
Corstane, Thomas, in Bristo (1655), 2471.
Corstorphine (Corstorphyn), George, deceased,
portioner of Kingsbarns (1591), 1224; Thomas,
Andrew, and Robert, his sons, 1224,
 Katherine, their sister, 1224.
 Sir James, chaplain (1529), 376.
 Thomas, in Crail (1529), 376.
in Crail (1606), 1495.

Corstorphine, prebendary of (1537), Sir John
Sinclair, 418.
Cortachy, rector of (1362), Sir William of Inner
peffry, 379.
Cossar, James, in Newbattle (1583), 1065 ;
¦ Helen, his wife, see Jarden,

Cossar, John, sub-prior of Kelso. See also Kelso,
monks of (1534), 396.
 Robert, in Lambdenburn (1640), 2273.
 servitor to Simeon Rutherford in
Pitleseugh (1681), 2802.
Costerman, Laurence, in Langton (1571), 858.
Cotis, John of (1453), 137.
Cotton of Landwade, Sir John, Co. Cambridge
(1609), 1562.
 Edmund, Esq., his brother (1609), 1562.
 Sir Robert, brother of Sir John, of Land
wade (1609), 1562; Sir John, his son and
heir, 1562 ; Elizabeth Ridge, his intended
wife, 1562 ; Thomas, second son, Dodmere,
third, and Henry, fourth son of Sir Robert,
1562.
Coudom, William, servitor of David Graham of
Fintry (1615), 1722. Cf. Cowden.
Coupar-Angus (Cupar), commendator of, Mr.
Leonard Leslie (1570-1), 861, 863, 892, 893,
973.
 monks of (1578), 973, John Lawson, William
Baxter, John Fogow, Andrew . . .
Couper (Coupar, Cowpar, Cowper, Culpare, Culper,
Cuper) of Gogar, Adam (1604), 1468 ;
writer in Edinburgh (1594), 1273, 1415 ;
clerk of session, 3314 ; Margaret, his wife,
see Denniston.
.  Sir John (1667), 2621.
 Alexander (1470), 162.
 notary, W.S. (1630), 2057, 2112.
 Sir Andrew (1492), 212 ; chaplain (1504),
249.
 Andrew, writer (1611), 3314, 1813.
 brother-german of William Couper,
bishop of GaUoway (1614), 1698.
 David, [Irvine, 1526] 353.
.  servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120.
 Sir Duncan, presbyter (1481), 181.
 George (1512), 287.
 Gilbert, in Lethindie (1578), 959.
 Henry, [Fife, 1563] 765.
 . in Thridpart (1663), 2570.
,  in Crail (1671), 2673.
 in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964.
 James, writer in Hamilton (1612), 1638.
 John, [Downfield] 406 ; Cristina, his wife,
see Ramsay.
 John, tailor, Edinburgh (1692), 2900.
 Malcolm, in Aith, Orkney (1657), 2505.
 Michael, chaplain, notary public (1562), 732.
 Patrick, meal dealer, burgess of Dunfermline
(1615), 1736, 1737 ; bailie, 1856, 1863-65.
 Thomas, [Dunfermline] 289.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 bailie of Strathmiglo (1697), 2964.
 in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
.  : William (1441), 120.
 (I486), 196.
 burgess of Dumfermline (1567), 825.
(1572), 878.
(1580), 998.
• bishop of Galloway (1614), 1698, 1813.
in Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.

Marjorie, niece of Sir Alexander Belshes

800

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

of Tofts, and wife of Mr. John Hay of Wood-
cockdale (1657), 2498, 2594.
Courtie (Courte), John, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh, deceased (1652), 2423; Isobel,
his relict, see Watt ; Janet, their daughter,
2423.
 William, in Dalkeith (1635), 2167.
 Helen, wife of Neil Murdoch (1652), 2423.
Cousin (Cousing, Cusing), Michael, [Tongland,
1564] 772.
 • William, baker, Dunfermline (1618), 1804.
Cousland, Matthew, butcher, burgess of Linlith
gow (1599), 1381 ; Janet, his wife, see
Gibbisone.
Coustoun (Cowstoun), Alexander, burgess of Cul
ross (1586), 1127,1152, 1153.
 George, cook in Edinburgh (1596), 1308.
 Gilbert, in Clackmannan (1672), 2086.
 Thomas (1507), 265.
 burgess of Dundee (1603), 1442.
 William, deceased (1622), 1910.
Coutts (Couitis, Couttis, Coutes, Cowttis), Allan,
[Dunfermline, 1555] 633, 790, 1090.
 George, in Brunthill (1649), 2405.
 John, in Sauchtonhall (1643), 2334.
 ¦  woodworker in Aberdeen (1649), 2405.
 Robert, in Sauchtonhall (1643), 2334.
 Thomas, W.S. and notary (1617), 1781, 1824,
1825, 1898, 1900, 1954, 1959, 1966, 1983.
 Barbara, wife of late Robert Thomson,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Cowan (Cowane) of Corsetoun, Charles (1687),
2856, 2964 ; Anna, his relict, see Murray ;
John, their son and heir, 2964 ; John,
brother of Charles, 2856.
 Andrew, burgess in Stirling (1581), 1022,
1395, 1427, 1791 ; Isobella or Elizabeth, his
spouse, see Alexander ; John, their son, 1395,
1427, 1791 ; Alexander, their son, 1427.
 George, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
 James, in Tranent (1646), 2362, 2580.
 John, in Orwell, brother-german of Charles
Cowan of Corstoun (1687), 2855.
 Paul, tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
 Robert, in Hill of Kelsoland (1610), 1598.
 Thomas, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
 Walter, merchant, burgess of Stirling
(1597), 1336, 1395, 1397 ; Janet Alschunder,
his wife, see Alexander ; Christian, their
daughter, wife of James Short, also of Robert
Murray, 1336, 1395, 1397.
 in Newbigging (1631), 2074, 2075.
See also next entry ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Craik.
 collier in Carriden, now in the Hill
(1635), 2169 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Craik.
 William, [Linlithgow] 180.
 in Edington (1612), 1655.
 Agnes, wife of James Short, merchant,
burgess of Stirling (1613), 1691, 1692.
Cowden (Coldane, Coldoun, Coudoun), Alexander
(1455), 139.
 Hugh, in Dalkeith (1609), 1567, 1725.
— there (1658), 2610.
¦ in Carberry (1618), 1806, 1878.

¦ James, burgess of Edinburgh (1579), 985.

Cowgask, Sir Thomas, presbyter (1470), 163.
Cowhoun (?), Sir James, chaplain, North Berwick
(1557), 113. Cf. Colhoun and Colquhoun.
Cowie (Cowey, Cowhie, Cowy), Andrew, in
Newmylne (1587), 1153 ; Andrew, his son,
notary, 1153.
 Andrew, in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
 Archibald, portioner of Powknave, deceased
(1676), 2758, 2885 ; Henry, his only son
and heir, 2758, 2885 ; Archibald, eldest son
of Henry, 2885.
 Henry (1584), 1072.
 John, in Bredistoune (1696), 2936.
 William, Edinburgh (1562), 735, 750, 759.
 Agnes, wife of late James Mackie (1752),
3192.
Craggelt, John (1569), 844.
Craig (Crage, Craige, Crag) of Balnillo (Bawnely),
Walter, 247 ; Andrew, his son (1504), 247.
 of Riccarton, Sir Lewis (1621), 1889.
 Andrew, notary (1609), 1548, 1549.
 David, notary public (1593), 1253, 1254,
1257, 1580, 1628, 1655.
-in East Duddingston (1603), 1447,

1510.

 writer in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
George, notary (1571), 858, 1035, 1066.
in Easter Duddingston (1632), 2112.

- Mr. Hugh, notary public (1546), 518.
- James (1533), 390.
 notary, sheriff-clerk of Berwickshire
(1589), 1186; deceased (1590), 1197 ; Agnes,
his relict, see Cockburn.
- James, in Dalkeith (1626), 1975.
 in Plewland Hill (1635), 2180.
 servitor of George Auchinleck, elder,
of Cumledge (1641), 2289.
notary in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802 ;

John, his son (1681), 2802.
- Jeremie, writer at Kilbryde kirk (1630),
2056.
- John (1434), 113.
 notary (1587), 1147.
 in Foulfurd (1632), 2112.
 in Duns (1658), 2529.
 merchant in Tranent (1664), 2580.
 bailie of St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
- Matthew, smith in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
- Patrick of (1465), 154.
- Mr. Robert, advocate (1627), 1985, 1991,
2258, 2259, 2273, 2274, 2294, 2319, 2328,
2371, 2549, 2724; Jonet, his relict, see
Livingstone ; Thomas, his son and heir, 2294,
2319, 2328, 2371, 2374, 2549, 2724; Mr.
John, advocate, also his son, 2724.
- Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1713),
3087.
- Thomas, baker
(1608), 1538.
- Mr. Thomas, advocate, deceased (1615), 1724.
- Thomas, servitor to Patrick Scott of Rossie
(1698), 2975.
- Walter (1434), 113.
- WiUiam (1528), 370.
 (1577), 951.
 gardener in Dalkeith (1609), 1567,

3067,

in Edinburgh, deceased

INDEX OF PERSONS

801

Craig, William, serjeant of Edinburgh (1614),
1717, 1724.
 Berwickshire, deceased (1622), 1902.
 in Thurston Mains (1667), 2622;
WUliam, younger, his son, 2622.
 Janet, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
Craigalies, David, servant to James Fairlie, shoe
maker in Edinburgh (1637), 2230.
Craigie (Cragi, Cragye), Alexander, Edinburgh,
(1420), 97.
 Hugh, A.M., notary public (1529), 375.
 John, burgess of Irvine (1551), 586.
Craigingelt (Cragingelt) of that Ilk, Robert, and
Elizabeth Erskine of Gartmore, his spouse
(1581), 1027.
 Thomas (1612), 1661, 1929.
 John (1569), 845.
Craigo, John, in Woulfhill (1578), 973.
Craik (Craick, Crake), Mr. Alexander, chaplain
(1532), 386.
 Andrew, in Grange of Connon (1560), 723.
 notary (1699), 2978.
 David, in Wester Lumsdean (1627), 1985.
 Henry, collier in Newbigging (1609), 1558,
1559, 1561, 2074; Margaret, his wife, see
Lothian.
 James, notary (1620), 1842, 2020, 2042, 2181,
2183.
 John, Gullane (1544), 486, 744, 917, 919,
920, 922, 923, 962-67, 972 ; John, younger,
in Gullane, his son, 919, 921, 922, 963-966.
-notary public (1578), 971, 972, 974,

979, 995, 1018, 1055, 1056, 1064, 1073, 121i
John, his son, also a notary, 1073, 1693 (?).
deceased, merchant, burgess of Dum

fries (1655), 2474 ; James, his son, 2474.
- Robert, elder, servitor of Sir Henry Bruce
of Clackmannan (1672), 2686.
- WUliam (1462), 150.
 (1532), 386.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1547), 492.
— (1577), 952.
•burgess of Edinburgh (1600), 1402;

William, his son and heir, 1402.
• servant of Andrew Bukham in Quhyn

nedrum (1626), 1982.
 ¦ Elizabeth, wife of Walter Cowan in New
bigging (1631), 2074, 2075.
 wife of Walter Cowan, collier in
Carriden (1635), 2169.
Crail (Craill), bailies of —
John Abbyrcrummy (1529), 376.
Andrew Fermour (1590), 1209, 1289.
John Douglas, 1209.
John Bowsye, 1209.
Andrew Moncrieff (1596), 1316.
WUliam Bowsie (1606), 1495.
Patrick Hunter (1621), 1890; (1632), 2103.
George Meldrum (1632), 2103.
Allan Millar (1650), 2411.
Andrew Daw (1651), 2418.
Robert Martin (1663), 2570, 2578.
Allan Millar, senior (1664), 578.
Andrew Moncrieff (al668), 2640.
John Robertson (1668), 2640.
George Moncreiff (1676), 2760.

Crail, bailies of (continued) —
George Philip, 2760.
William Robertson (1691), 2889.
John Bridie (1714), 3071.
 town clerks of —
John Makesone, notary (1606), 1495, see
Mackeson.
Thomas Adamson (1664), 2578.
 treasurers of —
William Moncreiff (1676), 2760.
George Robertson (1714), 3071.
 prebendaries in collegiate church of, 376.
 collegiate church of, chaplains of (1536) —
Andrew Martyn, John Bowman, Edward
Annan, David Bowman, John Brown, David
Gawy, Thomas Bowman, James Corstorphin,
Andrew Caretoun, John Murray, Thomas
Clark, and William Abercromby, 412.
Crambie, James, in Lethindie (1578), 959.
 Thomas, bailie of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Cramond (Cramonth, Crawmond, Crawmonth) of
Aldbar, Alexander, knight (1504), 247.
 of Bulhall, Hercules, late (1664), 2588;
John, his son, 2588.
 John, A.M., notary (1574), 900, 919-23.
 Mr. John, advocate (1586), 617, 659, 1341 ;
Elizabeth, his widow, see Brown ; Mariota,
his daughter and heir, 1341.
 Patrick (1505), 379.
Cranstoun (Cranston, Cranstone, Cranyston,
Crenstone), William, [first]" Lord (1623),
1917, 1985 ; James, his second son, 1985.
 [of-that Ilk], William of (1420), 98. '
 of that Ilk, Thomas (1443), 122, 129, 144 ;
William, his son and heir, 122, 129 ; lord
of Craling, 145.
.   John, 267-
 William, knight, his son, (1508), 267,
311.
 ¦ William, knight (1557), 670, 888.
  Sir John (1574), 888, 1321, 1355,
1363; Helen, his daughter, wife of Mr.
Mungo Rig of Carberry, 1321, 1355, 1363;
Alexander, his brother, 1321.
_  Mr. William, fiar (1597), 1332.
 Sir William (1605), 1489. See also
Cranstoun, William, Lord.
 of ' Helmburn,' Mr. Thomas, burgess of
Edinburgh, 631 ; Janet, his daughter and
heiress (1555), 631.
 of Moriestoun, John (1584), 1077, 1332.
Alexander (1623), 1917, 1990, 1991.

 of Skaittibus, John (1605), 1489.
 of Thorndykes, John (1623), 1917.
 Adam (1508), 267.
 Andrew, 267.
 Alexander (1438), 116.
 brother-german of Sir John of that
Ilk (1596), 1321.
 Andrew (1515), 311.
 Cuthbert (1546), 521 ; Richard and John,
his sons, 521.
 George, gardener in Charterhall (1694), 2926.
 ¦ Hector, vicar in Peebles (1609), 1549 ;
Isabella, his daughter, wife of Thomas Hoy
in Nenthorn, 1549.

5 I

802

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cranstoun, James, portioner of Monktonhall
(1605), 1489; Jean Cranston, his wife, see
below.
 in Dalkeith (1610), 1578.
 in Huntlywood (1610), 1581.
 in Brounhill (1710), 3059.
 John (1552), 600.
 (1563), 764.
  in Monktounhall (1563), 829 (?),
1090, 1269, 1489, 1633 ; Jean, his daughter,
1269, 1489, 1558, 1559, 1561; James, her
husband (1609), 1558, 1559, 1561.
— in Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 1885,

2001.
- Mr. John, minister at Leith"(1623), 1933.
- John, Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
- Captain Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh,
(1563), 750, 996 ; Mariota, his spouse, see
Dalgeich ; Margaret, his spouse, see Borth
wick.
- Patrick, in Monktonhall (1605), 1489.
 in Lumsden (1622), 1906.
(1634), 2147.

- Peter, in Tofts (1606), 1498, 1880, 2117.
-Mr. Thomas (1557), 670.
- Thomas, deceased (1682), 2803.
- William of, notary public (1425), 81.
- William, brother-natural of William, lord of
Crailing (1461), 145.
¦ provost of the church of St. Salvator

in St. Andrews (1545), 496.
 Mr. William, minister at Kingskettle,
(1610), 1600.
 William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1621).
1885.
 Mr. William, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
 William, servitor of William, Lord Cochrane
(1663), 2568.
 Alison, widow of John Castillaw in Dalkeith
(1669), 2641, 3019.
 Isobella, wife of James Brownfield of
Pittillisheuch (1590), 1197,1409.
 Isobel, wife of William Gladstanes (1634),
2147, 2148.
 Jean, wife of James Cranston, portioner of
Monktonhall (1605), 1489, 1558, 1561.
Cranstoun, minister at, Mr. John Nymbill,
deceased (1635), 2172.
Cras, Andrew, [Perth, 1523] 344.
Craw [or Auchincraw] of Greinlay, James (1628),
2024.
 of Heughhead, Mr. Patrick (1692), 2893.
 of Netherbyre, George (1578), 956.
 George (1673), 2722.
 of Quhitfield, James (1619), 1822; Eliza
beth, his daughter, wife of Robert Lauder,
fiar of Gunsgreen, 1822.
 of Easter Reston, George (1599), 1386, 1394,
1541, 1547, 1655.
 Alexander, in Northfield (1578), 956, 1030,
in Coldingham, 1049, 1052, 1253, 1254,
1371; Janet, his wife, see Thomson ; Patrick,
his son, 1052, 1371.
  servant to John Home of West
Reston (1596), 1305.
 David, in East Reston (1599), 1386.

Craw, David, in West Reston (1616), 1748.
 George, in Nether Ayton (1577), 951.
  in East Reston, deceased (1580),
994 ; Magdalene, his relict, see Hume, now
wife of Robert Lawder in Tynningham ;
George, his son, 994.
  portioner of East Reston (1599),
1386. Cf. previous entry.
 James (1586), 1116.
 in Whitekirk (1604), 1474, 1476.
 in Gunsgreen, deceased (1610), 1580,
1748 ; Robert, his son, 1580, 1748.
 John (1577), 951.
 (1586), 1116.
 Patrick, in East Reston (1582), 1049.
 deceased (1622), 1894.
¦ in Northfield, deceased (1669), 2651 ;

Patrick, his grandson (1669), 2651.
 Philip, in Nether Ayton (1612), 1655.
 William, in Swinwod (1578), 956, 1049.
 (1586), 1116.
 brother to George of Netherbyre
(1673), 2722.
Crawcester, Edward of (1411), 91, 102.
Crawford, David, Earl of (1483), 189, 193.
 Ludovic, Earl of (1639), 2266.
 and Lindsay, John, Earl of (1660), 2544,
2627.
Crawford (Crouforth, Crauffurd, Crawfurd, Crau-
furde, Crawfuird) of Auchinnames, Thomas
(1426), 105.
 of Auchinwy Hugh, younger (1617), 1781.
 of Blarwharrie, David (1686), 2843.
 of Bonningtoun (Bonytoun), John (1535),
614.
 of Camppellis, Thomas (1562), 742.
 of Cartsburn, William (1539), 437, 443,
449 (?).
 in Cartsburn, Patrick (1562), 736; of
Cartsburn, 742, 870 ; Jean, his wife, see
Cunningham.
 of Cartsburn, David (1572), 870, 1004, 1172.
 David (1600), 1389, 1701, 2102, 2297,
2298.
 • Mr. Patrick (1612), 1668, 1701, 1955,
1956, 2102 ; Jean, his wife, see Cunningham.
 David, his son, grandson and heir of
preceding David, 2102.
 John (1651), 2416 ; Grizel, his wife, see
Dunlop ; Robert, their son, 2416.
 of Craglunsche, John (1562), 736 ; Hugh,
his son, 736.
 of Crukitbank, Hugh (1619), 1815 ; see also
Crawford in Drumdow ; Robert, his eldest
son, 1815, 1940; Margaret, wife of Robert,
see Stewart.
 of Dundyvane, James (1586), 1132.
 of Ferme, James (1605), 1482.
 of Flattertoun, James (1562), 743 ; Matthew,
his son, 743.
 James (1608), 1530, 2025; John, his
son, 2025 ; Janet, his daughter, wife of John
Bannatyne of Kellie, 2025.
 of Goldring, William, apparent (1614), 1701,
2101.
 of Kerse, David (1505), 257.

INDEX OF PERSONS

803

Crawford of Kerse, David, (1551), 590.
 David (1587), 1138; William, his
brother, 1138.
 Alexander (1612), 1625.
 of Kilbirnie, Robert (1507), 263 ; Margaret,
his spouse, see Sempill.
 Hew (1551), 590, 742, 870.
 John (1599), 1370, 1574, 1701, 1955,
2101, 2161; Margaret, his wife, see Blair.
 of Kirkwood, John (1542), 463.
 Hugh (1562), 742
 David (1572), 870.
 of Knokschinnoch, John (1587), 1138.
 of Lathis, Robert (1455), 139.
 of Leifnories, George (1551), 590.
 George, fiar (1612), 1632; Mr. Matthew,
his brother, 1632.
 of Manuelmill, Alexander (1654), 2452,
2453.
 of Milnetoun, John (1624), 1956.
 of Newton, George (1605), 1487.
 Malcolm (1632), 2101.
 of Perwic, Archibald (1452), 136; Thomas,
his son and heir, 136.
 of Rouchsollo, John (1584), 1078, 1132.
 John, younger (1583), 1065.
 of Smydyschaw, Robert (1567), 830 ; John,
his son, 830.
 Alexander, in Buthkennar (1579), 990.
  shoemaker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1598), 1351, 1352, 1353.
 in Cartsburn (1624), 1956.
 in Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
 Andrew of (1453), 137.
 Andrew, in Duns (1589), 1186.
— servitor to Mr. Andrew Ker (1654),

2452.

notary (1665), 2594.

Archibald (1507), 263.
¦ canon of Glasgow (1544), 487.

- Mr. Bernard, citizen of St. Andrews (1521),
327, 331.
- Cuthbert (1542), 463.
-David, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219;
Margaret, his spouse, 219.
 (1505), 257.
 (1523), 342.
 (1545), 500.
 (1562), 739, 746.
(1566), 810.
— templar bailie (1587), 1141.
 servant of Anna, Duchess of Hamilton
(1696), 2946, 2987.
- Edward, burgess of Edinburgh (1538), 426.
- Esplan (1505), 257.
- Gavin, servitor of John Shaw, stabler in
Edinburgh (1609), 1554.
- George, squire (1497), 234.
— [sheriff-depute of Ayr, 1502], 244.
servant to tutor of Torphichen (1588),

1162.

- in Prestonpans (1679), 2785.

Henry (1470), 161.
(1538), 428.

- Hugh, in Drumdow, 792 ; Hugh, his son
(1565), 792, 830, 1503.

Crawford, Hugh, in Drumdow, his son, also 'in
Trabeoch' (1607), 1503-1505, 1815, 1940.
See also Crawford of Crukitbank.
 Hugh in Trabeoch. See preceding entry.
 Mr. Hugh, W.S. (1752), 3189, 3192.
 Sir James, chaplain (1531), 382.
 James, burgess of Ayr (1587), 1141.
 goldsmith in Edinburgh (1612), 1634,
1635, 1636, 1637, 1720.
 in Auchinwyir (1621), 1886.
 in Cartsburn (1624), 1956.
 Captain James, maltman in Leith (1655),
2470.
 James (1660), 2546.
 John (1505), 257.
 (1507), 263.
 Sir John, chaplain (1528), 365.
 John (1540), 438.
 (1549), 550.
 in Bothkennar (1559), 699 ; in Grange
of Bothkennar, 898 ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Livingstone ; Alexander, their son (1574),
898.
 Sir John (1561), 730.
 John (1578), 956.
 janitor of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
— in Torphichen (1612), 1662.
¦ cordiner in Leith (1655), 2470.
— cordiner in Edinburgh (1660), 2546.
 writer in Edinburgh (1676), 2761.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1698), 2974.
 coppersmith in Leith, deceased (1759),
3208 ; Marion, his daughter, relict of Robert
Burton, 3208.
- Martin, servitor to Sir James Hope of
Hopetoun (1653), 2444, 2446.
- Matthew (1502), 244.
- Mr. Matthew, son of Crawford of Leifnories
(1612), 1632.
- Matthew, shoemaker, Edinburgh, deceased
(1646), 2369, 2849.
- Patrick, notary-public (1541), 455.
- Quintin, servant to James, Lord of
Torphichen (1591), 1217.
- Rankin of (1441), 119, 120.
- (Crauforth) Ranulph of (1344), 39.
- Robert, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 in Linton (1602), 1423.
- Thomas (1507), 263.
 serjeant of the burgh of Canongate
(1552), 602.
 servitor

to Robert Brown, common
clerk of Irvine (1638), 2244.
 Professor of Mathematics in Edinburgh
University (1649), 2403 ; Janet, his wife,
see Hart. - merchant in Edinburgh (1655), 2461.

- Umphred (1581), 1030.
- William, brother-german of David Crawford
of Kerse (1587), 1138.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1602), 1423.
in Schaws (1614), 1701 ; Alexander,
his son, 1701.
 miller at Braidstane Mill (1649), 2391,

2392.
- WiUiam, in Irvine (1651), 2416.

804

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Crawford, Christine, wife of John Wilson, baker,
Edinburgh (1562), 734, 735, 758-60.
 ¦ Christian, deceased, wife of John Smeaton
(1655), 2470.
 Helen, relict of David Thomson, Dundee
(1562), 738.
 Janet, in Canongate, deceased (1588), 1156,
2457.
 Katharine, wife of Robert Haswell of Mure
field, in Gullane (1576), 939, 1073, 1075.
 Margaret, wife of William Hog (1654),
2459.
Crawford-John, rector of (1598), John Hamilton,
1347.
 minister at (1624), Mr. Robert Lindsay,
1951.
Cray, George, notary (1577), 950.
Credo, John, in Burntisland, deceased (1612), 1639.
 William, in Burntisland, deceased (1612),
1639 ; Barbara, his widow, see Phin.
Creicht, Andrew, in Blair of Carnok (1578), 970 ;
Margaret, his daughter, 970.
Crichton (Crechtoun, Creichtone, Crichtane,
Creichtoun, Creychtoun, Chrichtoun, Crych-
toun), William, [first] Lord, chancellor of
Scotland (1450), 129, 133, 134.
 ¦ Robert, [second] Lord [of Sanquhar], 320.
Crichton of Bogy, Peter, knight (1506), 262 ; of
Sandford, 264; of Nauchtan, 310, 1157;
Janet, his spouse, see Hay.
 ¦ of Brunston, John (1566), 797.
 of Camna, George (1562), 673, 785;
Abraham, his brother, 673 ; James, his
brother, 673, 785.
 alias Murray of Castle-Murray, Sir Robert
(1691), 2890, 2905, 2906. See also of Glen-
moor.
 of Clentrie (Clentray), John, 777.
 of Cluny, Sir Robert (1598), 1346; Dame
Margaret, his wife, see Stewart.
 of Cranstoun, or Cranstoun-riddell, Patrick,
knight (1506), 262, 264.
 James, his son and heir, 264.
 of Cranston Riddell (Crunston), Mr. James,
son of William Crichton of Drylaw, etc.
(1563), 763, 797.
 of Crawfordston, John (1603), 1448, 2037,
2377, 2474, 2499; Marion, his wife, see
Lawrie ; Agnes, his daughter, wife of John
Brown of Ingliston, 2377, 2499; Jean, his
daughter, wife of William Maxwell of Kirk-
house, 2499 ; Margaret, his daughter, widow of
William Lawrie in IngUston, and wife of Mr.
Walter Gladstanes, minister at New Abbey,
2499 ; Barbara, his daughter, wife of Robert
Maxwell of Porterak, 2377, 2499 ; Elizabeth,
also his daughter, 2377, 2499.
 of Drylaw and Nauchtan, William (1563)
763, 793, 797, 806, 808, 1997 (?).
 Alexander, younger, 763, 793.
 of Eliok (Eliot), Mr. Robert, Queen's
Advocate (1564), 776, 777, 797, 806;
Elizabeth, his spouse, see Stewart.
 of Frendraught, James (1566), 797.
— — alias Murray of Glenmoor, Sir Robert (1696),
2943, 2944. See also of Castle-Murray.

Crichton of Lugton, Patrick (1586), 1130 ; David,
his son and apparent heir, 1130.
 of Nauchtan, David, 430 (?), 1157.
 Alexander (1566), 797, [798], 1072,
1157, 1277, 1278, 1997.
¦ Ludovic or Luis, his son, 1157, 1997 ;

Ludovic, younger, 1997.
- of Newhill, Alexander (1563), 763 ; William,
his son, 763.
- of Ruthven (Rothtwen-David), Sir Adam,
knight (1502), 243, 261, 483; Elizabeth, his
wife, see Gray ; James, his son and heir,
243, 261. John, grandson of Sir Adam (1543),

483, 677, 738, 741, 785.
¦ Sir James (1610),

1579, 1904; Dame

Margaret, his wife, see Maxwell.
James (1622), 1904, 2209, 2598.

(1612),

- of Ryhill, William (1614), 1702.
- of St. Leonard's, James, sheriff of Dumfries
(1659), 2531.
-of Strathurd, Patrick (1581), 1032; Hary,
his brother, 1032.
- of Woodhavin, Thomas, notary, burgess of
Dundee (1644), 2351.
- Mr. Abraham, provost of the church of
Dunglass, 531, 602.
-- Abraham, in Ballindoch (1575), 910.
- Adam (1448), 126.
- Mr. Alexander (1565), 790.
- Alexander, rector of Lundeif (1566), 806.
 at mill of Craige (1616), 1752.
- Andrew, in Newton (1575), 910.
- David (1563), 757.
- David, in Edinburgh, deceased
1637 ; Mr. James, his son, 1637.
- Gavin, vicar of Airth, deceased (1622),
1911.
- George, Earl of Caithness. See Caithness.
- George (1493), 214.
- Mr. George, advocate (1565), 790, 793.
- Hary, brother-german of Patrick Crichton
of Strathurd (1581), 1032.
- James, Earl of Moray. <S'ee Moray.
 (1452), 134.
 (1562), 738, 741.
 brother of John Crichton of Ruthven
(1565), 785.
 (1575), 910.
 brother of the Earl of Dumfries (1647),
2377. See also of St. Leonard's. John, his
son, 2377.
- John, servant of Sir Ludovic Bellenden of
AuchnouU, justice clerk (1588), 1156.
notary (1598), 1347.

- Nicholas, rector of Haugh, or Prestonkirk
(1543), 479.
- Peter, servitor of Mr. Alexander Pitcairn,
W.S. (1720), 3090.
- Robert, prebendary of Fongorth (1542),
460.
- Mr. Robert, rector of Sanquhar (1557), 669.
- Robert, son of William C. of Drylaw (1566),
806, 808.
- Robert, bishop of Dunkeld (1566), 806,
840, 1088, 1091.

INDEX OF PERSONS

805

Crichton, Robert, in Cluny (1596), 1306.
 Robert, in East croft of Bristo (1621), 1861.
 Robert, brother of John Crichton of
Crawfordstone (1647), 2377 ; John, his son,
2377.
 Mr. Robert, minister at Essie and Nevay,
deceased (1666), 2598.
 Thomas (1552), 602.
 ¦ William, 'beidman ' (1504), 248.
 (1506), 261.
 Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 servitor of Sir Andrew Melville of
Garvock (1604), 1460, 1502, 1675.
 Agnes, wife of John Brown of Ingliston
(1655), 2474. See also above.
 Anna, wife of William Pitcairn of that Ilk
(1656), 2485.
 Elizabeth, wife of George Johnstone, rector
of Ancrum (1610), 1596.
 Janet, wife of John Cumming of Cowtie
(1543), 483.
 Katherine, wife of Mr. Richard Scott,
minister of Kirkbean (1678), 2783.
 Margaret, wife of John Dundas of New
liston (1576), 943, 1095, 1898, 1900.
Crichton, church of, provost of, Thomas Halkerston
(1514), 301.
 vicar of (1514), William Justice, 301.
 minister at (1673), Mr. Gideon Penman,
2697.
Crieff (Cref), Brice, parson of, 5 ; Malise, his
son, 5.
 rector of (1541), George Cuyk or Cook, 457,
460.
 prebendary of, WiUiam Drummond (1569),
840.
Crockett (Crokat, Crokatt), Mr. John, notary
(1686), 2844.
 William, in Drumconkra (1610), 1575.
Croill (or CoiU), George, portioner of Keithock
(1667), 2624.
Crom, John (1505), 379.
Cromar, Robert, in Bogloch (1662), 2563 ; George,
his son, 2563.
Cromarty (Cromartie), George [Mackenzie], Earl
of (1705), 3018. See also Tarbat, Viscount of.
Cromarty, bailies of —
John Simson of Bamance (1645), 2356.
Alexander Clunes of Achintowill (1645),
2356.
Cromarty, sheriff of (1545), Robert Urquhart,
495.
Cromartie, Hutcheon, merchant in Kirkwall
(1634), 2137.
Crombie (Crombe, Crommye, Crumby), Andrew,
notary (1634), 2157, 2210.
 David, in Bonhard (1536), 410.
 James, king's messenger (1603), 1453.
 Thomas, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
 WiUiam, notary (1672), 2688.
 Euphame, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
 Katherine, wife of David Balfour of Inch
rye (1546), 505.
Crombie (Crummy), now in Torryburn, minister
of (1614), Mr. William Home, 1707, 1716.

Crommody, Hugh of, in Knappo, 160.
Cromwell, Oliver, Lord Protector (1654), 2450,
2487, 2498, 2511, 2520, 2525, 2528, 2615.
 Richard, Lord Protector (1659), 2531.
Crook (Cruke), Alexander (1543), 477.
Crooks (Cruiks, Cruikis), Thomas, servitor of
William Pringle in Watterstoun (1643),
2323.
 William, messenger and notary (1636),
2189.
Crosbie (Corsbie, Corsby, Croceby), Andrew,
merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 John, deceased, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh (1636), 2187; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of John Glen, 2187 ; Marjory, his
daughter, wife of John Williamson of
Overhall, 2187 ; Janet, his daughter, wife of
Peter Brown, younger, in Durrisdeer, 2187 ;
Jean, his daughter, 2187.
 John, merchant, late bailie of Dumfries
(1707), 3036.
 Nicolas, deceased, merchant in Preston
pans (1685), 2828 ; Margaret, his relict, see
Anderson.
 Richard (1432), 109.
 Thomas, bailie of Dunbar (1617), 1773.
 William, in Kirkhope (1636), 2187.
 Janet, wife of Nicolas Harper in Forrester
land (1622), 1894.
 Katherine, widow (1616), 1754.
 Margaret, wife of George Davidson, skinner,
• burgess of Edinburgh (1613), 1672, 1673,
1771.
Crossraguel (Croce-regall, Crosragmer, Krosrag-
wer), Sir Nicholas, abbot of (1380), 64, 72,
73.
 commendator of, Mr. Peter Hewat (1617),
1762, 2220.
 pensioner of, George Buchanan (1577), 955.
Cruickshanks (Cruikshank, Cruikschank), Alex
ander, servitor to James, Marquis of Douglas
(1695), 2928.
 George, servitor of John Semple, W.S.
(1649), 2388.
 Patrick, servitor to Mr. Alexander Davidson,
advocate (1649), 2404.
 Thomas, parson of Lundeiff (1584), 1088.
 Walter, miller at mill of Gunnershaw (1677),
2768.
 Alexander, servant of King's College,
Aberdeen (1598), 1340.
 Margaret, wife of Robert Brown, burgess
of North Berwick (1611), 1607.
Cruicleuch, James, in Ancrum (1610), 1596.
Crunzeane, John (1622), 1911.
Crispin (Cryspyne), Elizabeth (1410), 90.
Cubstoun, John (1546), 510.
Cubie (Cuby), David, servant of David Rattray
in Cupar (1570), 855.
— — Elizabeth, wife of John Robesone in
Prestonpans (1570), 856.
Culclachy, laird of (1655), 2460.
CuUen (Culane), Alexander, canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
CuUen, bailie of burgh of, George Ogilvie (1598),
1343.

806

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Culross, abbey of, commendators of —
Thomas Nudre (1525), 350, 356.
William Colville (1535), 399, 442, 456, 507-
509, 611, 782.
John Colville, abbot (1540), 442, 456, 507-
509.
Alexander Colville (1567), 818, 828, 1068,
1074, 1086, 1119, 1120, 1124, 1125, 1154.
John Colville (1613), 1676.
 monks of —
Andrew Cristall, 350, 399, 442.
Alexander Rait, 350.
John Cristisoun, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Henry Armstrang, 350.
John Kynpont, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
.John Ewynsoun, 350, 399, 442.
Andrew Pringill, 350, 399.
David TurnbuU, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
John Young, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Michael Donaldson, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Alexander Halkerston, 350, 399, 442.
Robert Cristesoun, 350, 399, 442, 507, 782,
818, 828, 844.
George Patersoun, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507,
782, S18, 828, 844.
Robert Dewquhyr, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507,
582, 782, 818, 828, 844, 1068.
James Conray (or Gray), 350.
Robert Holkat (1540), 442, 456, 507, 782,
818, 828, 844, 1068, 1086.
Archibald Primrose, 442, 456, 507, 782, 818,
S28, 844, 1068, 1086, 1120, 1121, 1154.
Alexander Bauerege, 442, 456, 507.
John Westwatter, 442, 456, 507, 607, 782,
818, 828, 844 ; notary, 819, 829, 845, 953,
970.
Andrew Trumbull, 442, 456, 507, 782, 818,
828, 844.
John Huchone, 782, 818, S28, 844.
Walter Miller, 782, 818, 828, 1086, 1119-21,
1154.
 bailies of burgh of —
Andrew Gypsone (1592), 1229.
George Bruce (1595), 1299, 1300.
Robert Maistertoun, 1299,
James Blaw (1596), 1317, 1318.
John Sandie (1651), 2417.
 magistrates and council of (1711), 3062.
Culross (Culros), Stephen, treasurer of Orkney
(1550), 569.
Culter, rector of (1578), Archibald Levingston,
968.
Cults (Cultis, Qwyltis), vicar of (1554), Mr. John
Balfour, 624.
 parson of (1595), Mr. James Martin, 1303.
 minister at (1595), Mr. Patrick Peat,
1303.
Cumbernauld, minister at (1692), Sir Gilbert
Muschet, 2894.
Cumming (Cummyne, Cumyn, Cumyng, Cumynge,
Cuming, Cwming), Alexander, Earl of
Buchan. See Buchan.
 of Carsbank, John, younger (1626), 1977.
 of Cowtie, John (1543), 483 ; Janet, his
spouse, see Crichton.
 of CuUow, John (1613), 1682, 1686.

Cumming of Culter, Alexander (1598), 1346 ;
Mr. John, his brother, 1346.
 of Kirktoun of Aberlemno, John (1637),
2213.
 Mr. Alexander (1600), 1397.
 Alexander, bailie of Inverness (1600), 1399.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate (1613), 1694, 1966.
 writer in Inverness (1685), 2S36.
 Archibald (1618), 1810.
 David, notary (1674), 2730, 2731.
 George, burgess of Elgin (1606), 1493, 1542.
— bailie of Elgin (1650), 2413.
provost of Elgin (1680), 2793.

Jasper, notary (1573), 880, 1170, 1471.
John, alias Miller, Inverness (1543), 467.
— burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
shoemaker in Inverness (1570), 854.

- Mr. John, brother of Alexander Cumming
of Culter (1598), 1346.
-John, in Craigtoun (1622), 1910; James,
his son, 1910.
 reader, of Inverness (1624), 1952.
 in Lonbank (1654), 2458.
 (Canning), writer in Edinburgh (1674),
2730, 2731.
- Matthew, W.S. (1628), 2022.
- William, provost of the Church of St. Mary,
St. Andrews (c. 1290), 15.
 (1543), 483.
 notary, Inverness (1556), 638, 907.
burgess of Inverness (1570), S54, 880 ;

Jasper, his son, 854 [? the notary].
 in Burnside (1632), 2100.
 notary (1685), 2S36, 2841.
 Emelia, wife of John Thompson (1615),
1736.
Cumnock (Cumnok), William (1550), 564.
Cumray, John, in Lessudden (1578), 969.
Cundeit, Thomas (1620), 1833.
Cune, Thomas (1545), 498.
Cunesoun (Cwnestoun), Alexander (1570), 852,
862.
Cunnand, James, portioner of Masterton (1617),
1766 ; David, his son and heir, 1766.
Cunningham (Conighame, Coninghame, Conyng
ham, Cuninghame, Cunnyngham, Cunyg-
hame, Cunynghame, Cwnynghame,) of Aikat,
Robert (152S), 365, 382.
 William (1557), 665, 729, 730, 745 ;
Alexander, his brother, 745.
 Alexander, younger (1557), 678, 745.
 James (1610), 1599, 1934, 1935, 1938,
2252.
 of Aikinbar, Donald (1596), 1320.
 of Auchenharvie, Robert, 342 ; Christine,
his wife, see Park.
 Edward (1523), 342, 500-503, 523 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Ross.
Their daughters —
Janet, Elizabeth, and Helena, 500, 523.
Margaret (wife of John Waus), 501, 523.
 Robert (1546), 523, 729, 739, 740,
746, 810, 811, 820; Archibald, his son,
820, 957.
¦  Adam, younger (1562), 739, 740, 746,
810, 811, 820, 823, 957, 958; Jean, his

INDEX OF PERSONS

807

spouse, see Cunningham; William, his son
(1578), 957; Daniel, his third son, Adam,
fourth, and Archibald, fifth son, 957.
Cunningham of Auohenharvie, Adam (1596), 1307,
1320, 1389.
 of BaUindalloch, Mr. William (1642), 2314,
2357.
 John, W.S. (1692), 2896.
 of BaUy Loheristowe, George (1610), 1582.
 of Barns, Alexander, fiar (1596), 1319.
 of Beadland, John (1649), 2389, 2391,
2392.
 of Boquhan, Alexander, fiar (1637), 2211.
 of Brownhill, Adam, son of William of
Caprinton (1585), 1102 ; Esther, his wife,
see FuUarton. Mr. William (1640), 2276, 2623.

- of Calder, Mr. William (1610), 1599.
- of Cambuskeithe, Alexander (1653), 2437.
- of Caprington, Adam (1426), 105, 106.
 John (1539), 433, 556, 583 ; Jean, his
daughter, wife of Alexander, Earl of Glen
cairn. WiUiam, his son (1550), 555, 810, 1 102,

1819; Adam, his son, see of Brounhill
• Sir William (1619), 1819, 2045; (1630),

2046, 2189, 2194, 2215, 2288
- of Clonbeith, James (1577), 944; John, his
son, 944.
 WUliam (1618), 1810, 1811 ; Sara, his
wife, see Jowsie.
-of Corshill, Patrick (1577), 944; Matilda
Cunninghame, his mother (1577), 944.
- Alexander (1610), 1574, 1599, 2100,

2196, 2197; Mr. Cuthbert, his son, 2197
David, his second son, 2100, 2196 ; Margaret,
wife of David, see Cunningham.
- of Craigends (Craganys), William (1488),
198 ; Alexander, his brother, 198.
 WUliam (1558), 685 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Cunningham.
WiUiam (1630), 2055; Anna, his wife,

see Chisholm. • (1758), 3205.

 ¦ of Cunninghamhead, William (1531), 382,
593, 594, 599, 665, 725, 740 ; Elizabeth, his
wife, 593, 594 ; James, his son, see of Tour-
lands.
 of Cutstraw (Cuttiswray), Cuthbert (1557),
665, 729, 730, 787 ; Mauld or Matilda, his
wife, see Cunningham ; Patrick, her son,
see of Corshill.
 of Dankeith, David (1637), 2215.
 of Drumquhassil, John (1575), 781, see p.
755; 814.
 of Enterkin, John (1672), 2685.
 • of Eschinzairdis, James, deceased (1618),
1811 ; Gabriel, his son, 1811
 . of Gilbertfield, Robert (1596), 1320.
 . of Glengarnock (Glencamok), William (1452),
134.
 .  John (1560), 721, 810, 820.
 William, younger, 810, 820.
 Sir James (1610), 1599.
 of Greenend, Hugh (1599), 1370.
 of the Hag, George (1594), 1285, 1370.

Cunningham in Hill, Alexander (1552), 599 ; of
Hill, 678, 745.
 of Hill of Beith, John (1649), 2391, 2392,
2397.
 of Ibert, David (1608), 1530.
 of Kilmaurs, Sir William of (1413), 94;
Thomas and Alexander, his sons, 94.
 Robert, his eldest son, 94 ; Sir Robert,
lord of K. (1422), 100 ; Umfrey, knight
(1413), cousin of Robert, and Archibald,
brother of Umfrey, 94.
 Alexander (1452), 134, 136; knight,
lord of Redhall, 149, 150; Archibald, his
brother, see of Watterstoun.
 William, knight, (1530), see Glencairn;
Alexander, his son, see Glencairn.
 of Laglane, Hugh (1592), 1232; Margaret,
his wife, see Hamilton; James, their son,
1232.
 of Lambruchton, Mr. John (1667), 2623.
 of Lecrum, William (1698), 2969.
 of Merkyll, Adam (1623), 1936; Eupham,
his wife, see Maxwell.
 of Milnecraig, David, advocate (1700), 2984.
Sir James (1742), 3155, 3156.
- of Montgreenan, Mr. James (1612), 1632.
- of Mount Charles, Henry (1698), 2969.
- of Mureith, Alexander (1462), 149.
- of Polquharn, William (1604), 1464; Janet,
his wife, see Macadam.
- of Quarreltoun, William, deceased (1654),
2456, 2458.
¦ James, his brother, 2456, 2458.

- of Robertland, David (1528), 365.
 Robert (1552), 599 [David], 603.
 David (1618), 1810, 1811 ; Sir David,
2196, 2304 ; Alexander, his brother, 2304.
 David, younger (1667), 2623.
 Sir William (1780), 3252.

 of Ruidlands, Mr. William, fiar (1620), 1841 ,
1847.
 in or of Southhook, William (1544), 487.
 of Southhook, Gy [Guy], 1102.
 William, fiar, 1102, 1103; Agnes, his
wife, see Wallace.
 of Tourlands, James (156-), 725, 1320 ;
Margaret C, apparently his wife, see
Cunningham ; William, his son (1596),
1320.
 of Watterston, Archibald (1452), 134, 136.
 Hugh (1557), 665, 729, 820; Hugh,
his son, 820.
 Alexander, apparent (1610), 1599.
 of Westbarns, William (1579), 981; Beatrix,
his spouse, see Lamont.
 Abraham, in Corshill (1632), 2100 ; William,
his son, 2100.
 Adam, tutor of Laglane (1550), 555.
 in Potterhill (1562), 731.
 advocate (1615), 1733.
 weaver in Weitschaw (1628), 2023.
 formerly in Chapeltown, now in
Boquhan (1629), 2038.
 Mr. Adam, servitor to Sir William Cunning
ham of Caprington (1629), 2045.
 Adam, also servitor to Sir William, 2045.

808

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cunningham, Alexander (1483), 188.
 (1519), 316.
 in Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
— burgess of Irvine (1562), brother

of

William Cunningham of Aikat, 745.
 commendator of Kilwinning (1574),

705.

bailie of Irvine (1634), 2153.
brother german of Sir David Cunning

ham of Robertland (1642), 2304.
 in Culselland (1685), 2839.
- Allan, burgess of Crail (1606), 1495.

- Andrew (1488), 198.
_  rector of ' Lochquho ' or Lochawe
(1494), 219.
 son of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn
(1555), 636, 725.
_  burgess of Dumfries (1558), 685.
- Archibald, knight, 94 ; William, his son
(1413), 94.
 (1546), 523.
— bailie of Kyle (1549), 551.
• brother-german of Adam Cunningham,

junior, of Achinharvie (1578), 957.
- Cuthbert, writer and notary (1584), 1087,
1298, 1383, 1620.
 provost of Dumbarton (1586), 11 IS.
- David (1550), 555.
- Sir David (1552), 593.
- Edward (1552), 603, 608.
¦ in Highriggs (1621)

1861, 1983.

 George, burgess of the Canongate (1610),
1599.
 Gilbert, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
 in Ireland (1610), 1582.
 Herbert, notary (1604), 1467, 1508, 1522,
1690.
 Hugh, servitor to Alexander Cunningham of
Corshill (1632), 2100.
 James (1462), 149.
 elder and younger (1483), 188.
 Mr. James (1531), 382.
 James (1542), 459.
- chamberlain of Kilwinning (1574),

705.
 in Mylntoun (1576), 934.
 in Culross (1578), 970.
 notary (1608), 1535.
 notary (1624), 1950.
- Mr. James, bailie depute of Kyle Stewart
(1667), 2623.
- Captain James, in the Castle of Edinburgh
(1671), 2671.
- John of (1422), bailie-depute of Kilmaurs,
100.
- John (1488), 198.
 servitor of the laird of Grenok (1540),

443.
 . burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
•  smith, [Kilmaurs] 944, see p. 755.
younger, residing at Lambroughton

Mains (1577), 944.
 in Potterhill (1592), 1232.
 in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1610), 1599.
 writer in Hamilton (1612), 1638.

Cunningham, John, Newhaven (1623), 1933 ;
Janet, his wife, see Fortune.
  in Weitschaw (1628), 2023; John, his
son, 2023.
 .  burgess of Stirling (1661), 2552.
  bailie of Ayr (1667), 2623.
 notary (1675), 2752.
 portioner of Ladrishbeg (1702), 2999.
 Matthew, burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
 Patrick (1562), 739.
• in AuldCrossak (1612), 1669.

- Paul, Inchaffray (1575), 930.
- Robert (1488), 198.
 notary public (1540), 443, 444, 463.
 Dalkeith (1556), 653-656, 1039, 1040,
1043, 1044 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Lawson ;
Robert, their son and heir (1582), 1039,
1040, 1043, 1044, 1322; Robert, his son
(1596), 1322, 1323.
 burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678, 730.
 in Wollmet (1583), 1069.
 servitor of the Earl of Glencairn (1596),

1320.

wife, 1745.

burgess of Ayr (1610), 1590.
(1610), 1591.
in Auldcrissok (1612), 1627.
notary (1612), 1650.
[Edinburgh, 1616], 1745; Janet, his
see Lawson ; Mr. WiUiam, their son,

 (1617), 1766 ; Isobella, his second
daughter, wife of Robert Stenhouse, portioner
of Masterton, 1766.
servitor to John, Earl of Mar (1617),

1787.

¦notary (1669), 2646.

Thomas, notary public (1536), 412.
 (1548), 537.
 burgess of Crail (1596), 1316, 1495.
• in Auld Crossak (1612), 1669.

- William A. M„ notary public (1510), 278.
- William, 67S; Agnes, his wife, see Colquhoun;
Marion, their daughter (1557), 678.
-Mr. William, dean of Brechin, 648, 714;
Hew, his son natural (1560), 714.
-William (1567), 825.
 'creilman' (1583), 1057.
— prebendary of Fluiris (1596), 1320.
in Crocefurd (1619), 1818 ; Janet, his

wife, see Lugtoun ; IsabeUa, their daughter,
wife of Thomas Wilson, fiar of Walkmilne,
1818.
¦  ¦ Mr. William, deceased (1642), 2314; Richard,
his son, 2314.
 William, in Dalkeith (165S), 2518.
 Sir William Augustus, late receiver-general
of arrears of assessed taxes in Scotland (1807),
3292.
 Agnes, wife of George Campbell of Cessnock
(1589), 1176.
 Lady Anna, wife of James [second] Marquis
of Hamilton (1620), 1828, 1835, 1946, 2011,
2054, 2058.
 Annabella, wife of James Chalmer of Gad
girth (1539), 433.
 Christine, wife of Patrick Watson, 353.

INDEX OF PERSONS

809

Cunningham, Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Schaw
of Sauchie, 437, 439, 440, 443, 444, 450,
463, 622, 674, 721, 736.
 ¦  in Kilmaurs (1557), 678, 1574 (?).
— — - Isobella, second daughter of Robert Cunning
ham, and wife of Robert Stenhouse, portioner
of Masterton (1617), 1766, 1921.
 Jean or Joan, wife of Patrick Crawford of
Cartsburn (1562), 742, 870.
 (Joanna) wife of Adam Cunningham,
junior, of Achinharvie (1562), 739, 957, 958.
 — wife of Mr. Patrick Crawford of Carts
burn (1624), 1955, 1956.
 Dame Jean, wife of John Blair of that Ilk
(1647), 2382.
 Margaret, wife of David Wemyss (1554),
625. wife of William Cunningham of Craig-

ends (1558), 685.
¦ daughter of James, Earl of Glencairn

[apparently wife of James C. of Tourlands]
(1596), 1320.
wife of William, brother of Alexander

Napier of Torrie (1630), 2055, 2165.
 wife of Mr. William Lindsay, minister
of Dreghorn (1635), 2161, 2271.
• wife of David C. (1636), 2196.

 Mariota, wife of Patrick HamUton of Bog
side (1562), 745.
 Mauld or Matilda, wife of Cuthbert C. of
Cutstraw and mother of Patrick C. of
CorshUl (1561), 729, 730, 787, 944.
 famUy of, tree of the, from 1171-1602,
1430.
Cunningham, bailie-depute of, William Mont
gomery (1589), 1190, 1499.
 bailiary clerk of (1610), William Caldwell,
1574.
Cupar (Coupar) Fife, bailies of —
Alan Jameson (Jamyson), 276.
David Luklaw (1510), 276.
 clerk of (1603), James Anderson, notary,
1450, 1451.
 minister at (1611), Mr. WiUiam Scott, 1612.
 presbytery of, 1303.
Curie (Curl), James, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh (1608), 1536.
Currie (Curre, Curry, Currye), Adam (1567), 828.
 Adam, farmer in Crumbie, Culross (1598),
1348, 1349.
 Hugh, notary public (1538), 428.
.  deceased (1682), 2803.
— James, [Culross, 1545] 507, 511, 818, 828.
 in Crummye (1567), 818, 819, 828.
¦ in or of Crombie (1611), 1605, 1818,
David, his son, 2099.
 wright in Dairy Mills (1678), 2776.
 notary in Cumbernauld (1704), 3012.
- John, servitor of William Cochrane, eldest
son of Sir John Cochrane of Ochiltree (1686),
2843.
- William, in Crombie, Culross (1545), 507,
511. there (1614), 1716.

2099;

- Marjory, wife of Andrew Wilson, liferenter
of Walkmylne, Culross (1619), 1818. 5

Curror (Corour, Currour) of Logymegil, Andrew
(1504), 247, 261.
 Andrew (1548), 545.
 Alexander, notary public (1505), 255.
 deceased (1628), 2022.
 David (1579), 981.
 William, forester, 97.
(1565), 785.

- Margaret, wife of James Dawling, mariner

in South Queensferry (1623), 1932.
Curte, Alexander (1551), 581.
Cuthbert (Cothbert) of Old Castle, John (1543),
467.
 George (1556), 638.
 Sir George, Baron of Castlehill (1681), 2800.
 Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
 James, Inverness (1543), 467.
 elder, bailie of Inverness (1604), 1471.
 John, baUie and burgess of Inverness (1572),
872, 1159. of Leith (1655), 2460,

 Thomas, younger, bailie of Inverness (1588),
1159.
 William, bailie and burgess of Inverness
(1543), 467, 880; provost, 903, 907.
 servant of Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3105.
 . . ., Inverness, notary (1536), 403.
Cuthbertson, Robert (1551), 581.
Cuthill (Cuthell, Cuthil) of Corthie (? Torthie),
David (1665), 2596 ; Janet, his wife, see
Oswald.
 David, deceased (1631), 2087 ; Isobella
Mochrie, in Cuthiltown, his relict, 2087.
 portioner of East Borland (1701), 2994.
 John, in Little Downy (1631), 2087.
 at Temple of Denny (1655), 2462.
 Matthew, in Heidiswood (1631), 2087.
 Thomas, in Lillislie (1631), 2087.
Cutler (Cutlar, Cutlair) of Orroland, John,
younger (1595), 1298.
 Christina, wife of John Hart (1566), 800.
Cyneuulf (854), 1.
Dactoun, Laurence, bailie of Newcastle-on-Tyne
(1387), 75.
Dairsie (Dairsy), vicar of (1585), Mr. Robert Win-
ram, 1094.
Dalcross (Dalchorss), vicar of (1528), Sir Magnus
Vaus, 371.
 Mr. Thomas Gaderar, 371.
Dale (Daill), Alexander, in Lethame (1611), 1616.
 Richard (1434), 113.
Dalgardno, John, writer in Edinburgh ( 1 674),
2726.
Dalgeich, Mariota, first spouse of Patrick Cran
stoun, burgess of Edinburgh (1563), 750.
Dalgety (Dalgatie), John, in Kirkton of Aberlemno
(1622), 1905.
 John, notary, clerk of the regality of
Arbroath (1671), 2679 ; James, his son, 2679.
Dalgleish (Dalglis, Dalglesche, Dalgleische, Dal-
gliesh), Sir David, chaplain (1529), 378.
 David, a citizen of St. Andrews (1583), 1062,
1063 ; Janet, his wife, see Wood.
 John (1567), 822.
K

810

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

1039,

2493,2710,

Dalgleish, Mr. John, in Edinburgh, formerly
pastor at Avandale (1696), 2934.
 Walter, minister of Westerkirk (1670), 2662.
Daliwell, Rodolf, sailor, in Leith, grandson or
nephew of late Abraham Wauchop in Leith
(1633), 2126; Barbara, his wife, see Logan.
Dalkeith, baUies of —
Robert Porteous (1580), 1003, (1582),
1043.
Archibald Waddell (1621), 1885.
Robert Mitchelson (1651), 2419, 2642
Alexander Calderwood (1656), 2486,
2637, 2700, 2702, 2705, 2706,
3057.
James Carswell (1673), 2709.
. . . Heich, deceased (1710), 3056.
 burgh and regality of, bailie of (1596), George
Heich, 1322, 1323.
 collegiate church of, chaplain of, Mr. John
Douglas (1579), 991,' 995.
 minister at (1598), Mr. Archibald Simpson,
1359, 1457.
 pastor of (167S), Mr, William Calderwood,
2782.
 presbytery of (1642), 2312.
Dall, William, notary in Forfar (1672), 2687.
Dallas (Dallis, Dolas, Dolles) of Buildert, Alex
ander (1546), 518.
 Hugh, notary (1660), 2543, commissary
clerk of Ross (1668), 2636, 2717, 2734, 2753,
2772, 2773.
 James, in Cottertown of Peebles, Arbroath
(1612), 1647.
 John of (1434), 113.
 .  notary (1687), 2862.
— — Mr. John, in Preston (1695), 2931.
Dalmahoy of that Ilk, Sir John, sheriff of Edin
burgh (1620), 1832, 2248, 2321.
 Andrew, serjeant (l534), 397.
 David (1512), 288.
 Thomas, brother-german of Sir John Dal
mahoy of that Ilk (1620), 1832, 1840, 1854,
2247, 2321-2323.
Dalrymple (Dalrym pill, Dalrimpill, Dalrumpill) of
Castleton, Robert, advocate (1768), 3225 ;
Mrs. Marion, his eldest daughter, wife of
late Donald, Lord Reay, 3225.
 of Glenmure, Mr. William, burgess of Edin
burgh (1708), 3044.
 of Ingilliston, Robert (1427), 106.
 of Laucht, William (1551), 590.
 of Newliston, younger of Stair, Sir John
(1676), 2761, 2872.
 of North Berwick, Sir Hugh, commissary
of Edinburgh, lord president of session,
grandfather of Mrs. Marion Dalrymple (1688),
2872, 3101, 3225.
 of Stair, Sir James (1673), 2704.
 Mr. Andrew, notary in Mauchline, servitor
to Lord Loudoun (1624), 1940, 1944, 2120.
 Mr. Andrew, Ayrshire (1639), 2268.
 James, merchant in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
 John, servant to Archibald Millar, notary
(1603), 1458.
 . writer in Galston (1652-72), 2694.
Robert, in Temple of Strathairlie, deceased

(1703), 3009 ; Margaret, his relict, see Geddie ;
Mary, their daughter, 3009 ; John, their son,
3009.
Dalrymple, Thomas (1513), 295.
 (1557), 680, 681.
in Terbeg (1629), 2046.

 William, burgess of Dumfries (1580), 997 ;
Isabella, his spouse, see Dalrymple.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1628), 2012.
 notary (1707), 3032.
 Elison (Alison), wife of Gavin FuUarton

(1513), 295.
 Isabella, wife of William Dalrymple, burgess
of Dumfries (1580), 997.
Dalscheill, Patrick, in Ednam (1590), 1197, 1714.
Dalson, James, in Leith (1633), 2126.
Dalton (Daltoun), John of (1387), 75.
 Sir William of, chaplain of Kilham (Killum),
63.
Dalzell (Dalziell, Dalziel, DaUell, Dalyell), Master
of, Robert (1632), 2115.
 of that Ilk, Robert (1567), 817.
Robert, elder (1612), 1629.

- of Eliok, Sir Robert, his son (1612), 1629,
1638, 2003 ; Sir Robert, younger of that
Ilk, his eldest son (1627), 2003 ; James, also
his son, 2003.
- of Glenae, Sir Robert (1668), 2639.
- of Newton, John (1632), 2115.
- Alexander, writer (1610), 1597.
¦ in Arniston Mains (1726), 3108.

 George, notary (1628), 2024.
 Hew (1567), 817.
 James, bailie and burgess of Edinburgh
(1609), 1566, 1704.
(1632), 2115.

 Michael, servant of Alexander Reid, writer
(1596), 1308).
 Mungo (1567), 817.
 Mr. Ninian, schoolmaster of Dumfries (1580),
997.
 Walter, burgess of Lanark (1568), 836.
 William of, knight (1395), father of George,
83, 85.
-,  George of (1397), his son, 83, 85.
 William, in Eyemouth, notary (1617), 1776,
1991, 2379 (?).
 Margaret, mother of Robert Nisbet, younger
of Dalzell (1618), 1796, 2115.
Dalzell, minister at (1632), Mr. David Mayne, 2115.
Dan, George (1496), 229.
Danestoun, Robert, called of the charterhouse, in
Kelso (1582), 1045.
Danielston (Danielstoun), James, goldsmith, bur
gess of Edinburgh (1601), 1415, 1717-1719.
 Robert, goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1601), 1415, 1717. See also Dennistoun.
Dansken, Robert, in Aberdour (1731), 3122.
Danysman, Adam, 29.
Danzell, George (1584), 1072.
Darkie, David, in Dysart (1642), 2316,
Darleith of that Ilk, John (1629), 2038.
 Arthur (1637), 2199 ; Hawis, his wife, see
Bontein.
Darling (Derling), Adam, chirurgeon in Edinburgh
(1665), 2597.

INDEX OF PERSONS

811

Darling, Alexander, skipper in Eyemouth (1703),
3006.
 Andrew, notary (1635), 2163.
 portioner of Appletreeleaves (1682),
2812.
 John, burgess of North Berwick (1611), 1607.
 PhUip, notary public (1532), 386.
 Robert, in Adinstoun (1654), 2454; Margaret,
his wife, see Darling; Andrew, their son,
2454.
 Thomas, W.S., servitor to Robert Wallace,
W.S. (1627), 2007, 2203, 2241, 2242.
 William, in Chirnside (1668), 2634; Jean,
his wife, see Home.
 Margaret, wife of . . . Shiel (1627), 2001 ;
Mariota, her daughter, wife of James Urqu
hart in Dalkeith (1627), 2001, 2296.
 Margaret, wife of Robert Darling in Adin
stoun (1654), 2454.
Darnley, John [Stewart, first] Lord (1471), 164 ;
Matthew, his eldest son, 164; see also Lennox,
Earl of.
Darreys (Darryas), John, 45.
Darroch, John, in Glanderston (1596), 1314.
 WiUiam (1581), 1027.
David the First, King, 2.
 Earl, see Huntingdon.
 the Second, King, 40, 46.
Davidson (Davidsoun, Davison, Davisone) of
Harwestoun, James (1614), 1700.
 of Pennyglen, John (1611), 1608, 1625,
1627, 1644, 1645, 1669, 1674, 1792 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Kennedy.
 Thomas, younger, 1627, 1792 ; Patrick,
also their son, 1627, 1674.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate (1649), 2404.
 Alexander, flesher, feuar in Kelso (1667),
2614; burgess of Edinburgh (1668), 2631;
Elizabeth, his wife, see White ; Isobel, his
daughter, wife of James Jameson in Kelso,
2614, 2802.
 Alexander, notary in Fortrose (1670), 2667,
2717.
 Archibald, in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
 David, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Donald, in Braelangwell (1670), 2667.
 George, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, son
of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, see
infra (1607), 1525, 1529, 1672, 1673, 1771,
1778, 2027 ; Margaret, his wife, see Corsbie.
 George, notary, master of the school at Largo
(1633), 2127.
 George, servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1637), 2201, 2202.
 Henry, in Minto (1610), 1596.
 James, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1621),
1891 ; Richard, his son and heir, 1891.
 John, ' colonus ' [St. Andrews], 181.
 [Dirleton], 116.
 in Perth, notary (1574), 892, 930, 2079.
 servitor of the commendator of Dun
fermline (1579), 975, 976, 978, 992, 1017.
 in Lochhill (1587), 1144.
.  in the Dam (1670), 2667.
 in Rosabrightie (1670), 2667.
 in Canongate (1716), 3079.

Davidson, John, servant to James, Earl of Errol
(1768), 3224.
 Patrick, merchant, Edinburgh (1617), 1778.
 Mr. Robert, [St. Andrews] 327.
— Robert, merchant, Dundee (1621), 1891.
burgess of Dunfermline (1636), 2198.

- Thomas (1486), 196.
 merchant, burgess of Jedburgh (1598),
1352, 1368, 1369, 1373, 1525, 1672, 1778,
2027 ; George, his son, see supra.
 servitor to Anna, Marchioness of Hamil

ton (1630), 2054.
- Friar Walter. See Friars.
- Walter Ross, in Fearn (1675), 2745.
-William (1557), 668.
 in Merchiscleuch (1603), 1448.
- - burgess of Dundee (1644), 2352

Elizabeth, his wife, see Goldman.
 (1657), 2514.
- Mr. . . ., servant to Adam Bellenden, bishop
of Dunblane (1633), 2124.
— Cristina, wife of Andrew Hossack in Pettie
(1635), 2162.
— Isabella, wife of James Raa, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1617), 1771.
 wife of Thomas M'Ullo, merchant in

Dundee (1621), 1891.
 Isobel, wife of James Jameson in Kelso
(1667), 2614, 2802.
Davie (Davy), John, in Bristo (1655), 2471.
 John, in the Pleasance (1660), 2546 ; David,
his son, 2546 ; James, also his son, 2546.
 Robert (1536), 402.
servitor to the Earl of Glencairn (1671),

2672.
Davies, John, surgeon in Glasrie (1725), 3104.
Daw of Sauchope, Andrew, deceased (1676), 2760 ;
Andrew, his son, 2760.
 Andrew, bailie of Crail (1651), 2418.
 Susanna, wife of Isaac Stacy, burgess of
Crail (1691), 2889.
Dawes, Andrew, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
 John, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
Dawessoun, Hugh, 52.
Dawling (Dauling), James, mariner, in South
Queensferry (1623), 1932, 2538; Margaret,
his wife, see Currour.
 James, his son, skipper, burgess of Queens
ferry, deceased (1659), 2538; James, younger,
his eldest son and heir, 2538.
Dawson (Dasoun, Dausoun, Dawsoun), Duncan
(1528), 372.
 Gavin, Edinburgh (1551), 589.
 John, in Dalkeith (1612), 1640, 2642.
Dean (Dene), Andrew (1502), 244.
 John (1479), in St. Andrews, 174.
 William, there, 174.
Deanes (Deanis, Deans, Deynis) of Woodhouselee,
James (1694), 2923, 2926.
 George, writer in Edinburgh (1627), 2003.
 George, advocate, Bristo, Edinburgh (1637),
2201, 2202, 2230, 2313, 2471.
 James, serjeant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
 Mr. Robert, advocate (1663), 2571.

812

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Deas, Mr. James, advocate (1666), 2604.
Dee (De), Alexander, Edinburgh, 547.
 John, burgess of Edinburgh, 565 ; Catherine,
his daughter, wife of . . . Makge, 565 ;
Isobella, his daughter, wife of . . . Inglis,
565 ; Margaret, his daughter, wife of John
Mason, 492, 565 ; Mariota, his daughter
(1550), 565.
De la vale, Sir Robert, 17.
Dempster (Dempstar) of Ardley, George (1590),
1199.
 of Auchtirles, Thomas (1590), 1199; Jean,
his wife, see Leslie ; James, their eldest son
and heir, 1199.
 ¦ in, or of, Balrony, Charles (1556), 648, 813;
Charles, his son, 648, 813, 816, 1385, 1514 ;
Helen, his spouse, see Lindsay and Gardyne ;
Charles, his son, 1514 ; Margaret, Elspet, and
Isobel, his daughters, 1514; Marjorie, also
his daughter, wife of WUliam Carnegie, 1514;
John, son of Charles (1599), 1385, 1392, 1465,
1512, 1514-1518.
 of Carraldston, William (1548), 545.
 of Easter Inglismaldie, James (1607), 1514.
 Andrew, in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
 Charles (1522), 334.
 David (1472), 165.
 George, citizen of Brechin (1604), 1465.
 Jasper, bailie of Inverness (1570), 854, 880,
1111.
 Matthew, citizen of Brechin (1599), 1385.
 Robert, clothier in Bristo (1621), 1859.
 William, portioner of Kilduff (1749), 3178.
 Christian, wife of James Ramsay, minister
at Tannadice (1607), 1514.
Dempstertoun, Andrew, in Kinross (1631), 2098.
 Robert, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912.
 William, in Auchtermuchty (1643), 2336.
Denholm (Denholme, Denum, Dennum, Denoum)
of Westscheill, Robert, elder (1628), 2023;
Robert, younger, 2023.
 James, in Blackford, brother of John, in
Colinton (1678), 2777-2780.
 John of, of Unthank (1371), 59.
 John (1576), 935.
 John, in Colinton, and Mawers Mill (1668),
2632, 2633, 2637, 2711, 2727 ; deceased,
2777-2779, 3057 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Calderwood.
 John, wright, burgess of Edinburgh (1678),
2778.
 Patrick (1550), 564 ; Patrick, younger, his
son, 564.
 William, burgess of Edinburgh (1594), 1290.
Dennistoun (Danielston, Danzelstoun,Denzelstown,
Dennestoun) of Cougrane, William (1452),
136.
 of Tillichewan, John, 781 ; Robert, his son
and heir (1575), 781, see p. 755.
 Andrew, in Craitingaw (1592), 1250.
 Mr. Archibald, in Rutherglen (1667), 2613.
 James, notary public (1553), 614.
 in Linkton of Abbotshall (1656), 24S8;
Christian, his wife, see Boswell.
 Mr. John, rector of Dysart (1545), 493, 526.

Dennistoun, John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1640), 2281, 2283 ; Cristina, his wife, see
M'Call ; David, Alexander, and Jonet, their
children, 2281.
 Katherine, wife of David Halket (1545), 493.
 Margaret, wife of Adam Couper of Gogar
(1604), 1468.
Denoon (Denone, Denune, Donune, Dunein, Dun-
none, Dunzein) of Daveistone, John (1545),
495.
 Thomas, in, or of, Little Miltoun of Feme
(1576), 935, 949 ; Janet, his wife, see Munro.
 of Little Milton, Thomas (1634), 2159, 2433,
2436.
 David, bailie of Canongate (1701), 2998.
serjeant in Inverness (1736), 3133.

 Donald, abbot of the Monastery of Fearne
(1526), 354, 411.
 miller in Fearn (1670), 2668, 2721,

2738, 2753.
- John, smith (1543), 481.
 in Fearn (1670), 2658.

 William, merchant, burgess of Tain (1653),
2433
 in Feme (1653), 2436, 2543 (?).
 miller in Fearn (1673), 2721, 2745.
Denys, William, in Hanchissyde (1536), 402.
Deroy, John, in Balronye (1567), 816.
Deskford (Desforde), James, lord (1628), 2017 ;
afterwards first Earl of Findlater.
Despenser, William (1425), 81.
Deuchar (Duquhir, Dewquhir), Alexander, servitor
of George Symmer of Balzordy (1514), 1088.
 James, cot-town of Ruthven (1562), 738.
Dewar (Devar) of Nether Lassodie, David (1617),
1766; Patrick, his brother, 1766.
Archibald, in Edinburgh (1608), 1538.

- George, brewer in Edinburgh, 1459 (?), 1634,
1719, 2546 ; George, his son and heir (1612),
1634, 1719, 1720, 2546.
-Mr. George (1610), 1579.
- James, servitor to James Armour (1720),
3090.
- Sir John (1546), 511.
-John, in Duns, notary (1617), 1776, 1777,
1902, 2029, 2262, 2279, 2427.
 younger, in Duns, notary (1639), 2262,
2599, 2634, 2651, 2833; WiUiam, his son,

2634.

in Pittedie (1666), 2609 ; Mr. David,

writer in Edinburgh, his son, 2609.
 in Edinburgh (1699), 2979.
- Merlay, in South Foid (1581), 1029.
- Patrick, brother-german of David Dewar of
Nether Lassodie (1617), 1766.
burgess of Dunfermline (1621), 1853.

 Thomas (1438), 117.
 tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
 William, Haddington (1545), 491.
 in Southfoid (1581), 1017 ; Jonet, his
spouse, see Stevinson.
 Bessie, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Dick (Dik) of Braid, Sir William, burgess, bailie,
and provost of Edinburgh (1612), 1649;
(1631), 2096, 2281, 2315, 2657, 2834; Sir

INDEX OF PERSONS

813

Andrew, his son, see of Craighouse ; Mr.
Alexander, his son, 2834.
Dick of Braid, William, his grandson, 2657.
 of Craighouse, Sir Andrew, son of Sir William
Dick of Braid (1685), 2834.
 Alexander, writer, Edinburgh (1618), 1807,
3109 ; Agnes, his wife, see Wilkie ; Archi
bald, their son, 1807, 3109; Alexander, his
brother, 3109.
 Andrew, in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2219.
 writer in Elgin (1680), 2793.
 David, servitor to Gideon Weir, writer in
Lanark (1628), 2023.
mariner in Largo (1705), 3020.

-Gilbert, bailie of Edinburgh (1586), 1112,
1338 (?).
- James, in Dalkeith (1627), 2002, 2332.
¦ in Wester Coldoun (1656), 2491, 2497,

2518, 2519, 2680, 2701, 2771 ; John, his only
son, 2680, 2701, 2771.
 younger, deacon of the weavers in
Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
- John (1530), 380.
 in Coldoun (1609), 1567.
 younger in Dalkeith (1612), 1626, 1851,
1873. — servitor to John Gilmour, W.S. (1633),
in Mains of Blairquhan (1624), 1957.
— burgess of Dysart (1635), 2176.
 flesher in Dalkeith (1643), 2333.
 junior, burgess of Queensferry (1671),
2676, 2677.
- Quentin, in Dalmellington (1717), 3084.
portioner of Erriff (1717), 3084.

2126.

 Robert, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased (1631),
2095.
 writer in Lanark (1694), 2919.
 William, in Dalkeith (1671), 2680 ; Thomas,
his son, 2680.
 Katherine, wife of William Bisset, surgeon,
Edinburgh, 1338.
Dickie (Dickey, Dycky), James, in Auldtoun (1632),
2100.
— — Margaret, relict of John Mitchell, innkeeper
in Edinburgh, and then of WiUiam Don, also
innkeeper there (1731), 3118.
 Marion, wife of Andrew Johnstone, Kil
maurs (1557), 678.
 Rachel, wife of James Miller of Townhead
of Barnwell (1685), 2839.
Dickson (Dicsone, Dicsoun, Dickesoun, Dickieson,
Dickiesoun, Dicksone, Dicksoun, Dikeson,
Dikesoun, Dikiesoun, Dikkesoun, Diksoun,
Dixson, Dyksone) of Buchtrig, Robert [in B.]
(1566), 802, 804; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Macdougall. Robert, his son (1566), 802, 804; of B.
(1590), 1197, 1408, 1409, 1413, 1490; Cap
tain, 1491, 1519, 1520, 1521, 1523, 1524,
1823-25 ; IsobeUa, his wife, see Home.
 of Carberry, Sir Robert, eldest son and heir
of Sir Robert of Inveresk (1737), 3135, 3154 ;
Dame Isobel, his wife, see Douglas.
 of Inveresk and Sornbeg, Sir Robert (1700),

2984, 3005, 3154 ; Sir Robert, his son, see of
Carberry.
Dickson of Kennetsydeheuch, John (1614), 1714.
 of Overmains, Robert, younger (1592), 1234.
 of Westerew, John (1600), 1412.
 of Winkstoun, John, younger (1566), 796.
 Adam (1522), 337.
-  in Leitholm Volt (1600), 1413.

of

- Mr. Alexander (1592), 1233, 1234.
- Alexander, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
- Andrew, servant of Alexander Home
North Berwick, 1164 (?) ; (1591), 1225.
 younger, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
weaver in Kelso (1667), 2614.

- Charles, in the Potterrow (1598), 1350, 1351,
1353, 1366, 1369.
- David, burgess of Edinburgh, 1338 (?) ;
counter warden of the mint, accountant of
the mint (1600), 1408, 1409, 1412, 1413, 1490,
1491, 1519-1521.
 writer in Edinburgh (1741), 3154.
- Edmund, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
- Edward, notary public (1538), 426, 466, 528.
- George (1519), 316.
notary in Prestonpans (1601), 1416,

1489, 2365.in Potterrow (1634), 2142.

- Henry, burgess of Edinburgh (1438), 118,
137, 176; Mariota, his daughter, wife of
Walter Young, 137.
- James (1616), 1748.
- John (1450), 129.
 citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
- Sir John, rector of the parish church of
Pentland (1521), 329.
- John, burgess of North Berwick (1556),
661 ; serjeant there, 799.
 portioner of Quhitsumlawes (1600),

1412.

 servant to Preston of that Ilk (1602),
1428.
 in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 in Canongate (1614), 1717.
 in Bristo or Potterraw (1621)
1861, 2094, 2141, 2164, 2230.
 in Crail (1632), 2103, 2570.
— in Tranent (1664), 2580; Janet, his

1859,

wife, see Lock.
 Mr. John, minister at Rutherglen, deeeased
(1717), 3084; John, his son, 3084 ; Barbara,
wife of younger John, see Thomson.
 John, servant of Robert Dundas of Arniston
(1746), 3166.
 Matthew, writer in Dalkeith (1726), 3108.
 Patrick, servitor to George Home (1589),
1182.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1404.
 Richard (1531), 383.
 Robert, [Northberwick] 195.
 Berwickshire (1555), 629.
 Gullane (1557), 679.
 [Haddington, 1560] 722, 726.
 in Murefield (1583), 1055.
 (1584), 1083.
 (1593), 1255, 1279.

814

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Dickson, Robert, portioner of Quhitsumlawes
(1600), 1413.
 Thomas, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 Mr. Thomas, dean of Restalrig (1532), 386.
 Thomas, burgess of North Berwick (1556),
661.
 burgess of Haddington (1567), 827.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1648), 2383.
 William, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
 near Newbattle (1580), 1008, 1065.
 in Leitholm Green (1600), 1413.
 elder, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 younger, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 ¦ messenger in West Reston (1644),
2343.
 Mr. . . ., deceased (1628), 2022.
 Anna, wife of James Jameson, younger,
merchant in Kelso (1681), 2802.
 Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Barton, burgess
of Edinburgh, 375.
 Isabel (Esobel), wife of John Haswell of
Murefield, 316.
 Isabella, mother of James Borthwick of
Kirklandhill (1587), 1143.
 Janet, wife of George Cant, burgess of Edin
burgh, 375.
 Janet, wife of Andrew Brownfield, Pittle-
sheuch (1555), 628, 629, 637, 1136.
Digby of Hutton Bushell, Henrietta, deceased,
spinster (1788), 3272.
Dikpo, William, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Dillon, John, writer in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
Dingwall (Dingwell) of Killdone, John (15S8),
1158.
 John, clerk of Crail, notary (1621), 1890,
2411.
Dingwall (Dignvell), parson of, Mr. Thomas Ker
(1586), 1126.
 pursuivant, John Yellowlees (1603), 1433.
Dirleton, James, Earl of, deceased (1650), 2410;
Elizabeth, his daughter, wife of William,
Duke of Hamilton, 2410.
Dirleton, minister at (1653), Mr. John M'Ghie,
2443.
Dishington (Dischingtoun, Dishingtoune), John, [of
Ardros] grandfather of William D., infra,
386.
 of Ardros, George (1529), 375.
 William, fiar (1532), 375 (?) ; grandson
of John, 386.
 Thomas, deceased (1598), 3314; Bar
bara, his wife, see Sandilands ; Thomas, his
son and heir, 3314 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Scott; Laurence, David, and William, also
sons of elder Thomas, and Agnes, Eupham,
and Elizabeth, his daughters, p. 750 note.
 George, notary (1691), 2889, 3071.
 James (1529), 375.
 Martin, in Newburn, citizen of St. Andrews
(1572), 871.
 Peter, in Balclavie (1598), 3314.
 Thomas (1481), 183.
 William, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 Janet, wife of William Rig of Carberry ( 1668),
2639, 2654.

Dishington, Jean, deceased, wife of Gavin Hamil
ton of Raploch (1598), 3314.
 Margaret, wife of James Hamilton of Roch-
bank (1598), 3314.
 wife of James Hamilton of Long Her-
miston (1612), 1647. [? Same as preceding.]
 wife of late Andrew Robertson of

Troistrie (1714), 3071.
Doan, Arthur, in Ardow (1667), 2625.
Dobie (Doby), Francis (1556), 647.
 John, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
baker in Dalkeith (1656), 2486, 2702.

 Mungo (1709), 3051.
 Richard, dean of guild of Edinburgh (1612),
1634, 1635, 1734 (?).
Dobbie, James, notary in Cumbernauld (1665),
2596.
Dodds (Doddis, Dodis), James, in Bristo (1655),
2471.
 John (1462), 150.
 Thomas, miller in Ednam (1642), 2301.
Doig (Dog, Doge, Dowg) of BaUingrew, David
(1635), 2165, 2231.
 of Dunrobin, James (1627), 1993.
 James, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1667),
2612.
 John (1491), 379.
 Stephen, [St. Andrews] 194.
Dollar (Dolour), vicar of (1569), Sir Henry Balfour,
849.
Don (Done) of Newton, Alexander (1664), 2582,
2590, 2591, 2605, 2607, 2688, 2699 ; Sir
Alexander, 2732; deceased, 2739, 2858, 2864;
Dame Isobel, his wife, see Smith ; Alexander,
their second son, see of Ravelaw.
 of Ravelaw, Alexander, son of late Sir Alex
ander Don of Newton (1674), 2732, 2739,
2858, 2864.
 of Rutherford, Alexander (1699), 2981.
 Alexander, servitor to Graham of Baldovie
(1592), 1248.
 clerk of Kelso (1642), 2301.
 writer in Edinburgh, 2418, deceased
(1672), 2688; Patrick, W.S., his son, de
ceased (1672), 2620 (?), 2688.
 Archibald, notary (1675), 2739.
 James, notary in Doune (1637), 2221.
 clerk of Kelso (1664), 2582, 2590, 2607.
 Mr. James, advocate, burgess of Jedburgh
(1719), 3088.
 John, merchant in Edinburgh (1732), 3125.
 Laurence (1536), 410.
 Patrick, servant to Alexander Don, clerk of
Kelso (1642), 2301.
 bailie of Kelso (1666), 2607 [perhaps
the preceding] ; Alexander, his eldest son,
2607.
 William (1534), 396.
 deceased, innkeeper in Edinburgh
( 1731 ), 31 18 ; Margaret, his relict, see Dickie.
Donald, James, deceased, tenant in Foddismill
(1696), 2950; Robert, his son, 2950.
 John, tenant, Over Katrine, Ayrshire, 548 ;
Andrew, his son (1549), 548.
Donaldson (Donaldsone), Alexander, bailie of Jed
burgh (1495), 225.

INDEX OF PERSONS

815

Donaldson, Alexander, notary public (1559), 698,
703.
 Alexander Roy, in Edinmarnachtie (1574),
897.
 Andrew, burgess of Auchterarder (1611),
1610; John, his son, 1610; Janet, wife of
John, see Reid.
 burgess of Perth (1613), 1679.
 Sir David, notary (1574), 901.
 David, portioner of Botheris (1667), 2624.
 Edward, servitor to William Pitcairn of that
Ilk (1656), 2485.
 Finlay, burgess of Inverness (1556), 638,
854, 1111 ; Madge, his daughter, wife of
Gilbert Duff there, 854, 1111.
 James, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
 John (1518), 313.
 merchant in Stirling (1597), 1336.
— servitor of William Gibson, notary

(1598), 1343, 1345.
¦ in Bristo (1610), 1584, 1995.

 Sir Michael, canon of St. Andrews (1521),329.
 Paul, merchant, Edinburgh (1556), 659.
 Mr. Robert (1625), 1959.
 William, servitor to James Stenhouse (1656),
2489.
 Jonet, niece of the late David Donaldson,
and wife of James Pret (1579), 977.
Donatsoun, Robert (1546), 510.
Dott (Dote), Friar John. See Friars.
DougaU (DowgaU), John, Edinburgh (1550), 565.
 John, Kirkcaldy (1579), 977.
¦ younger, Edinburgh (1586), 1131,

1719,

2459.

¦ messenger (1599), 1375.

 Robert, merchant (1615), 1724.
 Thomas (1567), 825.
Douglas, WUliam, [first] Earl of (1359), 46.
 Archibald, [third] Earl of (1397), 83.
 [fifth] Earl of, Duke of Touraine, etc.
(1432), 109; Lieutenant-General of Scotland
(1438), 117, 122.
 WiUiam, [eighth] Earl of (1443), 122.
 James, [ninth] Earl of (1452), 134 n.
 William, [first] Marquis of (1647), 2376.
 James, [second] Marquis of, Lord of Dud
hope, etc. (1695), 2928.
 Duke of, Archibald (1753), 3194.
Douglas (Dowglas, Duglas) of Airtland, Mr. John
(1603), 1448, 1486.
 of Baitfurd, James (1604), 1467.
 of Borgue (Brog), Hugh, 695 ; James, his
son (1558), 695.
 of Brokhoilis, Mr. Richard (1606), 1497.
 of Cassilis, James (1479), 178.
 of Cavers, Archibald, knight (1459), 144.
 William (1574), 888.
 Sir William (1637), 2210 ; John, his
son, sheriff-depute of Roxburgh, 2210.
 of Clattie, Robert, deceased (1656), 2488 ;
Mr. George, his son, 2488.
 of Nether Crawmynnd, Alexander, macer
(1617), 1784.
 of Dalkeith, Sir James (1397), 83, 90 ; Sir
James, his heir (1410), 90.

Douglas of Drumgarland, Robert (1630), 2070 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Kay.
—of Drumlanrig, Sir James (1603), 1448.
William, provost of Lincluden College

(1616), 1757.
- of Fastcastle, Archibald (1606), 1497.
- of Glenbervie, Archibald (1558), 690.
William, younger of, designed of Kem

nay, 690.
 Sir William, baronet (1629), 2034.
¦Sir Robert (1728), 3110, 3111.

- of Over Gogar, James (1627), 2001 ; James,
his son, 2001.
- of Hairlaw, Archibald (1650), 2414.
- of Little Harwood, John (1583), 1057 ;
William, his son and apparent heir, 1057.
- of Hawthornden, James (1572), 876.
 John (1585), 1099 ; Thomas, his son,
1099 ; William and Patrick, brothers of
Thomas, 1099.
- of Helenhill, Sir George (1594), 1283.
- of Ivelie, William (1623), 1917, 1990, 1991.
- of Kennetstoun, John (1591), 1220.
- of Killewarrand, John (1623), 1916.
- of Kilspindie, Archibald (1543), 479.
Patrick (1621), 1889.

- of Kirkness, William (1630), 2071.
- of Knightsrig, Mr. William, advocate (1600),
1397, 1823-25.
- of Lochleven, William (1566), 809, 873.
¦ William (1584), 1082.

- of Lumsdaine, Archibald, son of Archibald
D. of Tofts (1627), 1985, 1990, 1991, 2279 ;
deceased, 2653, 2684. See also of Whit
chester. Margaret, his first wife, see Mori
son ; Margaret, his second wife, see Lyll ;
John, his eldest son by his second wife
(1669), 2653.
 Archibald, his son by first wife (1639),
2262, 2684.
- of Mordington (Mordentoun), William (1480),
179.
- of Muldearg, Hector, elder (1633), 2159.
 Hector (1653), 2433, 2436, 2540, 2553 ;
deceased, 2619, 2636, 2753 ; Robert, his
eldest son, deceased (1661), 2553.
- Hector, nephew of Hector (supra) (1667),
2619, 2658, 2668, 2707, 2717, 2720, 2745,
2753, 2772, 2932; Margaret, his wife, see
Ros.
- of Peirstoun, Sir William, knight (1391),
93.
- of Pendreich, Archibald, natural son of the
Regent Morton (1577), 947.
- of Pumpherston, John (1556), 649 ; Robert,
his uncle, 649.
 Joseph (1591), 1217.
- of Little Rany, James (1673), 2720.
- of Roberton, Sir James (1410), 90.
- of Ruffil, John (1569), 840.
- of Rumgally, George, brother-german of
William Douglas of Lochleven (1566), 809,
873, 1071, 1082. See also of Helenhill.
Margaret, his daughter, 1071.
- of Spott, Sir Archibald (1619), 1824, 1901.
- of Stenhouse, John, deceased (1708), 3049 ;

816

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Isabella and Henrietta, his daughters and
heirs, 3049.
Douglas of Tofts, Archibald (1607), 1519, 1520,
1524, 1823-25, 1845; deceased, 1870, 1882,
1889, 1896, 1985, 1990, 1991 ; Alison, his
widow, see Home ; William, his eldest son,
infra ; Archibald, his eldest son by said
Alison, see of Lumsdaine and Whitchester ;
John, brother-german of younger Archibald,
2279.
 William, eldest son of preceding (1619),
1823, 1870, 1880, 1882, 1889, 1896, 1985.
 of Torthorwald, James (1587), 1150.
 of Whitchester, Archibald, son of Archibald
D. of Tofts (1622), 1906, 2262. See also of
Lumsdaine. Margaret, his wife, see Morison.
 of Whitrig, Thomas, apparent (1637), 2210.
 of Whittingham, William, Senator of the
Supreme Court of Justice (1587), 1147.
 Sir Archibald (1621), 1889, 23S5.
 [Archibald, 1656], 2481.
 Alexander (1525), 351 ; James and Walter,
his brothers, 351.
 Mr. Alexander, [Glasgow, 1559] 709.
 Alexander, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
 in North Berwick, deceased (1611),

1607.

bishop of Moray (1615), 1726.
- macer (1614), 1711, 1862, 1918.
in Leith (1634), 2149.
W.S. (1647), 2377.
• brother - natural of

late Archibald
Douglas of Whittingham (1648), 2385.
- Audrew, macer (1661), 2549, 2639, 2685.
-Archibald (1546), 522.
- Mr. Archibald (1574), 887, 1147.
- Archibald, macer (1613), 1694, 1711, 1784.
servitor to William, Earl of Morton

(1627), 2002.
 in Edinburgh (1643), 2320.
- David, bailie (1497) of Jedburgh, 230.
 prebendary of Lundeiff (1542), 460.
— (1592), 1233.

- Florence, Fifeshire (1576), 943.
- Mr. Gavin, in Elgin (1632), 2109; Katherine,
his wife, see Brodie.
- George of. See Angus.
- George, master of Angus, brother of sixth
Earl of A. (1522), 341.
 brother [natural] of James, fourth
Earl of Morton, 653-55.
 brother of William Douglas of Loch
leven. See of Rumgally and Helenhill.
 natural son of the Regent Morton
(1577), 947.
 in Strabrock (1583), 1057.
 servitor to William, Earl of Morton

(1591), 1220.
- —i— in Dalkeith (1608), 1536.
- Mr. George, advocate, H. M.

for

Solicitor
tithes (1743), 3162.
- Hector, in Ardoch (1574), 890, 1211, 1448
John, his natural son, 1211, 1448 ; Elizabeth
wife of John, see Binnie.
- (Dugulas) Hector, in Tain (1611), 1622.
- Hector, Androwson, in Ferae (1634), 2159.

Douglas, Sir Henry (1385), 68.
 Henry, servitor of the Earl of Morton (1609),
1566.
 in Monktonhall (1617), 1765.
 merchant in Dunfermline (1618), 1804.
 Mr. Hugh, canon of Glasgow, Aberdeen,
and Dunblane (1469), 157, 169.
 Hew, burgess of Edinburgh (1531), 382 ;
Marion, his wife, see Brown.
 James, 'armiger' (1465), 153.
 Mr. James, rector of Lumlair (1511), 283.
 Sir James, notary public (1546), 518.
 James, Dalkeith (1556), 653-55.
 student, deceased (1569), 848.
 natural son of the Regent Morton
(1577), 947.
 commendator of Melrose (1584), 1074,
1196, 1197, 1206, 1220.
 in Haddington, deceased (1608), 1537.
 portioner of Over Gogar (1609), 1566,
1567, 1887, 2001, 2002, 2071, 2073, 2167 ;
James, his son, 2001 ; William, also his son,
2167, 2170.
 servant to James, Lord Torphichen
(1612), 1662.
 Edinburgh (1615), 1734; Susanna, his
wife, see Binning.
 macer (1617), 1784, 1886.
 brother of Archibald Douglas of Tofts
(1619), 1823, 1825; either he or another
being referred to in 1824.
 writer and notary (1621), 1880, 1917,
1953, 2001 (?).
 ' attending His Majestie for . . . Scottea
affaires' (1623), 1917.
 in Cartmoire (1631), 2091.
 servitor of John Ker of Littledean
(1634), 2157.
 in Cowrans (1637), 2222.
 Mr. James, chamberlain to the Viscount of
Dudhope (1656), 2496.
 Sir James, brother of [eighth] Earl of Morton
(1649), 2948.
 Colonel James (1685), 2829.
 James, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
 John (1520), 321.
— in Dunkeld (1556), 653-55.
archbishop of St. Andrews (1574), 887,

910, the date of which should be 1573.
(1574), 887.

 Mr. John, in Craigincune (1574), 890.
 rector of Kilbride, and perpetual chap
lain of the altar of the Holy Cross, in the
collegiate church of Dalkeith (1575), 919,
920, 991, 995, 1118, 1178, 1187; William,
his natural son, 1118, 1178.
 John, at Lasswade (1585), 1099.
 bailie and burgess of Crail (1590), 1209,
1316, 1495 ; Helen, his wife, see Wood.
 Haddington, deceased (1617), 1770.
 servitor of William, Earl of Morton
(1633), 2129.
brother-german of Archibald Douglas

of Lumsdaine (1640), 2279.
 macer of the Privy
2329, 2342, 2469.

Council (1643),

INDEX OF PERSONS

817

Douglas, John, in Dalkeith (1656), 2497, 2518.
•macer of the Court of Session (1670),

2659.

¦ brother of [eighth] Earl of Morton
(1696), 2948.
 servant to John M'Glashan (1783),
3258.
- Mark, notary (1607), 1527.
- Sir Ninian, vicar of Stobo, chaplain of the
rood altar in the church of Dalkeith (1551),
591, 610, 677, 679, 744.
- Patrick, brother of Thomas Douglas, fiar of
Hathernden, 876 (?) (1585), 1099.
- Peter, Culross (1565), 782, 818.
- Richard, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
- Robert (1472), 165.
 (1550), 566.
 [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
 (1565), 783.
¦ in Hoppringle (1567), 824,

-Mr. Robert, provost of Lincluden (1604), 1467.
-Robert (1617), 1765.
 portioner of Inveresk (1669), 2654.
 in Dalkeith (1678), 2779, 2780.
 bailie of Musselburgh (1686), 2S47.
 elder, soapboiler in Leith (1709), 3161 ;
Helen, his wife, see Hunter ; Robert, their
eldest son, 3161; Margaret, his daughter,
3161.
 younger, merchant in Leith (1743),
3161.
- Mr. Umfrid (1544), 489.
- Mr. Samuel, in Coldingliam (1708), 3041.
- Walter, in Tain (1588), 1158.
- WiUiam, canon of the collegiate church of
Abernethy (1476), 169.
-Mr. William, deceased (1569), 840; John,
his natural son, 840.
- William, natural son of the Regent Morton
(1577), 947.
 brother-german of Thomas Douglas,
fiar of Hathernden (1585), 1099.
 servitor to William, Earl of Morton

(1627), 2002.
 portioner of Over Gogar (1635), 2170.
 smith in Feme (1653), 2436.
— merchant in Dalkeith (1710), 3059 ;

Elizabeth, his wife, see Douglas.
 in Haddington (1715), 3077.
- Dame Agnes, wife of Archibald, Earl of
Argyll (1605), 1492.
- Barbara, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
- Elizabeth, wife of William Douglas, Dalkeith
(1710), 3059.
- Henrietta, wife of Mr. Thomas Urquhart of
BraelangweU, minister of the gospel (1670),
2667, 2734, 2748, 2861.
- Dame Isobel, wife of Sir Robert Dickson of
Carberry (1737), 3135, 3154.
- Jean, Lady Wolmet, mother of James
Edmiston or Edmonstone (1642), 2312.
- Margaret, wife of William Ferny, fiar of that
Ilk (1583), 1071.
- Marion, wife of James Cockburn of Chouslie
(1583), 1061.

Douglas, Mariota, wife of Cuthbert, Lord Kil
maurs (1498), 236.
Dounes, John, weaver in Nethertown of Cambus
nethan (1692), 2897.
Dow (Dowe) of Arnehall, John (1653), 2446 ;
Henry, his brother-german, 2446.
 Alexander, in Nenthorn (1673), 2715, 2716.
 Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1655), 2469.
 Archibald (1597), 1329.
 Henry, servitor of John, Earl of Mar (1613),
1680, 1929, 2044.
¦ brother-german of John Dow of Arne

hall (1653), 2446.
 writer and notary (1656), 2485, 2616.
 Hugh, in Highfield of Kersland (1707), 3032.
 William, Inverness, 403 ; Donald, his son
(1536), 403 ; Magie Neyn Finlaye, mother of
Donald, 403.
Dowdeswell, Hon. Richard, commissioner of H.M.
Excise in Scotland (1743), 3161.
Dowie, James, servitor of Mr. Umphrey Blinsele
(1590), 1203.
 notary (1603), 1448.
 Onuphrie, writer in Edinburgh (1631), 2094.
Down (Doune) and Connor, bishop of (1771), 3228.
Downald, Patrick, [Jedburgh] 267.
Downie (Downye), James, deceased, merchant in
Edinburgh (1759), 3208.
 William, notary (1643), 2328.
 Alison, wife of James Carstairs, younger son
and heir of James Carstairs, portioner of
Strathkinnes (1583), 1063.
Doxford, Robert of (1425), 102.
Dreghorn (Dregarne), Sir John, chaplain (1487),
197.
Dreghorn, ministers of —
Mr. William Shaw (1629), 2031.
Mr. William Lindsay (1635), 2161 ; (1638),
2246; (1639), 2271.
Dron, John, weaver, burgess of Perth (1631), 2079,
2080, 2081 ; Katherine, his wife, see Morris.
Druippis, James, servitor of George Dickson,
notary (1601), 1416.
Drummond, James, Earl of Perth, deceased
(1733), 3127; Mr. John, his second son, 3127.
 of Perth, James (1733), 3127, 3175, 3176.
 of Balloch, George, deceased (1696), 2948 ;
Marjory Grahame, his second wife, 2948 ;
Archibald, their son, deceased, 2948 ; David,
also their son, 2948 ; George, son of David,
2948.
 of Blair, George (1581), 1021.
 of Cardneis, James (1584), 1075.
 of Carnock, Alexander (1751), 3186.
 of Crullie, William (1570), 852.
 of Drummonkrinoch, David (1664), 2579.
 of Grange, Mr. William (1733), 3127.
 of Invermay, David, elder (1707), 3033.
David, younger (1707), 3033.

- of Kirkhill, John, younger (1611), 1610.
- of Lenoch, John (1664), 2579.
- of Logie Almond, Sir John, second brother
of the Earl of Perth (1673), 2703.
 Thomas (1716), 3080, 3095, 3105;

Mrs. Grizel, his wife, see Leslie.
 John, aide-de-camp to the King of

5L

818

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Prussia and burgess of St. Andrews (1752),
3190, 3191.
Drummond of Logie Almond, William, burgess
of Perth (1788), 3269.
 of Mailer, Patrick (1739), 3147.
 of Megginch, Mr. John (1733), 3127, 3145.
 of Midhope, Sir Alexander, deceased (1621),
1866, 1872.
 of Milnab, Sir George, provost of Edinburgh
(1685), 2828, 2832.
 of Riccarton, Henry (1577), 947.
 William (1637), 2211.
 Archibald, in Canongate (1812), 3300 ; Mar
garet, his wife, deceased, see M'Ewan ;
WUliam, their eldest son, lieutenant in Royal
Artillery, 3300, 3301.
 David (1522), 341.
 Mr. David, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1685), 2835.
 George, burgess of Perth (1592), 1240.
  elder, maltman, burgess of Crail
(1691), 2889 ; George, his eldest son, 2889.
 provost of Edinburgh (1726), 3109 ;
commissioner of excise (1743), 3161 ; lord
provost (1764), 3221.
 James, squire (1458), 143.
 under-sheriff of Perth, notary (1574),

(1580),

896.

commendator of Inchaffray (1575),

930.

. in Rochip (1594), 1287.
— in Queensferry (1671), 2677.
  in Aberuchil (1756), 3199.
 John, squire (1458), 143.
 (1522), 334.
 . 'carpentarius' (1522), 337.
 (1528), 372.
 brother of George Drummond, burgess
of Perth (1592), 1240.
 , Mr. John, brother-german of late Sir Alex
ander Drummond of Midhope (1621), 1866,
1872. notary (1638), 2237.

 Sir Malcolm (1385), 68.
 Maurice, squire (1458), 143.
 Patrick, in Broch (1607), 1526.
 •  notary (1610), 1586, 1610, 1964.
 Thomas, M.A., student at St. Andrews
(1737), 3134; LL.D. (1744), 3165; member
of H.M. Royal Company of Archers (1747),
3170; burgess of Musselburgh (1749), 3180.
 Mr. Walter, rector (1495), of Forteviot, 224.
 William, squire (1458), 143.
 prebendary of Crieff (1569), 840.
 Mr. William, notary (1592), 1240.
 ¦ William Abernethy, bishop of Edinburgh
(1788), 3273.
 Isobella, wife of Walter Graham, Gartur
(1667), 2616.
 Mary, relict of John Reddoch of Laggan
(1739), 3145.
Dryburgh, commendator of, David Erskine (1561),
727, 969, 1006, 1077.
 monks of (1561) —
Robert Anderson, sub-prior, 727.
Patrick Purwas, 727.

Dryburgh, monks of (continued) —
Kentigern (Mungo) Wilson, 727 ;
1006; (1584), 1077.
Robert Myll, 727; (1580), 1006; (1584),1077.
John Ruderfurd, 727.
Andrew Corsnop, 727.
James Jameson, 727 ; (1580), 1006.
John Symsoun, 727.
William Wilsone, 727.
Dryburgh, David, servitor of David Preston of
CraigmiUar (1641), 2287.
 Mr. John, [St. Andrews] 666.
 William, servant of Sir. James Johnstone of
Westerhall (1670), 2662.
Dryburn (Dryburne), Janet, wife of John Ayton,
gardener in Potterrow (1610), 1584.
Drylaw, John, wright in Westquarter (1697),
2953.
Drysdale (Drysdell, Drysdaill), Alexander, in Pil-
rig (1658), 2528.
 James, in Bowhouse of Sauchie (1604), 1466.
 Thomas, tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
Drywood, John, esquire (1657), 2506.
Duddingston (Dudingstoun, Dudinstoun) of Sand
furd, Stevin, deceased (1602), 3314 ; Stephen,
his son (1602-11), 3314.
 David, burgess of Crail (1664), 2578.
— John, younger, in mill of Murcamhouse
(1572), 871.
 in Murcammows (1587), 1137.
 Patrick, portioner of Kincaple (1599), 1379
Patrick, his son, 1379.
 Stephen, in Elie (1598), 3314 ; Agnes Gour
lay, his wife, 3314.
 Elen, wife of John Lundy of Strathairlie
(1577), 948.
Duddingston (Dudingstone), vicar of (1566), Sir
William Blackwood, 803.
Dudgeon (Dugeoun), David (1554), 618.
 William, Haddington (1540), 446.
 John, in Beanston (1602), 1423.
Dudhope, Viscount of, John [Scrimgeour, first],
deceased (1643), 2326, 2669.
 James, [second] his son (1643), 2326,
2327 ; deceased (1644), 2344, 2669 ; Isabel,
his wife, see Ker.
 John, his son (1644), 2344, 2350-52,
2354, 2355, 2496. See also Scrimgeour and
Dundee.
Duff (Duf) of Braco, Alexander (1682), 2807.
 of Diplo, William (1698), 2971.
— — Adam, advocate, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1821), 3305.
 Alexander, younger, burgess of Inverness
(1600), 1399.
 George, writer in Chanonry (1668), 2636.
 Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1570), 854,
967, 1111, 1159 ; Madge, or Magote, his
wife, see Donaldson.
 Sir James, Inverness (1543), 467.
 James, notary (1635), 2162, 2186.
 John, servitor of Robert Gardiner, writer
(1601), 1414.
 John, merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Janet, wife of George Bonyman, merchant
in Edinburgh (1590), 1203.

INDEX OF PERSONS

819

Duffes, Robert, burgess of Banff (1668), 2632,
2633.
Duffle, William, in Leith (1655), 2470.
Duguid (Dugude), Robert (1688), 2869.
 Mr. William (1518), 314.
Dulbel, Simon, Edinburgh (1420), 97.
Dumbarton, provost of, Cuthbert Cunningham
(1586), 1118.
Dumfries, Earl of, William, first (1647), 2377.
 William, second (1673), 2704.
Dumfries, provosts of burgh of —
John Corsan (1618), 1798, 1799, 1802.
WiUiam Copland of Coliston (1707), 3036.
Robert Graham (1719), 3085.
 bailies of —
Martin Newall (1693), 2910.
John Irving of Drumcoltran (1693), 2908.
Alexander Barclay (1707), 3036.
John Crosbie, merchant (1707), 3036.
John Ewart (1707), 3036.
John Rome, deceased (1707), 3036.
Dumfries, sheriff of (1659), James Crichton of St.
Leonard's, 2531.
Dun (Dwn, Dwne), David (1512), 287.
 Herbert, commissary of Kirkcudbright, etc.
(1522), 339.
 James, [Jedburgh] 267.
 John, in Easter Pitscottie (1719), 3089.
 WiUiam, [Cupar, 1534] 395.
Dunbar, Patrick, Earl of [d. 1231], 9, 10; Sir
William of, his son, 9, 10; Christiana, wife of
William, see Corbet.
 George of. See March, Earl of.
 John of. See Moray, Earl of.
 Sir Patrick of, their brother [of Bele ?],
81.
Dunbar (Dumbar) of Birks, Colin (1670), 2667,
2861.
 of Blantyre, John (1528), 366, 590.
 of Boiggis, Robert, younger (1650), 2413.
 of Cockburn, David of (1443), 122.
 of Conze, James (1546), 518.
 of Enterkine, David (1612), 1625, 2120.
 of Kilnflitt, James (1740), 3153.
 of Mochrum, Captain George, younger, bur
gess of Edinburgh (1713), 3066.
 Sir James (1751), 3186.
.  of Northfield, Sir Patrick (1753), 3196.
 of Tarbet, James (1592), 1235 ; Archibald,
his son, 1235.
 Adam, notary (1583), 1058, 1059.
Alexander, servitor of Thomas, commendator

of Feme (1576), 935.
bailie of Inverness (1655), 2460.

- David (1512), 287,
- Gavin, archbishop of Glasgow (1538), 428.
- George, servitor of John Poison Robertson
in Inverness (1674), 2738.
- George, elder, merchant in Inverness (1740),
3153.
- Hugh, writer (1611), 3314.
- James, merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
- John, in Barmure (1557), 3313.
 tailor, in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
- in Townhead of Barnwell, deceased

(1685), 2839.

Dunbar, Nicolas, notary (1632), 2110.
 Patrick, dean of Ross (1514), 305.
 in Kilboyack (1615), 1729; Robert,
his son, 1729.
 Robert, servitor to Murdoch, bishop of
Orkney (1683), 2815.
 ¦ Thomas (1512), 287.
 William, servitor to Mr. William Drummond
of Grange (1733), 3127.
 Elizabeth of, wife of George, Earl of Huntly,
212.
 Elizabeth, wife of Robert Fraser in Bruiach
(1740), 3153.
 Janet, wife of James Hamilton of Schawfield
(1528), 366, 373.
 wife of Alexander Rose of Holm (1546),
518.
 Marjory, deceased, wife of David Rose of
Holm (1627), 2008.
Dunbar, burgh of, bailies of —
Thomas Corsbie (1617), 1773.
John Mure (1617), 1773, 1774, 1775.
 minister in (1586), Mr. Alexander Hume,
1123.
Dunblane, bishops of —
Abraham (1219), 5.
Adam Bellenden (1633), 2124.
Robert Leighton (1666), 2600.
 Mr. John Cristinson, chanceUor of church
of (1458), 143.
 chancellor of the church of (1560), 711;
treasurer (1560), 711.
 bailie of, William Blaikwood (1613), 1691.
 commissaries of —
Mr. James Pont (1574), 904, 1022.
John Sinclair (1613), 1691.
 presbytery of, 2272.
Dunbreck of Urten, John (1636), 2192.
 Walter, in Easter Urtane (1636), 2193.
Duncan (Duncane) of Hoilhouse, William (1624),
1940.
 of Lundie, Mr. Alexander (1733), 3127 ; . . .,
his eldest son and heir, 3127.
 of Ratho, James, clothier to the Queen
(1609), 1564, 1633 ; of R. (1620), 1839, 1844,
2191 ; deceased, 2334, 2621, 2638 ; Jean, his
daughter, wife of David Phin, 2191.
 James,his son, 2621 ; Isabel, his widow,
see Foulis.
 Alexander, servant of Robert Murray (1599),
1379.
  in Slains of Quhissilberrie (1600),
1388 ; David, his son, 1388.
 Andrew, in Cupar, senior (1706), 3029.
 in Cupar, junior (1706), 3029.
 David (1575), 929.
-(1581), 1028.
tailor in Brechin, servitor to John
Maitland there (1630), 2065, 2067.
- Gavin, in Abernethy (1629), 2043.
- George, portioner, Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
-Gilbert, in Colpnay (1620), 1839, 1844;
James, his son, 1839, 1844.
- James, in Musselburgh, deceased (1609),
1558.

820

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Duncan, James, servant of William Pitcairn of
that Ilk (1656), 2485.
 mariner iu Newhaven, deceased (1711),
3060 ; Walter, cooper in Leith, his son and
heir, 3060.
 Jeremia, burgess of Linlithgow (1599), 1381.
 John, [Dunfermline] 289.
 (1504), 379.
 (1571), 861.
 in Brunton (1601), 1418.
 portioner of Auchtermuchty (1639),
2256 ; George, his son and heir, 2256 ; Helen,
wife of George, see Syme.
 servitor to Charles, Earl of Lauderdale
(1691), 2888.
 — writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2958.
 Peter, in Gourdhill, deceased (1620), 1839,
1844; Robert, his son, 1839, 1844.
 Robert, bailie of Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
¦ in Newhaven (1711), 3060.

 Thomas, in Tranent (1664), 2580; Mariota,
his wife, see Henderson.
 Walter, common-clerk of Kinghorn (1612),
1639, 2191 ; John, his son, 2191.
 •  clerk of Kirkcaldy, notary (1652), 2424.
 ¦  in Canongate (1654), 2457.
 William, burgess of Dundee (1582), 1054.
 burgess of Musselburgh (1601), 1416.
 in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
 elder (1635), 2169.
 tenant in Easter Duddingston (1666),
2601, 2620.
 in Touchmallar (1675), 2752; Helen,
his daughter, wife of Robert Campbell in
Airth, 2752 ; Walter, her brother-german,
2752.
 . . . cordiner in Irvine, deceased (1651),
2416 ; William, his son, 2416.
 Bessie, in Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
 Margaret, in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
Duncanesone alias Malcomtosche, Alexander, in
Lair (1591), 1223.
Duncanson, John (1496), 229.
 (1512), 2S7.
 burgess of Inverary (1692), 2895;
Duncan, his son, 2895.
Dundas of Arniston, Robert (1738), 3138, 3166.
 of Breistmill, Gavin (1576), 940.
 George, apparent (1587), 1149.
 James (1614), 1704.
 of Cragtoun, Archibald (1488), 201, 202, 254,
269, 270, 273, 330, 335, 357, 363 ; Christian,
his wife, see Cant.
William, their son and heir, 269, 270, 271,
273,335 ; Archibald, Sir John, and Duncan,
his brothers, 330, 363.
Nicholas (Nicol, Niehol), also a brother,
383 ; probably also iu 405, 448, 455, 472,
506.
 James (brother of William), 330, 352,
357, 363, 370, 385, 389, 393, 405, 421, 426,
480, 561 ; of Newliston, 656, 817, 940, 1012.
.?ee Dundas of Newliston. Elizabeth, his
wife, see Hamilton.
 [of that Ilk ? 1417], James, 96 ; Duncan, his
son, 96.

Dundas of that Ilk, James (1546), 522.
 George, (1576), 941, 942, 950, 1162.
 Sir Walter (1614), 1704, 1900; Eliza
beth, his daughter, wife of Sir James Dundas
of Craigton, 1900.
— George (1671), 2676.
George (1738), 3138.

of Fingask, Alexander (1469), 157.
Archibald (1575), 926 ; Margaret, his

daughter, future spouse of David Home of
Fisheweik (1575), 926.
- of Letham, Thomas (1738), 3138.
- of Newliston, James, son of James D.
of Craigton (1576), 817, 940, 943, 1095 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Hamilton ; Mariota,
his daughter, wife of Mr. James Law, after
wards archbishop of Glasgow (1587), 1148.
 John (1576), 943, 1095, 1012, see
p. 755; 1704, 1898-1900; Margaret, his
wife, see Crichton ; Sir James, his son, called
of Craigton, see infra ; Mr. George, also his
son, 1900.
 and Craigtoun, Sir James, son of pre
ceding (1614), 1704 ; (1622), 1898-1900,
2219 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Sir Walter
Dundas of that Ilk, supra.
- John, son and heir of late Sir James

Dundas of Craigton (1637), 2219.
- Adam (1527), 363.
- Alexander (1519), 315.
- Archibald, servitor of Alexander Colville,
commendator of Culross (1584), 1074.
 servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1591), 1220.
- David (1505), 252, 270, 271.
(1527), 363, 385.

- Duncan, templar bailie (1522),
- George, knight, Lord of St.
335, 352, 398.
¦ in Mains of Winchburgh

335.
John (1522),
(1622), 1898.
Gilbert (1505), 252, 253, 254, 270, 506;
Catherine, his wife, see Smith.
- Mr. James (1469), 157.
- James, servitor of Alexander Colville, com
mendator of Culross (1584), 1074.
-John (1488), 201, 252.
 in the Scheilfald (1576), 941.
 in Bo'ness, deceased (1664), 2586;
Elizabeth, his wife, also deceased, see
Ranney.
 presenter of signatures (1742), 3155,
3188.
- Mr. Laurence, Professor of Humanity in
Edinburgh University (1738), 3138, 3141,
3142; (1746), 3166, 3167.
-Thomas (1488), 201.
- Sir Thomas, chaplain, 270, 271.
- Thomas (1581), 1028.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
- William, chamberlain of the Earldom of
Ross (1781), 3253, 3281.
- Anna, wife of Mr. Thomas Rig of Athernie
(1654), 2452, 2453.
- Dame Elizabeth (1622), 1898.
- Marion, wife of Mr. James Law, afterwards
archbishop of Glasgow (1587), 1148, 1149.

INDEX OF PERSONS

821

Dundee, Earl of, John Scrimgeour (1670), 2664,
2669, 2679, 2685, 2.762.
Dundee, bailies of —
WiUiam Auchinleck (1603), 1444.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburn (1621), 1891.
William Goldman of Flashill, deceased
(1644), 2352, 2354, 2928.
George Fletcher (1676), 2762.
William Watson (1695), 2930.
 clerk of, Mr. Alexander Wedderburn (1603),
1444.
 bailie-depute of constabulary of, Alexander
Forrester (1676), 2762.
 dean of guild of, Thomas Haliburton (1644),
2352, 2354.
 provost and constable of, James Scrimgeour
of Dudop (1588), 1172.
 provost and bailies of, 1031.
Dundee (Dundie, Dunde),.John of (1478), 172.
 P., master of Perth Hospital (1631), 2079.
Dundonald, Earl of, William (1672), 2689, 2704 ;
Lord Cochrane, his eldest son, 2689, see
Cochrane.
Dundonald, ministers at —
Mr. Alexander Sibbald, deceased (1627), 1988.
Mr. Robert Ramsay (1629), 2045; (1630),
2046.
Dundrennan (Dundraynane), abbots of —
Brian (1273), 46.
Adam [Blackader], 484, 497, 498.
Henry [Wemyss], bishop of Galloway, 498.
Edward Maxwell (1588), 1560.
 the monks of, of the Cistercian Order (1273),
46.
 monks of (1545) —
Alexander Spens, prior, John Smyth, James
Hetoun, John Tournour, Nioholas Store,
William Thorn, David Johnsoun, John
Wrycht, John Schewysoun, and Andrew
Cunningham, 497.
Dundurcus, ministers of —
Mr. John Marshall, deceased (1692), 2904.
Mr. Thomas Rea (1692), 2904.
Dunein (Dunzein), see Denoon.
Dunfermline, abbots and commendators of —
Alexander (1331), 37.
Adam (1483), 191.
George Durie (1539), 431, 453, 468, 476, 478,
485, 516, 528, 546, 612, 613, 633, 1090.
Robert Pitcairn (1575), 912, 925, 945, 975,
986, 992, 993, 1017, 1024, 1029, 1037,
1072, 1083, 1090, 11S5, 3314.
George, Earl of Huntly (1589), 1177.
 monks of (1539-1584)—
John Boswell, almoner and keeper of rental
books, 431, 453, 476, 633.
Andrew Brown, 431, 453, 476.
Andrew Richartson, 431, 453, 476.
Robert Fergusone, 431.
John Smyth, 431,
John Merchemston, 431, 453, 476.
Andrew Scot, 431.
Patrick Masoune, 431, 453, 476.
Thomas Burne, 431, 453, 476, 633.
John Angus, 431, 476, 633, 1072.
Matthew Lauson, 431,

Dunfermline, monks of (continued) —
John Baxter, 431, 453, 476; prior (1555), 633.
David Dundas, 431, 453, 476, 633.
John Forman, 431, 453, 476.
Alexander Mow, 431, 453, 476, 633.
Alexander Huniman, 431, 476, 633.
Thomas Lytiljohn, 431, 453.
John Murray, 431, 453, 476.
Adam Lausoun, 431, 453, 476.
James Thomsoun, 431, 453, 476, 633.
Robert Mathesoun, 431, 476.
James Crechtoun, 431, 453, 476.
Robert Hogart (Hoghird), 431, 453, 476, 633.
James Dundas, 431, 476, 633.
Robert Fargusson, 431.
John Smyth, 431, 453, 476.
John Spendluff, 453, 476.
Alexander Aitkin (Atkyn), 453, 476, 1072.
Thomas Jamesoun, 476, 937 (?), 1072.
James Redpath (Reudpeth), 476, 633.
William Lummisden (1555), 633, 1072.
John Henryson, 633.
Alexander Stevin, 633, 1072.
Andrew Grey, 633, 1072.
Mark Lun, 633.
William Smyth, 1072.
 Earls of—
Alexander Seton, chancellor of Scotland
(1609), 1554, 1839, 1872, 2299.
Charles, second (1641), 2299.
[James, fourth] (1687), 2855.
 provosts of —
Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, portioner of New-
lands (1613), 1675, 1763.
Peter Walker (1656), 2485, 3087 (?)
 bailies of —
Patrick Cowper (1621), 1856, 1863-65.
Robert Aitkin (1621), 1856.
Mr. Patrick Auchinleck (1631), 2098.
John TurnbuU (1659), 2538.
 town clerk of (1659), Henry Elder, notary,
2538.
Dunfermline, minister of (1636), Mr. Henry M'GiU,
2198.
 sacristan of, Mr. William Lumsden, rector
of Cleish (1571), 857.
Dunkeld, bishops of —
Matthew, or Gilbert (1228), 6.
John Peblis, chancellor, 68.
James [Levingtoun], 184 ; chancellor (1483),
189.
George [Brown], 260, 277, 287.
George [Crichton], 460, 461, 1911 (?)
Robert Crichton (1566), 806, 807, S40,
1088, 1091, 1092, 1514.
James [Paton], 410, 891, 895, 946.
Mr. Peter Rollok (1598), 3314.
 deans of —
Dionisius (1228), 6.
Mr. John Bartane (1574), 891, 946, 1054,
1088, 1091.
 archdeacons of —
Sir William (1228), 6.
David Meldrum (1542), 460.
Mr. David Spens (1554), 624, 946, 1088,
1091, 1092.

822

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Dunkeld, chancellor of (1584), Mr. William
Edmonstone, 1088.
 canons of (1506) —
David Browne, John Lacok, William Moncur,
and Alexander Myln, 260. See also 460
and 1088.
Sir Thomas MacGill (1569), 840.
 treasurer of, Duncan M'Nair (1574), 891.
Dunglass, church of, provost of the (1547), Mr.
Abraham Crichton, 531, 602,
Dunkeson, John, minister (1587), 1148.
Dunlop (Dunlap, Dunlape) of Auchinskeyth, John
(1593), 1265.
 of Craig, . . . (1593), 1266, 1268 ; Alan,
his brother, 1266, 1268.
WUliam, younger (1638), 2244.

Alexander, W.S. (1609), 1564, 1633.
— miUer at Cardonald Mill (1649),

2401.

Alan, brother to Dunlopof Craig (1593), 1268.

Allan of, merchant, late provost of Irvine
(1639), 2255,2267,2269, 2360, 2416; Barbara,
his wife, see Montgomery ; Grizel, their
daughter, wife of John Crawford of Carts
burn (1650), 2416.
- Archibald, in Braidstane (1638), 2244;
(1649) 2391, 2392.
- Sir Hugh, chaplain and notary public (1545),
500-503, 523, 704, 705, 708, 739, 745.
- John, in Arbroath (1560), 723.
 notary (1596), 1314, 1315.
 younger, in Polnone Mill (1606), 1501.
- Mr. John (1612), 1633.
- John, advocate (1641), 2298.
— bailie of Irvine (1645), 2360.
¦ portioner of Flemington (1668), 2634.

 Robert (1625), 1959
 Thomas, notary (1599), 1387.
Dunmure (Dinmure, Dunmwre, Dunmwir), Mr.
James, writer in Dundee (1644), 2352-54.
 John, notary, burgess of Dundee (1612),
1656.
 Rachel, wife of John Wedderburn (1676),
2762.
Dunning, minister of (1613), Mr. George Mushet,
1679.
Dunning (Dunnyng), James, [Edinburgh] 219.
Dunnistoun, John (1541), 451.
Dunnet (Dunot), in Caithness, minister at, (1683),
Mr. James Fullerton, 2815, 2817.
Dunse (Duns, Dons, Dounce), George, servant of
John Home of West Reston (1596), 1305.
 Hugh of, 27 ; Nicholas, 'fuiz Hugh,' his son,
stewart of the earldom of Dunbar, 27, 32.
 John (1554), 618.
Dupplin, Viscount of, Sir George Hay, 1280.
Uurant, Drant. See Durham.
Durham, bishops of —
Robert Ne vill (1443), 123.
Thomas Ruthal (1512), 286.
John Howson (1631), 2084.
Shute Barrington (1795), 3283.
Durham (Durhame, Durrame, Durahme, Durahame,
Drant, Durant) of Duntarvie, Mr. James
(1600), 1397, 1613.
 . of Grange, James (1504), 247.
 of KynneiU, Mr. James (1620), 1827, 1919.

Durham of Pitkerro, Mr. James, dictator of the
Rolls (1634), 2144, 2163; (1642), 2313,
2380
 James (1488), 201.
 James, [Nether Cars] 559.
 Patrick, Edinburgh (1553), 615.
 Grizel, wife of Sir Gilbert Ramsay, fiar of
Balmaine, knight-baronet (1632), 2114.
 Janet, spouse of John Mortimer, younger of
Flemington (1551), 589, 605.
Durie (Dury, Durye, Dure, Duri) of Craigluscar,
George (1604), 1460.
Captain George (1682), 2810.

of that Ilk, Henry (1565), 795.
¦ David (1577), 945.

 of Lochend, James, deceased (1615), 1723;
Robert, his son, 1723.
 of Wester Newton, Andrew (1615), 1723.
 Adam (1579), 975.
 Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1473),
167.
 Andrew, bishop of Galloway (1547), 528.
(1590), 1208.

- David, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
- George, archdeacon of St. Andrews, com
mendator of Dunfermline (1539), 420, 431,
453, 468, 476, 478, 485, 516, 528, 546, 612,
613, 633, 1090.
- Henry (1565), 790.
-John (1481), 183.
 in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.

 Peter, [Dunfermline, 1565] 790.
 Mr. Simon, minister at Forgound (1627),
1997.
 William (1580), 992.
 Elizabeth, wife of David Pitcairn of Forthar,
374, 377, 384, 452, 464.
,  Janet, wife of Robert Futhie of Foddismill
(1611), 1605, 1606, 1619, 1631.
 IsabeUa, wife of David Myles, baker in St.
Andrews (1569), 846.
 Marjorie, [apparently] wife of James OgUvy
of Balfour, 723.
Durward (Doruart, Dorword), Richard (1514),
304.
 Giles, wife of Andrew Bardy, burgess,
Arbroath (1560), 712.
Dutt, John, in Culross (1586), 1125.
Dychaunt, John of (1371), 59.
Dykes (Dikis), Nicholas (1540), 441.
 William, W.S. (1693), 2913.
Dysart, bailies of —
Robert Kay (1617), 1761.
David Simson, elder (1623), 1924.
David Simson of Monturpie (1631), 2097.
Alexander Simson (1631), 2097.
Alexander Thomson (1642), 2316.
 rector of (1513), Mr. Alexander Colville,
291.
 parson of (1623), Mr. William Nairn, 1924.
Dysart, Mr. Matthew, minister of Eccles parish
(1729), 3114.
Eancclf, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Easdall, William, LL.D., vicar-general of John,
bishop of Durham (1631), 2084.

INDEX OF PERSONS

823

Easton (Eistoun, Eastoun, Eistoune) of Scottan
flatt, John (1581), 1020, 1419 ; Thomas, his
son, 1020, 1419.
 Cuthbert (1580), 1007.
 James (1588), 1156.
 in Maxton (1675), 2739.
 Sir John, curate of Holyrood (1486), 196.
 John, W.S. (1610), 1594, 1662, 1704.
 servitor of William Bell, notary in

Linlithgow (1697), 2963.
 Matthew (1584), 1089.
 Thomas, portioner of Woodside, deceased
(1612), 1662; Alexander, his son, 1662;
Thomas, son and heir of Alexander, 1662.
 Thomas, mason in Blairmukis (1612), 1662.
 Walter, baker in Canongate (1707), 3034.
Eccles (Ecclis, Eclys), Gilbert, in Maybole (1611),
1608.
 Matthew of (1386-1400), 72.
Eccles, parish of, minister of, Mr. John Lauder,
deceased (1729), 3114.
— minister of the (1729), Mr. Matthew

of (1521), Mr.

of

Dysart, 3114.
Ecclesgreig (Eglisgreg), vicar
Robert Lauson, 330, 441.
Echliu (EchUng, Eichlene, Echlyn, Ecclin)
Pittadro, James, deceased (1575), 911.
 John, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
 Patrick, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777, 800.
Edgar (Edzar, Eggar, Egger, Edzear, Edzer) of
Flass, Richard (1580), 1009 ; Oliver, his son
and heir, 1009.
 of Keithock, David, deceased (1667), 2624 ;
David, his son, 2624.
 Alexander, notary (1678), 2778.
 apothecary, burgess of Haddington
(1683), 2818.
— James, in Melrose (1593), 1262.
¦ portioner of Melrose (1682),

2812;
William and James, his sons, 2812,
 Sir John, vicar of Carlaverock (1505), 255.
 John, in Slogna (1611), 1620.
 Nicholas (1555), 632.
 Nicolas, tutor of Wedderlie (1664), 2587.
 Patrick, in Slyntoch (1612), 1627.
 Thomas, W.S., servitor of Henry Osburne,
W.S. (1642), 2304, 2462 ; John, his son, 2462.
 WiUiam, servant of James Maitland of
Lethington (1606), 1497.
Edie, James, in . . . (1612), 1668.
 Margaret, relict of James Lundie of Drumel
drie (1706), 3028.
Edinburgh, bishops of —
Alexander Young (1677), 2774, 2786. See
also of Ross.
John Paterson, late bishop of Galloway
(1679), 2786, 2792. See Galloway and
Glasgow.
William Abernethy Drummond (1788),
3273.
 provosts of —
Fayrnile [Fairlie], Alan of, alderman (1420),
97.
Allan Stewart (1523),-342.
James Hamilton of Stanehouse (1547), 492.

Edinburgh, provosts of (continued) —
M'Calzean of Cliftonhall, Thomas (1558),
392.
William Little (1586), 1112, 1131; (1592),
1247.
Alexander Seton, Lord Fyvie (1603), 1456.
Sir John Arnott of Birswick (1612), 1634,
1636, 1719, 1720.
Alexander Clark of Stenton (1631), 2096.
David Aikinhead (1637), 2206.
William Dick of Braid (1640), 2281.
Sir John Smith of Grottall (1646), 2369.
Sir James Stewart of Kirktield (1649),
2395.
Archibald Tod (1654), 2457, 2470, 2471.
Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall (1656), 2477,
2484, 2488; (1663), 2571 ; (1666), 2609.
Sir Robert Murray of Cameron (1660),
2546.
Sir George Drummond of Milnab (1685),
2828, 2832.
Sir Thomas Kennedy of Kirkhill (1687),
2849.
Sir John Hall of Dunglas (1689), 2880;
(1693), 2915.
Sir Robert Christie (1696), 2938.
Archibald Mure of Thornton (1698), 2973.
George Home of Kello (1699), 2979.
'Sir Samuel M'Lellan (1707), 3034.
William Neilson (1719), 3087.
George Drummond (1726), 3109; lord
provost (1764), 3221.
Sir George Warrender of Lochend, lord
provost (1742), 3157.
David Steuart (1792), 3277.
— provost and bailies of, 1238, 1393, 2248.
— bailies of —
William Robertson (1408), 88.
William Liberton (1420), 97.
James Aikman (1462), 148.
Thomas Swift (1479), 176, 177.
Archibald Todryg (1483), 191.
David Crawford (1494), 219.
John Bonkle (1494), 219, 237.
William Clerk (1519), 315.
Mr. David Ireland (1533), 392.
Simon Preston (1537), 415.
George Cant, 415.
John Fawside (1545), 492.
William Craik (1547), 492.
Robert Fleming (1547), 492.
William Ker (1549), 547.
Alexander Barroun (1549), 553.
Robert Fleming (1549), 553.
Mr. John Preston (1550), 558, 565.
Duncan Livingstone (1554), 615.
Richard Carmichael (1556), 659.
Mr. James Lindsay (1558), 392.
William Lawsoun,' 392.
Alexander Achiesoun, 392.
Mr. John Spens, 392.
John Adamson (1562), 733, 734.
Andrew Slater (1563), 759.
Adam FuUarton (1568), 831.
Andrew Slater (1568), 833.
Alexander Udward (1574), 889.

824

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Edinburgh, bailies of (continued) —
Gilbert Dick (1586), 1112.
William Fairlie (1586), 1112, 1131.
William Napier (1586), 1112, 1131.
Andrew Slater (1586), 1112, 1131.
John Wilkyn (1586), 1112.
Alexander Uddert (1587), 1142.
Mr. James Johnstone (1588), 1168.
Henry Charteris (1590), 1203, 1205.
James Nicoll (1592), 1239, 1247.
Thomas Fischer, 1247.
Archibald Johnstone, 1247.
William SmaU, 1247.
Cornelius Inglis (1598), 1339.
James Forman (1599), 1373.
John Morrison (1599), 1364.
William MauU (1600), 1393, 1402.
David Aikenheid (1603), 1459.
Thomas Fisher (1603), 1459, 1538.
David Johnstone, 1538.
James Dalzell (1609), 1566.
Mungo M'Call (1610), 1597 ; (1615), 1728.
John Jackson (1612), 1634, 1636, 1637.
James Ainslie (1612), 1636; (1617), 177S ;
(1618), 1795.
William Rig, 1636.
William Speir, 1636 ; (1616), 1745, 1753.
John M'Naught (1614), 1717; (1615), 1724.
Alexander Clark (1615), 1734.
David Mitchelson (1624), 1939.
Peter Somerville (1624), 1937.
Alexander Speir (1628), 2012.
James Cochrane (1630), 2048, 2049 ; (1637),
2206.
John Smith (1631), 2096.
WiUiam Dick (1631), 2096.
Thomas Charteris (1631), 2096.
Robert Achesoun (1631), 2096.
Andrew Ainslie (1637), 2206.
Charles Hamilton (1637), 2206.
John Smith (1637), 2206.
Thomas Charters (1639), 2260.
John Binnie (1640), 22S1.
Stephen Boyd (1640), 2281.
James Rucheid (1640), 2281 ; (1646), 2369 ;
(1649), 2394.
George Suittie (1640), 2281.
Archibald Sydserf (1643), 2331.
Laurence Henryson (1646), 2369.
John Pearson (1646), 2369.
James Stewart (1646), 2369.
Robert Sandilands (1648), 2383; (1654),
2459.
Thomas Calderwood (1652), 2423.
Hew Hamilton (1654), 2459.
Robert Murray, 2459.
Andrew Ramsay, 2459.
William Wauchope (1661), 2547.
Robert Barclay (1666), 2609.
John Johnstone, 2609.
Alexander Sandelands, 2609.
George Suttie, 2609.
Thomas Robertson (1682), 2803, 2979.
Gilbert Fyffe (1687), 2849.
John Marjoribanks (1687), 2849.
James Nicolson (1687), 2849.

Edinburgh, bailies of (continued) —
George Sinclair (1687), 2849.
Hugh Blair (1692), 2900.
William Menzies (1698), 2973.
George Mitchell (1698), 2973.
James Nairn (1698), 2973 ; (1707), 3034.
Archibald Rule (1698), 2973.
George Warrander, merchant (1699), 2979.
John Cleghorn (1707), 3034.
Charles Hope (1707), 3034.
Sir Thomas Young (1707), 3034.
Robert Craig (1713), 3067 ; (1719), 3087.
Thomas Dundas (1719), 3087.
Andrew Purdie (1719), 3087.
Archibald Wallace (1719), 3087.
William Montgomery (1741), 3154.
 bailies of, 1719, 1720, 2394, 2395, 2470,
2471, 2477, 2571, 3221.
 Canongate, bailies of (see also Canongate) —
Adam Bothwell (1627), 2004, 2006.
David Denoon (1701), 2998.
Archibald Rule (1701), 2998.
Andrew Falconer (1713), 3068.
Alexander Kae (1716), 3079.
 bailies of, 2584, 3300.
 common or town clerks of —
Mr. Adam Otterburn (1545), 492.
Alexander Guthre (1547), 492, 831, 889,
1339, 1373, 1459 ; see Guthrie.
Mr. Alexander Guthrie, 1538, 1634-37,
1641 ; see Guthrie.
William Thomson (1654), 2459.
 clerk-deputes —
John Hay, 1456, 1641, 1643, 1650; see Hay
of Lands.
James Butter (1654), 2459.
 dean of guild —
Alexander Uddert (1592), 1247.
William Mauld (1603), 1456.
Richard Dobie (1612), 1634, 1635.
 treasurers of —
John M'Morrane (1592), 1247.
Hector Rae (1603), 1456.
Thomas Speir (1612), 1634, 1635.
 Canongate, treasurer of, John Forbes (1713),
3068.
 commissaries of —
Mr. Edward Bruce (1586), 1119.
Mr. John Arthur (1601), 1415.
Edinburgh. St. Cuthberts', minister of, Mr. William
Arthur, deceased (1684), 2824.
 Grammar School of, Mr. John Mure, master
(1667), 2615.
 the Candlemakers of, 414.
 Honourable Company of Golfers of, 3276,
3284.
 Chirurgeons of (1665), 2597.
 deacon of, Arthur Temple, 2597.
 clerk of, Mr. Alexander Henryson,
2597.
 Royal College of Surgeons, 3274, 3299.
 sheriff of, Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk
(1638), 2248.
 sheriff-deputes of —
Mr. William Wallace of Harburn (1643),
2323, 2410.

INDEX OF PERSONS

825

Edinburgh, sheriff-deputes of (continued) —
John Hay, advocate (1650), 2410.
Mr. David Drummond (16S5), 2835.
Adam Duff, advocate (1821), 3305.
 shire of, clerk of the, Robert Cathcart
(1586), 1109.
 Trinity College, near, sub-dean of, Mr. John
Lethame (1536), 402.
 ' oratours and beidmen ' of the Hospital
of (1504), 248.
 University, Principal of, Dr. William
Robertson (1779), 3248.
Edington (Edingtoun, Idington) of that Ilk,
Thomas (1480), 179.
 John (1524), 345, 346, 618, 822, 994;
Beatrice, his wife, see Hume.
 David, his son (1554), 618, 752, 754,
756, 793, 822, 994, 1035 ; Alison, his wife,
see Hume; Patrick, their son, 994, 1097,
1186.
 Adam (1554), 618.
 Alexander, officer in Coldingham (1609),
1547, 1938, 2343 ; Alison, his wife, see
Stevin.
 George, in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
 Gilbert (1617), 1770.
 Hew (1554), 618.
 John, deceased (1587), 1140; Katherine,
his wife, see Home ; Elizabeth, their daughter,
1140.
 notary (1708), 3041.
 Patrick (1524), 346.
 Thomas, tenant in Edington (1563), 752,
793,
Edison, Andrew, maltman, burgess of Inver
keithing (1655), 2464.
 John, skipper in Crail (1676), 2760.
Edmonstone (Edmonstoun, Edmestoun, Edmond
stoun, Edmeistoun, Edmonstoun, Edmiston)
of Ballinbandro, James (1627), 1993.
 of Broich, Mr. John (1677), 2770 ; William,
his son, 2770.
 of that Ilk, John, deceased, 1083.
 Sir John, his son (1584), 1083.
 Andrew (1584), 1083, 1428, 1449,
1455, 1829 ; Maria, his wife, see Gordon.
 John (1603), 1449, 1455; of Ednam,
1714 ; 1727, 1731, 1829 ; Anna, his wife, see
Stirling.
 of Ednam, John, see of that Ilk.
 of Newtoun (Natoun), James (1614), 1714 ;
Mr. William, his son, 1714.
 Mr. John (1617), 1765.
 of Wolmet, David (1584), 1083.
 Andrew, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 David, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 servant of the Laird of Edmonstone
(1615), 1727.
 bailie of Edmeston (1617), 1765.
 George, notary (1697), 2962; William,
George, and John, his sons, 2962.
 Gilbert (1586), 1112.
 James, servitor of Archibald, Lord Napier
(1630), 2055.
 (1642), 2312.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2423.

Edmonstone, John (1505), 252, 253, 258, 270.
— Mr. John, minister of Kilmadoek (1656),

2485.
 Mr. Patrick, in Wolmet (1617), 1765.
 Patrick (1642), 2312.
 Mr. William, chancellor of Dunkeld (1584),
1088.
 Mr. WiUiam, servant of the Laird of
Edmonstone (1615), 1727.
Ednam (Ednem), Alexander (1497), 231.
Edward the Second, King of England, 23, 24.
 the Third, King, 84.
 the Fourth, King, 146, 159.
 the Sixth, King, 595.
Edward (Uddart, Uddert, Udward, Udwart)
Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh (1574), 889 ;
councillor (1586), 1131; bailie (1587), 1142;
dean of guild (1592), 1247.
 Andrew, in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
 James, in Innerbervie (1589), 1184.
 in Greinoktoun (1624), 1948.
 John (1491), 379.
 (1529), 377.
 (1682), 2803.
 Thomas (1496), 229.
 Edinburgh (1554), 615.
 (1590), 1203 ; Nicolas, merchant, his
son (1582), 1038, 1203, 1834.
 servant of John Hamilton of Grange of
Kilmarnock (1607), 1509.
Eglinton, Hugh, [first] Earl of (1522), 333.
 [second] Earl of, 599.
 [third] Earl of (1552), 599, 924 ; Hugh,
master of, his son (1575), 924. ,
 fifth Earl of (1606), 1499, 1501, 1528.
 Alexander, sixth Earl of (1633), 2122, 2239,
2244, 2389, 2391, 2392.
 Hugh, seventh Earl of (1633), 2122, 2551.
 Alexander, eighth Earl of (1685), 2835.
 Countess of (1651), 2416.
Eglinton (Eglingtoun) George, servitor to Hugh,
Viscount of Airds (1639), 2247.
Ego, Alexander, in Easter Urtane (1636), 2193.
 WiUiam, in Insche (1636), 2193.
 in Nether Urtane (1652), 2428.
Eland, William of, parson of Angram, 61.
Elcho, Lord, David (1641), 2285. See also
Wemyss.
Elder ( Eldar), Alexander, brother to Mr. Andrew,
infra (1596), 1514; Alexander, his sod,
deceased, 1514 ; David, also his son, deceased,
1514.
 Mr. Andrew, notary public (1558), 690,
1512.
 Mr. Andrew, at the Kirk of Menmuir (1596),
1512, 1514 ; Andrew, his son, 1514.
 Andrew, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
 David, in Milnetoun-green (1621), 1856.
 in Laduky (1582), 1041.
 Henry, notary, town-clerk of Dunfermline
(1659), 2538.
 John, serjeant of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
 Patrick (1586), 1116.
 Robert, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
 Rorie, at Achamyrland (1687), 2851.
 Thomas, in Balbuchtie (1578), 959.

5m

826

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Elder, Thomas, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2079,
2081.
 in Dalkeith (1669), 2642.
 (1725), 3103.
 William (1451), 132.
Elgin, burgh of, provosts of —
Alexander Seton, lord of Urquhart (1593),
1259 ; Lord Fyvie (1602), 1424.
Mr. John Hay (1632), 2109.
Mr. John Hay (1650), 2413.
George Cuming (1680), 2793.
WUliam King of Newmiln (1694), 2918.
 bailies of —
WiUiam Gibson (1593), 1259.
Mr. James Gardin, 1259.
Alexander Annand, 1259.
David Towie, 1259.
James Gardin (1609), 1542.
Robert Hardy (1632), 2109.
Alexander Leslie (1632), 2109.
John Mylne (1632), 2109.
WUliam Torry (1632), 2109, 2110.
Thomas Calder (1650), 2413.
George Cumming (1650), 2413.
Robert Innes (1680), 2793.
Kenneth M'Kenzie (1694), 2917.
Alexander Russell (1694), 2917.
 minister of (1615), Mr. David Philp, 1726.
 town clerk of, John Chalmer (1667), 2618.
Elgin and Forres, sheriff-deputes of —
Alexander Gibson, burgess of Elgin (1650),
2413.
Mr. John Hay (1652), 2428.
Elgin (Elgyn), Friar John. See Friars.
Elizabeth, Queen of England (1572), 869, 987,
1174, 1194, 1195, 1416.
Ellem of Butterdean, John (1608), 1534 ; Mary,
his wife, see Lauder.
 of Rantoun, David (1578), 956.
 Alexander, in Renton (1527), 358, 378;
David, his son and heir, 358, 364.
 David (1581), 1030.
 Henry, in Coldinghamlaw (1578), 972.
 John, in Coldingham (1685), 2833.
 Mr. Robert, rector of Hilton and notary
public (1527), 358.
 Robert, servant to Alexander Home (1612),
1657.
 Walter (1527), 364.
 WiUiam, in Northfield (1599), 1371
Ellewik, John of (1315-17), 21.
Elliot (Eliot, EUott, Eliot, Elwald, Elwand) of
Reidheuch, Robert (1574), 888.
 Alexander, in Drem (1680), 2794.
 Andrew, burgess of Dundee (1575), 910.
 David, notary (1680), 2794.
 Sir James (1528), 372.
 James, meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1630),
2048.
 John, abbot of St. Colm's Inch (1528), 372,
394. servitor to the Earl of Haddington

(1630), 2059.
- Nicholas, Edinburgh, 88.
- Christina, wife of Robert Gordon,
dealer in Edinburgh (1630), 2049.

flour-

Ellis (Eleis) of Eleistoun, Mr. John, elder (1667),
2613.
 Alexander, in Melrose (1635), 2168; James,
his son, 2168.
 Andrew, notary (1630), 2047, 2052 ; (1631),
2078.
 John (1615), 1733.
 Thomas, W.S. (1705), 3019, 3035, see p. 755
3058 ; Janet, his wife, see Scott.
Ellison, Thomas, [Northberwick] 195.
Elphinstone (Elphinstoun, Elphingstone), Robert
[third Lord] (1550), 568 ; Isabella, his sister,
wife of James Hamilton, younger of Haggs
(1550), 568.
 of Blytheswood, Sir George (1598), 1338.
 of that Ilk, John, knight (1506), 258.
 of Selmis, George (1627), 2001.
 of Woodside, James (1598), 1338; Katherine,
his wife, see Bisset.
 Mr. Alexander, in Edmonstone (1702), 3003.
 Mr. George (1589), 1179.
 James, glazier in Glasgow (1675), 2746.
 in Bellaskellie (1694), 2927.
 notary (1702), 3063.
 Sir Michael (1612), 1661, 1680.
 William, bishop-elect of Ross, 184, 189 ;
bishop of Aberdeen, 412.
 Mary, wife of John Ewing of Powhouse
(1629), 2032, 2033.
Emerson, George, writer in Kirkwall (1696),
2948.
 Thomas, messenger in KirkwaU (1696),
2948.
Emslie (Empslie), Henry, in Inverkeithing (1655),
2464.
Enzie, Earl of, George, eldest son of George,
Marquis of Huntly (1610), 1573, 1581, 1630,
2017. See also Huntly.
Ercle, John (1379), 63.
Erroll (Errol), William, [third] Earl of (1483).
189.
- WiUiam, [fifth] Earl of (d. 1522), 624.
 Master of, Andrew (1570), 855 [afterwards
eighth Earl].
 Francis, [ninth] Earl of (1615), 1735.
 James Boyd of Callendar, Earl of, 3189,
3192, 3224.
Erskine, John, Lord, captain of the Castle of
Edinburgh (1566), 802.
Erskine (Areskein, Areskine, Arskine, Erskene,
Erskin, Erskyn, Erskyne) of Balgonie, John
(1627), 1998.
 John (1691), 2891, 3062.
— of Boquhan, Mr. George (1605), 1492.
— of Cambo, Sir Charles, Lyon King of Arms
(1671-76), 2671, 2703, 2708, 2718, 2749,
2756, 2759.
 Sir Alexander, Lyon King of Arms
(16S1), 2800, 3010, 3091.
 of Cardross, Henry, fiar (1628), 2013, 2210 ;
David, his son, 2210. See Cardross.
 of Dun, John (1472), 165.
 John (1511), 283.
 John, younger (1501), 242.
 David (1726), 3107.
 of Erskine, Sir Robert, knight (1359), 46, 379.

INDEX OF PERSONS

827

Erskine of Erskine, Sir Thomas (1385), 68, 83,
379.
 Sir John, younger, knight (1511), 283.
 of Gartmore, Elizabeth (1581), 1027.
 of Gogar, Alexander, deceased (1597), 1330 ;
James, his son, 1330, 1331.
 Sir Thomas, baron of Dirleton (1601),
1420. See also Kellie.
 of Grange, James, brother of the Earl of
Mar (1707), 3031, 3107.
 of Invertiel, Sir George (1622), 1904.
 of Little Sauchie, James (1565), 782.
 Robert, apparent, 782, 1062, 1063.
 John (1614), 1714, 2032.
 of Scheilfield, John, chamberlain of Dry
burgh (1637), 2210 ; James, his son, 2210.
 Adam, commendator of Cambuskenneth
(1574), 904, 905, 1330, 1331.
 Alan of, knight (1392), 379.
 Alexander, sub-dean, Dunkeld (1542), 460.
— (1580), 1006.
servant to George, Earl of Linlithgow

(1692), 2901
- David, commendator of Dryburgh (1561),
727, 969, 1006, 1077 ; of Inchmahome (1573),
881, 1591.
- Mr. David, advocate (1707), 3031.
- George, in Dalkeith (1621), 1873.
- Mr. George, writer in Edinburgh (1696),
2936.
- Mr. George, bailie of Alloa (1707), 3031.
- John, in Culross (1569), 844.
 in Dryburgh (1628), 2013.
Lieutenant-Colonel John, deputy-governor of

Stirling Castle (1707), 3031
 Robert (1501), 242.
 royal tailor, burgess of Edinburgh
(1601), 1420, 1579; Agnes, his wife, see
Sandilands.
 in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
 Thomas (1501), 242.
 Jane, wife of Andrew Hervey of Alrik
(1599), 1384.
 Dame Katherine, mother of Robert, Lord
Elphinstone (1550), 568.
 Margaret, Lady Lochleven (1564), 775.
Erth. See Airth.
Erwyn. See Irvine.
Esdaile (Esdale), James, burgess of Irvine (1493),
213.
 John of, presbyter (1408), 88.
Esope, Henry, in Paisley, deceased (1603), 1432;
James, his son, 1432.
Espie, James, clothier (1603), 1448.
Esselynton, Robert of, 19.
Essex, Arthur Capel, Earl of (1684), 2827 ; Sir
Henry, his brother, 2827.
Essie and Nevay, minister (a 1666), Mr. Robert
Crichton, 2598.
Essie (Essye), John, senior, tailor in Kirriemuir
(1584), 1081.
Esterhydewyn, John of, 17.
Ethie, Earl of, John Carnegie (1664), 2585,
2588.
Ewart (Euart), John, bailie of Dumfries (1707),
3036.

Ewing (Euyn, Ewein, Ewen, Ewine, Ewin, Ewyne,
Ewyn, Hewyne) of Cuikispow, Thomas,
servitor of the Earl of Mar (1610), 1568,
1661 ; portioner of Southfield (1613), 1680,
1787, 1791; deceased, 1929; of Cuikispow,
1998, 2088; Janet, his wife, see Paterson;
John, their son, see of Powis, infra.
James, also their son, 1998, 2032, 2088 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Primrose.
 of Powis or Powhouse, John (1623), 1929 ;
(1629), 2032, 2033, 2044; Mary, his wife,
see Elphinstone.
 Henry (1522), 339.
 James, at the Craigend, servant of David
Balfour (1604), 1466.
 officer of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
 John (1545), 500.
 in Burnside (1566), 803.
 (1566), 810, 811.
 in Craigend (1574), 904, 906.
 in Powis (1594), 1281.
 (1638), 2241.
 Robert, notary (1566), 802. <
 in Powhouse (1618), 1791.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain, Edinburgh (1522),
338.
 Thomas, templar bailie (1532), 388, 393,
398, 405, 426, 470, 481.
 Edinburgh (1550), 565.
in Daginsche (1636), 2193.

 William, in Dundaff, deceased (1657), 2517 ;
John, his eldest son, 2517.
Ewir, Andrew, servitor to John Hutton, notary
(1621), 1860.
Ewmond, James, weaver, burgess of Peebles
( 1 687), 2859 ; Margaret, his wife, see Ewmond.
Andrew, his son, 2859 ; Christina, wife of
Andrew, see Heckford.
 William (1687), 2859.
 Margaret, wife of James E., weaver, supra,
(1687), 2859.
Ewrth, Maurice of, 11.
Ezat (Eisat), Alexander, Culross (1569), 845,
1124.
 Alexander, in Irvine (1651), 2416.
 David, servitor of the Lord of Kinloss (1606),
1496.
 George, writer, servitor to Mr. James
Durham, clerk of exchequer (1635), 2163,
2230 (?).
Faill (Fale), minister of, Friar Thomas of Cargyll
(1413), 93.
Fair, George, in West Reston (1603), 1454.
 John, writer in Edinburgh (1760), 3209.
Fairbairn (Frebarne), Andrew (1588), 1161.
 Archibald, miller in Nenthorn (1654), 2455.
 Mr. James, factor to Sir John Clerk of
Penicuik (1723), 3099.
 Lieut. John, Lieutenant of H.M. sloop
Speedy (1803), 3288.
 Richard, senior, in Over StitcheU (1595),
1293.
 Thomas, tenant in Fauns (1705), 3027.
 William (1556), 649.
 notary public (1595), 1292, 1293.

828

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Fairfowl (Fairfoul, Fairfull, Ferfulle), Andrew,
archbishop of Glasgow (1633), 2572.
 Mr. David, notary (1640), 2275.
 Sir John, chaplain (1511), 279.
 John, St. Andrews (1538), 420, 469.
 Ludovic, servant of the archbishop of
Glasgow (1663), 2572.
 William, notary public (1550), 563, 840.
Fairgrieve (Foirgrieve), George (1662), 2557.
 Patrick, portioner of Nether Ancrum (1663),
2572.
Fairholme of Greenhill, Adam (1751), 31S7.
 David, serjeant of Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
 James, meal-dealer in Polcatslief, burgess
of Edinburgh (1616), 1754 ; deceased, 2300 ;
Helen, his wife, see Fairholm ; Helena, his
daughter, wife of James Fayrer, meal-dealer,
1754; Thomas, merchant there, his son
(1616), 1753 (?) ; (1641), 2300, 2302 ; Rebecca,
wife of Thomas, see Penman.
 Helen, wife of James Fairholm, supra (1642),
2302.
Fairley (Fairlie, Farnelie, Farnly, Farnyly,
Fayrnile, Farnyley, Fayrle) of that Ilk, John
(1551), 586.
 Alan of, alderman [provost] of Edinburgh
(1420), 97.
 Mr. Alexander, merchant (1614), 1717,
1718.
 David, Edinburgh, 630, 116S.
 Duncan, in Keirhill (1640), 2276.
 James, Edinburgh (1554), 617.
 shoemaker, in Edinburgh (1637),
2230.
 John, serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176, 188.
 [Edinburgh], 219.
 (1529), 373.
 elder, in Langlands (1632), 2100.
 in Auldtoun, son of Katherine Fairlie
(1632), 2100.
 Patrick (1552), 603.
 in Langlands (1561), 730.
 servant in Fairlie (1596), 1311.
— in Linlithgow, deceased (1598), 1381.

- Robert, or Mr. Robert, servitor to Mr. Alex
ander King, advocate (1612), 1633, 1717.
- Thomas of, burgess of Edinburgh (1420),
97.
-Thomas (1550), 556.
 servitor of the Earl of Glencairn (1596),

1320.

(1612), 1632.

WiUiam of (1365), 54.
 lord of Crevach (1391), 93.
WiUiam (1479), notary public, 176,

191.

 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1586),
617, 659; bailie, 1112, 1131.
 Katherine, in Auldtoun, Kilmaurs (1632),
2100 ; John, her son, see above.
Fairweather (Fairwedder), George, in Brieriebank
(1676), 2762.
 John, in Balronye (1567), 816.
Falahill, laird of (1662), 2564.
Falave, alias Fala, Thomas. See FaUa, infra.
Falconer (Falconar) of Balmakellie, Sir John
(1676), 2762.

Falconer of Kincorth, Thomas (1662), 2563 ;
Alison, his wife, see KeUie.
 of Newton, Mr. David (1672), 2687.
 Andrew, bailie of Canongate (1713), 3068.
 David, notary of Brechin diocese (1579),
980.
 James, servant of Balfour of Balledmonth
(1594), 1278.
in Over Kinneil (1617), 1764, 1926;

Katherine, his wife, see Rob; James, their
son, 1926. portioner of Coltfauld (1650), 2413.
-John, servitor of Robert, Lord Colville (1668),
2630. ¦ master of H.M. Mint (1672), 2691.

 Patrick (1505), 254.
 Gullane (1553), 610.
 Walter, notary public (1505), 252, 254.
Falkirk, bailie (1670), Patrick Muirhead, 2661.
 ministers at —
Mr. Thomas Spittell (1630), 2058.
Mr. Archibald Marshall (1689), 2878.
FaU (Faw), Sir John, chaplain (1542), 466.
FaUa (Fala, Faulay, Fawlaw, Fawlou) of Softlaw,
John (1502), 245.
 George, [Edinburgh] 191 : Katherine, his
daughter, wife of George Ramsay (1483),
191.
 John, [Jedburgh] 267.
 — in Nenthorn, deceased (1582), 1045.
 alias Falave, Thomas, in Home (1582),
1045.
Fallowdale (FaUousdaUl),
1592] 1250.
Fallowis alias Bailze, Robert,
950.
Faludon, . of (1270-90), 14.
Fammyltoun, Alexander of (1465)
Fans, Nicolas of (1461), 145.
Farach, Robert (1488), 198.
Fargn, John, servitor of the commendator of
Inchmahome (1610), 1591.
Farnie, Mr. James, minister of Wick (1753),
3196.
Farquhar (Farquhare, Ferquhar, Forquhare) of
Gilmilnscroft, Alexander (1565), 791.
-Robert, elder (1565), 791; (1621),
Robert, younger, his son,

David, [Dumbarton,

in Duns (1577),

154.

of Catrine, Robert (1742),

1883, 1967-69
1883, 1967-69.
 of Townhead
3158.
 Lieut. -Col. Francis (1738), 3138.
 George, in Over Catrine (1557), 668.
 Hugh (1557), 668.
 Mr. James, chaplain (1509), 272.
 James, servant to Charles Maitland of
Halton (1676), 2762.
 William, burgess of Edinburgh (1541),
457.
 Mr. William, writer (1614), 1718.
Farquharson (Farcharson, Farquhardson) of Bal
moral, James (1726), 3107.
 of Broichderg, William (1613), 1671.
 Robert (1664), 2583.
 of Invercauld and Cloak, Robert (1707),
3031.

INDEX OF PERSONS

829

Farquharson of Invercauld, Alexander, his son
(1707), 3031 ; John, his son and heir, 3031.
 Charles (1726), 3107.
 Donald, weaver (1586), 1111.
 Walter (1770), 3226.
Farr, minister at (1666), Mr. John Monro, 2603.
Farrar (Farar, Farer, Fayrer), James, meal-dealer,
Edinburgh (1615), 1728 ; (1616), 1753, 1754 ;
Margaret, his wife, deceased, see TurnbuU ;
Helena, also his wife, see Fairholme.
 John, [Perth, 1523] 344.
 Sir John, chaplain (1556), 648.
 John, in Inch (1584), 1081.
 Robert (1462), 150.
Farie (Fary), Andrew, serjeant of Rutherglen
(1605), 1482.
 Thomas (1455), 139.
Fawside (Falsyde, Faside, Fauside, Fawsyde,
Fawsyid) of Cowthrople, George (1617),
1765.
 of that Ilk, Thomas (1507), 264.
 George, younger, 264 ; Janet Crichton,
his spouse, 264.
 Thomas (1583), 1064, 1147.
 Mr. Robert (1617), 1765, 1774 (?).
 Gavin, brother-german of ' Laird Fawside '
(1617), 1774.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1545), 492.
 Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
 WilUam, in Edinburgh (1378), 67.
 in Ancrum (1610), 1596.
 Jonet, daughter of Dame Janet Lawson,
Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
 Marion, wife of Patrick Levington of Salt
coats (15S7), 1147.
Fea of Claistrane, James, apparent (1631), 2078.
 of Grendela, Robert, brother of Oliver Fea
in Musbister (1627), 1986.
 Malcolm, in South Strynie (1625), 1963;
(1630), 2047; Margaret, his wife, see Sin
clair.
 Malcolm, in Grysnes (1627), 1986.
 Oliver, in Musbister (1627), 1986; (1631),
2077 ; Alesone, his wife, see Brown.
 Robert, in Mussetter (1625), 1963.
Fearn (Fearne, Feme), abbots of —
Donald Denune (1526), 354, 411.
George Cairncross, bishop of Ross (1545),
495.
Mr. Thomas Ross (1572), 878, 935, 949.
 sub-prior of, David Reid (1572), 878.
 monks of the monastery of (1526) —
David Denone, Donald Watterson, Michael
Smyth, William AUanson, John Donald
son, William Androson, John Adamson,
and John Robertson.
Fearn (Ferae), Alexander, portioner of Nig (1572),
878 ; Alexander, younger, his son and ap
parent heir of Pitcalzeane, 878.
 Andrew, in Sandwick (1668), 2636.
Feiller, Robert, in Kelton (1643), 2330.
Fell, Andrew, Gullane (1557), 679.
 Patrick, in Gullane (1591), 1218.
FeUie, David, in Cupar (1602), 429.
Feltoun, John of, knight (1372), 61.
Fender, Thomas, notary (1692), 2893.

Fennum, Thomas of (1356), 44.
Fenton, Alexander, Lord, son of Thomas, Earl of
Kellie (1622), 1913, 2061, 2062. See Kellie.
Fenton (Fentoun) of Dunfally, James (1575), 930 ;
Jean, his spouse, see Fenton ; Laurence,
their son and apparent heir (1575), 930 ;
Anthony, also their son, 930.
 of Ogle (Ogill), James (1522), 334.
 James, keeper of the orchard at Holyrood
Palace (1594), 1274 ; Marion, his wife, see
Hunter.
 writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
 John, clerk to the king's comptroller (1586),
1113, 1274; comptroller, 1433.
 Thomas, in Orcheard (1603), 1433.
 William of (1392), 379.
 William, tailor, burgess of Canongate (1594),
1274.
 Felicia, mother of James Ogilvy [of Balfour],
334
 Jean, wife of James Fentoun of Dunfally
(1575), 930.
Fenwick (Fennewik, Fenwyk), John of, (il.
 Ralph, garrisonman in Berwick-on-Tweed
(1589), 1183, 1419.
 Robert of, 53 ; collector of the Ward of
Tynedale, 55.
 William, of the Shiellmill (Durham), gentle
man (1589), 1183.
Fergus, son of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern (1219), 5.
 John, [Haddington] 175.
FergushiU, Hector, in Crosraguel (1575), 913.
 John (1578), 958.
 in Haylie, elder (1627), 1988.
 Robert of, Edinburgh (1420), 97.
 William, in Little Cuttiswray (1565), 787.
 in Knokschisnoch (1629), 2046.
Ferguson (Fargusson, Fergisoun, Fergusson,
Fergussone) of Craigdarroch, Robert, apparent
(1610), 1599.
 William (1623), 1916.
 of Dalduff, John (1621), 1886, 2337.
 of Kilkerran, Mr., afterwards Sir, John
(1621), 1876, 1886, 2226, 2337 ; Helen, his
wife, see Kennedy.
 of Knokauchlie, Fergus, tailor, deceased
(1623), 1916; Alexander, his son and heir,
deceased, 1916 ; Ninian, son and heir of
Alexander, 1916.
 of Letterpine, Hector (1618), 1793.
— of Miniegrew, Thomas (1623), 1916.
Mr. Adam, professor of Natural Philosophy

in Edinburgh University (1764), 3221.
 Alexander, servitor of John Fraser, notary
(1613), 1685.
 periwigmaker in Edinburgh (1687),
2849.
 Sir Andrew, vicar pensioner of Tain (1545),
495.
 Archibald (1526), 357.
 Barnard (1551), 578.
 Charles, burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1773-75 ;
Alison, his wife, see Sanderson.
 Cuthbert, in Edinburgh, deceased (1666),
2609 ; Janet, his wife, see Wilson.
 David, bailie of Ayr (1595), 1301.

830

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Ferguson, David, in Thraiff (1612), 1625.
 bailie of Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
 in Little Craigfinn (1749), 3182.
 alias Gow, Duncan, in Carstoun (1755),
3198.
 Edward, servitor of William, Earl of Glen
cairn (1636), 2196, 2252.
 George, burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1775.
 Hugh, brother of John Fergusson of Dalduff
(1621), 1886.
 James, in Aberuchil (1739), 3146, 3147.
 notary (1742), 3158.
 servitor to Thomas Campbell, notary
(1755), 3198.
 John, notary public (1576), 936.
 in Garfoir (1591), 1216, 2039.
 servitor of Patrick Campbell of Edin
ample (1637), 2231.
 in Dulet (1640), 2277.
— in Mains of Blairquhan (1665), 2595.
notary of Glasgow diocese (1686),

2843.
- Malcolm, in Greensidehauch (1657), 2504,
2512.
- Patrick, in Collindagill (1656), 2494.
— serjeant of Stirling (1661), 2552.

- Robert, servitor of the laird of Caprinton
(1624), 1938.
- dyer, in Dumfries (1707), 3036.

 Thomas (1441), 120.
 Walter (1770), 3226.
 William, in Auchinsoule (1575), 918.
 Mr. William (1612), 1656.
 William, church-clerk of Glencairn (1629),
2037.
 in Broich (1640), 2277.
 Mr. William, servant to John, Earl of Glen
cairn (1671), 2672.
 Catherine, wife of late William Campbell of
Culdares (1652), 2426.
 Cristina (1522), 339.
 Isobel, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's Hos
pital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Fermour (Fermor), Alexander, burgess of Crail
(1594), 1289.
 Andrew, bailie of Crail (1590), 1209, 1289.
 Henry, notary (1588), 1170.
 John, in Crail (1650), 2411.
 Mr. Thomas, Crail (1557), 675.
 Thomas, burgess of Crail (1621), 1890.
Fernie (Fairny, Farny, Ferny) of that Ilk,
William, fiar (1583), 1071 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Douglas.
 Alexander (1489), 203.
 Grisel, wife of John Logan of Bonnington
(1557), 680, 681.
Ferour, Ferrour, see Ferrier.
Ferrie (Ferrye, Fery, Ferye), David, servitor to
George Auchinleck of Cumlege (1607), 1523.
 David, deceased (1628), 2012.
 John, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
 Patrick, servitor to Mr. Alexander Living
stone, advocate (1618), 1807.
 Thomas, notary public (1529), 377, 395.
 William, burgess of Burntisland (1591),
1222.

Ferrie, William (1599), 1373.
Ferrier (Ferour, Ferriour, Ferrour), Sir Andrew,
chaplain at Northberwick (1435), 113.
 George (1564), 770.
 John, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed (1491),
205-209.
Fersyth, clerk (1361-62), 379.
Fethers, David, servitor to David Ramsay in
Frierton (1673), 2719.
Fettry, John (1529), 375.
Fetteresso, rector of (1534), Mr. James Browne,
prothonotary apostolic, 393.
Fettes, John, Culross (1565), 782, 818.
Feynrey, Thomas (1512), 286.
Fiddes, John, serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1795. merchant in Maxton (1699), 2981 ;

Isobel Kyle, his wife, 2981.
Field, Elizabeth, wife of William Hunter, serjeant
of the Canongate (1609), 1545.
Fielder (Feildar, Fyldar), Patrick, servant of
Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, notary
public (1579), 975, 978.
Fife, Malcolm, Earl of (1228), 3, 6.
 Duncan, Earl of (1331), 37.
 stewartry of, clerk of (1602), Stephen
Paterson, 1422, 1441, 1543.
Fin, Alexander, in CowperhiU (1598), 1345.
Findes, John (1528), 370.
Findlay (Findlaw, Fyndla), John (1506), 261.
 Sir John, presbyter (1532), 384.
 Thomas (1493), 216.
 Elspet, wife of John Ritchie (1688), 2869.
Finlay (Fynlay), Alexander, in Restalrig (1743),
3161.
 John, in Ryding (1586), 1132.
 Thomas, writer in Ballchristie, sheriff-
depute of Kinross (1705), 3018, 3026, 3089.
 William, servant of FuUarton of Dreghorn
(1593), 1268.
Finlayson (Findlasoun, Findlayson, Finlason,
Finlasone, Fynlasoun) of Killeyth, John
(1575), 927.
 David, deceased, baker in Leith (1633),
2126 ; Margaret Stevenson, his relict, 2126.
 Donald, in Ulgramoir (1666), 2603.
glover in Inverness (1721), 3092.

 James, in Masondew (1567), 816.
 burgess of Dundee (1575), 910.
 Sir John (1537), 413.
 John (1550), 564.
 king's messenger (1614), 1705.
 Thomas, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1596), 1308.
 William (1550), 564.
Finnie (Fynnie), Thomas, tailor, burgess of Edin
burgh (1620), 1844.
Finnieson (Fynnesoun, Fynnlesoun), Elizabeth,
wife of George Bain, Edinburgh (1615), 1728 ;
(1616), 1753, 2300.
Firth, Helena (1537), 415.
Fisher (Fischer, Fischear, Fyschiar), John, mer
chant in Edinburgh (1598), 1355.
 John, in Over Bargour, Ayrshire (1600),
1390 (?), 1883.
 in Dalsangan (1625), 1967-69.

INDEX OF PERSONS

831

Fisher, John, in Drygrange (1638), 2240.
 Malcolm (1613), 1670.
 Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1247 ;
(1603), 1459; (1608), 1538.
 ¦ in Mauchline (1600), 1390.
 WUliam, serjeant of Edinburgh (1726),
3109.
Fishwick (Fischewike), Stephen of, bailie of Ber
wick (1449), 127.
Fitch, Sir Thomas, of London (1687), 2848.
Fithie (Fethie, Fethy, Fethye, Futhie) of Boysack,
Henry (1509), 272, 284.
 of Guynd, etc., James (1599), 1387, 1647.
 David (1509), 272.
 Mr. Henry, minister at Maynes (1643), 2327.
 James (1511), 284.
 John (1511), 284.
 'Foddis'- or ' Foothies '-mill (1525),
350, 356, 399, 507-509, 531, 5S2, 818, 828,
1 046 ; Margaret, his wife, see Balfour \
Robert, their son and heir (1567), 818, 828 ;
Patrick, his son (1567), 828, 1046, 1185;
deceased, 1348 ; Robert, son of Patrick (1598),
1348, 1605, 1606, 1619, 1631 ; Janet, his wife,
see Durie.
Fitzdean, Mr. Henry (1292-95), 17.
Fitz Hugh, Walter (1321), 29.
Fitz Roger, Sir Ralph (1270-90), 14.
Flagear. See Fletcher.
Flanders, Guy, Count of, 12, 13 ; Margaret of,
his daughter, wife and widow of Prince
Alexander of Scotland, see also Gueldres, 12,
13.
Fie, Andrew (1512), 285.
Fleming, John, Lord (1662), 2562. See Wigton.
Fleming (Flemyng, FleymiDg, Flyming) of Barro-
chan, WiUiam (1507), 263.
 Patrick, younger (1639), 2252.
 of Boghall, James, brother-german of John,
Earl of Wigton (1620), 1828.
 of Carderroche, Malcolm (1655), 2475.
 of Carwood, John (1631), 2091 ; Robert,
his brother, 2091.
 of Ruchane, WiUiam, sheriff-depute of Ren
frew (1557), 683.
 Alexander, 239.
 Charles, brother to William, Earl of Wigton
(1677), 2766.
 David, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
 James (1560), 721.
 in Kilmacolme (1575), 916.
 notary of St. Andrews diocese (1595),
1291.

 notary of Glasgow diocese (1621), 1867.
 burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
- John, canon of Aberdeen (1492), 212.
 (1519), 316.
 notary public (1520), 321.
 in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
- Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh, 557 ; Mr.
Alexander, his son and heir, rector of Pin-
kerton (1550), 557.
 in Kirkintilloch (1677), 2766.
- Robert, baiUe of Edinburgh (1545), 492.
 . brother-german of John Fleming of
Carwood (1631), 2091.

Fleming, Thomas, a tenant in Southhook (1585),
1102.
 alias Reid, portioner of Middle Inner-
chroskie (1609), 1540.
 William (1434), 113.
 a tenant in Southhook (1585), 1102.
 in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
 in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
 servitor to John Herries, notary (1693),
2908.
 Dame Anna, relict of Robert, Lord Boyd
(1642), 2304.
 Christian, wife of Mr. John Sinclair at
Delph (1685), 2838.
 Margaret, wife of John Stewart, Earl of
Athole (1571), 863.
Fletcher (Flagear, Fledger, Fleschar, Fleschour,
Flesser, Flessher, Fletcheour) of Ballinscho,
Robert (1639), 2266, 2306.
 of MUton, Andrew, Lord Justice Clerk of
Scotland (1737), 3135, 3154.
 George, bailie of Dundee (1676), 2762.
 James (1588), 1157.
 (Flagear) John, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
 servitor of George Shaw of Knockhill
(1597), 1329.
 Thomas, notary public (1536), 406, 413,
429, 452, 592, 596, 763, 765, 1157, 1177;
James, his son, 429.
Flint, Sir John, notary (1567), 822.
Flisk, rector of (1421), Mr. John Steuart, 99.
 (1538), Mr. John Weddell, official of
St. Andrews, 426.
Floors (Fluiris), prebendary of (1596), William
Cunningham, 1320.
Floure, John (1465), 155.
Flucker (Flokr, Fluiker, Flukar), James, servant
of David Sinclair in Lambden (1646), 2373.
 John, weaver, Lasswade (1585), 1099 ;
Thomas and John, his sons, 1099.
 Patrick (1541), 451.
Fody, Richard of, judge (1290), 15.
Fogo, vicar of (1543), Sir Adam Kinghorn, 476.
Fogo (Fogow, Foggou), Andrew, in Greinoktoun,
brother of John Fogo there (1624), 1940,
1944.
 George, in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
 Mr. James, chaplain (1514), 301.
 James, writer, Stirling (1597), 1336.
 in Trottingshaw (1656), 2481.
 John, notary (1597), 1329.
 in Grenoktoun (1619), 1815, 1940,
1948.
 Walter of, 27 ; John, his son, 27.
Foid (Fod), Gilbert (1582), 1046.
Fokart, Alexander (1496), 229.
Forbes (Forbace, Forbess), William, Lord (1473),
166.
 ' Gilys ' [Keith], lady of, his mother, 166 ;
Mr. Alexander and Patrick, her sons, 166.
Forbes of Ardgathen ('Ergatyn '), Duncan (1473),
166.
 of Brux, Arthur (1664), 2577 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Murray ; John, their son,
2577.

832

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Forbes of Culloden, Right Hon. Duncan, Lord
President of the Court of Session (1784),
3264 ; Arthur, his grandson, burgess of
Edinburgh, 3264.
 . of Echt, Robert (1560), 719 ; Mr. William,
his son, 719; Elizabeth, wife of William,
see Lyon.
 of Newhall, Mr. John, advocate (1726), 3109.
 of Pitsligo, Alexander (1570), 855.
 of Reres, Arthur (1593), 3314, 1319, see
p. 755 ; 1470 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Myrtoun ; James, his son, 1470.
 Alexander, bishop of Caithness (1615),
1732.
 Mr. Alexander, writer (1668), 2635.
 David, in Overtoun of Easter Kinneff (1624),
1942.
 David, in Gaines (1668), 2636.
 writer in Edinburgh (1739), 3150.
 clerk in Edinburgh (1750), 3183.
 Duncan, bailie of Inverness (1624), 1952.
 George, in Overtoun of Easter Kinneff (1624),
1942.
 writer in Inverness (1721), 3092.
 Gilbert, in Overtoun of Easter Kinneff ( 1 624),
1942.
 James (1560), 719.
 John (1492), 212. ,
 (1560), 719.
 servitor to Patrick Forbes, bishop of
Aberdeen (1628), 2016.
 • notary of Caithness diocese (1687),
2851.
 treasurer of Canongate (1713), 3068.
 Patrick, bishop of Aberdeen (1628), 2016.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2016.
 Thomas, 'Dawysoun' (1473), 166.
 William of, canon of Aberdeen, perpetual
vicar of St. Giles, Edinburgh (1464), 152.
 William, servant to William Smith at the
' Womanhill' (1694), 2921.
 Sir William, advocate (1741), 3154.
 Agnes, wife of Captain Patrick Murray of
Auchinhove (1664), 2577.
 Elizabeth, wife of Mr. James Gordon of
Banchory Devenick (1674), 2733.
 Isobella, wife of Thomas Ogilvie of Wester
Persy (1573), 884, 1053.
 Margaret, wife of Thomas Gordon of Grand-
home (1604), 1469.
Ford (Foord, Fuird, Furd, Furde, Fuyrd) of
Burncastle, Adam (1493), 217.
 Hector (1490), 204.
 in Clekinscleuch, elder (1603), 1439.
 younger, there, 1439, 1498.
 Michael (1550), 569.
 Mr. Patrick (1697), 2961.
 Robert, in Over Tofts (1606), 1498 ; Robert,
his son, 1498.
 William, notary public (1546), 514.
 in Cruiklaw (1603), 1437, 1953.
 flesher, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1669),
2646.
Fordaill, WiUiam (1553), 605.
Fordall, William of (1266), 8.

Fordell, Robert, in Kirkton of Aberlemno (1622),
1905.
Fordieshaw (Fardishaw, Ferdschaw, Fordischow),
prebendary of (1550), James Lauder, 572,
840, 891.
Fordyce (Fordice) of Ayton, John, receiver-general
for Scotland (1779), 3248.
Forest of Edderstone, Northumberland, Thomas
(1535), 401. See also Foster.
 Florence, gentleman (1535), 400, 401.
Forfar (Forfare), Sir Alexander, presbyter, notary
public (1470), 103, 165, 170.
 Andrew, macer (1614), 1705.
 Robert (1496), 229.
Forfar, bailie of, Alexander Strang (1642), 2306.
 minister of (1640), Mr. Thomas Pearson,
2280.
 sheriff of, David Graham of Fintrie (1643),
2327.
 sheriff-depute of, William Gray (1612),
1663, 1664.
 Mr. Archibald Pearson of Chapelton
(1640), 2280; (1642), 2306.
Forgan (Forgound), minister at, Mr. Simon Durie
(1627), 1997.
Forgandenny, prebendary of, Mr. James Hering
(1569), 840.
Forgie, Stephen, burgess of Paisley (1603), 1432 ;
deceased, 2370 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Forgiesoun ; Stephen, his son, cook, burgess
of Paisley, 2370.
 Alison, wife of John Hogsyard, Paisley
(1646), 2370.
Forgieson, Margaret, deceased, wife of Stephen
Forgie, supra (1646), 2370.
Fork, Robert, burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
Forman (Foirman), Andrew, archbishop of St.
Andrews (1516), 313, 327 n.
 Sir Bartholomew, canon of the monastery
of Pittenweem (1551), 582.
 Edward, notary public (1545), 498.
 Sir James, sacristan of the monastery of
Holyrood (1486), 196.
 James, M.A., notary public (1497), 231.
 James, bailie of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
 Mr. James, minister in Haddington (1680),
2794.
 John, in Raschelye (1613), 1681 ; Matthew,
his son, 1681.
 Martin, in Fodlaw (1581), 1030.
 Thomas, servitor to Sir John Wemyss (1609),
1540.
 portioner of Inveresk (1617), 1765.
 writer in Edinburgh (1640), 2272
2314, 2357.
Forrest (Forest, Forous, Forres, Forros, Forrois,
Forus, Foures, Fourhose, Fouros, Fourrous,
Fowreis, Fowross, Fowrros) of Over Corsfuird,
John, apparent (1624), 1950.
 ¦ of Giminers-mUns (Gymmonsmylnes), George
(1653), 2439 ; deceased, 2965.
David (1721), 3093, 3204 (?) ; David,
his second son, 3093.
of Lucasland, John (1542), 462, 486, 610,
2335 ; William, his son and heir, 486, 620,
744, 827, 842, 915, 921, 922, 962, 964, 966,

INDEX OF PERSONS

833

967, 972, 974, 995, 1055, 1056, 1178, 1181,
1200 (?) ; John, son and heir of William
(1589), 1179-82, 1200 (?).
Forrest of Magdalens, John (1578), 968.
 in Meschokmilm, Thomas (1568), 836.
 of Maschok Mill, William (1624), 1950.
 Mr. Alexander (1551), 583.
 rector of Logy-Montrose (1554), 623 ;
secretary to Archbishop Hamilton, 672, 824,
1094.
 Alexander (1615), 1728.
 in North Berwick (1650), 2414.
skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
- Andrew, North Berwick (1611), 1611, 1730;
IsabeUa, his wife, see Hannan.
 in Edinburgh (1643), 2320.
- David, in Haddington (1608), 1537.
burgess of Haddington (1616), 1759,
2061, 2062.
- Edward, servitor of John Fleming of Car-
wood (1631), 2091.
-George (1519), 316.
 (1527), 363.
in Dirleton (1580), 995.

- Henry, burgess of Haddington (1520), 323,
326.
 provost of Linlithgow (1545), 490,
621, 715 ; Katherine, his spouse, see Living
ston ; John, son of Henry (1560), 715.
-John (1484), 195.
-•  (1520), 321.
 (1544), 486.
 Haddington (1545), 491.
barber, burgess of Linlithgow (1560),

715.

[Haddington, 1561], 726.
- in Dirleton (1592), 1241, 2061, 2379.
- chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
John, burgess of Haddington (1697),

 Mr.
2965.
 Patrick, in Gullane (1622), 1913.
 Richard, in Bristo (1629), 2027.
— Robert, in GuUane (1635), 2181, 2183.
 elder, merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1653), 2439; deceased (1697), 2965; Robert,
skinner, burgess of Haddington, his eldest
son and heir, 2965.
 younger, tailor in Haddington (1653),
2439.
 Thomas, [North Berwick] 195.
 (1519), 316.
 Gullane (1554), 620, 979.
 in Gullane (1629), 2042, 2181, 2183.
 writer (1631), 2091.
 (Fourhose) William (1438), 116.
 William, in Eastcroft of Bristo (1621), 1861.
 Janet, wife of John Little, GuUane (1538),
424, 425.
 Margaret, wife of Thomas Thomson, Gullane
(1562), 744.
 wife of John Blair, burgess of Lanark
(1602), 1429.
Forrester of Corstorphine, George, first Lord
(1645), 2361.
 James, second Lord (1655), 2469, 2767.

Forrester (Forestar, Forester, Forstare, Forster,
Froster) of Arnevicker, George (1596), 1312 ;
Charles, his son, 1312.
 of Chambertoun, John (1719), 3087 ;
Euphemia Walwood, his wife, 3087.
 [of Corstorphine], Adam (1385), 68.
 John, knight (1413), 94; master of
household (1424), 101 ; chamberlain, 107,
111.

 Archibald (1480), 179; Margaret, his
wife, 179; see also Haliburton.
 of Cowstoune, Robert (1617), 1782; John,
his son, 1782.
 of Culmoir, Walter (1627), 1993.
 of Denovan, David (1677), 2767.
 of Gammilshiels, John (1536), 402.
 of Logie, James (1618), 1791, 1936, 2032,
2033.
 -Mr. David (1637), 2211.
 Mr. Alexander (1581), 1025.
 Alexander, in Wester Arnevicar (1667),
2616.
 chamberlain of Saltoun (1671), 2679.
 bailie-depute of the constabulary of
Dundee (1676), 2762.
 David, notary (1634), 2159, 2422, 2433,
2436.
 George, son of Janet Inglis, in Edington
(1589), 1186; cf. No. 752.
 James, serjeant of Edinburgh (1574), 889.
 John (1438), 118.
 tenant in EdingtoD (1563), 752.
 burgess of Stirling (1581), 1022.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1592), 1239.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1598), 1350,
1352.
 in Tain (1611), 1622.
 Patrick, tenant in Edington (1563), 752.
 Robert (1450), 130.
 brother-german of the laird of Garden
(1586), 1120.
 Waldeve (1207), 4.
 William, burgess of Stirling (1610), 1568.
 Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
 — in Corstorphine (1655), 2469.
 Agnes, relict of John French, aud then of
Alexander Howieson (1693), 2915.
 Elizabeth, wife of Mr. David Macgill,
advocate (1559), 706, 926.
Forrett (Forat, Forrat, Forret) of Fingask, John
(1554), 623, 672; Ellen, his wife, see
Monypenny. John, younger of, 623, 672, 1612;
James, his son, 1612.
• of that Ilk, John, depute-stewart of regality
of St. Andrews (1539), 429 ; (1554), 624.
¦ Alexander (1553), 606.
¦ Andrew (1557), 672.
 burgess of Culross (1567), 828, 1229.
David, servant to John Crichton of Ruthven
(1557), 673.
 cot-town of Ruthven (1562), 738,
741. James, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh (1543),
470, 481, 591; deceased, 1118; Margaret,
his wife, see Black ; Marion, also his wife, see

5n

834

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Johnstone ; James, his sixth son, 591 ;
Katherine, wife of James, see Strang.
Forrett, Katherine, portioner of Drumeldrie
(1705), 3026 ; William, his son, 3026.
 John, notary, Culross (1586), 1119, 1125,
1127, 1153, 1229, 1299, 1300, 1317, 1318.
 Robert, notary of Dunblane diocese, clerk
of Culross (1617), 1763, 2143, 2317, 2417.
 ¦ William (1466), 15.
 Janet, wife of late Thomas Hay (1602),
3314.
Forster, Sir John, warden of the middle marches
of England (1586), 1115, 1513.
 of Bambrough, Claud (1607), 1513.
 alias Sheppard, Mary, daughter of Isabel
Sheppard of Alnwick (1589), 1194.
Forsyth (Forsayth, Forsith, Forsyith, Forsytht)
of Dykis, David (1578), 968.
 Andrew, apparent of Vindehillis (1581),
1028.
 in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1361, 1457,
1646, 1909, 2071, 2073, 2166; deceased
(1635), 2172 ; 2445, 2486, 2493, 2631, 2642,
2727 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Sadler.
Their daughters —
Isobel (1635), 2172 ; relict of Hugh Austen
(1656), 2486.
Katherine (1635), 2172; wife of William
Watson in Todlaw (1656), 2486.
Margaret (1635), 2166, 2172, 2445, 2486,
2493 ; wife of John Ogilvie in Newton of
Montblairy (1668), 2632, 2633, 2637,2727.
 Andrew, messenger (1612), 1653, 1654.
 Edward (1563), 763.
 Mr. Henry, rector of Monymusk (1543), 476.
 James, glazier, Elgin (1680), 2793.
 John, notary (1603), 1431.
 writer, Edinburgh, deceased (1618),
1795.
 senior, serjeant of Elgin (1632), 2110.
 in Gullane (1635), 2181, 2183.
 Mr. Mathew, rector of the household of the
archbishop of St. Andrews (1567), 824.
— — Mr. Thomas, rector of Glasgow (1479), 178.
 William, [Northberwick] 326.
Forteviot, rector of (1495), Mr. Walter Drum
mond, 224.
 vicar of (1495), William Irland, 224.
 vicar pensioner of (1495), Sir Andrew
Thomson, 224.
Forthar, laird of. See Pitcairn.
Fortrose, bailie (1677), David Monypenny, 2772,
2773.
Fortune (Forton, Fortoun) of Ellemsyde or Alame-
side, John (1583), 1061, 1089; Andrew, his
son and apparent heir, 1061 ; Patrick, also
his son, 1089.
— -David (1540), 438.
 George, servant to Dame Janet Lawson,
Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
 John (1567), 822.
 (1616), 1748.
 -Robert (1567), 822.
 servitor of George Mack, W.S. (1598),
1350-53; writer, 1538; W.S., 1594, 1665,
3312 ; Helen, his wife, see Winram.

Fortune, Simon (1525), 347 ; notary public (1533),
391, 438.
 Janet, wife of John Cunningham (1623),
1933.
Fosselane, Walter of (1385), 69.
Foster (Forstar, Fostar) of Achinleck, John (1671),
2672.
 of Etherston, Thomas (1636), 2185 ; see also
Forest.
 , Edward (1522), 339.
 Henry (1514), 299.
 James, servitor of David Park, stabler in
Edinburgh (1643), 2323.
 -John (1559), 707.
 ¦ Robert, of Chatton, 102, 103.
Fotheringhame (Fotheringaham, FotheriDgham)
of Freiland, Sir Thomas (1650), 2408.
 of Powrie, Thomas (1588), 1155.
 James, in Huip, Orkney (1696), 2948.
 John, in Huip (1696), 2948.
 Thomas, servant to Thomas Fotheringham
of Powrie (1588), 1155.
 — merchant in Dundee (1662), 2555.
Foula, Alexander, servitor of Captain William
Murray of Auchinhove (1664), 2577.
Foulden (Fulden), rector of (1547), Mr. Edward
Ramsay, 528.
 minister of (1619), Mr. Oliver Colt, 1820.
Foulford (Foulfurd, Fulfuyrd), Andrew(1557),673.
 James, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Foulis (Fowlis) of Colinton, Sir James (1614),
1697 ; Mary, his daughter, wife of John
Napier, younger of Merchiston, 1697, 1892,
1965.
 Sir Alexander (1643), 2334.
 Sir James (1667), 2621.
 of Ratho, Mr. Alexander (1667), 2621.
 John, fiar (1664), 2579.
 Mr. Adam (1565), 794.
 Alexander (1488), notary public, 202.
 Henry of, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 Henry, notary public (1559), 707.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Mr. James, procurator (1528), 365.
(1531), 382; Katryne, his wife, see

Brown.
 James, brother-german of Mr. Adam (1565),
794.
 Mr. James (1574), 889.
 John, notary (1574), 89S, 1065.
 Ninian, notary (1606), 1498.
 Robert (1488), notary public, 201, 253, 270,
271.
 Linlithgow, 552 ; Henry, his grandson
(1549), 552.
 (1580), 1006.
— Mr. Robert, advocate (1610), 1594, 1697.
— Mr. WiUiam, keeper of Privy Seal (1428),
107.
 Isobel, widow of James Duncan of Ratho,
and wife of Major William Murray (1667),
2621.
 Margaret, wife of Sir Colin Campbell of
Aberuchil, deceased (1675), 2741.
Foulis, collegiate church of, provost of, Gilbert
Gray (1575), 917.

INDEX OF PERSONS

835

Fourhose. See Forrest.
Fowberry (Folbery, Folbury, Folebyre, Folebyri,
Folleberye, Follebyry, Fowberie), Sir German,
lord of (1270-90),14; Basilia of, his daughter,
14 ; Thomas of, her brother, 14 ; Matilda, her
daughter, wife of Robert Chaunterelle, 14.
 John of, clerk (1292-95), 16.
 (1303), 19 ; Christian, his wife, 19.
 knight (1411), 91.
 John (1478), 173.
 Richard of (1492), 210, 211, 226.
 Richard of (1532), 387 ; (1535), 401.
 Robert, 226 ; Elizabeth, his wife (1496), 226.
 Roger of, in Northumberland, gentleman
(1582), 1050, 1051, 1070 (?), 1108, 1129,1169,
1183, 1219, 1226, 1227; Isabella, his wife,
1219 ; Roger, his son and apparent heir
(1589), 1183.
 Walter of (1380), 66, 95 ; William, his
brother, 66, 91 ; Agnes of, wife of William,
66, 91 ; William of, son of Cristiana, 91.
 WiUiam, esquire (1483), 190; Thomas, his
son, 190.
Fowler (Foular, Fouler, FouUar, Fouller), Andrew,
vicar of Arbroath (1521), 330.
 A.M., notary public (1522), 331.
 David (1496), 227.
 James, dweUer in Leith (1586), 1112 ; Jonet,
his wife, see Barker ; Margaret, their
daughter, 1112.
 John, Dirleton (1438), 116.
 Forfarshire (1496), 227.
 notary public (1521), 330, 363, 392.
— GuUane (1538), 424, 425.
Gullane or Lucasland (1544), 486 ; son

of Patrick, 610, 620, 915, 962, 1179.
 burgess of Edinburgh, 659 ; William,
his son and heir (1556), 659.
 ¦ Patrick, Gullane, 610.
 Robert, [Inchaffray] 407.
 Thomas, of Hackney, Middlesex (1578), 960.
 Walter, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
 — in Dirleton, 784.
 burgess of North Berwick (1589), 1193.
 William, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1614),
1717 (?); deceased (1648), 2383; Mr. John,
his son, 2383.
 Jean, wife of Mr. James Houston, minister
of Kirkmichael (1694), 2927.
Fowross (Fowrros). See Forrest.
Foxall, Thomas, grocer, citizen of London (1609),
1562.
France, Francis the First, king of (1537), 415 ;
Magdalen, his daughter, wife of James the
Fifth, 415.
 the Second, king of, husband of Mary,
Queen of Scots, 721.
France, George (1557), 670. Cf. French.
 James (1557), 670.
Frank, Mr. John, W.S. (1682), 2803.
 . ., in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
Fraser of Lovat, Hugh, Lord, deceased (1509), 272.
 Thomas, Lord, deceased, 371 ; Dame

Janet, his wife, see Gray.
 Hugh, Lord, their son (1528)

371.

Fraser of Lovat, Hugh, Lord (1639), 2270 ;
Simon, master of Lovat, his eldest son and
heir, 2270.
Fraser (Freser, Frisel, Frisell, Frissail) of Bella-
drum, Hugh, elder (1686), 2841 ; Hugh,
younger, fiar, his son, 2841 ; Alexander and
James, his sous, 2841 ; Jean, wife of Alex
ander, see Chivas.
 of Bell Loan, William (1721), 3092.
 of Belnain, WiUiam, W.S. (1757), 3200.
 of Braye, James, brother of Hugh, Lord
Fraser of Lovat (1639), 2270.
 of Culbriny, William (1686), 2841; Alex
ander, his son, 2841.
 of Culduthell, Malcolm (1685), 2836, 3092 ;
John, his brother, 2836.
 of Durris, . . (1589), 1184; Mr. George,
his son, 1184.
 of Errogy, John (1685), 2836, 3092; Mar
jory, his wife, see Shaw; Hugh, their eldest
son, 3092.
 of Eskiedale, Hugh (1686), 2841.
 ¦ of Foyar, Hugh, deceased (1639), 2270 ;
Alexander, his son, 2270 ; Isabella, wife of
Alexander, see M'Kenzie.
 of Lovat, General Simon (1757), 3200; (1771),
3230 ; Alexander and Archibald, his brothers,
3200.
 of Strichen, Alexander, senator of the College
of Justice (1753), 3195 ; Alexander, younger,
his son, 3195.
- Alexander, writer in Inverness (1670), 2658.
 merchant in Inverness (1721), 3092.
 brother of Lieut.-Colonel Simon Fraser
(1757), 3200.
-Sir Andrew (1290), 15.
- Andrew, in Fearn (1659), 2540, 2738, 2753.
 servitor to Robert Wood in Plewland
(1681), 2802.
- Archibald, brother of Lieut.-Colonel Simon
Fraser (1757), 3200.
- (Frissail), David (1483), 192.
- David, in Plewlands (1638), 2250.
- Duncan, merchant in Inverness (1740),
3153.
- Mr. Ferquhar, dean of Argyle (1662), 2561.
- George, in Longniddry (1575), 909.
- James, notary (1613), 1685.
 servitor of Alexander M'Lean, notary
(1697), 2956.
- Sir John, provost of the church of Abernethy
(1476), 169.
- (Frisel) John, canon of Ross (1514), 305.
- John, notary (1613), 1685.
 cordiner in Inverness (1655), 2460.
 M.A., minister of Sorabie (1677),

2774.
 brother-german of Malcolm Fraser of
Culduthell (1685), 2836.
bailie of Inverness (1736), 3133.

- Nichol, burgess of Linlithgow (1560), 715.
- Mr. Paul, precentor of Brechin and parson
of Stracathro (1598), 1354, 1378.
- Robert, servitor to Queen Mary (1566), 802.
 in Bruiach (1740), 3153 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Dunbar.

836

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Fraser, Thomas, servitor to Archibald Ros, notary
(1627), 2002.
 merchant, burgess of Elgin (1632),
2110.
 servitor of Sir George Mackenzie of
Tarbet(1673), 2707.
 in Aberskirk of Stratherrick (1685),
2836 ; Donald, his son, 2836.
 writer in Inverness (1721), 3092, 3133,
3153.
 WUliam, notary (1611), 1622.
 — notary (1736), 3133.
Frater (Fratouris), Mr. William, canon of Aber
deen (1471), 212.
Frederick, Prince of Wales, etc. (1742), 3159;
(1747), 3324.
Freeland (Freland), Robert (1529), 378.
Freeman (Freman), John (1554), 518.
Freer (Freir), Alexander, writer (1582), 1047.
 Robert, in Torwoodlie (1621), 1854.
French (Franch, Franche, Fransche, Frensch,
Frensche) of Franscheland, Robert (1580),
997.
 Alexander, brother-german of James Fran ch e,
infra (1588), 1164.
 James, brother-in-law of John Baillie of St,
John's Kirk (1588), 1104.
 John, brother-german of above James
Franche (1588), 1164.
 ¦  deceased (1693), 2915 ; Agnes, his
relict, see Forrester.
 Robert, notary, common clerk of Kirkcaldy
(1598), 1342, 2915.
 Thomas, in Quatcleuch of Kirkbrydvig
(1580), 997.
Frew, John, baUie in Newmilns (1672), 2693.
Friars Carmelite, prior and convent of, at Irvine,
92, 119, 120, 141.
 Carmelite, Inverbervie, 1749.
 Carmelite, at Linlithgow —
Friar John Scott, prior (1545), 490.
Thomas Young (Yung), 490.
Andrew Gaw or Haw, 490.
John Blyth, 490, 621, 715.
James Hoppar, prior (155-), 621, 707, 715.
 Carmelite or White Friars of Scotland,
Provincials of the Order —
Cokar, William (1412), 93.
Hetoun, Sir Andrew (1441), 119.
 Minorite [or Franciscans] of the Order of
Observants, 152, 178, 2012.
 ¦ Minorite in St. Andrews (1528), 368.
 of Elgin (1609), 1542.
 Preachers or Dominicans of Ayr, 1361.
 Preachers of Edinburgh, 88, 147, 191—
Adam, their prior (1408), 88.
William Rerik, prior (1479), 177.
Thomas Sclater, prior (1498), 237-
 Preachers, Edinburgh, convent of — (1479)
Friar Fynlay Rede, lector ; Friars Walter
Davidson, John Elgyn, Gilbert Bunch,
Patrick Sharp, Patrick Ker, John Buchan,
John Ambrose, Paul Tailzeour, John Dote,
and Thomas Sclater, 'conventuals ' 177.
 Preachers (or Dominicans) in St. Andrews —
(1545), John Thomson, prior ; Alexander

Masoun, sub-prior ; Alexander Balcanquell,
Thomas Sawar, William Redpath (Rypat),
William Gibsoun, Thomas Litstoun, WiUiam
Alanson, Andrew Philip, and Henry Mason,
friars, 494.
Friars, Preachers of Scotland, John Mure, vicar
general (1479), 176, 177.
 Preachers in Scotland, provincials of the,
Grierson, Friar John, professor of Theology
(1545), 494.
Frierton (Frertonn, Freyrtoun), Sir David, chap
lain, 243, 261.
Frissail. See Fraser.
Frost, Sir John, chaplain (1599), 1373.
 WiUiam (1519), 315.
Frow, James, in Newmilns (1651), 2415, 2695.
Froyg, Sandaris [Alexander], 142.
Fryour of Booking, Thomas (1625), 1961.
Fryslyn, George (1554), 618. Cf. Fraser.
Fryville (Fryuille), Richard of, 30.
FuUarton (Folartoun, Foulartoune, Foulertoun,
Foullartoun, FouUertoune, Fowlartoun,
Fullerton) of that Ilk, family of, 3091.
 Reginald, lord of, 39 ; Elena, Joanna, and
Mariota, his sisters, 39.
 Sir Adam of (1344), son of Reginald, 39;
lord of Crosbie (1391), 93, 550(?).
 Ranulph of, his son (1391), 92 ; or Rankin,
of that Ilk and Crosbie (1412), 93, 105-108 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Wallace ; Adam, son
of Rankin, 105, 107, 550 (?) ; William, also
his son, 105-107.
 of that Ilk and Crosbie, George (1441), 119,
120, 141, 158 ; Agnes, his spouse, 141 ; Paul,
his son and heir (1469), 158.
 John (1493), 213, 215, 216, 218,
220.
 John, his son, 220, 295, 309, 417 ;
and of Dunrudyr, 422, 472 ; Katherine, his
wife, see Maxwell.
 ¦  John, his son and heir (1537),
417, 422, 472, 473, 475, 536, 537, 542, 549-
51, 747, 748, 778; deceased (1587), 1138;
Katherine, his spouse, see Blair.
  David, his sou, 475, 536, 537, 549-51,
747, 74S, 778, 1138, 1141, 1266-68, 1019,
2189.
 James (1593), 1266-6S, 1819, 1988;
Agnes, his wife, see F. of Dreghorn infra ;
James, their son and heir, see infra ; Mr.
Robert and John, also their sons, 1988.
 James (1627), 1988, 2189, 2194, 2390 ;
Elizabeth, his eldest daughter, wife of Robert
Wallace of Carnhill, 2390.
 James, younger, his son (1649), 2390.
 •  [and Corsbie], William (1641), 2288 ;
(1667), 2623; Adam(?), his son, 2288.
 of Craighall, Mr. William (1667), 2623, 3091.
 James, younger, 2623.
 Robert, also son of Mr. William, 3091 ;
Robert, W.S., his eldest son, 3091 ; (1732),
3124.
 of Dreghorn, Mr. John (1562), 731.
 John (1585), 1102, 1103, 1266-68;
Agnes, his sister, spouse of James FuUarton,
younger of Corsbie, 1266-68. See above.

INDEX OF PERSONS

837

FuUarton of Dunnoun, Alexander (1584), 1084.
 of Kynnaber, John (1584), 10S1.
 Adam, one of the bailies of Edinburgh
(1568), 831.
 servitor to Robert Wallace, W.S. (1627 ),
2007.
 Donald (1534), 397.
 Gavin (1513), 295; Elison, his wife, see
Dalrymple.
 James (1515), 309.
 bailie of Irvine (1667), 2623.
 Mr. James, minister at Dunnet in Caithness
(1683), 2815, 2S17.
 John (1493), 216.
 son of John of that Ilk (1562), 748;
brother-natural of David of that Ilk, 778 ;
brother of David, 1267.
 Robert (1494), 21S.
 Thomas, merchant (1579), 980.
 Sir Walter (1557), 671.
 William (1523), 343.
 brother of David FuUarton of Corsbie

(1593), 1266, 1268.
 Mr. William, minister at St. Qui vox (1649),
2390. Cf. of Craighall, supra.
 Esther, wife of Adam Cunningham of
BrownhiU (1585), 1102.
Fulthorp, Roger, 61.
Fulthorpe, Barbara, of Newcastle, widow (1699),
2655.
Fulton of Westermains, in Auchinbothie, John
(1647), 2382.
 WilUam, in Spreulsland (1647), 2382;
Andrew, his son, 2382.
Fungorth, prebendary of, Sir Thomas MacGill
(1569), 840.
Furbrand, Patrick, in Skarhill (1586), 1123. See
also Thorburn.
Fyfe (Fife, Fyff, Fyffe, Fyif, Fyiff), Mr. Alexander
(1492), notary, 212.
 George (1481), 183, 203.
 notary public (1584), 1081.
 Gilbert, in Mains of Logy (1559), 703.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
 James (1612), 1656.
 John, [Edinburgh, 1543] 481.
 in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
 in Dundee (1672), 2692.
 Thomas, elder (1601), 1417 ; Katherine, his
wife, see Hibbert ; James, baker [Dundee],
their son, 1417, 1443.
 servitor to Mr. Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of court at Dundee (1615), 1722.
 William (1598), 1346.
notary (1624), 1949.

Gabeford, Robert (1409), 89.
Gabres, James, burgess of Bruges (1355), 42.
Gadie, James, servitor to David Heart, notary
(1630), 2052. Cf. Geddie.
Gaff, John, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
Gair (Gaire), Alexander, in Nigg (1659), 2540,
2543; (166S), 2636.
 Thomas, notary and writer in Fortrose
(1673), 2707, 2721, 2753.
notary (1762), 3217.

 William, in Meikle Rany (1673), 2720.
Gairns (Gairins, Gairnis), Adam, in Leith (1655),
2470.
 Richard (1641), 2289.
Galashiels, minister at, Mr. James Urquhart
(1642), 2305, 2805, 2806, 3058.
Galbraith (Calbraith, Galbrayth) of Johnstone,
Thomas (1452), 136 ; Malcolm, his son, 136.
 Mr. Adam (1540), 438.
 Alexander (1540), 438; tenant of West
Grenokschaw, 443, 463.
 David (1525), 347.
 Duncan, servitor to Mr. WilUam Macdougall
(1566), 802.
 James, writer in Edinburgh (1653), 2446.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, de
ceased (1603), 1447 ; John, his son, 1447.
 in Blairdardie (1632), 2101.
 in Finnart (1635), 2161.
 Patrick (1567), 821.
 Mr. Robert, procurator (1528), 365, 372 (?).
 Robert, merchant (1588), 1168.
 WilUam, notary, North Berwick (1611),
1607, 1611, 1750; common clerk, 2320,

Fynmeltoun, Andrew, at Carnebrew Mill (1624),
1946.
Fynne, John, in Inglistoun (1557), 683.
Fyvie, Lord, Alexander, provost of Elgin (1602),
1424 ; provost of Edinburgh (1603), 1456.
Fyvie (Fyvy), vicar of (1471), Sir John Thomson.
212.
 clerk of, Patrick Clerk, 212.
Ga, Thomas, shoemaker in Elgin (1602), 1424 ;
David, his son, 1424.

in Skarhill

of

2414.
 Elizabeth, wife of David Kin
(1567), 822.
 Margaret, wife of William Cockburn
Chouslie (1539), 432, 434-36, 438.
Galfrid, son of Richard (1204-14), 3.
Gall, Henry, of the Maw (1421), 99.
 John, merchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
Gallon, Rano, in Rotberrie (England) (1620), 1840
Galloway, bishops of —
Henry (1273), 46.
David [Arnot], 320, 333.
Henry [Wemyss], 498.
Andrew [Durie], 528.
Alexander Gordon (1564), 772, 801,
WUUam Couper (1614), 1698, 1813.
Andrew Lamb, 1852; (1630), 2072.
James Hamilton (1674), 2728.
Mr. John Paterson (1674), 2737, 2786.
also Edinburgh and Glasgow.
 archdeacon of (1674), James Colhoun, 2737
 Alan, lord of, 46 ; Margaret, his wife

805.

See

Devorgilla of, their daughter, wife of John
Baliol (1273), 46.
 Fergus, lord of, 46.
 Roland, lord of, 46 ; Ellen, his wife, 46.
 Uchtred, lord of, 46.
 Alexander, [first] Earl of (1624), 1947. See
also Stewart of Garlies.
 Alexander, [third] Earl of (1673), 2712.
Galloway, Andrew (1536), 410.
 Archibald, deceased (1626), 1980.

838

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Galloway, Francis, servitor of Thomas Mudie
(1641), 2286.
 James (1577), 951.
 Ronald (1536), 410.
 Thomas (1536), 410.
 servant to George Angus, notary ( 158 7 ),
1151.
 in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
 servant of Mr. WiUiam Cochrane of
Cowdoun (1636), 2196.
Gallua(?), John, notary public (1501), 241.
Gait of Woodside, Robert (1608), 1528 ; Isabella,
his wife, see Harvie.
Garbett, Samuel, and Francis his son, both
partners in the Carron Company (176S), 3223
Garden (Gardin, Gardyn, Gardyne, Gairdin, Gair
dyne) of Bise, David (1584), 10S4.
 of Blairtone, Mr. Robert, commissary-clerk
of Aberdeen (1613), 1684.
 of Burrowfield, John (1504), 247.
 of Cononsyth, Mr. David (1501), 242, 272.
 of that Ilk, Mr. David (1579), 986, 1120,
1514 ; George, his brother, 1514.
 of Presock, James (1612), 1647.
 of Lawtoun, David (1612), 1647.
 of Tillifroskie, Robert (1632), 2108, 2174.
 Alexander, in Brax (1560), 723.
 David (1500), 240.
 in Braktillo (1522), 334.
 George, brother of Mr. David, of that Ilk
(1607), 1514.
 James, [Inchaffray] 407.
 Mr. James, bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259;
(1609), 1542.
 John, dyer, burgess of Edinburgh (1596),
1308 ; William, his son, baker, 130S; Janet
Reid, his spouse, 1308.
 John, baUie of Montrose (1620), 1846.
 Mr. John, minister at Stronsay (1630), 2052,
2064, 2502 ; John, his son, 2052.
 John, officer in Portsburgh (1655), 2473.
 Thomas, in Muirdrum (1560), 723.
 Mr. William (1582), 1054.
 — Helen, widow of Charles Dempster of
Balrownie (1607), 1514.
Gardens, George, ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel
Keith (1702), 3002.
Gardiner (Gairdiner, Gairner, Gardenar, Gardener,
Gardnar, Gardner), Adam [North Berwick],
195.
 Alexander (1564), 776.
 in Milton (1648), 2386 ; Robert, his
son, 2386.
 Andrew, [St. Andrews] 194.
 David, in Scone (1578), 959.
 George, messenger in Duns (1694), 2926.
 Hugh, at Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
 James, in Rowntriehill (1653), 2437, 2672.
 John, in Hilderstoun (1572), 877.
 in Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
writer in Ayr (1707), 3032, 3182.
- Patrick, [North Berwick] 326.
- Robert, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 493.
 writer and notary in Edinburgh (1580),
1010, 1058-60, 1118, 1167(?), 1382, 1414,
1425; 1426, 1433-35, 1468.

Gardiner, Thomas, at Inchaffray (1536), 407 ; prior
(1575), 930.
 William, North Berwick (1484), 195.
 [North Berwick, 1521], 323, 326.
 (1509), 271.
 servitor of William, Earl of Glencairn
(1653), 2437.
 Isobella, iu Kinghorn Wester, deceased
(1631), 2095.
 Marjory, deceased, wife of Archibald Angus
(1656), 2489.
Gargunnock, minister at (1623), Mr. WiUiam
Justice, 1936.
Garioch of Kinstair, Alexander (1751), 3188.
 Mr. Alexander, student of theology (1628),
2016.
 William, schoolmaster at Loggie (1686),
2844.
Garland, William, in Little Fundy (1702), 2999.
Garmorie, John, in Nunbellie (1618), 1790.
Gartly, minister at, Mr. John Urquhart, deceased
(1740), 3151.
Garven (Girwen) of Caldwollistoun, Gilbert,
younger, notary (1612), 1669; (1613),
1674.
Garvie, James, in Stonehaven (1689), 2879 ; Mar
garet and Elizabeth, his daughters, 2879.
Garwald (Garwod), rector of (1539), Alexander
Gledstanis, 434.
Gask, Crysty, serjeant of Perth (1525), 351.
Gatherer (Gaderar), Alexander, in Burntisland
(1660), 2545.
 Mr. Thomas, vicar of Dalchors (1528), 371.
 Thomas, notary public (1545), 495.
Gaw (Gau, Gawe), Alexander, chaplain and notary
public (1502), 243, 261, 304, 374.
 Alexander, [Culross, 1540], 442, 507, 782.
 James (1540), 442.
 -Mr. Mathew, in Culross (1586), 1119,
1152. Cf. GaandGaU.
Gawie (Gawy), Archibald (1580), 1004.
 John, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1600),
1395.
 Lancie, serjeant in Dalkeith (1596), 1323.
Gawin, George, in CoUilaw (1624), 1941.
Gay, Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1689),
2880.
 George (1617), 1761.
 John, burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
 Nicolas, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
 Captain William, of Colonel Burrell's regi
ment (1704), 3318 ; Margaret, his daughter,
wife of James Steven, 3318.
Gayne, Margaret (or Marion), wife of John
Campbell, burgess of Glasgow, 573, 889.
Ged (Gedd), of Baldrig, Robert (1636), 2198 ;
William and John, his sons, 2198.
 of Gedsmill, Robert (1630), 2070, 2105 ;
Margaret, his daughter, wife of James, son
of Gilbert Robertson, writer in Edinburgh,
2105.
 John, burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639 ;
Barbara Phin, his wife, 1639.
 Robert, skipper in Burntisland, deceased
(1671), 2675 ; Robert, his nephew and heir,
2675.

INDEX OF PERSONS

839

Geddes of Essill, Andrew (1636), 2192 ; deceased
(1650), 2413, 2428.
 Archibald, his son, 2413, 2428 ; de
ceased (1698), 2971.
Mr. Andrew, son of Archibald, sheriff-

John,

depute of Elgin (1692), 2904 ; 2971.
 of Rowchane, Charles (1602), 1423
his brother, 1423.
 Archibald, senior, in Dundee (1612), 1656 ;
Archibald, his son, and Jonet, daughter of
latter, wife of William Goldman of Flashill,
1656.
 Gilbert (1470), 162.
 James, in Inche of Urtane (1652), 2428.
 John, brother to Charles of Rowchane
(1602), 1423.
 John, carpenter at Straiton (1620), 1849,
1S50.
 Nicholas (1491), 379.
Geddie (Geddy), Charles, citizen of St. Andrews,
deceased (1580), 1001 ; Walter, his son,
1001, 1002; Charles, also his son, 1002.
 David, baker, burgess of Dysart (1617), 1761,
 William, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 elder, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
 Janet, wife of Thomas Welwood, citizen of
St. Andrews (1592), 1245, 1246, 1277, 1278.
 Margaret, relict of Robert Dalrymple in
Stratharlie (1703), 3009.
Geichan, Matthew, in Ryding (1586), 1132.
 WUliam, in Ryding (1586), 1132.
 Mariot, wife of Patrick Urquhart, Canongate
(1642), 2305. See also Graham.
Gemmell (Gamill, Gaumell, Gembill, Gemmill),
Alexander, in the Scheilfald (1576), 941.
 Andrew (1607), 1505.
 John, in Dalkeith (1584), 1079.
 notary, Ayrshire (1600), 1390, 1505,
1595 ; William, his son, 1390 [? same as
notary, infra'].
- in Bankhead (1652), 2425.

Michael (1614), 1708.
Robert, tenant in Mershelland (1558), 691.
 in Duns (1658), 2529.
William, in Dalkeith (1621), 1851.
¦ notary of Glasgow diocese (1621), 18S3,

1884, see also supra.
Gentles, Matthew, in Newlands (1697), 2953.
George the First, King, 3075, 30S0, 3082, 3086,
3152.
 the Second, King, 3112, 3114,3126, 3148*
3163, 3171, 3183, 3184, 3193, 3203.
 the Third, King, 3210, 3211, 3215, 3218,
3220, 3234, 3241, 3244, 3254, 3257, 3261,
3280, 3281, 3285, 3295, 3326.
 the Fourth, King, 3308.
George, Cuthbert, messenger (1552), 603, 608.
Georgeson, William, servitor of Mr. George
Munro, notary in Thurso (1659), 2537.
Getgud, Laurence, Haddington (1540), 446.
Gibb (Gib) of Carribbers, Robert, queen's bailie
of Newhaven (1553), 614.
 Andrew, notary (1596), 1309.
 George, servant of Mr. James MacGill,
clerk register (1566), 796.
 James, merchant (1697), 1505.

Gibb, James, in Stirling (1661), 2552. °
 John, in Over . . ., Perthshire (1578), 959.
 Burntisland, deceased (1591), 1222.
 in Brigneis (1635), 2169; Margaret
Thomson, his wife, 2169.
 in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
 Laurence, in Over . . ., Perthshire (1578),
959.
 William, surgeon in Montrose (1698), 2975.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Renton of Wester
Shiells of Cockburnspath (1586), 1123.
 Ellen, wife of Edward Scollay, elder, of
Strynie (1625), 1963.
Gibbon (Gibbone), James, in Carnock (1617),
1763.
 John, in Linktoun of Abbotshall (1656),
2488.
Gibonson, William (1461), 145.
Gibson (Gibbesone, Gibbisone, Gibesone, Gibsone,
Gibsoun, Gipsoun, Gybsone, Gybsoun, Gyp-
sone, Gypsoun) of Durie, Mr. Alexander,
clerk of council (1618), 1808.
 Mr. Alexander [younger], clerk of
session (1633), 2135.
 Alexander (1757), 3201.
 of Sheriffmill, William, notary (1598), 1343,
1345.
 Adam, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 Alexander, notary public (1549), 550.
 burgess of Perth (1588), 1161.
 serjeant of North Berwick (1589), 1193,
1607, 1611.
 bowmaker in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
 Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 1885.
 burgess of Elgin, sheriff-depute of
Elgin and Forres (1650), 2413.
 Mr. Alexander, one of the principal clerks
of session, 2465.
 Andrew, bailie and burgess of Culross (1592),
1229, 1299.
 Dalkeith, deceased (1627), 2001.
 Cuthbert, in Dalkeith (1630), 2071, 2073,
2166, 2173.
 notary (1643), 2333.
 David, A.M., notary public (1542), 459.
 David, canon of Glasgow (1557), 668.
 Donald, portioner of Pitcalzean (1617), 1779.
 Edward, Dairy (1569), 840.
 George, clerk to the lords of council (1558),
685, 757.
 (1662), 2555 ; Jean, his sister, wife of
George Preston of CraigmiUar, 2287, 2555.
 Gilbert, notary public (1536), 408.
 Henry, A.M., notary public (1557), 668, 709.
 citizen of Glasgow (1574), 705.
  servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1610), 1573.
 James (1453), 137.
 burgess of Dumfries (1603), 1448.
  servitor to William Coupar, bishop of
Galloway (1618), 1813.
 servitor to John Belsches, advocate
(1621), 1852.
 notary of St. Andrews diocese (1624),
1938.

840

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Gibson, James, in Auchlin, younger (1624), 1938.
 in Lathangy (1631), 2098.
. advocate (1641), 2287.
— in Dalkeith (1651), 2419.
¦John (1441), 120.
- presbyter, notary public (1545), 495.
— — in Lessudden (1578), 969.
 in Newton (1610), 1574.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1612), 1636.
 writer in Edinburgh (1613), 1696.
 servitor of James FuUarton of that
Ilk (1636), 2194.
 elder, in Leith, deceased (1655), 2470.
 in Newmilns (1672), 2695.
 writer in Edinburgh (1694), 2920,
 in Coldingham (1695), 2931.
 Martin (1578), 969.
 Mungo, shoemaker, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
 Patrick, shoemaker in Linlithgow 1599),
1381 ; Bessie, his wife, see Glen.
 Philip, Haddington (1540), 446.
 Robert, [Dunfermline] 289.
 notary public (1563), 756.
 — (1585), 1102.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1614), 1718,
1778, 2048.
 Thomas (1434), 113.
 in Hallis (1624), 1944, 1945, 1948.
 Newhaven, deceased (1626), 19S0.
 servitor to Hugh Somerville, W.S.
(1713), 3069.
 Walter, in Edinburgh (1603), 144S.
 ¦ in St. Andrews (1673), 2719.
 William, in Mekilrig (1519), 317.
 dean of Restalrig (1536), 402, 421.
— Sir William, rector of Auldcathie

619.

(1554),
 William [of Leith] (1554), 616 ; Janet,
his sister, wife of WiUiam Logan of Glasgow
(1554), 616.
 William, bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259;
deceased, 1542.
 in Greenend (1654), 2458.
 Agnes, wife of David Alexander, burgess of
Crail (1590), 1209.
 ¦ Janet, wife of Matthew Cousland in Lin
lithgow (1599), 1381.
 Margaret, deceased, wife of . . . Mitchell
(1628), 2012.
Giffard, Hugh (1153-78), 2.
 Walter, 2.
 WilUam, 2.
Gifford (Giffard, Giffart, Gifferd, Giffurde, Gifhairt,
Gyffert, Gyffhert, Gyfhart) of Sheriffhall,
William (1565), 790 ; James, his son, 790.
— Alexander (1432), 110.
 Mr. Alexander, rector of Newlands, 679,
919.
 John, [Dalkeith] 328.
 Thomas, in Kirklands of Lasswade, 517 ;
John, his son (1546), 517.
 Thomas, in Dalkeith, elder (1596), 1323,
1578, 1626, 1640, 1666, 1667, 1725, 1851,
2002, 2642 (?), 3059 (?).
 in Dalkeith, younger (1609), 1567,

1626, 1666, 1725, 1885, 2002, 2642 (?),
3059 (?) ; Katherine, his wife, see Weir.
Gifford, Thomas, formerly of ShirefhaU (1621),
1873.
 William, Dalkeith (1521), 328, 580, 581.
 Sir William (1557), 677, 679
 William, citizen of St. Andrews (1572),
871.
 in Dalkeith (1669), 2641, 3058.
Gilbert, son of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern, 5.
Gilbert, John, goldsmith in Edinburgh (1568), 831,
S89, 1238, 1364.
 Michael, goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1554), 615 ; Sibella, his wife, see Wight.
 Mr. Thomas, advocate (1582), 1038, 1308,
1338 ; Christina, his spouse, see Henderson.
 Catherine, wife of Mr. John Wardlaw
(1615), 1734.
Gilbertson ('Gilberti,' Gilbertsoun), Alexander
Hay in Tain (1611), 1622.
 James, notary public (1432), 110.
Gilchrist (Gilkreist), William, in Duns (1589),
1186.
 William, notary (1637), 2215.
 in OchUtree (1686), 2843.
Gilgour, John, servitor to Mr. Thomas Hope,
advocate (1617), 1770; cf. KUgour.
Gilhagie, James, in Keidiehill (1604), 1477.
Gilheane, Mr. Thomas, in Monachtie (1650),
2413.
Gilise (1153-78), 2; Uhtred, his son, 2.
Gilkison (Gyilkesoun, Gylkersoun), Gavin (1559),
695.
 John (1559), 695.
Gill, David, [Edinburgh ;15, 553 ; William, his
heir (1519), 315.
Gillanderis, John, iu Elgin (1632), 2110.
Gillespie (Gilespie, Gillespy, Gillespik), Alex
ander, skipper in Elie (16S0), 2790.
 Archibald (1526), 357.
 John, tailor, burgess of Glasgow (1656),
2492.
 Patrick, principal of Glasgow University
(1656), 2492.
 Marie Nein, wife of James Muldonich in
Easter Dalguise (1574), 891.
Gillies (Gilles, Gilleis), James, in Walkmill (1696),
2950 ; Peter, his son, 2950.
 John, serjeant (1587), 1142.
 Mr. John, in Fulwodheid (1596), 1315.
 Thomas, M.D. (1788), 3271.
 William, in Boighead (1652), 2428.
Gillon of Wallhouse, William Downe, M.P.
(1837), 3311.
Gilly, Robert (1488), 200.
Gilmour (Gilmor, Gilmore, Gilmure) of Craig
miUar, Sir John, advocate (1056), 2491,
2641.
 Archibald, deceased, portioner of East
Borland, Denny (1704), 3011 ; William, his
eldest son and heir, 3011; (1708), 3042;
Bethia, only daughter of William, 3042.
 David, mason in Kincraigie (1747), 3169.
 Edward, in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
 James, brother of Robert, burgess of
Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.

INDEX OF PERSONS

841

Gilmour, John, burgess of Perth (1537), 417.
 in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 W.S. (1610), 1570, 1632, 1698, 1700,
1813, 1841, 2126, 2177; Mr. Robert, his son,
2126, 2177.
 Mr. Robert, notary (1641), 2287, 2342.
 Robert, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1603),
1441, 2336 ; Giles, his wife, see Maxwell ;
James, his son, 2336.
portioner of Thornrawer of Auchinleich

(1655), 2462.
 portioner, Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
 WilUam, portioner] of Bordland of Denny
(1655), 2462 ; Euphemia Moorhead, his wife,
2462 ; Euphemia, their daughter, wife of
WiUiam Gilmore in^Seybeggs, 2462.
 in Seybeggs (-1655), 2462 ; Euphemia,
his wife, see above.
Gilpatrick, Andrew, burgess of Jedburgh (1607),
1527. Cf. Kilpatrick.
Gilruff, Gavin, in Coldinghame (1567), 822, 1290.
Gilzam (or Gilzain), Henry, citizen of St. Andrews
(1482), 187 ; Christian, his spouse, 187.
Gilzean, John, deceased (1617), 1770.
Girdwood, Henry (1616), 1754.
 John, Edinburgh (1545), 492.
Gladstone (Gladstanes, Gladstanis, Glaidstanes,
Gledstaine, Gledstains, Gledstane) of Craig,
Thomas (1693), 2910.
 Alexander, rector of Garwood (1539), 434.
 Archibald, Middle Oorswood (1551), 585.
— — George, archbishop of St. Andrews (1610),
1571, 1696.
 Herbert, notary (1562), 738, 741.
 Mr. John, a lord of session (1552), 590.
 John, burgess of Kirkcudbright (1595),
1302.
 Patrick, in Bristo (1610), 1584, 1995.
 Robert of (1434), 122.
 Thomas, in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
 Mr. Walter, minister at New Abbey (1657),
2499 ; Margaret, his wife, see Crichton of
Crawfordston ; James, their son, 2499.
 WiUiam, servitor to the Earl of Morton
(1634), 2147, 2148, 2167; in Langside,
2332 (?) ; deceased (1673), 2700, 2704, 2709 ;
Isobel, his wife, see Cranstoun ; William, his
eldest son, in Hownam, 2700, 2704-2706,
2709.
Glamis (Glammys), Alexander, Lord (1483), 189.
Glas, John, servitor of Sir Adam Hepburn of
Humbie (1653), 2435.
Glasgow, bishops of —
WiUiam [Lauder], 101.
John [Cameron], 107.
WUliam [TurnbuU], 133.
John [Laing], 178.
George [Carmichael], elect (1483), 189.
 archbishops of —
Robert [Blacader] (1499), 238, 255.
James Beaton (1512), 287 ; chancellor,
333.
Gavin [Dunbar], 428.
Mr. James Law (1617), 1769; (1619), 1596,
seep. 755; 1830, 1831, 1881

Glasgow, archbishops of (continued) —
John Spottiswood (1615), 1732.
Patrick Lindsay (1636), 2187, 2188, 2195,
2257.
Andrew Fairfoul (1663), 2572.
Alexander Burnet (1665), 2592, 2593, 2595.
John Paterson (1687), 2850, 2894, 2900,
see also Edinburgh and Galloway.
 bishop, dean, and canons of (1574), 890.
 dean of, Mr. James Balfour (1584), 1084.
 sub-dean of (1656), 2492.
 rector of (1479), Mr. Thomas Forsyth, 178.
 minister of (1647), Mr. Hugh Blair, 2382.
 bailies of — ¦
William Anderson (1604), 1477.
Alexander Brown (1780), 3251.
 commissary of (1598), Robert Chirnside of
Over Possil, 1338.
 University of (1656)—
Principal, Patrick Gillespie, 2492.
Rector, Sir George Maxwell of Nether
Pollok, 2492.
Professor of Divinity, Dr. Robert Baillie,
2492.
 University, Senatus of the (1696), 2940,
2985.
Glasinwrycht, George, in Kelso (1582), 1045.
Glassach, John of, burgess of Irvine (1391), 93.
Glassford (Glasfurd), James, notary in Cupar
(1621), 1857.
 John, in Sandridingait (1586), 1114.
 Patrick, burgess of Cupar, notary public
(1586), 1117, 1310; (1602), 429; Andrew,
his son, notary, 1310; (1602), 429.
Gledlawe, Richard, ironsmith (1582), 1053.
 Thomas (1582), 1053.
Gleghom, John, in Sunnyside (1664), 2575.
Glen of Bar, James (1562), 739.
 William, younger, 739.
 of Linthills, Hew, prebendary of Kilmaurs
(1596), 1320.
 Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1697),
2963.
 James, in Torphichen (1581), 1020, 1662.
 — in Brigend (1609), 1554.
¦ baker in Edinburgh (1630), 2049.

- John (1495), 223,
 elder, in
1188. (1636), 2187;

Crosbie.
- Mr. Robert (1615), 1734,

Cambuskenneth (1589),
nes, his wife, see

2285.

Thomas (1553), 614.
- Mr. William (1585), 1094.
 Bessie, wife of Patrick Gibbison, shoemaker
in Linlithgow (1599), 1381.
Glenbervie (Glenbervy), laird of. See Douglas.
Glencairn, Sir William Cunningham, Master of
(1531), 382 ; fourth Earl of, 487, 520, 525,
555, 586, 599.
 Alexander, fifth Earl of, 382, 555, 556, 583,
586, 593, 594, 599, 603, 608, 636, 665, 678,
685, 714, 721, 725, 729, 739, 745, 787, 820,
879, 916.
 William, sixth Earl of (1551), 586, 725, 916,
944, 957, 958.

5 0

842

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Glencairn, James, seventh Earl of (1576), 937,
1320, 1574, 1599, 1632, 2456.
 WiUiam, eighth Earl of (1610), 1599, 2456,
see Kilmaurs ; Janet, his wife, see Ker.
 William, ninth Earl of (1636), 2196, 2197,
2252, 2456, 2568.
 Alexander, tenth Earl of (1670), 2659.
 John, eleventh Earl of (1671), 2672, 2986.
 William, twelfth Earl of (1747), 3324.
 William, thirteenth Earl of, 3324.
Glencairn, John Jameson, vicar-pensioner of (1574),
890.
 ministers at —
John Brown (1603), 1448, 2037.
Mr. William Brown, his son (1629), 2037,
2487.
Mr. James Brotherston (1659), 2531.
Glencorse of that Ilk, John, deceased (1623),
1916.
Glendinning (Glendoning, Glendynwyn) of that
Ilk, Sir Symon, knight (1443), 122, 134.
 of Mochrum, George, deceased (1672),
2690 ; Margaret, his daughter, 2690.
 of Parton, Alexander, deceased (1672),
2690 ; Nicola Herries, his wife, 2690 ;
Robert, their son, 2690.
 Mr. Robert, minister of Kirkcudbright
(1614), 1698.
Glengarnock, laird of. See Cunningham.
Glenluce (Glenloyse), Godfrey, abbot of (1273),
46.
Glook, John (1566), 803.
Glover, James, notary (1611), 1603.
 servitor of Francis, Earl of Buccleuch
(1646), 367.
Gobyon, Sir Hugh, sheriff of Northumberland
(1292-95), 16, 17.
Godesfeld, Roger of (1322), 30.
Goff (Goiff), Andrew, in Innerbervie (1571), 860.
 William (1559), 707.
Goher, Robin (1207), 4.
Gold, George. See Browrj.
Goldman of Flashill, William, merchant, burgess
of Dundee (1603), 1443 ; (1612), 1656, 1743 ;
John and Thomas, his brothers, 1443.
 William, his son, bailie and burgess of
Dundee (1612), 1656, 1743, 1744, 2352,
2354, 2928 ; Jonet, his wife, see Geddes.
Their daughters —
Margaret, wife of James Rollock of Monks-
holm (1644), 2352, 2354, 2355.
Elizabeth, wife of William Davidson, 2352,
2354, 2355.
Janet, wife of James Beton, M.D., 2352-55.
Marion, 2352, 2354, 2355.
 Charles, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1612),
1656.
 James, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1579),
989 ; William, his son, 989 ; see also of Flas
hill.
 John, brother of William, burgess of Dundee
(1603), 1443, seep. 755; 1744.
 Thomas, brother of William, burgess of
Dundee (1603), 1443, see p. 755 ; 1444.
 Euphemia, wife of John Yeaman, burgess of
Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443.

Goldsmith (Goldsmyth), Adam, junior (1408),
burgess of Edinburgh, 88.
Gollan, Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1574), 907,
2186.
 John, burgess of Inverness (1528), 36,, 403.
burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.

 Thomas, burgess of Inverness (1570), 854,
907.
 William, burgess of Inverness (1536), 403,
467.
Good (Gude), George, notary and clerk to the
Lords of Council (1529), 379.
 Thomas (1533), 390.
Goodall (Goodale, GuddeU), Alexander, Auchter
muchty (1622), 1912, 2256; Margaret, his
wife, see Laing.
 James, in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964.
 Robert, in Dempstartoun (1622), 1912.
Goodbody (Gudbody), John [GuUane], 462.
Goodfellow (Gudefalow), John, notary public
(1469), 160.
Goodlad (Gudlad), Alexander, sheriff-depute of
Renfrew (1579), 990.
 Alexander (1585), 1095.
 Sir James, chaplain [St. Andrews], 327.
Gordon, Duke of, Cosmo (1770), 3227.
 Alexander, his son, 3227.
 Alexander, Lord of. See Huntly.
 George, Lord, son of George, Marquis of
Huntly (1637), 1493, etc. See Huntly.
Gordon (Gordoun) of Airds, William (1673), 2712.
 Robert, apparent (1674), 2725.
 of Balcome, William, advocate (1697), 2960.
•  of Baldorny, Mr. George, 696 ; Alexander,
his son (1559), 696, 1542(?).
 of Banchory Devnick, Mr. James (1674),
2733 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Forbes.
of Barnbarroch, James (1566), 801, 805.
of Boytath, James (1707), 3036.
of Buckie, John (1598), 1343, 1357, 1358,
2229, 2236.
 John, son of John Gordon of Hilton

2154,

(1669), 2644, 2730.
- of Cardiness, John, fiar (1634), 2153,
2360 ; Marion, his wife, see Peebles.
-of Cluny, John (1585), 1100; Margaret
Gordon, his wife, 1100.
 Sir Thomas (1585), 1100, 1730, 2108.
 Sir Alexander, knight-baronet, his son
and heir (1615), 1730, 2108, 2174.
- ¦  ¦ John, deceased (1770), 3227 ; Mr.
Cosmo, advocate, his son and heir, 3227.
- of Collachie or Gollachie, John (1669), 2644,
2730.
- of Crauchlaw, William (1621), 1852.
- of Culvennan, Alexander (1674), 2725.
- of Culzenoch, John (1618), 1813.
- of Delfollie, Sir William, burgess of Edin
burgh (1708), 3045.
- of Dilspro, Thomas (1628), 2016.
- of Glastirom, Patrick (1682), 2807.
- of Gordonston, Sir Ludovic (1669), 2644,
2730.
 Robert, younger (1674), 2726.
- of Grandhame, Thomas (1604), 1469 ; Mar
garet, his wife, see Forbes.

INDEX OF PERSONS

843

Gordon of Grange, Hugh (1621), 1852, 2712.
 of Haddo, Sir George (1664), 2577, 2726.
 ¦ of Hilton, John (1637), 2229, 2236, 2644,
2730 ; see also G. of Buckie.
 of Kirkconnell, William (1633), 2124.
 of Laickathie, Patrick (1669), 2644.
 of Leichestoun, John (1609), 1542.
 of Lesmoir, Sir James, deceased (1682), 2807.
 Sir William, his grandson, 2807 ;
(1684), 2820, 2821.
 James, younger, son of Sir William,
2820, 2821 ; Dame Jean, wife of James, see
Gordon.
 of Lochinvar, Sir John, bailie-depute of the
abbey of Tongland (1566), 801, 805, 1036.
¦ Sir Robert (1614), 1698, 1757, 1813,

1852.

¦ John (1618), 1813, 1852, 2072.

 of Marcartney, James (1610), 1575, 1576.
 -of Mayne, Robert (1637), 2229; (1638),
2236.
 of Muirfad, William (1576), 936.
 of Park, Alexander, deceased (1673), 2712 ;
Robert, his son, 2712.
 of Pitlurge, John (1589), 1185.
 • of Roberton, WUliam (1655), 2472.
 of Sandston, Alexander (1684), 2821.
 of Schirmers, Mr. Gilbert, younger, com
mendator of the abbey of Sweetheart or
New Abbey (1594), 1288.
 ¦ of Troquhane, John, deceased (1674), 2725 ;
Roger, his great-grandson and heir, 2725.
 of Wardhouse, John, deceased (1751), 3188 ;
Arthur, his son, 3188.
 of . . ., Alexander (1667), 2618.
 ¦ (Goroudoun), Sir Adam of (1320), 27.
 ¦ Adam, dean of Caithness (1514), 305.
¦  Adam, writer in Edinburgh (1664), 2577.
 Sir Alexander (1492), 212.
- - Alexander, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
bishop of Galloway, commendator of
Tongland and Inchaffray (1564), 772, 801,
805.
 in Sydera (1588), 1158.
 — servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1610), 1573.
 in Little Downy (1631), 2087.
 in Reate (1638), 2236.
 brother of Hugh, of Grange (1673),
2712.
-Mr. Alexander, advocate (1731), 3119.
- Charles, W.S., in Edinburgh (1770), 3227.
- George, chamberlain of Huntly (1637), 2229,
2236.
 servitor to John Gordon of Buckie

(1638), 2236.
- James, Edinburgh (1616), 1754.
 messenger (1625), 1966, 2022.
• brother-german of William Gordon of

Kirkconnell (1633), 2124.
 in Kingussie (1638), 2236.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
servitor to George, Marquis of Huntly

(1679), 2789.
 servitor to Mr. Thomas Gordon, W.S.
(1679), 2789.

Gordon, James, in Collie (1692), 2904 ; Elizabeth
Marshall, his wife, deceased; George, in
Dundurcus, their son, 2904.
 milliner, in St. Martins, London (1696),
2937.
 John, in Barnbarroch (1566), 801, 805.
 in Cule (1566), 801.
 in Clyntred (1588), 1170.
 in Lochanis (1614), 1698.
 brother-german to Alexander Gordon
of Cluny (1615), 1730.
 servitor of Alexander Gordon of Cluny
(1615), 1730.
 notary (1645), 2356.
 Dr. John, physician in Aberdeen, nephew
of Mr. Alexander Gordon, advocate (1731),
3119.
 Patrick, in Isle of Sanda (1120), 1837.
 Sir Robert (1615), 1739.
 Robert, flour-dealer in Edinburgh (1630),
2049 ; Cristina, his wife, see ElUot.
 burgess of Haddington (1680), 2794.
merchant in Haddington (1680), 2794,

2875.

- merchant in Cromarty (1762), 3217.

 Roger (1536), 408.
 in Kirkconnel (1566), 801, 805.
 in Cule (1566), 805.
— — Thomas, sheriff-depute of Aberdeen (1649),
2400.
 Mr. Thomas, W.S. (1674), 2726, 2789.
 William, brother-german of the laird of
Braco (1597), 1337.
in Little Kingussie (1638), 2236.
in Reate (1638), 2236.
notary (1638), 2236, 2644, 2730, 2821.
 Helena, wife of Lauchlan M'Intosh of
Borlum (1644), 2338.
 Joanna or Jane, lady of Dunnachtan (1528),
371.
 Darne Jean, wife of James Gordon, younger
of Lesmoir (1684), 2821.
 Maria, wife of Andrew Edmonstone of that
Ilk (1602), 1428, 1829.
 Marion, sister of James Gordon, milliner,
St. Martins, London (1696), 2937.
 Mariota, wife of Simon M'Culloch of Myr
toun (1582), 1036.
Gore, Sir Paul (1627), 1984.
Gorgie, Robert, in Bristo, deceased (1656), 2477.
Goswyke, William of (1303), 19.
Gother, Robert, Middlesex (1541), 869.
Gotterson (Gotherson, Gothreson, Gottherson),
Adam, in North Berwick (1566), 799 ; bailie
(1589), 1193 ; 1325 ; William, his son, 1325,
1611 ; Katherine, wife of William, see
Baillie.
 George, bailie of North Berwick (1643),
2320.
 Murdac (1481), 182.
Gottraw, Thomas, in Gordon (1666), 2605.
Gottray (Gothtray), Alexander, serjeant, North
Berwick (1556), 661.
 Patrick, Haddington, 446 ; John, his son
(1540), 446.
 Peter (1540), 446.

844

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Gottray, Robert, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Goure, Thomas, notary (1674), 2734.
Gourlay (Gourlaw, Gourlaye, Gourley, Gowrlay,
Gurlay, Gurley, Gurlaw) of Grange, Gilbert
(1710), 3058, 3081; Alison, his daughter,
3058, 3081.
 of Kincraig, Thomas (1598), 3314.
 of Southeild, WiUiam, younger (1554), 623.
 Mr. Alexander, [Kettle] 332.
 Alexander (1551), 579.
 St. Andrews (1556), 656.
 in Dalkeith, deceased (1643), 2332.
 Andrew, servitor of James Kynneir, W.S.
(1607), 1519, 1520, 1546.
 Christopher, burgess of Jedburgh (1495),
225.
 George (1551), 579, 889.
 Sir Hugh, steward of the Earl of Dunbar,
22 ; of Merkil, 27 ; Hugh of, his son and
heir, 27 ; Hugh, of Linton, also his son, 27.
 James, servant of Lundie of that Ilk (1593),
1260.
 in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642 ;
Helen, his sister, 2642.
 James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2705.
 John, carpenter in Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
 (1605), 1479.
¦ notary, servitor to James Hay of Car-

riber, W.S. (1692), 2901, 2902,
 writer in Edinburgh, nephew of late
Alison Gourlay (1710), 3058, 3081.
 Michael (1566), 812.
 Robert (1559), 707.
 in Edinburgh (1598), 1338.
 Thomas (1580), 992.
 — in Dalkeith (1591), 1212, 1578, 1725,
3059.
 WiUiam, lord of Fritht (c. 1300)," 18 ; Ida
(Idania), his daughter, wife of Michael, son
of Gilcrist, 18.
 William, in Dalkeith (1651), 2419, 2705,
2706 ; Alexander, his uncle, there, 2706 ;
Helen, daughter of Alexander, 2706.
 Agnes, wife of Stephen Duddingston in Elie
(1598), 3314.
 Janet, relict of James Nicolson of Trabroun
(1723), 3100.
 Margaret, wife of Laurence Gray (1514),
299.
Gouthird, Robert, notary (1607), 1510.
Govan (Gowan, Guvane) of -Cardrona, John
(1686), 2842; William, Thomas, and John,
his sons, 2842.
 Alexander, in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ; John,
his son and heir, 3087 ; James, son and heir
of John, 3087.
 • James, servitor of William, Lord Hay of
Yester (1579), 980.
 James, tailor, burgess of Cauongate (1686),
2842, 2844, 2901, 2902; Janet, his wife,
see Maitland ; James, their eldest son, 2842,
2844, 2901.
 John of (1450), 129.
 Patrick, in Eccles (1590), 1197.
 merchant, burgessof Edinburgh(1628),
2022.

Govan, Isobella, wife of . . . Porteous, brother of
James Borthwick of Kirklandhill (1587),
1143.
Gow, Donald, in Cuilt (1676), 2757.
 Robert, in Sandside (1666), 2603.
 Rorie, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
 alias Ferguson, Duncan, in Carstoun (1755),
3198.
Gowans (Gowanes), John, in cot-town of Colles
toun (1612), 1647.
Gower (or Sower), Sir Robert, chaplain of New
ton, Northumberland, 63.
Gowrie, William, [first] Earl of (1584), 1073,
1075. See also Ruthven, Lord. Dame Dor
othy, his wife, see Stewart.
 John, [third and last] Earl of (1592), 1233,
1420.
Graden (Gradan), Edmund (1539), 436.
 Jasper, 436.
 ¦ Thomas, in Plewlands (1607), 1524.
Graham (Grahame), Patrick, Lord (1452), 133.
Graham (Grsem, Graeme, Grahme, Grahame,
Ghrame, Gram, Grame, Grayme, Greame) of
Airth, Mr. James, advocate (1739), 3146,
3149.
 of Arduthe, David, deceased (1620), 1846;
John, of Hedderwick, his son, 1846.
 of Baldovie, William (1592), 1248.
 of Balgray, Walter (1592), 1248.
 of Ballindorrane, John (1581), 1027.
 of BaUorgy, John (1504), 247.
 of Blaircesnoch, George (1573), 881 ; WiUiam,
his brother, S81.
 Walter, deceased (1596), 1304, 1312.
 Jasper (1596), 1304, 1312, 1591, 1972 ;
Walter, his son, brother of John (1626) ;
1972, 1973.
 John (1626), 1972, 1973, 2444,2446;
of Gartur, 2535, 2770, 2814; Catherine, his
wife, see Buchanan; Walter, his son, 2616;
see also of Gartur.
 of Boquhapple, William (1635), 2165.
 of Braco, Sir William (1624), 1958; Dame
Margaret Cockburn, his wife, 1958.
 of Breckies, Harry (1666), 2611.
 of Bucklyvie, Mr. James, advocate (1739),
3146, 3197.
 of Callander, William (1609), 1563, 1586, 1587.
 Laurence (1611), 1610.
 of Claverhouse, William (1592), 1248 ; Sir
William (1613), 1682, 1722; Alexander, his
brother, 1248 ; Mr. George, son of Sir William
(1615), 1722.
 of Medowland of Cornetoun, Henry, de
ceased (1622), 1910 ; John, his son and heir,
1910.
 of Dougalstoun, John (1739), 3146 ; (1754),
3197.
 of Duchray, Thomas, deceased (1640), 2272 ;
Thomas, his son, 2272.
 of Elphinstone, Alexander (1434), 113.
 of Fernyflatt, William (1611), 1610, 1941.
 of Fintry (Fintrie), Robert (1472), 165, 169,
170, 227-29.
 David, his son (1496), 227-29 ; knight,
283, 284,

INDEX OF PERSONS

845

Graham of Fintry, Sir David, knight (1558), 684,
738,1084,1150,1155.
 David (1587), 1150, 1155, 1248;
James and William, his brothers, 1248.
 • David (1592), 1248, 1722, 1993; sheriff
of Forfar, 2327, 2468 ; John, his eldest son
(1643), 2327, 2468 ; Jean, wife of John, see
Scrimgeour ; Captain James, also son of
David, 2468.
 of Gartur, Walter, son of John G. of Blair
sesnoch (1667), 2616, 2770,2814; Isobella,
his wife, see Drummond.
 James, nephew and heir of Captain
John Grahame (1713), 3065.
 William, merchant in Glasgow (1762),
3214, 3216.
 of Gorthie, Mungo (1739), 3146, 3197.
 ¦  Lieut, -Gen. David (1773), 3239.
 of Hedderwick, Robert, deceased (1620),
1846. See also of Arduthe, supra.
 of Hilton, William (1643), 2325.
 of Killearn, John (1739), 3146.
 of Kinross and Burleigh, Thomas (1808),
3294.
 of Knockdolian, Robert (1527), 359; Eliza
beth, his sister, spouse of John Kennedy of
Bardrochet, 359.
Robert (1583), 1067.

- of Langrigs. Robert (1607), 1522.
- of Meiklewood, Walter (1622), 1910.
- of Monorgund, James (1655), 2468.
- of Morphie, Sir Robert (1624), 1941.
- of Orchill, David (1739), 3146, 3181, 3198.
- of Rothisholm, Mr. Patrick, second son of
George, Bishop of Orkney (1638), 2233,
2234, 2502, 2505, 2611 ; Anna, his wife, see
Stewart; James, his son, 2502, 2505, 2611.
- of Rowcan, Thomas (1432), 109.
- Alexander, servant of the Earl of Montrose
(1610), 1587.
 writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
- Andrew (1511), 284.
 [Edinburgh], 292.
 servitor of Graham of Fintry (1592),

1248.
 in Cragie (1624), 1941, 1942; Anna,
his wife, see Wood ; Anna, Magdalena, and
Margaret, their daughters, 1941, 1942.
- Mr. Archibald, [Edinburgh, 1592] 1247.
- Archibald, deceased, uncle of David Grahame
of Fintry (1615), 1722.
- David, brother of David Graham Of Fintry
(1496), 227.
 uncle of Laurence G. of Callander
(1611), 1610.
 burgess of Auchterarder (1611), 1610.
 chamberlain to Patrick Smith of Braco

(1666), 2611.
 servitor

of John Graham, depute-
director of chancery (1685), 2835.
 Mr. David, advocate (1733), 3127.
 Fergus (1514), 301.
 George of, squire (1438), 117.
 George, bishop of Orkney and Shetland
(1638), 2233, 2234; Mr. Patrick, his second
son, see G. of Rothisholm, supra.

Graham, George, in Woodcockdale (1665), 2594.
 Henry, merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
 Hugh, writer in Edinburgh (1739), 3146,
3149, 3181.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh (1563), 757.
 prebendary of Alyth (1569), 840, 1092.
 brother of Sir David Graham of Fintry
(1584), 1084.
inBardrell (1611), 1610.

 Mr. James, brother-german of David Grahame
of Fintry (1615), 1722.
 James, notary (1635), 2170, 2325.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
 ¦ James, in Cleapingtoun (1644), 2351.
 • Mr. James, advocate (1688), 2866.
 James, notary (1744), 3164.
 John, rector of Sanday (1588), 1156.
 ¦  in Sandfurd, Fife (1594), 1278.
 servant of the Earl of Montrose (1610),
1587.
 in Cauldcottis (1624), 1941.
 servitor to Mr. John Spreull, writer in
Glasgow (1656), 2492.
 writer in Glasgow (1675), 2741.
¦ depute - director of chancery (1685),

2835.
- Captain John (1713), 3065. See of Gartur.
- John, W.S. (1783), 3258.
- Launcelot (1633), 2130.
- Laurence, uncle of William Graham of Cal
lendar (1609), 1563, 1587.
- Michael, notary public (1542), 408.
- Sir Patrick (1385), 69.
- Mr. Robert (1511), 284.
- Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1537), 415 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Auldjoy.
 prebendary of Alyth (1542), 460.
 servant of Robert Stewart, macer
(1607), 1510.
 bailie of Auchterarder (1611), 1610.
 provost of Dumfries (1719), 3085.
- Roger, in Wedderburn (1652), 2427.
-Thomas (1563), 763.
 surgeon- apothecary in Cupar (1719),
3089.
- Walter, brother-german of the late Sir
David Graham of Fintry (1584), 1084, 1155.
 in Borland of Cardross (1596), 1312.
 brother-german of John G. of Blair
sesnoch (1626), 1972, 1973.
-William (1563), 763.
 servant to Mr. James Crichton of

Cranston Riddell (1566), 797.
 brother of George Graham of Blair

sesnoch (1573), 881.
 in Mains (1592), 1248.
 servant of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1309.
• in Boquhople (1622), 1907 ; Walter, in

Easter Torrie, his son, 1907.
 Agnes, wife of Arthur Wood (1598), 3314.
 Catharine, wife of James Keith, younger
(1615), 1721.
 Katherine, mother of William Graham of
Callander (1609), 1563, 1587.
(1728), 3110.

846

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Graham, Grisel, spouse of James Thomson, Dundee
(1562), 738.
 (or Geichan) Mariota, wife of late Patrick
Urquhart, burgess of Canongate (1682), 2805.
 Marjory, second wife of late George Drum
mond of Balloch (1696), 2948.
Grameslaw, James, maltman in Kelso (1681),
2802.
Grandorge, Roger, of Chalfont St. Giles (1469),
159.
Granger, Arthur, chamberlain of John Hamilton,
commendator of Arbroath (1575), 929.
Grant of Achrosk, Mr. John (1657), 2510.
 of Ardneillie, Mr. James (1598), 1343, 1345,
1357, 1358.
 of Balintomb, Archibald (1598), 1343.
 of Cardells, William (1657), 2510.
 of Elchies, Mr. Patrick, senator of the
College of Justice (1741), 3154.
 of Freuchie, John (1598), 1343-45, 1357,
1358, 2152 ; Sir John, his son (1634), 2152,
2265; James, son of Sir John (1637), 2227,
2265, 2510, 2511, 2522.
 of Inverlaidnan, Patrick (1697), 2956 ; Lydia
Mackintosh, his wife, 2956.
 David, servitor to James Armour (1720),
3090.
 Mr. James, advocate in Edinburgh (1674),
2736.
 Major-General James, of 55th Regiment of
Foot (1777), 3244.
 James, merchant, Leith (1785), 562.
 John, Inverness (1556), 638.
 Mungo, servitor to Mr. George Morison of
Pitfour, advocate (1687), 2861.
 Patrick, [Tongland, 1564] 772.
in Skirdustane (1652), 2428

Robert, alias Mackalay (1596), 1309.
 brother - german of John Grant

of

133;

his

Freuchie (1598), 1345.
 ¦  writer in Elgin (1694), 2918.
 Thomas, in Lettoch (1598), 1357, 1358.
 WiUiam, in Serestoun (1578), 959.
Grasiche (Gresiche), Kenneth, in Tain (1611), 1622
Grasycht, Farquhar, officer of Inverness (1570)
854.
 John. See Ramsay.
Graunsard, Sir John of, knight (1273), 46.
Gray (Graye, Grey), Andrew, Lord (1452
master of household, 134.
 Andrew, Lord (1617), 1782.
 [Patrick], Lord (1676), 2761 ; William
brother, 2761.
 ¦ of Werke, Lord, William (1631), 2090.
Gray of Ballegornoch, Andrew (1588), 1172;
Jonet, his wife, see Hay.
 of Bulzeon, James (1671), 2679 ; William,
his brother, 2679.
 of Burneastle, Alan (1546), 521.
 of Meikle Buttergask, James (1553), 606;
of Buttergask, 1309; Robert, his son,
1309.
 ¦ (Graye) of Edderstone [Northumberland],
Thomas (1535), 401 ; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of William Strother (1535), 401.
 of Hayston, William (1664), 2583, 2687.

Gray (Grey) of Horton, Sir Thomas (1316), 20,
29, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41, 43.
 Thomas, knight (1387), 78, 80, 91, 95,
102.
 Thomas (1457), 132.
 • (Hurton), Thomas (1483), 190.
 of Pittendrum, William (1637), 2219.
 Abraham, notary, Dalkeith (1605), 1479,
1640, 1725, 1851, 1909.
 Adam, notary public (1592), 1244.
 Alexander, notary public (1498), 237.
 shoemaker (1565), 786.
 servitor of Auchinleck of Cumledge
(1600), 1408.
 meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
 in Wester Torrie (1642), 2318.
 Andrew, squire (1434), 111.
 sheriff-depute of Forfar (1522), 334.
 servitor to George Gibson, clerk of
council (1563), 757 ; notary, 822 (?)
 burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
 in Eyemouth (1612), 1628, 2029.
 in Logie Meigill (1666), 2598.
 David (1355), 43.
 actor (1603), 1453.
 in Daginsche (1652), 2428.
 George, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
 in Gunsgreen, deceased (1652), 2427 ;
Jonet, his daughter, wife of Thomas Robeson,
2427.
 in Nether Ancrum, deceased (1663),
2572 ; Margaret, his sister, wife of Adam
Buchan in Nether Ancrum, 2572.
 Gilbert, provost of the collegiate church of
Foulis (1575), 917.
 ¦ Hugh, in Westquarter (1697), 2953.
 Mr. James (1483), 191.
 James (1542), 464.
 [Freuchie mill] James ( 1 542), 464. See Miller.
 James (1576), 940, 942.
 Edinburgh (1580), 996.
 Mr. James, notary, common clerk of Had
dington (1600), 139S; notary, 1537, 1759,
1915, 2121, 2439; Richard, his brother-
german, 2439.
 James, miller in Gorgie (1606), 1494.
 notary in Lanark (1614), 1708, 1951 ;
James, his son, 1708, 1709.
 in Culross, deceased (1651), 2417.
 ¦ smith in Kirkliston (1666), 2608.
 smith in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
  merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1672), 2685; James, his son and
heir, 2685.
 servitor of John Montgomery, W.S.
(1703), 3005.
 clerk to John Nisbet (1758), 3204.
— John (1411), 91.
¦ vicar (1425) of the church of Newton,
Northumberland, 102.
 clerk of Ayr (1427), 106.
— [Northberwick], 195.
chaplain, vicar of Newton, Northum

berland (1492), 210.
 notary public (1509), 269, 273.

INDEX OF PERSONS

847

Gray, John, serjeant, Northberwick (1520), 323
 [Perth, 1523], 344.
 Sir John, chaplain (1541), 451.
 John, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490.
 in Strafrank (1567), 817.
 dweller in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
 burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
 in Easter Mains of Arnbuckill (1623),
1927.
  servitor to Anna, Marchioness of
Hamilton (1630), 2054.
 skinner, burgess of Haddington (1632),
2121. ¦ notary in Forfar (1655), 2468

 ¦ deceased (1663), 2572 ; Marion Bennet,
his wife, 2572.
 schoolmaster in Tomnaclachan (1664),
2583.
 Stonehaven (1689), 2879.
 Laurence, [Strathairlie] 299 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Gourlay.
 Lionel, porter of Berwick (1535), 401.
 Patrick, weaver, Inverbervie (1580), 1011,
1749.
 ¦  in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
  servitor of David Preston of Craig

miUar (1641), 2287.
- Richard, Edinburgh (1563), 750.
 brother-german of Mr. James

Gray,

notary, Haddington (1653), 2439.
- Robert, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1512)
 Edinburgh (1554), 617.
• servant of Robert Logan of Restalrig

287.

(1582), 1052.
 burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915.
¦ servitor to Sir George Towers of Gar-

milton (1631), 2086
- Samuel, in Gunsgreen, deceased (1652), 2427.
- Mr. Samuel, writer in Edinburgh (1703),
3009.
- Thomas (1543), 482.
 [Glenbervie, 1558], 690.
— notary (1568), 836.
servitor of Constable of Dundee (1588),

1172.
 Eyemouth, deceased (1629), 2029.
- Walter, notary (1572), 870 ; (1574), 705.
- Mr. Walter, precentor, burgess of Hadding
ton (1683), 2818.
- William, of Norham (1465), 155.
 in Coldingham (1593), 1253, 1254.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1603), 1459.
— clerk of Rutherglen, notary (1605),

1482.

- sheriff-depute of Forfar (1612), 1663,
1664.
 in Tofts (1621), 1880.
 notary (1640), 2280, 2306, 2327, 2351 ;
sheriff-clerk of Forfar, 2468, 2679.
 meal-dealer, burgess of Dundee, brother
of James of Bulzeon (1671), 2679.
 notary in Mauchline (1672), 2695.
¦ brother-german of [Patrick] Lord Gray

Gray, Alison, wife of David Gresone in Rickelside
of Coldingham (1617), 1776.
 Bessie, liferentrix of Mulderg (1670), 2668.
 IsabeUa, wife of Sir John Campbell of Lundy
(1542), 458, 573.
 Dame Janet, wife of Thomas, Lord Fraser of
Lovat (1528), 371.
 Janet, wife of John Kinloch (1609), 1545.
 wife of Thomas Robertson in Whiterig
(1668), 2634.
 Marion, heir of late Samuel Gray in Guns
green (1652), 2427.
Green (Grein, Grene), Thomas, in Dundee (1670),
2666.
 William, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
Greenlaw (Greinlaw, Greinlay, Grenelaw, Gren-
law, Greynlaw, Grinlaw, Grynlaw), George
of (1453), 137.
 Gilbert, bishop of Aberdeen, chancellor
(1397), 83.
 John, chaplain (1542), 466.
- — deceased (1617), 1770.
in Leith (1634), 2149 ; Agnes, his wife,

see Logan.
 in Potterrow (1637), 2230.
- Thomas, tenant of Drum (1563), 761.
 in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
- William, mealmaker in Leith (1638), 2248.
in Magdalenes (1662), 2555.

(1676), 2761.
 portioner of Windigeat (1752), 3189.

 Agnes, intended wife of James Simson (1541),
457.
Greenlees (Greinleis), William, elder, merchant,
burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
 younger, bailie of Paisley (1669), 2645.
Greenock, minister of (1617), Mr. John Laing,
1780.
Greenshields (Greneschelis) of that Ilk, William,
171 ; William, his son and heir (1478), 171.
—  William, apparent (1612), 1629, 1638.
Greig (Greg), Alexander, servitor of Patrick
Stewart of Beath (1604), 1461.
 Charles, writer in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
 Henry, in Linktoun (1656), 2488; Marion
Niven, his wife, 2488.
 portioner of Milnathort (1808), 3294.
 John (1515), 309.
 Simon, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
 Thomas, of St. Andrews diocese, notary
(1576), 940-42.
 minister at North Berwick (1597),
1325.
 Doctor Thomas, deceased, in Dundee (1695),
2930.
 William, in Auld Liston (1546), 506.
 Isobel, wife of Matthew Campbell of Auch
rugland (1639), 2268.
Gregand, Janet, wife of John Breg, tenant in
Drum (1563), 761.
Gregane, John, in Drum (1612), 1624.
Gregor (Gregour, Greigour, Grigor), Alexander
(1660), 2543.
 David, notary public (1510), 276, 279, 280,
285, 300, 307 ; David, his son, 279.
 Patrick, servant of Harry Crichton, brother-
german of Patrick Crichton of Strathurd
(1581), 1032.

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Grendon (Grendoun), Roger of (1465), 155.
Grevesone, David, in Coldingham (1594), 1290.
Greylaw, Robert [Haddington], 175.
Grier of Haliday Hill, Cuthbert (1595), 1298.
Grierson (Greirson, Greirsoun, Gresone, Gresoun)
of Bargaltoun, John (1574), 890.
 of Capinoch, John (1659), 2531.
 of Buchan, Gilbert (1592), 1249.
 Alexander, younger, burgess of Inverness
(1635), 2162.
 Cuthbert, in Laigt (1574), 890.
 David, in Rickelside of Coldingham (1617),
1776 ; Alison, his wife, see Gray.
 Friar John, provincial prior of the Preaching
Friars (Dominicans) in Scotland (1545), 494.
— - John, notary (1716), 3079.
 Robert, in Ricklesyde (1577), 954.
 ¦ deceased, skipper in Prestonpans (1679),
2785 ; Jean, his wife, see Henderson.
 William, skipper in Prestonpans, deceased
(1679), 2785; Ninian, his son, 2785.
 Grizel, wife of David Neilson of Barncalzie
(1618), 1798.
Grieve (Greif, Greife, Greiff, Grive) of Glendin-
ning, John (1670), 2662.
 Andrew, notary (1565), 795, 813, 1034.
 James, elder, in Dalkeith (1621), 1873.
 merchant in Kelso (1667), 2614.
 ¦ servitor to Sir Alexander Home of
Renton (1695), 2931.
 ¦ John, Edinburgh (1563), 760.
 Gullane (1581), 1018.
 in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
 notary (1694), 2922.
 Lawrence (1493), 217.
 Patrick, butcher in Mirrihall (1619), 1818.
 ¦ Thomas, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
 William, in Corruith (1575), 916.
 flesher in Haddington (1715), 3077.
 Margaret, wife of James Skinner in Monynet
(1561), 728.
Grintoun, Thomas, mealmaker in Portsburgh
(1667), 2615.
 William, smith in Dalquharn (1657), 2503.
Groom (Grwym), John, Craill (1529), 376.
Grott (Grot) of Huip, William (1630), 2052;
(1631), 2077, 2078; Edward, his brother-
german (1630), 2052.
 • of Tankerness, William, deceased (1620),
1836, 1986, 2064, 2205 ; William, his eldest
son and heir, 1836 ; Edward, also his son
(1627), 1986, 2064, 2205.
 Isobel, relict of James Scollay, eldest son of
late Edward ScoUay of Strynie, and now wife
of Malcolm Mowat in Bankis (1630), 2047.
Growar, Patrick, in Blairsesnoch (1626), 1972.
Grub (Grube), John, in Balronye (1567), 816.
 in Lambelethane (1576), 943.
Grubeshewed, John of (1250-70), 9.
Grundiston (Grundestoun, Groundiestoun) of Bar
clarey, David (1595), 1303.
 Nicholas, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
 Thomas, burgess of Cupar (1510), 276.
Gryll, Walter (1506), 261.
Gryse, Mungo (1555), 632.
Guchtin, Sir John, notary (1492), 212.

Gudwine, Friar Thomas, governor of the lands of
St. John of Jerusalem within Scotland (1432),
110. See also Torphichen.
Gueldres (Ghelre), Renaud, Count of (1286), 13;
Margaret, Countess of, his wife, see Flanders.
Guidlet of Ebbishauche, Henry (1620), 1835.
Guild, Alexander (1588), 1155.
 Mr. James, minister of Stracathro (1664),
2585.
Guillermi. See Williamson.
Guillieland, William, in Rysyde (1610), 1598.
Guld, Patrick, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
Gullane (Gulane), John, in East Barns (1573), 885.
Gullane, vicar of (1542), 'Dene' David Brady,
462.
 curate of (1544), Sir George Arnot, 462, 486.
 minister at (1584), Mr. Thomas M'Ghe,
1073.
 ¦ minister at (1613), Mr. Andrew M'Ghie,
1693, 2018, 2020.
Gunnoquhen, Thomas, servant of Graham of Fintry
(1592), 1248.
Gupeld, WiUiam, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Guthrie (Gutherie, Guthery, Guthre, Guthry) of
Collistoun, John (1546), 514, 545.
 of Croftis, Andrew (1560), 723.
 of Essie (Essy), John (1493), 214 ; Alexander,
his son, 214.
 of that Ilk, Alexander, knight (1504), 247.
 Andrew (1522), 334.
 of Halcartoune, Patrick (1493), 214; Janet,
his wife, 214 ; Alexander, younger, 214.
 of Kingenny, Malcolm (1478), 170 ; WiUiam,
his son and apparent heir, 170.
 Ninian, sheriff-depute of Forfar (1548),
545.
 of Lownan, John (1618), 1812.
 of Pitforthie, James, deceased (1653), 2448 ;
David, his son, 2448.
 of TuUo, John (1505), 379.
 Mr. Alexander (1434), 111.
 Alexander, dean of guild of Edinburgh
(1563), 750.
 younger [Humbie, 1565], 784.
 principal clerk of Edinburgh (1562),
733, 734, 750, 831, 833, 889, 1038. See
Errata.
 Mr. Alexander, fiscal and common clerk of
Edinburgh, 492 (1586), 617, 659, 1131, 1142,
1168, 1203, 1205, 1239, 1247, 1339, 1373,
1402, 1459, 1538, 1634-37, 1641, 1717,1718,
1724, 1728, 1733, 1734, 1753, 1795.
 Mr. Alexander, younger, notary (1610),
1597; (1612), 1634; burgh clerk (1630),
2049, 2206, 2260, 2302; (1643), 2331. -See
Errata.
 • Dionisius, burgess of Arbroath (1560), 723.
 George, servant to Mr. Alexander Belsches
of Tofts, advocate (1638), 2250.
 James (or Copin), tenant in Ponderlaw,
Arbroath (1559), 696 ; Katryne, his wife, see
Lyne.
 mariner, burgess of Dysart (1631),
2096 ; Margaret, his wife, see Simson.
skinner in Edinburgh (1643), 2331.

John (1550), 563.

INDEX OF PERSONS

849

Guthrie, John (1568), 831-33.
 bishop of Moray (1627), 2007.
 bailie of Irvine (1645), 2360.
 Malcolm of (1482), 379.
 • Mr. Patrick, vice-principal of King's College,
Old Aberdeen (1613), 1683, 1684.
 William, servitor of Adam Rae in Edinburgh
(1611), 1614, 1616.
 Isobel, wife of WUliam Murray of Glaswell,
379.
Gylour (Gyloure), Bartholomew, Gullane, deceased
(1589), 1178.
 Gilbert, Gullane (1553), 610.
 William, GuUane (1554), 620.
Hajbkane [? Hepburn], James, in Wester Lochie
(1636), 2198.
Haddington, Thomas, first Earl of (1629), 2037,
2059, 2175, 2240. See also Binning and
Melrose.
 [Thomas, second] Earl of (1639), 2264.
 John, fourth Earl of (1654), 2454.
 Charles, fifth Earl of (1675), 2743.
 Thomas, sixth Earl of (1698), 2974.
 Thomas, seventh Earl of (1779), 3248.
Haddington, provosts of burgh of —
Adam Wilson (1554), 491.
Henry Cockburn (1617), 1770.
James Cockburn of Wester Monkrig (1622),
1915.
Mr. Henry Cockburn (1680), 2794.
John SUech, younger (1680), 2794 ; (1683),
2818.
Richard Millar (1715), 3077.
 bailies of —
Nicholas Swynton (1540), 446.
Robert Oliver (1557), 664.
Henry Cockburn (1608), 1537.
James Bartram (1632), 2121.
Robert Learmonth (1632), 2121.
Alexander Smith (1689), 2875, 2876.
Richard Millar (1690), 2886.
Mr. John Sliech of Glengelt (1690), 2886.
William M'Call (1680), 2794; (1683), 2818;
(1685), 2838.
Robert Sliech (1697), 2965.
WUliam Hay (1715), 3077.
 treasurers of —
Robert Brown (1683), 2818.
Alexander Millar (1690), 2886.
 dean of guild of, Richard Millar (1693),
2909.
 common clerk of, James Gray (1600), 1398.
 rector of (1546), Bernard Baillie, 512.
 minister-at (1680), Mr. James Forman, 2794.
 prioress of the nunnery at (1560), Elizabeth
Hepburn, 722.
 nuns of, 7.
 • nuns in nunnery at (1560) — Isobel Dury,
Katerin Farare, Janet Bronefeyld, Elspet
Dowglace, Katerin Kerrington, Alesoun
Ramsay, Christian Whyte, Katerin Beiton,
and Isobel Hepburn, 722.
 sheriff-deputes of shire of —
John Cockburn (1573), 885 ; (1583), 1061.
John Hay of Baro (1663), 2573. 5

Haddington, constabulary of, clerk of the, Alex
ander Simson (1586), 1109.
Haddington (Hadington) John of (1434), 111.
Haddoway, David, in Edmondstone (1648), 2385.
Hadow, James, rector of St. Andrews University
(1744), 3165.
Hagar, alias Rid, John, in Strynie (1620), 1836.
 Oliver, in Strynie (1630), 2064.
Haggerston (Hagarston, Hagerstoun, Hagerston)
of Hagerstoun, Thomas (1492), 210.
 Gaudewyn or Gavin, constable of Barn-
borough Castle (1492), 210, 211.
 Robert of (1355), 43.
 Thomas of Lyamhaw (1492), 211.
Haig (Hague), James, servant to Robert Scott of
Dunynald (1698), 2975.
 John (1578), 769.
 servant of William Pitcairn of that
Ilk (1656), 2485.
 Ninian, on Myddilhill (1578), 769.
Haigens, Haygeins, Haygine. See Higgins,
Haigis, John, gardener in Potterrow (1655), 2473.
Hailes, Patrick [Hepburn, first] Lord (1479), 140,
175. See Hepburn.
HaiUie, Andrew, formerly in Faunes, now in
Ireland (1673), 2699. Cf. Halie.
Hair, John, in Kilbarchan (1612), 1668.
Hairstanes (Hairstanis) of Craigis, Matthew
(1616), 1758.
 James, messenger in Edinburgh (1599),
1382, 1403, 1405, 1425, 1433; John, his
son, 1425, 1433.
Hakford, Walter of (1348), 41.
Halcro of that Ilk, Hugh (1620), 1836; Hugh,
fiar, his son, chaplain of the chaplainry of St.
Salvator in Orkney, 1836.
Haldane (Hadden, Haldan, Halden, Hawden) of
Gleneagles (Glenegas), John (1481), 184.
 John (1630), 2051.
 ¦ John (1702), 2999 ; Mungo, fiar, his
eldest son, 2999.
— — Mr. Alexander, constable of Stirling Castle
(1610), 1573, 1630.
 Mr. Archibald, constable of the Castle of
Stirling (1623), 1929.
 David, tutor of Gleneagles (1592), 1248.
 in Lugat (1593), 1262.
 brother-german of John Halden of
Gleneagles (1702), 2999.
 George, burgess of Edinburgh (1621), 1889.
 servitor to John, Lord Hay of Yester
(1633), 2128.
 keeper of the signet (1644), 2342.
 John, servitor of John, Lord Loudoun (1632),
2120.
 Mr. Richard, constable of the Castle of
Stirling (1592), 1248.
 Robert (1610), 1591.
 Mr. R., sub-dean of Dunkeld (1585), 1092.
 Agnes, wife of John Hoppringle of Mure-
house (1587), 1139.
 Margaret, sister of John Haldane of Glen
eagles, and wife of James Stirling of Achyle
(1630), 2051.
Hale, Richard, citizen and grocer of London
(1469), 159.

850

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Halgreen (Halgrein), laird of (1571), 860 ; (1590),
1201. See Rait.
Haliburton, John, [second] Lord, son of Walter H.
of that Ilk (1447), 124.
 Patrick, [third] Lord, 172 ; Margaret [Hep
burn], his wife, 172, 179. See also Forrester.
 George, [fourth] Lord, his brother (1478),
172, 192; Maria, his wife, 172; Archibald,
his eldest son, 172.
 Patrick, [sixth] Lord, 318, 321, 571, 749;
Janet, his eldest daughter, wife of William,
Master and Lord of Ruthven (1519), 318,
321, 571, 749.
Haliburton (Haliburtoun, Halieburtoune, Haly-
burton, Halyburtoun, Halyburnetoun) of
Bemersyd, Thomas (1638), 2240.
 of Coldenknows, Alexander (1656), 2481.
 of Dryburgh, Thomas (1628), 2013.
 of Egliscairnie, George (1573), 885.
 ¦ of that Ilk and of Dirleton, Sir Walter,
knight (1438), 116, 124; [Lady Isabel
Stewart] his wife, 124; William of, his son,
116; John, also his son, see Haliburton,
Lord.
 of Newmains, John (1723), 3097; Thomas,
his son and heir, 3097.
 of Pitcur, James, apparent (1616), 1743.
 Andrew, squire (1448), 126.
 in Kethins (1616), 1752.
 W.S. (1723), 3097, 3098; John, his
son, 3097, 3098.
 Master James (1548), 545.
 Mr. James, commendator of Pittenweem
(1583), 1066.
 James, Dirleton (1592), 1241.
 in Dirleton (1630), 2061.
 writer in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
 John of, notary public (1465), 153.
 John (1465), 154.
 Sir John, vicar of Greenlaw (Grynlaw),
uncle of George, Lord Haliburton (1478),
172.
 John (1519), 316.
 in Hill in Lessudden (1627), 2004,
2006.
 ¦  merchant in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
 Robert, bailie of Haddington (1453), 126.
 Edinburgh (1512), 287, 1339.
 elder, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1610), 1597, 1939, 1980; Robert, his son,
1939 ; merchant in Edinburgh (1645), 2357 ;
James, his third sod, 1980.
 Master Thomas (154S), 545.
 Thomas, dean of guild of Dundee (1644),
2352, 2354.
 WiUiam, servant to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton(1626), 1983.
 Jean or Joan, wife of Samuel Somerville,
merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724, 1733,
1834.
 Giles, wife of Mr. John Pape, younger,
advocate (1654), 2459.
Halie, George, in Auchterarder (1611), 1610.
Halkerston (Halcerstoune, Hawcarstoune), George,
sub-prior of Holyrood (1486), 196.
 James, Edinburgh, deceased (1554), 615.

Halkerston, John of (1453), 137.
 John (1590), 1203.
 Thomas, provost of the church of Crichton
(1514), 301.
 • William, burgess of Edinburgh (1512), 287,
1734 (?)
 servitor of sheriff-clerk of Fife (1602),
429. Cf. Halkistoun.
Halkett (Hacket, Haket, Hakhed, Hakkett,
Halket, Halkheid) of Pitfirrane, John (1547),
528.
 Patrick (1548), 535; bailie of the
regality of Dunfermline, 546.
 George (1577), 945, 1185.
 Robert (1589), 1185, 1282 ; Sir Robert
(1604), 1460, 1461, 1741; Dame Margaret,
his wife, see Murray.
 David (1545), 493 ; Katherine, his wife, see
Dennistoun ; Mr. George, his son (1545),
493.
 Mr. George, conservator of Scottish privileges
in Flanders, deceased (1589), 1185.
 George, notary (1625), 1962.
 James, in Falkland, deceased (1633), 2123.
 John (1584), 1072.
 Patrick, brother-german of Sir Robert of
Pitfirrane (1604), 1460.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain, 108.
 Margaret, wife of Thomas Wood, captain
(1625), 1970.
 Dame Mary, deceased, wife of late Sir
William Bruce of Kinross (1713), 3067, 3321.
Halkie, Alexander, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
Halkistoun, Mr. David, in Anstruther (1646),
2363 ; Jean, his daughter and heir, 2363.
Halkstoun, John, meal-dealer, burgess of Burnt
island (1668), 2626, 2629. Cf. Halkerston.
Hall (Halle, Haull) of Dunglass, Sir John,
provost of Edinburgh (1689), 2880 ; (1693),
2915.
 of Foulbar, William, younger (1560), 716.
 James (1605), 1492.
 of Otterburne, John (1520), 322.
 William, gentleman (1656), 2483;
John, his brother, 2483.
 Charles, notary (1617), 1760, 1923, 2415.
 David (1509), 270.
¦  merchant in Edinburgh (1620), 1834.
 Gabriel, in Halkerglen (1610), 1598.
 Gilbert, in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
 Henry, [Northumberland] 401.
 James (1538), 427.
 Mr. James, pedagogue to Thomas Kennedy
of Bargeny (1611), 1602.
 James, in Newbattle (1630), 2050 ; deceased
(1637), 2200 ; John, his son and heir, 2200.
 Mr. John (1560), 721.
 John, one of the trumpeters to Queen
Elizabeth (1588), 1174.
 in Craigis, deceased (1604), 1477;
John, his son and heir, 1477.
— stabler, burgess of Canongate (1611),

1616.

in Bastile, Northumberland, gentleman

(1631), 2090.

INDEX OF PERSONS

851

Hall, John, elder (1633), 2130.
 younger (1633), 2130.
 at mill of Whitchester (1639), 2262.
 • elder, in West Reston (1675), 2747.
 Lancelot or 'Launce' (1520), 322.
 Ralph or 'Rauf ' (1520), 322.
 Thomas, Culross (1553), 611.
 Sir William, vicar of Baro (1486), 196.
 ¦ William, in Blainslie (1550), 569.
 church elder of Perth (1631), 2079.
Halliday (Haliday, Hallyday, Halyday) of Tulli
boll, . . . deceased (1749), 3177 ; Janet
Aston, his relict, 3177.
 Fergus, in Lochdowgannis (1611), 1620;
John, his son, 1620.
 James, [Northberwick] 323.
— John, senior (1580), 997.
writer in Edinburgh, notary (1585),

1092.

• advocate (1600), 1403-1405.
¦inKelton(1643), 2330.

 Sir Thomas of (1405), chaplain of St. John
Evangelist, 87.
 Thomas (1577), 953.
Hallow, James, in Methil (1690), 2882 ; Mary
Syd, his wife, 2882.
Halsall, Captain Robert (1650), 2408 ; IsabeUa,
his wife, see Wemyss.
Haltoun, laird of, see Lauder.
Haltry, John, in Pasche Muir (1636), 2197.
Halywell, Robert (1456), notary public, 142.
HambeU or Hanbell, Thomas, writer, Dunblane,
servitor to Mr. James Niven, notary (1613),
1691, 1692.
HameUin, Thomas, Paris (1506), 259.
Hamfre, John, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Hamilton, Marquis of, John, first, deceased (1612),
1647. See Hamilton, commendator of
Arbroath, infra.
¦James, second (1612), 1647, 1828,
1946 ; Anna, his wife, see Cunningham.
 James, third (1628), 2011, 2053, 2054,
2136, 2249, 2251, also first Duke.
- Duke of, William, second (1650), 2410,
2507 ; Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, his
wife, 2410.
- Duchess of, Anne Hamilton (1657), 2507,
2532, 2533, 2586, 2868, 2946, 2987 ; Hamilton
and Chatelherault (1700), 2987 ; William
Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, her husband, see
next entry.
- Duke of, William [Douglas] third, Earl of
Selkirk(1657),2507,2532 ; (1664), 2586,2868 ;
Anne, his wife, see above ; Lord John, their
third son, 2868, 2946 ; Lord George, their
fourth son, 2868.
¦ [James George, seventh] (1762), 3213.

Hamilton (Hamiltoun, Hamylton, Hamyltone,
Hamulthone, Hammyltoun) of Airdrie, John
(1623), 1927.
¦  of Auchinglen, John, deceased (1624), 1950 ;
Katherine, his daughter, wife of John Weir
of Balshaw, 1950.
 of Ballincreif, Alexander (1480), 180.
- — - of Barganie, Sir John (1639), 2251.
 of Barnis, Robert (1642), 2307.

Hamilton of Barntoun, Sir George (1744), 3163.
 of Barr, John (1669), 2645.
  John, younger, 2645 ; James, his
brother, 2645.
 Alexander (1701), 2989.
 of Bathgate (Bathcat), Alexander (1480),
180. ¦ Peter (1558), 689.

 Robert, sheriff of Renfrew (1599), 1380.
 of East Binns, Alexander (1607), 1509.
 of Binny, Alexander (1610), 1583.
 of Blackburn, George (1617), 1761 ; Sir
George, 1866, 2176.
 of Bogside, Patrick (1542), 459, 542 ; Jean,
his wife, see Boyd.
Patrick (1562), 745 ; Mariota, his wife,

see Cunningham.
 Patrick (1610), 1574.
- of Bothwellhaugh, David (1605), 1487.
- of Brouncastle, Gavin (1550), 567, 568.
- of Browmehill, Sir James (1639), 2251.
- of Brownmuir, Hugh (1598), 1360.
William (1662), 2560.

- of Cander, William (1508), 268.
- of Coldcoat (Coltcoit, Cowtcoit), John, for
merly (1568), 838; Richard, his son, macer,
838. Cf. of Stirkfield.
Jonas (1642), 2313; John, his eldest

son, deceased, 2313.
 of Dalzell, James (1657), 2507; Jean, his
wife, see Henderson.
 James, deceased (1757), 3325; Mar
garet, his wife, see Hamilton ; Archibald,
advocate, their eldest son and heir, 3325.
 of Dechmont, Major Robert (1664), 2586.
 of Dungarnock Craig, William (1596), 1314.
 of Eleiston, Sir William (formerly) (1667),
2613.
 of Evandale (Avandale), Sir James, knight
(1550), 556.
 James (1609), 1553.
 of Ferguslie, Allan (1605), 1487.
 of Fingalton, Sir James, knight (1434),
113. - — Sir James (1644), 2346 ; John, his

son and heir, see of Preston, infra.
 of Finnart, Sir James, knight (1528), 366,
373, 416, 449, 450, 1487 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Livingstone.
 of Gilkerscleuch, John, younger (1624),
1951.
 of Grein, Patrick, 2897.
 James, his brother (1692), 2897;
(1697), 2959, 2987, 2998 ; Bethia, his wife,
see Baillie; Patrick, their son, 2959, 2987,
2998.
 of Greinheuck, Richard, chamberlain of
Kinneil (1623), 1926; Jean, his wife, see
Livingstone.
 of Greinlaw (Greenlagh), Sir George (1605),
1485, 1984.
— — of Easter Greenlees, Sir Robert (1605), 1485,
1487, 1494, 1507, 1509, 1552-54; Janet, his
daughter and heir, wife of Sir Claud Hamilton
of Shawfield, 1507, 1553.
 of Haggs, John (1550), 567, 568.

852

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Hamilton of Haggs, James, younger (1550), 568,
968, 1078, 1080, 1130; Isabella, his wife,
see Elphinstone.
 Alexander (1586), 1130, 1202, 1431,
2139.
 of Halcraig, Archibald (1628), 2023.
 Mr. John, younger (1671), 2672.
 of Long Hermeston, James, deceased (1612),
1647 ; Margaret, his wife, see Dishington.
 James, younger, their son, 1647.
 of Humbie, William (1549), 552.
 of Innerwick, Alexander, knight (1413), 94.
 of Grange of Kilmarnock, John (1607), 1509.
 of Kinbrachmount, James (1594), 1282,
3314.
— - of Kinglass, John, fiar (1637), 2217 ; Lilias,
his spouse, see Livingstone.
 of Kirkpottie, Robert (1647), 2376.
 . of Lekprevik, Sir Robert (1605), 1482.
 of Lethame, Archibald (1537), 416.
 of Lettrik, Sir John (1628), 2011.
 of Liberton, James (1585), 1095, 1347;
James, his son and apparent heir, 1095, 1347.
 of Magdalens, Sir John, clerk register
(1612), 1647; (1628), 2011.
 of Mawchtlinghoill, Allan (1559), 697.
 of Milburn, Matthew (1559), 696, 712, 713 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Livingstone.
 of Monkland, Mr. Thomas, King's advocate
(1603), 1431. See also of Priestfield.
 of Newton, John (1528), 366.
 of Orbistoun, Gavin, 695 ; John, his son
(1558), 695.
 John (1624), 1946, 2011; Sir John,
Justice Clerk (1638), 2249.
 of Overtoun, WiUiam (1596), 1311.
 of Preston, John, younger (1594), 1273 ; of
P. (1609), 1552 ; George, his natural son,
1552.
 John, son and heir of Sir James

Hamilton of Fingalton (1632), 2115, 2346,
2365, 2366.
. Sir William (1677), 2769.

- of Little Preston, Sir Patrick (1635), 2175,
2240, 2834; Patrick, his son and heir, tutor
to Alexander, son of Alexander H, colonel
of artillery, 2834.
- of Priestfield, Thomas (1574), 898.
 Thomas (1612), 1647. See also of
Monkland, Lord Binning, Earl of Melrose,
Earl of Haddington. Mr. John, his son,
see Sir John H. of Magdalens.
- of Quotquot. /See of Coldcoat.
- of Raploch, James (1508), 268.
¦ Gavin (1598), 3314; Jean, his wife,

see Dishington,
— of Ravenscraig, John (1605), 1487.
 of Reidhouse, Sir Andrew (1621), 1866,
1868, 1869, 1872, 1878 ; inadvertently styled
James, 2057 ; Elizabeth, his daughter, wife
of James Rig of Carberry (1630), 2057.
 of Rochbank, James (1598), 3314; Margaret,
his wife, see Dishington.
 of Rosehall, Sir Archibald, deceased (1757),
3325 ; Margaret, deceased, his eldest daughter,
wife of late James Hamilton of Dalziel, 3325.

Hamilton of RosehaU, Sir Hugh, deceased (1757),
3325.
 of Sanquhar, William, knight (1547), 526.
William, knight, younger (1557), 668.

 of Shawfield, etc., James (1528), 366, 459,
1485, 1487, 1552, 1553; Janet, his wife,
see Dunbar ; John, in Turnemlaw, his brother
(1542), 459; Margaret, wife of John, see
Fleming.
 Sir Claud (1605), 1482, 1485, 1494,
1507, 1509, 1552, 1553 ; Janet, his wife, see
Hamilton of Easter Greenlees.
 of Shawtoun, John (1605), 1487.
 ¦ of Stanehouse, James, provost of Edinburgh
(1547), 492.
James (1596), 1311

— of Stirkfield and Cowtcoit, John (1562), 737.
— of Stravethie, Robert, deceased (1654),
2452.
— of Nether-Urd, Mark, macer of session
(1642), 1313.
— of Westburn, Gabriel (1707), 3039 ; Archi
bald, his son, 3039.
— of Wodhall, John, younger (157S), 968.
— of Woodside, James (1559), 704, 705.
— Sir Alan, notary public (1542), 459.
— Mr. Alexander (1549), 552.
— Alexander, in Blackburn (1556), 646.
 (1586), 1132.
 in Parkley (1599), 1381.
 servitor to John, Earl of Cassillis
(1624), 1947.
deceased, colonel of artUlery (1685),

2834 ; Alexander, his son and heir, deceased,
2834 ; Anna, sister-german of latter, wife of
James Murray of Skirling, 2834.
¦ macer of Edinburgh (1687), 2852.

Andrew (1428), 108.
skinner, burgess of Canongate (1654),

2457.
 Archibald, burgess of Edinburgh, brother
of Alexander H. of Haggs (1603), 1431.
writer (1611), 3314; apparently also

servitor to Sir William Scott of Elie (1612),
1633.
 residing in Leith, deceased, merchant
in Edinburgh (1743), 3161; Katherine, his
wife, see Burgh.
- Arthur, writer, Edinburgh (1595), 1294.
-Charles, merchant in Edinburgh (1620),
1834 ; bailie, 2206, 2248.
- Claud, servitor to James, Marquis of
Hamilton (1612), 1647.
- Daniel, in Rodingheid, notary (1652), 2425.
- David (1537), 413.
- Mr. David, in Preston (1546), 517.
- David, notary of Glasgow diocese (1578),
96S.
 in Dundyvane (1578), 968.
- ¦  servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (1580), 993.
— notary (1584), 1080, 1132.
servitor to the Lord Advocate (1611),

3314.
 servitor to William Baillie,
Carnbrue (1634), 2139.

fiar of

INDEX OF PERSONS

853

Hamilton, Duncan, in Bo'ness (1617), 1764;
Stephen, his son, 1764, 1926 ; Agnes, wife of
Stephen, see Paterson.
 Frederick, standard-bearer of the Duke of
Slesvig Holstein (1665), 2589.
 sugar - merchant of Glasgow (1681),
2801.
 Gavin, coadjutor to archbishop of St.
Andrews (1551), 584 ; commendator of Kil
winning, 691, 704, 708, 709, 824.
 George, in Preston (1573), 885.
 portioner of Blackness (1600), 1398.
 brother of Alexander, of Binny (1610),
1583.
 bailie of Salt Preston or Prestonpans
(1646), 2365, 2366.
 bishop of Brechin (1679), 2786.
 portioner of Inveresk (1686), 2847.
 Hew, baUie of Edinburgh (1654), 2459.
 James (1497), 234.
 ¦  (1547), 526.
 parson of . . . (1550), 572.
 rector of Menmuir (1550), 572.
 burgess of Linlithgow (1558), 689.
 (1575), 929.
 at the West Port of Linlithgow,
provost of LinUthgow, perpetual bailie to
the Duke of Lennox (1599), 1381.
 portioner of Bathgate (1601), 1418.
 in Bogcoit (1601), 1418.
 Mr. James, servant to Mr. Thomas Hamilton
of MonklaDd (1603), 1431; James, also
servant there, 1431.
 James, in Turnelaw (1605), 1482.
 servitor to Sir Claud Hamilton of
Shawfield (1605), 1485, 1494; (1609), 1552,
1553. • burgess of Glasgow (1605), 1487.

- Mr. James, notary (1606), 1494, 1509.
- James, brother-german of Alexander
East Binns (1607), 1509.
 in Torphichen (1615), 1740.
 macer (1621), 1862.
younger, in Daffe (1629), 2025.

of

 . servant of George, Lord Gordon (1644),
2338.
 brother to the goodman of Haggs
(1656), 2492.
 in Bo'ness, called ' James the King '

(1657), 2506.
 writer in Lanark (1657), 2507, 2532.
 bishop of Galloway (1674), 2728.
 (1682), 2803.
- John (1470), 162.
 (1505), 253.
 succentor of church of Glasgow (1559),

709.
 archbishop of St. Andrews (1551),
584, 623, 624, 639, 672, 709, 783, 824, 1094.
 commendator of Arbroath (1558), 684,
696, 698, 712, 713, 859, 884, 929, 1647.
See also Hamilton, Marquis of.
 (1575), 931.
 servant to James Hamilton of Haggs
(1584), 1080.
 in Newtoun (1596), 1311.

Hamilton, John, rector of Crawford-John (1598),
1347 ; James H, his brother, see of
Liberton.
 in Linlithgow, deceased (1599), 1381.
 notary (1601), 1418.
 ¦ in Crumlat (1603), 1431.
 serjeant of North Berwick (1616),
1750.

 servitor to James Duncan of Ratho
(1620), 1844.
 (1632), 2115.
in Upper Largo (1632), 2118; John,

his son, 2118.
• merchant, burgess of Canongate (1636),

2191.
 Mr. John, minister of Rickarton (1639),
2268.
 John, servitor to John Mudie, W.S. (1641),
2285.
 in Holyroodhouse (1643), 2334.
 tailor in Paisley (1646), 2370.
 maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2512, 2513 ; Margaret, his wife, see Alex
ander.
 —  writer and notary in Paisley (1663),
2568, 2645.
 Lord John, third son of Anna, Duchess of
Hamilton (1696), 2946.
 John, deceased, burgess of Edinburgh (1698),
2974; William, his son, deceased, 2974;
Margaret, wife of William, see Thomson.
 Mark, Paisley (1556), 639.
 macer (1623), 1918. See of Nether
Urd, supra.
 Matthew (1529), 373.
 Ninian, burgess of Crail (1574), 894, 1289.
 Patrick, Paisley (1556), 639.
 writer (1621), 1858. ¦
 servitor to George, Earl of Enzie
(1628), 2017.
¦ merchant in Hamilton (1638), 2249.

- Quentin, burgess of Hamilton (1556), 646.
- Richard, notary public (1526), 357.
- Robert, vicar of Kilmarnock, and prebendary
of the church of Kilmaurs (1544), 487.
chamberlain to archbishop of St.
Andrews (1554), 623.
chamberlain of the abbey of Kil

winning (1558), 691, 704, 708 ; Patrick, his
brother, 691.
- Mr. Robert, minister of St. Andrews (1574),
887. • brother of Alexander Hamilton of

Haggs (1586), 1130.
- Robert, baker in Edinburgh (1608), 1536.
- Mr. Robert, doctor of medicine in Glasgow
(1609), 1553.
- Robert, baker, burgess of Canongate (1622),
1911. notary, servitor of William Lowdoun,

writer in Hamilton, 2139 (?) ; (1639), 2251,
2595.
 bailie of Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
 W.S. (1657), 2507, 2659.
 macer of the court of session (1664),
2574.

854

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Hamilton, Robert, bailie-clerk of Carrick (1667),
575 n. ¦ merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1698),

2974.

¦ merchant in Edinburgh (1748), 3176.

- Thomas, notary (1515), 309.
 Edinburgh, 547.
 serjeant, [Hamilton, 1556] 646.
 notary public (1557), 668.
- William, squire (1480), 180.
 (1542), 459.
- Mr. William, M.A., notary public (1547),
526.
- William, canon of Glasgow, rector of Cam-
buslang (1559), 709.
 Edinburgh (1586), 1118.
 burgess of Lanark (1602), 1429.
 in Priestfield (1605), 1482.
- Sir William [of Manor Elieston] (1630),
2056; Dame Elizabeth, his wife, see John
stone. See also H. of Elieston.
- William, in Westbarns, deceased (1676),
2760.
- Mr. William, advocate (1677), 2769.
- William, writer in Edinburgh (1662), 2561,
2776.
 son of late John Hamilton, burgess
of Edinburgh (1698), 2974; Margaret, his
wife, see Thomson ; Robert, their son, 2974 ;
Janet, wife of Robert, see Wilson ; Isobel,
daughter of William, 2974.
- Anna, wife of Ludovick Cant of Thurston
(1667), 2622.
- Dame Christian, Lady Boyd (1639), 2264.
-Elizabeth, 'Lady of Cragyhall,' wife of
James Dundas of Cragtoun, 352, 357, 363,
385, 393, 405, 421, 426, 480, 561.
 wife .of William Mure of Glanderston

(1559), 704, 955, 1314.
 wife of Sir Andrew Melville of Garvock

(1604), 1460-63, 1502, 1675, 1688, 1921, 1922.
- Elspet, wife of Mr. John Tweedie of Wink-
stone (1614), 1708.
- Janet, wife of Sir Claud Hamilton of Shaw
field (1605), 1482, 1507, 1509, 1553.
¦ wife of John Plenderleith (1654), 2457

- Jean, wife of Henry Halthorne, merchant in
Edinburgh (1700), 2983.
- Katherine, in Lanark (1602), 1429.
- Lucy, wife of Thomas Rutherford, St.
Boswells (1541), 455.
- Margaret, wife of David Blair of Adamtoun,
526, 527, 549, 550, 778 {?).
 wife of James Dundas of Newliston

(1576), 941, 942.
 wife of Hugh Cunningham of Laglane
(1592), 1232.
¦ wife of James Cochrane of Barbachlaw,

elder (1614), 1711.
 wife of Mr. James Baillie of Braid-
hirst and Carnbrue, LL.D. (1624), 1946,
2136.
- Marion, sister of Robert Hamilton, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, and wife of late George
Walker, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1698), 2974.

HamUton, Mariota, wife of Robert Alexander,
bailie of Paisley (1648), 2386.
 Rebecca, wife of John Penman (1642),
2302.
Hampton (Hamptoun, Hamptoune), Bernard,
clerk of the Privy Council of England (1586),
869, 1174; Kathrine, his wife, 869, 1174.
 John, in Pitcarlis (1590), 1201.
 at the church of Conwethe (1618),
1814.
 in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
Handson, John (1512), 286.
Hankyn, Gilbert (1322), 31.
Hanmer of West Sheene, David (1664), 2581.
Hannay (Achannay, Ahannay, Ahannaye, Hanna),
David, jailer in Kelso (1667), 2582.
 James, chaplain (1538), 426.
 Mr. James, minister at Holyrood (1646),
2369, 2457, 2849.
 John (1493), 216.
 (1588), 1156.
 messenger (1600), 1403, 1405.
 in Blairquhan (1624), 1957.
 merchant in Maybole (1684), 2819.
 Robert, servitor of John Colville of Hwip
(1627), 1986.
Hannan, Isabella, wife of Andrew Forrest, weaver
in Northberwick (1611), 1611, 1750.
Harbert, John, in Saltcoats (1587), 1151; Janet
Wood, his wife, 1151.
Harbottle (Harbotel, Harbotell, HerbotiUe, Her-
bottill), John, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed
(1449), 127.
 of Preston, John (1516), 312.
 John, receiver [? Fowberry], 190.
 Richard of (1411), 91.
Harcarse (Harears), James, serjeant, Edinburgh
(1479), 176.
Hardie (Harde, Hardy), James P., secretary to
Royal Company of Archers (1771), 3232.
 John, tailor in Falkirk (1670), 2661.
 Nicol, W.S. (1673), 2700.
— Patrick, in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
 (1688), 2868 ; Janet, his daughter and
heir, 2868.
 Richard, [Jedburgh] 267.
 Robert, bailie of Elgin (1632), 2109.
 Stephen, deceased, tailor in Coldoch (1637),
2221 ; James, tailor, his eldest son and heir,
2221.
— Thomas (1461), 145.
in Elgin (1609), 1542.

 William (1527), 359.
 in Elgin (1609), 1542.
Hardyng, Sampson (1411), 91.
 William (1425), 102.
Harkes, John, in Gullane (1575), 909.
Harkness, Samuel, D.D., chairman of General
Assembly of Church of Scotland in Canada
(1828), 3309.
Harlaw, James, notary (1573), 882.
 John, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147,
177.
 Nathaniel, minister at Ormiston (1598),
1359.
 Thomas (1573), 882.

INDEX OF PERSONS

855

Harlay, Janet, wife of Robert Cleghorn, merchant,
portioner in Dalkeith (1688), 2866.
Harper (Hairper), Donald, writer in Thurso (1666),
2603.
 James, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased (1631),
2095.
 Michael, of Carrick, 40 ; Patrick, his son,
40, 69 (?) ; see also M'Whirter ; Andrew, also
son of Michael, 40.
 Nicolas, in Forresterland (1622), 1894 ;
Janet, his wife, see Crosby ; Nicolas, younger,
their son, 1894; James, their youngest son,
1894 ; Margaret, wife of James, see Hastie.
Harrat (Herrett), Thomas, Edinburgh (1512), 286;
(1552), 602.
Harries, William, deceased, merchant in Leith
(1777), 3243 ; Jean, his only daughter, wife
of late Mr. Alexander Stewart, 3243.
Harrison (Herrison) of Humbletone, Thomas
(1583), 1070.
 of Humbletone, WiUiam (1583), 1070.
Hart (Heart, Hert) of Rusland, David, notary in
Kirkwall (1630), 2047, 2052, 2064, 2077,
2078, 2137, 2205, 2233, 2235, 2948 ; William,
his son, 2137, 2233, 2502 ; notary, 2505 ;
Mr. John, also his son, 2233 ; George, also
his son, 2502, 2948.
 Andrew (1575), 914.
 David (1559), 707.
 servitor to Mr. James Scott, notary
(1694), 2920.
 George, miller at St. Boswells mill (1627),
2006.
 Henry (1559), 707.
 James, deceased, burgess of Canongate
(1759), 3208.
 John (1559), 707.
burgess of the Canongate (1566), 800

Christina, his wife, see Cutlar ; David, their
son, 800. ¦ (1575), 914; William, his son, 914.

 EUzabeth, wife of Oliver Murray of Levie-
lands (1600), 1395.
 Janet, wife of Thomas Crawford (1649), 2403.
Harvey (Harve, Harvie, Harvy, Herve, Hervie,
Hervye, Herwy) of Alrik, Andrew (1599),
1384. 1469 ; Jane, his wife, see Erskine ;
James, his eldest son and heir (1604), 1469.
 Alexander, notary (1632), 2115.
 James, servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (1580), 993, 1167.
 advocate (1592), 1235.
 John, Dalkeith (1551), 580, 644, 653, 655,
677, 679.
 in Ravinscraig (1567), 821.
 in Finnart (1635), 2161 ; Thomas, his
son, 2161.
 servant of Lord Blantyre (1649), 2401.
 Richard, St. Andrews (1538), 420.
 Thomas, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
 . writer to the signet (1592), 1238.
¦ carpenter, burgess of Stranraer (1

2872.
- Mr. William, advocate (1580), 996.
- Isabella, wife of Robert Gait of Woodside
(1608), 1528.

Hastie (Haistie, Haste), George, in Ros (1603),
1454 ; Thomas, his son, also in Ros, 1454.
 James (1515), 311.
 Mr. James, minister at Temple (1598), 1359.
 Mr. John, schoolmaster in Hardaikers (1620),
1845.
 Thomas, weaver, in the abbacy of Hadding
ton (1663), 2573.
 William, in Chirnside (1622), 1894 ; Mar
garet, Mb eldest daughter, wife of James
Harper, youngest son of Nicolas Harper in
Forresterland, 1894.
Haswell (Hasthwell, Haswel, Hesvall, Heswall)
of Muirfield, William (1438), 116 ; Katherine,
his spouse, 116 ; John, younger of, his son
and heir, 116.
John (1519), 316, 321; Isabel, his

wife, see Dickson.
David, his brother and heir-apparent,

316, 321,571.
 David, his son and heir (1550), 571,
749.

 Robert, in Gullane, brother and heir of
David, 749, 842, 847, 908, 909, 939, 972,
995, 1073, 1075; Katherine, his wife, see
Crawford.
 David, in Drumdrebyacre (1603), 1453.
 James, abbot of Newbattle (1550), 568.
 John, in Kirriemuir (lo84), 1081.
Hately (Hatly, Haitlie, Haitly, Haitlye, Hatle,
Hatlee) of Clerkleis, Patrick (1564), 780 ;
Patrick, his son and heir, 780.
 John, 124 ; Alexander, his son (1447), 124 ;
tenant of Lambden, 172, 192 ; Helen, spouse
of Alexander, 172, 192 ; Thomas, also son of
John, 124.
 of Lambden, Alexander (1564), 780; George,
his son, 780 ; Lawrence, also his son, 780.
Alexander, eldest son and heir (1564),

780, 1233.
 Alexander, nephew of the preceding
(1592), 1233, 1420.
- of Mellerstane, . . ., and Mark, his son
(1586), 1126.
 John (1602), 1428.
- of Plewland, Robert (1603), 1436, 1439.
- of Sneip, Andrew, deceased (1655), 2465.
John (1655), 2465, 2699.

- James, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.
- John, in Pittillisheuch (1607), 1523.
in Whitsome (1666), 2599.

 Henry (1434), 113.
 Laurence (1480), 179.
Hathorne (Hathorn, Halthorne, Hauthorne) of
^Erish, Henry, younger (1700), 2983.
 Andrew, at Stepends, third brother of said
Henry (1700), 2983.
 Andrew, bailie of Canongate (1713), 3068.
 Sir Michael, notary public (1542), 408, 578.
 William, in Hill (1700), 2983 ; Henry, mer
chant in Edinburgh, his son, 2983 ; Jean,
wife of Henry, see Hamilton ; Henry, their
eldest son, 2983.
Hathway (Hathowy, Hathowie,Hathwy, Haithwe,
Haithwy), John, harper (1462), 149.
 Patrick (1478), 171.

856

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Hathway, Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1549),
553, 1402.
 Thomas, [Edinburgh] 315.
Hattanrig, John, in Hattanrig (1575), 916.
Haukerist (Havkerist), John of (1318), 22.
Haveryngtoun, Sir Henry of (1365), 53.
Havie, Mungo, in Murfield (1628), 2020.
Haw, Andrew, burgess of Kirkcudbright (1551),
578.
 Stephen (Stene), burgess of Linlithgow
(1545), 490.
Hawick (Hawik), Andrew of, rector of Liston,
secretary to Robert, Duke of Albany (1413),
94.
 rector of (1481), Mr. Alexander [Murray],
184.
Hay (Haya, Haye) of Yester, John, first Lord
(1491), 379.
 John, third Lord (1514), 304.
 William, fifth Lord (1566), 796.
 William, sixth Lord (1579), 9S0, 1081,
1163, 1165.
 James, seventh Lord, deceased (1610),
1583.
 John, eighth Lord (1610), 1583, 1682,
2128, 2264.
Hay of Aberlady, Mr. William (1658), 2521.
 Mr. John, 2521, 2524.
 of Barra, Sir John (1653), 2449.
 John, sheriff-depute of Haddington
(1663), 2573.
 of Carriber, James, W.S. (1692), 2901.
 ¦ of Foodie, Nicholas (1570), 855.
 of Wester Foodie, James, deceased (1615),
1735 ; James, his son and heir, 1735.
 ¦ of Easter Kennet, Mr. John, depute of Sir
George Hay of Kinfauns (1593-1611), 3314.
 of Kinfauns, Sir George, clerk register,
3314, 1280. See also Dupplin.
 of Knockowdie, John (1636), 2192, 2193,
2413; Elizabeth, his wife, see Innes;
Alexander, their eldest son, 2192.
 of Lands, Sir John, deceased, clerk register
(1641), 2295 ; see also infra, depute-clerk of
Edinburgh ; Mr. William, his son, clerk of
councU (1634), 1937, 2000, 2295 ; John, also
his son, 2000 ; Henry, also his son, 2000.
 of Lochloy (Lochcloye), John (1563), 751 ;
Alexander and David, his sons, 751.
 of Lochorwart, WUliam (1389), 379.
 Thomas, knight (1392), 379. See also
Hay of Yester.
 ¦ of Monkton, Gilbert (1593), 1269; George,
his son, 1269.
 Alexander (1648), 2385 ; Anna, his
daughter, wife of James Raith of Corsbie,
2385.
 of Nauchtane, Sir [William?], 'grandschir'
of Janet Hay, infra, 1157.
  David, ' guidschir ' of said Janet,
1157.  Sir James, her father, 1157.
¦ Janet, wife of Peter Crichton, knight,
310, 430, 1157; see also James H. in
Portincraig, infra.
 Thomas (1515), 310.

Hay of Parish, Hugh (1687), 2856.
 of Sandfurd, John (1615), 1735.
 of Smithfield, John (1588), 1165.
 of Tourlands, James (1638), 2246.
 of Ury, Mr. Gilbert (1471), 212.
 of Woodcockdale, Mr. David, deceased
(1662), 2558, 2834.
 Mr. John, his son (1662), 2558, 2594,
2834 ; Marjory, his wife, see Couper.
 of Wyndane, William (1588), 1165.
 Adam, in Tain (1611), 1622,
 Alexander, burgess of Aberdeen (1570), 855.
 ¦  in Muldearn (1598), 1345 (?), 1357,
1358.
 Mr. Alexander, servitor of John, Lord Hay
of Yester (1613), 1682, 2128.
 Alexander, burgess of Tain (1613), 1685.
 Sir Alexander, lord clerk register (1615),
1734.
 Alexander, notary in Elgin (1627), 2008.
  brother of Mr. John, commissary of
Moray (1657), 2511.
 the king's bowmaker (1664), 2575.
 Andrew, servitor of James Kynneir, W.S.
(1606), 1497, 1519, 1520.
  servitor of John Spottiswood, arch
bishop of Glasgow (1615), 1732.
 Mr. David, servant to Henry Biekerton,
writer (1599), 1370.
 Mr. Edmond, advocate (1585), 1097.
 Mr. Francis, W.S. and notary (1617), 1784,
1839, 1995, 2026, 2027, 2086, 2241, 2285.
 George, servitor to Lord Loudoun (1624),
1944.
 Gilbert of (1252), 7.
 Sir Gilbert the, knight (1456), 142.
 Gilbert, servant of Lord Hay of Yester
(1566), 796.
 Hugh, in Newtoun of Park (1636), 2192;
John, his son, 2192.
 James (1491), 379.
 ¦  burgess of Dundee (1518), 314.
 bishop of Ross (1526), 354, 355, 411.
 in Portincraig (1588), 1157; heir of
Janet H. of Nauchtan, supra.
 brother-german of WiUiam, Lord Hay
of Yester (1588), 1165.
 Mr. James, servant of George Mak, notary
(1599), 1364, 1373.
 James, notary (1610), 1599.
 servant to James, Earl of Glencairn
(1612), 1632.
 servitor to Lord Hay of Yester (1639),
2264.
 in Dalmanye (1639), 2265.
 officer of Dysart (1642), 2316.
 burgess and bailie of Tain (1652), 2422,
2636.
 writer in Edinburgh (1700), 29S4.
 John, esquire (1471), 212.
 Sir John, notary public (1491), 379.
 John (1504), 379.
 (1541), 451.
 Mr. John, depute-clerk of Edinburgh (1558),
392. [Perhaps the same with]
 Mr. John, depute-clerk of Edinburgh (1603),

INDEX OF PERSONS

857

1456, 1641, 1643, 1650, 1703, 1719, 1720,
1724, 172S, 1734, 1745, 1753, 1778, 1784,
1790, 1795; common clerk (1620), 1834,
1937, 1960, 2000, 2012, 2014, 2015. See
also Hay of Lands, Sir John.
Hay, John, [Dalkeith?] (1575), 931.
 Clackmannan (1622), 1910.
 Mr. John, clerk of Elgin (1627), 2008;
provost (1632), 2109 ; (1650), 2413 ; commis
sary of Moray (1644), 2340; (1657), 2511 ;
sheriff-depute of Elgin and Forres (1652),
2428.
 John, advocate, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1650), 2410.
 Mr. John, in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
 Nychol (1497), 231.
 Robert, servitor to David, Lord Cardross
(1640), 2272.
 burgess of Banff (1668), 2632, 2633.
 Samuel, deceased, wood-worker in Edin
burgh (1719), 3087 ; Alexander, his son,
iron-worker there, 3087.
 ¦ Thomas, 313 ; Margaret, his wife, see Kidd.
 deceased (1602), 3314; Janet Forret,
his wife, 3314.
 notary, Elgin (1602), 1424, 1542.
 Walter, bailie of Tain (1668), 2636.
 William (1543), 471.
 called Norland William (1588), 1163.
—  in chanonry of Ross (1595), 1296.
 burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
 Mr. William, clerk-depute of Edinburgh,
notary (1624), 1939. Cf. Hay of Lands.
 commissary-clerk of Edinburgh (1631),
2094.
—  William, burgess of Haddington (1632),
2121.
 bailie of Haddington (1715), 3077.
at miU of Arngosk (1687), 2856.

 Anna, wife of James Raith of Edmonstone
(1673), 2723.
 Barbara, wife of John Stewart, senior, of
Arntullie (1624), 1949.
 Elizabeth of, wife of George, Earl of Huntly
(1471), 212.
 Jane or Joanna, in Wester Fudy, grand
daughter of William, [fifth] Earl of Errol
(1554), 624.
 wife of Andrew Gray of Ballegornoch
(1588), 1172.
 Mariota, wife of Alexander Lauder in
Smeaton, 750.
 . . ., wife of Adam Hepburn

of Humbie

(1682), 2808.
Haysand, WiUiam, 61.
Heap (Heipe), John (1478), 171.
Heckfoord, John, weaver, burgess of Peebles
(1687), 2859 ; Christina, his daughter, wife
of Andrew Ewmond in Peebles, 2859.
Hector, Robert (1617), 1773.
Hectorson, Hector, 'f armourer' of the mills of
Fearn (1673), 2720; (1674), 2738; (1675),
2745, 2753.
Heddon, Hugh of (1270-80), 11.
Hegait, William, notary public (1559), 697, 714,
716, 729, 742, 743. Cf. Hey gait.

Hagye, Haigie, Hegy,
servant to John Brown

(1574),

Heggie (Hagay, Hagy,
Hegye), Alexander,
(1726), 3108.
 David, monk of Cambuskenneth
904.
 John, in Temple of Stratharlie (1587), 1137.
 in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2219.
 Peter, in Stratharlie (1610), 1572.
 Walter, Cambuskenneth (1546), 505, 688.
Heigh (Hauch, Heich, Heych), Alexander,
Dalkeith (1521), 328.
 David, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 George, bailie of the burgh and regality of
Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1323, 1578, 1640,
1646, 3059 (?) ; Barbara, his wife, see Archi
bald.
 James, Dalkeith (1582), 1039, 1040, 1885,
2491.
 William, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 burgess of Forfar (1642), 2306.
 ., deceased, bailie of Dalkeith, 3056.
Henderson (Henrisone, Henrisoun, Henrysoun,
Henryson, Henrysone) of Chesters, Sir
Thomas, Lord Chesters (1624), 1943, 2035.
 of Fordell, George, deceased (1568), 833.
 ¦  James, grandson of George (1567), 825,
831-33, 1238, 1239 ; Robert, his second son
(1592), 1238, 1239.
 John (1624), 1943.
 of Easter Granton, Walter (1619), 1820,
1821.
 of Holland, William, apparent (1625), 1963 ;
(1627), 1986.
 of Mackcorranstoun, Mr. James (1635),
2165.
 of Tinnygask, Colonel Sir Robert, deceased
(1624), 1937.
 John, his son and heir, 1937 ; Lieut.-
Colonel (1652), 2423.
 Alexander, vicar of Kilmaurs (1577), 944.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1590), 1205.
¦ commissary (1616), 1756.
-  servant to Mr. James Law, notary
(1621), 1881.
- Mr. Alexander, clerk to the chirurgeons of
Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
- Alexander, writer and notary in Edinburgh
(1682), 2810, 2858, 2867.
¦ portioner in Prestonpans, grandson of

Jean Henderson (1703), 3005, 3007.
- Andrew, macer (1552), 600.
 in Blackdyk (1635), 2180.
 writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.
- Archibald, in Stotsfield (1688), 2867.
- Cuthbert, Haddington (1545), 491.
- David, in Paisley, deceased (1656), 2480.
- Francis, smith in Canongate (1687), 2849;
Janet, his wife, see Walker.
-George (1523), 343.
 in Newton of Geanies (1603), 1453.

¦ James (1504), 250.
¦ Sir James, deacon [Dunkeld], 260.
¦James (1534), 397.
 serjeant (1550), 558.
 residing in Nenthorn (1582), 1045.

5 Q

858

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Henderson, James, notary (1603), 1435.
 surgeon (1615), 1719.
 in Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
 messenger in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
 writer in Edinburgh (1678), 2783.
 macer of the lords of justiciary (1692),
2893.
 Sir John, chaplain, Crail (1529), 376.
 John (1536), 406.
 Sir John (1536), 409.
 John (1540), 444.
 burgess of Edinburgh, 547 (?) ; (1552),
600, 630.
 writer, notary public (1575), 927, 961.
 student at St. Salvator's College (1595),
1303.
 in Paisley (1603), 1432.
 ¦  in Haddington (1608), 1537.
 ¦  servitor to John Gilmour, W.S. (1612),
1632.
  Edinburgh, deceased, called ' Laird
Souter' (1618), 1795.
 in Lairdlauch (1618), 1799.
 in Potterrow, serjeant of the barony
of Inverleith (1627), 1994, 2028, 2142.
  stewart-depute of Annandale (1637),
2222.
 servant of William Tait, miller (1643),
2328.
 servitor of William Stewart of Maynes
(1657), 2502.
 Mr. John, macer (1642), 2313.
 John, macer in exchequer (1661), 2549,
2755.
 in Cruikstoun (1679), 2785; Robert
and John, his sons, 2785.
  in Kilbracmount (16S0), 2790; Mr.
Henry, his son, 2790.
 Mr. Josua, writer (1592), 1238, 1239.
 Laurence, bailie of Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
 ¦ Mr. Malcolm, minister of Kilmadock, and
steward of Menteith (1614), 1699.
 • Matthew, a director of the ' Royal Academy
for Exercises' (1779), 3248.
 Michael (1575), 911.
 Mr. Piobert, minister of Lochmaben (1637),

shoemaker in Edinburgh (1648),

- Robert,
2383. ¦ in Pitcorthie (1600), 2544.

 Roderick, miller in Shebster (1753), 3196 ;
John, his son, 3196.
 Sir Simon, chaplain, deceased (1529), 376.
 Thomas (1552), 598.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1568),
831-33, 1238, 1239, 2423; Katherine, his
wife, see Henderson ; Thomas, his son and
heir, 1239, 2423. Cf. also of Fordell.
 notary (1666), 26111.
 Walter, [Jedburgh] 267.
  writer, Edinburgh, deceased (1615),
1724.
 William, presbyter (1498), 235.
 Gullane (1562), 744.
 in Smailholm Mill (1608), 1532.
 Inverbervie (1616), 1749.

Henderson, William, in Leith, deceased (1632),
2112 ; James, his son and heir, 2112.
 servitor of Robert Pringle, W.S. (1639),
2264, 2272.
 notary (1666), 2598.
weaver in Frierton (1673), 2719.
(1697), 2955.
in Grange of Barrie (1704), 3014.
 Barbara, wife of James Spittell of Leuquhat
(1624), 1943.
 ¦ Christian, wife of Mr. Thomas Gilbert,
advocate (1596), 1308.
 Elspeth, wife of James Lundie (1660), 2544,
2545.
 Jean, wife of James Hamilton of Dalzell
(1657), 2507.
 relict of Robert Grierson, skipper in
Prestonpans (1679), 2785, 3005.
 Dame Janet, wife of Sir Adam Blair, elder,
of Carberry (1682), 2813, 2895.
 Katherine, wife of Thomas Henryson,
merchant in Edinburgh (1568), 831-33, 1238.
 Mariota, wife of Thomas Duncan in Tranent
(1664), 2580.
Hendie, ., widow, in Canongate (1698), 2973.
Henry the Sixth, King of England, 173.
Henry the Eighth, King, 312, 324, 562, 595,
869.
Henry, King of Scotland (Darnley), 794, 804,
805.
•  Prince, Duke of Rothesay, eldest son of
King James the Sixth (1599), 1370, 1380,
1494, 1530, 1608, 1625.
 Earl, son of King David the First, 46 ; Ada,
bis countess, see Ada the Countess.
 called the Scot, Newcastle, 17.
Henry (Hendrie, Henrie), Archibald, in Walkmiln
(1610), 1598.
 John, in Cartsburn (1572), 870.
 in Myltoun (1575), 916.
 miller at Greenock mill (1624), 1956.
 Patrick, burgess of Perth (1631), 2079.
 William, servitor of Captain William Murray
of Auchinhove (1664), 2577.
 notary (1751), 3188.
Hepburn (Haburn, Hebburn, Hebburne, Hebrone,
Hepbrune) of Alderstoun, Sir Robert (1622),
1915 ; of Beirford, 2439, 2875.
 George, fiar, his son, 1915, 2121,2573.
 John (1657), 2516, 2573.
- of Athelstaneford (Elstaneford), Mr. John
(1545), 499.
— of Beanston (Benstone) Patrick (14S9), 203,
278. — Mr. John (1536), 402, 412.
— of Beirford, Sir Robert. See of Alderston.
— of Blackcastle, Patrick (1676), 2759.
— of Bolton, Patrick (1545), 499 ; Nichola, his
wife, see Hume.
- of Craigs, Adam (1509), 274, 278 ; Elena,
his daughter, wife of Sir Patrick of Waughton,
278, 383 ; Elizabeth, also his daughter, wife
of Mr. Alexander Livingston of Dunipaoe, 545.
— of East Craig, WiUiam (1573), 885.
— of Dunsyre, Sir Patrick, sheriff of Berwick
(1480), 179. Cf. Bothwell, first Earl of.

INDEX OF PERSONS

859

Hepburn of Fenton, Robert (1609), 1546.
 of Fortoun, Henry (1581), 101S.
 of Hailes (Halis), Patrick, knight (1390), 81.
 Sir Adam (1420), 98, 113, 175.
 Patrick (1448), 125, 126, 140, 175;
see also Hailes ; Adam, his eldest son, 140 ;
Mr. Adam (brother of Patrick), dean of
Dunbar, 126.
 of Hepbrune [Northumberland], Thomas
(1535), 401.
 of Humbie, Mr. Adam (163S), 2240 ;
solicitor of H.M. Taxations, 2241 ; 2420 ;
Sir. Adam, 2435, 247 1 (?).
 Adam (1682), 2808; . . Hav, his
wife, 280S.
 of Kingston, Patrick (1578), 962-67.
 of Newmills, Patrick (1608), 1537, 1759;
Mariota, his daughter, wife of John Aytoun,
younger, burgess of Haddington, 1537 ;
George, his son (1616), 1759.
 of Ricearton, family of, 2759.
 of Rollandston, George (1510), 278.
 of Smetoun, Adam (1572), S76 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Preston.
 of Waughton, Patrick (1420), 98, 175 (?).
 (Walchton, Waulchton), Patrick (1452),
134; knight, 154; Dame Christian, his
mother, Lady of Waughton, 154.
 David (1479), 175.
 of [Waughton and] Luffness, Kentigern
(1510), 278.
— — of Waughton, Patrick, knight (1510), 278 ;
of W., 383 ; Elena or Helena, his spouse, see
Hepburn of Craigs.
 Patrick (1565), 794.
 Sir Patrick (1610), 1583, 2285.
 of Whitsome (Quhitsum), Alexander (1561),
728.
 family of, 2759.
 Adam, burgess of Lauder (1499), 238.
 Sir Adam, Bristo (1655). Cf. of Humbie.
 Alexander (1420), 98.
 ¦  (1448), 126.
 in Whitsome (1538), 426.
 ¦  Dunkeld (1550), 560.
 Andrew, burgess of Haddington (1632), 2121.
 in the abbacy of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 Archibald (1420), 98.
 (1465), 154.
 George (brother of Patrick, first Lord Hailes),
140. See also of Rollandston. William, his
brother, 140.
 provost of Lincluden (1499), 238.
 Mr. George (1545), 499.
 George, chancellor of Brechin (1556), 648.
  portioner of Athelstaneford (1600),
1398.
 Mr. George, servitor to Sir Adam Hepburn
of Humbie (1653), 2435.
 George, in Julybranes (1694), 2921 ; William,
his son, 2921.
 Mr. Henry (1510), 278.
 James, dean of Dunkeld and vicar general
of that see (1550), 560, 563, 572.
 (1578), 971.

Hepburn, James, servitor of Sir William Monteith
of Kerse (1611), 1601.
  servitor to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1621), 1858, 1861.
 John, prior of St. Andrews (1521) vicar
general of the see, 327, 329, 333.
 (1531), 383.
 ¦ — (1532), 388.
 bishop of Brechin (1556), 648, 813.
  Nungait, Haddington (1561), 726;
Mariota, his wife, see Sinclair.
— in Nungate (1600), 1398.
clockmaker in Ediuburgh (1687), 2849.

- Patrick (1510), 278.
 prior of St. Andrews (1536), 402,
420 ; bishop of Moray (1546), 518. [He
was brother of Mr. John Hepburn of Bean-
ston.]
 in Stevenston (1600), 1398. See also
of Newmills.
- Paul, [Haddington] 175.
- Robert, in Over Hailes (1602), 1423.
- Mr. Robert, notary (1640) 2273, 2289.
- Mr. Thomas, rector of Auldhamstocks (1563),
766, 774.
- Thomas, rector of Oldhamstocks, deceased
(1672), 2683, 3041 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Paterson ; Barbara, Margaret, Anna, and
Isobel, his daughters and heirs, 2683.
 brother of Henry Hepburn of Fortoun
(1581), 1018.
- William (1479), 175.
 (1510), 278.
- Agnes, deceased, mother of Patrick Home,
Garvald Grange (1560), 722.
sister and heir of late Janet Hepburn,

Spens

infra (1655), 2467.
- Alison, spouse of Alexander
Tranent (1593), 1258.
 sister and heir of late Janet Hepburn,
infra (1655)' 2467.
- Elizabeth, prioress of the nunnery, Hadding
ton (1560), 722.
 wife of Patrick Young, burgess of
Haddington (1622), 1915, 2121.
- Helen, wife of Alexander Cockburn, younger,
of that Ilk (1545), 499.
- Janet, wife of George Home of Wedderburn
(1546), 515.
 wife of James Borthwick of Kirkland

hill (1587), 1143.
 deceased, wife of John Thomas (1655),
2467 ; Alison and Agnes, her sisters, 2467.
 Margaret, wife of William Learmonth of
Hill (1598), 1338.
Hepescotes (Halbescotes), Thomas of (1318), 23.
 William of (1360), 49.
 William, collector for Island Ward, Northum
berland (1368), 55.
Herbertson, Sir Richard (1574), 705.
 Mr. Robert, servitor to John Shaw of
Greenock (1629), 2031.
Herd(Hird), Henry, in Pitcairn (1587), 1149.
 John (1512), 285.
 William (1511), 279, 280.
Herdsed, Thomas (1528), 370.

860

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Heriot, minister at (1675), Mr. Robert Mowat,
2740.
Heriot (Hereot, Hereote, Hereott, Herieth, Heriote,
Herriot, Heryott, Hyriot) of Burnturk, Walter
(1513), 292.
 of Trabroun, James, deceased (1583), 1064 ;
Jouet, his daughter, and Peter, his son,
1064.
 James (15S7), 1147.
 Archibald, messenger (1551), 589.
 Bartholomew, in Reidhall (1599), 1386,
1394, 1541, 1547, 1655 ; Christina, his wife,
see TurnbuU.
 David, Edinburgh, 557.
 in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
.  George, younger, goldsmith, Edinburgh
(1592), 1247.
 ¦ Gilbert (1483), 188.
 Henry, in Wester Bristo, deceased (1656),
2477 ; Alexander, maltman there, his son
and heir, 2477 ; Barbara, wife of Alexander,
see Heriot.
— — James, [Lasswade?] (1585), 1099.
 dyer, Edinburgh (1618), 1795.
 . in Winchburgh (1622), 1898, 1899.
 John (1434), 113.
 Nichol, [Gullane?] (1578), 972.
 Patrick, servitor to George, Earl of Winton
(1646), 2362.
 Peter, Fifeshire (1577), 948.
 . Walter, in Lalethen, citizen of St. Andrews
(1564), 769, 871.
 William, [Gullane?] (1579), 979.
 Agnes, wife of Nicolas Cook in Longniddry
(1576), 939.
 Barbara, wife of Alexander Heriot, maltman
in Bristo (1656), 2477.
 Helen, wife of George Home of Gulane
(1579), 979, 1055, 1075, 117S; called Janet,
1187.
 Jane or Janet, wife of John Borthwick,
elder, portioner of Ballincreiff (1610), 1594,
1665.
 Janet, wife of late John M'GiU (1655),
2470.
 Margaret, wife of late Mr. Alexander
Stewart (1777), 3243.
Heris, John (1506), 261. Cf. Herries.
 Robert, portioner of Balhenry (Balharre)
(1506), 261.
Heme of Berwick, George (1637), 2212 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, 2212.
Heron (Hayrun, Heroun, Herroun) of Chipchase,
John (1516), 312.
 Cuthbert (1649), 2399.
 of Ford, William (1516), 312 ; knight,
deceased (1535), 401.
 Edward, knight (1387), 78.
 Gerard [Edward?], knight (1387), 76.
 John, called the Bastard (1516), 312.
 Sir Roger (1316), 20, 21, 29, 35.
 Roger, knight (1387), 76, 78, 80.
 Thomas of, 29, 31 ; knight, 33.
 Thomas, at mill of Slyntoch (1612), 1669.
 Sir William (1250-80), 10, 11.
 WiUiam of (1334), 38 ; knight, 41, 43.

Heron, Elizabeth, wife of John Strother of Newton,
Northumberland (1653), 2430. See also
Strother.
Herries, John Maxwell, Lord (1569), 848.
 John, Lord (1666), 2608.
Herries (Herreis, Herys, Heryse) of Caigtoun,
William (1674), 2725.
 Abraham, servitor of Mr. William Hay,
clerk of the eommissariot of Edinburgh
(1631), 2094.
 John, in Edinburgh (1378), 67.
 (1438), 118.
 notary (1693), 2908.
 William, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1628), 2022; Katherine, his wife,
see Banks.
 Catharine, relict of John Rome, bailie of
Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Nicola, wife of Alexander Glendoning of
Parton (1672), 2690.
Herring (Heiring, Hering, Heyryng) of Pendreich,
Hugh (1588), 1172.
 Edward, [Tongland, 1564] 772, 801.
 George, prebendary of Forgandenny (15S5),
1092.
 Mr. James, vicar of Murroes (1505), 255.
 James, in Baldenneis (1566), 803.
 younger (1566), 803.
 Mr. James, prebendary of Forgandenny
(1569), 840.
 provost of Methven (1580), 1009.
 James, deceased (1675), 2750 ; Janet, his
daughter, wife of John B.obertson of Monzies,
2750.
 John, in Gilmerton (1557), 662.
— in Dalkeith (1598), 1359, 1536.

 Patrick of (1425), 81.
 William, gardener in CraigmiUar ( 1 602), 1 428.
 Jonet, Lady of Lundy (1588), 1172; Mar
garet CampbeU, her daughter, wife of late
Robert Scrimgeour, 1)72.
Hertford [Edward Seymour], Earl of (1544), 562,
869, 1174.
Hertwayton (Herteweyton), Sir John of, 16, 19 ;
Margaret, his wife, 16 ; John, his son, 16,
19; Robert, also his son, 16; Christiana,
his daughter, 16 ; Joanna, his daughter, 16.
Heryngton, Thomas of, bailie of Newcastle (1387),
75.
 squire (1465), 153.
Heselheid, William, servant of Hugh Montgomery
in Boghall (1589), 1189.
Hesilrig (Hesilrigge, Hesselrig), John of (1380),
66, 76, 78.
 William of, 14, 16 ; William, his son, 16.
Heslyhope, Stephen of (1441), notary public, 118,
136.
Hestine, James, meal-dealer in Montrose (1699),
297S ; James, his son, 2978.
Hethin, Andrew (1472), 165.
Hetoun, Alan of (1355), 43 ; knight, 61 ; Mary,
his daughter, wife of Sir John Strother, 61.
 Sir Thomas of (1330), 35, 36.
Heugh, Charles, writer in Falkirk, servitor to
Robert Morison, writer (1689), 2878, 2885,
2953.

INDEX OF PERSONS

861

Heugh, James, in Markinch (1656), 2489.
 in Stratherlie (1668), 2629.
Hewat (Hewatt), Mr. Peter, commendator of
Crossraguel (1617), 1762, 2220.
 • Peter, notary, Edinburgh (1575), 917, 962-
967, 985, 1009, 1179, 1182.
 -Thomas, in Edmonstone (1648), 2385.
Heygait, Archibald, notary (1604), 1477.
Heyman, Alexander, in Bellochgarrine (1687),
2860.
Heyne, Mr. James, minister at Kirkwall (1638),
2233.
Heysone, John, merchant, burgess of Linlithgow
(1654), 2453.
Hibbert, Katherine, wife of Thomas Fife, elder,
Dundee (1601), 1417.
Higgins (Haigens, Haygeins, Haygine), Archibald,
notary (1758), 3204.
 Andrew, wright at Bassmill (1757), 3201.
 Patrick, in Denny (1665), 2596.
 William, in Ferrytown (1672), 2686 ; Janet
Stevin, his wife, 2686.
Hill (Hil, HyU), Daniel, servant to the hind in
CraigmiUar (1602), 1428.
 David, officer of Musselburgh (1609), 1558.
 George, in Cattelbok [Mains of Kirkliston],
522 ; John, his son (1546), 522.
 George, in Northfield (1599), 1371.
 James, servitor (?) of Dundas of Newliston
(1576), 941, 943, 950.
 James, clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(1752), 3189.
 Sir John of, chaplain (1426), 104.
 John, Duddingston (1586), 1113.
 shoemaker in Edinburgh (1598), 1351,
1353.
 < de eodem' (1617), 1765.
 Robert, mariner, burgess of Queensferry,
deceased (1671), 2676; Robert, his son and
heir, also burgess there (1671), 2676, 2795.
 Thomas, in Monktonhall (1593), 1269, 1489.
 Sir Walter, chaplain (1534), 397.
 William (1524), 345, 346.
 Beatrix, wife of David Rowan of West
Reston (1675), 2747.
Hilson (Hilsoun), James, in Pittilseuche (1638),
2250.
HUston (Hilstoun), John, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1638), 2248.
 John, in Bristo (1655), 2471-
 William, in Bristo (1656), 2477.
Hinchelwood, Ninian [Barbachlaw, 1564], 773.
Hislop (Heislop, Heslope, Hislope, Hyslop),
Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh (1603),
1433.
 Archibald, stationer, burgess of Edinburgh,
2749.
 John (1557), 670.
 Robert, in Dalkeith (1669), 2642 ; Jean, his
wife, see Calderwood.
 Thomas, in Gosford (1561), 726.
.  shoemaker and tanner, burgess of
Edinburgh (1598), 1350-52; Elizabeth, his
wife, see Callendar.
 William, burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1382,
1414, 1425.

(1610), 1574.
Andrew Layng,

Hob, Murtho [Cupar], 276.
Hobkin, WiUiam, in Kilmaurs
Hoddom, rector of (1559), Mr.
709.
Hodge, Adam, in Coldingham (1609), 1547.
 James, clerk of the lordship of Musselburgh,
notary (1662), 2555, 2575; James, his son,
2575.
 John, in Crail (1676), 2760.
 in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
 Thomas, in Ratho (1655), 2476.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1698), 2974.
 William, in Halls of Airth (1699), 2982;
Patrick, his eldest son, 2982.
Hog (Hoge) of Drylaws, John (1654), 2459;
William, his eldest son, 2459, 2546; Margaret,
wife of WiUiam, see Crawford.
 Alexander, in Lambden (1643), 2328.
 Andrew, chaplain (1509), 272.
 merchant in Tofts (1621), 1880.
 Antony, [Inchaffray] 407.
 ¦ Archibald, messenger (1522), 335.
 Charles, in Potterrow or Bristo (1610), 15S5,
1673, 1959, 1966, 1994.
 David, in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
 ¦  serjeant in Edinburgh (1726), 3109.
 James, servitor of George Deans, advocate
(1637), 2201.
 in Potterrow (1637), 2230.
 in Craigend (1643), 2323.
 miller, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
 in Maxton (1675), 2739.
 Sir John, chaplain (1462), 147.
 John, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 2491, 2701 ;
James, his son, 2491.
 baker, burgess of Haddington (1617),
1770.
 in Eccles (1623), 1931.
 Martin (1574), 889.
 Sir Robert, prior of Holyrood (1486), 196,
 Thomas, in Home (1621), IS 62.
 William, in Neatoun (1664), 2575.
 Katherine, Lessudden (1578), 969.
Hogsyard (Hogisyaird), Allan, in Pedenlie (1657),
2504.
 John, merchant, burgess of Paisley, nephew
of Allan (1646), 2370, 2504; Alison, his
wife, see Forgie.
 William, in Barscaven (1653), 2441.
Holburne of Menstrie, James (1657), 2508,
Holford, Thomas (1578), 960.
Holme, Alexander, in Murdokstoun (1631),
2082.
¦  Robert, in RowntreehiU (1636), 2197.
Holmes, John, in Auchinleck (1621), 1867.
Holthale (Holtal, Holtale, Holtehall), Alan of
(1253-80), 10.
 Agnes of (1321), 29; Margaret of, her
sister, 29.
 Patrick of, 29.
 Roger of (1330), 35, 36, 41, 43.
 Thomas of (1321), 29.
 Simon of (1253-80), 9 ; his wife, 9.
Holyrood, abbots of —
Robert [Bannatyne], 196.
George [Crichton], privy seal, 333.

862

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

693,

Holyrood, commendators of —
Robert [Stewart], 600, 645, 6S0, 681
834, 927, 928.
Adam Bothwell, bishop of Orkney, 1025.
 Sir Robert Hog, prior of (1486), 196.
 George Halcerstoun, sub-prior of (1486), 196.
 Sir James Forman, sacristan of, 196.
 monks of (1556) —
John Ramsay, prior (1556), 645.
Alexander Harcas, 645, 693.
Hew Lamb, 645.
John Ged, 645, 693.
James Abarcrumby, 645, 693,
David Gudsone, 645, 693, 834.
Steven Litslar or Litster, 645 :
693, 834.
Andro Watson, 645.
Andro Wilson (1558), 693.
Andrew Blakhall, 693, 834, 1025.
Thomas Maxwell, 693.
Alexander Forester, 693, 834, 1025.
Peter Blackwood, 693, 834, 1025.
 ministers of —
Mr. James Ahannay or Hannay (1646), 2369,
2457.
Mr. George Leslie, deceased
Holyroodhouse, John, Lord (1621
Home (Hoome, Houme, Howme,
of that Ilk, Alexander (1425

834, 1025.
prior (1558),

(1710), 3055.
1872.
Hume, Hwym]
81, 122.

¦ Alexander (1484), his grandson, 193.
- — Alexander, [third] Lord, lord chamberlain
(1513), 296, 301 ; Agnes, his wife, see
Stewart.
 Lord, Alexander, sixth, first Earl, commen
dator of Jedburgh (1584), 1089; (1597),
1332; 1573, 1580, 1581, 1630, 1862; Marie
[Sutton], his countess, 1862, 1866.
 Earl of, James, second (1621), 1862, 1866,
18S9, 1974, 1975, 2292, 2380.
 James, third (1638), 2250, 2258, 2259,
2273, 2282, 2319, 2328, 2371, 2372, 2374,
2380, 2381, 2481, 2549, 2610; Jean, his
wife, see Douglas.
 Countess of (1716), 3079.
Home of Ayton, Sir Patrick (1629), 2029.
 Alexander (1658), 2529.
 of Bassilrig, Patrick, commissary-depute of
Lauder (1706), 3028.
 of Beapark, John (1634), 2149.
 of Bellita, John (1664), 2587; Mary, his
daughter, wife of John Home, portioner of
Ayton and Hutton, 2587.
 of Blackadder, John (1563), 752, 926 ;
David, his son, 752, 926 ; Alison, his second
daughter, wife of David Edington of that Ilk,
752-54, 756, 1097, 1192.
 of Carillsyd, Major John (1656), 2481 ;
Janet, his wife, see Skene.
 of Kirkstyle of Coldingham, William (1666),
2599.
 of Coldinghamlaw, David (1578), 971, 1225,
1257.
 Patrick (1637), 2218.
 of Cowdenknowes, John, heir of Mungo
Home of Earlston (1551), 588 ; Sir John (1574,
deceased), 900.

Home of Cowdenknowes, Sir James, his son
(1574), 900.
 Sir John (1624), 1953 ; John, his son,
1953.
 of Crumstane, John (1640), 2279.
 . of Dedriggis, Alexander (1619), 1824, 1825,
1882, 1897.
 of Dirrington, George (1646), 2371, 2481 ;
Robert, his eldest son, 2481.
 of Earlston (Ersiltoun), Kentigern or Mungo,
588 ; John, his heir, see of Cowdenknowes.
 of East Mains, Mr. Samuel (1621), 1882,
1901.
 of Eccles, Sir George (1623), 1931.
 Sir James (1624), 1953.
 of Fishwick, David, son of John Home of
Blakater (1575), 926; Margaret Dundas, his
future spouse (1575), 926.
 of Gullane, George, portioner (1578), 962,
964-67, 972, 974, 979, 995, 1055, 1056, 1075,
1147, 1178, 1179, 1181, 1182, 1187, 1217,
1221, 1225, 1241, 1244 ; deceased, 1687 ;
Helen, his wife, see Heriot.
  George, younger, their son (1591),
1217, 1221, 1225, 1241, 1687, 1842, 1913,
2018, 2020, 2041, 2061, 2062, 2178, 2179,
2181, 2182, 2335, 2379, 2443 ; Jean or Janet,
his wife, see Howieson.
 of Haliburton, Alexander (1639), 2258 ; Sir
Alexander (1661), 2549.
 of Harcarse, Peter (1623), 1930, 1953, 2106,
2514; David, his eldest son, 1930; deceased,
1953, 2514; Robert, also his son, 1953;
Margaret, daughter and heir of David, wife
of Harry Ker, fiar of Linton, 2514.
 of Hardismylne, Mark (1582), 1045.
James (1646), 2371.

 of the Kirklands of Home, William (1637),
2203, 2204, 2218, 2242, 2343; Jean, his wife,
see Lindsay.
 of Howlatstoun, John (1614), 1715.
 of Hundwood, Alexander (1637), 2203,
2289.
 of Huttonhall, Alexander (1593), 1271 ; Iso
bella, his spouse, see Home ; James, his son,
1271.
 William (1610), 1581.
 Sir John (1621), 1862; Mr. Robert,
his son, 1862.
 of Kames, George (1661), 2549, 2722.
 of Kello, George, provost of Edinburgh
(1699), 2979.
 George, common clerk of Edinburgh
(1719), 30S7 ; Janet, his wife, deceased, see
Pitcairn.
 of the Law, David (1575), 917 ; George
Home, his brother-german (1575), 917.
 of Lawis, George (1575), 920-23.
 of Linthill, Alexander (1698), 2970 ;
William, his son and heir, 2970.
 of Lumsden, Sir Patrick, advocate (1692),
2893, 2931, 2966, 2967.
 of Manderston, Alexander (1569), 848, 1007;
Sir Alexander (1601), 1420 ; George, his son
(1601), 1420.
 John (1657), 2498, 2604 ; Helen, his

INDEX OF PERSONS

863

wife, see Belshes ; Alexander, his son (1666),
2604.
Home in Ninewells, George (1524), 345 ; Beatrice,
his daughter, wife of John Edington of that
Ilk, 345, 346.
 of Ninewells, Andrew (1554), 618.
 David, younger of, 618, 956, 1049.
 of Northberwick, Alexander (1591), 1225;
of Northberwick Mains, tacksman of the
abbey, 3314.
 of Polwarth, Patrick (1490), 204.
 Patrick (1588), 1164 ; Gavin and John,
his sons, 1164.
 of Rauchburn, Patrick (1434), 113.
 of Reidheuch, Robert (1575), 926, 994;
John, his son, 994.
 of Renton, Alexander, deceased (1624),
1958 ; Dame Margaret, his wife, see Cock
burn ; Patrick, their second son, 1958.
 John (1646), 2371 ; brother of George
of Kames (1661), 2549; Sir John (1673),

2722.

Sir Alexander, his eldest son (1673),
2931 ; Patrick, second son of Sir John

2722,(1673), 2'
 Sir Patrick, advocate (1707),3034, 3041.
 Mr. John, younger (1708), 3041.
- of West Reston, John (1596), 1305, 1534,
1748 ; deceased, 2104 ; Gilbert, his son,
1748.
 Patrick, his heir, 2104, 2747.
 — - John, deceased (1708), 3041 ; Jean, his
eldest daughter, wife of Adam Barclay at
West Reston, 3041.
 Patrick (1708), 3041.
- of Rikkilsyde, Andrew (1588), 1164.
- of Rodhous, Andrew (1591), 1225 ; Thomas,
his son, 1225.
- of Rowingston, Alexander (1624), 1953.
- of St. Bothans, James (1622), 1901.
- of Spott, Hugh, heir-apparent (1459), 144.
- of Suainescheill, Mr. John (1642), 2301.
- of Wedderburn, George (1470), 162, 204 ;
Marion, his spouse, see Sinclair.
 David, his son and heir, 204; Sir David,
262 ; EUzabeth, spouse of David, see Pringle.
 David (1522), 341, 349.
 —George, his son (1546), 349, 515;
Jonet, his wife, see Hepburn.
¦David (1551), 587; Mariota, his spouse,

see Johnstone,
 Sir George (1599), 1371.
 Sir David (1622), 1902,

2528;

2029,
George, his son (1052), 2427, 2528.
— Sir George, grandson of Sir David,

2528, 2563.
- George

1666), 2599,2638, 2651, 2831.

of WhitBeld, George (1708), 3041.
Alexander (1486), 196.
 in Denes (1581), 1020.
 commendator of Coldingham

(1584),

1076.

-Mr 1123.

in Coldingham (1584), 1070.
¦ rector of Spott (1584), 1085.
Alexander, minister in Dunbar (1586),

Home, Alexander, in Coldinghamlaw (1593),
1257.
 in the Crocegait of Coldingham, de
ceased (1604), 1474, 1822, 2242.
 (1612), 1655, 1657.
 Mr. Alexander, minister of Ayton (1619),
1822.
 Alexander, Easter feuar in Duns (1658),
2529 ; John, his son, 2529.
 Wester feuar in Duns (1658), 2529.
 Mr. Alexander, dweller in Ayton (1664),
2587.
 Andrew (1524), 345.
 commendator of Jedburgh (1580), 1000.
 in Rikkilsyde of Coldingham (1591),
1225.
 Andrew, portioner of Redpath (1635), 2175 ;
William, his son, 2175.
 Archibald, in Dairy Mills (1678), 2776.
 Cuthbert, in Eyemouth, deceased (1604),
1474 ; James, his son and heir, 1474, 1475.
 David of (c. 1390), 81.
 David (1470), 162.
 notary (1567), 822.
 (1573), 881.
 servitor of the laird of Cranston (1596),
1321.
 in Leith, deceased (1655), 2470 ; Janet,
his wife, see Shed.
 Diones, deceased (1589), 1186; Elizabeth,
his relict, see Runciman.
 George (1566), 808.
 brother-german of David Home of the
Law (1575), 917.
 in Kelso (1582), 1045.
 in Hornden (1582), 1049.
 servant of Sir Walter Ogilvie (1590),
1199.
 in Rickelside (1617), 1777; Alexander,
his son, 1777.
 servitor to Andrew Gray in Eyemouth
(1629), 2029.
bailie of North Berwick (1643), 2320,

2414.
 brother-german of John Home of Ren
ton (1646), 2371, 2372. See also of Kames.
- Henry (1527), 364.
- Mr. Henry, uncle of James, [third] Earl of
Home (1638), 2250, 2258, 2282.
- Henry, in Deugly (1687), 2856.
- James, notary public (1527), 364.
 in Bellita (1610), 1581.
 in Bredmuir (1612), 1647.
-  officer in Duns (1624), 1953.
 — iu Kinghorn Wester, deceased (1631),
2095.
 in Lambden (1639), 225S ; . . Cairn
croce, his wife, 2258.
 servitor of Mr. John Belshes of Tofts
(1667), 2614.
— servitor of Alexander, Earl of Cal

lendar (1690), 2885.
 burgess of Haddington (1715), 3077.
-Jasper (1563), 756.
 in . . . (1586), 1123.
 servant of George Preston (1641), 2287.

864

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Home, John,
553.

abbot of Jedburgh (1513), 296,

 Dalkeith (1551), 580.
 alias Wardane (1569), 847.
 notary (1583), 1059.
 servant of Mark Ker, commendator of
Newbattle (1583), 1065.
- Mr. John, minister at Ayton (1593), 1257.
- John, brother-german of Alexander Home
(1612), 1657.
 servant of Sir George Home of Eccles
(1623), 1931.
 in Nynwellis (1634), 2149.
— in Dalkeith (1635), 2173.
in Whiteside (1638), 2250.

 Mr. John (1652), 2427,
 John, portioner of Ayton and Hutton,
deceased (1664), 25S7 ; Mary, his second
wife, see Home of Bellita ; Alexander, their
son, 2587.
 iu West Reston (1675), 2747.
 officer of Haddington (1690), 2886,
2965.
 Kentigern, curate of Langton (1539), 434,
436.
 Laurence, portioner of Halyburton (1621),
1862.
 Mungo, in Murfield (1629), 2042.
 Mr. Patrick, in Whitburn (1554), 491.
 Patrick, son of ' the late Agnes Hepburn '
(1560), 722.
 iu Wedderburn (1652), 2427, 2651.
 Mr. Patrick, advocate (1671), 2678.
 Peter, in Blackadder (1599), 1368.
 Richard, brother-german of Mr. Alexander
Home, minister of Ayton (1619), 1S22.
 Robert (1524), 346.
• tenant in Hutton (1563), 752.
 servitor to Sir Alexander Home of
Renton (1695), 2931.
- Thomas (1563), 756.
 (1575), 926.
 in Lambden (1646), 2373.
- William, butcher in Tranent (1593), 1258 ;
Elizabeth, his spouse, see Spens.
- Mr. William, minister at Crummy [Torry
burn] (1614), 1707, 1716.
- William, brother-german of John Home of
Crumstane (1640), 2279.
 • brother-german to George Home of
Dirington (1646), 2371.
- Alison, wife of David Edington of that Ilk
(1585), 1097, 1192.
 relict of Archibald Douglas of Tofts
(1621), 1882, 1985, 1990, 1991.
- Dame Anna, sister and heir of late James,
Earl of Home, and wife of John, Earl of
Lauderdale (1647), 2380.
- Elizabeth, mother of Robert Johnstone
(1581), 1028.
- Euphame, wife of William, son of Andrew
Logan of Cotfield (1628), 2024. See also next
entry.
— Euphemia, relict of Edmond Lauder in
Clerkington, and then of William Logan in
Howburn (1634), 2149, 2150.

Home, Helen, wife of Mr. John Arthur, commissary
of Edinburgh, 1241.
 Isobella, wife of Captain Robert Dickson
(1605), 1490, 1491 ; (1607), 1521.
 Jean, wife of William Darling in Chirnside
(1668), 2634.
 Katherine, deceased, wife of deceased John
Edington (1587), 1140.
 Magdalen, relict of deceased George Craw
in East Reston, and wife of Robert Lauder
in Tyningham (1580), 994, 1035.
 Dame Margaret, prioress of North Berwick
(1598), 3314.
 Margaret, wife of William Lauder, elder,
burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1774.
 Lady Margaret, sister and heir of late
James, Earl of Home, and wife of James,
Earl of Moray (1641), 2292, 2380.
 Nichola, Lady Herries, wife (1545) of
Patrick Hepburn of Bolton, 499.
Hommill (Hommyl, Homyll), John (1504), 250.
 Matthew, servitor of Robert Brown, notary
of Irvine (1632), 2100.
 Robert (1452), 135.
Homyltoun, John (1543), 471.
Honeyman (Honieman), Alexander, in Wester
Lochie (1636), 2198.
Hontergom. <S'ee Huntercomb.
Hood (Hude), Archibald, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 George (1580), 1007.
 in Darnetagart (1619), 1S15.
 James, portioner of Keithock (1667), 2624,
2625.
 John, In Ednam (1614), 1714.
 also in Ednam (1614), 1714.
-Ednam (1614), 1714.

Thomas, officer of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
- WiUiam, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 alias Langdam, William, also in Ednam
(1614), 1714.
Hope of Craighall, Sir Thomas, deceased (1713),
3321 ; Dame Anna, his relict, see Bruce of
Kinross; Sir Thomas, their eldest son and
heir, 3321; John, their second son, 3321.
See next two entries.
 of Kinross, Sir Thomas Bruce- (1719), 3089.
 Sir John Bruce- (1749), 3177, 3258.
 of Hopetoun, Sir James (1653), 2444, 2446.
 Charles, bailie of Edinburgh (1707), 3034.
 Mr. Thomas, king's advocate (1613), 3312,
1727, 1731, 1770, 1829, 1997; John, his
son, 3312, 1727, 1731, 1770, 1829.
 Sarah, wife of John Brown, minister at
Glencairn (1603), 1448.
Hopetoun, Charles, Earl of, deceased (1822), 3307.
— John, Earl of (1822), 3307.
Hopkirk (Hopkirke), Alexander, in Dalkeith
(1034), 214S, 2333.
 James, presbyter (1541), 457.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 John, cordiner in Dalkeith (1656), 2493.
 William, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1710),
3059 ; Jean, his wife, see Johnstone.
Hopper (Hoppar), Adam, Edinburgh, 630, 1168.
 Alexander, in West Reston (1610), 1580.

INDEX OF PERSONS

865

Hopper, James, prior of the Carmelites, Linlith
gow, 621, 707, 715.
— — — in Coldingham (1578), 971.
- — - John, in Coldingham (1593), 1253, 1254.
 Mungo, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
 Mr. Richard, deceased (1598), 1339.
 Thomas, in Nether Ayton (1612), 1655.
—  — in Coldingham (1628), 2024.
- — -William, Edinburgh, 392, 630, 1168, 1724.
 Christina, in Coldingham (1593), 1253.
— — Janet, wife of Mr. Hugh Rig of Carberry,
431, 453, 476-79, 485, 528, 1355, 1806.
Hoppringle (Hoppringill). See Pringle.
Hore, Robert (1513), 295.
Horne (Horn), Andrew, deceased (1591), 1222 ;
Thomas, mariner, his son and heir, 1222.
 ¦ David, in Lanark (1568), 836.
 serjeant of Lanark (1602), 1429.
— — John (1479), in St. Andrews, 174.
 notary, Eyemouth (1589), 1192, 1253,
1254, 1290, 1371, 1386, 1394, 1474, 1476,
1534, 1580, 1628.
Horner (Hornar), John, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Horneuar, Thomas, servant of Mr. John Spens
(1557), 662.
Horsburgh of that Ilk, Alexander, younger (1613),
1682.
 Alexander, merchant in Edinburgh (1650),
2407.
 John, burgess of Pittenweem (1594), 1282.
 in Duns (1666), 2599.
Horseley of Milburn Grange, Edmund (1520),
324, 401 ; Felice, his wife, 324.
 Richard of, sheriff of Northumberland, 59.
Horshoup, Alexander, servant in CraigmiUar
(1602), 1428.
Horyng, Gilbert, 31.
Hossack (Ho3ack, Hossak), Alexander, in Cro
marty (1645), 2356.
 -Andrew, in Pettie (1635), 2162; Christina
Davidson, his wife, 2162.
 Donald, in Newton (1645), 2356.
 John, in Kirkton of Kirkmichael, burgess of
Cromarty (1645), 2356.
 in Brealangwell (1694), 2927.
—  provost of Inverness (1736), 3133.
Hotham (Huthome), John of, knight (1387), 78;
Matilda, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Strother, 78-80.
 Ralph (1483), 190.
Hothoun, William (1538), 427.
Houdnay, John, in Cult Mill (1595), 1303.
Houston (Houstoun, Howstoune) of CraigSonr,
John (1634), 2143.
 of that Ilk, Sir Ludovic (1631), 2082, 2397.
 of that Ilk, . . . (1694), 2920.
 of Lany, John, portioner of Over Lany
(1580), 999; (1585), 1101, 1167.
 Archibald, in Balgray (1599), 1370.
 brother-german of . . . Houston of
that Ilk (1694), 2920.
 Henry, dyer in Edinburgh (1630), 2048.
 Mr. James, minister of Kirkmichael (1694),
2927; Jean Fouler, his wife, and Mr. David,
their son, 2927.
 John (1515), 309.

Houston, John, in Lany, burgess of Edinburgh
(1538), 426. Cf. of Lany, supra.
 Patrick, brother of John Houston of Lanye
(1585), 1101.
 Sir William (1530), 380.
 Mr. William, notary public (1592), 1250.
 William, in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
 Agnes, wife of Robert Branchall (1580),
1004.
 Anna, wife of Alexander Maxwell of Over-
mains (1649), 2387.
 Margaret, wife of Florence Balfour in Nether
Gogar (1579), 985, 999, 1167.
 . . . (1631), 2082; Margaret Stirling, his
wife, deceased, 2082 ; Sir Ludovic, of that
Ilk, their son, see above ; Helen, their
daughter, wife of John Shaw of Greenock,
20S2, 2083; (1635), 2163.
How of Damtoun, John, elder (1654), 2458.
 Sir Robert, chaplain (1496), 229.
Howburne (Houburn), James of, Northumberland,
19.
 John of (1387), 76, 7S.
Howe, General Sir William (1777), 3244.
Howie ('Holly,' Houye, Howe, Howj'e), Barnard,
or Barnald, in Gullane (1575), 921, 922, 962,
967, 972, 974.
 Henry, in Gullane (1578), 966.
 Nicholas (1527), 364.
 William (1519), 316.
Howieson (Howeson, Howesoun, Howisone), Alex
ander, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
 deceased (1693), 2915; Agnes, his
wife, see Forrester.
 Andrew, servitor of George Seton of Auchin
huif (1597), 1337.
 John, notary public (1538), 428.
 servitor to James Craw, merchant
(1620), 1834.
 in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
— Richard, serjeant, Jedburgh (1495), 225,

230.

2027,

 iu Bristo or Potterrow (1629),
2141, 2471.
 Robert, in Potterrow (1610), 1585.
 William, writer in Douglas (1753), 3194,
 Jean, Janet, or Joanna, wife of George
Home of GuUane (1620), 1842, 1913, 2041,
2178, 2181.
Howntelee, John, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
Howson, John (1510), 275.
Howystoun, Alexander (1441), 119, 120.
Hoy, Thomas, chaplain (1532), 386.
 in Nenthorn (1608), 1532, 1548, 1549 ;
Isobella, his wife, see Cranston.
Hubert (Hwbert), John (1496), 227.
Huggone, Robert, cooper, burgess of Burntisland
"(1631), 2095.
Humbie, tutor of. See Lawson.
Humphrey (Umfra, Umfray), John, servant of
Cochrane of Barbachlaw (1565), 786.
 Thomas, in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
Hunter (Huntar) of Burnsyde, David (1695),
2930.
 of Park, Andrew, writer in Edinburgh
(1749), 3182.

5 R

866

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Hunter of Reswallie, Mr. Thomas (1626), 1982.
 of Williamlaw, William (1609), 1546.
 Alexander (1567), 828.
 tailor, Culross (1586), 1121.
 merchant, Edinburgh (1588), 1168.
 Archibald, in Ayr (1587), 1151.
 David, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1616),
1744.
 James (1536), 410.
 (1575), 931.
 servitor to Robert Pringle, W.S. (1629),

2041.

smith, burgess of Rutherglen (1667),

1534.

2613.
 in Burntisland (1708), 3047.
- John, burgess of Irvine (1441), 119, 120.
 messenger (1590), 1206.
 hind in CraigmiUar (1602), 1428.
 in Dalkeith (166S), 2637.
 merchant in Ayr (1742), 3158.
-Michael, merchant (1615), 1728; deceased
(1641), 2286; Michael, his son, 2286.
-Patrick (1549), 551.
 portioner of Newton (1593), 3314.
 bailie of Crail (1621), 1890, 2103.
- Robert, burgess of Irvine (1441), 119,
120. servitor of John Horne, notary (1608),
 in Monktonhall (1648), 2386.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain (14S3), 191.
 Thomas, notary (1603), 1443, 1977, 1982.
 tenant in Craigoche (1629), 2045.
 W.S. (1644), 2349.
 Mr. Thomas, servitor of Mr. James Cheyne,
W.S. (1664), 2587.
 • Thomas, elder, portioner of Lessudden (1675),
2744.
 William, serjeant of the CanoDgate (1609),
1545 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Field.
 in Canongate, deceased (1649), 2394 ;
Margaret Hunter, his relict, 2394.
 Euphame, in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
 Helen, wife of R,obert Douglas, elder (1743),
3161.
 Jean, wife of late Alexander Watt (1688),
2869.
 Margaret, in Canongate, relict of William
Hunter (1649), 2394.
 Marion, wife of James Fenton, keeper of
orchard at Holyrood (1594), 1274.
Huntercomb (Hontergom), Sir Walter of (1250-70),
10.
Huntingdon, David. Earl of, son of Ada, the
countess, 2, 46.
 John, his son, Earl of, 46.
Huntly (Hunntlie, Huntlie), George, Earl of
(1483), 189, 212 ; chancellor, 236 ; Elizabeth,
his first wife, see Dunbar ; Lady Annabella,
his second wife, see Stewart ; Elizabeth, also
his wife, see Hay.
 Alexander, Earl of, Lord Gordon, 212, 305,
333.
 George, [fifth] Earl of (1567), 823.
 [sixth] Earl, first Marquis of, sheriff of
Inverness-shire (1588), 1158 ; commendator of

Dunfermline, 1177, 1185, 1493, 1573, 1581,
1630.
Huntly, George, second Marquis of, Earl of Enzie
(1637), 2229, 2236 ; Dame Anna Campbell,
his wife, 2229, 2236, 2789 ; George, Lord
Gordon, their son (1637), 1493, 2236, 2338,
2789.
 George, fourth Marquis of (1664), 2577,
2618, 2644, 2726, 2730, 2789, 2807, 2821.
 [Alexander, Earl of] his son (1697), 2956.
Huntroddis, Robert (1580), 996.
Hurchoun, David (1584), 1072.
Hurry (Urry), Patrick (1583), 1065; Marion
Nory, his relict, 1065.
Husband, Alexander, in Leith, deceased (1655),
2470.
Hutcheon (Hucheoun, Huchone, Huchoun,
Hutcheoun), Andrew, brother of David
Hucheon, in Greinok Mains (1624), 1948.
 David, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
in Greinok Mains (1624), 1948.

 George, in Maybole (1629), 2039.
 in Feme (1695), 2932.
 John (1557), 3313.
 in Dysart, deceased (1635), 2176.
 Patrick, iu Maybole, bailie-depute of Carrick
(1612), 1669.
 Robert, deceased (1623), 1924.
 William, in Inche of Urtane (1652), 2428.
Hutcheson (Huchesoun, Huchisone, Hutchison) of
Lambhill, George (1639), 2252.
 of Munkwood, John (1742), 3158.
 of Southfield, Alexander (1783), 3258.
 Andrew, notary (1624), 1950.
 David, notary (1703), 3006.
 George, notary (1610), 1593.
 servitor of the bishop of Dunblane

(1666), 2600.
 James, clerk of Mr. John Shaw, minister
(1711), 3060.
 James, notary (1772), 3233.
 Mr. John, notary (1610), 1593, 1598.
 Thomas, notary public (1546), 506.
 Mr. Thomas, brother of George, notary
(1610), 1593.
Hutson (Hutsoun), Alexander, in Lathangy (1631),
2098.
 James, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
 John, Haddington (1540), 446.
— Nicholas, Haddington (1540), 446.
Hutton (Hutoun, Huttoun), James, merchant
(1621), 1853.
 Mr. John (1553), 604.
 portioner of Bellelisk, 843 (?) (1574),
895 ; John, his son, 895.
— John, servitor of Mr. James Kirk, sheriff-
depute of Argyle (1605), 1492.
 notary (1611), 1609, 1624, 1670, 1860.
 notary (1668), 2630, 2795.
 shipmaster in Leith, assistant to
Trinity Hospital (1759), 3208.
 Thomas, notary (1658), 2524.
 in Wester Luscar (1593), 1270; por
tioner of Luscour (1617), 1763.
portioner of Wester Luscar (1682),

2810.

INDEX OF PERSONS

867

Hutton, William, Englishman (1601), 1416.
Hydewyn, WiUiam of (1368), 55.
Hyf, John, Berwickshire (1554), 626.
Hynd (Hyude), John, in Hals (1595), 1302.
 Robert, brewer, burgess of Edinburgh (1685),
282S ; Euphemia, his wife, see Watson.
Hyndman, Robert, in Carnecurandhill (1649),
2388.
Hyneman, Nigel (1507), 263.
Icolmkill (Ecolmkill), commendator of. See
Isles, bishops of.
 vicar of, 1767.
Ilderton (Ildertoun, Ildretoun), Sir Thomas of,
61.
 Thomas (1443), 121.
Imlach, John, messenger and notary (1657),
2510, 2522, 2523.
Imrie (Imbre), Grisel, wife of Andrew Young, St.
Andrews, 327.
Inch (Inche), Thomas, in Kilblane (1557), 683.
Inchaffray, J., abbot of (1228), 6.
 commendators of —
Alexander Stewart (1536), 407, 410.
Alexander Gordon (1564), 772.
James Drummond (1575), 930, 1021.
 prior of, Thomas Gardiner (?) (1575), 930.
 (Inchcaffren), canons at, 5.
 monks (?) at (1536), 407— Antony Hog,
James Garden, Robert Foular, John Main,
James Rannaldson, WiUiam Kelt, Archibald
Ouston, John Neyll, William Olyphard,
Thomas Gardiner, Robert Cant, John Rauff ;
and under separate names.
IncheaUioch (Inchecalleoche, Ynchelloch), parson
or rector of (1558), Mr. James Walker, 685,
739, 820.
Inchcolm (St. Colm's Inch, Sanct Colm's Inche),
abbots of —
Thomas (1495), 221.
John Elliot (1528), 372, 394.
Richard (1548), 535.
 commendator of (1564), James Stewart, 775.
Incheocht, Robert, regent of St. Salvator's College
(1566), 813.
Inchemahomo, commendator of, David Erskine
(1573), 881.
Inchmartin (Inchmertine), Andrew, burgess of
Perth (1463), 151.
Inglis (Ynglis, Ynglise) of Ardet, Mr. John,
apparent (1599), 1374.
 of Cramond, Sir John (1708), 3046.
 of East Shiel, William (1568), 836, 1418.
 of Wester Harwood, John (1601), 1418.
 of Langlandhill, William (1512), 288 ; David,
his brother-german, 288.
 of Rattounraw, Alexander (1607), 1509,
1898.
 of Strathyrum, John (1587), 1148.
 of Tarvit, Alexander (1565), 795.
 Mr. Alexander, archdeacon of St. Andrews
(1481), 184, 191 ; George, his father, 191 ;
Margaret, wife of George, 191.
 Sir Alexander, chaplain (1548), 546.
 Alexander (1564), 772.
 Constantine (1505), 251.

Inglis, Cornelius, bailie of Edinburgh (1598),
1339.
 Sir George, chaplain (1483), 191.
 George, flour-dealer, burgess of Edinburgh
(1603), 1434, 1435.
 George, servitor of John Learmonth, W.S.
in Edinburgh (1623), 1930 ; W.S. (1635),
2163.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh, and Margaret
Leiche, his wife, now deceased (1579), 985.
 John (1519), 317.
 [Northberwick], 323.
 king's marshal (1531), 383.
 notary public (1551), 586.
 (1556), 639.
 Mr. John, brother-german of Alexander of
Tarvit (1565), 795.
 John, servant to Joseph Douglas of Pumpher-
ston (1591), 1217.
 notary (1595), 1302.
  servant of Sir George Erskine of
Innerteil (1622), 1904; Katherine, his
daughter, 1904.
W.S. (1693), 2913.

 Mr. Oswald, chaplain (1483), 191.
 Robert (1470), 162.
 in Mosshouses (1653), 2435.
 Thomas, portioner of Auldliston (1576),
940, 1162.
 in Paisley (1603), 1432.
notary, bailie of Paisley (1611), 1604,

2370, 2504.
- William, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1505), 251.
notary (1635), 2168.

 Elizabeth, daughter of Isobella Dee (1550),
565.
 Janet, wife of David Cherrie (1567), 826.
 in Edington (1589), 1186; George
Forrester, her son, 1186.
Ingram (Ingrahame), Archibald, in Wickitschaw
Mains (1628), 2023.
Iukerfurd, WiUiam (1512), 287.
Innerkip, vicar of (1550), Sir David Christison,
567, 568.
Innermeath (Innermeith), John Stewart, lord of
(1563), 723.
Innerpeffry, Sir WiUiam of, rector of Cortachie
(1362), 379.
Innerwick, minister and vicar of, Michael Boncle
(1575), 915, 1200, 1221, 1225.
Innes of Cauldcoats, George (1644), 2338.
 of Cauldwell, George (1606), 1493.
 of Cottes, Alexander (1628), 2017 ; Mr.
Alexander, his son, 2017.
 of Crombie, Sir John, deceased (1668),
2636 ; John, his son, 2636.
 of Drainie, James (1546), 518, 519.
 James (1615), 1726.
 of Skaill, Walter (1659), 2537.
 Alexander, in Pethnik (1546), 518.
— in Netherglen (1650), 2413.
writer in Edinburgh (1686), 2844.

Beroald, Fifeshire (1611), 1609.
Harry, writer in Edinburgh (1659), 2537.
¦ James, in Elgin (1609), 1542.

868

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Innes, James, servitor of Sir George M'Kenzie of
Tarbet (1673), 2707.
 John, younger, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
 ¦  notary in Newton (1636), 2192, 2193.
 Robert, notary (1572), 878, 935, 1296.
 bailie of Elgin (1680), 2793.
 Mr. Robert, W.S. (1696), 2936.
 Thomas (1668), 2635.
 Mr. Thomas, in Ortoun (1692), 2904.
 Walter, in Elgin (1609), 1542 ; William,
his son and heir, 1542.
¦in Daginsche (1636), 2193.

 Elizabeth, wife of John Hay of Knockowdie
(1636), 2192.
 Margaret (Bessie), wife of William Mac
kintosh of Essich (1606), 1493.
Insula de. See Lisle.
Inverbervie [now Bervie], bailies of —
William Lepar (1571), S60, 1201.
Andrew Rait (1600), 1388.
John Lepar (1616), 1751.
 provost and bailies of, 1749.
 reader at, James Simpson (1571), 860.
Inverkeithing, bailie of, Robert Swinton (1575),
911.
Inverleith, laird and baron of. iS'ee Towers.
Inverness, provosts of —
James Paterson (1572), 872.
William Cuthbert (1574), 907.
John Hossack (1736), 3133.
 provost and bailies of, 880, 903.
 bailies of —
James Kar (152S), 367.
John M'lllewe (1556), 638.
Jasper Dempster (1570), 854 ; (1573), 8S0 ;
(1586), 1111.
John M'Gillwye, John Robertson, John
Cuthbert, and Alexander Paterson,
younger (1572), S72.
Alexander Paterson (1574), 907.
Thomas Cuthbert, younger (1588), 1159.
William Cumming (1600), 1399.
James Cuthbert, elder (1604), 1471.
Duncan Forbes (1624), 1952.
Alexander Paterson (1635-36), 2162, 2186.
Alexander Dunbar (1655), 2460.
Robert Barbour (1675), 2755, 277
dean of guild, 2738, 2745.
John Fraser (1736), 3133.
 burgh of, clerk of, Robert Waus
1111.
 commissary of, William Baillie (Hi!)1;
 constable of (1545), Alexander Baillie, 495.
 officer of (1574), James Batty, 907.
Inverness-shire, sheriff of, George, Earl of Huntly
(158S), 1158.
 sheriff-depute of, John Kay, burgess of
Inverness (1588), 1158.
Ireland (Irland, Yreland), Andrew (1553), 606.
 Mr. David, bailie of Edinburgh (1533), 392.
 David, in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
 Sir John, rector of Ruthwell (1560), 717,
761.
 Thomas, vicar of Lundy and notary public
(1553), 606, 738, 770.
 Walter, vicar (1495) of Forteviot, 224.

also

(1586),

, 2956

bailie of Dumfries

(1612), 1296.

1648.

Ireland, primate of (1681), Michael, archbishop of
Armagh, 2799.
1 1- vine, burgh of, provosts of —
James Stot [or Scot] (1562), 739.
James Scot (1634), 2153.
Allan Dunlop (1639), 2255, 2267, 2269;
(1645), 2360 ; (1651), 2416.
 bailies of —
James Boyd (1526), 353.
Alexander Cunningham (1634), 2153.
Mr. John Peebles of Knodgarhill (1634),
2153, 2154.
John Dunlop (1645), 2360.
John Guthrie (1645), 2360.
James FuUarton (1667), 2623.
 common clerk of (1608), William Caldwell,
1528.
 minister at (1586), Mr. William Strang,
1118.
Irvine, Viscount of, Richard, burgess of Edinburgh
(1714), 3072.
Irving (Erwyn, Lowing, Irviue, Irwin, Irwing) of
Bonshaw, William (1637), 2214; William,
his eldest son, deceased, 2214 ; Richard, also
his son, 2214 ; James, eldest son of younger
William, 2214.
 of Drumcoltran, John,
(1693), 2908.
 of Kirkconnell, William
 of Kynnok, John (1595).
 of Logan, John (1707), 3036.
 of Muklymoir, John (1582), 1041.
 of Muretoun, Robert (1629), 2034.
 of Stabilton, Edward (1607), 1522.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate, Aberdeen (1594),
1275, 1276.
 (Erwyn), David (1432), 109.
 Duncan (1569), 840.
 Francis, merchant, burgess of Dumfries
(1655), 2474.
 George, at Herbertshire (1677), 2768.
 writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2908.
 Mr. James (1609), 1551.
 Robert (1609), 1551. Cf. also Urvine.
Ischeir [? Usher], Euphemia, relict of Alexander
Wilson (1584), 1072.
Isles, bishops of the —
John Carswell, commendator of Ecolmkill
orlona (1581), 1019.
Andrew Knox (1611), 1604.
Robert Wallace (1662), 2561.
Andrew Wood (1679), 2786.
 archdeacon of the (1536), Richard Lawson,
402, 421, 426.
Jack (Jak), Andrew, in Dysart (1623), 1924,
2176.
 servitor to John Colvill of Tankerness
(1630), 2052.
 John, citizen of St. Andrews (1538), 420.
 •  merchant, burgess of Dundee (1616),
1744.
 in Stanriehauch (1618), 1814.
 Patrick, serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 Robert, deceased (1616), 1752.
 in Nether Logge (1666), 2598.

INDEX OF PERSONS

869

Jack, Thomas (1575), 931.
 merchant, burgess of Dundee (1616),
1744, 1891.
 William (1578), 973.
 Besseta, wife of Walter Rob, Balcomy (1553),
606.
Jackson (Jakeson, Jakson, Jaksone, Jaksoun),
Alexander (1498), 237.
 James, serjeant of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
 John, notary public (1518), 313.
¦ citizen of St. Andrews (1521), 327.
-  notary public (1555), 637.
 St. Andrews (1556), 656.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1590), 1205;
burgess (1608), 1536; bailie, 1634, 1636,
1637.
 —serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1939.
- Patrick, in Tyningham (1594), 1273.
- Roger, merchant [Morpeth], 303.
- William, [Norham] 286.
 servitor to Walter Wordie, writer

(1741), 3154; writer, 3161.
Jaffray of Kingswalls, Mr. Alexander, director of
chancery (1644), 2346.
 James, in PittiUseuch (1632), 2117.
Jakis, WiUiam, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
James the First, King of Scotland, 101, 107, 113.
James the Second, King, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139,
141.
James the Third, King, 149, 150, 157, 160, 178,
182, 183, 189, 193, 198.
James the Fourth, King, 220, 236, 239, 244, 246,
250, 256, 257, 262, 263, 274, 281, 282, 283,
298, 325, 2550 ; Margaret, his queen, 325.
James the Fifth, King, 298, 300, 332, 333, 336,
348, 351, 365, 402, 408, 415, 417, 419, 423,
437, 439, 440, 449, 450, 454, 467, 500, 526,
3314 ; Magdalen, his [first] queen, see France ;
[James] his sou, Stewart of Scotland (1541),
449.
James the Sixth, King, 832, 838, 841, 848, 864,
883, 907, 913, 918, 932, 938, 954, 1024, 1036,
1037, 1085, 1090, 1094, 1098, 1105, 1106,
1116, 1136, 1173, 1187, 1200, 1211, 1221,
1231, 1281, 1282, 1285, 1286, 1302, 1305,
1306, 1310, 1314, 1326-1329, 1343, 1356,
1357, 1358, 1360, 1367, 1370, 1390, 1391,
1411, 1422, 1423, 1437, 1440, 1446, 1448,
1455, 1468, 1471, 1474, 1475, 1486, 1490,
1491, 1503, 1506, 1510, 1521, 1522, 1523,
1526, 1569, 1573, 1595, 1612, 1617, 1622,
1629, 1630, 1631, 1644, 1645, 1651, 1712,
1713, 1732, 1739, 1749, 1755, 1757, 1782,
1785, 1786, 1794, 1796, 1806, 1819, 1821,
1826, 1832, 1838, 1844, 1867, 1868, 1869,
1878, 1904, 1908 ; deceased, 2079, 2222.
James the Seventh, King, 2829, 2834, 2840, 2843,
2845, 2850, 2851, 2855, 2857, 2864
Jameson (Jamesone, Jamesoun, Jamieson, Jam-
sone, Jamyson) of Makynnoth, Robert (1538),
422.
 Adam, in Tofts (1607), 1524.
 Alan, bauie of Cupar (1510), 276.
 Alexander, notary public (1505), 257, 340.
 David, burgess of Cupar (1534), 395,

136.

of Edinburgh
his wife, see

Jameson, David, cordiner in Kelso (1681), 2802.
 George, in Lambden (1607), 1524.
 Gilbert, serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176.
 James, in Mersingtoun (1574), 900.
 in Maxton (1634), 2157.
 feuar in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802;
Isobel, his wife, see Davidson.
 their son, merchant in Kelso (1681),
2802 ; Anna, his wife, see Dickson.
 in Sneip (1673), 2699.
 deceased, cooper in Leith (1759), 3208.
 John, vicar-pensioner of the parish church
of Glencairn (1574), 890.
 Robert, coronator of Bute (1538), 422.
 ¦ Mr. Robert, minister at Logie (1722), 3095.
 Thomas, Dunfermline (1576), 937.
 Janet, wife of William Reid in Ardornye
(1585), 1091.
Jardine (Jardan, Jardane, Jarden, Jardin, Jarding,
Jardyng) of Applegarth, John (1552), 598.
 of Dunnovane, Thomas (1452
 Alexander (1493), 217.
 Gavin (1552), 598.
 George, merchant, burgess
(1628), 2012, 2049; Elizabeth
Watson.
 John, servitor of John Kennedy of Blair
quhan (1615), 1729.
 Robert, armourer in Edinburgh (1603), 1459.
 Helen, wife of James Cossar in Newbattle
(1583), 1065.
Jedburgh, Robert, [third] Lord, deceased (1710),
3097.
Jedburgh, abbot of, John Home (1513), 296, 553.
 commendators of —
Andrew Home (1580), 1000.
Alexander, Lord Home (1597), 1332.
Jedburgh, bailies of burgh of —
Alexander Donaldson (1495), 225.
David Douglas (1497), 230.
Adam Moscrop (1508), 267.
Jedworth (Jedwort), John of (1395), 82, 154;
Andrew of, his son, 154; Robert of, burgess
of Haddington, son of Andrew (1465), 154.
Jeffreys, John, Lord of Wem (1694), 2925.
Jegon, Thomas, D.D. (1609), 1562.
Jellie, John, in Murtoun (1618), 1814.
Jersey, governor of (a. 1670), Henry, Earl of St.
Albans, 2660.
Jervise (Gerwas, Jarves), Sir George (1528), 370.
 Sir John (1528), 372.
Jobson (Jobsoun), Andrew (1565), 789.
- — - Dand, alias Andrew, servitor to Mr. Adam
Bothwell (1627), 2006.
 William (1565), 789.
Jollie, John, merchant in Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
Jonkieson, James, in Edinburgh (1667), 2622.
John, son of William, son of Lambin (c. 1290), 15.
Johnson (Johnesone, Johnesoun, Johnsoun, John-
soune, Jonsone), Alexander (1528), 370.
 Alexander, or ' Sanders ' (1532), 385.
 Anthony, of Spyllesby, in the county of
Lincoln, tailor (1582), 1042.
 David, notary (1575), 914.
 James, M.A., notary public (1521), 329.
 _ smith (1543), 481.

870

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Johnson, John, [Northberwick] 323.
 (1572), 878
 alias Cornelis, John (1578), 960.
 John, in Bagow (1587), 1149.
 miller of Johneson's mill (1597), 1324.
Cf. No. 948.
 Malcolm, dean of Lismore (1458), 143.
 Thomas, in Johnson's mill (1597), 1324.
 William (1483), serjeant and depute of the
sheriff of Edinburgh, 188.
 (1576), 940, 942.
 William Robertson, burgess of Inverness
(1655), 2460.
Johnstone, James, Lord, of Lochwood (1637),
2214.
Johnstone (Johnistoun, Johnston, Johnstoun,
Jonestoun, Jonstoun, Jonstyne) of Auchin
huiff, Robert (1649), 2400; John, his son,
2400.
 of Benholm, James (1612), 1648.
 of Brome, William (1607), 1522.
 of Corheid, James (1637), 2222.
 of Elphinstone, Andrew (1547), 528, 737 ;
Robert, his son, 737.
 James, deceased (1598), 3314.
 Samuel (1621), 1889.
 of that Ilk, Adam (1432), 109.
 John (1544), 488.
 of Kelton, Robert (1707), 3036.
 of Newbie, John, deceased (1607), 1522.
 of Powmilne, James (1676), 2758, 2885.
 of Warieston, Jasper, deceased (1743), 3161.
 of Westerhall, James(1612), 1648 ; deceased,
2329.
 Sir James, his son (1643), 2329, 2662 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Bannatyne.
 Abraham, brother of William of Brome
(1607), 1522.
 Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1512), 287,
292, 315 (?), 1339 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Simson.
 burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
 Mr. Adam, [Dalkeith] deceased (1605), 1479 ;
James, his son, 1479.
 Alexander (1526), 357.
 Mr. Alexander, servitor of Mr. Lewis
Stewart, advocate (1632), 2115
 Alexander, in Carberry (1644), 2349.
 in Dalderss (1701), 2993.
 clerk, Leith (1785), 562.
 Andrew, resident in Kilmaurs, 678, 1574;
Marion, his wife, see Dickie.
 in Coates (1650), 2407 ; Agnes, his
wife, see Kincaid.
 Archibald, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1247 ;
councillor (1603), 1456.
 David (1432), 109.
 (1553), 605.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1608), 1538.
 officer in Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
 • Francis, Edinburgh (1552), 602.
 serjeant, Newhaven or Leith (1553),
614.
 Mr. Gabriel, professor of Hebrew in St.
Andrews (1728), 3112.
 George, rector of Ancrum (16)0), 1596;

Elizabeth, his wife, see Crichton ; Robert,
their son, 1596 ; Mr. George, also their son,
1596.
Johnstone, George, notary (1618), 1801, 1802.
 Henry, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased (1631),
2095.
 James, [Edinburgh] 292.
 Edinburgh, 470.
 commendator of Soulseat (1544), 488.
 commissary-clerk of Edinburgh (1570),

465, 544.

notary (1581), 1020, 1057, 1662.

- Mr. James, bailie of Edinburgh (1588), 1168.
- James, burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
 in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
 in PittiUseuch (1632), 2117.
 in Falkirk (1654), 2451.
 servitor of Robert Hamilton, W.S.
(1657), 2507 ; W.S. (1676), 2755.
¦ oversman in Loanhead (1723), 3099.
Major-General James, of 11th Dragoons
(1775), 3241.
John (1512), 287.
 (1546), 521.
 notary public (1549), 550, 589, 591.
 of Johnstone, or ' Johneson's ' mill
(1577), 948. Cf. No. 1324.
 in Monturpe (1577), 948, 1137.
 in Dalkeith (1583), 1069.
 in Dysart (1587), 1148.
 miller at Duddingstone mill (1600),

1401.
 writer and clerk of council and session,
deceased (1604), 1468 ; John, his son, 1468.
 bailie of Gordon (1610), 1581.
 in Land (1612), 1650.

- alias Mylles, John (1616), 1759.
- John, deceased, portioner of Dean (1626),
1983; James, his son, 1983; Janet Nicoll,
wife of James, 1983.
- alias Chalmers, John, servant to William
Livingstone of Culter (1630), 2053.
- John, gardener, servant to James Rig of
Carberry (1630), 2057.
 (1630), 2058.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
 servant of Robert Johnstone in Lamb

den (1643), 2328.
 in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1666). 2609.
 Matthew (1461), 145.
 Mungo, serjeant of Edinburgh (1642), 2302,
 Patrick, in Lumsden (1622), 1906.
 Robert, Kinloss (1581), 1028; Elizabeth
Hume, his mother, 1028.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1617), 1778.
 notary (1618), 1799.
 mason, servitor to William Baillie, fiar
of Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
 in Lambden (1639), 2258, 2328.
 at mill of Balcairne (1649), 2404.
— fisher in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
deceased, portioner of Falkirk (1771),

3229.
- Simon, in Kinhervie (1618),
- Thomas (1539), 430.

1790.

INDEX OF PERSONS

871

Johnstone, Thomas, and Alison Richardson, his I
wife (1579), 975, 976.
 in Lumsden (1621), 1880.
 servitor of Patrick Urquhart (1642),
2305.
 servitor to Mr. William Cunningham
of Ballindalloch (1642), 2314; (1645), 2357.
 in Thurstoun Mains (1667), 2622 ;
John, his son, 2622.
- messenger in Wester Anstruther (1671),

2673.

¦ in Crail (1671), 2673.
¦ in Queensferry (1671), 2677.

— William of (1461), 145.
 William, in Broomhill (1544), 488.
 — maltman, burgess of Linlithgow (1560),
715.
 (1566), 803.
 (1587), 1137.
 in Mylneaiker (1632), 2113.
 merchant iu Edinburgh (1652), 2423 ;
Isobella Watt, his wife, 2423.
 farmer in Old Haddington (1689),
2875, 2876 ; Robert, farmer there, his son,
2875, 2876.
¦ — ¦  in Bromadge (1697), 2955.
 Mr. . . ., church-elder of Perth (1631),
2079.
— — Dame EUzabeth, wife of Sir William Hamil
ton of Manor Elieston (1630), 2056.
— — Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Alexander
Laurie, cordiner in Falkirk (1701), 2991.
 Isobella, wife of deceased John Millar in
Westreston (1616), 1748.
 Jean, wife of WilUam Hopkirk (1710),
3059.
 Marion, late wife of James Forret, son of
deceased James Forret, skinner, burgess of
Edinburgh (1586), 1118.
 Mariota, wife of David Home of Wedder
burn (1551), 587.
 Mary, in Falkirk, niece of late Robert
Johnstone there (1771), 3229.
JovaU, John (1506), 261.
Joyssie (Joissie, Jowsie), John, chirurgeon in
Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 John, in Leith (1759), 3208.
 Sara, wife of WiUiam Cunningham of Clon-
beith (1618), 1810.
Julius the Third, Pope (1551), 577, 584, 625.
Justice of Justicehall, James (1816), 3304.
 Alexander, [Perth] 243.
 James, notary (1598), 1338, 1404.
 ¦ Patrick, in Dalkeith (1668), 2637.
 Thomas, merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
 William, vicar of Crichton (1514), 301.
 in Edinburgh (1608), 1538.
 Mr. William, minister at Gargunnock (1623),
1936.
 Christina, wife of Mr. John Rollock of Pit-
made (1608), 1538.
 v. Callander, case of (1682), 2808.
Justiciaries south of the Forth —
Sir Robert Lauder (1425), 81.
Thomas Somerville (1428), 107, 113.

Kabncor.se. See Cairncross.
Kay (Ka, Kaa, Kae, Kaye, Kea) of Pinkerton,
James (1601), 1374; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of John Lundy, Strathairlie, see infra.
 ¦ of Woolson, Sir John, Yorkshire (1660),
2541 ; Katherine Wentworth, his wife, 2541.
 Alexander, bailie of Canongate (1716), 3079.
 David (1621), 1890.
 Edward, in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
 James, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490,
552.
— _  writer in Edinburgh (1592), 1228,
2903, see p. 755; 1470. See also of
Pinkerton.
 advocate (1622), 1908.
 John, burgess of Inverness, sheriff-depute of
shire thereof (1588), 1158.
 in Penstamny (1629), 2046.
 [Coldingham] (1641), 2279; George,
his son, 2279.
 Robert, bailie of Dysart (1617), 1761.
—  notary (1620), 1836, 1837, 1963, 1986 ;
deceased, 2235 ; Henry, his son, 2235.
—  Roger, serjeant of Lanark (1602), 1429.
 Thomas, servitor to Alexander Miller, clothier
to the king (1612), 1633.
 in Edinburgh (1618), 1789.
 William, in Inverness (1600), 1399.
 in Leflenoch (1629), 2046.
 Agnes, wife of John Lundy, younger of
Stratherlie (1601), 1374, 1472, 1473 ; then of
Robert Douglas of Drumgarland (1630), 2070.
 Jonet, wife of William Schyrilaw (1577),
951.
Keen (Ken, Kene), Andrew (1515), 309.
 George (1502), 245.
 Mr. John, writer and notary, Edinburgh
(1566), 798, 999, 1010, 1058, 1118, 1167,
1338, 1355; deceased (1604), 1468; Janet,
his wife, see Strang ; Mr. Richard, writer,
Edinburgh, his son (1598), 1355, 1468.
 Thomas, notary public (1547), 529.
Keill, John, flour-dealer, burgess of Dundee (1695),
2930 ; Catherine, his wife, see Anderson.
Keinze, James, burgess of Crail (1676), 2760.
Keir, laird of (1615), 1727 ; see Stirling.
Keir (Keyr), John of, notary public (1462),
144.
 Laurence, servitor of Mr. John Skene, clerk
of session (1624), 1939.
 alias M'Intosh, Robert, in Easter Enoch
(1633), 2132.
 Robert, officer of Elgin (1680), 2793.
Keith, William, Lord, son of William, fourth Earl
Marischal (1564), 767.
 William, Lord, son of George, Earl Maris
chal (1615), 1721.
Keith (Keitht) of Craig, Mr. Robert (1686), 2844,
2936, 2939.
 Lieutenant-Colonel Robert, his son,
2936, 2938, 2939. See also the steps of his
promotion (1681, etc.), 2796, 2823, 2826,
2829, 2830, 2837, 2874, 2877, 2914, 3001,
3016 ; Agnes, his wife, see Murray.
 of Over Dysart, Mr. Alexander (1618), 1812,
1814.

872

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Keith of Kirktonhill, Alexander, brother of Sir
James of Powburn, deceased (1677), 2764,
2765 ; Patrick, his son, 2764, 2765.
 of Lentush, Mr. Robert (1707), 3034.
 of Powburn, Sir James (1677), 2764, 2765,
2939.
 of Quhitritriges, Robert (1635), 2171.
 of Tilliegownie, James (1677), 2765.
 of Woodstoun, Mr. James, cousin of George,
Lord Keith (1615), 1721 ; James, his son,
and Catherine Graham, his wife, 1721.
 Alexander in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
 Arthur (1557), 672.
 George, servitor to John Gilmour, W.S.
(1612), 1632.
 James (1564), 767.
 servitor of John Dunlop, advocate
(1641), 2298.
 Mr. James, W.S. (16S8), 2869.
 John, writer in Edinburgh (1686), 2844.
 Robert, in Blairquhan (1613), 1678.
 servitor to James Stratoun, writer
(1621), 1852; writer (1632), 2114; W.S.
2171.
 Major . . (1680), 2791.
 Beatrice, wife of John Allardice of that Ilk
(1586), 1110.
 Dame Margaret, wife of John Kennedy of
Blairquhan (1615), 1729, 1785.
Kellie, Thomas Erskine, Earl of, Viscount Fenton,
1420; (1613), 1687, 1913, 2061, 2062;
Alexander, Lord Fenton, his son, 2061,
2062.
Kellie (Kelly), Donald (1566), 803.
 George, Coldingham (1594), 1290, 1534.
 James, in Coldingham (1622), 1902, 2024.
[? Identical with next name.]
 portioner of Swanfield (1662), 2563 ;
Alison, his daughter, wife of Thomas Falconer
of Kincorth, 2563.
 officer of Haddington (1685), 2838.
 John, shipmaster in Dunbar (1758), 3204.
 Mr. William, notary (1602), 1428.
 William, elder, burgess of Dunbar (1617),
1774.
 Mr. William, W.S. (1620), 1833; Jean, his
wife, see Barron ; Margaret, their daughter,
wife of John Seton of St. Germains, 1833.
 Agnes, wife of John Kennedy, fishmonger in
Edinburgh (1634), 2142.
Kello, Mr. Bartholomew, notary public (1545),
490, 493, 552.
 John, smith in Duddingston (1587), 1145.
Kelloch (Kellocht), David (1495), 221.
 Gregory (1020), 1836.
Kellock, James, in Dunfermline (1611), 1605.
 Thomas, in Milltown -green, deceased (1621),
1853, 1856 ; Janet, his daughter, 1804, 1853,
1856.
Kelso (Celcow), abbot of (1425), 81.
 abbot and convent of (1494), 219.
 abbot of, Thomas [Ker], 396.
 commendators of —
James [Stewart], 423, 434, 435, 441, 465.
540, 544, 548, 569, 628, 629, 637, 642,
643, 668, 1136, 3313. See also Melrose.

Kelso, commendators of (continued) —
William Ker, deceased (1573), 8S3.
Francis Stewart (1571), 857, 865, 867, 868,
875, 883, 934, 1109.
 abbey of, administrator of (1571), William
Lumsden, parson of Cleish, 865, 868, 875.
 monks of —
John Cossar, sub-prior (1534), 396, 423, 434,
441.
William Newton, 396 ; sub-prior (1538), 423,
434, 441.
Walter Murray (Morro), 396, 423, 434, 441,
540.
John Gowen, 396.
George Gray, 396, 423, 434, 441.
William (Gylermus), Lawsone, 396, 423, 434,
441.
Peter Vicars (Wicars), 396.
William Fairley (Fayrle), 396, 423, 441.
John Whitton (Quhittoun), 396.
James Ancrum, 396, 423, 434, 441, 540, 857.
William Wr angham ( Wragham ), 3 96, 434, 44 1 .
Robert Crostaris, 396.
James Haiste, 396.
Patrick Thorbrand, 396.
Patrick Ogle (Ogyll), 396, 423, 434, 441.
Robert Lawson, 396, 423, 434, 441.
Jasper Winram (Wynerem, Wynram), 396,
423, 434, 441.
Adam Chatto, 396, 423, 434, 441 ; sub-
prior (1548), 540, 857.
John Pape, 396.
John Paton (1538), 423, 434, 441.
Alexander Wod (1538), 423, 434, 441.
Thomas Turnet, 423, 434, 441.
Thomas Schaw, 423, 434, 441.
John Fyfe (1538), 423, 441.
Michael Chatto (Catto), 423, 434, 441, 540,
857.
Thomas Newmouch, 423, 441.
Ralf (Radulph) Gledstanes (Gledstens), 423,
441, 540.
Thomas Symson, 423, 434, 441, 540, 857,
868, 934.
Thomas Burnet, or Turnet (1571), 857.
Kelso, bailie of the barony and regality of, Walter
Ker of Cesford, 857.
 burgh of, bailies of —
Andrew Ker of Masindew (1642), 2301.
Patrick Don (1666), 2607.
Kelso of that Ilk, David (1610), 1593, 1598, 1617 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Steuart ; Archibald,
their eldest son, 1593, 1598, 1617; Sarah,
his wife, see Brisbane.
 of Nether Kelsoland, John (1576), 933.
— Donald, captain of the Isle of Rathry in
Ireland (1576), 933.
 Henry, in Flat (1610), 1593.
— John, bailie of Paisley (1656), 2480, 2504,
2512, 2513.
 Thomas, brother-german of John Kelso of
Nether Kelsoland (1576), 933.
Kelt, John, Culross (1553), 611.
 William, [Inchaffray] 407.
 Elizabeth, mother of William Campbell in
Culross (1587), 1154.

INDEX OF PERSONS

873

Keltie, Adam, clerk of exchequer (1642), 2313,
2380.
Kemlok, John, notary public (1471), 212.
Kemp (Kempt), Alexander, burgess of Aberdeen
(1604), 1469.
 Alexander, servant to Mr. Thomas Hunter
of Roswallie (1626), 1982.
 Andrew, prebendary of St. Salvator's church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 James, in Denny (1675), 2752 ; James, his
son, 2752.
 John (1565), 794.
 Martin, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Kempion (Kempyon), Sir WiUiam, chaplain and
notary public (1546), 522.
Kemptie, John, writer in Aberdour (1731), 3122,
Ken, John le (1321), 29.
Kendillowy, Duncan, St. Andrews (1545), 494.
Kengzow, Thomas (1594), 1282.
Kenloquhy, Sir John, chaplain of St. Bartholo
mew's altar, St. Andrews (1557), 666.
 Robert, baker, citizen of St. Andrews (1557),
666.
Kenmure, John [Gordon, first] Viscount of (1633),
2133.
 John, [second] Viscount of, deceased (1645),
2358, 2359.
 John, [third] Viscount of, brother of Robert,
fourth Viscount, 2359.
 Robert, [fourth] Viscount of, cousin of John,
second Viscount of (1645), 2358, 2359.
 Alexander, [fifth] Viscount of (1673), 2712.
Kennan, Andrew, servant of Arnot of Barcapill
(1592), 1249.
 Richard (1555), 632.
Kennedy, John, Lord (1483), 189.
Kennedy (Kenedy, Kennedie) of Auchinglen,
Robert (1624), 1950.
 of Balsaroch, Walter, younger (1620), 1849,
1850.
 of Bardrochet, John, laird of Clachrydow
and Clachrybayne (1527), 359; Elizabeth,
his spouse, see Graham of Knockdolian.
 of Bargany, Thomas (1548), 539, 1067.
 Thomas (1611), 1602.
 of Baltersane, John (1600), 1408, 1409;
Mr. John, apparent, 1409.
 of Bennan, . . . (1611), 1602.
 of Blairquhan, Roland (1370), 64, 71-73.
 John, 256.
 Gavin, knight, his son (1505), 256, 257,
339, 340; Elena, his 'pretended' spouse, see
Campbell.
 James, brother of Sir Gavin, 257 ;
called 'of Craigfyne,' 339 ; 340, 574, 609.
 John, his grandson and heir (1551),
574, 575, 578, 609. 913, 918, 1013, 1015,
1216, 1242, 1243, 1464, 1484, 1570, 1590,
1674, 1678, 1706 ; deceased, 1742, 1849 ;
Margaret, eldest daughter of John, 913.
 John, fiar (1604), 1464, 1484, 1608 ;
coroner of Carrick, 1625, 1644; of B., 1729,
1785, 1793 ; deceased, 1749 ; Dame Mar
garet, his wife, see Keith.
 John, younger, his son (1615), 1729,
1768, 1769, 1785, 1786, 1792, 1793, 1830 ;

of B., 1849, 1850; Maria, his wife, see
Stewart.
Kennedy of Blairquhan, James, formerly of Cul
zean (1621), 1874-76, 1879, 1928, 1934, 1954,
1957, 1987, 2187 ; deceased, 2220; inadver
tently styled John, 2223 ; 2226 ; Anna, his
wife, see Stewart.
 James, his son and heir (1637), 2220,
2223, 2226.
 of Clachantoun, Hugh, deceased (1622),
1S95 ; David, his son and heir, 1895.
 of Coif, Thomas (1551), 590.
 of Crochba, James (1585), 1105.
John (1618), 1669, 1792.

- of Cruggleton, James' (1604), 1464, 1678.
- of Culzean, David (1558), 692.
 Sir Thomas (1597), 1335.
 James (1617), 1762, 1781, 1788, 1789,
1S49, 1850, 1874-76, 1879, 1886, 1895;
see also of Blairquhan ; Anne, his wife, see
Stewart.
- of Dalmortoun, Sir Thomas, 68, 69 ; of
Guiltree (Geyltre), 72, 73 ; Thomas, [his
son?] lord of Dalmortoun, 68, 74.
- of Dalquharran, Duncan (1558), 692.
- of Donehowyr [Dunure], John (1370), 64.
 Sir Gilbert (1386) [son of John], 72.
- of Garryhorne, Hugh (1611), 1608.
¦ David, brother of James Kennedy of
Culzean (1622), 1895.
- of Girvanmains, Hugh (1548), 538, 590 ;
Sir Hugh (1559), 710, 717.
 Gilbert (1585), 1105.
 Hugh (1611), 1603, 1841, 1847, 1928 ;
David, his son (1620), 1841, 1847.
• Sir John (1683), 2819, 2996.
- of Kilhinzie, Mr. John (1749), 3182.
- of Kirkhill, Sir Thomas, provost of Edin
burgh (1687), 2849.
- of Kirkmichael, John, younger (1649), 2388.
- of Knockdolyan, Gilbert (1370), 64 ; brother
of Roland of Blairquhan, 72 ; Thomas (1370),
lord of 'la Konrey ' [? Cundry], 64; brother
of Gilbert and Roland, 72.
- of Knokdone, Walter (161 1), 1608, 1627.
- of Nether Koldoun, Gilbert (1613), 1678.
- of Larg, James (1551), 574, 609.
- of Monunscheon, Gilbert (1592), 1242, 1570.
- of Pinquhirrie, John (1575), 918.
Hugh (1612), 1625.
- Alexander, in Dalliarvak (1617), 1788 ;
Mr. James, his son, 178S.
¦ Dalmellington (1693), 2911.
- Arthur, in Leffeindunnull (1612), 1669.
- David (1576), 943.
 in Balloch (1592), 1242, 1243.
 in Carroway (1618), 1793, 1794.
- Fergus, servitor of John, Earl of Cassillis
(1624), 1947.
- Gilbert, in Lumnochtie (1615), 1729, 1847.
 DalmelliDgton, deceased (1693), 2911.
- Hector, brother of the laird of Bennan
(1611), 1602.
¦ in Craig (1618), 1792.

 Hugh, grandson and heir of Patrick Hamil
ton of Bogside (1610), 1574.

5s

874

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Kennedy, James, bailie of Ayr (1562), 731.
 Mr. John (1505), 255.
 John, in Grenane (1551), 574.
 in Lenton (1551), 574.
 ¦ brother of Walter of Knokdone (1612),
i627. ¦ clerk-depute of Carrick, notary (1615),

1729, 1849, 1850, 1879, 1886, 2337.
 fishmonger in Edinburgh (1634), 2141,
2142 ; Agnes, his wife, see Kellie.
 in Dalmortoun (1644), 2337.
 in Prestonpans (1646), 2366.
 Dalmellington (1693), 2911, 3084.
 Quentin, notary (1615), 1729.
 W.S. (1635), 2164.
 Robert, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
 Mr. Robert, schoolmaster at Haddington
(1683), 2818.
 William (1522), 340.
 servitor to James Kennedy of Culzean
(1620), 1849, 1850.
 in Whitefaulds (1622), 1895.
 in Kelso (1666), 2607.
 tailor, burgess of Haddington (1683),
2818.
 Annabella, wife of James Brown of Glenson
(1560), 717, 71S.
 Christian, wife of Andrew M'Adam of
Waterhead of Gight (1581), 1015, 1016.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Baird, younger of
Kilquhenzie (1558), 692.
 Helen, wife of Mr. John Ferguson of Kil
kerran (1621), 1876, 1886.
 Janet, widow of David Bonar and wife of
Patrick Thomson (1539), 430.
 wife of Oliver Baird of Kilquhenzie
(1598), 1356.
 Dame Katherine, wife of William M'Lellan
of Auchlane (1609), 1560.
 Katherine, relict of Robert Stewart in
Darnetagart (1619), 1815.
 Margaret, wife of John Davidson of Penny
glen (1612), 1625, 1627, 1644, 1645, 1669,
1674.
 Dame Margaret, Lady Ochiltree (1615),
1729 ; Mary Stewart, her daughter, 1729.
 Margaret, lady of Carleton (1665), 2595.
Kennoway (Kenne wie), James, clerk of Culross
(1642), 2313.
 factor for Sir William Bruce of
Kinross, baronet (1690), 2884.
Kent, John, bailie of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
 Robert, burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Kerr, Lord Mark (1738), 3138, 3148.
Kerr (Car, Carr, Carre,Kar, Ker, Kerre) of Ancrum,
William, 3267 ; Sir Thomas, his son, see of
Redden, infra.
 of Boughtrigg, James, M.P. for Edinburgh,
eldest son of Thomas Kerr (1787), 3267;
Charles, his eldest son and heir, 3267,
3284.
 of Bourhouses, Andrew (1629), 2036, 2155,
2156, 2157, 2158; (1637), 2200.
 of Brumelands, Andrew (1602), 1425; (1603),
1434, 1435.

Kerr of Brumelands, Mr. Robert (1642), 2301 ;
Janet, his wife, see Falsyde.
 of Cavers, John (1723), 3097.
 of Cessfurd, Sir Walter, knight (1571), 857 ;
Isobella Ker, his spouse, 857.
 of Eshett, William (1693), 2907.
 of Farnyhurst, Andrew (1513), 296.
 ¦ of Fawdonside, Andrew (1575), 919 ;
William, his son (1575), 919.
 . Walter (1628), 2013.
 (or Carr) of Fowberry, John Strother, D.L.
for Northumberland (1730), 3117, 3137, 3202 ;
(1761), 3212. [He was also of Littledean.]
 of Grange, Mr. James (1666), 2610.
 of Greinland, Mr. Henry (1582), 1040;
secretary to the Duke of Lennox, 1283.
 of Hauchheid, Andrew (1634), 2155.
 of Hirsell, Sir Andrew, 1999, 2155. [Also of
Littledean. ]
 -John (1580), 1000; Sir John (1593),
1271; see also of Jedburgh; James, his
brother, 1271.
of Hirtha, Sir Thomas (1610), 1573, 1630.
of Hownam, Thomas (1672), 26S8.
of ItaU, Robert (1666), 2607.
of Jedburgh, Sir John, grandson of Sir
Andrew K. of Hirsell, which see (1627), 1999,
2036, 2155,2732, 3097.
of Kersland, Robert (1572), 870.
 • Daniel (1589), 1176.
 John (1707), 3032.
• of Langnewton, John (1629), 2036. <S'ee also
of Littledean [son of Sir John K. of Hirsell
and Jedburgh].
¦of Lintoun, Andrew (1599), 1377, 1382,
1425, 1435; William, his son and heir-
apparent, 1377, 1382, 1425, 1435; George,
also his son, 1377, 1425.
 Harry, fiar (1657), 2514 ; of L., 2582,
2590 ; Margaret, his wife, see Home.
- of Littledean, Walter [son of Sir Andrew
Ker of Hirsell], 969, 1126; Andrew, his
son (1586), 1126.
— Sir John, 2858. [Son of Walter. See

also of Hirsell and Jedburgh.]
¦ John, his son (1634), 2157.

See also of
Langnewton
 Andrew, his son (1654), 2455, 2465,
2482, 25S2, 2590, 2610, 2648, 2714, 2716,
2732, 2743, 2S64, 3097 (?).
 Andrew, fiar, his son, 2582, 2590, 2716,
2732, 2743, 2744, 2811, 2864, 2981.
 Walter, younger (1723), 3097.
 [John Strother, supra~\.
 Walter,Brigadier-General(1805), 3290,
3291 ; (1809), 3295.
 of Maisondieu, Thomas (1602), 1426.
 Andrew, his son, 1426 ; bailie of Kelso
(1642), 2301.
 of Mauldslie, Sir Mark (1613), 1682.
 of Mersington, James (1551), 588 ; Thomas,
his son, 588, 1292 ; Andrew, son of Thomas
(1595), 1292.
 of Moristoun, Andrew (1723), 3097.
 of Newbottle, James, deceased, uncle of Sir
John K. of Jedburgh, 2155, 2732, 3097.

INDEX OF PERSONS

875

Kerr of Over Crailing, Andrew (1502), 245.
 of Redden, Sir Thomas, younger son of
William K. of Ancrum, 3267 ; Andrew, his
second son, 3267 ; Thomas, eldest son of
Andrew, 3267 ; James, eldest son of Thomas,
see of Boughtrigg.
 of Thrid, William (1630), 2057 ; William,
his son, 2057.
 of Trearne, Robert (1452), 135.
 Alexander, taUor in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
 Andrew, notary (1583), 1057, 1380, 1381.
 in Yair (1585), 1095.
 alias Dand (1588), 1163.
 in Newbattle (1630), 2050 ; Mark, his
son, 2050.
 in Dundee, brother of James K.,
merchant in Potterrow (1635), 2164; (1637),
2201, 2202.
 skinner in Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
 Mr. Andrew [son of Robert K.], clerk of
Linlithgow, notary (1654), 2452, 2453, 2503.
 Andrew, in Attonburn (1672), 2688.
 [? Edinburgh] deceased (1682), 2803.
 vintner in Musselburgh (1687), 2853.
 Mr. Andrew, advocate (1692), 2900.
 Andrew, brother-german of Walter Kerr,
younger of Littledean (1723), 3097.
 Edward, tailor (1615), 1719.
 George (1589), 1184.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Inverbervie (1616), 1749.
 servitor to John, Lord Loudoun (1632),
2120.
 servitor of James Lithgow (1638), 2240.
 Henry (1593), 1271.
 James, bailie of Inverness (1528), 367.
(1578), 969.

 burgess of Edinburgh (1580), 1006.
 father's brother to Andrew Ker in
Yair (1585), 1095.
 ¦ merchant in Potterrow (1627), 1995,
2027, 2164, 2201 ; Mariota, his wife, see
Chalmer; Barbara, his widow, see Richardson.
 in Newbottle, deceased (1627), 1999.
 portioner of Nenthorne (1634), 2157 ;
Walter, his son, 2157.
in Galashiels, deceased (1657),
WUliam, his natural son, 2514.
overlooker of money in Scotland (1734),

2514:

3128.
- (Kerre) John, Northumberland (1387), 79.
 serjeant (1408) of the burgh of Edin
burgh, 88.
 Inverness, 403.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1587), 1142 (?) ;
(1599), 1377, 1382, 1425, 1433-35, 1440,
1827, 2617; Elizabeth, his wife, see Weir ;
Andrew, his natural son, 1434, 1435.
 burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.
 notary (1618), 1789.
 shoemaker in Inverness (1635), 2102,
2186. . in Dockray (1638), 2244.

 .  merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1643),
2331.

Kerr, John, in Achinwitt (1652), 2425.
 portioner of Clifton (1672), 2688.
 servant of John Haitlie of Sneip (1673),
2699.
 Mark, commendator of Newbattle (1559),
699, 838, 898, 899, 931, 938, 1008, 1065,
1078, 1085, 1130 ; see also Lothian, Earl of ;
Mark, his son (1574), 898.
 Mr. Mark, prior of Coldstream (1593), 1271.
 Mark, portioner of Cliftoun (1655), 2465.
 Matthew (1512), 287.
 Robert, senior, burgess of Edinburgh (1574),
898 ; bailie, 961 (?).
 burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1377.
 notary, sheriff and burgh clerk of
Linlithgow (1611), 1601, 1740, 1835, 2053,
2058, 2087, 2113; Mr. Andrew, his son
(1631), 2087, 2113, see also supra.
¦ goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1630), 2050.
¦ in Wester Duddingston, deceased
(1653), 2449; Katherine, his wife, see
Thomson.
 merchant in Falkirk (1701), 2993.
 shoemaker in Maybole (1749), 3182.
- Thomas, abbot of Kelso, 396.
- Mr. Thomas, parson of Dingwall (1586),
1126.
- Thomas, in Nenthorn, 1292 ; Ralph or
Rudolph, his son (1594), 1292.
 in Hume (1602), 1425.
 in Newhaven, deceased (1623), 1933;
Walter, his son and heir, 1933 ; Agnes, wife
of Walter, see Anderson.
- Neill, servant of Peter Hewat, writer in
Edinburgh (1579), 985.
- Friar Patrick. See Friars Preachers.
- Richard (1539), 434.
 in Attonburn (1672), 2688.
- Robert (1539), 430.
(1548), 544.
- Thomas, goldsmith in Edinburgh, 3096 ;
James, his son, jeweller, burgess (1723),
3096, see p. 755 ; 3270 ; Charles, H.M. printer,
etc., for Scotland, son of James (1788), 3270.
- Walter (1519), 318.
 (1575), 931.
 (1583), 1065.
 servitor to the Duke of Lennox (1594),
1283. • iu St. Boswells (1675), 2744, 2811,
2812 ; Barbara, his wife, see Riddell.
- William, chaplain of Lowick (Lowyk) (1465),
155.
 (1502), 245.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 commendator of Kelso, deceased (1573),
S83.
 writer (1608), 1538.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
 in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
- Lady Anna, heiress of late Robert, Earl of
Lothian (1631), 2096, 2184, see Lothian;
Lady Jean, her sister, see infra.
- Dame Elizabeth, Lady Borthwick (1696),
2935.

876

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Kerr, Isobella, wife of Walter K. of Cesford (1571),
857.
 Dame Isobel, mother of John [Scrimgeour],
Earl of Dundee (1672), 2685.
 Lady Jean, heiress of late Robert, Earl of
Lothian, see Lothian (1631), 2096, 2184.
 Dame Janet, wife of William, Lord Kilmaurs,
Master of Glencairn (1610), 1599, 1810, 1811.
 Dame Jean, wife of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1641), 2285 ; (1656), 2484.
Kerdones. »?ee Cardoness.
Kersane, James, in Potterrow (1627), 1994,
Kerse (Keryss), Duncan of, lord of the same
(1370), 64.
 John, serjeant, Edinburgh (1616), 1753,
1778, 1834.
Kerswell, John (1470), 161. Cf. Carswell.
Keryss. See Kerse.
Kessane, George, notary public (1562), 747, 748.
 John, [St. Andrews, 1554] 623, 672.
Kettle, parish minister of (1725), James Monro,
3102. See also Kingskettle, infra.
Kidd (Keyd, Kid, Kyd), Alexander (1516), 313.
 in Dundee (1672), 2692.
 Andrew, bailie of St. Andrews (1473), 167,
199.
 David, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
 John (1529), 375.
 in Crail, deceased (1596), 1316.
 Patrick, merchant in Dundee (1704), 3014.
 Robert (1621), 1891.
 Symon, presbyter (1395), 82.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain (1505), 379.
 Thomas, in Crail (1606), 1495.
 Margaret, widow of Thomas Hay and spouse
of John Balfour (1518), 313.
Kidston (Kidstoun), Richard, in Powhouse (1629),
2033.
Kilbarchan, minister of (1657), 2515.
Kilbowie, Janet, in Stirling (1657), 2508.
Kilbride (Kyrkbryde), rector of (1575), Mr. John
Douglas, 920, 991, 995, 1178.
Kilconquhar, minister at (1598), Mr. John
Carmichael, 3314.
Kilfinan, minister at
M'Kay, 3104.
Kilgour (Kylgour), David, notary (1575), 909.
 James (1513), 291.
 John, chaplain (1493), 214.
 Richard, serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 Robert (1513), 291.
 servitor to Robert, Lord Boyd (1639),
2264.
 Grissil, wife of Thomas Mason, Culross
(1553), 611.
Kilham (Kilnom, Killum, Kilmim, Kilum), Sir
Michael of, 10, 11.
 Nicholas of, 21.
 Patrick of, 20, 33, 38.
 Thomas of, 20, 38 ; Adam, his son, 20, 3S.
 William of, 20 ; Patrick, his sou, 20.
 Sir William of Daltoun, chaplain of, 63.
Killean, in Mull, parson of, 1767.
KiUearn (KiUern), rector of (1544), Mr. James
Sutherland, 489.
Killenan, vicar of (1611), Duncan Campbell, 1604.

(1725), Mr. Alexander

Killenow, in Islay, parson of, 1767.
Killum. See Kilham.
Kilmadock, ministers of —
Mr. Malcolm Henryson (1614), 1699.
Mr. John Edmondstone (1656), 2485.
Kilmalie (Kilmalze), rector of (1543), Sir John
Campbell, 473-75.
Kilmarnock, William Boyd, [first] Earl of (1662),
2562.
 William, [fourth] Earl of, deceased (1752),
3189, 3224 ; Anne, Countess of Kilmarnock,
his relict, 3189, 3224; James Boyd, their
son, see Earl of Erroll.
Kilmarnock (Kilmernok), vicar of (1544), Robert
Hamilton, 4S7.
 bailie of, John Mowat (1647), 238C.
Kilmartin (Kilmertein), rector of (1542), John
Campbell, 458.
Kilmaurs, Robert, Lord (1483), 188.
 Cuthbert, Lord (1498), 236 ; Mariota, his
wife, see Douglas.
 William, Lord, son of James, Earl of Glen
cairn (1618), 1810, 1811, 1867, 2456; Dame
Janet, his wife, see Ker.
 William, Lord, afterwards twelfth Earl of
Glencairn (1700), 2986.
Kilmaurs, prebendaries of the collegiate church of —
Robert Hamilton (1544), 487.
Hew Glen of Liuthills (1596), 1320.
 collegiate church of, provost and pre
bendaries of (1596), 1320.
 vicar of (1577), Alexander Henderson, 944.
Kilmeny, Stephen, iu Sandyhillock (1610), 1572.
Kilmore, minister of, 1019.
 rector of (1581), Sir Alexander M'Alestar,
1019.
 reader of (1581), Alexander M'Murchay,
1019.
Kilmorie, in Arran, parson of, 1767.
Kilor, Robert, in Windshole (1749), 3181.
Kilpatrick (Kilpatrik, Kylpatryk), John, bailie to
abbot of St. Colm's Inch (1495), 221.
 Thomas (1546), 521.
Kilravock, baron of, Hugh Rose (1615), 1726.
Kilrenny, minister of (1593), Mr. James Melville,
1263.
Kilsyth, Viscount of, James, deceased (16S2),
2834 ; James, his son and heir, 2834.
Kilwinning, commendators of —
Gavin Hamilton, coadjutor of St. Andrews,
584; 691, 704, 708, 709, 824.
Alexander Cunningham (1574), 705.
 monks of —
George, Morisone (1558), 691, 704.
David Wyngzet, 691, 704.
John Deyne, 691, 704.
Alexander Henderson, 691, 704.
Robert Curry, 691, 704.
William Kirkpatrick, 691, 704.
Alan Steyn, 691, 704.
James Mechell, 691, 704.
John Culpar, 691, 704.
James Brown, 691, 704.
Kinbuck (Kinbuk) of that Ilk, Malcolm (1458),
143 ; Marjorie of, his daughter, wife of
Alexander Bruce, younger of Stanehouse, 143.

INDEX OF PERSONS

877

Kincaid (Kincade, Kyncaid, Kynkeid) of that
Ilk and Craiglockhart, James, younger (1582),
1047, 1048 ; Christina, his wife, see Leslie.
 of Warriston, John (1557), 680.
 John, younger, 680, 2285.
 Alexander, servant to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1621), 1861.
 Clement, deceased, portioner of Coates
(1626), 1983, 2285, 2484.
 David, in Coates, burgess of Edinburgh
(1538), 426.
 Edward, burgess of Edinburgh (1582), 1047,
1048.
 ¦ Henry, Sciennes (1592), 1247.
 James, deceased, portioner of Coittis or
Coates (1641), 2285, 2407.
 writer in Stirling (1661), 2552.
 John of (1488), 201, 202.
 Patrick (1545), 493.
 Robert (1566), 806, 808.
 brother-german of Stephen Kincaid,
portioner of Broughton (1582), 1047, 1048.
 ¦ in Verwinstoun, or Warriston (1588),
1175.
 servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(1610), 1584.
 Stephen, portioner of Broughton (1582),
1047, 1048; Robert, his second son, 1047,
104S.
 Thomas (14SS), 201.
 (1507), 264.
 [Edinburgh, 1543], 481.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
—  in Edinburgh (1699), 2979.
 Agnes, wife of Andrew Johnstone in Coates
(1650), 2407.
Kincardine, Edward [Bruce, first] Earl of (1651),
2417.
 Alexander, [second] Earl of (1673), 2704,
2843 ; Lady Mary Bruce, his daughter, wife
of William, eldest son of Sir John Cochrane
of OchUtree, 2843.
 Alexander, [fourth] Earl of, 3321 ; Christian,
his spouse, see Bruce of Kinross.
Kincardine, sheriff of (1594), 1286.
 William, Lord Keith and Altrie (1615),
1721.
Kinfauns (Kinfawnis), James (1528), 372.
King (Kyng), of Dryden, Mr. Alexander, advo
cate (1586), 617, 659, 1178, 1449, 1455,
1553, 1564, 1633, 1717.
 of Newmiln, William, provost of Elgin
(1694), 2918.
 Alexander, notary public (1549), 547, 553,
55S, 565, 573, 591, 615, 630, 659, 822.
 David, in Skarhill, deceased (1567), 822;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Galbraith ; Janet, his
daughter, wife of John Purves (1567), 822.
 in Newliston (1676), 2761.
 Hercules, in Coldingham (1577), 951, 1076,
1253, 1254, 1474, 1902; Margaret Simson,
his wife, 1076.
 James, notary public (1549), 553.
 brother-german of Mr. Alexander King,
advocate (1589), 1178.
 - in Northfield (1599), 1371.

King, James, advocate (1682), 2S03; Mr. James,
his son, 2803.
 John, 100.
 ¦  in Nethertown of Cambusnethan (1692),
2897.
 (or Kingson) Thomas (1512), 287.
 William, notary (1628), 2022.
 Barbara, wife of Matthew Stevin in Colding
ham (1612), 1628.
Kingarth, rector of (1441), David Brown, 119,
120.
Kinghorn (Kinghorne, Kingorn, Kingorne), Sir
Adam, vicar of Fogo, chamberlain of Dun
fermline (1543), 476.
 Alexander, brother-german of Mr. David
Kinghorn, and son of James K., infra (161S),
1804, 1816, 1853, 1856, 1863-65, 1922.
 Andrew (1513), 291.
 David, clerk of the regality of Dunfermline,
notary public (1575), 925, 945, 1090.
 Mr. David (1615), 1736, 1741, 1766,1853,
1863, 1921, 1922 ; clerk of Dysart, 1970 ;
2097, 2105, 2176, 2198. Alexander, his son
(1621), 1863, 1921; Thomas, also his son,
1863.
 James, notary public (1581), 1017, 1029,
1185, 1270, 1291; clerk of the regality of
Dunfermline (1604), 1460-63, 1502, 1675,
1688, 1736, 1737, 1766, 1804, 1816, 1853,
1856, 1863-65, 1921 ; George, his son (1613),
1675; John, his son (1617), 1766; Alexander,
also his son (1618), 1804, etc., sujrra ; Mr.
David, notary, also his son, supra.
 Patrick, notary (1631), 209S.
 Mr. William, notary (1617), 1761.
Kinghorn, burgh of, clerk of (1612), Walter
Duncan, 1639.
Kinglass (Kynglesse), James (1575), 911.
Kinglassie, Lord. See Sir William Ayton.
Kinglassie, vicar of (1585), Sir Matthew Wal-
lange, 1090.
 minister at (1656), Mr. Thomas Melville,
2495.
Kingskettle, minister of (1610), Mr. William
Cranston, 1600. See also Kettle.
Kinkell, rector of (1594), Mr. Thomas Lumsden,
1275, 1276, 1340, 16S3, 1684.
Kinloch (Kindeloch) of Alderstoun, Mr. Peter
(1611), 3314.
 of that Ilk, Sir James (1705), 3023.
 ¦ Henry, writer in Edinburgh (1689), 2880.
 John of (1266), 8.
 John, notary (?) (1586), 1117.
 Canongate (1609), 1545; Janet, his
wife, see Gray.
 Jonet (1495), 223.
Kinloss (Kynlos), abbots of —
Thomas (1331), 37.
Robert [Reid], 421, 426 ; and bishop o
Orkney, 442, 507.
Walter Reid (1581), 1028, 1357.
 commendator and lord of, Mr. Edward
Bruce (1593), 1270, 1343, 1496, 2810.
 abbot and convent of, 1199.
Kinnaird family, Radulf 'Rnffi,' ancestor of (1204-
14), 3.

878

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Kinnaird, Patrick, [third] Lord, deceased (1722),
3095 ; Mr. Charles, his brother [afterwards
fifth Lord], 3095.
Kinnaird (Kinnard, Kynnaird, Kynnard) of Bur
rock, James (1666), 2611.
 of that Ilk, Patrick (1600), 1410 ; John, his
son and apparent heir, 1410.
 Andrew (1603), 1443.
 Henry, in Treatone (1621), 1888, 2063;
Margaret, his wife, see Bruce ; John, his son
and heir, 2063.
 John (1518), 314.
 Patrick, burgess of Dundee (1603), 1443.
 Richard of (1204-14), 3.
 Thomas, bailie of the canonry of Ross (1617),
1779.
 Walter (1518), 314.
Kinnaird, minister at (1603), Mr. John Ogilvie,
1442, 1444.
Kinnear (Kenyr, Kinneir, Kynneir, Kynnere) of
that Ilk, David (1501), 241, 247.
 David (1621), 1857.
 Mr. Charles, notary (1561), 241.
 Hugh, in Arntullie (1624), 1949.
 James (1501), 241.
 servant to Henry Bickerton, W.S.
(1599), 1370, 1408, 1409; W.S., 1497, 1519,
1520, 1546, 1566, 1612.
 [son of above] servitor to Robert
Pringle, W.S. (1629), 2041.
 John (1501), 241.
 Inverness (1536), 403.
 in Foodie (1570), 855.
 Mr. John, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.
(1027), 1995.
 John, portioner of Botheris (1667), 2624.
 Thomas (1515), 307.
Kinneff, minister of, 1808.
 (1632), Mr. James Strachan, 2114.
 reader at (1581), James Symsoun, 1023.
Kinnell, James, cordiner, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1669), 2646.
Kinuinmont (Kinninmund, Kynmont, Kynyn-
month), Mr. Alexander, minister at Kirriemuir
(1613), 1682, 1686.
 David, servitor to Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of Dundee (1704), 3014.
 ¦ Elias of (1228), 6.
 (1290), 15 ; Odo of, his son, 15.
 James, in Falkland (1621), 1888.
 John (1513), 297.
Kinross (Kynros) of Kippenros, James (1573),
881, 1304, 1312; George, his brother, 1304,
1312 ; James, son and heir of James, 1304,
1312.
 Mr. Alexander (1592), 1233.
 Mr. Henry, advocate (1620), 1829.
 John, brother to the laird of Kippenross
(1573), 881.
 Robert, brother to James Kinross of Kippen
ross (1573), 881.
 Elizabeth, widow of Christopher Burn, 904.
 Isabella, mother of Jasper Graham of
Blaircesnoch (1595), 1304, 1312.
Kinross, sheriff-depute of (1719), Thomas Finlay,
3089.

Kinsman (Kynnisman), Alexander, tenant in
Forthar (1725), 3102.
 James, serjeant of Dunfermline (1621),
1856.
Kintore, John, [first] Earl of (1694), 2921.
Kintore (Kentor, Kyntor) of Mount Lothian,
Mr. William (1707), 3034.
 James, burgess of Canongate (1622), 1911 ;
Cristina Young, his wife, 1911.
 William, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Kinzean (Kynzane, Kynzen), Fergus (1551), 57S,
609.
 John (1551), 578, 598.
Kippen, minister of (1629), Mr. Henry Living
stone, 1993.
Kirk (Kirke), Andrew, in Blairhill, reader at
Muckhart (1574), 895.
 Mr. James, sheriff-depute of Argyle and
Tarbert, notary (1605), 1492, 1670.
 James, portioner of Banks of Dollar (1613),
1670.
 Robert, officer of Paisley (1056), 2480.
 Isobella (1536), 406.
Kirkbean, minister of (1678), Mr. Richard Scott,
2783.
Kirkcaldy, bailies of —
William Watson (1562), 732.
Michael Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
James Colliar (1625), 1962.
David Ferguson (1652), 2424.
David Durie (1669), 2646.
 common clerk of (1598), Robert French,
notary, 1342.
Kirkcaldy (Kirkcaldie) of the Grange, Sir William,
knight (1564), 775, 777, 800 ; Margaret, his
spouse, see Learmonth.
 David, cook (1584), 1085.
 Michael, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
 Thomas (1564), 777.
 Janet (15S4), 1072.
Kirkcudbright, John M Lellan, Lord (1655), 2472.
Kirkcudbright, burgh of, bailie, Richard Carsan
(1674), 2725.
 minister of (1614), Mr. Robert Glendoning,
169S.
 steward or sheriff-deputes of —
John Lindsay of Auchinskeoch (1612), 1621.
George Maxwell of Munches (c. 1655), 2690.
John Maxwell of Brackanside (1674), 2725.
Kirkland, James, in Newmilns, deceased (1672),
2695.
 Margaret, wife of James Wilson (15S9),
1176.
Kirkmichael, minister of (1694), Mr. James
Houston, 2927.
Kirkpatrick (Kyrkpatric, Kyrkpatrick) of Close-
burn (Killosbern), Sir Thomas (1432), 109 ;
George, his son, 109 ; Roger, brother of Sir
Thomas, 109.
 Sir Thomas, deceased (1729), 3113.
 Sir Thomas, his son and heir, 3113.
 of the Knock (Knok), Roger of, squire
(1443), 122.
 Florence (1505), 257.
 George (1610), 1599.
 Henry (1450), 129.

INDEX OF PERSONS

879

Kirkpatrick, John, chamberlain of Newbattle
(1586), 1130.
 Laurence, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 William, servant of John Black, notary
(1596), 1313.
Kirkpatrick-Durham, vicar of (1557), Mr. William
Turner, 667, 717.
Kirkpatrick-Fleming, rector of (1538), Peter
Steward, 428.
Kirkton (Kyrktoun), William (1502), 245.
KirkwaU, bailies of —
Thomas Maine (1620), 1836.
Thomas Lentron (1634), 2137.
 ministers at —
Mr. James Heyne (1638), 2233.
Mr. James Wallace (1683), 2816, 2817.
Kirkwood (Kirkwod) of Pilrig, Gilbert (1626),
1980.
 Sir Andrew, notary public (1551), 585;
curate of Calder, 649.
 James, in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 in Fascane (1692), 2897 ; William, his
son, 2897.
 Robert (1592), 1233.
 W.S. (1632), 2119.
 Ronald, in Fulwodheid (1596), 1315.
 William, notary (1666), 2604.
Kirlie, Robert, officer of Paisley (1657), 2504,
2512, 2513.
Kirriemuir (Kellymure), vicar of (1572), George
Clepane, 868.
 minister at (1613), Mr. Alexander Kinnin-
month, 1682, 1686.
Kneland, Knelland. iS'ee Cleland.
Knold, Henry, in Sneip (1673), 2699.
KnoUys (Knollis, Knowis, Knowlls) of that Ilk,
John (1507), 264.
 of Torfin (Torfyne), Robert (1522), 355,
940.
 Mr. Cristall, or Christopher, minister at
Spot (1621), 1889 ; and at Coldingham (1637),
2218.
 James, in Rigfitt (1672), 2684.
 John, serjeant, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
 (1588), 687.
 Patrick (1434), 113.
 Friar William, knight, preceptor of Tor
phichen (1480), 180; Lord of St. John, 231,
264. See also Torphichen.
 ¦ William, in Linlithgow, deceased (1599),
1381.
Knox of Ranfurlie, John (1611), 1604.
 of Sewiland, William (1605), 1487.
 Alan, notary pubUc (1528), 365.
 Alexander, servitor to William Menzies,
W.S. (1707), 3032.
 Andrew, bishop of the Isles and prior of
Oransay (1611), 1604.
 David, in Edinburgh, captain of the Royal
Navy, deceased (1795), 3282 ; Elizabeth, his
wife, see Knox; Harriet, their daughter,
3282.
 George, brother of John of Ranfurlie (1611),
1604.
 Gilbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
 James (1515), 309.

Knox, James, servitor to John Falconer of H.M.
Mint (1672), 2691.
 Peter, tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
 Robert, in Dalkeith (1668), 2637.
 Thomas, notary in Glasgow (1557), 3313.
 tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
 Uthred (1530), 380.
 William, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
 servant of John Crawford of Kilbirnie
(1632), 2101.
 in Davieshill of Kersland (1707), 3032.
 Christian, IsabeUa, and Jean, spinsters, aunts
of Captain David Knox (1795), 3282.
 Elizabeth, wife of Captain David Knox
(1795), 3282.
Kyle (Kyill, Kyll), Adam, in Edinburgh, deceased
(1574), 8S9, 1717.
 David, smith, portioner of Lessudden (1675),
2744.
 baker, burgess of Haddington, de
ceased (1680), 2794, 2818, 3077 ; Grizel, his
wife, see Seton ; Grizel, their youngest
daughter, wife of John Smith, town clerk of
Haddington, 2794, 3077.
 Donald, Edinburgh, 573.
 Gavin, in Edlieburn (1610), 1598.
 George, Gullane (1562), 744.
 John, weaver in Kirklandhill (1578), 969.
 miller in the mill of Kelsoland (1610),
1598.
 Patrick (1683), 2818.
 Robert, in Gullane (1587), 1147.
 Thomas, called of HiU in Lessudden (1627),
2004.
 burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
 William, in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
 Isobel, wife of John Fiddes, merchant in
Maxton (1699), 2981.
Kyle Stewart, bailie-depute of (1667), Mr. James
Cunningham, 2623.
Kynnaver (Kynnavir), Sir John, curate of Cor
tachy (1482), 379.
Lackye, Thomas, in Mur Perse (1575), 929.
Lafreis, Lathreis, Laufres. See Lathrisk, infra.
Laing (Layng), Mr. Alexander, schoolmaster in
the Canongate (1707), 3034.
 Mr. Andrew, rector of Hoddom (1559), 709.
 Archibald, A.M., notary public (1499), 238.
 Archibald, merchant in Edinburgh, deceased
(1610), 1597.
 James, younger, burgess of Auchtermuchty
(1667), 2612.
 John, burgess of Edinburgh, 118; Elizabeth,
his wife (1438), 118; William, their son
(1438), 118.
 rector of Luss (1559), 709.
 notary (1599), 1376.
 Mr. John, keeper of the signet (1601), 1415.
 minister of Greenock (1617), 1780;
Mr. James, his son, 1780.
 John, weaver in Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
 Patrick, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1602),
1422, 1912; Margaret, his daughter and
heir, wife of Alexander GuddeU, 1912.
 Peter, residing in Glasgow (1554), 616.

880

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Laing, Symon, [Glasgow, 1559] 709.
 'William, pensionary, Brechin (1556), 648.
 ¦ writer (1582), 1047, 1048.
 servant of John Hamilton, in Crumlat
(1603), 1431.
 servitor to John Shaw of Greenock
(1629), 2031.
 iu Thirdpart (1663), 2570.
 Agnes, wife of Mr. Robert Scott, writer in
Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
 Margaret, wife of Andrew Scott, surgeon in
Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
 wife of Alexander Giddell (1639), 2256.
Laird (Lard) of Loggie, James (1686), 2844.
 James, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
 John (1510), 277.
Lamb (Lambe), Adam, presbyter (1395), 82.
 Alexander (1536), 402.
 Andrew, bishop of Galloway (1630), 2072.
 Henry, serjeant of North Berwick (1589),
1193.
 James, Brechin (1556), 648.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1604), 1468.
 tailor (1615), 1734.
 John, tailor (1557), 680.
 in Cleapingtoun (1644), 2351.
 in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
 officer of Haddington (1685), 2838.
 merchant in Haddington (1690), 28S6.
 gardener in Callander (1697), 2953.
 Philip, of H.M.S. Suffolk and H.M.S Andro
meda (1782), 3256, 3279.
 Richard (1438), notary public, 117.
 Robert, salter in Culross (1592), 1229.
 Thomas, notary public (1555), 636.
¦  •  brother of William Lamb, and burgess
of Kirkcaldy (15S4), 1072.
 feu-farmer of Smeitton, Fife (1625),
1962.
 in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
 William, notary public (1564), 774, 954,
1007.
 . burgess of Kirkcaldy (1579), 977,
1072; Elizabeth, his spouse, see White;
Thomas, his son, 1072.
 burgess of Haddington (1653), 2439 ;
dean of guild (1680), 2794; 2818, 2876,
3077 ; Janet, his wife, see Todrig ; John, his
son, merchant, burgess of Haddington, 2S1S,
2875, 2876.
 • Euphame, mother of William Learmonth of
Hill (1598), 1338.
Lambdie, Robert, servitor to Hugh, Viscount of
Airds (1639), 2267.
Lamberg, . . ., captain of the ship Le Mercure
(1786), 3266.
Lambert (Lambart, Lammart), James, in Burnt
island (1612), 1639.
 John, servant to William Crichton of Dry-
law, elder (1566), 797.
—  Duddingston (1586), 1113.
 (1605), 1492.
Lamberton (Lamertoun)

Inverkeithing, 82.
Lambie (Lambin, Lamby.
Patrick (1506), 261. '

John of, burgess of
Lambye) of Duncane,

Lambie of Duncane, John (15S4), 1084.
 Hector, merchant in Galston (1673), 2696.
 James, St. Andrews, 115.
 John, 115; Marjory, his daughter, spouse
of Thomas Arthurson (1435), 115.
 .  in Polltdie (1600), 1396.
Lambin, 15; William, his son, 15 ; John, son of
William, 15.
Lamont (Latnond, Lamount, Lawmont, Law-
month, Lawmounth) of Achaghyle, James
(1725), 3104.
 ¦ of Achinsaillache, James (1662), 2556.
 of Elenehill, Henry (1564), 771; (1580),
1001 ; Isobell, his spouse, see Orme ; James,
his eldest son, 1001.
 ; of Inveryne, John (1530), 3S1.
 .  ¦ Sir James (1662), 2556.
 of that Ilk, Dugald (1725), 3104.
 Archibald, deceased (1821), 3306.
  John, his son and heir, deceased, 3306.
 John, Instructor to the Forces, eldest
son and heir of John, 3306.
 of Monydryen, Alexander M'Sorle, alias
(1662), 2556; Mori W'Cordadill, his wife,
2556; John, alias M'Sorle, his eldest son,
2556 ; Duncan, also his son, 2556.
 of Stelag, Archibald, brother of Sir James
of Inneryne (1662), 2556.
 Mr. Alan, citizen of St. Andrews (1543),
469, 771.
 Mr. Allan, reader at the church of Dysart
(1623), 1924.
 Allan, in Lundymill (1680), 2790.
 Mr. Andrew, M.D. (1706), 3030.
 John, in Lundymill (1680), 2790.
 Norman, Captain (1760), 3210 ; Major
(1777), 3244; Lieut. -Colonel (1782), 3257.
 Beatrice, wife of William Cunningham of
Westbarns (1579), 981.
Lanark, bailies of —
David Brentoun (1568), S36.
Jobn Weir (1602), 1429.
Robert Lockhart (1614), 1709.
 common clerk of (1602), William Mowat,
notary, 1429, 1709.
 sheriff-clerk (1612). John Roberton, 1638.
Lancaster and Acquitane, John, Duke of, King
of Castile and Leon, 84 ; Blanch of, his
wife, S4 ; Henry, Earl of Lancaster, her
father, 84.
Lancay (Lantay), John (1567), 827. Cf. Lawtie.
Landels (Landellis), Sir Adam, chaplain (1550),
556 [probably identical with following].
 Adam, presbyter, Glasgow diocese, notary
(1557), 3313; (1567), S30.
 David, in Terbert (1629), 2045.
Lands, James, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1685), 2832, 2880; Margaret,
his wife, see Peacock ; Jean, their daughter,
wife of Daniel Nicolson, writer in Edinburgh,
2832, 2880 ; Margaret, also their daughter,
2880.
Lanerig, Christina (1550), 559; John, her son,
see Brown.
Lang (Lange), John, at Finlaystoun (1700), 2986.
 Thomas, in Elenehill (1580), 1002.

INDEX OF PERSONS

881

Langlands (Langlandis) of Wilton, Roger (1512),
288.
 George, notary (1651), 2420.
 Mr. George, servitor to James Allan, W.S.
(1669), 2650.
 James (1553), 606.
 ¦ Richard, notary public (1408), SS.
 Robert (1512), 288.
Langmore (Langmuir, Langmure, Langmwre),
Alexander, in Townheid (1578), 957.
 James (1552), 603, 608.
 John (1618), 1810.
 Robert, in Langmure (1573), 879.
 burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574,
1632.
Langton (Langetoun), David of, 21, 25, 31.
Langton, vicar of St. Cuthbert's church of (1539),
Sir William Richardson, 434, 435.
 curate of (1539), Kentigern Home, 434.
 minister at (1611), Mr. Samuel Sinclair,
1618.
LangwiU, John (1599), 1385.
Lany, Walter [St. Andrews], 329.
Lanrick of Torrery, John, town-clerk of Dumfries
(1693), 2908; (1707), 3036.
Lapraik (Lekprevik), Alexander, notary public
(1562), 749.
 John, in Grenoktoun (1565), 792.
 in Grenoktoun (1607), 1503.
Largo, laird of (1760), 3209. [James Durham.]
 ministers at —
Mr. John Auchinleck (1605), 1483.
Mr. Andrew Auchinleck (1633), 2125, 2127.
Mr. John Auchinleck (1668), 2626.
 Trustees or Patrons of Hospital at (1760),
3209.
Lascelles (Lascelis), Sir Radulph of, sheriff of
Fife (1266), 8.
 Sir Radulph de (1290), 15.
Lasynber, Thomas (1493), 217.
Latdoun, George, Dumbarton (1592), 1250.
Lathrisk (Lafreis, Lathreis, Laufres, Louthresk)
of Orky, Alexander (1511), 282.
 Alexander (1489), 203.
 Mr. James, writer in Edinburgh (1674),
2728.
 John (1567), 826.
 ¦ Robert (1486), parish clerk of Canongate
and Leith, 196.
Lathrisk, vicar of (1514), Sir William Morton,
300.
Latimer, Thomas (c. 1207), 4.
Lauchlan, the doctor (1542), 458.
Laughlane, Andrew, smith in Aith (1657), 2505.
Lauder (Laudre, Lawder, Lawdir, Lawedar,
Laweder, Lawedre, Lowedre) of Balbardy,
Gilbert (1493), 217.
 William (1587), 1139; Gilbert and
James, his brothers, 1139.
 of the Bass and Eddrington, Robert, knight,
justiciary of Scotland, south of Forth (1425),
81, 113(?), 114.
 of Eddrington, Sir Robert (1465), 153 ;
Robert, his son and apparent heir, 153 ;
knight (1504), 250.
— — of Bass, Robert (1519), 317, 588, 661.

Lauder of Bass, Robert (1574), 900.
 of the Bass, Mr. George (1594), 1273, 1436
1439, 1474, 1489, 1497, 2106.
 of Gunsgreen, Mr. Alexander (1617), 1776,
1805, 1822, 2029; Christina, his wife, see
Clapperton ; Robert, his eldest son, 1822 ;
Elizabeth, wife of Robert, see Craw of
Quhitfield.
 of Haltoun, William (1550), 569, 737 ; Sir
William, 882 ; George, his brother, 882.
Richard (1655), 2476.

James, his
of James,

 of that Ilk, Robert (1493), 217.
 of Omachie (Vmmoquhye), David (1519)
317.
 James, fiar, 317.
 of PopiU, David (1465), 153 ;
eldest son, 153 ; Jonet, wife
153.
 Sir Robert [son of Robert L. of Bass]
(1560), 722.
 Adrian (1519), 317.
 Alexander, burgess of Lauder (1499), 238.
in Smeaton (1563) ; Mariota, his wife,

see Hay.
- Mr. Alexander, in Coldingham (1604), 1474-
76.
- Alexander, councillor in North Berwick
(1616), 1750.
 servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1635), 2164.
- Andrew, servant of Robert Lauder of Bass
(1556), 661.
- Bartholomew (1493), 217.
- Edmond, in Clerkington, deceased (1634),
2149 ; Euphemia, his relict, see Home ;
Samuel, their son, 2149, 2150; see infra,
portioner of Coldingham.
- George, brother of Sir William Lauder of
Halton (1573), 882.
¦ in North Berwick (1650), 2414.

- Gilbert of, squire (1438), 117.
- Gilbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1557), 676;
Isabella, his wife, see Mauchan.
¦ brother-german of William Lauder of

Balbardies (1587), 1139.
 servant of Mr. George of the Bass
(1594), 1273, 1436, 1474.
- Mr. Henry (1542), 465.
- Hugh, messenger (1637), 2228.
- Mr. James, prebendary of Fordieshaw
(1550), 572, 840, 891, 1092.
- James, brother-german of William Lauder
of Balbardies (1587), 1139.
 in Newbigging (1599), 1372.
 Mr. James, notary in Haddington
(1663), 2573; sheriff-clerk, 2818.
- James, notary (1669), 2654.
- Mr. James, notary (1670), 2666.
- John, burgess of Haddington (14S4), 195.
 archdeacon of Teviotdale, secretary of
Cardinal Beaton (1546), 512.
 Edinburgh (1551), 591,1118.
- Sir John, notary public (1560), 559,
718, 761.
- John, in Tynninghame (1603), 1436.
 bailie of Dirleton (1613), 1693.

717,

5t

882

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lauder, Mr. John, servitor to Gavin Burnet, W.S.
(1655), 2475.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1663), 2571.
 servitor of James Nicolson of Trabroun
(1688), 2865.
 Mr. John, pastor at Tynninghame (1697),
2965.
 minister of Eccles parish, deceased
(1729), 3114.
 Patrick (1519), 317.
 Richard, Edinburgh (1549), 553.
 — Sir Robert (1320), justiciar of Lothian, 27.
 Sir Robert, younger, 32.
 Robert (1486), 196.
 ¦ Sir Robert, notary, Northberwick (1556),
113, 661, 664, 744, 784, 799.
 Robert, in Tynninghame (1580), 994;
Captain Robert, 1035; Magdalene, his spouse,
see Home ; George, his son, 994.
 Robert, in North Berwick, notary (1588),
1164, 1193, 1325.
 W.S. (1604), 1474, 1805.
 portioner of Coldingham (1624), 1958.
 clerk-depute of Dundee (1670), 2666.
Robert, writer in Edinburgh (1672),

 Mr.
2685.
 pastor at Whitekirk (1697), 2965.
 Samuel, portioner of Coldingham (1637),
2203, 2204; (1638), 2242; Margaret, his
wife, see Andrew.
 Stephen (1547), 529 [probably same as
next person].
 •  in Ratho, servitor of Sir William
Lauder of Halton (1573), 882 ; Michael, his
son, 882.
 Thomas, burgess of Northberwick (1557),
113 ; bailie (1566), 779 ; 1193.
 Thomas, bailie of Northberwick (1611),
1607, 1611; counciUor (1616), 1750; John,
his son, 1607.
 William, bishop of Glasgow, chanceUor
(1424), 101.
 (1483), 191.
 ¦ •  burgess of Edinburgh, deceased, 659,
1734; Alexander, his son and heir (1556),
659.
 (1569), 842.
 (1598), 1362.
— Moreis, [Dunbar] deceased (1617), 1773,
1774 ; William, his son, next entry.
 William, elder, burgess of Dunbar (1617),
1773, 1774; Margaret, his wife, see Home;
William, his son, 1773, 1774.
 notary (1617), 1779.
 servant of James, third Marquis of
Hamilton (1628), 2011.
 in Gullane (1635), 2178, 2181, 2183.
 Mr. William, M.D., Edinburgh (1716), 3079,
3090.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Cook, Northberwick,
323.
 Isabel, wife of John Telfer, writer of Ex
chequer (1716), 3079.
 Marion, wife of Thomas Otterburn of Red
hall (1594), 1273.

Lauder, Mary, wife of John Ellem of Butterdean
(1608), 1534.
Lauderdale, John, [first] Earl of (1644), 2347,
2349.
 [second] Earl of, and Duke of (1647),
2380, 2481, 2639, 2791, 2838 ; Dame Anna
Home, his first wife, 2380 ; Elizabeth,
Duchess of L, his second wife (1692),
2893.
 Charles, [third] Earl of (1691), 2888. See
also Maitland of Haltoun.
 Richard, [fourth] Earl of, deceased (1731),
3123 ; Lord Maitland, 3163; Anne, his relict,
see Argyll and Moray.
 John, [fifth] Earl of (1697), 2958, 2984,
3000.
Laufres. See Lathrisk.
Laurenson (Lourandson, Lowrison), Patrick (1462),
150.
 Robert, serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176.
Lavenax. See Lennox.
Laverock (Laverok), Alan, bailie (1492) of Berwick-
on-Tweed, 208.
 David, Edinburgh (1462), 147, 176.
Law (Lau, Lawe), in or of Roughdyke, John (1610),
1595, 1883, 1884.
 Alexander (1625), 1962.
 in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 Andrew, in Dysart (1587), 1148.
 notary, servitor of John Arnot, com
missary-clerk of St. Andrews (1633), 2127,
2160, 2219.
 Archibald (1598), 1362.

George, in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 James, 'quenis serjand' in Ayrshire (1551),
590.
 in Inefer or Inzievar (1578), 970.
 Mr. James, minister (1587), 1148, 1149;
bishop of Orkney (1614), 1704; archbishop
of Glasgow (1617), 1768, 1769 ; (1619), 1596,
see p. 755; 1830, 1831, 1881; Marion, his
[first] wife, see Dundas ; Mr. James, his son,
1768, 1769, 1596, see p. 755 ; 1830.
 servitor of the archbishop of Glasgow
(1617), 1768, 1596, seep. 755.
 notary (1620), 1830, 1881.
 James, maltman in Dysart (1631), 2097.
 weaver in Old Aberdeen (1668), 2635.
 John, Glasgow (1557), 3313.
 in Balsusney (1584), 1072.
 in Spittall (1587), 1148, 1149.
 (1587), 1148; Margaret, his wife, see
Strang ; Mr. James, their son, afterwards
archbishop of Glasgow, see supra.
 in Rouchdyk, see above.
 in Markinch (1656), 2489 ; John, his
son, 2489.
 Michael (1587), 1148.
- Robert (1562), 731.
senior, burgess of Anstruther Easter

(1671), 2671, 2673.
 Stephen, [Edinburgh] 292.
 William, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
 Margaret, wife of John Mure in Kirkcaldy
(1598), 1342.
 (Lawe) Nicholas del (1359), 47.

INDEX OF PERSONS

883

Lawrie (Laurie, Lawry, Lawrye) of Maxwelltown,
Stephen, deceased (1708), 3320 ; Mariota,
his relict, deceased, see Carson ; Agnes, their
daughter, 3320.
 Alexander, cordiner in Falkirk (1701), 2991 ;
Elizabeth Johnstone, his wife, deceased,
2991.
 Blase (1574), 887.
 George, serjeant of Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
 Hector, in Coldingham (1622), 1906.
 James, in Duns (1653), 2434.
 John, in Highriggs (1635), 2164.
 serjeant of Dumfermline (1659), 2538.
 Thomas, servant of John Brown in Gorgie
Mill (1606), 1494.
 in Poketsleiff, Edinburgh (1608), 1529,
1772, 1858, 1861, 1983; James, his son
(1621), 1858, 1861.
 William, inlngliston, deceased (1657), 2499;
Margaret, his widow, see Crichton of Craw-
fordston ; John, their eldest son, 2499.
 Marion, wife of John Crichton of Crawford-
ston (1657), 2499.
Lawson (Lauson, Lausone, Lawsone), in Humbie,
James (1534), 395; of Humbie (Hundby),
434, 544 ; WilUam, his brother, 544.
 Robert (1573), 885, 1113.
 Alexander, servitor to James Logan, notary
(1570), 856.
 notary (1572), 866, 867, 1058-60,
1099, 1138, 1162, 1180, 1181 ; clerk of the
regality of Torphichen (1601), 1418.
 in Niddry (1602), 1428.
 Andrew, merchant (1627), 1995.
 David, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 Gavin, in Newmilns (1675), 2746.
 Mr. George (1633), 2128.
 James, burgess, Edinburgh (1563), 750.
 in Easter Duddingston (1631), 2076.
 servant of Robert Colville of Ochiltree

(1738), 3138; (1746), 3166.
- John, Dalkeith (1521), 328.
 (1532), 384.
_  Edinburgh (1552), 602, 617, 1745.
 Dalkeith, deceased (1622), 1909, 2491.
 in Leith, deceased (1633), 2126, 2281.
- John G., in Dundee (1695), 2930.
- Mr. Richard (1481), 184, 192; of Hieriggs,
clerk of justiciary, 250.
- Richard, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles
(1536), 402, 421, 426.
- Mr. Robert, vicar of Ecclesgreig (Eglisgreg)
(1521), 330, 441.
- Robert, A.M., notary public (1528), 370.
- Sir Robert, notary (1539), 434.
- Mr. Robert, tutor of Humbie (1615), 1727.
- Walter, notary (1569), 846.
- William, bailie of Edinburgh (1554), 392,
617.
 servant to the laird of Edmonstone

(1615), 1727.
 servant of Dame Janet Lawson, Lady
Ednam (1642), 2301.
- Elizabeth, or Bessie, spouse of Robert
Cunningham, Dalkeith (1556), 653-55, 1040,
1043 ; Isobella, Dalkeith, her sister, 653-55.

Lawson, Janet, wife of Robert Cunningham (1616),
1745.
 Dame Jonet, Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
Lawtie (Lawtay, Lawte, Lawty), Adam, notary,
writer in Edinburgh (1595), 1294, 1319,
1332, 1389, 1455, 3314.
 David (1481), 182.
 notary public (1559), 706, 752, 764.
 James, burgess of CuUen (1634), 2152.
 Thomas (1481), 182.
 William, servant of James Semple of Mill-
bank (1606), 1494.
Laycock (Lacok), John, canon of Dunkeld (1506),
260.
Learmonth (Leirmont, Leirmonth, Lermond,
Lermonth)of Balcomie, Sir John (1620), 1838.
 Sir James, his son (1620), 1838, 2418 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Sandilands.
 of Dairsie, James, provost of St. Andrews
(1528), 368.
Patrick (1554), 623 ; Sir Patrick,

provost of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
James, provost of St. Andrews (158-),

1012, see p. 755.
— of Hill, William (1598), 1338 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Hepburn ; Euphame Lamb, his
mother, 1338.
— of Kingston, WUliam (1434), 113, 116(?).
— of St. Nicolas, Mr. Robert, advocate (1611),
3314.
— Archibald, in Haddington (1610), 1580.
— Mr. David, writer in Edinburgh (1667),
2615.
— George, burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
— James, president, St. Andrews (1572), 871.
— Mr. James, provost of the collegiate church
of St. Mary Virgin in St. Andrews (1576),
943.
— John, citizen of St. Andrews (1481), 181,
194.
— Sir John, rector of Torrance (1550), 557,
558.
 chaplain of St. Servan in Dunning
(1566), 803.
- John, messenger (1598), 1338.
 notary (1614), 1711.
 servant to Mr. Richard Cass, W.S.
(1620), 1829, 1843; W.S. (1623), 1930, 1931,
1975,2112, 2170, 2172, 2385; Richard, his
son (1648), 2385.
 writer in Edinburgh, also designed
servitor to Mr. Thomas Learmonth, advocate
(1669), 2643, 2700, 2777, 2866; Margaret,
his wife, see Watherston.
- Robert of (1438), 118.
-Robert, burgess of St. Andrews (1504),
248 ; David, his son, 248.
- Mr. Robert, in St. Andrews (1626), 1982.
- Robert, bailie of Haddington (1632), 2121.
- Mr. Thomas, advocate, Edinburgh (1656),
2486, 2493, 2607, 2642, 2711, 2777, 2782,
2866.
- William of (1447), 125.
- William, burgess of Crail (1596), 1316.
- Margaret, wife of Sir WilUam Kirkcaldy of
Grange (1564), 775, 777.

884

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Leask, William, in Aberdeen (1624), 1941.
Le brun, Sir Philip, 9. Cf. Brown.
Lecky (Leckie, Leckye) of Derscheris, Walter
(1630), 2061, 2062.
 of Greenside, William (1762), 3213.
 of that Ilk, Walter (1576), 937, 1936.
 Alexander (1623), 1936.
 James, in Bo'ness (1623), 1926, 2217 ; Mar
garet, his wife, see Young.
 John, servitor to Wiliam Baillie, fiar of
Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
 Robert (1576), 937.
Lee, Galfrid of la (1319), 25.
Leech (Leche, Leich, Leiche), George, burgess of
Edinburgh (1549), 553, 565; Sir William,
his brother, canon of Jedburgh (1549), 553.
 Henry, in Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
 John (1540), 448.
 Mr. Robert, notary public (1558), 685.
 Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Paterson, Inver
ness (1528), 367.
 Margaret, deceased, wife of James Inglis,
burgess of Edinburgh (1579), 985.
Leggatt, John, baker in Stirling (1661), 2552.
Leighton (Lichtoun, Lychtoun) of Kynnard,
Walter (1496), 229.
 of Usan (Howlshavin, Wolfishavyn), Walter
(1496), 227, 228, 290.
 Patrick, provost of Montrose (1624), 1941.
 Robert, bishop of Dunblane (1666), 2600.
Leiper (Leaper, Lepar, Leper), Andrew, in Kirkton
of Arbuthnot (1589), 1184, 1388, 1749.
 James, burgess of Inverbervie, deceased
(1574), 902, 1110; Jheromius, his son, 902.
 John (1501), 241.
 in Kinghorn (1571), 860, 1749.
 bailie of Inverbervie (1616), 1751.
 Robert, burgess of Inverbervie (1601), 1421 ;
(1616), 1749, 1751.
 Thomas, in Auchinroughlane (1585), 1107.
 in SmiddiehiU (1609), 1550.
 Stonehaven, deceased (1688), 2869.
 William, bailie of Inverbervie (1571), 860,
1011, 1023, 1184, 1201, 1749.
 in Auchinroughlane (1585), 1107.
 in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
Leishman, Patrick, in Randiegate (1701), 2991.
 Thomas, overseer at Callander (1768), 3224.
Leith, John, in Swordell (1588), 1158.
 Mr. John, notary public (1594), 1275, 1276.
Leith, deacon, brethren, and craftsmen of the
cordinar craft in (1550), 562.
 Fraternity of St. Crispin and Crispinineani
in (1550), 562.
 Incorporation of cordinars at (1785), 562.
 ministers at —
Mr. David Lindsay [also bishop of Ross]
(1580), 1011, 1749.
Mr. David Lindsay (1610), 1571, 1696.
Mr. John Cranston (1623), 1933.
 South, ministers of —
Mr. John Shaw (1711), 3060.
Mr. William Brown (1711), 3060.
 reader at (1657), Mr. David Aldinston, 2506.
Lekprevik. See Lapraik.
Lemmell, John (1563), 763.

Lennox (Lavenax, Lenox), Duncan, Earl of (1385),
69.
 Alan and Alexander of (1385), 69.
 Matthew [Stewart, second] Earl of, 164,
232, 233, 234.
 Charles, [fifth] Earl of (1575), 781, see
p. 755.
 Esme, Earl, first Duke of, commendator of
Arbroath (1580), 1005, 1040, 1043.
 Ludovic, [second] Duke of (1594), 1279, 1283,
1381, 1423, 1809.
 James, Duke of (1629), 2038, 2190.
 and Richmond, Esme, Duke of (1655), 2475,
2478 ; Marie, Duchess of Lennox, his mother,
2475, 2478.
 Charles, sixth Duke of (1663), 2568.
Lennox of Blairinschogill, John (1627), 1993.
 of Irlandtoun, Robert (1674), 2725.
 Lieut.-General Lord George Henry (1783),
3261.
 James, servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
clerk of Edinburgh (1612), 1641, 1733.
 John, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
 Umphra (1575), 926.
 Walter, gardener in Aberuchil (1739), 3146,
3150.
Lentron, Thomas, bailie of Kirkwall (1634),
2137.
Leo the Tenth, Pope, 305.
Leodat of that same (1270-90), 14.
Leonard, Cardinal of St. Eufame, Papal Peni
tentiary (1514), 301.
Leonard, James, merchant in Aberdeen (1694),
2921.
Leslie (Lesle, Lesley, Lesly) of Balquhain, John
(1571), 863.
 Patrick Count (1707), 3039.
 of Birdsbank, WUliam, apparent (1637),
2227.
 of Cheppeltoun, Leonard (1650), 2413.
 of Ciuilee, William, commendator of Sweet
heart Abbey (1592), 1235.
 of Gedloche, Walter (1650), 2413.
 of Hauchs, John, deceased (1657), 2510.
 of Middiltoun, John (1650), 2413.
 of Morclache, John (1633), 2132.
 of Pitcaple, Alexander (1570), 850 ; Robert,
his son, 850.
 of Nether Glen of Rothes, Andrew (1650),
2413.
 of Urquhill, George (1571), 863.
 Alexander, notary (1632), 2103.
¦  bailie of Elgin (1632), 2109.
 writer in Edinburgh (1651), 2418;
W.S., 2642.
 Allan, in Coldounheidis (1615), 1740.
— — Andrew, in Kinminaties (1639), 2265.
 David, in Linlithgow (1599), 1380; Alex
ander, his son, 1380.
— —  portioner of Auchtermuchty (1667),
2612.
 George (1570), 852.
 burgess of Crail (1632), 2103.
 Mr. George, minister at Holyrood, deceased,
3055 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Charters ;
Henry, their son, also deceased (1710), 3055.

INDEX OF PERSONS

885

Leslie, James, messenger (1656), 2491.
 John (1481), 183.
 bishop of Raphoe, in Ireland (1641),
2293 ; bishop of Clogher (1664), 2581.
 in Falkland (1667), 2612.
 Mr. John, servitor to Alexander Leslie,
W.S. (1669), 2642.
 Mr. Leonard, rector of Aberlour (1570-71),
851, 853; and commendator of 'Cupar'
[Coupar-Angus], 861, 863, 892, 893, 973 ;
Walter, his natural son, 851, 853, 861, 863,
892, 893, 897 ; Leonard, 863, 892, 893, 897,
and Archibald, 863, also his natural sons ;
Elizabeth Ramsay, mother of Leonard,
younger, 892.
— Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1504), 249.
in Barbachlaw (1599), 1380.

 Peter, rector of Craighouse (1558), 688.
 Robert [1532], 386.
 Sir Walter of, Earl of Ross, 65, 70.
 Walter of (1489), 203.
 Walter, canon of Dunkeld (1515), 308.
 William of (1489), 203.
 Mr. WilUam, sub-principal of King's College,
Aberdeen (1628), 2016.
 WiUiam, servitor to Dame Anne Ramsay,
Countess of Dundee (1670), 2666.
 Christina, wife of James Kincaid, younger
of that Ilk (1582), 1047, 1048.
 • Mrs. Grizel, wife of Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3105.
 Janet, lady of Nauchtan (1584), 1072.
 Jean, wife of Thomas Dempster of Auch-
tirles (1590), 1199.
Lessells (Lessallis, Lessillis), John, citizen in St.
Andrews (1592), 1246.
 late dean of guild in Haddington
(1689), 2875.
 Robert, maltman, burgess of Dysart (1631),
2097.
 William (1512), 290.
 servitor to John Scrimgeour of Dudope
(1612), 1664.
 Marion, wife of Andrew Bonar in Freertoun,
290.
Lessudden, vicar of (1578), John TurnbuU,
969.
Letham (Lethame), Mr. John, sub-dean of the
collegiate church of the Holy Trinity near
Edinburgh (1536), 402.
Lethane, Mr. Adam (1551), 585.
Lethnot, rector of (1496), Mr. Henry Carmichael,
229.
Lettrik, David, citizen of Glasgow (1557), 668.
Leven, David, [third] Earl of (1693), 2914.
 David, [sixth] Earl of (1779), 3248.
Levington (Levintoune, Leweynton, Lewynton) of
Saltcoats, John (1538), 424, 425 ; John, his
son, 424.
 John (1554), 619, 620, 744.
 George, 917 (?) ; (1578), 962, 995, 1018,

1055.

979, 1693,
Fawside

Patrick, apparent (1578), 962, 967, 972,
1064, 1073; of S., 1147, 1178, 1179,
2178, 2181 ; Marion, his wife, see

Levington of Saltcoats, Mr. Patrick (1620), 1842,
1913, 2018, 2020, 2041, 2042, 2062.
Alexander (1542), 458, 573

 Christopher (1554), 619, 974.
 George (1538), 425.
 brother of late Patrick Levington of
Saltcotts (1635), 2178, 2181.
 James, bishop of Dunkeld, 184; chancellor
(1483), 189.
- in Dirleton (1635), 2178.

- John (1494), 219.
 (1531), 383.
 in Drem (1587), 1147, 1693; John,
his son and heir, 1693.
- bailie of North Berwick (1647),

, .,,2379.
 William (1554), 619.
Lewars (Leweris), Thomas, in Lairdlauch (1618),
1798, 1799.
Lewis (Lowas, Lowis, Lowys, Lues), John, in
Torbyrn-major (1491), 379.
 Dalkeith (1556), 653-55.
 in Crookston (1662), 2557.
 Mr. Ninian (1640), 2281, 2528 ; Katherine,
his wife, see M'Call.
 Robert (1514), 304.
 Walter (1318), 22.
Leyham, Hugh of (1303), 19.
Leyne, Edward, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
Leys, Matilda de, prioress (1434) of the convent
of Northberwick, 113.
 (Leyis) James, in Stratharlie (1633), 2127.
 Paul (1546), 517.
Liberton (Libbertoun), John, merchant, burgess
of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
 William of (1420), bailie of Edinburgh, 97,
118, 137.
Lichtbody, James, burgess of Glasgow (1598),
1338.
Liddell (Liddale, Liddel, Lyddale, Lyddell) of
Braidstane ( Bradestane), John (1452), 135 ;
Christian of, his spouse, 135; Gilbert of, his
brother, 135.
 Alexander, Dalkeith (1556), 644.
inSnaden (1611), 1616.

 Andrew, tailor in Stirling (1597), 1336.
 David, in Lochtilloch (1630), 2057 ; William,
his son, 2057.
 James (1575), 931.
— John (1546), 514.
tailor in Limekills (1619), 1818.

 Robert, in Leith (1634), 2149.
 William, ironsmith (1618), 1795.
Lidderdale (Lidderdaill) of St. Mary's Isle, Thomas
(1674), 2725.
 Andrew, burgess of Selkirk (1675), 2744,
2811, 2812 ; Anna, his wife, see Riddell.
 Sir William (1557), 670.
Lightfoot (Lightfote), Giles (1601), 1416.
Lilburn (Lilburne) of Leverchild, James (1532),
387.
 Edward of (1425), 102.
 Sir John of, knight (1316), 20.
 John, squire (1483), 190.
 Richard of (1425), 102.
 Thomas (1516), 312.
 Richard, esquire (1451), 132.

886

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lilburn, Roger (1516), 312.
 William of (1425), 102.
Lill, Andrew, Berwickshire (1554), 626.
Lillie, James, in Freuchie Mill (1621), 1888.
 Matthew (1568), 831-33.
 ¦ Robert, in Newton (1621), 1888.
 Mr. Thomas, in Old Aberdeen (1668), 2635.
Lin, Robert, deceased (1615), 1734.
Lincluden, provosts of the collegiate church of —
George Hepburn (1499), 238.
George Merschell (1538), 426.
Mr. Robert Douglas, 1467.
 provost and coUege of (1644), 2342.
 (Linclowdane) collegiate church of, canons
of (1516-26)— Mr. Andrew Makbrek, Sir
James Cunynghame, Thomas Byrkmyr, John
Walker, Roger Walker, David Magee, Henry
Marsar, John Cunyngham, and Thomas
Erskine.
Lind of Gorgie, George, merchant in Edinburgh
(1712), 3063 ; Jean, his wife, see Mont
gomery.
 Jane, in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
Lindores, abbots of —
Henry (1515), 308.
John [Philp], 423, 434, 435, 441.
Patrick [Leslie], commendator and lord of
(1606), 1500.
Lindores (Lindoris), John, in Home (1621), 1862.
Lindsay of Byres (Biris), John (1421), 99.
 John, [first] Lord (1452), 133.
 Patrick, [fourth] Lord (1514), 300.
 James, [seventh] Lord (1593), 1261.
 John, [eighth] Lord (1604), 1470; of Auchter
Struther, 2160, 2264.
Lindsay (Lindesai, Lindesay, Lyndesay, Lyndis-
say, Lyndsay) of Auchinskeoch, John (1598),
1347, 1620 ; steward-depute of Kirkcudbright
(1612), 1624.
 of Balcarras, Mr. John, deceased (1602),
3314 ; John, his eldest son and heir, deceased,
3314; David, also his son, and heir to both,
3314.
 of Balgays, David (1626), 1977.
 of Barcloy, James (1598), 1347, 1522.
 of Bonhill (Bonyll), Mungo (1629), 2038.
 of Brodland, Alexander, franktenementer
(1609), 1550, 1551; Sarah, his wife, see
Strachan.
 John, his son and heir, 1551 ; Katherine,
his wife, see Strachan.
 of Caimcurran Hill, Alexander (1558), 685.
 of Corsbasket, Robert (1537), 416 ; Janet,
his wife, see Ross.
 of Covington (Colbanton), Mr. James, rector
of Douglas (1443), 122.
 John (1483), 191.
 John (1550), 569.
 of DowhUl, James (1594), 1291.
 of Dunrod, Robert, templar-bailie (1543),
473, 474.
 Robert, younger, his son and heir,
473-75, 779.
 Alexander (1596), 1311.
 Alexander, younger (1597), 1333.
 of Dynnynno, Mr. Jerome (1615), 1732.

Lindsay of Fairgirth, James (1598), 1347; James,
his son and heir-apparent, 1347.
 of Kilburnie, Patrick (1677), 2769.
 of Kinnettles, David (1627), 1997; Thomas
and John, his sons, 1997.
 of Kirkforthar, Patrick, fiar (1596), 1310.
 John (1708), 3048.
 of Loges, Thomas (1550), 560.
 of Maynis, Roger (1628), 2014.
 John (1658), 2524.
 of the Mount, Sir David, lyon king of arms
(1593), 1261 ; Andrew, his brother, 1261.
 of Overshiels, James (1597), 1333, 1334 ;
Gavin, his son, 1333, 1334 ; Isobella, wife of
Gavin, see Shaw.
Mr. WiUiam, son of Gavin, minister of Dreg
horn, see infra.
 of Pitcruvie, John, knight (1511), 282.
 of Pitscandly, Mr. David (1637), 2209.
 of Pitterlie, Alexander (1637), 2213 ; Alex
ander and William, his sons, 2213.
 of Pyetstoun, David (1627), 1997.
 of Shiels, Alexander, younger (1597), 1333.
 of Vicarlands, Robert, notary (1597), 1333,
1507.
 of Wauchope, James (1611), 1620.
 of Wayne, David, deceased (1622), 1905.
 of Wormiston, Mr. Patrick (1639), 2266;
Robert, his son, 2266.
 Sir Alexander, lord of Glenesk, justiciary
north of Forth (1380), 65; John, his son,
65.
 Alexander of, knight (1392), 379.
 Alexander (1434), 113.
 canon of Aberdeen (1492), 212.
 (1504), 379.
 [Perth, 1525], 351.
 ' Sanders,' or Alexander (1532), 385.
 Alexander, burgess of Perth (1536), 410.
 (1537), 416.
 (1540), 448.
 servaat of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn
(1551), 586.
portioner of Kethick (1598), 1354;

Cris-

Agnes, his wife, see Lyell.
 his son and heir-apparent, 1354 :
tina, his wife, see Barclay.
 Mr. Alexander, servitor to Patrick Lindsay,
archbishop of Glasgow (1636), 2187.
 Andrew, brother of Walter, preceptor of
Torphichen (1534), 393, 405, 506.
 (1586), 1117.
 at Mill of Ferae (1640), 2283.
 Archibald, ' cantor ' and canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
 (1542), 459.
 Dunkeld (1550), 560.
 servitor to John Hutton, notary (1621),
1860.
 Cuthbert, residing at the church of St.
Mungo (1586), 1125.
 David of, knight (1392), 379.
 David (1488), 198.
 [Dirleton], 321.
 (1532), 388.
 Finhaven (1556), 648.

INDEX OF PERSONS

887

Lindsay, Mr. David, minister at Leith (1580),
1011, 1749. Also bishop of Ross.
 David, brother of Patrick Lindsay, younger
of Kirkforthar (1596), 1310.
 in Cupar (1605), 1478.
 Mr. David, minister at Leith (1610), 1571,
1696.
 David, bishop of Brechin (1623), 1465, 2066.
 Mr. David, rector of Restalrig (1623), 1933.
 notary (1637), 2208.
 in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
 Mr. Henry, chaplain (1502), 243.
 Henry, brother-german of late David Lind
say of Wayne (1622), 1905.
 Colonel Henry, Craignathrow (1637), 2216 ;
deceased (1642), 2306.
 Sir James, lord of Crawfurd (1380), 65.
 James of, knight (1392), 379.
 Mr. James (1537), 416.
 James (1540), 448.
 Sir James (1540), 448.
 James, notary public (1541 ), 449, 746.
 Sir James, chaplain (1550), 558.
 Mr. James, bailie of Edinburgh (1558),
392.
 James (1574), 902.
— in Innerbervie (1589), 1184.
¦ portioner of Quarel-edg-steid (1622),

1913.
 in Gourock (1641), 2298.
 Braeminzion, deceased (1735), 3129;
Robert, his son and heir, 3129, 3130.
- John, notary public (1565), 789.
- Mr. John, rector or parson of Menmuir
(1569), 840; senator of the College of Justice
(1584), 1088; 1514.
- John, in Carnock (1617), 1763.
- notary (1629), 2034, 2261, 2283

- Mr. John, minister at Aberlemno (1637),
2213 ; John, his son, 2213.
- John, in Brechin (1639), 2261 ; Patrick, his
son, 2261.
- Sir John, K.B., deceased (1642), 2306 ; Jean,
his daughter, 2306.
- John, [Haddington] deceased (1680), 2794.
writer at Kirkhouse of Bonhill (1702),

2999.
- Mr. Laurence (1546), 506.
- Patrick, brother of David, Master of Craw
ford (1557), 673.
— (1564), 766.
archbishop of Glasgow (1636), 2187,

2188, 2195, 2257.
 servant of Robert Fletcher of Ballinscho

(1642), 2306.
- Robert, brother of Alexander Lindsay,
younger of Shiels (1597), 1333, 1334.
- Mr. Robert, minister at Crawfordjohn (1624),
1951.
- Robert, merchant in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
- Mr. Robert, notary (1669), 2645, 2656.
- Robert, servant of the Countess of RotheB
(1698), 2974.
- Thomas (1528), 369.
in Leith (1588), 1167; Barnard, his

Lindsay, Thomas, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1615), 1724, 2187, 2266 ; Mr. Alexander, his
son, 2266.
 servitor to Thomas Finlay, sheriff-
depute of Kinross (1719), 3089.
 Walter, knight, preceptor of Torphichen
(1532), 385, 388, 389, 393, 398, 405, 421,
426, 445, 448, 455, 470, 472, 473, 480, 496,
506, 513, 561. See also Torphichen.
 William (1462), 144.
 in Restalrig (1568), 831-33.
 formerly in Turriff, now in Nether
Kinminnitie (1598), 1343.
— citizen of Brechin (1604), 1465.
Eyemouth (1629), 2029.

1167.

 Mr. William, minister of Dreghorn, son of
Gavin Lindsay, supra (1629), 2031, 2161,
2246, 2271 ; Margaret, his wife, see Cunning
ham.
 Alison (1545), 494.
 Elizabeth, wife of William Philp of Brierie-
hill (1623), 1932.
 Helen, wife of Charles Dempster of Balronye
(1566), 813, 816.
 Janet, lady of Balvaird, mother of William
Murray of Letter-Bannachty (1557), 671.
 Jean, wife of William Home of the Kirk
lands of Home (1637), 2203, 2204, 2218,
2242, 2343.
 Margaret, wife of Henry Polwart (1540),
445, 448.
Linlithgow, Alexander, [second] Earl of (1631),
2087, 2113.
 George, [third] Earl of (1677), 2769, 2796,
2842, 2902.
 George, [fourth] Earl of, his son, 2901, 2902 ;
eldest brother of Alexander, Earl of Callendar
(1696), 3317.
 and Callendar, James, Earl of, nephew of
George (1696), 3317; (1697), 2955; (1699),
2982; 3189, 3192, 3224.
 provosts of burgh of —
Henry Forrest (1545), 490, 621, 715.
James Hamilton at the West Port (1599),
1381.
 bailies of —
Peter Newlands (1549), 552.
Adam Bucknay (1697), 2963.
 Carmelite Friars at. See Friars.
Linlithgow, sheriff of, James Cochrane of Barbach
law (1626), 1976.
 sheriff and burgh clerk of (1611), Robert
Ker, 1601. See Kerr.
Linton (Lintoun, Lynton, Lyntoun), Mr. James,
servitor to Thomas Hamilton, Earl of Mel
rose (1619), 1824, 1825; (1621), 1871.
 Robert, in Dalkeith (1621), 1873, 1887,
1909, 2002, 2147, 2148, 2170, 2491 ; Janet,
his wife, see Matheson.
 WiUiam, deceased (1580), 1008.
 Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
Linton, vicars of —
James Schoriswood (1543), 476.
Thomas Somerville (1586), 1126.
Lintrathen, minister at (1631), Mr. James Sanders,
2080, 2081.

888

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lisle, Philip, Viscount (1664), 2581.
Lisle (de Insula) Sir Robert (1250-70), 10.
 (de Insula) Robert, of Wodburn (1365), 53 ;
Marie, his wife, see Athole.
 (de Insula) Robert, his son and heir, 53 ;
Robert, his son, 53.
 William, knight (1516), 312.
Lisle-Adam, Brother Philip de Villers-, Master of
the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, Malta
(1533), 389, 393, 421, 426.'
Lismore, bishops of. See also Argyll.
 deans of —
Malcolm Johnson (1458), 143.
Mr. Neil Campbell (1542), 458.
 archdeacon of, John Makcaw (1547), 485, 528.
Liston (Listoun), Andrew, in the Myreside of
Over Merchiston (1583), 1060, 1552.
 John, in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
 Robert, squire (1480), 180.
Lithgow (Lythgow), Gideon, printer in Edinburgh
(1685), 2828.
 James, servitor to the Earl of Haddington
(1630), 2059, 2240.
 John, writer in Edinburgh (1675), 2744.
 Walter, iu Dalkeith (1656), 2497.
Litsoun, Ninian (1584), 1085.
Litster (Litstar), Alexander, notary public (1594),
1276.
 Andrew, miller in Orkiemill (1749), 3179.
 Sir James, presbyter (1551), 579.
 Robert, notary (1686), 2847, 2853.
 Stevin, prior of Holyrood (1568), 834.
 William, [Kettle] 332.
 Margaret (1522), 332.
Little (Litil, Litill, Littill, Lytil, Lytill, Lyttill),
Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1552), 601.
 Mr. Clement (1555), 630.
 Clement, Edinburgh (1564), 777.
 George, in Leith, deceased (1632), 2112.
 James, in Torphichen (1556), 652.
 in Gullane (1587), 1147.
 John, Gullane (1538), 424, 425; Janet, his
spouse, see Forrest.
 (1549), 554.
— , notary public (1551), 588.
burgess of Edinburgh (1552), 601.

— notary public (1564), 780.
(1593), 1255.

 Robert, in Gullane (1544), 486, 620, 677,
679, 842, 917, 919, 921, 962 ; John, his son
(1575), 917, 919-21, 923, 962-65, 967, 1147.
 Roland (1505), 254.
 Simon (1544), 488.
 William (1555), 630.
 provost of Edinburgh (1586),
1131; (1592), 1247.
 Gullane, deceased (1589), 1178.
 in Edinburgh (1598), 1338,
skinner, 2803.
 Helen, wife of Hugh Broune, Edinburgh
(1555), 630.
 Janet, wife of John Barton of Craigies, 465,
540.
Littlejohn (Litiljohn, Litiljohne), Adam, notary
public (15,92), 2903, see p. 755; 1263, 1472,
1483.

1112,

1597;

Littlejohn, Alexander, notary (1599), 1379, 1723,
2125.
 Andrew (1610), 1583.
 David, in Cuthlie (1575), 910.
 John, clerk of the stewartry of Fife, notary
(1622), 1912, 2256.
 William, hirer, burgess of Montrose (1679),
2788.
Livingstone (Leuingston, Levingstoun, Lewin-
stoun, Lewynstone) of Abercorn, John
(1574), 898, 899, 968, 1078, 1202 (?) ; Eliza
beth, his wife, see Carmichael.
 of Ballintone, James (1506), 258.
 Thomas (1623), 1926.
 of Balrowny, Patrick (1629), 2034, 2065,
2261, 2283, 2284 ; Patrick, younger, his son,
2065, 2067, 2283, 2284, 2448 ; see of Mure
ton ; Annas, wife of younger Patrick, see
Symmer ; David, also his son, see below ;
Allan, the youngest son (1630), 2065, 2067,
2261.
 David, 2065, 2067 ; (1640), 2283, 2284,
2448, 2530, 2788; . . . Ogilvie, his wife,
2448 ; Patrick, his son, 2788.
 of Beldstane, John (1452), 133.
 of Belstane, Alexander (1624), 1950.
 of Benholme, Patrick, now in Muretoun
(1653), 2448. See also of Balrownie, supra.
 of Craigingall, William (1645), 2361 ; Alex
ander, his son, 2361 ; Susanna, wife of
Alexander, see Walker.
 [of Craigs], see Dunipace.
 of Culter, William (1630), 2053, 2054, 2058 ;
Helen, his wife, see Livingstone of West-
quarter.
 [of Dunipace], Mr. Alexander (1548), 545;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Hepburn of Craigs.
 of Dunipace, John (1607), 1514, 1516, 1661.
 Sir David, baronet (1629), 2044.
 of Gardoche, George (1653), 2442.
 of Glentirran, Sir James (1771), 3229.
 of Haining, John, deceased (1681), 2797;
James, his son, deceased, brother-german of
George Livingstone of Whiteridge, 2797.
 of Jerviswood, William (1628), 2019.
 of Kilsyth, Sir WUliam (1590), 1202, 1431.
 of King's Cramond, John (1611), 1614.
 of Kirkland, John (1670), 2661, 2767,
2797.
 of Manerston, Henry (1432), 110; Margaret,
his sister, see Scougal.
 James, deceased (1698), 2974; Eliza
beth Scott, his relict, deceased, 2974.
 of Milnhills, Norman, sheriff - depute of
Stirling (1657), 250S. 2758, 3192.
 Alexander, deceased (1752), 3192;
Alexander, his eldest son and heir, 3192.
 of Mureton, Patrick (1653), 2448, 2585,
2588 ; see of Balrownie and Benholme, supra ;
George, his eldest son, 2588; Patrick and
James, also his sons, 2585.
 of Parkhall, Alexander, younger (1681),
2797.
 of Tartarrane, Gabriel (1579), 990.
 in Westquarter, Alexander (1559), 707; of
Westquarter, 886.

INDEX OF PERSONS

889

Livingstone of Westquarter, Robert, his son
(1574), 886, 914, 1820, 1835.
 Alexander, 1828, 1835 ; (1628), 2011,
2053, 2087 ; Robert, his brother, see infra ;
Margaret, his wife, see Middleton ; Helena,
his only daughter and heir, wife of William
Livingstone of Culter, 2011, 2053, 2054,
2058, 2421, 2442, 2661. See next entry.
 William, formerly of Culter, supra
(1632), 2113 ; Sir William, 2421, 2442, 2508,
2661, 2878 ; Helen, his wife, see above.
James, their eldest son, 2661, 2878,

2953; Sir James, knight baronet (1701),
2991, 2993.
 of Whitefield, James (1629), 2034.
 of Whiteridge, George, glazier, burgess of
Edinburgh (1681), 2797.
 Mr. Alexander, chaplain of the Chapel of St.
Anthony, near Edinburgh (1537), 418.
 Alexander, in Manuell (1560), 715.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate (1618), 1807 ; Paul,
his son, 1807.
 Allan, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1644), 2342 ; Mr. Thomas, his son,
2342.
 in Dolappe (1607), 1514.
 Archibald, rector of Culter (1578), 968.
 Mr. David, rector of Ayr, keeper of Privy
Seal (1483), 189, 193.
 David, burgess of Edinburgh (1554), 615 ;
Janet, his wife, see Wight.
 ¦ in Holyrood, deceased (1693), 2915.
 Duncan, rector of Castlemilk (1538), 428.
- bailie of Edinburgh (1554), 615.

Henry of Calendar (1432), 110.
Henry (1515), 310.
Edinburgh, 1373.

 Mr. Henry, minister of Kippen (1627), 1993.
 James, servitor of the Queen of Bohemia
(1631), 2087.
 John, Arbroath (1558), 684.
 (1590), 1202. [? Of Abercorn.]
 portioner of Cramond (1607), 1510.
 meal-dealer in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1659),
2531.
 in the Sklaitfurd of Edzell (1664),
2588.
 Norman, in Falkirk (1653), 2442.
 Patrick, brother-german to John of Duni
pace (1607), 1514-16, 1518.
 Robert, cooper in Eyemouth (1628), 2024.
 brother - german of late Alexander
Livingston of Westquarter (1631), 2087.
 William, of Calendar (1432), 110.
 Mr. William (1610), 1579.
 WilUam, portioner of Falkirk (1630), 2053.
 Agnes, wife of Matthew Hamilton (1559),
696, 712, 713.
 Elizabeth [of Drumry], wife of Sir James
Hamilton of Finnart, 366, 1487.
 Elizabeth, spouse of John Crawfurd in Both
kennar (1559), 699, 898.
 Dame Helena, or Helenore, wife of Sir
William Livingstone of Westquarter, see
above.

Livingstone, Isobel, wife of John Pearson in Stud-
morland (1747), 3169.
 Jean, wife of Richard Hamilton of Grein-
heuck (1623), 1926.
 Janet, relict of Mr. Robert Craig, advocate
(1646), 2371.
 Katherine, wife of Henry Forrest, provost
of Linlithgow (1545), 490, 621.
 Lilias, wife of John Hamilton, fiar of Kin-
glass (1637), 2217.
Loch (Loche), James, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh (1669), 2654.
 Mr. Robert, notary public (1557), 665.
Lochawe ('Lochquho'), rector of (1494), Andrew
Cunningham, 219.
Locheid, Alexander, in Quarreltoun (1653), 2441,
2458.
Lochmaben, minister of (1637), Mr. Robert
Henderson, 2222.
Lochmalony (Lochmalwnye), David (1537), 413.
 Thomas (1536), 406.
 WiUiam, Dundee (1579), 989, 1443.
Lochore (Lochor, Loghore), Hugh of (1266), 8.
 James, burgess of Kinghorn (1636), 2191.
Lochquharret, baron of, see William, Lord Hay
of Yester (1588), 1165.
Lochrig, John (1559), 708.
Lock, Janet, wife of John Dickieson in Tranent
(1664), 2580.
Lockhart (Lockart, Lokhart, Lokkart) of Bank-
head, Hugh (1652), 2425, 2694 ; Hugh, his
eldest son, 2425 ; James and George, also his
sons, 2425.
 Robert, also his son, 2425, 2694.
 of Bar, John (1585), 1107 ; Joseph, his son,
1107.
 George, 1138 (?) ; (1589), 1176.
 of Carstairs, Sir William, deceased (1762),
3215 ; Dame Catherine, his relict, see Porter
field ; Jean and Mary, their daughters, 3215.
 of Castlehill, Sir John (1687), 2852.
 -of Cleghorn, Allan (1614), 1708-10;
Grizel, his wife, see Bannatyne ; Mr. James,
their son, 1708, 1709 ; George, also their
son, 1710.
 of Lee, Sir James (1657), 2507.
 of Temple-Galston, George (1590), 1210.
 Alexander, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
 Andrew, in Newmilns (1617), 1760, 1923.
 Archibald, in Mains of Watterstoun (1654),
2456.
 David, in Bishopland (1636), 2195.
 tenant in Lumsden (1695), 2931.
 George, younger (1587), 1138. [? Of Bar.]
 Sir George, president of the court of session
(1688), 2866.
 Sir James, chaplain (1478), 172.
 James, notary public (1519), 318.
 in Bishopland (1613), 1678.
 John, notary public (1585), 1107, 1210.
 in Stanygait (1652), 2425.
 notary in Galston (1672), 2693, 2696 ;
in Newmilns, 2746.
- Robert, bailie of Lanark (1614), 1709.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1641),

2286.

Du

890

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lockhart, William, in Adiewell (1583), 1057.
 Janet, wife of James Robson, merchant in
Dumfries (1693), 2908.
 Margaret, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 . . ., in Coldingham (1695), 2931.
Logan (Logane) of Bonnington, John (1557), 680,
681 ; Grisel, his wife, see Fernie.
 of Easter Camroun, Walter (1702), 2999.
 of Cotfield, John (1588), 1167, 3161.
 Andrew, his son, 1167; (1628), 2024.
See also of Grinlaw, infra.
 of Drumchappell, John, younger (1614),
1701.
 of Grinlaw, Andrew, deceased (1634), 2149.
See of Cotfield.
William, in Howburn, his son (1628), 2024 ;
deceased, 2149, 2224, 2225, 2278, 2289-
91 ; Euphemia, relict of William, see
Home.
Sisters of William-
Agnes, wife of John Grinlaw in Leith,
2149, 2150, 2224, 2278, 2289.
Barbara, wife of Mr. David Spence of
Chirnside Mains, 2149, 2150, 2224,
2291.
Alison, 2149, 2150, 2225, 2290.
 of Restalrig, Robert (1478), 171.
 Sir Robert, 562.
 Robert, his son (1550), 562, 566, 947,
951, 956, 971, 2651, 1049, 1052, 1371 ; de
ceased (1586), 1116, 1902; Dame Margaret,
wife of Robert, see Seton.
 Robert, deceased (1612), 1638. [This
was the person accused of the Gowrie Con
spiracy.]
 Alexander, baker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1590), 1203; Agnes, his wife, see Paterson.
 David, deceased (1590), 1203 ; Janet, his
relict, see Bannatyne.
 in Edinburgh (1661), 2554.
 in Restalrig, deceased, 3161.
 Finlay, burgess of Dornoch (1655), 2463.
 Gabriel, merchant in Glasgow (1610), 1593.
 James (1448), 126.
 Mr. James (1551), 583.
 James, notary and clerk of the burgh of
Canongate (1566), 465, 544, 800, 856, 866,
867, 1167, 1363.
 servitor of Rig of Carberry (1596),
1321.
 servitor to Robert Denholm, elder of
Westscheill (1628), 2023.
 Mr. James, clerk of the burgh of Canongate
(1642), 2305, 2546.
 James, in Drumglasse (1702), 2999.
 John (1478), 171.
 burgess of Haddington (1545), 491.
 servant to John Towers of Innerleith
(1582), 1052.
 stabler in Edinburgh (1605), 1485;
James, his son, 1485.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1611), 1616.
 in Leith, deceased (1633), 2126.
 Robert, Dalkeith (1521), 328.
 Sir Robert, chaplain (1542), 408.
- Robert, ironsmith (1577), 953.

Logan, Robert, notary public (1594), 1282.
 Thomas, in Dalkeith, deceased (1673),
2706.
 Walter, servant of Robert L. of Restalrig
(1577), 951, 971.
notary, clerk of the Canongate, and of

the regality of Broughton (1609), 1545, 1613-
16, 1649, 1653, 1654, 1911.
-William, burgess of Glasgow (1554), 616;
Janet, his wife, see Gibson.
— Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 1885.
notary (1656), 2486, 2493.

 Agnes, Alison, and Barbara, sisters and
heirs of late William L. of Houburn. See
above, under L. of Grinlaw.
 Barbara, wife of Rodolph Daliwell, sailor in
Leith (1633), 2126.
 Sara, wife of Mr. John Watson (1654),
2457.
Logie (Logi, Logy, Logye), John of (1362), 379.
 of Cramond-Regis, Robert (1564), 772.
 Mr. Alexander, serjeant of Edinburgh
(1556), 659, 889.
 George (1564), 772.
 James, writer in Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
 Mr. Martin, notary public (1556), 638.
 Thomas, in Bennan, Carrick (1581), 1015.
Logie, vicar of (1558), Mr. Alexander Balward,
688.
 (Logy-Montrose) rector of (1554), Alexander
Forrest, 623 ; secretary to Archbishop Hamil
ton, 672, 824.
 (Perthshire) minister at (1722), Mr. Robert
Jamieson, 3095.
 (Ross-shire) minister of (1667), Kenneth
Mackenzie, 2619.
Logierait, vicar of (1536), Edward Abercrombie,
410.
 schoolmaster at, Mr. John Stewart (1679),
2787.
Lorimer (Loremer, Lorimar, Lorymar, Lorymer),
Alexander, in Coldingham (1594), 1290.
 Archibald (1585), 1095.
 James, Jedburgh (1495), 225.
 John, [Cupar] 276.
 Robert, bailie of Northberwick (1484), 195.
 Marion, wife of Robert WUson, Coldingham
(1594), 1290.
Lome, Lord of (1463). See Stewart.
 Lord, Archibald (1631), 2091. See Marquis
of Argyll.
Lorraine (Loran, Lorene), Edward, servitor of
James, Earl of Home (1666), 2610.
 John (1478), 173.
Lothian, Mark, first Earl of (1608), 1532, 1546.
See also Kerr.
 Robert, [second] Earl of (1614), 1715;
deceased (1626), 19~74, 2096 ; Dame Annabella,
his countess, see CampbeU.
 Lady Anna Kerr, Countess of, his eldest
daughter, wife of William, Earl of Lothian,
infra, 1974, 2184; Lady Jean, her sister,
1974, 2184.
 William, third Earl of (1632), 2119, 2184,
2582, 2649, 2650 ; Dame Anna, his wife, see
above.

INDEX OF PERSONS

891

Lothian, Robert, Lord Ker [first Marquis of], his
eldest son (1669), 2649, 2650.
 William, second Marquis of, deceased (1736),
3131.
 William, third Marquis of, his son and heir,
3131.
 William, fourth Marquis of, colonel of 11th
Regiment of Dragoons (1774), 3240.
 William, fifth Marquis of (1787), 3267.
Lothian (Lauthiane), Christina, wife of Andrew
Muir, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline (1636),
2198.
 Margaret, wife of Henry Craik in New
bigging (1609), 1558, 1561, 2074.
Louckere, Sir Robert of (c. 12S0), 14. Cf. Lucre.
Loudoun, Hugh, Lord Campbell of (1610), 1595,
1625, 1674, 1883.
 John, Lord, first Earl of (1624), 1940, 1944,
1945, 2120, 2530, 2534-36.
 John, Earl of (1739), 3148.
Loudoun, curate of (1533), Sir William Wilson,
390.
Loudon (Louden, Lowdoun), George, Newmilns
(1623), 1923.
 John in Newmilns (1532), 390.
 Balsusney (?) (1584), 1072.
 William, writer in Hamilton (1630), 2054 ;
servitor of James, Marquis of Hamilton
(1639), 2251.
¦ in Trabroun (1688), 2865,

 Margaret, wife of William Brown in New
milns (1623), 1923.
Loure, John (1528), 370 ; Janet, his wife, see
Stirk.
Lovat, [Simon, seventh] Lord- (1580), 1002. See
also Fraser of Lovat.
 Hugh, captain in a Regiment of Foot (1696),
2941.
Love (Luif, Luiff), Adam, servant of Gilbert Ross
in Maybole (1597), 1335.
 John, tenant in Boghall, Beith (1559), 704.
 in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
at the burn of Fynnart (1617), 1780 ;

Robert, his son, 1780.
 butcher in Paisley (1646), 2370.
 in Shiells (1669), 2645 ; Janet,

his

wife, see MUler.
 Ronald, Over Bogside (1559), 704.
Lovel (Lovale, Lovell, Lowell, Luuel) of Ballumby,
Alexander (1472), 165.
 Sir John, senior [Perth, 1523], 344.
 John, chaplain (1536), 410.
 Thomas (1496), 227-29.
Low, Andrew, servitor to Patrick Winton of
Strickmartin (1671), 2679.
 David (1491), 379.
 blacksmith in Balmakewn (1612), 1658.
 James, in Nether Balmakewin (1612),
1658.
 servitor to John Spottiswood, arch
bishop of St. Andrews (1626), 1982.
 John, in Killeismond (1634), 2152.
Lowok, John, burgess of Crail (1574), 894.
Lowrie (Lowry, Lowrye), David (1493), 216.
 George, 216.
 James (1550), 564,

Lowrie, James, messenger (1580), 996.
 John (1494), 218.
 in Powis (1574), 904.
 portioner of Highriggs (1617),
 Patrick, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
(1574), 906.

1772.

 Robert (1550), 564.
 in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
Lowson (Louson), David, burgess of Newburgh
(1588), 1161.
 Patrick, taUor, burgess of Dundee (1656),
2496 ; Margaret, his wife, see Tyrie.
Lowther (Louther), Thomas, clerk of the watches,
Berwick-on-Tweed (1492), 208 ; notary
public, 210.
Lucre, Simon de (e. 1207), 4. Cf. Louckere.
Lugton (Lugtoun), James (1575), 919.
 John, chaplain (1628), 2022.
 Lady (1657), 2516.
 Janet, wife of William Cunningham in
Crocefurd (1619), 1818.
 Margaret (1618), 1804.
Luke (Louk), James, sheath- or scabbard-maker in
Bristo, or Potterrow (1598), 1351, 1353, 1366.
 William, notary in Forfar (1671), 2679.
Luklaw (Lukla), Alexander, notary (1589), 1177,
1346.
 David, bailie of Cupar (1510), 276.
 Cupar (155-), 596.
Cupar (1588), 1157.

Lullede, a Saxon 'dux' (854), 1.
Lumlair (Lymlare), rector of (1511), Mr. James
Douglas, 283.
Lumsden (Lomysden, Lumbsdeane, Lumisdaine,
Lummisdan,Lummisdane, Lummysden, Lums
dain, Lumsdane, Lumysden) of Airdrie,
William (1529), 374, 377, 384, 413.
 John, deceased, 1228.
 Thomas, deceased, 1228.
 James (1592), 1228.
 of Blanerne, John, bailie of the burgh of
Canongate (1552), 602, 634, 635.
 David (1622), 1906.
Patrick (1637), 2224.

- of Innergellie, Major-General Sir James,
brother of Robert L. of Mountquhany (1650),
2408.
- of Mountquhany, Major-General Robert
(1650), 2408 ; Catherine Wemyss, his wife,
2408.
-of Pittilloch, Walter (1601), 1374, 1543;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Auchmuty ; Thomas,
his sou and heir, 1374 ; Isobella, wife of
Thomas, see Auchmuty of Hahill.
- of Straweithie, Colonel Robert (1650), 2408.
See also of Mountquhany.
-Adam (1529), 374, 377.
-Andrew (1537), 413.
 in Bogan-green, Coldingham (1577),
954, 1253, 1254, 1290; Thomas, his son,
954, 1253, 1254, 1290, 1902.
- David (1604), 1474, 1476.
- George, messenger in Edinburgh (1666), 2603.
- John, chamberlain-depute (1434), 111.
- Gilbert, 634.
- Henry, wright, feuar in Kettle (1749), 3179.

892

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lumsden, James, burgess of Dysart (1590), 1198,
2316.
 (1591), 1224.
 brother of Patrick Lumsden of Blan
erne (1637), 2224.
 John ( 1527), grandfather of John Trotter of
Warynslands, 358.
 634.
 Mr. John, at the Bridge of Balgonie (1598),
1340.
 John, officer in Coldingham (1604), 1474,
1476.
 Laurence, burgess of Dysart, deceased ( 1 590),
1198 ; John, his son and heir, 1198.
 Martin, citizen of St. Andrews (1592), 1245.
 Patrick, alias Laird Lumsden, in Colding
ham (1577), 952. See next entry.
 in the Bogan Green, nephew of Andrew
Lumsden in Coldingham (1577), 954.
 in Rikilsyde, Coldingham (1593), 1257.
 Robert, Fife (1552), 592.
 (1555), 633.
 (1565), 783.
 [Dunfermline, 1565], 790.
(1568), 835.

 Thomas of, 37.
 Mr. Thomas, rector of Kinkell (1594), 1275,
1276, 1340, 1683, 1684; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Stewart ; Thomas, his eldest son (1613),
1683, 1684.
Mr. William, also his son, advocate in Aber
deen (1613), 1683, 1684.
 Thomas, miller in Nenthorn Mill (1665),
2590, 2610 ; William, his son, 2590, 2610.
 in Bogangreen of Coldingham (1666),
2599.
 Mr. William, rector of Cleish, sacristan of
Dumfermline (1571), 857 ; administrator of
the abbey of Kelso, 865, 868, 875 ; 1228.
 Catherine, wife of Henry Braid in Kil
marone (1621), 1857, 1920.
Lundeiff, parson of (1584), Thomas Cruikschank,
1088.
Lundie (Lundin, Lundy, Lundye, Lundyn) of
Baldastard, John, elder (1701), 2992.
 of Balgonie, Robert (1593), 3314.
 ¦ of Drumeldrie, James, second son of James L.
of Strathairlie (1660), 2544, 2545, 2626-29,
2790, 3018, 3020, 3024, 3026, 3028, 3046,
3070 ; Elspeth, his spouse, see Henderson ;
Margaret, his relict, see Edie.
His daughters —
Anna, wife of Nathaniel White of Brunt
scholls, 2790, 3018, 3022, 3024, 3026,
3046, 3070.
Margaret, 3024, 3026, 3046, 3070.
Mary, wife of Andrew Lundie of Strath
arlie, 3020, 3024-26, 3046, 3070.
Isobella, wife of Humphrey Lundie (1706),
3028, 3046, 3070.
Sophia, 3028, 3046, 3070.
 of that Ilk, John, knight (1506), 262.
 William(1507),265,266,299; Andrew,
his brother, see of Strathairlie.
— Walter (1541), 454, 471, 482, 579.
John, younger, 482 ; Sir John, 1374.

Lundie of that Ilk, Mr. William, his son (1578),
3314, 1128, 1133, 1135, 2903, see p. 755;
1260, 1261, 1263, 1374.
 John (1601), 1374, 1472, 1473.
 Sir James (1632), 2116, 2118, 2125.
 John, fiar (1632), 2116, 2118; (1633),
2125; of L, deceased, 2545; George, his
brother, see infra.
— Right Hon. Margaret (1660), 2544,

2627.
 Robert [her grandson] (1701), 2992,
3024, 3026, 3030, 3046, 3070.
-James (1737), 3136, 3164; Patrick,

his brother-german, 3136.
- of Lundie Mill, William, deceased (1668),
2627 ; William, his son, 2627.
- of Strathairlie, Andrew, brother of William
L. of that Ilk (1507), 265, 266, 299 ; Janet,
his wife, see Melville.
 John (1541), 454, 471, 482, 496, 579,
768; Andrew, his son (1545), 496, 579,
1228. John, brother of Andrew (1564), 768,

769, 871, 948, 1128, 1133, 1135, 1137, 1228,
2903, see p. 755; 1260, 1263, 1374, 1472,
1572; Elen, his wife, see Duddingston;
Agnes, his wife, see Morton or Myrtoun.
 Andrew (1592), 2903, see p. 755 ;

1261, 1263, 1324, 1374, 1470, 1472, 1473,
1478 ; Mariota, his wife, see BallingaU.
 John, younger (1601), 1374, 1470,
1472, 1473, 1478, 1483, 1572 ; of S. (1622),
1903; deceased, 1908, 2070, 2116, 2125,
2160 ; Agnes, his wife, see Kay of Pinkerton.
¦ James, their son, 1908, 2070, 2116,

2118, 2125, 2127, 2160, 2544, 2545; (1668),
deceased, 2626 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Orrock ; James, their second son, see of
Drumeldrie, supra.
 John, fiar, their son, 2544 ; of S.
(1668), 2626-28, 2790, 2992, 3018, 3136;
Mary, his wife, see Ramsay.
 Andrew (1701), 2992, 3009, 3018,
3020-22, 3025, 3028, 3030, 3069, 3070;
deceased (1715), 307S ; Mary, his wife, see
Lundie of Drumeldrie, supra ; James and
Robina, his younger children, 3078.
 Andrew, his eldest son (1715), 3078,
3136, 3164, 3209; Robert, his son (1760),
3209.
 Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 servitor to Lord Carnegie (1627), 2005.
 David, in Largo (1604), 1473.
 Mr. David, advocate (1713), 3070.
 George, in Fawfield, citizen of St. Andrews,
579(?); (1572), 871.
—  writer in Dysart, 1970 (?) ; (1631),
2097, 2316.
 ¦  brother to John Lundie of that Ilk,
deceased (1660), 2545 ; James, his son, 2545.
 in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
 Humphrey, writer in Edinburgh (1701),
2992, 3028, 3030, 3046, 3070 ; Isobel, his
wife, see Lundie of Drumeldrie, supra.
 John, servant of Lady Colluthie (1569),
849.

INDEX OF PERSONS

893

Lundie, Patrick, brother-german of James Lundin
of that Ilk (1737), 3136.
 Richard (1543), 471.
 Robert, in Stratharlie (1597), 1324.
 burgess of Dysart (1682), 2804;
Margaret, his wife, see Sibbald ; Margaret
and Mary Lundie, their grand-daughters,

2804.

¦ joiner in Edinburgh (1715), 3078.

 Mr. Thomas, deceased, minister at Caputh
(1653), 2431 ; Mr. Thomas, his son and heir,
minister at Rattray, 2431.
 Walter, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2081.
 in Dysart (1635), 2176.
 Mr. WUliam (1514), 299.
 WUliam, in Fafield (1604), 1473.
 Christian, tenant of Johnson's Mill, deceased
(1597), wife of John Auchmouthie, 1324.
 Margaret, Lady of Colluthie (1569), 849.
 Right Hon. Margaret. See above, L. of that
Ilk.
 Margaret, wife of Alexander Nairn of Little
Over Frierton (1673), 2719.
Lundy, rector of (1362), Sir Lambert, 379.
Lunn (Lwn), Robert (1543), 477.
Luscar, Sir John, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
Luss, rector of (1559), John Laing, canon of
Glasgow, 709.
Luthirdale, Robert, St. Andrews (1466), 15.
 Thomas, D.D., canon of Abernethy, official
of St. Andrews (1466), 15.
Lychtharnes (Lichtharnes), James, in Northfield,
Coldingham (1593), 1257, 1290, 1371 ;
George, his son, 1371.
 George, in Coldinghamlaw (1593), 1257 ;
Barbara, his eldest daughter, wife of George
Welsh, 1257.
Lyell (Liell, Lyal) of Murthill, Thomas, younger
(1548), 545.
 Alexander, squire (1492), 212.
 Andrew, [St. Andrews] 194.
 Mr. Andrew, treasurer and official of Aber
deen (1492), 212.
 Charles (1770), 3226.
 David, burgess of Arbroath (1580), 1005 ;
Janet, his spouse, see Rynd.
 Sir George, curate of Aberlemno (1546),
514.
 curate of North Berwick (1554), 619.
 George, servant of Sir James Johnstone of
Westerhall (1670), 2622.
 (Lylle) Hugh, in Mershelland (1638), 2245,
2560.
 Hugh, Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
 James, [St. Andrews] 327.
 Sir James, chaplain (1536), 402.
 John, servitor to Patrick Murray, writer in
Kirkwall (1683), 2815.
 Thomas, bailie of Brechin (1598), 1354.
 in Netber Tofts (1606), 1498.
 notary (1696), 2936.
 Walter, servitor to Robert Pringle, W.S.
(1629), 2041.
clerk of Montrose (1653), 2448, 2585,

2588.

Lyell, William, servitor of Archibald, Lord Napier
(1630), 2055.
 in Dundee (1656), 2496.
 Agnes, wife of John Megott in Carrington
(1585), 1099.
—  wife of Alexander Lindsay, senior in
Kethick, 1354.
 Katherine, wife of Walter Scot, burgess of
Edinburgh (1586), 1118.
Lyle (Lile, Lyill, Lyll), Robert, [first] Lord
(1452), 134.
 Robert, [second] Lord (1471), 164; Mar
garet, Janet, and Marion, his daughters, 164.
— John, [fourth] Lord (1551), 583.
 James, master of, fiar of Duchal (1546), 520,
583.
Lyle of Stanepath, George (1588), 1165.
 Archibald, tenant in Mershelland (1558),
691.
 David, in Myltoun (1575), 916.
 Francis, burgess of Haddington (1622),
1915.
 James, in Maybole (1611), 1608.
 Sir John, chaplain (1479), 176.
 John, alias Jeynkene, in Stewart's tenement
(1562), 743.
 John, burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
 Mr. Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1617),
1770.
 Thomas, burgess of Haddington (1608),
1537.
 Margaret, wife of Archibald Douglas of
Lumsden (1669), 2653.
Lyn of Edenkip, William, 243 ; Elizabeth, his
sister (1562), 243.
 of Petmaddy, Thomas (1568), 837, 896.
 Adam (1488), 198.
 George, brother-german of Thomas Lyn of
Pitmedy (1574), 896.
 John, in Arbroath (1560), 723.
 Luke, shoemaker in the Potterrow (1599),
1366, 1369, 2027.
 Isobella, wife of Andrew Panter (1601),
1417.
Lyne, John (1580), 1005.
 Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1519), 315 ;
'Elena, his sister, 315.
 Thomas, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 Katryne, wife of James Guthrie, Ponder
law, Arbroath (1559), 696.
Lynn, James, prebendary of Aberlady (1542), 460.
Lynning, Thomas (1623), 1927.
Lyon (Lyoun, Lyoune) of Auldbar, Sir Thomas
(1597), 1332.
 of Cossins, Mr. Thomas, fiar (1637), 2209.
 of Glamis (Glammys), John, chamberlain of
Scotland, 65.
— — — of Haltoun, John, younger (1575), 929.
 David (1518), 313.
 Henry (1541), 449.
 Harry, writer in Edinburgh (1672), 2691.
 James, [Dundee, 1564] 770.
 notary (1624), 1942.
 John, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 servitor to the master of Glamis (1590),
1196.

894

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lyon, John (1599), 1376.
 Patrick (1579), 989.
 Elizabeth, wife of Mr. William Forbes of
Echt (1560), 719.
Mabon (Mabone, Mebane), John, in Maxton(1675),
2739.
 William, in Maxton (1675), 2739 [perhaps
identical with the following].
 chamberlain to the Laird of Littleden
(1699), 2981.
Macadam (M'Adame, M'Caddam, Mackadam,
Makadam, Makcaddam) of Craigengullen,
Andrew (1592), 1242, 1243.
 David, deceased (1605), 1484 ; John,
his son, 1484.
¦-  Quentin (1717), 30S4;

- of Knokgerroll, Quintin (1581), 1014, 1015.
- of Waterhead of Geith, Andrew (1581),
1014-16; deceased (1604), 1464; Christina,
his wife, see Kennedy ; Margaret, their elder
daughter, wife of Gilbert Macadam, infra,
1464, 1484; Janet, her sister, wife of William
Cunningham of Polquharn, 1464.
 Gilbert (1604), 1464, 1484, 1706, 1841 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Macadam, supra ;
William, his son and heir (1614), 1706,
1841.
- Alexander, in Old Craigoch (1592), 1242,
1243.
- Duncan, burgess of Ayr (1581), 1013, 1404 ;
deceased (1610), 1570; John, his son, 1570,
1590, 1841.
 in Arnetoune (1630), 2051.

John (1502), 244.
 in Dairy (1569), 840.
¦ younger, in Laight (1717), 3084.
Peter, in Glenhead, son of Andrew M.

of

Craigengullen (1592), 1242, 1243, 1484, 1742 ;
Andrew, his son, 1742 ; John, his son and
heir, 1742 ; Jonet, wife of John, see M'Adam.
 Samuel, servitor of Sir John Dalrymple of
Newliston (1676), 2761.
 Thomas, in Blackthrid, deceased (1637),
2199 ; Robert, his son, 2199.
 in Old Craigoch (1592), 1242, 1243, 1464,
1742, 1788; Janet, his daughter, wife of
John M., younger in Glenhead, 1742.
M'Alexander ('Alexandri') of Corsclayis, Thomas
(1585), 1102, 1103.
 John, laird of Dalcopene (Dalcupeyne), 64,
73 ; Colin, his son, 72, 73.
 Thomas, burgess of Ayr (1648), 2386.
Macallan (M'Callane, Makcallane), Donald M'Comy
(1570), 852.
 John (1552), 598.
 burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
 in Brealangwell (1694), 2927.
 Thomas, servitor to Hugh Baillie, notary
(1694), 2927.
MacAlaster (Makalastar, Makallaster, M'AUister,
M'Alester) of Terbert, Charles, and Hector,
bis son (1581), 1019.
 Sir Alexander, late rector of Kilmore (1581),
1019.
 Alexander, prior of Arrlchattan (1581), 1019.

MacAlaster, Andrew Ros, servitor of Thomas,
commendator of Ferae (1576), 935.
 Hugh, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 James Fraser, burgess of Inverness (1604),
1471 ; Elizabeth Ross, his wife, 1471.
 Patrick, servant of Sir John Shaw of
Greenock (1677), 2769.
 Robert, in Easter Catter (1702), 2999.
M'Alpine, James, in Westquarter (1697), 2953.
M'Ane, Patrick, weaver (1586), 1111.
M'Anie, Neil, serjeant of sheriff court, Rothesay
(1538), 422.
Macaulay (M'Calay, M'Cawlay, Makaulay) of
Ardincaple, Walter (1629), 2038.
 Allan, burgess of Edinburgh (1589), 1178,
1179 ; Thomas, his son, 1178, 1179.
 Robert, canon of Cambuskenneth (1597),
1330, 1331.
M'Balag, Gilchalum (1581), 1019.
M'Barron (M'Barroun), James, officer of Inverness
(1570), 854.
 alias Stewart, James, Inverness (1586), 1111.
M'Bea, John, in Dalramich (1676), 2757.
M'Bean (MackBean) of Dalcromby, Malcolm,
deceased (1636), 2186; Malcolm, his grand
son and heir, 2186.
 Donald, burgess of Inverness (1740), 3153.
 Hugh, in KUlean (1687), 2860.
 John, in Craggan (1740), 3153.
 William, alias Roy, in BaUaviell (1674),
2731.
M'Beath, Robert, in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
Makbeth, John, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598),
1342.
Makblair. See Macbrair.
M'Blane (M'Blayne), John, burgess of Wigtown
(1542), 408.
 Thomas, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary
(1618), 1792-94.
M'Brair (Makblair) of Almagill, Robert (1633),
2133, 2134 ; John, his eldest son, 2133, 2134,
2330.
 David (1644), 2339, 2342.
 of Newwork, Robert (1678), 27S3.
 Robert, deceased, messenger in Dumfries
(1707), 3036; Robert, messenger there, his
eldest son and heir, 3036.
 Thomas, brother-german to Robert M'Brair
of Newwork (1678), 2783.
Macburnie, John, notary (1655), 2474, 2499.
M'Call (Makcall, M'Caull), Archibald, mason in
Corstorphine (1678), 2776.
 David, merchant, burgess of Ediuburgh
(1610),1597; deceased (1640), 2281; Cristina,
his daughter, wife of John Denniston, 2281 ;
Jonet, his daughter, wife of John Rhind,
2281 ; Katherine, his daughter, wife of Mr.
Ninian Lowis, 2281.
 John, in Corroway (1665), 2595 ; Mr. James,
his son, 2595.
 Mungo, merchant, bailie of Edinburgh (1610),
1597, 1634, 1635, 1728.
 WiUiam, janitor of the West Port, Edinburgh
(1615), 1720.
 bailie of Haddington (1680), 2794;
(1683), 2818 ; (1685), 2838, 2875.

INDEX OF PERSONS

895

M'Calzean (Makcalzeyne) of Cliftonhall, Mr.
Thomas, burgess of Edinburgh (1547), 529;
advocate (1555), 636 ; president of Edinburgh
town council (1558), 392.
 Mr. John, M.A., notary public (1584), 1083.
M'Cane, Andrew, iu Cornoquhen (1613), 1674.
M'Carrach, Finlay, in Achyle (1630), 2051.
M'Cartney (Makcartnay, Makcaitnay), Alexander,
servant to the common clerk of Edinburgh
(1614), 1718, 1724, 1728, 1733, 1734, 1753,
1795, 1939, 2206, 2260, 2331.
 James (1548), 538.
 John (1547), 532.
 in Sypeland (1595), 1302.
 servant to Thomas, Earl of Melrose
(1621), 1870, 1871, 1896, 1897.
 Walter (1547), 532.
 WiUiam, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Edinburgh (1562), 735.

Makcaw, John, archdeacon of the cathedral church
of Lismore (1547), 485, 528.
 John, Edinburgh (1552), 602.
M'Chandwe, Donald, Inverness (1556), 638, 907.
M'Cheltour, John, in Culdeocbe (1621), 1879.
M'Clair, John, servitor of Mary, Countess of
Buccleuch (1656), 2497, 2518.
M'Clarron, John, in Inverness, deceased (1636),
2186.
M'Clazan (Makclazan), Morice (1548), 539.
M'Cley, Hector, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
M'Clune, John, in Bar of Spottis (1618), 1798,
1799, 1803; Isobella, his daughter, wife of
John Neilson, fiar of Barncalzie.
M'Clure (M'Cluir), Andrew, in Bennan (1581),
1016.
 James, servant of Sir John Shaw of Greenock
(1677), 2769.
 John, in Hiegatt (1604), 1464.
 Martin, in Lindsaytoun (1618), 1794.
 WiUiam, ironsmith in Dalmellington (1693),
2911.
M'Coiloig, Robert (1740), 3153.
M'Coll, Hugh, servant to Thomas Campbell,
notary (1756), 3199.
M'Comas-Roy, John, in Edinmarnachtie (1574),
897.
M'Conchie (Makconchie, M'Conquhie or M'Con
dachy, M'Condoquhy, Makconqwe), Andrew,
in Easter Reats (1674), 2730, 2731.
 Alexander (1588), 1159.
 or M'Condachy, John Dow (1586), 1111,
1159.
 Walter, in Drumboe (1566), 808.
 Thomas (1550), 559.
 William, merchant in Inverness (1624),
1952.
M'Connel (Makconnal, M'Conill, M'Connoull),
Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
 Robert (1557), 3313.
 Thomas, in Fardine (1617), 1769.
M'Cook, James, advocate in Aberdeen (1803),
3287 ; James, his son, M.A., 3287.
M'Cordadill (W'Cordadill), Mori, wife of Alex
ander M'Sorle, alias Lamont of Monydryen
(1662), 2556.

M'Cormick (Makcormok, M'Kernok, M'Komok),
Dr. James, rector of St. Andrews University
(1785), 3265.
 ¦ William, in Craiglure (1592), 1242, 1243.
M'CouU (Makcoull), Alexander, in Glaikindunen
(1687), 2860.
 John, serjeant of the burgh of Edinburgh
(1608), 1538, 1718.
 Thomas M'Roby, in Inverness (1588),
1159.
M'Crae (M'Cra, Mackcra, Mackra), Alexander,
writer in Fortrose (1674), 2734, 2753, 2772,
2773.
 Colin, glover in Fortrose (1687), 2862.
M'Crekane, Gilbert (1542), 408.
 John, vicar of Sorbie, commissary of Fames
and Rhinns (1536), 407.
 Michael, notary public (1542), 408.
M'Crocheart, Alexander, servant to Arthur
Kennedy in Leffindunnull (1612), 1669.
M'Crurik, GUbert, [Irvine, 1526] 353 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Murdoch.
MacCubin (Makcubeyn), Thomas (1548), 539.
M'Culloch (Makcullo, Makculloch, MackcuUoch,
M'CuUocht, M'Cully, M'Ullo) of Ballacuith,
Angus, brother of Sir Hugh M'Culloch of
Pilton, deceased (1688), 2873; Mr. James,
his eldest son, 2873. See also of Pilton and
Mulderg, infra.
 of Bogpharnes, Donald (1700), 2988.
 of Cadboll, in Ross, family of, 2729.
 of Cardones, Thomas (1566), 801, 805.
 of Conquhetoun, David (1536), 408.
 of Guidtreis, David, servitor to the Earl of
Melrose (1626), 1983 ; (1638), 2240.
 of Killasser, Alexander (1582), 1036 ;
Thomas, his son, 1036.
 of Myrtoun or Merton, Simon (1582), 1036 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Gordon ; William, his
son and heir, 1036.
 — Sir Alexander (1674), 2728.
 of Pilton, Sir Hugh (1674), 2729, 2873,
3085.
 of Pilton and Mulderg, Mr. James, 2873 ;
(1695), 2932, 2988, 3246; Jean, his eldest
daughter, wife of Malcolm Ross of Pitcalney,
3246.
 David, son and heir of James,
3085, 3246.
 of Mulderg, Margaret, daughter of David,
3246.
 Alexander, in Pitcalnie (1670), 2668.
 Andrew, in Tain (1588), 1158.
 elder, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 provost of Tain (1649), 2393.
 Angus, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 David, notary (1622), 1896, 1897.
 Donald, in Bogpharnes (1700), 2988.
— George, in Bellacherrie (1687), 2S62.
merchant in Fortrose, deceased (1687),

2S62 ; George, his son, 2862.
-James (1566), 801.
 elder, burgess of Tain (1649), 2393;
Angus, his eldest son, 2393.
 in Mulderg (1653), 2436.
- John (1522), 339.

896

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

M'Culloch, John, burgess of Tain (1611), 1622;
Thomas, his son, 1622.
 in Feme (1653), 2436.
 Mr. Patrick, vicar of Wigtown (1542), 408.
 Robert, servitor to Mr. James M'Culloch of
Pilton (1700), 2988.
 (M'Ullo) Thomas, merchant in Dundee (1621 ),
1891 ; Isabella, his wife, see Davidson, 1891.
 (M'Cully) Thomas, in Carneskulte (1684),
2819.
 William, bowar in Canongate (1654), 2457.
M'Cunn (M'Cwne, M'Kwnne), Gilchrist (1370),
64 ; Eva, his mother, see M'Neill.
 Thomas, in Gowroke (Gourock) (1641), 2297,
2298.
M'Curchie, Robert, miller in Rinald (1655), 2463.
M'Dill, Andrew, in Shalloche (1615), 1742.
MacDonald (Macdonell, Macdonnell, V'Donnell)
of Colonsay, etc., Colonel Coll M'Gillespick,
deceased (1662), 2561, 2845; Archibald, his
son, also deceased, 2561, 2845; Sara, daughter
of Archibald, 2561 ; wife of ^Eneas M'Donald,
2845, 2860.
 of Glengarry, Donald M'Angus M'Alester,
deceased, 3326 ; iEneas, Lord Macdonald,
described as his son, 3326.
 Ronald, formerly of Scothouse, 3326.
 Alexander, his son, 3326.
 John, his son, 3200, 3230, 3326.
 Alexander, son of John, 3200, 3326 ;
.(Eneas, his brother, 3326.
 Duncan, son of ^Eneas (1770), 3230,
3326.
 of Largie, Archibald (1687), 2860.
 of Scothouse, Ronald, brother of Donald
M'Angus M'Alester of Glengarry, 3326.
 Ronald, his son, 3326 ; see of Glen
garry.
 of Shian, ^Eneas, deceased (1771), 3230;
Mary, his eldest daughter, relict of John M.
of Shian, see below, 3230.
 John, deceased (1771), 3230; Mary,
his relict, see M'Donald of Shian above,
 Ronald, their son, 3230.
 Donald, his eldest son, 3230.
 ^Eneas (1686), 2845; (1687), 2860; Sara
M'Donnell, his wife, see M'Donald of Colon
say.
 alias M'Ronald, Alexander (1628), 2017.
 Alexander Roy, in Shian, deceased (1771),
3230 ; Mary, his daughter, wife of Allan
M'Donald in Invergary, 3230.
 Alexander, brother of the late John M'Donald
of Glengary (1771), 3230.
 Allan, in Invergary (1771), 3230 ; Mary
M'Donald, his wife, see above.
— — John, in Gortenvaill (1687), 2860.
 . William, W.S. (1771), 3230.
Makdonart, Janet (1550), 559 ; John, her son,
see Brown.
M'DougaU (Makdugal, M'Dougal) of Makerston,
Henry (1664), 2582, 2590. See aZsoM'Dowall.
 Duncan, captain in 3rd Battalion of Breadal
bane Fencible Infantry (1794), 3280 ; quarter
master, 3286.
 George, in Langton (1571), 858.

M'DougaU, John, in Inverary, officer of sheriff
court of Argyle (1730), 3116.
 Mr. WiUiam (1566), 802.
 William, portioner of Makerstoun (1675),
2744, 2811, 2812; Isobella, his wife, see
Riddell; James, their eldest son (1682),
2811.
 ¦ (Macdowell), Elizabeth, wife of Robert
Dickson in Bouchrig (1566), 802, 804.
M'Dowall (M'Douall, M'Dowell, Makdowale,
M'Dowill) of Freuch, Patrick (1703), 3004.
 of Garthland, John (1611), 1603.
 Alexander (1703), 3004.
 of Logan, John (1611), 1603.
 of Mackerston, Thomas (1539), 434. See
also Macdougall.
 Alexander, in Dairy (1569), 840.
M'Duff, Mr. Alexander, schoolmaster in Elie
(1598), 3314.
 John, servitor of Robert Gardiner, notary
(1599), 1382.
Makdullane, Donald (1615), 1734.
M'Ewan of Murthly, William, W.S. in Edinburgh,
deceased (1812), 3300.
Thomas, his son, 3300.
Margaret, deceased, his daughter, wife of
Archibald Drummond, 3300.
Jean, deceased, also his daughter, 3300.
 Andrew, in Little Allan (1668), 2636.
Makewne, Robert, in Lair (1596), 1309.
M'Fadzean, William, in Dellongfurd (1618), 1794.
Macfarlane (Macfarlan) of that Ilk, John (1692),
2896 ; Agnes, his wife, see Wallace of
Wolmet.
 Donald, inStrongartine (1692), 2895; Robert,
his son, 2895.
- Hugh, in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
tailor in Leith (1785), 562.

 John, W.S. (1682), 2813, 2895, 2964.
 Malcolm, [Glasgow, 1560] 714.
 Dame Christian, wife of late Sir Hugh
Wallace of Wolmet (1692), 2895.
M'Faitt, Robert, at the mill of Inchrie (1596),
1312.
M'Ferquhar (VicFerquhar), Alexander, in Tain
(1611), 1622.
 . . ., there, 1822.
 John Roy M'William, in Culclathie (1644),
2341.
M'Finlay, John (1687), 2861.
M'Futtour, alias Muk, Andrew (15S6), 1111.
M'Gachin, John (1493), 216.
M'Garve, Sir Nicholas, chaplain (1542), 408.
M'Geddie, Thomas, in Brigend (1660), 2543.
M'Gee (M'Ghee, Makge, Makgee) of Pluntoun.
James (1522), 339.
 David, notary public (1547), 532, 632, 1144.
 Thomas, son and heir of Catherine Dee
(1550), 565.
 Mr. John, minister at Dirleton (1653), 2443 ;
Andrew, his son, 2443.
MacGhie (Makghie, M'Ghe) of Balmaghie, John
(1787), 3268; Anne, his daughter, wife of
William M'Lachlan, infra, 3268.
 Mr. Andrew, minister at Gullane (1613),
1693,2018, 2020.

INDEX OF PERSONS

897

MacGhie, John, notary (1584), 1087, 1467.
 Mr. Thomas, minister at Gullane (1584),
1073.
 Margaret, wife of Richard Richardson in
Gullane (1635), 2183.
M'Gie, Allan, chamberlain to James, Master of
Rollo (1656), 2490.
M'Gibbon (M'Gibon, M'Giboun, Makgeboun),
Duncan, in Cardross (1667), 2616.
 James, in Cars of Linnoch (1755), 3198 ;
Colin, his son, 3198.
 Patrick, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
M'Gilcrist (Makilcrest, M'llcryst), Eugenius
(1530), 381.
 James, servant to Lord Forrester (1645),
2361.
 John, writer and notary (1662), 2556 ;
Donald, his son, also a notary, 2556.
M'GiU (MakgUl) of Bellihornan (Co. Down), Hugh
(1661), 2554.
— - of Cranstonriddell, David (1617), 1762.
 of Fungorth, Mr. David (1584), 1088, 1092.
 of Wester Grange, Hugh, bailie-depute of
regality of Culross (1694), 2922, 2942.
 of RankeUlor- Nether, Mr. James, clerk
register, burgess of Edinburgh (1548), 538,
543, 796 ; Jonet, his wife, see Adamson.
 Mr. David, advocate, 693, 706, 834, 926-28,
1040 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Forrester.
 David, servitor to George Mak, W.S. (1621),
1861.
 Mr. Henry, minister of Dunfermline (1636),
2198.
 Mr. James, 1247.
 servitor to Thomas, Earl of Melrose,
burgess of Edinburgh (1621), 1871, 1928.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1655), 2470 ; Janet Heriot, his wife, 2470.
 Mr. Patrick, student of theology (1632),
2114.
 Sir Thomas, canon of DuDkeld and pre
bendary of Fungorth (1569), 840.
 Thomas, in Millhouse of Kelton (1643),
2330.
M'GiUegarrich, John, Inverness (1536), 403.
M'Gillepatrick, Donald, Inverness, 403.
M'Gillespick, V'Donnell alias M'Donnell of Colon
say, Colonel Coill, deceased, see M'Donald.
M'Gillewie (M'Gillwye, M'lllewe), John, bailie of
Inverness (1556), 638, 872.
M'Gillichallum, Andrew, burgess of Tain, de
ceased (1611), 1622; Donald, his son, dyer
in Tain, 1622.
M'Gillivray of Dalcrombie, Malcolm, see M'Bean.
 of Downmaglashe, Alexander, apparent
(1644), 2340.
M'Gillolane, 'Cane' or Duncane (1273), 46.
M'Gimpsy (M'Gympsy), Thomas (1552), 598.
M'Glashan, John, clerk to John Graeme, W.S.
(1783), 3258.
M'Gowan (M'Gouan, M'Govin, M'Gowne, Mak-
gowane) of Skeoch, John, deceased (1624),
1947 ; John, his son and heir, 1947.
 John, W.S., burgess of the Canongate (1713),
3068.
 John, notary (1739), 3144, 3148.

M'Gowan, Sir William, chaplain and notary public
(1522), 339.
 William, servitor to James Hay in Dal-
manye (1639), 2265.
M'Gregor, Patrick, servitor of Sir Henry Bruce of
Clackmannan (1672), 2686.
Makgrane, John (1562), 731.
MaekGuffock of Rusco, William (1673), 2708.
Machan, John, burgess of Edinburgh (1529),
373.
MacHenry, Finlay, 39.
 ('Henrici') John, lord of Koylyan (1370),
64 ; son of Henry, 72.
M'llfatrick, Gilbert, in Pluntoun M'Ghie (1655),
2472.
M 'IUepatrick, Duncan, Inverness (1556), 638.
M'llroy (Makilroy), Walter, in Kincairn (1586),
1127.
M'llvaine (M'llvane, M'lllvane) of Grimmett,
John (1703), 3004.
 Patrick, in Maybole (1612), 1625, 2039.
M'llvernoch, Archibald, in Skenogart (1730),
3116.
M'llwraith (M'lllwrath, Makilwreth, M'llwraitt),
Duncan, serjeant of Edinburgh (1862),
2803.
 John, servitor to Thomas Coutts, W.S.
(1617), 1781, 1898, 1900, 1954, 1959.
M'Inder, Alexander, in Knokassill (1613), 1674 ;
Hugh, his son, 1674.
M'Inferson, Donald (1611), 1622; Helen, his
daughter, 1622.
M'Innes (Makynneis), Archibald (1530), 381.
 Gilcrist (1530), 381.
 John (1530), 381.
 in Caleshie (1694), 2927.
Macintosh (Mackintosh, Makintosh, M'Intoshe,
Makintosche, Malcomtoische,) of Balle-
wadden, Alexander, deceased (1726), 3106;
William, his son and heir, 3106.
 of Baltiacrayne, John, alias Makrichie (1609),
1540.
 of Borlum, William, deceased, 2736 ; grand
father of William M. of B., infra.
— — — Lauchlan (1644), 2338; Helena, his

wife, see Gordon.
 William (1674), 2726, 2731, 2736,
2956 ; Mary, his wife, see BaiUie ; Duncan,
his brother, 2736 ; Joseph, son of William,
2956.
 of Culclachy, Angus, deceased (1736), 3133 ;
John, his son and heir, 3133.
 of Dunnachton, Lachlan (1606), 1493 ;
Gillecallum (Malcolm), his son, 1493; John,
also his son, 1493.
 of Essiche, William (1606), 1493 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Innes.
 of Holme, Angus (1697), 2956.
 of Kellochy, William (1644), 2341, 3319.
 Donald, his son (1697), 2956, 3319.
 Angus, fiar, eldest son of Donald ( 1 697),
2956, 3319.
 of Kilnachragan, John, alias Maconeill
(1596), 1309.
 of Pharray, Alexander (1697), 2956.
 of Torcastle, Lachlan (1674), 2736,

Ox

898

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Macintosh, alias Duncanesone, Alexander, in Lair
(1591), 1223.
 Alexander, writer and notary in Inverness
(1670), 2658, 2736, 2738.
 writer in Montrose (1679), 2788.
 Inverness (1736), 3133.
 Angus, elder, merchant in Inverness (1736),
3133.
 Duncan, brother of William M. of Borlum
(1674), 2736.
 John, burgess of Inverness (1706), 3319;
Angus, his son, 3319 ; Anne M'Intosh, wife
of Angus, 3319.
 glover in Inverness (1721), 3092.
 alias Keir, Robert, in Easter Enoch (1633),
2132.
 Lydia, wife of Patrick Grant of Inverlaidnan
(1697), 2956.
M'Intyre, John, wright in Cultibraggan, deceased
(1755), 3198 ; James, his son, 3198.
M'Inucter, Donald, in Bellivillinvege (1679),
2787.
M'Isak, Patrick, in Aberuchil (1676), 2757.
M'lver, Donald, in Tullich (1700), 2988.
M'jorrow of Pingirroch, John, surgeon-apothecary
in Ayr (1742), 3158, 3159.
M'Kaane (Makkaane), Adam, in Moircleueh
(1570), 851, 862, 892.
M'Katharty, James (1552), 598.
M'Kawele, Robert (1370), lord of Karsnelohe,
64.
Mack (Macke, Mak), George, W.S., notary public
(1584), 1073, 1350, 1351, 1353, 1364-66,
1369, 1529, 1584, 1585, 1771, 1772, 1858,
1859, 1861.
 George, younger (1620), 1833.
 Robert, St. Andrews (1557), 666.
Mackay (M'Ay, V'Ay, M'Kay, M'Ky, M'Kye,
Makay) of Bighouse, Donald (1659), 2537.
 Mr. Alexander, minister at Kilfinan (1725),
3104.
 Alexander, in Easter Lurg (1740), 3153.
 Donald, in Cullaird (1588), 1159, 1399;
WiUiam, his elder son, 1399.
 (V'Ay) Donald M'Conil, in Leyis (1624),
1952.
 John, in Edinmarnachtie (1574), 897.
 in Beauchmeanoch (1687), 2860.
 servitor of Archibald M'Donald of
Largie(1687), 2860.
 Thomas, alias M'William Dow, in Inverness
(1570), 854.
 William, servitor to David Balfour of
Inchyrie (1581), 1026.
M'Kean (M'Kein), William, bailie of Montrose
(1620), 1846.
 ¦ William, in Ladytoun (1772), 3233.
M'Keanvein, William, servitor of Hector Douglas
of Muldearg (1675), 2753.
M'Kechnie, WiUiam (1697), 2955.
M'Kell (Makkel), Sir John (1522), 339.
M'Kellar of Ardarie and Corriboye, GUbert (1560),
716.
 Malcolm, fiar, 716.
M'Kelvie, James, in Craigfinn (1749), 3182.
M-Kennane, John, in New Abbey (1595), 1302.

M'Kenzie (Mackeingzie, M'Keinzie) of Coul,
Alexander (1705), 3018.
 of Innerlawoll, Thomas (1652), 2422.
 of Reidcastle, Colin (1690), 2881, 3018.
 of Rosehaugh, Sir George, deceased (1691),
2892 ; George, his son and heir, 2892.
 of Tarbat, Sir George (1668), 2636 ; (1673),
2707.
 Mr. Alexander, commissary-clerk of Moray
(1663), 2572.
 Alexander, in Banff (166S), 2632, 2633.
 Colin, in Keppaeh (1673), 2707.
 Donald, in Morvich (1668), 2636 ; sometime
in Meddat, then in Langcoat (1668), 2707,
2717, 2721, 2745.
 George, collector of Kincardineshire (1688),
2869.
 ¦ servitor to Mr. Henry Maule, W.S.
(1726), 3107.
 Mr. James, sub-dean of Ross (1668), 2636.
 Kenneth, minister of Logie (1667), 2619.
 late bailie of Elgin (1694), 2917.
 Mr. Roderick, advocate (1705), 3026.
 Roderick, in Culduthell (1721), 3092.
 • Dame Barbara, wife of Sir John Urquhart
of Cromartie (1670), 2667 ; (1674), 2734.
 Dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Brown
of Colstoune (1707), 3033.
 Isabella, wife of Alexander Fraser (1639),
2270.
 Lady Katherine, second wife of Sir Colin
Campbell of Aberuchil (1675), 2741.
 Margaret, wife of Donald Ross of Bellone
(1652), 2422.
M'Kerrell (Makcarall) of Hilhouse, WiUiam
(1612), 1625.
 John (1667), 2623.
 John, Irvine, 353.
 Thomas, in Mylntoun of Dalcur (1644),
2337.
 William, notary public (1593), 1266, 1268.
M'Kessog, Henry (1595), 1302.
M'Keyne, John, servitor of David Crawfurd,
templar bailie (1587), 1141.
Mackie (M'Kee, M'Kie, Makee, Makkey),
Alexander, servitor to George Taylor in
Torrichoyes (1658), 2522, 2523.
 James, portioner of Falkirk, deceased (1752),
3192 ; Agnes, his wife, see Cowie.
Richard, their son, deceased, 3192 ; Bessie,
his wife, see Nelson.
Jean, daughter of Richard and Bessie, wife
of Richard Muirhead, 3192.
 John, Perthshire (1578), 959 ; Andrew, his
son, 959.
 in Balgray (1599), 1370.
 (Mackay) Malcolm, in Brumage, deceased
(1632), 2113; Margaret Syme, his relict,
2113. George, their son, portioner of Bromadge
(1632), 2113, 2955, 2982 ; Anne, his wife,
see Balloch or Ballok.
 John, portioner of Larbert (1697), 2955 ;
Andrew, his eldest son and heir, 2955.
 Patrick, in Cosbe (1551), 578; John and
Patrick, his sons, 578.

INDEX OF PERSONS

899

Mackie (Makkey), Robert, notary public (1541),
457.
 Robert, in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2208.
 Thomas, in Glastrie (1587), 1149.
 in Stratherlie (1668), 2626.
 (Makee) WUliam (1574), 906.
 Marie, wife of William Rennie, merchant in
AUoa (1713), 3064.
Mackieson (Mackeson, Makesone, Makesoun,
Makiesoun), Mr. George, notary public (1551),
582.
 ¦ Henry, burgess of Edinburgh (1618), 1807.
 John, notary public, clerk of Craill (1590),
1209, 1289, 1316, 1495.
 Walter (1557), 672.
Mackinlay (V'Kindlay), Findlay M'Lemis, in
Wester Reate (1638), 2236.
M'Kinnell (M'Cennell), Gilbert, notary (1637),
2226.
 James, portioner, first of Auchincreiff, then
of Glen, deceased (1772), 3235 ; Jean, his
wife, see Milligan ; Agnes, their daughter,
wife of George M 'Naught in Auchingibbert,
3235.
M'Kinnon, William, in Ferae (1634), 2159.
M'Kioll, John, in Blairquhorrie (1638), 2237.
M'Korle, Angus, 381 ; Donald, his brother (1530),
381.
M'Kwnne. See M'Cunn.
M'Kynne of Knokdoire, Alexander (1548), 543.
 Gilbert, younger, 543. Cf. M'Cunn.
M'Kynich, Alexander, in Easter Reats (1674),
2730, 2731.
M'Lachlan (M'Clauchlane, Maklauchlane) of
Eskok, or Ascog (1546), 520.
 of that Ilk, Lauchlan (1530), 381.
 Duncan Roy M'KaUan (1530), 381.
 Walter, in Aberfoyle (1640), 2277 ; Andrew,
his son, 2277.
 William, of the stewartry of Kirkcudbright
(1787), 3268; Anne, his wife, see Macghie ;
Alexander, of the Island of Dominica, his
eldest son and heir, 3268.
Maclaren, John, in Glascory (1739), 3146, 3147.
Maclean (M'Clein) of Ardgour, Alexander,
Receiver-General of Arrears of Assessed
Taxes in Scotland (1807), 3292, 3293;
(1815), 3303.
 Alexander, notary (1697), 2956.
 servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120.
 Hugh, writer in Glasgow (1772), 3233.
 James, merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
 John (1574), 907.
 in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
 William, deceased (1682), 2803.
Macleish (M'Leisch), John, burgess of Inver
keithing (1655), 2464.
M'Clellan (M'Clelland, M'Lellan, Maclellane,
Makclellane) of Auchenhay, James (1610),
1582.
 of Auchlane, WTilliam (1594), 1288, 1560;
Sir William, tutor of Bombie (1611), 1620;
Dame Katherine, his wife, see Kennedy ;
William, his brother's son, 1288.

M'Clellan of Bank, John (1674), 2725.
 of Bar M'Geawcbin, Robert, elder (1655),
2472 ; Robert, younger, 2472.
 of Barscob, WUliam, deceased (1666), 2606 ;
Robert, his heir, 2606.
 of Bomby, Thomas (1522), 339.
 of Drummowane, Gilbert, 598 ; Mariot,
his wife, see Carruthers ; James, their son
and heir (1552), 598.
 of Gelstoun, Thomas, 408.
 Patrick, his brother (1536), 408.
 William, deceased (1674), 2725.
 of Mulcok, William (1609), 1560.
 of Netherthird, William (1609), 1560.
 GUbert (1522), 339.
 in Ireland (1610), 1582.
 James, inspector of coalworks, Whitehill (?)
(1702), 3003 ; David, his eldest son, 3003.
 John, in Auchinleyn ( 1536), 408.
 in Balfeir (1586), 1122.
 • Samuel, merchant in Edinburgh (1699),
2979 ; Sir Samuel, provost of Edinburgh
(1707), 3034.
 Thomas, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
 William, clerk (1522), 339.
Maclennan (Macklenan), Alexander, servant of
Sir George Mackenzie of Tarbat (1668),
2636.
Macleod, ^Eneas, clerk of Edinburgh, notary
(1692), 2900.
 Mr. Donald, in Brymes (1687), 2851.
M'Clintock (M'Lintok), Donald, in Merkinche
(1629), 2038; John, his son, 2038.
 John, cotter in Midletoun of Bonhill (1772),
3233.
MacLurg (M'Lurge), James, merchant, and late
dean of guild of Edinburgh (1693), 2913.
M'Manis, Finlay, in Meikle Allan (1668), 2636.
Makmartin, Gilmur (c. 1290), 15 ; Adam, his
son, 15.
M'Master, Hugh (1688), 2872.
M'Math (Makmath), David, officer (1580), 997.
 Mr. Gilbert, notary public (1546), 522.
 Matthew, notary (1612), 1638.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Stewart of Mon
quhill (1576), 936.
M'Millan (Makmyllane), John, in Straiton (1605),
1484.
 John, notary (1684), 2819.
 Thomas (1572), 876.
 William, in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
M'Millegan, John M'William Dow, in Inverness
(1573), 880, 907; Thomas M'William, his
brother, 880, 907. See also Milligan.
M'Morland, Alexander, servant of Charles, Earl
of Moray (1731), 3120, 3121.
M'Morran (M'Morrane, Makmorane, Makmorrane),
John, treasurer, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
 Ninian, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1596), 1319 ; Elspeth, his wife, see Purdie.
 Sir Patrick (1505), 255.
M'Muir, Patrick, at mill of Dalcroy (1638),
2237.
M'Murchay, Alexander, reader of the church of
Kilmory (1581), 1019.
M'Murrie, John, in Gilbertstown (1621), 1879.

900

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

M'Murrycht, Finlay, officer of Inverness (1570),
854.
M'Murtrie, Thomas, elder, in Bishopland (1613),
1678, 1769, 2195; Thomas and John, his
sons, 1769.
M'Nab, Patrick, cooper in Leith, deceased (1759),
3208 ; James, his son, 3208.
M'Nachtane, Sir John, sovereign of the Order of
the Beggar's Bennison and Merryland (1765),
3222. [This may be an assumed name.]
Macnair (Maknair), Duncan, notary (1566), 808,
891, 1032, 1041.
 Duncan, treasurer of Dunkeld (1574), 891,
946.
Maknakill (Maknakle), Sir John, notary public
(1532), 385, 388, 393, 398, 405.
M'Naught (M'Knacht, Macknaicht, M'Knaycht,
Makknaicht, Makuacht, M'Nacht, M'Naycht)
of Kilquhanity (Kilquhonnadie), John (1595),
1298 ; Roger, his son (1586), 1298.
 John, his grandson (1595), 1298;
(1610), 1575-77.
 Alexander, in Kelton (1643), 2330.
 ¦ Fergus (1505), 257.
 George, in Auchingibbert (1772), 3235 ;
Agnes, his wife, see M'Kinnell.
 Gilbert (1536), 408.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1614), 1717;
(1615), 1724.
M'Neill, or Neilson (M'Nele, M'Niell, Makneill,
Maknill, Makneyll), Nigel, laird of Blair
quhan (1370), 64; Eva, his eldest sister,
mother of Cilcrist M'Cunn, 64; Affrica,
Cristiana, Ibbayg, and Katherina, also his
sisters, 64.
 Alexander, notary public (1529), 378.
 John (1527), 358.
 notary public (1540), 441, 465, 544,
602.
 William, in Craigingate, deceased (1743),
3161.
M'Neillie of Acharue, John (1617), 1769.
 Thomas, in Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
Macknellan (M'Knellane), Adam, Culross, 1299 ;
John, his eldest son (1595), 1299, 1300.
Macniven (Maknevin, Maknevyn), Thomas (1529),
374, 377.
Mackoun, Andrew, in Linlithgow (1686), 2842 ;
Andrew, his son, 2842.
M'Person of Keyne, . . . (1574), 907.
M'Petir, Donald, in Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
M'Phadrick, John, in Wester Lurg, younger
(1740), 3153.
M'Phaill (Makfale) of Innerernie, Paul (1697),
2956.
 Robert, in Dornache (1588), 1158.
M'Phedreis, William, in Luiffistoun (1618),
1793.
M'Phersone (Mackphersone) of Nudbeg, John
(1679), 2789 ; Donald, his eldest son, 2789.
 Alexander, notary in Inverness (1636),
2186.
 Donald, in Inverness (1636), 2186.
 John, student in Chanonry (1659), 2540.
 Thomas, in Innertromie (1679), 27S9 ;
Lauchlan, his eldest son, 2789.

M'Phersone, WilUam M'Conil Oige, in Kingussie
(1606), 1493.
M'Pherson, . . ., commendator of the priory of
Strathfillan (ante 1607), 1526.
M'Phryer (V'Phryer), James M'Kay (1674), 2730,
2731.
M'Queen (M'Quene, M'Queine), Duncan, burgess
of Perth (1613), 1679.
 James, in Agglischennoche (1637), 2231.
 John, minister of Stratoun. See M'Quhorne.
 Mr. John, minister at Stratoun. See
M'Quhorne.
M'Queir, Duncan, servant of William Shaw, son
of Robert Shaw of Bargarrane (1622), 1914.
M'Quhirrie (M'Quhyrry, M'Quhyrrycht, Mak
quhirrie), Gilbert, burgess of Edinburgh
(1574), 889, 1142, 1205; Janet, his wife,
see Cornwell.
 John, their son (1587), 1142, 1364; Jean,
his wife, see Boig.
M'Quhittroche, Robert, in Culquha (1643), 2330.
Makquhon, John (1552), 598.
M'Quhorne (M'Quorne), John, minister of
Straiton, Ayrshire (1575), 918 [where he is
styled M'Queen] ; (1581), 1013, 1015.
 Mr. John, minister of Straiton (1611), 1608,
1729 [where he is styled M'Queen], 1793,
1881, 1957.
M'Qweill, George, servant of Hugh, Lord Loudoun
(1610), 1595.
M'Rerik, William, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
M'Ritchie (M'Richie), Adam, in Laichwood
(1594), 1287.
M'Rob, George, in Cartur (1626), 1972.
M'Robert (M'Robart), Andrew, in Feme (1653),
2436.
 Donald, in Inverness, deceased (1655),
2460.
 Donald M'Aye (1573), 880, 907, 1111.
 John, iu Brigend (1659), 2540.
M'Ronald, alias M'Donald,
2017.
M'Rorie (M'Rorye), Finlay,
(1613), 1685.
 John Dow (1586), 1111.
M'Roy, William, alias Campbell, in Tuebeig
(1659), 2537.
Mactaggart (Maktygyr), WiUiam, 'beidman'
(1504), 248.
M'Tarlich, John, in Duncrosk. See Campbell.
M'Tilt, Alexander, in Blair (1679), 2787.
M'Turk (Makturke), John, servitor of George
Stewart of Robertoun (1624), 1938.
Makvarraniche, Donald, servitor of William
M'Ay (1600), 1399.
M'Vitie (M'Wthee), Thomas [Tongland, 1564],
772, 801.
M'Vurrich (VicVurrich), John M'Alester, in
Crastcamach (1674), 2730, 2731.
M'Wirrich, WiUiam, burgess of Inverness (1655),
2460.
M'Walter (M'Waltir), David, in Maybole (1621),
1879.
 WiUiam, 'teugter' in Fearn (1675), 2745.
M'Watter, George, in Mains of Blairquhan (1665),
2595.

Alexander (1628),
burgess of Tain

INDEX OF PERSONS

901

M'Whirter(M'Churterr,M'Quirtour, M'Quhirtour,
M'Quhriter), Duncan (1385), 69; Patrick,
his father, 69. See also Harper.
 Donald, in Lenfairne or Lessenfairne (1592),
1242, 1243.
 James, in Mains of Blairquhan (1636),
2195.
 William, in Waterhead, 1242 ; John, his
son (1592), 1242.
M'William Dwe, John, see M'Millegan ; Thomas,
his brother, see M'Millegan.
M'Willie, William, at mill of Mylne Lene (1630),
2051.
M'Yellane, Duncan, servant of William Stirling
of Herbertshire (1677), 2768.
Macylhaggow, Michael (1527), 359.
Makylmoun, John (1543), 473.
Mader, Sir Richard, notary public (1545), 495.
Mador, WiUiam, burgess of Dysart (1635),
2176.
Maiden, James, in Dundee (1672), 2692.
Mailling, John, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
Main (Maine, Mane, Mayne), Mr. David, minister
at Dalzell (1632), 2115.
 James, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
 John, [Inchaffray] 407.
—  servant of Mr. Alexander Mauchan,
advocate (1557), 676, 720.
 Patrick, notary (1617), 1764.
 Thomas, bailie of Kirkwall (1620), 1836;
merchant there, 2047.
 in Linlithgow, deceased (1697), 2963.
Mains (Maynes), minister at, Mr. Henry Futhie
(1643), 2327.
Mair (Mayr), James, [Tongland, 1564] 772, 801.
 John (1612), 1668.
 in Backspittall, William (1557), 662, 676.
Maislet, John, in Crawslaid (1603), 1454.
Maitland, Richard, Lord. See Lauderdale, Earl
of.
Maitland (Mautlent, Mautalaunt, Metellan) of
Auchingassill, John (1615), 1727.
 of Halton, Charles, senator of the College of
Justice (1655), 2476, 2664-66, 2669, 2679,
2685 ; treasurer-depute, 2755 ; constable of
Dundee, 2762. See also Lauderdale.
 of Lethington, Sir Richard, keeper of the
privy seal (1567), 823.
 James (1603), 1436, 1439, 1497.
 of Quenysbery, James (1472), 165.
 Alexander, late factor of John, Duke of

Lauderdale (1685), 2838.
- James, servitor to Sir WiUiam Cunningham
of Caprinton (1629), 2045.
- Captain James (1681), 2796.
- Mr. John, sub-dean of Ross (1521), 329.
- John, Edinburgh (1551), 573.
 commendator of Coldingham (1575),
924 ; [afterwards Lord Lauderdale].
 in Brechin (1630), 2065.
 chamberlain of Dundee (1672), 2692,

2762.
 in Oldliston (1684), 2824; EUzabeth,
his wife, see Arthur.
- Pelham, Lieutenant in Sir John Cope's
Dragoons (1758), 3204.

Maitland, Mr. Richard, bailie of Musselburgh
regality (1644), 2347 ; Patrick, his son,
2347.
 Robert, knight (1390), 81.
 Walter (1330), 35, 36.
 William, servitor of Charles, Earl of Lauder
dale (1691), 2888.
 . . . (1686), 2844 ; Catherine Bonnar, in
Fettercairn, deceased, his wife, 2844 ; Janet,
their daughter, wife of James Gowan, draper
in Canongate, 2844.
Makerstoun (Malkaristun), Adam of, provost of
the church of St. Mary, St. Andrews, 15.
Maktygyr. See Mactaggart.
Malcolm (M'Colm, Malcome, Malcum), Andrew
(1590), 1209.
 Bernard, officer in Maybole (1684), 2819.
 Mr. John, servitor to Sir James Dundas of
Craigton (1622), 1898.
 Sir Thomas, notary public (1538), 419, 507,
511, 535.
Malcolmson (Malcomsoun, Malcomesone), John
(1496), 229.
 Malcolm, ' beidman ' (1504), 248.
 Robert, chaplain (1538), 426.
Malcumboy, John, servant of David Edington of
that Ilk (1581), 1035.
Malherbe, Sir Gilbert, sheriff of Stirling (1296-
1300), 18.
Malice, alias Melving, Adam, writer (1588), 1172.
 John, in Cambuskenneth (1581), 1026.
Mallinson (Malynsoun), Thomas, officer of Inver
ness (1573), 880.
Malloch, Andrew, servitor of Mr. James Lauder,
notary (1663), 2573.
 writer in Haddington (1689), 2875.
 John, servant of the king (1622), 1911.
Malo-leporario. See Mauleverer.
Maltman, Robert, tailor in Duns (1629), 2029.
— — William, in Lumsden (1622), 1906.
Malwyn or Malvin. See Melville.
Mancell of Caimyflappit, Charles de (1664), 2576.
Manderston (Manderstoun,Mandirstoun), Andrew,
'armiger' (1465), 153.
 George, in North Berwick (1650), 2414.
 John of (1425), 81.
 John, notary public (1522), 335.
 in Duns (1589), 1186.
 portioner of Grueldykes (1609), 1539.
Maner, Walter of (1207), 4.
Mann (Man. Mane, Manne), Andrew, servitor of
the laird of Caprinton (1624), 1938.
 Findlay, cordiner in Inverness (1655), 2460 ;
Thomas, his son, 2460.
 (Mane), James, servant of Ronald Brown,
notary (1596), 1309.
 Thomas, chaplain [Morpeth], 303.
 William, burgess of Dundee (1564), 770;
Janet, his wife, see Wedderburn.
Manners (Maners), Sir Robert of (1292-95), 16.
 Robert of (1316), 20, 29, 33 ; (Sir Robert),
36, 38, 41, 42.
 John of, knight (1387), 76, 78, 80.
 Robert of (1387), 76, 77 (?), 78.
 of Cheswyke, Robert (1450), 130.
 of Etalle, Robert (1450), 130.

902

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Manson (Mansone, Mansoun), David, tobacconist
in Cromarty (1762), 3217.
 James, servitor of David Heart, notary,
Kirkwall (1638), 2235.
 Thomas, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 notary (1655), 2463.
 William, portioner of Petneillies (1609),
1544.
Mantildow, William (1575), 930.
Manuell, John, serjeant of the barony of Inver
leith (1610), 1585, 1673, 1772, 1859, 1861 ;
in Potterrow, 2228.
Mar, John Erskine, second Earl of (1596), 1304,
1312, 1336, 1338, 1395, 1397, 1568, 1661,
1680, 1787, 1791, 1867, 1929, 1972, 1998,
2032, 2033, 2044.
 John, third Earl of (1637), 2211; (1643),
2325.
 John, Lord Erskine, his son, afterwards
fourth Earl of, 2325.
 Charles, fifth Earl of (1684), 2822.
 John, sixth Earl of (1707), 3031, 3064.
 and Angus, Margaret Stewart, Countess of
(1389), 379.
 David, burgess of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
 Henry, a lord of council (1481), 184.
March, Patrick Dunbar, Earl of (1320), 27, 32,40.
 George, Earl of (1390), 81.
 WilUam Douglas, second Earl of, 3207 ;
Anna, Countess of March, his wife, 3207 ;
William, third Earl, their only son (1759),
3207.
March (Mairche, Marche), David (1548), 541.
 David, meal-dealer (1617), 1778.
 Peter (1481), notary public, 184, 18S, 191.
Marischall, William, [fourth] Earl (1564), 767,
885, 1011.
 George, fifth Earl (1589), 1184, 1721, 1749.
 William, sixth Earl, Lord Keith, etc. (1615),
1721, 1749, 2171, 2180, 2263, 2869.
 George, eighth Earl (1677), 2764, 2765, 2869,
2879, 2921.
 William, ninth Earl (1694), 2921 ; (1696),
2939.
Marjoribanks, George, servitor to George, arch
bishop of St. Andrews (1614), 1705.
 James, Edinburgh (1586), 617.
 John, bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
Mark, stewart of the bishop of St. Andrews, 15.
Markinch, minister of (1706), Dr. John Middleton,
3029.
Marlborough, Duke of, John (1689), 2874, 2877,
3074.
Marquis, James, in Boighead (1652), 2428.
Marshall (Marascall, Marescal, Mareschal, Maris
hall, Marschall, Marchell,Merchall, Merchell,
Merschall, Merschell, Mershell, Merscell) of
Wester-Mailings, Alexander, deceased,3012 ;
David, his son and heir (1704), 3012.
 Adam (c. 1290), 15.
 Alexander, in Fluris (1580), 1007.
 servitor to Stephen Paterson (1609),

1543.

2336.

notary in Falkland (1622), 1912, 2256,
forester at Humbie (1651), 2420.

Marshall, Mr. Archibald, minister of Falkirk
(1689), 2878.
 (Marescal) Sir David (1273), 46.
 David, notary in Ballantoun (1611), 1602,
1603.
 Mr. Edward, deceased, commissary-clerk of
Edinburgh (1693), 2915.
 Gavin, portioner of Mains of Dollar (1613),
1670.
 George, provost of Lincluden (1538), 426.
 Sir George, chaplain (1550), 557, 558.
 Gilbert, notary in Glasgow (1636), 2196.
 James, in Quhitchester (1639), 2262; Adam,
his son, 2262.
 (Mareschal) John, of Staundon (1319), 25.
 John of (1322), 30.
 notary public (1462), 150.
 notary public (1536), 410.
 St. Andrews (1554), 623.
 (Merscell) John, burgess of Inverness (1573),
880.
 John, serjeant of Burntisland (1591), 1222.
 Mr. John, servitor to Mr. Alexander King,
advocate (1612), 1633.
 John, in Weitland (1612), 1668.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
servitor of Sir William Cunningham of

Caprinton (1636), 2189.
 servitor of Hugh Wallace, younger
(1643), 2324.
- Mr. John, minister of Dundurcus, deceased
(1692), 2904.
- Sir Robert (1273), 46.
-Robert, 237.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1600),

1401.

 deceased, grandfather of late Alexander
Marschall of Wester MaUlings (1704), 3012.
 Ronald (1588), 1159.
 Thomas (1598), 1346.
 serjeant of Montrose (1620), 1846.
 Walter, clerk of kirk-session of Dirleton
(1653), 2443.
 WUliam, [Dysart] 291.
 Mr. William, chaplain (1528), 36S.
 Elizabeth, deceased, wife of James Gordon
in Collie (1692), 2904.
Martin, Mr., physician of King William the
Lion, 3.
Martin (Mairtein, Mairtyne, Martein, Martine,
Martoune, Martyn, Martyne, Mertene,
Mertin, Mertyn) of Cardon, John (1515),
310, 430.
 of Lathonis, Thomas (1556), 656.
 James (1576), 943.
 Alexander, Gullane (1562), 744.
 Andrew, notary public (1529), 376.
 bailie of Easter Anstruther (1660),
2544.
 George, carpenter, servitor to Josias Stewart
of Blairquhan (1620), 1850.
 notary, servant to Andrew Wilson,
M.A., notary (1631), 2095.
 servitor of Mr. John Bain, W.S. (1662),
2561.

 servitor to John Aitone, burgess of
Montrose (1679), 2788.

INDEX OF PERSONS

903

Martin, James (1539), 430.
 in Scone (1578), 959.
 Mr. James, provost of St. Salvator's CoUege
(1595), 1303.
 James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
 (Martoune) John, writer in Dumfries (1611),
1620.
 John, merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 messenger in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
 Patrick, serjeant of the Canongate (1609),
1545.
 Robert, servant of John Fullertoun of Dreg
horn (1593), 1268.
 bailie of CraU (1663), 2570, 2578.
 Thomas, brother-german of James Martin of
Lathonis (1576), 943.
¦ merchant (1608), 1538.

612, 613,
, 753, 755,
883, 886.
Meassoun,

 William (1536), 402.
Mary, Queen of Scots, 480, 493, 500, 504, 515,
520, 523, 526, 527, 536, 538, 543, 549, 550,
555, 561, 574, 578, 586, 587, 603.
622, 626, 650, 651, 674, 710, 721
776, 794, 802, 804, 805, 816, 823
Mason (Masoun, Maysoun, Meason,
Messoun), Alan, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Archibald, officer in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
 George, in Gullane (?) (1575), 921.
 shoemaker in Newmilns, deceased
(1672), 2695; David, fuller in Hauch, his
brother-german and heir (1672), 2695.
 Henry (1434), citizen and co-bailie of St.
Andrews, 111.
 John, [Dunfermline] 289.
 burgess of Edinburgh, 492 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Dee ; Alexander, their son
(1545), 492, 565 ; Alexander, younger, his
son, 492.
 notary (1587), 1141. Perhaps the
same as
 town clerk of Ayr (1595), 1301.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Thomas, Culross (1553), 611; Grissil, his
wife, see Kilgour.
 (1528), 369.
 shoemaker in Newmilns (1695), 2933.
 William, serjeant, Haddington (1540), 446.
 Isobella, relict of Robert Mylne, Inverbervie
(1590), 1201.
Massie, Andrew, notary (1649), 2404.
Masson (Massoune) of Westmeadow, Thomas,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1655), 2469.
Masterton (Mastertone, Maistertoun) of Easter
Grange, Culross, Adam (1586), 1119.
 John (1606), 1496.
 Adam, his son and heir-apparent,
1496.
 Alexander, merchant in Linlithgow (1686),
2842 ; Thomas, his son, 2842.
 James, servitor of Alexander Colville,
commendator of Culross (1583), 1068, 1086,
1125.
 merchant (1614), 1718.
 Patrick, in Roissill, brother of Adam
Maisterton of Easter Grange (1586), 1119,
1127.
 Robert, in Balsusney, etc. (1584), 1072.

Masterton, Robert, in Culross (1587), 1152,
1153; bailie of C, 1299; burgess, 1317.
 skipper, burgess of Kirkcaldy, deceased
(1671), 2675 ; Alexander, notary in Cupar,
his son, 2675.
Mathe. Cf. Mathie.
Mather (Maither), Alexander, servitor to James
Hood, portioner of Keithock (1667), 2624.
 in Nether Pitfeithie (1667), 2625.
 Arthur, portioner of Ardoch (1607), 1518.
 James, ironsmith in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
 John, smith in Bo'ness (1637), 2217, 2586.
Matheson (Mathesoun, Mathesun, Mathison,
Mathiesone, Mathisone,. Mathoson), Mr.
Alexander, presbyter (1466), 15.
 Andrew, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Edward, or Edmond, brother of John Mathe
son, portioner of Broughton (1587), 1146,
1175.
 George, merchant in Edinburgh (1618),
1789.
 James, in Hardens (1600), 1412.
 ¦ in Linktoun of Abbotshall (1656),
2488 ; Katherine, his wife, see Moir.
- John, sub-prior of Tongland (1564), 772, 801.
 in Dalkeith (1582), 1043, 1044.
 portioner of Broughton (1587), 1145,
1146, 1175, 1789, 2135 ; Agnes, his wife, see
Anderson; William, their son, 1146; John,
their son and heir (1633), 2135.
 carpenter in Dalkeith, deceased (1622),
1909 ; Katherine, his wife, see Simpson ;
Jonet, their daughter, wife of Robert Linton
in Dalkeith (1621), 1873, 1909, 2148, 2170.
¦in Cupar (1706), 3029.
- Robert (1548), 535.
 WiUiam, bailie of Northberwick (1521), 326.
 in Crookston Mill (1662), 2557.
 Jean, wife of David Campbell, cooper in
Falkirk (1652), 2421.
Mathie (Mathe, Mathy), Alexander, maltman,
burgess of Canongate (1654), 2457, 2849 ;
Jean, his wife, see Nisbet.
 servitor to James Campbell, younger
of Aberuchil (1697), 2957.
 George, in Damside (1610), 1572.
 John (1518), 314.
 in Downfield (1577), 901.
 servitor of the Earl of Glencairn (1596),
1320.
 Patrick (1496), 229.
 Joanna, relict of Mr. Hugh Campbell, and
also of Humphrey Mills, clockmaker (1698),
2973.
Mauchan (Mauchane), Adam, burgess of Edin
burgh, 676, 1402; Edward, his son (1557),
676.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate (1557), 676, 720.
 Alexander, merchant in Edinburgh (1600),
1402.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh, 720 ; John,
his son and heir (1560), 720.
 Isabella, widow of Gilbert Lauder, burgess of
Edinburgh (1557), 676.
Mauchline, Lord, James (1659), 2534, 2535. ,S'ee
also Loudoun, Earl of.

904

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Sir Ed-
knight

Mauchline (Maughling, MawghUng), Robert, Had
dington (1554), 491.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain (1554), 491.
Maule (Mauld, Maulde, MauU, Mawle) of Pan-
mure, Robert, sheriff-depute of Forfar (1522),
334.
 Mr. Henry, keeper of the signet (1648), 2383.
 -Mr. Henry or Harie, W.S. , in Edinburgh
(1707), 3031, 3107.
 James, student at St. Salvator's College
(1599), 1303.
 factor for Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120-22.
 John, writer iu Stonehaven (1731), 3119.
 William, bailie of Edinburgh (1600), 1393,
1402 ; dean of guild (1603), 1456.
 Marion, wife of Mr. Alexander Seton of
Gargunnock (1623), 1936.
Mauleverer (Malleverer, Malo-leporario).
mund, of Wyddersoun, Yorkshire
(1559), 694.
 Simon (1207), 4.
Mause, John (1539), 433.
 Robert (1539), 433.
Mavor(Meuour), Patrick, notary public ( 1602), 429.
Maw, William, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
Mawer, Mark, servant to Walter Mawer, writer
(1590), 1203.
 portioner of Urquhart (1650), 2413.
 Walter, writer (1590), 1203.
Maxton (Maxtoun), John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1462), 147.
 Oliver, servant of James Campbell of
Lawers (1607), 1526.
Maxton, vicars of —
Sir William Tailfeir (a. 1561), 727.
Sir William Ainslie (1561), 727, 1006.
Maxwell, John, Lord, bailie of the abbey of
Tongland (1566), 801.
 John, Lord. See Morton, Earl of.
Maxwell (Maxwel) of Aikenhead, William (1456),
105.
 John (1508), 268.
 of Blactoun, Thomas (1504), 247.
 of Brackansyde, John, stewart-depute of
Kirkcudbright (1674), 2725.
 of Calderwood, John (1426), 105, 117.
 of [Calderwood and] Maldisly, John, knight
(1476), 169.
 of Calderwood, Robert, lord of Maldislee
(1508), 268, 646 ; Alexander, his brother, 268.
John, son of Robert (1556), 646, 689,

697, 773, 779, 786
 James, younger, fiar of Mauldislee
646 ; Sir James (1596), 1311.
 Sir James (1628), 2019, 2023, 2251.
- of Little Cessnock, Alexander, macer of the
court of session (1627), 2007 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Borthwick.
- of Gelston, Thomas (1674), 2725.
- of Mid-Keltoune, William (1643), 2330.
- of Kirkconnel, Herbert (1557), 667 ; William,
his brother, 667, 670 ; John, his brother,
667.
 John (1600), 1407; John, his son,
1407.

Maxwell of Kirkconnell, Herbert, apparent (1613),
1690, 1702 ; of K., 1755, 1758, 2254.
 John (1639), 2254, 3320 ; Agnes, his
wife, see Lawrie.
 James, their eldest son and heir (1658),
3320.
 James, his son, 3320.
William, heir of James (1708), 3320 ;

Alexander and Stephen, brothers of William,
3320; Agnes and Elizabeth, their sisters,
3320.
 of Kirkhouse, William (1657), 2499 ; Jean,
his wife, see Crichton of Crawfordston.
 Robert (1657), 2499, 2783.
 of Littlebar, James (1637), 2222.
 of Logan, Alexander (1611), 1620 ; John, his
son, 1620.
— of Marikirk, James (1620), 1837.
Malcolm, fiar (1631), 2077

- of Midlebie, John (1707), 3036.
- of Monreith, William (1666), 2600.
- of Munches, George, sheriff-depute of Kirk
cudbright (c. 1665), 2690.
- of Newark, Sir Patrick (1649), 2387, 2388,
2583 ; Patrick, his son, see of Teling.
 Sir George, fiar (1664), 2583.
- of Newlaw, Samuel (1674), 2725.
- of Overmains of Duchal, Alexander (1649),
2387, 2388 ; Anna, his wife, see Houston.
- of Nether PoUok, John, 309 ; Katherine,
his daughter (1515), spouse of John FuUarton
of Corsbie, 309.
Sir George, rector of Glasgow Uni

versity (1655), 2475, 2492.
- of Porterak, Robert (1657), 2499 ; Barbara,
his wife, see Crichton of Crawfordston ; Robert,
their son, 2499.
- of SauchtonhaU, Alexander (1656), 2484 ;
Janet, his wife, see Moodie.
- of Southbar, John (1603), 1431.
 John, younger, 1431.
- of Teling, David (1591), 1223, 1251, 1252.
1306, 2132 ; Hugh, brother of David, 1251,
1309 ; Robert and Thomas, his brothers,
1309. - Hugh, younger, 1223, 1251, 1252, 1306,

1746, 2132 ; Patrick, also son of David, 1223,
1251, 1252.
 Patrick, fiar (1633), 2132, grandson of
the younger Hugh. [Identical with Sir
Patrick M. of Newark, supra.]
Patrick (1664), 2583, son of Sir Patrick

M. of Newark.
 Alexander, bailie of North Berwick (1566),
799.
 Andrew, officer, Dumfries (1580), 997.
 Mr. David, notary public (1580), 997.
 Edward, commendator of Dundrennan (1588),
1160.
 George, burgess of Dumfries (1545), 498.
 (1656), 2478.
 Henry, notary (1616), 1758.
 ¦ at the mill of Auchtermuchtie (1643),
2336.
 Herbert, burgess of Dumfries, 320 ; John,
his son (1516-26), 320.

INDEX OF PERSONS

905

Maxwell, Hugh, brother-german of David Maxwell
of Teling (1591), 1223, 1309.
 James (1557), 677.
 senior, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
and baUie of the town (1602), 1422, 1441.
 brother-german of Herbert Maxwell
of Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
 burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
 servitorto the Earl of Nithsdale (1643),
2330.
 James, at Cross (1643), 2336.
 John, in Airds (1547), 532; William, his
brother, 532.
clerk of the sheriff court of Renfrew,

notary public (1575), 91(6.
 Dalkeith, notary (T610), 1578.
 brother-german of Herbert Maxwell of
Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
- Nicholl, in Arkland (1584), 1087.
- Quentin, in Carneskulte (1684), 2819.
- Richard, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912, 2256.
- Sir Robert (1546), 520, 714.
- Robert, brother of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1309.
— notary (1600), 1401.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1602),

1422 ; Marion, his wife, see Young ; Eliza
beth Stirk, his mother, 1422.
 • Robert, in Arkland (1610), 1575, 1576.
 servitor to William Colquhoun of Gars-
cadden, writer in Glasgow (1656), 2478,
2517.
 Thomas (1512), 287.
 clerk, Dumfries (1557), 667.
 tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
 brother of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1309.
 WUliam, in Newlands (1558), 689, 697.
 in Little Aird, deceased (1639), 2254.
 in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
 Euphame, wife of Adam Cunningham of
Merkyll (1623), 1936.
 Giles, wife of Robert Gilmour (1643), 2336.
 Dame Margaret, wife of Sir James Crichton
of Ruthvens (1610), 1579.
Maybole, minister of (1611), Mr. James Bonar,
1602.
 provost of, Gilbert Ros (1618), 1792.
Mayne (cf. also Main), David, notary public (1544),
488.
 Jasper, notary public (1512), 287.
 John mealmaker in Leith (1632), 2112;
Marion, his wife, see Meggat.
 Patrick, procurator (1598), 1399.
Mealing, Alexander, servitor to Sir David Car
negie of Kinnaird (1613), 1682.
Mearns (Mernis, Meyrnys), David, [St. Andrews]
181.
 Mr. George, advocate, St. Andrews (1594),
1277.
 James, in Kirkton of Aberlemno (1622), 1905.
Mech, Alexander, mariner in Morison's Haven
(1703), 3005. l
Meggat (Meget, Meggott, Megott) of Maister
toun, Thomas (1600), 1406.

Meggat, Alexander, in Dalkeith, deceased (1710),
3056.
 John, rector of Kerrington (1541), 457.
 in Carrington (1585), 1099; Agnes, his
wife, see Lyell.
 • William, portioner of Utterstoun (1600),
1406.
 Marion, wife of John Mayne, mealmaker in
Leith (1632), 2112.
Meggeson (' filius Megge '), Hugh (1270-90), 14.
Meikle (Mekill, Mekle, Meikill), James, weaver in
Greenholm (1695), 2933, 2952.
 John (1509), 270.
 -(1564), 772.
 (Merkill) John, notary public (1592), 1249,
1302.
 burgess of Kirkcudbright (1609), 1560.
 Robert (1488), 201.
 Thomas (1594), 1288.
Meiklejohn (Meikiljohne, Mekiljohn), Edward,
burgess of Edinburgh (1586), 1124, 1125.
 William, bailie of Burntisland (1612), 1639,
2191.
Mein (Meine, Meyne), Alexander, surgeon in
Dalkeith (1705), 3019, 3058.
 Bartholomew, Edinburgh (1625), 1960.
 John, maltman of Newstead (1682), 2812.
 Robert, in Kelso (1666), 2607.
 portioner of Gattonside (1682), 2812.
Megginch (Melginche), Stephen of (1228), 6.
Meldrum (Melgdrum) of Cleish, William (1417),
95.
 of Segy, Alexander (1489), 203.
 James, younger, senator of College of
Justice, deceased (1598), 3314.
 Sir David, deceased (1622), 1903;
George, his son, 1903.
 David, archdeacon of Dunkeld (1542), 460,
572.
 George, bailie of Crail (1632), 2013, 2889 (?).
 James, notary public (1513), 296.
 in Leith (1711), 3060.
 John, rector of Bourglen [or Burghill], 306.
 Thomas, chancellor of Brechin (1515), 306.
 William, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
 :  ¦ precentor of Brechin (1515), 306.
 ¦  M.A., notary public (1550), 569.
Melis, Henry, notary (1676), 2757.
Melrose, abbot of (1378), 67.
 commendators of —
James [Stewart], 540, 544, 54S, 569, 628,
629, 637, 642, 643, 668, 1136. Cf. Kelso.
Michael Balfour (1565), 789, 791, 792, 1503.
James Douglas (1584), 1074, 1196, 1197,
1206, 1220.
 monks of —
Richard Paterson (Patonsoun), sub-prior
(1550), 569; 628, 642, 643.
Thomas Blyth, Richard Chatto, and Robert
Liddell, 569.
John Watsoun, 569, 628, 642, 791, 792.
Thomas Merser, 569 ; sub-prior (1555), 628,
642, 643.
WiUiam Philp, 569, 628, 642, 643.
John Forrest (Forros), 569, 628, 642, 791,
792.

5y

906

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Melrose, monks of (continued) —
John Hogart, 569, 628, 642, 643.
Bernard Boustoun, 569, 642, 643, 791, 792.
David Hoppringill, 569, 628, 642, 791, 792.
Kentigern Purves, 569, 628, 642, 643,
[3313].
Radulph Hudson, 628, 642, 643.
Alexander Bellenden, 628, 642, 643, 791,
792.
Thomas Meyn, 628, 642, 791.
John Fourtoun, 643.
John Watson, minor, 791, 792.
Thomas Halywell, 791, 792.
George Weir, 791.
James Ramsay, 791, 792.
Melrose, Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of (1619), 1823-
25, 1845, 1870, 1871, 1877, 1880, 1S25, 1870,
1896,1897, 1901. See also Hamilton, Binning,
and Haddington.
Melrose (Melros), James, officer of Peebles (1687),
2859.
 Thomas (1551), 585.
Melville, George, Lord, afterwards first Earl of
(1656), 2495, 2805, 2806.
 Alexander, Master of, his son (1688), 2866.
Melville (Maleuill, Malewyn, Malvil, Malville,
Malwil, Mallwing, Malwyn, Melvill, Melwyn )
of Carnbee, William, 231, 871 ; Janet, his
daughter (1497), 231 ; wife of Andrew Lundie
of Strathairlie, 265, 266, 299, 871.
 of Dysart, James (1584), 1081.
 of Garvock, Sir Andrew (1604), 1460-63,
1502, 1675, 1688, 1921 ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Hamilton.
— —  George, his son and heir (1623), 1921,
1922.
 of Raith, [John, 1566] 802.
 ¦  John (1623), 1921.
 (Melving), alias Malice, Adam, writer (1588),
1172.
— Alexander, in Auchmithie (1560), 723.
¦ in Petnamone (1618), 1814.

(1623),
(1604), 167.
(1557),

 Daniel, servitor of Adam Lawtie, writer in
Edinburgh (1603), 1455,3314; writer, 1842,
2018, 2020.
 Ephraim, minister at Pittenweem
1925.
 or Melving, Francis, in Coldingham
1474, 1476 ; (1628), 2024.
 George, bailie of St. Andrews (1473),
 James, servant of Mr. John Spens
662.
 brother-german to the laird of Raith
(1566), 802.
 in Balsusney, etc. (1584), 1072.
 Mr. James, minister at Arbroath (1584),
1081.
 James, Edinburgh (1589), 1179.
 Mr. James, minister of Kilrenny (1593),
1263.
 James, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
 brother of George, Lord Melville (1656),
2495.
 (Malewyn) John (1470), 162.
 John (1481), 183.
—  • in Coldingham (157S), 971.

Melville, John, Crail (1579), 981.
 Michael, servitor to- Daniel Melville, writer
in Edinburgh (1620), 1842.
 Nicholas (1515), 310.
 Sir Richard of (1266), 8.
 Robert, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 Thomas of, Edinburgh [deceased, 1420], 97.
 Mr. Thomas, minister of Kinglassie, brother
of John Melville of Raith (1623), 1921,
2495.
 William, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167 ;
bailie, 181.
 alias Smyth, William, ironsmith in Kirk
caldy (1580), 998.
 William, brother-german of George Melville
of Garvock (1623), 1922.
 in Grangepans (1671), 2677.
 Helen, wife of John Beaton in Balquharg
(1551), 577.
Menmuir, rectors of —
James Hamilton (1550), 572.
Mr. John Lindsay (1569), 840, 1088, 1514.
Menteith (Meneteth, Menteyth, Monteath, Mon
teathe, Monteith, Montethe), William, Earl of
(1630), 2051.
 Joanna of, Countess of Strathearn (1362),
379 ; Joanna, her daughter, see Murray.
Menteith of Ballachallane, Alexander (1614), 1699,
2165, 2231, 2232 ; Patrick, his son (1637),
2231, 2232.
 of Kerse, Sir WUliam, elder (1611), 1601 ;
Mariota, his daughter, wife of David Pitcairn
of that Ilk, 1601.
 Sir William, younger (1605), 1487,
1601.
 of Egilshaw, Robert (1630), 2047, 2088,
2140.
 of Gogar, Alexander, deceased (1604), 1466;
Margaret, his widow, see Balfour.
 of Langtoun, Mr. James (1620), 1835, 2053.
 of Rednoch, William (1574), 904.
 Archibald, in Gullane (1591), 1218.
 James, servitor to Thomas, Lord Binning
(1618), 1789, 1870.
 weaver in Inverkeithing (1655), 2464.
 wright in Edinburgh (1678), 2778.
 John, servitor to the Constable of Stirling
Castle (1592), 1248.
 in Dalkeith (1603), 1458.
 in Boquhoppil (1614), 1699.
 in Shannachill (1630), 2051 ; Patrick,
his son, 2051.
in Bo'ness (1657),

2506, 2586, 2868 :

Elizabeth, his spouse, see Renny.
- Malise, in Bordland of Ruskie
1699. ¦ in Torrie (1637), 2231, 2232.

(1614),

 Elizabeth, in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
Menteith, stewartry of, steward of the (1614),
Mr. Malcolm Henryson, 1699.
Menzies (Meinzeis, Meyners, Meynzeis) of Achin-
sall, Robert (1565), 789.
 of Comries, Duncan (1613), 1671.
 Alexander (1649), 2406.
 of Culterallers, John (1565), 789.
 ¦ of that Ilk, Alexander, 789,

INDEX OF PERSONS

907

Menzies of that Ilk, James, his son and heir
(1565), 789, 1021.
 Alexander (1613)

1671.
Pitfoddels, William, deceased

(1674),

 of
2733.
 Mr. Archibald, preceptor of Trailtrow,
official of Glasgow (1557), 669.
 Charles, servant to William Dykes, W.S.
(1693), 2913.
 George, clerk of Falkirk (1699), 2982.
 James (1565), 789.
 John, rector of Weem (1565), 789.
 in Prestonpans (1646), 2366.
 servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120.
 Robert of, chamberlain (1252), 7.
 Robert, in Dalquharne (1657), 2503.
 Thomas, gardener at Logie (1722), 3095.
 William, bailie of Edinburgh (1698), 2973.
 W.S. (1707), 3032.
Mephine, George, officer of Dundee (1695), 2930.
Mercer (Marsar, Mersar, Merser) of Mekillour,
Sir Laurence, knight, 243.
 Laurence (1611), 1609.
 of Sauling, Robert, bailie-depute of regality
of Dunfermline (1613), 1675.
 Mr. James, minister of Cluny in Stormonth
(1650), 2408; Euphemia Wemyss, his wife,
2408.
 James, portioner of Newstead (1682), 2812.
- — John, notary (1631), 20S0, 2081.
procurator-fiscal of regality of Culross

(1694), 2922.
notary

1722), 3095, 3105.

Robert, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
¦ messenger (1628), 2016.

 Mr. Thomas (1628), 2016.
 Troilus (1590), 1209.
 Walter, presentee (1515) to Auchtermuchty,
308.
 William (1616), 1759.
Merchand (Mercheand), Allan, burgess of Kilmaurs
(1557), 678.
 Allan, in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 John, burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
 William, burgess of Kilmaurs (1552), 603,
608, 879.
Merkill, James, servant to Cuthbert Nicolson of
Gullane (1591), 1225.
 John, notary (1595), see Meikle.
Merrilees (Merilies, Merrieleyes), Robert, mes
senger (1621), 1885, 2001.
 Robert, elder, in Dalkeith (1635), 2166,
2167.
Merriman (Merryman), William (1553), 614.
Merstoun, Robert, in Carberry (1644), 2349.
 William (1617), 1765.
Mertham, James, Inverness (1556), 638.
Methil (Methkil), John of (1228), 6. See also
Wemyss.
Methven (Mathfane), Mr. David, in St. Andrews
(1637), 2208, 2719.
 Matthew, servitor to John Scrimgeour of
Dudope (1612), 1664.
 Thomas (1548), 542.
 Mr. Thomas, advocate (1579), 978.

Methven, Thomas, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
Methven, provost of church of, Mr. James Hering
(1580), 1009.
Michael, son of Gileerist (c. 1300), 18; Idania,
his wife, see Gourlay.
Michael or Michaelson, Robert, of Hirdmanston
(1438), notary, US.
 son of Durand (1273), 46.
Michaell, John (1566), 803.
Middlemass (Middelmest, Midlemes, Midlemist),
John, younger, feuar in Kelso (1667), 2614.
 John, writer in Haddington (1693), 2909.
 Thomas (1607), 1527.
Middleton, John, Earl of (1663), 2568.
Middleton (Meddeltoun, Middletoun, Mideltoun,
Midilton, Midleton) of Caldame, Robert
(1627), 2005.
 John of, clerk (1270-90), 14.
 John of (1330), 34.
 ¦ John of, knight (1411), 91.
 Dr. John, minister of Markinch (1706),
3029 ; Margaret, his daughter, 3029.
 Patrick (1512), notary and scribe to arch
bishop of St. Andrews, 287.
 Principal, of King's College, Aberdeen
(1697), 2961.
 Thomas, 59 ; Juwetta, his mother, see also
Pole.
 Sir William of (1270-90), 14.
 William, in Dava (1639), 2263.
 Margaret, relict of Alexander Livingstone of
Westquarter (1630), 2053, 2054.
Mill (Myl, Myll, Mylle), Alexander (1506),
261.
 Alexander, in Drumlochland, deceased ( 1 1
2844 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Bonnar.
 Andrew (1513), 297.
— in Petcow (1649), 2400, 2405.

 James (1514), 300.
 in Sneip (1673), 2715, 2716.
 John (1513), 297.
 in Sneip (1673), 2699.
 Robert (1505), 379.
 (1528), 369.
 Helen, wife of Thomas Wallang, burgess of
Musselburgh (1569), 839.
Millbank, Mark, of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1675),
2751, 2763, 2809 ; Dorothy, his wife, 2809.
Miller (Millar, Myllar, Myller) of Townhead of
Barnweill, John, deceased (1685), 2839 ;
James, his son, 2839 ; Rachel, wife of James,
see Dickie.
 of Gourlabank, James (1650), 2414.
— Alexander (1699), 2976, 3086, 3093.
Alexander, younger, deceased, brother-

german of Marion Miller (1758), 3206.
- of Willockshill, Robert (1672), 2695.
- Alexander, alias Ramsay, indweller in Craill
(1574), 894.
 clothier to the king (1612), 1633.
 painter in Haddington (1685), 2838,
2909 ; Margaret, his wife, see Millar.
 treasurer of Haddington (1690), 2886.
- Allan, burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
 burgess of Crail (1621), 1890; bailie,

2411.

908

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Miller, Allan, burgess and bailie of Crail (1663),
2570, 2578, 2671 ; Andrew, his second son
(1671), 2671.
 Andrew, serjeant of Ayr (1595), 1301.
 miller in Gartnes (1640), 2276.
 (1693), 2912.
 Archibald, notary, Dalkeith (15S2), 1039,
1040, 1043, 1044, 1212, 1322, 1323, 1361,
1458, 1479, 1488, 1567, 1578, 1626, 1640,
1646; clerk of Dalkeith, 1666, 1667.
 burgess of Haddington (1667), 2622.
 merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1721), 3093.
 Bartholomew, miller at Blairfad (1640),
2276.
 David, in Canongate, deceased (1588), 1156,
2457.
 in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
 in Dennastoun (1700), 2986.

- alias Scot, Donald (1575), 930.
- George, in St. Andrews (1635), 2160.
- alias Gray, James [Freuchie Mill] (1542),
464.
- James, notary public (1559), 695, 737.
 (1564), 776.
 servitor of Lord Torphichen (1576),
940.
- Mr. James, notary (1591), 1212.
-James, burgess of Musselburgh (1631),
2074, 2075.
 in Gartnes (1642), 2314 ; (1645), 2357.
- Mr. James, in Linktoun of Abbotshall
(1656), 2488.
-John (1558), 695.
 (1559), 708.
 servant of John Kennedy of Blairquhan
(1575), 918.
 servant to John Brown, miller of
Gorgie mill (15S3), 1060.
 at the mill of Maiik (1610), 1586.
 in Westreston, deceased (1616), 1748 ;
Isabella, his wife, see Johnstone ; Robert,
their son, 1748.
 servitor to Robert Kirkwood, W.S.
(1632), 2119.
 notary (1636), 2190.
— in Straiton (1637), 2226.
- servitorto Richard Cunningham (1642),
2314.

Miller, Robert, in Balsusney (1584), 1072.
 in Reston (1610), 1580.
burgess of Haddington (1690), 2886.

 notary (1673), 2719.
-  servitor to David Ramsay, writer in
Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
 merchant in Haddington (1715), 3077;
Lilias, his wife, see Smith.
 in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
- Patrick, Gullane, 570.
merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1554),

616 ; Archibald, his son, 616.
 (1600), 1401.
 (1693), 2912.
- Richard, brother-german of Alexander
MiUar, painter in Haddington (1685), 2838;
bailie of H. (1690), 2886; dean of guild,
2909 ; 3077 ; Agnes, his wife, see Chaplin.
- Robert (1557), 672.
- Rob, in Foddismill (1582), 1046.

-Thomas (1524), 346.
 (1529), 377.
 in Miletoun (1624), 1957.
 in Rinald (1655), 2463.
-  younger, writer in Alyth (1705),
3023.
- William, portioner of Rowcastle (1663),
2572.
- Mr. William, servitor to George, Earl
Marischal (1688), 2869.
- William, younger, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1698), 2974; Isobel, his wife,
see Thomson. • writer in Edinburgh, burgess of Ayr

(1709), 3050.
 Agnes, deceased, sister of late Alexander
Miller, younger of Gourlaybank, and wife of
late Alexander Bower (1758), 3206.
 Janet, wife of John Love in Shiells (1669),
2645.
 Margaret, wife of James Brugh in Dundee
(1671), 2671.
wife of Alexander Millar, painter in

Haddington (1685), 2838, 2909.
— —  deceased, sister of late Alexander
Miller, younger, of Gourlaybank, and wife of
late WUliam Stead (1758), 3206.
 Marion, relict of Patrick Begbie (1758),
3206.
Milligan (Muligan), James, servant to Grierson of
Beichan (1592), 1249.
 ¦ (Melegan), John M'William Dow, alias,
Inverness (1556), 638 ; Thomas M'William
Dow, his son (1556), 638. See also M'Millegan.
 William, deceased, weaver in Dumfries
(1772), 3235 ; Jean, his eldest daughter,
wife of late James M'KinneU, 3235.
Mills (Myles, Mylles, Mylis, Myllis), David,
baker in St. Andrews (1569), and Isobella
Durie, his wife, 846.
 Mr. Hugh (1598), 1348, 1349.
 Humphrey, clockmaker at the Craigwell,
deceased (1687), 2849, 2973; Joanna, his
relict, see Mathie.
 alias Johnstone, John (1616), 1759.
 John, in St. Andrews (1673), 2719.
 Martin, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
 Mr. Martin, chaplain (1528), 368.
 Richard, clockmaker, burgess of Edinburgh,
grandson or nephew of Humphrey M., supra
(1698), 2973.
 Thomas, prebendary of St. Salvator's
Church, St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 Esther, wife of Robert Carstairs, W.S.
(1698), 2973.
Milne (Miln, Myln, Mylne) of Barntoun, Robert
(1744), 3163. See of Tulliallan.
 of Carriden, Alexander, deceased (1697),
2963.
 Alexander, his son and heir, 2963.
 of TulliaUan, Sir Robert, formerly of Barnton
(1744), 3163.
 Alexander, canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.

INDEX OF PERSONS

909

Milne, Alexander, abbot of Cambuskenneth (1543),
468, 469, 505.
 chirurgeon, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
 Mr. Charles, in Potterrow (1753), 3194.
 George, miller at Balrowny (1630), 2067.
 James, in Kinminaties (1639), 2265.
 in Montrose (1692), 2902.
 John, tailor in Inverbervie (1581), 1023;
deceased (1600), 1388.
 in Barnehill (1590), 1201.
 servitor of John Scrimgeour of Glass-
wall (1610), 1583.
 notary (1612), 1658.
 servant of Robert Rollok of Kirkton

of Aberlemno (1626), 1982.
 bailie of Elgin (1632), 2109.
merchant, burgess of Elgin (1650),

2413.
 clerk in South Queensferry (1659),
2538.
- Richard,chaplain of Cowy (1589), 1184, p. 755.
- Robert, in Inverbervy (1571), 860 ; brother
of said Richard, 1184; deceased (1590),
1201, 1421, 1749, 1751 ; Isobella, his wife,
see Mason ; John, his eldest son, 860.
 notary (1574), 902, 1011, 1023.

 Mr. Robert, servitor of Sir Robert Arbuthnot
of that Ilk (1616), 1751.
 Thomas, in Petcow (1649), 2404.
 William, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
MUner, Thomas, servitor to the Earl of Callendar
(1676), 2758.
Milton (Myltoun), Robert (1569), 847.
Minto, Lord, governor of Madras (1809), 3296.
Mirk, Robert (1689), 2878 ; Elizabeth, his mother,
see Bell.
Mirrie, William, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
Mitchell (Mechell, Michel, MicheU, MichelUs,
Mitchel) of Barmure, William (1685), 2839.
 Adam, farmer in Wester Coudoun (1717),
3081.
 Alexander, officer of Culross (1711), 3062.
 Andrew, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 Daniel (1605), 1479.
 David, merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402,
1404, 2302.
 George, ' cubicular ' of the Earl Marischal
(1564), 767.
 in Kathrein (1625), 1967, 1968, 1969.
 in Newmilns (1672), 2695.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1698), 2973.
 Hugh, servitor of the laird of Caprinton
(1624), 1938.
 James (1557), 3313.
 (1559), 707.
in Dykes (1575), 924 ; John, his son

(1575), 924.
 in Ladytoun (1592), 1250.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
 in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 minister at Stow (1616), 1753.
servitor of Dame Janet Lawson, Lady

Mitchell, John, serjeant of Edinburgh (1628),
2012, 2048.
 servitor to John MacBurnie, notary
(1657), 2499.
 writer in Edinburgh (1717), 3081.
 innkeeper in Edinburgh, deceased
(1731), 3118 ; Margaret, his relict, see Dickie ;
William, clothier in Edinburgh, their son,
3118.
 Patrick, in Burneheid (1557), 668.
 Robert, serjeant of the barony of Inverleith
(1608), 1529.
 Mr. Robert, bailie of Perth (1631), 2080,
2081.
 Thomas (1575), 911.
 Walter, burgess of Dysart, deceased (1642),
2316; Emily, his relict, see Brown; John,
his only son and heir, 2316; Isobella, wife
of John, see Wilson.
 WiUiam, in Schyrisland (1599), 1379.
 notary, servitor of Mr. Andrew
Dalrymple, notary (1624), 1940, 1944, 1945,
1948 ; in Mauchline, 1967-69, 2268.
 notary, common clerk of Ayr (1643),
2324.
 writer in Ayr (1693), 2911.
 M.A. (1700), 2985.
 Margaret, in Bellelisk (1574), 895.
 alias 'Mausye,' in Cowgate of Edin
burgh, daughter and heiress of Margaret
Gibson, deceased (1628), 2012, 2048.
Mitchelson (Mechelson, Michelsoun, Mitchelsone,
Mitchelsoun, Mychelsoune) of Middleton,
Mr. John (1723), 3100.
 David (1513), 292.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1624), 1939.
 Matthew, in Freiryard (1587), 1144.
 Robert, bailie of Dalkeith (1651), 2419;
deceased, 2642.
 alias Smith, Simon, in Duns (1589), 1186.
 Thomas (1543), 482.
Mitford, Robert (1449), 128.
Mochrie (Mochry), John (1550), 567.
 Patrick (1550), 567.
 Isobella, in Cuthiltown, relict of David
Cuthill, and wife of John Baird (1631), 2087.
Moffat (Moffet, Moffett), Balder (15S3), 1066.
 James, in Maxton (1634), 2157.
— John, senior (I486), 196.
bailie of St. Andrews (1557), 666.

Ednam (1642), 2301.
- John, in ChapeU (1599), 1376.
 in Torbolton (1621), 1871.

Robert (1580), 1008, 2050.
- in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.

 Simon, in Bristo (1685), 2828.
 William of (1273), 46.
 Janet, wife of Alexander Calderwood, bailie
of Dalkeith (1646), 2368, 2419, 2700, 2702,
2705, 2706, 2710, 3057.
Moffat, parsons of —
George Buchanan (1639), 2251.
Mr. Walter Whiteford (1639), 2251.
Mogurisland, Ninian, servitor of James Craufurd,
burgess of Ayr (1587), 1141.
Moir, David, in Kineledy (1656), 2490.
 servitor to Mr. David Williamson,
advocate (1643), 2325.
 sheriff-clerk of Stirling (1657), 2508.

910

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Moir, David, in Primside (1672), 2688.
 Henry, commissary-clerk of Kirkcudbright
(1674), 2725.
 James, writer, Edinburgh (1733), 3127.
 John (1586), 1132.
 Mr. John, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen
(1628), 2016.
 John, baker in Falkirk (1676), 2758.
 Ninian, iu Dunning (1656), 2490.
 Oliver, iu Kirkwall (1657), 2505.
 Patrick, in Petcow (1649), 2405.
 Mr. Walter, writer in Doune (1637), 2221,
2231, 2318.
 Mr. William, notary (1640), 2277.
 Jean, wife of Andrew Morris in Dunning
(1656), 2490.
 Katherine, wife of James Mathieson (1656),
2488.
Moller, John, clothier, servant to Mr. James, son
of Hugh Brown, bailie of Newhaven (1626),
1980.
Mollison (Mollesoun, Mollyson), Mr. Thomas,
common clerk of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
 notary (1664), 2583.
Monck, General George (1659), 2535.
Moncrieff (Moncreif, Moncreiff, Moncrieffe,
Muncref, Muncreyffe, Muncrieff) of Bal
caskie, Alexander, deceased (1623), 1925.
 John, his nephew (1623), 1925.
 of Balgony, Mr. Archibald (1623), 1925.
 of that Ilk, John (1476), 169.
 Thomas, clerk of exchequer (1676),
2621, 2659, 2755.
 of Reidie, George (1667), 2612.
 Alexander (1572), 868.
— burgess of Crail (1596), 1316.

- Andrew (1586), 1113.
 bailie of Crail (1596), 1316.
- Mr. Andrew, minister, deceased, brother of
Mr. John Moncrieff, advocate (1598), 3314.
- Andrew, burgess and bailie of Crail (1650),
2411 ; (1668), 2640; Margaret, his wife, see
Carmichael; William and Andrew, their sons,
2640.
- David (1674), 2725.
- George, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640 ; bailie,
2760.
- (or Morison) Henry, weaver in Perth,
deceased (1631), 2079, 2081.
- James, burgess of Crail (1676), 2760 ; James,
his son, 2760.
- John, in Casche (1571), 862.
- Mr. John, advocate (1598), 3314.
 servitor to George Cockburn of Ormiston
(1629), 2026.
- Nathaniel, in Methven (1603), 1441.
- Nicolas, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1911.
-AVilliam (1567), 826.
 burgess and treasurer of Crail (1676),
2760.
- Agnes, wife of David Murray of Letter
Bannachy and Balgonie (1594), 1291, 1379,
1588.
- Catharine, wife of late Mr. James Balcan
quell, minister at Strathmiglo (1627), 1989.

Moncrieff, Catharine, wife of Robert Wood, por
tioner of Sachup (1668), 2640.
Moncur (Mancur, Montcur, Muncur) of Balmaw,
Andrew (1603), 1443.
 of Fawside, Andrew (1600), 1388
 of Fordie, James (1510), 277.
 of that Ilk, Andrew (1453), 138.
 Andrew (1474), 168.

Andrew, 314.
Andrew, his son

1518), 314.

- of Slains, John (1584), 1081.
 David, deceased (1616), 1749.
 John (1627), 2005 ; Margaret, his wife,
see CoUace.
- Andrew, burgess of Dundee (1474), 168.
 in Hilltoun (1580), 1011.
 (1580), 1011, 1749.
- Sir Henry, presbyter (1474), 168.
- James (1506), 260.
- John, in Dundee (1672), 2692.
- Patrick (1544), 489.
- Robert, [St. Andrews] 327.
- Thomas (1491), 379.
- William, canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.
(1550), 569.

Moneydie (Munithin), Alan, parson of (1228), 6.
Mong, William, servitor of William Gray, notary
(1671), 2679.
Monilaws (Monylawes) of Dunsmylne, Patrick,
apparent (1609), 1539.
Monkland, minister of (1603), Mr. Patrick
Walkinshaw, 1431.
Monorgund (Monargane), William, serjeant of the
Canongate (1609), 1545.
Monro (Munro) of Borlum, Robert (1666), 2603.
 of Coull, Hector (1666), 2603.
 of Craigtoun, John (1753), 3196.
 of Cullinald, Andrew (1617), 1779.
 of Daan, Alexander (1670), 2668.
 of Dauchetarte, Andrew (1588), 1158.
 of Feme, Mr. John (1609), 1544.
— of Foulis, Robert (1545), 495.
Robert, apparent (1588), 1158.

2537,

 of Inverarne, Farquhar (1588), 1158.
 Andrew, in Nig (1558), 687.
 notary (1692), 2904.
 Mr. David, minister at Reay (1659),
2603, 2815, 2817, 2851.
 Daniel, servitor of John Borthwick, elder,
portioner of Ballincrieff (1612), 1665.
 Donald, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
 Ferquhard, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 Mr. George, younger, chancellor of Ross
(1617), 1779.
 notary in Thurso (1659), 2537, 2603.
 James, minister of Kettle parish (1725), 3102.
 Mr. John, minister of Farr, in Strathnaver
(1666), 2603, 2815; Isobel, his wife, see
Anderson ; Mr. David, minister of Reay, their
son, see above; William and Thomas, also
their sons, 2603.
 John, officer in Reay (1666), 2603.
 Robert, notary, Inverness (1644), 2340, 2341.
 Mr. William, at Dunray (1687), 2851.
 Janet, wife of Thomas Denune in Little
Miltoun of Fearn (1576), 935, 949.

INDEX OF PERSONS

911

Mons [? Mous], Sir John, Paisley (1556), 639.
Montfod (Monfod, Monfoyde, Montfoid, Munfod)
of that Ilk, John (1470), 161 ; John, his son
and heir, 161.
 Hugh (1562), 731.
 James, in Saltcoats (1587), 1151.
 WiUiam (1470), 161.
Montfort (Monteforti), Alexander de (1252), 7.
 John de, his brother, 7.
Montgomerie (Montgomery, Montgumrie, Munt-
gurnry), Alexander, [first] Lord (1452), 134,
135; and of Giffen, 156.
 Alexander, [second] Lord (1470), 161. See
also Eglinton.
 Hugh , [first] Viscount, of Airds, 1582;(1617),
2122; see also Airds and Montgomerie of
Braidstane ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Shaw.
 Hew, second Viscount. See Airds.
 -Hugh, third Viscount (1650), 2412, 2416.
See also Mount- Alexander, Earl of.
Montgomerie of Asloasse, Alexander (1700), 2984.
 of Auchinbothie, John, deceased (1647),
2382 ; Margaret, Anna, and Cristina, his
daughters and heirs, 2382.
 of Barganie, Ezekiel (1608), 1530, 1701.
 of Boghall, Hugh (1598), 1360, 1367.
 of Braidstane, Robert, grandson of [first]
Lord Montgomery (1468), 156.
 John (1558), 691, 708, 709, 2243, 2245.
 Adam, younger of (1558), 691, 70S,
709, 924, 1499.
 Hugh, his son (1575), 924, 1285, '1360,
1367, 1499, 1501; Sir Hugh, 1533; of
Newton (1610), 1582. See also Viscount
Montgomery. Elizabeth, his wife, see Shaw.
 of Brigend, John, younger (1637), 2215.
 of Cockelbie, John (1632), 2111, 2122, 2215.
 of Coilfield, Colonel James (1667), 2623.
 of Greenfoot, John (1661), 2551.
 of Hesilhead, Hew (1583), 1067, 1294, 1307,
1360, 1367,1389; Hugh, his son, 1307, 1360,
1367, 1389 ; Margaret, his daughter, wife of
James Shaw of Greenock (1595), 1294.
 Robert (1646), 2365, 2551.
 of Newton (Co. Down), Hugh (1661), 2554.
 of Scottiston, John (1589), 1189, 1190, 1191.
 of Sevenacres, Patrick (1558), 691, 708.
 John (1606), 1501.
 of Skelmorlie, George (1470), 161.
 Robert (1576), 933, 1501.
 of Smithstoun, Hugh (1558), 691, 1528.
 Alexander, in Brummuir (1559), 705.
 Andrew, [Glasgow, 1559] 709.
 George, brother-german of Robert Mont
gomery of Skelmorlie (1576), 933, 1501.
 Hugh, in Boghall (1589), 1189, 1190, 1191,
1315, 1328 ; Marion or Margaret, his wife, see
Montgomerie.
 John, servant of Patrick Crawford of Carts
burn (1572), 870.
 in BoghaU (1589), 1191.
 Mr. John, W.S. in Edinburgh (1697), 2958,
2984, 3005.
 Patrick, in Giffen (1651), 2416.
 Robert, in Boghall, serjeant of regality of
Kilwinning (1589), 1189, 1190.

Montgomerie, Robert, in Over G ... of Gyffin
(1608), 1533.
 burgess of Irvine (1634), 2154.
 in Bogstoun (1662), 2560.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1741), 3154.
 Stephen (1470), 161.
 William, writer and notary, bailie-depute of
the regality of Kilwinning and Cunningham
(1589), 1189-91, 1499.
late bailie of Edinburgh (1741), 3154 ;

Hugh, his son, 3154.
 Barbara, wife of Allan Dunlop, provost of
Irvine (1639), 2255, 2267, 2269, 2416.
 Elizabeth, wife of Robert Brown, clerk of
the burgh of Irvine (1645), 2360.
 Jean, wife of George Lind of Gorgie (1712),
3063.
 Marion or Margaret, wife of Hugh Mont
gomery in Boghall (1589), 1190, 1191
1328.
Month, James, in Strathkiness (1569), 841.
Montrose, William, [second] Earl of (1544), 4S9.
 Robert, master of, 489.
 John, third Earl of (1581), 1021, 1587.
 James, fifth Earl of, first Marquis of (1634),
2151, 2845.
 James, second Marquis of (1657), 2517,
2579.
 James, third Marquis of (1675), 2741, 2757,
2980; Lord George, his second son (1739),
3143, 3146, 3149, 3198.
 fourth Marquis and first Duke of (1699),
2980; 3143, 3146; 3198.
 WiUiam, second Duke of (1749), 3181,
3197, 3198.
 Christian, Dowager Marchioness of, wife of
late Sir William Bruce of Kinross (1713),
3067.
Montrose, burgh of, provosts of —
William Ramsay (1620), 1846.
Robert Lichtoun (1624), 1941.
 bailies of —
John Gairdin (1620), 1846.
William M'Kein (1620), 1846.
 clerk of (1664), Walter Lyell, notary 2585,
2588.
Monymusk, rectors of —
Mr. John Myrtoun (1536), 412.
Mr. Henry Forsyth (1543), 476.
Monypenny (Monipenny, Monypennie, Moni
pennie) of Kynkell, Thomas, deceased (1580),
1001.
 of Pitmillie, Sir James (1639), 2262.
 Mr. Alexander (1580), 1002.
 . . ., servant of the laird of Buccleuch
(1580), 1002.
 Andrew, one of the city officers of St. An
drews (1569), 849.
 David, [Dysart] 291.
 Mr. David, master of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
 David, bailie of Fortrose (1677), 2772, 2773.
 George, brother-german of the late Thomas
Monypenny of Kynkell (1580), 1001.
 Peter, citizen of St. Andrews (14S4), 194 ;
Christina, his wife, 194,

912

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Monypenny, Robert, smith, Edinburgh (1543), 470,
481 ; Mariota, his spouse, see Brown.
 Thomas (1515), 306.
 Sir WUUam, knight (1410), 90 ; (1432), 110.
 rector of Cambuslang (1361-62), 379.
 Mr. William, advocate (1677), 2769.
Monze, vicar of, William Scott (1592), 1240.
Moodie, John, servitor to Mr. Thomas Learmonth,
advocate (1666), 2607.
 Thomas, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1656), 2484 ; Janet, his daughter,
wife of Alexander Maxwell of Sauchtonhall,
2484.
Moon, Alexander, in Fancastell (1679), 2787.
Moore, Captain Alexander (1628), 2017.
 Claud, servitor to Mr. Walter Cant, advo
cate (1666), 2601.
 WiUiam, notary public (1526), 353.
Moray [see also Murray], John Randolph, Earl of
(1346), 40.
 John Dunbar, Earl of (1390), 81.
 James Crichton, Earl of (1452), 134.
 James [Stewart], Earl of, natural brother of
King James Fifth (152S), 365.
 (Murray) James Stewart, Earl of, prior of
St. Andrews, 468, 771, 775, 809 ; Regent of
Scotland, 841, 848, 873, 1082.
 James Stewart, [third] Earl of (1641), 2292,
2338, 2380.
 Charles, [fifth] Earl of (1706), 3319, 3079,
3120, 3121, 3123; Francis, his brother, see
Stewart of Frankfield.
 Anne, Countess of, his wife, eldest daughter
of late Archibald, Earl of Argyle, and widow
of late Richard, Earl of Lauderdale (1731),
3120-23.
 bishops of —
Alexander [Stewart], commendator of Scone
and Inchaffray (1536), 407, 410.
Patrick [Hepburn], 518.
Alexander Douglas (1615), 1726.
John Guthrie (1627), 2007.
 dean of, Mr. Alexander Campbell (1563), 751.
 precentor of (1550), John Thornton, protho-
notary apostolic, 569, 577.
 commissary of (1657), Mr. John Hay, 2511.
More, Andrew, 'beidman ' (1504), 248.
Morewic, Hugh of, 4.
Morgan, Duncan, servitor of William Murray, son
of Alexander Murray in Hedderwick (1579),
980.
 John, servitor of the same William Murray
(1579), 980.
 Thomas, baker in Leven (1757), 3201.
Morison (Moresoun, Morisoun, Morieson, Morri
son, Moresone, Morisone, Morissone) of
Pitfour, Mr. George, advocate (1687), 2861.
 — of Prestongrange, Alexander, advocate, 1653,
1654, 1659, 1789, 1843; senator of the
College of Justice (1633), 2135.
 Alexander, officer, Inverness (1556), 638.
 in Nig (1617), 1779.
 in Leith, deceased (1626), 1980 ; Jonet,
his wife, see Thomson ; Alexander, his son
and heir, 1980.
 Andrew (1498), 235.

Morison, Andrew (1575), 926.
 in the canonry of Ross (1617), 1779.
 David, notary (1582), 1041.
 Finlay, in Gwilt (1610), 1586.
 Henry, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1612), 1659.
 • (or Moncrieff), Henry, deceased, weaver in
Perth (1631), 2079, 2081.
 Harry, servitor to James Allan, W.S. (1662),
2557.
 James, in Ravinscraig (1562), 736.
merchant in Kirkwall (1637), 2205.

John (1523), 342.
¦ tenant of West Grenokschaw (1540),

443.
 Inverness (1556), 638.
 in Drumtocher (1562), 736.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1582), 1038 ;
burgess, 1284; bailie (1599), 1364; 1456;
senior, 1652 ; Isaac, his son (1582), 1284,
merchant in Edinburgh, 1649, 1652, 1659 ;
John, son and heir of Isaac, also merchant
there (1611), 1614, 1649, 1652-54, 1659,
1660 ; Sir John (1620), 1843.
 servant of John Nelson in Kirkland
(1596), 1313.
 burgess of Aberdeen (1613), 1683,
1684.

 in Knappes (1653), 2437.
 in Mulderg (1695), 2932.
 writer in Falkirk (1701), 2991.
- Nicholas (1502), 243.
- Patrick, A.M., notary public (1524), 346,
436.

notary in
F., 2878,

- Robert, servitor of John Brown.
Falkirk (1676), 2758; writer in
2885.
- Samuel, servant of Mr. Thomas Gilbert.
advocate (1596), 1308.
- WiUiam, burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
notary, sheriff-clerk of Clackmannan.

2686.
 portioner of Crossrig (1752), 3189.
 Margaret, wife of Archibald Douglas of
Whitchester and Lumsden (1639), 2260, 2279.
Morris (Moreis, Moreys, Morice, Moris), Andrew,
in Dunning (1656), 2490 ; Jean, his wife, see
Moir.
 Daniel, servitor of David Edington of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
 David, in Strathairlie (1564), 769.
 Sir John (1534), 394.
 John, 394.
 (1541), 451.
 in St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 servant of David Balfour of Balled
month (1599), 1379.
 miller at the mill of Belliehill (1607),
1518.
 Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1364.
 in Canongate, deceased (1609), 1545.
 Robert, Fife (1545), 504.
 Lieut.-CoL, Staats Long- (1760), 3210.
 Thomas (1529), 376.
 Mr. . . ., schoolmaster at Kingskettle
(1621), 1857.

INDEX OF PERSONS

913

Morris, Katherine, wife of John Dron, weaver in
Perth (1631), 2079, 2080, 2081.
Mortaigne, Sir Thibaut of, 12.
Mortimer (Mortimar, ' de Mortuomari,' Morty
mare) of Einzie, Patrick (1609), 1546.
 of Flemington, John (1551), 5S9, 605.
 John, younger, 5S9, 605, 1054; Jauet,
his spouse, see Durham.
John, his. son (15S2), 1054.

 Andrew, serjeant, Leith (1623), 1933.
 David, chaplain (1493), 214.
 James (1553), 605.
 John, in Parkfurd (1626), 1977.
 Roger, knight (1362), 379.
Morton (Mortoun), John [Douglas, second] Earl of
(1505), 251.
 James, [third] Earl of, his son, 251, 328.
 James [Douglas, fourth] Earl of (1551), 5S0,
597, 653-55 ; Regent of Scotland (1573),
8S3, 913, 920, 932, 947 ; 991, 995 ; deceased
(1581), 1024, 1040.
 William [Douglas, sixth] Earl of (1589),
1178, 1220, 1322, 1566 ; James Douglas, his
son, see Melrose, commendator of.
 William, seventh Earl of, his grandson (1609),
1566, 1725, 1873, 1885, 2001, 2002, 2071,
2073, 2129, 2147, 2148, 2170, 2282, 2290,
2403, 2948 ; Jean Douglas, his daughter,
wife of James, Earl of Home, 2282.
 Robert, eighth Earl of, his son (1649), 2948.
 Robert, ninth Earl of (c. 1673), 2700, 2704.
 John [Maxwell], Earl of (1582), 1036.
Morton or Myrtoun (Myretoun, Myirtoun) of
Cambo, Thomas (15S3), 1071, 1082, 3314,
1319, 1495; David, his son (1596), 1319, see
younger of Randerston ; Grissel, wife of
David, see M. of Randerston ; John, also son
of Thomas (1606), 1495.
 WUliam, fiar (1593), 1263, 1319, 1569.
 of Randerston, John (d. 1514), 300.
 Alexander, his heir (1514), 300, 504,
524, 675, 894 ; Christina, his wife, see

Seton.

David, their son, 675, 894, 1319, 1569 ;

Grisel, his wife, see Myrtoun, infra.
 David, younger, son of Thomas M.
of Cambo, 1224, 1319, 1569 ; Grisel, his wife,
daughter of the above David and his wife,
1224, 1319, 1569.
- Mr. Alexander, burgess of Crail, deceased,
(1574), 894; Thomas, his son, 894.
-Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
- David, citizen of St. Andrews (1592), 1245.
-James of (1441), 120.
- James, brother-german of David Morton of
Randelstone (1574), 894.
• Gullane (1575), 921, 1055, 1182, 1218 ;

John, his son (1589), 1182,
 servant of John Tours of Inverleith
(1599), 1368.
- John (1522), 335.
- Mr. John, rector of Monymusk, 412.
- John, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 servitor to Sir John Wemyss (1609),

1540.

Morton, Matthew, officer of sheriffdom of Ayr
(1567), 555.
 Thomas (1509), 270.
 Sir Thomas, archdeacon of Aberdeen and
provost of [the church of] Craill (1536), 412.
 Thomas, St. Andrews (1556), 656.
 notary (1596), 1319.
 servitor to Robert Farquhar, younger
of Gilmulscroft (1621), 1884.
 Sir WilUam, vicar of Lathrisk (1514), 300.
 founder of collegiate church of Craill,
376.
 William, [tenant in Over Bargour ?] deceased
(1621), 1S83; Agnes Wilson, hisrelict, 1883:
 in Dalsangan (1625), 1967-69.
 Agnes, wife of John Lundy of Stratharlie
(1587), 1137.
 Elizabeth, wife of Arthur Forbes of Rires
(1593), 3314.
 Grisell, wife of David Myrtoun, elder of
Randerston (1591), 1224.
 wife of David Myrtoun, younger of
Randerston, see above.
Moscrop (Moscrope) of Castleton, Patrick (1609),
1546.
 Adam, bailie of Jedburgh (1508), 267.
 Mr. John, advocate (1569), 842, 1165.
 Patrick (1461), notary public, 145.
 Robert, [Jedburgh] 267.
 Thomas, servitor of James Richardson of
Smetoun (1588), 1167.
Mossman (Mosman), John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1505), 252, 254.
 notary public (1546), 465, 517, 544,
564, 568, 649, 676, 720, 779; clerk of the
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, 1167 ; Michael, his
son (15S8), 1167.
 servitor of- John Denholm in Edinburgh
(1678), 2778.
 Patrick, servitor to Richard Cas, W.S.,
Edinburgh (1614), 1715.
 Richard, notary (1637), 2228.
 William, in Bristo (1621), 1859.
Motherwell (Moderuele), John, notary public
(1488), 198, 236.
Motto (Mutto), John, notary public (1556), 656,
666.
 in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
¦  Thomas, [St. Andrews, 1554] 623.
Moubray (Mowbray, Mubray) of Barnbougal, John
(1566), 800.
 ¦ of Cammo, Thomas (1505), 252, 254.
 Alexander, younger, 252, 254.
 of Gogar, Sir Robert (1622), 1903.
 James, wright, burgess of Edinburgh, de
ceased (1759), 3208.
 John (1505), 253, 271.
 Philip de (1204-14), 3.
 Philip (1548), 544.
 Robert, notary (1731), 3122.
 Thomas (1509), 270.
 Mr. Walter, Edinburgh (1608), 1538 ;
brother and heir of
 Walter, his brother (1608), 1538.
 . . ., portioner of Ecclesmachan (1622),
1900.

5z

914

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Moubray, Elizabeth, wife of Sir Archibald Napier
of Edinbillie (1583), 105S, 1059.
 Marion, wife of Thomas Somerville (1759),
3208.
Moulin (Muling), minister at, Mr. William Bal-
neavis (1675), 2787.
Moulton, Thomas, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
Moultray (Moultrie, Multray, Mutray) of Rescobie,
James (1676), 2756.
 of Seafield, John, younger (1543), 476.
 Francis, burgess of Canongate, dagmaker
and swordmaker (1646), 2369, 2457, 2849.
 Robert, burgess of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
Mount, David, citizen of St. Andrews (1482),
187.
Mount Alexander, Hew [Montgomerie], Earl of
(1661), 2554, 2560. Cf. also Montgomerie
and Airds, Viscount of, supra.
Mow (Moll, Mowe), Gilbert, in Kelso (1603),
1440.
 Henry, Dalkeith, 328.
 Sir Henry, chaplain (1543), 481.
 Henry, in Dalkeith, deceased (1612), 1640;
William, his son, 1640, 1646, 1725 (?),
1885 (?), 1909 (?) ; formerly of Dalkeith, now
in . . ., 2071, 2642 (?).
 James, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 John, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
 in Kelso, deceased (1666), 2607;
Alexander, his son, 2607.
 William, Dalkeith (1536), 404, 653, 655.
 servitor to the Master of Glamis
(1590), 1196.
—  younger, in Dalkeith (1591), 1221.
Mowat (Mouat, Mouatt, Mouet, Movat, Mowate,
Mowatt, Mowet, Mwat) of Brabister-myir,
Gilbert, captain of AkergiU (1510), 275.
 of Busbie, Charles (1552), 593, 599, 740,
810.
 of Stanhouse, David, squire (1443), 122.
— - Alexander (1529), 373.
 deceased, servitor of Mr. Alexander

Gibson, clerk of session (1633), 2135.
 Mr. Alexander, student of theology (1668),
2635.
 Andrew, servitor of Mr. Patrick Graham of
Rothisholm (1657), 2505.
— ¦ — James, writer of the secretary's register for
Aberdeen and Kincardine (1604), 1468.
— . notary (1629), 2029.
• tanner, burgess of Edinburgh

2615.

(1067),

merchant in Paris (1672), 2685.

- John (1510), 275.
 bailie of Kilmarnock (1647), 2382;
James, his son, 2382.
- Magnus (1469), 160.
- Malcolm, in Banks (1630), 2047, 2077 ;
Isobel, his wife, see Grott.
- Patrick (1552), 593, 599.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
- Mr. Robert, minister of Heriot (1675), 2740.
- Mr. Roger, advocate (1633), 2135.
- Thomas, servitor of James, Lord Torphichen
"(1572), 877.
 servitor of John Brown (1572), 877.

Mowat, William (1487), 197.
 notary, common clerk of Lanark (1602),
1429, 1709.
Mowse (Mouse, cf. Mons), Patrick, notary (1586),
1128, 1133,1135.
 Thomas, notary public (1552), 592, 855.
 .  younger (1586), 1133, 1135.
Mowsie, Henry (1620), 1836.
Moyes (Moise), Andrew, portioner of Aberdour
Wester (1731), 3122.
 Henry, in Wester Balclawe [Bucklyvie],
Fife (1548), 535; Janet, his wife, see Ander
son.
 William, in Tyrie Mill (1580), 998.
Muckhart, reader at (1574), Andrew Kirk in
Blairhill, 895.
Mudie (Mewdie, Mowdy, Mudy, Mwdie), Andrew,
servitor to WiUiam, Earl of Morton (1591),
1220.
 Gilbert, deceased (1621), 1885.
 James (1553), 605.
 deceased (1621), 1885.
 ¦  weaver, burgess of Dunfermline (1659),
2538.
 John, Cupar, 276.
 notary public (1530), 380.
 W.S. in Edinburgh (1628), 2024,
2101 (?), 2241, 2242, 2285, 2286.
 mason in Edinburgh (1649), 2394.
 Robert, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary
(1620), 1845, 1802, 1901.
 in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
 Thomas, in MonktonhaU, deceased (1605),
1489.
 : — merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1641),
2285, 2286.
 ¦ WiUiam (1530), 380.
Mugy, Sir Thomas, chaplain of the College of
St. Salvator, St. Andrews (1640), 2281.
Muir (Mur, Mure, Mwir, Mwre, Mwyr) of Alhal-
low Chapel, Mungo, or Quintin (1581), 1013,
1015, 1102, 1103.
 of Auchindrane, John (1553), 609.
 of Burne, Robert (1672), 2695.
 of Caldwell, John (1413), 93.
 of Cloncaird, Patrick (1591), 1216, 2039 ;
Jonet, his daughter, 1216 ; wife of James
Wallace of Dullerie, 2039, 2040.
 Thomas, younger (1591), 1216.
 of Glanderston, William (1559), 704, 705,
955, 1173, 1189, 1190, 1314, 1315, 1328;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Hamilton ; William,
his son and heir-apparent (1596), 1314, 1315.
 of Park, William, 93 ; Robert and Roger,
his sons (1413), 93.
 of Phynnikhill, Alexander, son of Sir William
Mure, elder, of Rowallan (1627), 2007 ; Mary,
his wife, see Mure, infra.
— of Rowallan, John (1551), 586.
Sir William, elder (1627), 2007, 2252 ;

Alexander, his son, see of Phynnikhill ; Mary
and Jean, his daughters, 2252.
— — of Shankistoun, William, younger (1617),
1762.
 of Skaithmuir, Alexander (1559), 707.
 Alexander, apparent ( 1 574), 904.

INDEX OF PERSONS

915

Muir of Thornton, Archibald, provost of Edin
burgh (1698), 2973.
 of Wadeland (or Wodland), John, bailie-
depute of Carrick (1522), 340.
 John (1617), 1788.
 Adam (1550), 555.
 Alexander (1505), 257.
 Alexander, notary (1548), 539.
 in Irvine (1578), 958.
¦ merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1598),

1342.
- Andrew, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline
(1636), 2198.
- Archibald, bailie-depute of regality of Kil
winning (1559), 704, 705.
in Bigholme (1559), 704.

-Arthur (1571), 863.
- David, in Star, 256 ; Thomas, his son (1505),
256. • servant of the laird of Caldwell (1574),

705.
 in Eyemouth (1669), 2651.
- George, in Carstoun (1505), 256.
• notary public (1537), 417.

Gilbert, in Kolquhinzie (1644), 2337.
Hector, at the church of Beith (1559), 705.
Edinburgh (1615), 1728.

- Hugh, servant of Thomas Niven of Monk
ridding (1593), 1265, 1272.
- James, Kirkcaldy, 732 ; John, his brother
(1562), 732 ; Henry, son of John (1562), 732.
-notary (1622), 1895.

- Friar John, vicar-general of Friars Preachers
(1479), 176, 177. See Friars.
- John, notary public (1559), 599, 704, 705,
730, 924.
 (1560), 721.
 in Cragmolloche (1581), 1016.
 in Killekie (1591), 1216.
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342;

Margaret, his wife, see Law.
-burgess of North Berwick (1611), 1611 ;

bailie (1616), 1750.
 merchant in Maybole (1612), 1625.
 bailie of Dunbar (1617), 1773-75.
— in Wodland (1617), 1781.
¦ bailie-depute of Carrick (1620), 1849,
(1621), 1879.
 in Blackbyres of Auchindrane (1622),
1S95.

1850;

 notary in Maybole (1629), 2039.
 writer in Edinburgh (1650), 2407.
- Mr. John, master of the Grammar School of
Edinburgh (1667), 2615.
- John, W.S. (1668), 2639, 2685.
 notary public (1785), 562.
- Patrick, in Duns (1629), 2029.
- Robert (1548), 539.
• burgess of the Canongate (1570), 465,

544.

• in Bathe (1577), 944.
(1618), 1811.

- Thomas, in Dundee (1603), 1443.
 in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
- (Mury) Sir Walter, notary public (1540),
448; 554, 812.

Muir, Walter, servitor of James, Lord Tor
phichen (1572), 877.
 William, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
in Craiginglis (1667), 2615.

 Giles, wife of Adam Waddell in Edinburgh
(1666), 2609.
 Jean, lady of Dreghorn (1593), 1266, 1267.
 Mary, wife of Alexander Mure of Phynnik
hill (1627), 2007.
Muirhead (Muirheid, Murehead, Mureheid, Mur-
head, Murheid, Murhede, Mwreheid, Mwr-
heid) of Alderstoun, Richard (1579), 990.
 Alexander, deceased (1589), 1178.
 Archibald, in Mossyde (1655), 2462.
 David (1564), 772.
 notary (1637), 2222.
 George, serjeant of Linlithgow (1697), 2963.
 James, at Denny Kirk (1675), 2752.
— — John, in Gullane (1620), 1842.
in Drum (1665), 2596.

 Ninian, notary public (1553), 609, 772.
 Patrick, bailie in Falkirk (1670), 2661.
 Richard (1549), 553.
 [Barbachlaw, 1564], 773, 786.
 maltman in Falkirk (1752), 3192 ; Jean,
his wife, see Mackie.
 Robert, servant of Mr. William Cunningham
of Ballindalloch (1645), 2357.
 William, alias Willokis (1569), 840.
senior, in Gullane (1584), 1073;

William, younger, his son (1575), 922, 972,
1073.
 clerk of Culross (1711), 3062.
 Euphemia, wife of William Gilmore (1655),
2462.
Muirkirk, minister at (1624), Mr. John Reid,
1944.
Muk, alias M'Futtour, Andrew (1586), 1111.
Mukiesone of Lornie, Patrick (1671), 2679.
Muldonycht, James, in Easter Dalguise (1574),
891 ; Marie Nein Gillespik, his wife, 891 ;
Donald, their son, 891.
Mule, Arthur (1571), 861.
Mungall, Katherine, wife of David Norie, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1625), 1959.
Munnian, John, in Stratharlie (1587), 1137.
Murehie (Murquhe), James, in Bargany (1611),
1602.
 Sir Patrick, chaplain and notary public
(1548), 539.
 Thomas, in Tormitchell (1618), 1793.
Murdoch (Murdach, Murdo, Murdow, Mwrdo),
Adam, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
— — John (1540), 444.
 (1543), 473.
 Culross (1553), 611.
 tailor, Edinburgh, deceased (1614),
1717.
 Neil, apothecary (1652), 2423 ; Helen, his
wife, see Courtie.
 Nigel, servant of John Kennedy of Blair
quhan (1575), 918.
 William, in Shawfield (1667), 2613.
 Bessie, tenant in Glengaber, etc., 2045.
 Margaret, wife of Gilbert M'Crurik, 353.

916

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Murie, George, carpenter in Limekilns (1749), 3 178.
Murison (Muresone, Muresoun), George, in Meikle
Allan, 935 (?) ; (1595), 1296.
 James, in Balsusney, etc. (1584), 1072.
 John, miller at the mill of Balrowny (1600),
1392; Alexander, his son, 1392.
 writer in Elgin (1680), 2793.
Murray, Lord James, third son of the first Marquis
of Athole (1684), 2825, 2S90, 2905, 2906,
2941, 2943, 2944 ; Mistress Anna, his wife,
see Murray, infra.
 John, Lord, colonel of Regiment of Foot in
Scotland (1696), 2941.
Murray (de Moravia, Moray, Morray, Murrey,
Murrefe) of Abirscors, Hugh (158S), 1158.
 Walter (1655), 2463.
 of Arngosk and Balvaird, Andrew (1572),
868, son of David M. of Balvaird, infra.
 Andrew, his son (1572), 868, 961 ;
Sir Andrew, 1033, 1113, 1145, 1171, 1175;
deceased, 1240, 1341, 1379.
¦ Andrew, his son (1592), 1240, 1375.

- of Auchinhove, Captain Patrick (1649).
2404, 2405, 2409, 2577 ; Agues, his wife, see
Forbes ; Elizabeth, their eldest daughter,
wife of Arthur Forbes of Brux, 2577.
- of Balnabroich, Thomas (1609), 1540.
¦John (1664), 2583,

- of Balvaird, David, knight (1534), 396, 604;
Margaret, his mother, see Barclay.
 Andrew, his son (1553), 604. See also
M. of Arngosk, supra.
-of Bighouse, Alexander (1557), 682, 1158;
Roderick (Rorie), his son and heir (1588),
1158, 1170.
- of Blackbarony, Andrew (1543), 476, 479,
528.
 [Sir John] (1614), 1711 ; John, his son,
1711.
- of Bochindye, Umphrid (1575), 930.
-of Broughton, George (1627), 1984; John,
his eldest son, 1984.
 Richard, deceased (169S), 2968 ; Auna,
his relict, see Murray, infra ; John, his son
and heir, 296S.
- of Cambusavie, Hugh (1551), 576 ; Beatrice,
his wife, see Urquhart.
- of Cameron, Sir Robert, provost of Edinburgh
(1660), 2546, 2613.
- alias Crichton, of Castle-Murray, Sir Robert
(1691), 2890, 2905, 2906; of Glenmoor
(1696), 2943, 2944. See also Crichton.
— of Cockpuill, Charles, deceased, 2222.
 Sir Richard, knight-baronet, deceased,
his son, 2222; John, brother of Sir R. (1637),
2222, see Earl of Annandale.
- of Coubardye, Alexander (15S5), 1 100.
- of Cranstoun, Alexander (1434), 122.
- of CuUow, Walter, uncle of Joanna Murray
of Drumsergard (1301), 379 (1, 2); of
Drumsergert and Glaswell, 379 (7, 8, 10,
and 11).
- of CuUow and Glaswell, William (14S2), 379
(3, 4, 13-15); Isobel, his wife, see Guthrie;
Andrew, his son (1491), 379 (5, 6, 13-16),
796, 1163.

Murray of Cullow, David, son of Andrew, 796,
1163 ; James, his son, deceased, 796, 1163.
 Alexander, brother and heir of David
(1566), 796; in Hedderwick (1579), 980,
1081, 1163; WiUiam, his son and apparent
heir, 980, 1081, 1163.
 of Drummelzier, . . . (1654), 2457.
 of Elibank, Mr. Gideon (1602), 1423 ; Sir
Gideon (1614), 1715 ; treasurer-depute, 1867;
Walter, his son, 1715.
 of Glaswell, William. See of - Cullow,
supra.
 of Glencarnock, Robert (1757), 3200.
 alias Crichton, of Glenmoor, see of Castle
Murray, supra.
 of Irnalmerie, Alexander (1612), 1624.
 of Letter-Bannachty, William (1557), 663,
671, 1145 ; Barbara, his wife, see Pitcairn of
Forthar ; Janet, his mother, see Lindsay.
 David (1594), 1291, 1379; of Bal
gonie, 1588, 1589 ; Agnes, his spouse, see
Moncrieff.
 of Levielands, Oliver (1600), 1395;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Hart ; Mr. Robert,
advocate, their son, 1395, 1397; Christian,
his wife, see Cowan of Stirling.
 of Livingstone, Walter (1635), 2168.
 of Newraw, Patrick (1575), 930.
 of Newton or Neaton, Sir William, deceased
(1642), 2312.
 Sir WiUiam, his son, 2312, 2575.
 of Ochtertyre, Mr. William (1594), 1291,
1588 ; John, his son (1610), 15S8.
 of Ogilface, John, (1424), 101.
 of Overtoun, James (1682), 2811.
 of Polmais, William, deceased (1581), 1025 ;
James, his brother, 1025.
 John (1581), 1025 ; James, his brother,
1025.
 of Skirling, James (16S5), 2834; Anna,
his wife, see Hamilton.
 of SmiddiehiU, Charles (1590), 1204, 1378,
1391, 1555 ; Marion, his wife, see Auchter-
lonie.
 James, younger (1590), 1204, 1378,
1387, 1555 ; Isobella (Elizabeth), his wife,
see Whitelaw ; Magdalene, their daughter,
1204; Isobella, their daughter, 1204; wife
of Patrick Ogilvie of SmiddiehiU, 1378.
 of Soilzearie, David, fiar (1591), 1223, 1251;
of S., 1540.
 of Spanzedoill, John (1588), 1158.
 of Touchadam, Sir William (1637), 2211.
 of Walkfield, Sir John (1646), 2367.
 Mr. Alexander, rector of Hawick (1481),
1S4.
- Alexander (1505), 379(6).
 brother of Patrick Murray of Newraw
(1575), 930.
 Inchaffray (1575), 930.
 deceased, brother of Thomas of Balna
broich (1609), 1540.
 in Spittall (1637), 2211.
 Andrew, Dalkeith (1551), 5S0.
 Selkirkshire (1555), 631.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.

INDEX OF PERSONS

917

Murray, Andrew, burgess of Dunfermline (1615),
1736, 1737, 1853, 1856 ; Patrick, his eldest
son, 1736, 1737 ; John, 'chirurgeon,' also his
son, 1853.
 serjeant of Montrose (1620), 1S46.
 Angus, in Dornache (1588), 115S.
 Antone, servitor of James Henryson of
Fordell (1592), 1238.
 Anthony, in Monktonhall (1664), 2575.
 Mr. Anthony, merchant in Edinburgh (1741),
3154.
 Charles (1522), 335.
—  in Hedderwick, 796 ; (1579), 9S0.
in Shawfair, brother of Sir William of

Neatoun (1664), 2575.
-Cuthbert (1560), 717.
- David of, captain of Douglas (1434), 122.
 David, [Dunfermline] 289.
 (1514), 301.
 (1534), 396.
•portioner of Kinkell (1575), 930;

Egidia, his daughter (1575), 930.
 pensioner of Brequhen (15S4), 1072.
 younger, merchant in Edinburgh
(1639), 2260; elder (1643), 2331; Sara,
his wife, see Thomson,
- Dugald, merchant, burgess of Inverary
(1730), 3116.
- Francis, servitor of Alexander Gordon of
Cluny (1615), 1730.
 merchant in Kirkwall (1683), 2S15.
 commissary-depute of Orkney (1683),
2817.
- George, notary (1619), 1815.
- Harry, brother of Sir William of Neatoun
(1664), 2575.
- Henry, in Falkirk, deceased (1701), 2993.
- Hew or Hugh (1565), 783, 835, 925, 1090.
- James, of St. Andrews diocese, notary (1567),
824, 1003, 1079.
 brother-german to the late WiUiam
Murray of Polmais (1581), 1025.
— brother of John Murray of Polmais
1025.
in Blackpark in Crossmichael (1587),
John, his son, 1144.
in Dudingston (1587), 1145.
in Wester Duddingston (15S7), 1145.
 of Aberdeen diocese, notary (1597),
1337.
 in Cocklaikis (1637), 2222.
- Mr. James (1679), 2787.
- James, late receiver-general of Scotland
(1784), 3262.
_ John of (1434), 122.
- John (1557), 671.
 in Culross (1577), 953.
 in CraDston (1584), 1079.
 (1595), 1295.
 servant of John Robertson of Straloch
(1596), 1309.
 in Wester Blatoun (1609), 1540.
 in SoUzearie (1633), 2132.
 John, notary (1666), 2611.
 servitor to Simeon Rutherford in
Pitleseugh (1681), 2802.

(1581) 1144;

Murray, Lancelot, in Arbigland (1637), 2222.
 Mungo, Westminster, king's cupbearer
(1641), 2293.
 Patrick (1491), 379.
 servant to Sir Gideon Murray of Eli
bank (1614), 1715.
 writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
 writer in Kirkwall, notary (1683),
2815,2816.
 writer in Montrose, notary (1696),
2951, 2975.
 Richard, in Abbey (1618), 1790.
 ¦  ¦ merchant in Thurso (1666), 2611.
 Robert, [Edinburgh, 1564] 768.
 (1566), S12.
 citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 brother of Andrew Murray of Balvaird
(1599), 1379.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1654), 2459.
 Sir Robert (1698), 2968, 2969.
 Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1696), 2936, 2974; Marion, his wife, see
Thomson.
 Col. Robert Keith-, burgess of Edinburgh
(1763), 3219.
 Thomas, in Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
 Mr. Thomas, advocate ( 1656 ), 2495 ; Thomas,
his son, 2495.
 (or Muray) Walter (1478), 170.
 Walter (1491), 379(14).
 William of (1434), 122.
 William (1505), 379(5).
 Dalkeith (1556), 644.
(1585), 1090.
- in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
- Mr. William, son-in-law of Henry Ramsay,
elder, of Arduny (1630), 2070.
- William, servitor of Patrick Smith of Braco
(1638), 2235.
servitor to Francis, Earl of Buccleuch
(1646), 2367.
-Major William (1667), 2621; Isobel, his
wife, see Foulis.
- William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
 servant of Anna, Duchess of Hamilton
(1696), 2946.
- Mrs. Agnes, relict of Lieutenant-Colonel
John Stirling, and wife of Lieutenant-Colonel
Robert Keith of Craig (1696), 2936.
- Anna, wife of Rev. Robert Campbell,
minister at Blair Athol (1679), 27S7.
- Mistress Anna, wife of Lord James, third
son of John Murray, Marquis of Athole
(1691), 2890.
Anna, relict of Charles Cowan of Corsetoun

(1697), 2964.
 relict of Richard Murray of Broughton
(1698), 2968.
 Annabella, mother of John, Earl of Mar
(1598), 1338.
 Catherine, wife of . Scrimgeour (1566),
796.
 Elspet, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near DunfermliDe (1615), 1736.
 Isobella, wife of Patrick Ogilvie of Smiddie
hiU (1609), 1555.

918

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Murray, Joanna, Lady of Drumsergard, daughter
of Joanna Menteith, Countess of Strathearn
(1361-62), 379 (1, 2).
 Dame Margaret, wife of Sir Robert Halket
of Pitfirran (1615), 1741.
Murroes (Murhous, Murhouys), vicar of (1505),
Mr. James Herring, 255.
 minister at (1626), Mr. Robert Rollok,
1977.
Muschamp (Muscamp, Muschampe, Muschauns,
Muscians, Muscocampo), Henry, of Hesilrig
(1492), 210.
 Hugh of, 29.
 John, of Lyhamhall, in Northumberland
(1600), 1400 ; Elynor, his mother, 1400.
 John, 61.
 Sir Stephen of, 16.
— Sir William of, 19.
Muschet (Muschett) of Calzechat, David (1613),
1694, 1910.
 Mr. George, minister of Dunning (1613),
1679.
 George, notary (1635), 2165.
 Sir Gilbert, ejected minister of Cumber
nauld (1692), 2894.
 James, notary (1596), 1312.
 John, sheriff-clerk of Stirling (1597), 1336.
 ¦  in Auchtermuchty (1666), 2602.
 Robert, servant to Alexander, Earl of Lin
lithgow (1632), 2113.
 notary (1635), 2165.
 Thomas, in Auchtermuchty (1666), 2602.
 Barbara, wife of David Thomson of Hol
kettle (1749), 3179.
Muskerry, Cormack, Viscount of, deceased (1681),
2799.
 Margaret, Viscountess of, his relict, now
wife of Robert Villiers, Viscount Purbeck,
2799.
Musselburgh, bailies of —
Thomas Anderson (1569), 839.
John Anderson (1593), 1269.
John Brown (1609), 1558.
Robert Strachan (1631), 2075.
Robert Douglas, and
Robert Duncan (1686), 2847.
 clerk of the regality of (159S), George
Bennet, notary, 1363.
 schoolmaster of (1598), Mr. George Nisbet
1363.
Mustard (Mustart), John, cot-town of Ruthven
(1562), 738.
Muthil, minister at (1634), Mr. James Row,
2151.
Myles (Mylles, Myllis). See Mills.
Mynsternakeres, Gilbert of, chaplain (1365), 53.
Nairn (Nairne, Name) of Bannockburn, Mr.
Robert (1600), 1397.
 of Little Over Frierton, Mr. Alexander
(1673), 2719 ; Margaret, his wife, see Lundie;
Dorothy, his mother, see Quarrell.
 of Kirkhill, William (1672), 2687.
 of Mourne, Patrick (1657), 2510.
 of Sandfurd, Alexander (1627), 1997.
 Alexander, chamberlain-depute (1434), 111.

Nairn, Mr. Alexander, advocate (1741), 3154.
 David, late of Sandfuird (1627), 1997.
 George, notary public (1551), 582.
 James, merchant in St. Andrews (1673),
2719.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1698), 2973, 3034.
 John, writer in Edinburgh (1682), 2805,
2806.
 in Midletoun of Bonhill (1772), 3233.
 Robert, clothier, merchant in St. Andrews
(1596), 1306.
 Simon, portioner of Newton-Rires, deceased,
3314; David, his son, deceased, 3314;
Elizabeth, wife of David, see Auchmuty.
David, their son and heir, now portioner
of Newton-Rires (1602), 3314.
 Thomas, clothier, St. Andrews (1580), 1001.
 Mr. William, parson of Dysart (1623),
1924.
Nairn, vicar of (1609), Sir James Tarres, 1542.
Napier (Naiper, Napar, Napeir, Naper, Nepare,
Neper), Archibald, first Lord (1630), 2055,
2221, 2272, 2276, 2277, 2314, 2334, 2357.
 Archibald, master of, his son, second Lord
(1645), 2357.
 Archibald, third Lord (1667), 2615, 3063.
 Thomas, fourth Lord (1751), 3186, see
Nicolson of Carnock.
Napier of Arnmoir, William, son of John N. of
Merchiston (1622), 1892, 1907, 1965, 2055,
2165, 2314, 2357 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Cunningham.
 of Culcreuch, Mr. Robert, son of John N.
of Merchiston (1614), 1697, 1699, 2221.
 of Edinbillie, Sir Archibald (15S3), 1058,
1059 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Moubray ;
Alexander, their son, 105S, 1059.
 of Merchiston, Archibald, deceased, 2470 ;
Mungo, his son, 2470 ; cf. No. 927 ; Alex
ander, brother or son of Archibald, 2470.
 John (1613), 1694, 1695, 1697, 1699,
1892, 1907, 1965, 2055, 2165; Anna, his
second wife, see Chisholm.
Their sons — John, see of Shandbody; Mr.
Robert, see of Culcreuch ; Alexander, see
of Torrie ; William, see of Arnmoir ; and
Adam, also their son (1622), 1892, 1907,
1965.
 of Schandbody, John, eldest son of John
Napier of Merchiston and Anna Chisholm
(1614), 1697, 1892, 1S93, 1965; Mary, his
wife, see Foulis.
 of Torrie, Alexander, son of John N. of
Merchiston (1622), 1892, 1907, 1965, 2055,
2165; brother of Archibald, Lord Napier,
2221, 2231, 2232.
 of Wrightshouses, Alexander (1547), 492.
 Mr. John, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Alexander (1408), burgess of Edinburgh, 88.
 (1555), 630.
 in Watstoun (1637), 2221 ; 2314 (?).
 John, in Garturs (1596), 1312.
 Mungo, burgess of Edinburgh (1575), 927 ;
cf. No. 2470.
 William, bailie of Edinburgh (1586), 1112,

INDEX OF PERSONS

919

Napier, William, gardener in Corstorphine (1678),
2776.
 . . . Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734.
Nasmyth (Nasmith, Nasmytht) of Posso, Michael
(1585), 1094.
 -Arthur, writer in Hamilton, notary (1664),
2586, 2868, 2947.
 Gavin, notary public (1561), 725, 787, 879,
944, 957, 958.
 burgess of Irvine (1564), 778.
 James (1537), 416.
 writer, clerk-depute of Edinburgh
(1698), 2973, 2979.
 Michael (1557), 672.
 Thomas, miller in Foddismill (1631), 2099 ;
(1634), 2043.
Nauehti, Andrew, serjeant, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Neill (NeU, Nele), David, serjeant [Edinburgh],
219.
 1 Patrick, serjeant of Kyle-Stewart (1549),
549.
 in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
Neilson. See Robertson.
NeUson (' M'Nele,' Neilsoun, Nelson, ' Nigelli') of
Barncailzie, Gilbert, 497, 498.
 William, his son (1545), 497, 498.
 John (1588), 1 160.
 Gilbert, his nephew, 1160, 1313.
 David, apparent (1595), 1298, 1577,
1738, 1798-1800, 1802 ; Grisel, his wife, see
Grierson.
 John, his son and heir (1618), 1798-
1800 ; Isobella, his wife, see M'Clune.
 of Barnsowill, Robert (1588), 1160.
 of Corsock, John (1610), 1575-77, 1690;
deceased, 2124.
 Robert, his son and heir (1633), 2124.
¦John (1666), 2606.

- of Craigcaffie, Gilbert, advocate (1620), 1841,
1847.
- of Kirkland, John (1610), 1575-77.
-of Maxwood, John (1639), 2268, 2324;
Janet, his wife, see Campbell ; Mr. Alexander,
his son and heir, 2324.
-Alexander, smith in Ladybrigend (1602),

1428.

 notary (1623), 1926.
 notary public (1785), 562.
— Archibald, servitor of David Wemyss of
Fingask (1615), 1735.
- alias Robertson, Donald (1616), 1746. See
Robertson.
_ Edward, in Barncailzie (1596), 1313, 1799.
— Fergus (1543), 484 ; Roger, his son, 484.
- Gilbert, in Merquhirne (1614), 1702.
- James, notary (1589), 1184, 1388, 1751.
- John, in Kirkland (1588), 1160, 1313.
 baker in Stirling (1661), 2552.
 messenger in Falkirk (1701), 2991,
2993.
- (M'Nele) Nigel,
Blairquhan.
— Robert, notary (1571),
1388.
 :  servitor to David

see MacneiU, Nigel, of
860, 1184, 1201,

Heart, writer in
Kirkwall (1634), 2137 ; (1637), 2205, 2235.

Neilson, Thomas, younger, at the kirk of Kirk
patrick (1610), 1575, 1576.
 ('Nigelli') William (1391-1413), notary
public, 93.
 William, [Newbattle] deceased (1584), 1085.
 in Kirkton of Arbuthnot (1589), 1184.
 in Barncailzie (1596), 1313.
 in Marfar (1610), 1575.
 ¦ — — W.S., notary (1626), 1983, 2086.
 cutler, burgess of the Canongate (1656),
2491 ; Alison, his wife, see Brown, where he
is described as ' in Dalkeith. '
 [Musselburgh] deceased (1686), 2847.
 provost of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
 Agnes, wife of Abraham Wauchop, in Leith
(1586), 1112.
 Bessie, wife of late Richard Mackie (1752),
3192.
Neish (Neisch, Neische), Duncan, burgess of the
Canongate (1612), 1653, 1654.
 George, servitor to Thomas Shewan, notary
(1630), 2067.
 Matthew, deceased, butcher (1628), 2012.
 Sir William, presbyter (1470), 163.
Nevay (Neway) of that Ilk, John (1637), 2209.
 — ¦ David, deceased (1666), 2598.
Nevay, rector or parson of (1594), George Swinton,
1273.
New Abbey or Sweetheart, abbots and monks of,
see under Sweetheart Abbey.
 minister of (1657), Mr. Walter Glad
stanes, 2499.
Newall, David, in Corbelly (1612), 1624.
 John, Dumfries (1580), 997.
 notary (1618), 1790, 2472.
 in Torrorie (1678), 2783.
 Martin, late bailie of Dumfries (1693),
2910.
 Robert, notary (1659), 2531.
 . William, iu New Abbey (1678), 2783.
Newark, David [Leslie], Lord, 3095 ; Mrs. Grizel
Leslie, his fourth daughter (1722), 3095.
Newbattle (Newbotle, Newbotil, Newbottle),
abbots and commendators of —
James [Haswell] (1550), 568.
Mark Ker (1559), 699, 899, 931, 938, 1008,
1065, 1078, 1085, 1130, 1406.
 monks of (1550, etc.) —
John Liddell (Liddeill), 568, 699.
WiUiam Harlaw, 568, 699.
Thomas Megat, 568.
John Bannatyn, 568 ; sub-prior (1559), 699 ;
838.
John Carmychaell, 568, 699.
George Richardson, 568, 699, 838, 899.
George TurnbuU, 568, 699, 838, 899.
Thomas Reid, 568, 699.
Thomas Guld, 699, 838.
John Harwy, 699, 838.
Robert Notman, 699.
George Symson, 699, 838, 899.
Adam Scot, 699, 899.
Robert Henryson, 699.
John Anderson, 699.
Newbattle, minister at (1636), Mr. John Aird,
2184.

920

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

(1599),

2275.

Newburgh, bailies of —
John Philp (158S), 1161.
James Philp, portioner of Berriehoill
1208!
James Wentoun (1640), 2275.
 minister of, Mr. David Orme (1640).
Newcastle-on-Tyne, mayors of —
William of Strother (1360), 49.
Robert Plummer (1387), 75.
Newdosk, rector of (1564), Mr. W. Chalmer, 767.
Newhaven, bailies of —
Robert Gib of Carribers (1553), 614.
Hugh Brown, burgess of Edinburgh (1626),
19S0.
Newlands (Newlandis), John, Edinburgh (1563),
760.
 Peter, bailie of Linlithgow (1549), 552.
 Robert, servitor to Mr. John Kene, writer
in Edinburgh (1583), 105S, 1167; writer in
Edinburgh (1600), 1403, 1405, 1468.
Newlands, rector of (1575), Mr. Alexander Giffard,
919.
Newmauth, John, in Auchinroughlane (1585),
1107. [?Nimmo.]
Newton (Neuton, Neutone, Newtoun) of that Ilk,
Alexander (1434), 113.
 George, burgess of Musselburgh (1593),
1269, 1363.
 James, in Edinburgh (1608), 1532.
 Richard of, Northumberland (1409), 89;
Elizabeth, his wife, 89.
 Robert of (1253-SO), 10.
 Sampson of (1319), 25, 31, 38, 41 ; William,
his son, 41.
 Stephen of (1292-95), 17.
 Thomas, in North Berwick (1650), 2414.
 William, notary public (1549), 553.
Newton, Northumberland, chaplain of (1379), Sir
P^obert Gower (or Sower), 63.
 ¦ vicars of —
John Gray (1425), 102.
John Grey, chaplain (1492), 210.
Neyll, John, [Inchaffray] 407.
Neyllie, James, in Kilmald (1592), 1250.
Neyse, Alexander, [St. Andrews] 327.
Nicholas, John, of Berkyng in Essex (1531), 595.
Nicoll (Nicol, Nichol, Nicholl, Nychole),
Alexander, deceased (1623), 1933.
 Andrew, merchant in Dalkeith (1651), 2419.
 Edward, in Leith (1633), 2126.
 George, in Waterside (1585), 1107.
 James, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1239,
1247.
 writer in Edinburgh (1688), 2866.
 John, notary (1601), 1422, 1600.
 younger, burgess of Kilmaurs (1612),

1632.
 W.S., Edinburgh (1615), 1732.
 in Ballybeg (1667), 2616.
- Robert, burgess of Dunfermline

(1593),

1270.
- Thomas (1483), 192.
 (1533), 390.
 writer in Perth (1585), 1092.
- Janet, wife of James, son of late John
Johnstone, portioner of Dean (1626), 1983.

Nicolson (Nicolsone, Nicolsoun, Nicholson) of
Carnock, Sir Thomas, deceased (1677), 2769 ;
Helen, his daughter, wife of John Shaw
[of Greenock], 2769 ; Isobel, his daughter,
deceased (1751), 3186; aunt of—
 , of Carnock, Sir Thomas, his grandson, see
Napier, fourth Lord.
 of Glenbervie, Sir William (1751), 3186.
 of that Ilk, Sir John (1677), 2769.
 of Tilliecoultry, Sir John (1677), 2769.
 of Trabroune, James (1688), 2865, 3100 ;
Janet, his wife, see Gourlay.
 Adam, in Hailes (1573), 885.
 (1616), 1759.
 Cuthbert, in Gullane (1591), 1225, 1244;
John, his son, 1225.
 George (1693), 2912.
 Henry (1562), 749, 784.
 James (1548), 538.
- clothier, councillor of Edinburgh

(1603), 1456.
 (1608), 1538.
- Mr. James, commissary of Brechin (1667),
2624.
- James, bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
-John (1447), 125.
 (1478), 172.
-  (1483), 192.
 servant of Mr. Alexander Guthrie,

town-clerk of Edinburgh (1603), 1459.
 candlemaker in Edinburgh, deceased
(1604), 1468.
 .  burgess of Kirkcaldy, deceased (1652),
2424 ; Janet Reddie, his granddaughter and
heir, 2424.
 laird of Carmichael(?) (1682), 2832;
Daniel, his son, writer in Edinburgh, 2832 ;
Jean, wife of Daniel, see Lands.
 Patrick (1584), 1085.
 Mr. Robert, advocate (1615), 1731.
 Thomas, chaplain (1458), 143.
 tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
 Mr. Thomas, commissary of Aberdeen (1604),
1468.
 younger, advocate (1639), 2266.
 William, in Hailes (1573), 885.
 Janet, wife of Alexander Browne, North
Berwick (1556), 661, 664.
Niddry ('Newdere,' Niddrie, Nodre, Nudrie),
Andrew, merchant in Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
 Gavin, of Luthin (1519), 318.
 John (1526), 356.
 (1534), 394.
 Simon, deceased (1628), 2022.
 ¦ Thomas, arch-dean of Moray, commendator
of Culross (1525), 350, 356.
 Isobell (1525), 350.
Nig [Ross-shire], minister at, Mr. George Corbatt
(1617), 1779.
Nimble (Nymbell, Nymbill, Nymble, Nymnryll),
David, in Dalkeith (1605), 1479.
 James, servant to John Learmonth, notary
(1632), 2112.
 John, Dalkeith (1556), 644, 660, 1536.
William, his son, 644, 660; William, his son,
grandson of John, 644, 660.

INDEX OF PERSONS

921

Nimble, Mr. John, minister at Cranstoun (1598),
1359, 1457, 2172, 2642, 3059; James, his
son and heir (1635), 2172.
Nimmo (Nemocht), Alexander (1556), 652.
 Andrew, notary (1634), 2144.
Ninimin(?), Thomas, in Strathkinnes (1583), 1063;
George, his son, 1063.
Nisbet (Neisbet, Nesbet, Nesbit, Nesbyt, Nesebite,
Nisbett, Nisbit, Nysbet) of Craigentinny, Sir
Henry, deceased (1667), 2617; Patrick, his
son and heir, 2617.
 of Dalzell, John (1513), 296 ; Margaret, his
spouse, see Somerville.
George (1546), 517; Philip, his son,

517.

David (1559), 695.
Robert, elder (1612)

1638, 1796;
deceased, 2115.
Robert, his grandson and heir, 1796, 2115 ;
Rachel, his wife, see Nisbet, infra.
Margaret, mother of younger Robert, see
Dalzell.
 Robert, in Newbigging, sometime
baron of D. (1657), 2499. Cf. preceding.
 of Dean, Sir Patrick (1701), 2990.
Henry, his eldest son, 2990 ; Christian, his
wife, see Riddell.
Patrick, third son of Sir Patrick, 2990 ;
Anna, his wife, see Belshes.
 of Dirleton, William, deceased (1739), 3144 ;
Katherine, his third daughter, wife of Mr.
Colin CampbeU, advocate, 3144, 3147.
 of Greenholm, Alexander (1590), 1210, 1760,
1923.
 James [called ' in Mylneside '] (1623),
1923, 2415, 2693-96.
 Robert (1697), 2952.
 of Little Molment, George (1589), 1176.
 Sir Robert of (1253-80), 9.
 Philip of, squire (1390), 81.
 Adam of (1420), 98.
 of that Ilk, Adam (1480), 179.
- Philip (1490), 204.
Philip (1513), 296 ; George, his son,

296.

 Adam (1546), 517.
 Sir Alexander, sheriff of Berwick
(1632), 2117.
- of Shiellis, Mungo (1632), 2115.
- of Easter Threipwood, Andrew (1590), 1210.
- Adam, notary, brother of Mr. William
Nisbet, minister at Tarbolton (1621), 1871.
- Alexander (1527), 364.
 in Wester Spittell (1621), 1878.
- Andrew, in Musselburgh (1609), 1561.
- Archibald, servitor to John Inglis, W.S.
(1693), 2913.
-Bernard (1513), 296.
- David, in Lammertoun Shiell (1612), 1655.
merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.

 George (1563), 756.
 schoolmaster at Musselburgh (1593),
1269, 1363.
 Henry, councillor of Edinburgh (1586), 1131.
 Hugh, servitor of Archibald, Earl of Angus
(1587), 1150.

Nisbet, Hugh, in Newocklaw (1623), 1923.
 James, 'armiger' (1465), 153.
in Trochirside (1590), 1210.
- serjeant of Edinburgh (1618), 1795,
1834.
 merchant in KirkwaU (1630), 2047.
 servitor of David Preston of Craig
miUar (1641), 2287.
- Mr. James, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
- John, 'armiger' (1465), 153.
 -(1533), 390.
- Mr. John, deceased (1621), 1871, 1877 ; Mr.
William, his son, minister at Tarbolton, 1871,
1877.
- John, in Garvald (1621), 1877.
- Mr. John, servitor of Mr. Thomas Gordon,
W.S. (1674), 2726, 2789.
- John, merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.
- Mungo, 296.
- Murdac, notary public (1533), 390.
- Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (1509), 269,
273. (1513), 296.

. Peter, burgess of Ayr (1614), 1706.
. Philip (1563), 756.
-in Garvald (1621), 1871,1877; Patrick,

his son, 1871 ; Philip, also his son, 1877.
- Robert, in Hag (1590), 1210 ; Hugh, his son,
1210.
 in Duns (1632), 2117.
-Thomas (1513), 296.
 servitor of Alexander Cranston of

Moreistoun (1627), 1991.
 in Ryislaw (1657), 2514.
- William, serjeant, Edinburgh (1519), 315.
 Dalkeith (1556), 660.
 in Broxburn (1617), 1775.
servant of John, Earl of Haddington

(1654), 2454.
merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.

 Jean, wife of Alexander Mathie (1654),
2457.
 Rachel, wife of Robert Nisbet, younger, of
Dalzell (1618), 1796, 2115.
Nithsdale, Robert Maxwell, Earl of (1633), 2133,
2330, 2342.
Niven (Nevein, Neven, Nevin, Neving, Niving)
of Monkridding, Andrew (1559), 705, 924,
1265.
 Thomas, younger (1593), 1265 ; notary
public, 1272, 1376; of M., notary, 1360,
1367, 1499, 1501, 1533, 2082, 2083, 2271;
bailie of regality of Kilwinning (1633), 2122,
2239, 2244-46, 2255; Ninian, his brother,
1265.
 Alan (1455), 139.
 Alexander, [Northberwick] 323.
 Archibald, servitor of Thomas Niven of
Monkridding (1638), 2244.
 Mr. James, notary (1613), 1691, 1692.
 John (1584), 1072.
 Marion, wife of Henry Greig (1656), 2488.
Noble, Margaret (1682), 2803.
Nord, John, in Blaksyde (1624), 1948.
Noreys, John, of Mundene, clerk (1322), 30.

922

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Norrie (Noray, Norie, Norry, Nory), David,
merchant in Bristo, burgess of Edinburgh
(1625), 1959, 2471 ; Katherine, his wife, see
Mungall.
 James, notary (1661), 2552.
 John, notary in Brechin (1590), 1204, 1354,
13S5, 1514, 1515, 1812.
 Marion, relict of Patrick Urry (1583), 1065.
Normount, Thomas, in Glasgow, deceased (1604),
1477.
North Berwick, bailies of —
Robert Lorimer (1484), 195.
John Richardson, 195.
William Matheson (1521), 326.
Thomas Ranton (1556), 661.
Adam Gotherson (1589), 1193.
Robert Oliver (1589), 1193 ; (1597), 1325.
George BaiUie (1611), 1607, 1611; (1616),
1750.
Thomas Lauder, 1607, 1611.
John Mure (1616), 1750.
George Gotterson (1643), 2320.
George Hume (1643), 2320 ; (1650), 2414.
John Levington (1647), 2379.
North Berwick, bailies of, 799, 1750.
 curate of (1554), Sir George Lyell, 619.
 minister of (1597), Thomas Greig, 1325.
 prioress of convent at, Matilda de Leys
(1434), 113.
 prioress of, Dame Margaret Home (1598),
3314.
 convent at, nuns of (1434), 113.
Northesk, David Carnegie, Earl of (1672), 2687,
2762.
Northumberland, Henry, Earl of (1631), 2090.
— Algernon, Earl of (1646), 2364.
 Hugh, Earl of (1757), 3202.
 sheriffs of —
Sir Hugh Gobyon orGubioun (1292), 16, 17.
Sir Adam Swinburne (c. 1315), 21.
Richard Horseley (1371), 59.
Sir Robert Umfraville (1372), 61.
Norton, John, D.D., archdeacon (?) of Northum
berland (1443), 123.
Norwell (Norvall, Norvell), Mr. George, advocate
(1649), 2394.
 James, tailor (1565), 794.
 Mr. John, minister of Balfron (1645), 2357.
 William, notary (1592), 1234.
Norwich, bishop of (1609), John Ridge, 1562.
Notingham, Randolf of (1318), 22.
Notman, Robert, serjeant of Edinburgh (1639),
2260.
Noyeir, Peter, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
Nun, George, in Canongate (1633), 2135.
Ochiltree (Uchiltre, Uchiltrie, Vchiltre, Wchil-
tree), Andrew, Lord (1539), 433.
 Andrew, third Lord (1614), 1706.
 James [Stewart of Killeith], Lord (1023),
1928.
Ochiltree, Bartholomew, Serjeant, Edinburgh
(1587), 1142, 1239.
 Duncan (1509), 270.
 John, notary (1582), 1052.

Ochiltree, Robert, smith in Carberry (1737), 3135.
 William, weaver in Nether Gogar (1580),
999.
O'Farrell, Colonel (1689), 2874.
Ogle (Ogil, OgiU) of Cawseypark, William (1693),
2907.
 of Popil, Henry (1465), 153; James, his
eldest son, 153.
 Cuthbert, rector (1516) of Ford [Northum
berland], 312.
 Gavin (1516), 312.
 George, squire (1449), 128.
 John (1516), 312.
— — Robert, 61.
 Robert of, knight (1411), 91.
 Robert, senior, knight (1449), 128.
 .  knight, Lord of Ogle, captain of Nor
ham (1516), 312.
 William, depute-director of Chancery (1561),
726.
— -. . ., clerk (167S), 2775.
Ogilvy of Airlie, John, [second] Lord, 272. See
also Ogilvy of Fingask.
 r  James, [third] Lord (1509), 272.
James, sixth Lord (1599), 1378, 1387.

Patrick, his son, 1378, see also of Smiddie
hiU ; Isobella, wife of Patrick, see Murray.
Francis, also his son, 1387, 1391 ; see also
of New Grange, infra.
Ogilvy (OgUby, Ogilvie) of Auchlevin, Walter
(1471), 212.
 of Baldavie, William, apparent (1590), 1199.
- of Balfour, James (1522), 334, 545.
James, his son (1548), 545, 723; Mar

jorie [his wife ?], see Durie.
• James, his son (1560), 723.

- of Ballinscho, John (1588), 1155.
- of Balnagarro, John (1548), 545.
- of Bellaky, Thomas, fiar (1664), 2583.
- of Blacok, James (1598), 1343.
- of Boyne, Sir Patrick (1674), 2726.
- of Bradone, James (1527), 361.
- of Clova (Cloway), Thomas (1470), 163, 379 ;
Alexander, his son and apparent heir, 163,
379. ¦ Thomas (1527), 361 ; Walter, his son,

see of Wester Perse, infra.
 Alexander (1548), 545, 884, 1084;
David, Alexander, and John, his sons, 1084.
 James, fiar, 1084.
- of Cullow, Alexander (1529), 379.
- of Dunlugus, George (1581), 1030, 1253,
1902.
- of Duntrune, David (1504), 247.
- of Findlater, Sir Walter (1590), 1199, 1343,
1344.
-of Fingask, John (1501), 242; afterwards
second Lord Ogilvy of Airlie, supra.
- of Glenmoye, David (1582), 1053 ; Margaret
Arbuthnot, his wife, 1053.
- of Gleswall, David (1642), 2306.
- of Innerquharitie, John (1511), 283.
 David (1522), 334.
 John (1548), 545.
 John (1587), 1150, 1155; David, his
brother, 1155.

INDEX OF PERSONS

923

Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, Sir John (1613), 1686.
 of Inshewan, John (1582), 1053 ; Thomas,
his son, 1053.
 of Kelour, W. (1578), 973; Ard.? or Alex
ander ?, his son, 973.
 of KUhill, Walter (1582), 1053.
 of Kinnaltie, David (1613), 1682, 1686.
 of Maisondieu, James (1598), 1343.
 of Miltoun, John (1590), 1199, 1343.
 of New Grange, Francis (1609), 1555, 1647.
 of that Ilk, James (1505), 255; perhaps
identical with James, third Lord Ogilvy.
 Forfar, David (1476), 169, 241.
 Alexander, his grandson (1504), 247,
284.
 Gilbert, apparent (1554); Isabella, his
wife, see Beaton of Creich.
 of Wester Perse, Walter, son of Thomas
O. of Clova (1527), 361.
¦ Thomas (1573), 884, 1053; Isabella,

his wife, see Forbes.
- of Ragall, Walter (1669), 2644.
- of Rhynd, Walter (1501), 242.
- of SchannaUe, James (1642), 2306.
- of SmiddiehiU, Patrick (1609), 1555, 1557 ;
Isobella, his wife, see Murray of SmiddiehiU.
- Alexander, in Arbroath (1560), 723.
- Andrew, squire (1434), 111.
 squire (1511), 284.
 (1536), 402.
- David, notary pubUc (1482), 379.
¦ (1491), 379.

 Mr. David, notary public (1551), 582.
¦  David, brother-german of John Ogilvie of
Innerquharity (1588), 1155.
 servitor of Francis Ogilvie of New-
grange (1612), 1647.
 writer in Edinburgh (1667), 2624.
 George, in CuUen (1590), 1199; bailie
C, 1343.
 James, squire (1511), 284.
 merchant in Keith (1637), 2227.
 servitor to William Gray (1655), 2468
¦ in Duns (1666), 2599.

of

- John, squire (1511), 284.
 in Kyn . . . [Forfar], 545.
- Mr. John, minister of Kinnaird (1603), 1442,
1444 ; Magdalene, his wife, see Scrimgeour.
- John, in Newton of Manblerie [Mount-
blairy] (1668), 2632, 2633, 2637, 2727;
Margaret, his wife, see Forsyth.
- Patrick, [St. Andrews, 1543] 469.
 (1545), 495.
 servant to Sir John Falconer of Bal-
makeUie (1676), 2762.
- Coll. Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (1708),
3043.
- (Ogilby) Thomas, knight (1509), 272.
 .(1536), 402.
 in Alyth (1582), 1053.
-Walter, knight ( 1424), 101; treasurer, 107.
 knight (1434), 111.
 (1522), 334.
 (1573), 884.
 servitor of Mr. Alexander Morrison,
advocate (1612), 1654.

Cristina,

231. advocate

Ogilvy, William (1474), 168.
 tenant in Hauchis (1590), 1199.
 flesher in Musselburgh (1672), 2691.
 Grizel, widow of David Thomson, tailor,
burgess of Edinburgh, and wife of John
Watson, merchant there (1657), 2516.
 Margaret, wife of David Ramsay of Bal
maine (1632), 2114.
 . . ., wife of David Livingstone of Balrowny
(1653), 2448.
Ogston (Ogistoun, Ogstoun) of Cragis, Janet
(1506), 261.
 John, servitor to Gavin Blair, writer (1624),
1950.
Old, John, in Burnside (1632), 2100. Cf. Auld.
Old Cambus (Aldcambus), minister at (1593),
Alexander Watson, 1257.
Oldhamstocks (Auldhamstokkis), rectors of —
Mr. Thomas Hepburn (1563), 766, 774.
Mr. Thomas Hepburn (1672), 2683, 3041.
Oliphant, Laurence, [first] Lord (1498), 235.
 Laurence, [third] Lord (1552), 600.
 • Laurence, fourth Lord (1568), 837.
Oliphant (Olifant) of Bachiltoun, George, deceased
(1631), 2081.
 of Balgounie, William (1647), 2376.
 of Condie, Laurence (1629), 2043.
 of Duffus, WiUiam (1498), 235;
his wife, see Sutherland.
 of Freeland, Thomas (1546), 510.
 of Kellie (Kelle), John (1481), 183.
 of Newtoun, Sir William, king's
(1620), 1839, 1885; Mr. John, his son, 1839.
 of Rossie, Robert, grandson and heir of late
Beatrix Colville (1740), 3152.
 Alexander (1497), 231.
 Mr. Alexander, minister of Bower (1753),
3196.
 Andrew (1541), 457.
— — ¦  (1546), 510 ; Janet, his wife, see White.
 David (1497), 231.
 Harry, servitor of Lady Lugton (1657),
2516.
 Henry, writer in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ;
John, his son and heir, 3087.
 Mr. James, advocate (1716), 3079.
 Thomas, portioner of Williamstoun (1568),
837 ; Laurence, his son, 837.
 Walter (1481), 183.
 Jean, wife of Mr. John Adair (1716), 3079.
 Margaret, wife of James Borthwick (1719),
3087.
Olyphard, William, [Inchaffray] 407.
Oliver (Olifer, Olipheir, Oliphir, Oliveir, Olyver),
David, in West Fenton (1580), 995.
 Edward, in West Fenton (1579), 991, 995,
1055, 1056; deceased, 1179; Isabella, his
wife, see Congleton.
 John, dwelling at the ' Pannis ' (1557), 664.
 Quintin, burgess of North Berwick (1589),
1193.
 Robert (1387), 75.
  burgess of North Berwick (1554), 619,
784.
 •  bailie of Haddington (1557), 664.
 younger, Gullane (1578), 972.

924

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Oliver, Robert, bailie of North Berwick (1589),
1193, 1325.
Olrig, rector of (1557), Mr. William Sinclair, 682.
Oransay, prior of (1611), Andrew Knox, bishop of
the Isles, 1604.
Orchardton (Orchardtoun), Andrew, burgess of
Edinburgh (1633), 2135.
Ord (Orde, Urd) of Newbigging, John (1491), 205.
 of Wester Newbigging, William (1636), 2185.
 Laurence, coachhirer in Canongate (1707),
3034.
 Richard (1631), 2090.
 WiUiam, student at King's College, Aber
deen (1598), 1340.
Oresoun, Adam, in mill of Tofts (1606), 1498.
Orkney, bishops of —
John [ ], 368.
Edward [Stewart], 368.
Robert [Reid], 442, 507.
Adam Bothwell (1581), 1025.
James Law (1614), 1704. See also Glasgow,
archbishop of.
George Grahame (1638), 2233, 2234.
Murdoch Mackenzie (1683), 2815-17, 2851.
Orkney [and Caithness], William, Earl of, 142.
Orkney and Shetland, sheriff (1657), Patrick Blair
of Little Blair, 2502.
Orkney (Orknay), John, servant of John Kinneir
in Foodie (1570), 855.
Orlie, Thomas, burgess of Perth (1563), 752.
Orme of Mugdrum, David (1595), 1295; Francis,
his brother, 1295 ; Mr. George, also his
brother, 1295.
 Francis (1630), 2069.
 of Prior Letham, David (1574), 894
 David, burgess of Newburgh (1606)

1071. 1500. (1640),

 Mr. David, minister of Newburgh
2275.
 David, burgess of Newburgh (1640), 2275.
 Francis, in Balgray (1615), 1722.
 Stephen, burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
 Isobel], wife of Henry Lamont (1564), 771.
Ormiston (Ormestoun, Ormistoun) of Westhouses,
William (1635), 2168 ; Thomas, his son, 2168.
 Robert (1556), 645.
Ormiston, minister at (1598), Nathaniel Harlaw
1359.
Orr (Or, Ore, Orre), Alexander, in Auldtoun, or
Cauldtoun (1610), 1574, 2100.
 James, in Auldtoun, Kilmaurs (1610), 1574,
2100.
 John, burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678, 879.
 merchant in Kilmacolm (1657), 2515.
 Patrick, writer in Edinburgh (1726), 3108.
 Peter, in Langside (1596), 1320.
 Thomas, in Mains of Lambrochton (1610),
1574.
 in Auchinhand (1701), 2989.
 William, in Alltowne, or Auldtoun, Kil
maurs (1577), 944.
¦ in Garfoir (1591), 1216, 2039.
officer, Paisley (1656), 2480, 2504,
2512, 2513.
Orrock (Orok, Orrok) of Cassindonat, Mr. Alex
ander (1668), 2627.
 of that Ilk, Robert (1534), 394, 546.

Orrock of that Ilk, William, his brother and heir
(1548), 546.
 John (1547), 528.
 Alexander, elder (1630), 2070.
 Alexander, fiar, 2070.
Margaret, his eldest daughter, wife of James
Lundie, apparent of Stratharlie, 2070,
2544, 2626.
 Alexander, brother of William (1548), 546.
- — James, mason (1567), 825.
 John, bailie of Burntisland (1591), 1222.
 in Balwearie Mill (1660), 2544.
 Robert, [Dunfermline] 289.
—  portioner of Over Grange (1632), 2105.
 William, in Netherhow (1620), 1836.
 Christian, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Osbaldeston, Lucy, deceased, widow (1788),
3272.
Osric, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Ostler (Oistlair), Robert (1562), 749.
Osville (Osuille), Henry of (1322), 30.
Oswald (Osuald, Oiswald, Oswall) of Spittall,
James, son and heir of late James Oswald
(1726), 3109.
 Alexander, portioner of Falkirk (1630),
2058.
 Mr. Andrew, servant of Mr. David Primrose,
advocate (1632), 2112. [? Identical with]
 clerk of exchequer (1661), 2549, 2621,
2639, 2659, 2755.
 Andrew, in Denny (1665), 2596.
 ¦ Mr. Andrew, servitor to James Inglis, notary
(1693), 2913.
 Andrew, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1726), 3109; James, his son,
deceased, 3109; James, son and heir of
James, see Oswald of Spittall.
 James, notary (1574), 906, 1027.
 John, notary (1574), 904.
 William, writer in Perth (1613), 1671.
 Janet, in Denny, wife of David Cuthill of
Corthie (1665), 2596.
Otterburn (Otterburne, Ottirburne) [of Redhall],
Adam, A.M., notary public (1519), 315;
common clerk of Edinburgh (1547), 492.
 of Redhall, John, fiar (1546), 516.
 (or Reidhall), Thomas (1575), 927, 928,
1058, 1059, 1273, 1489, 1552, 1553, 1564,
1633, 1765, 1839, 1844, 2621 ; Marion, his
spouse, see Lauder.
 Sir Thomas, younger, 1273, 1485, 1487,
1489, 1552-54, 1564, 1633, 1839, 1844, 2621 ;
Marion, his wife, see Cockburn.
 Adam (1512), 287. Cf. of Redhall.
 Alan, secretary to Murdach, Duke of Albany
(1421), 99.
Oudny, John, citizen of Brechin (1566), 813,
S16. in Over Pitforthie (1607), 1514.
General Sir James Adolphus (1779),

Oughton, 3248
Ousteane,

Oustean,

Oustein, Oistene,
Ovens (Unis, Uns,
(1578), 969.

Oustoun, Ostiane, Oistian,
Oustane. See Austin.
Unys), James, Lessudden

INDEX OF PERSONS

925

Ovens, John, in Lessudden, called Black (1628),
2013.
 alias 'Greatt.' in Lessudden (1675),
2744.
Paa, David (1512), 290.
Padzean (Padzane), John (1587), 1144.
 WiUiam, tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
Page (Paige), John (1571), 865, 875.
 Thomas (1529), 374, 377, [384], 464.
Painter (Pantar, Panter), Andrew, in Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1443, 1656; Isobella, his wife,
see Lyn.
 David, bishop of Ross, commendator of
Cambuskenneth, 583, 686, 687, 711.
 George, in Edinburgh, deceased (1598),
1338 ; Katherine, his daughter, also deceased,
1338.
 Patrick, burgess of Montrose (1501), 242.
 Janet, wife of John Stirling of Easter
Brakie, 272.
Paisley, abbot of, Robert [Shaw], 333.
 Master of. See Abercorn, first Earl.
 bailies of burgh of —
Robert Algeo (1603), 1432.
Thomas Inglis, notary (1611), 1604.
John Vaus (1642), 2307 ; (1646), 2370.
Robert Wallace (1642), 2307.
Hugh Wallace (1646), 2370.
Robert Alexander (1648), 2386.
John Kelso (1656), 2480; (1657), 2504,
2512 2513
John Spreull (1657), 2504, 2512, 2513.
William Greenlees, younger (1669), 2645.
Palmer, John, in Kelso (1582), 1045.
 Patrick (1582), 1053.
Palston (Paluxston), Thomas of (1270-80), 11.
Panbery, Nicholas of (1321), 29; Elen, his wife, 29.
Papdy, John, master of ordnance (1491) of
Berwick-on-Tweed, 205.
Pape (Paip). See Pope.
Papple (Popil), Alexander of (1318), 22 ; John of,
his father, 22.
 Roger of, 22 ; Patrick, his son, 22.
Paradice, John, servitor of the convent of Kinloss
(1581), 1028.
Paris (Peiris, Peres, Peris, Perris), Alexander
(1646), 2369.
 John, servitor of Lord Hay (1610), 1583.
 Robert, mason (1567), 825.
 William (1509), 270.
Park (Parke) of Gilbertfield, James (1508), 268.
 Alexander, notary public (1547), 492.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1551), 573, 889.
 David, stabler in Edinburgh (1643), 2323.
 James, in Bogside (1621), 1867.
. in Rowntriehill (1653), 2437.

John, in Langmuir (1557), 665.
•  in Prestonpans, deceased (1570), 856.
 maltman in Paisley (1656), 2480.
 in Seidhill, younger (1656), 2480. _
.  elder, merchant, burgess of Paisley

Park, Thomas, macer of exchequer (1742), 3155.
 WiUiam, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
 in Paisley (1656), 2480.
 Christine, relict of Robert Cunningham of
Auchinharvie (1523), 342.
 Margaret, tenant, Boghall, Beith (1559),
704.
 wife of Malcolm Stewart of Boghall
(1589), 1191, 1328.
 wife of late Patrick Riddell of St.

(1657), 2504.
 writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.
- Robert, notary, clerk of Paisley (1646), 2370,
2382, 2480, 2513.

Boswells (1682), 2812.
Parker (Parkar), Archibald, in Corruith (1575),
916.
 George (1493), 216.
 Hector, servitor to the Master of Paisley
(1599), 1376.
 Henry, servitor to Thomas Semple of Green-
side (1626), 1971.
 James, in Barnwell (1685), 2839 ; John, his
son, 2839.
 John, [Morpeth] 303.
 William, servant of the sheriff of Renfrew
(1622), 1914.
Parkhill, Robert, cordiner, burgess of Paisley
(1657), 2504.
Parkley (Parkle, Perkley) of that Ilk, George
(1488), 202.
 Sir Patrick of, 110.
Pastoune, Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh
(1378), 67.
Paterson (Patersone, Patersoun, Patterson, Patri-
son) of Bandirran, John, notary (1598), 1348,
1349.
 of Bannockburn, Sir Hugh (1692), 2900.
 of Eccles, Sir John (1738), 3138.
— - of Hilltarvet, John (1596), 1310.
 Mr. Andrew (1609), 1543 ; John, fiar,
his son, 1543 ; Michael, also his son, 1543.
 of Luthrie, George, fiar (1598), 3314.
 of Perwyc, John (1413), 93.
 Adam, in Morray (1630), 2056.
 Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1528), 367 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Leech ; James, their
son, 367.
 alias Cristeson, Alexander (1552), 602.
 Alexander, Inverness (1556), 638.
 [Torphichen, 1566], 812.
 younger, bailie of Inverness (1572),
872, 907.
 burgess of North Berwick (1611),
1611.
 in Coldingham Law (1612), 1628 ;
Nicola, his wife, see Burn.
 servitor to Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
notary (1615), 1733.
 bailie of Inverness (1635), 2162, 2186.
 writer, burgess of Edinburgh (1637)
2206.
 David (1603), 1451.
 Finlay, burgess of Inverness (1572), 872.
 George, Gullane (1557), 679, 1147, 1244.
 Edinburgh (1580), 996 ; Christian, his
spouse, see Thomson.
 burgess of Falkland (1639), 2256.
 .  merchant iu Edinburgh (1642), 2302.
 Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1572), 872.

926

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Paterson, Hector, serjeant of the barony of Tor
phichen (1601), 1418, 1662.
 ¦ Henry, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
 Hew, merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
— Hugh, W.S. (1653), 2444, 2446, 2508.
 younger, notary (1676), 2761 ; pro
bably Sir Hugh P. of Bannockburn.
 James, Gullane (1554), 620.
— — Inverness (1556), 638.
¦ provost of Inverness (1572), 872.
— (1574), 900.
 stabler (1615), 1728.
 ¦ in the Law (1673), 2722.
• Sir John, Inverness (1528), 367.

¦ John (1535), 398.
(1536), 402.
clerk of sheriff court

of Fife (1602),

429.

Snawdoun, herald (1564), 777.
burgess of Northberwick (1557), 113.
 servant of Sir John Edmonstone of
that Ilk (1584), 1083.
— in Sillitoun (1589), 1185.
¦ sometime in Auchinclouswood (1600),

1396; George, his son, a merchant, 1396.
 merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724,

2803 (?).
- John (of), in Kinhervie (1618), 1790, 2015 ;
Thomas, his natural son, 2015.
- John, notary (1618), 1807.
 in Burn of Scheills (1630), 2056.
 elder, in Stanebyir (1630), 2056.
 in Sornhill (1652-72), 2694.
surgeon, burgess of Paisley (1657),

2504.

weaver in Crail (1664), 2578.
of Ross (1667), 2619,

2742,
2772, 2773.
John, his son, bishop of Galloway (1674),
2737 ; bishop of Edinburgh (1679), 2786,
2792; bishop of Glasgow (1687), 2850,
2894, 2900 ; Alexander, his second son
(1692), 2900.
- John, merchant in Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
 cordiner in Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
 • in Cannonflatt, deceased (1743), 3161.
 in Leith, deceased (1759), 3208.
 in Berwick, deceased (1795), 3283 ;

Prudence, his relict, infra.
 Luke, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 Nicholas, in Tongueside (1666), 2603.
 Patrick (1526), 353.
 Robert, chaplain (1515), 309.
 ¦  brother of John Paterson in Kin
hervie (1618), 1790.
 notary (1742), 3155, 3159.
 Stephen, notary, clerk of the Stewartry of
Fife (1602), 1422, 1441, 1543, 1600.
 Thomas, Inverness (1528), 367.
 (1536), 402.
 (1556), 649.
— (1579), 977.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.

Paterson, Thomas, in Bo'ness (1617), 1764.
 in Auchingray (1618), 1790.
 tailor, burgess of Edinburgh (1642);
2305.
 Mr. Thomas, minister of Borthwick
(1671-73), 2681, 2697, 2740, 2935,
 Thomas, officer of Peebles (1687), 2859.
 William, serjeant, Edinburgh (1513), 292.
 St. Andrews (1522), 331.
 Inverness (1528), 367, 467.
 burgess of Inverness (1543), 467.
 ¦ in Auldliston (1546), 506.
¦ notary public (1562), 737, 806 (?).
— in Fore Spittall (1557), 676, 720.
 senior, burgess of Inverness (1604),
1471.
 in Craigoche (1629), 2045.
 servitor of Robert, Lord ColviUe (1668),
2630.
- Agnes, wife of Alexander Logan, baker,
burgess of Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
wife of Stephen Hamilton in Bo'ness

(1617), 1764.
 (Patrison) Janet, wife of Thomas Ewing,
servant of the Earl of Mar (1610), 1568, 1998,
2032.
 Margaret, wife of Walter Stoddart, weaver,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
 ¦ relict of Mr. Thomas Hepburn, rector
of Oldhamstocks (1708), 3041.
 Prudence, relict of John Paterson in Berwick
(1795), 3283.
Pateson (Patesoun), Richard, in Paisley (1656),
2480.
 John, maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2515.
Paton (Patoun, Patone, Patton, Pattoune, Pauton,
Pautone, Pautoun, Pawtoun) of Kinaldie,
Mr. Alexander (1677), 2764, 2765.
 of Tullimade, James (1570), 850.
 Andrew (1577), 946.
 Bartholomew, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne
(1292-95), 17; Walter, his father, 17.
 Edward (1577), 946.
 George, in Lessudden (1578), 969.
 miliar at Forthar (1656), 2485.
 advocate in Aberdeen (1677), 2764,
2765.
 Hugh, in Rysyde (1610), 1598.
 • James, bishop of Dunkeld, 410, 891, 895,
946; John, his son, 410; fiar of Bellelisk,
895.
 in Elgin, deceased (1694), 2917.
 John, officer of Muckhart (1575), 895,
 (1543), 470.
 notary in Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443.
 miller at mill of Greenholm (1695),
2933 ; Mary, his wife, see Brown.
 Martin, portioner of Earlston of Tillicoultry
(1613), 1670.
 Rowland, in Fowberry (1532), 387.
 Thomas, servant to William Muir of Glan-
derston(1596), 1315.
 WiUiam (1565), 795.
 weaver in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1707), 3039.

INDEX OF PERSONS

927

Paton, Isobella, wife of Archibald Chope, burgess
of Innerbervie (1600), 1388.
Patjonson (Patensone, Pattonson, Pautesone,
Pautonson, Pawtonesoun, Pawtonsone),
Gilbert (1560), 718,
 Robert, writer in Edinburgh (1653), 2444.
 Ricbard, alias Dik (1547), 532, 632.
 Thomas, Jedburgh ( 1495), 225, 230.
 [Dunfermline], 289.
 in Glenson (1559), 702, 718, 724.
 in Croftheids (1587), 1144.
Patrick, son of William (1330), 34.
Patrick, John, in Edinburgh Castle (1671), 2671.
 WiUiam, officer of Crail (1606), 1495.
Patrickson (Patriksoun), Donald (1533), 390.
PattuUo (PetiUo, Pettello, Pettillo, Pettilok,
Pittillok), Alexander (1543), 482.
 David, in Legartlaw (1553), 606.
 John, burgess and sheriff-depute of Perth
930(?); (1578), 959.
 Sir William, notary (1575), 910.
 Marjory, wife of James Rob, Balcomy (1553),
606.
Paul the Second, Pope (1469), 157.
 the Third, Pope (1536), 402, 411, 421, 487.
 the Fourth, Pope (1556), 663, 668, 3314.
Paul (Paule, Paulle), John, in Baldovan (1644),
2351.
 Sir Thomas, chaplain (1525), 351.
 Thomas, in Greenock (1649), 2401.
Paxton (Paxtoun), James, in Boighead (1698),
2971.
 John, in Auchincraw (1599), 1386, 1452,
1454.
 Nicholas, 98.
 William, in Adincraw (1629), 2042.
 in West Reston (1708), 3041.
 in Westreston, younger (1708), 3041.
Peacok (Pacock, Pacok), George, merchant in
Edinburgh (1648), 2383.
 Henry, shoemaker in Grange (1627), 1992.
— James, deceased (1615), 1734.
officer of Culross (1711), 3062.

 John, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
 carpenter, burgess of the Canongate
(1611), 1616.
 Matthew, notary public (1492), 212.
 Patrick, burgess of Newburgh (1627), 1992,
2069, 2275.
 Thomas, shoemaker in Edinburgh (1648),
2383.
— — Janet, in Wester Duddingston (1578), 961.
 Margaret, wife of late James Lands,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1685), 2832.
Peadie, David, in Dysart (1623), 1924, 2176.
Pearson (Peirson, Peirsoun, Peirsoune, Person,
Persone, Persoun, Peyrsone, Pierson) of
Cairny, Mr. David (1599), 1378.
 of Chapeltoun, Mr. Archibald, sheriff-
depute of Forfar (1640), 2280, 2306.
 of Clow, William, elder (1613), 1679;
Christiana, his daughter, 1679.
 of Moirlanbank, James (1611), 1609, 1860;
Grisell, his wife, see Thomson.
William, son of James (1621), 1860 ; Mar
garet, his wife, see Young.

Pearson, Adam, burgess of Arbroath (1560), 723.
 Mr. Alexander, common clerk of Arbroath
(1599), 1378.
 Alexander, merchant in Edinburgh (1612),
1634, 1635; deceased (1655), 2470.
 Mr. Archibald, at Ward MU1 of Arbroath,
notary (1599), 1387.
 Mr. David, notary (1609), 1555, 1647.
 David, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline
(1615), 1741.
 George, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
 in Nenthorn (1655), 2465.
 burgess of Arbroath (1599), 1378.
 Harry, 'stringlayar' in Whitby (1601),
1416.
 James, notary (1636), 2190.
 servitor of Hugh Tod, W.S. (1639),
2258.
 common clerk of Forfar (1640), 2280.
 John (1511), 280, 285.
 in Brechin (1609), 1555.
 brother of James Persoun of Moirlan
bank (1621), 1860 ; Ninian, his son, I860.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
 in Studmorland (1747), 3169; Isobel,
his wife, see Livingston ; John, their eldest
son, 3169.
 Robert (1479), notary public, 175.
 Thomas, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 Mr. Thomas, minister of Forfar (1640), 2280.
 Thomas, in Nenthorneburnbrae (1654),
2455.
 notary (1654), 2455, 2465, 2482, 2605,
2699,2715, 2716.
 in Nenthorn (1656), 2481.
 William (1552), 598.
 deceased (1668), 2630 ; James, his son,
2630.
Peatt (Peat, Peitt), James, in St. Andrews, de
ceased (1673), 2719.
 Mr. Patrick, minister at Cults (1595), 1303.
 Walter, in CowU (1587), 1149.
Peddar, Sir Alexander, notary public (1558), 687,
688.
 James, in Chanonry of Ross (1595), 1296.
Pedden, John, mason (1601), 1416.
Peebles (Pebles, Peblis, Pebillis, Peibles, Peibills)
of Brumeland, John, deceased (1634), 2154 ;
Marion, his great-granddaughter and heiress,
wife of John Gordon, fiar of Cardynes, 2153,
2154.
 of Knodgarhill, Mr. John, bailie of Irvine
(1634), 2153, 2154.
 Mr. Alexander, deceased, advocate (1625),
1959.
 Alexander, in Balcalsey (1649), 2391, 2302.
 Clement, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
 David, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 Henry, serjeant, St. Andrews (1521), 327.
 Hugh, notary (1610), 1597.
 in Edinburgh (1622), 1898.
 John of (1405), 87.
 John, burgess of Perth (1502), 243.
(1552), 602.

¦ Patrick, in Bogside (1589), 1189, 1191.
Robert of (1422), notary public, 100.

928

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Peebles, Robert, notary (1649), 2391, 2392, 2560.
 , William, [St. Andrews] 199.
 Mariota, wife of John Gordon of Cardiness
(1645), 2360.
Peebles, bailie of, William Scott (1687), 2859.
 commissary-depute of, Walter Scott (1681),
2802.
 vicar of (1609), Hector Cranston, 1549.
Pelletot, Philip (1322), 30.
Penango, Hew, servant to James, Lord Mauchline
(1659), 2534, 2535.
 WUliam (1546), 517.
Penereth, John of, son of Adam of Starthorp,
20.
Penman, Andrew, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1602), 1425; William, his son, 1425.
 Mr. Gideon, minister of Crichton, clerk of
Dalkeith presbytery (1642), 2312.
 James, overlooker of money of Scotland
(1734), 3128.
 John, deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
(1642), 2302; Rebecca, his wife, see Hamilton;
Rebecca, their daughter, wife of Thomas
Fairholm, 2302.
Penny (Pennye), James (1575), 931.
 John, in Coldingham (1612), 1657.
 William, merchant in Dalkeith (1651),
2419.
Pennycuik (Pennecuike, Pennycuk, Pennycuke)
of Stentoun, John, fiar (1594), 1287; Janet,
his wife, see next entry.
 Alexander, in Craigton (1582), 1041, 1287;
Jonet, his daughter, wife of John Pennycuik,
younger of Stentoun (1594), 1287.
 in Dalkeith (1605), 1479, 2166.
 George, [Edinburgh] 191.
 John, 'solutus' (1566), 808.
 portioner of Dulgarthill (1582), 1041.
 Janet, wife of Charles Rollok, burgess of
Perth (1624), 1949.
Peuston (Penstoun), WilUam, tailor, Edinburgh
(1592), 1247.
Pentland, Robert, serjeant of Musselburgh regality
(1644), 2349.
Pentland, rectors of the parish of —
Mr. Alexander Sinclair, 329.
Sir John Dykson (1521), 329.
Percy, Lord, Henry (1646), 2364.
— — Henry, senior (1368), 55.
Perdowin, John, macer (1528), 365.
Perers, Alice (1368), 56.
Peres, Peris, Peiris, Perris. See Paris.
Perry (Perie, Perrie, Pery), John, portioner of
Coubyr (1571), 862.
 Robert, in Narstoun (1537), 416.
 Stephen, there, 416.
 Thomas, there, 416.
 Robert, servant of Sir Claud Hamilton of
Shawfield (1606), 1494.
Perth, James, third Earl of (1673), 2703.
 fourth Earl of (1693), 2921.
Perth, bailies of —
John Robertson (1523), 344.
Thomas Ramsay (1525), 351.
Mr. Robert Mitchell (1631), 2080, 2081.
 masters of hospital of (1631), 2079, 2081.

Perth, minister at —
Mr. John Robertson (1631), 2079.
Mr. Robert Anderson (1696), 2942, 2950.
 sheriff of (1578), William, Lord Ruthven,
959.
 sheriff-depute of (1578), John PetiUo, 959.
 town council of (1657), 2509, 2527.
 altar of St. Stephen at, Sir John Swinton,
chaplain of (1523), 344.
Perth (Perthe), John, in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.
Pervie, William, Gullane (1562), 744.
Pesceris, Hely, Coldingham, 634.
Pet, Robert, laird of Craigs (1395), 82.
Petcokkis. See Stenton.
Peter (Petre), John, in Laurencehill (1635), 2161.
 William (1578), 968.
 •  in Nether Balmakewin (1612), 1658.
Peterson (Pettersoun), James, in Strynie (1620),
1836.
 Peter (1534), 395.
 burgess of Cupar (c. 1552), 590.
 Thomas, domestic in Cockburn (1583),
1066.
Pethed, Patrick, notary public (1487), 197.
Pethkor, John of, 22.
Petrie (Patrie), Alexander (1579), 980.
 smith in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 Mr. John, master of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
 Mr. Robert, writer (1623), 1927.
Pettigrew (Pettecru, Peticrw, Petticruiff, Petti-
crwe, Pettingrew) of Suterhous, James,
younger (1634), 2136, 2139.
 Alexander, servant to Lord Forrester (1645),
2361. ¦ writer in Edinburgh (1666), 2600.

 James, mariner in Prestonpans (1679), 2785.
 John (1494), 218.
 Thomas, in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 William (1548), 537, 551.
Petyt, Mr. Duncan, prebendary of the church of
Ayr (1413), 93.
Phenison, Andrew, notary (1696), 2934.
 David, brother of Agnes, infra (1696),
2934.
 Agnes, sister of David, wife of James Robert
son, burgess of St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
Philip (Philop, Phillop), James, servitor of
AVilliam Thomson, town-clerk (1655), 2470.
 John (1522), 337.
 Robert, notary, Dumfries (1603), 1448,
1799, 1801, 1802; Thomas, his son, 1448.
Philippa, Queen of Edward the Third, 57.
Phillan, Robert, burgess of Dunfermline, deceased
(1659), 2538 ; James, his only son, 2538.
Philp of Brieriehill, William (1621), 1865.
 William, indweller in Dunfermline
(1621), 1865, 1932; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Lindsay.
 of Ormiston, Henry (1640), 2275.
James, his eldest son, 2275 ; Patrick, brother
of James, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
2275.
 (or Philip) David, [Dunfermline] 289.
 David, notary (1586), 1122.
 Mr. David, minister of Elgin (1615), 1726.

INDEX OF PERSONS

929

Philp, George, bailie of CraU (1676), 2760;
Robert, his son, 2760.
 James, [Melrose, 1590] 1206.
 portioner of Berriehoill, bailie of New
burgh (1590), 1208.
 servant of Montgomery of Boghall
(1598), 1360.
 notary (1627), 2000.
 merchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
 John, abbot of Lindores (1538), 423, 434,
435, 441.
 (1572), 875.
 bailie of Newburgh (1588), 1161.
 burgh - clerk of Newburgh, notary
(1590), 1208, 1500, 1992, 2069.
 burgess of Newburgh (1640), 2275.
 WiUiam, in Nethertown of Dunfermline
(15S6), 1127.
(1691), 2889.

 Margaret, St. Andrews (1557), 666.
Phin (Phyne) of Achannasie, Alexander (1644),
2338.
 of Whitehall, Mr. John (1636), 2191 ; David,
his eldest son and heir, 2191 ; Jean, wife of
David, see Duncan of Ratho.
 Henry, serjeant of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
 Thomas, seaman in Burntisland, deceased
(1612), 1639 ; David, his eldest son, 1639.
 William, in Burntisland (1612), 1639 ; Giles,
his wife, see Steedman.
 Barbara, widow of WUliam Credo, and wife
of John Ged, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
Pickering (Pykryng), John, knight (1483), 190.
Pigott (Pigot, Piggot, Piggott), Abraham, notary
(1582), 1053, 1081, 1084, 1453, 1583, 1682.
 Abraham, younger, notary (1613), 1686.
 Alexander, in Kirriemuir (1603), 1453,
1583.
 James, burgess of Forfar (1639), 2266.
 John (1573), 884.
 in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.

Pilloun, John, shoemaker (1628), 2012.
Pilmoir, William, in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
Pinkerton (Pincartoun), Andrew, bailie of Ruther
glen (1605), 1482.
 John, serjeant of Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
 Robert, servitor of John Dalzell of Newton
(1632), 2115.
— Thomas, in mill of Tofts (1606), 1498.
Pinkerton (Pincartoun), rector of (1550), Mr.
Alexander Fleming, 557.
Piper (Pyper), David, in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
 James (1498), 235.
 alias Bannafis, John, burgess of Perth (1523),
344.
 Walter, Perth (1523), 344.
Pirie, Andrew, porter at St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
 in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
Pitblado (Pitblatho) of that Ilk [John] (1481),
182.
 Alexander (1563), 765.

Andrew (1596), 1310.

Patrick, burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.

Pitcairn (Pitcairne, Pitcarn, Pitcarne, Petearne,
Petkarne) of Downfield, Robert (1601), 1374 ;
brother of Henry, of that Ilk, 1600, 1601,
1970 ; Henry and Thomas, his sons, 1970.
 of Dreghorn, Mr. David (1719), 3087 ;
. . ., his wife, see Anderson.
 Patrick, younger (1719), 3087.
 of Drongy, John (1554), 625.
 of Forthar, David (1529), 374, 377, 384,
406, 413, 429, 464, 592, 596, 671, 765, 815,
835. See also of that Ilk, infra. Elizabeth,
his wife, see Durie ; Barbara, his daughter,
wife of William Murray of Letter- Ban nachty
(1557), 663, 671.
Mr. John, his son, 592, 765, 783, 815 ; of
Freuchymill, 785 ; of Forthar, 901. See
also of that Ilk, infra.
Mr. Robert, also his son, 592 ; archdean
of St. Andrews, 783 ; commendator of
Dunfermline, 790, 795, 835, 912, 925,
945, 975, 976, 978, 986, 992, 1017, 1024,
1029, 1037, 1072, 1083, 1090, 1185, 3314.
David, also his son, 765 ; of Drummis, 835 ;
925(?), 1090 (?).
David (1708), 3048, 3103, 3110, 3111.

 of Pitblae, Robert (1749), 3179.
 of that Ilk, Henry (1474), 168, 203.
 Henry, his son, 203, 222, 223,
282 ; Elizabeth, his sister, 222.
- - —David, laird of Forthar (1541), 452.

281,

See also of Forthar, supra.
¦ Mr. John, his son, also laird of Forthar,

925,975, 976, 986, 992, 1034, 1117, 1177,
1198 ; Agnes, his wife, see Aytoun ; Robert,
their son (1581), 1034.
¦ Henry, son of Mr. John (1586), 1117,

1177, 1310 ; grandson of David P. of Forthar
(1602), 429; 1543, 1600, 1601, 1857, 1888,
1920, 1925, 1970, 2063, 2123 ; Isobella, his
spouse, see Balfour.
James, his son (1609), 1543, 1600.
Catherine, his daughter, wife of James
Walker.
 David, fiar (1609), 1543, 1601, 1857,
1888, 1920, 1970, 2063 ; of that Ilk, de
ceased, 2447 ; Mariota, his wife, see Men
teith of Kerse.
 William (1653), 2447, 2485, 2489,
2520, 2870, 2871 ; Anna, his wife, see
Crichton.
 Alexander, his son (1688), 2870, 2871,
2883.
 Mr. Alexander, W.S. (1720), 3090.
 Mr. Andrew, deceased, brother-german of
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk (1623), 1925.
 Andrew, notary (1749), 3179.
 Archibald, notary (1720), 3090.
 Mr. David, archdeacon of Brechin (1500),
240, 306, 307.
 David, burgess of Dunfermline (1610), 1600,
1857.
 in Forthir (1623), 1920.
 merchant (1687-99), 2863.
 George, [Collarnie] 183; Henry, his son,
182(?), 183, 246(?).
 Henry, in Dounfield (1630), 2063.

6li

930

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Pitcairn, James (1529), 377.
 Mr. James, minister (1589), 1177.
 John (1542), 464.
 in Dron (1577), 901 ; Patrick, his son,
901.
 Mr. John, bailie of the regality of Dun
fermline (1581), 1024. Probably Mr. John
P. of that Ilk.
 John, merchant in Edinburgh (1795),
3282.
 Patrick, servant to Mr. John Pitcairn of
Forthir (1580), 992, 1034, 1198.
 Robert (1511), 282.
 Thomas (1515), 307.
 Janet, deceased, relict of William Walwood
of Touch, and wife of George Home of Kello
(1719), 3087.
Pitkearn [sic] of that Ilk, David, elder (1687),
2854.
Pitie, John, in Helawis (15S0), 1007.
Pittenweem (Pettinweme), bailie of, Andrew
Stevinson (1594), 1282.
 priors of —
John [Rule or RouU], (1533), 391, 402.
James Stewart, deceased, 873. See Moray,
James, Earl of, Regent.
Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich (c. 1572),
873.
 commendators of —
Mr. James Haliburton (1583), 1066.
William Stewart (1594), 1282.
 minister at (1623), Ephraim Melville, 1925.
Pittillok. See PattuUo.
Pius the Fourth, Pope (1560), 711.
Playfair, Robert, notary (1671), 2672.
Plendergaist, George, in Weyndis (1607), 1527.
Plenderleith, John, merchant, burgess of Canon
gate (1654), 2457, 2849 ; Janet, his wife, see
Hamilton.
Plummer (Plumar, Plummar), Mr. Andrew, writer
in Edinburgh (1588), 1167 (?), 1468.
 Gavin, deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
(1723), 3097 ; Andrew, his son and heir,
doctor of medicine, 3097.
 ¦ John (1434), citizen and co-bailie of St.
Andrews, 111.
 Pjchard, serjeant, Edinburgh (1554), 615.
 Robert, mayor of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1387),
85.
Poderling, Philip, chaplain [Crichton], 301.
Poldo, Anthony of (1512), 287.
Pole, Richard del, 59 ; Juwetta, his wife, 59.
See also Middletoun.
Pollard (Pollart, Poluert, Polwart, Polwarth,
Polwert, Polwort) of Cathlaw or Caldlaw,
Walter, brother of James Polwarth of Cous-
ton (1546), 513, 658, 874, 877.
 of Couston, Henry (1540), 445, 448, 472,
513, 554 ; Margaret, his wife, see Lindsay.
James, his son and heir, see infra.
Walter, also his son, 513 ; see of Caldlaw.
Andrew, also his son, 513, 658.
 James (1546), 513, 554, 652, 658, 874,
877, 1020 ; bailie of Lord Torphichen, 1418 ;
Andrew, his son (1601), 1418.
 of Hilderstoun, Peter (1581), 1020,

Pollard of the Rattounraw, William, younger
(1585), 1101.
 Mr. Andrew, brother of James Polwarth of
Couston (1572), 874, 877.
 James (1549), 554.
 John (1507), 264.
 Sir Robert, notary public (1540), 44S.
 William (1541), 455, 506.
 Berwickshire (1554), 618.
PoUok (Pollock, Pollecke, Pook) of that Ilk,
Robert, elder (1642), 2307.
 Alexander, in MekUbog (1653), 2441.
 James, sheriff-officer in Maybole (1749),
3182.
 John, in Edinburgh (1617), 1787.
 wright in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
 William, at the Temple of Blantyre (1605),
1482.
 Isobel, wife of late Alexander Alexander,
skinner, Canongate (1654), 2457.
Poison of Merkinsh, John (1670), 2658, 2720,
2738. Cf. Robertson.
 Thomas, in Meikle Allan, deceased (1673),
2720 ; Marion, his widow, see Ross.
Pont, Mr. James, commissary of Dunblane (1574),
904, 1022.
Ponton (Punton, Puntoun), Sir John, chaplain
(1520), 323, 326.
 Thomas, 323.
 John, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Matthew, in Echlen, deceased (1680), 2795 ;
William, his son, 2795.
 Thomas, burgess of North Berwick (1556),
661.
 burgess of Haddington (1556), 664.
 WiUiam, skipper, burgess of Queensferry
(1680), 2795.
Pope (Paip, Pape, Pop) of Wallyford, Mr. John,
younger, advocate (1654), 2459; (1660),
2546 ; Giles, his wife, see Haliburton.
 Andrew, serjeant, Inverness (1528), 367.
 Gilbert, servitor of Ross of Balnagown
(1673), 2717.
 Mr. John, W.S. (1600), 1410, 1436, 1485,
1554, 1721 ; keeper of the register of Dun
fermline, 1829, 1839.
Mr. John, younger, his son (1615), 1721.
Mr. Robert, also his son (1620), 1839.
 Mr. John, advocate [perhaps the above Mr.
John, younger] (1653), 2449, 2459, 2546.
Mr. John, his eldest son, see of Wallyford.
Robert, his second son (1654), 2459.
 Mr. Robert, notary public (1585), 1100.
 Mr. Robert, advocate (1604), 1469.
Popes —
Boniface the Eighth [1294-1303], 305.
Clement the Sixth [1342-52], 663.
Paul the Second (1469), 157.
Leo the Tenth (1514), 305.
Clement the Seventh (1526), 354.
Paul the Third (1536), 402, 411, 421, 487.
Julius the Third (1551), 577, 584, 625.
Paul the Fourth (1556), 663, 668, 3314.
Pius the Fourth (1560), 711.
Popiltrie, Robert, in Mains (1592), 1247.
PopiU, laird of, see Lauder.

INDEX OF PERSONS

931

Porros, George (1538), 419.
Porteous (Portous, Portus, Portuous, Porteus,
Portewis, Portuouse, Portwous) of Wynd
head, Robert (1630), 2050.
 David (1615), 1728.
 George, officer of Haddington (1690), 2886,
2965.
 Mr. James, in Dalkeith, deceased (165S),
2518.
 John, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 officer of Haddington (1685), 2838.
 smith in Lasswade (1723), 3099;
Agnes, his wife, see Chisholm.
 Moses, in Dalkeith, deceased (1610), 1578.
 Oswald, deceased (1584), 1085; Isobel, his
wife, see Core.
 Patrick, in Newbattle (1580), 1008.
(1600), 1406

 Robert, bailie in Dalkeith (1580), 1003,
1039, 1043, 1079, 1104, 1220, 1359, 1406,
1536, 1640, 1725, 1873, 1885; Robert, his
son (15S2), 1043, 1044, 2050 ; bailie at New-
battle, 2184, 2518, 3059.
 serjeant of Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
 ¦ Thomas, in Dalkeith (1536), 404; Thomas,
his son, 404, 581 ; Christine, wife of younger
Thomas, see Brown.
 deceased, brother-german of Patrick
Porteous in Newbattle (1580), 1008.
 Thomas, in Dalkeith (1586), 1536, 1885.
 William, in Newbattle (1580), 1003, 1008,
1065, 1184, 2050 ; Christian, his wife, see
Brown; Patrick, their son, deceased, 100S.
 • messenger in Edinburgh (1582), 1043,
1044.
 servitor to Sir George Hamilton of
Greenlaw (1605), 1485.
 . . ., brother of James Borthwick of Kirk
landhill (1587), 1143 ; Isobella, his wife, see
Govan.
 Catharine, wife of William Veitch, in Dal
keith (1582), 1039, 1044, 1069.
 Margaret, wife of WilUam Calderwood, chief
organist, Dalkeith, 580, 581, 597, 644, 660.
 Sara (1591), 1212.
Porter, Clement, doorkeeper in exchequer (1742),
3155.
 James, serjeant of burgh of Jedburgh (1508),
267.
- — John, tenant in Corsbie (1587), 1141, 1267.
 Matthew, deceased (1685), 2831.
 Patrick, weaver (1586), 1119, 1121.
Porterfield (Porterfeild) of Duchall, John, fiar
(1671), 2672.
 of that Ilk, Mr. John (1546), 520, 525, 586,
879 ; Gabriel, his son (1573), 879.
, Alexander (1653), 2437, 2456, 2659 ;
John, his eldest son (1654), 2456; Alex
ander, also his son, 2437.
- of Quarrelton, William (1671), 2672.
- Alexander, brother of William of Quarrelton
(1671), 2672.
- Mr. John, burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
-John (1556), 641.
(1595), 1299, 1300; burgess of Edin

burgh (1596), 1318.

Porterfield, John, servant of Anna, Duchess of
Hamilton (1696), 2946.
 Patrick, burgess of Dumbarton (1555),
636.
 notary public (1556), 641.
 Dame Catherine, relict of Sir William Lock
hart of Carstairs (1762), 3215.
Port Montgomerie, Ireland, minister at, Mr.
James Blair (1638), 2246, 2267, 2389 ; [called
Thomas in] 2388.
Post (Powst), John (1414), 95, 100.
Potie, James, burgess of Newburgh, deceased
(1606), 1500; Christian, his widow, see
Waly ; Henry, their son, 1500.
 John, elder, burgess of Newburgh (1606),
1500.
Potter, John, wright in Dunfermline (1659), 2538 ;
Walter, his son, 2538.
Potts, Agnes, of Gateside, in the county of
Durham (1582), 1042.
 Thomas, in the county of Durham (1582),
1042.
Poverdy (Pouerdy), John, 23.
Pow, John, serjeant of Haddington (1653), 2439.
 Robert, notary (1624), 1958, 2343.
 Cristina, wife of Thomas Simson in Dalkeith
(1635), 2170.
Pratt (Preitt, Pret), George, Selkirkshire (1555),
631.
 James, in Kirkcaldy (1579), 977 ; Jonet,
his spouse, see Donaldson.
 John (1554), 618.
Pratus, William, burgess of Dunfermline (1610),
1588.
Preitt, Pret. See Pratt.
Presfen, William of (1334), 38, 49.
Preston of Dingwall, Richard, Lord (1613),
1696.
Preston (Prestoun, Prestown) of Airdrie, Sir John,
deceased (1697), 2960 ; James, his son,
deceased, 2960 ; Thomas, also his son, 2960.
 of CraigmiUar, David (1641), 2287. See also
of Whitehill.
 George, his son (1641), 2287, 2555 ;
Jean, his wife, see Gibson.
 of Haltrie, John, brother of George P. of
CraigmiUar (1662), 2555.
 of Penicuik, Mr. John, President of the
College of Justice (1611), 1613, 1614, 1659.
 of that Ilk and CraigmiUar, George (1602),
1428.
 of Valleyfield (Walafield), James (1549),
553.
 of Walkfield, Sir William (1694), 2922.
 of Whitehill (Quhythill) David, bailie-depute
of Musselburgh (1617), 1765, 2076. See also
David P. of CraigmiUar.
 Mr. John, advocate (1687), 2853 ; John,
his eldest son, 2853 ; Robert, his second son,
2853 ; Katherine, his only daughter, 2853.
 Alexander of, canon of Dunkeld and Glasgow
(1462), 144.
 Archibald, Culross (1553), 611, 1153.
 George, brother of Elizabeth P., wife of
Adam Hepburn of Smeaton (1572), 876.
 in Gullane (1589), 1182.

932

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Preston, Henry, notary public (1543), 473, 474,
555, 556 ; clerk of sheriff-court of Ayr, 590,
599, 603, 608.
 James, [Culross, 1545] 507.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734.
 Sir John of (1359), 46.
 John of, Northumberland (1364), 52.
 John, in Liberton (1534), 396.
 Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1550), 557,
558, 565.
 John, eldest son of Mr. John P. of White
hill, advocate (1691), 2888.
 Laurence, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
 Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1599), 1364, 1659, 1660; Mr. Patrick, his
son (1612), 1659, 1660.
 Mr. Robert, senator of the College of Justice
(1673), 2704.
 Simon, bailie of Edinburgh (1537), 415.
 Stephen, notary public (1539), 433.
 Mr. William, rector of Beltoun (1521), 329.
 Elizabeth, wife of Adam Hepburn of Smeaton
(1572), 876.
 Margaret, widow of Walter Cant, St. Giles
Grange, and wife of Alexander Thomson of
Duddingston (1594), 12S4, 1403, 1405.
Prestonpans, bailies of —
George Hamilton (1646), 2366.
Robert Hamilton (1646), 2365.
Primrose, James, Viscount of, deceased (1756),
3199 ; Mrs. Margaret, his daughter, 3199.
Primrose (Primrois, Primros, Prymrois, Prymroiss,
Prymerose) of Carringtou, Sir William (1682),
2808.
 of Foddis or Foothiesmill, James, servitor of
James, Lord Colville of Culross, portioner of
Newlands (1611), 1605, 1606, 1619, 1621,
1631; 1676, 1677, 1707, 1716, 1818; de
ceased (1627), 1998, 2088, 2144; Sara, his
wife, see Colville ; Margaret, their daughter,
wife of James Ewing of Cuikispow, 1998.
 Mr. James, their son and heir, 1 605,
1606, 1619, 1621, 1631, 1676, 1707, 1716,
1818, 1998, 2088, 20S9, 2099, 2144; Marion,
his wife, see Carrowne ; Gilbert, his brother,
see infra.
 Mr. David, advocate (1632), 2112.
 Duncan, Culross (1583), 1068, 1152, 1153.
 Gilbert, burgess of Dumfermline, son of
James P. of Foddismill (1619), 1818, 1998,
2088.
 Henry, burgess of Culross (1587), 1154,
1621 ; Margaret, his wife, see Reddoch.
 ¦ [Mauchline], notary (1624), 1940.
 James, servitor of Alexander Colville, com
mendator of Culross, notary public (1583),
1068, 1074, 10S6, 1119, 1121, 1124, 1125,
1152, 1154, 1348, 1349, 1609, 1707, 1716,
1818.
 Mr. James, burgess of Culross (1596), 1318.
 James, portioner of Newlands. See of
Foddismill.
 clerk to the privy council (1617), 1784,
1866 (?), 1872 (?).
 John, coalgrieve, servant of Robert Colville
of Ochiltree (1746), 3166.

Primrose, William, messenger in Mauchline (1624),
1940.
Pringle (Hoppringle, Hoppringill, Pringil, Prin
gill, Pryngill) of Bardarroch, David (1601),
1414.
 of Blindlie, Robert (1635), 2168.
 of Buckholm, John, deceased, 1 700.
 James, apparent (1609), 1546, 1854.
 of Clifton, Robert, deceased, 3097 ; Andrew,
his brother-german (1681), 3097.
 ¦ Robert, son and heir of Andrew (1723),
3097.
 of Courtilferrie, Malcolm (1610), 1571.
 of Gallowschiels, James (1601), 1414, 1546,
1571, 1700, 1715 ; David, his eldest son
(1614), 1700.
¦ Sir James (1635), 2168.

- of Laidlastell, Thomas (1705), 3027.
- of Muircleuch, Robert (1556), 662.
-of Murehouse, John (1587), 1139; Agnes,
his wife, see Haldane ; George, their son,
1139.
- of Nenthorn Mill, Alexander (1665), 2590,
2610.
- of Newhall, Sir Walter, senator of the
College of Jus'tice (1753), 3194; Robert, his
son, 3194.
- of Pirne, George (1656), 2481.
- of that Ilk, Thomas, deceased (1567), 824;
Isobel Pringle, his wife, 824.
 James, his son and heir (1567), 824.
 and Torsonce, James (1662), 2557.
 John (1705), 3027.
- of Smailholm Craigs, Sir James (1635),
2163 ; John and Mr. George, his sons, 2163.
- of Templehalls, Robert, W.S. (1639), 2266 ;
Robert, his son, 2266.
- of Tofts, John (1634), 2155, 2158.
- of Torsons, Thomas (1567). See of that Ilk.
- of Torwoodlie, George (1620), 1840, 1854.
 James (1656), 2481.
-of Whytebank, James, elder (1609), 1546,
1715 ; George, his second son, 1546.
 . . . (1743), 3162.
- Alexander (1515), 311.
 (1539), 434.
 in Nenthorn Mill (1609), 1548.
 brother-german of late John Pringle of
Bukholme (1614), 1700.
 brother-german of James Pringle of
Whitebank (1614), 1715.
- Mr. Alexander, servitor of John Hay of
Knockowdie (1636), 2192, 2193.
- Alexander, in Nenthornemill (1654), 2455.
 in Sneip (1673), 2699, 2715; Walter,
his eldest son (1673), 2715.
 in Nenthorn, chirurgeon (1674), 2699.
- Andrew, brother of Alexander Pringle in
Nenthornmill (1654), 2455.
 chirurgeon, portioner of Nenthorn
(1654), 2455, 3027 ; in Nenthorn Mill (1665),
2590; deceased, 2647, 264S, 2650, 2714-
16 ; Alexander, his son, 2590.
Mark, nephew and heir of Andrew (1669),
2647-50, 2714-16.
- David (1540), 438.

INDEX OF PERSONS

933

Pringle, David, in Pirnecado (1599), 1372.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1610), 1571.
 surgeon, burgess of Edinburgh (1625),
1966, 2597.
 George of, squire (1438), 117.
 George, mason in Dalkeith (1627), 2001.
 in Lessudden, sometime in Earlston
(1675), 2744, 2811, 2812; Janet, his wife,
see Riddell.
 skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
 in Fanns (1705), 3027 ; John, his son,
3027.
 James (1564), 766.
 in Michilstoun (1621), 1854.
 in Nenthorn (1656), 2481.
 notary (1681), 2802.
 John, tailor, Edinburgh (1587), 1139.
 in Mitchelstown (1599), 1372.
 brother to Alexander in Nenthorn Mill
(1609), 1548.
 in Langshaw (1614), 1715.
 brother-german of Robert Pringle of
Blindlie (1635), 2168.
 in Birksneip (1643), 2323.
 ¦  servitor of Charles, Earl of Lauderdale
(1691), 2888.
 Mark, in Nenthorn (1666), 2605. See also
above.
 Patrick, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Robert, prebendary in the coUege of Crichton
(1567), 824.
 (1567), 824.
¦ servitor of James Gray, common clerk

of Haddington (1600), 1398.
notary, servitor of John Eistoun, W.S

(1612), 1662, 1704; W.S., 2003, 2041,2247
2264, 2272, 2314, 2380.
 Thomas, [Newhaven] 614.
 Walter, surgeon in Earlston (1705), 3027.
 William, litster, burgess of Edinburgh
(1587), 1139 ; Aleson, his wife, see Wallace. '
 burgess of Edinburgh (1610), 1571.
 in Dalkeith (1635), 2166.
 in Watterstoun (1643), 2323.
 Elizabeth (or Isabella), spouse of David
Home, younger of Wedderburn (1490), 204,
262.
 Elizabeth, prioress of Coldstream (1575),
926.
 Katherine, wife of deceased John Fala in
Nenthorn (1582), 1045.
Proctor (Proctour, Proctur), Alexander, servitor
in Glasvall (1584), 1081.
 William (1482), 379.
Profeit (Proffeit), John (1546), 514.
Proude, Sir Cuthbert (1546), 507.
Proudie (Prowdie), David (1563), 764.
Prout, Robert, notary public (1551), 582.
Provand (Proveand), Mr. John, merchant (1582),
1038.
 Elizabeth, wife of Robert Callendar, mer
chant in Falkirk (1670), 2661, 2991.
Provost (Prouest), David (1616), 1749.
 Robert (1616), 1749.
Prussia, King of (1752), 3190, 3191.

Pryde (Prid), William, in Cultmill (1595), 1303.
Pudzain, John (1545), 500. See also Padzean.
Pulmer, James, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Katherine, there (1614), 1714.
Punchardon, Sir Nicholas of, 19.
Purbeck, Robert Villiers, Viscount (1681), 2799 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Muskerry.
Purdie (Purdy), Andrew, merchant in Edinburgh
(1714), 3073 ; bailie of E. (1719), 3087.
 George, serjeant of the sheriffdom of Edin
burgh (1603), 1447, 1510.
 Henry, servant of John Home of West
Reston (1596), 1305.
 Henry, in Wincastle (1667), 2615.
 James, Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734 ;
also his relict, not named.
 John, deceased, baker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1641), 2285.
 Robert, deacon of the weavers in Edinburgh
(1660), 2546.
 Simon, servant to James, Lord Torphichen
(1612), 1662.
 Elspeth, wife of Ninian MacMorran, mer
chant in Edinburgh (1596), 1319.
Pursell, John, shoemaker in Potterrow (1627),
1994.
 in St. Boswells (1627), 2006.
 Mark, in Lessudden (1675), 2744.
 William, coalgrieve in Loanhead (1723),
3099.
Puruit, Patrick, in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
Purves (Purwes) of Foulford, Sir William (1668),
2639.
 of Woodhouslie, Sir William, H.M. solici
tor (1667), 2621, 2652, 2923; Sir Alexander,
his eldest son (1694), 2923.
William, son of Sir Alexander, 2923 ; Sir
William, 3161 ; Mr. John, his son, 3161.
 Alexander, Edinburgh (1545), 492.
 servant of Alexander Hume of Mander-

stone, deceased (1569), 84S.
— in Westreston (1708),

3041 ; John,

his son, 3041.
- Andrew, macer (1552), 600.
- George, clerk of Dunbar, notary (1617),
1773-75. servant of Anna Hay of Edmonstone

(1673), 2723.
- James, servant to Archibald Miller, notary
(1598), 1361.
- John, Edinburgh (1562), 735.
 (1567), 822 ; Janet, his wife, see
King.
 officer in Duns (1641), 2289.
- Nicolas (1575), 929.
-Patrick, in Coldingham (1593), 1253, 1254,
1290, 1580, 1906, 2833.
-Robert (1533), 391.
- William (1568), 833.
¦ tailor in West Reston (1708), 3041.

Purweyance (Purveyance, Purviance), Alexander,
notary (1610), 1590, 1706.
 Bernard (1523), 342.
Pye, Sir Walter, king's attorney (1633), 2130.
Pylle, Robert, notary (1699), 2981.
Pyott, William, Edinburgh (1563), 760.

934

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Quaerell, Dorothy, mother of Alexander Nairn
of Little Over Frierton (1673), 2719.
Quarrier, James, gardener in Dudhope (1676),
2762.
 John, in Edinburgh, deceased (1666), 2609.
Queensberry, James, [second] Earl of (1656),
2487, 2531.
 and Dover, James, [second] Duke of (1708-
11), 3049.
Quhatten. See Whatten.
Quhillans. See Whillans.
Quhippo of Housse, William (1573), 885.
Quhit (Quhyt). See White.
,, ,, furd. See Whiteford.
„ ,, heid. See Whitehead.
,, ,, law. See Whitelaw.
Quhoman, Andrew, younger, in Kerend (1610),
1583.
Quothquhan, minister of (1628), Mr. John Cheisley
2023.
Rady, David (1567), 825.
Rae (Ra, Raa, Re, Rea, Ray), Adam (1612), 1659.
See also under Rae, Hector.
 Sir Alexander, notary public (1543), 484.
 Andrew, serjeant of Linlithgow (1697),
2963.
 Arthur, notary (1598), 3314.
 David, servant to Mr. John Pitcairn of
Forthir (1581), 1034.
 Hector, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1600), 1402-5; treasurer of E., 1456;
deceased (1611), 1613, 1649; Adam, his
son, also merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1611), 1612-15, 1649, 1654.
 John, third son of Hector, also merchant in
Edinburgh (1600), 1402, 1615, 1649, 1654.
 James, notary public (1559), 695.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1613),
1672, 1771, 1959, 1966, 2026, 2027, 2085,
2086, 2471, 2473; Isabella, his wife, see
Davidson; William, their younger son (1655),
2473.
 James, their eldest son, 2085, 2086, 2094,
2471-73 ; Janet, his wife, see Sinclair.
 in Whitchester (1672), 2684.
 John, in Scheillis, deceased (1630), 2056;
John, his son, 2056.
 John, in Little Miltoun (1634), 2159.
¦ —  in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
 Robert, burgess of Stirling (c 1300), 18.
—  Northumberland (1379), 63; Elizabeth
his wife, see Corbet.
 (1579), 977.
 Thomas, in Cardisburn (15C2), 743.
 Mr. Thomas, minister at Dundurcus (1692)
2904 ; John, his son, 2904.
 Thomas, in Canongate (1698), 2973.
 William, Edinburgh, 470.
(1540), 448.

 Mr. William, advocate iu Aberdeen (1624),
1941.
 William, merchant in Edinburgh (1629),
2028, 2383.
Raeburn (Raeburne, Rayburn), James, in Plew
landhill (1635), 2180.

Raeburn, William (1579), 979.
Rafi, Reginald de (1207), 4.
Raid, John, in Frierton (1598), 1346.
Rais, Sir George, presbyter (1528), 366.
Rait (Raitt, Rate) of Drummager, David of (1469),
160.
 of Halgrein, William (1580), 1011, 1749.
 Alexander, Innerbervie (1589), 1184.
 Andrew, bailie of Innerbervie (1600), 1388,
1749.
 David, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490.
 Mr. David, principal of King's College,
Aberdeen (1594), 1275, 1276, 1340, 1683,
1684, 2016.
 George, officer of Innerbervie (1574), 902,
1023.
 John, senior, in Inverbervie (1574), 902,
1011, 1023, 1388, 1749.
Raith (Raitht, Reith, Routh) of Edmondstone,
Mr. James (1648), 2385.
James [of Corsbie, afterwards of E.],

his son, 2385, 2723 ; Anna, his wife, see Hay;
Anna, their daughter, wife of John Wauchope
of Edmonstone (1673), 2723.
 of Milnehills, Mr. James, servant to the
Lord Chancellor (1609), 1554, 1784, 1872.
 Captain Alexander, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1678), 2776.
 John (1470), 161.
Rak, Sir James, chaplain (1515), 311.
Ralston (Railston, Rallstoun, Ralstoun, Raylston)
of that Ilk, Hugh (1559), 705.
 William (1649), 2397.
 James, deceased, citizen of Edinburgh (1616),
1756; Margaret, his widow, see Telfer ;
Margaret and Mariam, their daughters,
1756.
 (Raylston) Mr. John, rector of Douglas and
Ayr (1438), 117.
 John (1620), 1841.
 in Auldhall of Ralstoun (1656), 2480.
John, in Knock, his son, 2480.
Patrick, in Bradheid of Ralston, his second
son, 2480 ; Janet, wife of Patrick, see
Semple.
 Peter, in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
Ramage, Andrew, in Carberry (1644), 2349.
 George, in Fisherrow (1687), 2853.
Ramsay of Dalhousie, Lord, George, first (1627),
1997; John Ramsay of Kirkton, his son,
1997.
 George, Lord, afterwards second Earl of
Dalhousie (1662), 2562.
Ramsay (Ramsa, Ramysay) of Abbotshall, Sir
Andrew, bailie of Edinburgh (1654), 2459 ;
provost of Edinburgh (1656), 2477, 24S4,
2488, 2571, 2609.
 of Ardowny, Henry (1560), 723.
 Henry, elder"(1630), 2070.
 of Balmaine, David, younger (1627), 2005 ;
of B. (1632), 2114; Margaret, his wife, see
Ogilvie; Alexander, his son, 2114, and
Andrew, his son, 2005.
Sir Gilbert, knight-baronet, fiar, his eldest
son, 2114; Grizel Durham, his wife,
2114.

INDEX OF PERSONS

935

of Balmaine, David, fiar [son of Sir
Gilbert] (1640), 2283.
• of Banff, George (1562), 673.
¦ of Brackmont (Brekmont), Alexander (1495),
223.
- of Carntown, David (1560), 723.
- of Clatto (Cletthe), George (1541), 457.
David, liferenter (1603), 1450, 1451.

- of Colluthie (Culuthy), John, 223; Christian,
his daughter (1495), 223.
- of Corstoun, John (1553), 604.
- of Downfield, Laurence (1495), 222.
John, his son and heir, 222, 240, 279,

280, 285, 293, 294, 297, 306, 307, 406.
 James, his son and heir (1515), 306,
307, 429 ; Christian or Christina, his sister
and heir, and wife of John Couper, 406, 429,
452.
 David (1538), 419.
— of Drumlochie, James, clerk-depute of
Dundee (1705), 3023.
- of Kernot, Sir John, knight (1434), 113.
- of Kirktoun, John, son of George, Lord
Ramsay of Dalhousie (1627), 1997.
- of Lethnot, Patrick (1735), 3130.
- of Murie (Mwry), John (1518), 314,
- of Polton, WiUiam (1521), 328.
- of WhitehiU, Mr. Simon (1627), 1997.
- Mr. Alexander (1536), 402.
— Alexander, brother of the commissary of
Brechin (1599), 1378.
- alias Gresich, Alexander, in Wester Ennoch
(1616), 1746.
— Alexander, servitor to David Ramsay in
Frierton (1673), 2719.
- Andrew (1511), 284, 307.
 in Edington or Mains of Edington
(1589), 1186.
— Mr. Colin, servitor of Mr. John Preston of
Penicuik (1611), 1613,
- David (1486), 196.
 officer of Crail (1663), 2570.
 in Little Over Frierton (1673), 2719.
 writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
- Mr. Edward, rector of Foulden (1547), 528.
— George, [Edinburgh] 191 ; Katherine, his
wife, see FaUa.
 (1543), 483.
 brother to the laird of Mure (1586),

1128.
 in Bowhouse (1600), 1397.
 burgess of Dundee (1603), 1443.
 (1612), 1656.
 (1630), 2050.
- James of (1362), 379.
- James (1495), 223.
 notary public (1521), 326.
- Sir James, vicar of Anstruther (1536), 402.
- James (1568), 837.
 servitor of James Kynneir, W.S. (1606),
1497, 1519, 1520, 1566.
¦ minister at Tannadice (1607), 1514 ;

Christian, his wife, see Dempster.
 in Hull-kettill (1621), 1888.
 servant of Malcolm Qrawford of New
ton (1632), 2101.

Ramsay, James, tailor in West Kerse (1669),
2445, 2656.
 John of (1331), 37 ; Laurence of, his son,
37.
 John, dyer, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 notary public (1495), 223.
 (1495), 223.
 citizen of St. Andrews (1538), 420,
468.
 Sir John, chaplain (1539), 432.
 canon of Holyrood (1552), 600.
 John, notary (1574), 894, 1133, 1224.
 (1583), 1063.
 commissary of Brechin, notary (1599),
1378, 1385, 1392, 1514-18, 1550, 1555, 1658.
 Mr. John, minister at Tallene [Teling]
(1612), 1656.
 John, skinner, burgess of Dundee (1621),
1891.
 alias Gresiche, John, in Ballinald (1633),
2132 ; John, his son, 2132.
 John, servant of William Downie, notary
(1643), 2328.
 in Coldingham (1673), 2722.
 mariner in Largo (1705), 3020.
 trumpeter in Edinburgh, deceased
(1716), 3079.
 Michael (1519), 317.
 Sir Michael (1522), 339.
 Patrick, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
999.
 son of Ramsay of Colluthie (1569),
849.

 in Sandfurd, deceased (1603), 1450 ;
David, his son, 1450.
- Robert of, knight (1362), 379.
- Robert, younger (1573), 881.
- Mr. Robert, minister of Dundonald (1629),
2045; (1630), 2046; Janet, his wife, see
Campbell.
- Robert, in Edinburgh (1720), 3090.
- Simon, in Edinburgh (161S), 1789.
- Thomas, bailie of Perth (1525), 351.
- Mr. Thomas, canon of St. Salvator's (1528),
368.
-Thomas (1586), 1122.
- Mr. Thomas, notary (1598), 1354, 1550.
- Walter, notary public (1562), 673, 837.
- William (1523), notary public, 344.
 (1564), 777.
 Berwickshire (1555), 637.
— notary public (1584), 1081.
(1590), 1203; Jonet, his wife, see

Wight.
 Mr. William, in Nether Freirton (1596),
1306.
 (1598), 1346.
 William, provost of Montrose (1620), 1846.
 Dame Anne, Countess of Dundee (1670),
2666.
 Cristina, wife of George Bowsy (1650),
2411.
 Elizabeth, mother of Leonard Leslie (1574),
892.
 Margaret, wife of James Rig of Carberry
(1598), 1338, 1355, 1363.

936

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Ramsay, Margaret, mother of Mr. William Scott,
minister of Cupar (1611), 1612.
 Mary, wife of John Lundie, fiar of Strath
erlie (1660), 2544; (1668), 2626.
Ranaldson (Rannaldsoun), William, in Penneland
(1557), 682.
Raney or Ranney. See Rennie.
Rankeillour (Rankelor), laird of. See Sibbald.
Rankeillour (Rankeilor, Rankelo, Rankelour),
John (1516), 313.
 William, burgess of Cupar (1598), 1348.
 Isobel, wife of Laurence Schethome, 276.
Ranken (Rankein, Rankene, Rankin, Rankine,
Ranking, Rankyne) of Backraw, Mr. Gabriel,
deceased (1655), 2469; Walter, his eldest
son, 2469.
 of Beoch, John (1749), 3182.
 of Caprinstane, James (1585), 1102 ; Janet,
his relict, see Reid.
 of Schield, William (1551), 590.
 Alexander, Innerbervie (1616), 1749.
 Gabriel, burgess of Edinburgh (1628), 2021,
2022 ; Margaret, his wife, see Somerville ;
Peter, his eldest and natural son, 2021,
2022.
 James, serjeant of Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
 portioner of Auchtermuchty (1643),
2336.
 John, serjeant, Barbachlaw (?) (1579), 990.
 Thomas (1526), 353.
 Walter (1630), 2049 ; Janet, his wife, see
Watson.
 William, in Cairnshalloch (1505), 256.
 portioner of Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
Rankinson of Scheld, Peter (1505), 257.
Ransone, Mr. Alexander, rector of Spynie (1609),
1542.
Ranyng, Herbert, bailie of Dumfries (1580), 997.
Ratter, Alexander, Caithness (1557), 682.
 Andrew, 682.
Rattray (Ratre) of Craighall, David (1637), 2209.
 of Halyeards, John (1666), 2598.
 Andrew, in Spoutwellis (1578), 959.
 David, burgess of Cupar (1570), 855.
 Mr. James, servitor of John Murray of Dun
drennan (1613), 1690.
 John, bailie, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
 Michael, in Milntown of Enoch (1616),
1746.
Rattray, minister at, Mr. Thomas Lundie (1653),
2431.
Rauff, John, [Inchaffray] 407.
Raust, Robert, notary (1570), 850.
Ravin, Charles, in Tulloeh (1639), 2263.
 Edward, in Tulloeh (1639), 2203.
 John, in Tulloeh (1639), 2263.
Ravynd (Ravyne) of Colgreine, David (1505), 379.
Raworth of Gray's Inn, Robert (1664), 2581.
Raynutins, cardinal of St. Angelo (1551), 577,
711.
Read, William, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
Realsoun, Agnes (1582), 1038.
Reay, George, Lord, deceased, 3225; Donald,
Master of, afterwards Lord, his son, deceased,
3225 ; Marion, wife of Donald, see Dalrymple.

Reay, George, Lord, their sen, deceased, 3225.
 Hugh, Lord, his brother (1768), 3225.
Reay, minister of (1659), Mr. David Munro,
2537, 2603, 2815, 2817.
Reddar, Robert, flesher in Edinburgh (1667),
2615.
Reddick of Dalbeattie, John, elder (1633), 2133.
John, younger (1633), 2133.

Reddie (Reidie), Andrew, weaver in Kirkcaldy
(1652), 2424.
 Robert, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639. Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424;

 weaver in
Janet, his daughter, 2424.
 Thomas (1688), 2872.
 William, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1580), 998 ; Christian, his spouse, see Bell.
 in Kirkcaldy, elder (1652), 2424.
Reddoch (Redeheuch, Redheuch, Redhuch, Rid
doch) of Cultibragane, James (1610), 1586.
 Alexander (1664), 2579.
 John (1676), 2757.
 of Laggan, John, deceased (1739), 3145;
Mary, his relict, see Drummond ; John, their
eldest son, 3145.
 Mr. Duncan, provisor of the College of St.
Leonard's (1610), 1588.
 James, burgess of Stirling (1458), 143.
 Ballincrieff (1514), 298.
 John (1553), 614.
 servitor to John, Earl of Mar (1617),
1787.
 Patrick, in Laggan (1739), 3145.
 Margaret, wife of Henry Primrose in Culross
(1587), 1154.
Redenhale, William (1414), 95.
Redgorton (Regorton), vicar of (1536), John,
clerk, prior of Scone, 410.
Redhall, lairds of, elder and younger (1620),
1839. See Otterburn of Redhall.
Redhead (Reidheid), James, servitor of William
Gibson, notary (1598), 1345.
Redford (Reidfurd), William, in Weyndis (1607),
1527.
Redpath (Reidpeth, Ridpath, Ridpeth, Rippeth)
of Angelraw, Simon (1592), 1234; George,
his son, 1234.
 of Crumrig, Edward (1592), 1234.
 Thomas, younger (1619), 1825 ; (1620),
1845.
 of that Ilk, Thomas (1559), 706 ; John, in
Kowfurdlie, his brother, 706.
 William, his son, fiar, 706.
 Andrew, in Lambden (1640), 2273.
 George, servitor to John Tait in Pittillis
heuch (1667), 2614.
 in Peill, Thomas (1552), 602.
 Katherine (1583), 1061.
Reid (Red, Rede, Rid) of Akinheid, David (1613),
1680.
 of Ballochmyle, John, elder (1632), 2120.
 of Brintscheild, Robert (1567), 830.
 of Colistone, Patrick (1492), 212.
 of Craigheid, John (1557), 3313.
 of Craigie, Patrick (1670), 2666.
 of Daldilling, George (1621), 1883.

INDEX OF PERSONS

937

Reid of Dalrympil, John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1408), 88.
 of Drumfork, Mungo (1567), 830.
 of Southsyde, Robert (1580), 1008.
 Alexander (1575), 918.
 (1575), 931.
 writer, Edinburgh (1596), 1308.
 Mr. Alexander, writer in Aberdeen (1628),
2016.
 Alexander, in Pilrig (1658), 2528.
 Andrew (1533), 390.

- Archibald, servitor of David Heart, notary
(1631), 2078.
- David, notary (1453), 137.
- (?) Sir David, Official General of St. Andrews
(1469), 157.
- David, sub-prior of Feme (1572), 878, 935.
 in Tain (1611), 1622.
 in Craighead (1621), 1884.
- Donald, tailor in Tain (1611), 1622.
- Friar Fynlay. See Dominican Friars.
- George, of Tundall House [Northumberland],
205.
- George, in PUrig (1658), 2528.
- Henry, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
-James (1581), 1028.
- Mr. James, Regent in Edinburgh College
(1617), 1772.
- James, gardener, servant to James Rig of
Carberry (1630), 2057.
 burgess of Dunfermline (1631), 2099.
 shoemaker in Dalkeith (1658), 2518.
- Mr. James, advocate (1668), 2635.
- James, servant to James, Earl of Errol
(1768), 3224.
-John (1519), 315.
 Inverness (1543), 467.
 Culross (1565), 782.
 in Hollingbus (1600), 1396.
portioner of Southsyid (1600), 1406.

- alias Hagar, John, in Strynie (1620), 1836.
- Mr. John, minister at Muirkirk (1624),
1944.
- John, servitor to Robert WaUace of Holm-
stoun, W.S. (1703), 3004.
 framework-knitter in Haddington
(1721), 3093.
 in Grenoktoun (1607), 1505, 1815,
1940 ; James, his son (1619), 1815.
 in Auchterarder (1611), 1610; Janet,
his daughter, wife of John Donaldson in
Auchterarder, 1610.
- Sir Malcolm, notary public (1557), 682.
- Matthew, Edinburgh (1551), 573.
 burgess of Glasgow (1560), 716.
- Patrick, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
- Richard (1534), 396.
- Robert, M.A. (1469), notary public, 157.
 abbot of Kinloss (1538), 421, 426 ;
and bishop of Orkney, 442, 507.
 Newbattle (1575), 931.
 in Strathkinnes (1583), 1062.
 in Lustilaw (1687), 2856.
-weaver in Thurso (1753), 3196; George,

1028;

Reid, Thomas, in Inverness (1570), 854.
 Walter, abbot of Kinloss (1581),
deceased (1598), 1357.
 younger, in Rattray (1596), 1309.
 in Mekilgowane (1649), 2401.
 William, in Auchmuling (1557), 668.
— in Barquhois (1556), 643.
in Ardornye (1585), 1091 ; Janet, his

wife, see Jamieson.
 Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 1885.
— tailor in Pittendreich (1627), 2009.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1631),

2094 ; William, his son, 2094.
 in Paisley (1656), 2480 ; John, meal
man there, his son, 2480.
brother of Patrick of Craigie (1670),

his son, 3196.
- Thomas, bailie of St. Andrews (1484), 194.

2666. merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1672),
2685; (1676), 2755; Mr. James, his son,
2685, 2755.
 Helen, wife of Alexander Aitchison, burgess
of Edinburgh (1554), 617.
 Janet, relict of James Ranken of Caprin-
stane(1585), 1102.
 Janet, wife of William Garden, baker in
Edinburgh (1596), 1308.
Reif, John, in Southeldmyln (1598), 1346.
Reitche, John, in Culross, deceased (1651), 2417.
Rendall, Mitchell, in Westray (1630), 2047.
Renfrew, sheriffs of —
Robert Hamilton of Bathgate (1599), 1380.
Alexander, Earl of Eglinton (1685), 2835.
 sheriff-deputes of —
Cuthbert Semple of Auchinbothie (1575),
916.
Alexander Gudlad (1579), 990.
William Semple of Bruntshiells (1605),
1487.
James Semple of Millbank (1606), 1494.
Rennie (Raney, Ranney, Renny), James, in New-
lands (1697), 2953.
 John, writer in Falkirk (1768), 3224, 3229.
- — - William, merchant in Alloa (1713), 3064;
Mary, his wife, see Mackie.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Monteath in Bo'ness
(1657), 2506 ; also widow of John Dundas
there, 2586, 2868.
Renowed, John (1461), 145.
Renton (Ranton, Rantoun, Raintoun, Rayntoun,
Rentoun) of Billie, David (1603), 1452.
 John, deceased (1629), 2041, 2042,
2062 ; James, his son, 2041, 2042, 2062.
 of Wester Shiells of Cockburnspath, John
(1586), 1123 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Gibb.
 of Lamberton, John (1434), 113.
 Archibald, A.M., notary public (1554), 618,
626, 635.
 Bartholomew, in Ricklesyde (1577), 954.
 James, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 John (1554), 618.
 John, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 Robert of, bailie of Newcastle (1387), 75.
 Robert, brother of David Renton of Billie
(1603), 1452.
 Thomas, bailie of North Berwick (1556),
661.

6c

938

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Reach (Reoche, Rioch), alias Campbell, Alexander,
in Soilzearie (1616), 1746.
 Donald, servitor of David Forrester, notary
(1653), 2436.
 Thomas, servitor to Thomas Young, W.S.
(1612), 1633.
Rerik, Friar William. See Friars.
Restalrig (Lestalrik), deans of —
Robert Boswell (1506), 260.
Mr. Thomas Diksone (1532), 386.
WiUiam Gibson (1536), 402, 421.
 dean of (1547), 531.
Restennet, priors of, 2306.
Reston, Robert, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1669), 2646.
Reuel, Richard (1204-14), 3.
Reveleye of Homeltone, Henry, in Northumber
land (1582), 1050, 1051.
Rewcastell, Robert (1614), 1715.
Rhind (Reynde, Pand, Rynd, Rynde) of Brox-
mouth, James (1493), 214 ; James, his grand
son, 214.
 Alexander, Edinburgh (1554), 615.
 in Leith (1633), 2126.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1640),
2281, 2283 ; Jonet, his wife, see M'Call ;
David, their eldest son, 2281.
 William, Edinburgh (1545), 492, 553, 617 ;
Jonet, his sister, 617, 1373 (?) ; Margaret,
his wife, see AVeir ; Thomas, his son and
heir (1554), 617.
 ¦ [apparently tutor to the last Earl of
Gowrie] (1592), 1233.
 notary in Stirling (1677), 2767, 2768.
 Janet, wife of David Lyell, burgess of
Arbroath (1580), 1005.
Rhodes, Christopher, Commissioner of H.M. Excise
in Scotland (1743), 3161.
Richard the Second, King, 66, 84.
— — Stewart of Kinghorn (1204-14), 3; Galfrid,
his son, 3.
 son of Hugh (1204-14), 3.
 chaplain of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern
(c. 1219), 5.
 parson of Strathmiglo (1228), 6.
Richard (Richart, Ritchard), George, miller at the
mill of Belliehill (1607), 1518.
 John, in Tullibardine (1613), 1692.
 in Grenoktoun (1619), 1815.
  in Nether Strathkinnes, deceased
(1650), 2408.
— Thomas, tailor (1624), 1940.
¦ (1637), 2215; Andrew, his son, 2215.

 William, in Gyllfort (1675), 2746.
Richardson (Richardsone, Richardsoun, Richart
soun, Richertison, Richertson, Richertsone,
Ritchertson, Rychartson) of Sheerburngreen,
John (1669), 2655.
 of Smeaton, James (1580), 993,999, 1167;
Sir James, 1765, 1806 ; James, his son, 999,
1167, 1806.
¦ Mr. Robert, deceased (1682), 2810 ;

James, deceased, his son, 2810.
- Adam, [St. Boswells, 1541] 455.
- Sir Andrew, presbyter (1472),
canon, 227.

Richardson, Archibald, dyer in Haddington (1693),
2909.
 George, Newbattle (1580), 1008, 1065.
 Gilbert, in Coldingham (1640), 2279 ; George,
his son, 2279.
 James, [Northberwick] 326.
 (1546), 511.

- John, bailie of Northberwick (1484), 195.
 serjeant, Northberwick (1520), 323, 326.
 (1512), 286.
 (1522), 335.
 notary in West Reston (1609), 1541,
1547, 1655, 1657, 1748, 1894; John, his
son (1616), 1748.
 burgess of Dumfries (1612), 1650.
 notary (1645), 2357.
¦ sister's son of George Home, portioner
of Gullane (1653), 2443.
- Richard, vicar of Spronston (1539), 434.
 [Northberwick] 195.
 in Ballincreif, deceased (1581), 1018;
Robert, his son, 1018.
George, in Ballincreif, deceased (1613), 1693,
2018, 2020; Richard, his son and heir,
2018, 2020, 2042, 2178, 2179, 2181-83,
2335, 2443; Margaret, wife of Richard,
see Macghie ; George, his son and heir
(1643), 2335, 2443.
- Robert, Northberwick (1484), 195.
Robert, [Northberwick] 323.
- Mr. Robert, commendator of St. Mary Isle
(Trail) (1575), 912, 945, 975, 986; James,
his natural son (1577), 945.
- Robert, brother of James Richardson of
Smeaton, elder (1580), 999, 1167.
 younger, burgess of Burntisland (1632),
2105.
- Stephen, in Jedburgh, deceased (1579), 975,
978 ; Alison, his daughter, wife of Thomas
Johnstone, 975, 976, 978.
- (Richartson) Thomas, in Northberwick, 114.
- Sir Thomas, chaplain (1542), 466.
-Thomas (1546), 511.
in GuUane (1581), 1018.

165, 170;

 Walter (1610), 1591.
 William (1438), 118.
 baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1498),
237 ; Janet, his spouse, 237.
 Sir William, vicar of the parish church of
St. Cuthbert of Langton (1539). 434, 435.
 Barbara, relict of James Ker, merchant in
Potterrow (1637), 2201.
 Margaret, relict of Thomas Boyes, baker,
Edinburgh, 735.
Richmond, [Charles, second] Duke of, deceased
(1752), 3193.
Richmond (Richmont, Ritchmount), James, in
Auchrugland (1639), 2268.
 in Newmilns, deceased (1672), 2695 ;
Helen, his daughter, 2695.
 Mr. James, in Newmilns (1675), 2746.
 James, in Parkelstone (1675), 2746.
 Matthew, merchant in Gallihill (1675), 2746 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Brown.
 Robert, in Parkelstone (1675), 2746.
Richyneton, Alexander of, squire (1390), 81.

INDEX OF PERSONS

939

Richyson, John, servant of Robert Dundas of
Arniston (1746), 3166. Cf. Richardson.
Riecarton (Rickarton), minister of (1639), Mr.
John Hamilton, 2268.
Riddell (Riddale, Riddaill) of St. Boswells, Patrick,
deceased (1675), 2744; Margaret, his wife,
see Park. His daughters —
Margaret, deceased, his eldest daughter,
2744 ; Patrick Riddell, her eldest son and
heir, 2744.
Isobel, wife of WiUiam M'Dougal, portioner
of Makerstoun, 2744, 2811, 2812.
Anna, wife of Andrew Lidderdale, burgess
of Selkirk, 2744, 2811, 2812.
Janet, wife of George Pringle in Lessudden,
2744, 2811, 2812.
Barbara, wife of Walter Ker in St. Boswells,
2744, 2811, 2812.
Violet, 2744, 2812.
 David (1578), 969.
 George, servitor to Patrick Murray, writer
in KirkwaU (1683), 2815.
 Hugh, in St. Boswells (1627), 2006, 2482,
2812 ; Isobel, Anna, etc., his grand-daughters,
see above under R. of St. Boswells.
 John (1493), 217-
 bailie (1605), 1482.
 servitor of Hugh Riddell (1627), 2006.
 in Kelso (1667), 2614.
 Mungo, in St. Boswells (1656), 2482.
 Robert, deceased (1588), 1164.
 Sir Thomas (1631), 2090.
 Walter, in Maxton (1675), 2739.
 Mrs. Christian, wife of Henry Nisbet (1701),
2990.
Ridge, John, bishop of Norwich (1609), 1562.
 Thomas, citizen of London, deceased (1609),
1562 ; EUzabeth, his wife, 1562 ; Elizabeth,
his daughter, intended wife of Sir John
Cotton, 1562,
Ridyng, Richard atte, of Colleshulle, Hertford
(1469), 159.
 Thomas atte, his brother, 159.
 William atte, son of Thomas, 159.
Rig of Aithernie, William, merchant in Edinburgh
(1598), 1355; bailie of E. (1612), 1636;
1719; deceased, 2452, 2453; Mr. Patrick,
his son, 2453 ; Walter, also his son, 2452.
 Mr. Thomas, son of William (1654),
2452, 2453 ; Anna, his wife, see Dundas.
 of Carberry, Mr. Hugh, burgess of Edin
burgh (1539), 416, 426, 431 ; of C, 453, 476-
79, 485, 528, 633, 1355, 1806; Janet, his
wife, see Hopper.
 James, son of Hugh (1541), 453, 528,
633 ; of C, 1321, 1338, 1355, 1363 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Ramsay ; Abraham, their second
son (1598), see infra; Robert, also their son
(1596), 1321, 1355, 1363, 2057 ; and James,
their son (1598), 1338.
 Mungo, their son and heir-apparent
(1596), 1321, 1355, 1363, 1765, 1806, 2347,
2348 ; Helen, his wife, see Cranston.
 James, son of Mungo (1617), 1765,
1806, 1878, 2057 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Hamilton of Reidhouse.

Rig of Carberry, WUliam, son of Mr. Abraham
Rig, uncle of the above James (1644), 2347-
49 ; of C, 2639, 2654, 2691 ; Janet, his
wife, see Dishington.
 Mr. Abraham, deceased, second brother-
german of late Mr. Mungo Rig of Carberry
(1598), 1355, 2347, 2348; William, his only
son, see preceding entry.
 Sir John, [Dumfries] deceased (1580), 997.
 John, notary (1623), 1916.
 William, merchant and bailie in Edinburgh,
see of Aithernie.
Ringan (Ringane), Sir David, presbyter [Dun
fermline], 289.
RinkeUow, Thomas (1555), 633. Cf. Rankeillour.
Ripplyngham, Thomas (1451), 132.
Risk (Reisk), John, in Blairnschogill (1626),
1973.
 in Tillichewn (1772), 3233.
Ritchie (Richie) of Ritehiestown, John, deceased
(1661), 2551 ; John, his son, 2551.
 Duncan, servitor of Mr. Thomas Young,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
 messenger (1637), 2228.
 John (1688), 2869 ; Elspet, his wife, see
Findlay.
 Robert, Edinburgh (1562), 733, 735.
Roan, or A Roan, John (1576), 936.
Robarts of Braborne, John, elder, Co. Kent (1612),
1623.
Robb (Rob), Duncan, servitor to John Brown,
notary (1681), 2797.
 John, in Over Bargour (1621), 1883.
 servitor to Anna, Marchioness of
Hamilton (1630), 2054.
 Walter, Balcomy, Perthshire (1553), 606 ;
Besseta, his wife, see Jack.
John, their eldest son, 606.
James, also their son, 606 ; Marjory, his
wife, see PattuUo.
 Katherine, wife of James Falconer in Over
Kinnell (1617), 1764, 1926.
Robert the First of Scotland, King, [Bruce] 26 ;
2762.
Robert the Second, King, [Stewart] 39, 67, 68,
70.
Robert the Third, King, 68, 71, 74, 83.
Robert, son of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern (e. 1219),
5.
 clerk to Malcolm, Earl of Fife (1228), 6.
 of Stichel, Mr., physician to William the
Lion (1204-14), 3.
 son of Robert (1207), 4.
Roberton (Robertoun) of Ernok, Bartholomew,
deceased (1651), 2416 ; Bartholomew, his son,
2416.
— Bartholomew, notary, writer in Hamilton,
son of John, infra (1612), 1638; (1624),
1946, 2115, 2249; John, his son (1638),
2249.
— Mr. James, writer (1623), 1927.
— -John, notary (1586), 1114, 1311; sheriff-
clerk of Lanarkshire, 1638 ; Bartholomew,
his son, see ante.
 writer and notary in Glasgow (1675),
2741, 2919.

940

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Roberton, William, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365,
2366 ; Helen, his wife, see Belses.
Robertson (Robertsone, Robertsoun, Robeson,
Robesone, Robesoun, Robieson, Robiesone,
Robiesoun, Robison, Robyson) of Bedlay,
James (1762), 3213.
 of Dalkevene, Duncan (1609), 1563, 1587.
 of Inchmagranoch, Alexander (1609), 1563,
1587.
 of Invar, John (1649), 2406 ; Donald, his
son, 2406.
 of Lochbank, Thomas, eldest son of late
Thomas Robertson, bailie of Edinburgh
(1699), 2979.
 of Monzies, John, alias Tarlachson, deceased
(1675), 2750 ; Janet, his wife, also deceased,
see Hering ; John, their son, 2750.
 of Newbigging, James (1676), 2762.
 of LitUtoun of Rattray, Patrick (1637), 2209.
 alias Reid, of Straloch, John (1596), 1309;
Margaret, his wife, see Ruthven.
 of Strowan, WiUiam (1565), 789.
 of Troistrie, Andrew, deceased (1714), 3071 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Dishington.
 Adam (1687), 2859.
 Sir Alexander, [Dundee] 314.
 Alexander (1528), 369.
— — Sir Alexander, notary public (1543), 473, 481.
 Alexander, servitor in Glaswall (1584), 1081,
1165.
 notary public (1594), 1287.
 alias Reid, Alexander, burgess of Dundee
(1596), 1309.
 Alexander, smith in Bo'ness (1617), 1764.
 burgess of Inverness (1635), 2162.
 servitor to Mr. Alexander Spotswood
(1662), 2563.
 mealdealer in Eyemouth (1708), 3041.
 Andrew, Leith, 614; Thomas, his son and

heir (1553), 614.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
— in Mains of Leslie, deceased

1688),

Robertson, Donald, notary (1679), 2787.
 Duncan, alias Tarlachson, in Lair (1609),
1540.
 merchant in Crieff (1748), 3175.
 Fyndlaw, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
 George, captain of Crichton Castle (1514),
301.
 in Gullane (1575), 919, 920.
 in Edinburgh (1575), 919, 921, 922,
923.
 in Fuckarton (1613), 1689 ; John, his
eldest son, 1689.
 serjeant of Perth (1631), 2080.
apothecary, burgess of Dundee (1670),

2870, 2871.
Robert, his son, deceased, 2870, 2871.
Margaret, his daughter, 2870, 2871.
Agnes, also his daughter, wife of James
Stocks in Baglillie, 2870.
- Archibald, servitor to William, Earl of
Morton (1634), 2147.
- David, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
 in Serestoun (1578), 959.
 in Kelso (1603), 1440.
 (1603), 1451.
 notary (1626), 1980.
 servitor to James Crawford of Flatter -
toun (1629), 2025.
 Inverness (1655), 2460.
— alias Neilson, Donald, in Wester Ennoch
(1592), 1251, 1746 ; Janet R., his wife, 1251.
 Robert, brother of Donald (1592),
1251, 1252, 1746.
 Donald, portioner of Wester Enoch,
son of the above Robert (1616), 1746;
deceased (1633), 2132; John, his son and
heir, 2132.

2666.
 treasurer of Crail (1714), 3071.
- Gilbert, writer in Edinburgh (1632), 2105.
James, his son, 2105 ; Margaret Ged, wife
of James, 2105.
Andrew, also son of Gilbert, 2105.
- Henry, in Coldingham (1575), 922.
 servitor of Sir Alexander Don of

Newton (1673), 2699.
 Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
- James, in Clekinscleuch (1606), 1498.
— senior, merchant, burgess of Stirling

(1622), 1910.
¦in Wester Kinghorn, deceased (1632),

2105.
 burgess of Canongate (1649), 2394.
 officer of Haddington (1653), 2439.
 in Wester Duddingston (1653), 2449.
— in BalkeiUie (1671), 2679.
¦ at Gunnershaw (1677), 2768.
— in Mongall, deceased (1688), 2871 ;
Isobel, his daughter, 2871 ; Sophia, also his
daughter, deceased, 2871.
merchant, burgess of Haddington

(1693), 2909.
 burgess of St. Andrews (1696), 2934 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Phenison.
- Jerome, merchant in Edinburgh (1757),
3201.
- Sir John, chaplain (1478), 172.
- John (1496), 229.
- baUie of Perth (1523), 344.
near Arnbathy (1536), 410.
— notary public (1553), 614, 680 ; (1570),
465,544, 1167 (?).
 Inverness (1556), 638.
 John, notary (1570), 851-53, 861-63, 892,
893, 897.
 in Prestonpans (1570), 856 ; Elizabeth,
bis wife, see Cubic ; John, his second son,
856.
 bailie of Inverness (1572), 872.
 alia': Wricht, John, in Inverness (1574), 907.
 alias Freirmilne, John, Burntisland (1591),
1222.
 John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1575), 923, 1225, 1241.
 servitor of Mr. Thomas Molleson, clerk
of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
 Mr. John, minister at Perth (1631), 2079.
 John, in Leith, notary, deceased (1655),
2470.

INDEX OF PERSONS

941

Robertson, John, mealman, burgess of Paisley
(1657), 2513.
 bailie of Crail (1668), 2640.
 servitor to Patrick Muckieson of Lornie
(1671), 2679.
• in Monckton Hall (1672), 2691.

- John Poison, merchant, burgess of Inverness
(1674), 2738. See also Poison.
- John, deceased, portioner of Kerse (1701),
2989 ; Margaret, his only daughter and
heiress, wife of William Barclay, 2989.
- Laurence, notary (1600), 1405.
- Marc (1559), 707.
- Patrick, servitor of Donald Cargill, notary
(1616), 1746 ; also writer in Kirkton of
Rattray (1616), 1752.
- alias Tarlason, Patrick, in Lair (1633), 2132.
- Patrick, notary (1633), 2132.
 in Sunnyside (1664), 2575.
 servitor of Thomas Whitson, notary

(1675), 2750.
- notary at SmiddiehiU (1687), 2856.

- Robert, burgess of Crail (1579), 981.
- alias Neilson, Robert, brother of Donald,
see above.
- Robert, burgess of Perth (1613), 1679.
- currier in Lochheid (1669), 2645 ; John,

his son, 2645, 2656.
 notary (1679), 2787.
¦ burgess of Haddington (1680), 2794.

- Thomas (1527), 358.
 [Edinburgh, 1543], 481.
 younger, in Windygate (1572), 877.
 indweller in Crail (1579), 981.
 serjeant in Potterrow, of the barony of
Inverleith (1598), 1351, 1353, 1366, 1369.
younger, in Auchtermuchty (1603),

1441.

in Elgin (1609), 1542, 2917.
¦ Newhaven (1623), 1933.
merchant, burgess of Inverness (1624),

1952.
 servitor of David, Lord Cardross,
(1640), 2272.
 writer in Forfar (1655), 2468.
 in Whiterig (1652), 2427, 2634 ; Janet,
his wife, see Gray ; . . . their son, 2634.
 in BalkeiUie (1671), 2679.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
 deceased, burgess of Elgin (1694), 2917.
 bailie of Edinburgh, deceased (1699),
2979 ; Thomas, his eldest son, see R. of
Lochbank. . in Newhaven (1711), 3060.

Robertson, WilUam, Peebles (1687), 2859.
 bailie of Crail (1691), 2889.
 in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964, 3169.
 Dr. William, Principal of University of
Edinburgh (1779), 3248.
 Janet, wife of Donald Robertson in Dalna-
glair of Chray (1592), 1251.
 mother of William Allan (1599),
1384.
Robinson (Robynson) of Cowpon, John (1520),
324.
 Benjamin, secretary to Anna, Duchess of
Buccleuch (1710), 3057-59.
Robson (Robsone), Charles, in Ednam (1642),
2301.
 James, merchant in Dumfries (1693), 2908,
2910; Janet, his wife, see Lockhart; James,
Thomas, and Margaret, their children, 2908.
 John, also merchant in Dumfries (1693),
2910.
 Ralph, messenger, burgess of Jedburgh
(1699), 2981.
Rocheid of Inverleith, Sir James (1689), 2880.
 Mr. James, notary (1682), 2803. Cf.
Roughead.
Rochessore, Sir Walram of (1319), 25.
Roddick (Rodyk), George (1564), 772.
Rode, John [Newcastle], 42.
Rodger (Roger), Archibald, in Barnwell (1685),
2839.
 John, portioner of Redpath, 2240.
writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2700.

- William, bailie of Edinburgh (1408), 88.
 (1497), 231.
 Edinburgh (1550), 565.
-  in Argelzeane (1578), 959.
 in Nether Merchiston (1583), 1060.
 notary in Perth (1609), 1540.
 burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1623), 1937.
 burgess of Crail (1676), 2760.
 servitor of Andrew Strachan, notary
(1677), 1765.

 Robert, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
 William, in Dennastoun (1700), 2986.
Roebuck, Benjamin, partner in the Carron
Company (1768), 3223.
 Ebenezer, partner in the Carron Company
(1768), 3223.
 Mr. John, doctor of physic, partner in the
Carron Company (1768), 3223.
 Thomas, partner in the Carron Company
(1768), 3223.
Rogerson of Drumdewane, Thomas (1463), 151.
 John, chaplain [St. Andrews], 194.
Roill (RouU, Rowll). See Rule.
Rolland, George, in West Reston (1610), 1580.
 Mr. James, notary public (1563), 763.
 Sir John, notary public (1539), 434, 441,
581, 644, 653-55, 660, 931, 1003. [Author (?)
of the ' Court of Venus.']
 Mr. John, advocate (1571), 859.
Rollo, Andrew, first Lord, deceased, 2550.
 James, master of, second Lord (1656), 2490,
2508; 2550, 2576; Mary, his wife, see
Campbell.
 Andrew, third Lord (1672), 2682.
Rollo (Rollock, Rollok, Rollow, Rowok) of Ban-
nockburn, Sir John, uncle of Andrew, third
Lord Rollo (1672), 2682.
- of Duncrub, William (1511), 2550.
Sir James, fiar (1634), 2151.

- of Kirkton of Aberlemno, Robert, citizen of
Brechin (1622), 1705, 1977, 1982 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Auchterlonie.
- of Menmuir, David, 314.
 David, his son, (1518), 314, 334.

942

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Rollo of Monkisholme, James (1644), 2352 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Goldman.
 of Muirtoun, Robert (1571), 859.
 of Pitmade, Mr. John (1608), 1538 ;
Christina, his wife, see Justice.
 of Woodside, John, deceased (1751), 3186.
 ¦ Charles, burgess of Perth (1624), 1949 ;
Janet, his wife, see Pennycuik.
 Mr. David, notary public (1537), 418.
 David, notary in Dunning (1610), 1592,
1679.
 servitor to John Borthwick, elder,
portioner of Ballincreiff (1612), 1665.
 Duncan, burgess of Edinburgh (1408), 88.
 James (1541), 451.
— — Mr. James, in Dundee (1670), 2666.
 Mr. John, keeper of sasines for Stirlingshire
(1630), 2051.
 advocate (1641), 2285.
— ¦ — • Mr. Laurence, brother-german of James,
Master of Rollo (1656), 2490.
 Mr. Peter, bishop of Dunkeld (1598), 3314 ;
Christian, his wife, see Cant.
 Robert, burgess of Dundee (1470), 163.
 Robert (1536), 410.
 Mr. Robert, minister at Murhous (1620),
1977.
— — Mr. Thomas, servitor of Mr. John Lindsay,
parson of Menmuir (1584), 1088.
 — — - servitor to the Duke of Lennox (1594),
1283.
 William, serjeant of Edinburgh (1587), 1142,
1373.
 Cristina, wife of James Broun, baker, burgess
of Dundee (1579), 989.
Romanox, Matthew of (1450), notary public, 129,
Rome (Roume), Georse, writer in Dumfries (1707),
3036.
 John (1536), 408.
 • — bailie of Dumfries, deceased (1707),
3036 ; Catherine, his relict, see Herries.
¦  • Thomas, merchant [Morpeth], 303.
Ronald (Rannald, Rennald, Ronnald), Duncan,
writer in Edinburgh (1685), 2835.
 James, merchant (158S), 1168.
 tailor in Dunfermline (1615), 1741.
 in Bandarthe (1629), 2032.
 John, servitor of Robert Ker, sheriff-clerk
of Linlithgow (1632), 2113.
 William, servitor of David Edington of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
Rose of Holme, Alexander (1546), 518 ; Janet, his
wife, see Dunbar.
 John (1615), 1726, 2008; David, his
sou and heir, 2008 ; Marjory, wife of David,
see Dunbar.
 of Kilravock, Hugh (1546), 518.
Hugh (1615), 1726.
- of Tillisnacht, Alexander (1615), 1730, 2108,
2174. Mr. Alexander (1690), 2936 ; WiUiam
and Hugh, his sons, 2936.
- James, hackler in Cromarty (1762), 3217.
- Nicolas, son and heir of the laird of Auch-
lowsy (1585), 1100.
- Thomas, younger (1462), 150.

Rosebery (Roseberrie), Archibald, first Earl of
(1707), 3033, 3090. Cf. also Primrose.
Rosie, Alexander, tenant in Brubster (1753),
3196.
Ross, bishops of —
William [Elphinstone], elect, 184, 189.
[Robert Cockburn], 305.
James [Hay] (1526), 354, 355, 411.
Robert [Cairncross], 495.
David [Pantar], 583, 686, 687, 711.
John Paterson (1667), 2619, 2742, 2772,
2773.
Alexander Young, late bishop of Edinburgh
(1679), 2786.
— - dean of (1514), Patrick Dunbar, 305.
 sub-deans of —
Mr. John Maitland (1521), 329.
Mr. James M'Kenzie (1668), 2636.
 chancellors of —
Mr. David Chalmer (1564), 766.
Mr. George Monro, younger (1617), 1779.
 commissary-clerk of (1673), Hugh Dallas,
2717, 2734, 2753, 2772, 2773.
 Chanonry of, bailie of the, Thomas Kinnaird
(1617), 1779.
 precentor of (1514), John Calder, 305.
Ross, Earl of, Sir Walter Lesley (-1380), 65,
70.
Ross of Hawkhead, John, first Lord (1488), 201,
202.
 and Melville, John, second Lord, his
grandson (1505), 252, 258, 270, 27 1.
 James, sixth Lord (1630), 2050.
 George, eleventh Lord (1653), 2440,
2562.
Ross (Rois, Ros, Rosse) of Aldie, William (1695),
2932.
 of Easter Little Allan, Mr. Walter (1613),
1685 ; David, his son, 1685.
 of Balnagown, Sir David (1509), 495.
 Alexander (1545), 495.
 George (1595), 1296, 16S5.
 David (1649), 2393.
 Sir David (1670), 2668, 2717, 2721,
2753.
 of Balneill, James (1639), 2267.
 of Ballemuky, Donald (1595), 1296.
 Walter (1613), 1685.
 George, deceased (1649), 2393.
 •  Walter (1649), 2393, 2540.
 William (1670), 2568.
 of Bellone, Donald (1652), 2422 ; Margaret,
his wife, see M'Kenzie.
 of Bredtey, John (1644), 2340.
 of Clavalg, William (1644), 2340.
 of Haining, George (1593), 1266-68.
 of Kindace, Malcolm (1670), 2668.
 of Millanderdale, Gilbert (1617), 1781,
1954.
 of Morinsheis, Walter, provost of Tain
(1611), 1622, 1685.
 of Muldearg, John (1595), 1296.
 Hugh, younger, 1296.
 of Murieston, Sir William (1642), 2307.
 of Nuik, James (1614), 1701.
 of Pitcalnie, David, deceased (1652), 2422,

INDEX OF PERSONS

943

Ross of Pitcalnie, Malcolm, his son, 2422, 3246 ;
Catherine, wife of Malcolm, see Corbett ;
Margaret, his daughter, wife of Hector
Douglas of Muldearg (1670), 2668.
 Alexander (1670), 2668, 3246.
 Malcolm, his eldest son, 3246 ; Jean,
wife of Malcolm, see M'Culloch ; Miss Jean,
their daughter (1778), 3246.
 of Portivo (Ireland), Robert (1629), 2039;
Robert, his second son, 2039.
 of Sandwick, Andrew, apparent (1576), 935,
949.
 of Little Terrel, Mr. John, brother-german
of Mr. Walter Ross of Easter Little Allan
(1613), 1685.
 of Tollie, Hugh, deceased (1652), 2422;
John, his son, 2422.
 Alexander, messenger (1566), 808.
 in Arecheis, brother of the abbot of
Feme (1572), 878.
 baker in Edinburgh (1612), 1636.
 in Lienache (1615), 1726.
 in Easter DaltuUich (1627), 2008.
 writer in Inverness, notary (1670),
2658, 2668, 2988 (?).
 in Fearn (1673), 2720.
in Sandwick, late commissary-depute

Ross, Hugh, notary (1642), 2310, 2361.
 Hew, in Westalding, Braelangwell (16S7),
2861.
 Hugh, writer at Fearn (1695), 2932.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh (1507), 264.
 tutor of Haining (1546), 523.
 no ary public (1558), 692.
 in Maybole, notary public (1585),
1105.
j -,  Mr. James, master of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
— James, Edinburgh (1625), 1960.
 servitor to John Dalzell of Newton

of Ross (1695), 2932.
 student in Tain (1700), 2988.
- Andrew (1540), 448.
 (1549), 554.
- — (1566), 812.
 bailie of Tain (1611), 1622.
 ¦ in Fearn (1659), 2540.
 brother to William R. of Bellamuckie
(1670), 2658.
- •  ¦ servitor of Ross of Balnagown (1673),
2717. Archibald, notary, of Aberdeen diocese,

clerk of the regality of Dalkeith, servitor to
the Earl of Morton (1621), 1873, 1885, 1887,
1909, 2001, 2002, 2071, 2073, 2147, 2148,
2166, 2167, 2170, 2173.
¦ schoolmaster of Abernethy, Perthshire

(1629), 2043
- Colin, ' fermorer ' of the mills of Fearn (1673),
2720, 2738.
- David (1528), 371.
— ¦  maltman in Little Reany (1653), 2436.
 clerk of Tain, notary (1659), 2540,
2636, 2720, 2738, 2932; George, his son
(1695), 2932.
 merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
- Donald, in Little Ranye, brother of the
abbot of Feme (1572), 878.
- alias Tailzeor, Donald, in Fearn (1695), 2932.
- Donald, in Mulderg (1695), 2932.
- Gavin, A.M., notary public (1523), 342.
- Gilbert, in Maybole, notary public, Glasgow
diocese (1585), 1105, 1216, 1335, 1788 ;
provost of Maybole, 1792.
notary, Dunblane diocese (1629),

2043.
- Mr. Henry, advocate (1615), 1727.
- Homer, notary (1611), 1608, 1669.
- Hugh, writer (1632), 2115.

(1632), 2115.
 notary (1637), 2226.
 in Irvine, servitor of the Countess of
Eglinton (1651), 2416.
 portioner of Meikle Rainy (1670),
2668.
 treasurer of Edinburgh, deceased
(1698), 2974.
 cashier to Alexander, Duke of Gordon
(1770), 3227.
- John, in the Chanonry of Ross, brother of
the abbot of Ferae (1572), 878.
squire, in the Chanonry of Ross (1572),
878. - ironsmith, burgess of Edinburgh (1582),

of

1038,
- Mr. John, servitor of Archibald, Earl
Angus (1587), 1150.
- John, writer in Edinburgh (1600), 1410.
 burgess of Burntisland (1656), 2489.
 servitor of the Earl of Queensberry
(1659), 2531.
 mason in Bellindrum (1670), 2658.
 in Little Allan (1673), 2721.
— writer in Tain (1700), 2988.
carrier in Irvine (1707), 3032.

- Sir Nicholas, chaplain of Dunskeith (1545),
495.
- Oliver, in Maybole, writer (1612), 1625,
1627.
- Sir Patrick, chaplain (1525), 351.
- Patrick, gardener in Westquarter (1697),
2953.
- Quintigern, baker in Edinburgh (1630),
2049 ; Margaret, his wife, see Watson.
- Richard, bailie of Burntisland (1631),
2095.
- Robert, servitor of Robert Lindsay of Dun
rod (1564), 779.
- Mr. Thomas, commendator or abbot of
Feme (1572), 878, 935, 949.
- Thomas, clothier, burgess of Edinburgh
(1589), 1179.
 in Plaidis, Ross-shire (1595), 1296.
- servitor of Mr. Adam Hepburn, solicitor

of H.M. taxations (1638), 2241.
- Walter, mason in Milnetoune (1700), 2988.
- William, Netherhill in Beith (1559), 704.
 burgess of Perth (1588), 1172.
 in Feme (1653), 2436.
— in the Drum of Fearn (1668), 2636.
bailie of Tain, deceased (1670), 2668 ;

William, his son, 2668,

944

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Ross, William, in Little Allan (1673), 2721;
David, his elder son, 2721 ; Hugh, also his
son, 2721.
 Elizabeth, wife of James Fraser M'AUister,
burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
 Dame Grizel, wife of Sir Archibald Stirling
of Keir (1615), 1731, 1829.
— ¦ — Janet, spouse of Robert Lindsay of Cors-
basket, 416.
 Margaret, wife of Hector Douglas of Mul
derg (1670), 2668.
 Marion, widow of Thomas Poison in Meikle
Allan (1673), 2720.
 Mariota, wife of Edward Cunningham of
Auchinharvie, 342.
Rossie (Rossy) of that Ilk, David (1599), 1378,
1387.
 of Swanstoun, Thomas (1483), 188.
 John, servitor to Francis Ogilvie of New-
grange (1612), 1647.
Rothe, Walter, [Northberwick] 195.
Rothes, George, [first] Earl of (1481), 183, 203.
 George, [second] Earl of (1510), 274.
 James, Master of, sheriff-principal of Fife
(1602), 429.
 John, seventh Earl of and Duke of (1650),
2413, 2641-43, 2701, 2704, 2755.
 Margaret, Countess of, his daughter (1698),
2974; also 2971.
Rothesay, David Stewart, Duke of (1385), 68,
74, 83.
 Henry, Duke of, Prince and Stewart of
Scotland (1598), 1356. See also Henry,
Prince.
Rouchlaw, Timothy, notary (1622), 1906.
Rough (Rouch, Rouche, Ruch, Ruche), Alex
ander, in Leith, deceased (1586), 1112, 2126,
2470.
 Andrew, in Newburn, citizen of St. Andrews
(1572), 871.
Roughead (Roucheid, Rucheid), James, in Edin
burgh (1611), 1614, 1649; treasurer of E.
(1637), 2206; bailie, 2281, 2369, 2394. Cf.
Rocheid.
Routhbuy, James of (1364), 52.
Row, Archibald, writer in Edinburgh (1694),
2920.
 Mr. James, minister at Muthil (1634),
2151.
 Mr. John, minister of Carnock (1617)
1763.
 Mr. William, schoolmaster of Crail (1714),
3071.
Rowan (Rowane) of West Reston, George, de
ceased, 2747; David, his son (1675), 2747;
Beatrix, wife of David, see Hill.
 David, Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
 — burgess of Ayr (1610), 1590.
 John, servitor of Mr. Henry Maule (1648),
2383.
 Thomas, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Rowat, John, servitor of James Dundas of New
liston (1576), 940, 942.
Rowsay, Oliver, in Rothisholm (1638), 2233,
2235.
 Patrick, in Rothisholm (1657), 2502.

Roxburgh, Robert [Ker, first] Earl of (1626),
1979, 2112, 2285, 2301, 2607, 3295; Harry,
Lord Ker, his son, deceased, 3295 ; Jean,
daughter of Lord Ker, 3295.
 William, second Earl of (1666), 2607, 2617,
3291.
 Robert, third Earl of, 3097.
 Robert, fourth Earl of, his son and heir,
3097.
 John, first Duke of, also his son (1710),
3097.
Roxburgh, sheriff-deputes of —
John Douglas (1637), 2210.
Walter Scott of Harwood (1672), 2688.
Roy, WiUiam, burgess of Inverness (1528), 367.
Ruellan and Company, Messrs. (1786), 3266.
' Ruffi,' Radulf (1204-14), 3. Reputed ancestor of
the Kinnaird family.
Ruglen and Selkirk, Earl of, John, deceased
(1759), 3207 ; Anna [Kennedy], his countess,
3207.
 Anna, Countess of, their eldest daughter,
wife of William, Earl of March, 3207.
Ruhe, Mr. Malcolm, chaplain (1550), 557.
Rule (Roill, RouU, Rowle), Archibald, baUie of
Edinburgh and Canongate (1698), 2973,
2998.
 George, in Jedburgh (1607), 1527.
 James (1554), 618.
 John, prior of Pittenweem (1533), 391,
402.
 John, canou of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 John (1576), 932.
 Ninian, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
 Robert, in Bowden (1627), 2006; George,
his son, 2006.
Runciman (Runsyman), John (1493), 217.
 Walter, writer and notary (1585), 1097,
1139.
 Elizabeth, in Duns, relict of Diones Home
(1589), 1186.
Russell (Russel), Alexander, bailie of Elgin (1694),
2917.
 Alexander, deceased, portioner of Fucker
toun (1701), 2994; Janet, his wife, see
Thomson ; John, his eldest son and heir,
2994.
 David, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public
(1583), 1062.
¦  David, writer in Edinburgh (1747), 3169.
 George, maltman, burgess of Glasgow
(1660), 2542.
 Gideon, in Coates, deceased (1983), 2484.
 James, merchant, Edinburgh (1616), 1745.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1628), 2012.
 merchant in Stirling (1661), 2552.
 in Boighead (169S), 2971.
 notary (1762), 3216, 3239.
 John, servant to Mr. James Cunningham of
Montgreenan (1612), 1632.
 in Pleasance, deceased (1664), 2584 ;
Robert, his son, 2584.
 mason in Nethertown of Cambusnethan
(1692), 2897.
 W.S. in Edinburgh (1747), 3169.

INDEX OF PERSONS

945

Russell, Peter, in Forrest (1660), 2542.
 Robert, in Nethertown of Blairmuck (1660),
2542.
 Robert (1725), 3103.
 Thomas, Edinburgh, deceased (1592), 1238.
 William, Twickenham (1568), 869; Joan,
his wife, 869.
 Mr. William, bailie of St. Andrews (1580),
1012.
 William, notary (1667), 2621.
 Janet, wife of Mr. John Colville (1583),
1068.
Rute, Thomas (1364), 52.
Rutherford (Rutherfurd, Rutherfuird, Ruther-
furde, Rutherfoord) of Edzerston, John
(1667), 2582.
 Andrew (1687), 2858, 2864.
 John (1723), 3097; Andrew, his son
and heir, 3097.
 of Fairnington, George, deceased (1723),
3097 ; George, his son, 3097.
- of Hundalee, John (1508), 267.
George,younger, 267.

- of Kidhugh, Mr. John (1688), 2867.
- Andrew, alias Brachty (1594), 1291 ; Thomas,
alias Brachty, his brother, in Rashiehill or
Easter Leatgrein (1594), 1291, 1588, 1589,
1592, 1679; John, son of Thomas (1613),
1679.
- Andrew, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
- Antony (1565), 783, 835.
- Sir Archibald, a canon (1508), 267.
- David, baUie of St. Andrews (1557), 666.
- Edward, portioner of North Balquhandie
(1610), 1589, 1592.
- James, St. Boswells, 455 ; Thomas, his son
(1541), 455 ; Lucy, wife of Thomas, see
Hamilton.
T  alias Brachtie (1594), 1291.
 notary (1607), 1527.
 brother of Edward, portioner of South
Balquhandie (1610), 1589, 1592.
— servant to William, Earl of Lothian

(1632), 2119.
— smith in Maxton (1634), 2157.

 John of (1459), 144.
 John, portioner of South Balquhandie (1610),
1589.
 notary, serjeant of Roxburghshire
(1637), 2210.
 Mr. John (1693), 2915.
 Patrick, brother-german of Mr. John Ruther
ford of Kidhugh (1688), 2867.
 Richard, Jedburgh, 230 ; Robert, his son,
burgess of Jedburgh (1497), 230 ; Margaret,
sister of Robert, wife of John Wallace, 230.
 Robert (1513), 296.
 Jedburgh- (1588), 1164.
 portioner of North Balquhandie (1610),
1589, 1592.
— in Over Tofts (1665), 2594.
• brother-german of Andrew Rutherford

of Edzertoune (1687), 2858, 2864, 2867.
 writer in Edinburgh (1688), 2866.
- Captain Robert, in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
- Simeon, in Pitleseugh (1681), 2802.

Rutherford, 1523.
 William,
365. portioner of South Balquhandie (1610),

Thomas, in Pittillisheuch (1607),
burgess of Edinburgh (1528),

1592.

wife.

- iu Nenthorn (1669), 2650 ; Jean, his
see Wilkieson.

 Mr. William, in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
 William, in Restalrig (1743), 3161.
Rutherglen, bailie of (1605), Andrew Pinkerton,
1482.
 clerk of (1605), William Gray, notary, 1482.
 minister at, Mr. John Dickson, deceased
(1717), 3084.
Ruthven, William, Master of, [second] Lord,
(1519), 318, 321 ; lord of Dirleton, 424, 571 ;
Janet, his wife, see Haliburton.
 Patrick, [third] Lord (1562), 749, 780, 784.
 William, [fourth] Lord (1575), 781, see-
p. 755 ; 939, 959, 995, 1009. See also Gowrie,
Earl of.
Ruthven of Freeland, Thomas, first Lord, deceased
(1680), 2794.
Ruthven of Ballindean (Baldein), William (1560),
723.
 Sir William (1584), 1075.
 James, precentor of Dunkeld (1569), 840,
1092.
 William, Inchaffray (1575), 930.
 Margaret, wife of John Robertson of Stra-
loch (1596), 1309.
Ruthwell (Reuell, Rovell), rector of (1560), Sir
John Ireland, 717, 761.
Ryche, John (1548), 537.
Ryhill, Robert of (1368), 55.
Rymer (Rimour), Richard, Cupar (1510), 276.
Rypon, William of (1360), 48, 53.
Ryppe, Roger of (1270-90), 14.
Ryssie, James, notary (1635), 2169.
Rythe, Christopher (1588), 1174.
Ryther, John, esquire [Barking, Essex], 595.
Sackville, Lord George (1750), 3184.
 Richard, knight (1552), 595.
Sadler (Saidlar, Saidler), Gavin, in Dalkeith
(1603), 1457, 1646, 2173.
 William, maltman in Dalkeith (1643), 2333,
2493.
 Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Forsyth in Dal
keith (1603), 1457, 2166, 2172, 2445.
 Marion, wife of William Calderwood in Dal
keith (1643), 2332 ; (1646), 2368.
St. Albans, Earl of, Henry, governor of Jersey
(1670), 2660,2663.
St. Andrews, bishops of —
William [Fraser] (1290), 15.
Walter Traill, 68, 83.
James [Kennedy], 133, 152, 178.
Patrick [Graham], 157.
 archbishops of —
William Schevez (1481), 184, 189, 224.
Alexander Stewart (1510), 278, 287, 289.
Andrew [Forman, 1516], 313, 327 n.
James Beaton, 624.
David Beaton, 512, 514, 1279, 1546.

6l)

946

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

St. Andrews, archbishops of (continued) —
John Hamilton (1551), 584, 623, 624, 639,
672, 709, 783, 823, 824, 843, 1094.
John Douglas (1574), 887 ; 910, where the
date is erroneous, and ought to be 1573.
Patrick Adamson (1575), 925.
George Gladstanes (1610), 1571, 1696, 1700,
1705.
John Spottiswood (1616), 1756, 1769, 1809,
1982, 2005, 2114, 2122, 2247.
James Sharp, 2564, 2786, 2850.
 archbishops of, 1735, 1840, 2213, 2326,
2976.
 archdeacons of —
Mr. Gregory (1290), 15.
George Durie (1539), 431. See further, Dun
fermline, commendators of.
Robert Pitcairn (1565), 795. See also Dun
fermline, commendators of.
 priors and commendators of —
Sir John (1290), 15.
John Hepburn [vicar-general], 327, 329, 333.
Patrick [Hepburn], 402, 420.
James [Stewart], 468, 469, 771, 775, 809,
873. See also Moray, Earl of, Regent.
Robert Stewart, Earl of March (1583), 1071,
1082.
Ludovic, Duke of Lennox (1594), 1279,
1283.
 the prior of, 1809.
 canons or members of the priory of —
In 1556. — Mr. John Wynram, David Peblis,
Nicol Spittall, John Ranton, John RouU,
John Flagear, Mr. William Bradfutt, John
Wyllzemsou, Alexander . . ., John Smyth,
Archibald Skyrving, David R,obertson,
John Symsone, Ninian RouU, Mr. Thomas
Biggar, Patrick Bonkill, David Cuk, Peter
Watson, and Patrick Bunkell, 809.
In 1584. — David Robertson, David Cuik,
John Williamson, John AUansoun, Mr.
William Bradfuird, Mr. Peter Watsoun,
John Scott, Ninian RouU, and John Ure,
1082.
 ¦ ministers of —
Mr. Robert Hamilton (1574), 8S7.
Mr. David Black (1594), 1277.
Mr. Robert Wallace (1594), 1277.
 provosts of —
James Learmonth of Dairsie (1528), 368.
Sir Patrick Lermonth of Dairsie (1572),
871.
James Learmonth of Dairsie, 1012, see p. 755.
 bailies of —
Andrew Kid (1473), 167, 199.
George Melville, 107.
William Melville (1481), 181.
Thomas Reid (1484), 194.
David Carstairs (1556), 656, 666.
David Rutherfurd (1557), 666.
John Moffat (1557), 666.
Thomas Walwood (1569), 849.
Mr. Alexander Sibbald (1572), 871.
James Taylor (1637), 2219.
John Craig (1696), 2934.
 clerk of, John Bonkil, notary (1569), 849.

St. Andrews, church of St. Mary of the Rock
(' de Rupe ') at, provosts of —
Mr. Adam of Malkaristun, 15.
William Cummyne (c. 1290), 15.
James AUirdes (1481), 184, 186.
James Kincragy (1521), 330, 370.
 official-general of (1469), Sir David Rede (?),
157.
 Dominican or Preaching Friars at, see Friars.
 Friars minor at, see Friars.
 St. Salvator's College at, provosts of —
Mr. Hugh Spens (1528), 368.
Mr. James Martin (1595), 1303.
 St. Salvator's College, masters of, in (1598),
3314.
 University of, rectors of the —
Thomas Tullideph (1737), 3134.
James Haddow (1744), 3165.
Dr. James M'Cormick (1785), 3265.
St. Andrews, Mr. Nicolas of (1290), 15.
St. Andrews, in shire of Elgin, minister at, Mr.
John Urquhart, deceased (1740), 3151.
St. Anthony's Chapel, near Edinburgh, chaplain
of (1537), Mr. Alexander Livingstone, 418.
St. Bothans (St. Boythane), the nuns of, 22.
St. Colm's Inch (St. Colme), abbots of, see Inch-
colm.
 prior of, Sir H. (1228), 6.
St. George, Richard, Norroy King of Arms, north
of Trent (1605), 1481.
St. John of Jerusalem, governors or preceptors of,
see Torphichen.
St. John of Jerusalem, Hospital of, 96.
St. John, Lord, see Sandilands and Torphichen.
St. Leonard's Hospital, Dunfermline, bedeswomen
of (1615). — Christian Orrok, Bessie Stewart,
Isobell Ferguson, Elspet Murray, Bessie
Dewar, Barbara Douglas, Euphame Crumby,
and Jonet Wilsoun, 1736, 1804; also Helen
Bairdye in place of Jonet Wilson, 1804.
St. Martin, Alexander of (1153-78), 2.
St. Mary in the Fields, church of, near Edinburgh,
provost of (1551), John Spittal, 582.
St. Mary's Isle, alias Traill, commendator of, Mr.
Robert Richardson (1575), 912, 945, 975, 986.
St. Niniau's, minister at (1663), Mr. George
Bennet, 2569.
St. Quivox, minister at (1649), Mr. William
Fullerton, 2390.
St. Michael, John (1453), 137.
St. Salvator's College, see St. Andrews, supra.
St. Servan, Dunning, chaplain of, see Learmonth.
Sallirman, Thomas (1438), 118.
Salmond, William (1625), 1960.
Saltcotts, laird of, 570. See Levington.
Saltmarsh (Sautemarays), Patrick, of Popil (131S),
22 ; Ranulf or Radulph, his son, 22, 27.
Saltoun, Alexander, Lord (1570), 855.
Sampson (Samsone), Bartholomew, notary (1638),
2250, 2343.
 Hugh (1355), 43, 61.
 Thomas, vintner in Abbeyhill (1743), 3161.
Sanchar, John, A.M., notary public (1506), 262.
Sanday, rector of (1588), John Graham, 1156.
 minister of (1620), Mr. James Cok, 1837,
2064.

INDEX OF PERSONS

947

Sanders (Sanderis), Alexander (1496), 229.
 Gilbert, notary [Berwickshire, 1593], 1257.
 Gilbert, notary in Dunfermline (1613),
1675, 1865, 2198.
 Mr. James, minister at Lentrathen (1631),
2080, 2081.
 or Sandie, James, servitor to Mr. John
Stewart of Kettiestone (1655), 2475, 2478.
Sanderson (Saunderson), Andrew, in Newbigging,
deceased (1609), 1561. Cf. Sandison.
 Christopher (1563), 756.
 Edward, of Schoreswood, Northumberland
(1554), 627.
 Edward, in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
 Enfred, in the Tofts (1551), 588.
 George, in the Tofts (1551), 588.
 Viscount Castleton, Stewart of the
Honour of BoUingbrook (1703), 3008 ; James,
his son, 3008.
 Gilbert, tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
 Henry, in the Tofts (1551), 588.
 James, in Mill of Tofts (1606), 1498.
 John, caroenter in Tofts (1681), 2802.
 Ninian, Musselburgh (1631), 2075.
 Thomas, burgess of Linlithgow (1545),
493. • in Musselburgh (1609), 1561.

William, tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
Alison, wife of Charles Ferguson, burgess of

(1651)

Dunbar (1617), 1773.
Sandie, or Sandis, of Kirktoun, Patrick
2417 ; Patrick, his natural son, 2417.
Sandie, John, bailie of Culross (1651), 2417.
Sandilands (Sandelandis, Sandelands, Sandy-
landis) of Calder, Sir James, 83 ; Joanna, his
wife, see Stewart.
 of Calder, James, knight (1546), 522.
 James [sic, I. John], younger, his son,
522, 585. See Torphichen.
 of Lomfurde, Gavin (1589), 1180.
 James (1589), 1181.
 of Middilrig, John (1594), 1292.
 of Slamannanmure, James, tutor of Tor
phichen (1587), 1138, 1162, 1180, 1217; Sir
James, 1449, 1455.
 Alexander (1572), 874, 877.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
 Mr. Andrew, servant to the tutor of Tor
phichen (1588), 1162, 1217.
 George (1577), 950.
 George, serjeant of North Berwick (1616),
1750.
 Sir James, lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen (1548), 554, 561, 620, 641, 652,
658, 768, 812, 874, 877, 920, 940, 950,
1180. See also Torphichen.
 James, in Natliflatt (1567), 824.
— (1585), 1095.
notary in Newbattle (1612), 1666,
1667.
- Mr. James, advocate (1613), 3312.
- John, servitor to James, Lord Torphichen
(1614), 1704.
-Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1648), 2383,
2459.
-Thomas (1557), 670.

Sandilands, WiUiam, merchant, burgess of Edin
burgh, deceased, 2375 ; Alexander, merchant,
burgess there, his eldest son (1647), 2375.
 William, wright in Craigover (1723), 3098.
 Agnes, wife of Robert Erskine, royal tailor
(1610), 1579.
 Barbara (Margaret), widow of Thomas
Dishington of Ardros (1598), 3314.
 Isabel, wife of John Boswell of Balmuto
(1593), 3314.
 Margaret, wife of James Leirmonth, fiar of
Balcomie (1620), 1838.
Sandison (Sandisone), Sir John (1582), 1041. Cf.
Sanderson.
 William, in Dornache (1588), 1158.
Sands (cf. Sandie, Sandis) of Overtoun, Robert,
apparent (1611), 1609.
 of that Ilk, David (1606), 1496.
 Andrew, in Culross (1586), 1125.
 John, in Culross (1596), 1318.
 in Gartur (1626), 1972.
 Robert, in Easter Arnevicar (1667), 2616.
 William, brother-german (deceased) of
David of that Ilk, 1496 ; William, his son, a
minor (1606), 1496.
Sangster (Sangistar), John, burgess of Jedburgh
(1495), 225.
Sanquhar, rector of (1557), Mr. Robert Crichton,
669.
Saute Marays (Savtemarays). See Saltmarsh.
Savecamp (Sauecampe), Peter of, 30.
Sawer (Sawr), George, servitor to Robert Farquhar,
younger of Gilmulscroft (1621), 1884.
Sawers (Sawaris), John, in Harwood (1583), 1057.
Scales, Hugh, apprentice to Hugh M'Lean, writer
(1772), 3233.
Schedo, Robert, servant of Lundie of that Ilk
(1593), 1260.
Schedow, Thomas (1546), 505.
Schetho, John, notary public (1542), 464.
Schethome (Schirthume) of Cascheskelpye, Laur
ence (1510), 276; Isobel, his spouse, see
Rankeillour. Alexander, son of Laurence, 276.
Christian, daughter of Laurence, 276.
Elizabeth, her sister, 276.
 of Skelpie, David (1595), 1303.
Schives, Schevez. See Chivas.
Schodowie, Robert, in Lundy (1598), 3314.
Schola. See Scollay,
Sciennes (Seynis), nuns of the (1592), 1247.
Scobie (Scoby), William, [Dunfermline] 289.
Scollay (Schola, Scollow) of Hermonsgarth and
Strynie, Orkney, Duncan (1620) in Hagar,
1837 ; 2047, 2052, 2064, 2077, 2078 ; Isobel,
his wife, see Sinclair.
Margaret, their daughter, wife of Robert,
son of James Scollay of Tofts, 2077, 2078,
2137, 2138.
 of Holland, Orkney, John (1637), 2205.
 of Strynie, Edward, elder (1620), 1837 ;
(1625), 1963; deceased, 2047; Ellen, his
wife, see Gibb ; Duncan, their son, 2047.
Cf. of Hermonsgarth, supra ; Marie, their
daughter, wife of John Colville of Tankerness,
2047.

94<s

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Scollay of Strynie (continued) —
Edward, fiar, their grandson, 1963, 1986,
2505 (?) ; Isobel, his wife, see Scollay,
infra.
James, eldest son of the elder Edward, de
ceased, 2047 ; Isobel, relict of said James,
see Grot.
Margaret, their only daughter, wife of James
Beinstoun, 2047, 2052.
 of Tofts, James (1630), 2064; (1631), 2077,
2078, 2137 ; Jean, his wife, see Henryson.
Robert, their son, 2077, 207S, 2137, 2138 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Scollay of Her
monsgarth.
 Duncan, in Mussetter (1625), 1963.
 Edward, burgess of Kyrkwald, or Kirkwall
(1580), 1011.
 James, mariner, burgess of Burntisland
(1671), 2674.
 Robert, notary (1610), 1579.
 Isobel, wife of Edward Scollay of Strynie
. (1627), 19S6.
 Margaret, wife of James Beinstoun in Clet
(1634), 2137.
Scone, church of the Holy Trinity at, and monks
there (1228), 6.
 abbot of, Alexander [Stewart], 410.
 prior of, John Clerk, vicar of Redgorton
(1536), 410.
Scone, Lord, see Stormont, Viscount of.
Scotland, Bank of (1776), 3242.
Scotland Well, minister of, Andrew Arnot (1576),
932.
Scots Grays Dragoons (1754), 3197.
Scott (Scot) of Abbotshall and Pitgorno, Thomas,
baron of Middle Downy (1567), 826, 851,
853, 861, 892, 893, S97, 1122.
 William, bis son, S61, 1122, 3314.
 of Allanmouth, Walter (1607), 1527.
 of Ardross, William, elder, 2790.
 William, his son, fiar (16S0), 2790.
 of Balweary, William, knight (1505), 251.
 Sir James (1598), 3314.
 of Bavilaw, Laurence, see of Harperrig,
infra.
 • of Bonnington, Mr. James, advocate (1649),
2389.
 • of Branxholme, Walter, knight (1574), 888,
1002.
 Walter, knight, his son (1602), 1423.
 of Bristo, James (1682), 2S05, 2806.
 of Buccleuch, Walter (1434), 122. Cf. also
of Branxholme.
 of Burnhead, Robert (1688), 2866 ; William,
his eldest son, 2866 ; Agnes, wife of William,
see Watherstone.
 of Comistoun, John (1696), 2951.
 General James, deceased (1747), 3171.
 Colonel John, his heir (1747), 3171.
 of Craig, Patrick (1696), 2951.
¦  of Dunynald, Robert (1698), 2975.
 of Elie and Grangmure, Mr. William, elder,
director of chancery (1598), 3314; Sir William
(1612), 1633.
Jean Skene, his [third] wife (1602), 3314.
Mr. William, younger, his son andheir, 3314.

Scott of Haining, Sir Robert (1646), 2367, 2368.
 of Harden, Sir William (1673), 2704.
 [William, younger, and Jean Nisbet?],
'laird and lady of Harden, younger' (1692),
2900.
 of Harperrig and Bavilaw, Laurence, advocate
(1627), 2007-; deceased, 2762; Mr. William,
his son (1076), 2762.
 of Harwood, Robert (1656), 2491 ; (1658),
2518.
 Walter, sheriff-depute of Roxburgh
(1672), 2688.
 of Kirkurd, Sir Walter, knight (1452), 134.
 of Langshaw, Patrick (1656), 2491, 2518,
2642, 2701, 2704; Patrick, his son, 2518;
Mr. Francis, also his son, 2642, 2701, 2704.
 of Mosfennan, Mr. Henry (1661), 2548.
 of Pitgorno, Thomas, feu-farmer of Abbots
hall and Milton. See of Abbotshall, supira.
 of Renalbura, John (1670), 2662.
 of Rossie, Patrick (1698), 2975.
 of Spenserfield, John (1528), 372, 394.
 of Tushielaw, WiUiam (1574), 888.
 Sir Alexander, canon of Aberdeen and rector
of Wigtown, clerk register (1483), 189, 191,
193.
 Mr. Alexander, notary public (1520), 327.
 Alexander (1542), 463.
 in Kirkcaldy (1574), 892, 893.
 portioner of Strathkinnes (1583), 1062.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1641), 2285.
 servitor of Patrick Shearer (1677),
2765.
 Andrew, in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
 -surgeon in Edinburgh (1610), 1597;
Margaret, his wife, see Laing.
 Bartholomew, Coldingham (1584), 1076.
 David, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
 (1586), 1122. See next entry.
 brother-german to late William Scott
of Abbotshall, 1122? (1611), 3314.
 in Foddismill (1631), 2099.
 alias Webster, David, in Carnecurandhill
(104S), 23S8.
 Mr. David, bailie of the regality of Dalkeith
(1669), 2642.
 David, in Inverness, deceased (1736), 3133.
 alias Myllar, Donald, Perthshire (1575), 930.
 Francis, notary in Dalkeith, son of John
Scott, notary there (1668), 2637, 2702, 2709,
2710, 2779, 27S0, 3019; keeper of minute-
book of council and session, 3035, 3058.
Cecil, his daughter, wife of James Brisbane,
3035, 3038.
Janet, also his daughter, wife of Thomas
Ellis, W.S., 3035, 3038.
 Sir George, notary (1581), 1030.
 George, in Lempitlaw (1593), 1262.
 burgess of Lauder (1637), 2203.
 (Escot) Henry, called the (1292-95), 17.
 Henry, Northumberland (1364), 52.
-(1527), 358.
deceased (1682), 2803.

 James, burgess of Dysart, 291.
brother to Thomas Scott of Pitgorno

(1567), 826.

INDEX OF PERSONS

949

Scott, James, in Kirkcaldy (1574), 892.
 W.S., notary (1598), 3314.
 Mr. James, notary (1023), 1918.
 James, provost of Irvine (1634), 2153.
 notary (1643), 2323.
 depute-clerk of the barony of Ports
burgh (1655), 2471.
 ¦ servitor to Patrick Scott of Langshaw
(1656), 2491, 2518.
¦notary (1662), 2557.
 servitor to the Duke of Buccleuch and
Monmouth (1669), 2642, 2704.
 servitor to Walter Scott, commissary-
depute of Peebles (1681), 2802.
- Mr. James, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh, notary
(1685), 2835, 2920.
- James, in Ulysseshaven (1698), 2975.
 servant of Mr. William Calderwood,
advocate (1705), 3019; (1707), 3035.
- (Escot) John le (1292-95), 17.
- John (1369), 57 ; Joanna, his wife, see
Strother.
 serjeant and bailie of George, Earl of
Rothes (1481), 183.
- — [Dunfermline], 289.
• notary public (152S), 367.

 Friar John, prior of the Carmelite Friars,
near Linlithgow (1545), 490. See also Friars.
 Sir John, chaplain, notary public (1551),
591.
 John, Arbroath (1558), 684.
 [Dundee, 1562], 738.
 notary public (1564), 771.
 Mr. John, brother to Thomas Scott of Pit
gorno (1567), 826, 851.
 John, in Bankhead (1576), 933.
¦ St. Andrews (1584), 1082.
— in Duddingston (1587), 1146.
 in Monze (1592), 1240.
 notary (1590), 1206, 1262.
 in Hamiltoun's Ferme (1605), 14S2.
 in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
 brother-german to Walter S. of Allan-
mouth (1607), 1527.
 in Lairdlach (1610), 1577.
 ¦ notary, clerk of regality of Dalkeith
(1646), 2367, 2368, 2419, 2497, 2518, 3019,
3035, 3058 ; Francis, his son, see supra.
— wright in Edinburgh (1649), 2394.
servitor of John Wilkie, writer (1653),

2435.

 servitor to Sir John Gilmour of Craig
miUar, advocate (1656), 2491, 2641.
 called of Newburgh (1656), 2491.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1657),

2508
- Oliver, in Uregar (1657), 2505.
- Patrick (1434), notary public, 111.
 (1552), 598.
 in Edinburgh, deceased (1598), 1338.
 mariner in Dundee (159S), 1346.
 writer in Edinburgh (1646), 2367,

2368.
 servitor of John Wilkie, W.S. (1655),
2465.
 Ralph (1512), 286.

Scott, Richard Fitz-John (1370), 58 ; Richard, his
son, 58.
 Richard, in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
 Mr. Richard, minister of Kirkbean (1678),
2783 ; Katherine, his wife, see Crichton.
 Robert (1505), 254.
 burgess of Irvine (1551), 586.
 Mr. Robert, elder, servitor of Mr. William
Scott of Elie (1598), 3314; Mr. Robert,
younger, also servitor there, 3314.
 writer in Edinburgh (1610), 1597 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Laing.
-notary, sheriff- clerk of Edinburgh

(1666), 2601
- Robert, baxter in Leith (1743), 3161.
- Stephen (1580), 1004.
- 'Thorn,' or Thomas (1493), 213.
- Thomas, Edinburgh (1562), 734.
 residing in Congleton (1565), 784.
 in Mains of Edington (1589), 1186.

 serjeant of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh
(1603), 1447.
 in Haddington, deceased (1608), 1537.
- Mr. Thomas, servitor to Sir John Wemyss
of that Ilk (1609), 1540.
- Thomas, servitor to Earl of Nithsdale (1643),
2330.
 dyer in Canongate (1588), 1156, 2457.
¦ notary (1705), 3027.

- Walter, servitor of David CoUace of Auchin-
farsicht (1586), 1109.
 burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Lyell, his wife (1586), 1118.
 notary, Tranent (1664), 2580.
 commissary-depute of Peebles (1681),
2802.
-William (1322), 30.
 (1505), 252.
 (1514), 299.
 (1534), 397.
 Edinburgh (1551), 591.
 servitor of Mr. George Freir, notary
public (1556), 662.
 [Arbroath, 1559], 696.
 vicar of Monze (1592), 1240.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1368.
- - in Weyndis (1607), 1527.
William, minister at Cupar (1611),

-Mr. 1612.
- William, tailor in Bathgate (1615), 1740.
 in Newbattle, messenger (1630), 2050.
 in Stow (1635), 2168.
 in Dalkeith (1658), 2518.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
 bailie of Peebles (1687), 2859.
- Agnes, Lady Ardros, grandmother of
Thomas Dishington of Ardros (1598), 3314.
- Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Dishington of
Ardros (1598), 3314.
 deceased, relict of James Livingstone
of Manerston (1698), 2974.
- Euphemia, wife of Mr. William Cochrane of
Cowdoun (1636), 2196.
- Lady Grissel, mother of James, Lord Borth
wick, wife of Walter Cairncross (1593), 1256,
1262, 1546.

950

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Scott, Isobella, wife of John Betoun of Capildra
(1576), 937.
 Isobel, relict of late Andrew Sibbald in
Kinkell (1592), 1240.
 Dame Magdalene, wife of Sir William Bruce
of Kinross (1705), 3017, 3067.
 Marion, indweller in Edinburgh, deceased
(1568), 831, 889, 1238.
 Mary, widow of John Short, provost of
Stirling (1661), 2552.
 . . ., wife of Alexander Arbuthnot of Knox
(1696), 2951, 2975.
Scougall (Scougal, Scugal, Scugale, Scugall,
Scughalle, Skougall, Skowgall) of Humbie,
Mr. John (1657), 2514.
 of that Ilk, John (1604), 1474.
 Adam, clothier in Linton (1602), 1423.
 George, brother-german of John of that Ilk
(1604), 1474.
 John, collector of the lords of session (1610),
1596.
 in Ellemfurd (1639), 2262.
 deceased (1683), 2818.
 Patrick, bishop of Aberdeen (1668), 2635;
Mr. John and Henry, his sons, 2635.
 Robert of, [Newcastle, 1322] 31.
 Robert, baker in Haddington (1663), 2573,
 Thomas, North Berwick (1556), 661.
 ¦ WiUiam, squire (1465), 153.
 Margaret of, sister of Henry Livingstone of
Manerston (1432), 110.
 Thomas of, her younger son, 110.
 Margaret, wife of Robert Colville, 442.
Scoular (Skowlar), Gilbert (1556), 646, 647.
Scrabie, or Sorabie, minister at (1677), John
Fraser, M.A., 2774.
Scrimgeour (Scrymgeour, Scrymgour, Skrym
geoure) of Ardourmy, James (1566), 796,
1081, 1163. See also of Glasswell.
 John, his son, 1163. See also of Glass-
well.
 of Wester Ballincho, Thomas (1644), 2352,
2354.
 of Cartmoir, Mr. David (1688), 2866.
- of Dudhope, John (1564), 770.
James, provost and constable of Dun
dee (1588), 1172; Sir James, 1417, 1443;
deceased, 1663, 1664, 1682, 1782, 2076 (?).
 John, his son, constable of Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1663, 1664, 1682, 1743; Sir
John, 1782, 1783, 2076 [sic, but ? Sir
James], 2449. See also Dudhope and
Dundee. Margaret, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Thomson of Duddingston, 2449.
- of Fordel, David (1510), 277.
- of Fordie, David (1577), 946.
- of Glaster, John (1506), 261.
- of Glasswell and Ardourmy, James (1565),
785, 796, 1081, 1163. »S'ee of Ardourmy.
Catherine Murray, his mother (1566), 796.
 John, his son (1584), 1081, 1084, 1417,
1453 ; deceased (1610), 1583.
Gilbert, son of John (1603), 1453.
 John (1610), 1583, 1682, 1686;
Margaret, his wife, see Wishart.

Scrimgeour of Henderstoun, James (1564), brother
of John of Dudhope, 770.
 of Kirkton, John (1603), 1442, 1444, 1664,
1744, 2327.
 • of Myres, James (1601), 1422, 1441.
 Alexander, Dundee, deceased (1601) 1417;
Margaret, his widow, see Anderson.
James, his son, merchant, burgess of Dun
dee, deceased (1601), 1417, 1442, 1443 ;
Elizabeth, his widow, see Symmer.
John, brother of James, merchant, Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1442, 1443.
Mr. Alexander, brother of John (1601),
1417, 1442.
Andrew, brother-german of John Scrim

geour of Glasswell (1588), 1163.
- Mr. David, chaplain of the Chapel of the
Virgin Mary in Well-gate, Dundee (1564),
770.
- Captain David, son of the late Sir John
[? James] S. of Dudhop, knight (1631),
2076.
- Gilbert, servant of the Constable of Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1443; brother of John S. of
Kirkton, 1442, 1444, 1664, 1744.
 (1603), 1443.
- Hugh, servitor to John Spottiswood, arch
bishop of St. Andrews (1626), 1982.
-James, [Edinburgh, 1543] 470.
 (1584), 1084.
bailie to the Viscount of Dudhope

(1644), 2351, 2352.
 John, knight (1434), 111.
 Mr. John (1511), 283.
 John, officer of the burgh of Dumfries (1580),
997.
 uncle of John, Viscount Dudhope (1644),
2352, 2354.
 Robert, deceased, uncle of James Scrimgeour
of Dudop (1588), 1172; Margaret Campbell,
his wife, daughter of Jonet Hering, Lady
Lundy, 1172; James, their son and heir,
1172.
 Thomas, brother of John Scrimgeour of
Glaswell (1584), 1084, 1163.
 in Easter Torbyrne (1610), 1583, 1686.
 Captain Thomas (1644), 2351.
 Walter (1514), 304.
 Captain William, brother-german of John
Scrimgeour of Kirkton (1643), 2327.
 Dame Jean, wife of Johu Graham, fiar of
Fintry (1655), 2468.
 Magdalene, wife of Mr. John Ogilvie,
minister of Kinnaird (1603), 1444.
Scrogie, Mr. John, servant of Mr. John Scharpe
(1600), 1397 ; advocate (1604), 1468.
Seaforth, Kenneth, [fourth] Earl of, deceased
(1705), 3018.
Sedlington, John (1536), 408.
Seget, David, citizen of Brechin (1607), 1518.
Selby (Selbie, Selbye), Roger, lord of Grindon
(1512), 286.
 of Grindon, Robert (1554), 627.
 of Grindon Rig, William, county Durham
(1554), 627 ; Anne, his wife, 627 ; John, his
father, 627.

INDEX OF PERSONS

951

Selby of Grindon Rigg, Margaret, widow (1652),
2429.
 of Twisill, John (1491), 206, 207, 209.
 of Twisel (Twishill), John, senior (1554),
627 ; Alexander, his son, 627.
 John, junior, 627.
 John, [Northumberland, 1535] 400.
 • of Berwick (1579), 982-84.
 ¦ Oliver, clerk [Northumberland, 1535], 400.
 Roger (1516), 312.
 •  of Norham parish, deceased (1631),
2084 ; Margery Selby, his relict, 2084, 2090.
Selkirk, Earl of, WiUiam Douglas (1657), 2507 ;
(1659), 2532; see also Hamilton; Anne,
Duchess of HamUton, his wife, see Hamilton.
Selkirk (Selcreik, Selkrig), David, servant to the
laird of Lundin (1701 ), 2992.
 James, in Newtown of Fastcastle (1582),
1052.
 servitor of John Wood in Dairy (1641),
2286.
 John, precentor in church of South Leith
(1711), 3060.
 Mr. Mathew, chaplain (1543), 482.
 Thomas (1483), 188.
 William, notary public (1543), 471.
SeUar, WiUiam (1534), 393.
Sempill (Semple), William, [second] Lord, sheriff
of Renfrew (1545), 500, 586.
 Robert, [third] Lord (1556), 639, 721.
 Robert, [seventh] Lord (1653), 2440, 2441.
SempUl (Sempil, Semple, Simple, Simpline, Sympil),
Symple, Symeple, Sympil) of Auchinbothie,
Cuthbert, sheriff-depute of Renfrew (1575),
916.
 of Beltries, Sir James, deceased (1626),
1971.
 Robert, his son and heir, 1971, 2307,
2440.
 of Boghouse, Cuthbert (1551), 586, 736.
 of Bruntshiells, William, sheriff-depute of
Renfrew (1605), 1487, 1668.
 of Craigbaitt, Brise, sheriff-depute (1622),
1914.
 of Eliotstoun, John, sheriff of Renfrew
(1426), 105 ; Robert, his son and heir, 105.
 of Foul wood, Robert, fiar (1592), 1250.
 John, apparent (1649), 2387, 2388.
 of Greinsyde, Thomas, prebendary of the
collegiate church of Semple (1626), 1971.
 of Millbank, James, sheriff-depute of Ren
frew (1606), 1494.
 Alexander, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew, notary
(1622), 1914.
 Mr. Andrew, minister at Bonhill (1629),
2038.
 Andrew, writer in Renfrew (1653), 2440.
 Hugh, in Boghouse (1657), 2515.
 James (1497), 234.
 ¦ (Simpline) John (1511), 279, 280.
 John (1545), 500-503.
 John, W.S. (1647), 2380, 2388, 2389.
  servitor to Lord Cochrane (1653),
2440.
 Paisley, deceased (1656), 2480; Mar
garet, his relict, now wife of John Adam,

see Snodgrass ; Janet, their daughter, wife
of Patrick Ralstoun in Bradheid of Ralstoun,
2480.
Sempill, John, notary, sheriff-clerk of Dumbarton
(1658), 2528.
 Patrick, burgess of Paisley (1603), 1432.
 Robert, notary (1603), 1432.
 ¦ William, elder (1344), 39.
 Grizel, Lady of Stenhouse (1569), 844.
 Jean, deceased, wife of John Bontein
Ardoch (1637), 2199.
 Margaret, wife of Robert Crawfurd of Kil
birnie, 263.
wife of John Tait, tailor, burgess of

of

Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
Seres, Alexander, in St. Andrews, deceased (1569),
849.
 Robert, younger, notary public (1512), 290,
310.
 Thomas, younger, notary public (1518),
314.
Sergeand, James (1488), 198.
Seton (Seitoune), provost of the church of (1547),
John Williamson, 485, 528.
Seton, George, [fourth] Lord (1546), 517.
Seton (Seaton, Seatone, Seatoun, Seitoun, Setoun,
Setoune, Settoun, Seytone, Seytoun) of Aber
corn, Sir Walter (1676), 2761, 2834.
 of Auchinhuif, John (1570), 850, 1337,
Helen, his wife, see Urquhart.
Alexander, his younger son, 1337.
George, his eldest son and heir-apparent,
1337.
 of Balbirnie, John (1539), 429.
 of Blackhall, Alexander (1738), 3138, 3139.
 of Fawside, Mr. James (1615), 1727.
 of Gargunnock, Mr. Alexander (1623), 1936 ;
Marion, his wife, see Maule ; Alexander,
their son and heir, 1936.
 of Kylesmuir, Sir William, 1489 (?), of
Milfuir (1610), 1583 ; 1759, 1898, 2122.
 of Lathrisk (Louthresk), John (1489), 203,
282.
 John (1546), 517, 675.
 John, apparent (1586), 1128.
 of Meldrum, Alexander (1597), 1337.
 of Northrig, Alexander (1561), 726; de
ceased, 1398 ; Janet, his wife, see Sinclair.
John, burgess of Haddington, deceased, his
son (1600), 1398.
Alexander, also burgess there, son of John,
1398.
 of Northrig, Thomas (1600), 1398.
 of Olivestob, Thomas, brother-german of
George, Earl of Winton (1620), 1833.
 of Rumgally, William (1539), 429.
 in St. Germains, Archibald, 517 ; George,
his son (1546), 517.
 of St. Germains, John, brother-german of
George, Earl of Winton (1620), 1833; Mar
garet, his wife, see Kellie.
-  George, deceased (1732), 3126.
• George, his nephew, 3126.

- of Schethin, George (1649), 2396.
 William, his son and heir, 2396, 2400,
2404, 2405 ; deceased (1650), 2409.

952

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Seton of Touch, etc., Sir Reginald M'Donald
Stewart, sheriff of Stirling (1837), 3311.
 of Tullibodie, John, deceased, brother of
Mr. Alexander Seton of Gargunnock (1623),
1936.
 of Urquhart, Alexander, senator of the
College of Justice (1592), 1231 ; provost of
Elgin (1593), 1259 ; Lord Fyvie (1602), 3314.
See Dunfermline, Earl of.
 of Windygowl, Robert (1666), 2608.
 • Alexander (1500), 240.
 Mr. Alexander, chancellor of Aberdeen
(1585), 1100.
 (1614), 1714.
 Alexander, burgess of Haddington (1616),
1759 ; Alexander, his son and heir, 1759.
 in Newgate, Haddington (1693), 2909.
-   servitor to John Gibson, writer in

Edinburgh (1694), 2920.
- Arthur, in Ardconan (1597), 1337.
- Christopher (Cristello), brother-german of
John S. of Lathrisk, 429 (?) ; (1546), 524, 675.
- Mr. David, B.A., 15.
- Francis, deceased, brother-german of late
George Seton of St. Germains (1732), 3126;
George, his son, see of St. Germains, 3126.
- Francis, weaver in Thurso (1753), 3196.
- Mr. George (1547), 524, 535.
 chancellor of Aberdeen (1597), 1337.
 tutor of Meldrum (1613), 1694.
-  of the University of Cambridge (1620),
1833.
- George, deceased, brother of Mr. Alexander
Seton of Gargunnock (1623), 1936.
- Mr. George, brother-german of William
Seton of Schethin (1649), 2404, 2405.
- George, baker, Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
- Henry (1529), 375.
 servant of Henry Durie of that Ilk
(1565), 795.
- James, ' sheriff of Fife ' (1545), 504.
- Mr. James, brother of Mr. Alexander Seton
(1614), 1714.
¦ (1618), 1809.
James, deceased (1682), 2S03.
¦ John, knight (1424), 101.
- in Kirkton of Bourtie (1597), 1337.
- Robert, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
 merchant in Burntisland (1708), 3047.
 writer in Edinburgh (1746), 3166.
 Walter, burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915.
 William, in Cottoun (1570), 850.
- Mr. William, notary (1570), 850.
 at mill of Balcarn (1597), 1337.
 in Corstorphine, deceased (1655), 246!'.
 Barbara, relict of John Clapperton (161S),
1805.
 Christina, wife of Alexander Mortoun of
Randerston (1545), 500, 524, 675.
 Dame Margaret, wife of Robert Logan of
Restalrig (1550), 566.
Shafto of Newcastle, Mark (1653), 2430 ; Jane, his
daughter, wife of William Strother of Kirk
newton, 2430.
Shand, John, servitor to Mr. John Rollok, advo
cate (1641), 2285.

Shank (Schank), Mr. Alexander, factor for Thomas,
Earl of Strathmore (1735), 3129.
Shanks (Schankis), John, flesher, burgess of
Culross (1596), 1317.
 Robert, [Nether Gogar] 566, 999.
Sharp (Schairp, Scharp, Scharpe, Scherpe, Sherp)
of Houston, Major William, deceased (1687),
2852 ; John, his eldest son, deceased, 2852.
 Thomas, brother and heir of John,
2852.
 of Pitgober, John (1569), 843, 887, 1670;
Jonet, his daughter (1613), 1670.
 of Scotscraig, Sir William (1730), 3115;
Colonel William, his grandson, 3115.
 of Stonyhill, Sir William, keeper of the
Signet (1668), 2639, 2755.
 Henry, in Abernethy, deceased (1629),
2043.
 weaver, burgess of Perth (1631), 2079-
81.
 James, archbishop of St. Andrews (1662),
2564, 2786, 3115.
 John, servitor to David Balfour of Inchyrie
(1581), 1026.
 Mr. John, advocate (1595), 1294, 1397;
Mr. John, his son, 1294.
 John, burgess of Stirling (1602). 1427.
 in Stirling (1604), 1466.
 in Ayr (1610), 1590.
 in Nunland (1622), 1915.
 Friar Patrick. See Friars.
 William (1553), 614.
 minister of Tungland (1614), 1698.
 A.M., notary (1634), 2152.
 in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
 merchant in Crieff (1748), 3175.
Scharpro, William (1566), 801.
Shaw (Schaw, Schawe) of Bally Walter, Patrick
(1610), 1582.
 of Bargarrane, Robert, younger (1596), 1307,
13S9; of B. (1613), 1681, 1780, 1914;
William, his son (1613), 1681, 1780, 1914.
John (1635), 2161.

 of Dordaroeh, Robert (1685), 2836.
 of Greenock, John, son of Alexander S. of
Sauchie, see infra (1542), 463, 622, 674,
683, 721, 736, 810, 811, 820, 821, 823, 1265,
1272; deceased (1594), 1285, 1307, 1333,
1389, 1530, 1681, 2271.
Isobella, his eldest daughter, 1272 ; wife of
Gavin Lindsay, 1333, 2031, 2271.
Jean, his daughter, 1265; Patrick, his son,
see of Kelsoland ; and John and Mungo,
also his sons, 1376, 1389.
 of Greenock, James, his son and heir (1594),
449, 1285, 1294, 1307, 1376, 1389, 1499,
1501, 1530, 1081, 1780; deceased (1620),
1848, 1914, 20S2, 2271 ; Margaret, his wife,
see Montgomery of Hesilhead ; Mr. Robert,
his son (1617), 1848, 1914.
 John, his son and heir (1613), 1681 ;
of G., 184S, 1914, 2031, 20S2, 2111, 2161,
2163, 2241, 2392, 2397, 2456, 2458, 2515,
2659, 2769 ; Helen, his wife, see Houston ;
Margaret, bis daughter, wife of Alexander,
Lord Blantyre (1649), 2397, 2401.

INDEX OF PERSONS

953

Shaw of Greenock, John, younger (1638), 2241,
2392, 2515; Sir John (1661), 2554, 2560,
2769 ; of G., burgess of Ayr, 2784, 2855 ;
knight baronet (1687), 2857 ; deceased
(1694), 2916, 2919.
 Sir John, second baronet (1677), 2769;
2916,2919; Helen, his wife, see Nicolson.
 Sir John, third baronet (1725), 3101.
 of Kelsoland, Patrick, son of John S. of
Greenock (1594), 1272, 2031, 2082, 2083,
2246.
 of Knockhill, WiUiam (1597), 1329 ; James,
his son, 1329.
 George, fiar (1597), 1329.
 of Lethangy, William (1619), 1816; Eu
phemia, his wife, see Auchmuty.
 John, fiar, their son, 1816, 2098 ;
Isabella, his wife, see Bruce of Blairhall.
 of Sauchie, John (1483), 192.
 Alexander (1539), 437, 439, 440, 443,
444, 449, 450, 463, 622, 674, 683, 721, 736,
755 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Cunningham.
John, their son, see Shaw of Greenock.
Janet, their daughter, 755.
 James (1554), 622, 674.
- James, apparent (1576), 937; Sir James,

deceased, 1914.
Sir John (1622), 1903.

 of Spango, Mr. William, son of John Shaw
of Greenock (1593), 1272, 1376.
 Alexander (1497), 234.
 David (1542), 463.
 George, [Kilmaurs, 1562] 745.
 Mr. Henry, prebendary of Abernethy (1572),
868, 934.
 James of, squire (1385), 68.
 James, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1591), 1212; James, his son and heir, 1212.
 son of John Shaw of Greenock (1597),
1333.
 shoemaker in the Potterrow (1599),
1366, 1369.
 in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
 brother-german of WiUiam Shaw of
Lathangy (1619), 1816.
 in Whiteleys, deceased (1631), 2082.
 brother-german of John Shaw of Bal-
garrane (1635), 2161.
 servant to John Shaw of Greenock
(1654), 2456.
— —  writer in Edinburgh (1703), 3005.
 John of, squire (1385), 68.
 John, brother of Alexander of Sauchie ( 1 540 ),
443.
 (1553), 604.
¦ brother of James Shaw of Greenock

(1599), 1376, 1389, 1499, 1501.
 stabler in Edinburgh (1609), 1554.
 notary (1609), 1563, 1587.
 in Coldounheidis (1615), 1740.
 notary in Blairquhan (1620), li

50,

1879, 1928, 1954, 1957, 2195.
 in Bristo (1629), 2027.
 bailie-depute of Carrick (1637), 2226.
-Mr. John, minister of South Leith (1711),
3060,

Shaw, Michael, servant of Mr. John Spens (1557),
662.
 in Dalkeith (1634), 2148.
 Mungo, brother of James Shaw of Greenock
(1599), 1376, 1389.
 Patrick, servant of James Douglas, com
mendator of Melrose (1590), 1196.
 Quentin, in Straiton (1620), 1847.
 Robert, brother of John Shaw of Greenock
(1562), 736, 821 (?).
 Simon, succentor, Dunkeld (1542), 460, 572.
 Symon, canon of Glasgow (1557), 668, 3313.
 William, Gullane (1550), 570, 610, 620, 679;
deceased, 1178, 1179, 2335.
 Mr. William, provost of the church of Aber
nethy (1553), 607, 668, 711, 3313.
 William, servant of John Shaw of Greenock
(1622), 1914.
 servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1630), 2073.
 (1632), 2111.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
 Elizabeth, wife of Hugh, Viscount Mont
gomery of Airds (1610), 1582 ; deceased, 2246.
 Dame Helen (1530), 380.
- relict of James, late Lord Colville

of Culross (1630), 2060.
 Marjory, wife of John Fraser of Erogie
(1685), 2836, 3092.
Shearar (Scherar, Scheirar, Sherar, Shirrar), Alex
ander, tenant in Drummulling, etc. (1562),
746, 810, 1376.
 Hector, in Drummulling (1600), 1389.
 John, in Drummulling, etc. (1599), 1376.
 Matthew, in Houston, and Thomas, his son
(1613), 1681.
 Nicolas, sheriff-depute of Ayrshire (1553),
555, 599, 603, 608.
 Patrick, servitor to George, Earl Marischal
(1677), 2764, 2765.
 Walter, in Drummulling (1562), 740, 1376,
1389.
Shedd (Sched), Alexander, in Water of Leith,
deceased (1701), 2990.
 Janet, wife of late David Home in Leith
(1655), 2470.
 Margaret, wife of John Smeaton (1655),
2470.
Sheilgreen (Schilgrene), Patrick, in Gullane (1592),
1244.
Shelley (Shelle), Robert (1414), 95.
Sheppard, Isabel, of Alnwick (1589), 1194 ; Mary,
alias Forster, her daughter, 1194.
Shepherd (Schiphert, Schiphird, Shippert, Ship-
hird), Andrew, baker, Dundee (1616),
1743.
 Arthur, officer of Dundee (1695), 2930.
 John, servant of James Scott in Ulysses-
haven (1698), 2975.
 Lachlan, writer in Dundee (1705), 3023.
Shettleton (Scheitletoune), Janet, in Ratho (1655),
2476.
Shewan (Schewan, Schewane), John, in Brechin
(1607), 1515-17.
 Thomas, notary (1622), 1905, 2034, 2065,
2067, 2216.

6k

954

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Shewan, WiUiam, notary public (1565), 785, 884,
929, 1053, 1084.
Shield (Scheild), Adam, servitor to John, Earl of
Mar (1617), 1787.
Shiell (Scheil, Scheill, Scheie), George, in the
Scheilfald (1576), 941.
 George, weaver in Melrose (1682), 2812 ;
John, his son, 2812.
 (Scheie) Malcolm of (1455), 139.
 William (1550), 564.
 Edinburgh (1563), 758.
 Dalkeith (1627), 2001 ; Margaret
Darling, his mother, deceased, 2001.
 (1654), 2455.
Shiellie (Scheillie), James, serjeant of the Canon
gate (1609), 1545.
Shiells (Scheills), William of, notary public (1471),
212.
Shillington (Schillingtoun), Herbert, in New
Abbey (1607), 1522.
Shireff, George, servitor to James M'Lurge,
merchant in Edinburgh (1693), 2913.
Shirlaw (Scherinlaw, Schirilaw, Schyrilaw),
William, in Bogan green of Coldingham
(1577), 951, 1076 ; Jonet, his spouse, see Kay.
 WUliam, Bogan green of Coldingham (1608),
1534, 1902 ; Beatrix Bisset, his spouse, 1534 ;
William, his son and heir (1622), 1902.
 Thomas, in 'the Burne' (1539), 433.
 William, in Northfield (1669), 2651.
Shitlington (Schitlington, Sitlingtoun), Gilbert
(1576), 936.
 Herbert, in New Abbey (1612), 1650.
 John, in Crawfordston (1657), 2499.
Shore (Schoir), Andrew, Dundee (1562), 741.
Shores wood (Schoriswood) of Baitshiell, Mr.
Richard (1576), 943.
 James, vicar of Linton (1543), 476.
Short (Schoirte, Schort), James (1597), 1336;
Christian, his wife, see Cowan.
 James, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1613),
1691, 1692 ; Agnes, his wife, see Cowan.
 tailor, burgess of Burntisland (1631),
2095.
 John, provost of Stirling, deceased (1657),
2508, 2552 ; Mary, his widow, see Scott.
Alexander, his eldest son, 2508, 2552.
Margaret, his eldest daughter, wife of
WUliam Stirling of Herbertshire, 2508.
 Robert (1505), 253.
 •  notary (1602), 1423.
Shorthouse (Schorthous, Schortus), David, in
Culross (1586), 1125.-
 Robert, member of the convent of Inch-
mahome(1573), 881.
 at Tynninghame (1604), 1474.
 Ednam (1614), 1714.

 Sir William, chaplain (1519), 317.
Shuter, Richard, servant to Elizabeth, Duchess
of Lauderdale (1692), 2893.
Sibbald (Sibbelt, Sibbett, Sybbald) of RankeUlor,
James (1539), 429, 454, 535.
 Alexander (1586), 1128, 1133, 1135,
1137; Thomas, his son (1586), 1135.
Andrew, his son and apparent heir (1586),
1128.

Sibbald, Alexander (1524), 346.
 Mr. Alexander, bailie of St. Andrews (1572),
871.
 Alexander (1593), 1260.
 Mr. Alexander, deceased, minister at Dun
donald (1627), 1988; Jean, his wife, see
Wallace; George, their son, 1988.
 Andrew, servitor of Andrew Murray of
Arngosk (1578), 961 ; probably the same as —
 in Kinkell, deceased (1592), 1240;
Isobel, his relict, see Scott ; Patrick, their
eldest son, 1240.
 Cuthbert, in Dysart (1642), 2316.
 David (1538), 419.
 Henry, [Cupar, 1510] 276.
 (1514), sheriff-depute of Fife, 300.
 John, 'mayor ' [marus] on the east side of
the water of Eden, Fife (1481), 182.
 reader at the church of Leith (1623),

1933.
- Robert, in Kennoquhie (1615), 1723 ; Mr.
James, his son, 1723.
- William, in Cambuskenneth (1581), 1026,
1188; Alexander, his son and heir (1589),
1188. ¦ servitor of Lord Colville (1611), 1619,

1676.

in Edinburgh Castle (1671), 2671.

 Margaret, wife of Robert Lundie, burgess of
Dysart (16S2), 2804.
Sime (Sim, Sym, Syme), Mr. Alexander, advocate
(1607), 1510.
 Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1729),
3113. clerk to Alexander Stuart, C.S. (1753),

3194.
 Andrew, at the fulling mill of Innerbus
(1578), 959.
 Henry, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912, 2256.
 John, in Edinburgh, deceased (1608), 1538.
 in Dalmellington (1693), 2911.
 writer in Edinburgh (1749), 3177.
 William, deceased (1628), 2012.
 Mr. William, writer (1643), 2319, 2376.
 writer in Edinburgh (1647), 2376.
 Helen, wife of George Duncan, portioner of
Auchtermuchty (1639), 2256.
 Margaret, relict of Malcolm Mackay in
Brumage (1632), 2113.
Simon (Symon), John, in the Isle of Stronsay
(1657), 2502.
Simonson (Symondsone, Symonson), George,
serjeant, Inverness (1536), 403.
 Richard (1388), 80.
Simson (Simpson, Simsone, Symesone, Sympsone,
Symson, Symsone, Symsoun) of Bamance,
John, bailie of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
 of Craighous, Laurence (1617), 1774.
 of Feddinche, William (1642), 2316.
 of Monturpie, David, bailie of Dysart (1631),
2097.
 of Smetoun, David, elder (1617), 1761.
 Adam, notary (1639), 2252.
 Mr. Alexander, notary public (1529), 375.
 Alexander, notary public (1540), 446.

INDEX OF PERSONS

955

Simson, Alexander, junior, notary (1540), 446,
491.
 notary, clerk of the constabulary of
Haddington, 980 (?); (1583), 1064,1109,1163.
 mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761 ; bailie of D., 2097.
 in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
 in Corshous (1644), 2349.
 deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
(1692), 2902 ; Andrew, his son, 2902.
 writer in Edinburgh (1698), 2973,
2979.
 Andrew, notary public (1513), 291.
 (1514), 299.
 in Auldliston (1546), 506.
 Mr. Andrew, pedagogue of the Grammar
School of Perth (1557), 673; Violet, his
spouse, see Adamson.
 Andrew, clerk of Anstruther Easter (1660),
2544 ; notary, 2673, 2950 (?).
 Archibald, burgess of Dysart (1587), 1137.
 Mr. Archibald, minister at Dalkeith (1598),
1359, 1457.
 Archibald, in Gourock (1641), 2298.
 in Dalkeith (1668), 2637.
 David, in Southhook (1585), 1102.
¦ burgess of Dysart (1587), 1137, 3314 ;

Elizabeth, his wife, see Clerk.
 younger in Coit (1604), 1472.
 elder, bailie of Dysart (1623), 1924.
- George, in Dalkeith (1668), 2637.
- Gideon, servant to George Home of Wedder
burn (1669), 2651.
- Sir James, chaplain (1505), 251.
-James (1512), 287.
- Mr. James, chaplain, 292.
-James (1541), 457; Agnes, his intended
wife, see Greenlaw.
¦ prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,

St. Andrews (1569), 846.
reader at Innerbervie (1571), 860; at

Kinneff (1581), 1023, 1110.
 in Gourock (1641), 2298.
 in Kelso (1681), 2802.
 merchant in Falkirk (1697), 2953.
 in Lasswade (1723), 3099.
merchant in Falkirk (1837), 3311.

- John (1453), 137.
 M.A. (1481), notary public, 182, 183.
 canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 ¦ burgess of Crail (1579), 981.
 (1580), 1004.
 notary (1583), 1061, 1064.
 (1612), 1666.
 uncle of Katherine Simson, relict of
John Matheson, carpenter in Dalkeith (1622),
1909, 2002.
 deceased (1628), 2022.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2421.
 elder, in Dalkeith (1656), 2493.
 servant of Sir John Shaw of Greenock

(1662), 2560.
' garnerer '

in Wedderburn (1669),

2651.
- Malcolm, serjeant, Lanark (1568), 836.
- Sir Matthew, chaplain (1513), 292.

Simson, Robert, or 'Bogside' (1523), 342.
 miller (1617), 1773.
 Thomas, sheriff of Fife (1481), 182.
 [St. Andrews] 199.
 (1512), 288.
 (1610), 1578; Marion, his daughter,
wife of John Cass, butcher in Dalkeith,
1578.  in Dryburnford (1626), 1975.
¦ carpenter, Edinburgh, deceased (1628),
in Dalkeith (1635), 2167, 2170, 2491 ;
Cristina, his wife, see Pow ; John, their son,
2170, 2491.
- Mr. Thomas, notary (1696), 2942.
- William, [St. Andrews] 199.
-[St. Andrews] 331; Margaret, his

2012.

daughter (1522), 331.
 Edinburgh (1545), 492.
¦ in Falkirk (1837), 3311.

 Janet, in Lanark (1602), 1429.
 Katherine, relict of John Matheson,
penter in Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
 Margaret, wife of Adam Johnston,
of Edinburgh, 287, 292.
 Coldingham, wife of Hercules King
(1584), 1076.
 • wife of James Guthrie, mariner, bur

gess of Dysart (1631), 2096.
Sinclair (St. Clare), John, [seventh] Lord (1640),
2283.
 [Henry, eighth] Lord (1686), 2846.
Sinclair ('de Sancto Claro,' Sincklar, Sinckler,
Sinclar, Sinclare, Sincleir, Sincler, Sincular,
St. Clair, St. Clare, Synclare) of Achuif (or
Achnif), William, deceased (1630), 2055;
Andrew, his son, 2055.
 of Asserie, James (1666), 2603 ; George, his
son, 2603.
 of Blans, David (1583), 1061, 1163.
 of Duren, James (1753), 3196.
 of Hermandston, John, knight (1393-7),
379. John (1420), 98, 113.

— — of Latheron, Alexander, son of late George
Sinclair of Mey (1634), 2159.
 of Langformacus, Robert (1603), 1452.
 Mr. Robert (1666), 2610.
 of Mey, George, deceased (1634), 2159 ;
Alexander, his son, see of Latheron.
 of Murkill, Sir James (1659), 2537, 2815,
2817.
 of Pitcairns, Oliver (1550), 564, 600;
Katherine, his wife, see Bellenden.
 of Rapness, George (1634), 2137, 2138 ;
(1637), 2205.
 of Roslin, Oliver, knight, 418.
Mr. Henry, his son (1537), 418, 428 ; James,
also his sou, 418.
¦  ¦ of Roslin, William (1550), 564.
Oliver, his son (1550), 564; Mr. Alexander,
brother of Oliver, 564.
 of Tothorp or Tolhoip, William (1620),
1836, 2502.
 Sir Adam, prebendary of White-house
(1552), 600.

956

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Sinclair (Sincular), Alexander (1478), 170.
 Mr. Alexander, rector of Pentland, 329.
 Alexander, in Ballincreif (1561), 726, 1064.
 in Straiton (1615), 1742.
 Archibald, in mill of Aberuchil (1755), 3198.
 David, in Lambden (1646), 2373.
 George (1490), 204.
 Mr. George, brother-german of Mr. John
Sinclair at Delph (1685), 2838. [Author of
Satan's Invisible World Discovered, etc.]
 George, bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
 Henry, in Ardoch (1536), 407 ; Beatrice,
his spouse, see Chisholm.
 notary, and depute-director of Chancery
(1573), 885.
 Colonel Henry (1656), 2478.
 Henry, servitor to Mr. David Monro in
Reay (1666), 2603.
 Hugh, Orkney (1625), 1963 ; James, his son,
1963.
- James (1550), 564.
¦ brother-german of Robert Sinclair of

Langformacus (1603), 1452
 (1627), 1997.
- John of (1434), 113.
- John (1522), 341.
- Sir John, prebendary of Corstorphine (1537),
418.
- Mr. John, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1564), 774; James, his son, 766, 774.
- John, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1565),
794.
 notary (1600), 1397 ; commissary of
Dunblane (1613), 1691, 1692.
 Ayrshire (1624), 1957.
 ¦ serjeant of North Berwick (1650),
2414.
— Mr. John, lately minister at Ormiston, now
at Delph (1685), 2838 ; Christian, his wife,
see Fleming ; Mr. Patrick, their son, 2838.
— Captain Laurence, in Dysart (1635), 2176.
— Robert, vicar of Aberlady (1585), 1092.
 servitor to Michael Balfour of Mon-
quhany (1589), 1177.
— Mr. Samuel, miuister at Langton (1611),
1618.
— Thomas, [Haddington, 1561] 726.
 writer of the Privy Seal (1565), 794;
Henry, his son, 794.
— Walter of, knight (1393-7), 379.
— Mr. William, rector of Olrig (1557), 682.
— William, Caithness (1557), 682.
 notary (1610), 1573, 1630.
 bailie of barony of Broughton (1632),
2112.
 servant of John, Earl of Haddington
(1654), 2454.
— - — in Bristo (1656), 2477.
president of the Royal Company of

Archers (1771), 3232.
— — Isobel, wife of Duncan Scollay in Hagar and
of Hermonsgarth (1620), 1837, 2064, 2077.
 Janet, wife of Alexander Seton of Northrig
(1561), 726.
 wife of James, eldest son of James Rae,
burgess of Edinburgh (1631), 2086, 2094.

Sinclair, Margaret, wife of Malcolm Fea in South
Strynie (1625), 1963.
 Marion, wife of George Home of Wedderburn
(1470), 162.
 Mariota, wife of John Hepburn in Hadding
ton (1561), 726.
Singeor, Alexander, servitor of Andrew Graham
in Craigie (1624), 1942.
Sives, George, in West Fenton (1565), 784.
 WiUiam, in West Fenton (1565), 784. Cf.
Chivas.
Siward (Siuuarde), Sir Richard, lord of Kellie
(1266), 8.
Skaulate, Thomas (1469), 160.
Skeddowie or Skaidwie, Robert, Newbattle, de
ceased (1584), 1085.
Skelding, Thomas, officer in Dunbar (1617), 1774,
1775.
Skeldy, James, Edinburgh (1552), 602.
Skene (Skeen, Skein, Skeine, Skeyne), Adam
(1502), 244.
 Sir John, clerk register (1594), 449.
 Mr. John, writer (1611), 3314; clerk of
session, 1939.
 John, in Barncluith (1696), 2947.
 Mr. Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1594),
1275.
 William, macer of Edinburgh (1687), 2852.
 Janet, wife of Major John Home of Carill-
syd (1656), 2481.
 Jean, wife of Mr. William Scott of Elie
(1598), 3314.
Skinner (Skynner), David, notary public (1594),
1277, 1571, 1705.
 James, in Middle Monynet (1561), 728 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Grieve.
Skirving (Skirvein, Skirven, Skyrving) of Over
Keith, Richard (1651), 2420 ; William, his
son, 2420.
 of Plewlandhill, James, 767, 885 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Wedderat.
 William, his son (1564), 767, 885.
 Henry, deceased, 2420.
—  James, his son (1635), 2171, 2180,
2420.
 James, younger (1651), 2420.
 Archibald, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
 Gilbert, in Gilkerstoun (1635), 2180.
 William, in Ewingstoun (1651), 2420.
Skolloph, Andrew (1616), 1749.
Skollow, Edward, Inverbervie (1589), 1184. Cf.
Scollay.
Slamannan Mure, minister at (1623), Mr. Thomas
Ambrose, 1926.
Slater (Sclater, Sclaitter, Sklaiter, Sklater), An
drew, bailie of Edinburgh (1568), 833.
 Andrew, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1580), 996; bailie (1586), 1112, 1131.
 Robert, in Paisley, deceased (1657), 2504,
2512, 2513.
— ¦ — friar Thomas. See Friars.
 WUliam, Edinburgh, 147, 176.
bailie of Edinburgh (1563), 759.

Slaughter (Slochter), John (1550), 559.
Sleichtouu, Ralph, Englishman (1601), 1416.

TNDEX OF PERSONS

957

Sleigh (Sleych, Sleich, Sliech) of Glengelt, Mr.
John, bailie of Haddington (1690), 2886.
 George (1539), 436.
 servant of James Rig of Carberry
(1598), 1363.
 in Newbigging, deceased (1609), 1561.
 John, burgess of Haddington (1632), 2121.
¦ younger, provost of Haddington (1680)

2794 ; (1683), 2818 ; Mr. John, his son, 2794
2818.
 Patrick, servitor to John Smith, clerk of
Haddington (1690), 2886; notary (1697),
2965, 3077.
 Robert, bailie of Haddington (1697), 2965.
Sleswig-Holstein, Duke of, Augustus, heir of
Norway (1665), 2589.
Sloan (Slowane), George, merchant in Dalmelling-
fcm (1717), 3084.
 William (1521), 328.
Smail (Smale, Smaill), Alan, 29.
 Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1469),
157.
 Sir Andrew, chaplain, 157.
 John, in Falkirk (1630), 2053.
 William, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
Small (Smal), Adam, in Edinburgh, deceased
(1598), 1339.
 Alexander, burgess of Jedburgh (1495),
225.
 James, in Grange (1627), 1992.
 John, macer of the court of session (1778),
3246.
 Patrick, W.S. (1622), 1903.
 Sir Robert, chaplain (1502), 243.
 Margaret, relict of John White of Brunt
scholls (1680), 2790.
Smart (Smert), Alexander, in Tain (1611), 1622.
 messenger (1690), 2884.
 Dionisius, burgess of Newburgh (1606),
1500 ; Patrick, his son, 1500.
 George, baker in Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
 James (1569), 839.
 servant to George Pautoun, miller,
Forthar Mill (1656), 2485.
 writer in Edinburgh (1705), 3019;

(1707), 3035.
- John, Fife (1545), 504, 524.
 burgess of Newburgh (1588), 1161.
¦ in Tain (1611), 1622.

 John, notary (1672), 2691.
 Peter, elder, in St. Andrews (1479), 174;
Katryn, his spouse, see Williamson.
 Alison, wife of John Braid in Kilquhis
(1622), 1912.
Smeaton (Smetoun, Smeiton), David, barber and
wigmaker in Leith (1759), 3208.
 John, baker in Leith, deceased (1655), 2470 ;
Margaret Shed, his first wife, 2470 ; Chris
tian Crawford, his second wife, deceased,
2470. Janet, daughter of John and Margaret, 2470.
Patrick, son and heir of John and Christian,
2470.
 John, clerk in custom-house of Edinburgh
(1759), 3208.
 Mr. Walter, notary public (1564), 770.

Smibert (Smebeard, Smeberd, Smebeird, Smebird,
Smeithberd), Sir Alexander, canon of Holyrood
(1552), 600.
 Bartholomew, GuUane (1562), 744, 1178.
 David, alias Laird (1580), 995.
 John (1534), 397.
 Richard (1322), 30.
 William, GuUane (1519), 316, 570, 620.
 ¦ Christina, Gullane (1562), 744.
Smiddiegreen, Lady (1715), 3078.
Sinirle, John, servitor of Margaret Kennedy, lady
of Carleton (1665), 2595.
Smith (Smithe, Smyth, Smythe, Smytht) of Braco,
Patrick (1637), 2205, 2233, 2235, 2611.
 of Grottall, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh
(1646), 2369.
 of Huip, John (1666), 2611.
 of Whitehill, Mr. James (1702), 3000, 3003.
 Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1572),
871.
 alias Broun, Alexander, in Langtoun (1577),
950.
 Alexander, burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
 in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
 in Sornhill (1652), 2425.
 tailor in Montrose (1679), 2788.
Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
writer, burgess of Haddington (1685),

2838.

- bailie of Haddington
dean of guild, 2886.

2875,

(16S9),
2876 ; dean of guild, 2886.
 Andrew, Ayrshire (1455), 139.
 [Cupar], 276.
 [Kilmaurs, 1561], 730.
 brother of Patrick Smyth of Braco
(1638), 2233.
 Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Archibald, serjeant of Stirling (1661), 2552.
 apothecary in Fisherrow (1687), 2853.
 Stonehaven, deceased (1689), 2879.
 at mill of Garvock (1694), 2921.
 David, in Auldliston (1546), 506.
—  servant of Cochrane of Barbachlaw
(1565), 786.
 in Dirltoun (1575), 909.
 in Balsusney (1584), 1072.
 in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964.
 • George, in Langnewtoun (1541), 455.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
 Mr. Gilbert, architect (1702), 3003.
 Henry, burgess of North Berwick (1597),
1325.
 collector in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
 Hew, brother to John in Mathewburn
(1675), 2746.
 James, serjeant, St. Andrews (1488), 199.
 in Auldliston (1546), 506.
 in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
 burgess of Kilmaurs (1612), 1632.
 portioner of Auchtermuchty (1639),
-in Tranent (1646), 2362; Janet, his

2256.

wife, see Burre.
 in Rigens (1658), 2522, 2523.
 notary in Tranent (1664), 2580 ; John,
his son, 2580.

958

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Smith, James, in Rossie (1671), 2679.
 — writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
 clerk of the burgh of Haddington
(1680), 2794, 2818; John, his eldest son,
2794, see John S., notary, infra ; James, also
his son, 2794 ; Alexander, also his son, 2794,
2818. dyer, burgess of Haddington (1685),

2838.
 ¦ merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
- John, Forfarshire (1514), 304.
 [Houstoun, 1530], 380.
 (1547), 529.
 in Bogside (1562), 745.
 canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1574), 889.
 portioner of Balone (1583), 1062.
 elder in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
 [Duddingston, 1600], 1401.
 -elder, burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 bailie in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 messenger in Duns (1619), 1825, 1862.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1631), 2096, 2206.
 in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
 in Callander (1642), 2309.
Thomson, John, in Leith, deceased
2470. James,

- alias
(1655),
- John, in Forgie (1658), 2522, 2523 :
his eldest son, 2522, 2523.
 in Mathewburn (1675), 2746.
 servitor to Mr. John Frank,

W.S.

(1682), 2803.
 . — writer in Buchanan (1749), 3181.
¦ writer in Maybole (1749), 3182.

- Mr. John, minister at Strichen (1753), 3195.
- Michael, in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
- Ninian, servant to Cuthbert Nicolson of
Gullane (1591), 1225.
- John, writer and notary, burgess of Hadding
ton, son of James S., supra (1683), 2818,
2838, 2S75 ; common clerk of H, 2886, 2909 ;
deceased, 3077 ; Grizel, his wife, see Kyle.
 ¦ in Newmilns (1695), 2933.
¦ portioner of Leitfie (1705), 3023.

- Patrick, merchant in Kirkwall (1630), 2047.
 in Haddington, deceased, father of
James S., town-clerk there, 2794.
- Peter, ironsmith (1577), 953.
- Mr. Richard, sohoolmaster in Coldingham
(1693), 2912.
- Robert, in the Schaw, Kilmaurs (1552), 594.
 — (1574), 906.
¦ senior, burgess of Haddington (1663),

2573.
- alias Mitchelson, Simon, in Duns (1589),
1186.
- Thomas (1488), 198.
 [St. Andrews], 199.
 in 'the Burne' (1539), 433.
 in Shaw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
 burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
 . in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 in Stonehaven, deceased (1688), 2869 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Waterton ; James, his
eldest son and heir, 2869.

Smith, Thomas, notary (1792), 3277.
 William, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
 [Dunning, 1546], 510.
 in the Schaw (1552), 594, 787.
 alias Malwill, William, ironsmith in Kirk
caldy (1580), 998.
 William, in Coldingham (1609), 1547.
 in Belhaven, weaver, burgess of Dunbar
(1617), 1773, 1775 ; Alison, his wife, see Bog.
¦in Garvald (1621), 1877.
dyer, burgess of Canongate (1622),

1911.
 in Auchrugland (1639), 2268.
 in Nungate (1680), 2794.
 at the ' WomanhiU' (1694), 2921.
 servitor of Patrick Sliech, notary
(1697), 2965.
 Grizel, wife of George Anderson, deceased
(1715), 3077.
 Isobella, wife of Sir Alexander Don of
Newton (1674), 2732, 2739, 2864.
 Lilias, wife of John Millar (1715), 3077.
Smollet of Kirktoun, John (1575), 916.
 James, burgess of Dumbarton, deceased
(1603), 1437 ; Margaret, his only child, wife
of James Buntine of Succoth, 1437, 1438.
 James, burgess of Dumbarton (1592), 1250.
Smowte, Thomas (1634), 2152.
Snawdoun herald (1564), John Paterson, 777.
Snell, Alexander, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2081.
Snodgrass (Snodgers, Snodgras), John, maltman,
burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
 Nicolas, in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
 Margaret, relict of John Semple, and now
wife of John Adam (1656), 2480.
Snype, James, officer at Kilmacolme kirk (1700),
2986.
Sodor, bishops of —
John Carswell (1581), 1019. See also Isles,
the.
Andrew [Wood, 1677], 2774.
Somer, David, burgess of Edinburgh (1551), 589.
 John, in Wester Denoon (1548), 545.
Somerledy, 74 ; Andrew, his son, 74 ; see also
Sowyrlyson ; Murdac, son of Andrew, 74.
Somerville (Somervell), Hugh, Lord (1586), 1126.
Somerville (Somervaill, Somervel, Somervell,
Sommervell, Somerwaile, Somerwell, Sym-
meruell, Symmerwel) of Corhouse, William
(1707), 3039.
 of Plean, Alexander, deceased (1751), 3186 ;
James, his son, deceased, 3186.
 of Sauchtonhall, Bartholomew (1639), 2253.
 of Spittell, John, sheriff-depute of Lanark
(1694), 2919.
 of Torbrax, Mr. Alexander (1567), 824.
 Adam, in Overhouden (1723), 3100.
 Alexander (1550), 569.
 [Arbroath, 1559], 698.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
 Bernard, in Cleghorn (1614), 1709.
 Hugh, W.S. in Edinburgh (1710), 3057-59,
3069.
 James (1551), 582.
 [Arbroath, 1559], 698.

INDEX OF PERSONS

959

Somerville, James (1565), 784.
 deceased (1618), 1795 ; Thomas, his
son, 1795.
 John, servitor of James Richardson
Smeaton (1579), 975, 993, 999.
skinner in Edinburgh (1612), 1634,

of

1635, 2012. servitor of Thomas Darling, W.S.

(1637), 2203.
writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.

- Ninian, servant of Robert Weir, poulterer
(or pewterer) in Edinburgh (1600), 1401.
- Patrick, merchant, brother-german of Samuel
Somerville, merchant (1615), 1724.
- Peter, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1618), 1795; bailie of E., 1937; Patrick,
his son, 1795.
- Samuel, merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1733, 1834, 1939, 2260 ; Jean, his wife, see
Haliburton. Jean, his daughter and heiress, wife of John
Brown (1620), 1834, 1939, 2260.
- Thomas, lord of Carnebeith, justiciary south
of the Forth (1428), 107, 113.
parson and vicar of the parish of

Linton (1586), 1126.
¦ skinner, burgess of Edinburgh (1759),

3208 ; Marion, his wife, see Moubray,
 William, serjeant of Edinburgh (1637), 2207,
2302, 2331.
 servitor to Sir Patrick Home of
Lumsden (1695), 2931.
 Margaret, wife of John Nisbet of Dalziel
(1513), 296.
 wife of Gabriel Rankin, merchant in
Edinburgh (1628), 2022.
Sorbie (Sorbe), vicar of (1536), John M'Crekane,
408.
Soulsby (Soulesbie), William, in Quhitton
(England) (1620), 1840.
Soutar (Souter, Sowter, Sowtter), Andrew, dweller
in Inverbervie (1581), 1023.
 James, notary (1627), 2009, 2010.
 in Rossie (1671), 2679.
 John, in Rossie (1671), 2679.
in Newhaven (1711), 3060.

 Nevyn, [Jedburgh] 267
Soulseat (Saulseat, Saulsete), abbots and com
mendators of —
John (1273), 46.
James Johnstone (1544), 488.
Southesk, David, [first] Earl of, deceased,
2669. See also Carnegie, Lord.
 James, [second] Earl of, his son, deceased,
2669.
Sowyrlyson, Andrew, 72. See also Somerledy.
Spalding (Spaldyng) of Assindallie, Andrew (1570),
852, 1251.
 Alexander of, [Northumberland, 1322] 30.
 Alexander, in Kilhill (1573), 884.
 James, in Bandarg (1559), 703; John, his
son, 703.
 in Corridou (1591), 1223, 1251.
 John, alias Keill, portioner of Wester Ennoch
(1592), 1251, 1252.
 in Wester Enoch (1633), 2132.

Spalding, Robert, servitor to John Gilmour, W. S.
(1620), 1841.
 Samuel, M.D. (1785), 3265.
 William, notary (1603), 1442.
Spark, Andrew, carrier in Irvine (1707), 3032.
 James, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
 John, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
 Patrick, clerk in exchequer (1751), 3188.
 William, in Bartonholm (1634), 2154;
Andrew, his son, 2154.
Speedy (Spathie, Speddie, Spedy, Spethy), Nicol
or Nicolas [Edinburgh], 219, 573, 1364.
— Thomas (1553), 614.
servitor to James Law, archbishop of

Glasgow (1620), 1830.
Speir, Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh (1628),
2012.
 James, merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724.
 Thomas, merchant, councillor of Edinburgh
(1603), 1456; treasurer of E. (1612), 1634,
1635; 1719.
 WiUiam, writer (1600), 1389.
bailie of Edinburgh (1612), 1636, 1745,

1753.
  slater in Leith, deceased (1632),
2112.
 Margaret, in 'the Burne ' (1539), 433.
Spens (Spence, Spense) of Chirnside Mains, Mr.
David (1634), 2149; Barbara, his wife, see
Logan of Grinlaw.
 of Condie, Mr. John (1556), 392, 662, 676.
 of Lathalland . . . (1604), 1472.
 of Maristoun, Mr. John (1554), 624.
 of Pittencreif, Alexander (1497), templar
bailie, 231.
 Alexander (1505), 253, 270.
(1554), 624.
— elder, in Tranent (1593), 1258 ; Alison,
his wife, see Hepburn.
— younger, in Tranent (1593), 1258.
in Chanonry of Ross (1595), 1296.
brother-german of the laird of Lath-

allan (1604), 1472.
 Andrew (1581), 1028.
 Mr. David (1497), 231.
 David, notary public (1545), 494, 524, 623,
624, 675.
 Mr. David, archdeacon of Dunkeld (1554),
624, 946, 1088, 1091, 1092; Alexander, his
son (1585), 1092.
 (1586), 1122.
 David, mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761. - — tailor in Perth (1631), 2079.
notary in Rutherglen (1641), 2297,

2613.

writer in Edinburgh (1696), 2936.

 Mr. David, younger, merchant in Edinburgh
(1741), 3154.
 George, in Dundee, deceased (1603), 1443.
 in East Duddingston (1607), 1510.
 Henry (1554), 624.
servitor of John Lundy of that Ilk

(1604), 1472.
 notary (1738), 3138, 3139.
- Hugh, squire (1480), 180.

960

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Spens, Mr. Hugh, provost of St. Salvator's College,
St. Andrews (1528), 368.
 Mr. James, pedagogue of Lord Lovat (1580),
1002.
 James, treasurer of the Bank of Scotland
(1776), 3242.
 John, chaplain (1458), 143.
 (1512), 287.
 Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1558), 392.
 John, burgess of North Berwick (1566), 799.
 Gullane (1578), 974.
notary in Brechin (1667), 2624, 2625,

2735.
- Patrick, in Tranent, 1258.
- Peter (1554), 624.
-Richard (1552), 598.
in Hukstoun (1593), 1258

Richard,

his son, 1258.
- Mr. Richard, advocate (1598), 1338.
- Richard, in Tranent (1664), 2580.
- Robert (1519), 318.
- Thomas, bishop of Aberdeen (1471), 212.
 officer of Dundee (1603), 1444.
- William, in Tranent (1664), 2580.
notary (1696), 2948.

 Elizabeth, spouse of William Home, Tranent
(1593), 1258.
Spittall (Spetaile, Spetale, Spittal, Spittel, Spittell)
of Blair, Alexander (1624), 1943.
 of Leu chat, William (1523), 343, 372, 394,
535, 825.
 William, younger, his son (1548), 535,
  WUliam, fiar, grandson, of elder
William (1567), 825.
 James (1624), 1943, 2035 ; Barbara,
his wife, see Henderson.
 Alexander, servant of Sir James Foulis of
Colinton (1614), 1697.
 Edward, notary public (1506), 258.
 (1523), 343.
 John (1528), 370.
 provost of the church of St. Mary in
the Fields (1551), 582.
 Nicol, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
 Thomas (1536), 402.
 Mr. Thomas, minister at Falkirk (1630),
2058.
 William, [Dunfermline] 289.
Spott (Spot), Adam of, burgess of Edinburgh
(1405), 87 ; Petronilla, his wife, 87.
Spott, rector of (1584), Alexander Home, 1085.
 minister at (1621), Mr. Cristall Knollis,
1889.
Spottiswood (Spotswood, Spottiswoode) of that
Ilk, David, deceased (1583), 1061 ; Jane,
his relict, see Brownfield.
 Ninian, his son, 1061.
 Mr. Alexander, advocate (1658), 2528,
2563 (?).
 John, Edinburgh (1554), 617.
 Mr. John, rector of Calder (1603), 1449,
1455; archbishop of Glasgow (1615), 1732;
archbishop of St. Andrews (1616), 1756,
1769, 1982, 2005, 2114, 2122, 2247.
 Robert, his son, abbot of Sweetheart or
Newabbey (1615), 1732.

Spottiswood, Margaret (1621), 1883.
Spour, Richard, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
Spreull (Spreule) of Coudoun, James (1610),
1574.
 of Milnetoun, John, writer in Edinburgh
(1697), 2962.
 Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1729), 3113.
 Mr. John, servitor of Gilbert Marshall,
notary in Glasgow (1636), 2196; writer
there, 2492.
 John, bailie of Paisley (1657), 2504, 2512,
2513.
Sprott (Sprot), George, notary in Eyemouth
(1603), 1452, 1474-76, 2029.
 John (1565), 789.
 ,  serjeant of the Canongate (1570), 465,
544, 806, 867.
serjeant of Edinburgh (1603), 1459.

Sprottie, John, ironsmith, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
Sprouston (Sproustoun), vicar of (1539), Richard
Richardson, 434.
Spynie (Spynnye), Alexander, [second] Lord
(1612), 1647.
Spynie, Sir William, provost of Tain (1509), 495.
Spynie, rector of (1609), Mr. Alexander Ransone,
1542.
Spynk, William, of Gateshed, 102, 103.
Squire, Thomas (1266), the king's judge, 8.
Stables (Stabillis), Alexander, Mote of Kill-
rymmy or Killrymry (1594), 1289.
Stacy, Isaac, burgess of Crail (1691), 2889;
Susanna, his wife, see Daw.
Stafford, Roland, marshal (1491) of Berwick-on-
Tweed, 205-207.
Staig, James (1590), 1198.
Stair, James Dalrymple, Viscount of (1693), 2911 ;
Thomas and David, his sons, 2911.
 John, [fifth] Earl of (1779), 3249.
Stair, minister at (1792), Mr. John Steel of Gad
girth, 3277.
Stalker, Henry, in Sneip (1655), 2465.
 John, in Restalrig, deceased (1743), 3161.
 ¦ Sir Robert, chaplain (1523), 343.
Stalpart, Christian, in Northberwick (1435), 114.
Stane, Robert (1543), 471.
Stanhope (Stanehope), John, in Gorgie (1643),
2334.
Stanh'eld, James, merchant in Edinburgh (1673),
2704.
Stark of Auchinvoill, John (1603), 1431.
 of Banton, Alexander (1677), 2766.
 James, serjeant of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
 John, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1604),
1477.
Starthorp, Adam of (1316), 20 ; John of Penereth,
his son, 20.
Staundon, John of, clerk (1319), 25.
Staveley (Stavele), William, gentleman (1469),
159.
Stead, William, cardmaker in Haddington,
deceased (1758), 3206; Margaret, his wife,
see Miller ; John, cardmaker in Leith, their
eldest son, 3206.
Steedman (Stedman, Steidman), Mr. Archibald,
church-officer and burgess of Perth (1631),
2079, 2080.

INDEX OF PERSONS

961

Steedman, John (1509), 271.
 sheriff-clerk of Kinross (1690), 2884,
2945 ; James, his eldest son, 2945.
 Giles, wife of William Phin in Burntisland
(1612), 1639.
Steel (Steell, Steil, Steill) of Gadgirth, Mr. John,
minister at Stair (1792), 3277.
 of Murestoun, James, writer in Beith (1701)
2989.
 James, in Longniddry (1575), 909,
 John, elder, inCragelto (1566), 808.
 in Jakischorne (1618), 1811.
 M.A. (1696), 2940.
 William, in Mikel-Shallacht (1581), 1016.
 burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
Stenhouse, Lady of, Grizel Semple (1569), 844.
Stenhouse (Stanehous, Stanehouse, Stanhus, Sten
hous), Alexander, in Dirleton (1592), 1244.
 Andrew, in Nenthorn (1609), 1548.
— — James, in Nenthorn (1609), 1548.
 in Burntisland (1656), 24S9.
 John, servitor to Mr. Thomas Simson,
notary (1696), 2942.
 Robert, portioner of Masterton (1615), 1741,
1766, 1921 ; Isobella, his wife, see Cunning
ham.
 Thomas (1617), 1766; Robert, his son, see
above, portioner of Masterton.
—  portioner of Masterton (1655), 2464.
Stenhouse (Stanhus), Helia of (1296), 18.
Stenton (Petcokkis, Petcoks), rector of (1539),
Mr. Patrick Cockburn, 434, 436, 441.
Steven (Steiven, Stephen, Stevin, Stevine, Stewin,
Stiven) of Inchbrek, David (1558), 690.
—  Adam, deceased (1682), 2803.
 David, in Cowie (1694), 2921.
 James, burgess of Glasgow (1554), 616.
 in Auchenhuif (1649), 2400.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1682), 2803.
 usher of treasury and exchequer of
Scotland (1704), 3318, 3155 ; Margaret Gay,
his wife, 3318 ; WilUam, his son, 3318.
 John, brother of late James Stevin, mer
chant, burgess of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
 Matthew, in Coldingham (1612), 1628, 2343 ;
Barbara, his wife, see King.
Alison, his daughter, wife of Archibald
Edington (1644), 2343.
 Robert (1536), 410.
 Sir Thomas, notary public (1557), 679, 726,
827.
 . . . (1660), 2546.
 Janet, wife of William Haygine in Ferry-
town (1672), 2686.
Stevenson (Steinson, Steinsoun, Steivinsone,
Stephenson, Stevensone, Stevinson, Stevin-
sone, Stevinsoun, Stewinsoun, Stivinsone)
of Pitroddie, John (1598), 1339, 1393,
1719.
 Andrew, his son and heir-apparent,
1339, 1393, 1719.
John, also his son, deceased (1600), 1393,
1719.
 Alexander, in Hedderwick (1579), 980.
 Mr. Alexander, W.S. (1688), 2872.

Stevenson, Andrew, merchant in Edinburgh (1586),
1131 ; deceased (1598), 1339, 2546, appar
ently father of John S. of Pitroddie, supra ;
John, his grandson, 1131 ; see also under S.
of Pitroddie.
 bailie of Pittenweem (1594), 1282.
 burgess of Edinburgh, brother of John
Stevenson of Pitroddie (1598), 1339 ; Isobel,
his wife, see Wilkie.
 Constantine, in Mains of Fernines (1596),
1314.
 David, in Wester Lochie (1636), 2198.
officer in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.

 Henry, smith in Hilton of Rosyth (1610),
1589.
 Burntisland (1671), 2674.
 James, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
799.
 brother of John Stevenson of Pitroddie
(1598), 1339.
 in Easter Coldon (1669), 2642.
 Mr. John (1574), 887.
 John, burgess of Edinburgh (1578), 961.
 in Watterheid (1581), 1016.
 Dalkeith (1621), 1873, 1887, 2002,
2170, 2173 ; in Stanelaws, 2332 ; James, his
son (1635), 2170.
• servitor of James Chalmers, advocate

6F

(1667), 2613.
 servitor of Sir Walter Seton of Aber
corn (1676), 2761.
 Laurence, smith (1621), 1865.
 Leonard, deceased (1622), 1911.
 Martin, in Dalkeith (1688), 2866.
 Nicol, in Mussetter (1625), 1963.
 Paul, in Over Bogside (1559), 704.
 Robert, shoemaker in Potterrow or Bristo
(1599), 1369, 2027.
 in Arks (1688), 2867.
 Thomas, in or of Newraw, Dunfermline,
deceased (1615), 1736.
 in Newraw, his son, flour-dealer, bur
gess of Dunfermline (1615), 1736, 1853,
1856 ; Janet, his wife, see Chalmer.
 ¦  in Stanieland, deceased (1636),
2198.
 Mr. William, schoolmaster in Mauchline
(1624), 1940.
 William, flour-dealer in Leith (1626), 1980.
 agent, Edinburgh (1647), 2377.
 servitor to Andrew Pringle in Nen
thorn Mill (1665), 2590.
 Jonet, wife of William Dewar in Southfoid
(1581), 1017.
 Margaret, relict of David Finlayson, baker
in Leith (1633), 2126.
Stevenston (Steinstou, Steinstoun, Stevinstoune,
Stinstoun, Stivenstoun), Alexander, servitor
of IsabeUa Anderson, in Redpath (1638),
2240.
 George, burgess of Edinburgh (1594),
1273.
 Henry, officer of Haddington (1715), 3077.
 John, miller in Quarreltoun (1654), 2458.
 Neil, Netherhill in Beith (1559), 704.
WiUiam, notary (1589), 1189, 1190.

962

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Stewart (Steuart, Stevart, Steward, Stuard,
Stuart, Stuerd) of Arntullie, John, 460, 560,
563 ; Janet, his widow, see Wychtman,
 John, his grandson and heir (1542),
460, 461, 560, 563, 806.
 ¦ George (1566), 806, 807, 946, 1032,

1041, 1092, 1287.
 John (1585),

his wife, see Hay.
 • John, fiar,

1092, 1949; Barbara,
his son, 1949 ; Jean, his
wife, see Blair.
 of Barscube, Thomas (1497), 232-34.
 Matthew (1596), 1307, 1389.
 Thomas, fiar (1656), 2478.
 of Beath, Patrick (1594), 1291, 1460-63,
1496.
 • of Blackball, Sir Archibald, knight (1655),
2475 ; bailie of the regalitv of Paisley,
2562.
 John, fiar (1655), 2475.
 of Blairquhan, Josias (1620), 1831, 1841,
1847, 1850. See also of Bonnyton.
 .of Boghall, Malcolm (1589), 1173, 1189,
1190, 1191, 1328; Margaret, his wife, see
Park.
 of Bonskeid, John (1679), 2787 ; Gilbert,
his second son, 2787.
 of Bounyton, Josias (1611), 1602, 1769,
1794, 1830, 1874, 1879, 1881, 1928, 1934.
See also of Blairquhan.
 of Bowhouse, Archibald (1542), 459.
 of Burray, Archibald (1666), 2611.
 of Cardonald, Walter, prior of Blantyre
(1594), 1291. See also Blantyre.
 of Cardynes, Alexander, deceased (1634),
2154 ; George, his son, 2154.
 of Castlemilk, David (1452), 134.
 David, deceased (1572), 870; John,
his son, 870.
 Archibald (1580), 1004.
 ¦ Sir Archibald, knight (1632),
2297, 2298.
 Archibald,

2102,

fiar, his son (1641), 2297,
2298.
 of Chrystswell, Robert (1629), 2025 ;
Alexander, his son, 2025.
 of Clauchaudland, John (1600), 1407.
 ¦ of Clunie, John (1510), 277.
 of Coldingham, John (1618), 1S05, 1917,
1985, 1990, 1991, 2238; Francis, his eldest
son (1627), 1985, 2238.
 of Craigiehall, Sir John, deceased (1628),
2022 ; Walter, his son, 2022.
 of Dalgis, Alexander (1582), 1041.
 of Darnley, John, knight (1428), 108.
 of Donley, Mr. John (1576), 936.
 of Dowaily, Neil (1675), 2750.
 • of Frankfield, Mr. Francis, brother-german
of Charles, Earl of Moray [afterwards sixth
Earl] (1706), 3319, 3120, 3123; James, his
son (1731), 3120 [afterwards seventh Earl],
 of Galstoun, Robert (1487), 197.
 ¦ of Garlies, Sir Alexander (1576), 936 ;
Katherine, his wife, see Stewart, infra ;
Robert, his son, 936.
 Alexander, younger (1551), 5S3.

Stewart of Garlies, Alexander, Lord [grandson of
the younger Alexander] (1623), 1928. See
Galloway, Earl of.
 of Glasserton, Hon. Keith, Receiver- General
for Scotland (1784), 3262, 3275.
 of Goodtrees, Sir James (1725), 3101.
 of Gramsay, Henry (1631), 2088, 2089,
2099, 2140, 2143-46.
 of Grandtully, William (1565), 789.
 Thomas (1581), 1021.
 of Inchbreck, David (1677), 2765.
 of Inchinnan, James (1497), 233.
 of Kettelstoun, Mr. John, advocate (1655),
2475, 2478, 2573.
 of Kirkfield, Sir James, provost of Edin
burgh (1649), 2395.
 of Ladywell, Mr. James (1613), 1671.
 of Largaan, Archibald (1538), 422.
 of Lendusk, Mr. Thomas (1677), 2765.
 of Mains, WiUiam (1638), 2233, 2502;
Anna, his second daughter, wife of Mr.
Patrick Grahame of Rothisholm, 2233,
2235 ; Archibald, his son (1657), 2502.
 of Minto, Sir Walter (1624), 1955.
 of Monquhill, John (1576), 936 ; Elizabeth,
his spouse, see Makmath.
 in Newgrange, John, deceased (1571), 859.
 of Newgrange, William, deceased (1612),
1647 ; Elizabeth, his sister-german, 1647 ;
John, his son, deceased, 1647.
 of the Orchard, James (1497), 233.
 of Pitcastell, Gilbert (1679), 2787.
 ¦ of Rais, Hector (1494), 220.
 of Ramestoun, Josias (1636), 2187. See
also Blairquhan and Bonnyton.
 of Robertoun, George (1624), 1938.
 of Rossyth, Henry (152S), 372, 394, 535.
 Robert, younger (1548), 535.
 Henry (1594), 1291.
 James, younger (1594), 1291 ; of R.
(1610), 1588, 1589, 1697, 1892; James, his
son (162-2), 1892.
 of Scotston, Archibald (1663), 2568 ; Archi
bald, his second son, 2568.
 of Shaw wood, William, younger (1684),
2819.
 of Tully Powreis, John (1585), 1092.
 Adam (1497), 234.
 (1515), 309.
 Alan (1428), 108.
 Alexander, son of Murdoch, Duke of Albany
(1421), 99.
 archbishop of St. Andrews (1510), 278,
287, 289.
 bishop of Moray, commendator of Scone
and Inchaffray (1536), 407, 410.
 draper in Kinghorn Wester, deceased
(1631), 2095 ; James, his only son and heir,
2095.
 at mill of Bonskeid (1679), 2787.
 ¦  C.S. (1753), 3194.
 ¦ Mr. Alexander, minister of St. Cuthbert's,
deceased (1777), 3243; Margaret, his first
wife, see Heriot ; Isobella and Margaret, their
daughters, 3243; Jean Herries, his second
wife, 3243.

INDEX OF PERSONS

963

Stewart, Allan, provost of Edinburgh (1523), 342 ;
Elen, his wife, see Beattie.
 Allan, tenant in Mershelland (1558), 691.
 Mr. Andrew (1548), 546; Adam, his son
(1548), 546.
 Andrew, in Killeismondis (159S), 1345.
 ¦  in Fawside (1624), 1942.
 in Chappell of Lanrik (1642), 2318.
 keeper of register of sasines (1781),
3254.
 Archibald, stewart-depute of Kirkcudbright
(1536), 408.
 officer [?Fingask], 623.
 notary public (1554), 624.
 burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
 notary (1687), 2860.
 - Balthasar, prothonotary of the Apostolic See,
nuncio for Scotland (1514), 302, 305, 308.
 Charles, notary (1692), 2897.
 David (1452), 134.
 ¦  (1534), 394.
 burgess of Dunfermline (1594), 1291.
brother-german of Patrick of Beath

(1606), 1496.
 in Kilmaurs, deceased (1632), 2100.
 banker, provost of Edinburgh (1792),
3277.
- Mr. Dugald, advocate, brother-german to the
Earl of Bute (1713), 3321 ; Mary, his wife,
see Bruce.
-Francis, commendator of Kelso (1571), 857,
868, 875, 883, 934, 1109. See also Bothwell,
Earl of. ¦ his son, elder brother of John Stewart

of Coldingham (1618), 1805, 1917, 1990.
- George, brother of John Stewart of Monqu
hill (1576), 936.
 in Garvald (1621), 1877.
 notary (1622), 1913, 1985, 1991.

- Gilbert, servant to George Dundas of that
Ilk (1671), 2676.
- Hector (1522), 340.
- Henry, Mains of Rosyth (1557), 671.
- Harry, brother-german of John Stewart of
Coldingham (1627), 1990.
- Hugh, late governor of Fort Malbro' in the
East Indies, brother-german of David Stewart,
provost of Edinburgh (1792), 3277.
- James, commendator of Kelso (1538), 423,
434, 435, 441, 465 ; and Melrose, 540, 544,
548, 569, 604, 628, 629, 637, 642, 643, 668,
1136,3313.
 prior and commendator of the priory
of St. Andrews (1543), 468, 469, 775, 873.
See also Moray, Earl of.
 commendator of 'Sanct Colmes Inche'
(1564), 775 ; Archibald, his brother, 775.
 prebendary of Inchemagranoch (1584),
1088.
- alias M'Barroun, James, Inverness (1586),
1111.
- Mr. James, pedagogue to the son of Sir
William Livingstone of Kilsyth (1590), 1202.
- James, in Brounestoun (1611), 1603.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1646), 2369. Cf.
of Kirkfield.

Stewart, James, surgeon in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
 John, son of Robert, Duke of Albany (1413).
See Buchan, Earl of.
 Mr. John, rector of Flisk (1421), 99.
 John, Lord of Lome (1463), 151.
 marshal of Earl of Lennox (1497), 234.
 Edinburgh (1533), 392.
 (1534), 394.
 (1536), 408.
 Mr. John, notary public (1545), 495.
 Sir John (1548), 539.
 John (1551), 586.
commendator of Coldingham (1555),

634.

 (1569), 843.
 in Rotmell (1581), 1032.
 ¦ servitor of Alexander Colville, com
mendator of Culross (1586), 1125.
 brother-natural of Alexander, Earl of

Galloway (1624), 1947.
 in Arntullie (1624), 1949.
 burgess of Inverness (1636), 2186.
 servitor of Sir William Cunningham of
Caprinton (1636), 2189.
 in Earn (1640), 2277.
¦ notary (1649), 2394.
 merchant, burgess of Paisley (1656),
2480, 2504.
- Mr. John, schoolmaster at Logierait (1679),
2787.
- John, writer in Inverness (1697), 2956.
- Captain John (1698), 2972.
- John, steward of Heriot's Hospital (1726),
3109.
 notary (1731), 3120.
- Mr. Lewis, advocate (1632), 2115.
- Matthew (1512), 287.
• portioner of Newton in Mearns (1662),

2562.
- Michael, in Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
- Ninian, sheriff of Bute and Arran (1538),
422.
- Patrick, notary (1668), 2632.
- Peter, rector of Kirkpatrick-Fleming (1538),
428.
- Robert the, of Scotland, 39, 40, 46. See
Robert the Second, king.
John, his brother (1344), 39.
- Robert, of Fife, son of Murdacb, Duke of
Albany (1413), 94.
 (1361-2), 379(1).
 in Kettins (1501), 241.
 (1538), 419.
 (1548), 535.
commendator of Holyrood (1552), 600,
680, 681, 693, 834, 927, 928.
 bishop of Caithness (1575), 781, see
p. 755 ; Earl of March and commendator of
St. Andrews (1583), 1071, 1082.
 notary (1603), 1447, 1510.
 younger, notary (1607), 1510.
 senior, macer (1607), 1510.
 in Darnetagart, deceased (1619), 1815;
Katherine, his^elict, see Kennedy ; Margaret,
their daughter, wife of Robert Crawford, fiar
of Crukitbank, 1815.

645,

964

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Stewart, Sir Thomas, Edinburgh (1551), 573.
 Thomas, servant of Sir John Wood of Fetter
cairn (1612), 1658.
 Walter, tenant in Southhook (1585),
1102.
 • brother-german of Matthew Stewart of
Barscube (1596), 1307, 1389.
 portioner of Eyemouth (1644), 2343.
 William, notary public (1497), 234.
 Sir William, prebendary of Kilmaurs (1552),
593.
 William, notary public (1562), 735 ; clerk of
court, Edinburgh, 75S-60.
servitor of Robert Stewart, Earl of
March (1583), 1071.
 commendator of Pittenweem (1594),
1282.
 in Smertoun (1611), 1602.
- Mr. William, macer (1621), 1S62.
- William, in Ayr (1623), 1928.
 servitor of John Shaw of Greenock

(1635), 2161.
 at Ferry of Inchinnan (1656), 2478;
deceased (1663), 256S ; Thomas, his son
(1663), 2568.
 ¦  notary (1668), 2632.
 Agnes, widow of Adam, [second] Earl of Both-
well, and wife of Alexander, Lord Home,
301, 325.
 Anne, wife of James Kennedy of Culzean
and Blairquhan (1621), 1876, 1886, 1954.
 Lady Annabella, wife of George, Earl of
Huntly, 212.
 Bessie, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
 Dorothy, Countess of Gowrie (1592), 1233,
1420.
 Elizabeth, wife (1564) of Mr. Robert
Crichton, 776, 777.
 sister and heir of John Stewart in
Newgrange, and wife of John Balfour (1571),
S59.
 wife of Mr. Thomas Lumsden, rector
of Kinkell (1594), 1275, 1276, 1340.
 wife of David Kelso of that Ilk (1610),
1593.
 Lady Grisell, wife of Alexander, Viscount of
Kenmure (1673), 2712.
 ¦ Joanna, daughter of King Robert the
Second, relict of Sir James Sandilands, 85.
 Dame Katherine, wife of Sir Alexander S. of
Garlies (1576), 936.
 Katherine, wife of David Balfour of Pow
house (1610), 1568.
 Margaret, Countess of Mar and Angus (1389)
379.
 (1497), 234.
 Dame Margaret, wife of Sir Robert Crichton
of Cluny (1598), 1346.
 Margaret, wife of Hugh Crawfurd in Tra
beoch (1624), 1940.
 Mary, daughter of Dame Margaret Kennedy,
Lady Ochiltree, and wife of John Kennedy,
younger of Blairquhan (1615), 1729, 1785'
1793.
Stiklaw, William (1290), 15.

Stirk (Styrk), James, portioner of Auchtermuchty
(1666), 2602.
 Robert, in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
 portioner of Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
 Elizabeth, mother of Robert Maxwell, por
tioner of Auchtermuchty (1602), 1422.
 Janet, wife of John Loure (1528), 370.
Stirling (Sterling, Stirueling, Stirvling, Streveling,
Strevelyne, Striueling, Strivelyn) of Achyle,
William (1614), 1714.
 James (1630), 2051; Margaret, his wife,
see Haldane. James, fiar (1637), 2211, 2325.

- of BaUaggan, James, goldsmith in Glasgow
(1697), 2962.
- of Balwill, George (1677), 2767.
- of Easter Brakie, John, 272 ; Janet, his
wife, see Painter.
 Mr. George, their son (1501), 242, 272.
David, son of Mr. George, 272.
- of Breky, . . ., deceased (1620), 1846.
- of Craigbarnet, John, younger (1629), 2032.
- of Garden, Sir James (1637), 2211.
- of Harbertshyre, John (1643), 2325.
 William (1657), 2508, 2552, 2767;
Margaret, his wife, see Short.
William, fiar (1702), 2999.

1731,
Anna,

 of Keir, Sir Archibald (1614), 1714,
1829 ; Dame Grizel, his wife, see Ross ;
his daughter, wife of John Edmonstone of
that Ilk (1614), 1714, 1727, 1829.
 Sir George (1637), 2211.
 John (1739), 3143, 3146.
 of Powhouse, Alexander, servitor to John,
Earl of Mar (1627), 199S, 2032, 2033, 2044 ;
of P., deceased, 2211; Agnes, his wife, see
Cockburn ; Mary, their daughter (1637),
2211.
 Archibald, brother-german of Anna S., wife
of John Edmondstone (1615), 1727.
 in Stirling (1656), 2485.
 David (1495), 221.
 carpenter, burgess of Burntisland
(1631), 2095.
 George, burgess of Dundee (1579), 989.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1655), 2461; Thomas, his son,
2461.
 chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 James, brother-german of William Stirling
of Auchyle (1614), 1714.
servant of the laird of Keir (1615),

1727, 1731.
 innkeeper in Edinburgh (1632), 2101.
 at mill of Keir (1637), 2211.
 (Strivelyn) Sir John of (1296-1300), 18.
 (Strevelyne) Sir John of (1365), 53.
 Sir John (1385), 69.
 John, notary public (1504), 249.
 chamberlain of Mugdock (1657), 2517.
 ¦ Lieutenant-Colonel John, deceased (1696),
2936 ; Mrs. Agnes, his relict, see Murray.
 Maurice, [Dunfermline] 289.
 Patrick (1509), brother of Mr. George of
Easterbrakie, 272.

INDEX OF PERSONS

965

Stirling, Richard (1509), 272.
 Walter, 272 ; WiUiam, his son and heir
(1509), 272.
 WUliam, member of the convent of Inchma-
homo (1573), 881.
 burgess of Glasgow, deceased (1656),
2492 ; John, his son, indweller in Stirling,
also deceased, 2492 ; Annas, daughter of
John, 2492.
 Margaret, deceased, wife of . : . Houston
(1631), 2082.
Stirling, provost of (a. 1657), John Short, 2508,
2552.
 bailies of —
John Buchanan (1661), 2552.
Robert Burn, 2552.
 sheriffs of shire of —
Sir Gilbert Malherbe (1296-1300), 18.
Sir Reginald M'Donald Steuart Seton oi
Staffa, etc. (1837), 3311.
 sheriff-deputes —
Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter
(1657), 2508.
Norman Livingstone of Milnhills, 2508.
 sheriff-clerk of (1597), John Mushet, 1336.

 sheriff and burgh-clerk of, John Williamson
(1613), 1680, 1787.
 Castle, constable of (1610), Mr. Alexander
Haldane, 1573, 1630.
 chapel royal of, chaplains of. See Galloway,
bishops of.
Stobbs (Stobbis), Richard, serjeant, Jedburgh
(1495), 225, 230.
Stobie (Stobbie), Adam, portioner of Wester Lus
cour (1606), 1496, 1763.
 portioner of Wester Luscar (1682),
2810 ; Adam, his eldest son, 2810.
 John, portioner of Wester Luscour (1577),
945, 1270.
 portioner of Wester Luscar (1593),
1270, 2810.
Stobo (Stobow), vicar of (1551), Sir Ninian
Douglas, chaplain of Rood Altar in church of
Dalkeith, 591, 610, 677, 679, 744.
 rector of (1577), Mr. Archibald Collquhone,
944.
Stock (Stok), Robert (1576), 932.
Stocks, James, in Baglillie (1688), 2870; Agnes,
his wife, see Robertson ; James, their son,
2870.
Stoddart (Stoadart, Stodart, Stodhart), George,
officer of Peebles (1687), 2859.
 John, [St. Boswells, 1541] 455.
 Thomas, writer in Lanark (1690), 2887.
 Walter, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1652),
2424, 2646 ; Margaret, his wife, see Paterson.
 William, servant of John Blair in Lanark
(1602), 1429.
Stormont, David Murray, Viscount of, Lord Scone
(1618), 1809, 1989.
 [David, fifth Viscount] (1709), 3051.
Story (Store, Storie, Storrie), Sir Adam [Hadding
ton, 1560], 722.
 Edward (1522), 341, 349.
 James, in Linlithgow (1697), 2963.
 John (1591), 1222.

Story, Richard, in Restalrig (1743), 3161.
 William, servant of James, Lord Johnstone
of Lochwood (1637), 2214.
Stott (Stot), James, provost of Irvine (1562), 739,
but perhaps Scott.
Stouphart, Andrew, shipmaster in Leitb, box-
master to Trinity Hospital (1759), 3208.
Stow, minister at (1616), James Mitchell, 1753.
Stowand, George, gentleman, Barking, Essex, 595.
Stowe, John, cordiner in Kirkwall (1696), 2948;
Patrick, his son, 2948.
Strabrok, Alexander, serjeant of Edinburgh (1590),
1203, 1205, 1364, 1459.
Stracathro, parson of (1599), Mr. Paul Fraser,
1378.
 minister of (1664), Mr. James Guild, 2585.
Strachan (Strathauchoun, Straquhan, Straquhyne,
Strathachin, Strathachtin, Strathauchin,
Strathaquhin, Strathaquhyn, Strauchan,
Strauchane, Strauchin) of Balhousie, Robert
(1504), 247.
 of Balmaddy, James (1522), 334.
 of Brigton, Alexander (1504), 247.
 of Kermyle, Alexander (1522), 334.
 of Thornton, John (1560), 719.
 Sir Alexander (1618), 1812.
 Adam, Edinburgh, 492, 553.
 Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2915.
 Andrew, notary (1677), 2765.

Mr. David (1522), 334.
 David, bishop of Brechin (1667), 2624;
James, his son, commissary of Brechin, 2624.
 Henry, notary public (1494), 219.
 James, student at King's College, Aberdeen
(1598), 1340.
 Mr. James, notary (1608), 1536.
 James, notary (1621), 1891.
 Mr. James, minister of Kinneff (1632), 2114.
 James, in Brae of Essie (1684), 2820, 2821.
 (Strachauchoun) Sir John, presbyter (1481),
181.
 John (1500), 240.
 in Balgregane (1612), 1627.
 serjeant of Haddington (1632), 2121.
 Mr. Patrick, notary (1706), 3029.
 Peter, servitor of Mr. Alexander Spottis-
wod, advocate (1658), 2528.
 Richard, notary (1726), 3109.
 Dr. Robert (1618), 1812.
 Robert, bailie of Musselburgh (1631), 2075.
 (Strathachtin) Thomas, canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
 Thomas, burgess of Edinburgh (1560), 713 ;
Thomas, his son, 713.
 servant to Charles Maitland of Halton
(1676), 2762.
 Vincent, notary public (1547), 492.
 WiUiam, writer in Edinburgh (1685), 2832.
 Katharine, wife of John Symmer of Brath
inch (1604), 1465, 1514.
 wife of John Lindsay, apparent of
Brodland (1609), 1551.
 Sarah, wife of Alexander Lindsay of Brod
land (1609), 1550, 1551.
Strageth, Robert (1575), 911 ; Janet, his wife, see
Brown.

966

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Straherrie, alias Colzair, John, burgess of Burnt
island (1591), 1222.
Straiton, ministers of —
John Macquorn (1575), 918, 1013, 1015.
Mr. John M'Quorne (1611), 1608, 1729,
1793, 1881, 1957.
Strang (Straung) of Swanstoun, Robert (1462),
149.
 Alexander (1538), 419.
 macer (1563), 752.
 bailie of Forfar (1642), 2306.
 Andrew (1594), 1282; Nicolas, his brother,
1282.
 Henry, notary public (1507), 265.
 James, in Balcaskie, deceased (1598), 3314;
Margaret, his wife, see Wood ; James, their
son, 3314.
 John, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
 Mr. Richard, advocate (1559), 698, 703,
1118 ; Jonet, his wife, see Balfour.
 Thomas (1507), 265.
 (1514), 299.
in Leith, deceased (1632), 2112.

. William (1497), 231.
• burgess of Edinburgh (158

1118;
Katherine, his daughter, future wife of James
Forret, son of deceased James Forret,
skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, 1118.
 ¦ Mr. William, minister at Irvine (1586),
1118.
 servitor of John Eistoun, W.S. (1614),
1704.
 Janet, wife of Mr. John Keine, writer in
Edinburgh (1598), 1338, 1468.
 Margaret, wife of John Law (1587), 1148.
Strathachtin. See Strachan.
Strathearn (Strathern), Gilbert, Earl of (1219),
5 ; Fergus, Gilbert, and Robert, his sons, 5.
 Countess of, Joanna of Menteith (1362), 379 ;
Joanna, her daughter, see Murray.
 Gilbert, archdeacon of, 5.
Strathern (Stratherne), John, in Cuthiltowu (1631),
2087.
 Roger, servant of John Ker in Duddingston
(1603), 1434.
Strathfillan (Straithphilane), priory of, commenda
tors of —
Archibald Campbell (1607), 1526.
. . . MacPherson, 1526.
Strathmiglo (Stratmiggill), Richard, parson of
(1226), 6.
 minister at (1627), Mr. James Balcanquell,
deceased, 1989.
 bailie of, Thomas Couper (1697), 2964.
Strathmore, Thomas, Earl of (1735), 3129, 3130.
Straton (Straiton, Straitoun, Stratoun, Strattoun)
of that Ilk, Alexander (1699), 2978 ; Robert,
his eldest son, 2978.
 of Straton Mill, John (1599), 1377 ; Robert,
his son, 1377.
 Arthur, W.S. (1635), 2171.
 writer (1685), 2828.
 • George, M.A., St. Andrews, deacon at
Arbroath (1771), 3228.
 Henry, lieutenant ' in cohorte prsetoriana '
(1686), 2844.

Straton, James, servitor of David Pitcairn of
Forthar (1568), 835.
 W.S. (1620), 1839, 1852, 2241, 2242.
 servitor of William Stirling of Herbert
shire (1677), 2767.
 John, in Reidfoord (1696), 2936.
 Margaret, wife of Captain Henry Barclay
(1639), 2263.
Strichen, minister at (1753), Mr. John Smith,
3195.
Strickland, Dame Margaret, wife of Sir John
Cochrane of Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
Stronach of Balblair, Michael (1668), 2636.
 Alexander, in Fearn (1675), 2745.
 George, smith in Fearn (1675), 2745, 2932.
 servitor to John Urvine of Cuthbrea

(1697), 2956.
 William, in Brigend (1659), 2540, 2543.
Stronsay, minister at (1630), Mr. John Gardyne,
2052, 2064.
Strother (Stroder, Strothir, Strothre, Strowder,
Struther, Strutheyr), William of (1316), 20,
21, 23-25, 28-31, 33-36, 38, 61 ; Johanna, his
wife, 20, 21, 23-25, 29-31, 33-36, 38.
 Henry of [son of WUliam], 41, 47, 60, 62 ;
sheriff of Northumberland, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55,
57 ; lord of Manylaw, 56, 61 ; lord of Newton,
63. Elienora, his daughter, wife of John Cor
bett, 60 ; Johanna, also his daughter, 61.
 Alan (Alayn, Aleyn) of (1359), 45, 48, 61 ;
brother of Henry, 51 ; bailiff of the Liberty
of Tyndale,.57 ; of Lyham, 58.
 William, son of Alan (1409), 89, 102 (?).
 Henry [son of above Henry] (1372), 61.
 Sir John, knight [son of Henry] (1372), 61,
63 ; Mary, his wife, see Hetoun.
 Thomas [son of Henry] (1372), 61.
 Thomas of, knight (1387), 75-78, 80;
Matilda, his wife, see Huthome.
 Thomas, squire, lord of Newton, 102 (?) ;
(1443), 121, 127.
 of Newton or Kirknewton (1516), 312
[named first in an entail of the lands] ;
Edmund, Roger, and Thomas, his bastard
sous, 312.
 of Dudden, Richard [named third in the
above entail, hence his son succeeds] (1516),
312, 322, 324, 401 ; deceased, 447 ; Margaret,
his wife, 447.
William, of Kirk Newton, their son (1535),
400, 401, 447.
William, of Newton, younger, 401 ; Agnes,
his wife, see Graye. [Either he or the
preceding may be the same as] —
 WiUiam, of Kirknewton, elder (1579), 982,
984, 987, 1194, 1195, 1213-15, 1219, 2090;
Jane, his wife, 1194.
His younger sons were — William, 982-84,
987; Thomas, 982-84, 987, 1214; Clement,
982-84, 987, 1214, 1215, 2090, 2212;
Lionel, 982-84, 987, 2020.
 Launcelot, of Kirknewton, his son and heir
(1579), 982-84, 987, 1183, 1194, 1195, 1213-
15, 1219, 1226, 1227; of Fowbury, 1400,
1419, 1513; deceased, 1826, 2090; Dame

INDEX OF PERSONS

967

Eleanor, or Elinor Conyers, or Wyddrington,
his wife, 1195, 1214, 2090.
Strother, John, of Newton, son of Lancelot (1620),
1826, 1978, 1979; deceased (1631), 2090,
2092, 2093, 2185, 2212 ; Elizabeth Strother
or Heron, his widow, 2090, 2092, 2107,
2185, 2430 ; John, Anne, Margery, and
Mary, their younger children, 2185.
 Colonel William, of Kirknewton, son of John
(1631), 2090, 2092, 2093, 2130, 2212, 2399,
2429, 2430, 2432, 2438, 2483; cf. also
William S. of Fowberry, infra ; Jane, his
wife, daughter of Mark Shafto of Newcastle,
2430.
 Bryan (1591), 1213.
 Clement, of Duddin, brother of William
Strother, elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 982,
983.
 Edmund (1535), 401.
 Henry, of Bottell, in Northumberland
(1516), 312.
 Henry (1535), 401.
 (1591), 1215.
 John, of Millfield [Northumberland], 312 ;
John, Christopher, Cuthbert, and Edward,
his sons (1516), 312.
deceased, and Robert, his son (1579),

982, 983.
-Oswyn (1516), 312.
- Richard (1387), 79.
- Robert, gentleman (1540), 447.
- Roger, of Alnwick (1516), 312.
(1520), 322.

 (1535), 401,
- Thomas, of Caunymills, brother of William
Strother, elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 982,
983.
- William, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne, 42,
44 ; mayor, 49 ; Joanna, his daughter and
heiress, wife of John Scott, 57.
- William, squire (1443), 121.
 at St. Alban (1516), 312.
_  of Cannonmylls, uncle of William
Strother of Kirknewton (1631), 2090, 2430,
2432, 2438; designed of Newton (1607),
1513, 1531.
 of Fowberry (1675), 2751, 2763;
deceased (1678), 2775 [perhaps identical
with the last WilUam S. of Kirknewton] ;
Jane, his second daughter, 2775.
 of Fowberry (1682), 2809, 2907.
¦ of Grindon Rigg (1694), 2924.

Stroupe, Peter, burgess of Perth (1588), 1161.
Stuit (Stwitt), James, officer of Inverbervie
(1616), 1751.
 John (1574), 902.
Sturgeon (Strudgeon, Strndgeoun, Sturgane,
Sturgeoune) of Torrorie, Andrew (1628),
2014.
 Adam, servant to George Dundas of that
Ilk (1671), 2676.
 Edward, in Wraithis (1611), 1620.
 Robert, scabbard-maker in the Potterrow,
deceased (1599), 1365, 1368, 1373; Isobella,
Susan, and Elizabeth, his daughters, 1365,
1366, 1368, 1373.

Sturgeon, Thomas, deceased (1599), 1373; Charles,
his son and heir, scabbard-maker, burgess of
Edinburgh, 1365, 1373; in Bristo, 1584;
Robert, brother of Charles, see above.
Sturrock, Henry, merchant in Montrose (1679),
2788.
Suatharn, William of (1322), 31.
Suddane, Thomas, in Lessudden (1578), 969.
Suffolk, Theophilus, Earl of (1631), 2090.
Suithhous, Thomas (1580), 1006.
Surreys, Robert le (1318), 23.
Sutherland, Alexander [eleventh] Earl of (1588),
1170.
Sutherland (Suderland, Sudirland, Suddirland,
Suthirland, Suthyrland) of Duffus, Alexander
(1469), 160; Christina [his daughter], wife
of William Oliphant of Duffus (1498), 235.
 of Duffus, William, deceased (1632), 2109.
 of Dunbeath, Alexander, 142; Robert, his
son, 142 ; Alexander, also his son, archdean
of Caithness (1456), 142.
 of Kinminitie, James, tutor of Duffus,
burgess of Elgin (1632), 2109, 2510, 2511,
2522.
 Alexander, his son (1680), 2793, 2917,
2918 ; Mr. James, youngest son of Alexander,
advocate (1694), 2917, 2918.
 of Shereffmylne, John (1632), 2110.
 Arthur, in Fearn (1673), 2721.
 Charles, [Culross, 1578] 970.
 David, in Cambussavie (1655), 2463.
 Donald, miller at the mill of Fearn (1670),
2658, 2668, 2738, 2745.
 multerer there (1670), 2658.
 George, notary (1609), 1542.
 in Fortrose (1694), 2927.
 Hugh, squire (1498), 235.
 Mr. James, rector of KiUearn (1544), 489.
 James, brother-german of late William
Sutherland of Duffus, see of Kinminitie.
 Mr. James, in Skelbo (1655), 2463 ; Eliza
beth Sutherland, his wife, 2463.
 Patrick, [Culross, 1569] 845.
 Robert, burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
 Sir Thomas (1512), 287.
 Walter, in Fearn (1675), 2745.
 William, portioner of Banskirk (1659),
2537, 2851 ; Alexander, his son (1687),
2851.
 in Riehalane (1655), 2463.
 miller at Fearn (1670), 2658.
Suttie (Suittie, or Suithe), George, bailie of Edin
burgh (1640), 2281, 2609.
Sutton, Major-General (1738), 3138.
Swan (Swane, Swann), Alexander, notary (1562),
738, 770.
 James, in Dunbar (1583), 1056.
 burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1775.
 notary (1649), 2400.
 John, burgess of Northberwick (1556), 661.
 Thomas (1575), 921.
  servitor to Mr. James Aikenhead
(1634), 2155.
 William, St. Andrews (1545), 494.
Swanston (Swanstoun), Henry, in Maysheil (1583),
1066.

968

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Swanston, John, deceased (1567), 827; John, in
West Fentoun, his son and heir, 827.
Sweetheart Abbey or New Abbey, abbots and
commendators of —
John [Brown], 530, 532-34, 632, 640, 669,
700-702, 710, 717, 724, 761, 788.
Mr. Gilbert Browne, 700 n., 788, 1087.
William Leslie of Ciuilie (1592), 1235-37.
Mr. Gilbert Gordon, younger of Schirmers
(1594), 1288.
Robert Spottiswood (1615), 1732 [son of
Archbishop S].
 monks of (1547, etc.) —
Thomas Peddar, 530, 533, 669.
John Kyrkpatrick, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
Patrick Welch, 530, 533, 669, 700-702, 710,
717, 724.
Robert Notman, 530, 669.
Thomas Murray, 530, 533; sub-prior, 669,
700-702.
William Johnston, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
William Lytil, 530, 533, 609.
Andrew Donart, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717,724.
Thomas Dicson, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
James Darling, 533, 669.
Patrick Cowle, 669, 700-702, 710, 717, 724.
Herbert Brown, 669.
Richard Prior, 669.
Gilbert Nelson, 669.
Alexander Arthur, 533, 534, 669.
John Logan, 700-702, 710, 717, 724, 1235.
Robert Hynd, 700-702, 710, 717, 724.
Gilbert Browne, 700-702, 710, 717.
Swift, Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1479), 176,
177.
Swinburne (Swynneburn), Sir Adam of, sheriff of
Northumberland (c. 1315-17), 21.
Swinhoe (Swynehowe, Swynhoe, Swynhowe),
Robert (1512), 286.
 Thomas, of Goswik (1608), 1531.
 Walter of (1371), 59.
Swinton (Suentone, Suentoun.Suintone, Swentoun,
Swynton, Swyntoun), George, parson (or
rector) of Nevay (1594), 1273.
 Sir John, chaplain of St. Stephen's altar,
Perth (1523), 344.
 John (1543), 472.
 in Coklaw, Dunfermline (1579), 975.
 iu Grange (1627), 1992. Perhaps the
same as —
 in Newburgh (1640), 2275.
 Nicholas, bailie of Haddington (1540), 446.
 notary public (1554), 491, 620.
 Patrick, servitor of Hugh Halcro, fiar of
that Ilk (1620), 1836.
 Robert, bailie of Inverkeithing (1575), 911.
 Mr. Walter, servitor of Henry Wemyss of
Dron (1615), 1735.
 WUliam, horsedealer, burgess of Hadding
ton (1683), 2818.
 Jean, wife of James Wynram, W.S. (1610)
1594, 1665.

Swithin, bishop of Winchester (854), 1.
Sword (Suord), Humphrey, in Falkirk (1768),
3224.
 James, in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
 John, in Falkirk (1630), 2058, 2758.
 William, in Dykhead (1656), 2490.
Swyne (Suyn), David, in Easter Newton (1615),
1723.
 George, servitor of Lord Colville (1611),
1619. See also (1590), 1207.
 James, mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761.
 Robert, Ednam (1614), 1714.
Sybbe, Thomas (1567), 815.
Syde (Syd), Stephen, deceased, 2882.
George, his son, deceased, 2882.
 Margaret, in Methil, only daughter of
George (1690), 2882.
 Mary, wife of James Hallow in Methil
(1690), 2882.
Sydserff (Sydsarf, Sydserf, Sydserfe, Syidserff,
Synserf) of Colledgsteid, William, deceased
(1628), 2018, 2020; William, his son, 2018,
2020.
 of Rouchlaw, Patrick (1573), 885.
 of that Ilk, John (1453), 126.
 ¦  John (1622), 1913.
 Archibald, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1629), 2028, 2094 ; bailie, 2331 ; brother of
Mr. John S.
 James, Haddington (1680), 2794.
 John, burgess of Haddington (1616), 1759.
 Mr. John, notary (1619), 1820.
 servant of David, Lord Carnegie (1631),
2094 ; brother of Archibald, supra.
 William, Berwickshire (1554), 626.
  servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1625), 1959.
Symington (Symentoun, Symondtoun, Symontone,
Symontoun, Symontoune, Symountoun, Sym-
yngtoun) of that Ilk, John, younger (1624),
1951.
 Andrew, miller in Duddingston (1653), 2449.
 James, cousin of John Symonton, younger
of that Ilk (1624), 1951.
 Robert, cousin of John Symonton, younger
of that Ilk (1624), 1951.
 Thomas of (1434), 122.
 William, servitor of William, Lord Hay of
Yester (1579), 980.
 in Barrestoun (1596), 1318.
 Janet, an heir-portioner of John
Lanark (1568), 836.
Symmer of Balzordie, George (1550), 572.
 George, younger (1550), 572:
1088.

Blair,

of B..

 George, fiar (1630), 2065, 2067 ; Anna,
his sister, wife of Patrick Livingstone,
younger of Balrowny (1630), 2065, 2067,
2283, 2284.
 of Brathinche, John (1584), 1088, 1465;
(1607), 1512, 1514; Katharine, his wife, see
Strachan; John, his son, 1465, 1512, 1514,
 of Bus, Alexander (1614), 1700.
 John, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
 Robert, in Sheilhill (1584), 1088.

INDEX OF PERSONS

969

Symmer, WiUiam (1584), 1088.
 EUzabeth, widow of James Scrymgeour,
merchant, burgess of Dundee (1603), 1442,
1443.
Taggart, John, in Markis (1655), 2472.
Tain, provosts of —
Mr. Thomas Ross (1577), 949.
Walter Ross of Morinsheis (1611), 1622.
Andrew M'Culloch (1649), 2393.
 bailies of —
Andrew Ross (1611), 1622.
William Thomson, 1622.
Walter Hay (1668), 2636.
James Hay, 2636.
William Ross (a. 1670), 2668.
 clerk of (1659), David Ross, notary, 2540,
2636, 2720, 2738, 2745.
Tait (Taite, Taitt, Tat, Tate), Adam, Haddington,
deceased (1683), 2818.
 James, carpenter in Newbattle (1637), 2200.
 John, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh (1643),
2331, 2387, 2526; Margaret, his wife, see
SempUl. - in Haddington, deceased (1653), 2439,

2875.

in PittUlisheuch (1667), 2614.

 Robert, brother of John, tailor in Edinburgh
(1658), 2526.
 WilUam, in Luiget (1599), 1372.
 in PittiUseuch (1632), 2117.
 (Tat) WiUiam, miller at Lambden Mill
(1640), 2273, 2328, 2373.
Tannadice, minister at (1607), James Ramsay,
1514.
Tarbat (Tarbet), George Mackenzie, Viscount of
(1687), 2861, 2866, 2957. See also Cromartie,
Earl of.
Tarbert, shire of, sheriff-depute of the (1613),
Mr. James Kirk, 1670.
Tarbet (Tarbat, Tarbert, Tarbett, Terbert), James,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1657), 2498.
 James, notary public (1579), 978, 996.
 John (1559), 708.
 William (1506), 261.
 writer in Paisley (1700), 2986.
Tarrell of Doill, Alexander (1588), 1158.
Tarres, Sir James, vicar of Nairn (1609), 1542.
Tarvet (Tarvett, Teruat, Terwat), George, elder,
gardener at Dudhope (1644), 2351.
 George, younger, gardener at Dudhope (1644),
2351.
 James, in Kirktoun (1627), 1997.
 William, Fife (1532), 384, 592.
Taylor (Tailior, Tailleor, Tailzeor, Tailzeour, Tail-
ziour, Tailzour, Talyer, Talyour, Talzhour,
Talzour, Taylyour, Teylzour), Alexander, in
Tain (1611), 1622.
 Andrew, deceased (1688), 2869.
 notary (1753), 3196.
 David, servitor of Mr. James Wood in Cair
(1618), 1814.
• in Pittilseuche (1638), 2250.

¦ alias Ross, Donald, in Fearn (1695), 2932.
• Duncan, [St. Andrews] 181.
Finlay, bailie of Canongate (1609), 1545.

Taylor, George, in Torrichoyes (1658), 2522, 2523.
 James, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 Edinburgh (1616), 1745.
servitor of Mr. Robert Craig, advocate
1991.
iu St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
bailie of St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
servant of Mr. James Raith (1648),

(1627)

2385.
- Mr. James, burgess of Canongate, deceased
(1666), 2609 ; Finlay, his eldest son, 2609.
- James, notary (1692), 2895.
- John (1497), 231.
 (1512), 286.
• St. Andrews (1557), 666.

- Sir John, notary (1574), 890.
- John, notary (1588), 1161.
 elder, in Blairsesnoch (1626), 1972 ;
John, younger, 1972.
 maltster in Inverness (1635), 2162.
 postmaster in Dundee (1672), 2692.
-  ¦ notary (1721), 3092.
 ¦ in Canongate, deceased (1743), 3161;
Finlay, his son, 3161.
¦ in Windshole (1749), 3181.

 ¦ Laurence, Edinburgh (1479), 177.
 Matthew, Culross (1584), 1086.
 Friar Paul. See Friars.
 Richard, servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope (1613),
3312.
 Roger, in Kirkliston (1676), 2761.
 (Talzhour) Thomas [Northberwick], 195.
 Thomas, in Finnart (1635), 2161.
 Walter (1550), 563.
Tealing (Tallene), minister at, Mr. John Ramsay
(1612), 1656.
Telfer (Tailfeir, Tailfer, Tailzefeir), Mr. John,
schoolmaster at Bo'ness (1657), 2506.
 John, in Edinburgh, writer of exchequer,
deceased (1716), 3079 ; Isabel, his wife, see
Lauder ; John, their eldest son and heir, and
Alexander, surgeon, also their son, 3079.
 Mungo, servitor of the Earl of Glencairn
(1596), 1320.
 Mr. Samuel, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay,
W.S. (1627), 1995.
 Sir William, vicar of Maxtoun (a. 1561), 727.
 Margaret, widow of James Ralston in Edin
burgh (1616), 1756.
Telford (Tailfurd), Patrick, in Northfield (1669),
2651.
Temple, Arthur, deacon of the chirurgeons of
Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
 William, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
Temple, minister at (1598), Mr. James Hastie,
1359.
Templeton (Tempiltone, Tempiltoun), Alexander,
in Shaw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
 Archibald, in the Schaw (1552), 594.
 Sir Robert (1526), 353.
 • Vedast (1502), 244.
Tendall, Alexander (1506), 261.
Tennent (Tenent, Tennand, Tennend) of Linhouse
(Lennox), James (1556), 652, 658, 1057.
 James (1601), 1418, 1449, 1455.

6G

970

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Tennent, John, of Over Howden, servitor of King
James the Fifth (1540), 441 ; Marion, his
wife, see Atkinson ; Patrick, his brother,
441.
 William, servant of John, Earl of Hadding
ton (1654), 2454.
Testard in Lyham, Northumberland (1207), 4;
Sunnira, his wife, 4.
Teviot [Thomas Livingstone], Viscount of (1698),
2972.
Teviotdale, archdeacon of (1546), John Lauder,
secretary of Cardinal Beaton, 512, 577 (?).
Thane (Thaine, Thayne) of Auchmoir, John (1641),
2285 ; Walter, his son, 2285.
 of Edindonyng, Alexander (1541), 451.
 Hugh, notary (1682), 2807.
 John, in Kirkton of Strickmartin (1671),
2679.
Thailand, Robert, in Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Thin (Thinn), Laurence, in Haddington, deceased
(1715), 3077.
 William, in Haddington, deceased (1715),
3077.
Thirlestane, John [Maitland, first] Lord, chan
cellor of Scotland (1594), 1273. Cf. Maitland
and Earls of Lauderdale.
Thirrelorand, William, Northumberland (1512),
286.
Thorn, Henry, in Baitshiel (1578), 973.
 John (1496), 229.
Thomas, John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1655), 2467 ; Janet, his wife, see Hepburn.
Thorns (Thowmis, Thowms, or Thownis), Nicolas,
notary public (1545), 490, 652, 689; burgess
of Linlithgow, 715, 773, 866, 867, 877, 968,
990.
 Thomas, notary (1622), 1S98, 1899.
Thomson (Thomesone, Thomesoun, Thompson,
Thonipsoun, Thomsone, Thomsoun) [of Dud
dingston], Thomas, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh (1552), 601, 805-67, 875; Mar
garet, his wife, see Barton.
 of Duddingston, Mr. Alexander, advocate,
his youngest son, 865-67, 875, 1284, 1403-5,
1411, 1415; deceased, 1445, 1447, 1506,
1510 ; Margaret, his wife, see Preston.
 John, his eldest son and heir (1603),
1445-47 ; deceased, 1506, 1510.
 Thomas, son of Mr. Alexander (1607),
1508, 1510, 1613-15, 1652, 1660, 1789, 1827,
1843; Sir Thomas (1623), 1919,2076,2131,
2135, 22S7; deceased, 2601, 2620; Dame
Margaret, his wife, see Scrimgeour.
James, Lewis, William, and Elizabeth, their
younger children, 2620.
 Sir Patrick, eldest son of Thomas
(1653), 2449; of D., 2601, 2620.
 of Golkthrople, Thomas (1586), 1114.
 of Holkettle, David (1749), 3179 ; Barbara,
his wife, see Mushet.
 of Longnudre, Robert (1434), 113.
 of Northhailes, John (1448), 125, 126;
William, his father, 125.
 James, son of John (1453), 126, 140.
 Adam, lord of Kyluekylle (1370), 64.
 (1465), 155.

Thomson, Adam, apothecary, Edinburgh, son of
the late Thomas Thomson, apothecary there,
1717, 1718 ; Margaret, Isabella, Elizabeth or
Bessie, Katherine, and Joanna or Jean, all
daughters of said Adam, 1718.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
 ¦ Alexander, or 'Sande,' serjeant of barony of
Inchcolm (1548), 535.
 ¦ Alexander, apothecary, Edinburgh (1590),
1203.
 in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 Mr. Alexander, notary in Aberdeen (1624),
1941.
 Alexander, .Newhaven, deceased (1626),
1980.
 bailie of Dysart (1642), 2316.
 Allan, writer in Irvine (1651), 2416.
 Sir Andrew, vicar-pensioner (1495) of For-
teviot, 224.
 Andrew, younger, in Carnsalloch (1613),
1674.
 in Auchindaren (1639), 2265.
 in Carberry (1644), 2349.
 Archibald, Crail (1590), 1209.
 Bernard, servitor of Sir Thomas Otterburn
of Redhall (1609), 1552, 1553, 1633, 1844.
 David, burgess of Dundee, 738; Helen, his
spouse, see Crawford.
James, his son and heir (1562), 738; Grisel,
his spouse, see Grahame.
 David, in Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
 in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
 tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1657), 2516 ; Grizel, his widow, see Ogilvie.
 in Kennoway (1690), 2S83.
 in Temple of Strathairlie (1703), 3009.
 Edward (105S), 2522, 2523.
 Francis, servant to Alexander, Earl of Lin
lithgow (1632), 2113.
 Gavin (1594), 1279, 1362.
 writer in Edinburgh (1723), 3100.
 George, Newhaven (1553), 014.
 notary (1576), 933, 1004.
 in Gullaue (1629), 2042.
 notary (16S8), 2869.
 Hannibal, in Denny (1665), 2596.
 James, Kirk Newton, yeoman (1540), 447.
 Inverness (1588), 1159.
 servitor of Thomas Rutherford in
Rashiehill (1594), 1291.
— in Park of Maldislie (1596), 1311.
joiner, burgess of Burntisland (1612),

1639.

 servitor of James Cochrane, apparent
of Barbachlaw (1615), 1740.
 Newhaven, deceased (1626), 1980.
 notary (1664), 2577.
 in Lumquhat (1667), 2612 ; Janet
Thomson, his wife, 2612.
 in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 ('Thome') Sir John, vicar of Fyvie (1471)
212.
 Friar John, prior of the friars preachers in
the city of St. Andrews. See Friars.
 John, burgess of Elgin (1546), 518
 :  (1550), 567, 568.

INDEX OF PERSONS

971

Thomson, John, burgess of Haddington (1554),
491.
 Berwickshire (1555), 637.
 Gullane (1562), 744, 995.
 in West Fenton (1565), 784.
 burgess of Lanark (1568), 836.
 in Dirleton (1575), 919, 920, 1056.
 in Crail (1586), 1133, 1289.
 in Leith, deceased (1587), 1146; James,
his son, 1146.
 in Bagow (1587), 1149.
 Musselburgh (1593), 1269, 1558.
 in the Valtoun, Cults (1595), 1303.
 notary (1600), 1405.
 in Gourlabank (1602), 1423 ; George,
his son, 1423.
 ¦  in Elgin (1609), 1542.
 bailie of Canongate (1609), 1545.
 ¦  in Millgreen of Musselburgh (1609),
1558.
 elder, in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
 deceased (1611), 1609; Grisell, his
daughter, wife of James Pearson of Moirlan
bank, 1609.
 Dunfermline (1615), 1736; Emelia,
his wife, see Cumming.
 tenant in Jakishorne (1618), 1810.
 in How in Sanday (1620), 1836.
 in Stow (1635), 2168.
 in Plewland (1636), 2194.
 in Cribbilaw (1643), 2323.
 alias Smith, John, in Leith, deceased (1655),
2470. Burntisland (1656),

messenger in

2489.

¦ in Montrose (1686), 2844.

- alias Webster, John, in Stonehaven (1689),
2879.
- John, maltman, burgess of Crail (1691),
2889 ; Agnes, his wife, see Bowsie.
— merchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
¦ portioner of Newmilns (1697), 2952.
- Mr. John, notary (1713), 3070.
- John, writer in Edinburgh (1726), 3107.
- Laurence, in Leith (1633), 2135.
- Matthew, clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(1752), 3192.
- Patrick, in Little Over Frierton (1539), 430;
Janet, his spouse, see Kennedy.
 in Greenholm, deceased (1589), 1176.
 Haddington, deceased (1685), 2838.

Richard, Gullane (1538), 424, 425,
¦ in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.

744.

 Robert (1520), 321
 (1529), 378.
 burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
— Mr. Robert, servitor of Alexander Gordon

of Cluny (1615), 1730.
- Robert, in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
— in Denny, deceased (1677),

2766 :

Robert, his son and heir, 2766.
 in Kirkbean (1678), 2783.
• tenant in Hiltoun of Balnagall (1687),

2856.

3007.

writer in Edinburgh (1694), 2920,

Thomson, Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1698), 2974; Barbara, his wife,
see Coutts. Their daughters : —
Marion, wife of Robert Murray, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, 2974.
Barbara, 2974.
Isobel, wife of William Miller, younger,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, 2974.
Margaret, wife of late William, son of late
John Hamilton, burgess of Edinburgh,
2974.
 Mr. Robert, factor to John, Viscount of
Arbuthnot (1731), 3119.
 Stephen, burgess of Crail (1621), 1890.
 Thomas, Gullane (1562), 744; Margaret,
his wife, see Forrest.
 in Edinburgh, 889.
 in Greenholm (1589), 1176.
 in Monktonhall, deceased (1605), 1489.
 officer in Dalkeith (1612), 1626, 1666,

1887.

 servant of Mr. James Raith (1648),
2385.
 gardener in Whitehill (1662), 2555.
 at Herbertshire (1677), 2768.
 writer in Cupar (1737), 3136.
 Walter, in Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
 William, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 of Natherton, Northumberland (1540),
447 ; John, his son, 447.
 younger, Musselburgh (1569), 839.
 in Middle Garmilton (1569), 847.
 in Gullane (1591), 1218.
 in Stow (1599), 1372.
 bailie of Tain (1611), 1622.
 meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
 servitor to David Thomson in Craig
nathrow (1637), 2216.
 in Bromelandis (1642), 2301.
 in Auchtermuchty (1643), 2336.
notary, common clerk of Edinburgh

(1648), 1597, 2383, 2423, 2459, 2470.
-Mr. William, W.S. (1672), 2685, 2785 (?) ;
deceased (1703), 3007 ; Barbara and Janet,
his daughters, 3007.
- William, notary (1676), 2760.
 in Maxton (1699), 2981.
in Newmylne of Durno (1722), 3094;

of

William, his son and heir, 3094,
 Agnes, wife of John Braid, portioner
Auchtermuchty (1639), 2256.
 Barbara, wife of John Dickson (1717), 3084.
 Cristine, wife of George Paterson (1580),
996.
 Grizell, wife of James Pearson of Moirlan
bank (1611), 1609.
 Isobell, in Kelso (1666), 2607.
 Janet, wife of Alexander Achincraw in
Coldingham (1582), 1052.
 Jonet, wife of late Alexander Morison in
Leith (1626), 1980.
 Janet, wife of late Alexander Russell, por
tioner of Fuckertoun (1701), 2994.
 Katherine, wife of late Robert Ker (1653),
2449.
 Magdalene, in Edinburgh (1598), 1339.

972

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Thomson, Margaret, wife of John Gib in Brigneis
(1635), 2169.
 Sara, wife of David Murray, younger,
merchant in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
Thorburn (Thorbrraine, Thorbrand, Thornbrand,
Thurbrand), James, of Style, St. Boswells
(1541), 455, 969.
 James, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
 John, in Gullane (1583), 1055.
 Robert, Jedburgh (1495), 225 ; Cristine, his
spouse, 225.
 glazier in Dalkeith (1678), 2779, 2780.
 Thomas, Jedburgh (1495), 225; Mariota,
his wife, 225.
 William, in Kyll, or of the Kyle, Lessudden
(1578), 969, 1206 ; Walter, his son and heir
(1590), 1206.
Thore, Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Thornton (Thorntoun) of that Ilk, Charles (1522),
334.
 Alexander (1550), 569.
 Gilbert, servitor of Mr. George Frier, notary
public (1556), 662 ; notary, 926.
 John of (1387), 75.
 Mr. John, canon of Glasgow (1538), 42S.
 John, prothonotary apostolic, precentor of
Moray (1550), 569, 577.
 Simon, serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1724.
 William, notary public (1501), 242.
Thorpe, John of (1364), 52.
Thorswod of Bedschell, Mr. James (1589), 1186.
Thowmis, Thowms, or Thownis. See Thorns.
Throckelawe (Throklawe), Robert of (1292-95),
17.
 Thomas of (1321), 29
Thurbrandson (or Thurbrande), Mr. Thomas
(1456), notary public, 142.
Thursby of Booking, Christopher (1625), 1961 ;
William, his son and heir, 1961.
Tinklar (Tynklar), John, in Nether Mains (1575),
916.
 junior (1575), 916.
 William, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
Tinto, James, servant of Thomas Darling, W.S.
(1637), 2203.
Tirrell, Thomas, citizen and grocer of London
(1578), 960 ; Thomas, his son, 960.
Tod (Tode), Alexander, in East Reston (1599),
1386.
 Alexander, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Andrew, in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
 Archibald, provost of Edinburgh (1654),
2457, 2459, 2470, 2471.
 Arthur, Dirleton (1565), 784.
  officer of the burgh of Dumfries
(1580), 997.
 David, in Keiris (1060), 2544, 2545.
 George (1604), 1474.
 notary (1620), 1842.
 Gullane (1554), 620.
 Hugh, W.S. (1639), 2258.
 Robert (1596), 1320.
 Thomas, gardener in Blairquhan (1615),
1729; John, his son, 1729.
 in Barganie (1618), 1794.
 in Mains of Blairquhan (1665), 2595.

Tod, Sir William (1542), 462.
 William, serjeant of Edinburgh (1639), 2260,
2331.
 tenant in Stratherlie (1660), 2545.
 in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
 Katherine, wife of Andrew Tyndale, mer
chant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1580), 996.
 Marion, wife of Hugh Brown, younger,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1615),
1724, 1733.
Todrig (Tochryk, Toddrick, Toddrik, Todrick,
Todrik, Todryg, Torryk), Alexander (1554),
619.
 Archibald, bailie of Edinburgh (1483), 191.
 burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915.
 George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1572), 876, 1364.
 notary (1637), 2218.
 Mr. John, A.M., notary (1580), 1002.
 Robert, serjeant of North Berwick (1597),
1325.
 (Torryk) Thomas, [North-berwick] 326.
 Thomas, serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
 in Haddington, deceased (1608), 1537.
 (Tochryk) Sir William, chaplain (1491),
379.
 Janet, wife of William Lamb (1653), 2439.
Tongland (Toungland, Tungland), abbots and
commendators of —
Alexander (1273), 46.
Alexander Gordon, bishop of Galloway
(1564), 772, 801.
 sub-prior of (1566), John Methosoun, S01.
 abbey of, bailie of, John, Lord Maxwell
(1566), 801.
 bailie-depute of, Sir John Gordon of
Lochinvar, 801.
Tongland, minister of (1614), William Sharp,
1698.
Tongland, WUliam of (1566), S01.
Tor, Sir WiUiam, presbyter (1478), 170.
Torboltoun, minister at (1621), Mr. William
Nisbet, 1871, 1877.
Torner, Thomas, burgess of Morpeth (1540),
447.
Torphichen, preceptors of, of the Order of St.
John of Jerusalem —
Friar Thomas Gudwine (1432), 110.
Friar William Knollis, knight (1480), 180;
Lord of St. John, 231, 264.
George Dundas, knight (1522), 335, 352.
Walter Lindsay, knight (1532), 3S5, 388,
3S9, 393, 398, 405, 421, 426, 445, 448
455, 470, 472, 473, 480, 481, 506, 513.
Sir James Sandilands (1548), 554, 561, 620,
641, 652, 658, 76S, 812 ; first Lord Tor
phichen, 874, 877, 920, 940, 941, 950,
1180.
 preceptors of, 143, 2189, 2794.
Torphichen, Sir James Sandilands, first Lord,
see above.
 James Sandilands of Calder, [second] Lord,
grand-nephew of Sir James (1587), 1138,
1162, 1179-1181, 1217, 1266, 1374, 1418,
1662, 1704.
 James, [third] Lord (1622), 1900.

INDEX OF PERSONS

973

Torphichen, regality of, clerk of the (1601), Alex
ander Lawson, 1418.
Torrance (Torrens), rectors of —
John Tyry (1506), 260.
Sir John Learmonth (1550), 557, 558.
Torrie (Torry), David, burgess of Elgin (1602),
1424.
 WUliam, bailie of Elgin (1632), 2109, 2110.
Toshach (Toscbeauch, Tosheauch, Toshoch, To-
soch) of Monzievaird, David, apparent (1607),
1526.
 James, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1667),
2612.
 Thomas, chamberlain of the monastery of
Dunfermline (1575), 912, 925, 945, 986,
1017, 1029, 1037, 1090.
Towers (Touris, Tours, 'de Turribus'), Sir Eustace
of (1273), 46.
 of Inverleith, John of (1438), 118; of I.,
deceased (1453), 137.
 Sir John, great-great-grandfather of
Sir John, infra, 1753.
 George (1569), 847.
 John (1582), 1052, 1350, 1352, 1365,
1368, 1369 ; Sir John, deceased, 1728, 1753;
James, his second son (1598), 1350, 1352,
1365, 1368; Patrick, also his son (1608),
1529.
 of Garmilton, Sir George, baron of Inver
leith and Dairy, eldest son and heir of Sir
John T. of Inverleith (1607), 1525, 1529,
1672, 1673, 1728, 1753, 1771, 1858, 1859,
1861, 1959, 1966, 1983, 1994, 1995, 2026,
2027, 2085, 2086, 2141, 2164, 2201, 2202,
2230, 2285, 2334 (?), 2484 ; Dame Jean, his
wife, see Ker ; William, his younger son
(1637), 2201, 2202.
Sir Alexander, his eldest son and heir

(1629), 2026,2027, 2285.
 George, servitor to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1631), 2086.
Towie, David, bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259.
Trabroun, Lady (1654), 2454. [Perhaps Catherine
Peebles, widow of Sir John Hamilton of T. ]
Trail (' de Insula,' St. Mary's Isle), David, prior
of (1273), 46.
 commendator of, Mr. Robert Richardson
(1577), 945, 975, 986.
Traill (Trale, Trayll) of Blebo, James (1515), 310.
 Andrew, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
 Sir James, chaplain, 310.
 James, in North Berwick (1597), 1325.
 John, serjeant of Montrose (1620), 1846.
 Thomas, in Brugh in Rowsay (1637), 2205.
 Margaret, wife of William Carmichael,
burgess of Crail (1594), 1289.
Trailtrow, preceptor of (1557), Mr. Archibald
Menzies, 669.
Tranent, minister of (1620), Mr. Robert Bal
canquell, 1833.
Trannant, George, in Harcarse (1657), 2514.
 Jasper, in Harcarse (1657), 2514.
Traquair, John, first Earl of (1636), 2190, 2475,
2478, 3097 (?).
Traquair (Tracquair), David, iu Easter Spittell
(1621), 1878.

Tremamondo, M. Giovanni Xaverio, a Florentine,
one of the masters of the Royal Academy for
Exercises in Edinburgh (1779), 3248.
Trench (Treinch, Trynsche), Adam, in Eyemouth
(1629), 2029. See Trenscheour.
 John, officer in Eyemouth (1617), 1776.
Trenscheour, Adam, in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
Trent, Archibald, burgess of Haddington (1680),
2794.
 John, [Newbattle, 1583] 1065.
Trinity, Confraternity of the Holy, at Perth
(1523), 344.
Trinity College Church, Edinburgh, provost of
(1547), 531.
 sub-dean of (1536), Mr. John Letham,
402.
 ' orators and beidmen ' of the Hospital
of (1504) — Patrick Waiehe, Robert Gray,
William Maw, David Wardlaw, Andrew
More, William Maktyger, Alexander Cuyk,
John Watsoun, Patrick Guld, Patrick Mac-
geboun, and Patrick Wilson ; also William
Creichtoun and Malcolm Malcomesone, 248.
Trotter (Trotar, Trottar) of Catehelraw, Thomas
(1623), 1930.
 of Charterhall, Mr. George (1666), 2610.
 of Huntlywood, Mr. Robert (1666), 2610.
 of Prentonane, George (1623), 1931; Mr.
Alexander, his son, 1931.
 of Rouchester, Robert, younger (1626),
1975.
 of Overhall of Sisterpath, George (1635),
2178, 2181.
 of Warynislandis, John (1527), 358, 364;
of Sisterpath (1529), 378.
 Edward, in Swinton Mill (1574), 900.
 • Mr. Emanuel, of Newton, Northumberland,
clerk (1626), 1978, 1979.
 Mr. George, servitor of John Learmonth,
W.S. in Edinburgh (1623), 1930; notary,
1975, 2104; W.S., 2371.
 James, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 John, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 [Berwickshire, 1621], 1880.
 notary (1646), 2371, 2373, 2549.
 in Ryislaw (1657), 2514.
 Patrick, brother of George Trotter of Over-
hall of Sisterpath (1635), 2178, 2181.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1638),
2248.
 Robert, prebendary of Reidspittell in the
College Kirk of Dunglass (1621), 1866, 1868,
1872.
 Mr. Robert, advocate (1635), 2175.
 Thomas, of Helminton, in Northumberland
(1678), 2775.
 Major Thomas, of the Royal Artillery (1795),
3282.
 William, in Duns (1589), 1186.
Trowp, Nigel (1571), 863.
Trowpe, John of, Ayrshire (1370), 64; Cristian
of, his wife, 64.
Troyles, George, servitor to Willam Lauder,
notary (1617), 1779.
Tughale (Tuggehale), Henry of (1330), 34.
 Walter of (1303), 19.

974

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Tulliallan, rector of (1583), Patrick Blackader
1065.
Tullibardine, WUliam, Master of and second Earl
of (1613), 1671, 1943.
Tullideph, Thomas, rector of St. Andrews
University (1737), 3134.
Tullie, David, Culross (1565), 782.
Tulloeh (Tulach), David of (1380), 65, 70 ; Walter,
his brother, 65.
 James, lately of Rothisholm (1631), 2077,
2078.
 Thomas, 239.
Tunny (Tunno, Twnne, Twnno), Alexander (1531),
383.
 Alexander, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
 Andrew, notary (1627), 2006, 2030.
 John, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
 William (1546), 521.
Turberville, Roger of (1270-90), 14.
TurnbuU (Trumbill, Trumble, Trumbule, Trum
bull, Turnbill, Tumble, Turnbule) of Denhede,
John (1571), 862.
 of Girnwood (Grynwald), Thomas (1462),
144.
 of Hoppisburn, Thomas, younger (1607),
1527.
 of SmiddiehiU, James (1672), 2687, 2735.
 William (1772), 3236.
 of Symington, William (1598), 1355.
 Sir Andrew, chaplain (1512), 288.
 Andrew, in Mellerstane Mill (1673), 2715,
2716.
 Gilcrist, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
 Hector, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 145S.
 Henry, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline
(1604), 1461-63; Robert, his son, 1461-63.
 James (1493), 217.
 (1594), 1279.
 Mr. James, notary (1667), 2615, 2622.
 John, vicar of the parish church of Les
sudden (1578), 969.
 in Appletreeleaves (1654), 2454 ; Mar
garet, his wife, see Cairncross.
 bailie of Dunfermline (1659), 2538.
 Mark, in Nether Bonchester (1607), 1527.
 Matthew, servitor to William Murdoch in
Shawfield (1667), 2613.
 Nicolas, servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (1580), 993, 1167.
 Patrick, burgess of Dunfermline (161S),
1804.
 Peter, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
-in Syde (1667), 2624.

 Robert, servitor of James Kinghorn, notary
(1604), 1460, 1502.
 Walter, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
 William, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
 in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1323.
 in Weynd (1607), 1527.
 portioner of Philiphaugh (1614), 1715.
 Christina, or Christian, wife of Bartholomew
Heriot in Reidhall (1599), 1386, 1394, 1541,
1547, 1655.
 Elizabeth, wife of James Carstairs, portioner
of Strathkinnes (1583), 1062, 1063.

TurnbuU, Margaret, deceased, wife of James
Fayrer, meal-dealer (1615), 1728, 1753.
Turner (Turnor, Tumour) of Airdwall, Mr.
William (1584), 1087.
 James, in Langschaw (1614), 1715, 2168.
 John, notary (1610), 1575-77.
 in Clackmannan (1672), 2686.
 Mr. Patrick, minister (1603), 1457.
 Peter, notary (1596), 1313.
 Robert, in Langshaw (1614), 1715.
 Thomas, in New Abbey (1612), 1650.
 in Langshaw (1614), 1715.
in Stow (1635), 2168.

 Sir William (1529), 376.
 Mr. William, vicar of Kirkpatrick-Durham
(1557), 667, 717.
 William, in Corbelly (1612), 1624, 1650.
Turnet (Turnett), Alexander, in Ednam (1614),
1714.
 Andrew, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 John, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Nicolas, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Robert, servitor to Sir Andrew Hamilton
(1630), 2057.
 Thomas, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 deceased, also in Ednam, and . . ,
his relict (1614), 1714.
 William, wright in Dalkeith (1612), 1626.
Twedop, John, in Mersington (1574), 900.
Tweeddale, John, [second] Earl of (1669), 2642.
Tweedie (Tuedy, Twedi, Twedie, Twedy, Twedye,
Tweidie) of Drummelzier, . . (1566),
796.
 of Winkstone, Mr. John (1614), 170S, 1709 ;
Elspet, his wife, see Hamilton.
 Adam, in Wedderburn (1652), 2427.
 Alan of, burgess of Edinburgh (1434),
112.
 Archibald, servitor to Lord Hay of Yester
(1639), 2264.
 James (1410), 90.
 in Canongate (1649), 2394.
 John (1410), 90.
 John (1505), 254.
 William, uncle of the laird of Drummelzier
(1566), 796.
Twinghame, Peter, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
Twynhame, Walter of (1273), 46.
Tyler, Sir William, knight, Lieutenant of Berwick
Castle (1491), 205-207.
Tyndale (Tyndaill), Andrew, merchant, burgess
of Edinburgh (1580), 996 ; Katherine, his
spouse, see Tod.
 Henry, deceased (1615), 1734.
Tyndyn, John (1450), 129.
Tynningham, ministers at —
Mr. James Young (1604), 1474.
Mr. John Lauder (1697), 2965.
Tyrie (Tyry) of Cowlithie, David (1669), 2644,
2730.
 Henry, baker, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761 ; Barbara, his wife, see Walker.
 John, rector of Torrance (1506), 260.
 macer, deceased (1656), 2496:
his son, 2496.
— Janet (1529), 375.

John,

INDEX OF PERSONS

975

Tyrie, Margaret, wife of Patrick Lowson, tailor in
Dundee (1656), 2496.
Tyrwhit, Hugh of (1365), 54; Cristiana, his
wife, 54.
Uddart (Udward, Udwart). See Edward.
Udny (Udney, Udnie), Alexander, merchant,
burgess of Aberdeen (1623), 1927.
 Alexander, commissioner of H.M. Excise in
Scotland (1743), 3161.
 Mr. Peter, sub-principal of King's College,
Aberdeen (1598), 1340.
Uhtred, son of Gilise (1153-78), 2.
Umfra (Hmfray). See Humphrey.
Umfraville (D'Umfravill), Robert (1368), 55 ;
knight and sheriff of Northumberland, 61.
Umphankis, Roger of (1303), 19.
Unis, Uns, Unys. See Ovens.
Unthank, Thomas (1462), notary public, 148.
Unyot, Thomas (1387), 77.
Ure (Wr), Francis, burgess of Edinburgh (1557),
676.
 James, weaver in Cardross (1667), 2616;
Alexander, his son, 2616.
 John, canon of St. Andrews (1584), 1082.
Urie, John, notary (1629), 2025.
 Robert, writer (1610), 1597.
 William, in Paisley (1603), 1432.
Urquhart (Vrcharde) of Braelangwell, Mr. Thomas,
minister of the gospel, brother of Alexander,
of Kinudie (1670), 2667, 2734, 2748, 2861 ;
Henrietta, his wife, see Douglas.
 William, their son (1687), 2861, 2927.
 Charles (1762), 3217.
 of Cromarty, William, knight, 239 ; William
of, his son, 239. [Date given (1500), but
uncertain.]
 Thomas (1609), 1544; Sir Thomas,

deceased, 2356.
 Sir John (1670), 2667 ;
2748, 2861 ; Dame Barbara,

(1674), 2734,
his wife, see

Mackenzie. of Kinudie, Alexander (1670), 2667.
• of Meldrum, Adam (1667), 2618, 2726.
¦John (1696), 2939.

- Daniel, serjeant in St. Andrews (1696), 2394.
- David (1469), 157.
- Donald, in Banff (1590), 1199.
- George [brother of Mr. James, infra], de
ceased (1710), 3058, 3081.
-James, in Dalkeith (1627), 2001, 2296;
Mariota, his wife, see Darling; Patrick, their
eldest son, 2001, 2296 ; burgess of the burgh
of Canongate, 2305, 2805 ; Mariot, his wife,
see Geichan or Graham ; James, their younger
son, 2001 ; deceased (1641), 2296.
- Mr. James, minister at Galashiels (1642),
2305 ; deceased (1682), 2805, 2806, 3058 ;
George, writer in Edinburgh, his son, 3058 ;
George, grandson and heir of Mr. James
(1682), 2806.
- James, nephew and heir of late George
Urquhart (1717), 3081.
-John, in Milton of Newhall (1670), 2667,
2862.
 in Resolis (1694), 2927.

Urquhart, Mr. John, brother-german of William
Urquhart of Brealangwell (1694), 2927.
 deceased, minister at Gartly, then at
St. Andrews, in Elginshire (1740), 3151 ;
Thomas, baker in Mid Lauden, his son and
heir, 3151.
 Patrick, doctor of medicine, professor in
King's College, Aberdeen (1697), 2961.
 • Robert, sheriff of Cromartie (1545), 495.
 Thomas, servitor of Mr. Alexander Morison,
advocate (1618), 1789.
 Beatrice, wife of Hugh Murray of Cam-
busavie (1551), 576.
 Helen, wife of John Seton of Auchinhuif
(1597), 1337.
Urry. See Hurry.
Urvine of Cuthbrea, John, governor of the Earl of
Huntly (1697), 2956. Cf. also Irvine.
Urwell, Nicolas, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
Uttersoun, James, in Over Tofts (1622), 1901.
Utterstoun, Thomas, in West Reston (1616),
1748.
Uullaf, Abbot (854), 1.

Vabadoun, William of (1319), 25.
Vait, Alan, Dirleton, 784.
Vale, Sir WiUiam del (1372), 61.
Vallance (Vallange, Valleng, Wallanche, Wallang,
Wallange, Wallenche), Andrew (1567), 819.
 Francis, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Henry (1567), 828.
 James, in Newburgh, deceased (1640), 2275.
 Sir Matthew, vicar of Kinglassie (1585),
1090.
 Matthew, in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
 Peter, deceased (1682), 2803.
 Thomas (1521), 328.
 Thomas, burgess of Musselburgh (1569),
839, 1269 (?), 1558; Helen, his wife, see
Mill ; Andrew, their son, 839 ; John, younger
brother of Andrew, 839.
 William (1617), 1770.
Valouiu, Roger of (1153-78), 2.
Vans of Barnbarroch, Mr. Patrick (1582), 1036.
Cf. Vaus.
Vansoun, Marion, Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
Vast, William, in Innerbervie (1571), 860.
Vaus (Vause, Waus) of Lochslyne, John (1604),
1471. See also Vans.
 of Longcastle, Sir John, deceased (1666),
2600 ; Patrick, his son and heir, 2600.
 of Lybrak, Patrick (1621), 1852.
 of Many, Richard, 178.
 Alexander, canon and official-general of Aber
deen (1471), 212.
 Alexander, in Wedderburn (1652), 2427.
 George (1546), 523.
 Henry, in Inverness (1600), 1399.
 James, burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.
 John, [Dirleton, 1438] 116.
  spouse of Margaret Cunningham,
Auchenharvie (1546), 523.
 notary public and sheriff-clerk of Ren
frew (1551), 586, 683, 736, 821, 1530.
 bailie of Paisley (1642), 2307, 2370.

976

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Vaus, Sir Magnus, vicar of Dalchorss (1528),
371.
 Richard the, [Dirleton, 1447] 124.
 ¦ Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1479), 176,
177 ; Christian, his spouse, 176.
 notary public (1543), 467, 1159 (?).
 notary, burgh clerk of Inverness (1586),
1111, 1159, 1399 (?).
 Mr. Thomas, precentor of Moray (1471),
212.
 Thomas, Inverness (1624), 1952.
Vaux (Vallibus), John of (1252), 7. Cf. Vaus.
Veitch (Vaicb, Vaitch, Vaitche, Veache, Veatche,
Veche, Vetche, Veitche, Waiche, Weatche,
Weich, Weitche) of Dawick, John (1687),
2858.
 Henry, in Dalkeith (1621), 1851.
 in Dalkeith (1621), 1873.
 notary (1630), 2059.
 James, elder, in Dalkeith (1580), 1003,
1104; William, his son, 1003, 1104 ; Robert
and James, also his sons, 1003.
• junior, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
 in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
John, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
- in Dalkeith (1608), 1536.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1630),

2059.

macer of the Court of Session (1664),

2574.
 dyer in Linton (1693), 2909.
 notary (1673), 2722.
 Patrick, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
 Quintigern, merchant, Edinburgh (1615),
1720.
 Richard, in Dalkeith (1612), 1666.
 Robert, in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
 Samuel, in Edinburgh (1639), 2253.
 William, indweller of the town of Dalkeith
(1582), 1039, 1044, 1069, 1212, 1323, 1640;
Catherine, his wife, see Porteous.
 in Bristo (1613), 1673.
 senior, in Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
 in Dalkeith (1643), 2332, 2333, 2642,
3059.
 merchant in Edinburgh (1669), 2642.
 servitor of William Williamson, notary
(1687), 2859.
Vernor (Verner, Vernour). See Warner.
Vesci, Eustace de (1207), 4.
 Richard, a cleric, 4.
Vigrus, Nicholas, then stewart of Tynemouth
(1292-95), 17.
Vile, Robert (1538), 419.
Villement (Villiment), John, ' ooy ' or grandson of
Lawrence Villement, infra (1580), 998.
 Lawrence, burgess of Kirkcaldy, ' gudsone '
of William Moise in Tyrie Mill (1580), 998.
 Patrick, brother-german of the above Law
rence (1580), 998.
Villiers, Robert, Viscount Purbeck, see Purbeck ;
Margaret, his wife, see Muskerry.
Vertie (Vartye, Virtie), Andrew, officer of the
sheriffdom of Berwick (1554), 626.
 George, in Eyemouth (1644), 2343 ; Andrew,
his second son, 2343.

Vertie, John, in Gullane (1583), 1055, 1218.
Vobstar. See Webster.
Vyndgattis. See Wingate.
Vynyng, John, in Balmoir (1566), 814; Euphan,
his wife, see Blair.
Waddell (Vodell, Waddel, Weddale, Weddel,
Weddell, Woddell), Adam [Burncastle], 217.
 Adam, in Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
 Alexander (1532), 388.
 (1541), 455.
 Andrew, in Blacklands (1603), 1431.
 Archibald (1507), 264.
 (1564), 773.
 bailie of Dalkeith (1621), 1885.
 portioner of Turnetdykes (1621), 1887,

 George, servitor of Abraham Piggott, notary
(1610), 1583.
 James, in Queensferry (1671), 2677.
 Mr. John, rector of Flisk, official of St.
Andrews, in Lothian (1538), 426.
 John, in Gartmillan (1584), 1080, 1130.
 Kentigern or Mungo, Dalkeith (1556), 644,
1479.
 Nichol, surgeon (1680), 2795.
 ¦ Robert (1507), 264.
 brother of John W. in GartmiUan
(1584), 1080.
 Tranent (1593), 1258.
 writer in Edinburgh (1759), 3208.
 William, [St. Andrews] 327.
 (1586), 1130.
 Captain William, deceased (1605), 1479;
(1608), 1536; Archibald, his son and heir,
1535, 1536.
Waiche (Waitche, Weiche). See Veitch.
Wairdropper, James, merchant in Edinburgh
(1630), 2048.
Walcar. See Walker.
Walderston (Walderstoun, cf. Weatherstone),
James (1615), 1725.
 ¦ William (1550), 564.
Waldie, David, servitor of James Don, clerk of
Kelso (1664), 2582, 2590, 2607 ; writer in
Edinburgh, 2802.
Walis, Thomas, of Tynemouth (1538), 427.
Walker (Valcar, Walcar, Walkar) of Bedlormie,
Patrick (1645), 2361.
 of Pennylands, John (1621), 1856.
 Andrew (1533), 390.
 Archibald (1623), 1927.
 Duncan, servitor to Sir Archibald Napier of
Edinbillie (1583), 1058.
 minister at Borthwick (1583), 1060.
 Gavin, notary, deceased (1569), 839.
 George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1698), 2974; Marion, his wife,
see Hamilton ; George, their eldest son,
2974.
 Hugh, burgess of Ayr (1605), I4S4.
 Mr. James, parson of Inchecalleoche (1558),
685, 739, 820.
 James, in Kinloss (1581), 1028.
 John, elder, Cupar (1511), 279.
 Sir John, chaplain, 279, 294, 297.
 John, [Edinburgh, 1564] 768.

INDEX OF PERSONS

977

Walker, John (?), at the fulling miU of Innerbus
(1578), 959.
 John, carpenter, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
 in Dunfermline, deceased (1659), 2538 ;
Peter, his eldest son and heir, 2538.
 Mr. Michael, rector of Moneydie (1542), 460,
560.
^- Patrick, in Caldercruix (1618), 1789.
 Mr. Patrick, notary, clerk of court of Leith
(1637), 2207, 2470.
 Peter, provost of Dunfermline (1656), 2485.
 Robert, in Canongate (1616), 1745 ; Agnes,
his wife, see Wallace.
 [Falkland], servitor to His Majesty
(1633), 2123; James, his eldest son, 2123 ;
Catherine, wife of James, see Pitcairn of that
Ilk ; Robert, his second son, 2123.
 baker, burgess of St. Andrews (1637),
2208 ; Margaret, his wife, see Anderson.
 ¦ Thomas, [St. Andrews] 199 ; Christian, his
relict (1488), 199 ; David, his son, 199.
 Thomas (1523), 342.
 notary (1682), 2810.
 William, clothier in Potterrow (1610),
1585.
 in Mains of Watterstoun (1654), 2456.
 hammerman, burgess of Canongate
(1654), 2457.
 Mr. WiUiam, schoolmaster at Carnock (1682),
2810.
 WUUam, in Cupar (1706), 3029.
 . . ., deceased, provost of Dunfermline
(1719), 3087 ; Margaret, his relict, see Well-
wood.
 Barbara, wife of Henry Tyrie, baker, burgess
of Dysart (1617), 1761.
 Janet, wife of Francis Henderson, smith in
Canongate (1687), 2849.
 Susanna, wife of Alexander Livingstone
(1645), 2361.
Walkinshaw (Walkinschaw), Constantine (1569),
843.
 Mr. James, in Cardonald (1649), 2401 ;
John, his son, 2401.
 Mr. Patrick, minister at Monkland (1603),
1431.
Wallace (Vallas, Velles, Walas, Walays, Wallas,
Wallays, Walles) of Bogheid, Hugh (1607),
1505.
 of Brighous, Robert (1639), 2268.
 of Cambceskan, Adam (1625), 1967, 1969.
 of Caprontown, Adam (1391), 93.
 of Carnell or Cairnhill, Hew (1551), 590.
 Robert (1649), 2390, 2623 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, see FuUarton of that Ilk.
 of Craigie (Cragow), Adam (1469), 158 ;
Janet, his daughter, 158.
¦ John, bailie of Kyle-Stewart (1494),

220 ; Hugh, his brother, 220 ; William, his
brother, 220.
• William (1537), bailie of Kyle Stewart

417.
 Hugh, deceased (1627), 2007.
 Sir Hugh (1639), 2268, 2324 ;
his eldest son and heir, 2268, 2324.

Hugh,

Wallace of Craigie, Sir Thomas (1667), 2623,
2958 ; Agnes, his daughter, wife of Sir Adam
Blair, younger of Carberry (1682), 2813,
2895, 2958. Sir WiUiam (1685), 2839.

- of Dullaris, William (1581), 1013-15.
 — James (1629), 2039; Janet, his wife,
see Mure.
- of Dundonald, John (1551), 590, 778.
John, his son and heir (1564), 778.

 of EUerslie, William (1536), 409.
 William (1605), 1487.
 of Failford, WiUiam (1639), 226S, 2390.
 of Ferguslie, John (1642), 2307.
 of Halie (Halye), Hugh (1537), 417.
 of Harburn, Mr. WiUiam, advocate, sheriff-
depute of Edinburgh (1643), 2323, 2410.
 of Hilhouse, John, servitor of Sir Hugh
Wallace of Cragy (1643), 2324.
 of Holmstoun, Robert, W.S. (1703), 3004.
 of Johnstone, WiUiam (1605), 1487.
 of Meynfurd (1551), John, 590.
 of Mureheid, James (1605), 1487.
 of Shewalton, Lambert (1493), 213, 215,
216, 220 ; John, his son, 213.
 Edward (1551), 590.
 John, fiar (1585), 1102, 1103.
 of Underwood, Robert, younger (1667)
2623.
 of Wolmet, Sir Hugh, deceased (1692), 2895,
2896 ; Dame Christian, his wife, see M'Far-
lane ; Hugh, Thomas, and John, their sons ;
Euphan, deceased, and Rachael, their
daughters, 2895 ; Agnes, also their daughter,
wife of John Macfarlan of that Ilk, 2895,
2896.
 Mr. Adam (1546), 520, 721.
¦  Sir Adam, notary public (1548), 537, 542,
550, 551.
 Adam, in Straiton (1605), 1484.
 Alexander, serjeant of Haddington (1617),
1770.
 Sir Andrew, notary public (1546), 518.
 Archibald, bailie of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
 David (1422), 100.
notary (1610), 1572.

 dagmaker in Canongate (1654), 2457.
 burgess of Musselburgh (1672), 2691 ;
in Fisherrow, 2853.
- Duncan, knight (1361-62), 379.
- George (1548), 537.
- Gilbert (1520), 322.
- Henry, 322.
brother-german of Robert Wallace of

Camhill (1649), 2390.
- Hugh, squire (1480), 180.
 in Westcroft of Bristo (1621), 1861.
 bailie of Paisley (1646), 2370.
- Hew, W.S. (1670), 2659, 2685.
- James, burgess of Jedburgh (1497), 230 ;
John, his son, 230 ; Margaret, wife of John,
see Rutherford.
 Ayrshire (1547), 526, 550.
 (1569), 839.
 burgess of Dunfermline (1651), 2417.
 in Mains of Watterstoun (1654), 2456.

6H

978

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

WaUace, Mr. James, ' scholarcha canoniensi '
(1667), 2619. Cf. Mr. James W., minister of
Kirkwall, infra.
 James, smith in Kirkliston (1676), 2761.
 Mr. James, minister at Kirkwall (1683),
2816, 2817.
 John (1540), 444.
 ¦  tutor of Craigie, bailie of Kyle Stewart
(1549), 549.
 .  notary (1581), 1027.
 bnrgess, Ayr (1614), 1706.
 • serjeant of the barony of Inverleith
(1608), 1529 ; in Bristo, 2027.
 servitor to Sir Hugh Wallace of Cragy
(1639), 2268; see also of Hilhouse, supra.
• notary, burgess of Paisley (1648), 2386,

2504.

Mr

- burgh officer of Edinburgh (1660), 2546.
- carpenter in Ayr (1742), 3159.
Michael, provost of Ayr (1567), 555.

 Michael, notary (1581), 1014, 1016, 1138.
 Patrick (1540), 444.
 Richard (1505), 253.
 ¦  notary in Queensferry (1671), 2676,
2677.
 Mr. Robert, minister at St. Andrews (1594),
1277.
 ¦ Robert, W.S. (1627), 2007, 2039.
bailie of Paisley (1642), 2307.

- Mr. Robert, servitor of Robert Alexander of
Blackhouse (1657), 2515.
- Robert, bishop of the Isles (1662), 2561.
 merchant (1685), 2834.
¦ notary (1717), 3084.

- Thomas, servitor to Mr. John Montgomery,
W.S. in Edinburgh (1697), 2958.
- William (1524), 345.
 ¦ in Lomis (1537), 417.
 (1543), 473, 551.
 messenger (1577), 950.
 Edinburgh (1587), 1142.
 in Abernethy, deceased (1629), 2043.
- Mr. William, servant of John Crawford of
Kilbirnie (1632), 2101.
- William, notary (1638), 2240.
- Mr. WilUam, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh,
see of Harburn.
- Agnes, wife of William Cunningham, fiar of
Southhook (1585), 1102, 1103.
wife of Robert Walker in Canongate

(1616), 1745.
 • Alison, wife of William Hoppringle, litster,
burgess of Edinburgh (1587), 1139.
 Jean, wife of late Mr. Alexander Sibbald,
minister at Dundonald (1627), 1988.
 ¦ Mariota, wife of Rankin FuUarton of Crosbie
(1428), 107.
Wallanehe, Wallang, WaUange, Wallenche. See
Vallance.
Wallandy of Auchnagowell, James (1581), 1032.
Wallat. See Wellwood.
WaUington (Walyngton), John of (1365), 53.
Walnock, John, in Barmacgaucheiu (1655), 2472.
Walsoun, Alexander, tanner [Morpeth], 303.
Walter, John, son of (1362), 379 (2).
Waltcrson. See Waterston.

Waly, Christian, widow of James Potie, burgess of
Newburgh (1606), 1500.
Wane (Wan, Wawane) of Stevinston, Thomas
(1481), 184, 186 ; Adam, his son and heir,
184, 186; Christian, wife of Adam, see Cant.
 Alexander, in Falkirk (1653), 2442.
 Bartholomew, [St. Andrews] 186.
 John, Kincaple, deceased (1585), 1094;
Laurence, his son, 1094.
 Peter, in St. Andrews, 186.
 Robert, in St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Wanles, Robert (1538), 419.
Warburton, Colonel Hugh, of Lord Mark Ker's
Regiment of Dragoons, and Lieut. -Governor
of Louisburg (1739), 3148, 3168.
 Jane, his sister, Duchess of John, Duke of
Argyll (1739), 3148, 3168, 3199.
Warden (Vardan, Wardan), John (1507), 265.
 Lewis, servant to Herbert Maxwell of
Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
Wardis, Thomas, in Strynie (1620), 1837.
Wardlaw of Balmule, Henry (1612), 1652, 1653,
1660; Sir Henry, 1711.
 of Bruntoun, Mr. Patrick, brother-german of
Andrew Wardlaw of Torrie (161 5), 1723, 1734.
 of Kilbaberton, Henry (1537), 418.
 of Killerine, Mr. David (1615), 1734.
 of Logie, Mr. Thomas, called also of New-
lands, provost of Dunfermline (1613),
1675, 1736, 1763; almoner of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline, 1804, 1816, 1853,
1856, 1863, 1864 ; bailie-depute of the regality
of Dunfermline (1623), 1921, 1922.
 of Pitreavie, Sir Henry (1623), 1921.
 Sir Henry (1707), 3033.
 of Torrie, Andrew (1615), 1723.
 of Warriston, Richard (1583), 1060.
 Alexander, chamberlain of John, Earl of
Wigton (1701), 2994, 3011, 3012, 3039.
 David, 'beidman,' Trinity College (1504),
248.
 George, notary (1612), 1664.
 Henry, notary (1565), 793, 822, 994, 1162 ;
John, his son, notary (1580), 994, 1162.
 Henry, portioner of Wester Luscar (1682),
2810.
 James, brother-german of Andrew Wardlaw
of Torrie (1615), 1723.
 Mr. James, deceased, advocate (1617), 1771 ;
Mr. Robert, his son, 1771.
 James, Edinburgh (1618), 1795.
 portioner of West Reston (1644), 2343.
 John, Newhaven (1553), 614.
 merchant, Edinburgh, deceased, 1734;
Mr. John, his son (1615), 1734; Catherine,
wife of Mr. John, see Gilbert.
 messenger (1622), 1905.
 writer in Edinburgh (1708), 3042.
 Laurence, in Dalkeith (1630), 2073.
 Nicolas, portioner of Luscour (1617), 1763.
 Patrick, servitor of Alison Home of Tofts
(1627), 1991.
 in Mureburn (1641), 2289.
 Robert, brother-german of Henry Wardlaw,
portioner of Wester Luscar (1682), 2810.
 William, in West Reston (1603), 1452, 1454.

INDEX OF PERSONS

979

Wardrop (Wodrop, Woddrop) of Torbanehill,
WUliam (1789), 3274.
 Andrew, magistrate of Edinburgh, his
son and heir, 3274; Katherine, wife of
Andrew, see Baillie of Polkemmat ; Andrew,
F.R.C.S., their son, 3274.
 Thomas, in Slyntoch (1612), 1627.
 William, notary (1624), 1956.
Ware, Richard of (1319), 25.
Wark ( Werk), Humphrey or Umfrid (1535), 398.
 Robert of, of Lowick (1465), 155.
 Thomas, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed ( 149 1 ),
205, 206, 208.
Warner (Verner, Vernour, Wernour), John, burgess
of Musselburgh (1635), 2169.
 Richard, portioner of Inveresk (1669), 2654.
 Robert, portioner there (1617), 1765.
 janitor of the Nether Bow-port, Edin
burgh (1615), 1720.
 Mr. Thomas, deceased, minister at Bal
maclellan (1717), 3082, 3083; Mr. David, his
son and heir, 30S2, 3083.
Warnock (Warnok), Thomas, in Mylntoun of
Clyde (1576), 934.
Warrender (Warrander) of Bruntsfield, George,
burgess of Edinburgh, son of Sir George of
Lochend (1742), 3157.
 of Lochend, Sir George, lord provost of
Edinburgh (1742), 3157 ; George, his son, see
of Bruntsfield.
 George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1681), 2798 ; baUie of E., 2979. See also of
Lochend.
 lieutenant of a troop in the lltb
Dragoons (1775), 3241.
- Mr. Hugh, LL.D., professor of Hebrew in

St. Andrews (1728), 3112, 3160,
 Hugh, of the Honourable Company of Golfers
(1790), 3276 ; chamberlain of Ross (1795),
3281.
 John, tenant in Ardross (1680), 2790.
 Patrick, cornet in Royal Horse Guards (1752),
3193 ; lieut. -colonel of 11th Dragoons (1764),
3220.
Warrok, John, in Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
Watho, Sir Thomas, notary (1539), 434.
Wadderstoun. See Weatherstone.
Waterston (Walterstoun, Waltyrston, Waterstone,
Watterstoun) of that Ilk, David (1548),
545.
 Laird of, deceased (1654), 2456.
 Sir Alexander, presbyter (1472), 165.
 George (1688), 2869.
 (Walterstoun) Mr. Robert, provost of St.
Bothans (1536), 402, 441.
 Thomas of, squire (1452), 136.
 Sir Thomas (1532), 384.
 Mr. William, Haddington (1554), 491.
 William, notary public (1560), 722.
Waterton, Agnes, relict of Thomas Smith in Stone
haven (1688), 2869.
Watson (Watsone, Watsoun) of Corscruik, John
(1621), 1854.
 of Damhead, John, deceased (1678), 2776.
 John, his son, 2776.
 of Myreside, Robert (1708), 3048.

Watson, Alexander, minister at Auldcambus(1593),
1257.
 Coldingham (1622), 1902.
 Alexander, brother to Mr. David Watson,
W.S. (1657), 2516.
 Andrew, resident in GuUane (1587), 1147.
 Archibald, reader at Arbuthnot (1571), 860.
 shoemaker in Kirkton of Aberlemno
(1622), 1905, 1982.
 Charles, notary public (1576), 943, 1001,
1002, 1063, 1245, 1246, 1277, 1278, 1282,
1306 ; Alan, his son (1596), 1306.
 David, notary public (1556), 641.
—  serjeant of Bruntisland (1591), 1222.
notary (1613), 1681, 2038 ; clerk of

Dumbarton, 2082, 2083.
 Mr. David, W.S., (1657), 2516 ; notary,
2639, 2685, 2713, 2755, 2762.
 George, brother-german of . . . Watson,
messenger in Coldingham (1640), 2279.
 Sir Henry, chaplain (154S), 545.
 James, Dalkeith (1557), 677, 679.-
 Dalkeith (1622), 1909, 2491, 2701.
 •  burgess of Musselburgh (1631), 2074,
2075 ; serjeant there, 2169.
 in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
 John, [St. Andrews] 194.
 'beidman' in Trinity College(1504), 248.
 (1512), 284.
 (Norham), 286.
 Mr. John (1592), 1246.
 John, Crail (1621), 1890.
 in Bogangreen of Coldingham (1622),
1902.
 fisherman in Coldingham (1624), 1958.
 — skinner in Edinburgh, deceased (1628),
2012, 2048, 2049. His daughters :—
Elizabeth, wife of George Jardan, merchant
in Edinburgh, 2012, 2048, 2049.
Margaret, wife of Quintigern Ross, baker in
Edinburgh, 2048, 2049.
Janet, wife of Walter Rankin, 2048, 2049.
- Mr. John, in Canongate (1654), 2457 ; Sara,
his wife, see Logan.
-John, merchant in Edinburgh (1657), 2516,
2713; Grizel, his wife, see Ogilvie.
 writer in Elgin (1680), 2793.
 in Dalkeith (1656), 2491 ; deceased,
2641, 3058.
 servant of Thomas Drummond of Logie
almond (1725), 3105.
- Nicholas, younger, Dalkeith (1556), 653,
655, 1039, 1040, 1909.
- Patrick, senior, burgess of Irvine (1526),
353 ; Christina, his wife, see Cunningham ;
Patrick, junior, his son, ' filius liberalis,' 353.
 in Dirleton (1680), 2794.
- Peter, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
— Sir Robert, chaplain [Glasgow, 1559], 709.
— Robert, servant of John Ker in Duddingston
(1603), 1434.
 in GuUane (1622), 1913, 2181, 2183.
 W.S. (1690), 2887.
mason in Common of Kilbryde (1694),

2919.

980

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Watson, Robert, merchant, burgess of Crail (1714),
3071.
 Thomas (1542), 463.
  servitor to David Carstaris (1576),
943.
 in Dalkeith (1643), 2332, 2779, 2780,
3059 ; Oliver, his son, 2332.
 Walter (1461), 145.
 (1529), 378.
 •  in Melrose (1593), 1262.
 burgess of Dumbarton (1613), 1681 ;
Mr. Robert, his son, 1681.
 William, Edinburgh (1533), 392.
 in Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
 Mr. William, minister of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
 William, Dalkeith (1635), 2173.
 in Todlaw (1656), 2486 ; Katherine,

his wife, see Forsyth
 in Rossie (1671), 2679.
 weaver in Coldingham, deceased (1685),
2831 ; Robert, his son and heir, 2831,
2833.
 officer of the commissariot of Ross
(1687), 2862.
 in Bellaskellie (1694), 2927.
 bailie of Dundee (1695), 2930.
 Euphemia, wife of Robert Hynd, brewer,
burgess of Edinburgh (1685), 2828.
 Janet, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Watt (Waitt, Wat, Wate), Alexander, in Coxtoun,
deceased (1609), 1542.
 Alexander, Stonehaven, deceased (1688),
2869 ; Jean, his wife, see Hunter.
 ¦ Arthur, M.A., notary (1598), 1340, 1683,
1684.
 David, in Lanark (1568), 836.
 George, in Rystible (1621), 1877.
 James, in Tarmore (1634), 2152, 2227.
 in Inschberie (1636), 2193.
 surgeon in Edinburgh (1682), 2810.
 John, [Dunfermline] 289 ; Elizabeth, his
daughter (1512), 289.
 (1578), 974.
 servant to Barnard Howye in Gullane
(1580), 995.
 in Dalkeith (1583), 1069.
 ¦  ironsmith, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
 ¦ in Boddome of Falkirk (1653), 2442.
 iu Edinburgh, deceased (1698), 2974.
 Patrick, meal-dealer in Elgin (1609), 1542.
 Robert, shoemaker in Potterrow (1610),
1585, 2228.
 William, notary (1613), 1684.
 Isobel, relict of John Courtie, then wife of
WiUiam Johnstone (1652), 2423.
 Margaret, deceased, grandmother of Robert
Gait of Woodside (1608), 1528.
Wauchope (Wachope, Walchhope, Wauchop) of
Caikmure, Adam (1573), 885, 1765, 2128.
 Adam, his grandson and heir (1633),
2128, 2435.
 Patrick, his son and heir (1653), 2435.
 of Edmonstone, Sir John, 2723.
 John (1673), 2723 ; Anna Raith, his
wife, 2723.

Wauchope of Niddry-Marischal, Gilbert (1534),
396, 397, 466 ; Jonet Ker, his spouse, 466 ;
Adam, their son (1534), 397, 466.
 of Niddry, Archibald, deceased, 1449, 1455 ;
Francis, his eldest son (1603), 1449, 1455.
 Abraham, in Leith (1586), 1112, 2126;
Agnes, his wife, see Neilson.
 Adam, servant of Mr. James MacGill, clerk-
register (1566), 796.
 Archibald (1572), S68.
 Mr. George, advocate (1600), 1398.
 • (Walchhope) Gilbert, [St. Andrews] 186,
 Gilbert (1505), 252.
 John, macer of session (1661), 2547.
 William (1505), 252.
 bailie of Edinburgh (1661), 2547.
 Elizabeth,inWesterDuddingston(1653),2449.
Waugh (Walcht, Wauoh), Alexander, glazier in
Dalkeith (1656), 2497.
 Andrew, notary public (1529), 373.
 James, notary (1637), 2214.
 John (1512), 287.
 ¦ Haddington (1540), 446.
 in Kelso (1603), 1440.
Wayte, William, squire (1465), 153.
Weatherstone ( Wadderstoun, Watherstone,
Watherstoun, Watherstoune), of Overhouden,
Simeon (1688), 2865 ; deceased (1723), 3100;
John, his son, deceased, 3100 ; James, also
his son, 3100.
 Archibald, meal-dealer in Dalkeith, deceased,
2642, 2643, 2866 ; Margaret, his daughter,
wife of John Learmonth, writer in Edinburgh
(1669), 2642, 2643, 2866; Agnes, also his
daughter, wife of William Scott, younger of
Burnhead (1669), 2642, 2866.
 James, elder, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669),
2642.
 William, in Haugh (1688), 2865 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, 2865.
Webster, alias Scot, David, in Carneourandhill
(1649), 2388.
Webster (Vobstar, Vobster, Wobstar, Wobster),
John, in Wester Persye (1573), 884.
 alias Thomson, John (1689), 2879.
 Mr. John [an Episcopalian clergyman] (1788),
3273.
 Robert, burgess of Inverbervie (1616), 1749,
1751.
 Thomas (1496), 229.
 William, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
Wedderat (Weddrett) (1493), 217.
 WUliam, burgess of Lauder, 217.
 servant of Mr. Richard Strang, ad-
cate (1586), 1118.
 Margaret, wife of James Skirving of Plew
landhill, deceased (1573), 885.
Wedderburn (Vederburne, Wedderburne, Weder-
burn) of Blackness, Sir Alexander (1670),
2666, 2762 ; James, his second son, 2666 ;
John, his son (1676), 2762; Rachel, wife of
John, see Dunmure.
 of St. Germains, Alexander (1779), 3250.
 Alexander, notary public, Dundee (1562),
741, 989; clerk of Dundee, 1054; David,
his son (1582), 1054, 1443 (?).

INDEX OF PERSONS

981

Wedderburn, Mr. Alexander, clerk of court of
Dundee(1588), 1155, 1248, 1444, 1682 ; bailie
of Dundee (1621), 1891 ; Mr. James, his son
(1613), 1682; cf. also notary (1612), 1656.
 Mr. Alexander, notary, Dundee (1621), 1891.
 clerk of court in Dundee, notary (1642),
2315, 2353, 2355. Cf. Wedderburn of Black
ness.
 Alexander, writer in Dundee (1695), 2930 ;
clerk of Dundee, 3014.
 ¦ David (1472), 165 ; squire, 169.
 (1496), 229.
 • James, notary (1612), 1656.
 ¦  notary, Dundee (1695), 2930.
 Peter, burgess of Dundee (1579), 989.
 Robert, notary, Dundee (15S8), 1172.
 William of (1420), 98.
 Mr. WiUiam, A.M. (.1478), 170.
 master of St. Salvator's College (1595),
1303.
 Janet, wife of William Mann, Dundee (1564),
770.
Wedelesmore, John of (1365), 54.
Weem, rector of (1565), John Menzies, 789.
Weild, John, notary, in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
 Simon, servitor to Major John Home of
Carillsyd (1656), 2481.
Weir (Veir, Veyr, Wair, Were) of Auchindony,
Thomas (1599), 1375.
 of Balshaw, John (1624), 1950 ; Katherine,
his wife, see Hamilton.
 of Halcraig, Alexander, deceased, 1311 ;
Robert, his son and heir (1596), 1311.
 of Over Kirktoun, Adam (1556), 646.
 of Nether Kirktoun, Thomas (1556), 647.
 of Weitschaw, Quintin (1422), 100 ; Jonet,
his spouse; 100.
 John (1508), 268, 646.
 Robert, 646.
 Alexander, his son (1556), 646, 647;
John, uncle of Alexander, 647.
 Alexander (1559), 695.
notary (1646), 2362.

• Andrew, in Lumnochtie (1610), 1590.
David (1559), 695.
burgess of Edinburgh (1613),

1672,

1673.
 Edward, in Canongate (1609), 1545.
 Gideon, notary, Lanark (1614), 1708, 1709,
2023, 2251.
 James, Renfrewshire (1572), 870, 1004.
 Mr. James, W.S. (1676), 2755.
 James, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
 John, [Edinburgh, 1543] 481.
 bailie of Lanark (1602), 1429.
 in Boirland (1609), 1554.
— in Southfield (1614), 1709.
merchant in Edinburgh (1705), 3025.

- Mungo, ' poulterer ' or ' pewterer,' burgess of
Edinburgh (1581), 1033; deceased (1599),
1375 ; Katharine, his wife, see Burn ; Richard,
their son, 1375, 1401.
- Ninian, notary public (1593), 1258.
- Robert, in Law (1556), 647.
- poulterer or pewterer, burgess of Edin

burgh (1600), 1401.

Weir, Rodolph, writer in Lanark (1624), 1950.
 Thomas, servant of Adam Cunningham,
younger of Achinharvie (1578), 958.
 William, servitor of Mr. Robert Pitcairn,
archdeacon of St. Andrews (1568), 835.
 Elizabeth, wife of John Ker, burgess of
Edinburgh (1599), 1377, 1382, 1425, 1433,
1434, 1435, 1440.
 Katherine, wife of Thomas Gifford, younger,
in Dalkeith (1612), 1666, 1725, 1885.
Wellame (Wellem) of Wodwray, Alexauder (1504),
247, 334.
Weilland, Mr. Robert, notary (1593), 3314.
Wellemere, John of, 31.
Wells (Vellis, Wellis, or 'de Fontibus'), John,
notary public (1528), 369, 605.
Wells, John, Dalkeith (1556), 660.
Wellwood (Wallat, WaUude, Walwod, Walwode,
Walwoid, Walwood, Wellwuud) of Crossgates,
Andrew, deceased (1606), 1502; Isobel,
his widow, see Chalmer ; William, their son
and heir-apparent, 1502.
 of Garvock, Henry (1746), 3166, 3167,
3177, 3178. Robert, deceased (1772), 3238.
 Robert, his son and heir, 3238.
- of Northwaird, Henry (1617), 1766.
-in Touch, John (1512), 289.
- portioner of Touch, John, elder (1579), 986,
993, 1017, 1029, 1037 ; William, his son and
apparent heir, 986, 993, 1029, 1461, 1463,
1496, 1502; William, his son (1604), 1463,
1675, 2098.
- of Touch, William, deceased, son and heir of
Henry Wellwood, merchant in Edinburgh,
3087 ; Janet, his wife, see Pitcairn.
 James, deceased, 3087 ; Agnes, his

relict, see Bonar.
- Adam, portioner of South Foid (1613), 1688 ;
Isobella Walwod, his wife, 1688 ; David and
George, their sons, 1688.
- Andrew, in Southfoid (1581), 1017, 1029,
1185. ¦ citizen of St. Andrews (1594), 1277.

 (Wellwuud), David, Cupar (155-), 596.
 David, in St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 George, brother of Andrew Walwood in Foid
(1589), 1185.
 Henry, merchant in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ;
William, his son and heir, see of Touch,
supra, 3087.
 James, brother-german to John W., also
serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline (1623),
1921, 1922.
 James (1719), 3087.
 John, serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline
(1619), 1816, 1853, 1921, 1922.
 Robert, merchant in Edinburgh, brother
and heir of late Henry Wellwood, supra
(1719), 3087.
 Thomas, bailie of St. Andrews (1569), 849.
 citizen of St. Andrews, 1245, 1246 ;
Janet, his wife, see Geddie; Mr. Thomas,
their son, 1246 ; Anna, their daughter;

1246.

¦ baker in Dunfermline (1613), 1688.

982

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Wellwood, Euphemia, wife of John Forrester of
Chambertoun (1719), 3087.
 Isabella, wife of Adam Walwood, portioner
of South Foid (1613), 1688.
 Margaret, relict of . . . Walker, provost of
Dunfermline (1719), 3087.
Welsh (Welsch, Welsche) of Stopfuird, David
(1604), 1467.
 ¦ George, in Ayton (1593), 1257; Barbara,
his wife, see Lychtharnes.
 Mr. Henry, writer in Edinburgh, burgess of
Dumfries (1783), 3260.
 John, cordiner in Cairltoun (1655), 2472.
Wemyss (Wemys, Weems, Wemis, Weymes),
John, [first] Earl of (1630), 2060; (1641),
2285.
 David, [second] Earl of (1673), 2704, 2762.
 Margaret, Countess of, his daughter (1690),
2882.
 David, [third] Earl of, her son, 2882.
 of Caskieberran, James (1601), 1374
 of Craigtoun, John, deceased, 2408.
 Sir John, his son and heir, deceased,
2408. Sir John's daughters : —
Christian, deceased, wife of William Bruce
of Balquharg (1643), 2408.
Euphemia, wife of Mr. James Merser (1643),
2408.
Catherine, wife of Col. Piobert Lumsden
(1643), 2408.
IsabeUa, wife of Captain Robert Halsall
(1643), 2408.
 of Drou, Henry (1615), 1735.
 of Fingask, David (1615), 1735.
 Mr. Thomas (1706), 3029; Janet
Wemyss, his wife, 3029.
 of Pittencreiff, Patrick (1538), 419.
 of Unthank, Mr. Thomas (1543), 476.
 Gavin (1615), 1735.
 John, of Methil [ancestor of family of]
(1228), 6.
 of that Ilk, John (1554), 625 ; David, his
brother-german, 625 ; Margaret, wife of
David, see Cunningham.
 Sir John (1609), 1540 [father of the
first Earl].
 David, notary (1596), 1316.
 Henry, bishop of Galloway, commendator of
Dundrennan, 498.
 John, [Brechin] 306.
 in Craigfudy (1554), 623.
 Mr. Thomas (1529), 375.
 notary public (1536), 402.
 Thomas, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 Mr. William, advocate [St. Andrews] and
notary (1615), 1735; Mr. David, his son,
1735.
 William, servitor of George Hutcheson of
Lambhill (1639), 2252.
 Elizabeth (1480), 180.
 Dame Jean, wife of Sir Alexander Towers of
Garmilton (1641), 2285.
 Janet, wife of Mr. Thomas Wemyss of Fin
gask (1706), 3029.
Wentworth of Bretton, Sir Thomas (1660), 2541.

Wentworth of Wooly, Michael, deceased (1660),
2541.
 Katherine, widow of the above Michael, and
wife of Sir John Kay of Woolson (1660),
2541.
Wernour. See Warner.
West, William (1576), 942.
Westerkirk, minister at (1670), Walter Dalgleish,
2662.
Westwater (Vestualter, Vestwalter, Vostuatter,
Westualter, Westuatter), John, notary, Cul
ross (1567), 819, 828, 845, 953, 970. See
also Culross, monks of.
Westwood (Westwod), Robert (1495), 221.
Westwyck, Hugh of (1369), 57.
Wetschaw, Thomas, 100.
Wetewod (Wetewud, Wotewode), John of, North
umberland (1411), 91.
 John (1450), 131.
 Robert of (1292-95), 16.
 Thomas of, 4.
Weylands, John, slater in Canongate (1612),
1653, 1654.
Whatten, (Quhatten), James, citizen of Dunkeld
(1569), 840.
Whicestre, John of (1292-95), 17.
Whillans (QuhUlans), James, servitor of John
Watson in Coldingham (1622), 1902.
Whillas, George, notary (1694), 2926.
 Robert, notary (1675), 2747.
Whintein, David, in Prestonpans (1679), 2785.
White (Quhit, Quhite, Quhyt, Quhyte, Whyt,
Whyte, Whytt) of Bruntscholls, John, de
ceased (1680), 2790; Margaret, his relict, see
Small.
 Nathaniel, their son, 2790 ; Anna, his
wife, see Lundie of Strathairlie; cf. also
3078.
 of Inverdunning, Patrick (1546), 510 ; John,
his son, 510 ; Janet, daughter of Patrick, wife
of Andrew Oliphant, 510.
 of Markle, Andrew, deceased (1667), 2622 ;
Andrew, his son, 2622 ; William, his son,
2622.
 of Over Stockbridge, James, chamberlain to
Archibald, Duke of Douglas (1753), 3194.
 Adam, Gullane, 570, 749,
 Sir Alexander, chaplain and notary public
(153S), 424, 425, 462, 486, 570, 610, 619.
 Antony, notary (1613), 1694, 1S66, 1S72,
1S78.
 Archibald, shoemaker, Edinburgh (1598),
1351, 1353, 2027.
 Sir Arthur, chaplain, 108.
 Gilbert, Gullane (1557), 679.
 Henry, canon of Dunkeld (1515), 308.
 servant of John Horne, notary (1610),
1580; in Eyemouth, 1657.
 James, in Gullane (1550), 570, 610, 620.
 burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915.
— John, Dalkeith (1556), 660.
serjeant, burgess of Burntisland (1631),
in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
¦ writer in Paisley, notary (1649), 2397,

2095.

2440, 2441, 2456, 2458.

INDEX OF PERSONS

983

White, John, burgess of Edinburgh (1668), 2631 ;
Elizabeth, his daughter, wife of Alexander
Davidson, merchant in Kelso (1668), 2631.
 maltman in Falkirk (1752), 3189.
 Michael, deceased, brother to Robert Quhite,
and burgess of Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
 Ninian, writer in Edinburgh (1703), 3006.
 Patrick, in Gaitsyde (1603), 1432.
 Robert (1491), 379.
 Richard (1414), 95.
 Robert, in Benethyl (1529), 374.
 burgess of Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
 smith in Linton (1602), 1423.
 notary (1611), 1621, 1903.
¦ pedagogue to Alexander Home of

Aytoun (1658), 2529.
- Thomas, notary public (1531), 383.
- Sir Thomas, chaplain (1539), 434.
- Thomas, servitor of Cunningham of Cuttis
wray (1565), 787.
 notary (1572), 876.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1617), 1778.
¦ armourer (1638), 2248 ; probably iden

tical with-
 cutler in Canongate (1654), 2457.
- William, in Smiddyhill (1590), 1204.
 burgess of Canongate, cutler, deceased
(2369), 2849.
William, his son, deceased, 2369.
Robert, cutler in Canongate, also his son,
heir to both (1646), 2369, 2457, 2849;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Bruce.
- Ewfame, wife of Mr. WiUiam Balfour, in
Leith (1577), 947.
Elizabeth, wife of William Lamb, burgess of

Kirkcaldy (1579), 977.
 Mrs. (1715), 3078. Cf. White of Brunt
scholls, supra.
Whitefield (Whitfeld), John, burgess of Morpeth
(1540), 447.
Whiteford (Quhitfuird, Quhitfurd, Quhytefurde,
Whitefoord, Whitefurd, Whytfoord, Whyt-
fuird, Whytfurd) of Balloch, John, deceased,
2574, 2592, 2593, 2595. See in Balloch,
infra.
 John, his nephew and heir (1664),
2574, 2592, 2593, 2595.
 of Ballochmyle, Sir John (1779), 3248.
 of Blarquhan, John (1667), 575 n. ; (1684),
2819 ; deceased, 2995, 2996, 3010.
• Sir Adam, his nephew and heir (1701),

2995-97, 3010
- of Dinduffe, James, brother of John White
ford of Blarquhan (1683), 2819, 2997, 3010;
Adam, his son, see Sir Adam W. of Blair
quhan.
- of that Ilk, Quintin (or Mungo) (1508), 268.
 John (1586), 1114, 1487.
 Adam, younger (1586), 1109, 1114;
of that Ilk, deceased, 2251.
Adam, his grandson and heir (1639),

2251.
 Sir John (1749), 3182, 3184, 3203,
3211, 3222, 3232, 3272 ; John, his son, 3183 ;
George, also his son, lieutenant H.E.I. OS.,
Cawnpore (1788), 3272; Lady W. [perhaps

wife of Sir John], niece of late Henrietta
Digby, 3272.
Whiteford, Adam, servitor of Sir John Hamilton
of Bargeny (1636), 2187.
Allan, receiver-general of taxes in Scotland

(1736), 3132; cashier to the Royal Bank of
Scotland (1740), 3153.
 David, in Milhill (1586), 1114.
 John, of Paisley (1497), 233, 234.
 David, in Meirsykheid (1639), 2251.
 ¦ James, natural son of the late John W. of
that Ilk (1639), 2251.
 John, in Balloch (1611), 1608, 1928, and in
Maybole, 1954, 1957, 2188, 2195, 2226, 2257.
See also of Balloch.
in MUtown Mill (1639), 2251 ; John,

his son, 2251.
 Esq., major in 11th Regiment of Foot
(1763), 3218.
 Robert, in Blaekmoss (1610), 1598.
 Thomas, brother-german to Adam Whiteford,
younger of that Ilk (1586), 1109.
 burgess of Paisley (1605), 1487.
 Mr. Walter, parson of Moffat (1639), 2251 ;
Mr. John, his eldest son, 2251.
 Lady, see above.
White Friars. See Friars.
Whitehead (Quhytheid), James, chaplain (1536),
410.
 Philip (1559), 707.
 William (1536), 410.
 Margaret, widow (1615), 1733.
Whitekirk, pastor at (1697), Mr. Robert Lauder,
2965.
Whitelaw (QuhitelaWj-Quhitlaw, Quhytlaw, Qwhit
law) of Newgrange, Alexander, deceased
(1612), 1647.
Mr. Patrick, his son (1584), 1075, 1204,

1378; deceased, 1647; Patrick, his son, also
deceased, 1647.
 of Peebles, Alexander, son of Alexander of
Newgrange (1612), 1647.
 of that Ilk, Patrick (1564), 766.
 Alexander (1564), 777.
 (1571), 859.
 Mr. Archibald, secretary to King James
Third (1481), 184, and archdeacon of Lothian,
189, 193.
 James (1434), 113, 126 (?).
 John (1531), 383.
  (1557), burgess of Northberwick,
113.
 Robert (1610), 1579.
 William, squire (1453), 126.
 Elizabeth, or Isobella, sister of Patrick W.
of Newgrange, wife of James Murray, fiar of
Smyddihill (1590), 1204, 1378, 13S7.
Whithills (Quhithills), George, in Narstoun (1537),
416.
Whithorn (Whythirue), Duncan, prior of (1273),
46.
Whitsome (Quhitsum ), rector of (1499), Sir William
Borthwick, 238.
Whitsome (Quhitsum), John, burgess of Perth
(1463), 151.
Whitson, Thomas, notary (1675), 2750.

984

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Whittet (Whytit, Whyttit), David, in Kirkton of
Liff (1671), 2679 ; Alexander, his son, 2679.
 ¦ Robert, post in Stirling (1656), 2485.
Whittinghame, Laird of, see Douglas.
Wick, minister of (1753), Mr. James Farnie, 3196.
Wicketshaw (Wygotschaw, Wykvtschaw), Quen-
tin (1586), 1114.
 Sir Thomas (1422), chaplain, 100.
Wigham (Veghame, Wiggam, Wygham), James,
Northberwick (1521), 326 ; (1556), 661.
 Robert, [Northberwick] 195.
 Thomas, Northberwick (1520), 323.
Wichtane, Thomas, notary in Dundee (1613),
1682, 1743, 1744, 2496.
Widdrington (Woderyngton, Wyddrington, Wyd-
ringtoun), Roger of, 53, 55.
 Dame Eleanor, deceased, wife of late Lancelot
Strother (1631), 2090.
Wight (Weicht, Wycht, Wyght), John, Edinburgh
547.
 James, his brother and heir (1548), 547, 615,
1308.
 Janet, their sister, wife of David Livingston
(1554), 615.
 Jonet, wife of William Ramsay (1590), 1203 ;
Sibella Campbell, her mother, 1203.
 Sibella, wife of Michael Gilbert, goldsmith
(1553), 615.
Wightman (Wichtman, Wyehtman), Henry, bur
gess of Edinburgh (1637), 2203.
 Robert, merchant in Newbigging (1687),
2853.
 WiUiam (1438), notary public, 116.
 Mr. William, notary public (1549), 554.
 Janet, wife of John Stewart of Arntullie,
460.
Wigton (Wigtoun, Wigtown), Malcolm Fleming,
Earl of (1346), 40.
 John, [Fleming, first] Earl of (1613), 1689 ;
Malcolm Fleming, his son, 1689.
 John, [second] Earl of (1620), 1828, 2264 ;
Lady Anna, his second daughter, wife of
Robert, [seventh] Lord Boyd, 2264, 2304.
 John, [third] Earl of, Lord Fleming (1639),
2264, 2548.
 John, [fourth] Earl of (1665), 2596.
 William, [fifth] Earl of (1677), 2766.
 John, [sixth] Earl of (1701), 2994, 3011,
3012, 3039, 3042.
Wigtown, rector of (1483), Sir Alexander Scot,
clerk-register, 189, 191, 193.
 vicar of (1542), Mr. Patrick M'Culloch, 408.
 parson of (1622), Mr. James Bryson, 1895.
Wilkie (Vilkie, Wilke, Wylke), David (1495), 223.
 Francis, cooper in Leith (1637), 2207.
 George, Fife (1545), 504.
 James, notary (1583), 1061.
 • in Freuchie Mill (1621), 1888.
 Mr. James, burgess of Canongate (1625),
1966, 2155.
 James, in Kennoway (1690), 2883.
 (Vilkie) Sir John, [Haddington, 1560] 722.
 John, notary public (1594), 1273, 1398.
 writer in Edinburgh (1653), 2435;
W.S. (1655), 2465.
 in Gorgie Mill (1678), 2776.

Wilkie, Robert,baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1617),
1770 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Baillie.
 Thomas, servitor to Sir Alexander Foulis of
Colinton (1643), 2334.
 servitor of Lady Trabroun (1654),

2454.
 William (1590), 1208.
 Agnes, wife of Alexander Dick, writer
(1618), 1807.
 Isobel, wife of Andrew Stevenson, burgess
of Edinburgh (1598), 1339.
 Janet, wife of John Borthwick, cooper in
Leith (1710), 3056.
Wilkieson (Wilkeson, Wilkesoun, Wilkiesone),
Alexander, notary (1599), 1372, 1854.
 George (1547), 529.
 James, 529.
 portioner of Nenthorn, in Newton
Mill, deceased (1669), 2649, 2650.
Henry, his son, in Newton Mill, deceased
(1669), 2649, 2650.
Jean, only surviving daughter of Henry W.,
heiress of James W., and wife of WilUam
Rutherford inNenthorn(1669), 2649, 2650.
 John (1547), 529.
 notary (1675), 2744.
 Thomas, clerk of Melrose, notary (1682),
2811, 2812 ; James, his son, 2811, 2812.
 Walter, in Rathobyres (1547), 529.
Wilkin (Wilkeine, Wilkyn), John, bailie of Edin
burgh (1586), 1112.
 William, butcher in Lanark (1602), 1429.
Wilkinson (Wilkynson, Wylkynson), Thomas
(1321), 29.
 Sir William, [Jedburgh] 267.
 William (1522), 335.
William the Lion, King of Scotland, 3.
William the Third, King, and Queen Mary, 2881,
2916, 2920, 2923, 3183 ; King William, 2941,
2966, 2976, 2978, 2980, 2983.
William, clerk of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern
(1219), 5.
 clerk to Malcolm, Earl of Fife (1228), 6.
Williamson (Guillermi, Williamsone, Williamsoun,
Wilzamsone, Wyllzemson) of Murieston, Mr.
Robert (1603), 1449, 1455; (1610), 1572,
3314 ; writer, 1704.
 of Overhall, John (1636), 2187; Marjory,
his wife, see Crosbie.
 Alexander, portioner of Newton (1645),
2356.
 Andrew, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
 in Crail, deceased (1621), 1890;
Andrew, his son and heir, 1890.
in Montrose (1679), 2788.

 Archibald, in Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
 Sir David, chaplain (1482), 379.
 Mr. David, advocate (1643), 2325.
 George, baker at the West Port (1608), 1535.
 James, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
 servitor of Mr. Robert Williamson of
Muriestoun, writer (1614), 1704.
 John (1432), 109.
(1465), 155.

 (Guillermi) John, licentiate in decreets, pro
vost of the church of Seton (1547), 485, 528.

INDEX OF PERSONS

985

Williamson, John, Edinburgh (1550), 558.
 canon of St. Andrews (1566),
1082.

809,

 notary (1580), 999, 1274.
 in Lair (1596), 1309.
 sheriff and burgh clerk of Stirling,
notary (1613), 1680, 1714; servitor to John,
Earl of Mar (1617), 1787, 1929; 1791, 1936,
2032, 2033, 2044, 2211.
James, his son (1617), 1787.
Mr David and Henry, his sons (1629), 2032,
2033.
Mr. John, his son (1637), 2211.
- John, servitor to James Logie, writer in
Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
 baker in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
— captain of 25th Regiment of Foot

494; cf.
Lindsay ;

(1783), 3261
 Robert (1465), 156,
 Thomas, burgess of Cupar (1545)
also 395 ; Alison, his wife, see
Patrick, their son, 494.
 burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
 in Rughill (1655), 2465.
 ¦ William, citizen of St. Andrews, 174;
Katryn, his widow, 174; see also Peter
Smart ; Marion, their daughter (1479), 174.
 [Cupar], 276.
 deceased, mariner, burgess of Dysart
(1623), 1924; John, his son and heir, 1924;
William, deceased, also his son, 1924.
 notary (1687), 2859.
Wilson (Vilson, Vilsoune, Vulsoun, Vylsoune,
Willson, Wilsone, Wilsoun, Wylsone) of
Barrrauir, Joseph (1742), 3158, 3159.
 of Nether Whiteflatt, John (1557), 3313.
 of Sands, George, 3062.
 of Walkmiln of Crombie, Andrew (1567),
819, 829 (?), 1046 (?).
 Andrew (1614), 1707, 1716, 1818,
2143 ; Marjory, his wife, see Currie.
 Thomas, his eldest son (1614), 1707,
1716, 2143, 2317, 2922; Isabella, his wife,
see Cunningham in Crocefurd.
 William (1694), 2922, 2942, 2950.
 Adam, provost of Haddington (1554), 491.
 Selkirkshire (1555), 631.
 in Kinneskwood, deceased, 2884 ;

David there, his son (1690), 2884.
- Alexander, in West Fenton (1580), 995.
 in the Loan of Kirkcaldy, deceased

(1584), 1072 ; Euphemia, his relict, see Ischeir.
 in Frierton (1598), 1346.
dagmaker in Canongate (1654), 2457.

-Andrew (1526), 356.
 M.A., notary, clerk of Burntisland
(1591), 1222, 1639, 2095, 2191.
tailor in Greenholm, deceased (1672),

2693. Andrew, fuller in Newmilns, his son, 2693,
2696 ; deceased, 2952.
Hugh, fuller there, his son and heir (1697),
2952 ; cf. also 2933.
Andrew, merchant in Mauchline (1672), 2695.

 Archibald, in Clettie (1603), 1450, 1451.
 in Downiesbum (1697), 2952.

Wilson, Daniel, doorkeeper in exchequer (1742),
3155.
 David, in Clettie (1603), 1450, 1451.
 servant of Robert Colville of Ochiltree

(1738), 3138.
 in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
 Edward, in Gullane (1567), 827, 917.
 in Drumlanrig (1603), 1448.
 Florence, in Mains of Edington (1589),
1186.
 George, in Bargour, Ayrshire (1565), 791.
 (1567), 825.
 cordiner, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2512.
- Henry, Gullane (1538), 424.
• servitor of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk

(1625), 1970.
 Hugh, fuller in Newmilns (1623), 1923.
 James, in Quhitflatt (1557), 3313; John,
his son, 3313.
 Greenholm (1589), 1176 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Kirkland.
 in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 in Musselburgh (1609), 1561.
— in Weitschaw (1628), 2023.
¦ merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1655),

2476.
 in Greenholm, deceased (1697), 2952;
Hugh, his son, deceased, granduncle of Hugh
W., fuller in Newmilns, 2952 ; see also above.
¦ in Stankyards, deceased (1822), 3307 ;

David, in Letham, his grandson, 3307.
- John, of Twisill (1492), 209.
— (1494), 220.
¦ [Dunfermline], 289.

Leith

- Sir John (1542), 462.
- John, Dunkeld (1550), 563.
 serjeant of Ayr (1552), 599.
 ' alias Johne in Godeis name,1
(1553), 614.
 in Oxinschaw (1557), 668.
 baker or maltster, Pleasance, Edinburgh
(1562), 734, 735, 758-60; Christine, his
wife, see Crawfurd.
Robert, their son, 758-60 ; deceased (1603),
1456.
John, his brother (1603), 1456, 1459, 1634,
2546.
- John (1565), 789.
alias Brigend, servant of John Shaw of

Greenock (1567), 821.
 senior, burgess of Pittenweem (1594),
1282.
 in Pilmure (1601), 1414.
 in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
— messenger (1610), 1574.
miller in Land (1612), 1650.
— in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 Haddington, deceased (1617), 1770.
 tailor in Newmilns (1623), 1923.
 in Newhaven (1623), 1933.
 in Potterrow (1627), 1994.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2021,2022.
 in Braidstane (1638), 2244.
 in Pwkland (1654), 2458.

6 i

986

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Wilson, John, elder, maltman, burgess of Paisley
(1657), 2504.
 younger, maltman, burgess of Paisley
(1657), 2504.
 John, alias Myllie, in Forthar, deceased,
2520 ; John, his son, also deceased, 2520 ;
John, his grandson (1658), 2520.
 mason, burgess of Rutherglen (1667),
2613.

in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
¦ in New Abbey (1678), 2783.
in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
— in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
 notary, common-clerk of Glasgow
(1780), 3251.
- Martin, Ayrshire (1513), 295.
 burgess of Haddington (1569), 847.
- Matthew, elder, in Greenhill (1637), 2222.
 in Wiston (1661), 2548.
 in Coldingham, deceased, 2831.
there (1685), 2S33.

 Michael, in Newtown of Fastcastle (1582),
1052.
 Patrick, ' beidman ' in Trinity College (1504),
248.
 Newhaven, deceased (1623), 1933, 3060.
 •  in Dunning (1656), 2490; James, his
son, 2490.
 Richard, in Nenthorn (1595), 1292.
 Robert, citizen of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
 (1513), 291.
 notary public (1539), 430.
 in Coldingham (1594), 1290 ; Marion,
his wife, see Lorimer.
 in Dudingstone (1600), 1401.
 messenger (1603), 1433, 1434.
 servant of George Pringle of Torwood
lie (1620), 1840.
 in Newburgh (1640), 2275.
¦  ¦  messenger (1667), 2613.
 in Cowland (1687), 2856.
 Roland, [Linlithgow] 180.
 ¦ Thomas, [Nenthorn] 200 ; John, his brother
and heir (1488), 200.
 (1526), 356.
 tenant in Ellington (1563), 752, 793.
 ¦  (1567), 815.
 ¦ servant to Richard Cass, writer (1591),
1225, 1256.
 tenant in Corsbie (1593), 1267.
  in Ednam (1614), 1714.
 servant to the Marchioness of Hamil
ton (1620), 1828.
 younger, in Dryburgh (162S), 2013.
 Mr. Thomas, advocate (1628), 2017.
 in Omachie (1704), 3014.
 Walter (1497), 231.
 in Gullane (1581), 1018.
 baker at the West Port (1608), 1535
 William (1461), 145.
 Sir William, chaplain (1482), 379.
 ¦  curate of Loudoun (1533), 390
 William, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
 (1565), 789.
 burgess of Haddington (1567), S27.
 (1569), 847.

Wilson, William, servitor to Hugh Graham, writer
(1739), 3149.
 Agnes, relict of William Morton (1621),
1883.
 Isobell, wife of John Mitchell (1642), 2316.
 Janet, wife of William Calderwood, elder, in
Dalkeith (1608), 1535.
 Jonet, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736, 1804.
 Janet, widow of Cuthbert Ferguson in Edin
burgh (1666), 2609.
 ¦  wife of Robert Hamilton (1698), 2974.
 in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
Winchester (Wynchester, Wynsister), Alexander,
bailie of St. Andrews (158-), 1012, see p. 755.
 Alexander, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
 James, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
 notary (1639), 2265.
 (Wynsister) John (1495), 221.
 William, iu Over Tofts (1665), 2594.
Winchester, Swithin, bishop of (854), 1.
 monks at, 1.
 dean of (1627), Doctor John Young, 1997.
Wingate (Vyndgattis, Wyndegaittis), David [Gul
lane] (1542), 462 ; residing in Edinburgh
(1557), 679.
Winram (Winrahame, Winrame, Wynraham,
Wynrahame, Wynram, Wynrame) of Liber
ton, Mr. George (1635), 2175, 2240.
 of Wiston, James (1655), 2476 ; deceased,
2548.
 Mr. James, his eldest son, 2476 ; of
W., 2548; deceased (1690), 2887; Anna,
Elizabeth, and Margaret, his daughters,
2887.
 James, W.S. (1610), 1594, 1634, 1665 ; Jean,
his wife, see Swinton ; Mr. Robert, his son,
1594.
 Mr. John, sub-prior of St. Andrews (1566),
S09.
 Mr. Robert (1547), 529.
 Mr. Robert, vicar of Dairsy (15S5), 1094.
 Helen, wife of Robert Fortune, writer (1608),
1538.
Winter (Vinter, Wynter), David (1491), 379.
 George (1470), 162.
 Walter, in Glencowik (1582), 1053.
Winton, George [Seton, third] Earl of (1620),
1833, 2362.
 Lady Margaret Montgomery, Countess of,
his mother, 1S33.
 George, [fourth] Earl of (1664), 25S0, 2608,
2009, 2761.
Winton (Weutone, Wentoun, Weyntoun, Wyn-
toun) of Strickmartin, Thomas (15S1), 1031.
 Andrew, apparent (1612), 1664, 1891.
 Patrick (1671), 2679.
 Alexander, burgess of Newburgh (1640),
2275.
 Andrew, deceased, brother-german of late
Alexander Wentoun, burgess of Newburgh
(1588), 1161 ; Isobel, his only daughter,
1161. b
 James, burgess of Newburgh G58S), 1161.
 younger (1606), 1500.

INDEX OF PERSONS

987

Winton, James, bailie of Newburgh (1640), 2275.
 Patrick, burgess of Newburgh (1640), 2275.
 Thomas, uncle of Thomas Wenton of
Stradichtie-Martene (1581), 1031.
 Katherine, apparently wife of John Cum
ming of Carsbank (1626), 1977.
Wiseman (Vysman), William, notary public (1546),
518.
Wishart ( Wischart, Wischert, Wisheart, Wyshart)
of Carnebeg, Henry (1609), 1551, 1555, 1557.
 of Drymure, George (1582), 1054 ; elder
(1609), 1551, 1555; George, his son, 1555.
 of Muirtoun, Andrew, formerly residing in
Mylnden (1609), 1550, 1551, 1555, 1705,
1905.
 of Pittarrow, Sir John (1566), 800, 841.
 Captain Alexander, brother of Andrew of
Mourtoun (1609), 1550, 1551.
 Alexander, notary (1628), 2013, 2180.
 George, [Cupar, 1534] 395.
 James, in Auldliston (1546), 506.
 notary (1609), 1551.
 in Mid Raitt (1638), 2236.
 Nicoll, in Auldliston (1546), 506.
 Sir Thomas, 'presbyter' (1465), 153.
 Thomas, servitor of Thomas Darling (1637),
2203.
 WiUiam, Gullane (1554), 620.
 (1559), 703.
 Margaret, wife of John Scrimgeour of Glas
wall (1613), 1682.
Withman, Mungo (1510), 277.
Wittburne, Thomas, in Sorn (1652), 2425.
WiwiU, William of (1228), 6.
Wodrop, Woddrop. See Wardrop.
Wodrow (Widdrow, Widdrowe), Alexander, in
Stanygait (1652), 2425.
 Robert, in Daffe (1629), 2025.
 in Stanygait (1652), 2425.
 Thomas, writer in Greenock (1677), 2769.
Wolfe, Robert, officer of Haddington (1683),
2818.
Wolkinger or Wolcksinger, Thomas, servitor of
James Wood, fiar of Bonnington( 1600), 1410.
Wood (Wod, Wode, Woud) of Bonnyton, Walter
(1504), 247.
 Patrick (1600), 1410.
 James, fiar, 1410.
 Sir John (1667), 2624.
 of Croftis, Matthew (1600), 1410.
 of Fettercairn, Andrew (1506), 262.
Sir John (1612), 1658.

de-

- of Geillistoun, John (1637), 2199.
- of Grange, Thomas (1573), 885.
- of Lambletham, James (1598), 3314 ;
ceased, 2208.
- of Largo, Andrew (1569), 841 ; James, his
third son, 841.
 Andrew (1602), 3314, 1483.
 Andrew, elder (1668), 2626.
 Andrew, younger, 2626.
 Andrew (1692), 2903.
- Alexander (1578), 968.
serjeant of Edinburgh (1624),

1939,

2260.
- Andrew, in Rasyithe (1612), 1658.

Wood, Mr. Andrew, minister at Barrie (1632),
2114.
 Andrew, bishop of the Isles (1679), 2786.
See also Isles and Sodor.
 Arthur, brother-german of James Wood of
Lambletham (1598), 3314; Agnes, his wife,
see Graham.
 Bernard, baker in Edinburgh (1608), 1536.
 Mr. David, chamberlain to the archbishop
of St. Andrews (1610), 1571, 1696, 1700,
1705.
 David, in Ayton (1617), 1777; John, his
son, 1777.
 in Lugton, deceased (1710), 3056.
¦  George, notary (1614), 1715.
 serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
¦ servant in Over Tofts (1665), 2594.

- Gilbert, in Dalkeith (1584), 1079, 1104.
- Henry, brother to Patrick Wood of Bonning-
ton (1600), 1410.
- Hugh, notary (1630), 2046.
- James, in Hailes (1573), 885.
- James, vicar of Largo (1592), 1228.
- Mr. James, in Cair (1518), 1812, 1814.
- James, in Leith (1759), 3208.
- Mr. John (1556), 641.
- John (1569), 843.
 in Flas (1583), 1061.
 merchant in St. Andrews (1583), 1062.
 in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
 in Dirleton (1622), 1913, 2178.
 in Dairy (1641), 2286.
 in Maxton (1656), 2482.
- Patrick, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1640), 2283.
Mr. Patrick, burgess of Crail (1691)

2889.

- Philip, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
- Robert, brother-german of Andrew W. of
Largo (1605), 1483.
mariner, burgess of Crail (1651), 2418,

2889.

¦ in Birkiemure (1667), 2622.
portioner of Sachup (1668),

2640;
Catherine, his wife, see Moncreiff ; Christina,
their daughter, 2640.
 in Plewland (1681), 2802.
late governor of the Bass (1699), 2978 ;

Alexander, his son, 2978.
 Mr. Thomas, vicar of Carnbee (1592),
1228.
 Thomas, doctor ('medico') in Crail (1596),
1316.
 Mr. Thomas, notary (1597), 1324.
 Thomas, master of the ship The David off
Loudoun (1625), 1970; Margaret, his wife,
see Halkett.
 bailie-depute of Maybole (1629), 2039.
 tailor in Dalkeith (1643), 2333.
 William, in Lammelethan (1605), 1483.
 weaver in Maxton (1699), 2981.
 Anna, wife of Andrew Grahame in Craigie
(1624), 1941, 1942.
 Christina, lady of Balcaskie (1563), 764.
 Helen, wife of John Douglas, burgess of
Crail (1596), 1316, 1495.
 Isobella, in Crail (1668), 2640.

988

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Wood, Janet, wife of David Dalgleish, citizen of
St. Andrews (1583), 1062.
 wife of John Harbert in Saltcoats
(1587), 1151.
 Margaret, wife of late James Strang in Bal
caskie (1598), 3314.
Wooler (Wollor), John of, 33, 35, 36.
Wordie (Worde, Wordy), Walter, writer in Edin
burgh, notary (1741), 3154, 3161.
 ¦ William, at Temple St. Ninians (1655),
2462 ; John, his son, 2462.
Wormet, William, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Wotherspoon (Wedderspoone, Wedderspune,
Wetherspone, Wetherspowne, Wetherspune,
Wethirspune, Witherspuyn) of Brighouse,
James (1559), 707.
 Archibald, chaplain (1538), 426.
 Sir Archibald, vicar of Carndeyne (1542),
466.
 John (1559), 695.
 ¦  notary (1672), 2692.
 Robert, cutler in Canongate (1588), 1156,
2369, 2457.
Wreitton (Wreittoun), Mr. Alexander, in Kil
winning (1608), 1533, 2122.
— — - John, servitor of WiUiam Montgomerie,
bailie-depute of Cunningham (1606), 1499.
Wright (Wricht, Wrycht) of Glaidswood, James
(1628), 2013.
 Adam, in Monktonhall (1605), 1489.
 Archibald, in Edinburgh (1643), 2320.
 iu North Berwick (1650), 2414.
 David (1540), 442.
 ¦  Culross (1553), 611.
 ¦  in Magdalenes (1662), 2555.
 George, notary in Brechin (1598), 1354,
1385, 1465.
 James, in Pilrig (1658), 2528.
 common clerk-depute of Edinburgh
(1660), 2546.
 baker in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
 merchant in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
 ¦ John (1564), 773.
 (1569), 839.
 Laurence, servitor to Alexander Strachan,
writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2915.
 Nicholas, [Linlithgow] 180 ; Mariota, his
spouse, 180.
 Peter, in Invergilder (1726), 3107.
 Mr. Richard, minister at Clackmannan
(1622), 1910.
 Thomas, burgess of Musselburgh (1593),
1269, 1321, 1489, 1561 ; cf. also 1090.
 merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1598),
1339.
 in Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
 in Leith (1634), 2140.
 William, burgess of Cupar (1453), 138.
 Sir William, chaplain (1522), 340.
 William, in Musselburgh (1569), 839.
 notary (1592), 1240.
 baker in Musselburgh, deceased (1686),
2847 ; John, his eldest son and heir, 2847.
 servitor of Sir James Campbell of
Auchinbreck (1725), 3104.

Wright, Mr. William, merchant, burgess of Perth
(1778), 3245.
 Bessie, wife of John Graham of Blairsesnoch
(1626), 1973.
Wroxfeld, Philip of (1270-90), 14.
Wulfhere, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Wydeslade, William of (1292-95), 17.
Wygotsehaw. See Wicketshaw.
Wylie (Wyle, Wyllie, Wyly), David, notary
public (1554), 616.
 in Potterrow (1608), 1529, 1585.
 Edward, weaver, burgess of Canongate,
deceased, 1156 ; John, his son, deceased,
1156; Francis, also his son, heir of both
(1588), 1156.
 John (1515), 309.
 (1610), 1579.
 — - cutler in Bristo (1621), 1859.
 Thomas, Fife (1545), 504.
 (1553), 614.
 carrier (1693), 2908.
Wyse (Wyis), James (1581), 1027.
 John, in Kilbanye [or Kirbanie] (1632), 2113.
 Ninian, there (1676), 2758.
Wyttyn, John, burgess of Berwick (1449), 127.
Yair (Zare), Adam (1562), 749.
 Friar John, [Haddington] 175.
Yairdis, John, serjeant (1587), 1142.
Yeaman (Zeman), David, in Dundee (1695), 2930.
 John, burgess of Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443;
Euphemia, his wife, see Goldman.
 William, in Whitchester (1672), 2684.
Yellowlees (Yallowleys), John, Dingwall pur
suivant (1603), 1433.
Yester (Zester, Zhester), John (1506), 260.
 John, notary public (1586), 1117.
Yett (Yet), James, at the mill of Auchinhove
(1664), 2577.
 John, schoolmaster at Dunning (1613),
1679.
 notary in Dunning (1656), 2490.
 Thomas, at mill of Auchinhuif (1597), 1337.
Yeveren, John of (1359), 47.
Yocson, John, of Chatton (1425), 102.
York Buildings Company (1752), 3189, 3192, 3224.
Yorston (Yorstene), Alexander, writer (1592),
1239.
Young (Yhung, Yong, Yowng) of Duchladge,
Duncan, deceased (1676), 2754; Duncan, his
son, 2754.
 of Harperden, John (1572), 876.
 of Over Kinminitie (Kilmanadye), John
(1581), 1028, 1357.
 William, fiar (1598), 1357, 1358.
 of Walterstoun, James, 201, 202 ; of
Duddingston, 269, 273. His daughters :—
Janet, 201, 202, 252, 253, 273.
Margaret, 201, 202, 273.
Christian, 201, 202, 252, 253, 273
Elena, 201, 202, 273.
 Richard, his brother (1505), 252-54,
269, 273 ; WiUiam, his son and heir, 269,
273. Alexander, deceased, brother of James and
Richard, 273.

INDEX OF PERSONS

989

Young, Alexander (1509), 269, 273.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1528), 365.
 notary public (1522), 337, 397, 418,
492, 517, 568.
¦ in Mersington (1574), 900.

Alexander (1577), 948.
¦in Cuthiltownof Denny (1631), 2087,

2768.

 in Whitchester (1639), 2262.
 in Buckiesyde (1665), 2596.
 bishop of Edinburgh (1677), 2774 ; of
Ross, 2786. See Edinburgh and Ross.
- Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1521), 327 ;
Grisel, his spouse, see Imrie.
- Andrew (1579), 977.
 notary (1586), 1122.
- Andrew (1621), 1883.
 in Dunley (1621), 1884.
- David, notary public (1559), 697, 714, 716,
742.
 • in Kirkloan of Largo (1610), 1572.
— in Pascars (1627), 1985; James, his

son, 1985. ¦ notary (1665), 2596.

- Sir Finlay, chaplain (1518), 313.
- George, Edinburgh, 392.
 Edinburgh, 547.
 serjeant in Edinburgh (1630), 2048.
 in Northfield- (1673), 2722.
- Henry, notary (1567), 826, 932, 937
1137, 1148, 1198.
 dweller in Kirkcaldy (1585), 1098 ;
Andrew, his son, 1098.
-James, notary public (1486), 196, 217, 252,
264, 269, 273.
notary public (1538), 426, 465, 544.

977,

— Mr. James, minister at Tynninghame (1604),
1474.
— James, mason in Perth, deceased (1631),
2081.
 in Longhill (1665), 2596.
 merchant in Denny (1708), 3042.
— John, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
 [St. Andrews], 181.
(1488), 201.

Sir John, chaplain (1506), 261.
 [St. Andrews], 327.
John, notary public (1543), 479.
 (1546), 510.
• prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,

St. Andrews (1569), 846.
¦ servitor to James Logan, notary (1570),

944.

856.
 in Dennestoun (1575), 916.
 in Findawtie (1576), 932.
 servant of the laird of Corshill (1577),
¦ writer (1579), 978.
 in Gullane (1589), 1182.
- Mr. John, minister at Beith, Ayrshire
(1598), 1360, 1367, 1533.
- John, in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
 (1617), 1773.
- Doctor John, dean of Winchester (1627),
1997.
- John, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.

Young, John, in Cuthilltown (1631), 2087.
 writer in Edinburgh (1659), 2532.
— deceased (1682), 2803.
in Restalrig (1743), 3161.

- Matthew, servant to Niven of Monkridding
(1593), 1265.
- Patrick, Gullane (1553), 610, 620, 679.
 burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915;
deceased, 2121; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Hepburn. Patrick, their son, also burgess (1632),
2121; deceased, 2573.
Patrick, senior, burgess there, his son (1663),
2573.
- Patrick, servant to Mr. James Gray, common-
clerk of Haddington (1632), 2121.
 notary, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
 younger, burgess of Haddington (1680),
2794.
- Mr. Robert, notary public (15S3), 1065.
 brother of Thomas Young, writer
(1585), 1101.
- Robert, in Edmonstone (1602), 1428.
servant to Preston of that Ilk (1602),

1428.

 in Edmonston (1603), 1455.
 in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
 in Banatye Mill (1621), 1860:

Mar

garet, his daughter, wife of WUliam Pearson,
fiar of Moirlanbank, 1860.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1621), 1861.
 serjeant in Leith (1637), 2207.
in Toadhills of Cumbernauld (1676),

2754.
 servitor to James, Marquis of Douglas
(1695), 2928.
— — Thomas (1542), 462.
 Edinburgh (1551), 589.
—  Edinburgh, 630.
 merchant, Edinburgh (1556), 659.
 burgess of Dundee ( 1 5 62 ), 7 4 1 ; Euphan,
his spouse, see Bell.
 writer and notary (1585), 1101, 1146.
 deceased (1588), 1168.
 burgess of Edinburgh (1589), 1179.
 W.S. (1612), 1633.

 deceased (1615), 1724.
in Craig of Inverleith (1617),

1771.

¦ Mr. Thomas, writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
¦ Thomas, in Daginsche (1652), 2428.
servitor to James Inglis, notary (1693),

2913.
-Sir Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1707),
3034.
- Walter, Edinburgh, 137 ; Mariota, his wife,
see Henry Dickson ; John, their son, 137.
 [Northberwick], 195.

- Sir Walter, chaplain (1509), 269, 273.
- Walter, servitor of Sir Andrew Melville
(1604), 1460; (1606), 1502.
-William, bailie of St. Andrews (1522),
[327], 331.
 in Reidhewis (1575), 927.
 in . . . (1591), 1224.
 burgess in Elgin (1593), 1259.

990

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Young, William, servant to John Adamson, notary
(1602), 1427.
 burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542, 2109;
William, his father, 1542. Cf. supra.
  merchant in Coldinghamlaw (1012),
1628.
 notary (1613), 1692.
 meal-dealer, Edinburgh (1616), 1745.
 servitor to Thomas, Earl of Strathmore
(1735), 3129.
 . . ., in Crail (1671), 2673.
 Annabella, wife of Thomas Boyes, baker,
Edinburgh, 557, 558, 759 (?).
 Cristina, wife of James Kentor, burgess of
Canongate (1622), 1911.
 Dame Magdalen, wife of James, Lord Col
ville of Culross (1630), 2060.
 Margaret, wife of James Leckie in Bo'ness
(1623), 1926, 2217.
 Marion, wife of Robert Maxwell, portioner
of Auchtermuchty (1602), 1422.
Younger (Youngar), James, beltmaker in Edin
burgh (1652), 2423.
 John, in Fisherrow (1609), 1561.
 Mungo, in Ednam (1595), 1292.
 Patrick, servant in Over Tofts (1665), 2594.

Younger, William, in Monktonhall (1593), 1269.
Younghusband, Richard, of Budle, yeoman (1600)
1400.
Youngson, Alexander, notary public (1560)
Yule (YoiUe, Yool, YooU, Yuill, YwUl,
Zwyll) of Garmilton, John (1434), 113.
 of Garmilton, Alexander (1550), 571.
 _ John (1573), 885.
 Alexander (1575), 917; James, in
his brother-german (1575), 917 ;

719.
Zule,

Drem, John,

deceased, their father, 917.
- Andrew, in Nenthorn (1609), 1548.
- John, Gullane (1557), 679.
 servitor of John Touris of Inverleith
(1598), 1350, 1352.
-Patrick (1550), 567.
- Robert, in Craill (1594), 1289.
 in Lugton, deceased (1710), 3056.
- Mr. William, notary (1617), 1768, 1887.
- Margaret, in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.

Zare. See Yair.
Zeman. See Yeaman.
Zhester. See Yester.
Zwyll. See Yule.

INDEX OF PLACES

' Abbat Alexandews Croce,' boundary of Arn-
bathie, 410.
Abbeyhill (Abbayhill), mansion of, 3161.
Abbotshall, lands and barony of, Fifeshire, 826,
861, 892, 893, 897, 1122, 2488.
 links of, 1342.
 Linktoun of, 2488.
 place of, 851.
Abbotsheid, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Abbotisrollis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Abchester, lands of, Berwickshire, 1305.
Aber, mill and mill-lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Aberarder, lands of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Aberbrothock, see Arbroath.
Aberbuthnot, see Arbuthnot.
Abercatie (Abircawte), Aberdeenshire, 166.
Aberchalladers, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Abercorn, barony of, Linlithgow, 96, 110.
 parish and kirk of, etc., 1095.
Abercromby (Abercrumbie, Abircrumbie, Abir-
crummy, Abircrummye), barony of, Fife, near
Culross, 1348, 1605, 1619, 2922, 2950. See
Crombie.
 Grange of, 2088, 2144, 2922. See Crombie.
Aberdeen, city of, 249, 368, 850, 1100, 1187, 1275,
1468, 1469, 1683, 1941, 2108, 2404, 2405,
2635, 2764, 2765, 2820, 2821, 3271.
 cathedral of, 428.
 ' Denburne ' in, 249.
 Green Street in, 248.
 Hospital HiU at, 1340.
 King's College at, 1275, 1276, 1683, 1684,
2961.
 Kirkyard of Snaw (St. Mary of the Snow),
1340.
 manse of the dean of the cathedral at, 1469.
 Marischal College at (1803), 3287.
 ' Powrig ' in, 249.
 church of St. Nicholas in, 249.
 ¦ University of, 2961, 3271.
 diocese of, 1199, 1340, 1839, 1887, 2152,
2201, 2202, 2230, 2236, 2328, 2356, 2454,
2820, 2821, 2975, 2978.
 sheriffdom of, 690, 719, 850, 1286,
1468, 1469, 1663, 1730, 1782, 2016,
2821, 2921, 3031, 3188, 3195.
Aberdour, 874, 877.
 Langhill of, lands of, 3120, 3123.
 Wester, town of, 3120.
Aberlemno (Aberlemnocb, Abyrlempno),
lands or Kirkton of, Forfarshire, 512, 1410,
1705, 1905, 1977, 2213.
 ¦ mill and lands of, Forfar, 1982.
Aberluthnot, parish of, 1812.
Abernethy, in Perthshire, 169.
 barony of, Perthshire, 2043, 2376

1384,
2577,

Kirk-

Abernetby, burgh of, 2043.
 collegiate church of, 2043.
 regality of, Perthshire, 166.
Abertarff (Abertarph), parish of, Inverness, 3200.
Aberuchill, burgh of barony of, Perth, 3144.
 lands and barony of, Perth, 3144, 3148,
3168, 3199.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, 2577.
Abthane, lands of, see Rathobyres.
Achahois, lands of, in Argyll, 381.
Achamyre, lands of, Caithness, 2817.
Achamyrland, field of, Caithness, 2537.
Achnafoye, lands of, Aberdeen, 1730, 2108.
' Ackornehauchburne,' near Newbattle, 1065.
Achrutherglen, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Achyle, lands of, Perthshire, 2051.
Adames Law, lands of, Edinburgh, 2449.
Adamstoune, lands of, Forfar, 2664, 2669, 2679.
Adamtoun, Place of, Ayrshire, 215.
Aden, lands and barony of, Aberdeen, 2921.
Admuire, lands of, Fife, 2495.
Aerish, alias Overarish, lands of, Wigton, 2983.
Aeth, lands of, Orkney, 2047, 2502, 2611.
Agmondesham, parish of, Buckinghamshire, 159.
Ahammer, see Whitekirk.
Aingormerk, town and lands of, Moray, 2956.
Airdis, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Airds, Great, lands of, Ireland, 1582.
Aird, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2254.
Airdrie (Ardre, Ardree, Ardrie), barony of, in
Fife, 374, 377, 384.
 place of, 865, 875.
Airdrie, burgh of, Lanarkshire, 3311.
 lands of, Lanark, 3242.
Airlie (Arlie, Erie), place of, 138.
 parish church of, 261.
Airthbisset, barony of, Stirling, 2503.
Aithernie, Fife, 2452.
Akelde, town of, Northumberland, 2090.
AkergiU (Akirgill, Alrirgyll, Akyrgill), house of,
Caithness, 275.
 lands of, in Caithness, 160, 235.
Akingaw, lands of, East Lothian, 774.
Akynhornfauld, lands called, 489.
Albalanda, see Blanchland.
Ailhouse, lands of, Ross-shire, 2540, 2636, 2753.
Aldinstoun, lands of, Haddington, 1833.
Aldingstoun, alias Greendykes, lands of, Hadding
ton, 3126.
Allan, Little and Meikle, lands of, Ross, 2753.
 Little, lands of, 1685.
 Easter Little, lands of, Inverness, 1685.
 Wester Little, wards of, 1685.
Allanton, lands of, Lanarkshire, 2507.
Allardyce (Allerdes), place of, 1110.
Alldumadda or Wolfield burn, the, Cromarty f3217.

992

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Allerbeck, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Alloa (Alloway), 1661, 1680, 1929, 1998, 2032,
2033, 2044, 3064.
 Bowhouse of, 1336.
 lands of, 1338.
 Pow of, 843, 1492.
 regality and barony of, 1395, 1397.
Almond, place of, 28S5.
 parish of, Stirling, 2797.
Alms Meadow, meadow called the, near Dunferm
line, 1037.
Alnwick ( Alnewick, Alnewyk, Alnwyk), manor of,
Northumberland, 2090.
 territory of, in Northumberland, 132, 190.
 town of, 211.
Alpine, lands of, barony of Glencairn, 3049,
Aitoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Altrie, lands and barony of, 2921.
Altry, merkland of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.
Alyth (Alicht), lordship of, Perth, 163.
 parish of, 1091, 3023.
Ancrum, Nether, lands of, Roxburgh, 1596, 2572.
 Over, lands and mill of, Roxburgh, 1164.
 townhead of, 1596.
Ancrum-Spittal, lands of, Berwick, 1974.
Ancrum Spittell, lands of, see Spittell.
Angellasyde, in Coldingham, 1534.
Angram, church of, Northumberland, 61.
Angusquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Annan, 2222.
 river, 2222.
Annandale, stewartry of, 1522, 1648, 1703, 2214,
2342.
' Annot-brig,' bridge at New Abbey, 702.
Anstruther, 1470, 3222.
 lands of, 1282.
 Easter, 2544.
Appletreeleaves, lands of, Roxburgh, 2454.
Arbady, lands of, Kincardine, 690.
Arbigland, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2222.
Arbles, 2115.
Arbor, tenement called the, at Newabbey, 1302.
Arbroath (Aberbrothoc, Aberbrothok), abbey or
monastery of, 360-62, 684, 689, 713, 714,
723, 1053, 1286.
 abbacy of, 2396.
 barony of, 1005.
 lordship and regality of, 260, 360-62, 577,
696, 712, 713, 723, 859, 1005, 1647, 2396,
2400, 2577
 town of, 1005, 1378, 1387.
 Halmeadow of, 1647.
 Jackesland fauld, 1647.
 Thrissill Dene, 1647.
 Firth of, 1647.
Arbuthnot (Aberbuthnot, Arbuthnett, Arbuth
nott), place of, 2114, 3119.
 parish of, Kincardine, 1658.
 parish church, of, 902.
 thanage of, Kincardine, 1658.
Archerbuster, Orkney, 2611.
Archerside (Archarsyde), lands of, Dirleton, 116,
316, 571, 939, 972, 1075, 2443.
Ardchalmsaig, lands of, Argyle, 3104.
Arrlchullarie (Ardquhowloure), Strathyre, Perth
shire, 151.

Ardclach (Ardclauch), barony of, Nairn, 518,
1726, 2008.
Ardebuck (Ardebuk, Ardybwk), lands of, Aber
deen, 850, 2577.
Ardgarth, lands of, Forfar, 3127.
Ardmannach, lordship of, Ross-shire, 3281.
Ardmoir, Ross, 2717, 2721.
Ardoch, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 1286.
Ardoches, lands of, Banff, 2510.
Ardoe, lands of, Kincardine, 2733.
Ardornye, lands of, Perthshire, 1091.
Ardross (Ardros), lands and barony of, Fife, 2790,
3314.
 Law, Fife, 3314.
Ardrossan, castle of, 156.
Ardtouchill (Ardtuchill), lands of, Forfar, 379.
Ardquhowloure, see Ardchullarie.
Arelawne (Arelaynd), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
408, 1560.
Argrennan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772.
Argyle, sheriffdom of, 716, 1663, 1782, 2556,
2561, 2845, 3103, 3116, 3131.
Argyll, dukedom of, 3297.
Arkboll, Ross (?), 2422.
Arnaldstoun, see Arniston.
Arnbathie (Arnbathe, Arnbothy), lands of, Perth
shire ; boundaries, 410.
Arnbuckill, town and lands of, Lanark, 1927.
 Wester, Mains of, 1927.
Arncomrie, alias Broiche, lands of, Stirling, 1993.
Arniston (Arnaldstoun), lands of, 264, 3166.
Arnot, place of, Fife, 3323.
 barony of, Fife, 3015.
Arnottisboddum (Arnoldisboddome), lands of,
Ayrshire, 599, 603, 1810.
Arntullie (Airntullie, Arntulie, Arntully), lands
of, Perthshire, 560, 563, 806, 807, 1032,
1949.
Arran, earldom or county of, 1019.
 island of, 422.
Arratsholl, milltown of, Lanarkshire, 2689.
Arrochemoir, lands of, Stirling, 641.
 Spitell of, 641.
Arthlone, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Ascania, Halbertstat, Germany, 2589.
Ascreavie (Ascrawye), Nether, Forfarshire, 723.
 Upper, 723.
Ashkirk, church of, Selkirkshire, 2S50.
Astinpapple (Austinpofle), in Ayrshire, 390.
Atheswood, Morayshire, 1028.
Athlone, in Ireland, 2554.
Athole, earldom of, 2787.
 lordship of, 863.
Atkynson's lond or land, in Fowberry, Northum
berland, 190.
Athelstaneford (Elstanesford), 2, 7.
Attonburn, lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Auchaltety (Achaltety, Auchaltitie), lands of,
Ayrshire, 692, 1105, 1876.
Auchandra, lands of, Sutherland, 576.
 ' ail house ' of, 576.
Aucharne, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Aucharroch (Awchcroich), lands of, Forfarshire,
723.
Auchcarny (Achkernie), lands of, Kincardineshire,
1550, 1551.

INDEX OF PLACES

993

Auchcarny Moor, 1551.
Auchengray, lands, Lanarkshire, "303.
Auchenhay (Polauchynhath), in Kirkpatrick-Dur
ham, 46.
Auchinayth, place of, 1004.
Auchinbarrie, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Auchinbothie (Auchinbothy), Nether, lands of,
Renfrew, 236, 586, 714.
 lands of, Renfrew, 2197, 2382.
Auchinbrain (Auchinbrane), Ayrshire, 791.
Auchincloiche, lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Auchincruif, Mains of, Ayrshire, 1232.
Auchindanerie, lands of, Banffshire, 1199.
Auchindaren, lands of, Banff, 2510.
Auchindarroch, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Auchindonnane, lands of, Ayr, 2390.
Auchindore, barony of, Aberdeen, 3188.
Auchinfoil (Auchinquhoill, AuchinquhoH), lands
of, Renfrew, 583, 636.
Auchinfynne, lands of, Renfrew, 2297.
Auchinglas, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Auchingondnocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Auchinhuiff, hill of, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Auchinhove (Auchinhoof, Auchinhuif, Auchin
huiff), tower and mill of, Aberdeen, 1337;
mill, 2577.
 lands of, Aberdeen, 1337, 2396, 2400, 2404,
2405, 2409, 2577.
 mains of, 2404.
 place of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Auchininnes, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Auchinleck, lands of croft of, Aberdeenshire,
2807, 2821.
 lands and barony of, Forfar, 3014.
 (Auchinlek) Nether, lands of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
Auchinlodmonth, prebend of, 1971.
Auchlodmunth (Auehlodmunt), lands of, Renfrew,
1971, 2440, 2441.
Auchinmathe, lands of, Renfrew (?), 2297.
Auchinnarne, lands of, Renfrew, 2297, 2298.
Auchinroughlane, lands of, Ayrshire, 1107.
Auchinsales, lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Auchinsall, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Auchinwyn, lands of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105.
Auchlansky (Achlanesky) burn, Perthshire, 843,
895, 1670.
AuchleUand, lands of, Ayrshire, 692.
Auchlewan (Auchlewand), lands of, Ayrshire,
1105, 1876.
Auchlosk, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Auchmannoch (Auchmoneth), Ayrshire, 791.
Auchmillan (Auchmuling), land's of, Ayrshire.
Auchmithie (Auchmuthie), lands of, Forfar, 577.
 fisher town and port of, 577.
 kiln of, 577.
 white house at, 577.
Auchnaglack, lands of, Argyle, 3131.
Auchrugland, lands of, Ayr, 2268, 2324.
Auchry, Brigend of, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Auchlane, place of, Kirkcudbright, 1560.
Auchterarder, burgh of, 1610.
 parish of, Perth, 3181.
Auchteraw, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Auchtermuchty (Auchtermocaty, Vchtermuke-
thin), in Fife, 3, 1422, 1441, 2256, 2336, 2612.

Auchtermuchty, bond-balf of, 1422, 2256.
 green of, 2336 ; nether green, 2612.
 Good Wife's flat at, 1441.
Coneyflat, 1441.
Nuik, 1441.
Officer's land, 1441.
Green Stank, 1441.
Blackhall, lands of, 1441.
 hill of, 1422, 1441, 1912.
 vicarage of, 308.
Auchter Struther, in Fife, 2160.
Auldcambus, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2282.
See Old Cambus.
Auldcrissok, lands of, Ayrshire, 1625, 1645.
Auldhame, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1273.
'Auldhamstokkis,' 1123. See Oldhampstocks.
Auldhouseburn, lands of, Ayr, 3156.
Auldliston, barony of, 940, 941, 1704, 1898. See
Oldliston.
Auldmoir, lands of, Banffshire, 1357.
Auldton, lands of, Kilmaurs, 599, 2100.
Auldwardane Quadrary of, lands of, Roxburgh,
3097 ; see also 2743.
Aultakeyth, lands of, Ayrshire, 1876.
' Ayerlandis,' in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Ayr, burgh of, 93, 105, 106, 548, 555, 747, 1301,
1729, 2189, 2551, 2560, 2595, 2695, 2746,
2784, 2819, 2843, 2933, 3050, 3084, 3159,
3182, 3277.
 parish of, 3156.
 sheriffdom of, 39, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 94,
107, 108, 119, 197, 295, 340, 359, 365, 472,
487, 526, 536, 539, 542, 550, 555, 556, 574,
590, 594, 599, 603, 642, 643, 665, 668, 690-
92, 704, 729, 731, 739, 747, 787, 879, 913,
924, 933, 957, 958, 1013, 1015, 1067, 1102,
1103, 1105, 1107, 1151, 1173, 1176, 1210,
1216, 1232, 1242, 1243, 1265, 1266, 1267,
1268, 1320, 1335, 1360, 1370, 1464, 1484,
1499, 1501, 1503, 1570, 1590, 1593, 1595,
1599, 1625, 1632, 1644, 1645, 1678, 1706,
1732, 1742, 1762, 1769, 1781, 1785, 1788,
1792, 1810, 1815, 1819, 1841, 1847, 1849,
1850, 1867, 1874, 1876, 1883, 1886, 1895,
1923, 1928, 1934, 1940, 1967, 1968, 1988,
2007, 2039, 2045, 2100, 2153, 2189, 2195,
2196, 2215, 2239, 2244, 2245, 2246, 2252,
2255, 2257,' 2264, 2268, 2269, 2288, 2337,
2386, 2389, 2390, 2391, 2392, 2412, 2415,
2416, 2425, 2450, 2592, 2595, 2693-96, 2746,
2791, 2819, 2839, 2843, 2911, 2943, 2996,
3032, 3084, 3159, 3182, 3204, 3277, 3313.
 Tolbooth of, 555.
 water of, 2386.
Ayton (Aytoun), parish of, Berwick, 3204.
 town and lands of, 956.
Back Spittell, lands of, in Edinburgh, 662, 676,
720.
Backsyde, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Bademore, moor of, Forfar, 1682.
Badenoch, lordship of, 1493, 2229, 2236, 2338,
2644, 2726, 2730, 2736, 2789.
 Mains of, 2789.
Badley, mill of, Lanarkshire, 2475.
Badmucke, lands of, parish of Kilmaronock, 2999.
K

994

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Baglos, see Balglassie.
Bagraw, Forfarshire, see Pearsie, Middle.
Baigray, lands of, Lanark, 1951.
Baircroft or Cladoch, lands of, Stranraer, 2872.
Bairnyairds, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Baitscheill, hill of, Perthshire, 973.
'Baky' Well, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Balbardy, lands of, Fife, 800.
Balbeg, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Balbegno, place of, 1658.
Balbirnie (Balbirnye), lands of, Forfarshire, 738,
1904.
Balblair, lands of, R,oss, 1685.
 place of, 2932.
Balbrogie, town of, Perthshire, 1752.
Balbuits, lands of, Forfar, 2624.
Balclavie (Balclaweis), Fife, see Bucklyvie.
Balcomie (Bawcomy), place of, in Fife, 41S.
 lands and barony of, 1838, 2960.
 Cottoun of, lands of, Fife, 1838.
 lands of, Perthshire, 606.
 lands of, Ross, 2745, 2753.
Balcrosche, Over, see Bancrosche.
Baldany, mill of, in Banff, 65, 70.
Baldovan, lands of, Forfar, 2326, 2664, 2669,
2679.
 manor and tenandry of, 2326, 2327, 2351.
Baldovie (Baldavie, Baldowe, Baldowy), lands
of, Forfarshire, 247, 723, 1663, 1782.
Baldowe, see Baldovie.
Baldraigon, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Balfeir, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 1122.
Balfour, Kirktoun, Forfarshire, 723.
Balfron, parish of, Stirling, 2276, 2314, 2357.
Balgeirscho, place of, 1752.
Balglassie (Baglos, Balglassy), barony of, Forfar,
386, 589, 1054.
Balgoner, mill and lands of, Fife, 2091.
Balgonye (or Balgowye), lands of, Culross, 607.
Baigray (Bowgray), see Pearsie, Middle.
 lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
Balgregan, lands of, Ayrshire, 1625, 1645.
Balgrochan (Balgroquhan), lands of, 489.
Balinald, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Ballina Soccach, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Balindune, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Balinteapell, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Balintrodo (Ballyntrudo, Baltredo), barony of,
Edinburgh, 264, 1099.
 place of, 135.
Balkillie, lands of, Forfar, 2664, 2669, 2679.
Ballaggan, East, lands of, Stirling, 2962.
 West, lands of, Stirling, 2962.
Ballannan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772, 1813.
Ballass (Ballas), near Cupar, 395, 494.
Ballathwetis, see Ballochbeatties.
Ballauthwetis, see Ballochbeatties.
Ballebetagh of Ballylegachory, lands of, Ireland,
2581.
Balledmonth, lands and barony of, Fife, 1379
1997.
Ballegornoch, lands of, Perthshire, 1172.
Balleidmoires, lands of, Inverness, 2338.
Ballemanoch, lands of, Perthshire, 881.
Ballemontyrcowyltane, Ayrshire, 40.
Ballendichhill, hill of, 2922.

Ballicherrie, house of, Cromarty, 3217.
Ballimone, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Ballinbrich, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
Ballinch, see Dalinch.
Ballincrieff, house of, Haddingtonshire, 1064.
 , lands of, 1064, 1872.
 mains of, 298, 336, 337, 1594, 1665, 1872.
Ballindalloch, lands of, Stirling, 2276, 2314, 2357.
Ballingring, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
BaUintone, lands of, Perth, 2221.
 place of, 2221.
 Kerse of, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Ballmorall, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 3107.
Ballo (Ballow, Bello), North, lands of, Perthshire,
1663, 1782, 2326.
 South, lands of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782,
2326.
Balloch (BeUouch), in Alyth, Perthshire, 163.
 South, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819, 2996.
 lands of, Fife, 3015.
Balloche, lands of, Forfar, 1150.
Balloch, mill of, Dumbarton, 2190.
Ballochbeatties (Ballathwetis, Ballauthwetis),
lands of, Ayrshire, 340, 913.
Ballone, lands of, Fifeshire, 841.
Ballskaig, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Ballunie (Ballunye), lands and mill of, Forfar,
1663, 1782.
Ballylegachory, lands of, Ireland, 2581.
Ballyweele, manor of, Ireland, 3315.
Ballyweell, lands of, Ireland, 2890.
Balmaclellan, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2606,
2725.
Balmacreuchie (Balmacrewquhy, Balnacreuchie,
Balnachruchie), barony of, Perthshire, 1223,
1251, 1309, 1746, 1981, 2132, 2583.
Balmadoune, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Balmakewin, Nether, lands of, Kincardineshire,
1658.
Balmaledy, lands of, Kincardine, 368.
Balmannoche Beth, lands of, in the barony of
Beath, Fife, 221.
Balmashanoch, lands of, Kincardineshire, 368.
Balmbreich (Balbreich, Ballenbriecb, Ballin-
breich), barony of, Fife, 183, 203.
 place of, 203.
Balmedy, lands of, Fife, 1716.
Balmoir, place of, 814.
Balmuick, Easter, lands of, Perth, 2957.
 Wester, lands of, Perth, 2957.
Balmuto, place of, Fife, 3314.
Balnaboth (Balnabothe), lands of, Forfar, 1150,
1248.
Balnagaird, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
 place of, 2406.
Balnagown (Bellnagowne), barony of, Ross-shire,
1685, 2393.
Balnavert, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
Balquhidder, lordship of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782,
2755.
Balrownie (Balrony, Barrownie), lands of, Forfar
shire, 648, 813, 816, 1385, 1392, 1514-18,
2065, 2283-85, 2530, 2788.
 place of, 2261, 2283.
 mains of, 1514.
Balruddery (Balroudrie), lands of, Forfar, 2664.

INDEX OF PLACES

995

Balshaw, lands of, Lanark, 1950.
 place of, 1950.
Balsusney, lands of, Fife, 1072.
Baltrune, lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Balvaird (Balvard), place of, 671.
Baize Hag, lands of, Roxburghshire, 888.
Bamance, place of, Cromarty, 2356.
Banbord, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Banchorie Dawnik, parish of, 1286.
Bangrub, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Bancrosche, Nether, Kirkcudbright, 772.
 Over, 772, 2072. ¦
Banff, town of, 1030, 2265, 2522, 2523, 2632,
2633.
 sheriffdom of, 65, 1199, 1343, 1357, 1358,
2227, 2265, 2510, 2921.
Banglaw (Bangelaye), East Lothian, 2.
Bank, lands of, Forfarshire, 2679.
Bankhead, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
 place of, 2425.
Banks, lands of, Ayrshire, 1151.
Bannagh, lands of, Ireland, 1984.
 or Boylagh, barony of, Ireland, 2890, 2905,
2968, 2969.
Bannocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Bantaskine, place of, 3229.
Bar, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Bara (Baro, Barowe), East Lothian, 2, 1282.
Barbachlaw, lands of, Bathgate, 689, 697, 773,
779, 786, 990, 1380, 1711, 1712.
Barbeth, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 632, 669, 724,
1624, 1641, 2000, 2521.
 Walkmill of, 724.
Barcaple (Barcapill), Nether, lands of, Kirkcud
bright, 772, 805, 1813.
Barchallan, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Bardrainney (Bardrane, Bardrany), lands of,
Renfrew, 236, 586.
Bargany, place of, Ayrshire, 1602.
Bargour, Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
 Upper or Over, Ayrshire, 642, 791, 1074,
1390, 1396, 1595, 1883.
 lands of, Ayrshire, 1967, 1968.
Barhill, lands of, Culross, 611.
Barlegow, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Barley (Barleyi), lands of, Newabbey, 701.
Barmcgauchein, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2472.
Barmoffity (Barmoffet), in Galloway, 46.
Barmuckatie, barony of, Elgin and Forres, 2192,
2413, 2971.
Barmuling, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Barncailzie (Barnekailzie), lands of, Kirkpatrick-
Durham, 497, 498, 1160, 1738, 1798, 1799,
1800, 1802.
Barnehill, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Barnekirk, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Barneweill, parish of, Ayrshire, 2839.
 Townhead of, lands of, 2839.
Bameight (Bannacht), lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Bameschawikis, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Barnsdaill, near Newbattle, 2050.
Barnshill, near Newbattle, 2050.
Barquhannane, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Barr, parish of, Ayrshire, 2819, 2996.
 place of, 2989.
Barras, lands of, Kincardine, 690.

Barrastown (Barrestoun, Gartlachan or Gartle
chane), lands of [near Torrance], 489.
Barrischapel, lands of, Ross, 2422.
Barrisgeat, lands of, Ross, 2422.
Barscube (Barsgvebe, Barskub, Barsqueb, Bers-
quib), Ayrshire, 68, 74, 340, 913, 1762,
1849, 1879.
Barscob, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Bartaggart, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2725.
Bartram Shotts, parish of, see Shotts.
Bartrostan, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Barwheys (Barquhois, Barquhoyis), Ayrshire, 643,
791.
Bassmill, the, Fife, 3201.
Bastelrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 1305.
Bastile, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Bathe, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Bathgate (Bathcat, Bathket), barony of, 689, 697,
773, 779, 1380.
 parish of, 1711, 1712.
Bathtlans, lands of, in Forfar, 241.
Beandocher, Beandather, or Beandachter, lands of,
Inverness, 1493, 2338.
Beanston (Beinston, Benystoun), lands of, Had
dington, 82, 125, 126, 140, 154, 1423.
Beath (Beith, Beth), barony of, Fife, 221, 394.
Beghus, see Bighouse.
Bedlormie (Badlormie, Badlormy), lands of, Lin
lithgow, 101, 2361, 2503.
Beiddyck, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
 moss of, 3189.
Beith, church of, Ayrshire, 2122, 2397, 2401.
 Netherhill of, lands of, 1191, 1501, 1536,
2122, 2239, 2245, 2416, 2554, 2560.
 parish of, Ayrshire, 691, 704, 708, 924,
1360, 1499, 1501, 2122, 2239, 2244, 2245,
2255, 2389, 2392, 2412, 2416, 2560.
Beldstane, lands of, see Belston.
Belford, in Northumberland, 59.
Belhaven, near Dunbar, 1773.
Beliqhistoun, see Belliston.
Bellacherrie, lands of, Cromarty, 2927.
Bellelisk, lands of, Perthshire, 895.
' Belleslondis, ' in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Bellhenny (Balhenry), lands of, Aberdeen, 2S07,
2821.
Bellibught, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2200.
Belliehill (Bellohill), lands of, Forfarshire, 648,
813, 1385, 1514-18, 2065, 2283, 2788.
 mill of, 648.
Bellinloan, lands of, near Inverness, 2836.
Bell Loan, lands of, Inverness, 3092, 3153.
Belliston (Belighistoun), in Fife, 8.
Bellitaw, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Bellnagore, lands of, Ross-shire, 2393.
Belnasirach (Bellinsyrach), lands of, Easter and
Wester, Ross-shire, 2668, 2717, 2745, 2753,
2772, 2773.
 manor place of, 2668.
Belochart, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Belses (Beleheis), lands and mill of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Bell's Mill (Belsmylne), Edinburgh, 2407.
Belston (Beldstane, Belstane), lands of, Lanark
shire, 133.
 moor of, 1950.

996

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Benchar, lands of, Inverness, 2736.
Bencharan, lands of, Inverness, 2841.
Bendiebus, ford of, on the Tweed, Berwickshire,
2528.
Bendochy (Bendoche), parish church of, 483.
Benholme, lands and barony of, Kincardine, 1201,
2283.
 Nether Knox of, lands of, Kincardine, 2978.
 Over Knox of, lands of, Kincardine, 2978.
 Nether, lands of, Kincardine, 2951, 2975.
 ¦ parish of, Kincardine, 2951.
 Stane of, 1514.
Bennan, lands of, Ayrshire, 1015, 1464, 1484,
1706, 1841, 1847.
Benrig, Mains of, Berwickshire, 2634.
Benthill, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Bentlieshanke, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Benvie, lands of, Forfar, 2664.
Beoch, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772, 805, 1813.
Berrihill, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
Berrie Loch, Roxburgh, 2607.
Berwick-on-Tweed, 127, 205-209, 1213, 1985.
Berwick, sheriffdom of, 162, 179, 193, 200, 204, 319,
347, 348, 398, 432, 434, 441, 515, 521, 626,
628, 637, 706, 774, 802, 858, 900, 926, 950,
954, 971, 994, 1009, 1030, 1035, 1049, 1052,
1097, 1136, 1186, 1192, 1196, 1197, 1290,
1292, 1305, 1386, 1408, 1412, 1436, 1439,
1452, 1454, 1474, 1476, 1490, 1497, 1519,
1520, 1521, 1527, 1532, 1573, 1580, 1581,
1628, 1630, 1714, 1748, 1776, 1820, 1821,
1822, 1823, 1870, 18S0, 1882, 1894, 1906,
1917, 1930, 1953, 1958, 1974, 1990, 1991,
2024, 2029, 2104, 2106, 2175, 2224, 2225,
2240, 2242, 2250, 2258, 2262, 2273, 2279,
2282, 2289, 2292, 2380, 2381, 2427, 2434,
2454, 2465, 2498, 2514, 2528, 2563, 2582,
2587, 2590, 2599, 2604, 2610, 2614, 2647,
2648, 2649, 2650, 2683, 2684, 2722, 2732,
2747, 2864, 2865, 2912, 2923, 2931, 3027,
3041, 3097, 3100, 3114, 3126,3204.
Biel (Bele, Beyl), place of, 250, 317, 1489.
Biggar (Bigar), barony of, 251.
Bigholme, lands of, Beith, Ayrshire, 704, 1191
1360, 1501, 1533, 2122, 2239, 2245, 24ie'
2554, 2560.
Bighouse (Beghus), lands of, Caithness, 1158.
Billie, place of, Berwickshire, 1452.
Bilrig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2330.
Birkenside, see Kirkinside.
Birkiemure, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
Birksneip (Birksnyp), lands of, Midlothian, 1700,
1840, 1854, 2321, 2323, 2481.
Birse (Brass), parish of, Aberdeen, 1730.
 parish church of, 1100.
Bishop-hill, lands of, Kinross, 3258.
Bishoplands, lands of, Carrick, Ayrshire, 1732
1762, 1830, 1831, 1881, 2187, 21S8, 2195,
2257, 2592, 2593, 2595.
Bishopsland (now Rothisholm), lands of, Orkney
2233. See Rothisholm.
Bishop-mure, lands of, Kinross, 3258.
Bishopshire, barony of, Kinross, 2884, 3258.
Bisserts lands, Haddingtonshire, 757.
Bissetleyis, Wester, lands of, Haddington, 1872.
Black Abbey, lands of, in Co. Down, Ireland, 1582.

Black (Blak) burn, boundary of Blainslie, 569 ;
Black ford there, 569.
Blackburn ('Blakburne'), the, boundary of Achyle,
2051.
 (Blakburne, or Blaikburne), Berwickshire,
994, 1035.
Blackburn (Blakburne), place of, 697.
Black, or Old Duok, burn, Cromarty, 3217.
Blackcastle (Blackcastell), lands of, Edinburgh
shire, 466, 2435.
Black craig and well, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Blakerne, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Blackfoord, lands of, Midlothian, 2834.
Black hill, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Blackhouse, lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Blakhouses, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Blacklands, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1202, 1431,
3325.
'Blacklawis,' lands of, Kincardine, 1749.
Blackmark (Blakmark), lands of, Kirkcudbright
shire, 805, 1813, 2472.
Black Munbraky, burn of, boundary of Achyle,
2051.
Blackness (Blaknes), Linlithgow, 552.
 acres, lands of, Forfar, 3163.
Blakoir, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Blackpool (Blakpuille), lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Blackpark (Blakpark), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
1757.
Blacksholm (Blakisholme), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Blackstone (Blakstane), lands of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
Blackstoun, lands of, Forfar, 545.
Blackthrid, lands of, Dumbarton, 2199.
Blaidnoche, water of, Wigton, 1852.
Blaiklaw, lands of, Haddington, 2420.
Blainslie, Nether, lands of, Roxburghshire, 569.
 Overtoun of, 569. -
Blair Castle, Perthshire, 1671.
Blair, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1967.
Blaircesnock (Blaircesnok, Blairsesnoch), lands of,
Perthshire, SSI, 1304, 1312, 1972, 2444,
2446, 2535, 2770, 2814.
Blairhall, lands of, 3062.
Blairhill Burn, Perthshire, 895.
Blairinakeris (Blare), lands of, Ayrshire, 340, 913.
Blairkip (Blairskip), lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Blairlyn, lands of, Lanarkshire, 56S.
 burn of, 568.
Blairmeadow, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Blairmoir, or Blairmore, lands of, Perthshire,
1563, 1587, 3150.
Blairquhan (Blairkanne, Blarechane, Blarekanne-
Neyle), in Ayrshire, 64, 72, 73, 340, 574,
578, 913, 918, 1608, 1785, 1793, 1794, 1849,
1850, 1874, 1S79, 1928, 1934, 1935, 1938,
1954, 1957, 2220, 2223, 2226.
 castle or place of, 1013, 1015, 1216, 1242,
1243, 1464, 1484, 1674, 1678, 1792-94,
1850, 1879, 1938.
Blairquhomrie, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Blairquhorry, lands of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
Blairis land, Clackmannan, 2686.
Blairtmes, lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Blanchland (Albalanda), monastery of, Northum
berland, 123.

INDEX OF PLACES

997

Blanerne (Blenerne), territory of, Berwickshire, 98.
 place of, 1906.
Blarony, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Boarland, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Booking, parish of, Essex, 1961.
Bog, see Bog of Gight.
Bogane, place caUed the, in Coldingham, 951,
1902.
Bogan green of Coldingham, 2599.
'Bogane burne,' burn of, Coldingham, 1076.
Bogcottis, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 877.
Boghall (BoighaU), lands of, Beith, 704, 973,
1173, 1189, 1190, 1314, 1360, 1501, 1533,
2122, 2239, 2243, 2245, 2255, 2267, 2269,
2412, 2416, 2450, 2554, 2560, 2689.
 place of, Ayrshire, 1190, 1191, 1360, 1367.
 in Newmilns, Ayr, 2695.
Bogie, Aberdeenshire, 2807.
Bog o' Gight, Aberdeenshire, 2618, 2644, 2730,
2821.
Boigend, Berwick, 2514.
Bogishall, lands of, Aberdeen, 2108.
Bogside (Bogsyde), lands of, Beitb, Ayrshire,
1191, 1501, 1533, 2122, 2239, 2245.
 (Boigsyde) Over, lands of, Beith, 704, 2416,
2554.
 place of, Ayrshire, 542.
 (Bogsyde, Bogsyid) lands of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
Bogspharnes, lands of, Cromarty, 2988.
Boighead, lands of, Elgin and Forres, 2971.
Boiglands, lands of, or Mains of Gilmerton,
Edinburgh, 1455.
 lands of, Berwick, 1539.
Boigtoun, lands of, Renfrew, 2382.
Boirland, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Bolton, parish church of, 278.
Bonally, near Edinburgh, 382.
Bonchester (Bunchester), Nether, lands of, Rox
burghshire, 1527.
 Over, lands and woods of, 1164.
Bonfelde, lands of, Fife, 333.
Bonnagh, barony of, Ireland, 1739. Cf. Bannagh.
Bonnartoun, lands of, Linlithgow, 2842, 2901,
2902.
Bonhill, parish of, Dumbarton, 3233.
Bonneglen, lands of, Donegal, 2293.
Bonnington (Bonnytoun, Bonyngton), lands of,
Edinburgh, 680, 681.
 ¦ manor place of, near Leith, 681, 2191, 2334.
 mill of, 680, 681.
 (Bonitoun) Lanarkshire, 2887.
Bonny, Water of, 2211.
Bordland, mill and lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
 South, lands of, Fife, 1663, 1782, 2326.
 lands of, Forfar, 2664.
Bordland, East, lands of, Stirling, 1689, 2462,
3011, 3042.
 West, lands of, Stirling, 2462.
Bordlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Borrowstoness (Borroustounes, Bo'ness), town of,
1764, 1926, 2217, 2868.
 high and low Tolbooths, 2506, 2586.
 High Street, 2506.
Borders, Easter, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
 Wester, lands of, Forfar, 1663.

Borthwick (Lochquharret), barony of, 466, 864.
 parish of, 2539, 2740, 2935, 3162.
 place or castle of, 864, 1255, 1279.
Bothans, or Yester, 980, 1163, 1583.
Bothernock, parish church of, 814.
Bothwell, barony of, Lanarkshire, 122, 2532,
2542.
 parish of, Lanark, 1946, 2136, 2897, 2987,
3213.
Bothwell Bridge, 2855.
Bouchrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 802, 804.
Boundlands (Boonelandis, Bundlands), lands of,
Haddingtonshire, 1241, 2042, 2061, 2181,
2379, 2443.
Bow, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
Bowatsyde, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Bowbut Loch, Edinburgh, 2407.
'Bowbuttis,' Forfarshire, 1453.
Bowden, barony of, Roxburghshire, 857.
Bowes 'come les Belles,' in Northumberland,
49.
Bowhill, in Selkirkshire ['Edibredschele '], 122.
Bowhouse of Alloa, Clackmannan, 1336, 1395,
1397. Cf. also Powis or Powhouse.
Bow of Skaill, Orkney, 2611.
Boylagh Veightra, lands of, Ireland, 1739.
Boylagh, lands and barony of, Ireland, 1739, 1984,
2968, 2969.
Boylagh and Banagh, barony of, Ireland, 2466,
2890, 2905, 3315.
Bra, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Bradanholme, Loch, Ayrshire, 1242, 1243.
Bradenhill, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
Bradfords, house of, Essex, 1961.
Braedownie (Bradowny), lands of, Forfar, 163.
Braidheuch on Tay, 763.
Brea (Brey), forest or wood of, Cromartie, 2667,
3217.
Brealangwell, lands of, Cromartie, 2667, 2734,
2748, 2861, 2927, 3217.
Braeminzion, town and lands of, Forfar, 3129,
3130.
Braesydquarter, lands of, Stirling, 1689.
Braid, Easthill of, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
 lands and barony of, 2834, 2920.
 Mains of, 2834.
 Nether, lands of, 2834.
 Over, lands of, 2834.
Braidcheppel, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Braidfuttis Gairdin, alias Wester Gairdin, lands
of, Forfarshire, 1663.
'Braid Hand,' Ireland, 1993.
Braidmedow, lands of, Berwickshire, 2514.
 (Bredmeddow) lands of, Haddington, 2171,
2180, 2420. Cf. Broadmeadow.
Braidstane (Bradestane, Braydstayn), lands of,
Ayrshire, 135, 156, 691, 924, 1501, 2244,
2246, 2389, 2391, 2392.
Braidwood, lands and barony of, Lanarkshire,
690.
Braidyard, Inverbervie, 1011.
Brakie (Breky, Brekky), Easter, in Forfar, 242,
272.
Branchal (Branquellis), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Brandriggs, in Annandale, 90.
Branxholm, place of, 1423,

998

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Brathinch (Brathinche), lauds of, Forfarshire,
648, 813, 1088, 1385, 1465, 1512, 1514,
1516, 2283, 2788.
Brechin, city of, 648, 1354, 1378, 1465, 1514-17,
1812, 1905, 2448, 2624.
 diocese of, 980, 1814, 2280, 2327, 2353,
2625, 2735, 2765, 2788, 2930, 2936.
 lordship of, 1204, 1354, 1387, 1555.
 palace of, 1354, 1555.
 parish of, 2624.
 moor of, 2624.
Brecklater, lands of, Inverness-shire, 2017.
Bredcroft, lands of, Clackmannan, 2686.
Bredheuche, lands of, Fife, 1157.
Bredmuir, Forfar, 1647.
' Brek,' lands of, Orkney, 1986.
Brentonane, see Printonan.
Breistmill (Brestmill), see Priestniill.
Brewhousbank, lands of, 2050.
Brewingskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Brewlands, lauds of, Lanark, 3325.
Brewlands, in Raperlaw, lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Brieriebank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
'Bririe Bush,' lands of, Fife, 2964.
Brigend, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1967.
 lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1813.
 (Bridgend) of Dunblane, lands of, Perthshire,
1691, 1692.
 lands of, Renfrew, 583.
 mill of, 2437.
 (Breidgend) oxganglands of, Ross-shire,
2540, 2636, 2707, 2745, 2753, 2772, 2773.
Brighill, Haddingtonshire, 722.
Bristo, west croft of, Edinburgh, 1365, 1366,
1368, 1369, 1373, 1525, 1529, 15S4, 15S5.
Broadhirst, lands of, Lanark, 2S97.
Broadmeadow, lands of, see Braidmeadow.
Brocas, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Brodland, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1550, 1551.
Brodwell, lands of, Perth, 2376.
Broiche, lands of, Perth, 2272.
 alias Arncomrie, lands of, Stirling, 1993.
Brokholes, Easter, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
 Wester, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
Bronyburn, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Bromadge (Broomadge, Brumage), lands of, Lin
lithgow, 2113, 2955, 2982.
Broomebanks, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Broomedyk, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Broomhill, field called, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Broomhillock, Aberdeenshire, 2404.
Broomhillocks (Brume Hillocks), Forfar, 1647.
Bromelands, Wester, lands of, Roxburgh, 2301.
Broom parks (Broome-parkis), Linlithgowshire,
658, 877.
Broomewall, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Broomwards, lands of, Clackmannan, 1903.
Brothill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Brothok, water of, 1647.
Broughton (Brochtoun), barony and regality of,
Edinburgh, 662, 680, 1025, 1156, 1175,
1734, 1983, 2112, 2285, 2369, 2394, 2457,
2484, 2849, 3109.
Broun Dodhill, Haddington, 2420.
Broun Dodwell, Haddington, 2420.

Brounfield, lands of, Edinburgh, 415.
Brounhill, lands of, Edinburgh, 3059.
Brownlee (Brounley, Brounlie), Ayrshire, 120,
141, 472-75, 1138, 1141, 1266, 1268, 1819,
1988, 2189, 2194.
Brounlie, lands of, Carluke, Lanark, 2019.
Brounsbankmill, Berwick, 2634.
Brownsyde, lands of, Ayr, 2196.
Brownlaws, alias Craigtoun, lands of, Linlithgow
shire, 1095.
Bruchjarg, lands of, Wigtonshire, 1603.
Bruges, in Flanders, 12.
Brughdairg, lands of, Perth, 2583.
Brumefauld, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Brumehill, or Brumeknow, lands of, Edinburgh
shire, 2119.
Brumehills, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
Brumeknow, or Brumehill, lands of, Edinburgh,
2119.
Brumelands, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1796.
Brumhills, lands of, Edinburgh, 1578.
Brunstane (Brunstoun), lands of, or Gilbertoun,
Edinburgh, 2893.
 water of, 2449.
Bruntholme, lands of, Ayrshire, 1810.
Bruntscheills (Bruntscholls), lands of, Fife, 2790,
3314.
Bruntwood, lands of, 2120.
 Mains of, 2120.
Bruntwoodhill, lands of, 2120.
Brydekirk, Dumfriesshire, 2222,
Brydiestoune, Easter and Wester, lands of, Kin
cardine, 2764, 2765.
Buchanan, place of, 3181.
Buchcottis, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 658.
' Buchtsteidis,' lands of, Edinburghshire, 2285.
Buckingham, county of, 159.
Bucklyvie (Balclavie, Balclawe, Balclaweis),
Wester, lands of, Fife, 535, 3314.
Buistoun (Boystoun, Buystoun, Bwiston), lands
of, Ayrshire, 599, 603, 608, 1632, 1810.
Buistounhead, lands of, Ayrshire, 1810.
Bullsland (Bullisland), lands of, Ayrshire, 787,
1811.
Bullslandhill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Bulwrais, or Wrayis, lands of, Renfrew, 583,
636.
Bulzion, lands of, Forfar, 2664.
Bunkle (Bonkle, Bonkell), regality of, Berwick
shire, 98, 162, 341, 349.
 place of, 341.
Burgartoun, lands of, 1812.
Burghauche, land in the, Inverbervie, 1011.
Burleigh (Burly), lands of, Fife, 1816.
Burncastle (Bumecastell), lands of, Berwickshire,
217, 521.
Burne, lands of, Ayrshire, 1940, 1944.
 lands of, Stirling, 2503.
BurnemUl, or St. Boswells' mill, Roxburgh,
2155.
Burnhouse, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
'Burnis fauld,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Burnside (Burnesyde), lands of, Kilmaurs, 599,
2100.
'Burnesyde,' or Nether Mains, lands of, Lanark,
1796.

INDEX OF PLACES

999

Burntisland, 2191, 2674.
Burray, 2502, 2505.
Burrowan (Burwane), near Culross, 456.
Burwane, The, see Burrowan, lands of.
Bute, shire of, 422.
Butterdean, place of, 1534.
Butterie Butts, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Buttirstoun, lands of, Perthshire, 1287.
Buyldell, in Northumberland, 694.
Byrehills (Byrhylls), lands of, Fife, 763.
Byres, Orchard, lands called, Haddington, 2818.
Cadger Gate, Forfar, 1647.
Caikmure, Easter, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2128,
2435.
Caikmurehall, lands of, 466.
Caikmurehil), lands of, 466, 2697, 2740.
Cairn (Came), the ' hollit,' boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Cairncurran (Carnecurand, Caymecurach), lands
of, Renfrew, 'cum monte et Crewth,' 583.
 hill, lands of, Renfrew 2388.
Cairnhill (Carnell), lands of, Ayr, 2390.
Cairnshalloch (Carnsallach), lands of Ayrshire,
256, 1792.
Caithness, diocese of, 2611, 2691, 2851, 3196.
 earldom of, 538, 682.
 shire of, 2603, 2817, 3196.
Calcleuchdale, in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, 1596.
Caldarven, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Caldemerton (Caldmerton), in Northumberland,
14, 16, 132.
Calder (Caldour), barony of, Midlothian, 585,
1057.
 place of, 522, 585, 1374.
 water of, 1927.
Caldvart, lands of, Inverness, 2618.
Callendar, lands and barony of, 2113, 3189, 3192,
3318.
 place of, 2758, 3189.
 regality of, 2503, 3113, 3318.
Caleshie, 'meikle and little,' lands of, Cromarty,
2927.
Calsayend, lands of, near Coupar-Angus, 973.
Calzemuck, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Camasnaherie, lands of, Inverness, 2618.
Cambo, barony of, 2671.
Cambridge, county of, 1562.
Cambusbarron, carse of, 2508.
Cambuskenneth,. barony of, 711, 904, 1281, 1661,
1680, 1929, 2032, 2325.
 lordship of, 1027, 1330, 1998, 2033.
 monastery of, 686, 687, 1338.
 parish of, 1010, 1330.
 Powis of, 1330, 1331. See Powis or Pow
house.
Cambusmun, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Cambusnethan (Camnathane), barony of, 171.
¦ — - Grein of, 2899.
Cameron (Cambron), in Fifeshire, 99, 2060.
 (Cameroun), lands of, near Edinburgh,
557.
Camney, place of, 2009.
Campaslak, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Camp Kirklie, lands of, see Kirklie.
Campsie, woods of, 973.

Campsy, Over, alias Woulfhill, lands of, 973.
Canada, Upper, 3309.
Cannonflatt, lands of, Restalrig, 3161.
Canongate, burgh of, 142, 544, 1097, 1545, 1552,
1599, 1647, 2657, 2724, 2771.
 Asylum rood, 1545.
Canonry of Ross, see Chanonrie.
Cantismylne, lands of, near Restalrig, 2248.
Capermylne (Catermill), lands and mill of, Forfar,
2664.
Caprington (Caprinton), 2045.
Carberry (Carbarrye), lands of, Edinburgh, 431,
453, 476-79, 483, 528, 633, 1321, 1355, 1363,
1806, 2057, 2347-49, 2639, 2654, 2691, 2785,
2813, 2895, 2896, 2958, 2984, 3005, 3135,
3154.
 hill of, 1321.
 Mains of, 1321.
Cardean (Potento), 2598.
Cardanie (Cardenie), Insche of, town and lands
of, Elgin and Forres, 2192, 2413, 2428,
2971.
Cardney (Cardeny, Cardenny, Cardines, Cardny,
Carny), Easter or Upper, lands of, Perthshire,
460, 461, 560, 563, 806, 807, 946.
 Inches, or 'inter lacus,' 460, 461, 560, 563,
806, 807, 946.
 barony of, Perthshire, 930.
 (Cairdny) Loch, or Cairnielochs, Carnylowis,
Perthshire, 946, 1287, 1949.
Cardon Well, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Cardonald, lands of, Renfrew, 2397.
Cardrope, lands of, Stow, 1139.
Cardross, Kirktoun of, Dumbarton, 1437.
 Nether, 1250.
 parish of, 1437.
 place of, 1591, 2770.
Cargen (Cargeane), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 801,
2339, 2343.
Carfin (Carnfyn, Carphin), lands of, Lanarkshire,
238.
 moor of, 2136.
Carlaroche, lands of, 1964.
Carlaverok, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Carleith, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Carlinwark, Kirkcudbright, 1620.
Carlisle, 2330.
Carluke (Carlowk), parish church of, 268, 1950,
2019, 2023.
Carmelwood (Carmellwode), lands of, Ayrshire,
725, 1811.
Carmelwoodhill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Carmick, water of, Cromarty, 3217.
Carmurie, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Carnbee, temple lands of, Fife, 231, 496, 768,
769.
Carnbroe (Carnbrue, Carnebrew), lands of, Lanark,
238, 1946, 2136, 2249, 2947, 2987, 3038-40.
Carnebukis, lands of, Edinburgh, 1377.
Carnewood, lands of, Kilmaurs, 599.
Carnfield, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 1469.
Carnfoire, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Carngour (Carnegowre, Carngowr, Cragingour,
or Kyninnis), lands of, in Fife, 15, 184, 186,
330, 370, 943.
Carni, Little, lands of, 2834.

1000

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Carnochan (Carnequhyn, Carnochquhen, Car-
nochane), lands of, Ayrshire, 256, 340, 913,
1674, 1792.
Carnock, barony of, Stirling, 3186.
Carnoody, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Carnseach, moor of, Ayr, 2425.
Carnskull, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Carnylowis, see Cardney lochs.
Carrail, see Crail.
Carraith, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1279.
Carrauchtie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Carreill, croft of, Fife, 1282.
Carreth, in Galloway, 46.
Carribald, lands of, see Clarabad.
Carrick (Carrik), bailiary of, 1570, 1732, 1830,
1831, 1895, 2337, 2592.
 earldom of, 64, 68, 71, 72, 359, 539, 690,
692, 1013, 1015, 1067, 1105, 1242, 1243,
1335, 1464, 1608, 1625, 1674, 1678, 1706,
1742, 1762, 1769, 1785, 1792, 1841, 1849,
1850, 1928, 1934, 2187, 2188, 2257.
 Bishopland in, lands of, Ayrshire, 1769. See
Bishopland.
Carrington, town and lands of, Edinburghshire,
1099.
Carron (Carroun), River, 2596, 2767.
Carruchan, lands of, Dumfries, 2339, 2342.
 moss of, 2342.
Carse (Cars, Karse, Kers), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
530, 532, 1288.
 Nether, 533, 559, 701, 1087.
Carsbeg, lands of, alias Drummuling, Ayrshire,
1335.
Carseburn Mill, near Greenock, 2769.
Carskeocb, lands of, Ayrshire, 1792.
Carsemeadow (Kersmedo), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Carse Mure, or Carse Myre, Nether, lands of,
Berwick, 3100, 3304.
 Upper, lands of, Berwick, 3100, 3304.
Carspink, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Carstoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 256.
Cart (Kairt, Kert), Water of, 232, 1432, 2370,
2504, 2512, 2513.
Carthat, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Carthow, lands of, Midlothian, S24.
Cartsburn, lands of, Renfrewshire, 742, 870,
1668, 1701, 1955, 1956, 2101.
 mill of, 870.
Casche, Wester, lands of, Fife, 1989.
Caslandhill, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Casmoire, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Cassiegoure, lands of, 2403.
Cassingray (Casgengrey), in Fife, 8, 855.
Castelhill, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Castellaw, lands of, Perthshire, 2043.
Castelwod, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Castle Campbell, S43, 1492.
Castlecarrie, Nether, lands of, Stirling, 3039.
 Over, lauds of, Stirling, 3039.
Castle of Doune, 2566.
Castle Kennedy, Wigtonshire, 2872.
Castle Murray, lands of, Ireland, 2890.
Castle of Newton, Ayrshire (?), 2324.
Castlehill (Castellhill), lands of, Forfar, 1663.
1782. i
 mill of, 1663, 1782.

Castletoun (Cassiltoun), Muckart, Perthshire, 843,
1670.
Catchelrig, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Cathauch (Cathauehe), lands of, Edinburgh, 1256,
1546, 1700.
Cathik, see Keithock.
Catlaw, Easter Know of, Forfarshire, 1084.
Catrine (Catryne, Katrine), Over or Upper, lands
of, Ayrshire, 548, 668.
Cattelbok, lands of, see Kirkliston.
Catter, Easter, 1973.
Catermelline (Cattermeline), lands of, Perthshire,
1663, 2326.
Cauldcoats (Caldcoittis, Caldcottis, Cauldcottis),
lands of, Edinburgh, 1449, 1731, 1829, 2723,
3312.
 Mains of, 1727.
Cauldhame (Caldhame), lands of, Fife, 763, 1157,
1997.
Cavers, barony of, Roxburghshire, 888.
 place of, 144, 888, 1489.
Ceres, parish of, Fife, 3089.
Cessfurdburn, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Cessnock, Little, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
 water of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Chalmerhouse (Chaumerhouss), lands of, Ayrshire,
244.
Champanye, lands of, part of Blackford, Edin
burgh, 2834.
Channelkirk, kirk of, 2096.
Chanonry of Ross, 1296, 2159, 2236, 2341, 2430,
2463, 2668, 2773.
Chapelburn (Cheapelburne) well, boundary of
Arnbathie, 410.
Chappillfauld, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Chapelland, lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Chapelsyde, lands of, Forfar, 2685, 2762.
Chapeltoun, lands of, Lanarkshire, 2916, 2919.
 place of, 820, 823.
Chapmansyde, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Chapmautoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Charterhall (Qwynkerstanys), in Berwickshire, 81.
Chasseley, lands of, Stow, 1571.
Chatton, lordship of, Northumberland, 102, 190.
 'Northrawe' at, 102.
Cherisland, lands of, Fife, 1157. Cf. Sterisland.
Chesterhall, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 3126.
Cheviot, forest of, 2090.
 (Cheviote) land in, 1115, 1513.
' Chield Liellis chapell wallis,' or ' chapell wallis,'
boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Chirnside (Chernsyde), lands of, 193.
 place of, 2149.
Chouslie (Schowslie), lands of, Berwickshire, 858,
1539, 1618.
 fortalice of, 1618.
Clachrybayne, lands of, Ayrshire, 359.
Clachrydow, lands of, Ayrshire, 359.
Clachwhinnoch, lands of, 3049.
Clackmannan, parish of, 1903.
 parish church of, 1466.
 town of, 1910, 2686.
 'Doven Wynd' in, 1910.
 shire of, 711, 904, 1010, 1022, 1026, 1027,
1101, 1281, 1330, 1336, 1395, 1397, 1427,
1466, 1492, 1661, 1680, 1903, 1910, 1929,

INDEX OF PLACES

1001

1998, 2032, 2033, 2060, 2211, 2325, 2576,
2686.
Cladoch or Baircroft, lands of, Stranraer, 2872.
Clakingcleuch or Clekinscleuch, lands of, Berwick,
2594, 2604.
Clannarie, Nether, lands of, Wigton, 3004.
Clappards (Clappardis, Clappartis Warren), lands
of, Haddingtonshire, 2042, 2181, 2443.
Clarabad (Clarebald, Carribald), lands of, Berwick
shire, 752, 1097.
Claschlochie, lands of, Kinross, 2403.
Clatteryfurd, 'the Clatteryefurd,' boundary of
East Pitgober, 843, 1670.
Clauchald, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Clawok, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 2499.
Claypots, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
Claywhithers, lands of, Forfar, 3129.
Cleish, lands and barony of, Kinross, 3142.
 parish of, Kinross, 3142.
 place of, 2630, 2942, 3166.
Clentrie (Clentray), Wester, lands of, Fife, 777.
Cleoneg, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Clerkhill, lands of, Dumbarton, 1437-
Clerkingtoun (Clerkintoun), place of, 432, 438,
1489.
Clett, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Clettie, lands of, Fife, 1450, 1451.
Clokloy, 701. <See Lochcloy.
Clockmiln, burn of, Edinburgh, 3161.
Clouttiscroft (Cluttiscroft), Fife, 1932.
Clova, parish of, Forfar, 3129.
Clovestone, lands of, 3048.
Clunie (Clony, Clune), lands of, Perthshire, 166.
 Milton of, Perthshire, 2750.
 place of, Perthshire, 1346.
 ¦ Wester Cragend of, lands of, 277.
Cluny, barony of, Aberdeen, 719.
 place of, Aberdeenshire, 1730.
Clydesdale (Cliddisdaill), sheriffdom of, 2304. Cf.
Lanarkshire.
Clyde, miU of, Lanarkshire, 934, 2251.
— — water of, Lanarkshire, 934, 1109, 2507, 3052.
ClynkmiU, mill of, near Cupar, Fifeshire, 841.
Coates (Coittis), lands of, Edinburgh, 2285, 2407,
2484.
Cochrane (Cocherane), lordship of, Renfrew, 409.
 Mains of, 409.
 miUs, etc., of, 409.
Cockburnspath (Cokburnispeth), barony of, 774.
 place of, 1049.
Cocklaikes, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Cocklaw (Coklaw), lands of, Fifeshire, 975.
 lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Cockpool (Cockpuill), lands and barony of, Dum
fries, 2222.
Coelik, lands of, in Glen Lochay, 1964.
Coilzearraw (CoUzeraw), mill and granary of, Fife
shire, 975, 986.
Coitlands, in Stow, Edinburgh, 1571.
Coitlaws, alias Gaitsyde, lands of, Linlithgow
shire, 1162.
Coitstruther, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Coitt, lands of, Fifeshire, 975.
 lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Coittis, lands of, Haddington, 1868, 1872, 1878,
1983.

Coittown, lands of, Forfar, 1579.
Cokhill, West, Forfar, 1647.
' Cokkinaiker ' (Cokinaiker), acre of land called,
Haddingtonshire, 979, 2042, 2181, 2443.
Coktreis, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Coldingham, abbey or monastery of, 1280, 1305,
1991.
 church of, 956.
 barony, lands, and territory of, Berwick
shire, 358, 364, 378, 956, 971, 1030, 1290,
1305, 1371, 1386, 1452, 1474, 1475, 1534,
1580, 1628, 1882, 1894, 1906, 1917, 1958,
1991, 2024, 2104, 2238, 2528, 2563, 2651,
2747, 2722.
 Moresoun Croft in, 358.
 place or town of, 634, 951, 954, 1007, 1030,
1290, 1474, 1822, 1958, 1991, 2225, 2238,
2242, 2279, 2343, 2831, 2912, 2931.
 'Crosgaitt' in, 634, 1822.
 Coylbeg, near, 358.
 Haymouth of, 634. Cf. Eyemouth.
 moor of, 634.
 parish of, 1917, 1990, 3041.
Coldinghamlaw, lands and territory of, 971, 1257.
Coles, lands of, Ross-shire, 495.
Colingath (Colingaitb), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
669, 2014, 2295, 2521.
Colinton, lands of, Edinburgh, 382.
Collairnie (Colernie, Cullerny), lands of, in Fife,
183, 203.
Colleche water, water called, Northumberland,
1115.
Collestoun, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
 muir of, 1647.
Collinstoun, lands of, Perthshire, 625.
Colluthie (Culluthy), lands of, Fife, 763.
Colmonell (Colmanell), place of, Ayrshire, 359.
Colonsay, Isle of, 2845.
Coltness (Qwyltnes), lands of, Lanarkshire, 171.
Colwell (Colewelle), in Northumberland, 25, 34.
Colzealar, mill of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Comiston, lands of, Edinburgh, 382.
Comlongan, place or Tower of, Dumfries, 2222,
3051.
Common Mill, mill of, in East Newton, Northum
berland, 2090.
Compstoun, mill of, Stirling, 2452.
Comrie, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3168.
Comrie (Cumrye), West, near Culross, 1120.
Comries, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
Conveth, parish of, 2536.
Cookstown (Cuikston, Kirkstoune), lands of,
Forfar, 334, 545.
 mill of, 334, 545.
Copeland, lands of, Kirknewton, Northumberland,
2809.
Corbelly (Corbilly), lands of, New Abbey, 761,
788, 1624, 1641, 2521.
Corhead (Corhede), in Dumfriesshire, 134, 136.
Corloch, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Cornwall, in Upper Canada, 3309.
Corridou, town and lands of, Perthshire, 1223.
Corridow, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Corruith (Corrucht), lands of, Renfrew, 520, 916.
Corry burn, burn called, Forfarshire, 1084.
Corrydodowy, Forfarshire, 1084.

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1002

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

'Corsbume,' the, near Edinburgh, 1983, 2285,
2484.
Corsehope (Corshope), lands of, Edinburghshire,
1143.
Corsetoun (Corstoun), lands of, Fife, 2856, 2964.
Corsfurland, lands of, Edinburgh, 1578.
' Corslaw gaitt,' boundary of East Lumsden, 634.
Corstorphine, barony of, Edinburgh, 2469.
 place of, 2361.
Corswood, Middle, lands of, Midlothian, 585, 649.
Cortachy (Cortachie, Cortauchy), barony of,
Forfar, 379.
 place of, 379.
Corthybuk, lands of, Aberdeen, 1469.
Cotemure, in Berwickshire, 81.
Cotenquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Cotfield, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Cotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, 408.
Cotlaw, lands of, Linlithgow, 393, 941.
Cotterland, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Cottis, lands of, Fifeshire, 992.
Cottons, East, lands of, Forfar, 301
Coull, hill of, Perth, 3181.
Coull, Nether, lands of, Perth, 3181.
 Over, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Coupar-Angus, 2132.
 ¦  Grange of, 973.
 lordship of, 973, 1752.
Coupar (Fife), 2964. See Cupar.
Coustoun (Costoun, Qhoustoun), lands of, Linlith
gow, 445, 448, 554, 658.
 Water, 658.
Couttie (Cowty), place of, Forfarshire, 483.
Cowall, lands and lordship of, 2980.
Cowdenknowes (Coldenknowes), 1953.
Cowie (Cowy), chaplainry of, Kincardine, 1184,
where for Towy read Cowy; 1749, 3119.
 (Cowye) barony of, Stirling, 1998.
CowU, lands of, Fife, 1148.
Cowstoune, town and lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Cowtcoit (Cowtcot), lands of, Peeblesshire, 737,
938.
Cowthroppill, lands of, Haddington, 1338.
Coxtoun, Elgin, 2192.
Cove, lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Craberrie Hill, lands of, 2697.
Craehouslands, lands of, Berwick, 2434.
Cragbait, Little, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Crageiscroft, lands of, Banffshire, 1343.
Cragfald [Duchal], Renfrewshire, 525.
Craggan, lands of, Inverness, 3153.
Craggisglennyla, barony of, Forfar, 334, 545,
Cragnachstoun, in Kincardine, 65, 70.
Craig, lands of, Roxburgh, 1596.
 lands of, called Craigtoun of Inchbreyock,
Forfar, 2664.
 (Crag) East, lands of, Haddington, 499.
 Over and Upper, mains of, Forfar, 785.
Craigboy, Wigtonshire, 1852.
Craigcrook (Cragcroke, Cragcruke), near Edin
burgh, 50, 104.
Craigend, lands of, Stow, 2481.
Craigflower (Craigflour), lands of, Fife, 3138, 3142
3177.
CraigBn (Craigfinn, Craigfyn), lands of, Ayrshire
913, 3182.

807,

Craighall, Edinburgh, 2281.
 barony of, Fife, 3089.
Craighead, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Craighilto (Cragilto), lands of, Perthshire,
946, 1092.
Craigie (Cragy), barony of, Aberdeen, 2936.
 parish church of, Ayrshire, 158.
 Over, lands of, Kincardine, 2844.
Craiginch, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Craigingate, lands of, Edinburghshire, 3161.
Craiglokart, lands of, 1047, 1048.
Craiglunscheoch (Craglunshoght or Craglum-
schocht), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Craiglure (Coriglure, Craglure), lands of, Ayrshire,
340, 913, 1242, 1243, 1742.
' Craig Moir,' Stane burne of, 2051.
Craignathrow, lands of, Forfar, 2216, 2266, 2280,
2306.
Craigo (Crago), lands of, Forfar, 1663, 1782.
Craigoche (Craigorth), lands of, Ayrshire, 2045,
2046.
Craigquarter, lands of, Roxburgh, 1596.
Craigrossie (Cragrossy), lands of, Perthshire, 258.
Craigs, barony of, Forfarshire, 261.
 Over or Upper, 261.
 Easter, 261.
 lands of, Edinburghshire, 3161.
 Easter, house of, near Glasgow, 968.
 lands of, 968.
Craigshill, lands of, near Newbattle, 1085.
Craigston (Cragtoun, Craigtoun), lands of, Linlith
gowshire, 96, 352.
Craigtoun, lands of, Caithness, 3196.
 place of, 2603.
 alias Brownlaws, lands of, Linlithgowshire,
1095.
 lands of, Perthshire, 1041, 1287.
 moor of, Perthshire, 930.
Craigwallbank, lands of, in Innerbervie, 1749.
Craigwood, wood of, Perthshire, 840.
Craiksland (Crakislande), lands of, Ayrshire, 105,
526, 536, 549, 550.
Crail (Carel, Crayll), burgh of, 2, 376, 377, 412,
981, 1209, 1461-63, 1495, 1500, 1912, 1921,
1922, 1970, 2127, 2208, 3071, 3314.
 Bowbutts of, 3071.
 collegiate church of St. Mary at, 412, 894,
1569, 2671. chaplainries of St. Michael and St.

Katherine in, 894, 1569.
 Common Loan, 2671.
 Market Gate or Street, 1209, 1316, 1495,
2103, 2411, 2570, 2578, 2640.
 Merchant Street in, 2411.
 Nethergate of, 1289, 1890.
 Nuns' Peatfield, 2671.
 Pottergate of, 3071.
 South Street in, 376.
— constabulary of ('Carelsira' or Craillshire),
2, 675, 1319, 1569.
 -parish of, 1319, 2418, 2671, 2673, 2760.
Crailing(Craling), Nether, in Roxburghshire, 122,
1164, 1332.
Cramb-riggis, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Cramill (Cramyln), see Langton.
Cramwyll, lands of, Perthshire, 1691, 1692.

INDEX OF PLACES

1003

Cranstoun, place of, Midlothian, 2057.
Crathie, parish of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Crawford-John, lands and barony of, Lanark, 1347,
1951.
 parish of, 1951.
Crawfurdston (Crawfurdstoun), lands of, Dumfries,
2377, 2378, 2474, 2499-2501.
 Mains of, 2499.
 place of, 2474, 2499.
Crawfurdstoun, alias Terringzeane, common of,
Ayr, 2215.
Craye, lands of, Perthshire, 1309.
Creigie, lands of, Kincardine, 2936.
 Overtown of, lands of, Kincardine, 2936.
Creuchhill, lands of, Renfrew, 2388.
Creychmond, barony of, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Cribbilaw (Cribbielaw, Cribbila), lands of, Edin
burgh, 1256, 1262, 1546, 1571, 1715, 2168.
Cribbs, lands of, Berwickshire, 72S.
Crichton (Crechtoun), Castle or place of, 301, 404,
1212 ; 'Lady's chamber ' there, 301.
 (Creichtoun) lands and barony of, 2435, 2808.
Crieff (Creiff), 2426, 3175.
Criffel (Crufell), moor of, 46.
Crinlaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 2594.
' Crocebothten,' lands of, Haddington, 2794.
Crochane-Middle, lands of, Argyleshire, 716.
Croftcroy (Croftcry), lands of, Elgin, 1259, 2109,
2793, 2918.
Croftend in Ancrum, Hewch or Brae at the, Rox
burgh, 2572.
Croftingews, lands of, Dumbarton, 3233.
Crofts, lands of, Fife, 1992.
 lands of (Dalkeith), 3059.
Croftwallie, lands of, Perth, 2426.
Croik hoill, in Muckhart, Perthshire, 895.
Cromartie, barony of, 2667.
Cromarty, parish of, 2988.
 (Cromaty) sheriffdom of, 239, 2667, 2734,
2861, 2927, 2988, 3217.
 town of Newton in, 2356.
Crombie (Abercrumbie, Abircrumbie, Cromby,
Crumby, Crummy), near Culross, barony of,
350, 399, 507, 1037, 1716, 2922, 3138, 3142,
3177, 3178. See also Abercromby.
 Grange of, 507, 1046.
 mUl of, see Foothiesmill.
 parish of, Fife, 3138, 3142.
 place of, 1716, 1860, 2317.
 Walkmill of, 507.
Crookhouses (Crookehouse), farm of, Northum
berland, 1978, 2924.
Crookston (Cruxtoun), place of, Renfrew, 232, 233.
Crosbie (Corsbe, Corsbie, Corsby, Corsbye, Croce
bie), lands of, Ayrshire, 105, 218, 526, 536,
549, 550, 556, 1267, 2623.
 mill of, called the Skollochmyln, 1267.
 place of, Ayrshire, 550, 1988.
Crossbill (Corsehill, Corshill), lands of, Renfrew,
2197.
 place of, 2100.
Crossmichael (Corsmichael), lands and barony of,
Kirkcudbright, 1757, 2359, 2712.
— crofts of, 2712.
 mill and mill lands of, 1757.
 parish of, 2712.

Crossrig, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
Crostenhallack, lands, of, Cromarty, 2927.
Cruecraig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruemenzie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruephillane, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruickitaiker, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Cruikston (Cruikstoun), lands of, Edinburghshire,
1143.
 place of, 1143.
Cruke Leche, Berwickshire, 81.
Crukisland, lands of, Ayrshire, 536.
Crukitbank, alias Grenoktoun, lands of, Ayrshire,
1815, 1940, 1944.
Crumlat, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1202, 1431.
Crummock (Crumnok), lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Crumshaw (Crumshow), mill of, Ayrshire, 2100,
2196.
Crunzeartoun (Crunzelstoun, Cruyheltoun), place
of, Nithsdale, 145.
Crysties Acre, Fife, 2544, 2626.
Cuikispow, lands of, Stirling, 1998.
Culcairn, Ross-shire, 1296.
Culclachy (Culclathie), town and lands of, Inver
ness, 2340, 3319.
Culconnauchthy, see Kilquhanidy.
Culdooch, fishery of, called the Dooches, on the
Water of Dee, Kirkcudbright, 2600.
Cullabalachie (Culballachie), lands of, Cromartie,
2861, 3217.
CuUachie, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Cullendeuch (CoUingdauch), lands of, Kirkcud
bright, 667.
Cullicudden, parish of, Cromarty, 3217.
 place of, 2927.
Culligaltro, lands of, Argyle, 3116,
Cullin, lands of, Ross-shire, 2753.
Cullincroft, 2772, 2773.
Culloden, place of, 1493.
Cullow (Coulowe, Kellow), lands of, Forfar, 379.
Culnatrie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Culnesangane, in Galloway.
Culnook, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Culquha, Over, Kirkcudbright, 772, 1813.
 Nether, 772, 1813.
Culquhay, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
 lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Culraiths (Culrath), lands of, Ayrshire, 244,
3159.
Culross, abbey or place of, 350, 442, 456, 507-509,
607, 611, 818, 828, 844, 1046.
 burgh of, 442, 611, 782, 844, 953, 970, 1068,
1086, 1119, 1124, 1127, 1152-54, 1207, 1299,
1300, 1317, 1318, 1676, 1677, 1763, 2417,
3062.
 lordship and regality of, 442, 456, 1068,
1119, 1152, 1154, 1676, 1716, 1818, 2317,
2417, 2922, 2942, 2950.
 'Breas'of, 2417.
 mill of, see Foothiesmill or Eoddismill, 1348.
 St. Mungo's saltpans at, 1317.
Culter, lands of, Lanarkshire, 789.
Cults (Cultis), parish of, Fife, 1303.
 lands of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
 mill of or mill of Dachroy, 1563, 1587.
Culverden, Higher, or Culvering Wood, wood of
(county of Kent), 2848.

1004

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Cumbernauld, place of, 2462, 2548, 2596, 2766,
2994, 3011, 3012, 3042.
Cumbrae (Cumrie), 1767.
Cumlarig, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Cumles, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Cumlescholes, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Cummertrees (Cummirtreis), parish of, Dumfries,
2222.
 Skars of, Dumfries, 2222.
Cumnock, Ayrshire, 1390, 1595.
 parish of, 2215.
Cumrye, Wester, see Comrie West.
Cunningham, bailiary of, Ayrshire, 487, 555, 556,
594, 599, 603, 665, 691, 708, 739, 879, 933,
957,958, 1103, 1320, 1360, 1370, 1501, 1593,
1599, 1867, 2239, 2246, 2252, 2264, 2416,
2425, 2551, 2695, 2746, 3159.
Cuninghowes, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Cupar, in Fife, burgh of, 111, 168, 276, 333, 395,
429, 494, 841, 1157, 1310, 1478, 2447, 2545,
2583, 2602, 2629, 2673, 2719, 2760, 2810,
2856, 2922, 2942, 2950, 3018, 3047, 3179.
 Bridge of, 395, 494.
 ' Crocegate ' in, 276.
 parish of, 841.
 parish church of, 596.
 Lady aisle in, 429.
 St. Colm's altar in, 429.
 Tolbooth of, 111.
Curleuch, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Curmallachie, forest of, Aberdeen, 2821.
Currie, parish of, 1273.
Cuthilgurdy, barony of, Perth, 625.
Cuthill ford, Forfar, 1647.
Cuthiltown, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
Cuthlie, lands of, Forfarshire, 910.
 place of, 910.
Daginsche, town and lands of, Elgin, 2192, 2413,
2428, 2971.
Dailly, parish of, Ayrshire, 2996.
Dairsie, parish of, Fife, 3029.
 place of, 2114.
Dalbeattie, manor of, Kirkcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Dalcessok, in Galloway, 46.
Dalchroy (Dachroy), or Cultis, mill of, Perthshire,
1563, 1587_.
Dalcopene, see Daltippin.
Dalcoppok, lands of, Ayrshire, 1781, 1876.
Dalcur, lands of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105,
 Mains of, 1876.
Daldavo (Deldavie, Doldowo), lands of, in Forfar,
229, 1084, 1150, 1248.
Dalduff, lands of, Ayrshire, 2337.
Daldowhauch (Duldawhauch), kirk lands of, In
verness, 518, 1726, 200S.
Daldurhame, manor place -of, Dumfries, 2662.
Daldurrane, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Dalgarbrugh, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Dalginch (Dalgenche), common of, Fifeshire, 1723.
Dalguise (Dulgus), Easter, lands of, Perthshire,
891.
Dalhousie (Dalhoussie, Dalhoussy), Midlothian,
1008.
Dalhousie, Mains of, 2050.
Dalielathan (Dalelachane, Dalellechane, Dallela-

than, Dallelathane, Dallelyathane, Dallila-
chane), Ayrshire, 40, 69, 71-73, 340, 913,
1762.
DaUnch (Ballinch, Dallinche), lands of, Forfar,
229, 1150.
Dal Jedburgh, alias Glenstincher, lands of, Ayr,
2996.
Dalkeith,' 328, 404, 517, 580, 581, 644, 653-55,
660, 679, 947, 1039, 1040, 1043, 1069,
1104, 1150, 1155, 1212, 1359, 1428, 1457,
1578, 1626, 1640, 1646, 1666, 1725, 1821,
1873, 1885, 1909, 2001, 2071, 2166, 2170,
2296, 2305, 2332, 2367, 2368, 2642, 2643,
2706, 2711, 2777, 2782, 2805, 2806, 2866,
3037, 3056-59, 3081, 3108.
 back crofts of, 2518, 2519.
 back vennel of, 2491.
 castle or place of, 90, 597, 653, 1196, 3059.
 collegiate church of St. Nicholas in, 110,
919, 3019.
 Cowbridge (Cowbrig) at, 2641, 3059.
 Cross of, 1479.
 Cross acre at, 2641.
 East acre at, 2641.
 green of, near castle, 653.
 , High Street of, 328, 580, 1039, 1322, 1479,
1488, 1566, 1909, 2332, 2368, 2491, 2497,
2641, 2642, 2701, 3057, 3058.
 ' Lugtoun brige ' of, 1212.
 mill of, 1873.

Thorncruiks, 1640, 1646,
2637, 2704,

 Satyregate, 3059.
 Serjand haugh in, 2518.
 Stanelawis, lands of, in, 1626.
 Swinefoord at, 3059.
 Thomycrooks (Thornicruiks,
Thorniecruiks), in or of, 1536,
2445, 2486, 2493, 2632, 2633,
2706, 2711, 2727, 2777-80.
 Tolbooth of, 1322.
 vennel in, passing to Newbattle, 1479.
 West Wynd in, 1578.
 lordship, territory, and regality of, 1578,
1626, 1666, 1873, 1885, 2002, 2491, 2518,
2642, 2643, 2704, 3019, 3059.
Dallquharran, place of, 2819.
Dalmellington, barony of, Ayrshire, 590, 2911.
 clauchan or town of, 2911, 3084.
 parish of, 2911.
Dalmilling, lands, of, Ayr, 2386.
 mill of, Ayr, 2386.
 Monktown of, barony of, Ayrshire, 2386.
Dalmorton (Dalmertoun, Dalmortoun), in Ayr
shire, 68.
Dalnottar, lands of, Dumbarton, 3052, 3053.
Dalqubairn, lands of, Nairn, 2008.
Dalquhowane, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Dalranich, or Dalrinoch, lands of, Perthshire,
1563, 1586, 1587, 2151, 2237, 2579, 2741,
2757, 3143, 3146-50, 3197, 3198.
Dalray, lands of, Perthshire, 3181.
Dairy [county not stated], 840.
 parish of, Ayrshire, 1593, 3032.
 baughs, Edinburgh, 2776.
 lordship of, Edinburgh, 1350, 1368, 1584j
1672, 1958, 1995, 2027.
 parish of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.

INDEX OF PLACES

1005

Dairy, parish kirk of, Kirkcudbright, 936.
Dalsangan, lands of, or Rouchdyik, Ayrshire,
1595, 1S83.
 (Dalsangwen) mill of, Ayrshire, 791, 1883,
1968.
Daltamie (Dalthome, Dallthomie, Daltomie), lands
of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105, 1788, 1876.
Daltippin (Dalcopene, Dalcupeyne), in Ayrshire,
64, 73.
Daltullichs (Daltilles), lands of, Inverness, 371.
Dalzell (Dalyell, Dalyhell), lands and barony of,
Lanarkshire, 83, 85, 171, 695, 1629, 1638,
2003.
Dalzell Nisbet, lands and barony of, Lanark, 1796,
2115.
 parish kirk of, 817.
 place of, 817.
Damegreine, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Dambrae (Dammbray), lands of, Edinburghshire,
2334.
Damhead, lands of, Edinburgh, 2776.
Damside (Damsyde), lands of, Strathairlie, Fife,
2544, 3018, 3024, 3046, 3070.
Darling's acre, lands of, Edinburghshire, 3058.
Darnaway, place of (1528), 371, 3319.
Darnley, place of, 108.
Dauchie, lands of, Fife, 2105.
Davidston (Davidstoune), town and lands of,
Forfar, 1782.
 Wester, lands and mills of, Forfar, 1663.
Davidstoun, lands of, Renfrew, 593.
Daviot, parish of, Inverness, 3319.
Dean, place of, Edinburgh, 1983.
Deansburn, Perthshire, 840.
Dee, river, Aberdeenshire, 1286.
 water of, Kirkcudbright, 2600.
Deer, New, parish of, Aberdeen, 2921.
 Old, parish of, 2921.
Deidriggs (Deedrigs), lands of, Berwickshire, 628,
2528. Cf. Dodrigs.
DeU, lands of, near Inverness, 2836, 3153.
Den, the lands of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Denhead, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Denholm Dean, Roxburghshire, 888.
Denholm, lands and lordship of, Roxburghshire,
888.
Denholm (Dennum, Dennoume), Mains of, Rox
burgh, 144, 888.
 'Fowlaris lande' in, 144.
Denniston (Danestoun, Dennastoun, Dennestoun),
Middle, lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586.
 West, lands of, 236, 586.
 lands of, Renfrew, 2437, 2672, 2986.
' Dennismylne,' mill of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Denny (Dennie), barony of, Stirling, 812, 1689,
2462, 2596, 2752, 3011, 3012.
Denny greens, Stirling, 2994.
 kirk of, Stirling, 2596.
 mill of, 812, 1689.
 moor of, 3011.
 parish of, Stirling, 2994, 3011, 3012,
 Temple of, 2462.
Denom, in Northumberland, 58.
Denovan, lands of, called the Isle, Stirling, 2752.
Denstoun, lands of, Aberdeen, 1469.
Dergungall, see Holy wood.

Derry (Dery), Easter, lands of, Forfarshire, 261.
 ¦ Wester, 261.
Deuchar (Dewchir), 'forest stedis' or lands of,
Selkirkshire, 325.
Dewar, Midlothian, 2564.
Dilspro, lands of, Aberdeen, 1469, 2016.
Dippany (Dippenneis), Easter, lands of, Renfrew,
583.
 Middle, 583, 636.
 Wester, 583.
Dircball Skar, Dumfries, 2222.
Dirleton (Driltoun, Dryltoun, Dyriltoun), lordship
and barony of, 116, 318, 321, 424, 4S6, 491,
571, 619, 620, 677, 744, 757, 827, 847, 909,
917, 919, 922, 923, 939, 962, 966, 972, 991,
995, 1055, 1056, 1073, 1147, 1178-80, 1241,
1687, 1842, 2042, 2178, 2179, 2181, 2183,
2335, 2443, 2794.
 the ' auld toun ' of, 2042.
 castle or place of, 116, 124, 172, 321.
 friar lands of, 2061. jSee Boundlands.
Dirmaldony, lands of, Argyleshire, 716.
Dirrington, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Dischland, lands of, Arbroath, 712.
Ditton Camoys, manor of, Cambridgeshire, 1562.
Dobyland, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Dockra (Dochra), lands of, in Ayrshire, 197.
Docktoun, barony of, Fife, 2485.
Dodrigs, lands of, Berwick, 1490. Cf. Deidrigs.
Dolf, Burn and Brig, Edinburgh, 1428.
Doll ('le Doyle'), lands of the, Forfar, 163.
Dollar (Dollor, Dollour), mains of, Upper and
Nether, lands of, Clackmannan, 1492.
 Orchard Banks of, lands of, Clackmannan,
1492.
 Beg, mill of, Clackmannan, 1492.
Don, river of, Aberdeen, 2016.
Donaven, water of, Stirling, 2087.
Donecaneslaye, see Duncanlaw.
Donegall, county of, Ireland, 1739, 1984, 2293,
2890, 2905, 2929, 2968, 2969.
Donibristle (Donibyrsell), place of, Fife, 535,
3120, 3121, 3123.
Donyng, see Dunning.
Doon, lands of [county not stated], 368.
Dornoch, city of, Sutherland, 576, 1170, 2463.
 church of, 1170.
 parish of, 2463.
Dornoch, parish of, Dumfriesshire, 1648.
' DougaU fuyrd,' near Lochmaben, 488.
Douglas Castle, Lanarkshire, 2928, 3194.
' Douglas He,' the, in churchyard of Fearn (Ross-
shire), 2932.
1 Dowglas Mure,' moor called, Forfar, 1663.
Doune (Doun), Bridge-end of, 2165, 2231.
 in Menteith, castle of, 99, 2566, 3172.
Dounechia, lands of, Inverness, 2270.
Dounfield (Dunfield), lands of, Fife, 306, 307,
406, 419, 429, 452, 1034, 2489.
Dove Meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Dowcroft or Dowcat croft, lands of, Ross-shire,
2540, 2707, 2745, 2753, 2773.
Dowcroll, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Dowloucht, loch of, Perthshire, 840.
Down, county of, Ireland, 1582.
Downie, Easter, barony of, Perthshire, 1540.

1006

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Downy, Middle, barony of, Perthshire, 851, 861,
892, 893.
 Little, lands of, Stirling (1631), 2087.
Downiesburne, lands of, Ayrshire, 2952.
Doyle, see Doll.
Dreghorn (Dregarne, Dregharn), lands of, Ayr
shire, 105, 139.
 church of, Ayrshire, 1867.
 -parish of, 1102, 1103.
 place of, 1102, 2271.
 lands of, Edinburgh, 382.
Drem, lands of, Haddington, 7.
Dremmesfeld, lands of, 7.
Droggerludge, the, Orkney, 19S6.
Droggershore (Drogerschoir), the, Orkney, 1963,
1986.
Dromachquhen, lands of, Donegal, 2293.
Drongans (Dronganuis), lands of, Wigtonshire,
40S.
Dronlaw, barony of, Forfar, 2664.
Dronscheill, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Drum ('the Drowme'), lands of, New Abbey, 533,
534, 761,. 788, 1024, 1641, 2521.
Drumclog, hill of, Strathavon, 164.
Drumdreby aiker, lands called, Forfarshire, 1453.
Drumeldrie Mill Burn, Fife, 2544.
Drumflognies, lands of, Forfarshire, 4S3.
Drumgan-Murcchy, in Galloway, 46.
Drumglasse, lands of, Kilmaronock, 2999.
Drumgray, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
Drumhead, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Drumjarg, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757,
Drumlanrig, place of, 890, 1448.
Drumloch (Drumloche), lands of, Kincardine, 690.
Drumlochtirhill, 489.
Drummastoun, barony of, Wigton, 1947.
Drummond, lordship of, Perth, 3127.
Drummorrane, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Drummowane, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 598.
Drummilling (Drummulyn), lands of, alias Cars-
beg, Ayrshire, 913, 1335.
Drummulling (Drummwling), lands of, Renfrew,
342, 500-503, 523, 740, 746, 810, 811, 820,
823, 1307, 1376, 1389, 1530, 1918, 20S2,
2241.
Drumnod, lands of, Fifeshire, 368.
Drumochrein, lands of, Ayrshire, 2996.
Drumochy, Nether, place of, 3030.
Drumrey, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Drumsleit, barony of, Kirkcudbright, 1467, 1757,
2339.
Drumsteir, lands and barony of, Kirkcudbright
shire, 1467.
Drumtecarmick (Drumtykermyk), lands of,
Argyleshire, 3S1, 2556.
Drumuern, lands of, 142.
Drwnbarne Moss, Perthshire, 895.
Dryburgh, lordship of, Roxburghshire, 2811.
 monastery of, 727, 969, 1077.
 Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
 Mekill, lands and barony of, Kirkcudbright,
1757.
Dryburnfuird, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
 mill of, 2528.
Drymen (Drummond), lands of, Stirlingshire, 19S.
 place of, 2999.

Dubbis, lands of, Ayrshire, 555, 556.
Dublin, 3315.
Duchall (Douchal, Douchell, Dowchell, Duchell),
barony of, Renfrew, 520, 525, 636, 916, 937,
2388, 3324.
 Over Mains of, 520, 916, 937, 2387, 2388.
 Nether Mains of, 520, 916.
 mill of, 520, 916, 937, 2388.
 Myltoun, lands of, 520, 916.
 place or fortalice of, 525, 916.
Duchall- Lisle (Duchale-Lyill), lands of, Renfrew,
583.
Duchray, lands of, Stirlingshire, 198.
Dudden, lands of, in Northumberland, 401, 982.
 East, lands of, Northumberland, 447.
Duddingston (Duddingstone, Dudingston, Dud-
dingstoun), lands and barony of, Edinburgh,
1827, 1843.
 Easter, lands of, 423, 540, 541, 544, 601,
865-67, 875, 1411, 1415, 1445, 1447, 1506,
1510, 1660, 1919, 2076, 2287, 2449, 2601,
2617, 2620, 2893.
 Wester, 396, 423, 540, 541, 544, 601, 604,
865-68, 875, 940, 961, 1033, 1145, 1175,
1240, 1284, 1341, 1377, 1403-1405, 1411,
1415, 1440, 1445. 1447, 1613, 1615, 1649,
1652, 1660, 1789, 1919, 2135, 2449, 2601,
2617, 2620, 2893.
 mill of, 423, 540, 2449, 2617.
 Langlands of, 1377.
 kirklands of the vicarage of, 1377, 1382,
1425, 1435, 1440, 1827.
 Loch of, 1113.
 parish of, 1613, 1615, 2449, 2601, 2893.
 ¦ East, place of, 867, 875, 1146, 1411, 1415,
1510.
 tenandry of, 1411, 2617.
 territory of, 1113, 1171, 1274, 1375, 1401,
1433, 1434, 1440.
Duddingston (Dudingston), temple lands of, Lin
lithgow, 110.
 Wester, lands of, Linlithgow, 335, 1095.
Dudhope (Dudope) castle, place or tower of,
Forfar, 1663, 1664, 2327, 2351, 2496, 2664,
2692.
 lands and lordship of, 770, 1663, 1782, 2496,
2679, 2762.
 Mains of, 26S5, 2762, 3163.
Dulat, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Dulgus, see Dalguise.
Dullater (DuiUater), lands of, Perthshire, 2494,
2566.
 Easter, lands of, Perthshire, S81.
Dumbarton, 40, 543, 641, 1565, 2199, 3104,3116,
3233.
 (Dunbertane) sheriffdom of, 543, 781 ; 'ter
ritory' of, 1250; 1437, 1867, 2038, 2190,
2199, 3233.
Dumfries, burgh of, 320, 5S3, 667, 669, 997, 1087,
1144, 1467, 1522, 1801, 1802, 2214, 2472,
2487, 2908, 2910, 3036, 3235, 3260.
 Barkerland slop at, 3036.
 Belswynd in, 3036.
— — ' Freeter-gate ' in, 997.
 Friar Vennell in, 3036.
 High Street of, 2908.

INDEX OF PLACES

1007

Dumfries, Kirkgate of, 3036.
 Milnburn bridge at, 3036.
 West Barnraws, 3036.
 parish of, 3320.
 sheriffdom and stewartry of, 497, 498, 1122,
1599, 1648, 1916, 2214, 2222, 2329, 2342,
2487, 2499, 2662.
Dumvarrick, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Dunbar, burgh of, 1773.
 regality of, 126.
Dunbeath (Dunbeth), lands of, Caithness, 142.
Dunblane (Dumblane), city of, 143, 803.
 ¦ Bridge of, lands of the, 2508.
 diocese of, 803, 808, 852, 862, 892, 1041, 1119,
1271, 1299, 1312, 1397, 1586, 1610, 1668,
1692, 1694, 1707, 1735, 1763, 1964, 1972,
2043, 2143, 2231, 2237, 2277, 2301, 2309,
2318, 2616, 2757, 2761, 2895, 2922, 3052,
3177, 3179.
 parish of, 1691, 1692.
DuncanaUey, lands of, Ireland, 2466.
Duncanlaw (Donecaneslaye), Haddington, 2.
Duncrosk, lands of, 1964.
Duncrub, lands and barony of, Perthshire, 2550,
2576.
Duncryne (Dumcryne), lands of, Dumbarton, 1867.
 Mains of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Dundaff, Hill of, 2517.
 Muir mill of, 2517.
Dundarkny, lands of, Morayshire, 1028.
Dundas, lands and lordship of, Linlithgowshire,
357, 1899.
 manor or place of, 950, 2676.
Dundee (Dundie), burgh of, 65, 111, 163, 290,
738, 741, 770, 859, 989, 1054, 1172, 1185,
1223, 1251, 1252, 1442, 1443, 1512, 1682,
1686, 1722, 1743, 1905, 1982, 206S, 2216,
2280, 2315, 2351, 2352, 2354, 2588, 2735,
2762, 2788, 3014.
 Argyle Street, 1891.
 Bailgait port of, 2496.
 castle hill of, 2352, 2354, 2496, 2762.
 street of St. Mary Virgin or Flukergate,
1417, 1442, 1443, 2354, 2928.
 Murraygate or street of, 989, 2930.
 parish church of St. Mary Virgin in, 169,
314, 738, 741, 785, 1443, 1663, 1782.
 Holyrood altar in, 169.
 chaplainry of St. James the Less in,
1443.
 Wellgate, chapel of Virgin Mary in, 770.
 lands and barony of, 1663, 1782, 2326, 2327,
2344, 2351, 2664, 2669, 2679, 2685, 2755,
2762.
 manor place of, 2762.
 parish of, 1663, 3163.
Dundonald, kirklands of, Ayrshire, 2288.
 parish of, 1988, 2288, 3159.
 parish church of, 295, 1102, 1266, 1267.
 place of, 1988.
Dundrennan (Dundreynane, Dundronan), abbey
or place of, 46, 484, 497, 498, 1160.
 old Grange of, 46.
 well near grange of, 46.
 lands, barony, and lordship of, 1690, 2124.
Dundurcus, lands of, Elgin, 2904.

Dundurcus, parish of, 2413, 2971.
Dundy ven, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Dunfally, Perthshire, 930.
 (Dunfallin) mill of, on Earn, 5, 930.
Dunfermline Abbey, monastery or place of, 431,
453, 476, 478, 516, 633, 783, 790, 795, 925,
937, 945, 986, 1037, 1072, 1090.
 town of, 289, 546, 1460, 1463, 1496, 1502,
1588, 1736, 1766, 1804, 1856, 1864, 2198,
2485, 2538, 3238.
 almshouse in, 289.
 lower burgh of, 289.
 ' Calsagat ' in, 289.
 'Colzeraw' in, 289.
 Green of, 2538.
 ' Margat ' of, 289.
 St. Leonard's Hospital in, 2198.
 lordship of, 1177, 1492, 3255.
 parish of, 912, 986, 993, 1029, 1185, 1270,
1460-63, 1688, 1736, 1741, 1766, 1853, 1863,
1864, 1921, 1922, 1932, 2198, 2464, 3033.
 regality of (Musselburgh), 431, 453, 476, 485,
516, 528, 546, 790, 795, 826, 945, 948, 975,
986, 992, 993, 1017, 1024, 1029, 1037, 1090,
1098, 1117, 1177, 1270, 1460-63, 1502,
1600, 1633, 1675, 1688, 1736, 1741, 1763,
1766, 1806, 1816, 1839, 1844, 1853, 1856,
1860, 1864, 1921, 1922, 1932, 1962, 2057,
2105, 2198, 2630, 3033.
 Dowhill, 1291.
Dunglas, hill of, Stirling, 2962.
Dunglass (Dunglas), collegiate church of, Ber
wickshire, 1866, 1868, 1872.
 lands and barony of, Berwick, 2282.
Dunina, lands of, Perthshire, 1671.
Dunipace (Donipas), Stirling, 18.
 parish of, 2752, 2767.
Dunjope, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Dunkeld, barony, lordship, and regality of, 277
460, 461, 560, 606, 777, 806, 807, 840, 891,'
946, 1287.
 city of, 260, 891, 946, 1032, 1041, 1091,
1092, 1514, 1949.
 diocese of, 863, 946, 1021, 1041, 1161, 1249,
1329, 1471, 1752, 1949, 2010, 2132, 2787,
2844, 3146, 3168, 3199.
Dunlappie (Dunloppis), barony of, Forfarshire,
274.
Dunley, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1968.
Dunloppis, see Dunlappie.
Dunnerne (Dunneirne), lands of, Fife, 546, 2105.
Dunning (Donyng), Perthshire, 803, 1679, 2490,
2550.
 chapel lands of (or Granto), 803.
 common of, 510.
 parish of, 803.
Dunnonis, mill of, Wigtonshire, 1947.
Dunnottar (Dunnotar), barony of, Kincardine,
2921.
 parish of, 2869, 2879.
 place of, 767, 2869.
Dunray, place of, 2537.
Dunrod, barony of, Dumfriesshire, 1122.
 place of, 1333.
Dunrudyr, lands of, in Arran, 422.
Duns (Dunce), land in, Berwickshire, 1186.

1008

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Duns, town of, 1524, 2029, 2224, 2225, 2262, 2278,
2529, 2599, 2605, 2610, 2614, 2651, 2653,
2684, 2699, 2747, 2802, 2833.
 Castle Wynd of, 2529.
 Old Wynd of, 2529.
 Castle, 2610.
Dunskey, 2267.
Dunstaffnage, 2845.
Dunstall meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Dunsyd, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Dunsyre, parish church of, 2022.
Dunsyreslands, lands of, Berwick, 2465, 2605,
2699.
Duntrune, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Dupplin (Dipling), Perthshire, 837.
Durham, bishopric of, 190, 2090.
 city of, 48, 3283.
 county palatine of, 627, 1042, 1183, 1195,
1214, 1531, 2655.
Durie, lands and barony of, Fife, 3201.
Duthil, parish of, Inverness, 2956.
Dye (Dy), forest of, Berwickshire, 341, 349.
Dyke and Moy, church of, Elgin, 2299.
Dykes, lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Dyocis (Diocis) tempill, near Irvine, 119, 120,
141.
Dysart (Dysert), 1303, 1924, 1970, 2070, 2097,
2176, 2495, 2804.
 church of, 291.
 King's Street of, 2316.
 parish of, Fife, 1761.
Earl's Acre ('Erlis aker'), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Earls Calder ('Caldor comitis'), 649 [including Mid
and West Calders].
Earlshall, barony of, 3015.
Earlston, Berwickshire, 3027.
 (Eriistoun), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2359.
Earlstradichty, Erlestradichtie, Erlestradychty,
see Mains.
Earn (Hern), Water of, 5.
Earne, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Earnecalsie, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Eastcraig, lands and house of, Haddingtonshire,
876.
Easterbrigs, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2834.
Eistertoun, see Pitgober.
Eistferrie, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
 lands called acres at, Forfar, 1782.
Eistfield, lands of, Haddingstonshire, 1241.
EasthUl of Braid, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2834.
East Moor, lands of the, Edinburgh, 1719.
Eathen, lands of, Ireland, 2466.
Ebreis, lands of, Ancrum, Roxburgh, 1596.
Eccles, lands and town of, Berwick, 1930.
 Mains of, Berwick, 1930.
 parish of, Berwickshire, 1436, 1497, 1953,
2514, 2604, 2614, 2923, 3126.
Ecclesgreig (Egleisgreige), parish of [now St.
Cyrus], Kincardine, 2844, 2936.
Echt, Kirktoun of, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 719.
Eddertie or Eddertne, lands of Forfar, 1663,
1782.
Eddlestoun, church of, 2850.
Eddnix, lands of, see Edenkip.

Edelingham (Edelyngtham) in Northumberland,
30.
 a place at, called ' Pykeles,' 30.
Eden (Edin), Water of, in Fife, 182, 395, 494,
1094.
Edenkip (Edenkipe, Edinkipis, Eddnix), lands of,
Perthshire, 1663, 1782, 2326.
' Edibredschele ' [probably Bowhill, which see] in
Selkirkshire, 122.
Edinarnauchty (Edynnarnochty), lands of, Perth
shire, 861, 892, 893, 897.
Edinburgh, 50, et passim.
 'Auld Provost's Close' in, 2423, 2518.
 Bell's Wynd ('Belliswynd') in, 798, 978.
 Boroughmuir (Borrow Muir) or common
moor of, 415, 557, 733-35, 758-60, 1247,
1393, 1456, 1459, 1634-37.
 Blackfriar's Wynd in, 2201, 2803.
 Nether Bow (' archum inferiorem ') in, 237.
 Over Bow of, 2974.
 Bristo (Bristol, Briston), in, 1350-53, 1672,
1858, 1861, 1959, 1966, 1994, 2026, 2027,
2085, 2086, 2141, 2164, 2228, 2471, 2477,
2571, 2828, 3194.
 'Butheraw'of, 1402; ' Lukenbuithis,' 2387.
 Canongate, or the street of the canons of
the monastery of Holyrood near, see Canon
gate, and next entry.
 burgh of the, at, 1145, 1156, 1167,
1235, 1812, 1911, 2112, 2124, 2171, 2285,
2296, 2305, 2369, 2371, 2372, 2386, 2394,
2395, 2403, 2457, 2467, 2609, 2>24, 2832,
2849, 2880, 2973, 2977, 2995, 2998, 3034,
3049, 3065, 3068, 3079, 3161.
 Canonmills (' Cannonmylnes ') of, 2395, 2849.
 Cant's Close, 1795.
 castle of, 470, 481, 802, 1728, 1734, 1753,
2671, 2894.
 chapel of St. Magdalene in, 2803 ; altar of
St. Mary M., 659 ; cell of St. M. in Cowgate,
1373.
 chapel of St. Thomas, Canongate, 1911.
 St. Giles Church in, 50, 104, 112, 152,
402, 636, 822, 1238, 2022, 3090.
  aisle of St. Anthony the Martyr in,
466, 528, 569.
 aisle of St. Gabriel, archangel, in, 426.
 altar of St. James the Apostle in, 636,
822.
 altar of the Virgin Mary in, 104, 147.
 altar of St. Nicholas in, 2022.
 aisle of St. Thomas, 402.
 cemetery of St. Giles Church, 1468 ; Holy
rood chapel there, 1468.
 St. Giles Grange near, 1247.
 ¦ church of Black [or Preaching] Friars in,
117, 191.
 cemetery of Friars Preachers, 996.-
 church or chapel of St. John Baptist, near,
118, 137, 152.
 College of the Holy Trinity, near, 313, 2248.
 Hospital of the, 248, 3161.
 Clock Milne, near, 2915.
 Council House, 1635.
 Laigh Council House, 1784, 2394, 2546,
2639.

INDEX OF PLACES

1009

Edinburgh, New Council-house, 3055.
 . Cowgate (Kowgaitt), in, 176,177,1338, 1373,
1468, 1734, 1795, 1824, 2012, 2048, 2803.
 Cranstoun's Close in, 2803.
 ' Currouris Clois' in, 1960.
 Dairy, in, 3090.
 Exchequer House, 2549, 2621, 2659.
 Friars Minors, place of the, 2048.
 Greyfriars, place of the, 1734.
 Heriot's Hospital, 24S4, 2915, 3034, 3109.
 High Street, 553, 565, 617, 831, 832, 889,
996, 1168, 1238, 1239, 1338, 1339, 1538,
1597, 1717, 1724, 1734, 1753, 1768, 1795,
1834, 1939, 1960, 2022r 2026, 2320, 2383,
2387, 2394, 2423, 2518, 2609, 2S03, 2900,
2974, 3087.
 Horsewynd, 1352, 1368, 2027, 2471.
 Hospital of St. Thomas and St. Andrew,
1911..
 house of the abbot of Kinloss in, 426.
 Liberton's Wynd in, 1896.
 . Leith Wynd in, 1156, 2248, 2369, 2457,
2849, 2973, 3161.
 Merlin's (Marlezeonis, Merlezeonis) Wynd
in, 750, 996, 1734.
 Newington, lands of, near, 3090.
 Niddries (Niddrys, Nudreis) Wynd, 547,
615, 1038, 1203, 1308, 3004.
 North Loch near, 286, 458, 831, 889, 1238,
2022, 2803.
 Parliament Close or Square, 2979.
 Laigh Parliament House, 2465.
 ' Peblis Wynde ' in, 750.
 The Pleasance (Plesance), in, 734, 735, 758,
759, 1734
 Portsburgh, barony of, near, 2477.
 Potterraw in, 1859, 1861, 2141, 2201, 2471,
3194. Perhaps also 1362.
 Potterrow Port of, 3194.
¦  ¦ St. Cuthbert's parish, near, 2334, 2621, 2638,
2776, 2913, 3063, 3090.
 St. Leonard's Wynd, 1734.
 New Session House, 2659, 2685, 2755.
 sheriff-court of, 3225.
 Society Port, 2471, 2828.
 Southyaird, in Bristo, 2027.
 Telfer's Close in, 1724, 1834, 1939.
¦  Tolbooth of, 87, 492 ; ' Auld Tolbooth,'
2026, 2491; Nether Tolbooth, 985, 1866,
1872.
 Tron of, 2803.
 Wairin's Croft in Cowgate of, 1468.
 Watergate of, 2915, 3034.
 West Port of, 1772, 2803.
 parish of, 3208.
 -diocese of, 2228, 2262, 2287, 2371, 2400,
2420, 2531, 2615, 2654, 2666, 2677, 2692,
2702, 2713, 2722, 2752, 2768, 2785, 2818,
2847, 2893, 2902, 2909, 2912, 2953, 2965,
3006, 3032, 3041, 3077, 3079, 3090, 3093,
3204, 3216, 3231.
 shire of, 94, 140, 149, 150, 154, 465, 466,
476, 485, 491, 499, 516, 517, 529, 540, 566,
571, 600, 649, 662, 676, 680, 764, 766, 767,
790, 794, 824, 847, 856, 865, 867, 868, 875,
876, 882, 885, 928, 961, 985, 999, 1008,

1025, 1057, 1066, 1077, 1085, 1090, 1099,
1143, 1145, 1167, 1180, 1193, 1225, 1240,
1255, 1256, 1261, 1273, 1279, 1282, 1321,
1338, 1341, 1350, 1368, 1377, 1398, 1405,
1423, 1449, 1455, 1494, 1506, 1536, 1571,
1594, 1613, 1615, 1633, 1672, 1696, 1700,
1704, 1727, 1789, 1807, 1829, 1833, 1839,
1840, 1868, 1871, 1872, 1873, 1915, 1933,
1959, 1980, 1983, 1995, 2027, 2050, 2057,
2096, 2112, 2119, 2126, 2128, 2171, 2178,
2180, 2181, 2200, 2248, 2285, 2334, 2335,
2420, 2435, 2443, 2449, 2469, 2470, 2476,
2481, 2484, 2491, 2493, 2518, 2555, 2559,
2575, 2580, 2601, 2615, 2621, 2622, 2637,
2638, 2691, 2713, 2776, 2785, 2794, 2834,
2849, 2853, 2866, 2893, 2895, 3005, 3034,
3060, 3063, 3099, 3109, 3126, 3135, 3154,
3161, 3208.
Edindonyng, barony of, 451, 510.
Edington (Edingtoun), barony and lordship of,
Berwickshire, 994, 1097, 1192.
 Mains of, lands of, Berwickshire, 345, 346,
618, 752, 1184, 1192.
 Mill of, 345, 346, 1192.
 territory and lands of, Berwickshire, 1186,
1192.
Edmonstone (Edmondston, Edmondstoun, Edmon
stoun), lands of, Edinburgh, 1731, 1829,
3312.
 Mains of, 1428, 1727, 1829, 2385, 2723.
 south dolf meadow of, 1428.
 'Lochlevin,' there, 1428.
Edmonstone, Lanarkshire, 251.
Ednam (Ednem, Edem), lands of, Roxburgh, 1714,
2301.
Ednelstoun, in Kincardine, 65, 70.
Edrington, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
Edzell, 1514.
Edzett(?), place of, 863.
Eggie (Egy), lands of, Forfar, 379.
Eglinton, place of, 2122, 2551,
Eglismaquhen, lands of, Forfar, 379.
Egypt, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
Elbothill, lands of, Gullane, 620, 1180.
Elchies, Wester, place of, 2510, 2511.
Elgin, town of, 518, 1259, 1542, 1726, 2008,
2109, 2192, 2193, 2340, 2413, 2428, 2904,
2917, 2071, 3151.
 crofts of, 1424.
 Grieschip of, 1424.
 Little Powiscruik, 1424.
 mills of, 1259,2793.
 Mossward, 1424.
 and Forres, shire of, 1028, 1259, 2192, 2971,
3151.
Elie (Ealie), lands of, Fife, 3314.
 parish of, Fife, 2790.
 town and port of, Fife, 2790, 3314.
EUenbill (Elenehill), lands of, Fife, 771, 1001.
EUingham, parish of, Northumberland, 2943.
Elstanesford, see Athelstaneford.
Elswick (Elsewyk), plain or field of, Northumber
land, 17.
 Moreflat in, 17.
Elwodelaw, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Emelhope, ' motte de,' Northumberland, 49.

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1010 CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Ennoch (Enoch), Wester, lands of, Perthshire,
1251, 1252, 1746, 2132.
 Wester, place of, 1746.
Ennocht, mill of, 1 223.
Ericht, water of, 2669.
Erlis Cruke, Berwickshire, 81.
Errol, barony of, 314.
Erroll, Kirktown of, 189.
Erskine (Erskyne), parish of, Renfrew, 232.
Escheburne (Eschieburne), burn of, Roxburgh,
1596.
 lands of, 2572.
Esk, water of, Edinburgh, 1085, 2050, 2166,
2847.
 South (Forfarshire), water of, 1846.
Eskdale, lordship of, Dumfries, 2662.
Eskewene [in New Abbey], 46.
Essex, county of, England, 595, 960, 1961.
Essie, church of, Aberdeenshire, 2807, 2821.
 lands of, Aberdeenshire, 2807, 2820, 2821,
3188.
 parish of, Aberdeen, 3188.
Essie, Haltoun of, lands of, Forfar, 2209.
 parish of, Forfar, 2209.
Essill, parish of, Elgin, 2971.
Essochskyslwe, East Lothian, 22.
Esthame, county of Essex, 960.
Estham Burnellis, county of Essex, 960.
Est-Westham, county of Essex, 960.
Ethie (Ethy), place of, 255.
Ettrick Forest, lordship of, 325, 631.
Ewan, lands of, Nairn, 2008.
Eyemouth (Eymouth), barony and territory of,
Berwick, 971, 1882, 2029, 2528, 2599.
 lands of, 1985, 1991, 2427, 2931.
 town and port of, 1007, 1257, 1628, 2427,
2528, 2634, 3204.
Eymetthills, lands of, Edinburgh, 1321.
Fahills, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Fairnilee (Phairnilee), place of, Selkirkshire, 1377,
1382.
Fairsett, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Falkirk, burgh of, Stirling, 898, 2113, 2421, 2442,
2661, 2797, 2878, 28S5, 2982, 2991, 2993,
3192, 3251, 3224, 3311.
 'Boddome,' lands in, 2442.
 church of, 3192.
 High Street of, 2421, 3224, 3229.
 malt kiln in, 2442, 2451.
 Randiegate of, 2661, 2991.
 West Burn bridge of, 3224.
 West Port of, 3224.
 parish of, 3039, 3113, 3192.
 territory and regality of, 2421, 2758, 2797,
2885.
Falkland, palace or place of, 1085, 1295, 1888,
2339.
 New kirk of, 2123.
 parish of, Fife, 3015.
 Dornoch, lands of, Fife (1583), 1071.
Falsat, lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Fancastell, mains of, Perthshire, 2787.
Farg, mill of, Perthshire, 2043.
Farnell (Farnwell), place of, Forfar, 1378.
Farniflet, mains of, Kincardine, 1941, 1942.

Farr, in Strathnaver, Sutherland, 2603.
Fasque (Fasky), place of, Kincardine, 2114.
Fastcastle (Fastcastell), lands and barony of, 971,
2282.
 place of, Berwickshire, 951, 956, 1052.
Fawnes, lands of, Berwickshire, 2498.
Fawside, lands of, Berwickshire, 2498.
Fearn (Feme), abbacv of, Ross-shire, 935, 949,
1296, 1544, 2159', 2393, 2422, 2433, 2619,
2636, 2720, 2738, 2753, 2772, 2773.
 Easter Drum of, lands of, 2393, 2753.
 Wester Drum of, 2753, 2773.
 kirk of, 2932.
 lands of, 2773.
 kiln of, 2753.
 Mains of, 495.
 mills of, 878, 2658, 2668, 2717, 2720, 3738,
2745, 2753, 2772.
 Little Miltoun of, lands of, 2159, 2433,
2753.
 monastery or place of, 411, 878, 935, 949,
2540, 2753, 2772.
 mosses of 2422.
 parish of, 2540, 2636, 2668, 2717, 2720,
2745, 2753, 2773, 2932.
 wards of, 1685.
Felton (Feltoun), in Northumberland, 55.
Fenewyu, see Finhaven.
Fennum, in Northumberland, 44.
Fenton (Fentoun), East, Haddington, 757.
 West, Haddington, 318, 784.
 'Estland' and 'Westland,' in, 318.
 'Panis croft,' in, 318.
Fenwick (Fenwyk), in Northumberland, 53.
Ferdour, water of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ferifelde, lands of, Fife, 333.
Fernocht (Fernacht), lands of, in Argyll, 381.
Ferriden, lands and harbour of, Forfar, 2664.
Ferrycrofts, lands of, Linlithgow, 2676, 2677,
Fettercairn, thanedomof, 1250, 1551.
Fetteresso, barony of, Kincardine, 2921.
 place of, 2869, 2879, 2920.
Fendburn or Sendburn, burn of, Dalkeith, 1873.
Fewalls, lands of, Berwick, 2722.
Fiddes (Futhes), Little, Kincardine, 1421, 1808.
Fife, lordship and stewartry of, 815.
 S ; sheriffdom of, 99, 221, 290, 368, 370, 374,
379, 384, 394, 395, 419, 429, 430, 452, 454,
464, 471, 4S2, 494, 496, 504, 524, 546, 592,
612, 623, 624, 671, 672, 675, 768, 771, 775,
777, 795, 797, S00, 826, 835, 841, 894, 901,
925, 932, 943, 945, 94S, 953, 975, 986, 992,
993, 1001, 1017, 1029, 1037, 1062, 1063,
1071, 1094, 1098, 1117, 1148, 1157, 1185,
1208, 1245, 1260, 1261, 1270, 1277, 1278,
12S2, 1283, 1303, 1305, 1306, 1310, 1319,
1346, 1348, 1349, 1374, 1379, 1422, 1441,
1450, 1451, 1460, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1470,
1472, 1473, 147S, 1502, 1569, 1600, 1601,
1605, 1619, 1631, 1663, 1675, 1676, 1688,
1716, 1723, 1735, 1736, 1761, 1766, 1782,
1816, 1818, 1838,. 1853, 1857, 1860, 1863,
1920, 1921, 1922, 1932, 1962, 1970, 1989,
1992, 1997, 2060, 2063, 2091, 2097, 2105,
2123, 2198, 2208, 2275, 2408, 2418, 2464,
2485, 2488, 2495, 2544, 2630, 2685, 2719,

INDEX OF PLACES

1011

2760, 2790, 2791, 2856, 2870, 2882, 2922,
2942, 2950, 2960, 2964, 3015, 3029, 3033,
3075, 3089, 3120, 3123, 3138, 3142, 3179,
3201,3209, 3314.
Findourie (Fendowrie), place of, Forfarshire, 1385,
1392.
Findowie (Findowy), lands of, Perth, 2490, 3095.
Fingask, lands and barony of, Fife, 623, 672,
3029.
 mill of, 672.
 place of, Fife, 1735.
Finglen, lands of, Perthshire, 1964.
Finhaven (Fenewyn), place of, 243.
Finlaws, alias Newhall, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Finlay ston (Finlaystoun, Finlastoun, Finlawstoun ,
Finlaystone, Fyndlastoun) barony and lord
ship of, Renfrew, 593, 714, 2197, 2437,
3324.
 lands of, in Renfrew, 134.
Finlayston-Cunningham, mains of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
 place of, 520, 685, 1320, 2437, 2672, 2986.
Finnalie, lands of, Fife, 3015.
Finnart (Finnert), lands of, Renfrew, 449, 450,
463, 674, 1004, 1272, 1294, 1333, 1334,
1681, 1914, 2031, 2102, 2161, 2271, 2479.
Fintrie, place of, 1993.
Firth, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Fisher's maUling, lands of, Ayrshire, 1967.
Flemington, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2931,
3204.
Fleope burn, Northumberland, 1115.
Fluiris, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Fod (Foid), south, lands of, Fifeshire, 993, 1029,
1185, 1688.
Fodderley, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Fogo, lands of, Berwick, 1573, 1630, 1862.
 parish of, 2514.
Foirbank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
Foodie (Fudy, Fudye), wester, Fife, 624, 855.
Foothies-mill (Foiddis-miU, Foddis-miU), near
CuUoss, 350, 356, 399, 507, 509, S18, 828,
1046, 1348, 1605, 1606, 1619, 1631, 1676,
1677, 1716, 2088, 2099, 2143-2146, 2922,
3138, 3142, 3177.
Fordell (Fordale), in Fife, lands and barony of,
343, 825.
 mill of, 343.
 ' manse ' or place of, 825.
Fordoun, parish of, 1550, 1812, 2536 ['Foldan'].
Fordowe, place of, 1526.
Fore Spittell, lands of, in Edinburgh, 662, 676,
720.
Forfar, burgh of, 247, 545, 1722, 2344, 2468.
 parish of, 1410.
 shire of, 165, 169, 227, 229, 260, 283, 304,
317, 360-62, 512, 577, 648, 673, 684, 696,
712, 713, 770, 796, 859, 910, 1005, 1031,
1054, 1081, 1088, 1150, 1204, 1248, 1354,
1378, 1385, 1387, 1410, 1453, 1465, 1514,
1555, 1579, 1583, 1647, 1663, 1682, 1705,
1782, 1904, 1977, 1982, 2034, 2209, 2213,
2216, 2266, 2280, 2306, 2326, 2468, 2496,
2530, 2583, 2624, 2664, 2669, 2679, 2685,
2687, 2692, 2735, 3014, 3129, 3163, 3171,
3236.

Forgan (Forgound, Forgund), church of, Fife, 430.
•  parish of, 1277, 1278, 2719.
 lands of, ,1997.
Fork Walls, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Foriand, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Fornocht, Easter Nether, lands of, Perth, 2750.
Forres, burgh of, 3092.
 shire of, see Elgin and Forres.
Forsinain, lands of (Caithness), Inverness-shire,
1158.
Forsinaird (Forssnard), lands of (Caithness), In
verness-shire, 1158, 1170.
Forrestburn, mill of, Lanark, 2532.
Forresterseats, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Forsis, lands of (Caithness), Inverness-shire, 1158.
Forteviot (Forteuioth), parish church of, 224.
Forth, water of, 1998.
Forthar, lands and barony of, Fife, 2485, 2520,
2870, 2871.
 Mains of, Fife, 1857, 1920, 2489.
 (Pother) place of, S15, 992, 1117, 1600,
1601, 1920, 2063.
Forthar (Forthir) Ramsay, or Ramsay's Forthir,
lands of, Fife, 138, 168, 281, 282, 374, 377,
384, 413, 592, 596, 612, 1198.
place of, 374, 384, 452, 765, 901. Cf.

Forthar.
 Welltree of, 3048.
Fothref, 8.
Fortrose, burgh of, 2658, 2668, 2721, 2734, 2738,
2745, 2753, 2772, 2836, 2841, 2862, 2927,
2932, 2988, 3153.
Fort St. George, Madras, 3296, 3298.
Foswell, Walkmill of, lands of, Perth, 3181.
'Fotirkoul,' East Lothian, 22.
Foulden, barony of, Berwick, 1820, 1821.
Fouldurris, house of, New Abbey, 1302.
Foulhope (Foulhop), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Fowberry (Folbury, Folebire, Folebyri, Follebyry),
in Northumberland, 14, 19, 95, 128, 130-32,
190, 210, 211, 226, 387, 1050, 1070,1183,
1215, 2090, 2751, 3117, 3137.
 mill of, 14.
 tower of, called Fowberie Tower, 1227.
Fowler's land (Foularis land, Foullar's lands), in
Denholm, Roxburghshire, 144, 888.
Foynesfield (Fynesfield), lands of, Nairn, 751.
' Frelandis,' in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Freuchie (Freuchy, Frewhie, Fruchy, Fruqchye),
lands of, Fifeshire, 2863.
 mill and mill lands of, Fife, 464, 596, 612,
901, 1601.
 place of, Fifeshire, 2870, 2871.
Freuchie, place of, Inverness-shire, 2227.
Friarland (Freirland) of Dirleton, lands of, Had
dingtonshire, 1241. See Boundlands.
Friaryard (Freiryaird, Freiryard), manor of, New
Abbey, 701, 724; lands of, 1302.
Friarston (Freretoun, Friertoun), Little Over, lands
of, Fife, 430, 1997.
 Nether, Fife, 775, 1306, 1346.
 Over, lands of, Fife, 1157.
Fuckartoun (Fukartoun), lands of, Denny, Stir
lingshire, 812, 1689, 2994.
Fulfordlees (Fulforleis), lands of, in Berwickshire,
626.

1012

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

FuUarton (Foullarton), lands and lordship of, in
Ayrshire, 39, 105, 119, 120, 141, 213, 215,
220, 309, 417, 526, 536, 1267.
 . mill of, 1267.
 place of, Ayrshire, 93, 213.
Fulliamont, lands of, Aberdeen, 3188.
Fullwoodhead (Foulwoodhead, Fulwoodhead),
lands of, Beith, Ayrshire, 704, 1191, 1501,
1533, 2122, 2239, 2245, 2416, 2554.
Fungarth (Fungorth), croft of, called the officer's
croft, Perthshire, 840.
Fyffisfauld, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Fynnareis, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Fynnerie, Easter, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
 Wester, lands of, 2038.
Fyschbelsyde, lands of, Berwick, 1628.
Gabrie, Burn of, Forfarshire, 1453.
Gadgirth (Gaitgirth), lands of, Ayrshire, 244,
3159, 3174, 3277.
 Mains of, 3156, 3158.
Gailes (Gaillys, Galis, Gaylis, Glays), lands of,
Ayrshire, 39, 105, 158, 220, 526, 536.
Gailes-Cauldwell, lands of, 536.
Gairdeners lands, Forfar, 2762.
Gairdin, Wester, alias Braidfuttis Gairdin, lands
of, Forfarshire, 1663.
Gairs, muir of, Forfar, 1647.
Gaitsyde, alias Coitlaws, lands of, Linlithgow
shire (1588), 1162.
Gallabank Brigpuill, fishings of, Dumfries, 2222.
Gallodailles, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Galloway, diocese of, 2712, 2908, 3149.
 lordship of, 1036, 1755.
Gallowdenhill, lands of, Newbattle, 2200.
Gallowdykis, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2285.
Gallowhilstoun, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
GaUowmure, lands of, Ayr, 2153, 2360.
Gallowrig, lands of, near Culross, 3062.
Gallow stank yard, Newabbey, Kirkcudbright,
1302.
Galrig, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Galrig Cavill, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Galstoun, moor of, Ayrshire, 2268, 2952.
 parish of, Ayrshire, 1107, 1176, 1210, 1923,
2268, 2415, 2694 ['Halstoun'].
Ganie, Nether, lands of, Ross, 2422. Cf. Geanies.
Gardine, Little, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Gardnerstoun, iu Renfrew, 236, 586.
Garfoir (Garfoire), lands of, Ayrshire, 1216, 2039.
Garglaswyth, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Gargunnock, lands and barony of, 1936.
 place of, 1936.
Garholm, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1798.
Garleton (Garmiltoun), place of, 847.
Garmoir, lands of, Dumbarton, 2199.
Garnegais towmall, lands called, Orkney, 1836.
Garnegavockis, lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Garrantoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Garrek, moss of, Ross-shire, 2753.
Garth or Gairth, lands of, Stirling, 2766, 3012.
Gartlachan or Gartlechane, see Barrastown.
Gartmillan, lands of, Lanarkshire, 699, 898 899
968, 1078, 1080, 1130, 1132, 3325.
Gartmorar, lordship of, Inverness, 3326.
Garturk, Easter, lands of, Lanark, 3325.

Garturs, Upper and Nether, lands of, Perthshire,
881, 1304, 1312, 1591, 1973, 2444, 2446,
2535, 2616, 2770, 2814.
Garvald, lands of, Haddington, 722, 1871, 1877.
Garvald Grange, in Haddington, 722.
Garvart, lands of, in Colonsay, 2845.
Garvel, lands of, Lanark, 3213.
Garvich den, Forfar, 1647.
 ford, Forfar, 1647.
 wall, Forfar, 1647.
Garvock (Garvok), place of, Fife, 1922.
 wood, lands of, Fife, 1675, 1921.
.  .  south ward of, lands of, Fife, 1921.
Garvock (Garvok, Garwak, Garwok), barony of,
Kincardine, 1721, 2263, 2764, 2765, 2921,
2936, 2939.
 Craig of, lands of, Kincardine, 1721, 2939.
 parish of, 2764, 2765, 2936, 2939.
Gatehousecote (Gaithouscott), lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Gateshead (Gatissyd), Northumberland, 190.
Gateside houses, in Abbeyhill, 3161.
Gase, lands of, Ayrshire, 1762.
Gayne, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
Geanies (Gainies, Ganyis, Gynes), barony of,
Ross-shire, 1544, 2159, 2393, 2422, 2433,
2619, 2753.
Gellett, Wester, lands of, Fifeshire, 912, 975, 986.
 Easter, lands of, Fifeshire, 912, 975, 986,
1117, 1600.
Gelnie, water of, or Meikle burn, Cromarty, 3217.
Gelraw, lands of, Fife, 763.
Gelstoun, barony of, Kirkcudbright, 408, 1560.
 mill of, 408.
 parish of, 408, 1560.
Genoch, Little, lands of, 3249.
Ghurdmail (Giddimull) Island, 2845.
Giblaston (Giblestoun), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Giffen (Giffyn, Gyffyn), barony and lordship of,
Ayrshire, 135, 156, 924, 2244, 2246.
Gilbertoun, lands of, Edinburgh, 2893.
Gilchryscleuch, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1347.
Gilfoord Park, Surrey, 2410.
Gilfoord, priory of, Surrey, 2410.
Gill, the, lands of, Ayrshire, 556.
Gilmerton, lands of, Edinburgh, 1455.
 Mains of, called Boiglands, 1455.
Gilmertoun, in Stow, lands of, 1571.
Ginbarra, bay of, Ireland, 1739.
Girnel of Nig, house called, 1779.
Girtrig, lands of, Berwick, 2434.
Girvan, burgh of, 256.
 (Gerwane) water of, 69, 72, 73.
Githerecard, Forfarshire, 1647.
Glaisters (Glasteres), in Galloway, 46.
Glammis, castle of, Forfarshire, 3129, 3130.
Glanderston, place of, 1314.
Glasclune, barony of, Perthshire, 2009.
Glascorry, lands of, Perth, 2957.
Glasgow, city of, 164, 593, 616, 716, 721, 968,
1019, 1138, 1217, 1338, 1530, 1574, 1593,
1780, 1830, 1831, 1881, 1955, 1956, 2025,
2082, 2083, 2161, 2196, 2250, 2478, 2492,
2513, 2517, 2542, 2562, 2656, 2741, 2826,
2940, 2949, 2985, 2986, 3200, 3233, 3251,
3302, 3313.

INDEX OF PLACES

1013

Glasgow, academy of, 2949.
 metropolitan church of, 428, 668, 709,
2188, 2S50.
 church of, aisle of St. Michael in, 668, 709,
3313.
 Drygate (Drygait) of, 1477, 2492.
 High Street of, 3251.
 Gibson's Land in, 3251.
 Gibson's Wynd, 3251.
 Merchants' House of (1813), 3302.
 Mure's Croft in, 1477.
 Molendinar Burn or Stream, 1477, 2492.
 ' Saltmercate ' of, 3251.
 University of (1672), 2689.
 Tolbooth of, 721.
 Young's Croft in, 1477.
 archbishopric of, 2850.
 barony and regality of, 968, 2475, 2949.
 diocese of, 794, 821, 830, 836, 842, 870,
900 916, 918, 919, 944, 968, 969, 997, 1014,
1016, 1114, 1126, 1144, 1176, 1191, 1243,
1250, 1262, 1311, 1313, 1320, 1376, 1383,
1396, 1401, 1426, 1427, 1429, 1431, 1494,
1505, 1509, 1522, 1530, 1577, 1590, 1599,
1603, 1608, 1620, 1624, 1627, 1632, 1633,
1650, 1669, 1674, 1681, 1742, 1788, 1790,
1813, 1815, 1844, 1850, 1867, 1880, 1884,
1895, 1944, 1946, 1948, 1951, 1953, 1956,
1957, 1967, 1969, 1971, 2006, 2022, 2025,
2038, 2046, 2112, 2139, 2161, 2168, 2180,
2194, 2195, 2214, 2215, 2222, 2241, 2242,
2251, 2268, 2276, 2298, 2313, 2314, 2361,
2382, 2391, 2392, 2415, 2425, 2472, 2480,
2513, 2560, 2562, 2595, 2610, 2614, 2656,
2692, 2739, 2783, 2819, 2842, 2843, 2859,
2897, 2919, 2931, 2933, 2947, 2963, 2981,
2999, 3054, 3098, 3135, 3155, 3182, 3313.
Glassary (Glaistrie, Glasrie, Glaster, Glastrie),
bailiary of, Argyleshire, 2556.
 lands and barony of, Argyle, 1663, 1782,
2326, 2664, 2669, 2755.
Glasserton, parish of, Wigtonshire, 408, 1785.
Glasswell (Glascule, Glasgule, Glaskule, Glaswaill,
Glaswall, Glaswell), lands of, Forfar, 304, 379,
796, 980, 1081, 1163, 1165, 1583, 1682, 1686.
Glaswyth, barony of, Wigton, 1852.
 Over, lands of, Wigtonshire, 1852.
Gleene, water of, Northumberland, 1978.
Glen, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408, 669, 1624,
1641, 2521.
 old mill of, Renfrew, 2645.
Glenagie, place of, 3143.
Glenbervie, lands and barony of, Kincardine, 690.
Glencairn (Glencarne), church of, Dumfriesshire,
1448, 1916, 2037.
 kirklands of the vicarage pensionary of, 890,
1211, 1448, 1486, 2037, 2059, 2487, 2531.
 lands and barony of, in Dumfries, 134, 1599,
1916.
 parish of, 890.
Glencairne, lands of [near Dollar ?], 1492.
Glencoppok, lands of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105, 1356.
Glencow, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Glencrosche, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Glendale, in Northumberland, 9-11, 21, 24, 25,
31, 32, 38.

Glendonyng, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Glendowbank, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glenfute, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2690.
Glengaber, lands of, Ayrshire, 2045.
Glengary, barony of, Inverness, 3326.
Glengaynet, lands of, Perthshire, 863.
Glenley, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glenlochay (Glenlocha), 1964.
Glenluce, monastery of, 1698.
Glennes, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Glenny, Nether, lands of, Perthshire, 881.
Glenovik (Glenevik, Glenvik), lands of, in Forfar,
229, 1150, 1248.
Glen Prossin, see Prosen.
Glenquey (Glenquoy, Glenkoy), burn of, Perth
shire, 843, 1670.
Glenquoych, lands of, Perthshire, 1021.
Glensalloch, alias Wattersyde, lands of, Kirk
cudbright, 2133, 2134,
Glenshee, bounds of, Perthshire, 1671.
Glenshinnell, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Glenson (Glensone, Glensoun), lands of, New
Abbey, 710, 717, 718, 1383, 1407, 2521.
Glenstincher, alias Daljedburgh, lands of, Ayr,
2996.
Glenstrafarrer, Inverness, 2841.
Glentromie, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Glenwestey, in Galloway, 46.
Glenzarrok, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glisland, lands of, Kincardine, 1941.
Gogar, Nether, lands of, Edinburgh, 566, 947,
985, 999, 1116, 1167.
Gogar, place of, 1466.
Goir, lands of, Orkney, 1837, 2205.
Goldinhaddok, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Goldnieburn, Clackmannan, 2686.
Gordon, Easter, lands and mains of, Berwick
shire, 1573, 1581, 1630, 1862.
 ¦ West, lands of, Berwick, 2498.
 parish of, Berwick, 2498.
— — Castle, Aberdeen, 3227.
Gordonstoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2358.
Gorgie [Edinburgh], half lands of and half mill
of, 366, 693, 1058, 1059, 1273, 1485, 1487,
1494, 1507, 1552, 1553, 1564, 1633, 1839,
1844, 2334, 2638, 2713, 2776, 2835, 2913,
2920, 3063.
 mill, 366, 373, 693, 834, 927, 928, 1058,
1060, 1273, 1554, 2334, 3063.
 manor place of, 2621, 2638, 2713
2776.
 ¦ burn, the, 2334, 3063.
Gormelsyde, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Gosfurd, lands of, 1872.
Gourdon (Gourdane, Gourdone), Kincardine, 1749,
2978.
Gourlaybank (Gourlabank, Gourleybank), lands
of, Haddington, 140, 1423, 2909, 2976,
3086.
Gowldie burn, Forfar, 1647.
Graden, place of, Berwickshire, 2481.
Grahamsmoor ('Grahmeis muire'), Stirling, 2442.
Graneburne, the, Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Grange of Conan, lands of, Forfar, 577.
Grange, lands and mill of, Roxburgh, 1164.
— - 'Barne mure' of, Fife, 1736.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Grange, lands of, 2922. [Grange of Crombie, see
Crombie.]
 Over or Upper, of Kinghorn Wester, Fife
shire, 835, 2105.
 lands of, Fife [Grange of Lindores], 1992.
Grangemures (Grangemuiris), lands of [Easter and
Wester], Fife, 1282, 3314.
Granco or Granto, lands of, Perthshire, 803, 2490.
Gravis, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Gray Abbay, manor and mains of, Co. Down,
Ireland, 1582.
Gray leyes, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Greenbanks, alias Over Plewlands, lands of,
Edinburghshire, 2834.
Greencastell, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1550, 1551.
Greencroft, lands of, in Coldingham, 954, 1253,
1254, 1290.
Greendykes, lands of, Haddington, 1833.
 alias Aldingstoun, lands of, 3126.
Greenfoord, Easter, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
 Wester, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Greenhead (Greneheid, Grenhede), lands of,
Lanarkshire, 171.
Greenhill, hill of, Forfar, 1150, 1248.
 in the lordship of Giffen, Ayr, 2244.
Greenholm (Greinholme, Greneholme), lands and
mill of, Ayrshire, 1176, 1210, 1923, 2415,
2933.
Greenlaw, parish of, Berwick, 2258, 2273.
 (Greinlaw) lands, mains, and manor place of,
Kirkcudbright, 2712.
Greenlees, Easter, lands of, Lanarkshire, 459.
Greenock (Greinock, Greinok, Grenok, Greynok,
Grinok), Easter, lands of, 263, 742, 870,
1370, 1701, 1955, 1956, 2101, 2769.
 Easter, mill of, 263, 742, 1668, 1701, 1955,
1956, 2101.
 mains of, 1701, 1955, 1956.
 moor of, Renfrew, 1956.
 or Greenockshaw, West, Renfrew, 439, 443,
444, 721, 736, 1294, 1848, 1918,2082,2163,
2241.
 'auld eastell steid ' of, 439.
 place of, 463, 1376, 2031, 2082, 2479, 2769.
 kirk of, 1780.
Greenocktoun (Grenoktoun), in Kylesmure, Ayr
shire, 792, 830, 1503-1505 ; alias Crukitbank,
1815; 1940, 1944.
Greenrigs, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Greens, lands of, Stirling, 3011.
Green's or Grenis Onset, Newabbey, 1302.
Greenside (Greinsyd), lands of, Fife, 1997.
Green (Grene) Street, Essex, England, 960.
Greenwich, England, 1687, 1S68, 1878, 1913,
2090, 2238.
Greenwood, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Greenwoodhead, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1143.
Greenyaird, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Greggisburne, Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Gregisland, lands of, Fife, 2520.
Greischip, lands of, Elgin, 2109.
Grenane, lands of, Ayrshire, 690.
 barony of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.
 lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
' Grenes mershe,' in Essex, 595.
Gretna (Gratney), parish of, 1522, 1703.

Gretrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 434.
Greyhill (Greyhyl), house of, Ayrshire, 156, 924.
Cf. Greenhill.
Grianletts, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Grindon (Grenedon), in Northumberland, 286.
Grindon Rig (Rigge), 286, 627, 2090.
 ' Burn Rig ' in, 286.
 Old (Aid grendoun, Old Gryndon), lands of,
Northumberland, 155, 205-209.
Grithillis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Groabuster or Grobuster, lands of, Orkney, 1836,
2047,2502,2611.
Grottmoir, lands of, Ross, 2422.
Grugar, barony of, Ayr, 2264.
Grummet, Over, lands of, Ayrshire, 1762.
Gryffe, water of, 232.
' Gryndenhede,' lands of, 250.
Grysnes, lands of, Orkney, 1986, 2047.
Gudie, water of, Perth, 2221.
Guiltree (Geyltre, Gyltre), in Ayrshire, 69.
Guislands, lands of, Lanark, 2887.
Guislone, lands of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Gullane (Gulane, Gwillen), town and lands of,
Haddington, 116, 424, 425, 462, 486, 491,
570, 610, 620, 677, 679, 744, 915, 920, 921,
923, 939, 962, 964, 972, 979, 991, 995, 1073,
1147, 1178, 1187, 1693, 1842, 2018, 2042,
2178, 2179, 2181-83, 2335, 2379, 2443.
 parish church of, 462, 570, 2181.
 South Raw of, 620.
 West Raw of, 424, 425, 620, 1147, 1178,
1180, 1693, 2018.
 ' Clerkislandis,' ' Medospottis,' and 'Tempill
medo ' in, 744.
 common of, 1 147.
 Hill of, 972.
 kirkland of, 744, 2443.
 parish of, 1913.
Gunnershaw, lands and mill of, Stirling, 2767,
2768.
Gunsgreen (Gunisgrene), Berwickshire, 1776,
1805 ; or Flemingtoun, 3204.
Guynd, lands of, Forfar, 577.
Haddington (Hadinton), burgh of, 2, 126, 154,
175, 446, 491, 664, 726, S27, 1061, 1389,
1489, 1537, 1759, 1770, 1833, 1915, 2121,
2346, 2439, 2838, 3093, 3206.
 'Burrowgait' of, 1064.
 ' Corsflat ' at, 726.
•  ' Gallosyde ' at, 726.
 'Hard gate' or Saltmarket in, 388, 2838.
 Harmanwalstrand (Hermanwell strand, Her-
mondflet strand), stream called, at, 1537,
2965, 3077.
 High Street of, 1089, 1537, 2794.
¦  Howgate, 2794.
 'Strumpet Streit' in, 1770.
 'Sydgat' of, 1537.
 Tolbooth of, 885, 1061, 2573.
 Tolbooth Street of, 2818, 3077.
 West Port of, 1537.
 abbacy of, 2573.
 ' Frere Kirk ' or Church of the Friars Minor
of, 154, 175; church of H, 418; parish
church, 847.

INDEX OF PLACES

1015

Haddington, monastery of, 726.
 constabulary and shire of, 126, 298, 318,
424, 499, 600, 677, 722, 728, 744, 757, 766,
767, 774, 784, 794, 827, 847, 856, S76, 882,
885, 919, 991, 1055, 1061, 1064, 1066, 1077,
1147, 1178, 1200, 1225, 1338, 1398, 1423,
1594, 1833, 1866, 1868, 1871, 1872, 1913,
1915, 2171, 2178, 21S0, 2362, 2365, 2420,
2443, 2528, 2580, 2622, 2794, 2909, 3093,
3126.
Hagar, in Strynie, Orkney, 1837, 2077.
 house of, in Strynie, Orkney, 2137, 2205.
Hagerstoun lands in Fowberry, Northumberland,
211.
Haggs, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Haggsmuir, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Hague, the, in Holland, 2423.
Hailes (Halis), barony of, East Lothian, 499, 774,
1338, 1423, 2909.
Hailes (Haillis), Easter, lands of, Musselburgh,
516.
 Walkmill of, 516.
 North (Northal, Northhalis), 82, 126, 139,
154, 1423.
 South (Southal, Southhalis), 82, 154.
Hailes [Colinton], parish of, 1273, 2621, 3063.
Haining, barony of, Stirling, 3189.
 (Hayning) place of, 523.
Hairgills, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Haisuall, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Haitschaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 587.
Halfacres (Halfeakers), at Dalkeith, 2642.
Haliburton, barony of, 1420.
Halberstat, principality of, 2589.
HaUcraig (Halcrag, Halcraig), place of, Lanark
shire, 268, 647.
 lands of, 2023.
Halden, barony of, 2999.
Halhill, hiU of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Halklaw, Fife, 2544.
Hall gairth, the, Fishing of, Dumfries, 2222.
HaUgreen (Halgreine), lands of, Kincardine, 3119.
 place of, 1749.
Hallmeadow of Arbroath, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Hallrule (Halroule), lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
 common of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Halstoun, see Galston.
Halteasses (Haltess), place of, Fifeshire, 1063.
Haltree (Haltrie), alias Kirkawtoun, or Kirk-
coltane, lands of, Midlothian, 1143, 1279,
1696, 1700.
 place of, 1279.
Hallyards (Halzardis), place of, Fife, 777.
Halyards in Stow, lands of, Edinburgh, 1571.
Ham House, near London, 2893.
Hamilton, barony of, Lanarkshire, 2507.
 castle or place of, 646, 886, 914, 1828, 1835,
2058, 2249, 2251, 2586, 2868, 2946, 2987.
 parish of, Lanark, 2897.
 regality of, Lanark, 2987.
 town or burgh of, 1431, 1638, 1946, 2139,
2897, 2919, 2947, 2959, 3038, 3040, 3311.
Hampton Court, 1174.
Handaxwood, lands of, Berwickshire, 341, 349;
2528.
Hangingshaw (Hanginschaw), lands of, Stow, 2096

Harcarse, lands of, Berwick, 2514.
 -place of, 2514.
Hardacres (Hardaikers), lands of, Berwickshire,
628, 1490.
' Hardin,' lands called the, near Newbattle, 2050,
Hardrigs, lands of, Dirleton, 619.
Hardyes Busse, lands of, Northumberland, 1979.
Harehope, lands of, Dirleton, 571.
Haristoun, lands of, in Ayrshire, 197.
Harperland (Herperland), lands of, Ayrshire, 158,
220, 309, 526, 536.
Hartshaugh (Hairtischauch), lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Harvieshauch, stank of, near Elgin, 1542.
Harwod, Little, lands of, Midlothian, 1057.
Hassendean (Hassynden), lands of, Roxburgh, 94.
Hassington (Halsingtoun), lands of, Berwickshire,
81.
Hattanrig (Hawtanrig), lands of, Renfrew, 520,
916.
Hatton (Haltoun, Hautoun), barony and lands of,
Kincardineshire, 368.
 (Haltoun) place of, Midlothian, S82, 2888.
 of Menmuir, lands of, Forfarshire, 1088.
Hattonhill (Haltounhill), lands of, Lindores, Fife,
1992, 2069.
Hauchis, two, lands of the, Banffshire, 1199,
1343, 2510, 2265.
Haugh, lands of, Berwickshire, 2865.
Haughs (Hauchis), Langton, Berwickshire, 434.
Haukewell, in Northumberland, 53.
Hauwyk, manor of, 48.
Hauxlawburn, see Hawkslawburn.
Hawch, Nether, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Hawickshiel-burn ('Hawikeschelburne'), bound
ary of Blainslie, 569.
Hawkslawburn (Hauxlawburne), Berwickshire,
81.
Heads (Hedis), lands and tenandry of, Lanark
shire, 690.
Heidiswood, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
' Helburnisfurd,' boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Helmburn ('Helmeburne or Elmeburne,' or the
'Weststeid of Langhope'), in Selkirkshire,
631.
Helmoss, boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Henderston (Hendestoun), lands of, Forfar, 1663,
1782.
Hendirstoun, Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 2397.
Henhousfield, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Hensbuster, Orkney, 2611.
Henstoune, lands of, Kincardineshire, 2764,
2765.
Herbertshire (Harbertshire), barony of, Stirling,
2087, 2752, 2767.
 castle of, Stirling, 2767.
Heriot, kirk of, 2096, 2564.
Heriothouse, Midlothian, 2740.
Heriot-town, lands of, 1143.
Herman well strand, see under Haddington.
HerperdeaD, 3077.
Hertessollyng, in Northumberland, 29.
Hertford, county of, England, 24.
Hesilrig (Heselrigge, Hesylrigg), in Northumber
land, 14, 19, 66, 91.
Heucheid, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Heuch mills, mills called the, Dunfermline, 975,
986.
Heugh (Hewch), lands of, North Berwick, 619.
High Cross ('Hie Croce'), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Hightree ('le Heetre,' Hiltre), lands of, Renfrew,
236, 586.
HiU, lands of, barony of Hailes, 1338.
 ¦ lands of, Kilmaurs, 599.
Hilfield, lands of, Fife, 1663, 1782, 2326.
Hilhouss, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Hillocks, lands of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Hilltarvit (Hiltarvet, Hiltervat, Hiltervatt), lands
of, Fife, 1543.
 place of, 1857, 1888.
Hilton (Hiltoun), lands of, Berwickshire, 134,
2528.
Hiltoun, barony of, Kincardineshire, 2664, 2669.
'Hinging Heicb,' burn called, Berwickshire, 1076.
Hippielaw, Strathairlie, Fife, 2544.
Hirsell, place of, Berwickshire, 2282.
Hodgehill, lands of, Fife, 2520.
Hodlenlaw, lands of, Ayrshire, 1528.
Hoill, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Holehouse (Halhous), lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Holhous, lands of, Stirling, 2503.
Holkettle, lands of, Fife, 3179.
HoUand, in Burnes, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
 country of, 2423.
' Hollis,' lands of, near Dirleton, 2042.
' Holme,' lands of, in Dalzell, 695.
Holme, parish of, Orkney, 2611.
 mill of, 2611.
Holmes, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Holmishill, lands of, Ayrshire, 731.
Holmshead, lands of, Ayr(?), 2996.
Holtalle, in Northumberland, 34. Cf. Hotall and
Howtell.
Holydean (Halydean, Halydene), lands and manor
of, Roxburghshire, 857, 2617.
Holyroodhouse (Halyruidhous), monastery of,
near Edinburgh, 196, 600, 602, 645, 800,
1122.
 palace of, 913, 932, 938, 940, 955, 1025,
1036, 1037, 1090, 1113, 1136, 1211, 1233,
1249, 1281, 1283, 1326, 1328, 1356, 1367,
1370, 1391, 1411, 1420, 1437, 1440, 1787,
1791, 1829, 1838, 1839, 1844, 1904, 1918,
1932, 1934, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1987, 1997,
1999, 2019, 2030, 2036, 2043, 2044, 2050,
2055, 2059, 2060, 2071, 2073, 2147, 2148
2175, 2240, 2295, 2347, 2594, 2774, 2915,
2945, 3161.
Holyrood Palace, orchard of, 1274.
 regality of, 1025.
Holywood (Dergungall), in Dumfries, 46.
Honley, manor of, Yorkshire, 2541.
Hookhead (Hukhed), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Hopeton(Hoptoun), lands of, Ancrum, Roxburgh,
1596.
 nether end of, 2572.
Hopkirk, parish of, Roxburgh, 1527.
Hoppiehillok, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Hoppisburn, lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Hoppringill, lands of, Stow, Midlothian, 824.
Hoprig, lands of, Berwickshire, 626, 774.

Hornden, barony of, Berwickshire, 1371.
 lands of, 1049, 1052.
Horraquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Horslee, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Horsward [Duchal], lands of, Renfrewshire, 525.
Horsupcleuch, lands of, Berwickshire, 2481.
'Horswik,' lands called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Horton, place of, Northumberland, 210, 211.
Hotall, town of, Northumberland, 2090. Cf.
Holtalle and Howtell.
Houland, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
 Nether, 2762.
 Over, or Lindsay's Banks, 2762.
Houndhill, land called the, Renfrewshire, 1004.
Houndlaw (Hundlaw), lands of, Berwick, 2029.
 'heidrig' of, 1007.
Houston (Houstoun), castle of, Renfrew, 380.
¦  parish of, 232.
 town of, 380.
Howaldsyde, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Howburn, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
 mill of, Berwickshire, 1305, 2104.
Howden (Houden), Over, lands of, Berwickshire,
2865, 3100, 3304.
Howes, Dumfries, 2222.
Howgate, see under Haddington.
' Howholme,' lands of, Dalzell, Lanark, 695.
Howlat Close ( ' Howlat Clois '), lands of, at New
Abbey, 702, 1624, 1641, 2521.
Howlatstoun, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Howtell, lands of, Northumberland, 982. Cf.
Hotall and Holtalle.
Hoy's Croft [Langton Church], Berwickshire, 434.
Hudestanes, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Huip (Hwip), lands of, Orkney, 2948.
 place of, 1963.
'Hulekoues,' East Lothian, 22.
Humbie (Humby, Humbye), lands of, Linlithgow,
393, 941.
 ¦ parish of, East Lothian, 2171, 2180.
 place of, 2435.
Humbleknowsyde, lands of, Berwick, 1628.
Humes, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Huntlaw, lands of, Roxburgh, 2313.
Huntly, place of, Aberdeenshire, 1493, 2229, 2338.
 regality of, Aberdeen, 3106.
 (Huntlie) chapel of, Berwickshire, 1573,
1630, 1862.
 Chantor land of, 1573, 1630.
 lands of, Berwick, 2498.
Huntlywod, lands of, Roxburghshire, 857.
Huntliewoods, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Hutton (Hutoun), Berwickshire, 752.
 under the moor, 90.
 Little, lands of, Dumfries (?), 3051.
Hyndhewch, Haddingtonshire, 722.
Hyppehill, see Tarvit, Little.
Ioolmkill, monastery of, 1019.
Ilford, county of Essex, 960.
Immervoulin (Ymremwlane), in Strathyre, Perth
shire, half lands of, 151.
 mill of, 151.
Inche, lands called, near Anstruther, 1282.
Inchadyne (Incheadin), parish of [now Kenmore],
Perthshire, 1021.

INDEX OF PLACES

1017

Inchaffray, monastery or place of, 407, 805, 930.
Inchbrathy (Inchbrachty, Inchbrachy), lands of,
Forfarshire, 229, 1150, 1248.
Inchbreyock, lands of, Forfar, 2664.
 Craigtoun of, 2664.
Inchcalzeoch (Inschecailzeoch), parish of, now
Buchanan, 641.
Inchcolm (St. Colm's Inch), monastery of, 372.
Inchgall, barony of, Fife, 1723.
Inchinnan (Inchenane, Inchennan, Inschinuan),
church of St. Conval of, 232, 234.
 . ferryboat of, 232-34, 2478, 2568.
 lands of, 2568.
 lordship of, 232.
 Mains of, 164.
 parish of 232.
Inchmahome, priory of, Perth, 2569.
Inchmarlo, lands of, Kincardine, 690.
InchmUl (Inchmyll, Inchmylne), lands of, Forfar,
229, 1150, 1248.
Inchemyre, marsh of, Kelso parish, Roxburgh,
2301.
Infeild, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1241.
Infield, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Ingabuster quoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Inglissyde, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Ingliston (Inglistone, Inglistoun), lands of, Glen
cairn, 2487.
 lands of, Kirkpatrick Irongray, 3085.
 Hither, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 530, 532,
1643.
 Nether, lands of, parish of Kirkinner, 1087.
 lands of, Renfrew, 1780.
Innerbervie (Inverbervie), burgh of [now Bervie],
902, 1110, 1184, 1201, 1388, 1421, 1749,
2005.
 church of, 1749.
 Cowgate of, 1201, 1749.
 Crossgate of, 1388.
 Fishergate of, 1749.
 High Street of, 1388.
 Kirkgate of, 1421.
 Market-gate of, 1749.
 Merchant Street in, 902.
 Seagate of, 1184, 1749.
Innerleven, Fife, 2544.
Innermeath (Innermouth), place of, 777.
 lands and territory of, Kincardine, 1184,
1749, 1751, 3119.
 water of, 1749.
Innertromie, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Inneryne, barony of, Argyleshire, 2556, 3104.
Invercauld, lands of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Inverdovat (Innerdowett, Innerduffat) or 'Lichtonis
landis,' Fife, 290, 763, 1157, 1277, 1278,
1997.
Inverdunning (Inverdonyng), place of, 510.
Inveresk (Innarask), lands of, Edinburgh, 1558.
 arable lands of, 839.
 parish of, 2691, 3005, 3135.
 place of, Edinburgh, 3154.
Invergary, 3230.
Inverkeithing, Fife, 2464, 2685, 2755.
 Mariefield or Murisfield of, lands of, Fife,
1663, 1782, 2326.
 parish church of, 911, 2762. 6

Inverkeithing, altar of St. Laurence the martvr,
911. '
 parish of, 2685, 2762.
Inverkip (Innerkip, Enerkip), lordship of, Renfrew,
342.
 parish of, 232, 500-502, 742, 810, 811, 1004,
1701, 1955, 1956, 2025, 2101, 2297.
Inverlair, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Inverleith, barony of, Edinburgh, 1350, 1369,
1584, 1672, 1995, 2027.
 place of, 1584.
Inverness, burgh of, 367, 403, 467, 638, 872, 880,
903, 907, 1111, 1158, 1159, 1471, 1952, 2162,
2186, 2270, 2736, 2738, 2836, 3153, 3217.
 Castle hill at, 403, 467, 638, 854, 907, 1111,
1399, 2186, 2460.
 Castle Street in, 2186.
 Colthill of, 3133.
 Dimsdale (Damesdale, Demmesdell,Dimisdail,
Domsdaill, Dymmisdail), street in [now
Castle Street], 403, 467, 638, 854, 907, 1111,
1159, 1399, 1952, 2162, 2186, 2460.
 granary hill of, 880.
 Kirk Street in, 367.
 vennel in, called the Milnehead, 1471.
 castle lands of, 3092, 3153.
 church of, 367, 1471.
 Virgin Mary aisle in, 367 ; new Mary
aisle, 1471.
 commonty of, 2162.
 parish of, 3092, 3153.
 sheriffdom of, 538, 576, 682, 872, 935, 949,
1158, 1159, 1170, 1296, 1493, 1544, 1685,
1726, 1779, 2008, 2159, 2229, 2270, 2338,
2340, 2393, 2618, 2726, 2730, 2736, 2789,
2841, 2956, 3092, 3153, 3200, 3227, 3230,
3319.
Inverugie, lands and barony of, Aberdeen, 2921.
 place of, 2263, 2939.
Inverurie, town of, Aberdeenshire, 3094.
Ireland, 15S2, 1603, 1739, 1984, 1993, 2111,
2293, 2554, 2581, 2728, 2968, 2969.
 Isle of Rathry, in, 933.
Irelandtoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2725.
Irvine (Irewyn, Irrwyn, Ervyne, Erwin), burgh of,
39, 93, 309, 739, 740, 746, 778, 810, 811,
820, 879, 924, 957, 1505, 1788, 1847, 1879,
1884, 1886, 1948, 1957, 1967, 1969, 2046,
2153, 2154, 2189, 2194, 2195, 2215, 2244,
2245, 2246, 2255, 2269, 2337, 2360, 2386,
2390, 2415, 2416, 2854, 3159.
 church of the Carmelites or 'Frere Kyrk,'
beside, 216.
 church of the Friars Minor at, 158.
 'Dyocis tempill,' temple lands near, 119,
120.
 ¦ house of the White Friars or Carmelites at,
92.
 port of, 39.
 water of, 39, 390, 417, 542, 2007.
Isle, the, lands of Denovan called, Stirling, 2752.
Isle of May, 1282.
Isles, diocese of the, 1767, 2860.
Jackesland fauld, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Jakishorne, lands of, Ayrshire, 1810, 1811.
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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Jardanfield, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Jarrbrugh, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Jaw, Easter, lands of, Stirling, 3113.
Jaxtoun, lands of, Forfarshire, 142.
Jedburgh, abbey of, 1332.
 -burgh of, 225, 587, 622, 1164, 1527, 2678,
2688, 2744, 2812, 29S1, 3088.
 ¦ Burn Wynd (' Venella torrentis ') in, 225.
 ' Causegate ' in, 267.
 ' Valcargate' in, 267.
 ' Skitrawburne ' at, 230.
 Tudhope (or Cudhope) Street in, 230.
 parish church of, 245.
 ¦ friars of, place of the, 1164.
 Old, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
 parish of, 1000.
Jedburgh Forest, lordship of, 341.
Jedburgh, water of, 1164.
Jerviswod, barony of, Lanark, 2019.
Jobstrand, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
Johnson's mill, Fife, 1324.
Johnstone (Jhonston), lands of, Lanarkshire, 171,
1629, 1638, 2475.
Johnstone, lands of, Renfrew, 439, 2241.
 • Over, 444.
Jurdaneschaw, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Justiceley, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Justing Haugh, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Kairt (Kert), see Cart.
Karnefield, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 1384.
Katermyling, lands of, Perthshire, 1782. Cf.
Catermeline.
Katryne, Over, lands of, Ayr, 3313. Cf. Catrine.
Keavock, mill of, 3099.
Keilleismont, lands of, Banffshire, 1199.
Keirs (Keris), lands of, Ayrshire, 256.
 lauds of, Fifeshire, 2544, 3018, 3024,
3046, 3070.
Keith, fishings of, 2669.
Keith Humbie, barony of, Haddington, 2420.
Keith-Marischal, barony of, East Lothian, 767,
885, 2420.
Keithick (Keithik), barony of, Coupar- Angus,
973.
Keithock (Cathik, Keathock, Keithik, Kethick,
Kethik), barony of, Brechin, 648, 1204, 1354,
1385, 1387, 1465, 1555, 2034, 2065.
 lands of, Brechin, Forfarshire, 1354.
Kelder, the 'motte de,' in Northumberland, 49.
Kelderhayes, there, 49.
Kellaflat, lands of, Roxburgh, 2744, 2812.
Kellie (Kellin), in Fife, moor of, 8.
 peatary of, 8.
 pool of, 8.
 place of, Forfarshire, 1579.
 lands of, Renfrew, 2025.
Kelloche, lands of, Renfrew (?), 2297.
Kelso, abbey or place of, 434, 435, 441, 540, 541,
544, 857, 883, 934, 1109, 1280, 1440, 2617.
 lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
 lordship of, 2449.
 parish of, 2301.
 town of, 1045, 1440, 2455, 2582, 2590, 2614
2802.
 High Street of, 2607.

Kelso, mill street of, 1440.
 flesh stocks of, 1440.
 ¦ regality of, 540, 865, 867, 1341.
Kelsoland, lands of, Ayrshire, 1593, 1598.
 tower of, 1598.
 Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 933.
Kelton, lands of, parish of Dumfries, 3320.
Kelton (Keltoune), millhouse of, lands of, Kirk
cudbright, 2330.
 parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2330.
Kemnay, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 690.
Kemphillhaucb, lands of, Coupar-Angus, 973.
Kenlfyne, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Kennoway (Kennoquhy), Fife, 2883.
 kirk of, 809, 3185.
 parish of, 1071, 1082.
Kenny (Kenne), Little, Forfarshire, 723.
 Meikle, 723.
KenshothiU (KinoethehiU), moor of, Kincardine,
2978.
Kensington Palace, London, 2966, 2967, 3114.
Kent, county of, England, 1623, 2090, 2848.
Kerquhinnie, lands and mill of, Perth, 2426.
Kerse, barony of, Stirlingshire, 707.
Kersebog (Kersboge), meadow called, Linlithgow
shire, 513, 652, 658, 874, 877.
Kersland, lands of, Ayr, 3032.
Kerse Thorne, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Kerse, Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 2645, 2656,
2989.
Kessock, place of, 2658.
Kettelshiel, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
Kettle ('le Kettill'), lands of, Fife, 332.
 parish of.Fife, 2485, 3179, Cf. Kingskettle.
Kettoflat, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
Kid (Kyd) well [and stone], boundary of Arn
bathie, 410.
Kierhill (Kerehill), lands of, Ayrshire (1505), 256,
1674, 1792.
Kilbarchan, parish of, Renfrew, 2456, 2659.
Kilbirny, lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
 Nether mains of, 1370.
 Over mains of, 1370.
 manor of, 1370, 2161.
 parish of, 1370.
Kilbrachmont (Kinbrachmond), in Fife, 8.
Kilbride (Kilbryd), barony of, Ayrshire, 2264.
 lands of, Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 599.-
 parish of, Ayr, 2264.
Kilbride (Kilbryid, Kilbryde), barony of, Lanark
shire, 416.
 parish of, Lanark, 2056, 2916, 2919.
 church of, Lanarkshire, 1311.
 church of [county uncertain], 2850.
Kilconquhar (Kilconquhair), Fifeshire, 1374, 3018,
3022.
 lands of, 3314.
 parish of, 1374, 3314.
Kilgour, parish of, Fife, 1071.
Kilgrany, lauds of, Ayrshire, 913.
Kilham, lands of, Northumberland, 982.
Killanan, parish of, Inverness, 3326.
Killeismondis, Over and Nether, lands of, Banff
shire, 1343, 2265, 2510.
Killellan (Kyllellane), parish of, 232.
Killermont, lands of, Stirlingshire, 814.

INDEX OF PLACES

1019

KUlibeggs, town and lands of, Donegal, 2968.
Killiemoir, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Killiwarran, lands of, Glencairn, 3049.
Killmark, lands of, Glencairn, 3049.
Killoch (Kilhauch), lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Killochrees (Kellocryst), Wodend, lands of,
Renfrew, 583.
Kilmacolm (Kilmacolme, Kilmacome), barony of,
Renfrew, 2672.
 Over, lands of, Renfrew, 2388.
 parish of, 232, 2197, 2986.
 • parish church of, 593, 685.
Kilrnadock (KUmadok), parish of, Perthshire, 881,
2272, 2569.
Kilmanaeveck, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Kilmarnock (KUmarnok), barony of, Ayrshire,
2264.
 'Deine Maynes' of, 2264.
 Holmes of, 2264.
 parish of, 2264.
 town of, 636.
Kilmaron, lands of, in Fife, 182, 612 (?), 765,
1310. See also Kilmaurs.
Kilmaronock (Kilmaronok, Kilmaronno), lands
and barony of, iu Stirling and Lennox, 134,
1867, 2038.
 Mains of, Dumbarton, 2038.
 parish of, 2999.
 place of, 820, 823.
Kilmaurs (Kilmauris, Kilmawris), barony of,
Ayrshire, 134, 136, 487, 594, 599, 603, 665,
678, 725, 729, 739, 787, 879, 957, 958, 1102,
1103, 1574, 1599, 1652, 1810, 1811, 2100,
2196, 2252.
 burgh of, 678, 729, 739, 745, 957, 1574.
 collegiate church of, 599.
 lands of, Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 944, 1599,
1810.
 manor or place of, 745, 1811, 2252.
 parish of, Ayr, 2252.
 [probably Kilmaron], in Fife, 612.
Kilminitie (Kilmenetie), see Kinminitie.
KUmonivaig (Killmanivaig), parish of [formerly
Killanan], Inverness, 3230, 3326.
Kilmorack, parish of, Inverness, 2841.
Kilmore, parish and rectory of, in Arran, 1019.
Kilmynnane, lands of, Fife, 1838.
Kilncroft, lands of, parish of Inverness, 3092,
3153.
 lands of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2745.
Kilpatrick, West, parish of, Dumbarton, 3052.
Kilquhanidy (Culconnauchty), in Galloway, 46.
Kilquhinzie (Kilquhenzie, Kilqnhynnze), lands of,
Ayrshire, 1105.
 Mains of, 692, 1876, 1886.
 place or tower of, Ayrshire, 1105, 1106,
1788.
Kilravock, 2008.
Kilry (Kelre), lands of, Forfarshire, 261.
Kilwinning, abbacy of, Ayrshire, 1867.
 monastery or place of, 691, 704, 1499, 1501,
1533, 2412.
 Tolbooth of, 2239.
 Nether mains of, 2551.
 parish of, 1265, 1528, 2551.
 regality of, 691, 704, 1173, 1189, 1265, 1360,

1528, 2239, 2245, 2246, 2412,

1499, 1501,
2416, 2551.
Kiltearn, parish of, 2707, 2745.
Kiltzeild, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Kimmerghame (Kemergem), lands of, Berwick
shire, 162, 341, 349.
 east mill of, 2528.
Kinald, lands of, Sutherland, 2463.
Kinblathmont, cottown of, Forfar, 1647.
Kinbrichtorn (?), 3.
Kinbuck (Kinbuk), lauds of, in Perth, 143.
Kincairn, lordship of, Perth, 3181.
 wood and house of, 3181.
Kincaple (Kincapill), lands of, Fife, 783, 925,
1094.
Kincardine (Kyncardin), 7 [perhaps Kincardine-
on-Forth].
 acres of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
 (Kyncardyn) sheriffdom of, 65, 368, 690,
860, 902, 1468, 1550, 1551, 1658, 1721, 1749,
1812, 1941, 2005, 2263, 2283, 2497, 2518,
2536, 2664, 2733, 2764, 2765, 2869, 2879,
2921, 2936, 2939, 2951, 2978, 3119, 3171.
 parish of, Perth, 2272.
 barony of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
 castle or place of, Perthshire, 1587, 2151.
 moss of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Kinclune (Kinclwin), lands of, Forfarshire, 723.
Kindeace (Kindeis), Easter, lands of, 142.
Kinder Loch (lake of Lochkindeloch), 724.
Kindroehat, parish of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Kinghorn, barony of, Fifeshire, 800.
 burgh of, 21.91.
 parish of, 835.
 Wester, lands and barony of, Fifeshire,
795, 912. parish of, Fife, 2105 [now Burnt

island].

835.

Over or Upper Grange of, Fifeshire,

 Weltoun or Newbigging of, 2105.
Kingisgairthe, fishings of, Dumfries, 2222.
' Kingismure,' moor of, Fife, 1838.
Kinglassie, parish of, Fife, 2485.
Kingoldrum (Kyncoldrum), lordship of, Forfar
shire, 360-62, 723, 929.
 mill of, 723.
Kingoodie (Kinguiddie, Kinguidie), lands of, Perth
shire, 1663, 1782, 2326.
Kingsbarns, place of, Fife, 2960.
King's Carne, lands of, Banffshire, 1357.
Kingsford, on the water of Ferdour, Kincardine
shire, 1551.
Kingskettle, parish of, Fife, 2097, 2489, 2870.
Cf. Kettle.
Kingsknow, lands of, Edinburgh, 2615, 3063.
Kings-Kyle, Ayrshire, 590, 2045, 3277.
King's Well Strand, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Kingussie, Inverness-shire, 2338.
 parish of, 2789.
Kinharvie (Kinhervie, Kinhervy), lands of, Kirk
cudbright, 532, 701, 1249, 1643, 1784, 1790,
2000, 2295, 2521.
Kinkathislaw, in Fife, 8.
Kinkell, manse of [Aberdeenshire], 428.
Kinleith (Kildeleith or Killeith), lands of, 564.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Kinloch, barony of, Perth, 3023.
Kinloss, abbey or place of, 442, 1028.
 barony of, 1028.
 -regality of, 1028, 1199, 1343, 1357, 2227,
2265, 2510.
Kinminitie (Kilmenetie, Kilminitie, Kinminity,
Kinmynettie), Nether, lands of, Banffshire,
1199, 1343-45, 2152, 2265.
Kinminity, Nether, place of, Banffshire, 1343,
1357, 1358.
 Over, lands of, 1357, 1358.
 Upper and Nether, lands of, Banffshire,
2510, 2511, 2522, 2523.
Kinneff (Kynneff), church of, 1110.
 church-lands of, Kincardine, 2005, 2114.
 parish of, 1808, 1941, 2005.
Kinneil, barony of, Linlithgow, 1926, 2113, 2955.
2982.
 -place of, 2011, 2053.
Kinnell (Kynnell), barony of, Forfarshire, 242.
 parish church of, 272.
Kinness, burn of, near St. Andrews, 846.
Kinneswood (Kineskwood, Kinneskwood, Kin
nesswood), Kinross-shire, 2884, 2945, 3258.
Kinuowdie (Kynnovdy), lands of, Inverness, 371.
Kinpont, lands of, Linlithgow, 393.
Kinray (Kynray), lands of, Inverness, 371.
 mill of, 371.
Kinross House, 3258.
Kinross, parish of, 2403.
 shire of, 2403, 2791, 2884, 3015, 3142,
3258.
 ¦ town of, 2884, 2945, 3089.
Kintyre, lordship of, 3131.
Kinveachie, town and lands of, Moray, 2956.
Kipdarroch, lands of, Stirling, 1936.
Kippischapel, in Monkland, 899,
Kippitlaw Syik, field called, Berwick, 1958.
Kipps, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Kirkandrews (Kirkcandris), parish of [now part
of Borgue], Kirkcudbright, 598, 2472.
Kirkawtoun (Kirkcoltane), alias Haltrie, lands of,
1279, 1696, 1700.
Kirkbean (Kirkbene), in Galloway, 46, 27S3.
 parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Kirkcaldy, burgh of, 732, 977, 1072, 1342, 1962,
2424, 2453, 2489, 2646, 2675.
 commonty of, 1342.
 High Street of, 1342, 2424, 2646.
 Lone or Loan of, 1072 ; Loan Dyke of, 2675.
 parish kirk of, 1098.
 west bridge of, 826.
Kirkchryst, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Kirkcolm (Kirkcum), parish of, 1603.
Kirkcoltane, see Kirkawtoun.
Kirkconnell, lands of, New Abbey, Kirkcudbright,
1755, 1758, 2254, 3320.
 [in Tongland] lauds of, 772, 805, 1813.
Kirkcormok, mill of, 408.
 parish of, 408, 1620 [now part of Kelton].
Kirkcowan (Kirkewan), parish of, Wigtonshire,
408, 1785.
Kirkcudbright, parish of, 408.
 shire of, 2133, 2358.
 stewartry of, 484, 530, 533, 534, 59S, 667,
669, 701, 710, 761, 801, 805, 913, 936, 1122,

1144, 1288, 1302, 1383, 1407, 1467, 1560,
1576, 1620, 1624, 1643, 1690, 1698, 1702,
1738, 1755, 1757, 1784, 1798, 1799, 1800,
1813, 2072, 2222, 2254, 2330, 2339, 2342,
2472, 2521, 2606, 2690, 2712, 2725, 2783,
3085 3320.
Kirkcudbright, town of, 1302, 2531, 2725, 3083.
Kirkfield, at Cupar, church lands of, Fifeshire,
841.
Kirkgunzeon (Kirkwynny), Grange of, 46.
Kirkharle (Kirkharll, Kirkherle), parish church
of, 123.
 place of [Northumberland], 173.
Kirkhill, place of, 1489.
Kirkhope (Kirkhoip), place of, 670.
Kirkinner, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 1087. See
also New Abbey or Sweetheart.
 parish of, Wigton, 2983.
Kirkinside [sic, perhaps Birkenside], lands of, Rox
burghshire, 569.
Kirklandcroft, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2254.
Kirklandhill of Heriot, lauds of, Midlothian, 1143.
Kirklands, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
 of Gullane, lands of, 21 S.S.
 of Lessudden, lands of, 2858.
Kirklanglands, lands of, St. Boswells, Roxburgh,
969, 2811.
KirkUe, lands of, Lanark, 2987.
 camp, 2897, 2987.
Kirkliehill, lands of, Lanark, 2897, 2987.
Kirkliston, lands and barony of, Linlithgow, 393,
517, 529, 564, 941.
 Mains of, otherwise Cattelbok, 522.
 mill of, 2608.
 parish of, 817, 3307.
 regality of, 2608.
 town of, 2608, 2761.
Kirkmaiden, parish of, Wigton, 1785.
Kirkmalcolm (Kyrkmalcolm), parish church of,
164. Cf. Kilmacolm.
Kirkmedow, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Kirkmereyne, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Kirkmichael, church of, in Ayrshire, 64.
 (Kirkmichel) parish of, Ayrshire, 1216, 2039,
2996.
 parish of, Cromarty, 2667, 2734, 2861, 2927,
3217.
 (Kirkmicheal), kirk of, Perthshire, 1223.
Kirkness, barony of, Fife, 2495..
Kirknewton, in Northumberland, 35, 54, 80, 312,
982-84, 987 ; alias East Newton, 2090, 2432,
2438.
 parish of, Northumberland, 2809, 2907,
2924.
Kirkoswald, parish of, Ayrshire, 539.
Kirkpatrick or Kirkpatrick-Durham, barony of,
Kirkcudbright, 484.
-  (Kirkpatrik) church of, in Galloway, 46.
Kirkpatrick-Durham (Dorand, Duran), land of, 46.
 parish of, 497, 498, 1087, 1298, 1576,
1690, 1702, 1798-1800.
—  place of, 1575, 1576.
Kirkpatrick-Irougray, parish of, Kirkcudbright,
3085.
Kirkpeth, in Haddingtonshire, 722.
Kirkshaw, lands of, Lanark, 3325.

INDEX OF PLACES

1021

Kirkton (Kirktoun), place of, Fife, 1278, 1379.
Kirktoun, Nether, in Cardross, Dumbartonshire,
1250.
Kirktown of Rattray, Perthshire, 1746.
Kirkwall, St. Magnus ('Manus') kirk at, 142.
 ¦ town of, 1836, 2047, 2052, 2064, 2078, 2137,
2205, 2233-35, 2505, 2611, 2815-17, 2948.
Kirkwood, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Kirkwynny, see Kirkgunzeon.
Kirriemuir (Keremuir, Kerimure, Kerymuir,
Kerymure), barony of, 283, 317, 1248, 2468.
 Kirkton of, lands of, Forfar, 1150.
 Myltoun of, 229, 1150.
 Outfield (Owtfield) of, 229, 1150, 1248.
 lordship of, 796, 1081.
 town of, 1053, 1682, 1686.
 regality of, 165, 169, 227, 229, 283, 284,
304, 684, 796, 1081, 1150, 1155, 1453,
1583, 1682, 2468.
Knapdale, lordship of, 1604.
Knappis (Knappes), lands of, Renfrew, 685, 2437.
Knappo, bondage of, in AkergiU, 160.
Knokandow, lands of, Ross, 2619.
Knokauchlie, lands of, Dumfries, 1916.
Knockbane, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Knokbrex (Knokbreks), lands of, Ayrshire, 340,
913.
Knokbrokloch (or Trodenat), lands of, Ayrshire,
539.
Knokdoire, lands of, Dumbarton, 543.
Knokdones, lands of, Ayr, 2215.
Knokecesy, in GaUoway, 46.
Knokewart, lands of, Ayrshire, 555, 556.
Knokgarnocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Knokincorshill, moor of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Knokine, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Knokinherve, Ross, 2422.
Knokischaine, in Ireland, 1603.
Knockmountains (Knokmontanys), lands of, Ren
frew, 238, 586.
Knoknane, lands and miU of, Wigtonshire, 1603.
Knoksodrum, lands of, in Fife, 394.
Knokyncluych, in Carrick, 74.
Knox, lands and barony of, Kincardine, 2951,
2975.
 manor of, Kincardine, 2978.
Kyle (Kile), King's, Ayrshire, see Kings-Kyle.
Kylesmuir (Kylismure), lordship of, Ayrshire, 548,
642, 643, 668, 1595, 1815, 1883, 1940, 1967,
1968, 3313.
 regality of, 1940, 1967.
Kyle Stewart, Ayrshire, 39, 107, 309.
 bailiary of, Ayrshire, 472, 526, 536,
542, 550, 747, 778, 924, 1107, 1176, 1210,
1232, 1267, 1268, 1819, 1988, 2007, 2244,
2246, 2268, 2288, 2386, 2390, 2392, 2425,
2694, 2839, 3159.
 lordship of, 1503.
Kylrie, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Kyninnis (Kynnynes), 943. See Carngour.
Ladiesmylne, burn of, Stirlingshire, 2442.
Lady Brig end, Midlothian, 1428.
Ladylands (Ladilands), lands of, Fife, 675, 1319,
1569.
Lagangill, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.

Laggan, lands of, Monzievaird, Perthshire, 3145,
3148.
Laick, the, in Lochaber, 2618.
Laidsyde, lands of, Forfar, 2624.
Laighwood (Laichwood, Laychwood), barony of,
Perthshire, 1041, 1287.
Laik, lands of, in stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
Lairdlaugh (Lairdlawch, Lairdloch), lands of,
Kirkcudbrightshire, 1575-77, 1690, 1738,
1798, 1799, 1802, 2124. See also Larglach.
Lambden burn, Berwickshire, 81.
 (Lambdane, Lambdene, Lamden, Lamdeyn),
lands of, Berwickshire, 124, 172, 179, 192,
628, 780, 1233, 1490, 2258, 2259, 2273,
2319, 2328, 2371, 2374, 2549, 2923.
 mill of, 192, 780.
Lambdoughty (Lomnochtie, Lumlochtie, Lum
nochtie), lands of, Straiton, Ayrshire, 1013,
1570, 1590.
Lambholme, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Lambieletham (Lamalethyne, Lambeletham, Lam-
elathen, Lethin, Lethyn), lands of, in Fife,
15, 184, 186, 330, 370, 943.
 place of, 943.
Lambroughton (Lambirytown,Lambrachton, Lam-
brochtoun, Lambruchton, Lanrachtoun), lands
of, Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 599, 603, 729,
745, 1632, 2100, 2196, 2252.
 Mains of, 729, 745, 944, 1574.
Lameiston, Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 586.
Lanark, burgh of, 690, 836, 1429, 1708, 1950,
1951, 2023, 2251, 3311.
 Blumgait in, 1429.
 Freirzet in, 1429.
 Middlegate of, 836.
 sheriffdom of, 83, 100, 171, 268,416,568,
646, 690, 695, 699, 789, 934, 968, 1202,
1311, 1347, 1629, 1638, 1796, 1927, 1950,
1951, 2003, 2019, 2023, 2056, 2115, 2136,
2251, 2475, 2507, 2532, 2542, 2548, 2613,
2887, 2897, 2916, 2959, 2987, 3242.
Lancaster, duchy of, 3008.
Lands (The Land, Landis, Lawnis), lands of,
New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, 632, 669, 1624,
1641, 1650, 2000, 2295, 2521.
 place of, 1407.
Landowie (Findowie?), lands of, Perth, 3095.
'Lane Mossok,' croft called, Tongland, 1698.
Lang Craig, the, Fife, 3314.
Langcraige, fishings of, Wormit, Fife, 1997.
Langfauldis, lands of, Clackmannan, 1903.
Langhaugh, lands of, Roxburgh, 2454.
Langhope, Weststeid of, see Helmburn.
Langlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 665, 944, 2100,
2196.
 lands of, Langton, Berwickshire, 434.
 lands of, Edinburgh, 1983,2285, 2484.
 Wester, lands of, Fife, 2208.
Langley, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Langmure (Langmuir), lands of, Ayrshire, 599,
603, 879, 1810.
Langmuir, lands of, Midlothian, 824, 2554.
Langnewtoun, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164, 2184.
Langriggs (Langrigs), lands of, Annandale, 1522,
1703.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Langrink (Langruik), lands of, Selkirkshire,
1377.
Langshaw, lands of, Lanarkshire, 690.
 ¦ place of, Roxburghshire, 2168.
Langside, battlefield of, S48.
 (Langsyde) field called, etc., Dalkeith, 1666,
1667, 1873, 1909, 2002, 2148, 2322, 2368,
2704, 3057.
 Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Langside-burn, the, Dalkeith, 3059.
Langtas, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Langton (Langtoun), barony of, Berwickshire,
319, 347, 434, 858, 950, 2881.
 castle or place of, 1061, 1140, 1197, 1539.
 temple land of, 319, 347, 398, 432, 438.
 mill of, called 'Cramyln,' 319, 347, 398,
432, 438, 950.
 ¦ parish of, 2434.
 parish church of St. Cuthbert of, 434.
 Hoy's croft on east side of, 434.
Langton in Glendale, Northumberland, 10, 21, 23-
25, 33-36, 38, 43, 47, 53, 401, 982-84; and
manor, 2090, 2185, 2432, 2483.
 mill of, 11.
 commons of, 1978.
 • ' Ewoolandis,' in, 322.
 Ivescrake Milawnaye, 322.
Lanrick (Lanerkis), Nether and Upper, lands of,
Perth, 2272.
Lany, kirklands of, Perthshire, 2566.
Larbert (Lethbert), mill of, 2113.
 . (Lethbertshiels), barony of, Stirling, 3186.
Larglach (Larglauch), lands of, Kirkpatrick-
Durham, 497, 498, 1160, 1298. See also
Lairdlaugh.
Largo, Fife, 454, 3020, 3021, 3209.
 kirk of, 1128.
 lands, of, Fife, 2626.
 parish of, Fife, 2544, 2626, 3009, 3022,
3209.
 Seatown of, 3009.
Largs, lordship of, Ayrshire, 933.
 parish of, 1593.
Lariepots, lands of, Dumfries, 3036.
Larmannoch (Larmanocher), lands of, Kirkcud
bright, 772, 805, 1813.
Lasswade, kirklands of, 517.
 (Laswaid, Leswade), village of, 404, 1212,
2642, 3099.
 High Street of, 3099.
 parish of, 3099.
Lethangie (Lathangy), lands and place of, Fife,
1816, 1817, 2098.
Latheron (Lathrin), Caithness, 682.
Lathis (Laithis), lands of, Ayrshire, 105, 139,
220, 526, 536.
 Wester, lands of, 295.
 place of, 295.
Lathrowis myre, Fife, 3314.
Laught (Laucht), Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 590.
 tower of, 590.
Lauder, burgh of, 1845, 1880, 1953, 2218, 2647,
2912, 3027.
 forest of, 569.
 regality and territory of, 117.
Lauderdale, bailiary of, 521, 1292, 1439, 1974,

2292, 2380, 2465, 2582, 2587, 2590, 2610,
2649, 2650, 2864, 2865, 3097, 3100.
Laverocklaw (Laveroklaw, Laveroklawis), lands
of, Fife, 1277, 1278, 1997.
Lawistoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 1967.
Layne, burn of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Leader (Leder) river, 569.
Leaston (Laistoun, Lay stoun), moors of, Hadding
ton, 2420.
 town of, Haddington, 2420.
Leatgreen (Letgrene), or RashiehiU, Easter, lands
of, Perthshire, 1291, 1588, 1589, 1592, 1679.
 Wester, 1291, 1588.
Leathandrie, town and lands of, Moray, 2956.
Lecrum, lands of, Donegal, 2969.
Ledcrieff, lands of, Forfar, 3127.
Leffindunoull, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Legertlaw (Legartlaw, Lichtgyrtlaw), village of,
606.
Leicester or Leycester house, 2364.
Leik, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Leitfie, lands and place of, Perth, 3023.
Leith, town of, 142, 171, 562, 616, 864, 1112,
1116, 1571, 1696, 1807, 2002, 2149, 2248,
2281, 2334, 2470, 2773, 2915, 3161.
 brig of, 2112.
 church of, 1933.
 Falconer's Close, 2470.
 ¦ 'Lynkis' of, 2112.
 Links of Leith Golf House, 3276, 3284.
 'Painsch market' at, 2470.
 Trinity Hospital of Seamen, 3208.
 St. Nicolas' Vennell at, 2112.
 St. Ninian's Vennell, 2112.
 William Waters' Close at, 3208.
 vennel at, 2470.
 South, 3060.
 Rotten raw of, 3208.
 Water of, 562, 614, 616, 2112, 2126, 2285,
2407, 2470, 2990.
(village), 2407.

Leitholm (Lethame), Berwickshire, 81, 802, 804.
 mill of, 802, 804.
Lenhouse, Easter, of Slamannan, lands of, Stirling,
2503.
Lenistoun, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Lennox, dukedom of, 1437, 2199.
 (Leuenax) earldom of, 781, S14.
 regality of, 2190, 2199, 2962.
Lenzie, 1689.
Leperstone ('le Leperstoun,' or 'tua Leperstounis'),
lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586.
Leslie, barony of, Fife, 223.
 place of, Fife, 2974.
 lands of, Herbertshire, Stirling, 2087.
Leslie's towmall, lands called, Orkney, 1836.
Lessudden (Lessuddane), church lands of, alias
St. Boswells, 2156-58, 2200, 2210, 2482,
2858, 3097.
 (Lessydwyne) or St.
Roxburgh, 455, 1206,
2030, 2744.
 templar lands of, 455.
 parish kirk of, called St. Boswells' kirk,
2155, 2811.
 parish of, Roxburghshire, 969, 2155, 2744.

Boswells, lands of,
1999, 2006, 2013,

INDEX OF PLACES

1023

Lesmoir, mill of, Aberdeen, 3188.
 place of, 2807.
Leswalt, Wigtonshire, 2872.
Lethamburn (Lethomburn), Haddington, 2439,
2875.
Lethin (Lethyn), in Fife, lands of, see Lambie-
letham.
Letter-finlay, town and lands of, Inverness, 3227.
Lettoch, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
 Mains of, Perthshire, 2787.
Leuchars, parish of, Fife, 3015.
Leuchat (Luquhyt), place of, in Fife, 394.
Leverchild, in Northumberland, 30.
Leyes, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Leynach, Easter, lands of, Inverness, 371.
Liberton, village of, near Edinburgh, 415, 1247.
 Over or Upper, lands of, 1025.
 parish of, Edinburghshire, 2893.
Liddesdale, lordship of, 2329.
Liffdens, moor of, Forfar, see Lisden.
'Liells Croce,' boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Liftie (Leiftie, Lyftie), moors of, Forfarshire,
1453, 1583, 1682.
Lillerig, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
LilUslie, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
LimekiUs, lands of, Coldingham, Berwick, 1628.
LimekUns (Lymekyllis), lands of, Fife, 1177.
Limeside (Lymesyde), lands of, Stirling, 2994.
Linbank (Lynbank), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Linchraggan, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Lincluden, collegiate church of, 320.
 monastery of, 1757.
 . regality of, 1467.
Lincoln, county of, England, 1042, 2937, 3008.
Lindores, place of, 1500.
 regality of, 1208, 1992, 2275.
Lindsaye's Bank, or Over Houland, lands of,
Forfar, 2762.
Linfairn (Laynfayrn, Lenfayrn), lands of, Ayr,
2337.
Lingasound, or Malt Pow, port of, Orkney, 2233.
Lingo, lands of, Fifeshire, 1282.
LynhiU, Perthshire, 1291.
Linktoun of Abbotshall, lands and place of, Fife,
2488.
Linlathen (Limelathen, Lumelathen), lands of,
Forfar, 1663, 1782.
Linlauchrigs, Wester and Easter, Roxburghshire,
1596.
LinKthgow, burgh of, 180, 490, 493, 552, 621,
715, 968, 1418, 1764, 2087, 2452, 2558, 2852,
2963, 3073, 3311.
 High Street of, 1381, 2963.
— loch of, 552, 2963.
 monastery of the Carmelites at, 490, 621,
715.
 palace of, 83, 440.
 pariah of, 2842.
 constabulary and sheriffdom of, 96, 101, 385,
445, 448, 490, 493, 506, 513, 554, 564, 652,
658, 877, 940, 941, 1020, 1095, 1162, 1418,
1662, 1704, 1898, 1926, 1976, 2113, 2361,
2676, 2842, 2955, 2982, 3307.
Linmoir, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Linnachtrach, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Lintlawe, East Lothian, 22.

Lintlawe, ' Le butthis ' of, 22.
Lintlawesmere (Lyntlawysmere), there, 22.
Linton (Lintoun), lauds of, Berwick, 1974.
 (Lynton) Haddington, 140, 499, 1423, 2909.
 parish church of, 499.
 aisle of St. John Baptist in, 499.
 ¦ parish kirk of, Roxburgh, 1126.
Lintwhite (Lyntquhite), lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Lisden, moor of, Forfarshire, 796, 1165, 1682,
where in each case it is called ' Liffdens ' or
'Lufdennis.'
Lister [sic, but probably Tister], Caithness, 3196.
Liston (Listoun), barony of, Linlithgowshire, 385,
1162.
 Nether, lands of, 385. See New Liston.
 Old (Auldliston), lands of, Linlithgow, 393.
See Old Liston.
Little Allan, lands of, Inverness, 2393.
Littledean, alias Maxton, lands and barony of,
Roxburgh, 2036, 2732, 2739, 2858, 2864,
2867, 3097.
 Mains of, 2864.
 place or tower of, 1126, 2811, 2864.
Little or Lytill Hall Skarr,the fishing of, Dumfries,
2222.
Littleyard (Litillyard), lands of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Loanhead (Lonhead), Midlothian, 3099.
Lochaber, thanedom, lordship, and barony of,
2017, 2618, 3227, 3326.
Locharthur, in Galloway, 46.
Lochawe (Loychhow), barony of, 716.
Lochbank, or Halkerston's croft, Midlothian,
1025.
Lochbraidinholme (Lochbraneholm), Ayrshire,
913, 1242, 1243.
Lochbroun, Ayrshire, 791.
Lochcloy (Clokloy), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 701,
1249, 1643, 1784, 2000, 2295, 2521.
Lochdowgannis, Over, Nether, and Middle, lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 1620.
Lochend, lands of, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire,
2196.
 lands of, Fife, 1282.
Loches, Easter and Wester, Berwick, 2722.
LochhiU, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 532,
1144, 1288.
Lochie, Wester, lands of, Fife, 2198.
Lochir, mill of, Renfrew, 685.
Lochkindeloch (Lochkendeloch, Lochkendlo, Loch-
kindilloche, Lochkyndelaw, Louqrindelow)
or Sweetheart, barony of, 46, 530, 532-34,
667, 701, 702, 761, 788, 1144, 1249, 1624,
1641, 1643, 1784, 2000, 2014, 2521. See also
Sweetheart.
 lake of, see Kinder Loch.
 parish of, 700, 710, 1288, 1302, 2254, 2521.
See New Abbey or Sweetheart.
 mill of the, 700, 1302, 1624, 1641,
2521.
Loch, called 'Ouir loch,' boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Lochleven, castle or place of, Fifeshire, 1220.
 lands of, Fife, 1816.
Loch Leven, 1816.
Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, 488.
 ' DougaU fuyrd,' near, 488.

2100,

1087,

1024

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Lochquhorrat(Lochquhorret),2128. SeeBorthwick.
Lochronald, Wigtonshire, 408.
Lochsline, Inver of, Ross, 2773.
Lochtoun, or Rennystoun, lands of, Wigtonshire,
408,1785.
Lochtreig, lands of, Lochaber, 2017.
Lochwinnoch, parish of, Renfrew, 2645.
Logan, in Kirkpatrick-Durham, 46.
Logiealmond, lands of, Perth, 3095.
Logie (Logy), parish of, Clackmannan, 1466.
Lomnochtie (Lumlochtie, Lumnochtie), lands of,
Ayrshire, see Lambdoughty.
Lomond, hill called, Kinross, 2884.
 hills, Fife, 2964.
London, 23, 56, 1805 (?), 1917, 2554, 2560, 2939,
3131, 3200, 3226.
 ¦ St. James Field, lands of, 2663.
 St. Martins-in-the-Fields, parish of, 2663.
 Strand, 2017.
 Leicester Gardens, Westminster, 2925.
 Lisle Street there, 2925.
 ¦ Whitehall, Palace of, in, 1702, 1867, 2638,
2664, 2665, 2669, 2672, 2676, 2692, 2713,
2762, 2791, 2822, 2840, 2843, 2845, 2850,
2855, 3292, 3303, 3308, 3312.
Longbank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
Longcastle, parish of, Wigton, 2983.
Longdalls, lands of, Roxburgh, 1596.
Longformacus, 1061.
Longhill, lands of, Stirling, 2596.
 • bog, 2596.
Longniddry (Langnudrie, Langnudry), East
Lothian, 909, 1833, 1872.
Longniddrie-dein, burn of, 1833.
Longshot, lands of, Stirling, 2994.
Longside, parish of, 2921.
Longwhanges, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Lonheid, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Lonnochtyne, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Lorgan, lands of, Cromarty, 2927.
Lotus (Suylofthus) in Galloway, 46.
Loudoun, 1805 [probably London].
Loudoun (Lowdoun), barony of, Ayrshire, 390,
2425, 2695, 2746.
 place of, 390, 1883.
 • Wester, lands of, Ayrshire, 365.
Loughbarry, bay of, 1739.
Loughroine, loch and sea of, in Ireland, 1582.
Loumorchwane, a rivulet in GaUoway, 46.
Louyfernane, in Galloway, 46.
Lovat, lordship of, 2270, 3200.
Lowes (Loues), town of, Ayrshire, 2189, 2194.
 forest of, Northumberland, 57.
Lucasland, barony and lands of, in Haddington,
462, 486, 570, 610, 620, 744, 827, 842,°922,
923, 962, 964-67,991, 995, 1055, 1056, 1178-
S0, 1200, 1217, 1221, 1225, 1842, 2041, 2179,
2183, 2335, 2443.
 mansion of, 620.
Luckie Slap, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Lufdennis, moor of, Forfarshire, see Lisden.
Luffness (Lufnose), lands and barony of, Hadding
tonshire, 794.
Lugate, commonty of, 1840.
 (Luggettis), Over and Nether, lands of, Stow,
Edinburgh, 1571.

Lugate, tower and manor place of, Edinburgh,
1256.
Lugtoun Bank, Edinburghshire, 3056.
 town of, Edinburghshire, 3056.
Lugton, barony of, Edinburghshire, 3056.
 (Logtoun) bridge of, 404.
 High Street, 3056.
Lumlislands, lands of, part of Gilmerton, Edin
burgh, 1455.
Lumsden (Lumisdane), Easter, lands of, Berwick
shire, 634, 1882, 1906, 1985, 1990, 1991,
2279.
Lundin (Lundie, Lundy), barony of, Fife, 265,
266, 299, 454, 471, 482, 496, 579, 1260, 1261,
1478.
 ¦ milne, 2790.
 place or manor of, 1133, 1260, 1473, 2118,
2125, 2627, 2903, 2992, 3026, 3046, 3136,
3164.
 templar land of, 1374.
 Parflat of, 1374.
Lurg, lands of [East and Wester], Inverness, 3092,
3153.
Luscar (Luscoure), Wester, alias Stobies Luscoure,
lands of, Fifeshire, 945, 1270, 1496, 1763,
2810.
 place of, 2810.
Luss, parish of, Dumbarton, 2190.
Lusylaws (Lowsylawis, Lusielaws), lands of, Gul
lane, 620, 974, 995, 1055, 1056, 1178-80,
2335.
Luther, common moor of, Kincardine, 1658.
Lwignahoynsind, lauds of, Argyllshire, 1604.
Lyham (Lium), in Northumberland, 4, 1531.
Lyurehall, in Galloway, 46.
Macallan's Croft, croft called, BraelangweU,
Cromarty, 3217.
M'Finlay's Croft, croft caUed, BraelangweU,
Cromarty, 3217.
Mackisone's towmale, lands of, Stronsay, Orkney,
2502.
Mackmorock, lands of, Stirling, 2994.
M'Walter's Croft, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2753, 2772,
2773.
Madertie, lordship of, Perthshire, 930.
 parish of, Perthshire, 930.
Magdalen, The, lands, Edinburgh, 1734.
 chaplainry of, Musselburgh, 3000.
Maill, lands, loch, and links of, Orkney, 2611,
 manor place of, 2611.
Mailling, Wester, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Mains [Mains of Earl's Strathdichty or Mains of
Fintry], lands of, Forfarshire, 165, 169, 170,
227-29, 284, 684, 1150, 1155, 1248, 2468.
 (Maynis) Kirkcudbright, 2014, 2015 ; [pro
bably of Southwick].
 Easter, lands of, Lanark, 1927.
Mainshill (Manishill), lands of, Ayrshire 691
Malta, Island of, 389, 426.
Malt Pow, or Lingasound, port of, Orkney, 2233.
Manerston (Manerstoune), lands of, Linlithgow
shire, 1564.
Manniswra, lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Manualfouls, lands and barony of, Stirling, 2452.
Manualrig, lands of, Stirling, 2452, 2453.

INDEX OF PLACES

1025

Maqueston (Margneston), lands of, Dumfriesshire,
3049.
March, earldom of, 802, 1233, 1420.
Margirdocb, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Margmony (Margmone), lands of, Dumfriesshire,
3049.
Margwalloch, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Mariefield of Inverkeithing, lands of, Fife, 1663.
Maristoun, lands of, Fifeshire, 368.
Mariwell, place of, 2174.
Marjoribanks, at Ratho, 2334.
Mark Druminister, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Markinch, kirk of, Fife, 809, 1809.
 parish of, Fife, 1071, 1082, 1148, 1809.
Markynche, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Merkinche, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Markle (Merkil), chapel of-St. Mary at, 126, 140.
Marquhime (Marquhyain, Merquhirne), lands of,
in Kirkpatrick-Durham, 484, 1702.
Marras (Marrase, Marres, Merres), lands of, Ayr
shire, 105, 158, 213, 220, 526, 536.
Marshalland (MerscheUand, Mershelland), lands of,
Beith, Ayrshire, 691, 708, 709, 1499, 1501,
2239, 2243, 2245, 2246, 2269, 2416, 2450,
2554, 2560.
Marteris, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1241.
Maryaird, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Maschok mill, Lanarkshire, 690.
Masterton (Maistertoun, Mastertoun), lands of,
Fifeshire, 912, 975, 986, 1766, 2464.
Matfen, East (Est Matfen), in Northumberland, 53.
Matharstevart, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Mauchline (Machlene, Mauchelene), manor or
place of, 642, 643, 668, 1595, 1883, 1940,
1944, 1945, 2120, 3313.
 mUl of, 642, 643, 668, 3313.
Mauldslie (Maldislee, Maldyslie), lands and barony
of, Lanark, 100, 268, 646, 1311, 2023.
Maw, the, lands of, Fifeshire, 99.
Maxsyde, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Maxton (Maxtoun), kirklands or vicarage of, 1006,
2210, 2482.
 alias Littledean, lands and barony of, Rox
burgh, 1999, 2013, 2036, 2155, 2210, 2732,
2739, 2858, 2864, 2867, 3097. See also
Littledean.
 parish of, 2155, 2732, 3097.
 place of, 1006, 2743, 2981, 3097.
Maxwellheugh, church lands of the vicarage of,
Roxburghshire, 1440.
May, Isle of, 1282.
Maybole, Ayrshire, 1335, 1625, 1644, 1954, 2039,
2040, 2220, 2996, 2997, 3182.
 church of, 1602.
 parish of, Ayrshire, 1781, 1788, 1876, 1886,
1895, 3182.
Mayot Hill, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Mayshiel (Mayscheill, Myscheillis), lands of, Ber
wick, 391, 402, 1066, 1282.
Mealing's lands, Berwick, 2563.
Mechelstoun, lands of, Fife, 1761.
Medowaikers, lands of, 2439.
Medowend, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Medowlands, lands of, Gullane, East Lothian, 995,
1178.
'Medowspottis,' lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1178.

Medros, barony and lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Meikleburn, or water of Gelnie, Cromarty, 3217.
Meirburne, lands of, Berwick, 1990.
Meldrum, place of, Aberdeen, 1337.
Melrose, abbey or monastery of, 642, 643, 668,
791, 1206, 1519, 1520, 3313.
 church of, 569.
 regality of, 2175, 2454.
 town of, 1292, 1825, 1897, 2812, 3027, 3313.
Menmuir (Menmure), kirk of, Forfarshire, 572,
1514.
 parish of, Forfarshire, 1088, 1514, 2065.
Mennock, Over or Upper, lands of, 161.
Menteith, stewartry of, 1326, 1329, 2051, 2165,
2221, 2494, 2565, 2566, 2569.
Menzies, barony of, Perth, 1964.
Merchiston, lands of, Edinburgh, 2615, 2776,
3063.
Merinsche croft, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2772, 2773.
Merkmoir, lands of, Glenlochay, Perthshire, 1964.
Mersegate, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Mersington (Mersinton), lands of, Berwickshire,
628, 2250, 2614, 2923.
 Mill, or Mill of Tofts, 1436, 1439, 1497.
 (Mersingtoun) Wester, lands of, Berwickshire,
588, 900, 1930, 1953, 2106, 2514.
Mervinslaw (Mervynslaw), lands of, Roxburgh
shire, 288.
Messindew, lands of, near Elgin, 1542.
Methil, town of, Fife, 2882.
Mewie, mill of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Mewze, mill and mill lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Middle Balbeilde (Middelbalbeildie), lands of, Fife,
2208.
Middle Dippeny (Midildippinnie), lands of, Ren
frew, 2388.
Middleriggs, lands of [East and West], Lanark,
2548, 2887.
Middlesex, county of, England, 869, 960, 1174,
2925.
Middlethird (Middilthrid), lands of, Berwick,
1573.
Middleton (Middeltoun), in Northumberland, 59.
Midganie, lands of, Ross-shire, 2422.
Midlothian, see Edinburgh, shire of.
Midmains, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
Miggar, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Milbume, at Prestonpans, 856.
Milburn Grange (or Graunge), Northumberland,
324.
Milfield (Milfeild, Milfeilde), lands of, Northumber
land, 2090, 2809.
Millhaven (Milnehewin, Mylneheavin), 1416 ;
[now Morison's haven].
Millhill, lands of, Musselburgh, 2847.
Milltoun (Milntoun, Mylton), lands and mill of,
Barr, Ayrshire, 2819.
 near Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, 732, 826.
 lands of, Menteith, Perthshire, 2494, 2566.
 [perhaps of Fearn], Ross-shire, 2707.
 mUl of, Cromarty, 3217.
Milnacres, lands of, Linlithgow, 2982.
Milnbwie, Cromarty (?), 2356.
Milne Croft, lands of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2540,
2636, 2707, 2753, 2773.
Milneknowes, lands of, Lanark, 2887.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Milnerig, near Coldingham, 634.
Milros meadow, Dumbarton, 1250.
Milseyburn, boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Minchester pottes, lands of Ancrum, Roxburgh,
1596.
Minnebridge, 2872.
Moirclouch (Moircloch, Moirclath), lands of, Perth
shire, 851, 852, 853, 863, 892, 893.
Moirlanbank, lands of, Fifeshire, 1609, 2630.
 place of, 1609, 1860.
Moitpuille, fishings in, Dumfries, 2222.
Molendinor Burn, see under Glasgow.
Mollin (Molyn), Dumfriesshire, 129.
Monaghan, county of, Ireland, 2581.
Monbey, lands of, Forfar, 2664.
Moncraig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 598.
Monessie, lands of, iu Lochaber, 2017.
Moneynut (Monynet), Middle, Berwickshire, 728.
Mongongie, Forfar, 1647.
Monikie, parish of, Forfar, 3014.
Monkland, barony of, Lanarkshire, 568, 699, 899,
968, 1202, 1431, 1927.
 parish of, 2304, 3325.
 New, parish of, Lanark, 3325.
'Monkmyre,' moss called, near the Grange of
Coupar-Angus, 973.
Monkridding, place of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Monksdyke (or Marchdyke), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Monktonhall (Monktounhall), lands of, Mussel
burgh, 1090, 1489, 1633, 1839, 1844.
Monquhill, place of, Kirkcudbright, 936.
Monthouse, lands of, Peeblesshire, 2313.
Montquhany, barony of, Fifeshire, 368.
Montrose, ferry at, 2664, 2685.
 regality of, 3181.
 -town of, 1081, 1259, 1846, 2788, 2951.
Monturpie (Monturpy), lands of, Fife, 2544, 2626,
3209.
Monunschoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 340.
Monydrain (Monydrayn, Monydryen), lands of, in
Argyll, 381, 2556.
Monylaws, in Northumberland, 401.
Monzie (Monze), place of, 1240.
Monzievaird, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3145.
Moray, diocese of, 880, 907, 1345, 1542, 1830,
1881, 2103, 2110, 2162, 2193, 2428, 2621,
2730, 2731, 2821, 2836, 2841, 2917, 2927,
2956, 3092, 3120, 3133, 3153.
 shire of, 2956.
Morishill, lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Morison's Haven, East Lothian, 3007. See also
Millhaven.
Moriston (Moricetoun), lands of, in Lauderdale,
204.
Morpeth (Morpath), town of, 303.
 ' Bryge Strette ' in, 303.
 'Chantry of All Saints' in, 303.
' Mosbuk,' marsh called the, 2051.
Mossburn, 'Mosburn,' boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Moss-side (Mossyd, Moss-syde), lands of, Renfrew,
236, 2197.
Mostowie (Mostowy), lands of, Elgin, 1259,
2109.
Moulin (Mulling), lands of, Perth, 3105.

Mourtown, place of, 1551.
Mouse-mill (Mousmill), mill of, Lanark, 2003.
Mowle meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Moy and Dyke, church of, 2299.
Moy, parish of, Inverness, 2956.
Muck, water of, Ayrshire, 2911.
Muckhart (Mukcart), barony of, Perthshire, 843,
1670.
Mucklat, lands of, Fife, 2544.
Mugdrum, lands of, Fifeshire, 2069.
Muilzie, Wester, lands of, Inverness, 2841.
Muiravonside (Morrowingside), moor of, Stirling,
2452, 3189.
Muiresk, place of, 1199.
Muirfield (Murefauld, Murefelde, Muyrfield), lands
of, East Lothian, 116, 316, 321, 571, 744,
847, 909, 939, 972, 995, 1073, 1075, 1178,
1687, 1842, 1913, 2042, 2062, 2181, 2183,
2335, 2379, 2443.
Muirhouse (Murhouse), Dumbarton or Stirling,
489.
 (Murehouse) lands of, Midlothian, 2834.
Mulcayth, lands of, 142.
Mulderg (Muldarg, Muldearg), Ross-shire, 1296,
2619, 2668, 2717, 2721, 2745, 2753, 2772,
2773.
 moss of, 2753.
Mullen, lands of, in Menteith, 2051.
Munchie, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Munnok, lands of, Ayrshire, 556.
Murdochston (Murdokstoun), lands of, Renfrew,
2082.
Murecambus, town and lands of, Fife, 3314.
Muredalles, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Muirton (Muirtoun, Muirtoune, Mureton, Mure
toun), lands and barony of, Forfar, 2034, 2261,
2448, 2530, 2585, 2588, 2687, 2735, 2788.
 place of, 2585.
 (Murtoune), lands of, Morayshire, 1028.
Murie (Mwry), lands of, Forfar, 314.
Mur Perse, lands of, 1084.
Murray, Castle, Ireland, 3315.
Musselburgh (Musleburgh), lordship and ['shire'
of], 453, 476, 483, 516, 528, 633, 790, 1090,
1321, 1561, 1633, 2057, 2347, 2575.
 mills of, 476.
 Tolbooth of, 476.
 town of, 939, 1377, 1489, 1558, 1561, 1765,
1829, 2074, 2169, 3161, 3180.
 High Street of, 839.
 ' Nenbiging ' street of, 839.
_.  regality of, 1727, 1806, 1829, 1839, 2347,
2348, 2654, 2691, 2853, 2895, 2984, 3000,
3154.
Myldsburn, burn of, Haddington, 2439, 2875.
' Mylnbray,' at Lessudden, 969.
'Mylne aiker,' lands of, Broomage, Linlithgow
shire, 2113.
Mylnefield, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
'Mylneflobburnehoul,' the, Gullane, Haddington,
1178.
MylnehoU, lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Mylnesyde, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Mylnetoun of Ruthven, Forfarshire, 1579.
Myltoun [Duchal], lands of and mill, 520, 916.
Myresyid, knowes of, Fife, 3314.

INDEX OF PLACES

1027

Myrton (Myertown), barony of, Wigtonshire, 574,
913, 1036, 1785.
 tower of, 913.
Myvottis, lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Nairn, shire of, 751, 2008.
Namur, 13.
Nan Eun (Nenine), Island of, at Colonsay, 2845.
Narstoun, lands of, Lanarkshire, 416.
Nauchtan (Nachtane, Nauchtane, Nauchtoun),
barony of, Fife, 290, 763, 797, 1157, 1245,
1997.
Navitie, 2356.
Neagar, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Nearhouse (Nearhous), lands of, Orkney, 1836. See
also Netherhow.
Neaton, see Newton, near Edinburgh.
Neilstoun, Cromarty (?), 2356.
Nenthorn (Nantharne), lands of, Berwickshire,
200, 1045, 1974, 2292, 2380, 2381, 2455,
3027, 3097; and mill, 2582, 2590, 2591,
2610, 2647-50, 2714-16, 2732 ; territory of,
1292, 1532, 2605, 2699.
 parish of, Berwick, 2465, 2647, 2648.
Nesbit, Over and Nether, lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Nesbits, lands of, Berwick, 1974.
Ness, water of, 1471.
Netherfield of Powis, lands of, Clackmannanshire,
904.
Netherhalhill, lands of, Clackmannan, 2686.
NetherhiU, in Beith, Ayrshire, 704.
Netherhow, lands of, or Nearhouse, Orkney,
1836.
Nether Mains, lands of, called ' Burnesyde,' Dal
zell, Lanark, 1796.
Nethertoun, ' Murrie Rigs ' of, Arbuthnot, For
farshire, 1658.
Netherwood, in Kylesmure, Ayrshire, 792, 1503-
1505, 1940, 1944.
 lands of, Renfrew, 583.
New Abbey, barony of, Kirkcudbright, 1288,
1302 ; alias Sweetheart, lands and abbacy of,
2254. See also Lochkindeloch and Sweet
heart.
 corn-mill of, 1302, 2521.
 place of, 1302.
 parish of, 3320.
Newark, lands and barony of, Kirkcudbright,
3085.
 barony of, Renfrew, 2387, 2388.
 (' New-werke'), in Selkirkshire, 122.
Newbattle (Newbotle, Newbothil, Newbottill),
abbey, monastery, or place of, 568, 699, 838,
899, 931, 938, 1008, 1078, 1085, 1143, 1202,
1406, 2184. 2200, 2642.
 barony of, in Midlothian, 1008, 1065, 1085,
2184, 2200 ; lordship of, 856, 1085, 2050,
2119; regality of, 1202.
 bridge of, 2050.
¦  lands and barony of, in Berwickshire, 1974.
Newbek, burn of, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Newbie, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Newbigging, Forfar, 1647.
 (Newbiging) near Musselburgh, 1269, 1558,
1561.

Newbridge, lands of, in Restalrig, Edinburghshire,
Newburgh, town of, Fife, 2275,
Newburn, parish of, Fife, 912.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 42, 45, 49, 51, 52, 53, 58,
190, 2090.
 'Calcros' in, 58.
 church of All Saints in, 58.
New Grange, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Newgrange, lands of, Forfarshire, 859, 1647.
Newhall, alias Finlaws, lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Newhaven (Newheavin, Newhewyn), Our Lady's
Grace, seaport of, lands and port of, Edin
burgh, 614, 616, 1933, 1980, 3060.
 links of, 1933, 3060.
Newhill (NevhiU, Newhil), lands of, Ayrshire, 105,
139.
Newlandheads, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Newlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 197.
 lands of, Kilmaurs, 599, 1810.
 lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
 barony of, Peeblesshire, 737, 93S.
 parish of, Peeblesshire, 938.
 ¦ lands of, Ross, 2422.
 lands of, Stirling, 2953.
Newliston, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 817, 1900.
 place of, 941, 1148, 2761.
 • Nether, house of, 940.
lands of, Linlithgow, 385, 393, 480,

561, 940, 1898.
 ¦  ¦ Overtoun of, lands of, 941, 942, 1898.
 Upper (Over), lands of, Linlithgow, 393,
405, 421.
Newmarket, hamlet of, Cambridgeshire, 1562,
1565, 1738, 1802.
Newmiln, the, Cromarty, 3217.
Newmilns (Newmyllis, Newmylls, Newmylns,
Newmylnes), town of, Ayrshire, 390, 1178,
1210, 1595, 1923, 2415, 2693, 2746, 2952.
New Skar, Dumfries, 2222.
Newtibber (Newtybber), lands and barony of,
Forfar, 1663, 1782, 2664, 2669, 2755.
Newton (Newtoune), kirk of the [Newton-Airds,
Ireland], 1582.
 castle of [Newton of Ayr], 2324.
Newton (Neaton, Neatoun), kirk of, near Edin
burgh, 2312.
 (Newtoun) lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
 lands of, parish of Crail, Fifeshire, 894,
1319.
 lands of, Forfar, 1663.
 lands and mill of, Forfar, 2624.
 lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
 in Glendale, Northumberland, 9, 21, 23, 25,
34, 53, 63, 76, 77, 78, 79, 400, 401.
 East, alias Kirknewton, town and lands of,
Northumberland, 2090, 2432, 2438. See also
Kirknewton.
 Great, hospital of, Northumberland, 9, 11.
 Wester, in Glendale, 31, 33-35, 38, 41, 60,
63, 73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 312, 2090, 2429,
2432.
 Kirk, see Kirknewton,
 lands of, Perthshire, 1287.
 Roxburghshire, 2743, 3097.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Newton, Easter, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
,  Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
 Easter, lands of, Fifeshire, 1723.
 Over, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Newton Grange, near Newbattle, 1085, 1406.
Newton-Rires, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Newton-wood [Duchal], Renfrewshire, lands of,
525, 583, 2388.
Newtyle (Newtile, Newtyld), kirktown of, 260.
Niddry (Nudry), village of, Edinburgh, 1377.
 (Niddrie) West, lands of, Linlithgow, 393,
3307.
Niddry-Marischal (Niddrie Merschell, Nudry
Marshall), Midlothian, 1428, 1455, 1731,
1829.
Nigg (Nig), church of, Ross-shire, 1779.
 Girnel of, house called, Ross-shire, 1779.
Nigg, parish of, Ross-shire, 411.
Nine-maiden (Nynmaidin), well, boundary of
Arnbathie, 410.
Ninewells, place of, Berwickshire, 618.
Nirone, Island, Colonsay, 2845.
Nith, river, 1643, 1755, 1758, 1784, 2521, 3036.
Nithsdale, sheriffdom of, 145.
Nittingshill (Nutishill), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Noltlaws, lands of, Midlothian, 3058.
Noltraicks, lands of, Dalkeith, 3059.
Nook (' Le Snvke '), in East Lothian, 250.
Norham (Norhame), castle of, 286 ; liberties of,
1531 ; manor of, 2090.
 west ford of, 2528.
Northampton, county of, England, 2937.
North Berwick (Northt Bervyk), burgh of, 113,
114, 323, 326, 569, 661, 664, 1164, 1193,
1325, 1607, 1611, 2320.
 Law, 113.
 marches of lands near, 113.
 mill near, 113.
 mill-burn near, 113.
 market cross of, 1 325.
 'Crocegait' iu, 661, 664, 799 ; Cross Street,
799 ; Cross Wynd, 323, 326.
 the Grange in, 326.
 ¦ Market Cross Street, 1607.
 common of, 1325.
 monastery of, 619.
 parish kirk of, 114, 1164.
North Croft, lands of, Coldingham, 634.
North Esk, river, Midlothian, 2332.
Northfield, lands of, Berwickshire, 956, 1030,
1371, 2722.
 village of, 2651.
North Loch, see Edinburgh.
Northumberland, county of, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 49,
57, 146, 205-208, 286, 400, 401, 427, 447,
694,982-984,987, 1050, 1051, 1108, 1183,
1194, 1213, 1219, 1419, 1978, 1979, 2090,
2092, 2399, 2429, 2430, 2483, 2924, 2943,
3117.
Nosz, lands of, Caithness, 538.
Nottingham, England, 2315.
 (Nottingbame) lands of, Fifeshire, 2863.
Nunbank, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Nunbellie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Nungate (Nungait), near Haddington, 726, 1398,
1759.

Nunraw or Whitecastle, Haddingtonshire, 722.
Nydie (Nyde), lands of, Fife, 783, 925.
 Newtown of, 783, 925.

Oatter, lands of, Dumbarton, 3052, 3053.
Ochiltree (Uchiltrie), barony and lands of, Ayr
shire, 2843 ; place of, 1815.
 parish of, Ayrshire, 2045, 3156, 3174,
3277.
Old Duok, or Black burn, burn of, Cromarty,
3217.
Oldhamstocks (Auldhamstocks, Auldhamstokkis),
barony of, 728.
 rectory of, 766, 774.
 village of, 766, 774.
 kirklands of, Berwickshire, 774.
 'the Personis Moss ' of, 774.
Old Liston (Auld Liston), barony and lands of,
Linlithgow, 393, 506, 561.
Oldynie, burn of, Cromarty, 3217.
 lands of, Easter and Wester, Cromarty,
3217.
Omachie, Forfarshire, 3014.
Oneliche Buchtis, Berwickshire, 81.
Oransay (Olonsay), isle and lands of, Argyll,
2561, 2845, 2860.
 priory of, lands of the, Argyllshire, 1604.
Orchard (Orchaird, Orcheard), lands of, in Dud
dingston, Edinburgh, 1274, 1433, 1440.
 (Orchyaird) Old, lands of, Kelso, 2607.
Orchartoun, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ordis, meadow called, Perthshire ; also wood of,
840.
Orkney, bishopric of, 2611, 2817.
 cathedral kirk of, prabendary of St. Kath
erine in, and St. Salvator's chaplainry in,
2233.
 diocese and earldom of, 2948.
 shire of, 1836, 1837, 1963, 1986, 2047,
2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2233, 2505, 2611,
2948.
Ormestoun, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Orrock (Orrok), lands of, Fife, 546.
Orton (Urtane, Urten), lands of [Easter and
Wester], in Rothes, 2192, 2413, 2971.
 place of, 2192.
Orwell, place of, 1S60.
Our Lady's grace, seaport of, alias Newhaven,
19S0. See Newhaven.
Outcraig, fishing of, Ayrshire, 1267.
Outriddings (Outroddings), lands of, Ayr, 2100,
2196.
Overfish, alias iErish, lands of, Wigton, 2983.
Overgrange, lands of, Fifeshire, 912.
Overhalhill, lands of, Clackmannan, 26S6.
Overhouden, lands of, Berwick, 3100.
Over Linkis, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Overtoun [in Torbolton], Ayrshire, 108.
Over-wood, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Ovirbie, in Stronsay, Orkney, 2064.
Ovirbuster, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Owne, lands of, Inverness, 2338.
Oxgang, in Lenzie, 1689.
Oxton (Ugston, Ugstoun), lands of, Berwickshire,
25S7 ; territory of, 3304.

INDEX OF PLACES

1029

Paisley, abbey or monastery of, 639, 2307,
2559, 2562.
 barony of, 2303.
 burgh of, Renfrew, 639, 1432, 1487, 1604,
1971, 2298, 2370, 2437, 2440, 2441, 2456,
2458, 2504, 2512, 2515, 2568, 2645.
 Burngait, or St. Mirren's Wynd, 1432,
2370, 2504, 2512, 2513.
 • High Street, 2504.
 parish of, Renfrew, 2382, 2397, 2440.
 ¦ regality of, 2386, 2645.
 Seidhill, and Seidhill burn or Corsflat, at,
2480.
Palace (Palas), lands of, Monkland, Lanark, 3325.
Palmoddie, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Palston, in Northumberland, 20.
Panmure, barony of, Forfar, 2664.
Paplay Mainland, parish of, Orkney, 2611.
Papple (Popil), East Lothian, 22, 153.
Paris, city of, 259, 2383.
 The ' Chastelet ' in, 259.
 ¦ The 'Palais' in, 259.
Parkfeild, lands of, Clackmannan, 2686.
Parkfuird, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Parkheid, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1796.
Parkwood, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Parton, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2690.
Pascaris (Pesceris), lands of, Coldingham, 634.
Pasche Muir, lands of, Renfrew, 2197.
Paston, lands of, Northumberland, 982.
Pautounstoun (Pawtounstoun), lands of, Ayrshire,
1883, 1968.
Pearsie (Perse, Persy), Easter, lands of, Forfar,
360, 723, 929.
 Middle, or Baigray (Bagraw, Bowgray), 362,
698, 703, 723.
 Wester, 361, 723, 884, 1053.
 Mur, lands of, 929.
Pectaraty, see Pitcarity.
Peddarcrag (Petercraig, Pietercraige), lands of,
Haddington, 388, 2876, 2965.
Pedynyaird, lands of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Peebles, burgh of, 2859.
 sheriffdom of, 737, 838, 938, 1439, 2313.
Peibles ford, Forfar, 1647.
 lands and cot-town of; Forfarshire, 1647.
Pencaitland, church and parish of, 1077.
Pendreich, lands of [near Dalkeith], 1008, 2642.
Penicuik, parish of, 3109.
Pennersaughs (Penersax), lands of, in Annandale,
109.
 mansion-house of, 109.
Penninghame, parish of, Wigton, 1852.
Pentland Hills, 2855.
Perislawis, lands of, Roxburgh, 245.
Perk, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772.
Pernie, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Persounsyd, lands of, Ayr, 2288.
Perth, burgh of, 107, 151, 243, 650, 651, 777,
959, 1563, 1587, 1949, 1981, 2010, 2043,
2079, 2080, 2132, 2237, 2431, 2494, 2509,
2618, 3095, 3105, 3152, 3216, 3245, 3269.
 ' Castelgawylbrig ' in, 243.
 ' Curfourraw ' in, 243.
 parish church of, 151 ; altar of Virgin there,
151.

Perth, South Street of, 2079, 2081.
 Tolbooth of, 958.
 sheriffdom of, 151, 189, 258, 277, 451, 456,
460, 510, 606, 625, 782, 803, 837, 840, 843,
851, 861, 863, 881, 891, 892, 896, 930, 958,
970, 973, 1021, 1041, 1068, 1091, 1119, 1152,
1154, 1172, 1207, 1223, 1251, 1282, 1287,
1304, 1309, 1312, 1326, 1540, 1563, 1587-
89, 1663, 1670, 1671, 1691, 1692, 1697, 1746,
1752, 1782, 1949, 1981, 2009, 2043, 2051,
2132, 2165, 2221, 2272, 2376, 2417, 2426,
2444, 2446, 2490, 2494, 2538, 2565, 2566,
2569, 2576, 2750, 2770, 2787, 2791, 2814,
2957, 2999, 3023, 3095, 3105, 3127, 3144,
3168, 3181.
Pervez, Flanders, 2877.
Pet Carrydy, lands of, see Pitcarity.
Petcow, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 2404, 2409,
2577.
Petercraig (Pietercraige), see Peddarcrag.
Peterhead, parish of, 2921.
'Pethisburn,' The, East Lothian, 774.
Petmaddy (Pitmedy), lands of, Perthshire, 837,
896.
Petollin, see Pittowie.
'Petreis quoy,' lands of, Orkney, 1986.
Petreis towmall, lands of, Orkney, 1986.
Petteinpene, town and lands of, Forfarshire,
1031.
Petticommoun, lands of, Perthshire, 1119.
Phairniehirst, land of, Stow, Midlothian, 1571.
Phasdo, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Philadelphia, U.S.A., 3244.
Philliesyd, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Philpstoun (Philpston), lands of, Linlithgowshire,
352.
 tenement of, Linlithgow, 96.
Pilflat, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2119.
Pilmuir, Clackmannan, 2686.
 (Pilmor, Pilmure) lands of, Midlothian, 149,
150.
Pinkertoun, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
Pirne, lands of, Stow, Midlothian, 1139, 2481.
Pitbachlie, lands of, Fife, 2198.
Pitcairn (Pitcarne), lands of, in Fife, 223.
 place of, 223, 1543.
Pitcarity (Pectaraty, Pet Carrydy), lands of, in
Forfar, 229, 1150.
Pitcarmik, lands and place of, Perthshire, 1981.
Pitcorthie (Pethcorthin), moor of, 8.
Pitfirrane, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037, 1741.
Pitfirrane Myre, 1037.
Pitfoldane, lands of [Over and Nether], Perth
shire, 2787.
Pitgober, Eistertoun of, lands of, Perthshire, 843,
887, 1670.
 hill of, called Cornhill, 843, 1670.
 called Gersehill, 843.

Pitlethie, lands of, Fife, 3015.
Pitluver, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Pitmaduthie, 2393.
Pitmean, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Pitnepie, town and lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Pitreavie, lands and barony of, Fife, 3033.
Pitscottie, Easter, lands of, Fife, 3089-
Pitskelly, lands of, Kincardine, 690.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Pittarlie, Forfar, 2213.
Pittarrow, lands of, Kincardine, 2536.
Pittendreich, lands of, Perthshire, 2009.
Pittenweem, Fifeshire, 1925.
 (Pittinweyme) barony and lordship of, Fife,
3314 ; lands of, 1282 ; tenandry of, 1282.
 mill town of, 1 282.
 priory or place of, Fife, 391, 1282.
Pittlesheugh (Pittelsheuch, Pittellsheucb, Pittil
seuch, Pittillisheuch, Pittillisseuch, Pittil-
sheuch, PittiUseuch, Pytlishuche, Spittillis-
heuch), lands of, in Berwickshire, 81, 628,
629, 637, 1136, 1196, 1197, 1408, 1409,
1412, 1413, 1490, 1491, 1519-21, 1523, 1524,
1823-25, 1870, 1880, 1889, 1896, 1901, 2117,
2498, 2594, 2604.
Pittillo, lands of, Fife, 1374.
Pittinskene (Pittenskeine), lands of, Clackmannan,
1910, 2686.
Pittotter, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Pittowie (Petollin), lands of, Fife, 2, 1838.
Pituersie, lands of, Perthshire, 2043.
Placet, Essex, England, 960.
Plean (Plain), barony of, Stirling, 3186.
Plenderleath (Prenderleitb), lands of, Roxburgh
shire, 1000, 2688.
Plewlandhill, lands of, Haddington, 767, 885,
2171, 2180, 2420.
Plewland, lands of, in Haddington, 499.
 lands of, Maxton, Roxburghshire, 2743, 3097.'
Plewlands, Nether, lands of, near Edinburgh,
2834.
 lands of, Berwickshire, 628, 1490, 2250 ;
Easter and Wester, 2498, 2614, 2802.
 Nether, lands of, Berwick, 2604.
 Over, alias Greenbanks, lands of, near Edin
burgh, 2834.
 lands of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782, 2326.
 lands of, Ancrum, Roxburgshire, 1164.
Polben, or Polleben, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Polcageri, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Polcormyle, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Polcre, in Galloway, 46.
Polcrofresk, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Pollechan, rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Polmood, barony of, Stirlingshire, 2953.
Polquharne (Polquhairn) , lands of, Ayrshire, 94,
136, 599.
Polster, a water in Galloway, 46.
Polstruson, a water there, 46.
Poltirernet, in Northumberland, 49.
Polwarth (Polwart, Polworth), lands of, Berwick
shire, 262, 515, 2528.
Ponderlaw, lands of, near Arbroath, 696, 712
713.
Ponderlawfield, lands of, Forfarshire, 1005.
Popil, see Papple.
Port, or Port of Inchmahome, parish of, Perth
shire, 881, 2272, 2444, 2446, 2770, 2814."
Porterland, lands of, Clackmannanshire, 904.
 (Portarland) lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Portmoak, lands of, Kinross, 2884.
 moss of, Kinross, 3258.
 parish of, Kinross, 2884, 3258.
Portmoholmock, Ross-shire, 2773.
Portnellan, lands of, Perth, 2494, 2566

Potento [Cardean], place of, 2598.
Pottercroft, lands of, Berwickshire, 1386.
'Potterraw' [locality not defined], 1362.
Powburn, the, near Edinburgh, 557, 1131, 1719.
Poweskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Powis (Powhouse, Pullis), lands of, 505, 686, 687,
711, 904, 1010, 1022, 1026, 1027, 1101, 1188,
1281, 1427, 1466, 1661, 1680, 1787, 1791,
1929, 1998, 2032, 2033, 2211, 2325.
 Mains of, 1568.
 Netherfield of, Clackmannan, 1427, 1568.
 Over Third of, 904.
 place of, Stirling, 2508.
Powis of Cambuskenneth, lands of, Clackmannan,
1330, 1331.
Powmill, mill of, Kinross-shire, 28S4, 3258.
Powsyde, lands of, Kircudbright, 2783.
Prenderguest (Plandergaist), lands of, Berwick,
1305.
Prentatoun, lands of, Stow, Midlothian, 1571.
Preston, lands and barony of, Haddington, 2346,
2365 ; lordship of, 1338.
Preston (Prestoun), in Galloway, 46.
 manor of, Northumberland, 2943.
 Little, lands of, Midlothian, 764, 1279.
 Mill, 764.
Prestongrange, place of, 2135.
Prestonpans (Salt Preston), 569, 856, 2346, 2365.
 lands and barony of, 2346.
 'Nether Schot' of, 2365.
 ' Quhyte Sink ' of, 2365.
Prestwick (Prestwik, Prestwyk), Ayrshire, 2623.
 Muthill (or Moothill) of, 549.
Priestdykes, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Priestmill (Breistmill, Brestmill), lands of, Lin
lithgow, 393, 941.
Princathos, lands of, Stow, Midlothian, 1279.
Printonan (Brentonane), burn of, Berwickshire,
81.
Priormeadows (Priour-medois), lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Prosen (Prossen, Prossin., Prossyn), Glen-, lands of,
229, 284; forest of, 1150.
 water of, 1084.
Pyhilles, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Pypewellheid, lands of Roxburgh, 2607.
Pypewellfoot, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Qaghinhacer (?) or ' Stinchandemure,' in Fife, 8.
Quarry Pits (Quarrellpyttis), near Haddington,
726.
Quh eat watter, see Whitewater.
' Quheitfeild,' chaplaiury of, see Whitefield.
' Quhissilberrie,' manor of, see Whistleberry.
Quhitbie, in England, see Whitby.
QuhitcasteU, see Whitecastle.
Quhitchester, see Whitchester.
Quhitrigs (Quhytrigs), lands of, see Whiteriggs.
Quhytcroft, see Whitecroft.
Quhythauch, lands of, see Whitehaugh.
Quhytleyis, lands of, see Whitelees.
Quhytscheth, lands of, Forfar, 317.
Quhytsyd-rige, moor of, Stirling, 2953.
Quiltis, lands of, Perthshire, 1663 [where it is
written as part of Rait-quhilliesl : 1782,
2326.

INDEX OF PLACES

1031

Quotquot (Cowtcoit), Peeblesshire, 838.
Quoybarnitts, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Quoybora, lands of, Stronsay, 2502.
Quoygarth, lands of, Orkney, 2064, 2137, 2205.
Quoygrane (Quoygraine), lauds of Orkney, 2064,
2137, 2205.
Quoykyndnes, lands of, Stronsay, 2502.
Quyetstane, lands of, Caithness, 538.
Qwyltnes, see Coltness.
Qwynkirstanys, see Charterhall.
Rackwick, in Westray, Orkney, 2205.
Rawburn (Raburn), lands of, Berwickshire, 1061 ;
Skarlaw quarter of, 1061.
 Water, 1061.
Raehills (Rahil), lands of, Dumfriesshire, 129,
145.
Rahallo, lands of, Perthshire, 407.
Raigmore, lands of, Inverness, 2956.
Rainrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528, probably
Ramrig.
Rait, Oxengait of, lands of, Perthshire, 2326.
RaitquhiUies, lands of, Perthshire, 1663. [So in
original writ, but should apparently read
'Rait, Quhilts,' see next entry.]
Raits (Raitt, Reate, Reats, Reatt), lands of
[Easter, Middle, and Wester], Inverness-
shire, 2229, 2236, 2644, 2726, 2730, 2731.
Raitt, lands of, Perthshire, 1663 (?), 1782.
Rambothie, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Ramoyle (Cramwyll, Ramuill, Ramwyll), lands
of, Perthshire, 1691, 1692, 2508.
Ramsays Forthar (Ramsayis Forther, Ramsays
Forthir), lands of, Fifeshire, 1177, 1888,
2063, 2097; Mains of, 1970. See also
Forthar.
RandelUs-Craigis, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Randerston (Randelstoun), lands of, Fife, 504,
524, 675, 894, 1319, 1569; place of, 524,
1224, 1319.
Ranfurly (Ramforle, Ranfarule, Ranfurlie)-Cun-
ningham, lands and barony of, Renfrew, 94,
586, 2456, 2659.
Rankeillour (Rankelour), Over (Upper), 1128.
Ranpatrik, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Rany, Ranye, Reanie, see Rhynie.
Raperlaw, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Rarichies (Rorechis), lands of, Ross-shire, 495,
2753 ; wards of, 1685.
RashiehiU (Raschehill), lands of, Perthshire, 1291.
See Letgreen, Easter.
RathUlet, lands, mill, and Mill Dene of, Fife,
1612.
Ratho, commonty of, Midlothian, 882 ; mill
meadow of, 882 ; territory of, 882.
 parish of, 882, 2476.
 place of, 2334, 2476.
Rathobyres (Rathobyris), lands of, or Abthane,
529.
Rathry, Isle of, in Ireland, 933.
Ratonraw, lands of, Perthshire, 2272.
Rattray, barony of, Perthshire, 2669.
 Kirkton of, 1746.
Reay, parish of, Caithness, 682, 2603, 3196.
Reddelstoun (Redelstoune), lands of, Ayrshire,
340, 913.

Redding (Reding), lands of, Stirlingshire. See
also West quarter, 707, 886, 914, 2953 ;
moor of, 2953.
Redding-rig, moor of, Stirling, 2953.
Reddornye, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Redgorton (Rothgorthewen), church of, 6.
Redhall (Redehall, Reidhull), lands and barony
of, Midlothian, 94, 149, 188, 382, 1273,
2096, 2621, 2638, 2713, 2835, 2920, 3063 ;
place of, 1485, 1489,
Redpath (Reidpeth), town and lands of, Berwick,
2175, 2240.
Refad, croft of, Stranraer, 2872.
Redford (Reidfoord), town and lands of, Kin
cardine, 2936.
Redhall (Reidhall), in Coldingham, 1655.
Redheugh (Reidheuch), lands of, Midlothian,
1273.
Redhouse (Reidhouse), lands of, East Lothian,
1872. . Cf. Redspittell.
Redmyre (Reidrnyre), lands of, Fife, 3314.
Redspittal (Reidspittell), lands of, Haddington,
1866, 1868, 1872, 1878. Cf. Redhouse.
 Easter, lands of, 1872.
Reiss (Reise), lands of, Caithness, 160, 235.
Remistoun, lands and barony of, Ayrshire, 1729,
1785, 1793.
Remystoun, mill of, [parish of Sorbie] Wigton
shire, 408.
Renfrew, bailiary of, 916, 1914.
 barony of, 810, 1004, 1272, 1681, 1780,
1971, 2025, 20S2, 2161, 2382, 2441.
 sheriffdom of, 94, 164, 232, 236, 263, 342,
366, 409, 500-502, 520, 525, 593, 636, 674,
685, 689, 697, 714, 721, 773, 779, 810, 916,
937, 1004, 1058, 1059, 1272, 1294, 1307,
1370, 1380, 1389, 1490, 1633, 1681, 1701,
1711, 1712, 1780, 1848, 1918, 1955, 1956,
1971, 2025, 2031, 2082, 2101, 2161, 2197,
2241, 2334, 2382, 2397, 2401, 2437, 2440,
2441, 2456, 2479, 2622, 2638, 2645, 2659,
2672, 2986, 3324.
Rennystoun, or Lochtoun, Wigtonshire, 408
[Glasserton parish].
Renton, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2931.
Renton ford (Rentoun furde), boundary of, East
Lumsden, 634.
Rescobie (Roscoby), barony and lordship of,
Forfarshire, 512, 910, 1977, 1982, 2005,
2213, 2326, 2664 ; regality of, 1031.
Restalrig, barony of, 566, 616, 985, 999, 1112,
1167, 2126, 2248, 2281, 2470, 3161 ; manor
of, 1116, 3161.
 meadow of, 3161.
Restennet (Restenneth), barony of, Forfar, 2216,
2266, 2280, 2306.
Reston (Restoun), East, lands of, Berwick, 1894 ;
place of, 1386, 1541, 1655.
 West, lands of, Berwickshire, 1305, 1580,
2931 ; place of, 1305, 1748.
 mains of, 2104, 3041.
Reueden, East Lothian, 22.
Reuedenespeth, there, 22.
Rey Strother, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Rhynd (Rindis), lands of, Easter and Wester,
Perthshire, 1282.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Pihynie (Rainies, Ranies, Rany, Ranye, Reanie),
Little, davoch of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 935 ;
lands of, 949, 1544, 2433, 2436; Rany
Meikle, 878 ; Ranies, 2753 ; moss of, 2753.
Biccarton (Riccartoun, Rickarton, Rychartoun),
barony of, Ayrshire, 2007 ; place of, 728,
1102, 1103.
 church of, 2268.
 ¦ parish of, Ayr, 2694.
Richard's Inche, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Richmond, earldom of, 84.
Richorne, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2133,
2134.
Riekelside (Rickelsyde, Rickilsyde, Rikkilsyde),
burn of, Berwickshire, 1776.
 lands of, 1474, 2224, 2242.
Riddell's Croft, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Riechraggan, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Riggings, lands of, Banffshire, 2510.
Rires, Fifeshire, 3314.
Rochsoles (Rouchsolis), Lanarkshire, 568.
Rochsolloch (Rochsalloch), lands of, Lanark, 3242.
Rockhallhead (Rokelheid), lands of, Dumfries,
2214.
Rodnop head, Orkney, 2233.
Roisnes, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Rollandstoun, see Roweston.
Rome, city of, 142, 402, 411, 421, 426, 584, 663,
3313.
Ronhill (Roinhill, Ronehill), lands of, Ayrshire,
472-475, 1138, 1141, 1266, 1268, 1819, 2189,
2194.
Roodlands (Rudelands, Ruidlands), lands of, near
Haddington, 1915, 2121, 2523.
Rorow, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
Ros, lands of, Berwickshire, 1452.
Rosabrightie, Cromarty, 3217.
Roscarn, lands of, see Ross.
Roscobie (Rescobe, Rescoby), lands of, Fifeshire,
912, 975, 986.
RosehaU, barony of, Lanark, 3325.
Roseneath (Rosneth), Isle of, Dumbartonshire,
543.
Roslin, barony of, 466.
 College Kirk of, 142.
 place of, 142.
Ross, or Roscarn, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Ross, Chanonry of, 1296.
 diocese of, 411, 1622, 1779, 1896, 2159,
2340, 2346, 2667, 2738, 2745, 2772, 2773,
2862, 2904, 2932, 2988.
 earldom of, 1685, 2393, 2422, 2753, 3253,
3281.
 sheriffdom of, 878, 1170, 1296, 2422, 2433,
2463, 2540, 2553, 2619, 2636, 2658, 2668,
2717, 2720, 2738, 2745, 2753, 2773, 2932,
3217.
Rosmarkie, 2745.
Rossie, lands and barony of, Forfar, 2664-66,
2669, 2679.
 East and West Mains of, 2664.
 Milltoun of, 2664.
 ' Holl Mylne ' of, 2664.
 Westertown of, 2664.
Rosyth (Rossyth), barony of, 671, 1291, 1588
2762, 3033.

Rosyth, Hilton of, 1589.
 Mains of, 671.
Rotberrie, in England, 1840.
Rothes, barony of, Elgin and Forres, 2192, 2413 ;
lordship of, 2971.
 parish of, 2413.
Rothesay, town of, Bute, 2556 ; courthouse or
tolbooth of, 422.
Rothiesholm (Rothisholm), lands of, Orkney, 1836,
2233, 2235, 2502, 2505, 2948; links of,
2233.
Rothmell (Rotmell), lands of, Perthshire, 807,
946, 1092.
Rottenraw, burgh of, 2755, 2762.
Rottinbum, stream of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Rottindub, lands of, Berwick, 2029.
Rough cleuch (Rouehcleuch, Ruchcluch) Burn,
Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Roughdyke (Rouchdyik), or Dalsangan, lands of,
Ayrshire, 1595, 1883.
Roughrig (Rouchrig), standing stone in, boundary
of Blainslie, 569.
Roughwood (Ruchwood), lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Rowantreehill (RowntreehiU, Rowntrehill, Rown-
triehill), East, lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586,
2197, 2437, 2672.
 West, lands of, 236, 2197, 2437, 2672.
Rowcastell, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Rowchelawsyke, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Roweston (Rollandston), in Berwickshire, 81.
Roxburgh, barony of, 2572, 2743, 2744 ; baiUary
of, 2688.
 sheriffdom of, 94, 122, 288, 569, 670, 857,
888, 969, 1000, 1126, 1164, 1206, 1332,
1439, 1454, 1527, 1596, 1714, 1999, 2013,
2036, 2155, 2301, 2313, 2454, 2482, 2572,
2607, 2732, 2744, 2811, 2981, 3097.
Royston (Roystoun), England, 1690, 2861.
Ruinacraig (Rufnacrag), in Strathyre, Perthshire,
151.
Ruives (Ruiffis), kirk gate, Forfarshire, 1647 ;
market gate, 1647.
Rulewood (Roulwode, Roulwood), Little, lands of,
Roxburgh, 144, 888.
Rumbleton (Rummelton), lands of, Berwickshire,
2498.
Rumbletonlaw (Rummelton law), lands of, Ber
wick, 1573.
Rumgally, lands of, Fife, 246.
Rutherford's lands, Roxburghshire, 2732.
Rutherglen, burgh of, 1482, 1507, 1553, 2056,
2297, 2613.
 church and manse of, 2613.
 parish of, 2613.
 lands in burgh of, called —
The Flush, 1482.
The Flotteris, 1482.
Ruthven (Ruthen), in Badenoch, Inverness, 2789,
3106 ; Mains of, 2730.
 (Rothvennis) barony of, Forfar, 673, 738,
741, 1579, 1904.
 cot-town of, Forfarshire, 738.
 Mains of, Forfarshire, 673, 738, 785, 1579.
 mill and mill town of, Forfarshire, 741.
 place of, Forfar, 785, 2209.
 water of, Perth, 3181.

INDEX OF PLACES

1033

Ruthvens, Brigton of, lands of, Forfar, 1904.
Ruthwell, barony and lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Ruttok, wood of, in Glendale, 11, 41, 80.
Ry croft, lands of, in the burgh haugh of Inner
bervie, Kincardineshire, 860, 1749.
Ryden (Reyden, Riding, Rydene, Ryding), lands
of, Monkland, Lanarkshire, 568, 1202, 3325.
 (Redding) mure, lands of, 568, 699, 898,
1078 ; common, 2304.
Ryelands (Rylandis), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Ryellie, lands of, Fife, 2495.
Rykelbeid lands, near Coldingham, 2528.
Rynnes WeU, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ryslaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 1714, 2514.
Rystible, lands of, Haddington, 1871, 1877.

St. Andrews, city of, 115, 167, 174, 181, 184,
186, 187, 194, 199, 240, 265, 266, 305, 329,
331, 368, 420, 468, 469, 494, 512, 623, 656,
666, 674, 771, 809, 813, 816, 841, 846, 849,
868, 871, 887, 894, 934, 943, 1001, 1005,
1012, 1031, 1071, 1082, 1094, 1148, 1246,
1277, 1278, 1303, 1306, 1588, 1705, 1982,
2125, 2208, 2219, 2363, 2934, 3160, 3191,
3314.
 ArgUl [Street?] in, 846.
 cathedral church of, 15, 154.
 officials' court of, 15.
 .church of St. Mary, 15, 370; chapel-royal
of St. Mary Virgin, 943.
 parish church of, 368, 582, 666, 672, 771,
1246, 1277 ; Trinity Church, 2786.
 aisle of St. John the Evangelist in,
582.
 St. Bartholomew's altar in, 666.
 St. Ninian's altar in, 666.
 altar of St. Duthac in, 420.
 church of St. Salvator in, 223, 846.
 coUege of St. Salvator in, 368.
 'Kow wynd' in, 656, 2219.
 Links (Lynkis) of, 656, 2219.
 Logy's Wynd in, 248.
 Market Street in, 248, 656, 2934.
 North gate or North street in, 199, 331,
656, 849, 2719.
 ' Ratonraw ' in, 194.
 Southgate or South Street of, 157, 167, 181,
187, 248, 420.
 ' WyndmyU hyll' at, 656.
 abbey of, 809, 873.
 diocese of, 15, 82, 88, 97, HO, 142, 148,
150, 153, 157, 160, 165, 175, 176, 180, 182,
187, 188, 194, 199-203, 212, 214, 217, 222,
223, 227, 229, 231, 238, 242, 264, 269, 271,
277, 278, 280, 284, 291, 293, 297, 299-301,
308, 313, 315, 316, 326, 327, 330, 335, 344,
356, 363, 364, 370, 375, 376, 383, 388, 391,
395, 402, 406, 424, 430, 446, 448, 464, 466,
471, 491, 498, 504, 511, 514, 521, 546, 547,
552, 554, 558, 579, 582, 583, 588, 610, 618-
20, 623, 624, 626, 630, 636, 672, 679, 707,
732, 756, 758, 763, 773, 774, 784, 795, 799,
800, 819, 822, 824, 825, 829, 846, 855, 858,
860, 866, 876, 877, 896, 898, 901, 906, 914,
933, 940, 942, 943, 953, 961, 971, 977, 978,

995, 998, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1011, 1052, 1053,
1057, 1062, 1064, 1066, 1077, 1081, 1139,
1146, 1149, 1151, 1163, 1244, 1245, 1251,
1252,-1274, 1287, 1291, 1324, 1325, 1361,
1379, 1423, 1427, 1428, 1447, 1458, 1476,
1498, 1537, 1539, 1572, 1583, 1611, 1621,
1640, 1646, 1653, 1657, 1662, 1664, 1670,
1699, 1711, 1751, 1772, 1777, 1779, 1784,
1789, 1806, 1824, 1836, 1837, 1877, 1888,
1894, 1898, 1899, 1901, 1902, 1906, 1913,
1915, 1919, 1938, 1942, 1958, 1985, 2028,
2042, 2051, 2057, 2059, 2075, 2080, 2094,
2101, 2115, 2125, 2144, 2157, 2210, 2216,
2218, 2235, 2240, 2250, 2262, 2279, 2316,
2362, 2366, 2411, 2414, 2552, 2555, 2570,
2594, 2604, 2640, 2673, 2744, 2776, 2779,
2810, 2856, 2889, 2903, 2934, 2964, 3027,
3070, 3095, 3109, 3122.
St. Andrews, lordship of the priory of, 841, 1306,
1346, 3075.
 parish of, 2408.
 priory of, 1071.
 regality of, 370, 512, 517, 529, 564, 623,
771, 775, 777, 824, 843, 910, 925, 932, 943,
1001, 1062, 1063, 1094, 1256, 1362, 1571,
1670, 1696, 1700, 1705, 1715, 1735, 1977,
1982, 1997, 2005, 2213, 2326, 2408, 3015,
3314.
St. Anthony, chapel of, Leith, 3060 ; lands of,
2281.
St. Boswells (St. Boswald) or Lessudden, lands of,
Roxburgh, 455, 969, 1999, 2006, 2155-58,
2200, 2732, 2744, 2811, 3097.
 templar lands of, 455.
 mUl of or Burnemill, Roxburgh, 2155, 2744,
2811,2812, 3097.
 parish of, Roxburgh, 2732, 3097.
St. Brice, lands of, Kirkcaldy, 977.
St. Colm, lordship of, Fife, 3120.
St. Colm's Inch, see Inchcolm.
St. Cuthbert's, parish of, Edinburgh, 1273, 2834 ;
parsonage of, 1025.
St. Fergus, parish of, Aberdeen, 2921.
St. Germains, lands of, East Lothian, 1833,
3126.
St. Giles Kirk, see Edinburgh.
St. James, lands and chaplainry of, in Newhaven,
1933, 3060.
St. James the Less, chaplainry of, Dundee,
2352
St. James's, palace of, London, 3112, 3193, 3203,
3211, 3220, 3241, 3257, 3261, 3280, 3281,
3286.
St. Katherine's haugh, Cupar, 395, 494.
St. Leonard's Hospital, near Dunfermline, 1736,
1853, 1856, 1863, 1864.
St. Leonard's, Hospital of, in burgh of Lanark,
690.
' Sant Lowrence land,' lands of, Dalzell, 695.
St. Machar (St. Maurice), parish of, Aberdeen,
1384, 1469.
St. Madans, lands of, Ayrshire, 1267.
St. Magdalen, bridge of, Midlothian, 2449.
St. Mary Virgin, chapel-royal of, see St. Andrews.
St. Michael, church of, of Monthyrduffy [? Kirk
michael, q. «.], Ayrshire, 64. Cf. also 72, 73.

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1034

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

St. Michael, church of, near Cupar, 395, 494.
St. Mungo's Kirk, in Culross, 970, 1153.
St. Nicholas, church of, at Dalkeith, 919.
St. Peter's, Rome, 485, 577, 711.
St. Salvator, chapel of, Tongland, Kirkcudbright,
1698.
 • chaplainry of, Isle of Stronsay, Orkney,
1836, 2502.
St. Servan, chapel of, Dunning, 803.
Sachanes, lands of, Perth, 2272.
' Saidill steane ' [Saddle stone ?], boundary of
Arnbathie, 410.
Saidlestoune, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Saltcoats (Saltcoittis), lands of, Ayrshire, 1151.
 (Saltcoittis, Saltcoitts, Saltcottis), lands of,
Haddingtonshire, 1179, 2443 ; Mains of,
1178; place of, 425.
Salter-craigs, lands of, Fife, 2488.
Salton (Saltoun), place of, East Lothian, 1489.
Salt preston, see Prestonpans.
Sanda, Isle of, Orkney, 1836; Cross parish in,
1836.
Sandford (Sandfurd), lands of, Fife, 763, 1157,
1997, 3314; place of, 777.
Sandfurd Nauchtan, lands of, Fife, 1245.
SandhiU, lands of, Ayrshire, 1267. Cf. also
Sandyhill.
Sandiengs, lands of, Dalkeith, 3059.
Sandyford (Sandieford), lands of, Lanark, 3213.
Sandy hill (Sandehillis), near Irvine, 353, 536.
Cf. also SandhiU.
Sandy hillock (Sande-hillok, Sandiehillok), lands
of, in Fife, see Strathairlie.
Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, 1347 ; lordship of,
2499.
Sauchie, West Mains of, Clackmannan, 1903.
 coal pit of, 1492.
Sauchope, lands of, Fife, 1838, 2418, 2760.
Sauchton hall, lands of, near Edinburgh, 645,
1025, 2334.
Savecamp (Sauecampe), Northumberland, 25, 30.
SaviUe House, England, 3210.
Scarray, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Scatibras, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
' Schanksfuird,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Scheane, lands of, in Glenquoych, Perthshire,
1021.
' Scheining hill,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Scherisland, lands of, Fife, 1997. Cf. Sterisland.
Schowslie, lands of, see Chouslie.
Sehyremure, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Schyrra mylhill, Perthshire, 625.
Sciennes (Senis), convent of St. Katherine, 415.
Sclenteuch (Sklentoch, Sklintach, Sklyntauche,
Slentach, Slentauh, Slyntoche), in Carrick,
68, 74, 340, 913, 1625, 1645, 1669.
 mill of, 1625, 1645.
Scoonie, lands and barony of, Fife, 3201 ; parish
of, 3201.
Scotlandwell, lands of, Kinross, 3015; place of,
932.
Scotscraig (Scottiscraig), lands of, Fife, 1997.
Scottanflatt (Scottinflat), lands of, Linlithgow
shire, 1020, 1418.
Scottisschaw, lands of, Ayrshire, 93.
Scotston (Scottistoun), lands of, Forfar, 2664.

Scottistoun flat, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 658.
Cf. Scottanflat.
Seagate of Innerbervie, land in the, 1011.
Seale, parish of, County Kent, 2848.
Seamab (Schemobe), Hill of, in Muckhart, 895.
Sedleshope, East Lothian, 22.
Seggie (Sagy), lands of, Fife, 763.
' Seggywellisheuid,' East Lothian, 22.
Seirislie, lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
Selkirk, burgh of, 2030, 2157, 2158, 2210, 2301.
 sheriffdom of, 325, 631, 1377, 1439.
Selladatt, lands of, Roxburgh, 2744, 2812.
Semple (Sempill) Castle, Renfrewshire, 721.
 collegiate church of, 1971.
Sergeantland (Sarjandland, Serjandland), in Lin
lithgow, 393, 421, 940, 1898.
Seton (Setoun, Seytoun), lands of, East Lothian, 2.
 mills of, 1833.
 palace of, 1S33, 2362.
Seton Den, near Arbroath, 696.
Shank, Cotterie of the, Perthshire, 895.
Shankston (Schankistoun, Schankstoun), lands
of, Ayrshire, 256, 340, 913, 1674, 1762,
1792.
Shaw (Schaw), lands of, KUmaurs, 594, 725, 739,
787, 957, 1632, 1811.
Schawfield, lands and mill of, Lanark, 2613.
Shawfair (Schawfair), lands of, Midlothian, 2575.
Shaws, East, lands of, Berwickshire (?), 2528.
Sheardale (Scheiresdaill), lands of, Clackmannan,
1492.
Shebster, lands and mill of, Caithness, 3196.
Shenee, water of, Perthshire, 3181.
Shepherds Butts, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Sheriffhall, lands of, Musselburgh, 790.
Sheriffleys (Sherefleys, Shirrielies), lands of, East
Lothian, 140, 1423, 3093.
Sheriffriestoun, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Shetland (Zetland), lordship of, 2948.
Shewalton (Schewalton, Sewaltoun), Ayrshire,
39, 120, 141, 215, 216, 220, 526, 536.
Shian, lands of, Inverness, 3230.
Shielling (Schillingis, SheaUngs), lands of, Lanark,
2056. Cf. Shiells.
Shiells (Scheillis), lands of, Kilbride, Lanark,
2056.
 lands of, Kincardine, 2764, 2765.
 (Scheills) lands of, Over and Nether, Stow,
Midlothian, 1571.
 Wester, of Cockburnspath, 1123.
Shirmers (Scheirmeris), place of, Kirkcudbright,
1288.
Shotton (Schoton), Northumberland, 20, 34.
Shotts (Bartram Shotts), parish of, 2532, 2542.
Side (Syid), Easter, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
 Wester, 583, 636. Cf. also Syde.
Silliebalbe, lands of, Fife, 546.
SiUiesait, lands of, Forfar, see Silleflat.
Sillietoun, Wester, called Halket Sillietoun, lands
of, Fife, 1185.
Sillyflat (Silleflat), lands of, Forfar, 1663 ; SUlie-
sait, 1782.
 ( Silly flet) lands of, Kincardine, 3119.
Skaill, in Burnes, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
 South, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Skailltoft, Orkney, 2611.

INDEX OF PLACES

1035

Skaitbieburn (Skaitbeburn, Sketbiburn), Colding
ham, 956, 1474, 2242.
Skaldouch Mure, in the Mearns, 142.
Skarres, fishery of, Dumfries, 2222.
Skegibuster, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Skelbo, lordship of, Sutherland, 576.
SkellyhiU, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Skelmorlie (Skelmorele, Skelmurlie), lands of,
Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 599.
 Conynghame, dykes of, Ayrshire, 1593.
 Montgomerie, moor of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Skeoch, lands of, Wigton, 1947.
' Skitrawburne,' see Jedburgh.
Sklaitmuire, common of, Fife, 1997.
Sklaittis, Culross, Perthshire, 1154.
Skollochmyln, see Mill of Corsbie, 1267.
Slains Castle, Aberdeenshire, 3224.
Slaitburn, lands of, Berwick, 2224. Cf. Skaitbie
burn.
Slaithwattes, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Slamannan, lands of, Stirlingshire, 2503.
Slotton, lands of, Northumberland, 982. Cf.
Shotton.
Slowanstoun, lands of, Ayr, 2215.
Smailholm (Smalem), barony of, Roxburgh, 670.
 Mains of, 670.
 mill of, 670.
Smeaton, place of, East Lothian, 993.
Smeaton (Smeitton, Smetoun), lands of, Fife,
1962; Over, 1072.
Smeedsmyre (' Smiddismeir '), lands of, Dirleton,
East Lothian, 2042.
' Smiddie-grein,' The, Dalmellington, Ayrshire,
2911.
Smiddiegrein, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
SmiddiehiU, place of [apparently in Fife], 2856.
Smiddyhill (SmiddiehiU, Smithihyll, Smyddihill),
lands of, Forfarshire, 368, 1204, 1378, 1387,
1391, 1555, 3236, 3237.
 place of, 1378.
Smiddyhills (Smidiehills), lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Smyddielands, in Stow, Midlothian, 1571.
Snow (Snaw), cemetery of [St. Mary of the Snow],
in Aberdeen, 1275.
SoUachie, or Sallachie, commonty of, Ross-shire,
2753, 2772.
Solway Firth, 2222.
Sonahard, lands and mills of, Aberdeenshire, 1663,
1782, 2326, 2755.
Sorbie (Sorbe), parish of, Wigtonshire, 408, 1785.
Some, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Sornhill, lands of, Ayr, 2425, 2694.
Soulseat (Saulset), place of, 2872.
Soultray, lands of, Midlothian, 2096.
Soultrayhill, lands of, 2096.
South Croft, lands of, Coldingham, 634.
South Fod (Southfoid), lands of, Fife, 1017, 1460-
63, 1502, 1675, 1921, 1922.
Southhirst, lands of, Lanark, 2532, 2542.
Southhook (Southhuik), lands of, Ayrshire, 487,
1102, 1103, 1320.
Soyak, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Spango (Spangok, Spankok), or Spango-Cunning-
ham, Renfrew, 342, 500-502, 523, 740, 746,
810, 811, 820, 1294, 1307, 1376, 1389, 1530,
1918, 2082, 2241.

Spango, mill and mill lands of, 810, 2082.
Spey, river, 1493, 2192, 2338, 2413, 2736,
2971.
Spildhurst, parish of (Kent, England), 2848.
Spindelston (Spyndelston), lands of, Northumber
land, 694, 892; Manor, 1194.
Spittall, place of, Fife, 1148.
SpittaU (SpitteU), lands of, East Lothian, 1872.
Cf. Redhouse.
 Easter, East Lothian, 1872.
 lands and mains of, called Ancrum-Spittell,
Roxburgh, 1164.
Spittal, Fore and Back, lands of, Edinburgh, 1807,
3109. See Fore and Back Spittal.
Spittall-lands (Spitellands), lands of, Balledmonth,
Fife, 1997.
Spittle Loch, near Kelso, Roxburghshire, 2607.
' Spittell,' hill of, Fife, 1736.
Spittelmill, lands of, Cults, Fife, 1303.
Spittelstanes, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Spittillisheuch, lands of, see Pittlesheugh.
Spott, Wester, lands of, 250.
Spottes (Spottys), lands of, in Galloway, 46.
Spoutburn, the, Kinross, 3258.
Spreuliston, lands of, Renfrew, 2382.
Spynie, regality of, 518, 751, 1726, 2008.
 place of, 518.
Staikfurds, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Stair, barony of, 3277.
 ¦ parish of, 3277.
Stamford, borough of, England, 2937.
Staneflat, lands of, Midlothian, 2119.
Stanelaws or Stonelaws (Stainnielands), lands of,
Dalkeith, 2002, 2332, 2368, 2642, 3058,
3059.
Stangasetter, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Stanieland, lands of, Fife, 2198,
Stanielaw, lands of, Forfarshire, 2664.
Stank, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 1648.
Stannie Haltoun, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Stanycoitslack, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Star, lands of the, Ayrshire, 256.
Stenhouse (Stanhus), in Stirlingshire, 18.
 lands of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Sterislands, in Fife, 763. Cf. Scherislands.
Stevenston (Stevinston), barony and lands of,
Ayrshire, 365, 555, 556, 1151.
 castle of, Ayrshire, 555.
 (Stevinstoun) lands of, Haddington, 383,
418.
 mill of, 383.
Stewarton (Stewartoun), lands of, Dumfriesshire,
2499.
Stinchandemure, or Qaghinhacer, in Fife, 8.
Stirling, burgh of, 607, 843, 848, 900, 903-905, 969,
1006, 1022, 1027, 1106, 1286, 1336, 1492,
1563, 1568, 1691, 1692, 1791, 1835, 1892,
1893, 1903, 1907, 1910, 1998, 2033, 2051,
2053, 2211, 2231, 2232, 2309, 2318, 2325,
2418, 2451, 2503, 2508, 2569, 2752, 2758,
2768, 2953, 3216.
 castle of, 343, 881, 1248, 1304, 1312, 1573,
1581, 1630.
 chapel-royal of, 1698, 1813, 2124.
 Baxter's Wynd, 2552.
 Castlebreadie, 2552.

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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Stirling, Mary Wynd, 2552.
 Midleraw, 2552.
 parish kirk of, 143, 1026, 1027.
 sheriffdom of, 641, 707, 814, 1689, 1936,
1993, 2051, 2087, 2276, 2314, 2357, 2421,
2442, 2452, 2462, 2503, 2508, 2682, 2752,
275S, 2766, 2767, 2797, 2953, 2962, 2994,
3039, 3113, 3186, 3189.
Stobfurland, near Coldingham, 634.
Stobies Luscoure, see Luscar.
Stobo, church of, 2850.
Stobs (Stobbis), The, Roxburghshire, 144, 888.
Stobsheill, Haddington, 2420.
Stonehaven (Stonehyve), burgh of, 2869.
Stoneypath (Stanipetht), Haddingtonshire, 722.
Stotancleugh (Stottencleuch), lands of, East
Lothian, 774.
Stow in Weddell, lands and barony of, Mid
lothian, 1362, 1372, 1414, 1571, 1715, 2168;
lordship of, 824, 1139, 1255, 1256, 1279,
1700.
 parish of, 1696, 1840, 2481, 2557.
 commonty of, Midlothian, 1571.
Stowting, parish of, in Kent, 1623.
Strabrock, lands of, Linlithgow, 393.
Stracathro, parish of, Forfar, 1378, 2034, 2530,
3236.
— ¦ — (Strakathrow) parish church of, 1204, 1550,
2034.
Strageath (Strogeith), in Perthshire, 407.
Straiton (Straton, Stratoun, Straytoun), parish of,
Ayrshire, 40, 69, 1242, 1570, 1590, 1674,
1732, 1762, 1769, 1792, 1830, 1841, 1847,
2195.
 parish church of, 40.
Strangishaugh, Longlands and Shortlands of, Fife,
2544.
Stranraer, chapel of, lands called, 2872.
Straphinlo, hill of, see Strathfinella,
Strathairly, burn of, Fife, 2626.
 ¦ (Straitharlie, Stratharlie, Stratharly, Strath
erlie), lands of, Fife, 265, 266, 299, 454, 471,
482, 496, 579, 1128, 1133, 1135, 1137, 1260,
1261, 1263, 1374, 1470, 1472, 1473, 1478,
1483, 2070, 2116, 2125, 2160, 2544, 2903,
2992, 3030, 3046, 3047, 3070, 3136, 3164,
3209.
 links of, Fife, 2544.
 Mains of, 2626, 2627, 3022, 3024, 3026,
3028, 3046, 3070.
 ¦ place of, Fife, 1228, 1324, 2544, 2626-28,
3209 ; garden of, 1374.
 South or Nether (?), lands of, 1374 ; house of,
1472.
 temple lands of, or 'Sandy Hillock,' in Fife,
231, 496, 768, 1572, 3009.
Strathardill, Perthshire, 851, 863, 892.
Strathavon, barony of, Lanarkshire, 164.
Strathblane, parish of, Stirling, 2962.
Strathbogie, barony of, Aberdeenshire, 2821,
3188.
Strathderne, lordship of, Inverness, 2956.
Strathdichty (Earl's Strathdichty, Stradichti,
Erlistrathechty, ErUis Strathectyn), Mains
of, see Mains.
• — — parish church of, 1722.

Strathearn (Strathern), earldom of, 143, 151.
 stewartry of, 258, 837.
Stratherriek, barony of, Inverness, 2270.
Strathfillan (Straphilane), monastery of, 1526.
Strathfinella (Straphinlo), hill of, Kincardine
shire, 1551.
Strathhalladale, Caithness, Inverness-shire, 1158.
Strathisla (Strathilay, Stratbislay, Strathylay),
barony of, Banffshire, 1199, 1343, 1357,
2227, 2265, 2510.
 Grange of, 1358.
 new mill of, 2510.
Strathkinness (Strathkynnes, Strickinnes), lands
of, Fifeshire, 841, 1062, 1063, 2408, 3075;
Nether, 2408.
Strathmartine (Stradichtie-Martene, Strickmartin,
Strickmartyne), barony and lands of, Forfar
shire, 1031, 2326.
 kirktoun of, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Strathmiglo, parish of, 2856, 2964.
 town of, High Street of, 3169 ; Stock wynd
of, 3169.
Strathmilligan (StraumiUigan), lands of, Dumfries
shire, 3049.
Strathnairn (Strathnarne), Inverness, 2340, 3319.
Strathyre (Strathir), lands of, Perthshire, 151.
Strathyrum, lands of, Fife, 1148.
Streimscholl, fishing on Tweed, called, Berwick
shire, 2528.
Strentoun, lands of, Perthshire, 625.
Strenzie, North, lands of, Orkney, see Strynie.
Strethes, lands of, Stirling, 2503.
Strichen, Mains of, Aberdeen, 3195 ; Newtoun
of, 3195.
 parish of, 3195.
Strickinness, see Strathkinness.
Strickmartin, Strickmartyne, Stradichtie-Martene,
see Strathmartine.
Stron, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Stroneheylk, in Galloway, 46.
Stroneschelloch, lands of, Dumfries, 1916.
Stronsay, Isle of, Orkney, 1836, 1837, 1963, 1986,
2047, 2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2233, 2502,
2948.
Strowan, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3145.
Strynie, lands of, Orkney, 1963, 2052 ; place of,
1963.
 Nes of, Orkney, 2047.
 (Strenzie) North, lands of, Orkney, 1837,
1986, 2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2948.
Strype, rivulet called, Forfarshire, 1453.
'Stryp,' rivulet called the, Coates, Edinburgh,
2407.
Stynie, lands of, Elgin, 2971.
Suartaquoy, Orkney, 2611.
Suffolk, shire of, 960.
Sunnyside (Soueysyid), lands of, Aberdeen,
1340.
 lands of, Edinburgh, 2575.
Surrey, county of, 2410.
Sutherland, earldom of, 576.
 shire of, 2463.
Suylofthus, see Lotus.
Swanstoun, lands of, near Edinburgh, 149, 150.
Swapegate, Haddington, 2420.
Sweetheart, church of St. Mary, or abbey of, 46,

INDEX OF PLACES

1037

530, 533, 534, 559, 700-702, 710, 788;
abbacy of, called New Abbey, 1235.
Sweetheart, the abbey green at, 532, 1302.
 barony of, 559, 632, 669, 1383, 1407. See
also Lochkindeloch and New Abbey.
Swineford (Swynefoord), field called, near Dal
keith, 2642.
Swineherd's well ( ' Swynhirdeswell ' ), East
Lothian, 22.
Swinewood (Swynwode), lands of, Berwick, 1894.
Swinlees (Swinleis), lands of, Ayrshire, 1593, 1598,
1617 ; manor and mill of, 1598.
Syde, lands of, Forfar, 2624.
Syderigg, lands of, Lanark, 3213.
Symington (Simontoun, Symontone, Symontoun),
lands of, Stow, Midlothian, 1279, 1700,
2481.
 (Symontoune), Lanarkshire, 1951.
Sypses, lands of, Fife, 2671.

Tain (Tayne), burgh of, 1685, 2393, 2422, 2433,
2753.
' Tamtalloun,' ruinous house called, in Innerbervie,
1184.
TantaUon (Tamtallan), lands of, East Lothian,
113.
Tarbat, parish of, Ross-shire, 411.
Tarbert (Tarbat), barony of, Argyleshire, 3116.
 sheriffdom of [now in Argyleshire], 1604,
2845.
Tare of Ruskie, lands of, Perthshire, 2272.
Tarelgin (Terrelgin), lands of, Ochiltree, Ayrshire,
2045.
Tarff, water of, Tongland, 1698.
Tarleazes, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Tarmore (Tormoir, Tormoiris, Tormoirs), lands of
[Over and Nether], Banffshire, 1199, 1343,
2510.
Tarrie (Terry), North, lands of, Forfar, 577.
 South, Forfar, 577.
Tartraven (Tartraving), manor of, 253, 258.
Tarves, barony of, Aberdeen, 2396, 2400.
 parish of, 1337.
Tarvit (Tervat, Teruate), Little, or Hyppehill,
near Cupar, 395, 494.
Tay, river or water of, 344, 763, 840, 1282, 1997,
2069.
Tayok, burn of, near Elgin, 1424.
Tealing (Teilling, Teling), place of, 1223, 1251,
1252, 1309.
Terregles, place of, Dumfriesshire, 1160.
TemphUl, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Temple-Dyocis (Diocis), in Ayrshire, 119, 120,
141.
Templetown, Wester, or Temple Wester, Ayrshire,
120, 141.
Temple (TempiU) ford, Forfar, 1647.
Templehill, hill of, Strathairly, Fife, 3009.
Terrauchty, mill of, Dumfries, 2339, 2342.
Terringzeane, alias Crawfurdstoun, common of,
Ayrshire, 2215.
Teuchats (Tuetis), lands of, in Fife, 266.
Teviotdale (Tevidale), 455.
Thankerton, barony of, Lanarkshire, 2548, 2887.
Theobalds, palace of, 1757.

Thirdpart (Thridpart), lands of, Kilmaurs, Ayr
shire, 599, 879, 958, 2100, 2196.
Thirlstane, Easter, mains of, Berwickshire, 521.
Thistlemark (Thirsliemerk), lands of, Dumfries
shire, 3049.
Thistle-den (Thrissill-dene), lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Thornton, lands of [locality blank, probably East
Lothian], 2282.
 Hauchhead of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
 Mains of, Kincardineshire, 1812,
 place of [Kincardineshire], 1184.
Thorntondod, lands of, East Lothian, 774.
Thornlie, or Thornlie-Wallace, lands of, now
(1647) Thornlie-Blair, Renfrew, 2382.
Thornybanks, lands of, Ayr, 3155, 3159.
Thomycrooks (Thoraeycruiks, Thorniecruiks,
Thorniecryiks, Thornycruik, Thornycruikis,
Thornycruiks, Thornycrukis), lands of,
Dalkeith, 644, 660, 1359, 1873, 1909, 207L
2148, 2166, 2172, 2642, 3057, 3059.
Thorterlandis, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Threave-grange (Traiffgrange), lands of, Kirkcud
bright, 2072.
Threave-mains (Trieve-mains), lands of, 2330.
Threeburnford, lands of, Lauderdale, 2096.
Thurso, town of, Caithness, 2537, 2815.
Thurston (Thurstoun), lands of, East Lothian,
2528, 2622 ; mains and mill, 2622.
Tillichewan (Tillyquhoun, Tullychtquhoun, Tully-
quhewin), Middle, lands of, 781, 2190.
Tillicoultry (Tillicultrie, Tullycultre), lands and
barony of, Clackmannan, 2060, 2576.
Tilliesnacht (Tillisnacht, Tillysnacht), lands of,
Birse, Aberdeenshire, 1730, 2108, 2174.
Tillyfour (Tellefour), place of, Aberdeenshire,
719.
Tillywhanland (Tullyfandylane, Tuliquhandolane,
Tuliquhendolen), lands of, Forfar, 375, 386,
589, 605, 1054.
Tinnis (Tynnis), 'forest stedis' or lands of,
Selkirkshire, 325.
 place and tower of, 325.
Titwood (Titwode), lands of, Kilmaurs, 599, 879,
958.
Todhoillaw, alias Fischbelsyde, in Coldingham,
1534.
Todholeburn, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1796.
Todrig, Little, lands of, Berwickshire, 1271.
Tofts, lands of [Over and Nether], Berwickshire,
1889, 2594, 2604, 2607, 2923, 2926, 3126.
 mill of, or Mersington Mill, 1436, 1439,
1497.
 place of, 1882.
Tongland (Trungland, Tungland), barony of, Kirk
cudbright, 2072.
 Mains of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813 ; mill of,
772.
 monastery or place of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813.
 parish of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813.
Torbirns (Torburns, Torbyrn, Torbyrns, Turburn,
Turbryn), lands of, Forfar, 304, 379, 1163,
1165, 1583; Easter and Wester, 796, 980,
1081 ; Wester, 1453.
Torbolton (Tarbolton, Torboltoun, Torboltown),
barony of, Ayrshire, 108.
 parish kirk of, 556, 1871.

1038

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Torbrax, lands of, Linlithgow (1645), 2361.
Tornbrok, lands of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105.
Torphichen, barony of, 445, 448, 513, 554, 652,
658, 877, 1418, 1662.
 monastery or place of, 426, 554, 658, 812,
 regality of, 877, 1020, 1162, 1662,
Torrance, church of, 2850.
Torrendow, lands of, Ross-shire, 2619, 2753,
2773.
Torresleische, lands of, Banffshire, 1357.
Torrie (Torry), Easter, lands of, Perthshire, 1326,
1329, 1694, 1695, 1697, 1699, 1S92, 2055,
2165, 2231, 2232, 2308, 2310, 2494, 2565-
67, 2569, 3052, 3053, 3172, 3214, 3216,
3239.
Torry, parish of, Fifeshire, 313S, 3142.
Torryburn, place of, 3138-40, 3142.
Torsay, in Mull, 1767.
Torthorwald, lordship of, 2222.
Towy, chaplainry of, see Cowie.
Trabboch (Trabok), barony of, Ayrshire, 433.
 the Mains of, 43 3.
 the ' Burne ' at, 433.
Trabrown (Trabroun, Trabroune), lands and
barony of, Berwickshire, 2865, 3100, 3304.
Tranent, barony of, East Lothian, 2362, 2580.
 parish of, 1872, 3126.
 town of, 1258, 2362, 2580; High Street,
1258.
Tranew (Trewnaw, Trownaw, Trownawe), lands
of, 64, 340, 913, 1678.
Treig, water of, Lochaber, 2017.
Tremblaislands, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Trinity-College Hospital, see under Edinburgh.
Trodenat, see Knokbrokloch.
Troghen, in Redesdale, 53.
Tron, lands of, Roxburghshire, 2688.
Trontale-beg, lands of, Caithness, 682.
Trontalis, lands of, 1158.
Troon (Trone, 'le Trwne,' Trwn, Troyn, Thrwn),
lands of, Ayrshire, 39, 220, 309, 417, 526,
527, 747, 748, 778, 1267.
Troqueer, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 801, 1467,
2339, 2342.
Trostan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 532,
Trottingsbaw, lands of, 2481.
Trough, Upper, in County Monaghan, Ireland,
lands of, 2581.
Trowis, Easter and Wester, lands of, Edinburgh,
1321.
Trungland, Mains of, see Tongland.
Tubegg (Tubeg, Tubeig), lands of, Caithness, 2537,
2603, 2815-17.
Tuetis, see Teuchats.
Tulliboll, barony of, 3177, 3178 ; Mains of, 3177,
3178.
Tulloeh, lands of, Ross- shire, 495.
—— Hill of, 495.
Tulloeh, town and lands of [Over and Nether],
Kincardine, 2263.
TuUous, lands of, Benholme, Kincardine, 2951 ;
Over TuUous, 2975.
Tullyfandylane, see Tillywhanland.
Tunbridge, parish of (Kent, England), 2848.
Turfhill, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Turnberry (Turnbery) Castle, Ayrshire, 71.

Tweed, river, 2155, 2528, 3097.
Twickenham, manor of, Middlesex, 869, 1174.
Twynholm (Twyname, Twynane, Twynem), lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 574, 609, 913; barony
and castle, 913.
 parish of, 2725.
Tyndale, in Northumberland, 49.
Tyne, water of, Haddington, 140, 418, 446, 1423,
2838, 2909.
Tynemouth, Northumberland, 427.
Tyninghame (Tynningham), place of, East Lothian,
1474, 2454.

Uchiltrie, see Ochiltrie.
Ugston (Ugstoun), see Oxton.
Ulcottis, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Ulston (Ulstoun), lands of, Roxburghshire, 1164.
'Under the Wall,' lands of, New Abbey, 702,
1624, 1641.
Urquhart, lands and barony of, Elgin, 1231.
Urr, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2133.
 (Ur, Urre) water of, in Galloway, 46, 2133,
2134.
Urtane (Urten), see Orton.
Usan (Ulishaven), lands and barony of, Forfar,
2664, 2685, 2755, 2762.

Valay, land in, Orkney, 2611.
Valleyfield (Walafield), lands of, near Culross,
1068.
Vane, lands called the, in Findatie, Fife, 932.
Vicar's Croft [Langton], Berwickshire, 434, 436.
Vigga, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Vuag, Island, Colonsay, 2845.

Waddachybuen, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Waddell (Wedale), 1696. See Stow.
Waddelswalls, lands, Berwickshire, 1539.
Wakerich, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
' Walafield,' see Valleyfield.
Walker's Close, lands of, Northumberland, 1978,
1979, 2775.
Walkmill (Walkmiln, Walkmylne), lands of, Cul
ross, in Fife, 1716, ISIS, 2317, 2950, 3138,
3142, 3177.
 place or house of, 1818.
 near Haddington, 726.
Wallhouse (Welhouse), lands of, Linlithgowshire,
658.
Waltoun, lands of, Fife, 795.
Wambrough, lands of, Surrey, 2410.
Wardens-lands, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Wark (Werk, Werke), upon Tweed, 47, 2090.
Warriston (Warieston), lands of, Edinburgh,
1980.
Warynislands, near Coldingham, 358, 364, 378.
Waterston (Waltirstoun, Watterstoun), lands of,
in Linlithgow, 201, 202, 252-54, 269-71,
273.
Waterside (Wattersyde), alias Glensalloch, lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Watherston (Wadderstone, Wadderstoun, Wal-
derstoun, Watterstoun), lands of, Stow,

INDEX OF PLACES

1039

Midlothian, 1255, 1279, 1700, 1840, 2321
2323, 2481.
Watslacks, lands of, Dumfries, 3036.
Watstoun, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Watterstone (Waterstoun, Watterstoun), lands of,
Renfrew, 685.
 Mains of, Renfrew, 2456, 2516, 2659.
Wattirskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Waughton (Walchton), East Lothian, 82.
Waynehope, park of, Northumberland, 49.
Waynehopside, 49.
Wedderburn, lands and barony of, Berwickshire,
2528.
 place of, 2427, 2563, 2651, 2831.
Weddergang, lands of, Fife, 1177.
Weens (Weyndis), lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Weitlands, Strathairly, Fife, 2544.
 lands of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2540, 2753,
2773 ; Weitcroft, 2707.
Weitshaw (Weitschaw, Weitschawe), lands of,
Lanarkshire, 100, 268, 646, 1311, 2023.
' WeU landis,' lands called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Well syke, rivulet called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Weltoun, see Wilton.
Wemyss, Easter, lands and barony of, Fife,
2060.1
 place of, 1207, 1619, 1631, 2882.
 Wester, place of, 1540.
Werie, Over, lands of, Perthshire, 1540.
Westalding, lands of, Braelangwell, Cromartie,
2861.
Westbarns, lands and barony of, Fife, 2671,
2760.
Westbernis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Westerbridges, lands of, Plewlands, Edinburgh,
2834.
Westerbuster, Orkney, 2611.
Westerhall, barony of, Dumfries, 2662.
Westerkirk, parish of, Dumfries, 2662.
West Greens, lands of, Stirling, 2596.
Westminster, 29, 57, 84, 595, 869, 987, 988,
1739, 1826, 2107, 2130, 2438, 2525, 2827,
3080.
Westmuredaillis, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Westmyresyid, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Westnewton, lands of, Northumberland, 982-84,
987.
Westquarter [fourth part of Redding], lands of,
707, 886, 914, 1828, 1835, 2011, 2053, 2054,
2058.
 place of, 2993.
Westray, Isle of, 2205.
Westruther (Wolstruther, Woolstruther), lands of,
Berwickshire, 1009, 2498 ; territory of, 1009.
Westundgarth, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Whetley, Northumberland, 427.
Whinrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 2481.
Whistleberry (Quhissilberrie), manor of, Kincar
dine, 2005.
Whitby (Quhitbie), in England, 1416.
Whitchester (Quhitchester), Berwickshire, 706,
926, 2262, 2684.
Whitecastle (QuhitcasteU), alias Nunraw, East
Lothian, 722.
Whitecroft (Quhytcroft), St. Cuthbert's, Edin
burgh, 1025.

Whitefaulds, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Whitefield (Quhytefield), lands of, Auchtermuchty,
Fife, 1422, 1912.
 • (Quheitfeild) chaplainry of, Forfarshire,
1663.
Whitehall, see London.
Whitehaugh (Whythauche), Over, Ayrshire, 1940.
 (Quhythauch) Duddingston, Edinburgh,
2449.
Whitehill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1674, ] 792.
 • (Quhithill) Little, lands of, Gelston, Kirk
cudbright, 408.
 Mekill, lands of, 408.
 (Whythill) lands and coal-pits of, regality
of Musselburgh, 2555, 2853, 2888, 3000,
3003.
Whitehills, lands of, near Culross, 456.
 lands of, Lanarkshire, 2916.
Whitekirk (or Ahammer), lands and barony of,
Haddington, 600.
Whitelaw (Wytelawe), East Lothian, 22, 32.
Whitelees (Quhytleyis), lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Whiteridge (Whytridge), lands of, Stirlingshire,
2797.
Whiteriggs (Quhitrigs, Quhytrigs), lands of, Ayr
shire, 2100, 2196.
Whiteslaid (Quhitesled), lands of, Berwickshire,
569.
Whitewater (Quheatwatter, Whytwater), moss of,
Kincardine, 2936.
Whithorn, cathedral church of, 2737.
 parish of, Wigton, 1947, 2728.
 priory of, 1698.
Whitlawclevis (Quhitlawclevis), Berwickshire,
662.
Whitsome, Berwick, 2528.
Whorlefurd, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Wick (Weik, Weke), town of, 160, 235, 2603,
2851, 3196.
Wickhall, manor of, Cambridgeshire, 1562.
Widdaquoy, Orkney, 2611.
Wide Meadow, Middlesex, 869.
' Wideopen,' common called, Berwick, 2865, 3100.
Wig, Meikle, lands of, Wigtown, 2728.
Wigtown, parish church of, 408.
Wigtown, shire of, 913, 1036, 1603, 1785, 1852,
2358, 2728, 2983, 3004.
Wilkieston (Wylkestoun), lands of, Fifeshire,
925.
Wilkynshaugh (Wilkynnishauch), boundary of
Blainslie, 569.
' Willebus,' boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Wilton (Weltoun), in Roxburghshire, 288.
 church of, 288.
Winchburgh, barony of, Linlithgow, 2676.
Windelawcruke, boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Windmillhill, lands of, Fife, 2219.
Windshole, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Windsor, castle of, 2303, 2792, 2823, 2825,
2857.
Wintermuir, lands of, Lanark, 251.
Woenbeorzon [? Wembury], 1.
Wolbaitis faldis, lands of, Perthshire, 1291.
Wolfclyde, lands of, Lanarkshire, 789.
Wolfield or Alldumadda burn, the, Cromarty,
3217.

1040

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Wolflatt, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Wolflee (Woulee), Nether, lands of, Roxburghshire,
341, 349.
 Upper, 341, 349.
Wolfhopelee (Wolfupleee), lands of, 341, 349.
Wolstruther, Woolstruther, see Westruther.
Wood-ditton, hamlet of, Cambridgeshire, 1562.
Woodmill (Wodmyln), loch of, Fife, 1992.
Woodryiff, lands of, Fife, 1500.
Woodside, lands of, Linlithgow, 1662.
 Over Mains in, Ayrshire, 1528.
Worcester, 2855.
Wormetlaw, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Wormit (Wormett), lands of, Fife, 763, 1997.
Woulfhill, alias Over Campsie, lands of, 973.

Woulee, see Wolflee.
Wrangholmehill, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Wratchis, lands of, Renfrew, 2388.
Wrightlands (Wrichtlands), lands of, Renfrew,
2397, 2401.

Yarrow, ward of, 325.
Yester, or Bothans, 980.
Ymremwlane, see lmmervoulin.
York, city of, 2534, 2535.
Yorkshire, 2541.

Zetland, see Shetland.

NOTARIES-PUBLIC NAMED IN CALENDAR1

WUliam Neilson (1391-1413), 93.
William Cranyston (1395), 81, 82.
Richard Langlands (1408), 88.
John Brown (1420), 97.
Robert of Peblis (1422), 100.
Michael of Byrkmyr (1432), 109.
James Gilbertson (1432), 110.
Patrick Scott (1434), 111.
William Wyehtman (1438), 116.
Richard Lambe (1438), 117.
Robert Michael (or Michaelson) of Hirdmanston
(1438), 118.
Stephen Heslyhope (1441), 118, 136.
Matthew of Romanox (1450), 129.
WilUam Blair (1452), 134.
Alexander Clerk (1453), 126, 154.
David Rede (1453), 137.
John Kerd or Caird (1455), 139.
Robert Halywell (1456), 142.
Mr. Thomas Thurbrandson (or Thurbrande)
(1456), 142.
Patrick Moscrop (1461), 145.
John of Keyr or Keir (1462), 144.
Thomas Unthank (1462), 148.
John Marshall (Marschall) (1462), 150.
John of Haliburton (1465), 153.
John Bonar (1466), 15.
Robert Rede, M.A. (1469), 157.
John Gudefalow (1469), 160.
Alexander Forfar (1470), 163, 165, 170.
John Kemlok (1471), 212.
William of Scheills (1471), 212.
Mr. Alexander Fife (1471), 212.
Sir John Guchtin (1471), 212.
WiUiam Calvert (1479), 174 (?), 181, 187, 194.
Robert Pearson (1479), 175.
WiUiam Farnly (1479), 176, 191.
WiUiam Akinhede, M.A. (1480), 180.
John Simson, M.A. (1481), 182, 183.
Peter Marche (1481), 184, 188, 191.
David Ogilvy (1482), 379 (4).
James Young (1486), 196, 217, 252, 264, 269,
273.
Patrick Pethed (1487), 197.
John Moderuele (1488), 198, 236.
Simon Campion (1488), 199.
Alexander Foulis (1488), 202.
Robert Foulis (1488), 201, 253, 270, 271.
Thomas Balfour (1489), 203.
Sir John Hay (1491), 379 (13).
Matthew Pacok (1492), 212.
Sir John of Symonton (1493), 213.

John of Cargill (1493), 214.
Edward Blair, M.A. (1493), 216.
Henry Strachan (1494), 219.
John Ramsay (1495), 223.
James Blair (1495), 225.
William Barre (1496), 227, 228.
Henry Brois (1496), 229, 261, 379 (6) and (14).
Patrick Atzensone (1497), 230.
James Forman, A.M. (1497), 231.
Alexander Gray (1498), 237.
Archibald Layng, A.M. (1499), 238.
John Gallua (?) (1501), 241.
William Thornton (1501), 242.
Alexander Gaw (Gau, Gawe) (1502), 243, 261,
304.
Thomas Cameron (1502), 244.
John Stirling (1504), 249.
Walter Falconar (1505), 252, 254.
David Arbuthnot (1505), 379 (16).
Alexander Jameson (1505), 257, 340.
Edward Spetaile (1506), 258.
John Sanchar, M.A. (1506)/262.
Henry Strang (1507), 265.
James Newbe (1508), 267.
John Gray (1509), 269, 273.
Mr. John Stuart (1509), 495.
William Cuningham, A.M. (1510), 278.
David Bell (1511), 284.
Jasper Mayne (1512), 287.
Alexander Clerk (1512), 288.
Robert Seres, younger (1512), 290, 310.
Andrew Simson (1513), 291.
David Christison (1513), 293, 297.
James Meldrum (1513), 296.
WiUiam Brydon (1515), 311.
John Jackson (1518), 313.
Thomas Seres, younger (1518), 314.
Adam Otterburn, A.M. (1519), 315.
John Fleming (1519), 316.
James Lockhart (1519), 318.
John Fleming, 'notarius apostolicus' (1520), 321.
Mr. Alexander Scott (1520), 327.
James Ramsay (1521), 326.
John Gardner, M.A. (1521), 327.
John Foular (1521), 330, 363.
Andrew Foular, A.M. (1521), 331.
John Manderstoun (1522), 335.
Alexander Young (1522), 337, 397, 418, 492, 517,
568.
Sir William M'Gowan (1522), 339.
WiUiam Ramsa (1523), 344.
Patrick Morisoun, A.M. (1524), 346, 436.

i The names are arranged chronologically, and the entries refer to the notaries in their official capacity.
Further particulars will be found by consulting the General Index. The figures in parentheses show the earliest
dates at which the notaries are named in the Calendar, and the other numbers are those of the charters.
6q

1042

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

William Moore (1526), 353.
Robert Broun (1526), 356.
Richard Hamilton (1526), 357.
James Hume (1527), 364.
Alan Knox (1528), 365.
John Scot (1528), 367.
John Wells (Vellis, Wellis, ' de Fontibus ') (1528),
369, 605.
Robert Lawson, A.M. (1528), 370.
Andrew Waugh (Walcht) (1529), 373.
Mr. Alexander Symsoun (1529), 375.
Hugh Cragye, A.M. (1529), 375.
Andrew Mertyne (1529), 376.
Thomas Ferye (1529), 377, 395.
Alexander Makneyll (1529), 378.
John Mudie (1530), 380.
Thomas White (Quhit) (1531), 383.
Sir Thomas Walterstoun (1532), 384.
Sir John Maknakill (1532), 385, 388, 393, 398.
Philip Derling (1532), 386.
Murdac Nesbit (1533), 390.
Simon Fortune (Fortoun) (1533), 391, 438.
Mr. Thomas Wemyss (1536), 402.
Mr. Thomas Cuthbert (1536), 403.
Thomas Bernys (1536), 404.
Gilbert Gibson (1536), 408.
John Merchell (1536), 410.
Thomas Cunyngham (1536), 412.
Thomas Flesser (Fleschar, Flessher) (1536), 406,
413, 429, 452, 592, 596, 763, 765, 1157,
1177.
George Mure (1537), 417.
Mr. David Rollok (Rowok) (1537), 418.
John Buchanan (1537), 418.
Laurence Cheine (1538), 428.
John Howesoun (1538), 428.
John Lauder, A.M. (1538), 428.
Hugh Curry (1538), 428.
Sir Thomas Malcum (1538), 419, 507, 511, 535.
Thomas Belty (1538), 420.
George Abernathie (1538), 422.
Sir Alexander White (Quhit) (1538), 424, 425,
462, 486, 570, 610, 619.
James Young (1538), 426, 465, 544.
Edward Diksoun (1538), 426, 466, 528.
Robert Wilsone (1539), 430.
Stephen Prestoune (1539), 433.
Sir Robert Lausoun (1539), 434.
Thomas Watho (1539), 434.
Sir John Rolland (1539), 434, 441, 581, 644, 653-
55, 660, 931, 1003. See General Index.
David Borthuik (1540), 441.
John M'Neill (Makneill) (1540), 441, 465, 544,
602, 614.
Robert Cunyngham (1540), 443, 444, 463.
Alexander Symson (1540), 446.
Alexander Symson, younger (1540), 446, 491.
James CoUisone (1540), 448, 455, 470.
Sir Robert Pollart (1540), 448.
Sir Walter Mure (Mury) (1540), 448, 554, 812.
James Lindsay (1541), 449, 764.
Thomas Annand (1541), 451, 510.
Patrick Crawfurd (1541), 455.
Robert Makkey (1541), 457.
Michael Graham (1542), 408.
Michael M'Crekane (1542), 408.

Sir Alan Hamilton (1542), 459.
David Gybsoun, A.M. (1542), 459.
John Schetho (1542), 464.
Sir Michael Halthorne (1542), 408, 578.
Robert Waus (1543), 467, 1159 (?).
Sir Thomas Alesone (1543), 471.
William Selcreik (1543), 471.
Sir Alexander Robertson (1543), 472, 481.
Henry Prestoun (1543), 473, 474, 555, 556, 590,
599, 603, 608.
John Young (1543), 479, 538.
Mr. George Blair (1543), 483.
Sir Alexander Re (1543), 484.
David Mayne (1544), 488.
Bartholomew Kello, M.A. (1545), 490, 493, 552.
Nicolas Thowms (or Thownis) (1545), 490, 652,
689, etc. See General Index.
Mr. Andrew Brounhill (1545), 492.
David Spens (1554), 494, 524, 623, 624, 675.
Sir Richard Mader (1545), 495.
John Gibson (1545), 495.
Thomas Gaderar (1545), 495.
Edward Forman (1545), 498.
Sir Hugh Dunlop (1545), 500-503, 523, 704, 705,
708, 739, 745.
James Anderson (1545), 504.
Mr. John Anderson (1546), 505.
Thomas Hutchesoun (1546), 506.
Sir Robert Brown (1546), 507.
William Fuyrd (1546), 514.
Sir Andrew Wallace (1546), 518.
Sir James Douglas (1546), 518.
Mr. Hugh Crag (1546), 518.
William Vysman (1546), 518.
Mr. Gilbert Makmath (1546), 522.
John Mosman (1546), 465, 517, 544, 564, 568,
649, 676, 720, 779.
Alexander Park (1547), 492.
Alexander Young (1547), 492.
Vincent Strauchane (1547), 492.
William Hamilton, M.A. (1547), 526.
Thomas Kene (1547), 529.
David Makgee (1547), 532, 632, 1144.
Sir James Chalmer (1548), 535, 546.
Sir Adam Wallace (1548), 537, 542, 550, 551.
John Young (1548), 538.
Alexander Mure (1548), 539.
Mr. John Blair (1548), 543.
Alexander King (1549), 547, 553, 558, 565, 573,
591, 615, 617, 630, 659, 822.
Alexander Gibson (1549), 550.
John Johnstoun (1549), 550, 589, 591.
WilUam Newtoun (1549), 553.
James King (1549), 553.
Mr. AVilliam Wightman (1549), 553.
Sir John Lauder {1550), 559, 717, 71S, 761.
William Fairfull (1550), 563, 940.
Sir John Brown (1550), 566, 1116.
Henry Aytoun (1550), 569, 6S0.
William Meldrum, M.A. (1550), 569.
John Chalmer (1551), 579.
Mr. David Ogilvy (1551), 582.
Mr. George Nairn (1551), 582.
Mr. George Makesoun (1551), 582.
Robert Proutt (1551), 582.
Robert Auchtmowthy, A.M. (1551), 583.

INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC

1043

Mr. Adam Lethane (1551), 585.
Sir Andrew Kirkwood (1551), 585. See General
Index.
John Inglis (1551), 586.
John Vaus (1551), 586, 683, 736, etc. See General
Index.
John Lytill (1551), 5S8.
Thomas Mowse (1552), 592, 855.
Herbert Anderson (1552), 598, 667, 669.
Thomas Ireland (1553), 606, 738, 770. See
General Index.
Ninian Murheid (1553), 609, 772.
John Robertson or Robesoun (1553), 614, 680;
(1570), 465, 544, 1167 (?).
James Danzelstoun (1553), 614.
David Wyle (1554), 616.
Archibald Rayntoun, A.M. (1554), 618, 626, 635.
Nicholas Sywntoun (1554), 491, 620.
John Bonkle (1554), clerk of the regality of St.
Andrews, 624, 672, 849, 871.
Archibald Stewart (1554), 624.
John Brydin (1555), 631, 969.
David Makgee (1555), 632.
Thomas Lamb (1555), 636.
John Jakson (1555), 637.
William Cuming, Inverness (1555), 638, 907.
Patrick Porterfield (1556), 641.
David Watsoun (1556), 641.
Sir Ninian Bryse (1556), 646, 647.
John Motto (1556), 656, 666.
Sir Robert Lauder, Northberwick (1556), 113,
661, 664, 744, 784, 799.
Mr. Robert Loche (1557), 665.
Thomas HamUton (1557), 668.
Henry Gibson, A.M., Glasgow (1557), 668, 709.
Walter Ramsa (1557), 673, 837.
James Brown (1557), 678.
Sir Thomas Stevin (1557), 679, 726, 827.
Sir Malcolm Reid (1557), 682.
Thomas Knox, Glasgow (1557), 3313.
Adam Landells (1557), 3313, 830.
Sir Alexander Peddar (1558), 687, 688.
Alexander Chalmers (1558), 688.
Mr. Andrew Eldar (1558), 690, 1512.
James Ros (1558), 692. .
James MiUar (1559), 695, 737.
James Ra (1559), 695.
William Hegait (1559), 697, 714, 716, 729, 742,
743.
David Young (1559), 697, 714, 716, 742.
Alexander Donaldson (1559), 698, 703.
John Mure (1559), 599, 704, 705, 730, 924.
David Lawte (1559), 706, 752, 764.
Henry Foulis (1559), 707.
Alexander Youngson (1560), 719.
William Walterson (1560), 722.
Gavin Nasmyth (1561), 725, 787, 879, 944, 957,
958.
Alexander Broune (1562), 731.
Michael Couper (1562), 732.
William Stewart (1562), 735, 758-60.
WiUiam Paterson (1562), 737.
Alexander Swan (1562), 738, 770.
Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1562), 741, 989.
See General Index.
George Kessane (1562), 747, 748.

Alexander Guthre, common clerk of Edinburgh
(1562), 733, 734, 750, 831, 833, 889, 1038.
See General Index.
Robert Gybsone (1563), 756.
Mr. James Rolland (1563), 763.
Mr. Walter Smetoun (1564), 770.
John Scott (1564), 771.
William Lamb (1564), 774, 954, 1007.
John Broun (1564), 777, 981.
John Anderson (1564), 777.
John Lytill (1564), 780.
William Schewane (1565), 785, 884, 929, 1053,
1084.
John Lyndsay (1565), 789.
Henry Wardlaw (1565), 793, 822, 994, 1162. See
General Index.
John Aytoun (1565), 794.
Andrew Grieve (1565), 795, 813, 1034.
Mr. John Kene (1566), 798, 999, 1010, 1058,
1118, 1167, 1338, 1355, 1468.
James Logan, Canongate (1566), 465, 544, 800,
856, 866, 867, 1167, 1363. See General Index.
Robert Ewyn (1566), 802.
James Blackwood (1566), 802.
William Paterson (1566), 806.
Sir Duncan MacNair (1566), 808, 891, 1032,
1041.
Mr. James Blair (1566), 814.
George Angus, clerk of Ayr sheriff court (1567),
555, 599, 1151, 1232.
Thomas Bowsye, A.M. (1567), 816, 1567.
John Westwater (1567), 819, 829, 845, 953, 970.
See also Culross, monks of.
Sir John Flint (1567), 822.
Mr. John Abercromby (1567), 822.
Andrew Gray (1567), 822. See General Index.
David Hume (1567), 822.
James Murray (1567), 824, 1003, 1079.
James Chalmer (1567), 825, 911.
Henry Young (1567), S26, 932, 937, 977, 1137,
1148, 1198.
Thomas Gray (1567), 836.
Gavin Walker (1569), 839.
George Bennet (1569), 839 ; clerk of the regality
of Musselburgh, 1269, 1321, 1363, 1489,
1558, 1559, 1561.
Thomas Blair (1569), 842.
Walter Lawson (1569), 846.
Robert Raust (1570), 850.
Mr. William Seton (1570), 850.
John Robison (1570), S51-53, 892, 893, 897.
Sir James Bucheart, rector of Alnes (1570), 854.
George Craig (1571), 858, 1035, 1066.
Robert Neilson (1571), 860, 1184, 1201, 1388.
Alexander Lawson (1572), 866, 867, 1058-60,
1099, 1138, 1162, 1180, 1181. See General
Index.
Walter Gray (1572), 705, 870.
Thomas White (1572), 876.
Robert Innes (1572), 878, 935, 1296.
Jasper Cumming (1573), 880, 1170, 1471.
James Harlaw (1573), 882.
Henry Sinclair (1573), 885. See General Index.
Sir John Tailzeour (1574), 890.
John Davidson (1574), 892, 930, 2079.
John Ramsay (1574), 894, 1133, 1224.

1044

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

James Drummond, under-sheriff of Perth (1574),
896.
John Foulis (1574), 898, 1065.
John Cramonth, A.M. (1574), 900, 919-23.
Sir David Donaldson (1574), 901.
Robert Mylne (1574), 902, 1011, 1023.
John Oswald (1574), 904.
James Oswald (1574), 906, 1027.
David Kilgour (1575), 909.
Sir William Pettilok (1575), 910.
David Johnson (1575), 914.
James Andrew (1575), 916.
John Maxwell (1575), 916. See General Index.
Peter Hewatt (1575), 917, 962-67, 985, 1009,
1179, 1182.
Richard Cas, W.S. (1575), 917, 1076, 1179, 1225,
1256, 1330, 1331, 1420, 1532, 1573, 1581,
1715, 1727, 1829, 1843.
Robert Campbell (1575), 918.
David Kinghorn (1575), 925, 945, 1090.
Gilbert Thornton (1575), 926. See General Index.
John Henryson (1575), 927, 961.
George Thomson (1576), 933, 1004.
John Fergusson (1576), 936.
Robert Bennett (1576), 939.
Thomas Greig (1576), 940-42.
Charles Watson (1576), 943, 1001, 1002, 1063,
etc. See General Index.
James Anstruther (1577), 948.
George Cray (1577), 950.
David Hamilton (1578), 968.
John Craik (1578), 971, 972, 974, 979, 995, 1018,
1055, 1056, 1064, 1073, 1218.
Patrick Fieldar (1579), 975, 978. See General
Index.
Abacuch Bisset (1579), 975, 1203, 1535.
James Tarbert (1579), 978, 996.
Alexander Simpson (1579), 980.
David Falconar (1579), 980.
John Wardlaw (1580), 994, 1162.
Mr. David Maxwell (1580), 997.
Andrew Brown (15S0), 998, 3314.
John Williamson (1580), 999, 1274.
Mr. John Toddrik, A.M. (1580), 1002.
Robert Gardner (1580), 1010, 1058-60, 1118,
1167 (?), 1382, 1414, 1425, 1426, 1433-35,
1468.
Michael Wallace (1581), 1014, 1016, 1138.
James Kinghorn (1581), 1017, 1029, 1185, 1270,
1291, etc. See General Index.
George Brounsyde (1581), 1019.
James Johnstone (1581), 1020, 1057, 1662.
Walter Arnott (1581), 1022, 1026.
John Wallace (1581), 1027.
Sir George Scot (1581), 1030.
Archibald Millar, Dalkeith (1581), 1039, 1040,
1043, 1044, etc. See General Index.
David Morison (1582), 1041.
Thomas Aitken (1582), 1045, 1271, 1292, 1293.
John Ochiltree (1582), 1052.
Abraham Pigott (1582), 1053, 1081, 1084, 1453,
1583, 1682.
Andrew Ker (1583), 1057, 1380, 1381.
Adam Dunbar (1583), 1058, 1059.
John Home (1583), 1059.
James Wilkie (1583), 1061.

John Simpson (1583), 1061, 1064.
David Russell (1583), 1062.
Mr. Charles Arthur (1583), 1063.
Alexander Simpson (1583), 1064, 1109, 1163.
See General Index.
Mr. Robert Young (1583), 1065.
William Abercrombie (1583), 1069, 1104; in
Dalkeith, 1196.
John Craik, junior (1584), 1073, 1693 (?).
George Mack (1584), 1073, 1350, 1351, 1353,
etc. See General Index.
David Hamilton (1584), 1080, 1132.
George Fyffe (1584), 1081.
William Ramsay (1584), 1081.
Mr. John M'Calzeane, M.A. (1584), 1083.
James Primrose (1584), 1086, 1119, 1121, 1124,
etc. See General Index.
John M'Ghie (1584), 1087, 1467.
Cuthbert Cunynghame (1584), 1087, 1298, 1383,
1620.
John Halliday (1585), 1092.
Mr. Robert Paip (1585), 1100.
Thomas Young (1585), 1101, 1146.
James Ross, Maybole (1585), 1105.
Gilbert Ross, there (1585), 1105, 1216, etc. See
General Index.
John Lockhart (1585), 1107, 1210.
Robert Waus, Inverness (1586), 1111, 1159,
1399 (?).
John Robertson (1586), 1114, 1311. See General
Index.
John Yester (1586), 1117.
Patrick Glasfurd (1586), 1117 ; (1602) 429.
John Forret, Culross (1586), 1119, 1125, 1127,
1153, 1229, 1299, 1300, 1317, 1319.
Andrew Young (1.586), 1122.
David Philp (1586), 1122.
William Bonkil (1586), 1123.
Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk of Edin
burgh (15S6), 492, 617, 659, 1131, 1142,
1168, etc. See General Index.
Patrick Mowse (1586), 1128, 1133, 1135.
Walter Runsiman (1587), 1139. See General
Index.
John Mason (1587), 1141.
John Blair (1587), 1145, 1175.
John Craig (1587), 1147.
Richard Burne (1587), 1149.
Alexander Cowhie (or Cowie) (1587), 1153.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1587),
1155, 1248, etc. See General Index.
James Anderson (1588), 1157; clerk of Cupar,
1450, 1451.
John Taylor (1588), 1161.
Robert Lauder, Northberwick (1588), 1164, 1193,
1325.
Henry Fermor (1588), 1170.
Robert Wedderburn, Dundee (1588), 1172.
Erasmus Baillie (1589), 1176, 1210.
Alexander Luklaw (1589), 1177, 1346.
James NeUson (15S9), 1184, 1388, 1751.
James Craig, sheriff-clerk of Berwickshire (1589),
1186; deceased, 1197.
WiUiam Steinston (15S9), 1189, 1190.
William Montgomery (1589), 1189-91. See
General Index.

INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC

1045

John Horne, Eyemouth (1589), 1192, 1253, 1254,
1290, 1371, 1386, 1394, 1474, 1476, 1534,
1580, 1628.
Alexander Cook, Berwickshire (1590), 1197, 1234,
1412, 1413, 1439, etc. See General Index.
Patrick Chalmer (1590), 1199.
John Noray, Brechin (1590), 1204, 1354, 1385,
1514, 1515, 1812.
John Scott (1590), 1206, 1262.
John Mackeson, Crail (1590), 1209, 1289, 1316,
1495.
Mr. James Millar (1591), 1212.
Andrew Wilson, M.A., Burntisland (1591), 1222,
1639, 2095, 2191. See General Index.
Donald Cargill, in Kirktoun of Rattray (1591),
1223, 1251, 1252, 1540, 1746, 1747, 1752,
1981.
William Norwell (1592), 1234.
WUliam Wright (1592), 1240.
Mr. William Drummond (1592), 1240.
John Anderson (1592), 1242, 1243.
Adam Gray (1592), 1244.
William Bruce (1592), 1248.
John MeikiU or Merkill (1592), 1249, 1302.
Mr. William Houston (1592), 1250.
Adam Litiljohne (1592), 2903, see p. 755 ; 1263,
1472, 1483.
David Craig (1593), 1253, 1254, 1257, 1580, 1628,
1655.
Gilbert Sanders, Berwickshire (1593), 1257.
Ninian Weir (1593), 1258.
WiUiam M'Kerrell (1593), 1266, 1268.
Thomas Niven (1593), 1272, 1376. See General
Index, Niven of Monkridding.
James Scott, W.S. (1593), 3314.
Mr. Robert Welland (1593), 3314.
John Wilkie (1594), 1273, 1398.
Mr. John Leith (1594), 1275, 1276.
Alexander Litster (1594), 1276.
David Skynner (1594), 1277, 1571, 1705.
Robert Logane (1594), 1282.
Alexander Robertson (1594), 1287.
James Flemyng (1594), 1291.
Adam Lawtie (1595), 1294, 1319, 1332, 1389,
1455, 3314.
WilUam Fairbairn (1595), 1292, 1293.
John Mason, town clerk of Ayr (1595), 1301.
John Inglis (1595), 1302.
Andrew Gib (1596), 1309.
Ranald Brown (1596), 1309.
James Mushet (1596), 1312.
John Black (1596), 1313.
Peter Turner (1596), 1313.
John Dunlop (1596), 1314, 1315.
David Wemyss (1596), 1316.
Thomas Morton (1596), 1319.
Thomas Boyle (1596), 1320.
Mr. Thomas Wood (1597), 1324.
John Fogo (1597), 1329.
Robert Lindsay of Vicarlands (1597), 1333,
1507.
James Murray (1597), 1337.
Robert Coltart (1598), 1338.
James Justice (1598), 1338, 1404.
John Colquhoun (1598), 1338.
Arthur Watt, M.A. (1598), 1340, 1683, 1684.

Robert French, clerk of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342,
2915.
William Gibson of Sherrifmill (1598), 1343,
1345.
Mr. Andrew Allan (1598), 1346.
John Crichton (1598), 1347.
Robert Bannatyne (1598), 1347, 1426.
John Paterson (1598), 1348, 1349. See General
Index .
Mr. Thomas Ramsay (1598), 1354, 1550.
George Wright, Brechin (1598), 1354, 1385, 1465.
John Cas (1598), 1330, 1331, 1363, 1573, 1581,
1806 ; W.S., 2076, 2169, 2349.
Arthur Rae (1598), 3314.
Alexander Wilkieson (1599), 1372, 1854.
John Laing (1599), 1376.
Alexander Littlejohn (1599), 1379, 1723, 2125.
William Chalmer (1599), 1384.
Mr. Archibald Pearson (1599), 1387. See General
Index.
Thomas Dunlop (1599), 1387.
John Gemmell, Ayrshire (1600), 1390, 1505,
1595.
Robert Aitken (1600), 1390, 1396, 1595.
John Ramsay, Brechin (1600), 1392. See General
Index.
John Sinclair (1600), 1397, 1692. See General
Index.
Mr. James Gray, Haddington (1600), 1398, 1537,
1759, 1915, 2121, 2439. See General Index.
Robert Maxwell (1600), 1401.
John Thomson (1600), 1405.
Laurence Robeson (1600), 1405.
John Ainslie (1600), 1414, 1433.
Adam Couper (1601), 1415. See General Index.
George Dickson in Prestonpans (1601), 1416,
1489, 2365.
John Hamilton (1601), 1418.
Andrew Glasfurd, son of Patrick (1602), 429.
Patrick Mavor (Meuour) (1602), 429.
John Paterson (1602), 429. See General Index.
Stephen Paterson (1602), 1422, 1441, 1543, 1600.
See General Index.
John Nicoll (1602), 1422, 1600.
Robert Short (1602), 1423.
Thomas Hay, Elgin (1602), 1424, 1542.
John Adamson (1602), 1427.
Mr. William Kellie (1602), 1428.
David Brentoun (1602), 1429. See General
Index.
William Mowat, Lanark (1602), 1429, 1709.
John Forsyth (1603), 1431.
Robert Semple (1603), 1432.
James Henryson (1603), 1434, 1435.
Hector Arnott, Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441,
1888.
William Spalding (1603), 1442.
John Pattoun, Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443.
Thomas Hunter (1603), 1443, 1977, 1982.
Patrick Acarsaue (1603), 1447.
Robert Stewart (1603), 1447, 1510.
Robert Phillip (1603), 1448, 1799, 1801, 1802.-
See General Index.
James Dowie (1603), 1448.
George Sprott, in Eyemouth (1603), 1452, 1454,
1474-76, 2029.

1046

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

William Bryan (1604), 1464, 1484, 1595 (?),
1678, 1742, 1792, 1847; in Dalmellington,
2215.
Herbert Cunningham (1604), 1467, 1508, 1522,
1690.
Robert Newlands (1604), 1468. See General
Index.
Mr. Andrew Clark (1604), 1469.
William Campbell (1604), 1471.
Archibald Heygate (1604), 1477.
Abraham Gray, Dalkeith (1605), 1479, 1640,
1725, 1851, 1909.
William Gray, clerk of Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
Mr. John Paip (1605), 1485. See General Index.
Mr. James Kirk (1605), 1492, 1670. See General
Index.
Mr. James Hamilton (1606), 1494, 1509.
Ninian Foulis (1606), 1498.
John Philp (1606), 1500, 1992, etc. See General
Index.
Robert Stewart, younger (1607), 1510.
Robert Gouthird (1607), 1510.
Robert Aissouu in Crieff (1607), 1526.
Mark Douglas (1607), 1527.
James Rutherford (1607), 1527.
William Caldwell, clerk of Irvine, etc. (1608),
1528, 1574, 2161.
James Cunningham (1608), 1535.
Mr. James Strachan (1608), 1536.
WiUiam Robertson, Perth (1609), 1540.
John Cargill, son of Donald C. (1609), 1540,
1746, 1752, 1981.
John Richardson, West Reston (1609), 1541,
1547, 1655, 1657, etc. See General Index.
George Sutherland (1609), 1542.
Walter Logan, clerk of tbe Canongate (1609),
1545, 1613-16, 1649, 1653, 1654, 1911.
Andrew Craig (1609), 1548, 1549.
James Wishart (1609), 1551.
Mr. David Pearson (1609), 1555, 1647.
John Shaw (1609), 1563, 1587.
Alexander Barclay, in Stirling (1610), 1568,
1691, 1699, 1892, 1910, 2051.
David Wallace (1610), 1572.
William Sinclair (1610), 1573, 1630.
John Turner (1610), 1575-77.
John Maxwell, Dalkeith (1610), 1578.
Robert Scollay (1610), 1579.
Patrick Drummond (1610), 1586, 1610, 1964.
Alexander Purveyance (1610), 1590, 1706.
David Rollok, Dunning (1610), 1592, 1679.
Mr. John Huchesoun (1610), 1593, 1598.
George Hucheson (1610), 1593.
George Campbell (1610), 1595, 1883.
Alexander Guthrie, younger (1610), 1597, 1634 ;
common clerk of Edinburgh (1630), 2049,
etc. See General Index.
Hugh Peebles (1610), 1597.
James Hay (1610), 1599.
Robert Ker, Linlithgow (1611), 1601, 1740, etc.
See General Index.
David Marshall in Ballanton (1611), 1602, 1603.
James Glover (1611), 1603.
Thomas Inglis (1611), 1604. See General Index.
William Brown, Dunfermline (1611), 1605, 1998,
2099.

William Galbraith, North Berwick (1611), 1607,
1611, 1750r See General Index.
Homer Ross (1611), 1608, 1669.
John Hutton (1611), 1609, 1624, 1670, 1860.
Robert Quhyt (1611), 1621, 1903.
William Fraser (1611), 1622.
Oliver Ross, Maybole (1612), 1627.
John Brume (1612), 1632.
Alexander Dunlop, W.S. (1612), 1633. See
General Index.
Bartholomew Roberton, Hamilton (1612), 1638,
1946, etc. See General Index.
Matthew M'Math (1612), 1638.
Robert Cunningham (1612), 1650.
John Dunmure, Dundee (1612), 1656.
Mr. James Wedderburn (1612), 1656. See General
Index.
John Mylne (1612), 1658.
Robert Pringle (1612), 1662, 1704; W.S., see
General Index.
George Wardlaw (1612), 1664.
James Sandilands, Newbattle (1612), 1666, 1667.
Henry Beverage (1612), 1668.
Gilbert Girwen of Caldwollistoun, younger (1612),
1669, 1674.
Gavin Alexander (1613), 1670.
John Bog, in Perth (1613), 1671.
Gilbert Sanders, Dunfermline (1613), 1675, 1865,
2198.
Henry Brown, Perth (1613), 1679, 2080, 2081.
David Watson (1613), 1681, 2038. See General
Index.
Thomas Wichtane, Dundee (1613), 1682, 1743,
1744, 2496.
WiUiam Watt (1613), 1684.
James Fraser (1613), 1685.
John Fraser (1613), 1685.
Abraham Piggott, junior (1613), 1686.
Mr. James Niven (1613), 1691, 1692.
William Young (1613), 1692.
Robert Fortune (1613), 3312. See General Index.
Anthony White (1613), 1694, 1866, 1872, 1878.
James Gray, Lanark (1614), 1708, 1951.
Gideon Weir, Lanark (1614), 1708, 1709, 2023,
2251.
John Leirmont (1614), 1711.
John Williamson, Stirling (1614), 1714, etc. See
General Index.
George Wood (1614), 1715.
Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, Edinburgh (1615),
1724, 1728, 1734, 1745, 1753, etc. See
General Index.
John Kennedy (1615), 1729, 1849, 1850, 1879,
1886, 2337.
Quentiu Kennedy (1615), 1729.
Alexander Blair (1615), 1729.
Mr. William Wemyss (1615), 1735. See General
Index.
Mr. David Kinghorn (1615), 1736, 1741, 1766,
etc. See General Index.
Henry Maxwell (1616), 1758.
Charles Hall (1617), 1760, 1923, 2415.
Mr. William Kinghorn (1617), 1761.
Robert Forrett, clerk of Culross (1617), 1763,
2143, 2317, 2417.
Patrick Maine (1617), 1764.

INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC

1047

Mr. WiUiam Yule (1617), 1768.
George Purves, Dunbar (1617), 1773-75.
William Dalziel, Eyemouth (1617), 1776, 1991,
2379 (?).
John Dewar, Duns (1617), 1776, 1777, 1902,
2029, 2262, 2279, 2427.
WilUam Lauder (1617), 1779.
Thomas Coutts, W.S. (1617), 1781, 1824, 1825,
1898, 1900, 1954, 1959, 1966, 1983.
Mr. Francis Hay (1617), 1784, 1839, 1995, etc.
See General Index.
John Ker (1618), 1789.
John Newall (1618), 1790, 2472.
Thomas M'Blane (1618), 1792-94.
Robert Johnstone (1618), 1799.
George Johnstone (1618), 1801 1802.
John Paterson (1618), 1807.
John Gilmour, W.S. (1618), 1813, etc. See
General Index.
James Auchinleck (1618), 1814.
George Murray (1619), 1815.
Mr. John Sydserf (1619), 1820.
Alexander Carmichael (1620), 1827, 1919, 2170,
2380.
Mr. James Law (1620), 1830, 1881.
Robert Kaa (1620), 1836, 1837, 1963, 1986. See
General Index.
George Tod (1620), 1842.
James Craik (1620), 1842, 2020, 2042, 2181,
2183.
David Anderson (1620), 1844.
Robert Mudie (1620), 1845, etc. See General
Index.
John Shaw, Blairquhan (1621), 1850, 1879, 1928,
1954, 1957, 2195.
James Glassfurd, Cupar (1621), 1857.
James Fleming (1621), 1867.
Adam Nisbet (1621), 1871. See General Index.
John Anderson, Torbolton (1621), 1871.
Alexander Christeson (1621), 1871, 1877. See
General Index.
James Douglas (1621), 1880, 1917, 1953, 2001 (?).
William Gemmill (1621), 1883, 1884. See
General Index.
John Dingwall, clerk of Crail (1621), 1890, 2411.
James Strachan (1621), 1891.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburn (1621), 1891.
James Mure (1622), 1895.
Thomas Thowms (or Thownis), (1622), 1898,
1899
Thomas Schewane (1622), 1905, 2034, 2065, 2067,
2216.
Timothy Rouchlaw (1622), 1906.
Alexander Marshell, Falkland (1622), 1912, 2256,
2336.
John Littlejohn (1622), 1912. See General Index.
George Stewart (1622), 1913, 1985, 1991.
Alexander Semple (1622), 1914.
John Rig (1623), 1916.
Mr. James Scot (1623), 1918.
James Airth (1623), 1925.
Alexander Neilson (1623), 1926.
John Leirmont (1623), 1930, 1931, etc. See
General Index.
James Gibson (1624), 1938.
Mr. William Hay (1624), 1939. See General Index.

Mr. Andrew Dalrymple, in Mauchline (1624),
1940, 1944, 2120.
Henry Primrose, Mauchline (1624), 1940.
William Mitchell, Mauchline (1624), 1940, 1944,
etc. See General Index.
Mr. Alexander Thomson (1624), 1941.
James Lyon (1624), 1942.
William Fyfe (1624), 1949.
James Cunningham (1624), 1950.
Andrew Huchison (1624), 1950.
John Cochrane (1624), 1954.
William Woddrop (1624), 1956.
Robert Pow (1624), 1958, 2343.
George Halkhead (1625), 1962.
George Buchanan (1626), 1972, 1993.
Mr. George Trotter (1626), 1975, etc. See General
Index.
David Robeson (1626), 1980.
Mr. Patrick Boncle (1626), 1982, 2208.
William Neilson (1626), 1983, 2086.
Robert Andro (1627), 1988.
Mr. John Adamson (1627), 1994, 2026-28, 2059,
2086, 2094, 2141, 2142, 2201, 2202.
David Anderson, sheriff-clerk of Fife (1627),
1997.
James Philp (1627), 2000.
Andrew Twnno (1627), 2006, 2030.
Thomas Darling, W.S. (1627), 2007, 2203, 2241,
2242.
Alexander Hay, Elgin (1627), 2008.
James Souter (1627), 2009, 2010.
Alexander Wishart (1628), 2013, 2180.
William King (1628), 2022.
George Dalziel (1628), 2024.
John Urie (1629), 2025.
James Mowat (1629), 2029.
John Lindsay (1629), 2034, 2261, 2283.
David Watson (1629), 2038.
John Mure, Maybole (1629), 2039.
Gilbert Ros (1629), 2043.
Hugh Wood (1630), 2046.
Andrew Eleis (1630), 2047, 2052, 2078.
David Heart, Orkney (1630), 2047, 2052, 2064,
etc. See General Index.
Alexander Couper, W.S. (1630), 2057, 2112.
Henry Veitch (1630), 2059.
Richard Bennett (1631), 2074, 2075.
Robert Bennett (1631), 2074, 2075.
John Merser (1631), 2080, 2081.
George Martin (1631), 2095. See General
Index.
Patrick Kinghorn (1631), 2098.
Robert Brown, common clerk of Irvine (1632),
2100, 2153, 2154, 2244, 2246, 2255, 2360,
2416, 2551 (?).
John Mudie, W.S. (1632), 2101, etc. See General
Index.
Alexander Leslie (1632), 2103.
Nicolas Dunbar (1632), 2110.
Patrick Austian (1632), 2114.
Alexander Hervie (1632), 2115.
Patrick Abernethy, depute sheriff-clerk of Ber
wickshire (1632), 2117.
James Anderson (1632), 2118.
George Davidson, master of the school at Largo
(1633), 2127.

1048

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Andrew Law (1633), 2127, 2160, 2219. See
General Index.
Patrick Robertson (1633), 2132.
Laurence Cargill (1633), 2132.
James Campbell (1633), 2133.
Alexander Balmanno (1633), 2135.
Robert Hamilton (1634), 2139, 2251, 2595. See
General Index.
Archibald Ros (1634), 2147, 2148, 2166, 2167,
2170.
WilUam Sharp, A.M. (1634), 2152.
Andrew Crombie (1634), 2157, 2210.
David Forrester (1634), 2159, 2422, 2433, 2436.
John Arnott, commissary clerk, St. Andrews
(1634), 2160, 2219.
John Brown, Irvine (1635), 2161, 2360.
James Duff (1635), 2162, 2186.
Andrew Darling (1635), 2163.
Robert Mushet (1635), 2165.
George Mushet (1635), 2165.
WiUiam Inglis (1635), 2168.
James Ryssie (1635), 2169.
James Grahame (1635), 2170, 2325.
David Corsaw, Dysart (1635), 2176.
Alexander Cas (1636), 2184.
Alexander M'Pherson (1636), 2186.
WiUiam Cruiks (1636), 21S9.
James Peirson (1636), 2190.
John Miller (1636), 2190.
John Innes (1636), 2192, 2193.
John Allasoun (1636), 2194, 2839.
Gilbert Marshall, Glasgow (1636), 2196.
Mr. Patrick Walker (1637), 2207. See General
Index.
Mr. David Lindsay (1637), 2208.
John Rutherford (1637 ), 2210. See General Index.
James Wauch (1637), 2214.
WUliam GUchrist (1637), 2215.
George Todrig (1637), 2218.
Mr. Walter Moir, Doune (1637), 2221, 2231, 2318.
James Don, in Doune (1637), 2221.
David Muirhead (1637), 2222.
Gilbert M'Connell (1637), 2226.
James Ros (1637), 2226.
Richard Mosman (1637), 2228.
WUUam Gordon (163S), 2236, 2644, 2730, 2821.
Mr. John Drummond (163S), 2237.
WUliam WaUace (1638), 2240.
Bartholomew Sampson (1638), 2250, 2343.
Adam Simpson (1639), 2252.
John Dewar, younger, in Duns (1639), 2262, 2599,
2634, 2651, 2S33.
James Barclay (1639), 2263.
James Winchester (1639), 2265.
Mr. Robert Hepburn (1640), 2273, 2289.
Mr. David Fairfoul (1640), 2275.
John Buchanan (1640), 2276, 2314.
Mr. William Moir (1640), 2277.
William Gray, Forfar (1640), 2280, 2306, 2327,
2351. See General Index.
Mr. Robert Gilmour (1641), 22S7, 2342.
Edward Baxter, Rutherglen (1041), 2297, 2298.
David Spence, Rutherglen (1641), 2297, 2613.
Alexander Don, clerk of Kelso (1642), 2301.
Peter Auldjo (Algeo) (1642), 2307. See General
Index.

Henry Blackwood (1642), 2309.
Hugh Ros (1642), 2310, 2361.
Gavin Burnet, W.S. (1642), 2313, 2475.
George Lundie, Dysart (1642), 2316. See General
Index.
James Scot (1643), 2323.
WiUiam Downie (1643), 2328.
Cuthbert Gibson (1643), 2333.
Patrick Carswell (1643), 2336, 2602, 2612.
Robert Munro (1644), 2340, 2341.
Thomas Crichton of Woodhaven (1644), 2351.
John Gordon (1645), 2356.
Alexander Weir (1646), 2362.
John Scott (1646), 2367, 2368, 2419, etc. See
General Index.
Robert Park, Paisley (1646), 2370, 2382, etc.
See General Index.
John Trotter (1646), 2371, 2373, 2549.
WiUiam Thomson (1648), 1597, 2383, 2423, etc.
See General Index.
John Wallace, Paisley (1648), 2386, 2504. See
General Index.
Robert Peebles (1649), 2391, 2392, 2560.
John Stewart (1649), 2394.
Robert Alexander, Paisley (1649), 2397, 2401.
See General Index.
John White, Paisley (1649), 2397, 2440, 2441,
2456, 2458.
James Swan (1649), 2400.
Andrew Massie (1649), 2404.
James Anderson (1649), 2405.
Thomas Adamson, clerk of CraU (1650), 2411,
2570, 257S, 2640.
Mr. James Annand, Elgin (1650), 2413.
George Langlands (1651), 2420.
John Brown, Falkirk (1652), 2421, 2442, 2451,
2758, 2797.
Walter Duncan, clerk of Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
Daniel Hamilton, in Rodingheid (1652), 2425.
John Chalmer (1652), 2428 ; town clerk of Elgin,
2618, 2793.
Mr. Andrew Ker, LinUthgow (1654), 2452, 2453,
2503. See General Index.
Mr. James Cheyne (1654), 2454; W.S., 2587.
See General Index.
Thomas Pearson (1654), 2455, 2465, 2482, 2605,
2699, 2715, 2716.
Thomas Manson (1655), 2463.
Robert Cant (1655), 2464.
John Gray, Forfar (1655), 2468.
John Robison, Leith (1655), 2470.
John Macburnie (1655), 2474, 2499..
James Carswell, Paisley (1656), 2480.
Henry or Harie Dow (1656), 2485, 2616.
William Logan (1656), 2486, 2493.
Magnus Ayton, clerk of Burntisland (1656), 2489,
2544, 2545, 2626, 2629. See General Index.
John Yett, Dunning (1656), 2490.
Duncan Buchanan (1656), 2494.
David Anderson, Orkney (1657), 2502.
William Hart, Orkney (1657), 2505. See General
Index.
John Adam (1657), 2508.
John Imlach (1658), 2522, 2523. See General
Index.
Thomas Hutton (1658), 2524.

INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC

1049

John Semple (1658), 2528. See General Index.
Robert Newall (1659), 2531.
Mr. George Munro, Thurso (1659), 2537, 2603.
Henry Elder, town clerk of Dunfermline (1659),
2538.
David Ross, Tain (1659), 2540, 2636, 2720, etc.
See General Index.
Hugh Dallas, Ross-shire (1660), 2543, 2636, 2717,
2734, etc. See General Index.
James Wright (1660), 2546. See General Index.
James Norie (1661), 2552.
James Hodge, Musselburgh (1662), 2555, 2575.
See General Index.
John M'Gilchrist (1662), 2556.
Donald M'Gilchrist, 2556.
James Scott (1662), 2557.
Patrick Alexander (1662), 2562.
John Hamilton, Paisley (1663), 2568, 2645.
Patrick Young, Haddington (1663), 2573. See
General Index.
Mr. James Lauder, Haddington (1663), 2573. See
General Index.
James Thomson (1664), 2577.
John White (1664), 2579.
James Smyth, Tranent (1664), 2580. See General
Index.
Walter Scott, Tranent (1664), 2580. See General
Index.
Mr. Thomas Mollyson (1664), 2583.
Walter Lyell, Montrose (1664), 2588. See General
Index.
Andrew Crawford (1665), 2594.
David Young (1665), 2596.
James Dobbie, in Cumbernauld (1665), 2596.
WilUam Henderson (1666), 2598.
Mr. Robert Scott, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh
(1666), 2601.
WUliam Kirkwood (1666), 2604.
Thomas Henderson (1666), 2610.
John Murray (1666), 2611.
John Carswell (1667), 2612.
James Craig, in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802.
James AUan (1667), 2615 ; W.S., etc., see General
Index.
Mr. James TurnbuU (1667), 2615, 2622.
Patrick Don (1667), 2620 ; W.S., etc., see General
Index.
William Russell (1667), 2621.
John Spence, Brechin (1667), 2624, 2625, 2735.
John Hutton (1667), 2630, 2795.
Patrick Stewart (1668), 2632.
William Stewart (1668), 2632.
Francis Scott, Dalkeith (1668), 2637, 2702, 2709,
etc. See General Index.
Mr. David Watson (1668), 2639, 2685, 2713,
2755, 2762. See General Index.
Robert Cunningham (1669), 2646.
James Lauder (1669), 2654.
Robert Lindsay (1669), 2656. See also General
Index.
Alexander Macintosh, Inverness (1670), 2658,
2736, 2738.
Mr. James Lauder (1670), 2666.
Alexander Davidson, Fortrose (1670), 2667, 2717.
David Buthell, St. Andrews (1671), 2671.
Robert Playfair (1671), 2672.

Andrew Symson (1671), 2673, 2950. See General
Index.
Alexander Masterton, in Cupar (1671), 2675.
See General Index.
Richard Wallace, Queensferry (1671), 2676, 2677.
WiUiam Luke, in Forfar (1671), 2679.
John Bain, sheriff-clerk of Berwick (1671), 2684.
William Morrison, in Clackmannan (1672), 2686.
William Dall, in Forfar (1672), 2687.
WiUiam Crombie (1672), 2688.
John Smart (1672), 2691.
John Wotherspoon (1672), 2692.
John Lockhart, Galston (1673), 2696. See General
Index.
Alexander Cairns (1673), 2712.
John Miller (1673), 2719.
Thomas Gair, Fortrose (1673), 2721, 2753. Cf.
Goure infra, and see General Index.
John Veitch (1673), 2722.
David Cumming (1674), 2730, 2731.
Thomas Goure (1674), 2734. Cf. Gair, supra.
David Ross (1674), 2738, 2745.
Archibald Don (1675), 2739.
John Wilkieson (1675), 2744.
Robert Whillas (1675), 2747.
Thomas Whitson (1675), 2750.
John Cunningham (1675), 2752.
Henry Melis (1676), 2757.
William Thomson (1676), 2760.
Hugh Paterson (1676), 2761. See General Index.
Andrew Strachan (1677), 2765.
William Rhind, Stirling (1677), 2767, 2768.
Robert Carstairs (1678), 2776.
Alexander Edgar (1678), 2778.
William Calderwood (1678), 2778. See General
Index.
Gustavus Brown (1678), 2779, 2780.
Mr. Thomas Brown (1678), 2783.
Mr. William Thomson (1679), 2785. See General
Index.
Donald Robertson (1679), 2787.
Robert Robertson (1679), 2787.
Alexander M'Intosh, Montrose (1679), 2788.
David Elliot (1680), 2794.
James Pringle (1681), 2802.
Mr. James Rocheid (1682), 2803.
Hugh Thayne (1682), 2807.
Alexander Henryson (1682), 2810, 2858, 2867.
Thomas Walker (1682), 2810.
Thomas Wilkieson, Melrose (1682), 2811, 2812.
See General Index.
Patrick Murray, Kirkwall (1683), 2815, 2816.
James Smith, Haddington (1683), 2818, etc. See
General Index.
John M'Millan (1684), 2819.
Willani Bruce (1684), 2820.
Mr. James Scott (1685), 2835, 2920. See General
Index.
William Cuming (1685), 2836, 2841.
John Smith, Haddington (1685), 2838, 2875, etc.
See General Index.
William Bell, Linlithgow (1686), 2842, 2963.
John Fergusson (1686), 2843.
Mr. John Crokatt (1686), 2844.
Robert Litster (1686), 2847, 2853.
John Forbes (1687), 2851.

6R

1050

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

Patrick Robertson, SmiddiehiU (1687), 2856. '
William Williamson (1687), 2859.
Archibald Stewart (1687), 2860.
John Dallas (1687), 2862.
George Thomson (1688), 2869.
George Dishington (1691), 2889, 3071.
Thomas Fender (1692), 2893.
James Taylor (1692), 2895.
Charles Stewart (1692), 2897.
^Eneas Macleod (1692), 2900.
John Gourlay (1692), 2901, 2902. See General
Index.
Andrew Munro (1692), 2904.
John Herries (1693), 2908.
John Weild (1693), 2912.
Robert Anderson, town clerk of Elgin (1694),
2917, 2918.
John Robertoun, Glasgow (1694), 2919. See
General Index.
John Grieve (1694), 2922.
George Whillas (1694), 2926.
Hugh Baillie (1694), 2927.
James Wedderburn, Dundee (1695), 2930,
Robert Clarkson (1695), 2931.
Andrew Phenison (1696), 2934.
Thomas Lyell (1696), 2936.
Mr. Thomas Simson (1696), 2942.
Arthur Nasmith, Hamilton (1696), 2947.
William Spence (1696), 2948.
Patrick Murray, Montrose (1696), 2951, 2975.
Charles Heugh, Falkirk (1697), 2953. See General
Index.
Alexander M'Lean (1697), 2956.
George Edmonstone (1697), 2962. See General
Index.
Robert Birrell (1697), 2964.
Andrew Craik (1699), 2978.
Robert Pylle (1699), 2981.
Alexander Ross (1700), 2988.
John Lindsay [Bonhill] (1702), 2999.
James Elphinstone (1702), 3003.
David Hutchison (1703), 3006.
James Currie, Cumbernauld (1704), 3012.
Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1704), 3014.
See General Index.
Thomas Scott (1705), 3027.

Mr. Patrick Strachan (1706), 3029.
William Dalrymple (1707), 3032.
John Blair (1707), 3034.
Mr. James Baillie (1707), 3038.
John Edington (1708), 3041.
James Adam (1708), 3047.
William Caddell (1710), 3052.
William Cochrane (1710), 3054.
Mr. John Thomson (1713), 3070.
Patrick Sleich, Haddington (1715), 3077. See
General Index.
John Grierson (1716), 3079.
Robert Wallace (1717), 3084.
Archibald Pitcairn (1720), 3090.
John Taylor (1721), 3092.
John Ainslie (1721), 3093.
John Mercer (1722), 3095, 3105.
Archibald Campbell, Inverary (1725), 3104, 3116.
Richard Strachan (1726), 3109.
John Stewart (1731), 3120.
Robert Moubray (1731), 3122.
William Fraser (1736), 3133.
James Bogle (1737), 3137.
Henry Spence (1738), 3138, 3139.
John M'Gowan (1739), 3144, 3148.
Thomas Campbell (1739), 3146, 3147, 3150, 3168,
3198, 3199.
Eugenius Baillie (1740), 3153.
Robert Paterson (1742), 3155, 3159.
James Ferguson (1742), 3158.
Walter Wordie (1743), 3161.
James Graham (1744), 3164.
Andrew Pitcairn (1749), 3179.
WiUiam Henry (1751), 3188.
Andrew Taylor (1753), 3196.
James Archibald (1757), 3201.
Archibald Higgins (1758), 3204.
James Russell (1762), 3216, 3239.
Thomas Gair (1762), 3217.
David Barclay (1771), 3230.
James Hutchison (1772), 3233.
John Wilson, Glasgow (1780), 3251. See General
Index.
Alexander Neilson (1785), 562.
John Muir (1785), 562.
Thomas Smith (1792), 3277.

SEALS REFERRED TO OR DESCRIBED IN
THE CALENDAR
I. SEALS OF BURGHS AND TOWNS

Culross, burgh of (1711), 3062.
Edinburgh, burgh of (1556), 659, partly broken ;
seal of cause, 3264. Cf. 1247 and 2459,
portions only.
Jedburgh, burgh of (1719), 3088.

Leith, town of (1586), 1112; 2206, broken.
Montrose, burgh of, 1846.
Newcastle, town of, seal of the staple (1355), 42.
Newhaven, port of, seal of the (1626), 1980.
St. Andrews, city of, seal of causes (1557), 666.

II. ECCLESIASTICAL AND UNIVERSITY SEALS

Aberdeen, bishop of, Gavin Dunbar (1528), 368,
 Marischal College at, 3287.
Brechin, bishops of —
John Hepburn (1556), 648, broken.
Alexander Campbell (1566), 813.
 chapter of, seal, 648, broken ; 813.
Cambuskenneth, abbey of (1546), 505; (1597)
1330, bad condition.
Coupar-Angus (Cupar) Abbey, seal of (1578), 973.
Culross, abbey of (1540), 442; (1565) 782;
(1569) 844; (1583) 1068, 1086, 1124, 1154.
Dunkeld, bishops of —
George Crichton (1542), 460.
Robert Crichton (1569), 840, not very legible.
Dunfermline, abbey of (1541), 453; (1543), 476;
478, imperfect ; 633, broken.
Galloway, bishops of —
Alexander Gordon (1564), 772, 801, both
broken.
WiUiam Couper (1614), 1698.
Glasgow, archbishop of, Andrew Fairfoul (1663),
2572.
 University of (1656), 2492.
Holyrood, commendators of —
Robert Stewart (1556), 645 ; 693, part only ;
834, part only.
Adam Bothwell (1581), 1025.
Isles, The, bishop of, Andrew Knox (1611), 1604.
Inchaffray, abbey of (1536), 407.
Kelso, abbey of (1425), 81, broken. Cf. also 434,
435, 629, 642, 868.
Kilwinning, abbey of (1559), 704, a portion only.
Kinloss, abbey of (1581), 1028.
Linlithgow, convent or monastery at (1545), 490.
Cf. also 621, 715, the latter apparently the
Carmelites.

Melrose, abbey of (1584), 1074, broken.
Moray, bishops of —
Patrick Hepburn (1546), 518.
Alexander Douglas (1615), 1726.
 chapter of, seal (1546), 518, 519.
Newbattle, abbots of —
James Haswell (1550), 568.
Mark Ker (1559), 699, 838, 1078, 1130.
Orkney, bishop of, Robert Reid, abbot of Kinloss
(1540), 442.
 chapter of (1683), 2817, broken.
Paisley, abbey of (1556), 639, part of chapter
seal.
Ross, bishop of, David Pantar (1558), 687, partly
broken.
St. Andrews, archbishops of —
David Beaton, Cardinal (1546), 512.
George Gledstanes (1610), 1571 ; (1614)
1700.
James Sharp (1662), 2564.
¦  church of (1610), 1571.
 diocese of, Official Principal of, John Spittal,
provost of St. Mary in the Fields, Edinburgh
(1551), 582.
 priory of, chapter seal (1543), 468.
 See of, chapter seal (1546), 512.
 University of (1785), 3265.
St. Mary, church of, St. Andrews, the chapel of
the King of Scots, seal of chapter, described
in a writ, as of date (1290), 15.
St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews (1528), 368.
Sweetheart Abbey or New Abbey (1547), 530,
700, 702, 1087, 1288.
Torphichen, preceptors of —
Walter Lindsay (1546), 513.
James Sandilands (1556), 658. Cf. 812.

1052

CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS

III. OTHER SEALS

Ada the Countess, mother of King William the
Lion, 2 ; small portion only.
Ainslie, William, vicar of Maxton (1580), 1006.
Albany, Murdach, Duke of (1421), 99.
Alexander the Third, King, 7 ; centre part only
of great seal.
Angus, Archibald, Earl of (1587), 1150.
Archers, Royal Company of, Edinburgh (1732),
3125; (1752) 3190.
Argyll, Archibald, fourth Earl of (1563), 762.
Arnot, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh (1615),
1720.
Balfour, John, brother of David B. of Bello (1571),
859 ; also his wife's, see Stewart.
Barron, Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh. See under
Leech.
Barton, Robert, son of Alexander B., Edinburgh
(1551), 589.
Bisset, George, burgess of Aberdeen (1598), 1338,
 Katherine (1598), 1338.
Bonar, Andrew, in Friartoun, Fife (1512), 290.
Bonkle, John, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219.
Borthwick, John, portioner of Ballincreiff (1610),
1594.
Boyes, John, baker, Edinburgh (1562), 735 ; 759.
Brinsley, William of, chaplain, seal attached to
writ by (1368), 56.
Broun, Margaret (1584), 1089 [perhaps of the
Coalstoun family].
Bruce, Mr. Edward, commendator of Kinloss
(1593), 1270.
Buchanan, Gilbert, in Sallochee (1556), '641.
Carmichael, James, bailie of Edinburgh (1551),
573.
Carnegy of that Ilk, John (1582), 1054.
Chapman (Chepman), Robert, Edinburgh (1547),
529.
Charteris, Henry, bailie of Edinburgh (1590),
1203, 1205.
Clidderowe, or GUderaw, John of, of Wark-on-
Tweed (1371-2), 61. Cf. also 60.
Cockburn of Newbigging, Patrick (1519), 319 ;
(1539), 432.
CoUace of Auchinfarsicht, David (1586), 1109.
Colville of Cleish, Robert, younger (1621), 1860.
Corbet, Nicholas (c. 1260), 9.
 Patrick, his brother (e. 1280), 11.
 Roger, Lord of Leuerchilde (1355), 43.
 Walter, seal attached to charter by (1315),
21 ; another device, 23.
Cowan, Andrew, burgess in Stirling (1581), 1022.
Craigingelt of that Ilk, Robert (1581), 1027.
Cranstoun of that Ilk, William, knight (1557),
670.
Crichton, Mr. Robert, rector of Sanquhar (1557),
669.
Cunningham of Auchinharvie, Adam, younger
(1566), 811.
 in Wolmet, Robert (1583), 1069.
Dalziel of Eliok, Sir Robert, elder (1627), 2003.
Darreys, or Darryas, John (1359), 45.
Dempster of Balrownie, John (1607), 1516.

Dickson of Bughtrig, Captain Robert (1607),
1519, 1520.
Douglas, James, second Marquis of (1695), 2928.
 son and heir of the Earl of Morton
(1505), 251.
 George, brother of William D. of Lochleven
(c. 1572), 873.
Drummond, John, ' carpentarius ' (1522), 337.
Edington of that Ilk, John (1524), 345.
 David (1563), 752.
 David (1585), 1097.
 Patrick, his son, 1097.
Erskine of Gartmore, Elizabeth (1581), 1027.
 of Gogar, Sir Thomas (1601), 1420.
Ewing (Euyn, Ewen), Thomas, templar bailie
(1532), 388 ; (1535) 398. Cf. 481.
Fairfoul, John, St. Andrews (1538), 420.
Fennum, Thomas of (1356), 44.
Flanders, Margaret of, widow of Prince Alexander,
son of King Alexander the Third (1285), a
signet, 12 ; the same as wife of Renaud,
Count of Ghelre (1586), 13. See also Guelders.
Fleming, Mr. Alexander, rector of Pinkerton
(1550), 557.
Fowberie of Fowberie, Roger (1586), 1108.
FuUarton of that Ilk, John and David (1549),
550.
 Adam, bailie of Edinburgh (1568), 831.
Gibson, David, canon of the Church of Glasgow
(1557), 3313.
Glencairn, Alexander, Earl of (1557), 665.
Grahame of Fintry, David (1615), 1722.
Guelders (Ghelre), Renaud, Count of (1586), 13.
Hagerstoun of Hagerstoun, Thomas, seal attached
to writ by (1492), 210.
Haliburton, John, Lord (1447), 124.
Halket, David, [? of Pitfirrane] (1545), 493.
Hamilton, Anna, Duchess of (1696), 2946.
Hamilton of Finnart, James, knight (1528), 366;
(1537), 416 ; also his wife, see Livingstone.
 of Greenheuck, Richard (1623), 1926; also
his wife's, see Livingstone.
 James, son of James H. of Liberton (1585),
1095, 1096.
 Stephen, in Bo'ness (1617), 1764.
Hay of Yester, William, Lord (1588), 1165.
Hay, James, in Portincraig (1588), 1157.
Hepburn of Bolton, Patrick (1545), 499.
 of Newmills, George (1616), 1759.
 James, dean of Dunkeld (1550), 560.
 John, [designation not given] (1521), 327.
Herbotill, John, burgess of Berwick, seal attached
to writ — a device (1449), 127.
Heron of Chipchase, Cuthbert (1649), 2399.
Heyring, Patrick of (1425), 81.
Huntly, George, first Marquis of (1610), 1573.
Ilderton, Thomas, and William Strother, seals
attached to writ by them (1443), 121.
Kidd, Andrew, baUie of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Kinbuck of that Ilk, Malcolm (1458), 143.
Kincaid of that Ilk and Craiglockhart, James
(1582), 1047 ; also his wife's, see LesUe.

INDEX OF SEALS

1053

Kincaid, Robert, second son of Stephen Kincaid,
portioner of Broughton (1582), 1048.
Lamont (Lawmonth), Mr. Allan, St. Andrews
(1564), 771.
Lauder, Sir Robert, justiciary (1425), 81 ; par
tially broken.
 Marion, wife of Thomas Otterburn of Red
hall (1594), 1273.
Lauderdale, John, Earl of (1644), 2347.
Leech, Sir William, a canon of Jedburgh (1549),
553 ; also another seal, probably that of
Alexander Barron, bailie of Edinburgh.
Leslie, Christina, wife of James Kincaid, younger
of that Ilk (1582), 1047.
Lindsay of Fairgirth, James (1598), 1347.
 Mr. John, parson of Menmuir, senator of
the College of Justice (1584), 1088.
Little, Adam and John, burgesses of Edinburgh
(1552), 601.
Livingstone [of Drumry], Elizabeth, wife of Sir
James Hamilton of Finnart (1528), 366. See
Hamilton.
 Jean, wife of Richard Hamilton of Green-
heuck (1623), 1926.
Lome, John Stewart, lord of (1463), 151.
Loudoun, Hugh, Lord (1610), 1595.
Lyn, Elizabeth, sister of William Lyn of Edenkip
(1502), 243.
Macgill, Mr. David (1575), 927, 928.
 Sir Thomas, canon of Dunkeld (1569), 840.
Maitland of Lethington, James (1606), 1497.
Makcaw, John, archdeacon of Lismore (1547), 528.
Manderston, John of (1425), 81.
Maners, Robert of (1388), 80.
Mar, John Erskine, second Earl of (1612), 1661,
1680, 1787.
March, Robert Stewart, Earl of (1583), 1071.
Maxwell of Calderwood, Robert (1508), 268.
 of TeaUng, David (1591), 1223.
Melrose, Thomas Hamilton, Earl of (1619), 1825 ;
(1621), 1870.
Melville (Malvin), George, bailie of St. Andrews
(1473), 167.
Montrose, WUliam, Earl of (1544), 489.
 James, third Marquis of (1675), 2741.
Morison, Sir John (1620), 1843, a fragment.
Morton, James, [fourth] Earl of, afterwards
Regent (1552), 597.
 . WUliam Douglas, Earl of (1591), 1220.
 William, Earl of (1621), 1873.
Murray of Smiddyhill, Charles (1599), 1378, 1387.
 James, younger (1590), 1204.
 William, treasurer of Dunblane (1551), 582.
Napier of EdinbUlie, Sir Archibald (1583), 1059.
Neville, Rauf, Lord of Raby (1364), 51.
Nimble (or Nymmyll), William, in Dalkeith (1556),
660.

Nisbet of Dalzell, John (1513), 296.
Ogilvy, James, Lord (1509), 272.
Ogilvy of Clova, Thomas (1470), 163.
Ogilvie of Dunlugas, George (1581), 1030.
Otterburn of Redhall, Thomas, elder (1583), 1058.
 Sir Thomas, his son (1609), 1564.
Penereth, John of, » seal attached to charter by
(1316), 20.
Pole, Richard del, and Juwetta, his wife, two
seals appended to charter by them (1371), 59.
Preston, John of, [Northumberland] (1364), 52.
Preston, Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1550), 557.
Ramsay of Dounfield, John (1511), 279.
Rattray (Ratre), John, bailie of Aberdeen (1504),
248.
Richardson of Smeaton, James (1580), 993.
 Sir William, vicar of Langton (1539), 434,
435.
 Alison , daughter of the late Stephen Richard
son in Jedburgh (1579), 976.
Robertson, John, in Prestonpans (1570), 856.
Ross, Walter Lesley, Earl of (1380), 65.
Roxburgh, Robert Ker, first Earl of (1626), 1979.
Ruthven and Dirleton, William, Lord (1580),
1009 ; afterwards first Earl of Gowrie.
Sampson of Westnewton, seal attached to charter
by his son William (1348), 41.
Semple of Greenside, Thomas (1626), 1971.
Shaw, William, provost of tbe church of Aber
nethy (1557), 3313.
Sibbald (Sibbett), William, in Cambuskenneth
(1581), 1026.
Slater, Andrew, bailie of Edinburgh (1563), 758,
759.
Spens, Alexander, in Tranent (1593), 1258 ; only
legend visible.
Stewart, Allan, provost of Edinburgh, writ by
him and others (1523), 343.
 Elizabeth, sister of John S. of Newgrange,
and wife of John Balfour (1571), 859.
Stirling of Esterbrekky, Mr. George (1509), 272.
Stobie, Adam, portioner of Wester Luscour (1606),
1496.
Strother, Henry del (1379), 63 ; a mere device.
 WiUiam (1443), see Uderton.
 elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 984, 987.
Swynhoe, Thomas, of Goswik (1608), 1531. Seal
attached to writ by him.
Towers of Garmilton, Sir George (1607), 1525,
1672, 2027.
 John (1599), 1365.
Trotter (Trotar) of Sisterpeth, John (1529), 378.
See, also 358.
Wallace (Wallas) of Shewalton, Lambart (1493),
215.
Wemyss, Margaret, Countess of (1690), 2882.
Williamson, Marion, of St. Andrews (1478-9), 174.

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